Developments in the McMahon murder case and rewards
Police pursue a murder theory in Hugh McMahon’s death with chloroform cited as the cause. Detectives question robbery motives, suggest intoxication and possible foul play, and a $1,500 reward is offered for the attackers identified by Patrick Sullivan and a supporter of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’mahon
Hash McMaheo
Rar
Beattie
Hugh McMahon
M. Carroll
Patrick EB. Sullivan
Mead to Appoint Judge for Root Vacancy in Supreme Court
Governor Mead moves toward filling Justice Root's vacancy with a western Washington judge. Talks with advisors and Governor elect Cosgrove proceed by wire. Candidate Humphries is favored by some, but King County influence is tempered as Mead seeks regional balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert BE. Mead
Beattle
Justice Root
Tecoma
Elect Cosgrove
Mead
Goegrove
Whhich
Sleet Cosgrove
M. F. Gose
Pomeroy
Washington
Supreme Court
Ihan
Supreme
Judge Humphries
Mumphries
King County
Humphries
Anti-Vaccination Group Plans Tax Refusal Over School Rule
The article notes anti-vaccine advocates plan to refuse taxes to fund public schools after Judge Morrie’s ruling. He upheld the school board’s authority to bar unvaccinated children but found truancy laws could not compel parents in vaccinated-only schools to attend. A meeting with T P Reverte’s office will discuss appealing the decision to higher courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrie
Morris
T.P
Supreme Court of the United Tf Poetibie
Geciaion
Chief Ward Signals Willingness to Resign for BetterPolice
During a conference with Mayor Miller, Police Chief Ward stated he would resign if the mayor believed a new leadership could improve the department. The mayor said the force is performing well but would replace any detective not delivering results, while Ward defended the department’s overall record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Ward
Ali
Senille
Portland Attorney Kills Bar Association Prosecutor
James Finch, a Portland attorney recently suspended by the Oregon Bar for a year, shot and killed Ralph B. Fisher in Fisher’s office as Verna Burkhardt, the stenographer, screamed. Finch fled but was captured by Attorney Dolph after neighbors heard the commotion.
Valuables Seized in Theft Case Involving Selid Items
A report lists items belonging to a friend linked to a theft. The Selid gold watch is valued at 500 dollars, another Selid watch at 260 dollars, a diamond ring at 250 dollars, a stickpin at 150 dollars, and cash totaling 1809 dollars in gold silver and bills. Authorities note total value of seized property and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selid
Interstate Commerce Commission cites rolling stock shortage driving rate hikes
Washington officials say the recent financial stringency reduced rolling stock, prompting sweeping rate increases. A commissioner notes railroads, facing two years without new cars or repairs, will seek higher charges to fund tracks and equipment. Cases underway target price rises in the South and Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Interstate Commercce Cotmallesian
Fears of Oklahoma Kansas clash over Barnard disappearance
Governor Haskell seeks Kate Barnard amid rumors she will reveal brutal prison abuses at Lansing. Reports allege Oklahoma officials faced with harsh charges. Barnard reportedly removed from public view to avoid censorship before December 6. Prison cruelties include devices to suspend prisoners by wrists and coffins with water treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Fort Worth
Tex
Nor.m
Ates
Oklahoma
Kansas
Haskell
Mins Kate Barnard
Charities and Corrections
Oklahoma Minsternard
Kansas Penitentiary
Lansing
Miss Harnerd
Hoch
Kagans
Aub
Miss Barnard
Mise Barnard
Women Elected School Superintendents Across Washington
Nearly half of the state's county school superintendents will be women with 17 of 37 chosen from female teachers. The counties listing new appointees include Asotin Mary Brannan Benton Annie Goff Clallam Annette Trumbull Cowlitz Carrie Tercham Ferry Helena R. K. Smithson Franklin Mrs. B.C. Nagel Garfield Elizabeth McCoy Island Alicenta B. Engle Kitsap Mrs. Genevra L. Barkley Mason Mary M. Koight Pacific Lottie Bode Skamania Lillie Miller Snohomish Eva W. Bailey Stevens Daisy L. Hard Wahkiakum Elvira C. Marsh Walla Walla Josephine Preston Whatcom Mary P. Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
RK. Smithson
Franklin County
B.C. Nagel
Garfield County
Elizabeth McCoy
Island County
Alicenta B. Engle
Kittites
Genevra L. Barkley
Mason County
Mary M. Koight
Preifie
Lottie Bode
Skamania
Lillie Miller
Snohomish
Eva Vv. Bailey
Stevens County
Daisy L
Suppressed Hale Interview With the German Emperor
Leaks from European capitals report copies of the suppressed interview between Dr. William Bayard Hale and the German emperor. Multiple versions circulate, one attacking the pope for interference. Hale allegedly offered the piece to several papers for simultaneous publication, despite foreign offices suppressing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United P. London
William Bayard Hale
Germany
Vatican
Twin babies and mother die in Walla Walla burial set
In Walla Walla a mother Myrtie Tipton died after giving birth to twins Carl Meyers and the newborns died in the same morgue. Tipton had served time for horse theft and had posed as a man while working in a harvest. She died at 19 and was later married after prison release. In Reno a deadly desert duel ends with John Duty and John Smith. Smith dies from wounds, Duty wounded but alive. Smith was from Sonoma, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Mra
Carl Meyers Liea
Meyers
Reno
Rhyolite
Nev
John Duty
John Smith
Smith
Cyty
Sonoma
Cal
Balloon trips start trouble over invasion protest
Paris reports protests against German invasion of French territory. Officials allege German officers fail to secure passports and land balloons along the line, with daily balloon landings described in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Chinese man dragged by youths on Thanksgiving day
Ling Sing of the Pacific Coast Dry Goods Co. reports he was pulled by a rope, dragged through Union Street near Fourth Avenue, bruised and mud stained, as a gang of young ruffians tossed stones and mud. Police records show no investigation. Attacks on Chinese residents in the Pike Street district have risen with little effort to arrest offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ling Sing
Pacific Coast Dry Goods Co
Third Av
Pike
Sing
Union #1
Fourth Av
Union St
Pike Et
Women Protest Tax Payment Without Voting Rights
In Pasadena on November 28 two wealthy women publicly paid state and county taxes under protest. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Stoddart signed a note stating taxation without representation violates the American constitution. Mrs. Rebecca B. West echoed the slogan with a check on her North Manadena residence, invoking taxation without representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nited Press
Pasadena
Cal
United States
Elizabeth J. Stoddart
Beacon #1
Woodbury Road
Marengoav
North Manadena
Rebecca B. West
Tyeayny
Fire Threat Looms Over 200 Miners Hut Trap
A danger alert warns that a large coal mine trap at 200 Miners Hut could ignite and cause fatal losses at any time. Officials urge immediate action to prevent a catastrophic outbreak.
Pittsburg Mine Disaster Death Toll Likely Confirmed
Officials announced that about 200 men buried in the mine are likely dead. Inspector Louthitt inspected the tunnel two hours before the accident and found the mine in excellent condition despite its modern equipment and protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Louthitt
Mine Explosion Buries 200 Men at Pittsburg and Buffalo
In Mariana Pennsylvania a mine explosion traps about 200 workers at the Pittsburg and Buffalo mine. Fire in the main shaft threatens the timbering as rescuers race through air shafts and from nearby mines. Relatives gather in fear as gas and smoke risk deadly fate for entombed miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburg & Buffalo Co
Mariana
Yencacra
Old Sister of Charity Is Dead
Sister Vincent de Paul, a celebrated member of the Sisters of Charity in Vancouver, dies at the House of Providence in Vancouver Washington. She was 92 years old and the last of four original sisters at the House of Providence, a founder and early leader in the order's Vancouver work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Vanc SI Ver
Wash
Vincent de Paul
Sisters of Charity
House of Providence
Sisters of Charity of
Vancouver
House of Providence of
Deer Pelts Confiscated In City Shipment
Game Warden H Rief seized a shipment of deer skins bound for Bissinger Co at the Northern Pacific freight sheds on Western Ave from Coupeville. About 30 to 40 pelts, many spotted fawn, appeared to have been killed in summer. The consigner may face prosecution with a potential fine of 10 to 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rief
Bissinger & Co
Western Av
Coupeville
Rief
Northern Pacific
Consignee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ldi
McMahon
Coleman
Maanant
Charles Fs
Sullivan
Maou
Cap
McMricken
James
Ata
McMahon Poise
Root
Cosgrove
Antis
Will Refuse
Wante
Portland
James Finch
Ralph Fisher
Ter
Portland, Ore
A. Finch
Gon Bar Association
Ralph B
Ter's
Fisher
Sion
Finch
Verna Burkhardt
Volver
Dolph
Mise Burkhardt
Kaiser
Tnst
Leo Jubert
Ernest Famman
Georgetown
J. H. Sergeant
Custeria Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington City
Pauline Jubert
Micaon Tewcher
Ida Deeroon
Immigration Department
Oriental
Charity
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!