Governor McBride Attacks Rail Lobby in Seattle Speech
Politicians debate Gov. McBride's remarks at the Grand Opera House as John L. Wilson returns from Europe amid questions over H dash Piles. McBride denounces railroad influence and calls for a regulatory commission and tougher taxation of railroads.
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Merride
Grand Opera House
John L. Wilson
Post-Intelligencer
King County
United States Senate
Seattle
McBride
Northern Pacific Railroad
Wilson
Europe
S&h. Piles
America
Gov. McBride
Bunco Men in Spokane Reported by Seattle Police
The Spokane bunko game report came to Seattle by telephone. Police suspect men driven out of Seattle may be behind the thefts. Harry Brown, a Spokane shoe dealer, was fleeced yesterday on an old card trick. Several men who left Seattle recently are suspected.
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Spokane
Seattle
Fipo
Bunko
Harry Brown
Bpokane
Conference session focuses on doctrine amid storm
Despite a heavy storm, about 13,000 Mormons attended the second day of the annual conference in Salt Lake. Speakers avoided current issues and centered their talks on doctrine and admonitory guidance.
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Salt Lake
Carnie to Sail in June from Nome
The White Star Steamship Company announces sailing dates for two Nome steamers, the Oregon and Roanoke. The Oregon departs June 1 for Nome and makes six round trips. The Roanoke sails June 4 and makes five round trips, stopping at Nome and St. Michael.
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White Star Steameship Company
Nome
Oregon
Roanoke
St. Michael
Roberts T acquitted in embezzlement case
Roberts T and his firm were acquitted by Judge Cann after the state failed to prove embezzlement of 68 from the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The judge said any action would be civil, not criminal.
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T. & Roberts
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Cann
Burglary on Queen Anne Hill Nets Riches and Clues
Burglars raided multiple homes on Queen Anne Hill last night, taking jewelry and cash and leaving few clues. They gained access by unlocking back doors with nippers and left the scene undetected, with the Pennington and Namile residences among those broken into before dawn.
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Queen Anne Hill
C. A. Pennington
Biath Avenue West
Mr. Penninghton
C. Namile
Kinnear
Justice Cann With Delaney Aims To Clean Up City
Justice Cann told a reporter he would back Chief Delaney in sweeping out criminals. He pledged full cooperation and warned that former offenders and well dressed vagrants would receive no mercy as the city is cleaned up.
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Delaney
Justice T. H. Cann
The
Mar
Justice Cann
Same Name Different Men Causes Mix-Up in Washington
A report wrongly identified G. N. Adama, a burglar sentenced to ten years in Walla Walla, as Alexander Gardner of the University of Washington. The two men share the same name but are unrelated. the convicted burglar played no major UW sports, while the city resident Alexander Gardner starred on the Varsity team and excelled in infield sports and discus throwing.
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Alexander Gardner
University of Washington
G. N. Adama
Walla Walla
Gardner
Cape Elally
Princess Ho ward of Saxe Weimar Died in London
Princess Augusta Catherine Gordon Lennox known as Princess Edward of Saxe Weimar died in London aged 77 from acute pneumonia. She was born daughter of the fifth Duke of Richmond and married to Prince Edward in 1851. Queen Victoria granted her the title in England and she held the title countess in Germany. Also noted, the Kosmos line ship Amasis arrived from San Francisco with cargo. William Gone is tried in the Superior Court on charges of criminal assault.
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London
Princess Howard of
Saxe-Weimar
Princess Edward of
Augusta Catherine Gorton-Lennox
Prince Edward
Duke of Richmond
Victoria
England
Germany
Countess of
Dornburg
Kosmos Line
Amasis
San Francisco
Hamburg
Earthquake Kills Child in Balonica Shock
A severe earthquake struck Balonica this morning flattening one echoing building. One child was killed and two others were seriously injured with no further casualties reported.
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Balonica
Tragic Death of 14 Year Old in Walla Walla
April 4 Walla Walla reports the death of 14 year old Osear Pearson who committed suicide with a .22 rifle. He refused to walk with his parents before consenting, went to his room for his hat, retrieved a rifle and shot himself in the head, died from the wound. He was the only son of P. P. Pearson, a retired merchant, described as bright and studious.
Heavy fighting in Nigeria reported by dispatches
The London dispatch reports heavy fighting in Nigeria as a British punitive expedition led by Sir Frederick Ward targets those responsible for the ambush of Amayatt Burney and others. The British square was broken, with many soldiers killed or wounded in West Africa.
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London
Nigeria
West Africa
Sir Frederick Ward
Ae Smierdena
Amayatt Burney
Russians may abandon Wiju amid approaching Japanese force
A morning report says the Russians intend to leave Wiju without heavy resistance though strong fighting is expected. A large Japanese force is now within five miles of Wiju, suggesting imminent clashes.
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Paria
Wiju
Viceroy Alexieff Returns From Port Arthur Visit
In St. Petersburg on April 4 Viceroy Alexieff was seen at Tashipichize Runway after visiting Port Arthur. It is believed Japanese forces will not attack Newchwang as the opportunity has passed.
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Petersburg
Alexieff
Tashipichize
Port Arthur
Newchwang
Marriage Licenses for Hughey Lindsay and Ethel Osborn
Issaquah resident Hughey Lindsay and Port Orchard resident Ethel Osborn, both of legal age, are recorded as obtaining marriage licenses. The couple plans to wed in the near future per the civil records.
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Hughey Lindsay
Issaquah
Ethel Osborn
Port Orchard
Accuses Leopold of gross cruelty in Congo crimes
Eurlope News Ane'n Morrison a missionary petitions the state department alleging cruel treatment and slave trading by the Congo State. He claims two thirds of local people are enslaved and cites finding 10 human hands as proof of ongoing atrocity during his district inspection.
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Eurlope News
Ibenjo
Railroads Fund Deseret Land Act Reevaluation Testimony
George H. Maxwell told the House Irrigation Committee that the National Irrigation Association seeks repeal of the desert land act. He admitted railroad and other contributions support the effort, listing payments from Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Burlington, Santa Fe, Rock Island, totaling thousands annually. The group was formed to back the irrigation act and sustain education, not to push repeal.
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Washington
George H. Maxwell
National Irrigation Association
House Committee On Irrigation Today
Ite
Sup
Great Northern Railway
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Burlington
Banta Fe
Rock Island
Dodridge seeks annulment of alleged marriage to Lulu Robinson
Theatrical man H C Dodridge filed in superior court to annul the so called marriage to Miss Robineron Lulu Robinson claiming it was not legally binding. Mrs Dodridge moved for support during proceedings and funds to hire counsel. The case follows Dodridge discovering about a month ago that he was not the defendant's husband after a Colorado divorce record showed his first wife obtained a decree in July 1898. The filing names Lulu Robinson as the defendant and retitles the suit to H C Dodridge versus Lulu Robinson rightfully known as Lulu Dodridge.
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H. C. Dodridge
Frederick R. Burch
Mraridge
Weld County
Colorado
Dodridge
Lulu Robinson
State of
Burch
Lulu Dodridge
Fear of anti-Jewish outbreak in Odessa cited
Ambassador McCormick reports to the State Department that rumors of a demonstration against Jews in Odessa are common at this season. The consul notes Jewish nerves after last Easter, but Governor Neidhart and Troop Commander Baron Kaulders are seen as keeping any outbreak unlikely.
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Washington, D. C
McCormick
Petersburg
State Department
Odessa
United States
Neidhart
Baron Kaulders
Supreme Court Declares Ohio Subcontractor Lien Act Constitutional
The Supreme Court has upheld as constitutional an Ohio law that grants subcontractors a lien for materials furnished and labor performed, validating the state's contractor protection provisions.
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Washingston
D. C
Supreme Court
Ohio
Russians Fortify Manchuria Rail Line Amid Harbin Advances
Advices from the interior report rapid Russian troop and supply buildup in Manchuria, with Harbin receiving over 20 troops daily and artillery, bringing Newchwang defense to nearly 10 guns. Rail concentration blocks Japanese advance, while a chartered steamer with American and Japanese correspondents faces detention. British gunboats are ordered to remain in the area.
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Yingkow
Harbin
Marhin
Newchwang
Nai Chang
Manchuria
Ling Yang
Yalu
Manch
Port Arthur
Wisdivestok
Cage Daily News
Yestereday
Remalin
Baltic Fleet Plans July 15 Sail
The Baltic fleet aims to sail for the far east by July 16 at the latest. Reports say the United States and Great Britain assure passage through the Isthmus, with security granted for transit. Ice on Lake Baikal must break to allow passage.
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Baltic
Far East
United
States
Great Britain
Saes
Lake Baikal
Doctor Shaw Offered Romanian King Appointment
Local supporters of Dr. Frank I. Shaw of Seattle report he has received a royal offer from King Charles I of Roumania for a den tiet post. Shaw, studying at Harvard Dental College, has not accepted and prefers to return to Seattle after five years here. The news came from Boston, aided by New York friends.
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Frank I. Shaw
Seattle
Roumania
Harvard Dental College
Boston
Shaw
New York
Dr. Shaw
California
King Charles I of
Body Found in the Bay Identifies Ray Hubbard
The body of Ray Hubbard a shingle weaver was found in the bay at the foot of Washington street yesterday. He was last seen Saturday night drinking and likely fell into the water along the dangerous waterfront deathtraps. He was single.
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Ray Hubbard
Washington Street
Bunkoed Swindlers Take Old Man's Last Penny
In Sanford an elderly man paid bunko men six dollars for a cut rate ticket promising to pay the rest later. The crooks did not return with the ticket. Police were notified and have contacted Sanford's brother in Lane Chelan to send further money to the victim.
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Sanford
Lane Chelan
Botkin Trial Proceedings Continue in San Francisco
In the Botkin trial, this morning, W. H. was questioned as testimony resumed in the San Francisco courtroom. The proceedings focused on key evidence and potential implications for the case.
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San Francisco
Botkin
W. H
Tacoma Election Campaign Nearing Finish Tonight
Special to The Star reports Tacoma faces a tight election with 6000 of 9400 voters expected to cast ballots. Both parties claim victory margins in the thousands and the final day features four campaign meetings, three Democrats and one Republican, amid a strong businesssman focus and uncertain silent vote.
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Tacoma
Panama Strike Sparks Fears of Rioting on Wharves
April 4 report says the strike is serious with grave fears of open rioting. No work on the wharves as contractors refuse the men's wage demands. Strikers roam armed with clubs and stones while workers resist, and troops appear indifferent to the escalating tension.
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Panama
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