Railroads in Ballard Fight for Condemnation Property
A wave of condemnation suits pits Harriman interests against the Great Northern and O and W in Ballard as railroads seek terminal outlets. The Oregon and Washington and the Ballard area claimants challenge property rights amid anticipated clashes over land needed for railroad terminal development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Ballard
Great Railroad
Ralmon
Oregon & Wash
Merce
Ray
Gliman
Baker
Lawton
Capt John Leach Found Unconscious From Gas at Vendome Hotel
Captain John Leach recently arrived from Victoria BC was found overcome by illuminating gas in his room at the Vendome Hotel in First Avenue. He is hospitalized in a comatose state and unable to speak. Hotel staff reported he appeared intoxicated hours earlier and gas was turned off before police arrived. Doctor L R Green hopes for recovery. Leach is not known among local steamship men.
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John Leach
Victoria
B.C
Vendome Hotel
Leach
City Hospital
Vendome
Ingit Wan
Quer
L .R. Green
Wedding Brings Half Million Dowry for New York Bride
An Easter wedding in New York County produced a record 500000 dollar dowry for the bride, daughter of Baltimore banker Alex Rowan. She inherits when her father dies, with multiple times the amount in prospect, as the ceremony and settlement were described as highly elaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Suffern Taller
New York
Clatman
Alex Rowan
Baltimore
Rowman Divorced Suit Moves Forward in Courts
Margaret Rowman travels to San Francisco to meet Ed Frohman, as Mrs. Frohman states she has filed for divorce from Daniel Rowman on grounds of estrangement. She asserts she only seeks the divorce to wed the man she loves and return to domestic happiness at home.
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Tae United Pree
Margaret c
Sanom
Tacoma
Daniel
Frohman Pie
Wheat market surges in early April trading
Wheat prices rose with May and September contracts edging higher toward the noon hour. Traders reported brisk activity as Patten accumulated substantial quantities under cover of speculative buying. The forenoon session saw May near 1.26 dollars and July and September advancing modestly amid broad market interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Patton
Patten
Weather Brief: Warm Tonight With West Winds
Tonight will be warmer with moderate to west winds. No precipitation is expected and temperatures rise slightly across the region as skies stay mostly clear.
Murderer Alfred Hunter Arrested in Oklahoma Case
Alfred Hunter is arrested in Bridgeport Oklahoma in connection with the murder of his wife near Garrison County. He had been sought after a blackmail-related motive and is described as having shot and killed a sheriff and wounded a deputy in a prior pursuit. Hunter faces a life sentence if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hunter
Garrison County
Okla
Randers
Bridgeport
Oklo
Preboat men cleared of negligence in fire report
An inquiry found no negligence by the crew after a fire at the vessel. Frank W. Hibba examined the scene and suggested repairs, with the vessel potentially usable after fall repairs. The board prepared a follow up report on further improvements and long term safety.
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Frank W. Hibba
Castro Deportation from Venezuela to France
Castro, former president of Venezuela, was placed aboard the French steamer Versailles at Port de France and sent to St Nazaire amid riots. Paris reports he may be allowed to stay in France if he behaves and avoids further disturbances.
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Port DE France
Castro
Venezuela
Versailles
St. Nazaire
Paris
Tere
France
Public utilities probes street car transfer complaints
The public utilities department began an investigation into the local street car transfer system. It aims to force the company to meet franchise obligations amid numerous complaints from riders about alleged transfer faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Utilities Department
General Fund Faces Double Drain Over Denny Hill Loss
The city faces a double hit to the general fund after a court ruling and a prior supreme court decision. An ordinance before the council would move 107000 from the general fund to cover the Denny Hill property tax shortfalls and expropriation costs.
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Denny Hill
Chief Ward Nabs Masher
Fred Wilson, a young electrician, was arrested by Police Chief Irving Ward shortly after 1 a.m. yesterday while Wilson attempted to chat with an unattended woman by sign language at Beconday Beconday street car stop. The chief intervened as the woman did not wish to talk. Medals and gratuities of 100 each were awarded by the Navy to George Wheeler and George Gowen for heroism during a fire aboard the cruiser Tennessee at Coquimbo Chile on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilson
Irving Ward
Beconday
Yealer
Wilson
Washington
Navy Department
George Wheeler
George Gowan
Ccruiser
Tennessee
Heroiam
Coquimbo
Chile
Accidents Mar Easter Egg Hunt Near Ban Jose
An Easter egg hunt near Ban Jose left multiple injured including Richard Brown with a dislocated vertebra and leg fractures and a woman with a broken arm. A second injured man and a woman refused to give names. Authorities reported the incident occurred yesterday during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Jose
Cal
Richard Brown Jie
Eaeter
Yeater Day
Mystery in a Woman's Death Sparks Inquiries
Detectives probe a car accident that killed Mary Phillips a popular local teacher. She was injured Saturday and died at St Luke's hospital after collapsing at her home entrance and mumbling a final garbled remark before loss of consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Mise Mary Phillips
Mise Phillips
S J. Luke's Hospital
Phillipe
Moan
Baptists to Hold Northwest Convention at AYP Grounds
Ministers meet in Seattle to plan final day events of the Northwest Baptist convention at the AYP grounds. The convention runs May 24 through May 27 with Baptist headquarters ready for dedication around that time. Delegations from across the country expect to attend the national convention in Portland June 25 to July 1 and may visit the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Baptist Association
Northwest Baptist Convention
Bapiiat
Portland
Carrigan's Absence Delays Seattle County Board
County Commissioners Abraham and Ford question when Commissioner Carrigan, missing in San Francisco for nearly three weeks, will return to Seattle. Several urgent matters before the board have been delayed awaiting his presence and action.
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Abraham
Ford
Carrigan
San Francisco
Seattle
City Panel Deliberates Auto Regulations Bill
The license and revenue committee of the city council meets this afternoon to consider an ordinance by Councilman McKinnon aimed at regulating automobile use to prevent accidents. The measure is expected to be amended before returning to the council.
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McKinnon
Geisha Girl In Divorce Case Ties Potter to Desertion
Marie Laurie Potter was granted a divorce from Ash ton Howard Potter former U S Army lieutenant and nephew of the late Bishop Potter of New York on grounds of desertion. The couple wed in Yokohama in 1900 and separated in 1906 after Potter's involvement with a geisha girl. Potter allegedly ceased support after Paris arrangement.
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San Francisco
Marie Laurie Potter
Ashton Howard Potter
United States Army
Bishop Potter
New York
Potters
Yokohama
Potter
Mra
Paris
Mrs Myers Buried After Funeral Services
Funeral services for Mrs Ange line Taylor Myers known as Grandma were held at Westminster Presbyterian church under a group of societies she belonged to. The remains were shipped to the after interment at the aquah. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Taylor Myers
Grandma
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Aquah
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Treasury Report Highlights Early April Figures
Treasury data released in Washington on April 1 shows corporate assets at 2,476,004 dollars and dividends totaling 4,200,000 dollars. Report details reflect initial government accounting for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Burglars Target Multiple Homes In West Galer Area
Burglars struck the district between West Galer and Alphasts three times, forcing entry with a chair wedged on a front door. At 421 W Galeret they took jewelry worth about 200 dollars, then moved to The W Biaine at and 632 Pitth Ave, taking silverware and cash while causing extensive room ransacking.
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West Galer
Alphasts
H. Ambrose Kieh
W. Galeret
Bers
Kiehl
J. Johnson
W. Biaine
Johnson
Stabbing at boarding house. owner gravely wounded
John Anzino, proprietor of a boarding house at 10th Ave and 8, was stabbed in the breast and back during a drunken brawl. Doctors fear death from a probable left lung perforation and stomach inflammation. Detectives Adam and Clark arrested suspects Nunca and Hetti. Carlo and Letti held as accomplices. weapons found. Anzino has a wife and child. prisoners refuse to talk.
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John Anzino
Adame and
Clark
Nunca
D. Hetti
Carlo
Letti
Adame
Nurea
Roullett
Beatte
Spokane
Eaid Riey
Anzino
Ansino
May Cut Wages in Pennsylvania Coal Region
Presidents of the anthracite coal region and independent operators meet to discuss an 18 percent wage reduction for all miners and a potential general lockout if terms are rejected. The talks aim to set new pay scales and hours for 8 hour shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthracite
Hardai
Pennsylvania
Waters-Pierce Company Ousted by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court denied a rehearing in three waters cases involving the Waters-Pierce Company in Texas, finalizing its ouster from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Waters-Pierce OF Company
Texas
United States Supreme Court
Waters-Pierce Company
City to Declare Emergency for A P Exposition
Mayor Miller will declare an emergency to comply with charter amendments and the council will authorize police and payment for the number of emergency personnel required for the A P exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
U S official alleges insult linked to Zelaya regime
From Mobile April 12 reports claim that John H.K. Gregory Jr. former U S chargé d affaires at Managua was subjected to insults and surveillance as part of a campaign by the Zelaya government to expel Americans. Letters from Central America allege he was kept a prisoner and watched by spies.
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United Proce
Mobile
Ala
John Hk.gregory, Jr
United States
Managua
Nicecaragua
Zelaya
Central American
Gregory
Ieanse
Easter Flowers Cause Many To Faint At St Bartholomew's
A heavy flower scent overwhelmed attendees at Easter services at St. Bartholomew's, leaving 16 people unconscious and carried out. The large crowd filled the church, one of the season's largest gathers in Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
St. Bartholomew's
Haunter
Battleship Justice Found Useless In Toulon Dockyards
The parliamentary investigating committee reports a scandalous state of affairs at Toulon dockyards. The battleship Justice suffers burned plates around the after boilers and is deemed practically useless. Renovation will take months and must replace damaged sections. In Cincinnati, Queen Mary Gorman, wife of James Gorman, king of the gypates, was buried after dying November 16, 1908 in Pittsburgh, Kentucky.
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Unt Prens
Toulon
Justice
Cincinnati
Mary Gorman
James Gorman
Pitteburg
Kye
Socialists in Major Quarrel Over Local Control
Socialist factions clashed from morning to night in a bid to reverse months of minority rule in the local organization. After a long meeting they drafted amendments opposing Asiatic exclusion and the higher slogan of the minority. The proposals will be presented to the committee meeting next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Socialiestse
Eeeking
Sanday
Contractor Hurt After Fall From Street Car
Suffering scalp wounds and a bruised side, contractor Ongland was found unconscious on the sidewalk at Bastlake avenue and Ward street yesterday morning. Patrolmen Miller and Jones took him to the city hospital where Dr. J. B. Girwen treated his injuries. he could not explain how the wounds occurred, but investigators think he fell from a street car. He was not seriously injured.
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Sig
Hioward Ay. N
Bastlake Av
At & O
Miller
Jones
Ougland
J. B. Girwen
Ongland
Claim Crazy Snake Died Shrouded in Rumor of Chaos
In Henryetta Oklahoma on April 12 reports claim Crazy Snake an outlaw Indian chief was killed and buried March 26 by citizens, but Cal Moffman commanding the troops disputes the tale and vows to press the chase. Local posts allegedly kept the matter secret after killing Crazy Snake, with one member supposedly leaking the news.
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Henryetta
Okla
Crasy Snake
Cal
Moffman
Creasy Snake
The
Poste
Cragg Snake
Slippery Steps Suit Seeks Damages Over Arm Loss
Hanniger sues Beatle Park company for 26000 dollars after a wet stairway caused by faulty steps lacking rubber mats led to the loss of his arm. He alleges the stairs were slippery and unsafe, causing his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanniger
Beatle Park Company
Ordinance Aims to Curb Carbolic Acid Sales at City Hall
A proposed ordinance by Councilman McKinnon and Health Commissioner Crichton would limit carbolic acid sales to individuals. The issue follows two self harm deaths by carbolic acid this year. Meanwhile, the 1907 Westlake assessment roll gained approval from Superior Judge Frater this morning.
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McKinnon
Crichton
Wastlake An
Frater
Senate Begins Juggling With Payne Tariff Bill
A curious Minneapolis tale about Olive Frematad a famed prima donna turning up in a domestic past prompts questions on poverty and artistry. Springfield writer C. H. Fowler recalls paying Frematad’s supposed mother to raise her in the American way while noting seat prices for a concert. Fremetad has not commented on Fowler’s claim.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Olive Frematad
Frematad
Parentel
Mary Garden
Geraldine Farrar
Huetie
Patti
Nordica
Freim
Tad
Springfield
Springfield Republican
The
Republican
Fremetad
Apacie Olive Fremated
America
Cc. H. Fowler
Woodland Park Zoo Controversy Sparks Public Protest
Residents oppose moving the Woodland Park Zoo to the A Y P expo site arguing the zoo is a free public attraction for children. They say shifting to the fair grounds makes animals pay to view and diminishes the park’s value as a playground for youngsters.
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Woodland Park
A-Y-P
Green Lake
National Guard Moves Into New Western Avenue Armory
Local guard units relocated to the new armory at Western Ave and Virginia St since yesterday and will finish setup soon. The old Terry Ave building will be torn down after the state lease expires. The hardwood drill floor spans 22 000 square feet, one of the largest in the area, with seating for 6 100 on the main floor and 4 000 standing. The armory will host conventions and mass gatherings and will open with a May 31 ball honoring officers and men.
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National Guard
Western Av
Virginia #1
Ihs
Terry Ay
State Guard
Murdered Detective Joseph Petrosino Buried with Honors
In New York on April 12 Joseph Petrosino lieutenant of the police murdered by the Black Hand in Palermo was buried at Calvary Cemetery. Funeral services were led by Fathers Lavelle and Kearney at St. Patrick church and the crowd overflowed the streets as police guarded against demonstrations and Italians with police records were detained.
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New York
Joseph Petrosino
Palermo
Italy
Calvary Carmetery
Lavelle
Kearney
St. Patrick
Mottat
Petro
Insanity Case Leads to Commitment in West Seattle
Mrs Louise M Matthews 42 of West Seattle exhibits fears of insanity after a church visit. Strapped in a strait jacket she cried out that her husband Albert had gone insane and sang hymns through the night. She was committed to Steilacoom asylum after insanity commission ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise M. Matthews
West Seattle
First Presbyterian Church
M. A. Matthews
Albert
Dr. Matthews
Insanity Commission
Steilacoom Asylum
Violent Swedish quake near Sundsvall causes damage
A violent earthquake struck near Sundsvall Sweden Saturday lasting nearly a minute. Reports indicate considerable damage. Separately three quakes were recorded at the observatory in Laibach Austria on Saturday by the seismographic instruments.
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Copenh Dan
Sundsvall
Sweden
Laibach
Austria
Sessmographic
Payne tariff bill reported back to Senate by committee
The Senate Finance Committee reported the Payne tariff bill back today after a full committee meeting. Key changes include many rate reductions from the House bill, restoration of numerous items to the free list, and broad reductions across schedules including chemicals earthenware and lead products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Democrats
Aldrich
Finance Committee
House
Senate Committee
Burglar on Trial Before Superior Judge Mitchell Gilliam
Andrew Jamieson faced a trial charging assault and battery after burglary charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence. He was seized in the basement of Mrs. Gert rude Meiers at 140 26th av. N after she confronted him and he struck her. He discarded a coat containing a beer bottle and skeleton keys as he fled.
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Andrew Jamieson
Mitchell Gilliam
Jamieson
Gertrude Meiers
26Th Av. N
No Rooms for Visiting Elks in Seattle Hotels
The chamber reports Great Northern officials say 150 Elks from the Los Angeles convention will visit Seattle for the exposition. After hotel canvassing failed, the Information bureau takes responsibility for housing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Information Bureau
Great Northern
Seattle
Los Angeles
Information Bureau
Big sale of A Y P ticket books today
The sale of season tickets to the A Y P exposition opened in room 319 of the Globe building with a rush. Each book covers 100 admissions to the fair grounds and costs 10 dollars, with expectations of unusually heavy early demand.
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A-Y-P
Globe
Robin Cooper in Louisville Amid Betrothal Rumors
Robin Cooper, recently convicted in Tennessee for the murder of former Senator Carmack, visits Louisville. He is reported visiting the family of a Louisville society figure and is said to be betrothed.
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Louisville
Robin Cooper
Tennessee
United States
Carmack
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