Explosion Cleaves Three-Story Home After Fatal Act
A man identified as Hyde died in a gas explosion that wrecked a three story frame house. J. H. Lingenfelter and George Johnson were injured after forcing entry to Hyde's locked room and triggering a blast thought caused by a spark from a light switch. Neighbors helped evacuate the injured before firefighters arrived. Johnson and Lingenfelter suffered facial burns and will bear scars from the incident. Johnson had recently arrived in Seattle from Woodville Wisconsin to visit George Preston's family.
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Hyde
J. H. Lingenfelter
George Johnson
Clarence
Post Office
Lingenfelter
Johnson
Lingenfeiter
Title Insurance Lawyer's Opinion and Its Limitations
A lawyer's opinion on title insurance explains that such opinions rely on abstracts and may not guarantee against forgeries insanity or minority of grantors. It notes protections against fraudulent deeds and misrepresentation but only as insurance, not absolute security. The text emphasizes the insured must demand it, as title insurance provides security rather than an unfailing guarantee.
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Ford
Joyriders Nabbed After Ford Roadster Theft
Carl Spranger and Henry Magil, aged 16 and 18, stole a Ford roadster from city treasurer EB L Terry’s home at 1109 16th Avenue. Terry notified police. officers captured the youths at Eighth and Union within about 30 minutes. The juvenile court will handle the case.
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Carl Spranger
Henry Magilenddy
EB. Ll. Terry
16Th Av
Terry
Eighth
Union
Lipton to Visit Santa Monica Retreat After California Trip
Sir Thomas Lipton telegraphs E. P. Benjamin promising a few days at the latter's country home in Santa Monica. He is now with Chicago yachtsmen and plans to depart for California on November 3.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Sir Thomas Lipton
E. P. Benjamin
Benjamin
Thomas
Chicago
California
Rae
Seattle
Thirsty thief targets a keg and ducks face action
A 10 gallon keg was left outside H. W. Hall’s warehouse on Virginia street and stolen by a relies rolling it down the street. Police Judge John B. Gordon and Sergeant Lee Dagner planned to arrest ducks for speeding and bring them to trial, declaring a duck sentence.
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H. W. Hall
Virginia St
John B. Gordon
Lee Dagner
White River Valley
Dagner
Roosevelt and the Trust Policy Debate
Gilson Gardner outlines Roosevelt's trust policy as regulation rather than breakup. He argues the Interstate Commerce Commission should curb abuses in Big Business, limit rate discrimination, ensure adequate service, and apply uniform accounting while avoiding harm to legitimate scale.
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Gilson Gardner Oosevelt
Joe Bailey
Bailey
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft
Commerce Court
Congress
Shoe Machinery Trust
Bob Hodge Dominates Black Diamond Elections Across Years
Voters in Black Diamond consistently backed Bob Hodge in primaries and general elections from 1908 to 1912. The record shows large margins for Hodge in 1908 and 1910, with a notable gubernatorial primary result in 1912 after his divorce, where most local voters supported him.
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Bob” Hodge
Black Diamond
Hodge
Aiso
Agnew
Wilame
McCorkley
Morgan
Phillips
Nel
Bob” Oe
Diamond
Progressive Party
Nummer
Otto Case
King County
Jobawrence
Hypnotized Man Claims Robbery Tied to Check
James Barnham a Cockney testified in police court that he was hypnotized or drugged by Joe Horn after traveling from Portland with 35 in cash and a 2183 check. Barnham said Horn caused endorsement of the check and robbed him, later failing to share the money. Horn was bound over to the superior court in 3000.
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James Barnham
Joe Horn
Harnham
Seattle
Portland
Horn
Bis Room
Burnham
Barnham
Bareham
White
Horne
Superior Court
One More Girl Against Eddie
Miss Ledene Karl a chorus girl charges former moral censor Guy Eddie with undue advances. Eddie says Karl visited his office but calls the claim another attempt to inflame public opinion against him. Do not copy uncertain fragments.
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Los Angeles
Guy Eddie
Ledene Karl
Petaluma
Cal
Alma Jones
Eddie
Miss Earl
Public Markets Sanitary Prices Parade
Readout of urban market prices lists meats dairy and groceries with items like butter sugar flour coffee pepper and salmon. Prices shown per pound ounce or box include lamb shoulder mutton stock and smoked tongue among others.
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Washington
Seattle Fire Department platoon plan approved by council
Notice of referendum on Ordinance 30039 organizing Seattle Fire Department into day and night platoons with defined hours and emergency powers. Ordinance set to take effect 30 days after passage. council president and mayor signatories listed. a special election on November 6, 1912 to ratify or reject the ordinance.
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Cit of
Beattie
Fire Department
Thi
Seattle
City OF
B. Hesketh
F. Cotterill
W. Carroll
H. W. Cartoll
Farming land and property listings in Lewis County
Listings describe multiple parcels near town and railroad in Lewis County with 40 acres bottom land 3% miles from town and rail line, 10 acres black loam for onions, orchard and meadow, tools and stock inclosed, terms available. Includes 6 acres garden land in Elfie City and notes on Jackson Realty & Loan Co. plus hotel ads and rental rates.
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Lewis County
Prin Oro
Elfie City
Lew
Washington
Lake Washington
Durke & Farrar
Kirkland
Parnen
China
Ieee
Lake Caneeen
Madison
Burke & Farrars
Cherry St
Enten
Central Ride
City
Pacific Highway
Don Balagee
Merritt Realty CO
New York Block
Best Barain
C.kworth
Kirkland Wharf
Lake Peer
Wegener
Olmsted
Greenwood
Bellord
Shuttle
Seattle
Ll. C. Gilgen
Cherry St. Ignae
Faney
Farm Lands Offer Near Lake Washington for Berry Crops
Advertises long term contracts with Snohomish Canning Company to purchase entire berry crops at market prices for six years. Describes land for sale in Snohomish County and near Kirkland with various acreages, prices, and payment terms. Mentions access by Madison car, ferries, and steamer routes to Kirkland offices and Cherry Street contact, plus other real estate options around Lake Washington.
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Snohomish Canning Company
Snohomish County
Machians
OLE Hanson & CO
New York
Anne
Seattle
Madison
Anderson
Burke & Farrar
Kirkland
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Washington Insurance Company
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Gardner
Alaska
Jersey
Kirkland Ranch
Emma
Don Kouher
Clemmer Theatre
Stockholm
Sweden
Washington University
Matt Dennis
Oliver G. Wallace
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Stevens’ Academy
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Ballard Av
New Today
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Roth
Jacobs’ Photo Shop
P-L ii
Notich
Jersey Dairy
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Ashington
Jersey Dairy Company
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Rittott
Universit, Undertaking Parlore
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Broadway
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Svela
Ron Symona
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Martin
Lee Lewis
Etomuiba
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Hay
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Norway House
Balard
Fremont
Interbay
Ballard
Iteady
Shirley
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Lawton
Butler Construction Co
Lusdautet
Ole Bara
Sverett
Betatexchange
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Main
Dillott
Trunks
Bageane
Hula
Tatior
Heacon Hill School
Queen Anne
Kenwood
Algonquin
Star Free Instrumenta
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People's Hank Kids
Mowell
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Western Ay
Privilewes
Jackson Realty & Loan CO
Batley Ride
Leach Park
Troon House
Newrly
Thomas Craig
W. Jackson
Batley
Bremerton
Stewart Hotel
Stewart
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Main St
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Pike
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Oxpord
Darrington
Ibid
Royal Hotel
Meray
F. Pavey & CO
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Doe
City Real Estate
Green Lake
Colman
Young & Broberg
Cortnet
Merript Realty CO
Sidney
Ravemark
Av. WN
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Modern Furn Co
Sturtevan
Boston Farm
Otty
Joana
Mehrhorn
Elliott
Mortanken
Morris
Halley
American Jewelry Co
Eastern Brokerage CO
Northern Bank
4Th & Vike
Kalem
South Park
Duwamish Av
Care Star
Utter
Tex Book and
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Commerce
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Canada
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Wood
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Wilres Main
MT Nan
Arcade
Walker
A. W. Kiine
Denny
Fustanteca
Huson
Hinckey
COLE
Continental Law and Collection Co
North Coast Collection Co
N.Y
Lody Detective Agency
Dawyrras
Legal Aid Bureau
Corwin Townsend, Bailey
Joseph Alien
Eilers
EY Reedie
Boston Rik
Dvorak
Moszkowski
Jocelyn
Godard
Rachmaninoff
Grien
Fry Music Co
Walker Ride
Walling Piano Co
Eleevators
Tl Veare
Rutiainey &D. Waskins
Mason, Fenwick
Burke
Saas Patterns Awty Weinere Pais
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Avionee
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Marton Rive
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Canbere Pranstor Co
Wiliam Joly
Priest
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