City challenges half fare rule for Seattle students
The Seattle Electric Co. must explain to Judge Gay why it refuses half fare rates for school children under age. The city contends the franchise sets two five cents fare for all students including university and private school pupils. The case seeks mandamus to enforce the policy.
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Seattle Electric Co
Judge Gay
Cottell
Howard Hughes
Mandanua
8. EK. Co
S. B. Co
Maiden must say yes or no to marriage proposal
Edna M. Cooke sued Garnett Sparks for 10000 damages for breach of promise to marry. The circuit court ruled damages depend on an unequivocal yes from the woman. Cooke’s attorney withdrew after evidence showed she did not say yes but took the proposal for granted.
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Kansas City
Edna M. Cooke
Garnett Sparks
St. Louis
Sparks
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Liver and Bowel Cleanse
A period ad extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for biliousness and constipation. It claims to cleanse the liver bowels and stomach without gripe, urging parents to use the genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna for children.
General Frederick Grant Dies Suddenl y
Major General Frederick Denton Grant, commander of the U S eastern division, died suddenly after a tongue cancer operation. He awoke choking and could not speak. Funeral arrangements unspecified, to be held soon. Grant was born May 30 1850 in St Louis and graduated West Point in 1871.
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United Presse
New York
Frederick Dentones
United States Army
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant I
Washington
Gen. Grant
St.Louis
West Point
Army
Vienna
Harrison
Philippines
Leonard Wood
Wood
Pennsylvania Primaries Seen As Taft's Key Test
Philadelphia April 12 politicians here say the Pennsylvania primary will decide the Republican nomination. Taft losses or a split delegation could doom his campaign while the state machine led by Senator Penrose presses for a Taft victory. Roosevelt or Hughes looms if Taft falters.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Taft
U. S
Penrose
Col
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Chas. E. Hughes
Party factions trigger county central committee call
Democrats clash as executive members Murphy and Elford, described as Harmon standpatters, refuse to convene and a progressive rump meeting issues the call. Republicans face the opposite, with insurgent chairs Murphine and Tworoger organizing a meeting for tomorrow.
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Murphy
Elford
County Central Committee
Murphine
Tworoger
Seattle Savings Bank Association Forms First U S Body
New banking group elected yesterday includes J B Chilberg president Scandi navian American Bank E Shor rock president Northwest Trust and Savings Bank G K Betts cashier American Savings Bank and Trust Co treasurer Their aim is to protect the interests of savings bank departments and it is described as the first organization of its kind in the United States.
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J. B. Chilberg
Scandinavian American Bank
E. Shorrock
Northwest Trust and Savings Bank
G. K. Betts
American Savings Bank and Trust Co
Seattle Savings Bank Association
United States
Bob Hodge Seeks Support In Puyallup From Longtime Friends
Former governor candidate Bob Hodge visited Puyallup this week and greeted old labor-era friends after 21 years apart. He aims to mobilize the district’s everyday voters, who he says will deliver a bumper vote and influence the race.
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Bob” Hodge
Puyallup
Bob
Potlatch Week Ends With Mayor Cotterill Initiation
Mayor Cotterill was formally inducted into Potlatch customs by the Order of Lions at their new H. E. Orr building headquarters. The ceremony included a jokey pledge that he would ensure saloons stay open during Potlatch week.
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Cotterill
Order of Lions
H. E. Orr
Meeting Called by Progressive Democrats at Frye Hotel
A call for a precinct meeting is issued for tomorrow afternoon at the Frye hotel. Signatories include seven executive committee members and 14 county central committee members led by Paul Land and R B Jones. Participating precinct men listed include Mayor Cotterill and Judge F A MacDonald among others.
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Frye Hotel
County Central Committee
Paul Land
R. 8. Jones
I. P. Calhoun
J. F. Payne
C. P. Peterman
J. H. Hemer
Ed Coffee
Bo Sweeney
C. R. Reynolds
Cotterill
Erickson
A. B. Ernst
Benj
F. Moore
Jh. F. Shields
A. H. Hepler
F. B. Wilson
A. P. Guiberson
F. A. MacDonald
A. Smith
Daniel Parks
John E. Ostrom
Louis Gilbert
Mounted Scouts in State Militia Form New Unit
The Second Infantry, N. G. W., under Col. Wm. Inglis, will enlist a mounted scouts unit. Recruits must be experienced horsemen with fair knowledge of routine soldier duties.
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United States Army
Second Infantry
Wm. Inglis
Mounted Scouts
Commitment on Way for Hillman
The U S circuit court of appeals ordered Clarence D Hillman to custody of the U S marshal in Seattle to be taken to McNeil island penitentiary. Hillman, a millionaire promoter, was convicted of fraudulent use of the mails, sentenced to two years and months imprisonment and a $2000 fine. The Supreme Court decision, issued days ago, was officially received today.
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San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Clarence D. Hilman
United States
Seattle
McNeil Island
Hillman
Supreme Court of the United States
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