Fear to Fight Starving Man Leads to Insanity Complaint Drop
An insanity complaint was sworn against B T Rader over his alleged starva tion under Linda Hassard's fast cure. City health officials plan to drop the case to seek medical attention for Rader as he remains critically ill. Dr Bourns agreed not to interfere after Rader's wife begged for his care. Dr Grant Olmsted confirms the man is in a very critical condition.
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Rader
Linda Burfield Hassard
City Health and Humane
Vyaupell
City Health Office
Bourns
City Employes Refuse Loans Over Salary Assignments
City workers who relied on the loan agent for monthly spending money are left broke as Barto & Sons refuse salary assignments. The loan firm backed Comptroller Bothwell’s pledge to stop accepting such loans at full value, with him the first official to enforce it.
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Barto & Sons
Bothwell
McCutcheon Returns from Africa After Roosevelt Trip
John T. McCutcheon famed Chicago Tribune artist sailed home on the Asia after nine months abroad spending a night in quarantine. He joined Theodore Roosevelt on an elephant hunt and described his adventures with his drawings and humor.
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United Press
San Francisco
John T. McCutcheon
Chicago Tribune
Africa
Asia
Chicago
McCutcheon
Roosevelt
Kermit
Two Drown When Canoe 5 Swamped
Miss Louise Herdman and FB. B. Saunders both of this city drowned yesterday afternoon in Green Lake. A launch swamped the canoe in view of about 100 onshore observers. Bodies recovered after nearly two hours with grappling hooks. Herdman was daughter of Dr. William Herdman and resided at Hawthorne apartments. Saunders and Herdman were friends for months and were said to intend marriage. both were 24.
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Louise Herdman
FB. B. Saunders
Green Lake
Herdman
William 8. Herdman
Woodlawn Ay
Hawthorne
Madison St
Saunders
Miss Herdman
Gohl Murder Trial Opens as Jury Panel Forms
Montesano Wash May 2 The morning session of the trial of William Gohl for the murder of John Hoffman and Charles Hadberg opened with one juror accepted, E Polsfoot a Sunset shingle mill worker. More than a thousand people filled the courtroom and hallways as Gohl and Klingenberg arrived handcuffed. Klingenberg, described as worn by confession, faces pressure from Gohl.
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Montesano
Wash
William Goh
John Hoffman
Charles Hadberg
E Polsfoot
Montegano
Sheeks
Goh
Klingenberg
Gohi
Madberg
Gohl
Yesler Cable Stops Tomorrow As Bridge Work Delays
Yesler way cable cars continued running today though they were to be stopped for eight days at 9 o clock this morning. The suspension was delayed because concrete work on the Fourth avenue bridge was not finished. Cars will be down tomorrow and service will be discontinued for a full week.
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Yesler Way
Fourth Ay
Kilduff Challengers Weaver In City Council Suit Ruling
Union labor candidate Harry Kilduff won an initial court victory to oust W H Weaver from the city council. Judge Gay overruled Weaver’s demurrer, ordering the case to be tried on its merits after Kilduff challenged ballots marked in the Republican column.
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W. HH. Weaver
Gay
Weaver
Counet
Weaver Wos
Lith
Kilduff
aleo @erona
Kildoff
Touts in the Auto Trade and Price Trust Accusation
London reports that major British motor manufacturers and dealers deny forming a price-raising trust after issuing a joint statement. The claim centers on alleged collusion to inflate automobile prices.
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London
Will You Help to Build the Fence Campaign
The Washington Children's Home Society launches an endowment drive to end constant appeals. A multi city phone and mail blitz in Seattle Spokane Tacoma Bellingham Aberdeen Hoquiam will ask households if they received the letter and explain the fence allegory that guards vulnerable children.
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Children's Society
Northwest
Children's Home
Seattle
Spokane
Sunset Telephone Company
Children’s Home Society
Touts blamed for high commissions roil motor trade
In a heated critique, Ne pier firm executive F Edge blames touts for crippling takings and harassment in the motor trades. A man identified as Charles Strong, 39, of 1008 Eighth Ave, attempted suicide in his sleep after a razor incident, later recounting he was despondent and intoxicated before waking with a bleeding throat.
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F. Edge
Nepier
The
Motor Trades Association
Charles Strong
Eighth Av
Birong
Auto Regulation Discussion Moves to Next Meeting
The council committee on license and revenue examined a Bullock bill licensing chauffeurs and amateurs who drive machines in Seattle. A general vehicle regulation ordinance by Councilman Zbinden was also discussed. A timely report to the council tonight is unlikely. a special committee meeting is planned for next week to continue the matter.
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Council
Seattle
Zbinden
Speaker JW Thompson to address Industrial Unionism in Seattle
Jammer J. Thompson, an LW. WwW. orator who served in the recent warfare in Mpokane, arrives in Seattle to speak on Industrial Unionism at LW. W. headquarters located at 1624 Fifth Ave on May 4, 6, 6, 7.
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W. W
Jammer J. Thompson
Mpokane
Seattle
LW. W
1624
Fifth Av
Jeffries Johnson Fight Train Special Promoted by Morrison
Jim Morrison offers special train party for the Jeffries Johnson fight with reduced fares. Morrison advertises travel from 1222 Beacon Street Beattle with flight tickets and insider tips to save money.
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Jim Morrison
Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Last Week of the Half Rates Offer Ends Saturday
The notice states that the special half rate offer made by Bey will end Saturday night as announced by Loughney. The communication emphasizes urgency and the final closing of the deal.
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Loughney Loughney
Bake Oven Treatments Offered at Reduced Price This Week
The Loughney Bake Oven Treatments advertise a temporary half price of 1 per treatment this week to assist those unable to afford the usual 2. Hundreds have enrolled, including out of town callers. Specialists claim the therapy aids rheumatism and stomach issues, with trained nurses providing care during sessions. Offices are at Second Ave and Pike St in the P Savings Bank building, hours 1 to 5 pm, Sundays 9 to 12. Free consultation is offered.
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Loughney & Loughney
Second Av
Pike Et
P. Savings Hank
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