Self defense claim after motorman kills aged passenger
J F Cushman watchman on duty at South Park claims self defense after shooting 58 year old Arnold in a streetcar altercation. Cushman, who surrendered to Patrolman Byers, says the act was impulsive and the result of a sudden quarrel on the car.
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Cushman
U. S
Jp F. Cushman
Artad
South Park
Cloverdale
Arnold
Koch
Mn Arnold
Sep
Arnolf
34Th Av. West
Mighth Av
Pike
C. J. Byers
City committee revokes permit for eleven story building
The city street committee moved to stop work on the Union Street frontage project by revoking Metropolitan Building Company’s permit to erect an eleven story structure on Southeast Avenue. Union et al agree to move back five feet. motion adopted to recall permit and await court action.
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Hutton
Bef Public Works
Metropol! Compans
Union ‘T Compan
Frank Habbell
Hubbell
Metropolitan Building Company
Mallen
Board of Public Works
Death Follows Severe Sneezing Spell in Local Man
Waldah a well to do married man on a purchasing trip in the city, was at a Portland saloon on Saturday night and retired early Sunday morning due to temporary illness. He attempted to rise, was unable, then suffered a severe sneezing spell and died. The body is at Johnson & Hamiton's.
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Waldah
Portland
Piretav
Waildahi
Johnson & Hamiten's
Guard Adams Held for Pandora Mine Murder Attempt
Sheriff Patrick tightens guard at the jail after Steve Adams is confined there for alleged assassination attempts connected to General Bulkeley Wells and Arthur L. Collins. Georgia mining smuggling ties are cited as context for the case.
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United P Trllorice Core
Bulkeley Wells
Union Mines and Mine
Pandora
Finepatrick
Steve Adams
Arthur L. Collins
Gen. Wells
la Confined
Missing Twelve Year Old Girl Reported
Alice Stockwell, twelve, vanished from her home at 1619 Lanest after leaving Saturday without explanation. She wore a blue dress and red hat and has a scar on the left side of her head. Olympia report notes Arlington Supreme Court reversal in $9000 damages case for injuries from a public highway hole.
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Alice Stockwell
Lanest
Olympia
Arlington
A. L. Spencer
Supreme Court
Canadian Northern to survey Edmonton coast route this season
A Vancouver dispatch reports the Canadian Northern railway will dispatch engineering parties this season to survey a route from Edmonton to the coast. The terminus is expected at either the head of Hutte Inlet or Hellagoola, roughly midway between Vancouver and Prince Rupert.
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Oy United Press
Bellingham
Canadian Northern Rail Road
Edmonton
Mays
Vancouver
B C
Hutte Inlet
Hella Goola
Prince Rupert
Dr Cowan Seeks County Morgue and Coroner Post
Dr Charles B Cowan argues for King County to own and operate a public morgue as a core reform of the coroner department He notes that large cities run morgues and says finances allow county ownership and operation Patent conventions between Japan the United States and Great Britain on trade marks and patents will be signed soon in Tokyo on March 26.
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Charles B. Cowan
King County
Cowan
Tokio
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Chester Gillette Confesses and Dies in Adirondack Death Chair
Chester Gillette admitted guilt before his spiritual advisers and died at Auburn state prison after a 20 second 1,800 volt execution. The case concerns the murder of Grace Brown on Moose Lake near Cortland New York, with family members watching and the brain autopsy noting a normal finding.
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Billy” Brown
United Press
Auburn
WN. Y
Chester Gillette
Hilly” Sirawn
Henry Melnavey
Herrick
Melilravey
Gillette
Merrick
McKllavey
Pheon
Guerin
Salvation Army
Anthony Spiteka
Philadelphia
Valley of Death
Christ
Melnravey
Grave Brown
Brown
E. Gillette
Grace Brown
Jas
Steamer Strikes Schooner Two Drown In Collision
A steamer en route to Vancouver collided with the sailing schooner Lydia near Point No Point. Two crewmen, Leon Spinning and Thomas Hicks, died. eight others were rescued by the Chippewa and brought to Seattle. The Lydia sank about ten minutes after the collision. weather and night conditions hindered visibility.
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Tee
Vancouver
B.C
Seattle
Lydia
Point No Point
Port Townsend
Nnileon Spinning
Ballard
Thomas Hicks
Henry A. Calder
Peter Whalen
Thomas Dugan
Jerry W. Melirath
William Pierce
Henry Greenwood
Gus Falk
Everett Goodwin
Spinning
Hicks
Bomb plot traced to New York anarchists and Haiti conspiracy
New York police say Alexander Berkman may bear responsibility for Saturday’s bombing as he edits an anarchist paper in the city. Berkman, once Frick’s attacker, may identify bomber Silverstein, who is gravely wounded. In Port au Prince a fresh government conspiracy surfaced with Gen Larraque taking refuge at the French legation.
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United Press
New York
Alexander Berkman
Berkman
Pennsylvania
Henry C. Frick
Emma Goldman
Herkman
Silverstein
Hellevue
Bia
Hingham
St. Petersburg
Gen. Bingham
Port AU Prince
Larraque
Senator Penrose in Favorable Condition in Philadelphia
The condition of United States Senator Penrose remains favorable in Philadelphia and his recovery is now hoped for.
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Philadelphia
United States
Penrose
Thomas Flyer Receives Noisy Welcome in New York to Paris Race
Crowds at the Pacific Coast dock celebrate the City of Puebla arrival bringing the Thomas Flyer, leading the New York to Paris auto race. George Shuster and Miller spearhead a strong crew as fans cheer the car’s rugged build and speed.
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New York
Paris
Seattle
City of Puebla
Pacific Coast Company
Puebla
George Shuster
Miller
Hans Hansen
Thomas Flyer
Shuster and Miller
Denny Hill Dilemma Could See Court-Driven Regrade
Property owners and attorneys plan a meeting to pursue a modified Supreme Court ruling that would limit damages to 30 Moore-owned lots and allow regrading. If successful, the delay could be cut to three or four months. failure may drag the issue on for years. The donated 60 foot strip back to Moore is valued around 200000 dollars.
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Denny Hill
State Supreme Court
James A. Moore
Supreme Court
Moore
Messenger Brutally Killed on Wells Fargo Train
Wells Fargo express messenger C A Bailey was murdered on Santa Fe train No 115 between Florence and Newton. Robbery was the motive with over $1,000 and jewelry taken. Bailey, about 30 and recently married, was found dead amid blood spatter. two suspects fled as the train moved toward Newton. A $1,000 reward is offered and investigators suspect a railroad man as the killer.
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United Press
Newton
Kan
C. A. Bailey
Wells Fargo Company
Florence
Bailey
Strong City
Peabody
Missouri Pacific Crossing
Wells Fargo Express Company
Kansas City
A. Bailey
Wells Fargo Express
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