Grand jury probe prompts hospital improvements amid upheaval
County hospital and almshouse officials respond to a grand jury probe by installing beds and heat in tubercular tents and increasing supplies. In Boston, Mrs Augusta Stetson, former Christian Science leader, is excommunicated as church turmoil swirls around power, wealth, and control of a Central Park sanctuary.
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Jim
My Uaited Press
Boston
Mass
Augusta Stetson
First Christian Science Church
New York
Augusta &. Stetson
Mary Baker Keddy
Central Park
Mrs. Stetson
Mrs. Y
Stetson
Habcock
Long Island
Whit
Ashe
Central Park Church
Fire at California maternity home prompts arrest of ex-porter
Thomas Saunders, recently discharged porter from the California Ladies' Maternity Home, was captured after a fire that endangered patients. Nurse Lula Tully and Night Orderly Frank White were hailed for heroic actions rescuing a baby and others as the building burned.
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United Press
San Francisco
Thomas Saunders
California Ladies
Anderson
Shields
Saunders
Captain Murphy
Engine 19
Frank White
Munger
White
Tully
Turkeys Hard to Sell in Local Market Amid Price Push
Merchants report turkey supply tight as Oregon producers allegedly hold birds to push prices. Dressed fowl selling around 20 to 30 cents a pound, with some shipments missing and few ducks or feet available. Market stalls near standstill as traders seek birds on open market at higher costs.
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Burrell & Gallant
Oregon
Tragic Labor Death Underscores Harsh Daily Risks
Smith, a laborer, was killed by a cement fall while earning his pay. The accident cuts short plans to visit his dying mother who longed to see him again, heightening the sorrow as the daily grind masks tragedy behind commonplace events.
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Smith
Earth
Ginith
Smith Ia
Real Estate Association Probes C D Hillman Complaints
The Seattle Real Estate Association investigates C D Hillman amid mounting complaints from alleged victims. Ole Hanson George Dilling and R W Hill state the committee acts impartially to test sale methods and currying fair commission practices without personal motive. Members urge filing evidence with the committee as they prepare testimony.
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Seattle Real Association
C. D. Hillman
Ole Hanson
George Dilling
R. W. Hill
Seattle Real Restate Association
Mr. Hillman
Seattle Real Estate Association
Hillman
Arresting Imposter Claims Stanley Ketchel Identity
A man resembling Stanley Ketchel is stopped by a Seattle sergeant who confirms the real Ketchel is known in Missouri. The imposter, who arrived with $6,000 and says his name is Stanley Ketchel, is held overnight and later admits he is a chauffeur. Doctors plan brain tests to check for mental twist.
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New Orleans
Nicaragua
Panama
Berrado
Zelaya
Cape Gracias
Imperator
Bluefield
Stanley Ketchel
Jack Johnson
Ketchel
Bryant
Missouri
Jay Meany
Seattle
Buncoed
Sol
City Hospital
Rain Tonight and Friday Brisk Southeast Winds
Weather brief notes rain tonight and Friday with brisk southeast winds.
Seattle Saloon Profits Put Under Supreme Court Scrutiny
Testimony from John M Welch and A L Gottstein outlines saloon profits in 1904 driven by whisky and beer margins. Welch cites 300 percent gross profit on whisky and over 160 percent on beer while noting annual license and operating costs. The case against Great Northern concerns tunnel damage and reduced trade at 1507 First Ave.
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State Supreme Court
Olympia
Hiram C. Gill
Seattle
Gill
Supreme Court
John M. Welch
Great Northern
Welch
The
A. L. Gottstein
Mr. Welch
J. L. Gottstein
Elevator Shaft Blows Across Olive Street Crushing Apartments
A tall freight elevator shaft blew down across Olive street at Seventh avenue crushing the Olive Apartments. William Lawrence and his two daughters Martha and Mary, plus Anita Polack and another girl, escaped death by the miracle. Two of William Raymond’s boat houses drifted on Lake Washington with occupants. A seagoing incident flung signs from a saloon at 201 Yesterday narrowly missing Mike Murphy.
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William Lawrence
Martha
Mary
Anita Pollack
Olive St
Olive Apartments
Seventh Av
Stone & Webster
Lawrence
William Raymond
Sullivan & Considine
Lake Washington
Mike Murphy
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Christian Science Church
STAR
Fear Grand Jury
Marlen
Pew
Maine
Eddy
Mr. Stetson
Babcock
Washington
Leonard Grace
Leroy Cannon
Managua
State Department
Navy Department
Vicksburg
Des Moines
Central American
Senor Hazera
Central America
Vetted Press
Ship Company
Greytown
Chamoro
Estrada
T. J. Dillon
Rillmman
Stanley
Sergeant Bryant
Geant
M Stanley Ketchel
Oalyon
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