Tragic Pasadena crash leaves two injured and dead
A Los Angeles man Osborn and his sister Mrs Diebler were riding with a party when the car stalled near Helle Fontaine street and South Grandlay. Osborn attempted to crank the engine, the vehicle lurched and dragged him 25 feet before the wheels passed over him. His head and chest were crushed while Mrs Diebler sustained a twisted leg.
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R Cal
Los Angeles
Mre
Osborn
Diebdier
Pasadena
Hellefontaine St
South Grandlay
Forgery Case Lands Fred’k Signor in Prison for Parole Violation
Sept. 23 report describes a $400,000 forgery linked to criminal audacity. Fred’k Signor, using the alias Jas A Murray, was sentenced to seven years for parole violation while Monterey and multi million-dollar schemes are alleged. Authorities say Signor posed as a financier and executed multiple frauds including a $75 check tied to Tyler Henshaw.
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Fred’k Signor
Ago Signor
Jas. A. Murray
Monterey
Signor
Tyler Henshaw
Taft Confesses Private Ambition and Judicial Ties
In Peoria Taft reveals his inner view of life goals. He says his ambition lies in becoming chief justice rather than president and jokes he will continue making mistakes. He discusses vetoes and the idea of judges elected by the people and defends the separation of powers.
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Peoria
Exer
United States
Taft
Sen
Arizona
Licked by a Girl at Calas Heights Court Case
The article describes an incident near James Street where Miss George and Heigtor argued while waiting for a car. A confrontation led to a strike on the jew and a call to a policeman. Judge Peter Gross is mentioned in relation to a pending U S district court matter.
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Calas
Rodgers Elevating Plane Busted
Aviator C. P. Rodgers faced trouble in Elmira New York as fog delayed his westward coast to coast flight for a $50,000 prize. After ascent his descent was halted when a guy wire broke on landing puncturing the elevating plane.
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C. P. Rodgers
Tillman Declares Reelection Campaign in Capital
United Press leased wire reports Senator Benjamin R. Tillman announces he will seek reelection. Once thought unable to continue in politics due to health he appeared in Columbia and bought two pitchforks for agricultural use yesterday.
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United Preas
Columbia
D. C
Benjamin R. Tillman
Tillman
Hootch Albert Comes Down After 27 Years Up There
Nome resident Hootch Albert Fortier returns to civilization after 27 years in the Arctic Circle. He recalls making money in the diggings by distilling liquor and earning the nickname Hootch, now seeking medical resorts before returning north.
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Hootch Albert
Albert
Albert Fortier
Nome
Arctic Circle
Sphinx
Seattle
Mr. Fortier
Hootch
Fowler to Retry Sierra Flight From Blue Canyon
Aviator Robt G Fowler failed to cross the Sierra range from Blue Canyon due to engine power. He plans to install a more powerful engine and attempt the flight again Sunday morning.
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Sierras
Robt. G. Fowler
Tay
Blue Canyon
Fowler
Dear Women Smugglers At Docks Draw Collectors
A wartime era harbor tale details women smugglers at the Third Avenue docks with hidden items like side combs and hatpins. Customs inspectors describe confiscated goods and occasional auctions offering French corsets, cigars, silk patterns, ivory ornaments, and sandalwood boxes.
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Customs Office
Third Av
Havana
Men Hear Fateful Words in Seattle Courts Today
Ten men stood for sentence in the Seattle superior court criminal department. Most under 40, four under 30 to be sent to reformatory. one life term given. Peter Fellen received a life sentence for criminal assault with a required surgical operation.
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Seattle
Criminal Department
Superior Court
Peter Fellen
Fellen
Man Struck by Street Car in Seattle Incident
W Kiery, 67, a city employee, was knocked down by a street car at West Kiery Avenue and Smith Street and bruised over the body. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital in a report of being out of danger after stepping in front of the car while bending over a manhole talking to a worker below.
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W. Kiery
Citr
Itth Av
Smith
Seattle General Hospital
Juvenile Picture No 3 Captures Councilman Griffiths
A vintage caption features Councilman Austin E B Griffiths in a posed portrait. Born in England, he moved to Nebraska as a child and later pursued education before relocating to Seattle. The piece plays on a photographers joke about a bird flying from a camera.
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Austin EB
Griffiths
Austin
Griffithea
England
United States
Nebraska
Seattle
Gaby de Lys Theatre Debates Coastal Sale and Ban
News items report Gaby de Lys a New York concert singer feared to topple a kingly throne. The coast cities and theater owners debate her appearances as Xander Pantages and John Cort oppose engagement. Eugene Levy and The People's Amusement Co. ban her from venues across their circuits.
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Xander Pantages
Gaby
John W. Considine
Sullivan
the Orpheum
Sullivan & Considine
Cort
John Cort
Gaby de Lys
Mantel Be Committee Reports Mixed Reception and Finances
A Mantel Be committee review notes a mixed reception and unclear financials with receipts conflated and expenditures cited as an issue. The report highlights a surplus unclear funding sources and potential misaccounting in the presented figures.
Bear Encounters Ex-Champ Hunter Flees Toward Civilization
A bear rose to full height and charged, forcing Jim Jeffries to flee the scene. He pursued to safety without stopping to argue, seeking civilization after the encounter.
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Jim Jeffries
Millionaire Seeks Divorce in New York Suit
The case involves a Brooklyn financier and his wife with their young son cited in filings. Attorneys for Suydam, Hogue, and L. L. address the statutory offense ground for the action as papers are prepared in court.
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New York
Suydam
Uionaire
Fem
Fred’k Noble
Brooklyn
Hogue
L. L
23 Acre River Frontage Farm for sale near Granite Falls
23 acres of Stillaguamish River frontage in Snohomish County near Granite Falls with rich Puget Sound soil. Surrounded by neighbors, close to county road and a rural free delivery route, half a mile from a school. Price 1375 dollars with terms 60 dollars down and 15 dollars monthly. Ole Hanson 4 Co New York Elk.
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Stillaguamish River
Snohomish County
Granite Falls
Puget Sound
Financial Furore as Carnegie Safe Deposit Taken Over
Sept 38 A financial uproar follows the takeover of Carnegie Safe Deposit by Geo Van Tuyl state superintendent of kia He states the company had been operating at a location and upon assuming control he names Egbert as Special Deputy to liquidate the corporation's affairs.
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New Fork
Carnegie Safe Deposit Pany
Geo. van Tuyl
Kia
van Tuyl
Egbert
To Let Boy Die Under Chloroform
A Chicago report says physicians at the county hospital planned to give Earl Barnes chloroform to end his suffering from an incurable rabies case. They state they will not kill him but will not prolong his life, as the boy remains in agonized condition after a dog bite and rabies diagnosis.
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United Press
Chicago
County Hospital
Earl Barnes
Pasteur Institute
Farmers Boycott Fairs Over Taft Speak Invite
In Michigan Taft observed farmers boycotting fairs due to his invitation to speak. The remark suggests mounting anger among ordinary people toward circuses as the controversy widens.
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Michigan
Taft
Taft Describes Canadian Standoff Leaves Him Somber
President Taft spoke at a Missouri breakfast and said his reciprocity policy is not moving forward. He noted the House speaker’s debate on responsibility, and he said a sharp decision “hits me between the eyes” and the only option is to sit still.
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United Prees
ST. Louis
Taft
H.S. Hadley
Missouri
Canada
Supreme Court
Weather Report for Seattle and Vicinity
Pair tonight brings light frost. Sunday forecast calls for fair skies and rising temperatures. Noon temperature today was 54 degrees with a warm trend ahead.
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Seattle
Tries Suicide by Gas Route in Rooming House
John Anderson, 20, a longshoreman, attempted to end his life by turning on gas and placing a tube in his mouth. Found after noon, he was hospitalized with a prognosis it may be life. A Finnish language letter to a friend was found. no motive is known.
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John Anderson
City Hospital
Labor appreciated main's decision on eight hour law for women
Judge John F. Main received two testimonials this morning praising his ruling upholding the eight hour law for women. One came from the Waitresses' union signed by Secretary Alice M. Lord, the other from the Provision Trades Council signed by President M. B. Good. During football season some has-beens may come half-back.
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John F. Main
Waitresses’ Union
Alice M. Lord
Provision Trades Council
M. 8. Good
Hicktown Bee notes letters and local oddities
The Hicktown Bee reports a reader writing to Ole Man nifkine at Lower Milla and receiving ink on the page. A stranger in town last night stirred talk, with locals guessing he was Old Cooke before being identified as a man with health issues. An ad for Bee on page two hints at quirky local humor.
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Ole Man
Nifkine
Lower Milla
Whichers
Oo Cooke
Watertower
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