Soldier Killed by Car Conducter in Drunken Night Brawl
In Seattle a sergeant named William McKnight of the Third was stabbed in the neck after a disturbance fueled by drinking. The attack followed a chase two blocks from the Alki beach area to 1968 Atlantic Street where McKnight fell, bleeding from a severe neck wound, and died soon after at emergency hospital.
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Ged Deen
S. Nis
Willian McKnight
Fort Law
McKnight
Atpea
Beacon Hill
Wekaish
Limite Bailey
Jones
Fremont
Evelyn Hagadorn
Ollis
May Cook
Hagedorn
Ollie
Howe Shore
Garp
Atlantic St
Jury Would Have Freed Beslow in Embezzlement Case
William Beslow pleaded guilty to embezzlement after six days of jurors indicating they would have acquitted. They questioned why he would be punished for high finance while larger figures escape punishment. The record notes his switch from innocence to guilty, yielding likely imprisonment and sentencing the next day.
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William Beslow
Heslow
Deslow
Star readers urged to aid destitute widow and three children
A fire destroyed Mrs May’s home at 311 Pontius Ave leaving her and her three children penniless. The 14 year old daughter works in a laundry to help, while the mother, in frail health, supports the family by washing. The Star asks readers to contribute via the editor to assist the widow in this dire situation.
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May
Pontius Av
Star
Roosevelt Pleads for a Larger Navy Speech at Cairo
President Roosevelt visits Cairo aboard the Mis for a public address on defense and foreign policy. He argues against a policy of peace with insult, urging preparation and forthright defense to protect U S interests while maintaining cordial relations with other nations. The speech stresses justice, courtesy, and readiness.
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Cairo
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Wall . Mary's Bark
United States
Records Missing in Chicago & Alton Rate Case
The Chicago & Alton road records on rates for the Standard Oil company and others are missing. District Attorney Simsie subpoenaed C. A. King and Frank Holland to produce the records, but they reported they could not find them, hindering indictments for alleged rebate law violations.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton Road
Standard OU Company
Simsie
C. A. King
Alion
Frank Holland
Moffat
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Saya
City attorney race seals wide open town shift
In Port Townsend on October 3 the city council unanimously chose J. A. Kuhn as city attorney, marking the season’s first victory for reformers. The same meeting saw Max Gerson declare candidacy for mayor ahead of the next election while Boiler Inspector James Murphy returned from the east and Councilman Hurd remained in Saratoga.
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Port Townsend
J. A. Kuhn
Max Gerson
James Murphy
Hurd
Murphy
Saratoga
Bank Clearings Reported Across Cities
Data shows clearings totaling 1,454,122 with balances varying by city. Tacoma records 784,195 in clearings and 146,660 in balances while another area reports 670,119,919 total clearings and 223,506,694 balances.
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Tacoma
Woman Dies From Blood Poisoning After Pin Pimple Incident
Bellingham reports Mrs Charles Hagler died in hospital one week after she pricked a facial pimple with a pin. Earlier, she carried her sick son half a mile to a doctor after he swallowed antiseptic tablets.
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Bellingham
Charles Hagler
Boost Cannon for Presidency in Illinois Delegation Meeting
Springfield HL reports a Republican pow wow in which a resolution is expected to give Speaker Cannon solid backing from the Illinois delegation at the national convention. The meeting aims to unite behind Cannon as presidential candidate and bolster his candidacy.
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Springfield
Cannon
Illinoia
Widow Sues for 20000 in Edgewood Collision Case
Mrs. Annie Harris widow of W L Harris an employee of Puget Sound Electric Railway brings suit in superior court for 20000 damages for the Edgewood collision of December 26 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Harris
W.L. Harris
Puget Sound Electric Railway
Edgewwood
Sanford Colman Granted Continuance In Mail Offense Case
Sanford Colman aged 19 and a companion Hull were arrested last week by U S Commissioner Kiefer for opening letters not addressed to them. This morning Colman secured a continuance of the hearing until next week, awaiting the arrival of his elder brother from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Colman
Hull
U. S
Kiefer
Chicago
New System Planned for City Records in Seattle
Price Waterhouse Co. expert T. H. Larson begins work on a new city records system for Seattle. An entirely new method will be recommended, details not yet disclosed by officials. The overhaul includes replacing the current water and light receipt practices.
Adelbert Schaner Dies After Hunting Trip Stress Over Dog
Adelbert Schaner a well known New York manufacturer returning from a Maine hunting trip committed suicide apparently due to the death of his pet setter that he had accidentally shot. The report notes personal crisis and linked tragedy. Also mentions the sixteenth annual convention of the Railway Postal Clerks Association opening at Greenwall's Opera House in Fort Worth Texas with attendees from across the United States.
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New York
Adelbert Schaner
Maine
Fort Worth
Tex
United States
Hallway Mall
Greenwall
Opera House
Fenders on all the cable cars to be replaced
City council to hear telegraph strikers as union calls for speedy settlement. Councilman Revelle will introduce a resolution urging telegraph companies to settle now to avoid public disruption. State Labor Commissioner Hubbard orders Seattle Electric to replace streetcar fenders for better protection. decision awaits City Engineer Thomson’s return.
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T. F., Revelle
Revelle
Chicago
Congress
Hubbard
Chas. F. Hubbard
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
Moore
City Hall
Board of Public Works
City
Thomson
Tacoma
L. B. Youngs
Water Department
Charles L. Case
Richest Heiress to Wed Title in New York
Gladys Moore Vandervilt of New York is reported to wed an Austrian noble, with engagement to be announced this week from Newport. Vanderbilt came of age last June and inherited about $12.6 million from her father Cornelius Vanderbilt, with additional shares from her mother to be divided among the children.
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United Press
New York
Gladys Moore Vandervilt
America
Newport Mine
Gladys Vanderbilt
Corneline Vanderbilt
Japan Current editor urges outsiders at Seattle university
Johei Hashiguchi editor of the Japan Current and a university student spoke to a turbulent freshmen class meeting yesterday. He urged Seattle high school graduates to grant out-of-town students an equal share in class affairs. A constitutional committee was named but class officers have yet to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johei Hashiguchi
Japan Current
University
Seattle
Four Die in Related Incident in Lancaster
Four people died in a related incident in Lancaster this morning. A brother and laborer were hacked in a hanty while attempting a robbery of fifteen occupants. one resisted and survived.
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Lancaster
Assassins' Trail Found by Dogs in Oregon Murder Case
Baker City detectives pursue trio blamed for ex Sheriff Harvey Brown’s death. Dogs led by Harry Draper traced a fresh scent, suggesting killers hidden in the city. Rewards total up to $20,000 from county state and private backers as arrests loom.
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Brown
Baker City
Ore
Law
Harvey Brown
Harry Draper
Ward
H. K. O'Bryan
Portland
Elka
Oregon
MacMahon Receives Tentative Ward 14 Endorsement
Thermas B. MacMahon, candidate for councilman from the 14th ward, gains a tentative endorsement from the Mth Ward Municipal league after a meeting in the Pioneer block. The league reported MacMahon signed a saloon restraint pledge, while opponent Ferdinand Schmitz refused, citing decisions by precincts, and no official endorsement was voted due to low attendance.
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Thermas B. MacMahon
Mth Ward Municipal League
Pioneer Block
League
Mr. MacMahon
Ferdinand Schmits
Lawrence J. Colman
Teodore N Haller
Grosvenor Folsom
W. KR. Ballard
MacMahon
Schmitz
Me Atra
Youngstown
Phelps Takes Command Mare Island Role After California Relieved
Captain B. Phelps, relieved of command of the cruiser California, is named commandant of Mare Island navy yard effective immediately. The assignment shifts him to key administrative duties over the Mare Island facility in California.
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Washington
Phelps
California
Mare Island Navy Yard
Creel to be inaugurated Chihuahua governor in Mexico
En Ciudad de Mexico on Oct 3 the ambassador of Mexico in Washington Rn rique C. Creel is to be inaugurated governor of the state of Chihuahua in the city of Chihuahua tomorrow. He will then return to Washington to resume his duties as ambassador.
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Mr. Hubbard
City OF
Mexico
Rnrique C. Creel
Washington
Chihuahua
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Soma
Star Special Service
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Gabon
J. Pierpont Morgan
Charles E. Hogue
George Pettibone
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Western Federation of Miners
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