Southeast Seattle poisonings stun city youth vigil
A wave of tincture of cantharides laced candy sickened several young girls in Southeast Seattle and Columbia City. Leo Ross, 18, a Pacific Drug clerk, distributed the poison to boys including 14 year old Elmer Spencer and 12 year old Wenabi, as Prosecuting Attorney Scott investigates. Blanche Harmon 7 and Chauncey Graham 6 remain in precarious condition. Dr. Guthrie treats them while residents demand accountability.
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Seattle
Scott
Frank Harmon
Littl Blanche Harmon
Chauncey Graham
E. T. Graham
Compton Lumber Company
Guthrie
Leo Rows
Bacific Drug Company
Elmer Spencer
Trate
Leo Ross
Lee Tor Venables
Wenabies
Ross
Pacific Drug Company
Harmon
Graham
Margaret
Lester Venables
Margaret Graham
Blanche Harmon
Venables
Columbia City
Star Readers to Publish Six Political Cartoons
The Star will publish next week a series of six of the funniest political cartoons alongside letters from leaders of the five parties and J. Lincoln Steffens. One cartoon may inflame, the others should provoke laughter. readers should not miss a daily laugh.
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Astide
J. Lincoln Steffens
The
Star
the Star
They Fear Foul Play in Northport Case
Friends of Robert Francis of Northport report he disappeared on October 11 after being seen in Grand Forks, B C. Police and City Marshal Dietrick are asked to investigate. Francis is 52, well dressed with funds, and a brother of local canneryman George Meyers.
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J. G. Dietrick
Northport
Francis
Grand Forks
B. C
George Meyers
Burglars Busy In Local Homes In Same Method
A trousers burglar entered four nearby homes by twisting locks with pinchers. Hermann See feldt reports his clothing stolen and $6 taken from pockets. W G Hantranfdt, county superintendent, loses $8, with garments found in a basement. W G McCartney also reports $8 missing from pocket. All entries occurred at rear doors using the same technique.
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Hermann Seefeldt
East Mercer
W. G. Hantranfdt
W. G. McCartney
Mercer Street
Parker addresses Hudson Democrats on spending vow
Judge Parker told about 1000 Hudson New Jersey Democrats that Taft denied waste of money. He rejected claims of extravagance and argued pensions should remain while army costs be cut, calling large forces unnecessary.
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Esopus
Judge Parker
Hudson
N. J
War Taft
Parker
Tragic Lumber Camp Death Near Harnerea
A man identified as Conrad Dijerkem was instantly killed at Keury's lumber camp near Harnerea after a fall from a belt line. The body lies at the Bonney Watade morgue awaiting word from relatives.
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Conrad Dijerkem
Weber
Keury
Harnerea
Boone
Seattle
Population growth in Washington cities shows Seattle leads
A state study of official registration figures reveals Seattle's population surge surpassing other cities. Everett nearly triples its size, Bellingham and Olympia more than double, while Seattle approaches 150,000 residents excluding suburbs, with Tacoma, Spokane, and others also expanding notably.
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Washington
Seattle
Everett
Walla Walla
Bellingham
Olympia
Tacoma
Spokane
Seatle
New Whatcom
Fairhaven
Murder Prominent Politician Held In Death Mystery
Mrs Nel lie Thompson of Peoria died in Lacon after an alleged attack in a Rock Island depot waiting room. Richard Higgins a Peoria county supervisor’s son and Jennie Higgins are held on a murder warrant amid claims they intercepted a letter and assaulted Thompson. she died after days in a coma.
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Til
Nellie Thompson
Lacon
Richard Higgins
John CC. Higgins
Board of Supervisors
Peoria County
Rock Island
Jennie
Hige Ioe
Mra Sateen
Falorgaod
French cruisers join annual council in Dallas meeting
In Dallas Texas Admiral Bliss and troops from the Malvathen Army convened with over 60 officers from across the state. The Arrow steamer departed for Mexico after a crowd gathered at the pier and several Ballard residents boarded.
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Toman Chet
Tloorp
Malvathen Army
Texas
Arrow
Mexico
Ballard
Labor group debates The Star praise for charity methods
Western Central Labor union members praised The Star for exposing how charity is organized in the city. A resolution to commend was debated. delegates opposed fighting Steele and his charity trust, and while many favored the resolution the motion was not passed.
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Western Central Labor Union
The
Star
Steele
Organized Labor
Three Killed in New York Central Freight Collision
In Geneva New York on October 21 three train crew members died and three were hurt when two freight trains collided on the New York Central. The dead include engineer Charles Ruloff and firemen Joan Hickey George Rogers. A separate note reports Joseph Seifert of Oakland California robbed of a gold watch and chain by a burglar while sleeping in a bakery room at 609 Maynard Avenue.
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New York Central
Charles Ruloff
Joan Hickey George Rogers
Joseph Seifert
Oakland
California
Seifert
Maynard Avenue
Teachers Meeting Opens Annual State Y M A Conference
Oct. 21 in Perkina PLE Texas marked the opening of the annual state conference of Y M A secretaries and physical workers with representative attendance expected. The program lists sessions on education methods, good beginnings, and preparation for a busy year ahead.
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King Teachers’ Association
Dist
Renton Tow
Jennie V. Getty
W. G. Harty
Europe
Mr. Wright
Hele
Ple
Texas
Russians Capture Big Guns Advance on Japanese Front
London dated dispatch says St. Petersburg Telegrams report Russian forces capturing large artillery pieces. The Exchange Telegraph says the Japanese are preparing to retire along the entire front, with strong hints of a strategic retreat.
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London
St. Petersburg
Exchange Telegraph
Russians Claim Capture of 47 Guns at Mukden
Central News wires report an unconfirmed claim from Mukden that Russian forces seized 47 guns. The report lacks verification and details on date or unit involved.
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London
St. Petersburg
Central News
Mukden
Russian Offensive advances amid weather hindrance
Reports from St. Petersburg on October 21 note General Kuropatkin resuming the offensive and seizing a key position to the right of Kuroki’s force, with 140 shells 65 men and two guns captured. Russian losses reach about 600. Weather worsens yet Kuropatkin remains resolved to push forward.
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ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Kuroki
Kuropatkir
Russians surprise Japanese battery at Mukden captures three guns
Dispatch from Mukden reports Russian forces surprised a Japanese battery yesterday evening, killed the gunners, and captured three guns in the engagement.
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ST. Petersburg
Mukden
Thieves Target Lodging House. Check Fraud Ties to Shultz Alias
In Washington and Minnesota items, a lodging house theft involved two suspects who rented a room at Mrs. Ruby J. Cox’s home on Stewart Street. They offered a $10 check drawn on B. B. Holcombe and indorsed by Seultz, claiming to be C. KE. Shultz. The check returned unpaid after a local bank reported no funds. Police are seeking the pair. details describe both suspects. Also noted: War Taft Panama voyage plans and the YWCA Minnesota 20th annual convention in Winona at Central Methodist Church.
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Stewart Street
Hogue
C. KE. Shultz
Shultz
Lice
B. B. Holcombe
Seultz
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