Exonering Dewey in Interbay Grocery Robbery Case
Edwin Bush and Harry Crawford confessed to the Lyppes grocery robbery at Interbay. Bush testified Dewey was innocent, urging the judge to free him. Crawford admitted guilt and supported Dewey’s innocence. Prosecutor Vanderveer voiced doubt on Dewey’s guilt. Dewey awaits release from county jail. The store was robbed as Lyppes, his wife, and a clerk were bound and gagged during cash handling.
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Jury Finds Harbin Death Caused by Faulkner Knife
Coroner's jury inquest declares Bert Harbin died from knife wounds inflicted by R. M. Faulkner. Faulkner testified the killing was accidental after a scuffle. The trial record includes testimonies from Mrs. Harbin, Mrs. Faulkner, and relatives detailing a troubled marriage and prior divorces.
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City battle over Madison street trolley electrification
City and council clash as the Board of Public Works grants Seattle Electric Co. permits to place trolley poles on Madison street amid skepticism of legality. Officials warn revoking permits now could be too late, while the corporations committee delays streetcar traffic bills awaiting counsel opinion.
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Water shut off in several downtown districts tomorrow
Water will be shut off in the district between Fourth Ave N and Tenth Ave N north of 77th Street, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also affected are Western Ave from Union to Bell, Virginia St from Western Ave to First Ave, and First Ave from Virginia to Pine, tomorrow 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Scandinavian Progressive Republican Club Meeting Notice
The Scandinavian Progressive Republican club invites all Scandinavian Republicans aligned with the progressive movement in Washington to attend a Monday evening gathering in the Henry building assembly room on the tenth floor.
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Odds and Ends From Everywhere in Washington and Oregon
A collage of short items from Seattle and surroundings reports a Washington University women’s debate victory over Oregon coeds, a court dispute about a deserter misrecorded in Civil War times, and a Renton advertising fraud case. Also noted are eight births in Seattle, robberies, eight Seattle deaths, new fire wagons, bank consolidation, hotel ownership changes, a deer capture en route to Levy camp, a found baby in Snoqualmie, a suicide attempt in Fauntleroy Park, four marriage licenses, five divorces filed, and a prayer by House chaplain Henry Cowden urging moral scrutiny.
Prison and fires for six former councilmen
A. A. Vilsack former cashier of the German National bank was sentenced to eight months in jail and a $5,000 fine for offering a bribe to Pittsburg councilmen to designate the bank as city funds depository. ex-Councilmen Stewart Ferguson Webber Kearns Einstein received eight months four months six months and various fines.
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W. H. Webber
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Realty Buyers Increasing In Seattle Market
Real estate activity rises as thousands join Seattle each year. The Star highlights why property values climb and why investing in homes or rental property pays off, with owners and dealers offering many opportunities in today’s real estate columns.
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Kerby Story Triggers Ballinger White House Rush
Washington May 14 Secretary Ballinger hurried from a congressional inquiry room to the White House when news of Frederick M. Kerby Ballinger’s stenographer appeared. President Taft had left for a golfing trip about 15 minutes earlier and had not yet learned of the publication.
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Ballinger Letter Draft Exoneration At Center Of Aide Testimony
Frederick M. Kerby, a stenographer for Secretary Ballinger, testifies that the original draft exonerating Ballinger and dismissing Glavis was prepared in Ballinger’s private office dictation by Ballinger and Pierce Lawlor. The draft, later altered by Taft, mirrored the private office version. Kerby details hours of drafting, consultations with Lawlor, and copies kept for Taft’s signature.
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