Alaska Governor Pushes Gambling Claim Against Wickersham
Washington dispatch reports Gov. W B Hoggatt and Attorney Shackleford submit a letter to Postmaster General Hitchock asserting Alaska voters favor gambling and denigrating Delegate James Wickersham. They urge transfer of petty offense control from municipal to federal authorities, with fines to the government. reaction in Alaska described as a public rebuke and Wickersham gains popularity as Hoggatt’s influence erodes.
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United Press
Washington
W. B. Hoggatt
Attorney Shackleford
James Wickersham
Congress
Alaska
Tmaster
Frank Hitchcock
Gov. Hoggatt
Wickersham
Fairbanks
Shackleford
Department of Justice
Seattle
Dele Lee
John W Hoggatt
Baboon Prodigy Talks Through Trainer in Oakland
John Whitmore trains his ape Professor, a 4 foot 5 inch baboon capable of smoking, whisky tasting, chatting, and playing baseball. The animal even unlocked its cage using the correct key, prompting interest from vaudeville managers. Whitmore believes a language may someday be established between man and beast.
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Oakland
Cal
John Whitmore
Kid
Whitmore
Marratt Silver Wedding Draws Large Tacoma Crowd
Dr and Mrs J P Marratt celebrate a silver wedding with a reception for many friends at their home on Second West, Tacoma. Members of the First M E Church of Tacoma, where Dr Marratt served as pastor for nine years, crowded the routes to attend.
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J. P. Marratt
Second Ay West
First M. EF. Church of
Tacoma
Mariati
Indianapolia
Flyer
Broadway Defeats Lincoln in Debates Series
Broadway high school defeated Lincoln in a debate on the Tariff protection principle. The match, held in the Broadway auditorium, was the second in a triangular series with Ballard also contending. Ballard won the earlier round against Broadway and must beat Lincoln to claim the championship.
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Broadway High School
Lincoln
Broadway
Ballard
Hotel Planned at Corner Pourth ay and Jefferson
Holland Hotel Co will erect a $100,000 ten story hotel this summer at the corner Pourth ay and Jefferson av. Excavation has begun and the structure is to be completed by November 1. J. M. Cunningham, merchant tailor, reports a temporary location at 807% Thirday.
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Pourth Ay. and
Jefferson At
Holland Hotel Co
The People's Fight in the House of Representatives
Insurgent leaders led by Victor Murdock vow to curb Speaker power and reform the House rules to restore accountability to the people. They argue the fight is about principle, aiming to remove control of rules from the Speaker and ensure the body truly represents constituents. The effort hinges on public pressure and party actions to eject the Speaker from the rules committee.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Congress
Joe Cannon
The
Star
Victor Murdock
Raliter
Hose of Representatives
House
Committee On Rules
Fraud order issued against W. W. Degge in Boulder swindle
A fraud order was issued today against W. W. Degge of Boulder Colorado who is accused of making hundreds of thousands of dollars legally in what inspectors call a gigantic swindling scheme.
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Notalled
Washington
W. W. Degge
Boulder
Colo
Verdict in Rimouski case finds involuntary homicide
A Rimouski jury finds Ely Albert guilty of involuntary homicide in the case over the death of William Roth of Quebec last September. The defense argued Roth was not dead when autopsy began.
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United Press
Vancouver
B.C
Rimouski
Quebec
Ely Albert
Wm Roth
Albert
Roth
Father Pembroke Sentenced in Blackmail Case
Rev. Father Daniel Pembroke formerly in charge of St. Patrick's parish at Marysville Mo was sentenced to six months in jail for sending a blackmailing letter to Bishop PF Burke of the St. Joseph diocese.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Daniel Pembroke
St. Patrick's Parish
Marysville
PF. Burke
St. Joseph Diocese
Oregon Debaters Triumph Over Washington Law School
Students at the Oregon Law School celebrate a decisive victory against Washington Law School in a debate held last night in Portland. The win impressed most listeners with clear, strong arguments from Oregon’s team.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Law School
Washington Law School
Oregon
England socialites argue over Theo Carew marriage
The Los Angeles press reports speculation that Miss Theo Carew of England may marry Marquis Pietro Marcone of Turin, a claim denied by Carew who states there is nothing in the story.
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V Press
Los Angeles
Apel 4
Theo Carew
England
Pietro Marcone
Turin
Traitor Found Tied to Railroads Graft Probe
Special Agent William J. Burns declares a traitor within the district attorney's office aided the United Railroads graft defense by relaying prosecution plans to Patrick Calhoun's offices last weekend. He says this hindered the search for stolen papers.
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United Press
SAN Rine’ CO
William J. Burns
Gillog
United Railroads
Patrick Calhoun
Burns
Land Sinking at Fort Stevens Warns of Coastal Hazard
A portion of land beside Hattery Russell, built at the cost of 1.5 million dollars with a top notch battery at Fort Stevens, is rapidly sinking. The problem extends along the coast for a notable distance. An unrelated advertisement promises a Champion Gas Range with coal or wood range free.
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Ty United Press
Fort Stevens
Ore
Hattery Russell
Plans New Uniforms Inaugurated By Electric Co Leader
Supt. Kemputer announces new uniforms for inspectors and staff with a military look to enhance appearance. The change aims to modernize the start era attire and project a stronger image for the company. Treasury report notes receipts of 2,024,268 dollars and disbursements of 1,800,000 in April.
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Supt
Kemputer
The
Eleectric Co
Washington
Treasury
City plan to hire boys for one day cleanup
Harvey L. Glenn of the United States navy office proposed to Mayor Miller a program hiring schoolboys to clean up vacant Seattle lots for a day. Local clubs would direct the work and donate service, a plan that received the mayor's hearty approval.
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Harvey L. Glenn
United States Aviany Office
Miller
Seattle
Glenn
Market Prices for Local Produce and Meat
The markets report wholesale price levels for local produce meats and feed. Variations occur with changing crops and conditions but the listed figures reflect typical wholesale rates.
Local Briefs on Water Supply and Community Events
Aires of the A Y.P. EB. discussed water arrangements with Cedar river main water off, Lake Washington as alternative for concession sites. Seattle Dairy Produce Exchange holds annual meeting to broaden work and ease factional tensions. Dr John Rundberg speaks on Babylonia at Y M C A to aid building fund. Machinists union Local 7% hosts a smoker at Labor Temple with boxing and music.
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Aires
A Y.P. EB
Cedar River
Lake Washington
Seattle Dairy Produce Exchange
John C. Rundberg
Babylonia
W. C. A. Building Home Fund
Labor Temple
Alaska Judge Faces More Serious Charges
The Department of Justice plans a new investigation into Judge Brian Reid of the Third District. Evidence is being gathered by prominent Alaskans. He will not return to Fairbanks and will stay in Valdez hospital until summoned to Washington to answer charges in person.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Wickersham
My United Free
Washington
Department of Justice
Brian Reid
Third District
Wireless drinking orders linked to Milwaukee brewery plan
A telegram to United Wireless Telegraph Co announces a contract to set a 5 kilowatt wireless station at the Milwaukee Pabst brewery. Antennas will span the 290 foot chimneys, enabling coverage from 1 000 to 2 000 miles. The system aims to serve Great Lakes steamships and summer travelers.
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Pabst
Beattie
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Milwaukee
Great Lakes
Investigation into alleged bribery before senatorial committee
In Wie April 1 the committee began secret session plans for a thorough probe of all prior testimony after State Dame Warden Btone confessed he swore falsely about Senator Isaac Stephenson paying $200 to buy votes.
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Madiron. Wie
Dame Warden Btone
Isaac Stephenson
No Hurry to Sell State Capitol Lands
April 3 Olympia reports the commission appointed by Gov. Hay to sell Capitol lands to fund a new building shows differences. Col. F D Maestis favors immediate sale while Benateer Polson Gov Hay and A S Taylor prefer waiting for higher timber land demand. The group adjourned without a decision and will reconvene next month.
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Olympia
Hay
F. D. Maestis
Capitol
Capitol Commission
State Capitol
Pet- 69
E. W. Ross
Wealthy men form group to curb reckless driving
Henry Clews and other affluent New York figures have joined the National Highway Protective Society to stop reckless motoring. The group aims to police roads and curb 'weoorching' after many lives are lost, highlighting the need for safer streets.
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Henry Clews
Uie
National Highway Protective Society
Tremont Reaches New York City After Pacific Crossing
The steamer Tremont, bought by the government on the Pacific coast, arrived in New York City from Beattie around the Horn in 62 days with a single stop.
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Tremont
New York City
Beattie
Horn
Gately Simpson Co opens eighty fourth store in Crary building
The Gately Simpson Co opens its eighty fourth store in the Crary building at 414 Union. The first shop launched on Tremont Street, Boston in 1869 just after the Civil War by Mrs M R Gately. Later ownership passed to Mr Edward Gately.
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Gately Simpson Co
New Crary Building
Union At
Tremont Street
Boston
M. R. Gately
States
Edward Gately
Lumbermen Seek Help in Washington D C
The lumbermen lobby in Washington is extremely busy and needs information and representation. Trustee J H Bloedel of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association departed for the capital last night to advocate on their behalf.
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Lumbermen
Washington
J. H Bloedel
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
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Treasury Report
Dres Ive
Jan Hare
Doren
Iran
Wireless
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First Avenue
Westlake
Wit
Eastman
Lamsit
Quaker Drug
First Ave
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Soren
Gately - Simpson Co
John Gately
Middle West
Chicago
A. L. Hall
Albent Manser
Piret
Cherry
H. L. Klein
James Street
Lake
Crown Clothing
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Groot
Frank Barnard
O. B. Williams CO
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