Kidnapping Case Smuggled Through Seattle Aide Arrest
In Seattle a detective report ties Robert W. Fullerton to a kidnapping scheme with a prisoner aboard ship after a writ of habeas corpus sought by Fullerton’s father. The case involves extradition actions in New York and Washington with warrants, a Knickerbocker Hotel scene, and police scrutiny as the suspect travels toward Beattie.
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Unites Press
Gay Francisco
I Bof
Nora
New York
T It
Robert W. Ful
St. Louis
Seattle
Pullerton
Father Petiion
Baldea
War Pullerton
By & Young
York
Anche
Beattie
Lamber & Coal
Era
Bia
Fpitseimmeone
Creed
Pitma
Megs
Hughes
Coon
Battleships at Pier 2 Ten Round Trip
Fragmentary text describes battleships at Pier 2 and a ten round trip event. No clear dates, entities, or outcomes are readable.
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Pier 2
Belle Gunness Case Tangles La Porte Farm Murders
The narrative centers on Mrs Belle Gunness widow of La Porte with a decapitated body found in her ruined home and police rumors she fled to Norway. Names of victims include Myrtle Sorensen 11 Hody Sorensen 9 Phillip Gunness 5 Jennie Olsen 16 plus multiple suspects and suitors tied to a sprawling murder plot.
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Belle Gunness
la Porte
Norway
Myrtle Sorensen
Mre Gunness
Hody
Reine
Lacy Sorensen
Myrtle
Phillip Gunness
Mra. Gunness
Ray Lamphere
Gunness
A. K. Helgelein
Andrew Heigelein
Aberdeen, & D
Mra Ganness
Jennie Olsen
Joe Maxwell
Max Sorensen
Burns to Fight Bill Squires in London Bout Set
American heavyweight Tommy Herne will face Bill Squires in a London match arranged by a sports syndicate that handles athletic goods and equipment. The bout, described as an easy-money venture, follows Squires’ recent defeat in San Francisco.
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Burns
Bill
Squires
London
Tommy Herne
Rostter
Bill Squires
Chasiplen
San Francisco
Rocheburns Fight Sets 7100 Purse in Dublin July
The Rocheburns contest will offer a purse of 7100 dollars in Dublin during the first week of July. A large bet of 2500 has been placed by the principals. Squires, buoyed by his decisive victory over Roche, has gained followers and will have backing despite the earlier easy defeat for their first meeting.
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Rocheburns
Dublin
Squires
Roche
Banquet Honors Rome 26 Yeomen and Ladies at Washington Antex
District Manager F A Case rewarded the group for helping recruit new members in the past three months. The event brought together Yeomen and their companions for a celebratory banquet at the Washing ton Antex.
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Rome
Yeomen
Washington
F A. Case
Alaska Republican convention reshaped by Nome Fairbanks leaders
In Ketchikan on May 12 Gov. Hoggett loses grip as Perkins of Nome and Boyer of Fairbanks join Valdez Seward Talila Skagway and Douglass to control the convention. Delegates chosen in Juneau are seen as likely to attend the national convention with a platform for territorial government. Jamce Wickersham is the favored congress candidate but may decline.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
W. B. Hoggett
Perkins
Nome
Boyer
Fairbanks
Valdez
Seward
Cataila
Skagway
Dooeglas
Hoggatt
Janeau
Central Committee
Jamce Wickersham
Fairbanke
Congress
Cale
Carson
Charter Boat for Nome Run Secured for Summer Service
Schubach and Hamilton have chartered the steamship Hyades owned by Boston Towboat Co. to operate on the Nome run the summer after converting her to a passenger steamer. She will carry second class passengers to Norton Sound, with cut rate fares to Nome likely announced tomorrow.
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Schubach & Hamilton
Hyades
Boston Towboat Company
Nome
Norton Sound
Schubach and Hamilton
Actress Olga Nethersole backs compulsory insurance for working women
In New York on May 12 Olga Nethersole urged the People’s Institute to support compulsory insurance and old-age pensions for working women, declaring marriage and motherhood superior to an artistic career.
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New York
Bcome
Olga Nethersole
People's Institute
Murderess Perished in Fire at La Porte
At La Porte Indiana May 12 coroner Dr J H Meyer found three rings on a woman's hand among ashes in the Ganness home. One ring bore P G to J S Aug 28 94 others marked P S to J S 3 6 95. Authorities think the rings may belong to Mrs Belle Ganness whose private burying ground is nearby. In Topeka Kansas Leon Townsend farmer horse dealer five miles from town received letters from Mrs Gannesie inviting her to visit La Porte and plans to go after spring planting.
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Porte, Ind
Ganness
Belle Ganness
Hi. Meyer
P. G
Ttme
Philip Ganneus
Topeka
Kay
Leon Townsend
New Evidence Against E H Martin In Murder Case
Direct evidence of damning character emerges in the murder case of Nathan Wolff. The coat worn by Wolff the day he was killed is identified as Martin’s overcoat by Mrs Wolff and her daughter and clerk Edward Botanks confirms he sold the coat to Wolff months ago. Martin remains stoic as prosecutors press the new chain of custody and ownership claims.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Edward Haugh Martin
Nathan Wolff
Martin
Wolff
Mra
Alice
Edward Botanks
Martineff
Union Pacific Holds About 3 Million Shares Abroad
An unsigned report from a news service states Union Pacific railroad owns roughly 3,000,000 shares in various enterprises beyond its own lines, with a total market value of about 300,000,000 dollars.
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United Press
New Oak
Union Pacific Railroad
National Drainage Congress Opens In Washington
The annual convention of the National Drainage Congress began in Washington with large attendance. Governors and boards of trade from major cities are represented. The meetings will coordinate with the White House conference on swamp land reclamation and promote drainage science.
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United Press
Washington
National Drainage Congress
Boards of Trade
White House
Conference of Governors
Plan Denial Week Proposed to Fund School Health
Public schools consider a Denial Week to save funds for operations on pupils whose families cannot afford care. Superintendent Frank B. Cooper voices support for a week without gum and candy to redirect about 1200 dollars to health needs, urging adoption by the school board.
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Superimen
Frank B. Cooper
Htte
No Flowers For Graduates At First Presbyterian Church
Dr M Watts prohibits sending flowers to the graduating class at the First Presbyterian church auditorium in Jones. The rule dampens high school seniors as students and families imagine penning poems and plans to honor the graduates with blossoms gone.
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Dessenser
Funeral notices for Local residents
Funeral services were held for Robert Lowry at the family residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial at Lake View Cemetery. Charles Phillips will have a service at Bonney Watson parlors on Wednesday at 2 with interment at Lake View Cemetery. Narcisse Jean Landon Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at the family residence at 11 o'clock and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
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Robert Lowry
Lake View Metery
Charles [Phillips
Bonney Watson Company
Lake View Cemetery
Narcisse Jean Landon
Poo' Olock
Calvary Ceme Y
Infant Deaths and Obituaries in Local Notices
The infant son of Mr and Mrs FC Lowry died at 1021 Summit Ave N. Leos Sutton daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sutton died in this city May 11. The infant son of Mr and Mrs John V Landon aged 2 months died in this city May 11. Catherine Alexander aged 66 died at Georgetown May 11. James Kilgore aged 20 died in this city May 11. The body is at Butterworth & Sons rooms. John Browning aged 56 died in this city May 11. Margaret Fores aged 2 years died at residence 1624 Boylton Ave May 11.
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FC Lowry
Summit Av
Leos Sutton
Frank Sutton
Bonney Wat Son Company
John V. Landon
Catherine Alexander
Georgetown
James Kilgore
Butterworth & Sons
John Browning
Margaret Fores
Boyletonev
Entertaining Sailor Boys Enthrall Bay Visitors
Ban Francisco May 12 Ex cursions were the principal events on today’s program for warship crews. About 100 officers visited Santa Clara valley while 500 enlisted men attended a Vallejo banquet. An inter-squadron cutter race and a Presidio baseball game are planned, followed by a large Auditorium dance for 2,400 sailors and naval prom ladies.
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United Press
Presidio
Jet
NO NIGHTS OUT FOR MARRIED DIVORCE DENIED BY JUDGE
Judge Arthur Be. Griffin of the superior court refused Evelyn May Hughett a divorce from Philip L Hughett ruling their marriage from May 18 1901 should continue. The couple shared a weekly night out but the judge said a married woman should not leave her husband to care for the children even with consent.
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Arthur BE. Griffin
Superior Court
Evelyn May Hughett
Philip L Hughett
Griffin
Felon Captured After Armed Resistance by Seattle Officers
George Baker alias Red Hart, an escaped felon with a loaded revolver, was arrested by Patrolmen Edward Hagen and Timothy Sullivan near Fifth Avenue South and King Street after a struggle. The ex convict had a history of robberies and burglaries and will be held for investigation. Hagen previously captured Charles Johnson, now serving 14 years at Walla Walla, earlier this year.
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George Baker
Ollag Welch
Red” Hart
Edward Hagen
Timothy Sullivan
Fifth Av. South
King St. Mart
Beattle
Hagen and
Sullivan
Hart
Exconvict
Walla Walla
Peterson
Firetav
Senecast
East Lake City
Seattle
Hagen
Charlier Johnson
Tillman Plans Europe Trip Amid Illness
Washington May 12 Senator Tillman is confined to a sanitarium and refuses visitors. He will travel to Europe with his wife on Saturday and return in November despite his threatened paralysis.
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United Press
Washington
La Guayra Plague Strikes City Of Death Scene
United Press reports La Guayra Venezuela is engulfed by bubonic plague with the city sealed off by sea and patrols. Food is scarce and fires burn as authorities attempt to curb the epidemic. Dr Gomes Perasa who diagnosed the disease leads the sanitary effort after early imprisonment.
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United Press
Willemstad
la Gusyra
Venezuela
Wight
Houeet
Gomes Perasa
la Guayra
Castro
Taft to Receive Entire Connecticut Delegation Support
Four district delegates still uninstructed will join the rest of Connecticut’s delegation in backing Taft as instructed by the state convention. The May 12 report notes the unity of the district delegation despite the earlier lack of explicit instructions.
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United Press
NEW Ven. Conn
Taft
Opportunity to buy Skagit irrigation land unit
A fragmentary real estate note from Yakima area markets attractive irrigated land near shipping routes with rich soil and gentle slope. Landolt Company advertises the tract as a top opportunity and invites inquiries.
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Yakima
Landolt
Methodist conference vote urges abstention and unity
In Haltime, May 12, a resolution asks citizens not to support any presidential candidate who is not a total abstainer and not aligned with prohibition work. Resolutions inviting the Methodist Protestant to unite with the Methodist Episcopal church were unanimously passed.
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United Press
Haltimorre
Methodist General Conference
Cittizens
United States
Methodiet Protestante
Methodist Episcopal Church
Assaults Hit Portland Pawnbrokers In Suspected Ring
In Portland on May 12 two brutal assaults on pawnbrokers alarm police. H. Newman was found unconscious with head wounds, a gun pipe later used as the weapon. Maurice Hermann remains in hospital feared to have a fractured skull, while C. W. Wagner, jailed for questioning, faces examination as police link a possible organized gang of pawnbroker thieves.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
H. Newman
T. Pang
Max Hermann
Bt. Vincent's Hospital
C. W. Wagner
Hermannsseault
Martin
Nathan Wolff
King Jumps to La Porte in Murder Mystery Aware
Joe Zahner known as King, a Seattle newsboy, writes to The Star about going to La Porte to witness the unfolding murder mystery. He says he arrived as soon as he heard of activity and will stay until the case is cleared, promising to report back to the boys.
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Joe Zahner
Seattle
King
Star Office
la Porte
Turmoil in Tabriz as new governor driven out
In Teheran May 12 the shah sent troops to Tabriz to aid the newly appointed governor who was attacked and forced to flee after an all day clash with rioters. The governor and his escort await reinforcements outside the city as authorities vow a severe response. Tabriz is described as near anarchy.
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United Press
Teheran
Persia
Tabriz
Local Chinese Form Anti Opium League Subscribes to Aid
In Victoria on May 12 the local Chinese community formed an anti opium league and subscribed 150 dollars to support treatment for opium smokers. Herbs used in this effort have been sent from China for medicinal use.
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Victoria
China
Stock for Sale Mt. Baker and Shukean Shares
H. M. Herrin & Co at 610 First Ave offer 1 000 shares of Mt. Baker and Shukean stock at a specific per share price. The fragment notes the sale but the exact price per share is unclear due to OCR errors.
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H. M. Herrin & Co
First Av
Mt. Baker & Shukean
Fire Chief Accused After Tonopah Blaze Destroys Block
Tonopah scene erupts over alleged belligerent conduct by Fire Chief McKenzie during a major Monday night blaze that wiped out 20 Main Street buildings and caused about 150000 in losses. Witnesses say delays hampered suppression and threats were made as volunteers tried to help.
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Tonopahl
McKenzie
Fire Department
Tonopah
Wm. Grimes
McGuire
Murphy
Benta
Grimes
D. HB. Gillies
Warren
Main
Bank Clearings in Seattle and Portland
Bank clearings reported for Seattle show today totals of 1 648 842 13 with balances 169 506 62 and 658 386 00 with 30 213 00 in Portland. Clearings in Portland reached 1 105 046 00 with 136 452 00 in balances.
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Seattle
Portland
Caterpillars Hatch Threat to Orchards Warned by Inspector
Tukwila fruit Inspector J. G. Hopkins reports tent caterpillars are hatching. He urges early destruction to limit tree damage and cites a lead arsenate spray mixed at 1 pound per 66 gallons of water as especially effective.
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J. G. Hopkins
Tukwila
Hopkins
Wagner Arrest Linked to Portland Pawnbrokers Assault
Portland police arrest C. W. Wagner, a San Francisco native and former Southern Pacific trainman, amid clues tying him to the Monday assault on pawnbroker Max Hermann and to the recent murder of Nathan Wolff in his shop, as Hermann lay wounded with three head gashes.
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Portland
Ore
C. W. Wagner
Max Hermann
Nathan Wolff
Hermann
Wagner
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Excess Assessment Suit Over Regrading Proceeds
F. D. McCullough acting as assignee for multiple West Lake Avenue property owners filed suit in superior court to recover their share of 2539.46 dollars claimed as the remaining proceeds from the regrading assessment on the thoroughfare from Pike Street to Denny Way.
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F. D. McCullough
Westlake Av
Pike St
Dennyway
Superior Court
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Yeomen Banquet
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Mead
E. H. Martin
U. P. Investments
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Sailor Boys
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W. W. DeLong
Eastlake Av
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Thomas St
Tillman
Europe
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