Juror Clears Gus Ax in Burn Death Case at 2405 Western Ave
Coroner's jury found Gus Ax not responsible for the death of Mrs. Jessie Jarnig who burned at 2405 Western Ave while living with Ax. Despite damaging police testimony, Judge Gordon sentenced him to 30 days in jail for being a disorderly person. Neighbors recall a scuffle before the alarm. Mrs. Jarnig claimed clothing caught fire from a gas plate and later blamed a curling iron, though the iron was cold.
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Gus Ax
Jessie Jarnig
Weaternave
Mra. Jarnig
Mrs. Jarnig
Gordon
Launch Azalea at San Pedro to aid Seattle immigration service
The Azalea project now under construction at San Pedro will be deployed to assist Seattle immigration services. The vessel is intended to enhance processing and outreach operations for handling cases and inquiries.
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San Pedro
Seattle
Immigration Service
Pope the poet described as four feet six inches tall
A brief note records that Pope the poet stood four feet six inches high and could not dress or undress himself, indicating significant frailty or disability.
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Pope
Seattle patrolman faces graft charges and extortion claims
James Margett, a Seattle patrolman, is accused with Al and Maude James of obtaining $7,085 in jewelry and a car by fake pretenses and collecting $20 weekly from Maude James. He allegedly conspired with Felix Crane to protect houses of ill repute, as he vows to reveal a citywide graft system.
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James Margett
al James
Maude James
Jameses
Margett
Jameson
Jamewon
Seattle
Maud
Beattle
Missionary Lena Fisher to Visit Beattie
Mrs Lena Leonard Fisher a Jubilee committee member of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church and national missionary worker will visit Beattie with her husband Dr J P Fisher guest of Dr A W Leonard pastor of the First Methodist church Fifth and Marion She will speak to missionary workers at a Mane meeting set for 7 45 p m Wednesday evening
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Lena Leonard Fisher
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
National Missionary Worker
Beattie
J. P. Fisher
Mail Bags Rifled at Marshfield After Shipwreck
Arreste are expected today as investigators probe the cutting open of parcel post pouches aboard the wrecked steamer Santa Clara. Deputy United States Marshal Hecker is on the scene to aid the inquiry.
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Santa Clara
United States
Matebal Hecker
Boots for you in Seattle real estate pitch
An ad urges readers to buy Empire Way Addition lots in Seattle with low down payments and affordable rents. It touts long work history in Seattle, small monthly costs, and rapid payoff potential to own a cozy cottage, inviting contact with David P. Eastman at 400 Pine and 505 Lowman Building.
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Seattle
Empire Way
David P. Eastman
Pine
Lowman
Swindle Charge Shakes Meyer Rogers Projectile Firm
Superior Judge Gilliam officially struck off the old Meyer-Rogers corporation after Seattle investors were allegedly bilked of about 50000 by officers George F. Mureh and C. Cavanaugh. Frank N. Rogers and Albert Meyer authorize a nationwide search for the alleged rewindlers and plan to reorganize and reimburse creditors. The self anchoring projectile patent rights revert to the original patentees, with the device said to save lives of crew on disabled ships by anchoring itself for rescue operations.
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Gilliam
Seattle
George F. Mureh
C. Cavanaugh
Meyer-Rogers Projectile Co
Frank N. Rogers
Albert Meyer
Rogers
Meyer
Court Halts as Prisoner Takes a Bath
In Justice Brinker's court on Tuesday for forgery in the first degree, prisoner E. J. Dewey vanished and later reappeared after an hour bath. Clerk Frank Gordon called the sheriff and announced the prisoner was bathing, then Dewey appeared cleaned and was bound over to the superior court.
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Justice Brinker
E. J. Dewey
Dewey
Frank Gordon
Superior Court
Decayed Teeth a Menace to Health
A dental office urges prompt care for tooth decay, stresses choosing a competent, certificate‑holding dentist, and promises low prices with a written satisfaction guarantee. The owner L A Mark emphasizes modern methods and painless treatment.
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State Dental Board
L. A. Mark
t@ia
Boy Dies in Fire at Aberdeen Home
In Aberdeen on November 10 Percy Kershaw aged 13 died from smoke inhalation as a fire partially destroyed his mother Mrs John Baretch's home. Mrs Baretch and two other children escaped down a ladder.
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Aberdeen
Percy Kershaw
John Baretch
Baretch
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