Mystery of car numbers in Seattle accident unfolds
A Seattle report examines why license No 141 appeared on John Ballaine’s auto as the car linked to a fatal incident. Officials note Nos 140 and 141 confusion, alibis from Mrs Milburn and Mr Ballaine, and possible misnumbering at the Broadway Auto garage. The tale hints at car rental or mislabeling rather than direct involvement by Ballaine or his kin.
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Seattle
Secreary of State
Freminus
G. W
Broadway
Joha G Asistant Secretary of State
Hallame
Milburn
Paul Gross
West Se
Secre of State
John B. Hallaine
Broadway Auto Company
Mr. Brown
Broadway Automobile Company
Paul Grows
Mr. Ballaine
Automobile Company
Tis Machine
Burglar Fights for Pipe Drops Valuable Heirloom
Jassen of 217 Tenth Avenue woke to a window intrusion as a thief reached inside. A brief struggle left the intruder fleeing in darkness, the pipe left behind, and Jassen retaining the meerschaum as a possible clue to the culprit.
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J. Jassen
Horth
Giasf Jessen
Ried
Jassen
Elfm
Lea
Joesen
San Francisco department store head eyes Seattle location
A San Francisco department store leader, displaced by the earthquake and fire, visits Seattle seeking a site for a new large store. He notes many Bay Area businessmen plan to relocate and says Seattle offers a strong chance to rebuild his business and help Seattle grow.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Beattie
Nome Steamer Corwin Sails With Record Freight and Passengers
The Nome season opens with L. H. Grays Co steamer Corwin expected to depart at 7 o'clock carrying a full freight load at a record $40 per ton. The ship will also carry the first U S mail and about 200 sacks of letters. Capt E L West aims for a record travel time arriving in Nome earlier than ever. Passenger list includes W H McMillan Mrs W H McMillan Mrs L C Leigh Mrs J M Romig and others, with more expected before departure.
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Nome
L. H. Gray & Co
Corwin
E. L. West
Fler 4
Excursion to Bremerton Navy Yard Offers Shipboard Sightings
Tourists travel by steam to Bremerton to view the battleship Oregon the training ship Philadelphia and other naval craft. Government drydock cruisers and tow boats are shown. Boats depart Pier 2 six times daily with a round trip fare of 60 cents.
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Sound
U. S. Navy
Bremerton
Oregon
Philadelphia
Miles Wins English Court Tennis Championship
Eustice Miles defeated Jay Gould of the United States in London on May 9 to take the English court tennis championship, sweeping three sets to one in the final.
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London
Eustice Miles
Jay Gould
Auction of Finck Pioneer Jeweler stock at two daily sales
The elegant stock of watches diamonds jewelry sterling silver and cut glass of William H Finck The Pioneer Jeweler at 16 Becond Ave will be sold as the building is to be torn down with two daily sales at 2 30 and 7 30 p m.
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William H. Finck
Pioneer Jeweler
Becond Ave
The Star Letter: Liberty and Justice Against Lawless Acts
HAL BRYSten criticizes evolving criminal acts and public complicity, arguing for mental poise and robust law to prevent law manipulation. He condemns followers of Nero like aims, warns of youth influence, and urges that liberty be paired with justice to uphold society.
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the Star
Nero
Iliada
Creffield
Mitchell
Liberty
Hal Brysten
Marlon Building
Perkins Trial Over NY Life Contributions Larceny Charge
The trial of George W. Perkins, former NY Life vice president, begins before the appellate division on charges that the company’s political contributions constituted larceny. DA Jerome says policyholders would have stopped payments if aware. Judge Cohen says no proof of felonious intent. In another item, imperial troops depart for Vancouver with two Royal Engineers detachments and a send-off in the drill hall with a cup for Colonel English.
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New York
George W. Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Jerome
Cohen
Requimalt
Nanaimo
Vancouver
Royal Engineers
Hrady
Bunbury
Angtieh
RG A
English
Troops Ready to Leave City
Victoria dispatch reports definite instructions received by Colonel Engiteh regarding the latest spring millinery at Mrs Fraser's new store, 120 Pike at.
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Victoria, B.C
Engiteh
Mra Fraser's
Pike At
Largest Meet of Lumber Carrying Steamers Sets Sail
The L. H. Gray & Co fleet, led by Rainier Santa Barbara and Iron Gray sailing from Gray's Harbor and Seattle within 48 hours, carries extensive lumber cargoes to San Francisco. Steamers Rainier and Santa Barbara depart tonight and Friday night with many passengers aboard, joining Norwood Shasta Coronado and others.
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Gray's Harbor
Seattle
San Francisco
Rainier
Santa Barbara
Bay City
Iron Gray's Harbor
South Bay
Norwood
Shasta
Coronado
L. H. Gray & Co
Placer Gold Discovery At Blaze Creek Mining Claim
The Blaze Creek Gold Mining Company operates in Eastern Whatcom County extracting placer gold from a mining claim. The venture is drawing attention with rapid stock sales. Secretary Frank Whatling announces contact via White 186 at 22 Boston block.
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Whatcom County
Frank Whatling
Boston Block
Eee
Great Northern Tunnel Opens With First Through Train
Tomorrow morning the Great Northern Limited bound for St Paul will travel through the new tunnel beneath the city marking the tunnel’s opening. A special car will carry invited railroad officials on the first through run and the union depot will be formally opened along with ticket offices moving from Columbia. Public inspection of the depot will follow likely after James J Hin visits, as interior work continues and offices relocate by June.
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Great Northern Railways
St. Paul
Union Depot
Great Northern
Columbia
Osteopathy Trial Offered at Kirkeville Infirmary
The Kirkeville Infirmary of Geteopathy advertises a trial treatment program for daily cures. The facility is located at 114 Washington Building and 706 First Avenue.
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Kirksville Infirmary of Osteopathy
Washington Building
Flrst Avenue
Kirkeville Infirmary of
Firat Avenue
Burglars Frightened Away by Neighbors at Kant Harrison
Neighbors intervened to deter two men attempting a break in at 1064 Kant Harrison last night just after 16 o'clock. The would‑be burglars were startled and fled when residents nearby shouted.
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Corporationa
Kant Harrison Et
Photographer Pinney Forced to Move from Columbia Street
Photographer Pinney of 506 Columbia Street must relocate his studio. The notice notes a limited sale offering photographs at half price for a short time to clear remaining stock.
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Pinney
Columbia Street
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J M. Romig
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A. J. Pritchard
Anton Fagertud
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J. O. Hultberg
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Holper
John Goodman
H. Spencer
Frank Bayan
C M. Holgren
James Grady
M. Morton
George Mitchell
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Pacific Coast Steamshle Company
Angodly Clee
LePhe Spokane
Oakland
Perking
J. Redelsheimer & CO
First Ave
Col. Columbia
Great Northern Limited
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Leave Union Depot
Northern Pacific
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Union Bakery and Cafe
Second Avenue
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Imiess
Corrury Furniture Company
Srconp
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Anderson
Lolia May Shearer
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