Beulah Binford Speaks as Beattie Execution Nears
Beulah Binford says she is sorry Henry Clay Beattie Jr must die for his wife’s murder and asks to be left alone. She plans to change her name, hide with a foster family, and start a new life after the electric chair verdict in Richmond Virginia.
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United Press
New York
Beulah Binford
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Richmond
United Press Today
Miss Binford
Henry
Isador Bornstein
Madison Peters
Beattie
Beulah
Beattle
Beattie To Die In Electric Chair For Wife Murder
Henry Clay Beattie Jr awaits execution in the electric chair for murdering his young wife. Clergy Rev J J Fix and Rev Benjamin Dennis will escort him to the death chamber as family members bid farewell. Beattie expresses readiness to die stating it will end his father's agony and claims conversion and acceptance of religion. Burial plans set for Beattie beside his wife in a Saturday funeral.
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United Press
Richmond
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Wil Arige
Ohare
J. J. Fix
Benjamin Dennis
Meattle
Beattie
Democrats May Probe Steel Trust Inquiries
Representative A O Stanley of Kentucky, chairing the House steel trust probe, announced plans to subpoena John D Rockefeller and Rev F T Gates to appear before Congress. The push faces potential nullification due to a technicality in the committee's creating resolution and a US dissolution suit against the trust.
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Wrsnington
Hey Shington
A. O. Stanley
Kentucky
House
Steel Trust
Congress Eussemles
Stanley
John D. Rockefeller
F. T. Gates
Leonidas Merritt
Stanley Committee
United States
Millionaire sobs in court in emotional outburst
J. J. Moore, a wealthy coal merchant, cried as he testified in Redwood City California about a dispute with Mrs. Lillian J. Moore. He described being handed a box of Bin bottles by K. Miyashita and told to dispose of them secretly. He wept as he left the courtroom, his sobs echoing through the chamber.
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United Press
Redwood City
Cal
J. J. Moore
K. Miyashita
San Mateo
Lillian J. Moore
Moore
Weather Forecast For Tonight And Friday
Rain or snow is forecast tonight and Friday with moderate southerly winds. Noon temperature expected around 47 degrees.
Y Know Our Women Walk Wrong Voices On Poise
A columnist riffs on women’s posture and gait, quoting Miss Miller on grace and poise. The piece notes many women, including London natives, appear clumsy, and it recalls Venus statues as examples of beauty tied to straight posture and refined bearing.
London visitor questions American women's posture said to droop
Miss Christine Miller of London argues that American women sit and stand poorly. She says they droop slump fidget and fuss though they are charming when they walk. Miss Olsen of Faurot Academy of Dancing agrees with most points except walking grace.
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Christine Miller
London
England
Christine
Miss Olsen
Faurot Academy of Dancing
Second Avenue
Free Labor Temple entertainment showcases US labels
Under the Boot and Shoe Workers International union auspices a free entertainment will be held tonight at the Labor Temple with exhibits of all labels in the United States on display for the first time C Lovig representing the union s of Boston will speak
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Boot and Shoe Workers’ International Union
Labor Temple
United States
C. Lovig
Boston
Clever Robbery Plot Exposed in Seattle Grocery Scheme
A grand jury indictment names 12 others in a $15,000 theft scheme tied to Sylvester Gros Co employees. Six men, including J S Almaquist, Alvin Almaquist, Gustafson, and Fugit, were arrested as detectives and prosecutors exposed how goods were moved from piers to alleys and sold to grocers and restaurant keepers.
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Sylvester Gros. Co
Second Nv
Grand Jury
Lawson
Hume
Crawford
RE. White
J. 8
Almautst
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Columbia
Harry Warbridge
National Grocery Co
Alvin Almaquist
Colum
Ae Gustafson
Cedarburgh
Hill Murphy
Seattle Transfer Co
KR. K. F Pogii
Sylvester Dros
Alvin Almquiet
Fugit
Sheriffs ‘Office
White
Fogil
Thayer
Branc
Byrne Detective Association
Girl Testifies Doctor Kept Her Prisoner Without Clothes
Miss Jessie McDonald, a high school girl, testified about alleged mistreatment by Dr. A. W. McDavit during a trial in San Bernardino. She described lacking clothes and being unable to leave, with cross examination by Former Judge John Campbell ongoing.
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United Frees
San Bernardino
Cal
John Campbell
Jessie McDonald
A. W. McDavit
McDavit
Judge Media
have@ mint
Petty thefts reported across city amid patrol shifts
A spate of petty thefts occurred day and night while Chief Bannick extended patrol hours and street lighting. Victims include F. L. Kershner whose watch vanished from a Seattle Ice Co. locker, EK. J. Anderson who lost a motorcycle, Mrs. C. B. Pornsman whose mink neckwear disappeared on the Sioux steamer, and H. C. Ford who found tools missing from a handgripful load near King Street station.
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Bannick
F. L. Kershner
Seattle
Your Chance Is Here Buy North End acres on easy terms
A persuasive message urges readers to invest in North End acres between the Sound and Lake. It claims local opportunities are abundant, urging action with a start price of only 10 dollars cash and promising brighter prospects in a few years. The tone motivates relocation to prosperity.
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Washington
North End
Sound
Lake
Ole Hanson 4 Co Third Floor New York Block
Ole Hanson and associates occupy the third floor of a New York block, listing business address and contact details for the firm located in midtown Manhattan.
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Ole Hanson
New York
Grace Hamilton Fined for Speeding in Police Court
Mrs Grace Hamilton wife of Alexander Ham ob and daughter of John rickely was fined $10 in police court today for speeding after her auto overran a speed unit.
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FSF
Frantisco
Grace Hamilton
Alexander Hamob
John Rickely
Dinner at White House signals 1912 Republican bid
President Taft will host all members of the Republican National Committee at a December 11 dinner in the White House. The event marks the active start of his reelection campaign and aims to solidify the party, likely drawing a clash between insurgents and main factions.
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Washington
Taft
Republican National Committee
White House
Republican Party
Man Bites Jail Guard In Afternoon Altercation
Sam Thompson protested meal hours in the city jail at 1:50 AM. T Byrne, a sober prisoner, loaned him an ear to bite. Sam lunged and sank his teeth into Byrne's left arm before the jailer separated them.
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Sam Thompson
T. Byrne
Sam
Byrne
Corbett
Mayor confronts water fund transfer warrants
A communication to Mayor Dal ing from City Comptroller W J Bothwell states he will refuse to issue warrants for transferring water funds to the general fund. He warns he will bring the matter to court. The mayor has not signed the ordinances passed by the council Monday.
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Daling
W. J. Bothwell
Women Rioters Meet Court In Murder Trial
At the criminal court in Senver Colorado a mob of women pressed at the doors as Gertrude Gibson Patterson stood trial for murder. Police testimony suggested self defense while the defendant spoke of silence and the burden of public judgment.
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United Press
Senver
Colo
Criminal Court
Gertrude Gibson Patsterson
Poisoned Dogs Terrify Neighborhood Near East Union
Five family pets died after poisoned meat was left near East Union and 27th avenue, striking Earl Harmon and his fox terrier Dutch, age four, as well as Jack Gargan’s four year old dog Tiger. Several other dogs were saved. Neighbors describe the dogs as friendly and harmless. police investigate slayer of dogs and time boys.
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Dutch
Earl Harmon
Earl
Kari
Jack Gargan
Jack
East Union
27Th Av
Rondell Bekins
Rondell
Ross
Tar Case Goes to Jury in Mary Chamberlain Tarring
Lincoln Center Kansas November trial concludes for Sherrill Clark N S Simms and John Schmidt on tarring and feathering of Mary Chamberlain a teacher. Verdict expected soon as prosecution urges the severest penalty and defense questions her character.
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United Press
Lincoln Center
Kas
Sherrill Clark
N. S. Simms
John Schmidt
Mary Chamberlain
Miss Chamberlain
Kansas
McCandless
McCanless
Chester Anderson
Funeral rites for Nelson Lewis held at Scottish Rite temple
Funeral services for Nelson Lewis a prominent Mason and president of the Swedish club were conducted this afternoon from the Scottish Rite temple with attending members and community figures.
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Nelson Lewis
Swedish Club
Scottish Rite Temple
Which Would You Rather Carry A Ton Of Feathers Or Coal
A classic riddle compares carrying a ton of feathers versus a ton of coal. Although weight is equal, feathers take far more space and involve volume considerations, while coal is denser and easier to transport in bulk.
Washington salvage dispute over rescue by Tatoosh
The steam schooner Washington rescued by tug Tatoosh under Captain Bailey on November 13 was seized in a libel suit brought by Puget Sound Towboat Co., owners of the Tatoosh. The company claims salvage but does not specify an amount, and settlement efforts have failed.
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Portland, Or
Washington
Bailey
Puget Sound Towboat Co
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