Tragic Young Wife Ends Life Leaves Two Orphans
A young wife, described as beautiful with black hair, died after drinking poison. Her husband Tom Stewart, a hack driver, is named by observers as responsible for the affair and alleged abuse. The couple’s children, ages five and six, are left motherless along with a sister and two brothers. The incident shocked the community as investigators pursued details and potential motive.
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George
Tom Stewart
Otte
Sudden Raid Ordered by Vanderveer Targets Immoral Houses
Special Deputy Peyton and other officers raided five houses in the old and new tenderloin districts last night arresting landladies and waiters and confiscating liquor. Vanderveer said he initiated the action without mayoral input, while the mayor hinted at possible further closures. The big Eighth Street and Plummer Street structure, built by Cascade Investment, faced forced closure, with many inmates moved to county jail after arrests.
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C. BR. Peyton
Otant
Tenderloin
Vanderveer
Eighthaw
Plummer St
Miller
Righthay
Cascade Investment Company
County Auditor's Office
Incorpa
W. MH
Maud
Joba FP
Uno
The
Vague
K. Hirade
Japan
Truluno
Jobat Wan
Times
Sele Wade
Prosecuting Attorney Inc
War
Seattle Man Drowned in Hoquiam Harbor
Needham, aged 23 and foreman with Lamber Company at Wis, drowned this morning in Hoquiam Pelock. The body was recovered this afternoon. he was a member of Hedmen. The event occurred after a réft incident near Wash. on May 1.
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Catted Frees
Needham
Lamber Company
Wis
End Hedmen
Becond Marion Street Traffic Reroute Plan Discussed
A meeting considered directing heavy traffic away from Marion street to ease congestion. The proposal would place the traffic control near the intersection of OY and Marion and assign street supervision to the decoration committee. The plan aimed to manage Was traffic during progress and was set for review.
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Marion St
Club Elects Delegates At Regular Meeting
King County Pej notes a monthly Federated Club meeting at the Federated Club House. One delegate to the state convention will be chosen. Named attendees include Ethel Mae Gehett, Mrs. Tydall, Mrs. Case, Mrs. Gordon, Nellie M. Fick, and Mrs. Hewett Jones in Wah.
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King County
May
Beattie
Ethel
Gehett
Mere Racy
Hun Tien Tydall
Case
Gordon
Nellie M. Fick
Kitiewe Wan
Re indictment for Heinze expanded charges
United Free reports F Auguste Heinze re indicted by a federal grand jury on misappropriation of Mercantile National Bank funds. He pleads not guilty and is released on his original bond of 950,000. The indictment mirrors the Morse conviction and alleges misapplication of funds to defraud with claims totaling 2,250,000.
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United Free New York
F. Augustve Heinge
Federal Grand Jury
Mercantile National Bank
Cheries W. Morse
Heinze
Mexican Revolutionists Before Bar of Justice
The trial of Flores Magon Villareal and Rivera began with a crowded courtroom. Attorneys clashed over witness introductions while Mexican officials and secretaries watched as defense and prosecution argued admissible letters alleged to have been sent by the defendants. The case may conclude later this week.
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Plores Magon
Villareal
Rivera
Cleary
Alexander
Nervies
Appeal To Reason
Gold hidden in Holly Avenue home sparks murder inquiry
Police theorize Elizabeth George concealed a large sum before her husband Arthur George killed her. Neighbors recall her secretive nature as investigators probe a ransacked house, opened trunk, and scattered belongings. George denies involvement but cannot explain his motive or income loss. Eight thousand dollars are cited in the unfolding account.
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Elizabeth
Arthur George
Holly Av
George
Terentia
Sbe
St. George
Expresg
Bad Law Sparks Mortgage Battle Over Sullivan Block
Judge Main invalidated the Murray mortgage on the Sullivan block after a contest led by James B. Howe and Seattle heirs. Murray had purchased the mortgage in good faith and refused to accept a tender tied to a sale to Mercantile Investment. Irish owners favored immediate discharge to secure the estate. The ruling raises concerns about lawyers “jobbing” mortgage holders and property rights in Washington.
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Main
James A. Murray
Sullivan Block
Rotten W. Murray
Mercantile Investment Company
Sullivan
Hull
James B. Howe
Seattle
Howe
Paryettes
of Washington
Fragmentary Crime Note Describes Fatal Wounding
A fragmentary report describes a woman mortally wounded in a doorway and corner area, with a person named George claiming responsibility for shooting her as she resisted. The scene notes a cold death and evidence of a struggle, details captured in a late-stage, unclear source.
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George
Sant
Biden
George King and Wife Facing Violent Death Rumors
Investigators considered George King may have backed his wife into a corner and killed her in a deadly confrontation. The George family history shows cord and strife with a divorce after a violent incident leaving him at risk from an irate Brighton Beach neighborhood.
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George
George Kingwell
Brighton Beach
Policeman Finds Boy Roaming Inside City Shop
Patrolman Johnston spots a boy behind the Bunset Callender works at 1021 Pike last night at 11. He shines a searchlight and finds the youth crawling to the rear where he was working at a printing press with lights on. The boy, Lee Parry of 1821 14th Ave, says the store belongs to his father and he was looking for something.
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Johnston
Bunset Callender Works
Pike At
Lee Parry
Robber Takes Twenty Cents From Local Man
Two men grabbed twenty cents from B D Samples of 7 Seventh Avenue at the corner of Seventh Avenue North and Broad Street last night around 11 o clock. Samples reported the hold up to the police.
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B.D
Robs A Hotel In Woodland Missing Menswear
A sneak thief entered a Woodland hotel at 2516 Thirday and stole several pieces of men’s clothing from rooms. The occupants, Das, Ryan, and Hal Martin, suspect a former roomer who recently departed.
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Wy Poomma
Woodland
Thirday
Das
Ryan
Hal Martin
Mrs Devoe to Speak at Young Women’s Club Meeting
Mrs Devoe guest speaker for the Young Women's Educational Club meeting Monday night at Mrs Mason's home 416 Terryay. All friends invited to hear her outlook in CHIAlstuce.
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Mma Smith Devoe
Washington Equal Buffrage Association
Mra
Mason
Terryay
Cauae
Devoe
Chialstuce
Fate of Murray Mortgage Halts Estate Settlement
Judge Main's ruling in the James A. Murray mortgage case blocks settlement of the Sullivan block estate. An appeal to the Washington Supreme Court and, if necessary, the U S Supreme Court follows. Mercantile Investment Co may foreclose or recover $68,000 unless Murray prevails on appeal.
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Judge Main
James A. Murray
Sullivan
Supreme Court of the United States
Ha Court
Main
Mercantile In Yestment Company
Piles-Howe
Corcoran
John Sullivan
Murray
Mercantile Investment Company
Sabrocattin of Hie
Murray's
Seattle
Mann
Theft Reported at European House Room
Te weppe of 165 Washington reported to police that his room in the European house was entered and a coat and four pairs of pants were stolen. Detective Griffith investigated the case.
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Neouo Te Weppe
Washington At
Griffith
Daring Bremerton Post Office Robbery Stuns City
Early morning attackers arrived by launch at Bremerton and forced entry to the post office. The safe was blown open and stamps worth between 95 000 and 6 000 dollars plus 250 to 200 dollars in cash were stolen. No arrests yet as officers investigate footprints and beach witnesses.
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Bremerton
Fat Place
Charleston
Port Hakely
Vashon
Cerp
Four Lives Lost in Prince Rupert Area Blast and River Accident
Four workmen died near Prince Rupert after a blast at Smith Bros. near Aberdeen on the Grand Trunk Pacific project. Alex Watts of Marysville Tennessee and A. Mont were killed instantly. Two Montenegrins at Salvus camp on the Skeena River were swept away when their boat struck a snag and the tide shifted, carrying them overboard.
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United Press
Vancouver
B. C
Prince Rupert
Viciimg
Smith Bros
Aberdeen
Alex. Watts
Marysville
Tenn
A. Mont
Salvus Camp
Skeena
Lawyer Charged After Attempted Ouster Case
United Press reports in Columbus Ind that lawyer Charles Caldwell was arrested after a police purge by about 100 men. He is accused of attempting to entice 16 year old Rema Remy from home and faces serious criminal charges.
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United Press
Columbus
Charles Caldwell
Nacn Knox
Cigar Stand Robbed at Pier 12 as Five Boys Flee
The pier 12 cigar stand was broken into around 8 pm last night and a quantity of cigars and tobacco stolen. Five boys seen leaving the scene by C Mann ing of 1804 Sixth Ave provided descriptions to police. Robt. Goss, a teamster with unknown address, was arrested by Patrolman Litsey on suspicion of involvement.
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Pier 12
C. Manning
Sixth Av
Robt. Goss
Litsey
Sneak Thief Reported In Home on Boylston Avenue
Miss A Baffey of 1682 Boylston av reported to police a sneak thief entered her room with a pass key and stole two gold brooches set with pearls and garnets one gold mourning ring with pearl and filigree value four tops dollars from a dish. New crew was found.
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A. Baffey
Boylston
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