Hall Shooting Shocks Seattle Business District
Jesse M Hall, a prominent Seattle businessman, was shot in his Hoge block office by his son in law William Constantine after a family quarrel. Constantine surrendered to police with his wife and daughter present, while Hall was taken to General hospital but survived.
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Hoge Block
Constantine
Patriotman
Humes
Police
Wappenstein
Jack Hareh
Hall
John Fr. Miller
Horace Hall
William Constantine
Gunfire near Hall's real estate office reported
An eye witness describes two shooters firing four shots toward Hall's real estate office from the stair rail. The witness and sister heard additional shots after the shooters hid behind a desk. Hall was followed by one of the gunmen as the pair fled.
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Lillian
Hall
Jesse M Hall ante-mortem statement details fatal shooting
Jesse A Hall recounts events with Myra Constantine and her father in Seattle and Butte. He describes jealousy, separation talk, and an attempted visit to reconcile before Mr Constantine allegedly fired on him in his office. Hall notes Myra’s behavior and family tensions surrounding the marriage.
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Hall
Constantine
Concordia Club
Jesse A. Hall
John J. Miller
Frank A. Kennedy
Police Department
George Newlands
Young Hall
Myra Constantine
Seattle
Butte
Sam
School Board Seeks Damages Over District Trade
At a special meeting the board discussed possible damages tied to a district boundary issue with the city. Chair Hughes put damages at 15000 with 9000 to cover costs, and most favored keeping the current site for a new school building. The resignation of Rev. Edward Lincoln Smith as vice president was noted. The September city schools payroll of 57410.78 was audited.
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Board of Education
Hughes
Edward Lincoln Smith
Salvation Army Convention Opens With Wedding at Rally
The Salvation Army congress begins sessions tonight at First Presbyterian Church Fourth and Spring with a large rally. Tonight features the wedding of Captain Eva Jenkins and Ensign A P Story.
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Salvation Army Congress
First Presbyterian Church
Fourth
Capt
Eva Jenkins
Ensign A. P. Story
Grain warehouses guarded as ex porters fear strikers
Portland reports armed guards positioned around grain warehouses today amid tensions with striking workers. Ex porters fear potential trouble as confrontations loom.
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Portland
Mrs Woodson Returns Home to Live With Daughter
Mrs Woodson Mra M EK Woodson has returned from a year in Atlanta Georgia and will reside with her daughter Mrs Chick at 7708 KB Green Lake Boulevard.
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Mra. M. EK. Woodson
Atlanta, Ga
Meatte
Mra
Chick
Green Lake Boulevard
Storm Off Cape Flattery Prompts Eastward Move
The weather bureau warns of a storm off Cape Flattery moving eastward with high southeast winds Tuesday afternoon shifting to southwest tonight.
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United States Weather Bureau
Cape Flattery
Dagos Bill Sparks Heated City Council Debate
A proposal to build a railway and terminal loop provoked a sharp council clash between Gill and Murphy over postponing municipal ownership. After union and labor resolutions were tabled, Murphy’s motion carried and Gill demanded reconsideration, leading to an indefinite postponement.
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Rune
Murphy
Railroad Men From Canada Visit Seattle After Vancouver
Chas M Hays president of the Grand Trunk Railway and a party of Canadian railroad men arrive in Seattle after noon from Vancouver BC. They inspect the western terminus at Prince Rupert and will stay until tomorrow before departing for the Raat. If weather allows they may take an automobile tour of the city this afternoon.
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Chas, M. Hays
Grand Trunk Railway
Canada
Seattle
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Lord Grey Declines City Visit Invitation
A letter to the Chamber of Commerce from Lord Grey expresses regret that he cannot accept the invitation to visit the city.
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Chamber of Commerce
Lord Grey
Millionaire WJ White Divorce Granted
Cleveland report shows a divorce granted today to the wife of WJ White a millionaire who makes chewing gum in a notable business affair.
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Cleveland
WJ. White
Foul Play Suspected in Bay Death of 11 Year Old Pennington
The body of Waren H H Pennington age 11 of 213 Fifteenth Ave was found in the bay near Firat Ave and Connecticut St with a small hole in the forehead indicating possible foul play. He had been missing since last Saturday and was employed as a driver for Independent Transfer Co. He borrowed money from fellow drivers last week before his disappearance. The body was taken to the Ronney Watson morgue by Coroner Carroll.
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Waren HH. Pennington
Isaac B Pennington
Firat
Connecticut
Young Warren
Ronney- Watson Morgue
Carroll
Plasterers' Union Strike Drags On For 60 Cent Increase
About 200 members of International Plasterers' Union No 77 walkout seeking 60 cent daily raise. Tacoma plasterers earn 60 cents more. contractors offer raise after current contracts expire. Some firms already granted higher pay while others demand time to complete existing contracts. Construction projects including Catholic, Aldorf, and Bon Marche buildings halted.
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International Plasterers’ Union No. 77
Tacoma
Boss Plasterers’ Union
Wiltee
Cabinet debates postponing elections to Lent period
In St. Petersburg on October 2, reports say the cabinet is discussing delaying the elections that were set for December. The move would shift the vote to the early Lent period, altering the electoral timeline.
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ST. Petersburg
Low round trip rates to New Orleans via Northern Pacific
Sale offers round trip fares to New Orleans with dates of sale in October and final return by November 18. The rate via the short direct route is 2620 dollars. For details contact the Northern Pacific city ticket office at the corner of Fireret Avenue and Yesler Way.
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New Orleans
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific City
Yesler Way
Street Railway Sold in Utah Capital Tie to New York Buyers
Judge Young of Utah Light & Power and Utah Light Railway says papers signed for the sale of the street car system and a lighting plant in Salt Lake City capitalized at 15 million dollars to New York buyers. Mr Harri man named as purchaser according to official statements.
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Baltwee
Judge Young, Coar
Utah Light & Power Co
Utah Light @ Railway Co
New York
Harriman
Fire Threat Forces Reddy Barn Exit In Prineville
In Prineville Oregon on October 2 a blaze at the Viamnes Reddy livery barn threatened to wipe out the entire business section but was checked in time. The fire destroyed the Meth odjet church and about six residences.
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Prineville, Or
Viamnes
Reddy
Methodjet
Beatie Sighted After Shore Stop Near Trial Island
The City of Beatie arrived from Alaska with 120 passengers and will not dock due to being ashore on Trial Island. No injuries reported and the vessel plans to sail again tonight.
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Beatie
Eetern
Alaskan
Beattie
Trial Island
The Kaga Maru Delays at Port with Full Cargo and Passengers
The Kaga Maru waited in the harbor at dawn for the Orient voyage. The liner carried a full cargo and many passengers aboard, awaiting departure.
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Orient
Laurelhurst lakeside living advertised as scenic
Promoters tout Laurelhurst as a near Lakes of Killarney beauty, inviting homeowners to visit and enjoy magnificent surroundings described as rivaling Ireland’s famed scenery. The piece markets the area’s visual appeal and lifestyle advantages.
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Killarny
Ireland
Laurelhurston-the-Lake
Laurelhurst
Ose
Communal wild west show destroyed by fire
A wild west show in Geneva Ohio was ruined by a fire that killed one employee. A cigarette started the blaze and all animals perished except four elephants and two horses. The incident occurred October 2.
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Geneva
Northern Pacific Ticket Offer to City Office
Dates set for October 6 and October 16 with a 10 day limit and final return by November 16. Price listed at 84.50 dollars. Describes a splendid opportunity and directs inquiries to the city ticket office at North Pacific Railway corner First Ave and Yesler Way.
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Northern Pacific
City Ticket Office
N. P. Ry
Firat Av
Yesler Way
One-Day Deep Discounts on Ladies Wrappers and More
Tomorrow only prices cut on ladies wrappers 6 per pair limit four per customer. Satin Finish Stockings 6¢ per pair with limited quantities. Religious art prints 50¢ each, frames 16x20 inches. Jersey ribbed undergarments 4 each for children 3 to 15 years. Linen paper and envelopes 12¢ a box, regular 19¢.
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Gloria
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