Strange Village Parlor Double Murder Mystery
In Hedonville a couple and a guest were shot dead during a stroll at Miss Porter’s home. A note in Morris Stein’s coat suggested a burglary motive, prompting a second inquest and detentions in Des Moines. the case remains unsolved.
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Star
Hedonville
Stein
Eee Saver
Mra
Emily
Loudonville
Mrs. Myers
Mike Heater Porter
Mrs. Stein
Bayard
Miss Porter
Goon
Misa Por
Derr
Jacob Stein
Morris Stein
Ethel Lempke
Des Moines
Porter
Mystery man found dead near Bremerton id unknown
Coroner's inquiry in Bremerton cannot identify the man whose half charred body was found between logs two miles from here. The case moves to a court of inquiry as investigators seek the dead man's identity and circumstances.
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Bremerton
Grounding of Colorado probes Puget Sound yard inquiry
A naval inquiry at Puget Sound investigates the grounding of the cruiser Colorado near Victoria two weeks ago. The Snohomish County stock show and county fair opened today in Everett. Moberly of Everett won a free scholarship at Pullman State College awarded by the Snohomish County Board of Commissioners. The Spokesman-Review endorses Wesley L. Jones for U S senator. Mayor Jean F. Riley of Shelton died suddenly at 42 from Brights disease. The First M E Church at Vashon was dedicated without encumbrances. One hundred fifty business leaders from Seattle Everett and Tacoma toured the Superior Portland Cement plant at Superior as guests.
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Puget Sound Navy Yard
Aarlure
Colorado
Victoria
F F. Moberly
Everett
Pullman State College
Board of
Snohomish County Commissioners
Seattle
Tacoma
Superior Portland Cement Company
Superior
Fort Ward to be fully equipped artillery post
The War Department studies plans for a fully equipped Fort Ward artillery post at Fort Worden subpost. A board of officers is appointed to select location and draft designs. The board includes Maj. Winthrop Wood, Maj Morris Barrell, and Capt. Mervyn Buckey.
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Washington
Fort Ward
Fort Worden
War Department
Secretary of War
Winthrop 8. Wood
Morris K. Barrell
Coast Artillery
Mervyn C. Buckey
Worst washout on Canadian Pacific rails cripples line
In Winnipeg on September 1 a catastrophic washout along the Canadian Pacific division washed away hundreds of yards of track between Winnipeg and Kenora. Torrential rains halted dozens of trains and stranded observers as the disaster impaired service across the corridor.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Road
Here
Kenora
Deputy Treasurer Seeks Promotion in county race
Benjamin C. Levy, veteran chief deputy for seventeen years in the county treasurer's office in Seattle, seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer. His efficiency, honesty, and long service have peers endorsing him with G A R comrades active in support.
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Benjamin C. Levy
Levy
Seattle
Policemen Accused of Brutal Assault on Old Washington Resident
P. P. Lande, a 75 year old longtime Washington resident, says two waterfront policemen beat him at 2:60 am while awaiting the steamship City of Seattle. He details being kicked after failing to answer and claims officers remanded away his request for their numbers. No arrests were made.
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P. P. Lande
State of
Washington
Seattle
Lunde
Star
Piers B
Coatrolmen
Ministers at Ruef Trial Rally For Prosecution
San Francisco clergy backed the graft case today by attending the Ruef trial, signaling support for the prosecution. Several Protestant ministers were present at the proceeding as the long trial continued in progress.
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Ruef
United
San Francisco
Boy Beheaded Riding Train Terror Tragedy
John Moore a young boy from Bellingham attempted to ride the North Coast Limited from Tacoma to Portland Sunday night. His mangled remains were found along the track with parts recovered at Hillhurst Roy Yelm and Centralia. Coroner F J Stewart received the body in Tacoma yesterday.
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United Press
Tacoma
John Moore
Hellingham
North Coast Limited
Portland
F. J. Stewart
Hillhurst
Centralia
Roy
Yelm
Historic Barge Enoch Talbot Sells to Washington Fish Co
The historic Civil War era barge Enoch Talbot has been sold by Alaska American Fish Co of Tacoma to Washington Fish Co of this city for about 5500 dollars. The sale includes a launch and a quantity of fish.
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Enoch Talbot
Washington Fish Company
Alaska American Fish Company
Tacoma
Hains' Young Son to Be Put on Stand
In New York on September 1 defense counsel Joseph A. Shay announced that Peter Connover Hains III, the 13 year old son of Capt. P. C. Hains Jr, would testify in defense of his father at the murder trial of William E. Annis.
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New York
Joseph A. Shay
P. C. Hains, Jr
Peter Connover Hains Tl
William E. Annis
Fountains or taps debated for city watering sites
Anna Rasdale advocates drinking fountains for horses and dogs in Pioneer Square and at Pourth av and Pike. Councilman Mullin proposes water taps and collapsible buckets, prompting letters from the East and charges of malice in blocking fountains.
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Mins
Anna Rasdale
Pioneer Square
Pourth Av
Pike
Frank Mullen
Mullen
Aianderitia
Mullin
Americans Must Remain in Jail After Mexico Ruling
In Mexico City the third circuit court affirmed the sentence of Charles J. Brock and David R. Randieman American railroad men convicted for the En carnation wreck on the Mexican Central railroad near En carnation. Brock was the engineer and Randiman the conductor of the freight train that collided with a passenger train killing more than 50 people. They have served over a year and face two years eight months more in prison. In Milwaukee the engagement of Miss Helen Berger daughter of Alexander Berger and Mr Bryan Sr son of the Democratic presidential candidate is announced by Berger.
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United Press
Mexico City
Third Circuit Court of Mexico
Federal District Court of
Jalisco
Charles J. Brock
David R. Randieman
Mexican Central Railroad
Encarnation
Brock
Rancheman
Milwaukee
Misa Helen Berger
Alexander Herger
Board of Trade
Wr. Bryan, Sr
Berger
City Official Missing In Sacramento Search Underway
Sacramento authorities and Mayor White search for City Labor Commissioner James Coleman who has been missing from his home for three weeks. His wife is despondent over the unexplained absence and officials fear he may be ill in another city.
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Sacramento
Cal
White
James Coleman
Robbed by Friend a 17-Year-Old Girl Walks Seattle Streets
Pearl Curtis a 17 year old orphan from Portland Oregon walked Seattle streets Sunday night with Maud Sanford after traveling from Portland in one suitcase. Sanford left the train at Centralia with the case and Curtin had only money to reach Seattle. She is now in the care of the police matron.
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Pearl Curtis
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Maud Sanford
Centralia
Mise Curtin
Copper King Sued for 112000 in Arizona Land Suit
Dr B Perrin awaits Col W C Greene in Honolulu to serve papers in a case to recover 112000 for 42000 acres of land in Arizona. The copper king of Cananea Mexico is the defendant in the suit.
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United Press
San Francisco
Dr &. B. Perrin
Honolulu
Col
W. C. Greene
Cananea
Mexico
Arizona
Gwendolyne I Returns to Seattle After Trans Pacific Run
After a record trans Pacific voyage the yacht Gwendolyne I returns to Seattle with crew fresh and upbeat about the craft and its performance. The ship took second place in a San Pedro to Hilo race and is welcomed home with enthusiasm by supporters. A gas death at the Seattle Tennis club identified Edward McCormick, 26, of Liverpool, as the victim. Albert Himetridge reports the two men came from Calgary a few weeks ago.
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Gwendolyne I
San Pedro
Hilo
Hawaiian Islands
Seattle
Albert Himetridge
Edward McCormick
Liverpool
England
Himetridge
McCormick
Calgary
Senator Hay Scott In Uniform War At Wheeling
West Virginia Senator Nathan Hay Scott bears battle scars after a fight with former Senator Smith in the Dollar Savings and Trust building Wheeling as the word Har provoked the clash.
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United Press
Wheeling
Nathan Hay Scott
West Virginia
Smith
Dollar Savings and Trust
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Frey
Meek Trunk & Bag CO
Firet Ave
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Hagemeyer
Olympia
W. H. Martier
W. H. Davia
Court of Inquiry
Ee Clothing CO
Snohomiah
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Jean F. Riley
Shelton
Bright
Vashon
Delft
Spelsor Ave
YU Ion Streat
United Preas
Hains
Bryan, JR
United Pres
Copper King
Gae
National Land Inv. Co
First Av
Kohler & Chase
Second Ave
Wash
Weber Piano Dealera
Cort
Poltar
Juvenile Opera Company
Seattie Theatre Thuesei
Ont Moore
Eunos
R B. French Company
The
Little Prospector
Lois Theatre
Hunest
Main
Phenee
Vyotilene Thete
Bertie Kherron
Eis Eily
mataVine Orpheum Moring Pictures
Beatile
Venderville Playhouse
Ben Esate
Pantages
Heumanns
Lester
Vent Riogwiat
Pmesso Bros
Pantagescor
White City
Madison Park
Garvey- Beckense
Pacific Coast Park
Horse Show
Fortieth Av
Madison St
Hansen's Jewelry
Northwestern League
Athletic Park
Spokane
Everett and Edmonds
Pris . m
Colman Deek
Ind
Flyer
Seattle-Tacoma
U. Beeley, Jr
Standar Ture Co
LA Ner
Pine
Scandinavian American Bank
Alaska
Seattle, S. U. A
Luna Park
Pacific Coast
Martells
Hiram
the Pig
Rune
Marion Street
Chas. Looff
Rain Or
First Ave
Jackson St
Bekins Moving and Storage Co
Third Ave
Washington Street
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