Charges of corruption at Seattle land office trial
The Seattle land office corruption trial features witnesses including L. W. Martin Thos. K. Baward and Gregory who testify about a May 20 contest filing against Hartley A. Ca and the mishandling of records. Former clerk Edward M. Comyne reveals internal tensions and a 1904 dismissal over attorney disputes. Smith denies all charges as testimony continues.
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Horner
Ted
Seattle
L. W. Martin
Thos
K . Baward M. Comyte
Gregory
Hartley A. Ca
Washington
Edward M. Comyne
Land Office
The
General Land Office
Comyne
EK. Mankine
Richard Dunn
Dunn
Nicholas Mitt
KC. T. Pell
Bsehmitt
Pell
Twitchell
Smith
Butcher Discharged After Market Arrest
Joseph Serph, proprietor of the Farmers Market, connected to the public market, was arrested and discharged. The incident involves the market’s operations and the adjacently linked market authority. Further details pending.
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Joseph Serph
Farmers’ Market
Slaughterhouse Case Ends as Judge Dismisses Charge
March 30 Constable Jim Shan non charged obtaining money under false pretenses. Judge Gordon discharged the case finding no criminal intent. FV Wilson testified selling calves to Serph for 19 dollars without payment. Attorney MacMahon challenged Wilson methods. Health Commissioner Crichton attended but trial ended abruptly. Wilson has operated a slaughterhouse for over a year.
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Jim Shannon
Gordon
Wilson
T. B. MacMahon
Crichton
Arrests Reported for Assault and Battery and Grand Larceny
Western Union operator Ht C Switeer was arrested on an assault and battery charge by Sergeant A Hadeen after his wife Busan Switeer alleged threats and abuse at 524 First Ave W. Hierman Leavenworth, 20, was arrested for grand larceny at an establishment on Washington on the complaint of Mike Kohen.
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Ht. C. Switeer
Western Union Télegreon Company
Hadeen
Busan Switeer
Switeer
Murphy
Switser
Byiser
Byiser Selzed Her By the Threat At Their Home At 524 Firat Av. W
Hierman Leavenworth
Trolman Keefe
Mike Kohen
Washington
Leavenworth
Plain Statement of Facts Reaches for Immediate Cash
A business notes two months of reorganization with increased capital and purchase of 22 stocks at low cash prices. Eastern creditors demand immediate settlement, risking ruin and a damaged reputation for prompt payments. The firm seeks $15,000 at once to unload overstocked bankrupt purchases and satisfy creditors, hoping public confidence will secure funds.
Gloves for sale at bargain prices in assorted silk
Advertises gloves for sale with pricing figures. Mentions long black and white silk gloves at 1.26 and 16 buttons. Offers 50 cents for trade in gloves and mentions kids gloves in silk at less than half price.
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Silk
Three Big Bankrupt Purchases on Bargain Counter Sale
A chaotic notice states bankrupt sales with many new styles priced up to $3.00. It touts a special Bargain Counter in a single large lot and emphasizes urgent need for money, though wording is unclear and jumbled.
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Ieee
Marsh
Speer
Seattle
Great Price Cut Sale On Linens And Damasks
Big crowd expected for a linen and damask sale featuring Richard son patterns and double demask styles. Extra fine damasks offered at 1.25 and .47 to 1.00 prices. Hotel and restaurant buyers urged to attend for low prices and cash savings.
Washington cruiser visit to Arington hotel and banquet
Capt Thomas Knoight of the cruiser Washington visits Arlington hotel and invites a formal visit by Gov Mead and staff. The governor and entourage will inspect the cruiser Monday afternoon. A banquet at the Perry on Madison Street honors the officers with Gov Mead and state officials.
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Thomas Knoight
Theeruiser Waah
V. Mead
Arington Hotel
Thi State
Faculty of
The
State Universalty
Thomas Knight
Commercial Club
Mead
Army
Navy
Geo H. Reveille
Washington
Tennessee
California
Seattle
Navy Yard
Colleeum
Whaebbington
Miller
Plan to Double Seattle Light Plant Capacity
Seattle officials propose a major expansion to the city lighting plant at Seventh Avenue and Yeasterway to double current output. Five carloads of supplies have arrived along with 176,000 kilowatt transformers and more wire en route. The addition is estimated to cost at least $75,000 and would be funded if the meeting department's hopes are met.
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Seattle
Beattie
Lions At His Doors Step In
Lincoln April 10 Wm J Bryan places two Korean lion sculptures on his Fairview porch flanking the steps. One lion has its mouth open facing New York and the other with mouth closed. He says the pair symbolize THE ETERNAL CONFLICT between radicals and conservatives.
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Nebraska
Seattle Star
Lincoln
Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
Fairview
Mr. Bryan
York
Bryan
Dog Hero Receives Carnegie Medal for Bravery
In San Francisco a pitiful fire threat ends with Rex the dog saving one year old Helen Reitz from a red hot stove. Rex endures burns while shielding the child and is praised as a neighborhood hero despite the risk to his own life.
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Seattle Star
San Francisco
L. EE
Blakeslee
Theo
Reitz
Helen
Rex
Hickenlees
Allen Given Thirty Days and Fined for Disorderly Conduct
Robin Allen a masseur was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Gordon on a disorderly person charge. He was arrested at his apartment with a young woman identified as Juanita Mose acting as a witness. Authorities link him to a previous altar desertion at Sacred Heart church in October.
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Robin Allen
Gordon
East Pine St
Clark
Juanita Mose
Allen
Sacred Heart Church
Medical College Joins University System in Sacramento
The institution formerly known as Cooper Medical College at Sacramento and Webster will become part of the university. This transfer marks a new organizational alignment for the medical school under the university umbrella.
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Cooper Medical College
Sacramento
Webster Era
City Council to study sewer extension beyond low tide line
The council will consider an ordinance requiring extending all sewer lines discharging into Elliott Bay beyond the low tide water mark. Two rats were captured today showing bubonic plague symptoms.
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Crichton
Pabce
Eliott Bay
Could He Rise in Senate From Wisconsin Pierre Stephenson
Isaac Stephenson a Wisconsin senator hopeful worth 10 060 000 may wield influence in Congress for the people s interests if he chooses. A self made man born in Frederickton New Brunswick he once ran barefoot as a boy because his father could not clothe him. Stephenson now reflects on those days with humor.
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Seattle Star
Washington
Isaac Stephenson
United States Senate
Wisconsin
Frederickton
N. B
Stephenson
Woman Financier III Woman Financier III
Mrs Bila Rawls Reader, once prominent in preliminary negotiations on the Santo Domingo treaty, is reported recovering from an operation at her home 266 W 83rd Street. Only her husband has been allowed to visit. Since marriage four years ago she has abandoned her financial operations.
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United Press
New York
Bila Rawls Reader
Abrupt Island
W. 83Rd St
Fate of Mori in Hands of Jury
The case of Sam Mori charged with the murder of T. Nakamura went to the jury at noon. Defense claimed Mori acted in self defense after Nakamura threatened him two days before the December 9 shooting. The state tied the fatal clash to Nakamura’s plan to deport a Japanese girl Nakamura planned to employ for his family.
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Sam Mori
T. Nakamura
Charles Lamely
Mori
Nakamura
Thief Steals Cash and Watch From Paulsbo Hotel Room
Er Keller of Paulsbo Washington reported his Yukon hotel room on Washington street entered last night with $23 in cash and a silver watch taken. J W Hoey of 2023 Main Street attended an event at Forrester's hall First Avenue Stewart Street when a thief stole his overcoat and gloves.
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Er. Keller
Paulsbo
Wash
Yukon Hotel
Washington St
J. W. Hoey
Main St
Forrester's Hall
Firstavy
Stewart Sr
Fire damages home of George Tiddett in Northeast Seattle
Hot ashes in a wooden receptacle started a blaze at the residence of George Tiddett, 4233 12th Avenue North East, last night. Damage is estimated at $200.
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George Tiddett
12Th Av. N. E
Contractor Falls From Phelan Building Third Floor
United Press reports in San Francisco on April 10 that Charles Hovey lost footing while inspecting seventh floor work at the Phelan building on Market street causing a fall during construction.
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San Francisco
Phelan
Market
Charles Hovey
Superintendent of Construction Dies After Elevator Shaft Fall
A construction superintendent was killed instantly after falling down an elevator shaft today. Police and safety officials are investigating the incident at the work site.
Detectives Arrest Two for Attempted Army Overcoat Sale
City detectives Holland and Glfth arrested Thomas Cale and Ph J Kating on a charge of attempting to sell United States army overcoats. Cale admits Army ties and says he is stationed at Fort Lawton while Kating claims to be a civilian.
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Holland
Gclffith
Thomas Cale
Ph. J. Kating
United States Army
Cale
Army
Fort Lawton
Kating
Public Market Specials and Produce Prices Now Listed
Native celery on market at 16c per bunch. Lima beans 3% pounds for 5c. Salmon salad on sale at per pound. Fancy Wenatchee King apples delivered at 1.75 per box. Prunes per pound, lemons two dozen for 25c, figs two pounds for ice. Pansy plants 26c per dozen, tomato plants 20c per dozen. Flounders 6 pounds for 25c. Open Eastern oysters 56e per quart. Pickled lambs tongues and hearts 26c per dozen. Oregon onions 5 pounds for 26c. Cauliflower per head. Local ranch eggs 20c per dozen. Maple nut layer cakes 25c each. Two bunches endives 1 16c.
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Wenatchee
California
Oregon
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