McCarthy Loses Fortune in Nevada Poker Game
In Angeles on May 22, C J McCarthy reportedly lost 460000 shares of Kingston Range Copper Co to Patrick Hogan in a stud poker game. The shares were transferred to Hogan as each certificate swapped hands, leaving Hogan sole owner of the stock. Kingston Range Copper Co operates a rich copper and gold placer. McCarthy, a married man, faced sympathy for his drastic fall from wealth.
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Angeles
Cal
C. J. McCarthy
Patrick Hogan
Greenwater
Nev
Kingston Range Copper Co
Mnally Hogan
McCarthy
Mercy department dispatches on suspect shooter in Tacoma case
Washington dispatch says Commander Tap reports from Tacoma that A. T Pirtahin is linked to a shooting last Saturday. Authorities fear involvement in a violent incident and are pursuing details and possible motives as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Washington
Mercy Department
Tapof
Ofofecr
Tacoma
A. T Pirtahin
Louisville Officials Ousted by Court
Frankfort May 22 The court of appeals invalidates Louisville and Jean County 1908 elections removing 52 officials. It finds the election not free and equal under the constitution with fraud and violence alleged. The court holds the governor may appoint men to fill the vacancies.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Louisville
Jean County
Runaway Crash Brings Woman Eight Miles to City Hospital
Star Special Service reports Mrs Br neat B Osborne was carried 16 miles in agony after a fearful runaway accident near Olympia. Her broken leg protruded from lacerated flesh as medics responded, pain unrelieved for hours before arrival.
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Olympia
Almeat de Virteus
Brneat B. Osborne
North ern Pacific brakeman dies in yard accident
In Centralia on May 2 a Northern Pacific brakeman named Pierce was fatally injured at 6 o clock. He fell from a caboose while it was being shunted in the yards and his head was crushed.
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Speeter Seevice
Centralia
Northern Pacific
Pierce
Stock Verde
Shippen Sits on English Bench during Shrewsbury visit
At Shrewsbury Borough Police Court mayor and magistrates welcomed Joseph Shippen of Seattle United States a distinguished lawyer and Harvard graduate on a wedding trip. Shippen expressed pride as an American citizen and as a member of the U S bar to sit on the magisterial bench in the ancient borough.
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Midland Evening News
Birmi Avenue News
Wolverhampton
England
United States
Joseph Shippen
Shrewsbury Borough
James C. Street
Thomas Corbett
Joseph Shipper
Seattle
U. A
Harvard
Shrewsbury
Shippen
Auto races planned for Fourth of July in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla spectators will celebrate Independence Day with auto races set for July Fourth. Organizers promise a full program of racing events and related festivities for residents and visitors.
Lace Curtains Bargain Auctioned de Estate Lawson Bros
Bargain lace curtain sale follows a Tuesday auction of estate Lawson Bros. Nottingham lace curtains in various effects sold at strong discounts below wholesale with lots from 6 to 100 pairs. The purchase includes clean, fresh Nottingham Nottingham effects and Battenberg bobbinet styles offered to hotel men, boarding houses, and small dealers at retail prices well under wholesale.
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Evrne Slveniay
En & Co
Lawson Bros
Nottingham
Recruit Contest Bearing Fruit Inspires Local Militia Milestone
The In Co BLON G W program led by Lieut John J B Carroll shows strong enlistment with four taking oath of allegiance last night. Justice of the Peace notes growing turnout and warns that armed visitors now enter the New York Block court, fearing militia membership.
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Blon. G. W
John JB Carroll
Justice of the Peace
Justice's Court
New York
Chicago Jury Awards Bicycle Right of Way in A Street Accident
A Chicago jury ruled the cyclist had the right of way over an automobile after a crash. The plaintiff claimed the motorist sped and failed to yield, while the driver argued he sounded a horn and cyclists should avoid streets. The court awarded the cyclist 200 dollars for damages to himself and his bike.
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Chicago
Royal Sentry Guards Royal Palace Amid Romanian Disturbances
In Bucharest on May 12, during upheavals that drew the capital into danger, the royal palace was guarded not by regular troops but by a corps of officer cadets. Prince Carol, son of the crown prince, served with quiet zeal, performing sentry duty and saluting king and father with strict etiquette.
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Bucharest
Romania
Carol
Self-inflicted gunshot wounds a Union Express worker
Henry Imboff, a teamster for Union Express Transfer Co. living at 1412 Blew ett at Fremont, accidentally shot himself with a revolver. He was taken to Seattle General hospital where doctors say he will recover.
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Henry Imboff
Union Express @ Transfer Co
Blewett
Fremont
Seattle General Hospital
Death of Seattle boy under mysterious circumstances
May 21 Tacoma reports Keith McMurray, the Seattle boy who drowned here Sunday, under mysterious circumstances. The inquest into Crampe Tite’s death followed by British Acting Coroner and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. London May 22 Richard Manefield very ill on route from New York aboard the steamship Minneapolis. physician attendance required for days. In Washington May 11 rumors say James J. Mill seeks to replace Howard Filter as president of the Northern Pacific.
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Tacoma
Keith McMurray
Aled
Coenen! Ag
Fiteh
London
Richard Manefield
New York
Phyratetan
Washington
Jemce J. Mill
John F Stevens
Honard
End of Nonduree revolt and related notices.
The dispatches report General lerre hea surrender ending the Nonduree revolt. Separate items note Woodmen of the World camp rules barring bartenders and miners from membership. A copper strike on Hoodoo Island is reported with Willam James named among discoverers. Robert Van Sandt of Chicago elected supreme regent of the Royal Arcanum.
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Norpole
Saveretan
Woodmen of the World
Latoucher, Alesha
Willam James
South Prairie, Wash
Hoodoo Island
New York
Robert van Sandt
Chicago
Supreme Counsell of the Royal Arcanum
Catholic Forester Leader William Woof Dies in Chicago
William Woof a longtime editor in Chicago and organizer of the Catholic Order of Foresters has died at age 71. Born in Devonshire England he served nine years in the English navy before emigrating to America in 1861 and helped organize the Foresters with William Thomas until May 1894.
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Chicaco
William Woof
Order of Foresters
Devonshire
England
America
William Thomas
The
Foresters
Crew Member Breathes Incense. Vee Eel Left Helpless
A crew member breathes the incense in a scene while the vee eel is rendered helpless. The incident focuses on the tense moment and the response of nearby observers.
No Further Alaska Judge Wicker Investigation
The White House will not pursue further inquiry into charges against Judge Wicker of Alaska. President will back the judge based on existing reports including the Day analysis supporting the southern man.
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Washington
Wickersham
Alaska
W. A. Day
Exercises at Y W C A Commencement Honors 400 Graduates
The year end work of Y W C A classes was celebrated with commencement exercises last night. More than 400 young women graduated from the various classes.
Bank Clerks in Pittsburg Threaten Resignations
In Pittsburg on May 21, bank clerks warn they will resign if asked to handle money, reflecting unrest over their duties and pay. The situation highlights labor tensions within local finance offices.
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Pitteburg
Mey
Pitieburg
Schwab Seeks Buyer for Three Million Riverside Palace
New York May 22. Charles M Schwab plans to sell his $3,000,000 Riverside Drive palace. He offers it for $2,000,000 if a quick deal is made. Some estimates project a $3,500,000 value. The mansion, nearly complete, has exhausted Schwab's patience with the long, costly construction.
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Senate Star
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Riverside Drive
Mr. Schwab
Chas. M. Schwab
New Palace
Unclear OCR note on currency and rubber groves
The fragment mentions bank terms and peper money in large amounts with clerks handling thousands. It is incomplete and lacks clear persons, places, or events to establish a concrete news item.
New Incorporations Filed in Olympia May Papers
May filings in Olympia show several corporate actions with Washington Railway Company of Vancouver seeking capital increases from 160,000 to unspecified totals. Notable incorporations include The Greater Seattle Collar and other Seattle entities with names such as LeCount Mathias Cameron Nels Olsen Cheader Louis Anders and J James C Moody.
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Star
Olympia
Fice
Fellows Washington Railway Company
Vancouver
Greater Seattle
Mathias C. Cameron
Nels Olsen
Cheader
Louis Anders
G. M. Thompson
Tle
Charles
Guy M. Thompson
Mt. McKinley
Seattle
J. James C. Moody
J. & Ney Wainwright
Melanie Seattle
A and
A. D. Wainwright
Local mill accident injures worker at Washoo area
Cr C Morrison of a Gap shingle mill on Washoo 3 suffered severe injuries in a crash. He was a planer and lost an arm after the incident, with emergency care at the oral hospital.
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Cr. C. Morrison
Washoo 3
Yos
Oral Hospital
Tomorrow manufacturers discuss closing down mille in Snohomish
Brief unreadable note mentions tomorrow meetings with manufacturers in Snohomish about a factory closure and a referenced shortage of a product with unclear direct cause.
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Ingham
Snohomish
Mount Superior Court Hears D A Case on Assault Evidence
Attorneys for the district attorney argued before the Mount superior court about the criminal assault case against Winnie Johnson. The hearing focused on the admissibility of evidence under the pew law and special benefit provisions. The proceedings followed last session of the legislature.
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Star
Bellingham, May & Superior Court
Mount
D. A
Winnie Johnson
Pew
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Alwa Reliable
Thin Wee
Nate
Secoend
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Norfolk
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Oxford
Alren
Price
Colin
Marie Antoinette
Bach
Seattle Star
Privnch Carol
Werte Stevens
Ped of
Hewett
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Rute Oat
Bertenders
Madison Park
George F. Meacham
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Cienes
Morris Chase
A.y
Morris
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Celal
Pratt
Richelieu
Redding
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Pretty P
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Cert Mc Wheaton
Newtonville
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Wickerbsham
Mar
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