Bill Steffen Again Sells Beer at Madison Park
The Star reports Bill Steffen continues selling beer at Madison Park pavilion under Mayor John F. Miller and County Prosecutor Ken an. A reporter observed beer freely available and by night’s end a bottle was discreetly carried away for twenty cents. The piece notes Steffen’s ties to Miller, prior licensing attempts, and renewed activity after Miller’s election.
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Bill Steffen
Madison Park
John F. Miller
Kenan
Segtile
King County
Star
Madison Park Pavilion
Williams
Miler
Miller
Mackintosh
Steffen
Moore
Nquor
Fire Alarm Plan Discussed by City Council
The water and sewer committee debated a fire alarm scheme for schools at its session last night. City Electrician Jostyn urged adoption, noting eastern cities use similar systems. The ordinance could appear on Monday’s council meeting agenda.
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Ceanell
Monda
Howphala
Byte and Water Committee
Jostyn
Presidio Officer Shot Self After Personal Papers Destroyed
Lieutenant David A. Lindsay of the A. and A. signal corps shot himself in his quarters at the Presidio yesterday afternoon. His body was found after the shot rang out, and he had burned his personal papers leaving no known motive.
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San Francisco
Picot
David A. Lindsay
A. & A. Signal Corps
Presidio
Bank Clearings Report for Seattle and Tacoma
Seattle clearings total 1 122 424 55 with balances 176 179 28. Tacoma clearings reach 619 494 00 with balances listed as MALO.
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Seattle
Halances
Tacoma
Defense Opens in In Wang Chang Murder Trial
The case of In Wang Chang, charged with assassinating Durham White Stevens, opened its defense as the trial continued. Prosecutors had presented evidence from witnesses Henry Sexton and Lyndon Crane and the arresting officers, concluding the state's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres
Ban Francisco
Wang Chang
Durham White Stevens
Stte
Henry Sexton
Lyndon Crane
Hughes Presses New Race Horse Bill On Senate
Albany April report says Gov Hughes sent a special message urging passage of another race horse gambling bill. Senator McCarren angrily demanded the senate mind its own business while Grady denounced Hughes as turning into a “real old” spoiler in the heated exchange.
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Albany
N. Y
Gov. Hughes
Senate
McCarren
Grady
Ger. Hughes
Prominent Saint Louis Doctor Arrested in Bell Killing
Dr Piefart Voerster Jr formerly chief physician at the city dispensary was arrested after the killing of paper hanger Heese Bell aged 26 early Sunday morning. Bell sang while walking and met four people. Voerster claimed self defense then fired killing Bell in the head.
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ST. Louis
Piefart Voerster, Jr
Heese Bell
Hell
Bell
Dr. Voerster
Mrs Manard May Retain Her Child In Custody Fight
Risie L Manard seeks to keep Lucile her six year old daughter after taking her out of state. Judge A W Frater supports the mother’s right, citing custody. Manard faces contempt charges. her husband Sidney T Manard also faces a separate statutory charge with a continued hearing set for April 16.
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Risie L. Manard
Lucile
A. W. Frater
Sidney T. Manard
Jay Allen
Mra
Manard
Justice of the Peace
Gyvearold
Charlier Laing
Asquith Appointed Prime Minister in London Ceremony
King Edward formally appoints Herbert Henry Asquith prime minister and first lord of the treasury at Marlitz during the monarch's visit. Asquith kisses the king's hand after receiving the appointment.
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United Press
London
Lerbert
Henry Asquith
Treasury
Edward
Marritz
Asquith
Washington Officers Entertained Aboard Cruiser Washington
Visiting officers aboard the cruiser Washington enjoyed a 1 to 5 pm harbor visit and a series of receptions hosted by Mrs. W. I. at the Ainier club. Mayor John F. Miller led chauffeured tours while Capt. Knight and other officers were honored at a dinner.
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Washington
Mra WW. In
Ainier Club
Mra
Chapin
M Helen Wilson
New Jersey
John F. Miller
Thomas Knight
Crateer
Sand
Admiral Evans In A Serious Condition In Paso Robles
Reports from Paso Robles indicate Admiral Evans remains gravely ill with a worsening rheumatic condition. He suffered a painful ankle injury when a wheel trapped it during an airing, and physicians reportedly withhold full prognosis while treatment progresses. His wife arrives from Los Angeles as medical staff consider further consultations.
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United Presa
Paso Robles
Cal
Evan
Tetas
Dallas College Beats Chehalis to Claim Northwest Title
Dallas college defeated Chehalis Washington 46 to 12 to win the Pacific Northwest basketball championship. Dallas businessmen donated 2000 dollars to fund the champions’ tour through the east.
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Dallas
Ore
Dallee
Pacific Northwest
Dallas College
Chehalis
Wash
Loger Victor Anderson Dies After Alley Injury
Victor Anderson an 86 year old logger died at Wayside Emergency hospital from injuries suffered yesterday morning. He was found in an alley between Washington and Matthias by Patrolmen Smgden and Nash. Police have not determined how the injuries occurred.
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Victor Anderson
Wayside Emergency Hospital
Anderson
Washington
Matii Srs
Smgden and
Nash
Senator Hansbrough Undergoes Ear Operation in Washington
Senator Hansbrough of South Dakota, sidelined by an ailment in the ear, underwent a successful operation at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. The operation completed last night, with reports indicating a stable condition post procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hansbrough
South Dakota
George Washington University
Tools Stolen From Drain Packing House
A. G. MacDonald of 2207 12th Avenue South reported a burglary at the drain packing house where thieves broke in last night and stole a chest of tools stamped with the initials AM. Local police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. MacDonald
Ay. South
Mother seeks missing son Edward Oilkivree in Beattle
Mrs. Mary Gildree of 756 Fourth Avenue Monroe City Michigan asks Seattle police to locate her 19 year old son Edward Oilkivree who is believed to be in Beattle.
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Mary Gildree
Fourth Ay
Monroe City
Mich
Seattle
Edward Oilkivree
Beattle
Italian Ambassador Tornielli Suffers Stroke in Paris
Count Tornielli Italy's ambassador to France and dean of the diplomatic corps in Paris collapsed in Paris from cerebral congestion. His condition worsened and he died as diplomats awaited the arrival of David Jayne Hill, America's new ambassador to Berlin, who had been invited to lunch.
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Paris
Count Tornielli
Italy
France
Paria
David Jayne Hill
America
Devlin
Steel price policy announced by U S Steel chief
New York April 9 E H Gary chairman of the U S Steel Corp said there will be no future price reductions for steel commodities. His statement signals stability in prices, likely affecting builders and other heavy users relying on steel products.
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United Press
New York
E. H. Gary
U. S. Steel Corporation
Washington Lincoln High School Commencement Speakers
Graduation speakers for Washington and Lincoln high schools include Valedictorian Treve W Buschmann and Salutatorian Samuel Kenney along with Aubra Markie and Mildred Loring for class honors. Closedday selections list Historian Herbert Watras Poet Henry Peeples Eulogist Leah Miller Song Composer Fay Short Grumbler Ed Leigh Will Winifred Lovejoy Orator Sam Calderhead Prophet Claude Andrus and Ghost Chester Armstrong.
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Washington and Lincoln High Schools
Treve W. Buschmann
Samuel Kenney
Aubra Markie
Mildred Loring
Cluss
Herbert Watras
Henry Peeples
Leah Miller
Fay Short
Ed Leigh
Will
Winifred Lovejoy
Sam Calderhead
Claude Andrus
Chester Armstrong
Harriman’s Erie Rescue Ties to Morgan Aid
News reports that April brought a rescue of the Erie railroad from possible bankruptcy through a timely proposal by J. Pierpont Morgan, previously an adversary, suggesting a reconciliation or alliance between rival financier camps.
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B. H. Harriman
Erie Railroad
J. Pierpont Morgan
Former Husband Claims Marriage to Seattle Woman
In Prosser Washington a married woman seeks refuge with her mother after Bruce Burt, a traveling salesman from the East, arrives and asserts he married her years ago in the East. The woman denies the claim, saying the marriage was annulled, while the town weighs the story and Burt is said to have been ordered from Prosser for drunken conduct. Evans, her current husband, stands by the woman as he awaits word she will return.
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Bruce Burt
Presser, Wash
Richard Evans
Seattle
Proseer
Wash
Beattie
Evans
Hut Richard Evans
Florence Maxham
Eoane
Weed
Wonder
Prosser
East
Evane
Burt
Promper
Arbor Day Observed Across City Schools
Arbor day was observed today in city schools with trees and shrubs planted at most campuses. Some classes planted flower beds under teacher supervision while Queen Anne and other schools led a Meld day field study to nearby fields and parks to study nature.
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Queen Anne
Bank cashier Johnson dies by gas at Stoughton home
M A Johnson cashier of the First National Bank of Stoughton commits suicide at his home by inhaling gas. He was wealthy and the bank is reported to be in excellent financial condition. He is believed to have been insane. The Northern Pacific railroad.
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Ey United Presse
Stoughton, Wis
M. A. Johnson, Cahier
First National Bank
Stoughton
City seeks halt on $8078.82 Jackson Street regrade bill
A party balks at paying an assessment of 8078.82 for the Jackson Street regrade and asks the superior court to issue an order restraining the city from collecting that amount.
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Jackson St
Superior Court
Run Down by Train Injures Payallup Man
In Payallup Washington A Gooderson about 15 employed by Puwallup Mercantile was struck by a Northern Pacific eastbound train while riding a bicycle on the track. He suffered crushed limbs and critical injuries with no hope of recovery. F McShane a bluejacket on the battleship Nebraska was fined 16 dollars and considered a witness testified he knocked down a cripple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Payallup
Wash
Gooderson
Northern Pacific
Gunderson
Puwallup Mercantile Company
F. McShane
Nebraska
Gordon
Submarine profits probe widens in Washington
Rep George L Lilley argues the government overpaid Electric Boat by more than 1 million dollars for Holland submarines. Using 1901 02 hearings figures he estimates excess profits of 1 519 738 on 19 boats and 1 471 420 on eight more. The saga follows lobbying and counterclaims as an investigation is promised.
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Star Special Service
Washington
Geo. L. Lilley
Electric Boat Company
Lilley
Melville
O'Neil
Bowles
House Naval Affairs Committee
Admiral O'Neil
Admiral Bowtes
Fore River Shipbuilding Co
Naval Affairs Committee
Admiral Rowles
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Navy Department
Electric Boat Co
Cc.eb
Connecticut
Submarine Investigation Committee
Sam
Bennings
Prominent Men Tied to Early Boat Lobbying Scheme
Attorney Creecy and former Senator Butler figure in an 1896 case exposing lobbying ties to the Torpedo Boat Co later Electric Heat Co. A sample letter shows Creecy promising Butler fees of 2500 dollars per boat contracted by the Navy, contingent on the price paid to the company. Butler testified he once served as company counsel but denied lobbying charges and could not recall exact payments.
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Creecy
The
Boat Company
Butler
South Carolina
John T. Holland Torpedo Boat Co
Electric Heat Co
Naral
Senate
Navy Department
Ecounse
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Steffes
Moore Wabpen
COV
Hughes
Soda Saloon
Arrel
Rainier Club Annex
Commerlab
Seettie Theatre
New Building
Madison
Admiral Evans
McDonald
Heither
Los Angeles
Harriman
ERIE
Northern Pacific Railroad
C. H. Tavenner
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