Minden Wasson death tied to local murder mystery
Relatives doubt starvation in the case near Kenmore. Investigators note Wasson’s revolver and jumper coat were not found with his body, and foul play is suspected as the two deaths may be linked to the same unidentified woman killed in Juanita woods. The inquest considers self harm or homicide, with witnesses placing Wasson near Hiatt’s farm and the murder site. Burial occurred at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Minden
Wasson
Kenmore
Juanita Woods
Warson
Star
Hile
T M. Hiatt
Hiett
Hintt
Wosnot
Vanita
Vancouver
Eomore
Hiatt
Near Miss as Street Car Skims Lake Union Trestle
A crowded Seattle street car barely stayed on tracks on Lake Union trestle, crushing danger as its front wheels tore from rails. Passengers feared death in a split second but the car halted a few feet from the lake, sparking anger at safety gaps and urging reforms.
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Lake Union
Seattle
Shooting Ends Sailors' Feud Aboard Dolphin
Aboard the Dolphin at Juneau the morning quarrel between fireman James Seute known as Jim the Greek and watchman Charles ended when a fork attack led to a scuffle and a pistol discharge. Seute was fatally wounded and Wheeler was arrested as a warrant awaited.
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James Seute
Jim the Greek
Charles
Juneau
Dolphin
Thom
Former Governor Denies Independent Run Rumor
The former governor angrily denies rumors he would run as an independent candidate for governor. He warns reporters to stop speculating and says he will not contest or run.
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Moxt
Wife Dressed Too Loud Sparks Divorce Cross Bill
United Press reports William J. ar filed a cross bill for divorce, alleging his wife’s attire in public drew comment. The petition cites alleged neglect and a letter to another man, claiming strong affection and hostility between the spouses.
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UIS
William J. Ar
Pouk
Mia
Hearst Attacks Foraker Over Standard Oil Letters
In Cincinnati Hearst accuses Senator Foraker of acting as a Standard Oil agent citing letters from Archbold to Foraker. Foraker says he was employed by Standard Oil in Ohio matters but denies any connection to federal actions or Villa matters. Hearst brands Foraker as Rockefeller’s agent and cites a bribery petition involving former Ohio Attorney General Monett.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joseph B. Foraker
John D. Archbold
Standard Oi Company
Columbus
William Hearst
Foraker
Standard Ot Company
Standard Oj
Congress
Standard
Senate
Hearst
Archbold
J. 8 B. Foraker
Villa
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller Corp
Monett
Charles N. Haskell
New York City
Haskell Jony
Haskell
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Monet
Standard Oil head says Foraker ties legitimate
John D. Archbold, leader of Standard Oil, rejects Hearst charges that Senator Foraker was employed to influence legislation. He states Foraker's relations with Standard are legitimate and asserts Governor Haskell of Oklahoma had no connection to any Standard contributions.
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New York
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Hearst
Senator Foraker
Standard
Foraker
Haskell
Oklahoma
Youth Wanted for Bold Robbery in Coupeville
Officers seek George Perry about 17, accused of a bold Coupeville robbery days ago. $600 in cash, jewelry including an Elgin watch, gold chain, heavy ring, and clothing were stolen. Perry, medium height with a red center star tattoo, fled to Everett then disappeared. He may be a U S Navy deserter from the Tennessee and is believed to be Cincinnati, Ohio home.
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George Perry
Coupeville
Wash
Perry
Everett
Navy
U. S
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Boy Run Down by Automobile in City Incident
Albert Torgeson an 11 year old newsboy of 1428 Thard ay N W was struck near Flrnt av and Seneca av yesterday. He suffered a sprained ankle and a fractured foot. The driver Clarence Han ford offered to take him home gave a dollar and paid half price for the boy’s papers before returning them. A policeman later located him.
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Albert Torgeson
Tharday
N. W
Clarence Hanford
Flrnt Av
Seneca
Grand Trunk Pacific Road Opens To Winnipeg
Charles Hayes president of Grand Trunk Pacific arrives with railroad officials in Winnipeg to mark the line opening. The first rough train over the 0 mile stretch will connect Winnipeg with Edmonton and depart Monday as the road completes its laid tracks.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Man
Charles Hayes
Grand Trunk Pacific
Edmonton
Bryan's Postal Savings Plan Praised by Post Officials
In New York on September 18 a letter from Postmaster General Mae to Peter Shipman discusses a Democratic plan for guaranteed bank deposits. The article says the postal savings system proposed by Bryan is heartily endorsed and favored by Bryan.
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New York
Peter Shipman
Mae
Charac
Bryan
Circus Horse Killed in Runaway on Broadway Hill
A Buffalo Bill circus wagon ran away on Broadway near Alder. The driver Moore leapt to safety as wheels and horses panicked. one draft horse weighing about 1900 pounds was killed and another injured. Damage estimated at 700 dollars.
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Buffalo Bill
Broadway
Alder
Charlies Moore
Broadway Hill
George Rolland
Broadway and
Attom
Hief
Indiana Legislature in Special Session Opens in Turmoil
In Indianapolis the Indiana Legislature convened in a special session prompted by Gov. Manly's push for local option measures. The governor vowed to keep lawmakers through the campaign to secure passage while party leaders argued against the timing. The session drew cat-calls at the mention of Vice President Fairbanks as a presidential candidate.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Manly
Repub
Fairbanks
Takes All the Credit Takes All the Credit
Wim J Ryan argues Roosevelt reform principles. credits himself as originator and seeks support from reform advocates. He questions steel trusts backing Republicans and avoids Hearst charges involving Fordker and Haskell. Bryan’s East outlook is hopeful. he visits New Haven to wreath Alex Troup’s grave and eulogizes the barefoot boy poet Whitman.
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New York
Wim. Jryan
Hearst
Columbus
Dker
Haskell
Bryan
Withington
Del
New Haven
Alex Troup
Faculty Scalp of Siwash Chief Ends University Satire
The Siwash Chief comic monthly at the University of Washington is halted after a clash with faculty. Editors regain class access but the publication is discontinued. Eight staff members are reinstated, with four seniors set to graduate early.
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University of Washington
Mike
Siwash
Amile
University
Abe Hurwits
Victor Zednick
A. M. Harris
Harold Hickett
Russell Parker
Lucien Kellogg
KH. W. Allen
Abe Hurwita
Vietoer Zednick
K. W. Allen
Democrats Poised to Carry Indiana by 100000 in Fall
Indianapolis dispatch reports Thomas Taggart says yesterday’s special legislative election returns favor a Democratic sweep in Indiana this fall by about 100000, reversing several county gains for Republicans in Delware, Newton, Stark, Jasper and White. Carroll district offered no opposition.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Bryan
Delaware County
Newton
Stark
Jasper
White
Carroll
Taft and Bryan to meet in Chicago for waterways banquet
Republican headquarters announced a special Taft train for October 7 to Chicago to attend the waterways convention banquet and confront Bryan. Taft had accepted a speech engagement at another event, aiming to counter ongoing assertions about avoiding Bryan.
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Chicago
Taft
Bryan
Taitt
Latter's Injuries Cause Death Delays Experiments
The report states that the injuries sustained by Latter lead to his death and that further experiments both at home and abroad will be postponed as a result.
Government Accepts Wright Aeroplane After Accident
The War Department declared the Wright aeroplane wrecked yesterday acceptable without further tests as a tribute to the inventor and faith in the machine. Officials attributed the crash to an unavoidable accident, while condolences were sent to Orville Wright and Lieut. Thomas Selfridge's family through the Washington embassy.
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United Press
Washington
War Department
Berlin
William
Orville Wright
Thos. K. Selfridge
Wright Injury After Flight Crash Claims Life of Selfridge
Orville Wright rests at Fort Myer hospital after his plane collapsed, killing Lieut. Thomas E. Selfridge. Wright suffers severe injuries to the right side and left thigh while the wrecked machine, 75 feet in the air, failed to be controlled after a propeller broke. Selfridge’s friend Barbour Lathrope praises the fallen lieutenant’s character and ambition, noting his dream to fly with Wright and his preparation despite early career hardships.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Thomas E. Selfridge
Signal Corps
Selfridge
Afr
Wright
Thomas Selfridge
Barbour Lathrope
Globe Trotter
San Francisco
Lathrope
Wrights face setback after fatal aeroplane crash in France
Wilbur Wright mourns Orville Wright’s accident and Lieutenant Selfridge’s death in the aeroplane collapse. Wright postpones flights and expresses deep grief as France and the United States react with sympathy. Selfridge, a 28 year old West Point graduate, is remembered for his service and connection to early aviation experiments.
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France
Wilbur Wright
Orville
America
Selfridge
Wilbur
Wrights
San Francisco
Thomas
West Point
Fort Leavenworth
Alexa Hammondsport
N.Y
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