Downtown gun battle titans bandits flee after wreck
Police hunt two youths wanted for a running pistol duel downtown after staging three holdups in rapid succession. The car wreck occurred at First avenue and Pike street. one bandit believed wounded. Victims include Mrs Dow, R J Hamlin, James Coffee, Mrs J A McDonald, and J Brace with cash, coat, ring and watch stolen.
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A. J. Hill
First Ave
Pike St
Capitol Hill
T. J. Clark
Madison St
Hill
Fifth Ave
Denny Way
Priest
Routo
Mra
Dow
R. J. Hamlin
Bisth Ave. W
James ‘Coffee
Grand Central Hotel
J. A. McDonald
J. Brace
Third Ave. W
Irish Peace Talks Resume Amid Possible Collapse
Irish peace negotiations resumed in London as Sinn Fein delegates met at Downing Street for a final effort to avert a total breakdown. Sources indicated both sides feared collapse. Lloyd George might resign cabinet posts and seek a general election on the Irish issue if talks fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sinn Fein
Downing St
Lloyd George
Trieh
Lloyd
Washington
University Seeks to Raise Jap Fish
The Japanese ayu or native sweet fish may be raised at the university if plans in the college of fisheries succeed. A shipment of 12,000 eggs arrived Saturday from Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Fisheries
Japan
Phantom Storm Voices Inspire Readers
An evocative teaser asks readers to reflect on the real lives of the men and women who charged forward as phantoms before them, urging not to miss the forthcoming feature.
Policymaker Deluges Partisan Resolutions On Immigration and Reform
Day page highlights include recommendations to cancel teaching certificates for disloyal teachers, a call to restrict immigration and naturalization timelines, and resolutions condemning Harveys London speech and Debs pardon. Delegates also push Hawaiian population regulation, press freedom, anti red measures, and confiscation bids toward Grover Cleveland Bergdoll with force hinted if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiegton Armas
Harvey
London
Eugene V. Debs
Congress
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Legionnaires
Coal strike grows as production speeds up
Government figures show coal production in recent weeks has increased despite ongoing strike activity in retail yards. Overall output for the year remains below 1909 levels, but officials view the lower figure with little alarm amid weak business conditions.
28000 Stop Work in Indiana Mines
Twenty eight thousand coal miners in District 11 of the United Mine Workers of America are idle in protest of Judge Andersons injunction. District officials predict around 30000 workers from 230 mines will be out by Friday in Terre Haute Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
District 11
A. B. Anderson
Miners in 16 States Face Possible Strike Action
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Nov 2 Strike of bituminous coal miners in 16 states hinges on whether operators drop the checkoff system for union dues as ordered by Federal Judge A B Anderson If a strike occurs it would likely be set for about November 10 next pay day in the mines In Indiana operators said they would obey the injunction prompting a statewide walkout with about 28 000 of 30 000 miners leaving their jobs High union officials vow to resist the injunction by every legal means available
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
A. B. Anderson
Indiana
Miners Strike At Marion County Coal in Centralia
All miners at Marion County Coal company in Centralia refuse to work as a protest against the check off system injunction issued by Federal Judge A. B. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Marion County Coal Company
A. B. Anderson
Fire in West Seattle causes extensive damage
A Tuesday night blaze in a building owned by J. Adams at 9215 45th Ave W damaged stock and multiple tenants including a grocery by Watson & Hurley a bakery restaurant barber shop hardware store and a real estate office. Loss estimated at about 20500 with origin undetermined and water supply insufficient for firefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Adams
45Th Ave
Watson & Hurley
Case Is Remanded to Lower Tribunal
The state supreme court remanded the case to Thurston county superior court. C. W. Gillespie, a Seattle Automobile Insurance exchange member, sought to bar the state department of public works from accepting insurance from the exchange. The lower court denied the request, which was appealed to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Thurston County Superior Court
C. W. Gillespie
Seattle Automobile Insurance Exchange
Gillespie
State Department of Public Works
Supreme Court
Prisoner’s Reflections Mirror Court Room Drama
Madalynne Obenchain, jailed as Arthur C. Bureh’s accomplice in the Kennedy murder case, shares a self analyzed philosophy formed in prison. She describes enhanced intuition about friends and foes, disdain for crime, gratitude for support, and a plan to shape a personal life philosophy and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Arthur C. Bureh
J. Belton Kennedy
Madalynne Obenchain
Bureh
Seattle Community Fund Campaign Nears Completion
The Seattle Community Fund's campaign program is nearly ready with a general executive committee outlined to guide the drive from November 14 to 19. The group includes Mayor Hugh M Caldwell and numerous civic leaders tasked with raising 744 810 dollars.
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Seattle Community Fund
W. L. Rhodes
Hugh M. Caldwell
J. F. Douglas
Frank Waterhouse
Park Weed Willis
Laurance Coleman
George Danworth
Victor Elf
A. Dinkelspiel
Edgar Ames
A. A. Hilton
B. C. Beck
Thomas Dalton
John Erickson
John Collins
William Pigott
Robert Oldham
Herbert Schoenfeld
A. F. Christensen
Roy Kinnear
Balfour Sails for Arms Conference
Liverpool reports Arthur Bal four, lord president of the council and Washington arms conference delegate, sailed today on the Empress of France. He travels with several aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Arthur Balfour
France
Washington Flowers Rally For State Named Beauties
Nathan Eckstein, financier, told Seattle Advertising Club members in session at the Washington Annex that most of the prettiest flowers are named after other states or countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nathan Eckstein
Seattle
Washington Annex
Belasco style lawyer to assist Obenchain in murder case
Charles I. Erbstein, Chicago’s famed courtroom dramatist, will aid Ralph Obenchain in defending Madelynne Obenchain, charged with killing J. Belton Kennedy. Erbstein treats trials as stage relations, aiming to sway juries with emotional, human touches and has secured acquittals for 22 women in his 17 years and 83 murder trials.
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Chicago
Belasco
Blackstone
Charles I. Erbstein
Ralph Obenchain
Madelynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Erbstein
Los Angeles
Rbatein
Obenchain
Prosecution and Defense Clash in Kennedy Murder Case
Woolwine vows to block switches and press to try Burch first while defense favors Madelynne trial. Erbstein gains standing as the Obenchain defense hones strategy amid bar association actions and calls to remove Woolwine. county grand jury seeks Woolwine’s ouster.
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Burch
Madalynne
Obenchain
Woolwine
Charlies FE
Erbstein
Chicago
Watson Threatens Open Senate Probe On War Executions
Senator Tom Watson of Georgia demanded the right to present evidence in the open Senate against military executions, saying he will not let the case be buried in a committee. He claimed 21 soldiers were hanged and urged witnesses from across the country to support his charges.
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Obenchain
Washington
Tom Watson
Georgia
Senate
Watson
Brandegee
Connecticut
Wadsworth
Col. Kreger
Seattle Attorney Joins Defense in Burch Murder Trial
John J. Sullivan of Seattle suddenly joins the defense team for Arthur C. Burch in Los Angeles murder trial. The Star arranged for Sullivan to explain his entrance and analyze the case for Seattle readers in a special dispatch detailing the dramatic developments and potential impact on the case and defense strategy.
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John Sullivan
Seattle
Burch
Star Readers
Arthur C. Burch
Los Angeles
John J. Sullivan
Corps of Defense
Star
Sullivan
Seattle Lawyer Joins Defense in California V. Burch Case
John J. Sullivan details accepting defense work for Arthur Burch after a long distance call from Paul Schenck. Sullivan recounts visiting the murder scene, evaluating Burch’s mental state with alienists, and seeking to move the trial to address insanity. He notes endorsements from local prosecutors and judges, plus the case's high public interest. A separate brief item notes a Golden eagle corpse found near Oroville.
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John J. Sullivan
Seattle
Los Angeles
The
Star
Burch
Paul Schenck
Los Angles
Richard Kittrelle
State of California
Arthur Burch
Adam Beeler
Beeler
Woolwine
L. L. Thompson
Malcolm Douglas
United States
Tom Revelle
King County
Judge Reeve
Mandalynne Obenchain
Ralph Obenchain
Chicago
J. Belton Kennedy
Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Summer Cottage
Madalynne
Wool Challies for Kimonos and Dresses at The Downstairs Store
Wool challies offered in small patterns on light and dark backgrounds. Suitable for kimonos house dresses and infants garments. Width 27 inches priced attractively at 95 cents per yard. The Downstairs Store.
Cozy Flannelette Kimonos On Sale At Downstairs Store
Cozy flannelette kimonos offered in gray blue rose and pansy shades with contrasting floral design priced at $1.50. Downstairs Store advertises limited stock and color variety.
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Balfour
LEGAL
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William Burch
Arthur
Chico
Cal
R. W. Campbell
Oroville
Ars
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Riviera
Victor
Third Avenue
A. T. Kelly
Black Cat
Providence Hospital
Manning Undertaking Co
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Puget Sound Savings © Loan Association
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