Seattle urged to woo 1907 Christian Endeavor convention
Beattie business leaders urged to attract the Christian Endeavorers 1907 convention. Van Ogden Vogt, general secretary, says Seattle competes with Kansas City Minneapolis and Los Angeles and must guarantee funds and a suitable hotel facility. He will not visit businesses. they must come to him with proposals.
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van Ogden Vogt
C. E
Seattle
Esty
Reat
Beattie
Washington
United Societies of Christian Endeavorers
Peatile
Sam
Tan Endeavorers
Kansas City, Lee Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Vogt
Bodefly
Nhon
Sen
Boston
Board of Trustees Committee
New York
Nuis
Baltimore
Kansas City
Mr. Vogt
Utah
Chicago
Exeutiv Committee
Christian Endeavorers
United States
Clad In Pink Pajamas Jack O'Brien Challenges World
Philadelphia boxer Jack O'Brien, claiming the middleweight world title, announced in Seattle he would fight for the world championship and would meet champions such as Gurin, Hart, or Fitzsimmons. He noted his 175 fights, one defeat to Young Peter Jackson, and plans to travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles to face the champion. Twin Sullivan, fresh from defeating Joe Gans, arrived in San Francisco and posted a $500 guarantee to meet Jimmy Gardner at any weight in a club setting.
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Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Rainier Grand
Seattle
Alaska
Ohio
Twin Sullivan
Dawson
Gue Rublin
Marvin Hart
Bob Fitzsimmons
Peter Jackson
Hall
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Tommy Byrne- Twin Sullivan
O'Brien
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Mike “Twin” Sullivan
Jimmy Gardner
St Paul wrecked off Eureka as ship pounds rocks
Shipping men say the St Paul cannot last a week as heavy seas drive her on the rocks near Eureka Cal. The mast is gone, railings washed away, and cargo is a total loss. The captain and underwriters’ agents head to the scene while remaining passengers and crew seek aid and transport southward. Citizens raise funds for the crew to reach San Francisco.
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Eureka
Cal
St. Paul
Alliance
San Francisco
Lizette Smith Targeted by Police After New Paris House Scandal
Police plan a quiet investigation into the New Paris house run by Lizette Smith and her group of alleged thieves. The Star's expose spurred action as pickpocket reports paused but tensions rise as authorities aim to run the controversial proprietor out of the city.
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Lizette
Lizette Smith
New Paria House
Star
New Paris House
Escape attempt via false shoe soles detailed by Hildebrand
John Hildebrand describes how he hid jail escape tools in fake paper soles of his shoes. He says he pasted the soles to conceal small files and passed larger ones to his contact from his pockets. The Star conducted an exclusive interview.
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John Hildebrand
Hildebrand
The
Star
City service exams extended two weeks to October 14
Owing to few applicants for city service positions, the civil service commission extends the application period by two weeks. Applications now due by October 14.
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Civil Service Commission
Wealth and Power Shield Crime in Jail Allegations
A dramatic scene at a courthouse shows William Lovering sentenced to 14 years in Walla Walla for burglary while comparisons are drawn to jailed accomplices and wealthy criminals. The piece argues money and political influence grant leniency and access inside jail, criticizing Jailer Wise for favoritism.
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Court House
Goodby
William Lovering
Walla Walla
Lovering
Jotler Oncar Wine
Wire
Arkain
Joe Marselle
Marseilie
Marcelle
William Levering
Joe Male
Walla Wailea
Joe Marseille
Napoclon Campbell
Ballard
Barrow
William Campbell
Joe Marcelle
Napoleon Campbell
Wise
North Tank
Man and Wife Die After Brooklyn Pistols Duel
After 30 years of marriage Denton H. Hopkins and Jessie Hopkins fought a pistol duel at her Brooklyn home. Jessie was killed Hopkins wounded in the left hand and hospitalized. Witnessed by Hopkins's sister Mia Jennie Bruyn of Walden NY. The couple had separated over $50 000 in property. Their son Jeary L. Hopkins is a businessman.
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New York
Denton H. Hopkins
Jessie
Brooklyn
Hopkins
Hopkin
Mia
Jennie Bruyn
Walden
N. Y
Lizette Smiths Thieving Brood In The Spotlight
Police Judge Gordon let Lola Williams, a noted thief and former inmate, dodge a 63 day sentence for stealing 20 from sea captain Charles Wilson after she was allowed to leave Seattle. The piece accuses Lizette Smith of protecting criminal activity and calls for reform of local police and courts.
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Gordon
Tom Page
Lola Williams
New Paris House
Charles Wilson
Lola
Seattle
Williams
Lizette Smith
Lola Wiliame
New York Life to Continue Burias in Nevada
New York Life announces it will continue to issue burias in Nevada. Bank clearings on Oct 7 stand at $960,203.09 for this year and $787,377.61 last year, an increase of $172,935.58.
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New York
The
New York Life
Nevada
City Attorney De Bruler Involved In Disorder Case
Mrs Anna Nortz owner of a sand emporium at 12268 objects to a sale by her husband Constantine Nortz after a disturbance. Police take the couple into custody. Judge Gordon rules lack of jurisdiction and the matter goes to civil authorities. Nortz testifies about peace attempts and a sale to C Brokadie. City Attorney De Bruler orders a guard to slap Brokadie’s mouth if he speaks. Mrs Nortz claims sale was without her consent and property is community property. Patrolman Donlan makes the arrests.
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Constantine Norts
Gordon
Worthy
Nortz
C. Brokadie
de Bruler
City Affairs
Brokeche
Swiftwater Bill's Wild Night At Cecil Hotel Disturbed
The article recounts William known as Swiftwater Bill eluding deputies after arriving by Ohio from Nome, drinking champagne at the Cecil hotel, and hosting a party with his wife and legal entourage. Lawyers demand $2,250 in fees for a divorce case, paid via an illegal order but later counted by the court. Bill remains generous and unbothered, while authorities face questions over arrest legality.
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Swiftwater Bill
Waterbury
Midas
Cecil Hotel
Bil
Bill
Ohio
Nome
Geo. B
J. W. Murphy
William
George Hatch
Mackintosh
Hatch
Drew
Sheriff's Office
Judge Hatch
Laguna
Wray
Massachusetts Republicans Nominate Ticket in Tariff Convention
In Boston on October 7 the Massachusetts Republican convention endorsed tariff revision with one dissent. Senator Lodge warned that free raw material equates to free trade and hurts reciprocity. The ticket nominated includes Curtis Guild Jr. for governor Eben Draper for lieutenant governor William M. Olin for secretary of state Arthur B. Chapin for treasurer Dana Maloney for attorney general Henry E. Turner for auditor.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Lodge
Curtis Guild, Jr
Eben S. Draper
William M. Olin
Arthur B. Chapin
Henry E. Turner
Dana Maloney
Harvard and Yale Win In Regional Football Action
Boston report Harvard defeats Maine 22 to 0 while New Haven notes Yale beats Syracuse 16 to 6 and West Point posts an 18 to 6 victory over Colgate in regional college football results.
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Boston
Harvard
Maine
New Haven
Denn
Yale
Syracue
West Point
Colgate
Driven Crazy By Robbery
Ada Braxton a Mexican described as a new arrival in the city is confined at police headquarters after claiming she was robbed. Police say she appeared intoxicated and was booked on that charge and held. Acting Chief Willard investigates while officials discuss new jail rules in a meeting with judges and Sheriff Lou Smith.
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Ada Braxton
Hubbard
Brafford
Willard
Superior Court
Lou Smith
Judge Frater
John Hildebrand Attempted Jail Break Discussed
John Hildebrand attempted to break jail and the matter will be discussed to reach a definite settlement between now and Monday afternoon.
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John Hildebrand
Perdita Heads to Dry Dock for Damage Assessment
The steamer Perdita owned by Puget Sound Navigation will enter dry dock Sunday to determine the extent of injuries from Friday’s incident between the Ohio and Galbraith dock. Puget Sound Navigation plans to seek damages from Frank Waterhouse, owner of the Ohio, once marine underwriters report. The Perdita is fully insured, so the insurance company will cover the claim.
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Perdita
Puget Sound Navigation Company
Ohlio
Galbraith
Ohio
Frank Waterhouse Company
Marine Insurance Company
Judge Gilliam Absent. 14 Year-Old Trials Delayed
Judge Gilliam from department No 6 of the superior court is missing to visit Walla Walla county. He left Saturday morning to clean off a calendar leaving several cases that have waited 14 years for trial. The Walla Walla judge is disqualified to preside over them.
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Gilliam
Department No. 6
Superior Court
Walla Walla County
Walla Walla
Boy 11 Shot During Grocery Hold Up Despair for Life
Little George Gemmell, 11, wounded in a clash between desperadoes and police near Gladstone Green's grocery on Fifth and Yesterday, lies in Providence hospital in critical condition after blood loss. Doctors say his chances are slim.
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Gemmell
George Gemmell
Gladstone & Green
Providence Hospital
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Jack O’brien
O. K
Lizette Smiths
Anna Nortz
William Wray
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