News has been received of the sudden death in St. Paul of James P. Slavin, formerly of this city. While here he was active in local politics, being a city inspector and chairman of Eureka precinct in the Fifth ward. Formerly he was master mechanic of the Spokane Falls & Northern. Mr. Slavin belonged to the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He leaves a wife, son, and four daughters.
The Spokane (Washington) Press, December 16, 1907.