Cupid's meddling mends hearts in old county tale
A series of divorces and remarriages ends with J. L. Blackburn and Anna Blackburn reuniting, and Gilbert Butterworth and Mrs. Butterworth restoring their marriage after a decade of separations. The saga traces alienation of affections, lawsuits, and a final return to the original union, documented at the county clerk’s office.
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Little Dan Cupid
Dan Cupid
J. L. Blackburn
Anna Blackburn
J. L. Black
Burn
Gilbert Butterworth
T& Beatty
Gilbert Butter- Worth
Ebien Butterworth
Centratia
J. L. Blackbern
Anna
Seat
Butterworths
Stork
Blackburns
Atson
Biaackburn
Black Burn
Seattle Man Suspected of Self Inflicted Death
A note left at a Chehalis Washington hotel by Henry Parker indicates he planned to end his life and asked his body to be sent to a Yukon address. His alleged suicide follows a 16 year domestic separation from Mrs. A Morris with missing 18 year old daughter. Mrs Morris has engaged counsel to seek custody and Parker was seen recently by his former wife despondent and hinting at ending his life.
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Yealer Way
Chehalis Hotel
Chehalie
Washington
Henry Parker
A. Morris
Adt
Parker
Morris
Juror In Superior Court Given 10 Day Jail Hold Over
George Henry, a juror in Judge Gilliam's department, reported for duty with a hold over and nodding off in the jury box. He was sentenced to ten days in the county jail. This marks his second offense, previously reprimanded. He lives in the country and says his celebrations are few and far between.
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George Henry
Victim of Marcelle Now Married and Case in Limbo
Eva Roba now Mrs William Kelly after a Tacoma wedding weakens the state’s case against Marcelle. A Seattle judge hears a telegram from Eva’s mother as a bench warrant looms for Eva’s arrest. Mrs Kelly stands to inherit about $20,000 from her father’s estate. authorities plan further action if Roba is returned from Victoria.
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Seattle
Eva Roba
Victoria
B. C
Joe Marcelle
Eva
Griffith
Alaska
Mann
Williiam Kelly
Yealer Way
Tacoma
Railroad Methoda
Marcelle Ia
Bar
Kelly
Mrs Wiggs is a Hit in cabbage town drama
The play Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch starring Madge Carr Cook drew a warm response from a large audience. Cook's performance as Mrs Wiggs was praised as perfect and faithful with notable support from Carter Helen Lowell and Reasie Gariscale in key roles. The engagement runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with a Wednesday matinee.
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Wiggs
Madge Carr
Rale
Cook
Camping grounds blamed as typhoid hotbeds at Alki Point
Health officials report 112 typhoid cases in a recent epidemic, with 6 tied to Alki Point and West Seattle beaches. Contaminated lake outlets from campgrounds and poor refuse disposal are cited as the cause, despite calls for drastic measures and contested gate closures.
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Alki Point
West Beattie Beach
Board of Health
West Seattie
Ida Mullen
Paddock
Chrinman
Anna A. Glerech
Mis
Ericn Leonard
Neal Boyle
West Seattle
Ludlow
Euting Resorts
Lake Whallington
Leeds
Madison Parks
Alki
Annual flood begins from Mississippi surge reports
Reports describe the Mississippi River rising to 16 feet in 24 hours with vast produce swept from levees. Southwest traffic is disrupted as trains are abandoned or delayed. The Santa Fe notes record flood levels on the southwest division amid widespread heavy rains in Kansas Missouri and nearby states.
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ST. Louiae
Rept
Mississippi
Rome
Santa Fe
Southwest Division
Kansas
Missouri
Murdered Girl Identified in Bronx Case
The body found under the haunted oak past Pelham road in the Bronx is identified as August Pfeiffer. Coroner O Gorman issues a warrant for driver Joseph Gerard on murder charges. The pair were traced Wednesday and the man’s clothes were bloodstained.
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New York
Pelham Road
Bronx
August Pfeiffer
O'Gorman
Joseph Gerard
Pacific Coast tourist car service announced by D&RG
A circul ar from the Passenger Department outlines a new Pacific Coast tourist car service for the colonist period September 15 to October 31. Daily nine cars run from Chicago St Louis and Missouri River points to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland with eight more cars weekly, totaling 72 tourist cars weekly over the D and RR G to Pacific Coast points. The service is claimed to be the most complete through car service ever on a trans continental route.
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Denver & Rio Grande
Chicago
St. Louis
Missouri River
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Pacific Coast
Seattle Subscribes $25,000 to Foreign Missions
Rev EB Lincoln Smith urged delegates at the foreign mission board to challenge larger cities after Seattle’s $25 000 subscription to missionary work. The address followed reports from missionaries and a cable from Prime Minister Katsura praising the organization. Delegates planned travel to Portland Tacoma and other southern points after adjournment.
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Seattle
Foreign Missions
Francisco
Angeles
EB. Lincoln Smith
Foreign Mission Board
Congregational Church
Eral
Katsura
Japan
Portland
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Tacoma
Witte and party reach Plymouth then head to Cherbourg
M Witte and his accompanying suite arrived in Plymouth today and immediately proceeded to Cherbourg, signaling the next leg of their itinerary.
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Plymouth
England
M. Witte
Suite
Cherbourg
Roosevelt praised for treaty ratification stance
Witt declined to elaborate but credited the czar. All praised Roosevelt for his noble role. He believes anti peace agitation in Japan will not derail the treaty’s ratification.
Kee Sing Arrested for Sweating Gold Coins in San Diego
Kee Sing, a Chinese immigrant living in San Diego for several months, was arrested on a charge of sweating gold coins. Police found on his person $20, $10, and $5 coins all identified as sweating. Investigators believe he may have a partner.
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San Diego
Rain Tonight and Tuesday with Winds Ahead
Everett records show school enrollment totaling 2671 pupils as rain moves in tonight and continues into Tuesday. Southeast winds shift from light to fresh as the system passes.
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Everett
Pawn Tickets In His Shoe Glimpse of City Burglar
John Walker, a colored man with many aliases, sits in the city jail after a spree of alleged burglary and assault. Pawn tickets found in his shoe and four watches seized by Patrolman Weatedt tie him to recent thefts. Investigators believe more victims may be identified as police pursue charges.
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Klondike
John Walker
Walker
Sementine
Weatedt
C. Hl. Lenhart
Charles H. Wright
Nob Hill
Sanders
W. & Norman to Manage Tacoma Hotel Opening
W. and Norman of Spokane will assume charge of the Tacoma hotel, with the expected opening set for October 1. The move signals a new management phase for the property in Tacoma.
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W. &. Norman
Spokane
Tacoma
Unique Tunnel Builder Hare Arrives in Nome
Hare, the builder of a singular tunnel in Alaska, arrived aboard the Steamer Victoria from Nome. The 661 foot tunnel cuts through a mountain near the Kougarok river’s big bend in Kougarok district, diverting the river into waterwheels to pump water to a mountain reservoir for hydraulicking the rich mining area. Work is expected to finish next fall as Kougarok district rises in prominence with new rich strikes nearby.
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Back Hare
Deall
Hare
Nome
Victoria
Mr. Hare
Kongerok River
Kougarok
Alaska
Big Bend
Nome Devastating Fire Destroys Most Nome Saloons
A massive Nome fire on September 13 destroyed sixty buildings, eleven saloons among them, with losses around 200000 dollars. The Seson Jighterage company suffered the largest loss, while the city hall reportedly burned. most lumber remained untouched, aiding future shipments and relief efforts.
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Nome
Glaesford
United States Cable Office
Seson Jighterage Company
Front Street
Lane Street
Snake River
Looks Good To Him Looks Good To Him
W B Hennessy former St Paul Globe editor touring Seattle praises its future and current potential. He is co author with Inspector James McLaughlin of a forthcoming book on the American Indian based on agency visits across the West Coast.
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Seattle
W. B Hennessy
St. Paul Globe
Hennessy
San Francisco
Mr. Hennessy
James McLaughlin
Bronx
Ma. McLaughlin
Accidental Death of Night Watchman at Auburn Lumber Mill
Coroner and Sheriff ruled T. W. Plater's death accidental while serving as night watchman at Auburn Lumber and Shingle. He dropped a loaded 45 caliber revolver during a move to a lumber shed. bullet pierced his breast and spine. Plater, 22, single, had no known relatives in the area.
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Carroll
T. W. Plater
Auburn Lumber and Shingle Company
Plater
Cott
Sheriff Smith
Carrot
Freshmen Reach Record at Washington State University
The fall term opens with about 150 freshmen, the largest class in the university’s history. New students must join Associated Students and pay a 2 dollar fee before registering, down from 38 dollars. Football practice starts in the afternoon under Coach Cutts.
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Washington State University
Condon
Star
Associated
Cutts
Sons of Hermann Convention Draws Delegates to Germania Hall
Delegates from across the United States and British Columbia arrive for the Sons of Hermann convention at Germania Hall. Over 80 out of town delegates and many members tour Fort Lawton Monday afternoon before the 10 o clock session opens Tuesday morning. A banquet Thursday evening will feature speeches by Governor Meade, Mayor Ballinger and other notables.
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United States
British Columbia
The
Sons of Hermann
Germania Hall
Lodge
Fort Lawton
Goulds Deny Owning Wabash Stock Majority
President Ramsey of the Wabash railroad stated the Goulds do not own a majority of the road’s stock. He said he had strong backing before seeking control, and denied reports of Rockefeller or other interests backing him. He also denied any link to Little Kanawha properties with New York Central or Pennsylvania interests.
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New York
Ramsey
Wabash Railroad
Goulds
Rockefellers
Rameey
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Little Kanawha
Williamson land fraud case moves through cross examination
In Portland on September 18 W R Mitchell and A B McAloy were cross examined by the defense over timber amounts on their claims. Sam Smith and Van Geaner were arraigned on a die to intimidate witnesses and pleaded not guilty.
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Portland
Ore
W. R. Mitchell
A. B. McAloy
Williamson
Sam Smith
van Geaner
Brewers Strike Continues as Union Demands Persist
Brewers and Northwest Brewers' Association clash over wage rise while 110 local strikers await return to work. San Francisco bottlers linked to sympathy action must be reinstated before the Seattle strike ends. Union is recognized but no wage gain secured. broader conditions unresolved.
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San Francisco
Northwest Brewers’ Association
Seattle Brewing and Malting Company
International Brewery
Mayor Ballinger Seeks End to Saloon Boxes in Seattle
The mayor proposes a new city ordinance to abolish saloon boxes entirely, arguing current rules are insufficient. He cites Minneapolis as a model and says curtains and partitions behind saloon bars are unnecessary, asserting responsible patrons deserve open drink access.
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Ballinger
Seattle
Minneapolis
Peculiar Death After Work At Union Depot
John Ross 2016 Northeast Twelfth died two hours after stomach cramps while returning home from work at the Union depot Jackson and South Third. An interior decorator and husband with children, his death followed internal hemorrhages after a Latona street car incident. post mortem may determine exact cause due to peculiar circumstances.
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John Ross
Northeast Twelfth
Union
Jackson
South Third
Ross
Latona
Telegraph Briefs Oyster Bay and Other Notices
The president received Chinese minister Sir Chen Chen Tung Liang Cheng who delivered Yang Tai Sich with a message from the foreign office. Bonaparte will dine at Sagamore this evening. Gus Strauss testified in Madden divorce case that false entries would devalue horses to common-workhorse level. John B. Runk sues Woodmen of the World to recover $1,000 life ins on Bilis G. Runk killed by electric shock. policy void if insured worked as lineman. Washington report continues.
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Oyster Bay
Chen Chen Tung Liang Cheng
Yang Tai Sich
Foreign Office
Bonaparte
Sagamore
Cincinnati
Gus Strauss
Madden
San Diego
Cal
John BR. Runk
Pacific Jurisdiction
Woodmen of the World
Bilis G. Runk
San Bernardino
Runk
Taft eyes Panama trip amid plans and duties
Reports indicate President Taft intends to visit Panama in November to inspect ongoing yearly preparations. News dispatches note his aim to oversee the project as part of a broader agenda.
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Taft
Panama
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