Taft Breaks with Roosevelt and Joins Reactionary Faction
Taft enters the presidency with mixed promise and bitter disappointment. He has shifted from Roosevelt policies, aligning with Roose velvelt’s opponents and appointing allies of Morgan and Rockefeller. The change is framed as a move toward reactionary governance and away from progressive principles.
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William F. Taft
Taft
Roosevelt
Evert
Harriman
Rockefeller
Morgan
Laws
George C. Wicker
Roosevelt Lands in Naples Aboard Hamburg Visit
Napier April 5 Colonel Roosevelt arrives in Naples aboard the big Meer Hamburk. He lands at the arsenal and later goes to the maritime station. Italians and foreigners greet the former president with a warm reception.
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Napier
Meer Hamburk
Roonevelt
Hoosevelt
Arsenal
Hamburg
Right of Way Contest Poses Moral Dilemma for Charley Steele
The Seattle Star invites readers to answer what Charley Steele should do after waking from three years amnesia and being branded a thief. Readers weigh whether he should reveal the past to protect his wife and village girl or leave it buried. Two seats to The Right of Way offer as prizes for best entries by April 5.
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Charley Steele
Gulbert Parkers
Ruth
Ballard
Wash
Bhe
Charley Steeles
Moore Theatre
Beattie
Seattle Star
Fire destroys Oklahoma asylum complex causing $75006 loss
A laundry fire at the Bate insane asylum in Woodward Oklahoma after noon meal time spread to the pharmacy supply building and threatened the main complex. Attendants calmed horses and inmates as firefighters saved the ward buildings with no loss of life though damage reached about $75006.
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Volted Pree
Woodward
Okla
Rce
Bate
Rt Supply
Asylum
Death by Own Action Identity Traced By Key
Coroner J. C. Bayder identifies the man found dead near Hillman City after a decomposed body was linked to a safe deposit key issued to Harry Hoffman. Hoffman, owner of lot M4 block 2½ in Sanders Salmon Bay Addition, owed $200 to Andrew Wilson. Coroner Snyder believes Hoffman ended his life about seven months ago. no relatives are known.
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J. C. Bayder
Hillman City
Perkins’ Safe Deposit
Alaska
Snyder
Harry Hoffman
Hoffman
Sander
Salmon Nay
Gilman Park
Andrew Wilson
Seattle City Faces Restraining Suit Over Appliance Leasing
Robert L. Munson representing Seattle Electric Company asks Superior Judge Wilson R. Gay to restrain the city from leasing or selling electrical appliances. The suit argues a municipality should not compete with public utilities and suppliers after the city underbid Seattle Electric to furnish power to manufacturers. If Munson prevails the action could halt city leases of dynamo equipment and related machinery.
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Robert L. Munson
Seattle Electric Company
Munson
Wilson R. Gay
Seattle
Beattie Company
Local Trust Takes Charge of Electrical Power Sale
A local trust assumes control of the sale of electrical power, transferring authority from previous operators. The move aims to streamline distribution and ensure regulated pricing for consumers and enterprises in the area.
Weather forecast shows showers tonight then fair Tuesday
A weather forecast indicates showers this evening followed by fair conditions on Tuesday with light southwest winds.
City Considers Poolroom Loitering Ordinance
The license committee will propose an ordinance tonight making it a misdemeanor to loiter near pool halls for anyone under a specified age. It also requires poolroom licenses to be approved by the city council rather than issued by the comptroller.
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Edity Council
Elty Council
Elty
Roosevelt Visit Sparks Colorful Welcome in Naples
April crowds greet the Hamburg-American vessel and President Roosevelt as dignitaries from the city and consulates line the docks. Flowers, bunting, and wine gifts abound while officials and locals, including the Duke and Duchess, accompany the party on tours of the city.
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Naples Bc
Hotel Ac
Hamburg
Mombash
Roosevelt
Hotel Londres
Warrington Defends Payne Tariff Amid Hosiery Debate
Warrington, a representative of the Amito of Hosiery and Underwear, urges support for the Payne tariff bill claiming imports from Europe are rising while Japan gains trade share. He argues the tariff will prevent drastic losses and protect domestic hosiery manufacturers from Japanese competition.
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Warrington
Dinapal
Amito
Europe
Japan
Story of Her Past Denies Inquiring Lawyer
Mrs. Alice Brown state witness in William Hanover’s trial for practicing medicine without a license refused to disclose details of her past life to Hanover’s attorney Hi Gill. The judge upheld limits on questioning and Brown declined to reveal personal residence as the court watched.
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Alice Brown
William Hanover
Hi Gill
Hanover
Mra, Brown
Supreme Court rules Kentucky railroad commission lacks general rate control
The U S supreme court decided the Kentucky railroad commission has no authority to establish statewide general rate schedules for all roads within Kentucky. In other items a Polish actress Helena Modjeska remained in a coma with death possible, and the steamship Indiana faced no danger unless storms arise near Magdalena Bay. Senator Cullom proposed a six year presidential term. In Ogden a Swede, Peter Cline, died while burned in his shack. Colorado men Mason and Vanierweide faced acquittal in land fraud trials and cannot be punished.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky Railroad Commission
William A. Mason
Joseph Vanierweide
Colorado
Joseph A. Walker
Ministers Split On Closing Sunday at Seattle Fair
At a Seattle Ministerial Association meeting the plan to open the fair on Sundays sparked heated debate. A committee of Reverends Ward Matthews Garvin Van Horn Rees Whitman and Lingenfelter was formed to urge the management to close the exposition on Sundays. Attendees argued over keeping the grounds open for public use and Sunday religious meetings amid rivaly between open and closed factions.
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Seattle
George I. Lee
Ballard Dilvine
Chi Cago
Manager Beaten by Robbers Near Jackson and Third
Watanabe, manager of the Japanese concessions at the A Y P exposition, was assaulted on Jackson street near Third avenue by two robbers. They attempted a robbery but fled when the victim cried out. He provided police with descriptions of the assailants.
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Jackson St
Third Av
Watanabe
Fire Marshal Duty Expanded in Seattle Ordinance
The health department flags litter in alleys and streets and cites Seattle ordinance granting the fire marshal authority to enforce rules on deposits of refuse and combustible matter in open areas. The debate includes a quip about bearing revelation with resignation and philosophical indifference.
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Health Department
Saldetty
Bank Clearings Report for Seattle and Perth
Bank clearings listed for Seattle and Perth with totals and balances. Seattle shows 1 755 088.66 in clearings and 274 529.27 balance. Perth figures include 3 685 123.00, 67 462.00, 161 048.00 and 217 948.00 in various totals and balances.
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Seattle
Revivalist Gypsy Smith Eyed For Seattle Series
Resolutions at a ministerial meeting authorize notifying Gypsy Smith to head a monster revival in Seattle during the exposition. Smith may visit during the Epworth League convention with hope of extending meetings. He is regarded by many as the era’s leading revivalist.
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Gypsy Smith
Seattle
Tima
Smith
Watch Autos: New Speed Squad Targets Violators
Police will again monitor speeding this summer with Patrolmen Hodge and Howaldt leading a stop watch squad. Their sole duty is to arrest drivers who exceed the limit. Last year Hoewaldt and Kunts made dozens of arrests, and the first arrest by the new squad occurred yesterday in the Broadway district, targeting Carl Sehriner for speeding.
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Hodge and
Howaldt
Hoewaldt
Kunts
Broadway
Carl Sehriner
Seattle Girl Disappears on Wedding Day Mystery Deepens
Miss Louise M Christian, 20, of Seattle, awaited wedding to Arvin L Lehmann of Tacoma at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Lehmann vanished after promising to marry, leaving laws, lovers and police in pursuit across Seattle and Tacoma.
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Louise M. Christian
Seattle
Arvin L. Lehmann
Tacoma
Misa Christian
Lehmann
Miss Christian
Christian
Broadway High School
Marine View Hotel
First Av
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Cherry
Frank Wright
Washington
Gir
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Aftor
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Desort- Wick
Bureau of Corporations
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W. Aldrichy
Maria Storer
B. AR. Tillman
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Hot Springs
Bryan
Presse
Cincinnati TimeedStar
Charles P. Taft
Naples
Will
Gomel
Bays
United Frees
Los Angeles
Helena Modjeska
Magdalena Bay
Indiana
Cullom
Ogden
Utah
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Knlicker
Nocker
Perth
Wae
Lehhmann
Leimann
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Laurea M. Christian
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Arcade
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