Inheritance Gamble Ties Keating to Heirs and Syndicate
In Anta Monica California May a stake of eighty thousand dollars was placed against a fortune of about sixteen hundred thousand with a life as the deciding factor. Henry C Keating assigns his inheritance to a four man syndicate for eighty thousand dollars risked that if he dies his interest passes to the other heirs.
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Seripose Teleareyic Service
Anta Monica
Cal
Henry C. Keating
Keating
Telegraph Briefs From Across North and West
Yukon River opens allowing early seafaring as Dawson and fronts thaw. Fraser salmon outlook downgrades due to poor season. Halsey freed on $120000 bail after indictment for gra$late. Judge Langan warned with death threats in murder case. Two Italians acquitted of Miss Mack Cready’s murder. Volcanic activity persists near Maple and Pacific coast regions. Stock market notes include a drop in Centralia.
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Naples
Mack Cready
Real cause of Seattle baker Carl A Stock death unclear
Authorities back away from further inquiry after a coroner's verdict, with no public explanation. The report mentions Pepe Cete Papenere and notes uncertainty about the death. In Rome, speculation arises over the Vatican garden wall collapse and a proposed $25,000 restoration for 100 feet.
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Carl A Stock
Seattle
Pepe Cete
Rome
Pepe
Vatican Garden
Children Clean Streets in Chicago City Beautiful Drive
In Chicago on May 7 thousands of children, at Mayor Busse's request, cleared street debris as part of the City Beautiful plan. Separately, six men alleged to lead a mob that lynched a Black man named James William were arrested after the mob abducted him from a train and assaulted him.
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Chicago
Mayer Busse
Lynch
South Mcallister
Merl
United States
Marchel
James Wiliam
Fairbanks May Speak at State Bar Meeting in Seattle
Vice President Fairbanks may address the state Bar Association when it meets in Seattle July 17 18 and 19 He will also attend the Christian Endeavor convention and the association may convene a week earlier to secure his talk Longshore Strike Ties Up Freight Thousands of longshoremen quit work delaying cargoes and ship departures with rates under dispute Soldier of Fortune Dead Noted adventurer Benjamin RR Meiver, veteran of many campaigns, dies in New York May 1.
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Fatrbanks
Olympia
Fairbanks
State Bar Association
Seattle
Christian Endeavor
Association
New York
Trane-Atlantic Steamships
Benjamin RR. Meiver
LICENSES NOT SO EASY and honors fade after tragedy
A fragmented clipping reports Frances Williama married Sunday. three gunshots followed the wedding, leaving the bride injured. Other items note a Fernie miners strike settlement, Captain Melita ill, a court martial in Fort Reno, and political finance allegations.
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Stremeens
South
Franklin
Maas
May
Frances Williama
John Daniel
Run & Deepiter
Turbulent Pacific Coast and Political Notes
Ketchikan Ammeka faced a fishing cruiser incident as a Canadian customs clash looms and a tow to Vancouver is planned. In Tacoma Herman Wendt, a counterfeiter, is recaptured and placed in solitary confinement after a failed escape. In New York Mrs William Douglas vows support for her bond thief husband amid a bid for liberty. In Portland laborers strike over kitchen staff dismissal on the Portland and Seattle valley cut. In Wisconsin, the Malibon senatorial caucus records forty seven absentees and a ballot showing leaders Cooper and Li with scattered votes.
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Mesband
New York
William Douglas
Livilly
No Contest For The Smith Will In Wealth Estate
New York reports there will be no contest of James Henry Smith's will which disposes of an estimated 62 million dollars. Executor Herman Leroy said the will will likely be read after the funeral and public disclosure may await probate. Leroy denied rumors of family disputes and stated Mrs. Smith is satisfied with the will's terms.
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New York
James Henry Smith
Herman
Leroy
Mr. Leroy
Thousands of Bricklayers Strike in Chicago Skyscraper Work
Thousands of bricklayers and laborers in the Mason Contractors association quit work in Chicago demanding weekly Saturday pay. The stoppage halted operations on many skyscrapers and a settlement is expected today.
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Chicago
Mason Contractors’ Association
Hughes approves Page child labor bill in New York
Governor Hughes signs the Page child labor measure drafted by the child labor committees and the Consumers league. It bans employment of any under sixteen before 1 AM or after 6 PM or more than eight hours daily in New York factories, effective January 1, 1908.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Child Labor Committees
Consumers’ League
Boy From Wenatchee Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct
Bert Courtney a 20 year old Wenatchee resident was arrested for disorderly conduct and pled guilty. City officials reported he had smoked since age ten and had worked as a bar tender in his father's saloon. He was warned to stay away, promised reform, and released.
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Bert Courtney
Wenatchee
de Hruler
de Bruler
Courtney
Swanson Fined for Onsite Beer on Sunday
Swanson and four others were arrested Sunday with a beer keg on the wandepit. Justice Gordon found them guilty of maintaining a nuisance and fined Swanson 50 dollars and the others 10 dollars each.
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Swanson
Gordon
Vagrant With Diamonds Arrest Leads to Bail
H Honigman and Anna Munsell were arrested by Sergeant Bannick for vagrancy. Honigman had over $1000 in diamonds and gold on him. jewels and money were claimed as his. Bail set at 26 dollars, he was released. Munsell paid the same and was discharged. Honigman had been ordered to depart town earlier and returned, triggering the arrest.
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H. Honigman
Anna Munsell
Bannick
Honigman
Publicity plans for Christian Endeavor meet set
The publicity committees announce that delegates to the national Christian Endeavor convention will be distributed to private homes in the city. Headquarters will open in the Arcades building downtown on May 10.
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Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Societies
Arcades
Canadian government buys Pablo herd of buffalo
Edward Burke of Nant in Seattle reports the sale of the Pablo herd of buffalo on the Flathead Reservation to the Canadian government. The herd of 460 to 640 animals will be transported to a national park in Hants Alberta next week.
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Flathead
Montana
National Park
Hants
Alberta
Edward Burke
Nant
Seattle
Unsigned Fragments Highlighting Woodland Herd Mention
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a report about a herd in a woodland setting. The readable parts reference naming and location elements but lack clear dates or concrete details. The item appears to be a brief, evolving note rather than a completed news story.
East St Louis Patient Shown Awake Before Death
In East St Louis an unnamed patient awakened briefly before death as medical staff managed the transfer to a hospital. The report notes the undertaker appeared on May 1 and the incident involved balancing care costs and hospital transport.
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East ST Louis
Besa Sa
Six New Mail Carriers Authorized for Additional Routes
Postmaster Stewart has notified that six new mail carriers are authorized to handle extra routes. Two will serve the Unify area, one to Capitol Hill, one to Anne Hill, and two to the district.
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Stewart Hase
Tacoma incident with cruiser Tacoma leaves Gantia
In Washington a navy department report describes a scene aboard a cruiser where sailors clashed with police, ending a confrontation and removing potential friction during a tense encounter.
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Scripps Telegraph
Washington
Tacoma
Navy Department
New 1907 novelty white mill ends offer
Mundrede of yards of the newest 1907 novelty white in manufacturers mill ends from 5 to 20 yards in pres e lar prices 1c yard. Bleached Maslin 5¢ Manufacturers' mill ends of yard wide bleached quality that sell everywhere at 8c and 8 yard, all be a yard, Yard wide in white and ecru, a dozen patterns to choose, all at regular 8c and 10c a yard this week.
25 Cent Dress Goods at 17 Cents a Yard
Readily washable cotton dress fabrics offered in 27 inch width with a broad range of plaid patterns. The material is noted for durable wear, suitable colorings for the season, and the low price aims to satisfy shoppers seeking good wearing qualities at a bargain.
Fifty Cent Neckwear Sale Slashes Prices in Half
A large stock of neckwear including collars and novelty pieces is cut to half price to close out quickly. The offer lists items from 1% to 50 cents, with prices varying but the sale landing at half for quick clearance.
Hand Bags Offered In Varied Styles At Low Prices
About 100 leather band bags available in black and colors. Priced from 5c to 39c for different lots with some items up to 1.38 each. Some bags show splits or wear but many are usable for sale.
Bargain Hats and Pants Sale At Local School
Readable fragments advertise boys pants in sizes 4 through 11 made from heavy cotton cassimere at a price below finish. also 75 trimmed hats marked $5.00 now offered at $3.00. Limited quantities, act quickly to avoid missing out.
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Patro Bors
Cushman Delivers Notable Return Address At Chamber Smoker
Tacoma May 7 F W Cushman was welcomed with enthusiasm at the Chamber of Commerce monthly smoker. It marked his first public appearance since returning from the national capitol and his talk was described as characteristically interesting.
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Tacoma
F. W. Cushman
Chamber of Commerce
National Capitol
Dr Fanny Leake-Cummings to Speak at Madison Church
Dr Fanny Leake-Cummings will speak Thursday afternoon at 2:90 in the Madison at M. B. church to the Madison at W. C. T. C. on the work of the Mumane society.
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Fanny Leake-Cummings
Madison At. M. B
Madison
Mumane Society
Postmaster Appointment Made for Mount Vernon Vacancy
Mount Vernon dated May 7 reports E. Phippe has received appointment to fill the postmaster vacancy caused by the resignation of G. K. Herteon. The move completes the local postal leadership change.
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Mount Vernon
E. & Phippe
G. KK Herteon
Southern Pacific Lines Promote California Travel
Travel copy touts California pleasures with the Southern Pacific Cos road of a thousand wonders. Three trains daily with ticket reservations and descriptive literature from Union Ticket office at 608 First Ave. EB E Ellis general agent. Dog bread offered at A Lt Hall's 1111 First Ave.
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California
Southern Pacific Cos
Union Ticket Office
Firet
A. Lt. Hall's
Firet Ave
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