Bloodhounds and armed men chase two desperadoes
Pursued by posses and with fresh bloodhounds on the trail, Mike Petric and Johan Zozovic, fugitives from a Saturday battle with Deputy Sheriff Hesari Storey, are believed near capture 12 miles east of North Bend. A large force, including 40 men, spreads from North Bend to Snoqualmie Pass as the hunt continues.
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Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Mike Petric
Johan Zozovic
Des
Hesari John C. Storey
Ravensdale
North Bend
Snoqualmie Pass
Spokane real estate dealer vanishes after streetcar exit
C P Parsons, a wealthy Spokane real estate dealer, stepped from a Portland streetcar at a busy junction and vanished. Police, aided by detectives, search for him amid fears he is in the hills or has taken his own life. In Pendleton, eastern Oregon drought mires lambs, with about 60 percent expected to perish from lack of rain.
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Portland
Ore
C. P. Parsons
Spokane
Pendleton
Oregon
Vatican
Rome
Pius X
Hite
Prayers for Rain Mark San Francisco Holy Week
Special masses were said in all Catholic churches in San Francisco by order of Archbishop Riordan to seek rain. Early forecasts suggested possible showers, but the weather bureau did not expect precipitation.
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United Press
Ban Francisco
San Francisco
Riordan
Weather Bureau
John Vandercook Laid To Rest In Louisville Cathedral
Funeral services for John Vandercook president of the United Press association were held at Christchurch cathedral Louisville with Rev. Charles Craik presiding. Pallbearers included Milton A. McRae N N Rickey C D Lee H H Clark WB Colover and BE L Keene selected by widow Margaret Womack Vandercook. Remains interred at Cave Hill cemetery.
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Louisville
John Vandercook
United Press Association
Chicago
Christchurch
Charles Craik
Reeves
Vandercook
Milton A. McRae
Detroit
N. N. Rickey
Cleveland
C. D. Lee
New York
H. H. Clark
W. B. Colover
BE. L. Keene
Washington
Mra Margaret Womack Vandercook
Cave Hill Cemetery
Large Wheat Shipments From Northwest Ports
Oregon Washington and Idaho sent 46 million bushels of wheat from Portland and Puget Sound during the season. A few stragglers remain loading, but the season will close by May 1.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Puget Sound
Clearing and balance figures listed
The excerpt records clearing totals totaling 91 million numbers and a balance figure around 69100,000 with fragmentary formatting. Further context is unavailable in readable form to specify entities, dates, or actions.
Accused of Robbing the Mails in Oregon Case
Deputy Postmaster Reagan and his wife of Royton Oregon were arrested on a charge of robbing the mail at Royton office. The post office is closed pending federal officials arrival.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Reagan
Royton
Mayor Miller Receives Bottle of Beer With Threat Letter
A Seattle Star letter dated April 13 1908 reports Mayor John F. Miller received a bottle of beer and a self explanatory note. The message from The Seattle Star warns of a potential prosecution of William Steffen proprietor Madison Park pavilion bar for selling alcohol to two youths Louis Engdahl and Howard Parrish while naming their contact for action.
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John F. Miller
Taden
Madison Park Pavilion
William Steffen
Louis Engdaht
Howard
Parrieh
Steffen
Heney Attacks Direct Primary Law and Press
In Salem Oregon on April 13 Frankie J Heney delivered a fiery speech on good citizenship denouncing Alfred Melman editor of the San Argoment and blasting the direct primary law. He praised U Ren of Oregon City and critiqued Senator Fulton while urging pledges from legislators.
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United Press
Salem
Ore
Planeta
Heney
United States
U'Ren
Oregon City
Fulton
Alfred Melman
San Argoment
Frankie J. Heney
Holman
Paid Last Respects to Former Fire Chief Ralph Cook
Funeral service held at First Presbyterian Church for Ralph Cook former chief of the Beattie fire department. Burial at Calgary cemetery. Notables from Seattle Fire Department Benevolent Protective Order of Hike Ancient Order of United Workmen attended. Honorary pallbearers named from Seattle and Beattie departments. Active pallbearers listed.
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First Presbyterian Church
Ralph Cook
Beattle Fire Department
Calgary
M. A. Matthews
Hike
Seattle
Labor Leaders Rally to Stop Taft in New Hampshire
April 13 Concord New Hampshire labor chiefs urge all AF of L leaders in the state to use any means to defeat Taft at the convention or, if nominated, to wage a campaign against him at the polls. Charles J. French heads the New Hampshire AFL drive calling for coordinated action.
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Concord
N. H
Taft
New Hampshire
Charles J. French
American Federation of Labor
Turn of Confidence Drives Northwest Hiring Surge
A turn of confidence has put 5,000 men to work in the northwest during the last week, with contractors in the region calling for more workers.
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Northwest
Roosevelt and Bryan Dominating Eastern Talk Says Hill
Samuel H. Hill returns from a 40 day trip east and tells The Star that business conditions east of the Mississippi are poor, while they are better west of it. He notes Roosevelt and Bryan are the dominant topics among eastern people.
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Samuel H. Hill
Star
Roosevelt
Hryan
Young boy acquitted in backyard shooting death
In Portland Oregon coroner's jury cleared 16 year old Rodney Durst of blame for the shooting death of his 9 year old sister Lucile while he practiced target shooting in the yard. He had sought parental consent to hunt but continued after refusal. Lucile was struck in the bear and died instantly.
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Portland
Ore
Rodney Durst
Lucile
Rodney
Duret
Peror Francis Joseph
Austria
Pius X
Monsignor
Five Thousand Put to Work In Portland Camps
In Portland Oregon jobs resumed in the army camps along the Columbia River and in other regions as spring returns and activity increases. The note mentions a broad resumption of work and labor mobilization due to seasonal renewal.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Columba
Jewelry heist prompts nationwide manhunt for diamonds
The search for the safe crackers who robbed T. Landy’s jewelry store on Friday night and escaped with diamonds valued at $50,000 was renewed with vigor. Police continue to grope in the dark as the nationwide search extends to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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San Francisco
T. Landy
United States
Canada
Mex
Seo
Will Claim Share of Large Fortune
Henry Owens and William Owens of Seattle have sent their ID papers to Administrator Wellington De Lord and expect their one ninth share of a £1,000,000 estate in London. Other heirs include David Jones in Sidney Australia John C Jones in Edinburgh Gladys Jones in New Zealand Evor Williams and Miss Bernice Williams in London Mrs Henry Kline of Milwaukee died earlier and her portion goes to the other nine heirs.
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Henry Owens
William Owens
Seattle
London
Wellington de Lord
David Jones
Sidney
Australia
John C. Jones
Edinburgh
Scotland
Gladys Jones
New Zealand
Evor Williams
Missa Bernice Williams
Henry Kline
Milwaukee
Great Fire Ravages Chelsea Leaving 3 Dead and 16 Million Loss
Chelsea's ruinous blaze swept through the suburb near Dowton destroying 16 million dollars in property. At least three people dead and 125 injured as martial law curbs looting. insurance promises support flood in from nearby cities while relief efforts organize.
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United Press
Boston
Chelsea
Dowton
Generonly
Fleet On Way North To San Diego
The U S fleet on board U 88 Georgia sails from Magdalena Bay April 12 and heads north at nine knots per hour. California weather is fine and coal use per knot is down, indicating efficient engines. Officers and crew count hours until arrival with expected stop in San Diego on Tuesday.
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United Press
U. 88
Georgia
BEA
San Francisco
California
Maxdalena Bay
Atlantic
San Diego
Magdalena
Jury to Open Ballot Boxes in 1906 Mayor Election Recount
New York April 13. A jury was selected to open ballot boxes and recount the mayoralty election results from 1906 before Supreme Justice Lambert. The panel is expected to be completed by Wednesday with boxes opened and ballots inspected.
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New York
Supreme Justice
Lambert
Restaurant Man Forfeits Bail In Court
Leopold Goldsmith proprietor of a restaurant at 155 Washington street forfeited $200 bail in Judge Gordon's court this morning. He was arrested yesterday by Patrolmen Ballard and French on a charge of selling liquor without a license. He failed to appear when his case was called, likely due to a misunderstanding of the hour.
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Mike Cholakovich
First Ay
South
Alagich
Mike Petrie
Leopold Goldsmith
Washington St
Gordon
Goldsmith
Ballard
French
Minnesota Governor to Speak at Louisville Club Meeting
Governor Johnson of Minnesota arrives in Louisville and will deliver his first major political speech at the Louisville Commercial Club tonight. Politicians from nearby cities flock to attend the gathering.
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Louisville
Johnson
Minnesota
Louisville Commercial Club
Pope Pius X Predicts Death in 1912 in Exclusive Seattle Star
Rome reports Pope Pius X believes he will die during 1912. He notes “Number nine” influences his life, having served nine years as priest, chancellor, bishop, patriarch, and now pope. The article details his simple routine, diet, wine, cigars, and humane humor.
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Seattle Star
Rome
Pius X
Treviso
Mantua
Venice
Papacy
Pinus X
Mer. Bressan
Merry del Val
Madonna of Lourdes
Vatican
Mgrs. Hressan
Pescini
Leo Mie
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