Commissioners Scrutinize Fire Department and Police Grievances
The board reviews multiple charges including a fire chief’s investigation of a substitute for fighting fires and officer discipline. Wappenstein faces complaints over removals and alleged misconduct by several patrolling officers while Driver W G Champion seeks resignation over perceived mistreatment and a relocation incident. The cases hinge on hearings set for October 15 and upcoming board sessions.
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Pat
Bprensl Waatt
Wappenstein Relat
Bill Commissioners
W. G. Champion
Fire Department
San Francisco
Tacoma
Cook
Free Department
W. J. Grambe
Lilly
Parr
Wappenstein
The
Fire Aa
Figh
Untitled 1930s Brooklyn Casino Ad Rouses Audience
A fragment describes an event at the Brooklyn Casino where R. Hearst faced a challenge from a man named Murphy. The exchange involved bets about Hearst and Murphy with claims about support for a league candidate.
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Brooklyn
R. Hearst
Murphy
Hearst
Hearst de Murphy
Cathedral Fair Grounds Open As Big Event Starts
The cathedral fair opens in the large auditorium near Third Avenue and Jefferson Street as reconstruction continues. Organizers promote a major Portland event with four pieces expected to be showcased and funds raised for the project.
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Bef Third
Jeffer O
Portland
Man Arrested Over Living Unlawfully With Five Wives
A man was arrested yesterday and bound over to the superior court on a charge of living unlawfully with five wives. Officials involved in the arrest aided by local authorities provided details of the case.
Y M C A Night School Opens With 37 Teachers
The Y M C A night school opened last night offering a total of 1 subjects with a corps of 37 teachers. H A Woodcock has been secured as educational director. Many prominent professional men of the city are included in the faculty. The registry limit can be see Se.
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H. A. Woodcock
King Street Depot Sees 106920 Passengers in September
The King Street depot logged 106,920 passengers for September with 66,720 arrivals and 56,190 departures.
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King Street
Walla Walla Fair Opens With Large Attendance
The Walla Walla county fair opened with a large crowd and satisfactory attendance. Several good races highlighted the day as the event got under way in Walla Walla on a brisk October date.
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Walla Walla, Oct
Walla Walla County Fair
Is Drunkard Insane a Medical Debate
New York reports a clash between Dr. T. D. Crothers of Walnut Lodge Hospital Hartford and Dr. Allen McLane Hamilton on whether alcoholism is a form of insanity. Crothers argues inebriety is a mental disease and a cause of decline, while Hamilton notes diverse forms of drunkenness and cautions against broad insanity labels.
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New York
T. D. Crothers
Walnut Lodge Hospital
Hartford
Cann
Hrithah Medical Association
Crothers
Allen McLane Hamilton
der. Crothers
Dipsomania Debate Highlights Hospital Talk on Drink Impulse
The article discusses whether the urge to drink stems from a medical insanity or from weakness of will. Dr Crothers argues drink impulses are a mental disease with a hereditary basis, while Dr Carlos F. MacDonald disputes this, saying dipsomania arises from physical or mental states and not a universal insanity.
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Crothers
Ife
Carlos F. MacDonald
Ories
City Hall Market Ad Lists Meats and Prices
Local market advertisement at 4 Third Ave lists loin steaks roasts and ham with prices from 4 to 6 cents per unit. Contact M 3138 for orders.
Petition Denied Over Fortean Interference With Cleric Work
The petition of Rev Stella A Town to stop officials from interfering with her religious practice was denied. The court ruled she may continue her creed if she confines activities to her faith and does not foretell fortunes.
Marriage Fight Over Parental Rite Sparks Town Controversy
Port Townsend reports David Bradley and Mandhe Packus wed amid a contested process. Bradley parents allege coercion by the bride’s family during illness, claiming the marriage aimed to secure a $93,000 life policy on the groom. The Bradleys, with counsel, were forcibly ejected from the bride’s home as the ceremony proceeded.
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Port Townsend
David Bradley
Mandhe Packus
Bradleys
Hradiey
Hiradieys
Hunters Arrested in Port Townsend Deer Case
Seven hunters were arrested in Port Townsend on October 2 for hunting deer out of season with dogs. Authorities say the arrests followed an investigation into illegal hunting activities in the area.
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Port Townsend
Fifteen Washington convicts idle due to railcar shortage
Fifteen convicts from the penitentiary at Olympia may be idle as the Northern Pacific railroad cannot furnish enough cars to remove the rock being crushed at the site. The delay leaves the men with extended idle time while awaiting transport and loading capacity.
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Olympia
Penitentiary
Northern Pacific Railroad
Japanese naval improvements announced after war gains
Victoria reports the Japanese government will invest 155 million in naval expansion. Funds will build new ships and remodel captured Russian vessels, which have been raised and repurposed.
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Victoria
Bellerphon
Hilda Reins Wins Messenger Job Amid Gender Clash
In Bayonne Mitw Hilda Reins, a 14 year old girl, battles male bicycle messengers over a spot. After removal to ease tensions, telegraph operators threaten action, then Hilda regains the post. She earns $3 weekly but can receive tips up to $10, praising prompt service.
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Bayonne No 1
May Have Murderers Linked To 1964 Gilley Killing
Vancouver police identify A N Munn from North Yakima and Chester Jackson of New Westminster as suspects in the 1964 murder of G W Gilley. Chief McIntosh and Detective Bradshaw press on with the investigation in New Westminster.
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Vancouver
B. C
A. N. Munn
North Yakima
Chester Jackson
New Westminster
G. W. Gilley
McIntosh
Bradshaw
Fatal carbolic acid death in love affair
In Bellingham on October 2, Mrs. Georgia Kirkendall drank two ounces of carbolic acid following a love affair, causing her death yesterday afternoon.
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Bellingham
Georgia Kirkendall
Thin City
Foul play suspected in Wilkeson wedding death
The body of Andrew Rudy of Wilkeson was found yesterday in Tacoma with foul play suspected. Rudy had planned to marry Miss Lizzie Homin de, a Slavonic belle of Tacoma, a week earlier. The case may also turn on a possible self inflicted death pending further investigation.
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Tacoma
Andrew Rudy
Wilkeson
Mise Lizzie Hominde
Rudy
Convict Re Capture Near Prosser
Marshal Owene yesterday captured a man he believes to be Guy Young alias Robert Stetson, an escaped convict from Pendleton jail. The fugitive was chased several blocks before capture and several shots were fired, none taking effect.
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Prosser
Marshal Owene
Guy Young
Robert Stetson
Pendleton, Or
Rations Picked Up in County Seat Move Push
Hoguiam residents report over 1,000 rations issued for the removal of the county seat, with demand still rising as supporters organize at meetings and collect supplies.
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Hoguiam
Railroad Land Purchase Won By Chicago Milwaukee Line
A company representative told Jefferson county commissioners that vast timber tracts in the county were bought for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway and urged a new method for assessing the purchases.
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Port Townsend
Jefferson County
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Trial by Judge in Manlslaughter Case In Vancouver
Captain Griffin of the Princess Victoria chose trial by judge over jury. He will face Judge Henderson on a date to be fixed. The manslaughter charge involves the tug Chehala with many witnesses expected, signaling a lengthy proceeding.
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Vancouver
B.C
Griffin
Henderson
Amundsen's Reception Planned in Seattle
Word arrives that Capt Roald Amundsen will reach Seattle around noon tomorrow. Local Norwegian societies led by Gunner Lund organize a reception at the Hotel Stander Thursday evening.
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Roald Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Seattle
Gunner Lund
Stander
Fraternity Promises to Follow Supreme Court Ruling
Gamma Eta Kappa fraternity led by George Dryer sent a message to the board of education pledging obedience to the state supreme court decision adverse to the fraternities in the King County superior court case.
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Gamma Eta Kapp
George Dryer
Board of Education
State Supreme Court
Superior Court of
King County
Great Northern docks resume work after material delays
Everett reports work on the Great Northern docks resumed yesterday after delays caused by material shortages.
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Everett
Great Northern Docks
New Hotel Proposal Referred for Fair Construction
William White requests building a new hotel on Westernavy adjacent to the fair site. The plan covers from Post Street to the hotel floors and is referred to the street committee. White aims to start immediately to be ready for the fair.
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William White
Bover Post
Mayor's veto Sustained on Street Improvement Ordinance
The council sustained the mayor's veto of the Rainier Improvement Co street upgrade ordinance citing incorrect street names. The action blocks a self-funded project to improve several streets.
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Rainier Improvement Co
Wagon Umbrella Cheaper at Henderson's
Henderson's offers a wide range of umbrellas including wagon models at lower prices. Located at 212 Occidental Ave, the shop promotes affordability and variety for all buyers.
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Henderson's
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