Examination Farce Sparks Court Clash In Mental Health Case
Judge Frater criticizes the examination as a farce while the commission finds Mad Creffield and Esther Mitchell insane. Prosecutor to appeal. judge contemplates a writ to keep the women in state custody as hearings proceed. They will be sent to Washington’s Steilacoom asylum pending action.
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Frater
F. Mil Ia
Mitchell Creffield
Miller
Jadee Prater
Tat
Weahington
Clark
Serene
Esther Mitchell
Mad Creffield
Rother Mitchell
Judge Prater
Mackintosh
Supreme Court
Oregon
Washington
Steilacoom
Kenneth Turner
J. H. Snively
KR. M. Reames
Warge Dribbery and Political Aims Reported
Fragmentary report notes allegations against H Paul of Minneapolis under W. Trenheim. Claim involves financing and political aspirations as part of a case tied to the Shippers' and Traders' Association. Details are unclear due to damaged text and partial sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mann
H Paul
Minneapolis
W. Trenheim
Line steamer Watson St Moran’s sail changed
The notice indicates Watson Line’s steamer Watson St Moran’s sailing for Han Francises is moved from tomorrow to a later date. Details and exact new timing are unreadable in the fragment.
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Watson
St Moran's
Han Francises
Funeral of Mrs. Forsythe in Tacoma Cathedral
The funeral service for Mrs Forsythe of Tacoma takes place at 2 o'clock in the cathedral. Attendees include Mr and Mrs J and Miss Agnes Polly and Will.
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Paneral
Forsyther
Tacoma
Mins
Polly
Tathedral
Kill and Plunder Bethgral Se
A fragment reports a raid on the Pecasuta estate with killings and plunder of storehouses and cash from a money asco. village residents are mentioned as saying roubles were taken.
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Bethgral
Pecasuta
Asco
Seattle Still Ashore As Salvage Tugs Fail
The steamer Seattle City remains aground off Victoria BC as salvage tugs Pioneer Pilot and Salvor fail to budge her. About 166 tons discharged yesterday. high tide this afternoon may free the vessel if conditions hold. Passengers could disembark. four to five feet of water lies at the bow while water remains calm and not yet taking on water. Five tugs will attempt another pull at high tide this afternoon.
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Victoria
B C
City
Salvor
Pioneer
Pilot
Seattle
Vancouver Theater Trouble Narrowly Averted
Seattle magnate John Considine clashed with Vancouver Building Inspector McSpadden over the Orpheum theater condemnation. Attorney Macdonnell escorted Considine from city hall to prevent a possible fight after a heated exchange about alleged bias and insufficient knowledge.
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Vancouver
B.C
Macdonnell
John Considine
Seattle
City Hall
McSpadden
Considine
Orpheum
Printer sues Seattle Typo Union for 40000 damages
Don Johnson claims the Seattle Typo graphical union No 202 conspired to deprive him of livelihood and committed other indignities, seeking 40000 in damages for alleged actions by union members and a printer.
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Don &. Johnson
Seattle Typographical Union No. 202
Seattle Public Schools Attendance Figures
The census shows a total attendance of 16 087 for Seattle public schools with 1 882 students in high school.
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Seattle
Seattle Car Co Purchases Renton Land for New Plant
A report from a reliable source claims Seattle Car Manufacturing plans a new plant on grounds across the River from Renton, fourteen acres previously owned by William Pigott. The old plant at Youngstown is to be discarded with Chicago Milwaukee St Paul rumored to join in the purchase and build car shops and repair facilities nearby.
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Renton
Seattle Car Manufacturing Company
Youngstown
William Pigott
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Pigott
Explosive Blast in Jellico Kills Many and Wrecks Town
A massive dynamite explosion on the Louisville and Nashville tracks near Jellico depot destroys the Standard Oil tank and multiple buildings. Reports indicate 15 dead and over 60 injured with feared total casualties up to 100. Names of confirmed dead include Joan Gordon Walter Rodgers John Cook George Atkine. Property losses reach about 1 million dollars.
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Jellico
Tenn
Louteville & Nashville
Joan Gordon
Walter Rodgers
John Cook
George Atkine
Kentucky
Seven policemen fatally hurt in revenge attack
Sept 21 peasants fatally harm seven policemen in retaliation for the arrest of a revolutionary agitator. The incident underscores rising tensions and violent backlash against authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulmivazh
State Publicity League Meets at Seattle Commercial Club
The State Publicity league is meeting this afternoon at the Seattle Commercial club. There will be another meeting at eight o'clock tonight. Many delegates from different parts of the state are present.
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State Publicity League
Seattle Commercial Club
Former inmate Carrie Miller Arrested on Suspicion
Carrie Miller, recently released from the state penitentiary at Walla Walla where she served for betting, was arrested this morning by Sergeants Wilkes and Speer and locked up on suspicion. No charge has yet been filed.
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Carrie Miller
Walla Walla
Wilkes
Speer
Willett Addresses John and Universal Christianity at First Christian
Dr. L. B. Willett delivered his fifth address at the First Christian church last night on John and Universal Christianity. He noted themes that bridge early Christian thought with broader Christian history and announced plans for a final talk on the "Prod Century of Christian History."
Plan Big Meeting on Municipal Ownership Drive
A mass meeting of advocates for municipal ownership is set for next Thursday at the Labor Temple. The group aims to reorganize the campaign, plan tracks on Fourth Avenue and Wesellake Boulevard, and push the council to submit a vote at the November general election if needed. A permanent City Ownership League will be formed to educate and oppose exclusive downtown street railway franchises.
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Labor Temple
Fourth Av
Wesellake Boulevard
Couseil
Municipal Ownership
Seattle
Arentina
Gordon suspended after interference case in boy's arrest
T H Gordon, tried to lodge in Gordon's court for interfering in the arrest of a young boy, has been suspended on judgment. It is reported Gordon will sue the police officer who made the arrest.
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T. H. Gordon
Gordon
Lipton Sets Sail for America with Tay Pay Connor
Sir Lipton embarked for the United States with Tay Pay Connor after announcing plans to study the matter and build a challenger during a fall visit to America.
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Taverpool
Sir Lipton
Tay Pay’Connor
America
London
City seeks line workers as electric lighting expands
The lighting office announces a large expansion with electric lights flooding towns and hamlets. They expect to hire 29 to 30 new linemen over the next two months to meet rising service requests at a rate of about 150 per day. The department controls substantial copper, insulators, lamps, meters, poles, and other fixtures to support the program. Beattie firms ABHINGTON, Sept. 21 - John C. Kopp is named postmaster at Bunrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Latab
Beattie Firms
Anarchy Plot Foiled as Rebels Fire on U S Sailors in Cuba
Fourteen anarchists were arrested in Havana on a plot to kill the czar amid fighting as U S warships arrive off Havana. United States forces clash with rebels near Clenfuegon as Taft and Roosevelt seek a resolution. Cuban leaders press for U S intervention to quell the revolt and defend foreign property.
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ST. Petersburg
Havana
Cuba
Clenfuegon
United States
Marietta
Boledad
Clenfuegons
Roosevelt
Taft
Nunez
Havana Province
Nunes
Arme
America
Jury Cannot Fix Blame in Child's Electrocution Death
A coroner's jury this morning could not determine blame for the death of Eimer Burton a year old son of Mr and Mrs A W Burton of 610 Renvethay who was electrocuted Wednesday afternoon after grabbing a live telephone wire interfacing with a Seattle Electric line Witnesses said the boy climbed an embankment to reach the wire which had fallen across the electric line The weight of his body caused the wires to contact causing the fatal shock.
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Carroll
Eimer Burton
A. W. Burton
Reventhay
Tve
Independent Telephone Company
Seattle Electric Company
Methoist Episcopal Conference Chooses Beattie for Next Year
The Pu get Bound conference at Ballard opened with Rev. W Whitfield leading. Rev. C M Koewell spoke on church extensions. Beattle won the next year’s meeting site vote over Aberdeen 61 to 45. The afternoon featured the temperance anniversary with Rev J W Freacoin presiding and KE H Cherrington addressing the gathering. Committees held meetings at Sypher hall and the city hall while undergraduates met in the city hall. The Preachers Wives association met at the Trietian church.
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Puget Bound
Methoiet Episcopal Church
Ballard
W. Whitfield
C. M. Koewell
Board of
Church Extensions of
United States
Beattle
Aberdeen
Hery
J. W. Freacoin
KE. H. Cherrington
Anti-Salooon League
Sypher's Hall
Preachers Wives’ Association
Trietian Church
Fire devastates Tacoma district killing two occupants
A major blaze swept Tacoma last night destroying the Eastern railroad depot and freight warehouse on Puyallup Avenue, four cars, and East C Street structures. One woman and one man died. several horses and many vehicles were lost. Peterson finds a severed arm believed to be his wife.
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Tacoma
Tacoma Eastern Railroad
Puyallup Av
Fire Devastates Puyallup Valley Properties and Horses
A deadly blaze at a Russell's Livery barn destroys the Wind sor restaurant proprietor's wife Mrs. J C Peterson, 27, and damages three frame dwellings, four frame buildings, several hundred feet of track, a railroad depot and freight warehouse. Estimated property loss around $150,000 including numerous vehicles and four freight cars.
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J.C. Peterson
Windsor Restaurant
Russell
Tacoma Eastern Railroad
Puyallupav
East Cat
Puyallupay Bridge
Tacoma Eastern
Tacoma Eastern Freight Care
Reign of terror alleged in Vladivostok officials
Dispatch from Vladivostok reports charges that officers abuse official power to enrich themselves and that considerable immorality is alleged among naval and army officers.
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Vladivostok
Steamer Leelanaw in Distress at Niblock Harbor Alaska
The steamer Leelanaw is in distress at Niblock harbor Alaska with its wheel lost or loosened. Assistance was sent from Ketchikan after a report carried south by the Cottage City. The Leelanaw had left weeks ago for Cordova with railroad material and is returning with concentrates from Treadwell.
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Leelanaw
Niblock Harbor
Alaska
Ketchikan
Merchanta Exchange
Cottage City
Cordova
Treadwell
Exposition design promised by famed Buffalo designer
Frank L. Morriody, head of publicity for the Alaska-Ukon Pacific exposition, has received word from Raphael Beck, the renowned Buffalo designer in Paris, that he has created an emblem for the exposition and will send a copy to Mr. Merrick once it is engraved.
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Frank L. Morriody
Publiity Bureau
Alaska
Raphael Beck
Buffalo
Paris
September 21 1906 Financial Increase Over Prior Year
A historical financial snippet shows a date of September 21 1906 with totals of $1 710 392 00 and $1 162 271 02, noting an increase over the same date last year by $548 121 48. The figures imply a year over year rise in specified monetary amounts.
Young Boys in the Toils
Paul Paulson aged 15 was arrested by Detective Corbett and Truant Officer Ketchum as alleged gang leader of about 40 youths aged 10 to 16 blamed for systematically breaking into freight cars and petty thefts over recent weeks. Authorities say the city hosts a large juvenile gang responsible for numerous depredations.
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Paul Paulson
Corbett
Ketchum
Nelson Named Secretary of Democratic County Central
L W Nelson of West Seattle was chosen secretary by A B Ernst chairman under authority granted at the committee meeting Tuesday. Nelson previously served as secretary of the county committee that managed the four year campaign. The committee plans another meeting Monday to perfect the campaign organization and discuss tickets.
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L. W. Nelson
West Seattle
Democatic County Central Committee
A. B. Ernat
Nelson
Ernst
Powder explosion at California Powder Works injures worker
In Santa Cruz on September 21 a wheel in mill No 10 exploded shortly after a charge of 506 pounds of green powder was set off by Percy West. He was thrown about 20 feet into a flume of running water and sustained serious burns.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
California Powder Works
Percy West
Arrest of socialist orator Titus marks fourth detainment
Dr. Herman F. Titus, noted socialist speaker, was arrested again last night for severing his naval address, by Sergeant Wilkes. This arrest marks his fourth detention.
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Herman F. Titus
Wilkes
Titus
Bremerton Navy Yard Visit Planned by Congress Delegation
At Bremerton residents’ urging the Washington congressional delegation will visit the navy yard so members can view the facility, aiming to assess needs and support for the installation.
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Clisgoms
Bremerton
Wachineton
Navy Yard
Salmon seizure sparks defense in Elliott case
Frank Solibu and Peter Glass are arrested for staying within the Elliott bay three mile limit. Warden Rief vows to fight the case and push for the release of all 200 salmon seized in their possession.
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Frank Solibu
Peter Glass
Elliott, Bay
Three Mile
Guine Warden Rief
Valencia Funeral Set at Grand Opera House
Funeral services for Valencia victims will be held at 2 PM Sunday at the Grand Opera House. A 50 piece band will play Nearer My God to Thee before hymns by the First Presbyterian choir. Speakers include Senator Samuel H. Piles and Mayor William Hickman Moore. Rev M A Matthews and Bishop O'Dea give addresses and readings. Pallbearers from thirteen building trades unions will carry caskets to the funeral car. The procession leaves Second Ave and Cherry St, north on Second, west on Pike, then First to Mt Pleasant cemetery.
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Grand Opera House
Valencia
First Presbyterian Church
United States
Samuel H. Piles
William Hickman Moore
M. A. Matthews
O'Dea
John M. Dean
Building Trades
Secondav
Cherry St
Pike
Mt. Pleasant
Hotel Savoy to Open on Pacific Coast Tonight
The Hotel Savoy, to be run by BE F. Sweeney president and John McDermott manager, opens tomorrow at 6 pm on Seconday Street between Seneca and University. Projected total outlay is about 795000 with four more stories planned to boost the coast’s finest hotel status. The staff includes L. Van Orden, John Frye, Walter Richardson, Mixa Barnes, and Frederick Falkenstein. Otto Gabel will head dining room service and J. J. Schenck will helm the kitchen.
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Savoy
BE. F. Sweeney
John McDermott
Seconday
Seneca and
University
Pacific Coast
L. van Orden
John Frye
Walter Richardson
Mixa J. Barnes
Frederick Falkenstein
Otto Gabel
Sherry
J. J. Schenck
Holland House
New York
Hotel Savoy
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Willett
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Puyallup
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