Mystery drives man insane in Ballard confession
The fragment describes Theodore Larsen confessing to killing his wife in Seattle and fleeing to Canada before returning and surrendering. Police cannot verify details of Larsen story about Ballard address and alleged motive, and investigations continue to determine if a murder occurred.
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Ballard
Canada
Dook
Park Place
Larsen
Bellingham
Theodore Larsen
Seattle
Howe
Fixed Estimates Borrowing Plan For City Finance
The city finance committee discusses using fixed estimates to borrow against securities. A merchant named Jones is presented as an example of leveraging assets to obtain credit. Officials plan to shift funds from the fixed estimate pot to pay workers in the engineer treasurer and comptroller offices, ending aid to indigent districts.
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bin Jones
Bill Jones
Hit! Jones
Ballots Reprinted After City Council Contest Flaw
Errors in Fourteenth ward council ballots prompted a reprint to comply with law. Names of parties appeared in wrong type sizes and MacMahon was misspelled McMahon, raising contest grounds. Printer claimed to follow copy while proof bore the comptroller’s initial. reprinting is underway.
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Ted MacMahon
MacMahon
Peo Annexation Party
Let Will Me
Repod
People's Annexation
McMahon
U. K
Carroll
Relief grows that Pettibone and Moyer will not be tried
Boise Idaho October 5 A second petition was made for Gamace Darrow chief counsel for Qed Moyer He is said to be unable to attend court on October 15 the start date for Pettibone trial Pettibone’s condition has not improved and his physician says he cannot endure a long trial State counsel will act in a few days The prevailing view is that neither Pettibone nor Moyer will ever be tried.
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United Press
Boise
Ida
Gamace Darrow
Qed Moyer
Pettibone
Moyer
Married and Divorced In Victoria Decree Granted
The case records a divorce granted to a woman from Victoria after a difficult marriage. The husband reportedly caused cruel and inhuman indignities during the marriage. The decree was issued in the morning by Sage Morris.
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Bean
Carl
Victoria
Morris
Suit Filed Over Death In Elliot Bay Mishap
G M Anistakes filed a Superior Court suit this morning against Elliott Bay MM alleging negligence caused the death of her husband. The action seeks damages for wrongful death and cites the defendants' alleged carelessness in the incident.
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G. M. Anistakes
Elliott Bay
Mariners plan Cape Saint Kina statue at hazardous southeast Alaska coast
An Alaska meeting in Vancouver invites cannery workers and mariners to discuss erecting a statue at Cape Saint Kina on the southeastern Alaska coast to mark a perilous area. The report notes a vessel from Puget Sound bringing cannery crews and passengers to the region.
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Jefferson
Skagway
Rumor of Jury Tampering In San Francisco Bribery Case
Reports circulated that a tampering incident touched the Ford jury as the grand jury met to wind up bribery cases involving Home Telephone and Pacific Telephone. Live Barna denied any inquiry will begin until the Ford jury is discharged.
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San Francisco
Man Sues Over Auto Strike. Seeks 2400 Dollars
Julian Kay sues F. R. Hell and Bell alleging severe injuries from being run over Thursday September 24. He claims near fatal harm and persistent pain and seeks 2400 dollars in damages.
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F. R. Hell
Julian Kay
Bell
Divorce Suit Highlights Husband’s Brain Storms
In Superior Court Judge Albertaon rules on the phrase brain storms used by Minna Mifflin in a divorce action against Henry Mifflin. The plaintiff cites cruelty and argues that these “brain storms” periodically afflict him and create fear of future harm.
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Albertaon
W. R. Revelle
Minna Mifflin
Henry Mifflin
Mayors and Finance Committee Clash Over Fire Engine House
The finance committee blocked the estimate for a fire engine house in the Eleventh ward. Councilman Kelas, aligned with Mayor Moore on the municipal ownership ticket, led the attack after a site was bought and $12,000 remained for construction. Chairman Sawyer's decision stripped the funds, leaving the Eleventh ward in jeopardy.
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Eleventh Ward
Moore
Kelas
Sawyer
Eleventh
Forest Fire Near Geyserville Hurts Resorts
A fierce forest fire near Geyserville Cal burned through summer resorts including Socrates Eureka and Andersons and Castle Springs destroying Andersons and Castle Springs and killing stock. The damage is estimated at 200000 with ranches and game losses reported as well. The Names camp narrowly escaped.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Geyserville
Geyers
Socrates
Eureka
Andersons
Castle Springs
Protest Remonstrance Filed Over Roy Street Plot Profits
Dr Smith Johnson and Emma Shaw Johnson with ten supporters filed a remonstrance with the council Papel at yhly dye Furth addition. They allege Roy street plat favors Yesler estate for financial gain and harms Broadway Tenthay and Federal avenues property owners.
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Dr. Smith
Johnson
Emma Shaw Johnson
Yhly Dye Furth Addition
Rey
Roy St
Yesler
Broadway
Tenthay
Federal Ay
Peter Sorenson Sues Mill for 16163 Damages
Peter Sorenson files a suit this morning against Elliot Bay Mill and Lumber Co claiming 16163 in damages after a pulley loosening caused heavy machinery to fall in the defendant's mill injuring him internally.
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Peter Sorenson
Elliot Bay Mill and Lumber Co
Net
Autopsy Confirms Brain Concussion in Tricycle Death
An autopsy today determined that five year old Walter Mullen died from a concussion of the brain after a fall from his tricycle yesterday.
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Walter Mullen
Henry Lipman Sells Land to Ho Flus Steel and Equipment
Henry Lipman sold 6% acres in the Colling Donation Claim at Georgetown to Warren Stetson for the Ho Flus Steel and Equipment Company. The purchase price was 40000 dollars.
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Henry Lipman
Warren
Stetson
Hoflus Steel & Equipment Company
Colling
Georgetown
Broadway Auto Company Car Recommended for Fire Chief
The Broadway Automobile Company’s $2 625 auto car was recommended for purchase today by the board of public works for Fire Chief Bringhurat.
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Broadway Automobile Company
Board of Public Works
Bringhurat
September Fire Marshal Report Records 16 Fires
The fire marshal's report for September shows 16 fires with total losses of 5405 dollars, fully covered by insurance.
Calcutta Riots Raise Fear of Indian Mutiny
In Calcutta on Thursday night a prolonged self rule agitation flared into violence injuring about fifty policemen. Strikes by cab drivers escalated the unrest as English residents faced attacks. police efforts struggled to curb the disorder. London papers condemn the arrests delay and call for action against Keir Hardie.
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United Press
Calcutta
Atroeta
London
Arresta
Keir Hardle
India
Tax Levy Fixed At 16 Mills For Seattle 1908 Budget
The city sets a 16 mill tax levy for Seattle in 1908, with total city plus state county and school taxes about 34 mills on a $155 million valuation, yielding roughly $4.27 million. Municipal revenue planned at about $2.46 million, plus licenses and other grants to reach about $3.6 million for next year. Department budgets total $3,242,480 with additional income from licenses and bonds bringing overall funds higher. comparisons show different rates across districts and limits from last year.
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Seattle
Lcenses
Treasury
Civil Service
Board of Public Works
Ballard
Beattie
Two Baseball Doubleheader in Seattle Ends Season
Tomorrow marks the final chance to see Seattle baseball until next spring with a two game doubleheader at Athletic Park. Edward Dugdale and KR. Individual Hall arrange the bill offering two games for one admission starting at 2 o clock, featuring Welch andee as pitchers against Garvin and Roosevelt.
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Seattle
Edward Dugdale
Hall
Athletic Park
Dugdale
Welch
Garvin
Roosevelt
Tragic Fort Casey Guard Falls 100 Feet to Rocks
Walter Dunn, a private at Fort Casey, fell from a cliff in darkness and died instantly. Investigators believe he mistook a path, wandering from the fort and slipping over the precipice to the rocks below.
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Port Townsend
Walter Dunn
Fort Casey
Dunn
Special grand jury finds no indictments in rebate case
In Chicago on October 6 the special grand jury investigating the Standard Oil pamphlet case reported to Judge Sandia that President Moffett of Standard Oil of Indiana failed to provide evidence. The jury said no indictments could be returned.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Moffett
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Sandia
Fiendish Murderer Meets His Fate at Lake Winnipeg
The body of Joseph Pacie a chief of a far northern Indian tribe was found hanging from a tree at Norway House Lake Winnipeg October 5. He had been jailed awaiting trial for the murder of an Indian girl his twelfth victim. It is unknown if he hanged himself or was hanged by tribesmen.
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United Press
Norway House
Lake Winnipeg
Joseph Pacie
Mikado's Real Mother Nakayama Reported Dead
Tokyo dispatch reports Nakayama the mikados real mother and highest imperial court rank dead. The mikado was said to be son of Empress Asaoka, but Nakayama's son was adopted by the late ruler as heir.
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United Press
Tokio
Nakayama
Asaoka
No Extra Tax for Ballard Debt
The city council finance committee decided there will be no increase in the Ballard tax levy to pay Ballard indebtedness. They will wait until next spring and let the entire city vote on a bond issue.
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Ballard
Halsey Jury Discharged as Condition Worsens
In San Francisco on October 56, the bribery jury for Theodore Halsey has been discharged due to his serious condition. It is very probable another operation will be necessary.
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Halsey
San Francisco
Theodore Halsey
Cane Rush Rules Set for Taos Event at Lincoln Park
Yesterday the Washington high principal and class representatives drafted cane rush rules for sophomores and freshmen. Only one relay baton will be used, eligible non football players may enter, and two students will hold the cane at the center under referee signals.
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Washington High
Taos
Lincoln Park
Lewis
Elections Come High in Beattie Registration Costs
Beattie faces a total registration and election cost estimate of 15000 dollars for the coming year. The plan calls for 30 special workers to be employed for 20 days at the start of the year to prepare the registration books.
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Beattie
Explosion at Osaka ammunition factory kills many workers
Sixty three girls were killed and about sixty others injured at the Takatauki ammunition factory in Osaka. The workers were examining condemned shells when the blast occurred and flames spread to nearby boats carrying explosives.
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United Press
Tokio
Osaka
Harry Gordon Caught After Sealskin Theft Attempt
Harry Gordon, arrested for stealing a $300 sealskin sacque from McDougall & Southwick on Pivetay and Columbia, tried to flee from Patrolmen A. M. Kent and L. P. Applequist. He was captured two blocks away behind a restaurant after being found crouching in a kitchen with an accompanying woman who escaped. Constable Jim Shannon aided in the pursuit.
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McDougall & Southwick
Pivetay
Columbia
Harry Gordon
A. M. Kent
L. P. Applequist
Jim Shannon
Death of Itha Hreece KB EB Breece Patrolman Victim
Itha Hreece aged 76, a.k.a KB EB Breece, long-time patrolman shot and killed by Harry Tracy five years ago, died at home 4208 Eleventh Avenue North. Funeral set for Butterworth & Son chapel tomorrow at 2 PM with Lake View burial. New Orleans strike threat: city council votes to call out all laborers in a general strike effective immediately.
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Itha Hreece
KB. EB. Breece
Harry ‘Tracy
Yeatermay
New Orleans
Cock and Common Council
Japanese Plaintiffs Awarded Partial Damages in City Restroom Case
In San Francisco Judge Seawell ruled Y Timoto and M Nakashima may collect 575 dollars for damages from the city over a mob attack on their Folsom Street restaurant and bath house last May. The suit sought 2675 dollars.
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San Francisco
Seawell
Y. Timoto
M. Nakashima
Slaughterhouse Worker Says He Was Beaten as Punching Bag
In San Francisco on October 5 B Joseph Portelro an employee at a slaughterhouse told of being tied to a telegraph pole and used as a punching bag by a gang. He said the assailants took turns striking him as he hung suspended and nearly lost consciousness from the beating while police prepared warrants for several men.
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San Francisco
Joseph Portelro
Damm Divorces Wallace Case Filed in Idaho
Grace M. Damm sues Gustave Damm for divorce after 21 years of marriage alleging neglect and failure to provide for the Damm family. She claims he gambled all his earnings. Gustave is a store clerk.
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Wallace
Idaho
Cgrace M. Damm
Gustave Damm
Damm
Discharged in Assault Case Over Jurisdiction
George Trahey, charged with assault with intent to murder in a case tied to an on board incident with Martin Bjornstad on the steamer Athlon from Seattle to Bremerton, has been dismissed for want of jurisdiction. The alleged assault occurred last Sunday night en route here.
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Bremerton
George Trahey
Martin Bjornstad
Athlon
Seattle
Births and deaths logged in city records today
Births registered include Porter Porter at 1192 Jackson October 3 a son Wigsken Seattle October 3 a daughter Leshara Seattle October 1 a daughter Fleury 3000 East 58th Street September 29 a son Hamilton 1518 North 40th Street October 3 a son Jones 1111 East Pike Street September 26 a son Gardner 812 26th Ave 8 October 3 a son. Deaths recorded include Fitzgerald infant October 3 524 Yesterday Rendleman 66 October 4 6528 Barlat Hall infant October 4 2821 Jackson Morse 29 October 4 Wayside Emergency hospital Jackson infant September 22 1209 Marion Gallagher 7 October 4 Sixth Ave N Hoston St.
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Porter
EK. W. Porter
Jackson
Wigsken
D. Wigsen
Seattle
Leshara
R. A. Leshara
Fleury
J. A. Fleury
East 58Th St
Hamilton
F. Hamilton
North 40Th Et
Jones
BE. N. Jones
East Pikes#t
Gardner—Teo
J. Gardner
Fitzgerald
Rendleman
B. Rendleman
Barl At
Monuments Art Marble Company Ad Listings
Local ad for Monuments Art Marble Company located at 2011 Second Avenue three doors north of Virginia with two phones listed for contact.
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Art Marble Company
Virginia
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