Northern railroad ties McBride to Piles in King county race
The Star reports Northern Pacific interests back Governor McBride over Sam Piles in the Washington state senate contest. Talks of a truce or new candidate shape King county nominations as Furth and Wilson hold key roles, while Piles lingers with limited action ahead of a Seattle hotel meeting. The Pacific Coast steamship Humboldt sailed to Skagway with seventyfive passengers and cargo.
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Sam H. Piles
The
Star
Northern Railroad
McBride
Northern
Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Seattle
McBrride
Piles
King County
John L. Wilson
Jacob Furth
McBride Republicans
Pierce County
Mr. Furth
Mr. Wilson
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Humboldt
Skagway and
Lynn Canal
Mayor Ballinger Calls For Best Police Forge In U S
The remark urged by Mayor Ballinger followed the introduction of Seattle’s finest police force, signaling a push for top quality policing in the city. The statement framed a national standard aim for law enforcement excellence.
Seattle forms new central union to oppose Western Central
The Seattle Amalgamated Trades Council, a new central labor body, was formed at a meeting last Tuesday night to counter the Western Central union and end the Hotel Butler dispute and the Seattle Brewing and Malting boycott. Delegates numbered thirty five, with leaders from Local No. 330 and Brewery Workmen active in organizing. The group aims to unify several unions, pledging cautious action, anti boycott stance, and a push for a conservative, brainy central body.
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Seattle Amalgamated Trades Council
Central Labor Union
Western Central Labor Union
Butler
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Western Central
The Axe Falls on Inspector Fees Amid War Slump
Port Townsend reports the collector has chosen men to fill inspector posts in the district as business slumps since the Far Eastern war began. In Seattle the names include David C m John Vandyke Garrgy opsher and n Delano.
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Star
C. W. Ide
Port Townsend
Seattle
David C
John Vandyke
Garrgy
Opsher
Gas Trust Cuts Rates Amid Competition Threats
The gas trust trims charges to $1.25 per 1000 cubic feet amid a looming fight with the American Improvement Company led by J. D. Farrell. The move aims to placate customers while pledging future mains extensions and further cuts as production costs fall. The rival firm expects to deliver gas within nine months, plans a large pipe program, and foresees a franchise grant as council changes.
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American Improvement Company
J. D Farrell
Seattle Lighting Company
Consolidated Gas Companies
Gas Trust
Green Lake
Lake Washington
Mr. Farrel
Octopus
Sam Hill
Lonria
J. W. Cline
Consolidated
New York
Robert KB. Munter
Corporations Committee
Alge
Maine
John H. Miller
Wall Street
Knickerbocker Trust Company of
Seattle
Consolidated Gas Company
British Drive Thibet Natives in Two Sharp Engagements
April reports describe two close encounters near Guru with Col Younghusband’s expedition. About 1,500 Tibetan forces under Lhagsa clashed, suffering heavy losses as natives were repulsed. British casualties numbered around a dozen.
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Tuna
British India
Younghusband
Thibet
Guru
Lhagsa
Robbery Suspected After Maple Valley Lodging
Joseph German, arriving with a logging camp head skidder, checked into Carrollon hotel room with $110. He woke to find the money missing and initially accused his companion. Later he doubted the charge and blamed burglars who he said used pliers to take the money.
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Joseph German
Maple Valley
German
Carrollon
Bold train holdup near Copley. express messenger killed
A South Pacific passenger train was boarded at night by three men who split the train, killed Express Messenger O Neill, and blew open the express car with dynamite. They forced the engineer to Kenwick before fleeing as a posse pursued. The robbers left with unknown loot. telegraph service was unavailable at Keewick.
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Bacramento
Cal
Copley
Southern Pacific
O'Neill
Kenwick
Hoth
Keewilck
Keewick
Train Robbery Massacre Near Keswick Bridge Stuns California
About 1000 armed men scour the woods along the river near Kenwick and Redding pursuing four train robbers who robbed a passenger run and killed Messenger ONeill while blowing the express car apart. A fireman and a brakeman were injured. the robbers escaped on horses as the posse pressed the trail early morning.
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Tmy Scripps News Asst
Redding
Cal
Kenwick
Messenger Onells
Keswick Bridge
Raymond
Hrakeman Stone
O'Neill
Sheriffs
Mayor's pledge to back Chief Delaney during term
Mayor Ballinger addresses police officers pledging steadfast support for Chief Delaney. He calls for honesty integrity and cheerful obedience from all officers and warns that anyone failing to perform duty will be replaced to ensure a solid administration.
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Chief Delaney
Delaney Calls for Duty in Police Department Speech
Chief Delaney urges every man to do his duty with resolve and promises backing from Mayor Ballin as he addresses the men of the police department. The speech emphasizes unity, accountability, and firm leadership.
Delaney Installed as Seattle Police Chief by Mayor Ballinger
Mayor Ballinger introduces Thomas R. Delaney as Seattle police chief and pledges full support. Delaney pledges military style reorganization, strict duty, and accountability. Officers are urged to uphold integrity and keep criminals out of the district. A Sunday afternoon meeting will hear three notable citizens outline public expectations.
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Delaney
Makk
Liston
Bishop O'Dea
E. C. Hughes
A. J. Blethen
Citiezens
Seattle
Japanese Push At Chong Ju Extend Chong Ju Gains
Tokyo April 1 Japanese troops advancing beyond the Chong Ju battle gain momentum from the Chong Ju fight. After dislodging Russians they rested then moved 25 miles to Yong Chun. Russians retreat to Unsan as Japanese press toward Wiju. Russian cavalry in distress and fuel shortages worsen as horses die.
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Tokio
Chong Ju
Yong
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Hotron
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Port Arthur
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