Grand jury stalled by Pigott moves to reclaim control
Grand jury in King County weighs quo r m as foreman Pigott defies adjournment and key jurors in the country are sought. Judge Bell signals a pro tem replacement while the panel works to regain its formal authority and proceed on indictments involving Mayer Humes, Police Chief Bullivan, and ex Prosecutor Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noseston
Judee
Pugott
Foremare
Remai
King County
Pell
Rip Mae
Pigott
Bell
Hell
Pines
Pigett
Adsent
Hoban
Doo- Wey
Bille
Foreman Piggott
Wage
Ier
Lockery
Piggott
Frank Frye
J. B. Anderson
Mather
Terra Firma
Mr. Pigott
Ali
Star
Buffalo
Scott
Mayer Humes
Bullivan
Fulton
Jersey man seeks wife with furniture in hand
A New Jersey man with two cork legs hunts for a wife who brings furniture to establish a home. Jacob Hees of New Market, Pa, recounts three years of efforts, letters from across the United States, and a reluctance to marry a Catholic due to priestly costs. He describes himself as seeking a practical partner who will help with house duties and furnishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Eld
N. J
Jacob Hees
Tom
Haynine
Lok
Tower
Lehigh
Hunter
Packerton
Mees
Myrie
Hon
Hess
Providence
BR. 1
Pennsylvania
Bayonne
United States
Vane
Poison Shaped Kill Mystery on Queen Anne Hill
Police investigate a death on Queen Anne hill believed self inflicted after a man with a military past and prior jail term vanished leaving a bottle near the scene. Residents search the brush as officers gather details and await toxicology findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is & Young
Queen Anne
Seattle
Puget
Milton
Kriege
Queen Anne Hill
Milnor Divorce Granted In Beattie Case
Milnor, wife of Captain Milnor of Beattie, sought a divorce in GOMLIEH California on March 16. The decree granted custody of the child and the court noted issues over support. The hearing followed a complaint requesting the divorce on grounds of incompatibility.
Four Children Caught in California Blizzard Rescue
In Redding California March 16 a party of timber locators led by Ham Thompson located a timber claim but was caught in a severe blizzard. Two of the four children are twins and one was buried in snow, nearly dead before rescue. Modoc County records the worst storm in its history with temperatures plunging to 14 degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Cal
Wn- Ham Thompson
Altursa Plain Deeler
Tarane Anas
Modoc
Harrison for Mayor Nominated Again in Chicago
The Democratic party in Chicago nominates Carter H. Harrison for mayor for the fourth consecutive time. The present mayor matches his father’s four straight nominations, signaling continued political support and a bid for a long tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Nome Declared Subport of Entry in Alaska
Capt. D. H. Jarvis reports Nome is now a subport of entry after official notice from Washington. The ruling allows foreign vessels to land at Nome, expanding opportunities for low freight rates and benefiting the people of Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Jarvis
Alaska
Nome
Washington
Shamrock Is a Fine Boat Glows in Glasgow Yards
Glasgow March 16. Members and others were admitted to Lipton's cup challenger shipyards today. They praised the boat as a vast improvement over the previous challenger and said the Americans would have made a marvelous advance if they retain the cup this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Lipton
Levi Ankeny Sworn In as Washington Senator
Levi Ankeny, newly elected senator from Washington, was sworn in today in Washington D C marking the start of his term. The ceremony took place amid formal proceedings and ceremonial remarks by party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Levi Ankeny
Washington
County Supreme Court ruling on grand jurors and fees
The column notes the State of Washington ex rel versus George B. Lamping case upholding juror pay when active. It adds that grand jurors may receive nothing for days without activity, and mentions a health report from Colfax with no new cholera cases and the quarantine easing with schools reopening March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
State of Washington
W. Daeetic
George B. Lamping
Ocompax
A BE Miunt
Mrs Morrell Dies Alone in Shack
Martha J Morrell widow of Thurston deputy jailer David Morrell dies in a shack near Connecticut Street after a two year Beattie residence. An Indian woman cared for her. Deputy Coroner Wiltsie investigates as no physician was present. Body sent to Bonney-Watson morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Morrell
David Morrell
Thurston County
Christ Henson
Connecticut Street
Wiltsie
Bonney-Watson Morgue
Sand Epit
City Centople
Wall Street romance ends in violent confrontation
New York report describes Theodore H. Price's rise after a cotton market collapse, his marriage planned before a 1999 event, and a shooting at the Queen City Club where two men were wounded and others fled. The scene centers on a predominantly colored social club near Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore H. Price
Wall Street
Price
Price, McCormick & Co
Queen City Club
Whellington Street
Kach Resane
Price and Cotton Kings Face Debts After Market Collapse
A fragmented report outlines financier Price claiming wealth while facing debts in the cotton market. He cancels a church wedding plan and clings to a fiancee as he contends with losses and a broker’s actions that stranded cotton holdings on the eve of a downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
J. Sully
Collision injures A. Thorndyke near Houth and Waeshing
A. Thorndyke, formerly chief of aitithe, was struck by a fire truck near a street corner at night. He was hurt and removed to Wayside Mission hospital as bystanders shouted to stop the driver who sped away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Thorndyke
Atithe
Avenue Houth
Waeshingre
Thorndy
Kradyte
Wayside Mission Hospital
Philadelphia seeks clues in wholesale murder case
Philadelphia police open four graves after securing evidence linking George Howsey the so called Herb Doctor to numerous deaths. Suspects Ramey and Danse face charges while investigations expand. over 70 households under surveillance as authorities prepare exhumations and further tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hussey
Herb Doctor
Philadelphia
George Howsey
Ramey & le
Dasha
Danse
Thore Hossey
Minority Leader Arthur Gorman Returns to Senate
Washington report notes Arthur Pugh Gorman reemerges as minority leader in the U S Senate after years out of public life. He quickly scores a victory by compelling Republicans to attach an amendment to the Cuban treaty during the extra session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Gorman
Washington, D. C
Johies
Arthur Ugh Gorman
Pa Watates Senate
Collision damages City of Beattie and Bankleigh in fog
A dense fog collision in Vancouver between the steamship City of Beattie and the iron ship Bankleigh caused severe damage. The Bankleigh suffered torn plates and frames, a displaced wharf, and total damage estimated around 28000 dollars. The City of Seattle sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Seattle
Bankleigh
Star
Vancouver
B.C
City of Beattie
Evans’ Wharf
City of Beattle
Convion
Seattio
Butterflies Needed for World's Fair Exhibit Displays
Professor Dyar reports 708 European lepidoptera specimens required for a government exhibit at the World's Fair in Leyte. The specimens are to be acquired from Dresden collectors in a single purchase. The exhibit aims to be ready within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Dyar
Department of Bloc
Sroitheonian Institute
Ashington
PD. C
Leyte
State Federation of Labor Praises Eight Hour Day Laws
W Harmon reports from Olympia that new laws benefit workers, including eight hour contracts enforceable by authorities, protections against dangerous machinery, and a child labor bill barring girls under 11 from delivering telegraph messages and under 16 from mills or factories. The arbitration provision for strikes and a Sunday closing bill for bars are noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wein
Judge Day Improves After Overnight Hospital Stay
Washington reports Judge Day showing improvement after medical treatment. Early details indicate a favorable update on his condition following a challenging period.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Briggs
Was
California
Levi Kisses
Dave Morrell
Olympia
Christ Benson
Cotton Corner
Pugenia Dyer
Alexander Iyes
Hockefeller
Squab” Griffin
Isaiah Madison
Queen City
Rome
Porm
Madison
Bettie
Hington
D.C
National Bank of Jackson Fis
Et Comptroller of Currency
Mousey Wee
Arthur Pugh Gorman
W. B. Hutchinson Co Cor
2D Ave
Union St
Thi
Adams & Blanchard
Second Avenue
Hinckley Block
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Ave
Saks Fron
Birmingham
Ala
W. Harmon
State Federation of Labor
Yympia
Washington, D.C
Second Ave
Pioneer Square
Herbert
Upper
Scheuerman
Cherry St
di Ramaker Music CO
Star Clothing! Company Cor
Pike St
Garden City
Galfekin
Percy Corr
Monte
Wierwenvailas
Bhs
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!