Crippen Confession Details Murder Plot and Revelations
The confession, reported by the London Times, outlines Crippen poisoning Belle Elmore Crippen and burying her body after quarrels over Miss Lindeneve and lovers. It alleges Crippen planned the murder when his wife threatened to expose him and denied divorce to wed Lindeneve.
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Walted Press
Belle Elmore Crippen
London Times
Crippen
Leneve
The
Times
California
Crippens
Mine Leneve
Eald Crippen
America
Fares Dispute Prompts Court Injunction Against Riders
Thirteen John Doe warrants issued by Judge Gordon on behalf of Puget Sound Railway charge passengers with refusing to pay fare. Penalty 90 days in jail or $250 fine. James Howe of Stone Webster leads defense to block collection while Duwamish valley residents press for fair fares. Court actions threaten damage suits as rails fight unfolds.
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John Doe
Gordon
Puget Sound Railway Company
Berrymen T. Longino
Duwamish Valley
Puget Sound Electric Co
Superior Court
Railroad Commission
Stone-Webster
Pioneer Building
James Howe
St Webster Corporation
Bowton
Gilliam
Boy steals duck for grandma's Thanksgiving dinner
In a Chicago alley Bryan, a penniless seven year old, grabbed a duck rather than a goose to ensure his grandmother could share a Thanksgiving meal. Patrolmen heard the tale, and Captain Stuart, moved by the boy's claim of orphanhood, allowed him to go without punishment.
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Bryan Raléwink
Bryan
Tig
Newsboy
Bear Pike
Gray
Majewski
Police
Stuart
What Should I Do When Split Between Husbands
A reader from Seattle asks for guidance in a dilemma between two husbands. She is separated from her first spouse who now asks to return, while she is married to a kind but hard drinking second husband. She seeks advice on choosing love, duty, and stability.
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Cynthia Grey
Seattle Star
D. B
Reader Seeks Advice in Humble Inquiry Letter
A reader from Beattle dated November 22 expresses anxiety about securing a wife and asks for guidance on the best method. The fragment notes a hopeful earnings claim and a desire for marital match, reflecting a common concern of the era.
Worcester man jailed for ten months for stealing a kiss
Stephen H. Winters, 60, a clothes wringer repairer from Salem, was sentenced by Judge Utley to ten months in the house of correction for stealing a kiss from 70 year old Mrs. Lydia Curtin in Worcester Massachusetts. An original Audubon Birds of America edition sold for 241 dollars at a local library sale in Hoston.
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Worcester
Mass
Stephen H. Winters
Salem
House of Correction
Utley
Lydia Curtin
Hoston
Audubon
Labrary
Schnitzel on Signs of Zodiac
Schnitzel Smith cites almanac zodiac lore to explain his marriage woes and money troubles. Eben Tupper mocks the idea as he points to practical reality over superstition.
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Schnitzel
Final farewell scene at Crippen cell in Pentonville
Ethel Claire Leneve bid farewell to condemned Crippen in his Pentonville cell for about 20 minutes. The meeting ended with embraces and kisses as Miss Leneve, nearly fainting, was led away after refusing a private interview request. Wardens witnessed the emotional scene as Crippen’s aide remained in view.
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Pentonville Prison
London
Ethel Claire Leneve
Hawley H. Crippen
Miss Leneve
Crippen
Rippen
Diaz Leads Troops In Mexican Revolt Coverage
United States Consul Elseworth reports Mexican officials say revolutionaries seized Gomez Palacio near Torreón at 3 a.m. and government troops retook the town. Insurgents freed prisoners and cut telegraph wires while authorities claim the government will restore control. Secret shipments of arms to border towns are linked to Madeira and wealthy mine owners Abel Serra tea and Robles Domingues.
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Washington
United States
Elseworth
Chodad Porfirio
Mexico
State Department
Gomes Palacio
Torreon
Ineurgents Afe
Jalle
Elleworth
Elleworth’s Dtepatch
Bee
Madeira
Secret Service
Pachicha
Guanajuato
Tlaxcala
Parral
Texas Mexico
Abel Serratea
Robles Domingues
Notable local remarks and historical trivia questions
A collection of intriguing local facts and queries about notable residents, public figures, and historical milestones in Seattle. Includes mentions of Chauncey Wright, Judge Ronald, A L Kempster, Jim O'Donnell, and state constitutional limits, voting rights, Puget Sound history, the Eliza Anderson, and the growth of Seattle high schools.
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House of Representatives
Puget Sound
First Ay
Eliza Anderson
Ballard
Seattle
Traction Trust Victims Enjoined From Interfering
A court order restricts actions by the Traction Trust victims who are barred from hindering ongoing proceedings. The injunction aims to preserve rights and ensure fair handling of related disputes.
Probers Demand Wappy's Scalp in City Probe
A city investigation into Vice District conditions finds extensive police tacit approval of vice and gambling. The probe pins responsibility on Chief Wappenstein and recommends his removal, while noting the mayor must act or dispute the committee's conclusions.
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Wappenstein
Gili
Pa Gs
EB. L. Blaine
J. ¥. C. Kellogs
Thomas P. Revellc
W. P. Her
Yesleyway
Gill
Yester Way
Seattle
Saloon Owners May Refuse Service by Tacoma Judge
Tacoma judge upholds right of saloon owners to refuse service based on race or color. Judge M L Clifford ruled for defendant George M Svar Brownetee of Olympice club in Henry Newman suit for $1000 damages after Newman, colored, was denied a drink. Decision may set statewide precedent as no prior Supreme Court ruling exists on this question. Also reports a Canadian lynx shot at Farmington Me the first in 20 years.
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Tacoma
M. L. Clifford
Superior Court
Henry Newman
George M. Svar
Olympice Club
Newman
Clifford
Supreme Court
Boston
Farmington
Star
Beseiged
M. M. Lutz
Tukwila
Seattle
Wappy and Arms Resign Amid Seattle Measures
A superior judge refused Fuget Sound Electric Co. an injunction. Seattle grocers announced free turkeys with cranberry purchases tomorrow as a lighthearted note amid weather forecasts of a dry spell. All gambling in Seattle has been halted, though the note says it hasn't happened yet.
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Wappy
Arms
Fuget Sound Electric Co
Seattle
Weather Bureau
Weather Outlook Rain Tonight and Wednesday
Rain is forecast for tonight and Wednesday with moderate southeasterly winds. The brief wet spell may affect outdoor plans and concludes with improving conditions later in the week.
105 year old proposes penitentiary graduate title
Pittsburg novelty item notes Mrs. Margaret Beatty at 105 suggesting a law to award P G or penitentiary graduate status to ex inmates and tag their names with the initials after convicts. The piece also mentions the Women’s Guild inviting Seattle newsboys to a free Alhambra Theatre play tonight at 8 in front of the venue.
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Pittsburg
Margaret McIntyre Beatty
Thomas Boulevard
The
Women’s Guild of
St. Mark's Church
Newsboys
Seattle
Alhambra Theatre
Charlie
Nomination Period Ends for Two School Directors
At 5 oclock this afternoon the time for filing nominations for two school directors will have expired. Thanksgiving Day reduces the window to four days to register for the school election.
Rat Poison Fatal to Tacoma Baby
Tacoma November 22. While his parents were in another part of the house the two year old son of Mr and Mrs George Kand y of Eatonville got hold of rat poison Sunday night and died after swallowing some of it. Dr J W Bridges arrived too late to save him.
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Tacoma
George Kandy
Eatonville
J. W. Bridges
Valley Farmers Fight Railroad Fare Hike as Unity Holds
In Allentown a rural coalition resists a railroad monopoly raising interurban car fares. Local carpenters, machinists, and homemakers recount losses from higher rates, vow to stay and fight with community support and a Star backing their cause.
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Ethel Leneve
Babe
St le
Mise Leneve
Furth
Spokane
F. B. Merrill
Nurt
Traction Trust
Allentown
Stone Webster
Kiss Costly
Copley
Paria
Carding Schnitzel Smith
Virgo
Eben Upper
Eben
Eben Tupper
Diaz
Chauncey Wright
Ronald
A. L. Kempster
Seattle Electric Co
Jim O'Donnell
Duwailish Valley
You
Richard Roe
Mary Roe
John
Jering
Sarah Doe
Hon
Lone Webste
Jacob Furths
George m
Georges
Fenamish Valley
George
Ebster Corporation
Bunker Hill
Mra. R. B. Groomer
Duwamish
de Sairé
B. Springerrom
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