Detective Barbee Fights Burglary at Butler Hotel
Detective Lee A. Barbee shoots and kills an unknown burglar in a hand to hand fight in a hotel room on the Butler hotel’s HH floor. The burglar fired back, Barbee returned fire and the intruder died despite two gunshots missing Barbee. A key matching the hotel room opens any HH floor room. Officers seek identification through a local restaurant contact. An inquest is expected tomorrow.
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Barbee
Butler Hotel
Lee A. Barbee
Battex
George H.digo
Pats
Jon San
George Lowe
Dangiar
Harhests
Sendige
de Sappo
Darbee
Gesvenoln
Tennant
Heroe
San Francisco
Squirms Under Master’s Lash
Evans in his annual report states Express earned 54 percent on capital for the year ending July 1 but faces restrictive legislation and Interstate Commerce Commission compliance. He notes rising labor and expense but cites a dividend at 10 percent after a prior fight against Harriman controls.
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United Press
PYORK
Express Company
Evans
Comte
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Girl in Custody Refuses Return Home in Victoria
A 16 year old girl Grace Went, reportedly treated by her father, ran away from home in Victoria and is now in police custody. She states she will not return home if forced back, and says a brother aided her escape. Patrolman Ande located her in a local hotel last night. She fears being forced to return and being unable to find work.
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Grace Went
Victoria
Ande
Hindus Leave Bellingham Under Threats and Exodus
Hindu residents of Bellingham depart under protection as threats subside. By Sept. 6 many walk to British Columbia or board trains and boats to Seattle and other destinations. Police presence remains heavy to maintain order while the city returns to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
India
Bag
Bagcage
British Columbia
Seattle
Big Salary Roll Expands With 1790 Warrants This Month
The auditing committee reviewed the monthly salary roll, one of the largest in memory. This month adds 126 more warrants than last month, bringing the total to 1790 and indicating about that many men added to the roll.
Deserting Coast Artillery Man Returns After Escape Attempt
Redmond A. Willie of the 84th Company Coast Artillery from Port Hamilton New York attempted to escape Fort Lawton yesterday while under guard. A recruit fired several shots as Willie fled toward the woods. He surrendered and was returned to the guard house, placed in solitary confinement.
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Redmond A. Willie
84Th Company
Coast Artillery
Port Hamilton
N. Y
Fort Lawton
Willie
Fea
Woman in Japan Religion Is Creature of the Dregs
A Star's Exclusive Service report describes charges of cross morality and the Japanese religion through correspondence from Pacific coast leaders. It cites Buddhist views on women, mentions Japanese population figures, and argues female degradation tied to filial obedience and polygamy, with remarks on marriage and social roles in Japan.
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U. S
C.H. Tavenner
Star
A Francisco
Wention
A. EB
Japan Korean Exclusion League
Pacific Coast
Exclusion League
Japa
Central Union
Bellingham Wash
Columbia
Romance of Two Continents Fades in Damages Suit
Paula Kippenbourg, a veiled immigrant case seeks damages after Horace K E Miller allegedly tried to deport her as an undesirable alien. She claims they met in Vienna in 1892 and traveled Europe for months, Miller threatening her with death and promising marriage while already married.
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Penbourg
EY Island
Horace KE
Miller
Mise Kilpenbourg
Vienna
Europe
Paola
Ellis Island
Mins Kitpenbourk
New York
Pauls
Fire devastates Shelton. many dead and missing
United Press reports a deadly Shelton fire with 11 fatalities and 85 people unaccounted for. Victims include Wm Holmes master mechanic and Mise Batley among others. several injured, some likely to die. Fire destroyed Hotel Webb annex Bailey's restaurant and S. Hughes shop. property loss uncertain due to low insurance.
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Shelton
Rkieven
Wm. Holmes
Peninsular Railway
Mise Batley
Lew Rabbideans
Pearl F. Larson
Connelly
Gay
D. J
D. Hoffman
Hi. Smith
Moclips
Gallagher
K. Mi
Kent
Joe Nichola
Bond
Charles Garret
L. & Thout
Gus Hanson
T. Tilleron
Fred Matson
Charles Larson
Olaf Sen
John Bergman
Charles Bergma
Nila Kaunits
Joseph Arise
Tight
W. F. Pens
Love Sick Woman Ends Her Life in Seattle
Despondent over love troubles Cora Callahan, recent arrival from North Yakima, drank carbolic acid in her Manhattan apartment near Pike Street. She died at Way Hospital after a doctor treated her for an hour. She left two letters one unfinished to her parents and another to an intimate friend named Pearl. Police seek her parents or friends as the body is identified at Bonney Watson’s.
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Cora Callahan
Seattle
Abstractors Tangle Over Beattie City Prices and Combines
Miss Hattie Cole was discharged by Judge Carroll after being charged with threatening to kill C. J. Engstrom amid allegations of a combine among Beattie abstract firms. Five local firms coordinate pricing via private telephones, curbing competition. The county awarded a piecemeal contract for real estate abstracts costing under 26 000 after a high bid.
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Hattie Cole
C. J. Engstrom
Beattie
Heath Whittlesey Company
Onee @ Co
Guarantee Title Company
Washington Abstract Company
Seattle Trust and Title Company
Ride
Booth Whittlesey Company
Osborn, Tremper & Co
Booth-Whittlesey Company
Equaliyation
Volcano Active Near Nome Reported By Olympia
Steamer Olympia reached Nome Alaska on September 6 with decks covered in ash from Perry volcanic inland. The crew and passengers recovered gold colored sediment and ash showers raise belief that Alaska coast near the island is being hit by lava from a major volcanic surge.
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Nome
Alaska
Olympia
Perry
Board Refrains From Action on Shelter Shed Permit
The board of public works declined to act on a permit request by W. D. Hofius for a shelter shed near Pike Place and sent the matter to the city council. City officials fear further evasion of fire limit ordinances will be blocked by public market interests and the Vashon Island and Freit Growers association.
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Board of Public Works
W. D. Hofius
Pike Place
Vashon Is and Freit Growers’ Association
Vereginta
Plot to assassinate King Edward terrifies Marienbad
United Press reports a plot to kill King Edward prompted heightened security at Marienbad where his guard was increased and extra precautions were taken as he bathed and prepared to return to London.
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Marienrad
Rees 2
Edward
London
Saloonkeeper Fined for Bottle Assault in Bar Dispute
In a bar dispute over a dice box, saloonkeeper A. Jacobski struck H. H. Wiledbaum with a bottle. Judge Carroll imposed a $100 fine on Jacobski and sentenced him today.
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A. Jacobski
H. H. Wiledbaum
Under bonds to keep the peace in township dispute
P. E. B. Crane was placed under a $200 peace bond by Judge Carrell this morning after threatening to decapitate Mrs. Mary Langford during a neighborhood quarrel. The incident arose from a local dispute.
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P. EB. Crane
Carrell
Mary Langford
Alaska paper changes hands in Fairbanks sale
The Morning Times of Fairbanks changes ownership as John Ronan, Cleary Creek operator and Mine Owners' delegate, purchases the paper amid striker tensions over eight hour day demands.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
John Ronan
Cleary Creek
Nanoprefiect
Mhe
Ronan
Paper Boss Aspirant A. Dodge Battles Judge Wickersham
The paper's management centers on Hion A. Dodge who battles Judge Wickersham and eyes the Tanana district political boss role. Elmer Crisp, a 14 year old tied to horse theft and bicycle theft during Hingling’s visit, was sent to reform school on Mer cer island.
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Will Bender Hion A. Dodge
Judge Wickersham
Tanana
Elmer Crisp
Hingling
Ghreas
Burney
Reform School
Mercer Island
Clarence i Tug
Blackmail case shocks Los Angeles physician in memo extortion plot
Dr J B Owens, a Los Angeles physician, was arrested in the Ramona building on charges of sending threatening letters to extort money. J Whyte Evans, former president of United Railway of Portland, accuses Owens of 20 years of blackmail and seeks Owens' conviction. Owens denied, requested to go home, and was sent to county jail in default of $4,000 bond.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Owens
Ramona
J. Whyte Evans
United Railway of
Portland
Ore
Evans
C. H. Vance
Minnie Vance Owens
United Railways Company
Ocean Park
First Battalion Thirteenth Cavalry Reaches Fort Sheridan
The Thirteenth cavalry first battalion, weakened by desertions, completes its march from Fort Riley to Fort Sheridan in Chicago.
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Chicago
Thirteenth Cavalry Company
Fort Riley
Fort Sheridan
Desperate Escape Attempt by Opium Den Suspect
Norman Fraizer, high on drugs, made a frantic bid to flee after a raid on an opium den. He vaulted a railing at the police station steps, fell 16 feet to the sidewalk, then fled three blocks before detectives Meo Clurg and Welch recaptured him. He fainted on the way back. no serious injuries were found.
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Norman Fraaier
Meo Clurg
Welch
Frazier
Jatier Corbett
Keye
Agitation for Pacific Naval Base Grows Quickly
San Francisco reports rising movement for a major Pacific coast naval base. Congressmen and senators from the Pacific states express support as war talk and fortification needs push the plan. Naval officials, including Rear Admiral H. W. Lyon, strongly back the project.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Chambers of Com
You
California
Congress
Naval
Pacific Base Project
H. W. Lyon
Mare Island Navy Yard
Pacific naval base debate shifts to Mare Island
lawmakers and maritime leaders push for a Pacific coast naval base amid opposition to Japanese exclusion. Congressman Knowland, Commodore Evans, and Captain Underwood press for fortifications and readiness, citing war needs and Mare Island yard as key to fleet operations.
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Meree
Boards of Trade
Campelen
Joseph R. Knowland
Mare Island Navy Yard
Pacific Naval Base
George C. Perkins
Mere Og Lne
Capsreseman Hayes
Ban Jame
San Francisco
Pacific
A. Evans
I. Underwow
Mare Island
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Petes
Berglar
Sandige
Derener Carrol
Star Special Service
Grits
Pareila
Japan
Ti Ja
Paula Kipenbourg
Dame
Heinrich
King County
BY. C. H. Tavenner
Seattle Star
Ics
Congressman Hayes
Sen. Geo, C. Perkins
Cong, Jos. R. Knowland
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