Seattle veterans seek wartime narratives for Star contest
The Star invites Seattle Grand Army of the Republic veterans to submit 600 word wartime stories for a Memorial Day contest. Winning piece will receive a flag and staff. judges prioritize dramatic impact over grammar.
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Minister Who Murdered His Sweetheart Loses Last Hope for Life
May 14. The Rev. Richeson, former Cambridge pastor, was condemned for the murder of his sweetheart Avis. Alienists reported to Gov Foss that only one of the specialists believed he could be executed, while the final reports urged clemency for the condemned man.
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Richeson
Cambridge
Rescue at Lake Washington Saves Two From Drowning
Report describes two men nearly drowning near Madison at Lake Washington. George, living by the lake, paddled a canoe to reach them and pulled them into his boat and ashore. A bystander in a bathrobe assisted as the incident concluded.
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Medison
Lake Washington
George
John Dietz To Stand Retrial In Ison Case
John Dietz, described as the defender dam, faced a fourth retrial in Ison Wisconsin as of May 14. The case involves Dietz who was convicted of shooting and killing two deputy sheriffs and was previously sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Ison
Wis
Dietz
Mate Supreme Court
New Episcopate Moves Reported by Metro Church
The Metro Church reports recommendations for six new bishops with the quadrennial General Conference set to consider residences at Los Cal and several other sites in the United States. Bishops Warren and the committee are involved in the revival and establishment of episcopal leadership.
Tragic Killing in Pleasant Valley Leaves Wife Dead
Two people die as Sam wounds another, with a deadly act attributed to internal strife. The tragedy unfolds in Pleasant Valley as police investigate the suspect’s motives and family context.
Death report notes Mia Petiniu by gas poisoning
Brief funeral notice records Mia Petiniu dead from gas poisoning, observed in Wash on May 14. The message indicates a suicide note style remark and final farewell, with no additional details on circumstances or surviving relatives provided.
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Mia Peitiiu
Central Committee Plot Emerges In Aberdeen Convention
Aberdeen May 14 The state central committee meets to decide contest rules at the Republican convention. Uncontested Roosevelt La Follette and Taft delegates loom with contested seats and possible two conventions amid threats of seating tactics and party rifts.
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Lewis County
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Star
Wash
Roosevelt-La Follette
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Seattle
Thos. F. Murphine
State Progressive League
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Benton
Clallam
Clarke
Columbia
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Grant
Ferry
Garfield
Island
Jefferson
Kittitas
Lincoln
Mason
Okanogan
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Stevens
Pend d’Oreille
Wahkiakum
Walla Walla
Whatcom
Whitman
Lewis
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Cowlitz
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Skagit
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Asotin
Snyder
King County
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George Walker
George Rummens
W. T. Dovell
Theodore Roosevelt
President Taft
la Follette
Cummins
Eben Eeewe
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Mr. Taft
Woman’s plea halts sentence in beating case
Portland May 14 Mrs Laine escaped jail after she yelled to stop the immediate arrest of her husband James J Laine who had beaten her then followed him toward the rock pile The judge suspended Laine’s sentence after Mrs Laine’s scream drew attention and court intervention
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Wohen
James J. Laine
Overruled Tax Battle on Northern Pacific and Great Northern
The High Court reversal overturns Judge Hanford’s 1907 tax cuts for the Northern Pacific and Great Northern. The circuit court in San Francisco restores the original assessments, bringing the total due near the initial figures plus four years of interest to about 222 201. Payers in King County likely avoid appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
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Northern Pa
Great Northern
T Circuit Court
San Francisco
Mijet
King County
Caneth
Crewit Court
Parigh
United States Supreme Court
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N. P
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Circuit Court
State Tax Commission
Thirteen Die After Iron Mine Cave-In At Ironwood
A collapse at the Norrie iron mine near Ironwood on May 14 entombed fifteen miners. thirteen were dead, two were rescued at noon, with others perishing in toxic gases. Access roads were blocked, and rescue parties searched for more bodies while nearby properties were halted.
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Ironwood
Mid
Norrie
Oil agent W R Lodge found murdered near El Monte
The mangled body of W R Lodge, agent of Puente Oil at El Monte, was found on Pacific Electric tracks near the town. Police believe he was murdered and robbed after leaving Los Angeles with considerable money. pockets empty when found.
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Los Angeles
W. R. Lodge
Puente Oil Company
el Monte
Pacific Electric
Lodge
Will Unicorn Babe Break Astor's $100 Million Will
A 14 May discussion centers on the Astor will contest between Ava Willing Astor and Madeline Force Astor over Vincent Astor and a possible posthumous heir. Lawyers reference the Stachelberg case to note how a posthumous child could alter shares. The unnamed baby, if born, could affect survivor clauses and potential divisions.
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New York
Astor
Col. Astor
Astors
Gotham
Ava Willing Astor
Madeline Force Ator
Vincent Astor
Mrs. Astor Allet
Mrs. Astor
Hank
Madeline Force Astor
Ava Astor
Madeline
Stachelberg
Vincent
Southern California Republicans and La Follette Lead Early Balloting
Clear weather in Los Angeles today prompts an anticipated record preliminary presidential vote. Republican leaders expect about 60,000 of 189 registered voters to vote, while Democrats project around 17,000 of 42,000 registrations. Taft backers seek 35,000 state plurality, La Follette backers predict 30,000.
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Los Angeles
P. A. Stanton
Taft Committee
Taft
California
T. K. Kase
la Follette League
la Follette
California's first women vote and direct presidential ballot
San Francisco and statewide turnout marked a historic primary election. Officials estimated about 106000 voters would cast ballots in San Francisco, with thousands of women participating alongside men.
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San Francisco
California
Ed the snapping turtle arrives in Portland from Kansas
A snapping turtle named Ed, carrying a two cent stamp on its back, arrived in Portland Oregon from Kansas. It was classified as second class matter in the mail routing.
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Portland, Or
Kansas
Heatwave grips Seattle as temperatures surge
The city endures a hot spell with 87 degrees at noon, 7 degrees above average. Officials note cooler, more moderate conditions may arrive before tomorrow while Portland reports 72 degrees and cities open doors to improve airflow.
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Seattle
Salisbury
Portland
Educator Warns Students on Street Dangers in Talk
Ralph R. Upton, educator and author, in an address before the Central school, warned about the dangers of the streets and demonstrated how students can avoid them. This talk opens a series he will give in the local schools.
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Ralph R. Upton
Central School
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Seen With Child In Brookline
Neighbors say Evelyn and a two year old boy named Anthony have stayed a week at the Holman home in Brookline outside Pittsburg. Detective O Mara denies Charles Thaw’s paternity claims as he pursued release from Matteawan hospital after the Stanford White shooting.
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Pittsburg
Chas. Holman
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Evelyn
Anthony
Holman
Brookline
Navy
Roger O'Mara
Thaw
Matteawan Insane Hospital
Stanford White
Woman vows loyalty as husband goes on trial for fraud
Ada Clark, who eloped with Elias Douglas Allen, declares she will travel to Los Angeles and be present at his trial for alleged fraudulent checks against the Commercial National Bank of Los Angeles. She tells police she loves him and will stand by him.
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Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Elias Douglas Allen
Commercial National Bank of
Ada Clark
California
Allen
Nevada Merchant Fatally Stabbed in Tonopah
John Gregovich a prominent pioneer merchant was likely fatally stabbed by Anrija Mirkovich after a money dispute. Crowds on the street threatened to lynch the prisoner, who is held in the county jail under heavy guard.
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Tonopah
Nev
John Gregovich
Anrija Mirkovich
Ed ward Judd Wins Local Funniest Story Prize
The prize of five dollars goes to Ed ward Judd of 620 New York building for contributing the funniest local story. Readers are invited to turn to page 3 for more laughs and details.
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Edward Judd
New York
Fool Was Not Far Away In Superior Court
In a superior court with Judge Arthur E. Griffin presiding a Heinrich brewery salesman testified that his drinking did not affect memory. The opposing attorney challenged the claim, accusing the witness of muddled recall, and the confrontation escalated with sharp remarks about intellect.
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Arthur E. Griffin
Heinrich Brewery
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