Woman Executed in Auburn Electric Chair
Mrs Mary Farmer, mother of a two year old, was executed in Auburn state prison after confessing to killing Sarah Brennan for her property. Her husband James Farmer, also condemned, waited nearby as witnesses and Father Hickey attended. The execution drew tense crowds and marked the second female electrocution in the state. The funeral is planned for Wednesday at the state capital.
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United Press
Auburn
N. Y
Mary Farmer
James Farmer
Sarah Brennan
James
Hickey
Bard
Father Hickey
Mre
N Donnigan
Mary Gorman
Mrs. Farmer
Aoe Ater
Beatrice Peeples Home Burglarized During Parents Absence
A prowler entered the Peeples home at 948 Harvard av N while Beatrice Peeples slept and stole silverware, a shaving set, suitcases, leather satchels, jewelry, cash, and other items. The thief escaped as Beatrice was later brought home. back door unlocked by a servant.
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White Beatrice
Terry
Peeples
Mr. Peeples
California
J. P. Fahioe
Beatrice
Attempted suicide by chloroform and revolver in Berlin lodging house
F Baldwin a longtime Pacific States Telephone dynamo man in room 11 at 1415 First Ave attempted death by self harm. He swallowed chloroform an overdose caused illness and dropped the loaded Colt revolver. Police and ambulance intervened saving his life after he could not open the door. He had been on a protracted spree.
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F. Baldwin
Pacific States Telephone Company
Berlin
Baldwin
Bannick
Opium Seized From Oriental Steamers To Be Sold Tomorrow
Forty seven pounds of opium will be offered for sale by customs tomorrow afternoon at the appraiser's office in the Erickson building with seventy five pounds to be sold in Tacoma at the same time. Deputy Collector Ross Cheantnut believes it will bring a good price. The opium was confiscated from Chinese smugglers aboard the Oriental steamers.
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Erickson
Tacoma
Ross Cheantnut
Ladies' Aid Meeting Set at Mrs Gerhardt Home
The Ladies' Aid society of Holy Trinity Lutheran church will meet at Mrs. Gerhardt's home 4115 Phinney Way on Thursday April 1. Bishop C W Smith of Portland is in the city and addressed Methodist ministers at Ket Church this morning. An evening banquet at First Church was planned in his honor. A $15 600 damage suit by Mrs Anna Lundy against Beattie Electric Company began today in the supreme court.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Gerhardt
Phinney Law
Smith
C. W. Smith
Portland
Washington Annex
Mita
Gait
Anna Lundy
Beattie Wleetric Company
Supreme Court
Where is Joe Lercarey a Lerearey story of two shoes
An elderly couple exits a crowded gathering and finds refuge before a shoe house. A tired mother and father converse with a reporter nearby as they recall their missing son. The scene hints at a broader search and emotional strain amid a bustling city street.
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Joe Lerearey
Lerearey
Runaway Boy Story Leads Old Couple to Seattle Shoe Store
An elderly pair, deserted thirty years ago, bring two small blue shoes to the parlor of Seattle’s finest hotel hoping to see their grandson. The night clerk ends their illusion as the couple confronts the empty chair and asks where Joseph Lerearey is.
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Pather
Mammama
Joe Lerearey
Seattle
Mama
Joseph Lerearey
Calhoun Bribery Trial Opens Quietly in San Francisco
In San Francisco the Patrick Calhoun case opened without drama as crowds gathered at Carpenters Hall. Calhoun, president of United Railroads, did not appear amid earlier graft case turmoil. The proceedings were largely routine on the morning docket.
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San Francisco
Carpenters’ Hall
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Three Men Arrested in Copper Wire Theft Case
Detectives arrested William Doak William Schmidt and William Jones at Seattle Junk Company after attempting to dispose of 400 pounds of copper trolley wire at 426 First Ave. The trio wore a Northern Pacific badge and offered 9 cents a pound, far below Seattle Electric's 25 cents, prompting police inquiry and a chase. The barrel reportedly came from Everett and police pursued further leads.
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Northern Pacific
William Doak
Aline William Schmidt
Willam Jones
Gil Philbrick
Seattle Junk Company
First Ag
Seattle Electric Company
Eyerett
Doak
Inquiry Postponed in Estate Insurance Investigation
In Olympia March 29 the investigation of estate insurance officials, planned to start tomorrow, is postponed for one week due to Governor Congreve's death. Frank T. Houghton, longtime auditor and cashier in the secretary of state office, resigns to become actuary in the Insurance department.
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Olympia
Congreve
Hie
Frank T. Houghton
Secretary of State
Insurance Department
Magnate Judge McCreedia Visits Baseball Citing Base Ball Ties
Judge W. W. McCreedia, a baseball magnate, arrived to observe the game and reaffirm ties with local clubs. His visit underscores ongoing support for the sport and meetings with regional officials are planned.
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W. W. McCreedia
Fire at Providence Hospital Extinguished Quickly
A small fire broke out on the wash roof of Providence Hospital shortly after 8 am. The blaze, caused by an overturned dish of turpentine, was extinguished before apparatus arrived after a telephone alarm to fire headquarters.
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Providence Hospital
Bank Clearings Report From Tacoma Area
In the Tacoma region a weekly banking summary notes cash flow and deposits with figures including totals and regional variations across institutions. Analysts highlight local economic activity and potential trends in consumer spending and loan demand.
Washington Politics Battle Sparks Statewide Fear and Funerals
In Olympia March 11 ends a three day struggle over an Insurance Commissioner investigation as Gov. Hay pushes for the resolution. News swirls of an extra session threat and a rising public demand for clean government. Gov Cosgrove funeral details outline state honors and militia escort with 1500 to 1800 attendees.
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Olympia
Secuirely
M. E. Hay
Washington
Governor Cosgrove Proclamation of Washington's Death
After Gov M E Hay took oath he announced the sudden death of Samuel G Cosgrove governor of Washington occurred in Robies Cal on Sunday morning March 28 1909. The proclamation honors Cosgrove as a long time leader in law education and public service and orders state offices closed and flags at half mast for 30 days with memorial religious services across the state at interment time 2 p m March 31 1909.
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M. E. Hay
Washington
Samuel G. Cosrove
State of Washington
An Robies
Cal
Gov. Cosgrove
Olympia
Artists Elysium Ground Broken Near Medina
Ground was broken today for the artists' elysium near Medina on Lake Washington's shore. The project, fostered for three years, struggled for funds until Nome millionaire Captain J. W. son contributed $30,000 to ensure the venture's success.
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Elysium
Medina
Washington
Funda
J. W. Son
Unclear Fragments Chronicle Local Event
Fragmentary OCR text reports an afternoon occurrence with mentions of persons and places, but key names and details are unreadable. The readable bits suggest a community or school event, with possible references to Santas and a decorated area.
Arena to Host World Athletic Celebrities in Seattle Expo
Ground is to be broken tomorrow for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition arena. John Cort leads the Arena Amusement Company with J C Marmaduke as secretary treasurer and F P Sargent as manager. The firm aims to bring top athletic stars to Seattle during the exposition.
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John Cort
Fighting Bob at A.Y.P. Today
A.Y.P. today hosts an event themed Fighting Bob in Seattle. The feature presents a dramatic program drawing interest from local audiences and emphasizes historical or political figure associations.
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Bob
A.Y.P
Cosgrove Burial Trip Moves North From Paso Robles
The body of Samuel G Cosgrove governor of Washington accompanied by Mrs Cosgrove and Seattle friends left Paso Robles at 6 30 a m for Oakland Pier where arrival was expected at 2 16 p m The party travels with J M Anderson and Mrs Anderson as mourners in this final voyage.
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Paso Robles
Cal
Samuel G. Cosgrove
Washington
Cosgrove
J. M. Anderson
Seattle
Friends of the Cosgrovee
Oakland Pier
Cosgrove dies in Paso Robles hotel room
Samuel Godlove Cosgrove governor of Washington state died in his Paso Robles Hot Springs hotel apartments at 3 30 this morning. He had shown signs of illness over the prior two days but felt better before retiring. Mrs Cosgrove found him awake then at peace as his heart failed. Dr Sawyer said he died quietly after a brief wakeful spell.
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Samuel Godlove Cosgrove
State of Washington
Paso Robles Hot Springs
Cosgrove
Sawyer
Mrs. Cosgrove
Mr. Sawyer
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