Fairbanks Indorsed by Indiana Republicans
United Press reports Indiana Republicans endorse Fairbanks as their 1904 presidential candidate and back tariff revision with protectionist lines. The convention also supports Roosevelt’s anti-interference stance on temperance laws and a reform plank in the platform. Mexico City feature profiles First Lady Carmelita Diaz as beloved by the people and the president’s partner in public life.
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United Press
Napolis
Ted
Charlies W
Roosevelt
Sonia
Senate
Congress
House
Chase
Pink Cuff Offenders Denounced In City Court
City Attorney Be Hruler condemned alleged Pink Cuff offenders in a criminal department session. D. Green faced charges, claimed he was in Talent and a carnival promoter, but was fined 100 dollars and ordered to 39 days in jail. An appeal was filed with a 500 dollar bond.
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Be Hruler
City Ve
Green
Mr. de Pruter
Mr. de Bruter
Tsbor
Caff
Gentry
Gordon
Merdict Reached Not in Wilson Case
The jury return not guilty verdict after trial over a collision involving a street car and a motor car. Oletoee motorman Bigelow faced testimony about speeding and racing claims. Witness James PF Wilson said he did not see the machine until it crossed in front of the car. The case concerned Van DeVanter and the complainant's husband James PF Wilson.
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Etta Wileen
Th Soued Electric Company
Bigeiow
Alberts
Rte
Monda
Bigelow
van DeVanter
James PF. Wilson
Decomposed Body Found in Woods Near Napier
A badly decomposed body was found in the woods near Napier yesterday afternoon. The remains are difficult to identify but are believed to be that of a mushroom picker named Liz Menthe, aged about 14, last seen in the area. Police reported it as a likely homicide scene with ongoing investigation.
Montgomery Montana governor switch described in brief
By United Press Mont April 1 Lt Gov Erwin Norris was formally sworn in as Governor of Montana. Governor Jon R. Toole’s term ends as Norris takes oath after acting for a month while Toole sought health.
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United Press
Mont
Liewt
Erwin Norris
ReYernor
Montana
Jon. K. Toole
Norris
Key to the Admiral Fleet Arrives in City City Officials Rally Support
The mayor and city officials urged owners and merchants to contribute funds to secure a key for the admiral and officers. The effort aims to ensure the fleet can access a required gate or entry upon arrival, with merchants urged to donate to cover costs.
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Con
le Marmaduke
BMG Re
Junk dealers warned of arrest over license bond failures
City Attorney De Hruler announces that every junk dealer in the city without a license or bond faces possible arrest. He says many dealers have delayed securing licenses and vows no more toleration. A defense counsel sought a continuance for one arrested dealer, but the city attorney pressed for enforcement.
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de Hruler
Cruisers California Tennessee and Washington Sail from San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 1 the cruisers California Tennessee and Washington under Rear Admiral Uriel Sebree raised anchor and headed toward Puget Sound. They will undergo overhaul at Bremerton navy yard then proceed to Paget Sound for duties before joining a May return to San Francisco for a reception honoring sixteen battleships from the Atlantic.
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California
Tennessee
Washington
Uriel Sebree
San Francisco Bay
Puget Sound
Bremerton Navy Yard
Paget Sound
Wallington
Bremerton
San Francisco
Atlantic
Revolution Spreads Across Pekin Amid Anti government Uprising
The April report notes wholesale efforts to suppress the anti government movement following the Tateu Maru incident. Revolutionary leaders use China’s surrender to Japan to fuel discontent, turning major cities into anti government hubs and stirring revolts in several provinces.
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United Press
PEKIN
China
Japan
Refusal to Renew Saloon License by County Board
The county board of commissioners yesterday rejected the renewal of a saloon license for Flaber in North Bend. The action aims to enforce liquor laws in county and city saloons, with Fisher's license expiring April 1 and similar renewals to follow for other establishments not conducted decently.
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Tlam Flaber
County Board of Com.missioners
County Am Loons
Fisher
North Bend
Warrants Filed Against Employment Agents Tongue and Galbraith
A complaint charging J. W. Tongue and John Doe Galbraith with obtaining money by false pretenses was filed in the prosecuting attorney's office. Honan paid $2 believing they acted as agents of the Commercial Koreas to secure employment, but the representations proved false.
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J. W. Tongue
John Doe
Galbraith
H. & Honan
Honan
Tongue
Canadian Mayor in Seattle Visit Reported
Arnold E. Kealy mayor of North Vancouver British Columbia and secretary of the Western Corporation with guest A. McKay Jordan were seen at the Annex. He will travel to Southern California to remain several weeks.
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Arnold E. Kealy
North Vancouver
B C
Western Corporation
A. McKay Jordan
Eke
California
Man Fined for Stealing Solder from Employer
J. P. Reinhart was fined $59 in Justice Carroll’s court yesterday for stealing solder from his former employer August Welffenbach. Reinhart had filed a wage suit, and Welffenbach revealed he had long sought the former employee to press the solder theft charge.
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J. P. Reinhart
Miners on Strike Over Wages Across States
United Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports about one quarter of a million coal miners on strike in producing states. The yearly settlement ended yesterday with no wage agreement for the coming year. Miners thus own their pick and shovels. The mood at present does not appear as serious as the 1904 upheaval.
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United P Indianapolis
Hold Up Italian Fruit Peddler
Malian fruit peddler Steve Hpassitt, 45, of 600 Mercer, was beaten and robbed by four men at 27th Ave around midnight. Two knocked him down, while two searched his pockets and took $42. The assailants, who watched without intervening, fled as he lay bleeding. Darkness left only a partial description.
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Steve Hpassitt
Mercer At
Madison Ot
Spaasttt
Spencer Eddy Nominated for Luxembourg Post
Washington reports Spencer Eddy, Chicago man and longtime attache at the American legation in London who recently married Miss Spreckels, will be in Luxembourg. He is brother in law of Senator Heveridge of Indiana. The president also nominated Arthur M. Keaupre to be minister to the Argentine Republic.
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Washington
Spencer Eddy
Chicago
London
Mins Spreckels
Luxembourg
Eddy
Heveridge
Indiana
Arthur M. Keaupre
Oppose Regrade Referendum Slows Olive Street Improvement
Local property owners oppose a referendum on the Olive regrade ordinance claiming it would delay several nearby projects. Guuter Scott Calhoun says most affected owners want the work completed soon. D F P Douglas, leasing the Manhattan flats, is accused of stalling the work for selfish reasons, while asserting his lease lasts 16 years.
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Scott Calhoun
O Qualheim
D. FP. Douglas
Manhattan
Douglas
First Presbyterian Church
Matthews
Woman struck by Broadway Pike car at Niobav
Mrs. Jennie Howard of 808 Howell t was struck by a Broadway Pike car at Niobav and Pike at 6 o clock last night and was slightly injured. She was taken to her home.
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Jennie Howard
Howell
Broadway Pike
Niobav
Pike
Japanese Banks Close Doors
Tokio April 1. A banking report shows ten banks closed in March as Japan fights a tightening financial crisis. The government strains to ease the downturn, and markets appear drained. Failures spread from banks and large firms to smaller traders in the harsh month noted as the worst since the onset of the stringency.
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Tokio
Great Exposition of Japan Opens April First 1912
Tokio reports the Nippon Dai Hakuran Kwai or great exposition of Japan will open to the public on April 1, 1912. Officials say it will be the largest exposition ever held in the far east as preparations accelerate.
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Tokio
Japan
Far East
TO GEE BATTLESHIPS Take boats at Pier 2
Boats depart Pier 2 for Ten daily round trips at a half dollar per ride. Pee
Contest Begun Over the Fair Millions
Frank P. Smith of Topeka Kansas files a suit claiming a $1,000,000 share of Mrs. Charles Fair estate left after her death in France. He says he is a half brother of Mrs. Fair and asks Justice Fitzgerald to appoint a commissioner to take testimony in France. Smith fled home at 18 and was unlocatable at Fair’s death. California courts ruled his legacy lapsed but Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Oelrich offered $10,000, which he later declined.
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United Press
York
Charles Fair
France
Frank P. 8
Smith
Topeka
Kan
Pitegerald
Faire
California Courte Ried
Vanderbilt
Oelrich
Arizona
Commercial Club Raises Funds for New Clubhouse Floor
The Commercial Club planned a pledge to fund upgrades at the Moc. Dougall & Southwick building. A full floor will be renovated to create smoking and reading rooms a cafe and a pool billiard area. The hall will host visiting clubs during next year’s fair.
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Moc. Dougall & Southwick
Steamer Cuppewa Sinks Lydia in Collision Claim
Captain McAlpine files disaster report blaming fishing schooner Lydia for collision near dawn as Cuppewa ran down and sank her. He cites a red light that appeared then vanished, suggesting Lydia changed course.
City Health Department Reorganization Outlined Tonight
The health department's reorganization will be presented at a special city council meeting by the civil service finance and health and sanitation committees. Health Commissioner Crichton stated no specific changes have been decided and the plan remains open pending funding from the finance committee.
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Health Department
Civil Service, Finance
Health and Sanitation
Crichton
Certificates Nearly All IW Certificates Redeemed
Clearing house certificates issued during the eastern panic have been almost fully redeemed with only 7000 remaining out of more than one million issued. On April 1 the redemption date set by the Clearing House Association began January 1 for redeeming the paper money. Committee members say all certificates will be redeemed regardless of how long they are held as souvenirs.
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Clearing House
Clearing House Association
New York Lawyer Carl Fish Hanson Arrested for Extortion
New York April 1 Carl Fish Hanson millionaire lawyer and brewery leader was arrested on a charge of extorting 15000 from merchant Joseph E O'Brien. The grand jury heard a bogus accusation against Hanson who is said to have feigned charges to pressure the victim. The case follows prior medical ads for relief for rheumatism.
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New York
Carl Fish
Gy Hanson
Joseph E. O'Brien
Hanson
Boy Waiva Witkus sues Pacific Coast Coal for death damages
Through his mother Homa Witkus two year old Waiva Witkus begins suit against Pacific Coast Coal company seeking 1999 dollars for the death of his father Iman Witkus who was killed while working in one of the company's mines.
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Waiva Witkus
Homa Witkus
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Iman Witkus
Public Building Proposal Favored in Walla Walla
The note committee on public d ee recommended a favorable report on a bill for a public building in Walla Walla Washington with an estimated cost of 220000 dollars.
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Dnee
Ne Walla
Wash
Seattle Press Urges Healy to Rename Opera Company
A Star reader signed Sealth questions Frank Healy for attaching San Francisco to his Seattle rooted opera company. The letter notes Seattle as home and headquarters, with annual San Francisco visits and a history linking the Tivoli San Francisco troupe to the present company.
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Frank Healy
San Francisco
Sealth
Healy
Seattle
Bealth
Sughim
Seattle Theatre
San Francisco Company
Mr. Mealy
Officials appoint accountants in city department
City Comptroller announces two expert accountants A N Graves named chief accountant at 150 dollars a month and H L Ker appointed local improvement accounts chief at 115 dollars monthly. Several staff changes follow with J L McLean as new chief accountant and other promotions resignations absorbed.
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A. N. Graves
Sty
H. L. Ker
Graves
Russell
Collier
Prosser
J. L. McLean
A. XN. Graves
A. BW
Land
H. L. Collier
Morgan
BR. McLaren
Presi
Market Prices And Steamer Humboldt Arrives
Cranberries on sale at market today. Rhubarb quoted at two for a nickel. Sweet pickled birks sale at 19 cents per pound, ripe per pound. Local item chickens 17 cents. Domestic sardines three cans for a dime. Currants and gooseberries ready for planting at 1 cent each. New potatoes 8 cents per pound. Fresh green peas tomorrow at five cents per pound. Steamer Humboldt arrived this afternoon after an 8 percent gain from Skagway and other ports. Troops were at Treadwell when Humboldt left. striking miners remained orderly.
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Humboldt
Skagway
Treadwell
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