Harmony Club endorses Piles for Senate in Kilkenny Cats session
In Ben Hurball Ninth avenue last night the Harmony Club of the Second ward narrowly endorsed Sam H. Piles for U.S. senator by 11 to 5 amid factional strife. About half the club’s 180 members were present with 38 attending after recent withdrawals. A split within the group threatens to form a rival “Harmony” club as opponents of the endorsement plan to withdraw tonight or tomorrow.
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Harmony Club
Second Ward
Ben Hurball
Ninth Avenue
Sam H. Pilea
United States
H. L. Jaffee
Jaffee
Piles
Dove of Peace
Harmony
Infernal machine found aboard Albany on Portland river steamer
An infernal machine with nitroglycerin and a defective fuse was found aboard the Albany on the Portland river steamer at dockside during shaft repairs. Detectives blame it on Chinese labor, widow threat follow Capt Whitcomb's previous orders barring Chinese workers. Twenty crewmen slept in bunks when the device presumably exploded.
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Portland
Ore
Igt
Albamy
Western Transportation Ling
Declarett
Whitcomb
Gravel strike in Mokelumne Hill draws townwide digging
Stockton Telegram reports residents of Mokelumne Hill California digging their dooryards after a remarkable gravel strike unearthed wealth from pennies to 17 dollars per pan. About 19000 worth of gravel has already been found as excitement grows.
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Stockton
Cal
Joe King
Tig Man
Galveras Cotun
Mokelumne Hill
Early Closing Petition Circulates Citywide
Several hundred copies of a petition and pledge binding signers to trade only before 6 p m in dry goods and department stores are circulating. Clerks in stores not yet closing at 6 on Saturdays are promoting the document among customers, aiming to provide a window for women shoppers.
Pledge to Close Dry Goods and Department Stores by 6 P.M
Local merchants unite to close all ary goods and department stores by 6 p m on Saturdays and urge customers to follow. The pledge requests patrons to do their trading before 6 and to steer friends toward the same practice for a calmer end to the work week.
American financier Sladden arrested on Paris train
An American named Sladden, said to be a Washington financier, was arrested as he entered Paris by train. He allegedly presented a telegram of unlimited credit signed by Secretary Hay to Consul Van Buren. Sladden is accused of obtaining a letter of guarantee for 1,00 francs from Van Buren, then increasing it to 2,000 and cashing it.
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Sladden
Hay
van Buren
France
Women’s clubs set meetings this Friday and Thursday
The Beattie Woman's Club meets Friday at 2 PM at the Unitarian church with Rev. DP Liwyd Wil delivering remarks and a musical program planned. The Orptee Club gathers Friday with Mrs Kellogg at 1457 Spring Street. The Nineteenth Century Club convenes Thursday at 4 30 PM with Miss House at 164 Melrose North.
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Beattie Woman's Club
Unitarian Church
Orptee Club
Mrs Kellogg
Spring m Street
Wll
Miss House
Melrose North
Still in the Race in King County Gubernatorial Contest
Judge John 8 Flumphries, King county’s remaining gubernatorial candidate, convened a meeting of candidates to discuss consolidating a county ticket but most were absent. He says nominations should be settled at the convention under primary law and denies withdrawing. Meanwhile critics like Frank Twitchell and Pacific Coast associates are accused of aiding a Piles slate.
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John 8 Flumphries
King County
Sam Pier
Piles Ia
Frank Twitchell
Pacific Coast Company
C. EB. Houston
Elmer EB. Todd
Piles
Sheriff Clashes Over Madison Park Stand Sale
Clarke bought a Madison park refreshment stand at sheriff sale for 435 dollars but later offered 315 plus 120 back rent. Sheriff Cudihee refused the tender, saying ground rent was due in addition to the bid. Clarke seeks court to compel delivery of the property.
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F. HM. Clarke
Cudihee
Bell
Madison Park
Clarke
All Quiet at Vladivostok Reported as Defense Eases
Vladivostok April 5 no enemy reports in days as residents return home. Citizens recall the Japanese fleet sighting and life gradually steadies. Provision prices rise with kerosene oil at 82 per twenty pound tin.
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Vladivostok
Japanese Army Arrives in Korea Advance Toward Yalu Begun
Advices from Chemulpo report the last Japanese army contingent of about 1000 troops with Chinese carriers has reached Anju base. Bridges cross the Chang Chun and Pak Chang en, moving toward the Yalu river while heavy artillery awaits better roads. Food and ammunition move forward by thousands of coolies and animals.
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Chepfoo
Chemulpe
Korea
Anju
Chang Chun
Pak Chang En
Yalu River
Severnt Wey
Peachan
Beoul
Ping Yang
UN Han
Russian Base Fortifies Near Antung in Yalu Region
Descriptions from Chemulpo dated April 5 report Russian cavalry posts from Taku to the Yalu with batteries erected between Antung and Kinkierg. Antung hosts about 10,000 troops, Liao Ping base 170 miles away, and Fen Wang Hieng garrisoned by roughly 6,000. A decisive battle near Antung is anticipated as Russian forces fortify.
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Chemulpo
Takuahan
Yalu
Antung
Kinkierg
Optung
Liao Ping
Liao Yang
Fen Wang
Tacoma City Election Sees Heavy Voter Turnout
Indications point to an unusually heavy vote in Tacoma as residents cast ballots in a heated city election. Campaigns by both parties were among the strongest in years with Mayor Campbell leading early, while Fawcett the Democrat challenges him amid strong opposition from the saloon faction.
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Ial
the Star
Tacoma
Campbell
Fawcett
National Democratic Convention badge matter postponed
The sub-committee postponed action on badges for delegates alternates and prospective attendees to the National Democratic Convention until April 30. The delay shifts any decision to a later meeting.
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Grounds Louis
Visit to Palr Grounds Noted
A visit to the Palr grounds was made with no further details provided about participants or purpose.
Man Charged Over Forged Check Fraud In Local Case
A man named A. Eb Bane was arrested after allegedly passing an $80 check with $20 alleged overpayment. The instrument was drawn on Beattie National Bank and signed with a fictitious name.
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A. EB. Bane
Beattie National Bank
Burglars Loot Policeman’s Home in South 319 Twenty Fifth
Burglars used a passkey to enter Policeman Al Ryan’s home at 319 Twenty fifth avenue south and ransacked the garret to the cellar. They took $25 belonging to Ryan’s son. no suspects yet. A daughter was born at noon to Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Rowe of 161 Thirty-fifth avenue.
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al Ryan
Garret
Ryan
G. F. Rowe
Thirty-fifth Avenue
Japanese Scouts Enter Wiju As Forces Advance In Korea
A Kobe telegram dated April 4 reports Japanese scouts entering Wiju Korea and Russians retreating beyond the Yalu river. Shanghai confirms the event and cites expectations of major developments. Front correspondents note improved Japanese troops in the past decade in equipment organization and discipline.
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London
Kobe
Shanghai
Wiju
Korea
Yalu River
Avellan Faces Naval Turmoil in Baltic Passage
Russla’s minister of marine Admiral Avellan meets troubles as Britain bars his Baltic fleet from passing the Dardanelles amid Far East ram attacks. He rose to prominence with the Franco-Russian alliance and played key roles in Cronetadt and Toulon ceremonies as a capable naval officer and administrator.
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Russla
Admiral Avellan
Far East
England
Baltic
Dardanelles
Cronetadt
Toulon
Nother Indian War sparks Sandepit clash leads to assault charge
Thad Worth and Charley George, described as redskins, fought on the sandepit last night. Worth is held to answer for assault and battery while Charney, a prominent local Native American figure, linked to the tribe’s chief. A reception for Mr and Mrs Lynch follows at Plymouth Church where Lynch runs the Sunday school.
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Thad Worth
Charile George
Sandepit
Thad
Aenault and Battery
Charney
Prince of Wales
Plymouth
Fifty Convicts Plot to Overthrow Missouri Penitentiary
A coordinated plan by a gang of inmates aimed to kill guards, blow open doors with dynamite, and free 300 prisoners at the Missouri state penitentiary. Guards intercepted a hold up attempt as authorities investigated possible inside Confederates amid claims of a long planned escape.
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Missouri Penitentiary
Serf
Jefferson City
Missouri State Penitentiary
Williams
Bruner
Fruner
Fev
Beeing
Resignation of Los Angeles Police Chief Elton Accepted
Chief Charles Elton resigned as Los Angeles police chief after a tense board meeting. Ex Sheriff W A Hammel was appointed in his place following a long battle with the Los Angeles Record which accused Elton of protecting crime and gambling resorts. The paper faced arrests of staff and assailing actions by detectives during the dispute.
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Los Angeles
Charles
Elton
W. A. Hammel
Los Angeles Record
Tlen
Record
City artists host Paris guests at Palmer Institute reception
A reception last night in the Palmer Institute parlors at 716 Spring Street honored Mr. Edmund Russell and Mr. Mandeville of Paris. About fifty guests attended as Mise Longacre recited and Mandeville offered sketches. Hassel entertained with a talk on art.
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Palmer Institute
Spring Street
Edmund Russell
Mr. Mandeville
Paris
Mise Longacre
Hassel
One of Russia's ablest fighters Volkoff to lead far east corps
General Volkoff, one of Russia's ablest soldiers, has been recalled from retirement to command an army corps in the far east. He distinguished himself at Bebas and was promoted for gallantry at that siege.
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Russia
Volkoff
Far East
Bebas
Opera of the Great Northwestern psa company truck
Toronto report notes five men were discharged from the company truck crew for union membership. Authorities consider the action against union activity and pending instatement of replacements.
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Toronto
Ont
Opera of the
Great Northwestern Psa Company
Th Union
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