Trunk Mystery Suspects Sought in Covington Burnson Case
Police push pursuit of two men tied to the Covington Burnson murder case. A reward of 1000 dollars may be offered by the governor to aid cross city cooperation. Evidence links a trunk found at Eagle Harbor to the suspects with sightings of Covington in Seattle and Burnson’s movements.
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Frank Covington
Charles Burnson
Wappenstein
Illinoi Central probe into Fish funds use
United Press reports Attorney Healey will lead an Illinois Central investigation into alleged misappropriation by former president Fish. The inquiry seeks to determine if Fish improperly used Central funds, including a claim that $1,600,000 was paid for unauthorised purposes. The action follows a directive from President Hara.
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Whisky Fueled Covington Tragedy and Murder in Seattle
The Covington case links whisky to degradation and murder of a young wife. Covington and his friend Burnlson funded debasement, with witnesses noting sober restraint, but repeated drinking drove quarrels, the fatal strangling, concealment in a trunk, and disposal in the Sound. Evidence shows alcohol-fueled coercion and flight from Seattle to Eagle Harbor.
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Covington
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Rana
Covingtons Movements Traced in Seattle
Frank Covington was seen in Seattle last Friday afternoon by C C Cissna a painter living at 522 Sixth ay He may also have been in Seattle Saturday as Mrs Clas na claims to have seen him on upper Pike late Saturday afternoon The Cisenas formerly lived nearby and left the Kenwick apartments after learning of a murder next door Cisana says he saw Covington on Friday September 6 about 3 oclock while he and Bertison looked for an expressman Covington and Bertison seemed nervous and Covington said they were moving to a cottage on Terry av They were in a hurry to get an expressman The next sighting was Friday shortly after noon near the Union depot where the murdered girl was later found The funeral for the murdered girl was held at Downey Watson chapel Rev H H Gowen officiating with interment at Lake View Cemetery Relatives and a large waitresses union delegation attended and floral tributes were sent by unknown parties
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Parker
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Cisena
Terry Av
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Jackson
Union Depot
Cissna
Downey-Watson Company
H. H. Gowen
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lake View Cemetery
J. 8 McCombs
Waitresses’ Union
Death by Own Action Prov en in Je Smith Case
Deputy Coroner Arnold states a postmortem on Je Smith found carbolic acid in the stomach and a container empty nearby. The coroner rules the death self-inflicted with no mouth burns observed, though some witnesses doubt the conclusion.
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Arnold
Bank Clearings Report Seattle and Portland Totals
Seattle clearances today amount to 1 775 989 53 with balances 288 470 47. Portland figures are listed but not fully shown.
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Seattle
Volunteer Fire Department Discussed by South Park Group
Chief H W Bringhuret of the fire department and Coun Hines of the Twelfth ward attended a South Park Improvement Club meeting. The group took initial steps toward forming a voluntary fire department for that part of the city with elections planned next Monday. The proposal includes paying volunteer firemen for fight duties, mirroring Columbia City practice.
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de Fire Department
Coun Hines
South Park Improvement Club
Offi-Pringhorst
Columbia City
Barber Co. Wins Second Small City Contract
The Harber Asphalt company yesterday received its second small contract from the city since January 1. Both jobs involve alley work and brick paving instead of asphalt.
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Harber Asphalt Company
Idaho Governors to Testify in Borah Trial
Idaho leaders CC F Gooding and J T Morrison will testify in the Borah case. Gooding may detail a discussion with enenberg about land fraud schemes. Morrison could recount Barber company attempts to block him from filing on lands desired by a lumber firm. Brown Bros. sue Wisner over a $2530 commission from Stand Hotel sale.
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J. T. Morrion
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Aberg
Morrison
Barber Company
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Brown Bros
Sait
West Seattle Water and Light Upgrade Review
City Engineer Thomson inspected West Seattle to assess citizen needs and evaluate costs for providing water and electric light services to West Attle. The visit aims to determine feasibility and financial requirements for municipal utilities.
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West Seattle
West Attle
West Attle City
Gallagher Testifies in Ford Bribery Trial in San Francisco
In San Francisco on September 26 the Ford bribery trial resumed with James L. Gallagher taking the stand for cross examination. Gallagher admitted passing bribe money and described delivering a bulky envelope to Abe Ruef and a note about grand jury threats. He said he could not sign or swear to the note. He testified about immunity promises from Rudolph Spreckels and reported having $30,000 to $40,000, after previously receiving $15,000. He denied taking $10,000 from Spreckels for his testimony.
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Tirey L. Ford
Thomas Lonergan
Board of Supervisors
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Lawler
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Pres Dent Calhoun
Spreckels
Jefferson Street Sandstone Paving Awarded to Johns
The Jefferson street sandstone paving contract was awarded yesterday to H. F. Johns for 7284.07 dollars. The project will run from Third to Fourth avenues and is expected to begin promptly.
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Jefferson St
H. F. Johns
Judge appoints receiver for New York street railway
Judge Lacombe names Adrian Jol ine receiver for the New York City street railway company as the first step toward winding up the affairs of the corporations and placing them on a paying basis. Over 2,000 Chinese workers are returning from Alaska canneries as this season's pack is larger than expected.
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