Death Found On Auburn Road Ruled Suicide After Review
A unidentified man found with a slit throat on a public highway near Auburn was ruled to have died by self-inflicted wounds after sheriff and coroner examination. The body showed a bloodstained razor nearby, no identity, seven dollars eighty-five cents, and clothing suggesting good means. Coroner Carroll noted murder remains possible though suicide is recorded. burial planned after identification attempts.
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Auburn
Lou Smith
Carrell
Connell
Harvey McCumber
McCumber
Carroll
Connell’s
Robert Johnson & Rand
Mayors choice of Clise for park board sparks bond issue fears
Fremont and Green Lake residents attack Mayor Balhinger for appointing J W Clise to the park board over a Ninth ward candidate. They warn the $500,000 park bonds may fail if Ninth ward representation is ignored. Citizens urge the mayor to select A J Goddard or another Ninth ward appointee. Clise’s backing appears tied to support for a circular driveway on Queen Anne hill.
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Hinger
Fremont
Green Lake
Rainiers
C. W. Saunders
C. E. Remaburg
Ninth Ward
A. J. Goddard
Clie
Clise
Park Commissioners
Park Board
Second Ward
Queen Anne Hill
Missing Japanese Girl Not Found Despite Police Reports
No trace of Taka Hiroshima a Japanese waitress who vanished after work at a restricted district restaurant. Police have not confirmed a kidnapping though locals fear trafficking rings have abducted many girls this year. Also notes ships Harold Dollar Dirigo Garland and Dede arriving or being towed into Eagle harbor for the winter.
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Harold Dollar
San Francisco
Dirigo
Garland
Dede
Eagle Harbor
Fighters Die Poor and The One-Armed Captain
A collection of historical vignettes notes prize fighters often die penniless despite earlier riches. It cites John Morrissey Yankee Sullivan Billy Poole and others with little to leave. Also mentions English rugby criticism of American play and Roy McCardell, the one armed captain at St Johns Annapolis.
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John Morrissey
Yankee Sullivan
John Crow
Billy Poole
Ned O'Baldwin
Johnny Heenan
Johnny Griffin
Jobo Gully
Ollie
Roy McCardell
St. John's
Annapolis
The Star Praised for Its Role in Chamber of Commerce Fight
Letters praise The Star for its coverage and campaign supporting the Christian Endeavor convention. Leaders including Jehn H. McGraw and I A Barth commend the paper for awakening interest and sustaining momentum.
Times and Star clash over Christian Endeavor crowd in Seattle
A Times article from October 10 mocks Seattle as unable to handle 25000 delegates for the Christian Endeavor convention. The Star reprints the piece to show the Times’ supposed crusade in bringing the event to Seattle. A separate note reports TM real estate agent’s critical condition after appendicitis.
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Times
Christian Endeavor
Star
The
Tts
Seattle
Testimony Closes in Young Court Martial In Vallejo
Commander W H Allerdice of Chicago testifies the San Diego inquiry found structural weakness in valves and boilers caused the accident. Ed Kavanaugh the navy yard foreman cites over pressure as the cause while L G Bates details tests and results. Defense calls all witnesses.
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Mander W.H., Allerdice
Chicago
San Diego
Hoilermaker
Ed Kavanaugh
Navy Yard
L. G. Bates
Great Lakes Storm Sinks Barges and Wrecks Vessels
A massive lake storm battered the Great Lakes with ships sinking off Buffalo and Five miles off Loraine. The steamer Sheldon with 26 men wrecked offshore, the Wisconsin on rocks near Chicago, and numerous vessels damaged or lost. Dock and port property ruined. fears of large fire losses. Casualties unknown. multiple barges adrift and tugs unable to assist.
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Loraine, CO
Sheldon
Wisconsin
Buffalo
Local Union Endorses Baltimore C E Conclave Costs
A Thursday evening meeting at C. H. Reeves home of the local Christian Endeavorers union president drew up a resolution thanking The Star for helping awaken the chamber of commerce to the 1907 convention. It noted Seattle can host large delegate crowds and that Baltimore raised its guarantee fund quickly to host the event at no net cost. The group plans pledges for the fund and aims to have subscription lists ready soon, with further district discussions planned for December 2 and 3 in Sumner.
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Star
Chamber of Commerce
the Star
C. H. Reeves
Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor Convention
I. A. Barth
State Associations of Christian Endeavorers
Christian Endeavorers
F. Edgar Barth
George Combs
Seattle
Baltimore
Beattie
O. N. Halstead
Dent
The
Endeavorers
East
Green Lake Boulevard
Sumner
Georgetownites Battle Water Monopoly and Annexation Push
Georgetown residents rally to block the Georgetown Water Company by pushing a special election on $26,000 in municipal water bonds and seeking annexation to Seattle. The campaign cites high rates, poor water quality, and limited access, with a mayoral contest against the water company's candidate.
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Water Company
Grewery
Georgetown
Seattle
Oae
Ple
John Tooaiten
Getown Water Company
George Brown
Ballard
R. Ah
Cedar River
Focal
Georgetown Water Company
Rejuvenated Boosters Club Targets New Commercial Body
The boosters movement, dormant for six months after agitation over the chamber of commerce, is revived. A meeting called by Herbert Schoenfeld of Standard Furniture is set for next Wednesday in Bacon Bro’s office at 400 Coleman Wilding. Attendees include O L Willett Homer L Bull Samuel L Lemmon John S Powell and Schoenfeld. Plans will push formation of a new commercial group with over 200 of the city’s leading businessmen pledging support.
Hypnotist Tries Cure for Spell Affects Jerome Collins
Jerome Collins a 17 year old boy claimed voodoo spell placed on him by traveling hypnotists. His father James Collins offers 1000 to doctors and plans trial by Ox Forst in the juvenile county jail to counteract the supposed hypnotic influence and end spells. Jerome shows calm, rational behavior now while awaiting result.
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Seattle
Jerome Collins
Doc Collins
Reform School
James C. Collins
Star
Ox Forst
Pappy
Collins
Jerome
County Jall
Big Vanderbuilt Freight Line Official In Seattle Visit
F B Allen a top Merchants Despatch executive tied to Vanderbilt fast freight and New York Central is in Seattle for plans to overhaul transportation facilities. Details are kept secret as plans develop with possible terminal improvements and enhanced shipping service. Allen is slated to become general manager of Merchants' Despatch after November 1.
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Merchants
Vanderbilt
New York Central Lines
Seattle
Allen
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Thomas Prosch
James B. Meikle
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Vogt
Houser
the Times
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Vallejo
Cal
Great Lakes
N. Y
Chain of Lakes
Lominee
Irena
Glenn Cuyler
Menominee
Ing
Alfy Bonbrake
George
Girgetown
Seattle Quing & Mualting Company
Rejuvenate Boosters Club
Convention of the Christian
Boosters’ Club
BIG Gun OF Vanderbilt
F. B. Allen
Mercants
Dan Patch
Lexington
Joe Patchen
Zeitlka
H. C. Hersey
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