Gracer Accused In Fatal Fort Lawton Car Crash
Two Forbes brothers testified that Motorman Gracer tried to throw the blame for a fatal Fort Lawton car collision onto Motorman McKay. The inquest heard Gracer deny claims that a car was behind him as his vehicle neared the Park siding. Witnesses described the crash as McKay’s car failing to pull lights, with Gracer’s car running faster and causing the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Rubado
Gracer
Fort Lawton
Forester
D. Forbes
D. M. McKay
W. M
Jay
Fort
Nesaway
Midway
Cracer
Midway Switch
Park Siding
Mackfotceh
Bunday
Reg Warren
Mackintosh
Fomgy
John L. Caldwell
Wanderer
Dtop
L. Finch
Carl L. Honore
Mise Mattle Puller
Henry Cornwall
University of Washington
John Jamieson
George Walker
A. Zauner
Lumber Company
H.C. Reeks
BE. &. Grimison
Skagit River Trading
Forbes
Carroll Refuses Inquest Over Wife Death at Scene
Dr Carroll says Mrs Brackett died by her own carelessness not due to railroad negligence. He claims the derailment was minor and that the gripman warned her, while Mr Brackett could have saved her if not frightened. The inquest is denied and the incident blamed on personal error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Brackett
Minit
Beattie Electric Company
Butler Guest Jailed After Disorderly Fight
Jones a guest at a Rutland resort was arrested this morning after a fight with Katherine Went. Dolics charged with disorderly conduct by Captain Laub s cher. He was held on $26 bond. the woman was released on $19 bond as prosecuting witness. Jones lacked funds and relied on friends at the Butler to post his bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Rutlila
Travn
Katherine Wentwoman
Laub
Scher
Still Hopes To Tax Franchises In City Appeal
The city appeals a decision disallowing a heat Co franchise tax on Third Avenue and Yesler for the Third Avenue regrade. City contends the franchise is property and benefits from the street regrade. Judge Gunnison, of Alaska’s first judicial district, is in transit via Northwestern to Juneau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the City
de * Morris
Heat Co. Franchine
Third Union
Yesler
Gunnison
Royal A. Gunnison
First Judicial District
Alaska
Butler
New York
Washington
Juneas
White Named Head Of Shingle Mill Bureau In Alaska Meeting
At the trustees meeting in Alaska building the Shingle Mill Bureau C F White of Grays Harbor Commercial was elected president K P Lytle of Hoquiam became vice president and A W Mackie named treasurer White, formerly secretary, may also continue in that role D W Base, the retiring president, was thanked for his efforts on the bureau’s behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shingle Mille Bureau
Alaska
C. F. White
Grays Harbor Commercial Company
K .P. Lytle
Hoquiam
A. W. Mackie
Steffen 16 Coming
Sacramento date reports magazine writer Steffen set to depart next Monday for Beattie to study in various U S cities as part of a national tour with Pert Traph Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pert Traph
Sacramento
Cal
Mareh S
Lincoln J. Steffen
United States
Beattie
Lumber Mills Shut Down In Portland Strike
Over 1,600 workers walk out as six of the city’s largest lumber mills close. The Industrial Workers of the World shut down production paralyzing the lumber industry while city unions declare neutrality and express no sympathy for the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerippe Telegraph Service
Portland
Ore
Industrial Workers of the World
Mayor to Proceed Against Walters Over Street Office
The mayor warns action against Walter Walters unless he resigns as street department superintendent. Councils urged him to stay, while Ben Williams and other politicians pressured him to hold his office. With a bill defeated, city leaders await the next move as the council plans to consider the mayor’s appointment of a new official next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Walters
Streete
Walters
Hil
Benater Williams
Ator
Ftte
Nhxt
Primary bill again in open battle in Olympia
Bitter debate erupts in the Washington legislature over amending the direct primary bill caption to reflect house versus senate origin. Senators attack, while primary supporters push the measure to a vote and send the bill to a conference committee with members from both chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sear Special Service
Olympia
Wash
March
Rands
Clarke
Senate
House
Fluth
Coon
Presley
Metcalf
Knickerbocker
Strowbridge, Reid and Kirkpatrick
Murder at Sea Hardware Merchant's Home
Mrs He Quernheim wife of a city sea hardware merchant was murdered in the reception hall late afternoon. Her throat was cut she had been shot and brutal bruising noted. A pair of diamond earrings was missing. Servants heard nothing and police pursue clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March
He Quernheim
Quernheim
Omallpok Fire Destroys Old Theater Near City Hall
A blaze darkened the former theater near Jefferson Hall behind Fourth Street. Fire crews removed a case of emallpox from the scene, while authorities cleared the damaged building, once a notable stage, near city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Hall
Car Backed Down Hill Panic In Annecy Streetcar
A streetcar carrying six passengers on a hill near Annecy experienced a counterpoise twirl causing the car to back and rush about 86 feet. No injuries were reported though the incident caused a panic among riders and onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annecy
Major forces clash in unnamed theater as reports signal larger battle
A march report indicates scattered units clash with Liborna troops near Namasiqua. Officials claim a victory for the forces capturing arms and munitions, but warn the skirmish may be followed by a general engagement. Regional powers Guatemala Nicaragua and allies assemble for possible further action.
Nine Shots Fired at Fleeing Forger
Detectives Harbes and George Brows fired nine shots at a fleeing man on Pikest below Firetav last night. The man, a known forger, bolted when questioned and reportedly escaped unharmed as officers claimed to have aimed to stop him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbes
George Brows
Firetav
Armory Plan Sparks Scandal in MilitiaElection of Plans Drawn Sparks Controversy
Controversy erupts in the state militia over plans for a new armory. Colonel Lamping opposes Kerr & Rogers bid and favors a rival contractor, Charlie Saunders, amid claims of political motivation. Kerr & Rogers defend their bid as cost effective and satisfactory, while officers face pressure and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Plana
BR. Lamping
Coronel Lamping
Kerr & Rogers
Lamping
The
Star
Kerr
Colonel Lamping
Charlie Saunders
Saunders
Strike Rumor Not Confirmed Amid Railroad Tension
Advices from Chicago say Hill roads Boo Line Great Northern and Northern Pacific pulled from the general managers committee negotiating wages with conductors and trainmen. Reports of a looming strike across systems involve about 60 000 men. however confirmation is lacking and interviews show employee unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hill Roads
Boo Line
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
C. J. Judkins
Inquest Planned Into Driver Death of Robert McNabb
Carroll officials will hold an inquest to determine the cause of death of Robert McNabb the teamster who was killed when he fell under the wheels of his own truck on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choan Iareder Carroll
Robert McNabb
Meade to Join California Trip With Commercial Club
Governor A. B. Meade is expected to accompany a special executive committee delegation from the Commercial Club to San Diego on March 16. Club members report assurances that he will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Meade
the Commercial Club
Spa
Seattle Wins Bid To Host Bowling Congress
The Portland delegation at the Western Bowling Congress tournament decided Seattle should host the next meeting. Delegates from Utah Idaho and Montana were well represented as the opening night brought success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Telegraph Service
Derver
Colo
Portland
Seattle
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Jerome Thaw Case Seeks All Letters From White
Prosecutor Jerome seeks every letter written by Stanford White to Evelyn Nephit Thaw. A subpoena issued late this afternoon requires her to appear in court Monday with the letters and other papers specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Service
New York
Jerome
Stanford White
Evelyn Nephit
Indictment Looms In Get Rich Quick Schemes Case
Grand jury likely to indict 14 directors of New York Central stemming from the White Star wreck. Related entities Mutual Funding and American Improvement Investment face investigations over land titles and certificate issuance while victims seek payouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Service
New York
New York Central
Mies
Sarah Merritt
Pleasantville
American Investment and Improvement Co
Mutual Funding Co
Mutual Funding Company
Albertson
American Improvement & Investment Company
Rooma
Epler Block
Jesse W. Hammond
State University
Mutual Funding Com
Washington Corporation
School Board Approves North Queen Anne Hill School Plan
The board decided to erect a two room school house on North Queen Anne Hill costing about 30006 dollars. It will mirror the Stevens school in colonial style and bills totaling 28618.54 were authorized. The group also discussed installing vacuum cleaning apparatus in the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne Hill
Stevens
Fireman's Leg Breaks in Bailey Building Incident
Tillerman Howard Dyer of the fire department sustained a broken leg while responding to a minor blaze at the Bailey building. In turning the apparatus struck a telephone pole, toppling the vehicle. Dyer was taken to Pacific hospital where he is doing nicely today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillerman Howard Dyer
Fire Department
Bailey
Dyer
Pacific Hospital
Adams Jury Disagrees In Murder Trial
The jury in the Steve Adams murder case failed to reach a verdict after multiple ballots, with seven for conviction and five for acquittal. Judge Woods discharged them, and a new trial was anticipated but possibly unlikely due to cost. Separately, George Francia Gleason, 20, died at his home on Tenthay South. funeral set for Sunday at St. Mary’s Church with burial at Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beripps Telegraph Service
Wallace
Waho
Mareh
Steve
Elx
Woods
Steve Adams
Shoshone County
George Francia Gleason
St. Mary's Church
Calvary Cemetery
Robbery Trial Opens in Washington Hotel Theft Case
W A Richardson and Charlies Page, two youths charged with robbing clothing from the Washington hotel on January 18, go on trial before Judge Morris and a jury in department No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Richardson
Charlies Page
Washington Hotel
Morris
Department No. 1
Horrible Death Reported In Guthrie
A man named P. J. O'Meara died after being crushed between a wheel and buggy bed as the horse ran away in Guthrie Oklahoma. The incident caused his body to be torn and mangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie, Okla, March
P. J O'Meara
O'Meara
Ruef Rumor Ignites Search in San Francisco Case
Reports say Abe Ruef may be nearby as detective Burns closes in. Shadowing of Ruef’s staff continues and his summer home is watched. Coroner Walsh testified but Ruef remained missing as court sessions begin and contempt issues arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Ruef
Burns
Duanne
Abe Ruef
Walsh
Henry
Shortridge
Trickery to Evade Underground Wiring Order
The article reports downtown street railway firms dodging a city mandate to place wires underground and remove poles. They direct poles to Western Union via a conflicting franchise, while Diamond and Stone & Webster navigate overlapping rights. City officials plan a mayoral investigation into the permit dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Company
Western Union
Diamond Ice Company
Stone & Webster
Great Railroad Fight In Sight Across Nations
Wall Street reports an Interstate Commerce Commission move to force Union Pacific to sell Southern Pacific stock and fully divorce the two firms. Harriman interests are said to be preparing a vigorous defense as Knapp delays to April 4 for testimony and a decisive ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wall St
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Washington
Knapp
Society Belle's Horrible Death in Cincinnati
Clara Buschman daughter of a prominent surgeon and social figure met a grisly death when a Mercantile building elevator door opened early. She fell to the basement as the car rushed up crushing her body. a helper boy was trapped between floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Buschman
Misa Buschman
Mercantile Building
Miners Case to be Argued Next Monday in Caldwell
James Hawley, prosecuting attorney in the Moyer Haywood Pettibone case, arrived from Wallace and said officers of the Western Federation of Miners would be tried at Caldwell around mid April. Judge Wood will hold court at Caldwell next Monday to hear motions to dismiss the case and to change venue, if the mandate arrives from the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorlnne Telegraph Service
Boisah
Idaho
James Hawley
Moyer-Haywood-Pettibone
Adama
Wallace
Western Federa
Caldwell
Wood
Bryan
Supreme Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
M’kay
Rabado
Mack
Grocer Grocer
Carroll
MRG
Negliof G. E. Co
Butler Guest
White
Steffen
Piper Bill
Asphalt Friends OF the Street
Omallpok
Boripps Telegraph Service
Nicaragua
Geo. B. Lamping
Trainmen's Union
St. Paul
H. C. Parith
T. Paul
Bt. Paul
Inquest
Mead
California
W. ©. Berg
Hackmuth
Oriental Block
F. E. Griggs
J. Edgar Brown
Griggs
E. H. Sheldon
Higgins & Co
B. Ll. Reber
Dr. Grit
Mut Funding Company
ADAMS
London
House of Commons
Federal Court
Will J. Davie
Danville
State Today
W. J. Davis
May Salve Dakota
Yokohamm
Internal Revenue Office
Detective Burns
Stone & Webster Corporation
Society Belle
Cincinnati, O
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!