Tragic discovery of 11 year old Elsie Metthoft found murdered
A search party in Renton uncovered the body of 11 year old Elsie Metthoft along the Cedar River bank. The victim wore a red jacket and blue sailor hat, with her throat slit and evidence suggesting a struggle and attempted burial. Detectives and bloodhounds were deployed as locals fear a lynching if the killer is caught.
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Elsie
Galle
Renton
Hodges
Hie
Nedy
McKnight
Edwardes
Atery
Ebift
Nelligan
Irl
Waid
Carroll
Wiltsie
Philbrick
Barbee
Boy Plays Bandit With Fatal Result
A 12 year old, Claude Newman, armed with a .32 revolver, bowie knife, and cartridges, died instantly when a cartridge fired as he pointed the gun at his temple during a kitchen play encounter with a 12 year old companion in his family apartment at 1614 Fourth Ave. Deputy Coroner Arnold attributes the accidental shooting to the gun being loaded and the hammer striking a live cartridge. The incident, witnessed by neighbors, ends in the unexpected death of the Newman family’s only son. funeral arrangements are unsettled.
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Claude NeWman
John W. Newman
Clarence Mellenbeck
Dutchy
Newman
Mellenbeck
Arnold
Mr. Newman
Claude
Nnen
Bonney-Watcoms
Search for Elsie Methoff’s killer using dogs and clues
Deputy Hodges and bloodhounds hunt the murderer near the body site of Elsie Methoff. City detectives Hill, Carney, Smith, Belding and others organize search parties while guards watch a bloody hand print and fingerprints. The body is moved to Renton. coroner Carrell calls the death criminal assault.
Unnamed Man Targeted Amid Rising Indignation and Rumor
A state of indignation and rumors runs high as one man is suspected in connection with a crime. He is under surveillance with a deputy sheriff nearby and could be arrested, but authorities fear a mob. The crowd’s temper prevents immediate action to avoid unrest.
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Mitte
Carigas
Cabrera Reports Revolution Paused After Clash
Barrada Cabrera, president of O Guatemala, says the revolution is crushed though operations by rebel armies continue. Wire communication is cut, and rebels expect to seize Quetzaltenango, a city of 40 000, by tomorrow.
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Panama
Barrada Cabrera
O Guatemala
Ioi
Quetealtenango
Proposal for Territorial Code Revision Commission
James M. Shoup United States marshal for the first Judicial division proposes a nine member commission to revise the criminal and civil codes of Alaska. The plan calls for two members from each judicial district and favors a fourth judicial district, with Shoup seeking a nomination at the territorial convention in Juneau on July 14.
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Alaska
James M. Shoup
United States
Firet
Territory
Juneau
Salmon Run Opens At Anacortes In 1920 Season
Anacortes May 0 The spring run of salmon has begun. Englebr Weles company and Chloe peck Fish company storage plants are operating. Contracts made with major traps from Point Roberts to Hood Canal for full catches. Four of six large canneries preparing for sockeye run. Last year marked fourth year of big sockeye run, this year expected shorter.
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Anacortes
Englebr Weles Company
Chloepeck Fish Company
Point Roberts
Hoods Canal
Marriage Contract Signed by Princess Ena and King Alfonso
Madrid May 30 reports Princess Ena and King Alfonso signed their marriage contract today in the presence of family members foreign ambassadors and a few important guests.
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Madrid
Ena
Alfonso
Memorial Day Observance by Grand Army of the Republic
The Grand Army posts in Seattle honor dead comrades with a parade from University to Cherry and a Grand Opera House program led by Corwin S. Shank. Veterans from Civil War to Spanish American War attended, with music by the Tenth regiment band and local choirs. Graves will be decorated and unknown navy dead remembered with floral tributes on the bay.
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Soliers
First Av University
Ward
Willard
Beattie Police
Ogne
Maj. Case
Champany A
Signal Corps
G. A. R S of
Seattle
John Gordon Camp
Seattle Lodge of Elks
Lee
Pike
Cherry
Tenth Regiment
Grand Opera House
Grand Army
Corwin
Shank
Jennie Houghton Edmunds
Eike
Navy
Cadet Corps Goes 10 Camp at American Lake
Yesterday evening the Seattle high school cadet corps left for the American lake encampment. Captain Dudley drilled the boys for months to win the Lippy banner from Tacoma, who have held it for two years. Company ten will compete in drill on Saturday as they hike 20 miles from Tacoma to the camp, arriving at 1 a.m.
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Seattle High School
Ihe
American Lake
Gapt
Dudley
Con Penry
Tacoma Corps
Seattle
Jes Calley
Lymaner
Loreal
Tacoma
Excursion Boats Fill Ports Despite Cold Weather
A busy day at Galbraith dock saw the steamer Multnomah transport a large crowd to Olympia while the Reliance and Sentinel carried many Scandinavian travelers to Paulshoe. Excursions were offered despite inclement conditions and the crowds remained sizable.
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Galbraith Dock
Multnomah
Olympia
Reliance
Sentinel
Paulshoe
M. & M. Eh Inlay
Atke
Examination Postponed for National Guard Officers
The examination of officers of the National Guard of Washington desiring to renew commissions has been postponed until Monday June 21.
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National Guard of
Washington
Bomb Throwing Incident Wounds General and Kills Bystander
At KutaIs on May 30 two bombs were thrown at former Gov. Gen. Alikhanoff. The general suffered a thigh wound while a bystander was killed and three others were injured in the attack.
Tennessee Democratic Convention Turbulent Meeting in Nashville
Police played a major role as Tennessee Democrats gathered in Nashville to nominate candidates for governor and railroad commissioners. The convention was chaotic with frequent free fights and overt friction between two chairmen as delegates were challenged. The session failed to organize and adjourned with factions in a temporary truce.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Warship Montague Runs Aground During Maneuvers
The cruiser Montague ran ashore amid maneuvers near London. She lost her propellers and a hole was punched in the vessel’s bottom, crippling the engine as the incident occurred May 30.
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London
Montague
Pursuit at Tacoma as Shawmut Crew Tries to Rescue
Chinese crew of the steamship Shawmut, docked in Tacoma, clashed with police after attempted cleansing of the force. Two leaders were arrested after a knife fight, but the rest leaped from a wagon and pursued by mobs. Officers repelled several attackers and halted the escape attempt.
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Shawmut
Tacoma
Officcrs
Nome Season Opens as Steamers Sail to Alaska
After a 24 hour wait the Nome season begins with steamers Victoria and Ohio carrying passengers and freight to Alaska. The freighter Mackinaw sails Friday and is being loaded at Pier 14, while Saturday sees Senator and Pennsylvania depart with passengers and San Mateo with freight as rush for passages and cargo hits peak.
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Nome
Victoria
Ohio
Alaska
Mackinaw
Pier 14
Senator
Penneylvania
San Mateo
Todsy
Rainfall Ends Prolonged Palouse Drought
May 30 in Pullman reports the Palouse drought broken by the heaviest rainfall this time of year since 1897, ending a long dry spell that imperiled grain crops and recalls a record harvest era.
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Pullman
Palouse
Scandinavian American Tank of Seattle Opens Tacoma Branch
Tacoma announces the Scandinavian American Tank of Seattle will open a Tacoma branch July 1 and, within six months, likely occupy a building of its own with Hhe Tarbell as branch head.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Hhe Tarbell
Excursion Postponed After Steamer Indianapolis Disabled
The excursion by the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors from Vi was called off after the steamer Indianapolis broke down on her run. A new date was set for Wednesday July 4. The Indianapolis went to Eagle Harbor for repairs and four new propellers will be installed.
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Indianapolis
Hoods Canal
Brotherhood of Way
Brotherhood
Eagle Harbor
Swedish MEB Church Ladies' Aid Social Tonight
The Ladies' Aid society of the Swedish MEB church at Prie street and Boren av will hold a social entertainment this evening at 8 o'clock. A program will be rendered and refreshments served.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
MEB
Prie St
Boren Av
Post Offices Robbed In Western Towns
The Sunnyside post office was robbed last night with $1,000 in stamps and money taken after a heavy dynamite blast blew the safe. In Marton a post office safe was blown open at 1 am, with $700 in money and $15,000 worth of stock certificates stolen.
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North Yakima
Sunnyside
Marton
Lumbermen Aroused Over Reciprocal Demurrage Questions
Shipping interests on the Sound debate reciprocal demurrage as railways may raise freight rates to offset delays. Rail officials say delays force higher charges for delivery while lumbermen have yet to take a formal stand. The prospect stirs shipper groups and prompts widespread discussion of the demurrage system.
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Railroad Commission
Wit
Lumbermen’s Association
Bank President Found Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Minneapolis May 20 Dr J Force former president of Northwestern National Life Insurance Company was found guilty of embezzlement. United States Marshal J M Shoup arrived from Juneau on the steamer Dolphin this afternoon and is considered a strong candidate for election as a delegate from ut
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Minneapolis
J. Force
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
United States
J. M. Shoup
Juneau
Dolphin
Marshal Shoup
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Harry White Edwards
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Evi Blte
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Hinck Shamond
Sheriff's Office
Jan
Phil Carney
Chet
Edwards Atood
Aff Amt
Hounde
Ohna
Tel Nelahborn
Melchoff
Tom Nelligan
Cedar River
Melihoff
William Melihoff
Elsie Mellhoff
Tom Hodges
Boy
Elsie Methoff
Joe Hill
Tom Smith
Chet Belding
Philbrick and
Undertaking Establishment
Carrell Eniis
Cabrera
Revolu
Morial Services
Firet Av
Fort Lawton
Miner's
Cadet Corps
Democratic Convention
Ghinamen
Ladies’ Aid Entertainment
Searchers
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