McMahon Murder Mystery After Found Body Removal and Robbery Claims
The body of McMahon was found in an alley near Almy Street with a ring and a pen missing and about $200 in cash reported. Police describe two suspicious visitors seen earlier and a possible robbery linked to his death. A post mortem was ordered as investigators seek cause and motive amid questions of sobriety and circumstances surrounding the crime. McMahon had lived in Seattle seven years and left no children.
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Har Ice
William Oral
al Mahon
The
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Almy St
di Bate
Peesibie
Pat Sullivan
Sullivan
SteMehon
Congresader
Pike St
Seattle
Northland Strikes Reef and Is Rescued at Sea
The Northland, a Northern Steamship Co vessel, ran onto a reef near Plumper's Pass after miscalculating the tide. Captain Hickey towed her to Village Bay, where she was anchored by 7 o clock as the crew fought fires and damage. The Princess Regal and Merthiond also faced heavy damage though no further details are clear.
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United Poem
Vayoorne
Seattle
Northland
Northern Steamship Company
Plumper's Pass
Hickey
Village Bay
Princess Regal
The Disappearance of an Auburn Man Explained
A letter from N D Inman to the Autry postmaster at Siavabter Wash explains the long disappearance of a local Auburn man and his three children. Mrs Inman suffered grief and declining health since the absence and sought information about her husband and children.
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Cocatall
Lamen
Banday
Auttry
Siavabter
Wash
N. D. Iamen
Inman
Loman
Governor-Elect Mead Visit Described In Colfax
Fragmentary OCR notes depict discussions about the incoming governor Mead and his planned appearance in Olympia on January 11. The text records a family narrative praising Mead, expressing sentiment that the governor would prefer ill health to a failed term, and mentions Congreve and a visit by Mead to Colfax as a friend of the father.
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Mead
Colfax
Arc
Resignation Affects Only Present Term on Supreme Court
Milo A Rewte remains justice-elect despite resignation and could join January bench. Justice Hoot resigned to Gov Mead whose action affects only the current term ending January 11. If Reet serves, he could sit with the January 11 appointees and serve a full five year term. Governor Mead is unlikely to appoint a successor unless the vacancy is needed beyond the present term.
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Milo A. Rewte
Supreme Court
Hoot
Gov Mead
Justice Reet
Justice Root
Ger. Mead
Gov. Mead
Justice Reot
Gov. Cosgrove
Local lumberman faces charge over enslaved girl claim
In juvenile court Judge Frater hears Dorcas club members accuse Sam Sizer of possessing Nora McPherson, a nine year old said to have been purchased in Fargo, with the case continued. Sizer denies ownership and explains residence status to the court.
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Sizer
Boss Witness Says Abe Was the Whole Thing
In San Francisco on November 27 United Press reports graft trial testimony by Andrew M. Wilson formerly a supervisor and Ruef associate. Wilson challenged Ruef’s claim that Big Jim Gallagher wielded control, detailing Ruef’s dominance and the graft network, including efforts to raise funds for Ruef’s defense and the ousting of Francie Heney.
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United Press
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
John J. Furey
Ruef
Andrew M. Wilson
Lang Goa
Henry Ack. Ruefs
Ruef Wee
Wiises
Tirey L. Pord
United Railroads
Reef
Big Jim” Gallagher
Wilsom
Big Jim Ettaia
Wilson
Ruefs
Francie J. Heney
Conistant
Ruet
Henry Achard Gallagher
Customs Officers Move to New Federal Offices
Customs officers relocated today to the new federal offices in the Colman building on Third Avenue. The move caused no disruption as work began in the morning and finished with all rooms fully equipped, including four private offices, a hardware desk area, a vault, and fixtures for filing papers.
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Customs Howe
Federal
Colman
Te Hiritleh and Related Steamers Arrival and Departures
Te Hiritleh steamer Teueer arrived from Tacoma discharging 1000 tons of general cargo at pier 12 including rice liquors and Chinese curios. Antilochus will depart December 12 for a full load. Titan due next, Falcon arrived from Everett to San Pedro, Ivanhoe sails to Fraser River, Prosper sails to Guaymas from Everett, Olympic came from San Pedro to San Francisco then to Belingham.
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Reputeltet Te
Olympic
San Francisco
San Pedro
Belingham
Bremerton Defeats Auburn in State Championship Bid
Bremerton earned the right to challenge for the second class high school state championship with a 29 to 0 victory over Auburn. Livestock reports from Chicago Kansas City and Omaha show hogs, cattle and sheep activity across markets on November 27.
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Ay United Press
Chicago
Kansas City
Bremerton
Auburn
Oyne Auburn High School
Threatened flood hazards panic near town mines
Mangled OCR text describes a threat to flood nearby mines. Dykes are being tested or built around the area as concern rises over potential damage and safety, with mentions of payment and possible disruptions in the community.
Treasury Statement Release Confirms Reconciliation and Disbursement
Washington November 27 The Treasury statement today shows reconciliation figures and disbursement details. The document outlines net results and the handling of funds for the period.
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Treasury
Washington
Talking Pictures Shown at Shannon Theatre
The Shannon Theatre opened after redecorating to host the new Cameraphone show. Cameraphone combines kinetoscope and phonograph enabling moving pictures that talk, promising to become a popular amusement attraction in the city.
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Shannon
Hannon Theatre
Retretit Am
Wealthy Italian Institutes Suit Over Recovery Claim
John Cicoria, a prominent figure in the local Italian colony, filed a suit in Justice R K George seeking $91.25 from Jo Maspero and Maria Maspero alleging he advanced the money for the Maspero children’s support between Sept 15 and Nov 8. A steam schooner Winnebago was requested from Ryerett for San Pedro.
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John Cicoria
Justice R, RK
George
Jo Maspero
Maria Maspero
Cicoria
Pleaded guilty defendant bound over to Superior Court
The defendant entered a guilty plea and was bound over to the Superior Court on a $250 bond.
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Uroree
Bank Clearings Seattle Report Totals
Bank clearings in Seattle show a daily total of 8.065 million dollars with May figures around 209 thousand in balances and miscellaneous items totaling 45.6 thousand. Reports include variable amounts such as 8.06572077 million and 1.0 values in the low hundreds.
Breamer Georgia Arrives in New Westminster from Nanaimo
The Breamer Georgia arrived yesterday at New Westminster after departing Nanaimo. Crew and officials report a routine voyage with no incidents and the vessel now docked for inspections and cargo transfer.
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Georgia
New Westminster
Nanaimo
Tornado Damages Wisconsin Town and Train
A Wisconsin town suffered a tornado last night causing about $20.00 in damage. A passing train was struck by debris carried by the wind, the engine cab collapsed trapping and injuring the fireman and causing bruises to others.
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Srevitt Point
Wis
Will Work for Pacific Coast Initiative
Congressman F A Hayes, from the Fifth district, stated on the eve of departure that he will return to Washington determined to work with colleagues from coast states to secure attention for the growing demands of the Pacific Coast.
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Gan Jose
Cal
Washington
F. A. Hayes
Pifthsional
Oklahoma eight hour law deemed invalid by court ruling
In Tusla Oklahoma on November 27 the state eight hour law was declared invalid after the New State Paying Co was acquitted. The ruling cites a defense lien and questions the legality of the eight hour limit. Preparations for an appeal are under way to preserve state integrity.
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Tusla
Oxfa
Oklahoma
Tate Paying Co
Taw
Anibene
LaConner Triumphs Over Sedro-Woolley In Classic Game
In Sedro-Woolley, LaConner dominated the local high team with a 6-0 win hailed as the best game on the grounds. The match featured Beattle leaders and a Lincoln high school runner, with Beattle university players contributing.
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LaConner
Medro-Woolley
Theegatter
Lincoln High School
University
Beattle
Unclear OCR Item: Parker and Court Mention
Fragmentary text notes three boys compelled to quit a game due to injuries. References Parker of Tacoma and a root of a supreme court matter, with nearby nomenclatures and uncertain figures.
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Pere
Parker
Tacoma
Supreme Court
Paris Woman Arrested in Steinbell Poisoning Case
Paris reports Justice Minister Briand withdrew proceedings in the Steinbell case to let Magistates Bouchard and Andre continue investigations. Mme Steinbell, jailed in a collar, refused to state anything about her husband’s death, while allegations she also poisoned former President Faure inflame public agitation amid Dreyfus echoes.
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Eq Vnsted Press
Paris
Briand
Steinhell
Bouchard
Andre
Leydelle
Mme
Steinbell
President Faure
France
Faure
Dreyfus
Shooting of hunter shrouded in mystery at Eureka
In Eureka California Bert Porter a Clacksmith from McKinleyville was shot while duck hunting on a lagoon one mile off shore. Witnesses William Pardon Walter Liscom and Mr and Mrs William Bowers Arcata saw Porter with a shotgun and a gun flash but Porter fell dead with a bullet hole in the right side of the head. Porter s own weapon remained unloaded and no shooter was found as searchers combed the woods for clues. Another brief item notes Yussuit Mahmout the Turk defeated Tom Jenkins in two straight bouts at Madison Square Garden.
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Eureka
Cal
Bert Porter
Clacksmith
McKinleyville
Porter
William Pardon
Walter Liscom
Wiliam Bowers
Arcata
Pearks
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