Indignation Club Meeting Reports City Duty and Politics
A city council agenda notes the Indignation Club discussion on duty and reform. The Elk party meeting and auditing of city finances by D. M. Williams are mentioned. The Seattle Electric franchise hearing, sewer project openings, building permits, and Ballard youth attendance at the Anti-Saloon League event are listed along with rank clearings for April 3, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Electric Company
Malan
Spring
Chestnut
Jat Ay
Ind
Polk
Ird Ave
Ballard
Anti-Saloon League
Wetminster Church
Seattle
Anker Bigamist whose boy romance undid him
A Brooklyn tale of Thomas W Kiley and a banker's double life unfolds as he secretly married a younger woman while his wife lived, bought a lavish home for them, and faced a split with his elder family. The exposure came after a $156,000 settlement and a lawyer’s suit revealed the larger fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anker Bigamist
Brooklyn
Riley
Illiana
Mr. Hyde
Abe
Guy R
Airt
Colt
Jefferston Av
Brown
Bankers’ Convention
California
DUTTON SET OFF AFTER PROMISE OF REFORM
Tom Dutton appeared before Judge Gordon in the police court on a charge of throwing a dead dog’s body into the bay. He was released under a suspended sentence after pledging not to repeat the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dutton
Gordon
Kirkland Wins Injunction Over Liquor Sales
Judge Griffin issues injunction halting William Koch and John Berry from selling liquor in Kirkland without a town license, affirming Kirkland's status as an incorporated town. Saloonkeeper argued Kirkland lacked incorporation to target saloons. citizens oppose liquor traffic and have obstructed trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
William Koch
John Berry
Kirkland
Serious Charge Against Lawyer in Alaska Foreclosure Case
Joseph W. Smith sues Northland Mining and Development and attorney John Arthur over the Gladness mine in Dry Gulch Porcupine Creek district Alaska. He alleges Arthur acted for both client and company and failed to secure $2,500 of purchase price, mortgaging the claim while the mine was not developed and the title reverted to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladness
Dry Gulch
Porcupine Creek
Alaska
Joseph W. Sartth
Northland Mining and Development Company
John Arthur
Smith
Arthur
Northland Company
Escape from Steflacoom Insane Asylum Man at Large Bam Anderson
A report from the county clerk's office confirms Bam Anderson, recently committed from this city, has escaped Steflacoom Insane Asylum. Officers Hedges and Elms pursued him after he wandered under the delusion he had been poisoned. He has not been recaptured and is believed to be wandering.
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County Cler
Steflacoom
Bam Anderson
Anderson
Hedges
Elms
Two Large Realty Deals Closed by Parry Investment
Parry investment company reports two major realty closings. The Seattle Institute sold a Terry street lot for 10900, while Mrs. North sold the Mercer and Broadway northeast double corner for 10506 in the new asphalt district. Purchasers’ names and final figures shown. both sales closed with prices withheld from public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry Investment Company
Seattle Institute
Terry Sr
Howell
Stewart Itc
Mra
Mrs. North
F. J. Sharpe
J. D. Harrigan
Northern Addition
Kinnear Park
Fr. & Wolford
Paul Ulrich
Madison Addition
Admits Crime Turned Loose After Plea
Edward Allen was freed from the county jail after pleading guilty to highway robbery and serving part of a 10 year term. He and three companions faced sentences of 10 years each, but lack of evidence and scattered witnesses led to his release. Companions remain jailed in Walla Walla. Babe Lamont and Sadie Lamont were arrested for opium smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Allen
Allen
William Fergier
Frank Henry
J. Tilbury
Rainier Boulevard
Supreme Court
Himelf
Walla Walla
Babe Lamont
Sadie Lamont
J. Donlan
Grand jury indicts land frauds hit 34000 acres in Oregon
Federal grand jury returns a secret indictment for land frauds affecting 34 000 acres in Lakeview district southern Oregon. The case lists 30 people including eastern timber magnates. Arrests follow as prosecutors target the real beneficiaries, the timber kings of the east. A separate report notes a theft of shoes marked Treen Ghee Conm penny from Pier 6 freight office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Lakeview
Oregon
Timber Kings
East
Pier 6
Manufacturers Sale of Ladies and Misses Spring Apparel
The Manufacturers Sale of Ladies and Misses New Spring Apparel continues at Novelty Cloak and Salt Manufacturing Co. 1207 2d Avenue. Sales rooms are near full capacity as prudent buyers attend the ongoing sale.
Efforts Renewed to Free Italian Man Matteo Romano
Attorney Wm C Keith asked Judge Yakey for a perjury complaint against Mrs Ucet and another Italian woman who testified against Matteo Romano in his attempted murder case. The filing aim is to influence a possible gubernatorial pardon. Judge Yakey will decide tomorrow after considering the writ of mandate request was earlier denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteo Romano
Sebastian Ucel
Wm. C Keith
Keith
Yakey
Superior Court
Ucet
Romano
Friends
Justice of the Peace Davia
Frater
Theaters Review Cherry Blossoms at Beattie Theater
The Cherry Blossoms burlesque at Beattie Theater offers a mixed bill with a strong chorus praised as the best in recent weeks. Most acts are uneven though Gloriane and her Radi um Girte shine in a fully darked scene with light effects. The program also features Downs and Morton Fairfield inventors and Pete Duneworth performing Would You Care plus motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Theater
Montha
Gloriane
T. Nelson Downs
Morton
Fairfield
Pete Duneworth
Earthquake Shakes Ashland OuR Last Night
An earthquake jolted Ashland Oregon at 8 10 last night shaking buildings and rattling stones and windows for several seconds. Residents reported tremors felt across the town with minor damage suspected near older structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Ore
Bellingham Railway to Expand as City Plans Upgrades
City council will appropriate $6,000 for garden area improvements and sidewalk widening on the Garden street line. Stone and Webster, owners of the Bellingham street railway, announce several summer extensions in the city. Relian ghams?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Stone and Webster
Plague Zone Incident Ends With Health Check and Looted News Office
Samantha from Junan on the West Coast arrived at Port Angeles with a clean bill of health but faced quarantine procedures after not undergoing fumigation. Health Officer Lewis announced the situation is serious and an investigation will follow. Burglars looted the Daily News offices on Pike Street last night, stealing $6, a typewriter, tools, and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha
Bretaon & Post Mill
Junan
South America
Port Angeles
Lewis
The
Daily News
Pike At
Firet
Second Ave
Mechanical Department
Italian Victim Identified After Sixth Avenue Shooting
The Italian shot in the back at Sixth Ave south and Washington on Sunday is Louie Tonito. Providence Hospital staff report little beyond his name and condition. a friend named Rose only confirms personal acquaintance. Tonito is reported progressing nicely as investigators seek details of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Washington
Louie Tonito
Providence Hospital
Rose
Yontio
Election Battle Draws Tacoma Voters in Three Cornered Fight
Tacoma April 3 The city votes in a heated mayoral contest led by Republican R L McCormick against Democrat George Wright and municipal ownership advocate John Hartman. Scratching noted as Hartman loses ground in this three cornered race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
RL. McCormick
George Wright
John Hartman
Hartman
Torpedo Boat Sunk During Maneuvers in PLA Waters
A torpedo boat was sunk today during maneuvers off IARAY, Apr 4. All crew members were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pla
Iaray
Georgetown council advances road deal and rail spur request
At last night’s Georgetown meeting Council accepted a plan for improving Charleston avenue as a county road with the county promising to cover half the cost. The Puget Sound Electric asked to build a spur from Rainier avenue west to Bogue et al to the Beattie Electric shop and was granted. Other items included halting more water mains from the Georgetown Water Co, consideration of a speed limit for streetcars and trains, and joint efforts for improved service with Seattle Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Councl
Dan Abram
Charleston Av
Ketella St
Puget Sound Electric Company
City
Corncil
Acrom Rainier Av
Bogue Et
Beattie Electric Company
U P Plans Blocked Crossing At Argo In Seattle
Reports say Union Pacific halted cross traffic plans with Pacific Coast and Northern Pacific at Argo after failed talks. UP has access blocks in Ladds First Addition Morse South Seattle and tideland areas while seeking new routes and potential swaps with Great Northern. Attempts to gain direct depot connections spark land speculation and buyer interest.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Pacific Coast Company
Northern Pacific Railroad
Argo
Alten
Union Pacific
Ladd
Morse South Seattle
Seattle Tidelands
Ladd’e
Duwamish Avenue
Great Northern
Tideland
Strike breakers stoned by boys in Oakland
Oakland April 3 The first violence around the Oakland street car strike occurred when a crowd of school boys threw stones at the enclosure housing 150 strikebreakers. No injuries reported Most strikebreakers came from Los Angeles Many left during the night Ferry traffic declined as riders feared a strike Officials from the union and company met to reach a settlement and avert conflict
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Amegeles
Appeals to the Mayor Over Treatment by City Jail Official
Charles Bennett appealed to Mayor W. H. Moore this morning about alleged brutal treatment by city Jailer Corbett. Bennett paid County Jailer Wice sixteen dollars for discharge, threatened a lawsuit, and asked the Civil Service Commission to investigate. Chief Delaney to report. commission to probe if charges are substantiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HH. Moore Wan
Charles Bennett
Bennett
Jaller Corbett
Twit Service Commission
Bennnett
Wice
Corbett
Civil Service Commission
Delaney
Officials son identified in Portland death by own action
Portland report identifies the deceased as Wm. R. Davis son of Maine's former governor. He was found at Heights City with a bullet wound and a pistol in hand, and authorities describe the death as a suicide. He came to Portland seeking work and was related to the Umatilla reclamation project engineer.
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Portland
Ore
Heights City
Wm. R. Davis
Maine
Umatilla
Davis H
Pacific Students Conference Address at Capitola
Rev. R. C. Brown of Oakland spoke at the Pacific Students' conference in Capitola. An excursion to the big trees is planned for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Cruz
Cal
Pacific
Capitela
R. C. Brown
Oakland
Osteopathy and What it Is and Does
An advertisement extols osteopathy as a cure for kidney liver stomach heart diseases nervous disorders rheumatism and many female ailments. It invites all sufferers to consult free with expert practitioners, promising treatment already proven where other physicians failed and charging ten dollars per visit.
Kirkville Infirmary of Osteopathy Ad Nominum
Kirkville Infirmary of Osteopathy at 315 Washington Bridg and 706 First Ave Ind lists Dr C A Skaggs as manager with contact number 3639 indicating a medical office listing. The piece functions as a directory style notice without clinical details or case information.
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Washington Bridg
First Ave
Ind
C. A. Skaggs
MGR
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Yaat
Trey
George Watson
Dc M. Williame
Wiliam Wagner
Mary
William Wagner
W.H. Osborn
Bergernel
Kiley
Thomas W Kiley
Age
WEP
York
Besbert
Francisco
Chicago
Hammond
Riowsly
Bigamier
Hynden
Kobe
Flora
W. Kiley
Dutton
Airklang
Miner
John Arthur Nea
Man
Manufacturers
Facturing Co
2D Avenue
Attles
Ment
Busines
Cloak and Suit MF. CO
Onll
Dave Romano
State News
Northern Pacific
Sprague
Central
Caldwell
Ecouneil
Georgetown Water Company
Doyle
Neo Wee
Ferryst
Fire and Water Committee
O'Rourke
Hart
South Park
South Seattle
King At
Riverton
Foster
Walter Lambert
Carroll
Powers
Great Northern Steamship Company
U.P
Stirg Tide Land
TION
Oak
Oakland Street
Aste Meqard
Victor Garden
Rasens
Victor
American Association
Wright
Spinning’s Cash Store
Becond Ave
Kirkville Infirmary of Osteopathy
Cash Register Exchange
the Sundwall Co
1St Ave
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