Unclear political dispute over document access and delay
Fragmentary notes describe a controversy at a vote about an attorney document access. References to Beattie Glavie Christenson and a federal review imply a dispute involving delays and possible penalties. The text mentions the interior department and a protest against timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iprestiga
Brantee
Ballinee
Detent
Bert Ast
Glavier
Deapie
Gail
He Christensen
Reederal
Caping Prisoner Shot Dead at Dockyard Escape Attempt
An inmate was killed by guards during an escape attempt from Alcatraz Island. He was hit by multiple bullets near the pier at Point here, as prisoners under guard tried to flee. The man, aged around fifty, died on the wharf after being pursued for a period by different guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custds
Pont
Alcatraz Island
Gocksn
Alaska Mining Bill Debate Highlights Opposition
A disputed bill in Alaska seeks to change mineral claims rules. Opponents argue the measure would force locators to stake claims in person, driving capital out of the territory and undermining existing protections under Wickersham Reed Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luelegate
Alaska
Wee
Peraon
Wickersham
Reedact
Bank Clearings Report Across Cities
Bank clearings are reported for Seattle Tecome today with figures from Portland and Spokane. The data shows varying totals and percentage changes, indicating differing activity levels across the three cities for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tecome
Portland
Spokane
Unclear OCR Note About Family Dispute in California
Fragmentary text describes a father named Jack BRO and Jere LAilin in California after an attempted bet between his son and a Wheat packer. The lines are garbled and onward context is missing, leaving uncertain details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Jere Lailin
California
Backward-Running Locomotive Provides Clear View Ahead
An experimental Southern Pacific locomotive runs cab first with the smokestack at the rear and dual trailing wheels. The design uses side-entry cabs, iron ladders, and two sets of wheels to improve visibility and reduce smoke exposure for the crew in tunnels and sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Longing House Proposal Moves Through City Council
The Central Labor Council appoints Ed Hannen H W Smith and Hugh Mullihan to urge the city to build a longing house. Federated Women's Club plans a Maypole dance at Labor Temple to fund it. Labor men oppose the fund raising dance but support future subscriptions once the house exists. Eawin A Brown was unable to address the council before leaving Seattle for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundal Pnd
Central Labor Council
Ed Hannen
H. W Smith
Hugh Mullihan
Conwnet
Cty Comnet
Federated Women’s Clube
Labor Temple
Beanttle
Eawin A. Brown
Seattle
Heney Seeks Continuation of Hermann Case at White House
Francis Heney, the graft prosecutor from San Francisco, met at the White House to discuss Pacific coast land frauds and suggested continuing the Hermann case after a failed conviction. He and Mrs. Heney plan to sail for Europe, with a possible meeting with Theodore Roosevelt discussed but not the visit’s aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn United Prep
Washington
Francia J. Heney
San Francisco
Fitneer Hermann
Portland, Or
White House
Pacific Coast
Heney
Hermann
Europe
Coronel Theodore Roosevelt
Schlumpf Wins Bid Fight Over City Audit Contract
City council finance committee rejects all bids for the city audit and orders readvertisement after Sehlumpf and others contest the Pierce Waterhouse bid. Local accountants are invited to refine specifications before final bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merce Waterhouse Company
4@ concern
Seattle
Joe Behlumpf
Council Committee On Finance
Clearing House Committee
Pierce Waterhouse
Sehlumpf
German Attack on Roosevelt Sparks International Debate
The editor Harden in Zukumft urges extreme cordiality toward Theodore Roosevelt while he is president, while attackers claim Roosevelt’s policies toward Germany are unfriendly amid Spain and France tensions over the Morocco episode of 1906. The piece signals anticipated controversy and possible critical responses during Roosevelt’s visits to Egypt and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Rome
Harden
United States
Modest Bathing Rules Enforced by Chicago Police
Chicago police under Chief Steward establish beach dress codes for summer crowds. Censor to judge costumes at dressing rooms. extreme bizarre outfits banned. women must wear modest designs if they refuse to get wet. men posing as athletes to be removed. bloomers without skirts not allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Can a Man Keep a Family on 2.50 a Day Debate
City council debates wage increases for street laborers. Several council members oppose higher pay while others insist a family cannot live on current wages. A civil service committee meeting is set to reexamine whether emergency funding can cover the raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Seattle
N. Denny
Joe Schiumpf
Frank
Mullen
Vollet
Benny
T. P. Revalle
Arnold Zbinden
Fred Sawyer
Fourth Ward
Committee On Finance
Civil Service and Sealaries Committee
Sawyer
Corporation Cau
Corporation Counsel
Schiumpf
Denny
Civil Service and Salaries Committee
Roosevelt to Speak Amid German Attitude Debate
Officials anticipate agitation as Roosevelt prepares multiple addresses during his visit. If the attack prompts a general discussion on the United States stance toward Germany, he may respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
Germany
Kitchener Weighs Canadian Visit Amid British Tour
Lord Herbert Kitchener quoted denying a critic in Canada and explaining he would shorten his homeward trip. He planned to proceed to New York and Liverpool after essential business in England, delaying further travel.
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United
Francisc
Otter
General Staff of
Canada
Herbert Kitchener
Khartoum
England
New York
Liver
Women’s ballot clash prompts propriety provocation
A salvo of remarks by Dr Matthews ignites a Seattle uproar over women voting and motherhood. Protesters accuse the Georgia advocate of chivalric insult while statistics claim women support families and fund police fines, urging restraint and housing reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene
Seattle
America
Senate
New York
Matthews
Georgia
Washington
Tolman agency exposed as ruthless loan sharks in city
A Star investigation reveals Tolman offices operate as usury lenders with 33 percent three month rates. Borrowers face 12 installments totaling far above principal, with no grace days and immediate demand for all costs if a payment is late. Central office oversight ensures payments every evening, with harsh penalties and no mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolman
City Loan Company
Desceriber
Star
United States
R. W. Hill
Conductor Foils Robbers On Pioneer Limited
Conductor T. M. Shumway restrained two masked men attempting a robbery on the Pioneer Limited between Tomah and Oakdale. The attackers fled after Shumway wrestled them, and the crew denied any jewelry theft as rumored.
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Pioneer Limited
United Prees
Lacrosse
Wis
T. M. Shum
Chicago
Milwaukee
Proposals Pile Up For Eleanor Sears Walking Feat
Miss Eleanor Sears, the eastern society woman who tried a Burlingame to Delmonte walk, says she has received many proposals since the attempt. A showman seeks moving pictures of her hike and others suggest fund-raising expeditions to Mt McKinley. Several letters offer marriage or lectures, with some shocked by her bold trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
Eleanor Sears
Burlingame
Delmonte
Tme
Ansiat
Eleanor Bears
Mt. McKinley
Seare
Boston
Third Degree Story Halts A Murder Trial
In New York on April 8 Stephen Boehm on trial for murder testified that police tortured him to extract a confession. He said 24 hours without food or sleep preceded the signing of the confession and that he was promised lighter sentences if he confessed. The trial was postponed for investigation.
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Dy United Press
New York
Court of General Sessions
Stephen Boehm
Jacob Vela
Colonists Flock West in Record Migration
The United Free report from Chicago notes managers of Northwestern and Western railroads celebrate spring colonist movement across the Northwest and far West. Officials expect numbers to surpass last year’s record, with April 15 to 30 as the spring end. Montana Utah and Idaho show especially large increases over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Free
Chicago
Northwestern and Western Railroads
Rocky Mountains
Northwest
Far West
Harriman Lines
Middle Northwest
California
Montana
Utah
Idaho
Selling Senators Was Her Business
The senatorial bribery investigation resumed late tonight. The star witness Mrs. J. Neill testified she arranged meetings between Senator Bilbo and Dulaney and described herself as a bookkeeper dealing in real estate and selling Mississippi senators. She said she planned to be paid based on the crop success and that she believed life was in danger while following leads in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mien
Nell
New Orleans
Expose Dead Indian Graft Claims Census Bias
The Globe reports claims that about 14 000 Indians on federal rolls are listed as deceased with government support for 30 9600 domesticated aborigines. It suggests the territory census will show only about 16 000 Indians, mostly Navajos, alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe, Ariz
Indiana
Unidentified man killed by Interurban at Davie Crossing
An unidentified man was struck and killed by a Puget Sound Electric Interurban train at Davie Crossing yesterday at 4 30 PM. The victim, who crossed the right of way, was mangled and left unclaimed in Georgetown morgue while Deputy Coroner MH. Notee took charge of the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie Crossing
Puget Sound Electric Company
Georgetown
MH. &. Notee
Fragmentary Prose Nonsense From the Era
A string of dis jointed lines about mixed drinks farmers gold bricks flirtatious remarks and a half formed critique of good judgment. The text reads as scattered observations without clear narrative or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&r
Pastor Resigns to Become Press Agent for Sisters
North Yakima April 8. The Rev. O. M. Montgomery resigns as pastor of First United Presbyterian Church to become press agent and business manager for his sisters, Misses Ethel and Dack Montgomery, who just wrapped a successful eastern Washington tour under his direction. Rev. Kirkpatrick to fill pulpit temporarily.
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Vetted Press
North
Yakima
0. M. Montgomery
First United Presbyterian Church
Ethel
Dack Montgomery
Washington
Kirkpatrick
Medical group urged death penalty for cocaine dealers
Dr Henry Bates Jr, president of the state board of medical examiners, spoke before the American Society for the Study of Alcohol and Other Narcotics urging the death penalty for cocaine dealers in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Henry Bates, Jr
State Board of Medical Examiners
American Society For the Study of Alcohol
Firebug Arrested for Arson Threat in San Rafael
Edward Eden, a carpenter and son of the late Marin County politician, is jailed on arson charges after allegedly setting a house fire to frighten residents and gain watchman status. He reported the blaze to the fire department, which arrived before major damage, then confessed in a signed statement.
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United Press
San Rafael
Cal
Edward Eden
Marin County
T Maxtone Graham
Eden
Boyd
ROOSEVELTS CONTINUE HONEYMOON TOUR IN ITALY
After a long coach journey from Genoa to Porto Maurizio the Roosevelts travel by car. They stay at the Hotel Moderno in Sestri and plan a luncheon at Porto Finakulo before visiting Miss Carew at her sister Mrs Roosevelt’s villa in Porto Maurizio.
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Genoa
Italy
Roosevelte
Porto Maurizio
Eygonel
Roosevelt
Hotel Moderno
Sestrix
Porto Finakulo
Roosevelts
Long Race for Land Prize Spurs Spokane Race
A 44 000 prize race from Oroville to Waterville Washington began April 6 with two riders Frank Giffen for Philip Lens and Shorty Potter for W B Bexson leading toward Waterville government land office. Potter trails by miles as he seeks title to a tract already occupied by James Sawdon prompting contest charges of irregularities.
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Spokane
Oroville
Waterville
Wash
Frank Giffen
Philip Lens
Shorty” Potter
W. B. Bexson
Potter
James Sawdon
Millions for a Small Boy
John 8. Kimball of California offers 1.9 million dollars for custody of his nine year old grandson Louis Adams. Louis is with his father John P. Adams in New York amid a custody dispute and fears of kidnapping. Adams previously fled San Francisco with his son and was arrested in El Paso on kidnapping charges. A habeas corpus writ in Tucson briefly favored Adams, who then gained a court ruling negating the California complaint. Mrs. Adams stays in San Francisco with her parents.
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New York
San Francisco
John 8. Kimball
California
Louis Adams
John P. Adams
Adams
Mra. Adams
el Paso
Tucson
Aziz
John Kimball
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Francis Heney
Chicago News
Schlumpf
Committee On Civil Service and Salaries
Kitchener
Raps
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Slacksmith
Oakdale
Shumway
Mission
Munson-Noah Furniture CO
Second Avenue
Anaious
Teddy
Stodard
Herman
Milton
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