Husband attacks wife with burning paper in hotel room
Reports detail BURNING paper hurled at Mrs Hanson during a room incident at a Frisco hotel last night. Patrolman Ryan intervened as Hanson threatened to kill the proprietor's wife and was arrested after a struggle. He faced charges and appeared in court. authorities note ongoing concerns for his eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Gordon
Hanson
Sneon
Frisco
Elf
Han
Neon
Johnson
Ruc
Ryan
Flanson
Fragmentary OCR item from Ly One page
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Rockefeller in Control Report Emerges
An unclear excerpt discusses Rockefeller influence and corporate tensions. It mentions Colorado Fuel and Iron and possible governance shifts, with references to policy, government interests, and internal moves. Names are garbled and difficult to confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Fuel & Iron
Bee Geen
Gates
Ewin S
Dual System Of Phone Talks On Public Works Meeting
A local council discusses agreeing to a dual telephone system for public works. The meeting notes reference the board, contract considerations, and potential actions before the attorney general.
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Council SR
Publi Boullion
de Ter
Wreaths for the Living contest ballots in The Star
The Star runs a living tribute poll with 12 top vote receivers to be profiled. Frank McDermott and former Mayor William H Moore lead a field of 26 named candidates, including Jacob Furth John L Wilson and W H Sutherland, as readers submit praise for living figures.
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Frank McDermott
William Hickman Moore
McDermott
Moores
Rand
Jacob Furth
John L. Wilson
W. H. Sutherland
John F. Miller
James A. Agnew
W. H. Moore
A. L. Cohen
Ae Ita
Star
Persistent thief foiled as Dr. Fleischer fires on burglar
Dr. H J Plelacher at 836 15th av N reports a lone burglar tried nightly to break in for a week. He fired three shots at the intruder near 1 a m wounding none, who fled toward 16th Ave N. Patrolman Breen then guarded the home until daybreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Plelacher
15Th Av. N
Dr. Plelacher
Dr. Fleischer
Rowler
Fletccher
Breen
Canadian Pacific Subscribes $10000 to A Y P bonds
Will H. Parry announced subscriptions totaling 16000 by Canadian Pacific Railway, matching Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Notable gifts included H A Nobie at 1000, Cecil Govane at 100, and Japanese merchants M Furuye and T Takahashi at 500 each. Banks to underwrite remaining 175000.
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Will H. Parry
A-Y-P
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Great Northern
Noble
Leigh
J. Hunt
Winfield Beatt
Cecil Govane
M. Furuye
T. Takahashi
Bowdenassam Company
Cumberland Coal Athe
Buatgn
Arthur C. Stoll
U. S. &. St. Louis
Finance Committee
Parry
Negro Pastor Sues Church Members Over Damaged Reputation
Rev. George Maney, pastor of the National Hapust Church, files $10,000 suits against Robert A. Gial and Lyman Smith alleging his ministerial standing was harmed by remarks at a January 4, 1908 congregational meeting. He asserts Smith and Clark denounced him and expelled him from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Seattle.
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Gial
Lyman Smith
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Seattle
Clark
Ing
Benjamin Wi
Mr. Maney
Smith
Question of Interest to Taxpayers of State Constitution Amendment
The article discusses a proposed Washington state constitutional amendment on uniform assessment and taxation. It outlines that if passed it would erase four sections of the current constitution and allow classification of property into two main tax bases. Tax Commissioners Frost Rockwell and others advocate full state-wide tax changes while opposition from Lawrence emerges.
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State of Washington
State Tax Commission
Frost and Rockwell
John C. Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club
Chamber of Commerce
Frost
Commisnion
Opening of New Washington Hotel Sets Seattle Milestone
Tomorrow will mark a milestone in Seattle as the Hotel Washington opens, touted as the finest hotel on the Pacific coast and equal to any in the United States. Manager John H. Langton organized preparations for a memorable event praised for civic significance and high social prominence. Builders J. B. Childere and J. C. Marmaduke are credited with developing the million and a half dollar structure.
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Seattle
Washington
Pacific Coast
United States
John H. Langton
J. B. Childere
J. C. Marmaduke
Tax Amendment Debate Centers on State and Local Tax Shifts
The article questions a proposed tax amendment that would exempt large taxable resources from county taxes while funding state revenue. It notes the potential rise in county municipal school road taxes and the risk of future commissioners changing enforcement. Opponents argue the plan is vague and risky.
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T Mate
Froet
West Side Women Seek City Wagon for West Beattie District
The West Side Women's Improvement Club asks the city council for a marriage wagon to improve sanitary conditions in West Beattie. After an investigation, members found the area’s sanitation poor due to a lack of a wagon.
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West Side Women's Improvement Club
West Beattie
Plaintiffs Seek Damages Over County Road Peril
L. M. Root and Hether Root sue in King County Superior Court for 16600 in damages claiming injuries from a county road hazard between O'Brien and Swan Lake. They allege a quicksand condition caused their wagon to overturn and a woman plaintiff suffered a leg fracture and lasting health impairment.
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L. M. Root
Hether Root
King County
O'Bfrien
Swan Lake
Bank Clearings Report for Tacoma and Portland
Tacoma and Portland banks report clearings totals for today. Tacoma shows 1,793,451.28 with balances 220,321.22 and 80,707.00. Portland reports 1,109,827.00 in clearings with 81,182.00 balances.
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Beattie
Portland
Reinhow Gasvotus
Lumber tariff debate stirs Tacoma election scene
A fragmented note describes opponents opposing a lumber duty plan and a meeting in Tacoma to discuss the issue. It hints at a vote or rally and mentions potential penalties for action related to the proposal.
Balkan tensions tied to arms seizure and Balkan annexations
Reported detainment of arms shipments to a coastal fortress prompts direct negotiations between Austria and Great Britain. The seizure of cargo raises questions over the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and may accelerate talks among Austria Hungary Turkey Bulgaria and the involved powers.
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United Preas
Tec
Aus
Cattaro
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Balkan
Austria
Josef
Turkey
Bulb Joh
Persians Slow to Embrace New Parliament Ahead of Vote
THNERAN Persia October 20 People show little interest in the shah authorized parliament and in the prospect of a Persian reform will convene within days. The populace expresses general disappointment at the outcome of their struggle for suffrage.
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Thneran
Persia
Husband’s Night Absences Spark Legal Complaint
Minnie filed a superior court complaint against Edwin A. Borgum after months of marriage during which he stopped returning home at night, causing her significant worry about his whereabouts. The case was brought in superior court this morning.
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Minnie
Edwin A. Borgum
City considers long term lease for Pioneer Place
W. P. Meliwain proposes leaving Pioneer Place to the city for 30 years at about 10000 dollars annually. City council referred the plan to committee. proposal includes erecting a 100000 dollar office building and two comfort stations, with the property reverting to the city after the term.
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W. P. Meliwain
Pioneer Place
Iwain
Controller plans meeting on Hakting bond flotation
A controller will convene a meeting within days regarding the arrangement for floating five million dollars in Hakting bonds. The ban has pledged that the entire issue will be absorbed in Beattie.
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Troll
Gagore
Scaue
Beattie
Admiral Sperry Forwards Roosevelt Message To Japanese Emperor
Onboard the U S Georgia Admiral Sperry met with the Mikado and Empress delivering a goodwill message from President Roosevelt. The audience reflected mutual friendship as hosts and guests praised the spirit of understanding between the two nations amid a grand fleet visit.
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Tokio
Sperry
Roosevelt
Japan
America
Roosevelt Message to Admiral Sperry Hailed in Tokio
President Roosevelt sends cordial wishes to Emperor Meiji during the Atlantic fleet visit. Admiral Sperry reads the message. the Mikado expresses pleasure and reciprocates friendship while affirming longstanding U.S. Japan ties.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Admiral Sperry
Tokio
Japan
United States
Atlantic
Empire of Japan
Reed resigns from Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition post
Henry E K Reed director of exploitation resigns after conflicts with Seattle exposition officials. Frank L Merrick director of publicity will also resign within days. Reed left after disputes over expense accounts and control, while Merrick's wage had been questioned. Officials say operations continue without interruption.
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Henry EK. Reed
Frank L. Merrick
Reed
J. B. Chilberg
I. A. Nadeau
Seattle
Portland
Merrick
Chilberg
Mer
City Council Debates Car Service Ordinances
Four bills aimed at improving city car service were introduced addressing Seattle Electric, Seattle Ion Southern, and Seattle Renton & Southern lines. Proposed schedules set five to ten minute headways on key routes including Broadway Pike Fort Lawton University First av Hillman City Orchard Beach and a legal challenge was proposed against the Renton Southern operation between Orchard Beach and Taylor's mill.
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Seattle Electric Company
Seattle, Ion & Southern
Broadway
Pike
Fort Lawton
University Line
Seattle, Renton & Southern Line
First Av
Hillman City
Orchard Beach
Hines
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Taylor's Mill
Spooks Drive Woman to Vacate Haunted Home
Mrs. Tony Dimo left the residence at 1300 Rve Place after reports of a departed soul's activity. She described unexplained lamp changes, rappings, footsteps, eerie voices, and laughter, noting the previous tenant also fled and the house is back on the market.
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Rve Place
Tony Dimo
Dimo
Entourage Dinner Heralds Diplomatic Ties with Japan
The emperor hosted a luncheon with Princess and Admiral Sperry in attendance. Ambassador O'Brien introduced Sperry to the Mikado as Prime Minister Komura and Naval Minister Safto took prominent roles, making the ceremonies pleasant and gratifying for all involved.
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Hnonor
Admiral Sperry
Ambassador O'Brien
Komura
Safto
Admiral Sperry Resting After Celebrations at Shiba Palace
The report notes festive day celebrations and dinners as Admiral Sperry and his officers rest tonight at Shiba palace, marking a ceremonial close to the events.
Rainier Valley League Delegation Protests Streetcar Time Extension
The Public Service League of Rainier Valley adjourned last night to send a delegation to the council protesting the extension of the time for the Crawford streetcar. The delegation was led by F Holmes, president of the league.
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W. R. Crawford
Old City of
Columbia
Pera
Corne Committee
Crawford
Corporations Committee
Supt. of
Public Utilities
A. V. Houlton
the Public Service League of
Rainier Valley
Iran 2
F. Holmes
League
Complaint Filed Against Real Estate Dealer Over Missing Stock
A complaint is issued against F A Stephen a real estate dealer charged by Frank B Poor with borrowing 3000 dollars using Bellevue Land Company stock as collateral which had no value.
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Stouphen
F. A. Stephen
Frank B. Poor
Nellevue Land Company
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