Youth of 18 Heralds Wireless Bomb Experiment
A teenage inventor named Williams claims to have perfected a wireless explosive small enough to fit in a bottle. He demonstrated by detonating it from a height, saying it could level a mile of trees and that he aims to work as a railroad man. He describes testing in a wood shed and parlor with caution to avoid harm, insisting the device could be controlled and directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesla
Gharney
Pranvillo
United Stater Fe
Willams
Williams
Young Williams
Wreck
Star
Protests by Mabel L Romer face penalties and sale threats
A fragmentary notice shows Mabel L Romer filing for protest against her husband J. B. Romer. It claims he owns property and seeks to force sale to cover alleged debts. The text hints at work for small wages and a looming sale, with threats tied to the street setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel L. Romer
Hne
J. B. Romer
Dell
Walt
Booth Assets Sold in Chicago Auction
The assets of A. Booth & Co. were sold at public auction in Chicago for one million dollars to an agent of the reorganized company.
Murderer Bound Over In Cordova Shooting
J W MacNamara, who shot and killed F T R Carpenter proprietor of the McCormack hotel in Cordova last Monday night, is bound over to appear before the grand jury in September. He made no statement, appearing nervous and weak and escorted to the courtroom by guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amr Eries
Cordova
Alsen
J. W. MacNamara
Ft. R. Carpenter
McCormack
Grand
MacNamara
Held for Stealing From a Dead Girl
Tony Rossi a former prize fighter was charged with stealing three diamond rings and a bracelet from the dead body of Mary Davis. Detective Sweet took him into custody in Spokane on May 1 after Mra Baxter sister of the deceased said Rossi was alone with the body. Rossi went to Seattle where Baxter filed the complaint. He was captured in a downtown saloon and the jewelry was recovered on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Rossi
Mary Davis
Nat
Sweet
Mia
Mints
Baxter
Rossel
Spokane
Rosai
Seattle
Mra
Lord Apologizes to Yankee Girl at Public Meeting
Lord Ronald Shay faced a public gathering in London on May 21 to offer a formal apology for an attack directed at the Countess of Granard formerly Mine Deatrice Mills of New York. He acknowledged his remarks as inappropriate and stated he would refrain from further insult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Ronald Shay
Countess of Granard
Mine Deatrice Mills
New York
Burglar Takes A Bath At 622 Beyn Avenue Home
A burglar broke into William Hook's residence on Beyn Avenue last night. After looting the home he cleaned himself in the bathroom before fleeing. The thief stole two gold bracelets a .44 caliber revolver four razors and several handkerchiefs. Entry was gained by cutting a window screen and prying the frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dence
William Hook
Bey
Jets
Mr. Hook
Run Down by Auto in Firatay Incident
Samuel Marco, driver for Hellable Transfer Co, was struck by an automobile driven by Robert Henry near James at Firatay yesterday afternoon. He was not severely injured. The auto was not traveling at high speed. No arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Marco
Hellable Transfer Co
Robert Henry
Firatay
James At
Bannick Maya
Old Man Struck by Auto on Third Ave and Pike
G. F. Slocum, 75, was hit by a car at Third Ave and Pike at 8 PM. Patrolman George McKnight took him to the city hospital in the same auto. Chauffeur John Holmes heard warning but could not stop in time. Holmes was arrested and released on a $50 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Siocum
Third Av
Pike
George McKnight
Slocum
John Holmes
Holmes
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Xen Coor
Alaska
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Yankee Girl
Ronaldahay
Rene Utter
Ranoh Utter
Fat Brothers
Aresera
Tammaen
Leifers
Etbera
Sheila
Elia
Rene Ih Vanes
Pera
Eet
Washington Uy
Washigton
Bai Heae
Tor
Pike ST
Popular Credit Store
Calia
Weisbach
Majestic
Fred M
Second Ave
Kranich & Bach
Ivoreon
DA Sohnsten
Steinway
Flecher
Ober
Kobler & Chase's
Arcade
Bloc
Popten Man
Myers Optical CO
Raven Drug Store
Hy Volted
Jouns
Bay of
Bulb
Fee
Fisher Co
University
the Stone, Fisher Co
Tee
Anthony
Kashgar
Wees
Dorothy Dodd
Lee
Madam Nazimova
Gabler
Ramee Drew
Mera
Roth
Selma Herman
Cy Pliny
Arkansas Hille
Selma Hermanne
Chaare
Lois Theatre
Bunset
the Lola
Cheridah Simpson
Frank Whiteman
DeHollis
Valera
Orpheum Motion Pictures
Onner
Horden
Zeno
Hayden Nnos
Dallas
Mabel McKinley
Luna Park
Rinwestern
Aenmue
Tie Parke
Sue
Vancouver
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