City Dilly Dallies In Cleanup Program
A board meeting discussed delays in street cleanup and paving repairs caused by unions. The Seattle Electric Co and City Engineer Thomann faced scrutiny over delays and liability for follow up inquiries. The board considered recommendations from prior reports and referred questions to the Street Superintendent for action.
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City Dilly Dallies
Lowlet
Seattle
Seattle, Heaton & City
Thomann Don
Seattle Electric Corm
Crawford
Nett
Houllion
Opening Night Draws Crowds At Local Attraction
The Tomorrow arena welcomed large crowds for the ceremonial opening of a new attraction. Evening events drew steady attendance as plans announced a permanent 8 joker house will be furnished for future use.
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Loearn
Joker House
Train Collision Near Rawhar City Kills Four
A wreck at an open bridge near Rawhar City left four dead and twelve injured. A passenger train collided with a mail and freight train causing the engines and cars to derail and fall into a washout. Trainmen are reported missing as rescue work continues.
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Celted Pree
Rawhar City
Fete
Bere
Bear Collmar
Eer
Burglary Strikes Home on 17th Avenue
A burglary occurred at Paik’s residence on 707 17th Avenue around 11 o clock last night. Thieves entered while the family was away and stole valuables including a pipe and various jewelry. Police report the loss as significant to the household.
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Paik
Tragic Freight Train Accident Near Whitch
A man identified as 27 year old F. Caldwell was struck by a northern freight train near Whitch while attempting to cross in front of the moving engine. Emergency brakes failed to stop the train in time. the victim's body was badly damaged and unrecognizable at the scene. Relatives are reported to live in the area.
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F. F. Caldwell
Werton
Caneer
Seattle Appeals Aid for Tuberculosis Camp Sufferers
The Star reports ongoing funds and clothing donations for two consumptives at Renton Junction camp. Contributions to the Anti Tuberculosis League, totaling 71.97 so far, support Renton Junction and other unfortunates, with many donors asking to remain anonymous.
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Toaton Junction
The
Star
Autie Tuberow Foals
Renton
Reston Junction
the Star
Renton Junction
George Held for Murder of Wife in 24 Minute Coronial Verdict
A coroner jury found that Elizabeth George died from a bullet fired by her husband Arthur George. Testimony listed a troubled marriage, prior ejection from the home, and George surrendering to Chief Detective Charles Tennant after the shooting.
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Elizabeth George
Mrs George
John Wailgren
Mr. George
Walgren
The
Grand
George
George Weel
Hne
Charlee B. Cowan
Charlee Phillipa Mad Griffiths
Charles Tennant
Alo
John Quinlan
Rewa
Predicted Great Loss of Life From Urban Fires
Washington experts warn fires in 1909 may exceed past records except for Baltimore and San Francisco. They cite 16 days in April with five large blazes causing about 6 million dollars in damage, 10 deaths, many injuries, and thousands made homeless.
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Custed
Washington
Baltimore
San Francisco
The Star Announces Exclusive Mombasa Dispatches
The Star reveals a contract for exclusive Mombasa Star Service by Telless Aerograph and Senseless Photography to chronicle Theodore Roosevelt's bold, blood curdling feats as former US president and Ananias club founder with dispatches to run weekly starting Monday May 17.
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The
Star
Mombasa Star
Telless Aerograph
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Ananias Club
Mombasa Star Dispatch
Lions to Hire for the Tall Uncut
Preparations are underway at the McMillan ranch for a major hunt described as the biggest since the Churchill expedition. none hunted yesterday as the party prepares equipment. Colonel Roosevelt is set to begin his extensive iron drive next Monday according to the report from Natrobi. Bar silver quotations show a rate of 52 1 2 today in New York.
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Warrington Dawson
United Pros
Natrobi
Brntish Wart Africa
McMilan Ranch
Winston Churchill
Yester
Roosevelt
Big Negro Wanted in Texas City
Police seek Geo. Williams, a believed burglary suspect tied to the killing of a mounted officer in Texas City. Eleanor Thomas, a degreed informant, says Williams boasted of murder and liberty through cunning schemes. The exact crime scene and the city where he hid remain unknown. Telegrams have been sent to Texas officials describing Williams.
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Eleanor Thomas
Geo. Willams
Texas Inon
Willlame
Death in Peculiar Ranch Accident Near Banta Roba
Charles Cassini, a well to do rancher near Banta Roba, California, died in a peculiar accident when a shotgun fired while he attempted to shoot a chicken. He was found in the yard with the top of his head blown off, apparently the gun discharged accidentally after a stumble.
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United Press
Banta Roba
Cal
Charles Cassini
Cassini
Husband Finds Wife Murdered in Hartborne Home
George Hooks, wife of a restaurateur, was found dead in bed at her Hartborne, Oklahoma home early today. She appears to have been stabbed with a butcher knife found near the body. No motive or suspect yet. the husband discovered the scene on returning from work.
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Hy Oelicn Press
Hartbhorne
Okio
George Hooks
Darnell
Webb
Kvalshang
Newman
Newcombe
Kvalshaug
Lttle
Mra. Kvalshaug
Unknown Man Found Dead in Bay As Coroner Probes
The body of an unidentified man was found floating in the bay between Plore A and B by a passerby near the Princess Victoria. Patrolman Hart towed the body to the city dock and it was removed under Coroner Snyder’s direction. He wore three shirts and hid $60 in gold in his under shirt. No identification was found. the body had been in the water about two months.
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Princess Victoria
Hart
Otty Dock
Snyder
Youngs Plan Approved for City Lighting Extensions
The city council informal meeting approved L B Youngs plan for about 900000 in light and water department spending. Proposals include new housing and street facilities for all wards and enables suburbs to buy light from the municipal plant after extensions funded by a recent bond issue.
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L. B Youngs
Light and Water Department
Mr. Young
Munterpall
Robbers Blow Post Office Safe in Bremerton
Postoffice detectives and Secret Service men search for clues after a Bremerton Washington post office safe is blown and about four thousand dollars in stamps and money vanish. Experts suspected. five drown in Hackensack River incident as a storm capsized a party boat.
Benefit Plans Help Fortier Family Home Gift
Community members rally to fund a home for Mrs. Jean Fortier and her six children after a tragic family incident. Donations from Star Readers and local supporters total dozens of dollars, with plans for a fundraising entertainment organized by Thomas Taggart of Maple Place and other locals. Contributions include checks and goods from Fremont and Renton, totaling hundreds of dollars to maintain the family and keep the household intact.
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Pela
Jean Portier
Mary C. Wolcott
Fremont
Mra Fortier
Tod Sapese Eee
Gay KR. Taylor
Steamer Lydia Thompson Breaks Down En Route to Townsend
The Lydia Thompson on the Whatcom run to Port Townsend suffered engine failure midway between here and Townsend this morning. After its parson and freight were transferred to Chippewa, the Lydia Thompson was towed back to Port Townsend, a relic of old shipping days on Paget.
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Lydia Thompson
Whatcom
Port Townsend
Here
Townsend
Chippewa
Port de Lydia
Paget Nah
Actress Towed A Nobleman Rumor Sparks City Gossip
May 16 Chicago woman De Sousa fiancee of English nobleman. She arrived from New York and stayed briefly, denying reports of an engagement. Treasury reports show receipts of 1,976,071 and disbursements for the day in Washington.
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Reese
New York
de Sousa
Chicago
Hner
Lusitania
Treasury
Washington
Treasury Department
Fortier’s Property Battle Linked to Murder Case
Mary Jane Fortier and Mary Ann Fortier are entwined in a legal fight over half of a Denny station grocery business and related estate interests. Attorney John M Day represents Mrs. Jean Fortier to protect property rights as Jean Fortier faces arraignment for the killings of his brother Michael Fortier and Michael’s wife.
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Jean Fortier
Mary Ann Fortier
Michael Fortier
John M. Day
Day & Brewer
Mra
Mra. Portier
Denny Station
Michael
Mary Jane Fortier
Joseph Forrest
Forrest Brothers
Fortier
Japanese Mental Health Warning From Tokyo Doctor Visit
Dr. K. Sato of Aoyama hospital for the Insane in Tokyo warns of an internal menace and rising insanity across classes due to sharpened struggle in Asia. He is visiting U S asylums during a tour of the United States.
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United
Japan
K. Sato
Aoyama Hospital
Tokyo
Nippon
Asia
Sato Ie
United States
English youths may be forced into the army
London May 15. English youths aged 18 to 21 face compulsory service in the territorial army for four continuous months if the National Service league measure passes parliament. Lord Roberts, president of the league, supports the plan and will introduce it in the House of Lords this month.
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Dart
Pek London
Territorial Army
National Service League
Lord Roberts
League
House of Lords
Robber Attacks Man. Victim Dies From Injuries
William H. Winslow was killed by a robber who attacked him in his Sunol home. His body was cut to ribbons and he died from the injuries after being brought to a hospital in Oakland. The incident occurred earlier in the week and the assailant fled the scene.
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Breas
Oakland
Cal
Wiliam H. Winslow
Sunol
Winslow
Shippers to Be Given Hearing on Spokane Rate
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear Portland Beattle and Spokane shipper interests on June as the Spokane rate decision affecting Harriman lines is reviewed. A temporary postponement was granted to allow the hearing, with the Spokane ruling set to take effect June 1. The conference between the ICC and heads of the trans continental railroads faces pressure for broad freight changes across the inter mountain region.
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Hy United Press
Washington
Hippere
Portland
Beattle
Spokane
jTntere Commerce Commission
Harriman Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Comminsion
Inter-Mountain Country
Saved by a spike in chute saves lumberman
Newport Washington May 16. A spike in the sole of a lumberman’s shoe caught in a chute floor after he was attacked and tossed by his shift partner James Barry. The spike saved Peter Abelt from plunging into the river below. Abelt was rescued and Barry captured.
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United Ss
Newport
Wash
James Barry
Peter Abelt
Barry
Abelt
Thief Steals Beer From Hall Store Room
A thirsty thief stole a case and a half of beer from the Turn Verin hall store room on 6th Ave near Pike, night. Janitor Ernest Avila reported the theft to police.
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Verin Hall
Pike
Ernest Avila
Inquest Opens Over Williamson Family Tragedy
In Boylesville Indiana an inquest investigates the deaths of Henry Williamson’s wife and two children who were killed before he died by his own hand. A neighbor’s daughter Mary Bowell testified as key witness. Weather fair tonight and Sunday with brisk west winds.
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United Press
Boylesville
Ind
Henry Williamson
Mary Boewell
Japanese Restaurant Keeper Beaten in New York Mob
Funaubuki Kikichi, a Japanese restaurant owner, was badly beaten near Grand Central after a subway car dispute over seating. A white man refused a seat, a fight ensued, and bystanders joined in before police intervened. The Japanese man was arrested on the other man’s complaint.
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New York
Funaubuki Kikichi
Grand Central Station
Stolen Canoes Reported By U S Assay Office Worker
W R Towne an employee of the United States assay office told police that two canoes were stolen on the night of May 11 One was a Rushton Indian girl model and the other an Old Town canoe City Detective Jack Barck said three canoes were moved across the portage into Lake Washington the night after the thefts
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W. R. Towne
United States Assay Office
Jack Barck
Portage
Lake Washington
Towne
Wife and Lover Charged in Tacoma Murder Plot
In Tacoma on May 15, Mrs. Martin Kvalshaug and Charles F. Newcombe were jailed on murder charges in the midnight shooting of Martin Kvaishaug after a Woodmen dance dispute. Mrs. Kvalshaug admitted conspiring with Newcombe to remove her husband. five shots were fired at close range.
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United Press
Tacoma
Martin Kvalshaug
Charles F. Newcombe
Martin Kvaishaug
Twelfth
Janette
Kvaishaug
Beng
Kvalshaug
Newcombe
South K Street
Pallies Hall
Mra Kvalehaug
J. 8. Webb
Street Car Held Up in Milwaukee Conductor Shot
A masked robber robbed a street car in Milwaukee early today, shot and wounded the conductor, and escaped with $88. The incident occurred as conductor Botule checked doors and the assailant ordered the crew to hands up before fleeing.
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Fond du Lac Ina
Botule
Schults
Milwaukee
Wie
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