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Ballard
P. H Mullen
City
Btar
New Tone Thinking and Job Ads Pop in Seattle
The page lists ads and notices including a promotion for a “New Tone Thinking” method and a long stream of help wanted salesmen and laborers. Also present are housing rental offers, loan services, and real estate listings with prices and local contact references in Seattle and nearby towns.
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Eam
Seattle
Arcade Ames
Beattie
Horrible Atrocities Congo Free State Reported
Rev J Harris, returning missionary, says atrocities by Belgian soldiers in the Congo Free State have worsened. He estimates about 9 000 000 sacrificed in the last decade and describes brutal floggings and raids on villages. He cites indescribable suffering of women and girls.
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Congo Free State
London
Rev. J. Harris
Leopold
Bargain $100 Lots in University District
Real estate office advertises $100 lots in the University District in Seattle. The note says these bargains are selling quickly and invites inquiries at the office located at the end of the University car line.
Free Excursion to Tacoma Sunday
Acrea $150 per acre with easy terms offered for a property show. The sale promises treble in value and a chance to view the Tacoma area industrial sites. National land investors plan a briefing and excursion this Sunday to assess value and opportunities.
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Tacoma
Earthquake Shakes Washington Morning Record
A strong earthquake shock was detected by the seismograph at 4 59 52 this morning in the Weather Bureau. The vibration lasted about one hour with origin traced to the Pacific Ocean near Central America.
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United Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Central America
Pacific Ocean
Divorce and Property Awarded in Hecker Case
Frank Dee lost his wife and a large share of wealth when J Mitchell Oulliam granted Mrs Florence Hecker a divorce. She receives valuable property in Brooklyn addition to Beattie and Gilman addition, stock in Globe Electric Co, and custody of their 11 year old child. Hecker blames too much “indow” for his woes, with Ernestine Florman and Frankie Florman involved as witnesses.
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Frank Dee
J . Mitchell Oulliam
Florence Hecker
Hecker
Brooklyn
Mra
Ernestine Florman
Frankie Florman
Chester Thompson Taken to Tacoma
Chester Thompson arrived in Tacoma with Deputy Warden Daxter of the Walla Walla penitentiary. They went to the county jail after the 6 o'clock train, where Thompson will be incarcerated during the continuance of his hearing next week. He appeared quiet and given no sign of elation about escaping the penitentiary.
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TACO
Chester Thompson
Daxter
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Court House
Cheeter
Young Thompson
Heirs Fight for 90 Million Estate Dispute
Portland, May 16. Heirs claim a $90,000,000 estate tied to a Swedish church relief grant. John Springer travels from Portland to Detroit to consult lawyers and plan legal action against a brother’s estate return provision. The case hinges on land deeded by a British garment to the church, with 99 year return condition.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Tak John Springer
Great Northern
Detroit
Mich
Springer
Wilmington
Del
Newaoy
Oder
Joseph Sort
Spri
Michigan
Dentists Charged With Practicing Without License
Complaints filed by the prosecuting attorney list Fred Baue who treated Ed Wilberg May 14 at Modern dental parlors in the Marion building J D Behaftner who treated C J Hamilton May e at Yale dentists 104 Bec ond av John Doe Orlob of Union Dental company charged with treating M Stimpeon May 15 J D Schaffner charged with treating C M Nash May 12 and Melville L Leavitt of Ohio dental parlors charged with treating L M Ling May 8
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Pene
Fred Baue
Ed Wilberg
Marion
J. D. Behaftner
C. J. Hamilton
Yale
John Doe” Orlob
Union Dental Company
Burglar Defies Pursuers In Flat Robbery Escape
A burglar looted the flat of Mr and Mrs Frank Keene at 20rd Ave and Jackson St. yesterday afternoon and escaped after leveling a revolver at four pursuing men. He fled as Ree Fits and Andrew Johnson blocked his path at 14th Ave and Maynard, taking a gold watch worth 75 dollars and a moonstone pin.
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Frank Keene
Jackson St
Fr. L. Martin
Keenes
Ree Fits
Andrew Johnson
Maynard
Alaska Republicans split with Hoggatt and anti Hoggatt factions nominate delegates
In Ketchikan on May 1, Alaska Republicans divided at the state convention with the Hog garts and anti Hoggatts each sending delegations to Chicago. Nome delegate Carson led a slate to Congress with Shackleford Shea Reid Dodge Hurkhart Johnson and others as Chicago delegates. Alternates include Lyons Alles Kelly Young Irving and Darling. St Paul and Sacramento reports note Minnesota Democrats endorsing Gov Johnson and California Republicans instructing to vote for Taft.
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Ketchikan
Hoggatts
Antia
Chicago
Hogats
Carson
Nome
Congress
FP. Shackleford
Joness
George A. Shea
Silas H Reid
Valdes
Bion A. Dodge
Fairbanks
H. Z Hurkhart
KE. W. Johnson
T. J. Lyons
Juneau
EB. A. Alles
Milo Kelly
Cordova
C. W. Young
George KR. Irving
Ned Darling
Roosevelt
Stolen Watch Reported by Eemelith at 44276 Ave
Eemelith reported to police this morning that someone stole a watch from his vest while it hung on a fence picket during work.
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Eemelith
Debate With Miss Goldman at Means Hall
Dr. Herman F. Titus the socialist speaker will debate Emma Goldman on anarchism and socialism. The event is scheduled Sunday evening at Means Hall with Miss Goldman expected to arrive in Seattle around noon tomorrow.
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Herman F. Titus
Emma Goldman
Meanshall
Miss Goldman
Seattle
To Gee Battleships Take Boats at Pier 2
Tourists embark at Pier 2 for daily round trips aboard small boats. The schedule lists ten departures per day, offering sightseeing along the harbor.
Woman Rescued From Lake Washington Near Madrona Park
Mrs A M Johnson of 19th ay and East Union street was pulled from Lake Washington near Madrona Park this afternoon with life nearly extinct. She was taken to Walla Walla pharmacy at Zietav and East Jefferson Street for treatment. the cause of her presence in the water is unknown.
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A. M. Johnson
19Th Ay
East Union St
Lake Washington
Madrona Park
MAY CONDEMN BUILDINGS
Health department inspectors inspect structures near Washington and Mayisa First for unsanitary conditions. A saloon property reveals a broken sewer open for years, a pool of waste water, decayed joists, and drooping floors. Inspectors order thorough surveys of nearby properties and enforcement of remedies.
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Health Department
Washington
Maiista
South
Young Hoodlums Warned Over Park Building Vandalism
Tim Ryan a contractor building in Volunteer Park reports a gang of vandals caused malicious damage last night cutting lead piping and disturbing building materials after hours. He notes intensified activity last Sunday and warns police will monitor the Ryan building going forward.
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Tim Ryan
Volunteer Park
Ryan
Bors
Kyan
Public Market Specials Include Fruits Vegetables and Meats
Public Market lists two pounds of Royal Ann cherries for 15c, strawberries at low per box, lemons 2 per dozen, onions and tomatoes by the pound, beans and greens at low prices. Other deals cover country sausage, crabs, shad, dressed chicken, poultry, nuts, cheese, butter, potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, citrus fruits, pineapples, and flowers with varied per unit or per pound pricing for tomorrow.
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Kennewick
California
Lee
Wisconsia
Plea Tossed in May Basket Shooting Case
Eddie Gregg pleads with Deputy Prosecutor John H. Perry as A. W. Copeland faces charges for shooting after a May basket prank. Gregg’s father says he does not believe Copeland intended harm and does not want to press the charge. Copeland says he fired believing intruders prowled. Court set to hear Monday.
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Eddie Gregg
John H. Perry
Mina
A. W. Copeland
Copeland
Grega
Hin
Mr. Perry
Keddie
Man Arranges Funeral Then Dies by Self In San Jose
Julius Marquardt of Santa Clara shot himself in the basement of a German Lutheran church after arranging his funeral and expressing concern about burdening his two sons. Rev Brook found the body after an inquest heard he had recently bought a Santa Clara cemetery lot. Emil Hirsch testified that Marquardt expected not to live long and planned funeral costs.
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San Jose
Cal
Julius Marquardt
Santa Clara
KB. P. Brook
Emil G. Hirsch
Marquardt
Man Reports Ax Attack Evidence Emerges at Probe
A man claims he was struck by an axe, showing a round black spot beneath his left eye as evidence. Bt. Chapman of 610 Charles St appeared at the prosecuting attorney's office seeking further action Today.
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Chapman
Charles St
Worn John Dee Charged With Assault and Battery
A report notes defendant John Dee facing assault and battery charges after a purported diet of fear and an alleged act of violence. Prosecutor John H. Ohy moves forward with the case, referencing a $10 dispute and an incident dated May 1.
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John Dee
John Hohy
Townsend Pioneer Pat Flaren Reported for Sanity Hearing
State records indicate Pat Flaren, pioneer of Townsend, involved in a dispute with Clark and a transportation agent, with A. V. Fawcett named in connection to a lieutenant governor publican ticket. The fragment hints at a Sanity hearing and local theatre mentions in Tacoma.
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Pat Flaren
Townsend
Iit Clark
Yesterda
A .V. Fawcett
Tacoma
Og Publican
Taft
Spring St
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University
McLaughlin Realty CO
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Requa
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Mountains
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Huber
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Tate
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