Public Whipping Planned as Courtroom Drama Unfolds
Seattle story details a public whipping to be conducted with a cat o nine tails in the courtroom, while a Portland tale reports farmer D P Shattuck locating his sixteen year old son in Viento after a weeklong search. The missing boy was found with police involved and the father notified by telegraph.
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Portland
Ore
D. P. Shattuck
Bickleton
Wash
Viento
Shattuck
Hattuck
Ford
Mr. Shattuck
Seattle plans Fourth of July welcome for Washington volunteers
City council approves a resolution to prepare a large homecoming celebration when the Washington volunteers return from Manila. The piece lauds the regiment’s heroism, urges broad participation, and calls for a citywide fundraising effort led by women and schoolchildren with a five-cent cap to avoid rivalry.
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Washington Volunteers
Manila
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
Washington
Whalley
Parry
Seattle
Everett Real Estate Eyeing Woolen Mill Project
A Yakima based Everett real estate firm is considering a woolen mill proposition in the region. Chehalis post office receipts reached 4461.50 last year. Walla Walla’s new fruit cannery nears completion with spring plans for a poultry show at the fruit fair. North Yakima sets May 15 for a special school election to authorize 15000 in bonds for a new schoolhouse.
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Chehalis
North Yakima
Public whipping ordered for Walter McCorkie in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana on May 2 Henry Walter McCorkie aged 22 faces public whipping after stealing a horse from his grandfather John McCorkie 70 and selling it for 12 50 to a horse trader. The grandfather was offered the choice of whipping or sending him to state prison and agreed to a strong public lashing.
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Evansville
Ind
Walter McCorkie
John McCorkie
Young McCorkie
Publc
Rail Lines Offer Special Rates for National Baptist Anniversary
Rail and bus lines announce reduced round trip fares and fast service for summer gatherings. Great Northern Northern Pacific and Soo Pacific plan special rates from May 15 to July 15 for travel from Twin Cities to Seattle Tacoma and Portland. A new Union depot in Buffalo will house 22 stores and a 399 room hotel with the largest waiting rooms in the world.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Boo Pacific Roads
National Baptist Societies
San Francisco
Twin Cities
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Central Passenger Association
Soo Pacific
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Fyers
Buffalo, N
Union Depot
Bicycle Trust In United States Under Discussion
Cleveland May reports strong probability that about 100 major bicycle plants in the United States will be controlled by a single company with 50 million dollars capital. A. G. Spalding of Chicago leads the enterprise as plans reveal three wheel grades and decisive action expected at a late week meeting.
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Cleveland. C
United States
A. G. Spalding
Chicago
H. A. Laster
Cleveland Bicycle Company
Snake hoax aimed at New York merchant executive
New York on May 2 an attempt to injure George B Sterry Jr secretary of Weaver and Berry at 79 Pine Street involved mailing a venomous asp. The box bore a faded handwritten address in a woman's hand. The snake dropped when opened but Sterry escaped harm and has handed the case to detectives.
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New York
George B. Sterry, Jr
Weaver and Bterry
Pine Street
Sterry
Rubber Tire Combine Formed in Boston
A major merger of rubber tire manufacturers has formed the Automobile Vehicle Tire company of New Jersey with a capital of 3 000 000 dollars. Leading Boston firms Newton Rubber company and L C Chase Company join under Richard Croker Jr heading the combine.
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Boston
Mase
Automobile Vehicle Tire Company of
New Jersey
Newton Rubber Company
L. C. Chase & Co
Richard Croker, Jr
Estate hinges on daughter of J A MacAuley in Illinois
In Atlanta Georgia May 2 authorities report that if the deceased J A MacAuley's daughter proves identity her $10 000 estate reverts to her. A saloon keeper C P Johnson previously presented an order for five State bonds to the Atlanta National Bank just before MacAuley's oath. Johnson claimed return of the bonds, later moved to New York, tried to sell them, was brought back to Atlanta, fined $600 and jailed four months.
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Atlanta
J. A. MacAuley
Bloomington
MacAuley
C. P. Johnson
Atlanta National Bank
Johnson
New York
City Gas For New York
New York officials endorse municipal ownership of a gas plant. The board of aldermen and council vote nearly unanimously to back the Donnelly bill allowing New York City to own, build, and operate a city gas plant pending in the legislature.
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New York
New York City
Board of Aldermen
Counci
City Council Rejects Cedar River Pollution Resolution
Last night the city council voted seven to six against a resolution urged by Councilman Rude to condemn Cedar river tributaries and the lake to prevent possible water pollution. Councilman Gul urged waiting for the City Engineer’s report before committing the city, while Councilman James opposed hasty action. The motion to refer passed, deferring action on Snoqualmie Falls Power and related franchise concerns.
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Rude
Cedar River
Ceouncilman Gul
Howling
Baker
James
Jammer
Ammidown Company
Privieges
Castreman
Ditler
Gill
Muldoon
Taylor
Rinehart
Fire and Water Committee
Snoqualmie Falls Power Company
Snoqualmie
Perilous Assignment of Alma a Alma in Tangier
NeW YORK May Alma a Alma formerly married to Rudolph Aronson reports from Tangier that she is safe after aiming to enter the Sultan of Morocco s harem. The State department was asked to investigate her care and inquiries were sent to the U S Consul at Tangier. Mise d Alma left New York to study conditions in the sultan s harem and whether she was accepted.
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New York
Alma A
Lehigh Valley brakeman killed by train bumpers near Corfu
Daniel Manning of Mendon, a head brakeman on a Lehigh Valley freight, died instantly when the engine coupled to his train and his head was crushed between the bumpers near Corfu. The accident occurred about 7:30 AM as the engine moved to water. The engineer and fireman discovered Manning after he failed to signal to proceed.
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Batavia
Daniel Manning
Mendon
Lehigh Valley
Corfu
Manning
Slav Miners for the West Pass Through Saint Louis
Seventy three BosnianHerzegovinian natives in the AustroHungarian Empire travelled via Union Station to California to work as miners. Leader Christ Patusczenicz spoke Pinglish and used funds saved from two years in the United States to return home. He cited harsh conditions and heavy taxes making life miserable.
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ST. Louis
Principality of
Bosnia- Herzegovina
Union Station
California
Christ Patusczenicz
Blister Hyacinth of St Marys Dies After Bishop Watterson Death
In Columbus on May 2 Blister Hyacinth formerly Mary Nugent of a wealthy New York family died last night after a paralytic stroke caused by shock upon hearing of Bishop Watterson's death. She belonged to the St Marys of the Springs community.
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Columbus
Blister Hyacinth
St. Mary's of the Springs
Watterson
Mary Nugent
New York
Aged Woman Seeks Eloped Couple Across City
Detectives search for Mrs. Orga Wynack fifty four who eloped Friday with a white haired old soldier seventy two formerly at Milwaukee Soldiers' Home. Thomas K Beadle pleads for police help as Wynack, hindered by spinal troubles, can only move on her knees.
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Chicago
Orga Wynack
Milwaukee
Thomas K. Beadle
Stephen
City Irrigation Schedule Sets Times by District
The Water Department marks irrigation season start with two city zones. Morning watering runs 6 to west clock in areas east of Fourteenth Avenue and north and south of Yesterday Way. Evening watering covers areas west of Fourteenth Avenue and north of Yesterday Way. Enforcers will shut off water for violations.
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Fourteenth Avenue
Yester Way
Man jumps from Centralville Bridge into river
A man identified only as D. Hoottan wrote a name on the bridge railing at Centralville, then shouted and leaped into the river this afternoon. Several witnesses saw the act but no one recognized the victim.
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Lowreia
Mass
Centralville Bridge
D. Hoottan
Star of Hope Debuts From Sing Sing Inmates
The Star of Hope begins as a semi monthly periodical produced entirely by Sing Sing prison inmates. It runs eight pages twelve by sixteen inches printed on good stock. Articles are signed with cell numbers, a plan devised by Warden Bage to protect contributors.
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New York
Star of Hope
ing-Sing
Warden Bage
Weather Outlook For Seattle And Vicinity
The forecast notes low pressure over Alberta and high pressure along a belt from British Columbia to Nevada. Washington shows stationary temperatures while the middle plateau cools. Salt Lake City reports a 12 degree rise with 4 degree minimum and heavy snow recently. Idaho and the northwest report snow. light rain and frost appear in eastern Washington Oregon and northern California.
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Seattle
Alberta
Tiritiah Columbia
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Middle Plateau
Salt Lake City
Idaho
Northwest Coast
Leper Len Foy Beaten By Crowd In New York
Len Foy a leper of Chinese origin lies near death at 12 Pell Street after locals beat him with bamboo clubs. Once at North Brother Island leper colony he was turned adrift and later found at 104 West Twenty third Street before the assault.
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New York
Len Foy
Pell Street
North Brother Island
Weat Twenty-third Street
Pell Stroet House
Body of A J Cloutrie Found Near Camp
The body of A J Cloutrie was brought to Seaaide and Astoria for inquest after being found near a back trail camp. Investigators located Doty Radir Herkmann and Cloutrie with a tent and large fire, utensils and a ham found, but no canned goods.
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Astonia
Ore
A. J. Cloutrie
Seaaide
Astoria
Doty
Radir
Herkmann
Cloutrie
The Slayer of Policeman Kilroy Faces Court Appearance
Nevada City May 2 Trembling and pale the masked killer Moore is escorted to the jail as crowds gather at stations from Martinez to Colfax. He claims Kilroy struck him first and says witnesses Fred Ejleman Larry Mullen Ned Gates saw the blow. Jeanie Campbell sent violets and roses with a note of support.
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Nevada City
Poiceman Kilroy
Nevada County
Getchell
Veale
Contra Costa
Nithell
Moore
Temple of Justice
Murderers
Martinea
Colfax
Little Deer Creek
Colfaa
Hroad
Mine
Kilroy
Sacramento
Jeanie Campbell
Jennie Campbell
Fred Ejlerman
Larry Mullen
Ned Gates
Noted archaeologist Finds Rich Gold Vein in Guerrero
William Nivin of New York reports a three foot wide gold vein in a remote Guerrero region, with assays from 200 to 5000 dollars per ton. The area is filled with prehistoric ruins and lies about nine leagues southwest of Mexico City, near legends of Montezuma's treasure.
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Chilpancingo, Mex
Wiliam Nivin
New York City
Guerrero
Montezuma
City of
Mexico
Nivin
Feld
Young Eagle Detective Corbett Adapts After Joining
Detective Sam Corbett joined the Eagles, now aided by two canes. He recalls believing he had many friends but recently concluded otherwise. Detective Powers visits the Paglesa west area, spent yesterday near the Seattle National Bank seeking initiation practices, and reflects on Tarbee’s fate.
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Sam Corbett
Eagles
Powers
Paglesa
Seattle National Bank
Tarbee
Engineer killed by moving engine at Oaktaha
W H Stafford, an engineer for the Missouri Kansas Texas line, was run over and killed while under his engine at Oaktaha this morning. Another engine backed up against his, shoving his engine forward. attempts to free him led to fatal injuries. Remains sent to Denison Texas for burial.
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South Mcalester
I. T
W. WH. Stafford
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Oaktaha
Stafford
Denison
Tex
Washington Agricultural College Wins Diamond Medal
Pullman Wash May 2 The Washington Agricultural college and judgment of science won the diamond medal and the intercollegiate oratorical contest There is general rejoicing in Pullman Leo L Totten represented the institution and wears the medal while receiving congratulations Totten is the son of Rev B F Totten a farmer near Steptobutte and a member of the last legislature.
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Pullman
Wash
Washington Agricultural College
Judhcel of Science
Leo L. Totten
Mr. Totten Io
B. F. Totten
Steptoebutte
Stevenson county indebtedness estimate in transfer plan
In Colville Washington on May 2 an unofficial figure places Stevens county's debt to be assumed by Ferry county at about seventeen thousand dollars.
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Colville
Wash
Stevens County
Ferry County
Open for Settlement in Township 29 Northwash
Northport Washington May 2 open for filing in Township 29 north range 39 east. Ranch men have resided 16 years never able to file until now. Those who squatted five years are entitled to a patent after filings are accepted.
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Northport
Wash
Unitarian Pastor Dr Howland Dies in Grief
Lawrence Kansas May 2 Dr Co G Howland longtime pastor of the Unitarian church died at his home. His death is attributed to grief over his daughter's death five years earlier. He was 72 years old, leaves a widow and grown daughter, and was known as a close student.
Goette Believed Murdered Sheep Rancher Found Near Denver
Report from Byers Colorado indicates the body of Otto Goette, known as Brown, a sheep rancher missing since September 20 1898, has been found buried near a stream on his ranch after spring rains exposed the grave. A 2000 sheep sale proceeds draft was cashed at Colorado National Bank by R H Beeler. Police believe Beeler murdered Goette and fled to Salt Lake but he remains at large.
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Denver
Col
Byers
Araphoe County
Otto Goette
Brown
Goette
Omaha
Colorado National Bank
R. H. Beeler
Beeler
Salt Lake
Accused of Arson Sparks Salient Idaho Ranch Case
SANDPOINT Idaho May 2 A B Carr a local rancher was arrested by Constable Smith on arson charges. Andrew Leaf had bought hay from C Miller stored on Miller’s land and Carr objected to Leaf crossing his ranch to reach it. Leaf and a neighbor pursued the hay fire and suspected Carr’s involvement, with a hear ing before Justice Bowen scheduled.
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Sandpoint
Idaho
A. B. Carr
Constable Smith
Andrew Leaf
C. Miller
Miller
Carr
Leaf
Bowen
The Bottle Exploded Harms Young Boy in San Rafael
In San Rafael a gardener's younger son was injured when a stephen bottle filled with damp sand exploded in an oven. The blast shattered the bottle and peppered the room with glass while sand blinded his face. doctors expect his sight to be saved.
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San Rafael
Cal
B. Brenflick
Brenflick
Stephen
Wickman
Fire destroys Wolfe & Foster livery stables in Bossburg
In Bossburg Washington on May 2 the Wolfe and Foster livery stables burned to the ground. Horses inside were killed. The fire’s cause is unknown but suspected to be started by tramps.
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Bossburg, Wash
Wolfe & Foster
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