Jury hears testim ony on Considine case and Meredith threat
Court proceedings reveal witness accounts of Meredith and Considine links to a shooting near Guy's drug store on Second Avenue. testimonies detail six shots heard from a lengthened sequence with varying loudness and a confrontation between witnesses and the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Yesler Way
L. Crowder
Ze Point
Dp. m
Steinman
Aberdeen
Witnens
Barmore
MecElroy
Witnens Ad
Orth
Second Avenue
Butter Hotel
Morris
Agair Nt
W. Deveemon
Cooley
Yemler
John Considine
Considine
Meredith
Minnie Jackson
Occdental and Yealer
Occidental
Guy's Drug Store
Lite « Revolver
Admiral Sampson objects to remarks in Schley court record
Admiral Sampson through his attorneys protested to the Schley court of inquiry against including statements discreditable to him as an officer. He argues he is not a party interested and that unfavorable references in Schley's counsel arguments are improper. The court later notified Stayton, counsel for Bampeon, of its refusal to grant the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Admiral Sampson
Schley Court of Inquiry
Schiey
Stayton
Bampeon
Sarah Graves Dead In Street Morning Died At 1414
Sarah Graves age 72 died on the street this morning. The body is in charge of Bonney and Stewart. Mrs Graves is the widow of Stephen G Graves an assistant cashier at the Washington National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Magee
Bonney and Stewart
Graves
Stephen G. Graves
Washington National Bank
Boer Losses Reported at Drakenlaagte Battle
Lord Kitchener reports that Gen. Botha and 60 men aided the attack near Bethel. Boers suffered 44 killed and about 100 wounded in the engagement with British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Botha
Drakenlaagte
Bethel
Buller Claims South African Conspiracy Aims to Ruin Name
General Buller says he is the victim of a South African plot and will vindicate his name by exposing the recent developments. reports indicate further steps are awaited as London reacts to the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
Justice Takes Mercury's Wings
Wm. Marshall, arrested by Detective Sam Corbett and Sergeant Powers, is identified as a seasoned Beattie burglar with access to wholesale basements. He waived preliminary examination, pleaded guilty to burglary in superior court, and received a three year penitentiary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marshall
Superior Court
Wm. Marshall
Sam Corbett
Sergeant Powers
Bea@ttie
Marshall
Liberal claim on Panama disputed by Colombia reports
New York dispatches from Colombia claimed Panama fell and Liberal forces controlled the city. Dr Reatrepo promised protection for foreign interests and guarded railroad. A Panama official denied the capture noting the situation remained unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Panama
Liberal Party
Reatrepo
Alban
Panama Department
Colon
Columbia
Enticement Arrests in City Lead to Custody Transfer
Detective Adams and Patrolman Holland arrest KE KR Nixon and Charles Nixon for enticing a 16 year old girl, Elina Pierce, from her home. The trio were held in a First Avenue lodging house and the girl placed in her father's custody. The Nixons allegedly tried to blackmail him claiming statements about relations with his daughter could incriminate him. A criminal charge is possible against the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Holland
KE. KR. Nixon
Charles Nixon
Elina Pierce
Th's City
Firet Avenue
Piero
Ooees
Nixons
Schley court of inquiry opened with Lemly argument
Judge Advocate Lemly argued before the Schley court that the navy followed instructions, defended the department as neutral, and asserted Schley bore sole responsibility for risky maneuvers during Santiago. he absolved Schley of cowardice while faulting delayed pursuit and calls for better handling of McCalla’s signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Schley Court of Inquiry
Lemly
Aoceee
Schrey
Key West
Clenfuegos
Lainly
Marblehead
McCaila
Lemy Ware
Lemiy
Leg
Sigeboe
Santiago
Brooklyn
Behiey
United States
Schley
Corbin and Patten Bride Brings Washington Society Scrutiny
Miss Edythe Patton, recently wed to Adjutant General Henry C. Corbin, is described as wealthy and eager to enter elite Washington society. The narrative recalls the Pattons’ long bid through diplomacy and lavish entertaining at a Massachusetts Avenue mansion, nicknamed The Gen. Corbin, as they pursued high social access.
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Washington, D. C
Edythe Patton
Yeesterday
Henry ¢. Corbin
Washington
Far West
Maeneacusetts Avenue
Fry
Suase
Massachusetts Avenue
Tne
Corbin
Poor Jessie Seeks Freedom After City Jail Visit
Jessie Mayon a 16 year old from Seattle was jailed after a dinner with a man named George Green who allegedly stole an overcoat at the Royal Restaurant on First Avenue. She regrets the dinner and may be released after officers cleared her of suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Mayon
Seattle
Jessie
South Heattle
George Green
Royal Hestaurant
First Avenue
Green
Helms
Tveale
Sergi
German Worker Robbery Attempt Ends in Overnight Capture
A German laborer known as Piefert drew fourteen dollars at a logging camp and was later robbed. At Fourth avenue and Main Street, Lane attacked him and tried to take his money. Bergt and Patrolmen Wilkes and Searing responded. Lane fled across the street but was pursued. Piefert, left in the mud, reported the event and Lane was captured at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seifert
Fourth Avenue
Main Street
Bergt
Powera
Wilkes
Searing
Piefert
Lane
Siefert
Fourth and Main
Witness Testimony Places Blethen Employee as Night Watchman
A witness says he is now night watchman at the Boston block, employed by Col. Blethen, linking Blethen to local security duties. The statement appears in a larger account continued on page three.
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Guy's
Boston Block
Col. Blethen
Tammany's Defeat Confirmed in Municipal Returns
New York election returns show Tammany's ticket lost the coroner's race and mayoral contest. Low leads with a 2499 plurality, Jerome's tally reaches 17,000, and Van Wyck trails by about 22,000.
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New York
Tammany
Low
Jerome
van Wyckan
French envoy assures no lasting occupation of Mytilene ports
Berlin reports the French ambassador to Germany says France does not intend a lasting occupation of the ports seized on Mytilene island. In Athens, the Greek minister in Constantinople telegraphs that the Porte has decided to yield to France on every point.
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Berlin
Germany
Foreign Office
France
Mytylene Island
Athens
Constantinople
Porte
Missing patent medicine vender Arthur Mahein at New Western hotel
Arthur J. Mahein, a patent medicine vender, is reported missing from the New Western hotel. Authorities seek information on his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Mahein
New Western
Adams Up for Arson Trial at Green Lake
A jury in Judge Griffin's court today hears serious arson charges against W. J. Adams accused of self setting fire to his Green Lake house. The Aug. 11 blaze destroyed a dwelling valued at several thousand dollars amid suspicious circumstances. Morning testimony focused on an alibi.
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Griffin
W. J. Adams
Green Lake
Adams
Admiral Cailiard lands mariners at Mitylene and occupies customs house
Paris dispatch reports Admiral Cailiard landed mariners on the island of Mitylene and took control of the customs house at Midlill with no resistance encountered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cailiard
Mariner
Mitylene
Midlill
Rival saloon bids stir South Park petitions
Petitions circulate as Charles McGrew and George Cave seek to operate a saloon in South Park. Each man presents about 180 names to the county commissioners, who face a decision on whether to allow a saloon at the new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Charles McGrew
George Cave
Smallpox Exposure Sparks Concern in Orlilia
In Orlilia residents worry after a single smallpox case emerges amid reports of carrier exposure. Officials note 26 possible exposures linked to the incident while urging vigilance and vaccination where available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlilia
Bank Clearings and Balances Report
Bank clearings today totaled 463460.07 with balances at 91408.86. The figures indicate current liquidity levels for the financial institutions reporting.
Seattle Chamber Pushes Rail Extensions and City Hall Plan
Seattle chamber of commerce urges Northern Pacific Railway Co to extend tracks across tide lands toward West Seattle to spur manufacturing by opening 200 acres. The group also backs a new modern city hall and plans a St Louis world’s fair exhibit funding model. The railroad shed project proceeds, and Juneau’s court house and jail funding orders are endorsed. James J. Dolan elected new chamber member.
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Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis Fair
Northern Pacadife Railway Co
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Tts
Seattle
Chamber
Committee On Railroads
Meikle
Duwamish
Spokane Avenue
Cald
J. W Wise
United States
BE. R. Butterworth
J. Bee
St. Louis
Washington
Indiana
I. A. Nadeau
J. W. Cline
J. B. Meikle
C. J. Smith
John Schram
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Juneau
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Mr. Hart
Harry B. Smith
Inez
McElroy
John Consikiine
Joe
Lake ePhereon
Farrell
Drue
Pally
Everva
Ee Seeee
Smith
Keep
Willian Ased
John
Tom
Abov Oelock
J. H. Wilson
Archie W. Kellar
Pacific Block
W. W. Wood
Considines
Yester
John A Litte
W. W. Woods
Kellar
Guy
Strong Hi Mony
L. D. Updice
Ee Gallery
Yea
Allan Hmeplin
Yestler
People’s Theater
U'S
H. M. Hammond
Tom Considine
People's Theater
Updyke
Hammond
Fulton
Monirey
Emory
Westerday
Bae Ra
Sampson
Sarah Graves
Brakenlaagte
Gen. Buller
Justice Takes
Mercury
Colon Dispatch
New England
Manhattan
Harvard
Broadway
Northwest
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley
Schley Inquiry
Oan Night & Man
Schult
John Seiffert
Kaiser
Mytilene
Turkey
Assayer’s
Adies
Orilla
Committee On City Affairs
Thia
Z.C. Niles
Axminster
Smyrna
Ogden’s
Pike St
Scheuerman
Cherry Street
Farnsworths Pharmacy
D. S. Johnston
Second Avenue Burke Building
Chesterfield
Ae Bonney & Stewart
Third Avenue
Columbia & Telephone Main
Seattle, Wash
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