Victim of Hypnotic Spell Sparks Manhunt in City
Jerome Collins, a 19? year old colored resident of 517 North Twenty eighth, claims a traveling troupe enslaved him with hypnotic spells and offered a $1000 reward to remove the spell. He attempted to kill his mother and siblings before fleeing. Detectives search for a colored boy in a long brown overcoat as authorities pursue leads.
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Jerome Collins
North Twenty-eighth
Celine Wes
Adama
Collins
Colling
Btellacoom
Rescue Survivors of Schooner Vanname and King Off Charleston
Two survivors William G. Warner and William Thomas tell of extreme exposure after the schooner Vanname and King foundered off South Carolina on October 3 with six crew lost. The wreck left one seaman dying from sea injuries, and the men were rescued after 48 hours in a gale, hauled aboard the Stillman F. Kelly near Charleston.
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Boston
Vanname
King
South Carolina
Stillman F. Kelly
William G. Warner
William Thomas
W. A. Maxwell
Capot
New Jersey
E. A. Chase
William Griswell
Alfred Arthur
Charleston
New York
Arthur
Kelly
Frame up for Octopus Frustrated in Council
A battle over a Second Avenue streetcar franchise in Seattle stalls after Iman Murphy blocks a move. Mayor Ballinger and Crichton push, while opposition cites Westlake concerns and a public push from The Star. The council will refer the matter back to committees as public sentiment grows.
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Iman Murphy
Secon Avenue
Murphy
Corpore Committee
Seattle Electric
Ward
France
Entatives
Chonse
Strake
Queen Anne
Magnolia Bluff
Ballard
Seattle
Fre Mont
Lake
Latona
Denny Hill
Crichton
Weatlake Avenue
the Electric Company
Svestlake
Ballinger
Sand Avenue
Th Electric Company
Second Avenue
Westlake Avenue
Westlake Ia
Marselle Released On Bond After Assault Case
Joe Marselle, sentenced last Friday by Judge Griffin to two years for assault on Eva Kelly, a 16 year old Ballard girl, was released Monday on a 5008 bond furnished by Jack Barberis Michele Quagna and J J Ferguson. Eva Kelly refused to testify, saying her prior testimony against Marselle was made to persuade her to marry him.
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Jack Barberis
Michele Quagna
J. J. Ferguson
Joe Marselle
Griffin
Eva Kelly
Ballard
Marselle
Innocent Jap to Be Set Free in Alaska Murder Case
The article notes appeals and affidavits in the Karluk Alaska murder case from 1904. Uyeno, jailed 20 years, is linked with Rev. Okazaki and Rev. Taka Hashi of the Seattle Japanese Baptist mission who arrived from McNeill’s Stand. Kawabata, serving 30 years, exonerates Uyeno. Separately, two bills aim to cancel timber land patents in Washington involving 6000 acres in fraud claims against Benson and Hyde. A missing 15 year old from Salingham rumored toward Seattle prompts a police search. In Russia, Grand Duke Cyril is dismissed by the czar for marrying the divorced princess of Hesse, losing decorations, title, and income.
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Y. Uyeno
Karluk
Alaska
F. Okazaki
K. Takahashi
Seattle
McNeil
Y. Kawabata
McNeills Island
Uyeno
Washington
United States
Frye
John A. Benson
F. A. Hyde
William Heathington
Sellingham
Dow
ST. Petersburg
Por
Hesse
Cyril
Lynching of Knox County Suspect Reported in Kentucky
A mob rode into London Kentucky and forced the jailer to surrender a man condemned for life in the murder of a Knox County lumber merchant. The prisoner was hanged from an apple tree and a note justifying the lynching was left on the victim.
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London
Knox County
Dig Up Said Miss Africa to Japanese In City Shootout
In a Sixth and Main street confrontation a young Japanese man faced an attempted loan by a woman of color described as Miss Africa. The Japanese resisted and fled to a police station. no injuries reported. Yellow fever cases in New Orleans slightly rose with no deaths. In Texas, Monk Gibson faced five murder indictments and a criminal assault charge related to the Conditt family killings.
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Eoyly
Kormari
Orth
Powers
Japan
New Orleans
BDNA
Tex
Tive
Monk Gibson
Conditt
Insurance men talk through their hats in New York inquiry
The insurance investigation resumed with James McKeen presenting figures from London Berlin and Paris to counter claims by Mutual officials. He showed Mutual assets in December 1964 under 2.59 million while Bank of England and Bank of Germany assets far surpassed it. President McCurdy testified banks held assets nearly two million more. letters from policyholders questioned Mutual’s advertised dividends.
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New York
James McKeen
London
Berlin
Paris
James M. Heck
The
Mutual
MacQurdy
Bank of England
Bank of France
Imperial Bank of Germany
Bank of
Germany
Matual
Beck
McCurdy
Bank of Germany
Hughes
Armstrong
Seattle
Austin BE. Griffiths
Chamber of Commerce
William HH. Lewis
Thomas Prosch
Carl H. Reeves
Eodeavorers
James B. Merkle
Chamber of Commercce
John HH. McGraw
Councilman Blasts Chamber Over 1907 Convention Invite
Councilman Crichton introduces a resolution reaffirming Seattle’s invitation to the Christian Endeavorers for their 1907 convention. The measure passes unanimously. Crichton mildy criticizes the chamber of commerce for rejecting the event, calling it an injustice to the city and urging Seattle to prove capable of hosting.
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Christian Endeavorers
Crichton
Petine
Anti-Conventionists Push For Fresh City Canvass
In the debate over the Christian Endeavor convention proposed for July 1907, a special committee's majority endorsed the view that the city can host conventions of its size, while critics urged a second canvass to prove capacity and avoid delay, arguing the invitation should be honored promptly. Austin B. Griffiths calls for decisive action now.
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Chamber of Commerce
Christian Endeavor
Austin B&. Griffiths
Seattle debate over hosting 1904 national convention delegates
Beattie officials and Seattle business leaders clash over capacity to host 25 000 delegates citing hotel rooms housing numbers and city growth. Officials insist Seattle can house 14 666 more people beyond lodging, with railroads ready to support traffic and funding. final decision expected next week after public discussion. Jerome K Jerome performs humorous stories in New York after travel.
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Chamber of Commerce
Beattie
Seattle
Carl Reeves
Endeavor
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
B. Campbell
Great Northern
Hundreds of Seamen Lost as Strait of Georgia Gale Claims Fishermen
Reports from the Strait of Georgia say the season’s deaths among fishermen reach near fifty, with many Japanese crew members among those lost. In recent gales, 30 Japanese fishermen disappeared and crews from the Columbia River fleets are missing or rescued.
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Strait of Georgia
Nome
Lorna
Victoria
Columbia River
Seattle
Vancouver
Bellingham
Galliano Island
Pacific
Yoshuhama
Japan
Councilmen Oppose Park Bond Issue of Half Million
Councilmen oppose a proposed 599000 bond to buy park land and build driveways as city needs grow. They argue debt is high and priorities include trunk sewer, city hall, water and light plant expansions, garbage system, and possible gas plant. Chamber of Commerce plans a city council push for a near term bond election.
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Lake Union
Government Canal
Shilshole Bay
Green Lake
Latona
Fremont
North Queen Anne Bill
Ballard
Washington Park
Fine Mountain
Water View
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
C. J. Smith
Park Board
Smith
Ladies' Auxiliary to Temple de Hirach Sale Notice
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Temple de Hirach announces continuation of its sale at the Federal Hove building located at Third and Pine streets. The event runs Wednesday Thursday and Friday with proceeds supporting community needs.
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Temple de Hirach
Federal Hove Building
Third
Pine Streets
City of Seattle Brings Passengers Gold and Cargo
The City of Seattle arrives from Skagway and Lynn Canal with 125 passengers and 759000 dollars in gold, plus fresh fish. One passenger, J H Hughes, reportedly owns the ship and distributed gold coins to crew and staff. A separate note mentions Inland Transportation plans and ship redeployments on Whatcom and Bellingham routes. Marine news closes with the death of Maori chief Mirini Whaanga in Salt Lake from appendicitis surgery.
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City of
Seattle
Skagway
Inland Transportation Company
Star
Bellingham
George BE. Starr
Whatcom
Salt Lake
Mirini Whaanga
New Zealand
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