Eames May Face Manslaughter Charge in Woman's Death
Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer to investigate a case stemming from a woman entangled with Herbert C. Eames and Mia Shich at the Cecil hotel. The issue: whether Eames abetted self murder or caused the death by providing means. Cross-examination planned as the court weighs if the law punishes aiding suicide.
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Herbert C Raines
Mia Shich
Ceeil
Maeoena
Butterworth
Vanderveer Goreser Jr. Snyder
Cruzder
Cecil Hotel
Fy Banes
Burke
Tacoma
Mra Wa
Grace Burke Dies In Tragic Fatality After Alleged Infatuation
Grace Burke, a young widow described as white and beautiful, dies by suicide after months of alleged excesses with HO Eames. The coroner’s verdict remains unsettled, and motive is unknown. The article ponders whether death ends all and notes societal whispers of disgrace and heartbreak.
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Grace Hurke
Grace Burke
Abe Lee
Eames
Rare specimens secured by a California hunting party
Correspondent for the United May 17 reports that Prof Ed Hislier and a California natu hunter returned with a notable set of specimens. The party, led by Warrington Dawson, will ship the samples to the United States for study and display.
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Warrington Dawson
United
Ed Hislier
California
Natu Bho
United States
Wife of Rev Burdette Seriously Ill
The wife of Rev Burdette is reported seriously ill at home, possibly from overwork while attending conferences. No alarm is seen by the family, though the illness is linked to her duties and recent attendance at the Daughters of then event in Washington.
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Rev. Burdette
Burto
Washconter
Mororily
Moat
Advertising agents cleared in porting banners case
W Gates and H C Map, agents for the W firm, were found not guilty in the forenoon Poller court after evidence showed permission for placing advertising banners for the big attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gates
H.C. Map
Munger Named Hotel Inspector At Hale Place
Munger, recently appointed clerk at the Hotel Ar 8 Hale, will take effect in June as hotel inspector. P. Nevine of Puyal-BAG BM. Hines, auditor of the Grand hotel, has been connected Arlington for nine months.
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Fortether Hay
Munger
Hale
P. Nevine
Puyal- Bag
Hines
Grand Hotel
Arlington
Poor Wandering Fido Seeks A Home At The Star Office
A light hearted canine appeal runs in The Star office for a young yellow coat pup left by a careless owner. The friendly dog is described as bright clean and well fed and hoped to find a home with someone who will care for him. Prospective adopters are urged to visit The Star office to see Fido and consider adopting him.
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Fido
Star Office
City utility chief seeks pole removal from First Day streets
A V Joutilon superintendent of public utilities asks the board of public works to order immediate removal of overhead poles and wires on First Day. He notes arc lights no longer rely on these poles as cluster lights move underground. He urges action on other streets with underground conduits or planned cluster lighting. The move mirrors private utilities’ undergrounding rules and cites inconsistent municipal practice.
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Board of Public Works
A. V. Joutilon
Public Utilities
Han
Man Burned By Exploding Lamp In Apartment Fire
George Duncan of the Phipps apartment was badly burned on his face and hands when a lamp exploded while he attempted to throw a larger object out the window. The blast caused a fire and damaged the apartment front to about $1,000 in value.
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George Duncan
Phipps
Wan
Automobile Stolen From Washington Annex During Party
M B Augustine of 46 10th ay S hosted a party at the Washington Annex Saturday night when his automobile was stolen from in front of the hotel. A pursuit with Patrolman Risley brought the car toward Auburn. By yesterday morning the Augustine car was found near Richmond Beach stripped of accessories. thieves’ identities unknown to police.
Seward Birthday Event At University Of Washington
William H. Seward birthday celebration at UW auditorium under Heward committee of Seattle Chamber of Commerce with Judge Thomas as chairman. Address on Seward In His Home. Lectures by Prof. Daggy and Prof. Meany discuss Seward era and the purBere. many business and professional attendees among students.
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William H. Seward
University of Washington
Heward
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Thomas
New York
Seward
Rogers
Auburn
ML. Daggy
University
EB. 8
Meany
Luna Park Opening Draws Big Crowd Despite Rain
More than 1,000 people enjoyed outdoor amusements at Luna Park yesterday afternoon with a larger night crowd. Shows included spectacles like a four foot ladder stunt from a wagon, a novel pig act, and various animals while free shows run daily at 2:40.
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Luna Park
Hiram
Rube Shoreacres
Ali Perking
Bears
Canale of Venice
Trure
Mayor Mueller Assaulted in Georgetown Over Liquor Licenses
Mayor John Mueller of Geo town was attacked at 6 90 Melock morning by F E A Mutehian owner of Country Ten Georgetown. A warrant for Hutchine’s arrest was sworn out. The assault, believed linked to the council’s decision to revoke liquor licenses at local roadhouses, left Mueller with a cut face under his left eye. Hutchins fled, and the case moves toward court once arraignments proceed.
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John Mueller
Geotown
FE. A. Mutehian
Georgetown
Hutine
Georgetown Council
Mueller
Hutchine
Hutchins
Jover
Huf
Rome
Carnegie Receives Royal Greeting at Court
Andrew Carnegie and his family arrived at the royal court in Rome May Day week. The crown prince and princess welcomed the magnate amid cordial ceremonies. The King noted Carnegie’s business acumen and was impressed by his knowledge and bearing during the audience.
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Rome
Freeten
Helena
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Investigation Begins Today by Beattie Club Probe
A committee including Adolph Behrens A C Pow Julius Bebafer W W Wilshire and P Taylor met at 1 26 today to investigate alleged graft in the Plummer of houses raid. Witnesses were called and more testimony expected with possible startling disclosures forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Commercial Club
Adolph Behrens
A. C. Pow
Julius Bebafer
W. W. Wilshire
P. Taylor
Romery
Disorderly Women Demand Juries In Their Trial Today
Inmates of disorderly homes were arrested in Thursday raid. Each case went to separate trials as defendants sought jury trials to challenge vagrancy charges. Conviction carried fine up to 100 dollars or a day in jail. Others, including three women lacking bail funds, pleaded guilty to vagrancy and were fined 60 dollars. Some in the raid pleaded guilty to abetting the sale of intoxicating liquors without a license and were fined 66 dollars plus costs.
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Els
Weather forecast shows showers tonight or Tuesday
The forecast calls for showers tonight or Tuesday with light east winds.
Seattle Murderer Thought Arrested in Victoria BC
Charles Phillips the desperate half breed who murdered City Detective Jim Welle outside the old police station on November 28 1897 and another deputy sheriff last year is believed under arrest in Victoria British Columbia Chief Huang provincial police asked local police for photos to verify his identity a large reward remains for the arrest of the suspect
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Charles Phillips
Jim Welle
New Public
Victoria
B.C
Huang
Tocal
POSSES ARE HOT AFTER BIG PRIZE
Spokane dispatch reports a Great Northern mail robbery near Moree with at least $20000 seized and 12 injured as an engine and mail car crashed after bandits detached them from the train. Secret service and railroad detectives pursue the robbers. chief bandit alleged as Red Ed McDonald. Continued on Page Seven.
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Caltech Press
Spokane
Secret Service
Great Northern Fast Mall
Moree
Trai
Winans
Lansing
Mich
Wilson
T. N
Adams St
Mia
Ed McDonald
Release Won for Boy Client in Robbery Case
Seatte attorney Charles Miller secured a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Mitchell for John Hill held for highway robbery. Hill, 17, from Deer Lodge Montana, was released on 500 cash bond after testimony suggested the watch belonged to another man. Hill had been in custody sixty days on the first charge and faced a later robbery count. Frederick Flaine pleaded guilty to robbing a post office and received two years in the penitentiary and a $100 fine. George D Collins, San Francisco lawyer, lost a U S supreme court appeal after four years seeking liberty. he faces 14 years in San Quentin unless rehearing granted.
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Seatte
Charles Miller
Mitchell
John Hill
Miller
Hil
Deer Lodge
Mont
John Bryant
Hill
Bryant
Hult
Btn Hilfe
Alaska
Heen
Frederick Flaine
Washington
United States
George D. Collins
San Francisco
United States Supreme Court
San Quentin
California
Gov Hay in limelight amid bridge scandal rumor
May 17 Olympia report says charges against Governor Hay could come before the legislative investigation committee. Rumor claims Hay ownership of the Wenatehee bridge sold to the legislature for 190000, but committee chairman Pliny Allen calls the rumor baseless and preposterous.
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Bty United
Olympia
State Capitol
Hay
Legislative Investigation Committee
Hayte
Wenatehee Bridge
Pliny Allen
Investigation Committee
Seattle girl winner at Western Washington oratorical
Miss Mary Barrell of 215 Belmont Ave Seattle won first prize in the Western Washington Interscholastic oratorical contest held at the University of Washington last Saturday night. Hart of Aberdeen took second place with Mite Walker of Puyallup third. Barrell, a Broadway High School senior, will graduate this summer and has been chosen class day orator. Thirteen Western Washington schools were represented.
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Mary Barrell
Belmont Av
Western Washington
University of Washington
Hart
Aberdeen
Mite Walker
Puyallup
Miss Barrell
Broadway High School
City Committee to Favor Auto License Bill
The license and revenue committee of the city council is expected to report favorably on McKinnon’s ordinance requiring examination and licensing of chauffeurs and all drivers before operating a motor vehicle on city streets. They will also consider a tax on vending machines that sell goods by coin slot, though action on that ordinance remains uncertain.
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McKinnon
Publc
Hains Is Sentenced for Manslaughter in New Trial Denied
United Press report from Flushing New York May 17 Captain Peter C Hains slayer of Willie Man Annie was sentenced by Justice Garretson to a term from to 16 years in state prison. He appeared unconcerned about his future while the court delivered a harsh warning against the unwritten law. A motion for a new trial was denied and an arrest of sentence was raised on indictments and juristic questions tied to his army service. Attorneys seek a writ of reasonable doubt to carry the case to higher courts.
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United Press
Flushing
Peter C. Hales
Annie
Garretton
Hains
1 Garreteon
Garretson
United States
Young
Tle
Whittier School Patrons Club Meeting Aids Playground Plan
The Whittier School Patrons' club will hold a meeting in room 12 on Wednesday May 19 at 2 pm An excellent literary and musical program entertains the audience The club seeks funds to purchase playgrounds for the children and members are offering to buy pictures for the school
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Whittier School
Chase
Five Die in Public Execution in Constantinople
Five participants in the recent mutiny that toppled Abdul Hamid were executed today in a public setting in Constantinople. Two army officers and three guardsmen were put to death as a crowd gathered, following the incident that led to the temporary overthrow and deposition.
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Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Liverpool urges end to Argentine cattle embargo
The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce calls on the board of agriculture to lift the embargo on Argentine cattle amid a beef shortage caused by limited American and Canadian cattle landings and claims the United States withholds supplies to push prices higher.
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Ay United Press
Liverpool
Berkinhead
United States
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Board of Agriculture
Argentine Republic
Funeral for murdered Mrs Elizabeth George at Brighton Beach
Neighbors and friends attended the funeral at Butterworth's chapel for Elizabeth George who was killed by her divorced husband at her Brighton Beach home last Thursday. The services were led by Rev BP Hayward of the Advent Christian church with Mrs W J Kelly and Mrs M A Frost singing her favorite hymn. Mrs Beaton and Mrs Welford Beaton were in attendance. Mrs Beaton was later taken to General hospital for appendicitis surgery. The report ends noting Mrs oan was taken suddenly last night.
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Elizabeth George
Brighton Beach
Butterworth’s Chapel
Rev
BP Hayward
Advent Christian Church
W. J. Kelly
Mra. M. A. Frost
Mrs. George
Mra. Beaton
Welford Beaton
General Hospital
Oan
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