Hoodoo Hovering Over the McNamara Trial
Strange fatality appears to delay the McNamara murder case as another juror is eliminated for cause due to his wife’s sudden illness. The pendulum of the trials sways as both sides agree to remove Nicholson, and further concerns about jurors and their families loom over the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Mall OF Records
Los Angeles
McNamara
Spe
Hiness
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
James B. McNamara
Exey
Los Angeles Times
Wm. Nicholson
Nicholson
F. B. Green
Green
Beattie Seeks Confession Before Execution
Henry Clay Beattie Jr who faces electrocution for murder asks for a 30 day reprieve to allow a confession. His father denies the offer and ministers plead for a spiritual reprieve as Beattie remains receptive but unable to see the light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Richmond
Henry Clayie, Jr
Beattie
Benjamin Dennis
Gov. Mann
Millionaire Husband Denied Abusing Wife by Maid Testimony
In Redwood City California on November 20, Lena Behrman the Moore household maid testified in Judge Buck's court. She contradicted prior claims that J J Moore kicked his wife Lillian and stated she did not see him throw the child onto the bed during the February confrontation. The testimony challenged the wife's suit for divorce and suggested different details of the domestic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Redwood City
Cal
J. J. Moore
Lillian
Buck
Lena Behrman
Moore
Mai
First Picture of Victorious Chinese Rebel General-in-Chief
The China Press of Shanghai received a photo of Gen Li Yuan Hung, the rebel general who captured Wuchang and Hankow and fought imperial troops there. He led troops from Wuchang, declared himself generalissimo of the people's army, and was proclaimed president of the new Chinese Republic by his forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Yuan Hung
Wuchang
Hankow
China Press
Shanghai
People’s Army
Plain problem for Ida Hanna in big city hardship
A widowed mother with three children in a Kilbourne Avenue tenement struggles to find work and food. She faces starvation despite daily bread baking and housework, hoping the city will provide employment rather than charity to save her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilbourne Av
Ida Hannah
Hannah
Thelma
Edna
Ida
Mamma
Italian inventor Marconi cannot leave Italy
Rome Nov 20. Signor Marconi, inventor of the wireless telegraph, is staying near Pisa and cannot return to London because he may be called to serve with the Tripolitan army. He remains in Italy awaiting orders on his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Rome
Italy
Signor Martoni
Pisa
London
Seventeen Bodies Recovered From Vivian Mine Collapse
Blacfield West Virginia November 20. Seven ten bodies were removed today from the Vivian mine near Welch. Four men were rescued alive but in critical condition and may die. The mine had a cave in Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacfield
W. Va
Vivian
Welch
Hobbies of Seattle's Prosecutor John F Murphy Revealed
The piece portrays King County prosecutor John F Murphy as a man of varied hobbies. It notes his interest in biographies of historic figures, diplomacy autographs, and an evening reading habit after busy days with the Porch Climbers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porch Climbers’ Association
John F. Murphy
King County
Murphy
Senator Frye
Maine
Washington, D. C
Bismarck
Beaconsfield
Pitt
Fox
Lord Chatham
Lord North
Riche Neu
Ginks
Rebel recruits mobilize at Canton as Nanking attack delayed
More than 8,000 rebel recruits gather in Canton to join revolutionary forces near Nanking. The planned rebel assault on Nanking, postponed by news that imperialist positions and forces are stronger than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Canton
Nanking
Mayor Dilling and Councilmen Urge Special Session
City leaders including Mayor Dilling and Councilmen Erickson Griffiths Haas Goddard and Hesketh back a special session of the legislature to pass a law enabling residents to nominate their own presidential candidates. Petition signatures circulated at city hall name officials such as Mayor Ofting and City Comptroller Bothwell, with Kellogg expected to sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Ofting
Erickson, Griffiths, Haas
Goddard
Hesketh
Bothwell
Ed L. Terry
Calhoun
Pierce
Kellogg i
Trains Blockaded in Mountains Disrupt Seattle Service
Trains blocked by heavy rock slides at Easton and Laconta disrupt service. No trains expected between this city and Seattle for a week.
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Toieeas
Easton
Laconta
Seattle
Rising Snohomish River Cuts Northern Pacific Service
River levels climb in Snohomish County with the Snohomish river still rising. Northern Pacific tracks washed out between Granite Falls and Sedro-Woolley and service halted to Snohomish. Swan's Trail bridge at risk and Snohomish left without power. Pitchuck river reaches historic high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Wash
Snohomish
Northern Pacific
Granite Falla
Sedro-Woolley
Swan's Trail
Pitchuck
Jament and
Montmplete School
West
Darner College
Washington
Oriental Pool
Pike and
Union
Baylis
Madison
New
Thirday
Pike St
Sedro Woolley
Orental
Hiiday
Spring St
W. Cramer
Ed Daine
Indian Justice Condemns Lincoln County Authorities
Justice John Williams an Indian writes Governor West complaining that civil authorities in Lincoln County fail to back his bid to stop liquor sales to Gilets Indiana at Toledo and Newport. Williams, elected justice of the peace on the Silets Indian reservation, accuses local officials of inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Freee
Salem, Or
Lincoln County
Indiana
Toledo
Newport
John Williams
Governor West
Williams
Silets
A King County group urges abolishing public service commission over city franchise utilities
A special committee of the King County Democratic club after two weeks of study urged the legislature to abolish the public service commission's jurisdiction over utilities operating under city franchises. The panel led by Richard Gowan J M Gep hart H D Ray and George Simmons also proposed granting first class cities authority to build and run their own telephone systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Democratic Club
Public Service Commission
Richard Gowan
J. M. Gephart
H. D. Ray
George Simmons
New York Bank Delegates Escape Bridge Accident
New York delegates to the American Banking congress narrowly escaped disaster when their special train derailed on a bridge near New Orleans. Two cars slipped from the rails, leaving the overturned cars suspended about 75 feet above water for several minutes before the engineer steadied the train and moved the cars back onto the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New York
American Banking Congress
New Oreleans
Local Market Prices Pack Tight and Varied
A scarce readable list shows fresh meats and produce with terse price notes. Items include T bone steak 12 cents per pound, sirloin 12 cents, pot roast 9 cents, Swedish sausage 15 cents, boiling beef 7 cents, lamb shoulder 6 cents, picked chickens 20 cents, hens 15 cents, butter 30 cents per pound, creamery butter 8 cents, cheese 25 cents, eggs 3 for 5 cents, sweet potatoes 25 cents per pound, and mixed nuts 2 pounds 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Local Grocery Prices List From a Historic Market
A readable list shows seafood and meat prices with many items such as halibut flounder salmon and cod priced per pound from 15 to 25 cents. Other goods include veal stew lamb pork lard corn and popcorn with various per pound or per item costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Alaska
Stea
Papcorn
Local specials and ads mix in Seattle notice page
Rooftop and rental listings mix with health ads and services from Confederation era businesses. Readers see Fur niture shops, dental services, bath and pool rooms, mortgage and real estate listings, and small ads for employment, clothing, and miscellaneous services in Seattle and nearby towns.
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Hoodoo
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Teddy Roosevelt
Jack
Louis XIV
Xvi
Dilling
U. S. Supreme Court
Chicago
Raycourt
U. S. District Court
Yakima Valley
Baston
Wack
Lake Rachess
McMillan
Tacoma
Puyallup
Westlake Market
Ind
THE
Seattle Star
Cern Bassa
Corver
NEW Today
Bea A
Mike Cohn
Boren
Ss Tion
Dreamla
Fullerton | I Furniture CO
Atrich
Tuk Norenburg
Sorner KG Lateran
Main Ind
Fremont
Pick and Acrament Ay
Orth
Groen Zi
Prerworth & Lone
Eestonal
Balmers
Batiney Waiton Co
University
Aboth
Pike Stroom
Putnam
Hattie
Jonn Goldsmitihc
Tom Wash
Washington Oxypather CO
Arcade
Tad
Ulek
Queen Anne
Glendale
Ashington
H. Miller
Souvenir Pen Co
Wilma
C. le Moore
Hartford
Kos
Pacific Telephone & Teleph Company
Dix Drag Co
Iney
Ted Nest
Reaee
Ki. Drew
Rt. Albana
John
Lery
Ade Srens
Virginia Hotel
Cor
Virginia Eighth
Westlake Av
Avon Hotel
Nise
Pike «St
I. K. Aptr
Denny Way
Fainee
Gee Andreas
Gomtelee
everyrRame
Nias
Bee
Union St
Firet Hill
An Gleason
Bailey
Crockett
Estiake
ST Ae
Care Star
Ballard Ave
Meadowdale
Jantte Stam
Kirklaw Ferry
Echool
Curtis
Washington St
West Coast Land CO
American Bank
Samuel Sutter
Lake Washington
Kenneaman
Anderson's Wharf
Madison Park
Big Lake
Ben F. Gardner
Burke & Farrar
Town
Peat Road
Bothell
Rae Springs
John Jorrivon
Central
Thar
Amo Clifford Land Company
UR & Farrar
York Block
OLF Hanbon & CO
Ara Finor
Handy Teacheo
Terns Coast Land CO
Kirkland
Parrar
Quincy
Vale
Crone
May Creek
Heenton
Tower
Centratia
Humber
Chélee
Jolly Bros
New York Block
City Feal Estate
Centralia
Emall
Burna
Wale
North Park
Adaronn
Idful
Phinney Car
Hear
Woodland Park
Renae Oe
65Th St
Inney
L. EK. Evett & CO
Phinney Ay
IC North
St Collins & Son
Third Avenue
Hackworth
Cotta City Water
Burke Bldg
Queen Anne High School
Kenwood
Ravenna Park
Kodak
Jacobs’ Photo Shop
Brattle Home Builder
Wee Homes
Ae White
Iain . Me
Wari
East Lynn
Speine
North Broadway
Samuel Collyer
Leary
Seattle Real Estate Assn
Sturtevant Co
Boston Block
Second
Columbia
Columbia At
Seattle Trust Company
Pioneer Rent & Collection Co
Lake Burien
Lili Lili I
ISIS
J.B. Kiefer
Downs
Wwainwright
Pine
Westlake
Spot ci
WM. Fitzhenry CO
Main
Pikhai Pornituri “Co
Bulloha
Puller Ton Auction CO
Poornday
Het
Tai
Valdez Furn. Co
Rene Prey
Boutt Ash Rugtetere
MND
Wall L
Love
Cleveland Bros
Meyer-Tower
Sft
V . Voorhees
Tech
Eitel Ride
Mmerc Tc
Toronto
Canada
Holt
Mgr
Sherman Carpenters
Western Ay
Henry Buchel
Russell House
King St. Indiana
Burke
Corwin A. Townsend
Joseph Allen
Joseph Wallin
Hobart
Thor
Te Cycle Works
E. Pike
Edmunds
Leary Blig
Nom. Gook
Arcade Annex
Mullinnix
Liberty
Wm. T. Loyering
Dalton
Tent
Henry Bloe
Barnes
T Ate Torneys
Adams & Brooks
Central Building
B. Spellman Co
Bell st _Main
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