Judge to sign commitment for Chester Thompson to Medical Lake
Judge Frater will sign formal papers sending Chester Thompson to the Medical Lake institution for the feeble minded. He asked not to be sent to Steilacoom due to inmate howls. He preferred the insane ward at the penitentiary where he spent months after acquittal by reason of insanity in the 1906 murder of Judge Emory Meade.
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Chester Thompson
Medical Lake Institution
Frater
Chester
Steilacoom
Penitentiary
G. Meade Emory
Tacoma
Florida
Wenatchee
Charlotte Whittlesey
Judge Emory
Walter Scott Fits
Seattle
Chas
K. Poe
Emory
Cheeter
City weighs sale labels in court over raisins and salt
Judge Matin considers two city suits against J.8 Goldsmith of Schwabacher Hardware Co. for selling raisins and salt in unlabeled packages. Goldsmith defends via attorney Harold Preston.
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Matin
J. 8. Goldsmith
Schwabacher Hardware Co
Harold Preston
Newsies Dance Benefit Set for Thanksgiving Eve
Newsies prepare for their annual masque dance to aid the sick fund. The event promises the best ever costumes and prizes for top outfits.
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Newsboys
Kyrie Bellew Dies After Illness in Salt Lake
Salt Lake City November 2 Actor Kyrie Bellew died today from double pneumonia after a brief illness. His company behind The Mollusc cancelled western engagements and will return to New York tonight. Bellew was slated to perform at the Metropolitan in The Mollusc opening November 13.
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Salt Lake
Kyrie Bellew
Fellew
New York
Bellew
Railway magnates’ daughters wed in quiet New Orleans ceremony
Miss Rebecca Kruttschnitt daughter of Julius Kruttschnitt general manager of Harriman will marry Cliff Wagdhouse an English soldier and traveler at a quiet home wedding in New Orleans. Kruttschnitt arrived from Chicago to attend the ceremony and the couple will honeymoon with a tour of the Orient.
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NEW Orbeans
Rebecca Kruttschnitt
Julius Kruttschnitt
The
Harriman
Cliff Wagdhouse
Kruttschnitt
Chicago
Orient
Man jailed for halting baby carriages and giving speeches
John Linnenberger is jailed after repeatedly blocking baby buggies and delivering speeches in public spaces. He admitted a hobby of buying large quantities of popcorn and peanuts which he did not eat, saying he often goes without food for days. Mothers with babies express relief at his detention.
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John Linnenberger
Gordon
John
Linnenberger
Woman Must Serve Two Years for Court Lie Under New Law
Gladys Johnson and her husband were convicted under a 1909 state statute that makes any lie told in court a crime known as second degree perjury. She faces two years in the penitentiary unless pardoned or paroled, while his sentence includes additional jail time.
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Gladys Johnson
Seattle
Gladys John
Webster
Johnsons
Johnson
Increased Phone Rates Suspended in Seattle Case
The Washington State Public Utilities Commission allows Independent Telephone Co to raise rates above the city franchise while awaiting final decision. The city attorney says the commission’s power to suspend franchise limits and raise rates could be challenged in court. Pending a Nov 10 hearing, subscribers may not be required to pay the higher bills this month.
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State Commission
State Public Utilities Commission
Independent Telephone Co
Seattle
The
Utilities Commission
Telephone
Public Service Corporation
Commission
Beattie Electric Co
Damages Awarded in Drowning Victim Case
A jury in Judge Rovala's court awarded 475 dollars for the death of Pearl Marie Moore, who drowned in the Washington hotel natatorium last March. Frank Moore sought 10,000 dollars. University girls testified that swimming instructor H. B. Horan refused to jump in until he could change into a bathing suit.
Professor Byers Wins MIT Warren Prize for Rust-Resisting Iron
Professor Horace 4G. Byers of the University of Washington receives a $250 prize from the M Warren fund at Massachusetts Institute of Technology for successful experiments on a rust resistant iron alloy.
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Horace 4G. Byers
University of Washington
M. Warren
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Winters Grip Freezing Midwest and Great Lakes
Snow and freezing weather grips the Missouri valley and upper Midwest with temperatures from six degrees above zero to seven degrees below freezing in Chicago. Snow covers north central Kansas western Iowa and parts of Nebraska as cold winds spread. In Michigan near zero readings accompany snow. Real estate man H. V. Perry is arrested in San Francisco on a sworn accusation by Mrs. T Bird.
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Kansas City
Missouri Valley
Huron
N. D
Binmarck
Sioux City
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Chicago
South Haven
Mich
Michigan
H. V. Perry
San Francisco
Nine Burn to Death in Chehalis Powder Plant Fire
A fatal Chehalis blaze at the Imperial Powder Co. killed nine girls and injured none identified. The fire started in the mixing room, destroying the plant and triggering a massive blaze as flames consumed thousands of pounds of powder. Authorities suspect a kettle overflow ignited the powder. bodies were recovered from the wreckage with only one identifiable.
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Chehalis
Wash
Imperial Powder Co
Beasie Cochran
Victor, L. Bedier
Eva Zavalosch
W. C. Doyle
Star
Frank Hull
Manuares
Ierael
Olympia
Court to Decide People’s Power Direct legislation on trial
The U S supreme court weighs two challenges to Oregon's initiative measures. A 2 percent tax on telecom receipts sparks Pacific Telephone suit. Frank Kernan fights Portland charter bonds via initiative. A ruling against the measures would curb direct democracy and uphold legislative primacy.
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United Press
Washington
National Movement For Direct Legislation
United States Supreme Court
Oregon
Pacific Tele
Phone and Telegraph Co
United States
Frank Kernan
Portland
City of
Supreme Court
Killer confesses to butcher knife murder at Wasco jail
Bill Glisan, held in Wasco county jail, admits killing his mother at the Glisan ranch in Antelope after a ten days spree. He says he stabbed her with a butcher knife and pleads temporary insanity at trial. preliminary hearing not yet set.
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United Prees
Bill Glisan
Wasco County
Glisan
Antelope
Flour case tomorrow tests price fixing in court
The Weatlake market grocer C. E. Swannon faces a court battle in superior court tomorrow before Judge Tallman over selling Fish brand flour at less than $1.55 per 49 pound sack. Swannon seeks an injunction claiming price fixing restrains trade and vows to fight for free competition.
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C. E. Swannon
Weatlake Market
Tallman
Petit
Swon
Gorda
Weather forecast for tonight and Friday with rain
Fair tonight followed by rain on Friday with light easterly winds. Noon temperature around 45 degrees.
Real estate pitch near university prompts investor tips
A wealthy individual tells why he will not loan money and plans to invest in cheap real estate. He notes $400 plots near the university rising to $1,000 per lot near the country club, with profits tied to a future car line.
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Univsity
OLE HANSON and Company on Third Floor New York Block
A brief notice announces Ole Hanson and Company occupying space on the third floor of the New York Block. The listing highlights the business location for potential tenants and customers seeking services in that district.
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New York
City approves Cedar River dam plans for 1.4 million
City council with the board of public works and the mayor endorsed Engineer Thomson's Cedar River dam plan yesterday afternoon. Thomson will lead preliminary work, after $154,000 already spent, and suggested delaying the dam superstructure until April.
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Board of Public Works
Thomson
Cedar River
Richeson Will Be Freed
Boston reports Attorney John Lee of Lynchburg says Richeson will be freed after a conference with Rev. CC V Richeson amid murder charges in the death of Miss Avis Linnell. Lee claims innocence and promises a forthcoming reveal of facts, with the defense likely arguing accidental death.
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United Press
Boston
Rider completes 511 mile ride in nine days to win $1000
Percy Selby, a pedestrian and clubman, rode 511 miles from Burlingame to Nipomo in nine days, beating Roosevelt army test pace of 90 miles in three days. An all around outdoorsman, he adds another wager victory to his list of long-run feats in San Francisco.
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United Press
San Francisco
Percy Selby
Col. Roosevelt
Army
Selby
Burlingame
Nipomo
Santurn
Luis Obispo County
Pennsylvanians to Celebrate In Chamber of Commerce Event
The Pennsylvania association will present a splendid program at the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow night. Final plans will be completed for a big dance later this month. All former Pennsylvanians are urged to attend.
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Pennsylvania Association
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Missing 19 year old Ida Shepard feared foul play
Ida Shepard, 19, disappeared after leaving her home at 412 Columbia Dent to visit Mrs. O H Clough at 4325 Woodland Park. Her mother suspects estate interests may motive the disappearance. detectives found she did not ride a Green Lake car as usual, and no other clues emerged.
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Ida Shepard
Columbia Dent
Shepard
Tate
Green Lake
Clough
Burke
Idaho
May Complete His Flight Tomorrow
Aviator Rodgers predicts ending his coast to coast flight tomorrow. He arrived in Phoenix from Maricopa and plans to depart for Yuma this afternoon aiming to reach Los Angeles by sunset Friday barring bad weather.
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United Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Los Angeles
Rodgers
Maricopa
Yuma
Refusal to Wear Tights Yields $6315 Judgment
A plaintiff who objected to wearing tights won her suit for six thousand three hundred fifteen dollars. The judgment was affirmed on appeal, sustaining the ruling against the defendant.
Henrietta Lee Leaves Theaters After Prolonged Battle
New York November 2 The curtain rises on Henrietta Lee who ends years of conflict with theatrical managers as she files for release from a contract and seeks new opportunities in film and stage work.
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New York
Henrietta Lee
Woman seeks divorce over false Rockefeller Bible class claim
New York reports Mrs Laura Sharlow filed for divorce from Thomas after discovering he claimed to be a member of John D Rockefeller Jr's Bible class. The suit centers on his misrepresentation and marital breach. In Washington a Navy secretary letter praises seaman Charles F Lakin of San Francisco for rescuing a drowning shipmate aboard the training ship Pensacola.
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New York
Laura Sharlow
Thomas
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Washington
Meyer Today
Chas. F. Lakin
San Francisco
Pensacola
Councilmen Hear Thomson Investigation On Cedar River Dam
Council arency committee chaired by Griffiths Erickson Hesketh Goddard examined charges against Councilman Thomson. He alleged improvements favored by Thomson ignored property owners and questioned the Cedar river dam feasibility while noting minor charges may be postponed.
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Thomson
Griffiths
Erickson Hesketh
Goddard
Cedar River
Speedy trial demanded for Triangle Shirtwaist owners
In New York on November 2 Judge O'Sullivan calls for a speedy trial of Max Blank and Isaac Harris, proprietors of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory in the Asch building, where 146 people died in the spring fire.
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New York
Max Blank
Isaac Harris
Triangle
Asch
O'Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
Grapes Fall 10 Cents Per Crate in Markets
Market notes show grapes decline by ten cents per crate this morning while prices for apples and sweet potatoes stay steady.
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Eva Glimore
Jo. W. Wilson
Bertha Hagie
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B. F. Thorp
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Harry Kanouse
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