Pursuit and Capture Reported in Mountain Bandit Chase
Deputies describe a late night pursuit through rough terrain as they cornered bandits near Seagualiale Pass. They praise Costello of The Star for gear and leadership, recounting a dawn return to Seattle and plans to alert Easton if the suspects move toward the Northern Pacific tracks.
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Seagualiale Pass
Joe
Cheteiden
Sie
Jack
Fred
McLean
Jon
Avoraing
Melean S
At & Quarter
McLean's
Joe Hut
Gilbert Costello
Star
Pease
Costello
Belden
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Easton
Cascades
Baston
Formal Young Man Robbed by Stranger
William Martin, a resident of Queen City, reported to police that after inviting a stranger to share a room for the night the visitor left early with a watch and chain and a check plus $1.50 in cash on waking. Martin had been lured by a free “cup that cheers” and friendly talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cit
Martin
Washington Trust Co
Winese Fined for Abusing Waitress Court Record
Meehl a Japanese kitchen manager at the Retel Belmontay was fined $29 in police court today on charge of assault and battery. De Marie Land said the incident began with him slapping first. An interpreter helped the court, Judge Gos discharged the case with the fine.
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Meehl
Retel
Itit Belmontay
de Marie Land
Alt
Gosthes
Deserter Sentenced After Yukon Shooting Affair
Nome reports Harry, a deserter, was sentenced to McNeill for a Yukon shooting case. He faced three years' term or conscription, joined the army instead, with details indicating partial responsibility in the attempted murder and coerced actions surrounding the incident.
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United Press
Nome
Harry
McNeile OP
Yukon
Lopez
Ely
T & Term
Mat Gonth
QORETOWN MAY LOSE MILWAY YARDS
The fragmentary text hints at a dispute over railway yard access in Qoretown, with residents concerned over potential loss of Milway yards and railroad development plans. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Qoretown
Milway
Local Man Dies in Early Morning Fire in Oakland
A man identified as Hack, aged over 30 years, died after a fire started in his room this morning. He had lived in Oakland for more than 30 years and left a brother named Jack who resides in Oakland. Authorities report the incident occurred on April 14.
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Cal
Hack
Jack
Oakland
Boots and Saddles lecture by Green Lake post quartet
Sergt. 1 8 Hamilton will lecture this evening under Green Lake post G A R R at Green Lake M E Church Hoots and Saddles as the lecture title The G A R R quintet will sing wartime songs.
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Mamilton
Green Lake Post
G. A. RR
Green Lake M. EL
G A. RR
Bicycle Stolen From 906 Atlantic Street
Tr Tierney reports his bicycle was stolen yesterday. He offers a reward and urges anyone with information to contact police.
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Tr. Tierney
Atlantic St
Washington student to represent university in interstate oratorical contest
Herman Allen a junior law student was chosen to represent the University of Washington in the interstate oratorical contest in Seattle in May. Twelve contestants competed in the tryout. Miss George Maud Newbury placed second and received a prize of $19.
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Herman Allen
University of Washington
Seattle
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Mise George Maud Newbury
Casualty Company Refuses Settlement Over Drowned Pilot
The Continental Casualty Company declines a $2,500 payout to widow Mrs. O B Lewis after her husband O B Lewis died when the Columbia collided with the San Pedro off the California coast on July 21, 1907. The insurer argues the policy does not cover drowning deaths or overseas casualties.
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Columbia
Californ
O. 8 Lewis
Continental Casualty Company
O. Bi. Lewis
Lewis
Portland
The
Insurance Company
Superior Court
United States
Longshoreman Sues Wharf Owners for Personal Damages
Robert Patterson, a longshoreman, sues Elton E. Aineworth and Arthur C. Dunn for 7500 alleging injuries after a wharf gave way at the foot of Broad Street in October 1907 while the Charles Nelson unloaded asphalt. A jury was sworn in before Judge Mitchell Gillam in the superior court.
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Mitchell Gillam
Superior Court
Puget
Robert Patterson
Elton EB. Aineworth
Arthur C. Dunn
Broad
Patterson Ways
Charles Nelson
Evans Is Better After Relapse Recovery
Rear Admiral Evans rested well and began a return to regular treatment in Paso Robles California. Surgeon Mc Donwald reports he is fully recovered from the recent relapse and will receive a sulphur bath and two massages daily after previously receiving only massages.
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United Press
Paso Romles
Cal
Evans
McDonwald
Detective Kennedy Detains Prisoner in Arizona Rail Station Incident
Detective Frank Kennedy, transporting Archie Lell to face charges, was intercepted by HK Marks and Deputy Sheriff Wayne Davis at a Phoenix jail when a habeas corpus order surfaced. Gov. Geo Kibbey warned Kennedy not to remove Hef, threatening contempt. The matter to be resolved next Saturday.
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Frank Kennedy
Phoenix
Aris
Archie C. Tell
Seattle
Hell
HK Marks
Harden
Wayne Davis
Marks
Kennedy
Bet
Beattie
Geo Kibbey
Lell
Arizona
Kibbey
Hef
Marke
Gey
Key
Theatres Passes May Be Abolished By Managers
Meeting of the middle-west theatre managers association considers ending complimentary passes and methods of advertising to broaden the organization. Attending managers from 490 theatres and representatives from the United States expect a nationwide scope. W. W. Bell of the La Belle theatre in Pittsburg Kansas serves as president.
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Curcard
Theatre Managers Association
Ing
W. W. Bell
la Belle Theatre
Pittsburg
Kansas
Big Spud Crop Shocks Portland Potatoes
In 1967 Portland Journal statistics by Hymen H Cohen show ten thousand five hundred carloads of potatoes rained in Washington and Oregon. Of this crop 6,500 carloads were sold and shipped. 1,000 carloads await shipment in Western Washington, 600 in Western Oregon, and 200 in Eastern Washington and Oregon. Prices cite a premium of 15 to 20 cents a bushel.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Washington
Oregon
Hymen H. Cohen
Portland Journal
Resumes Sale of Through Tickets to Puget Sound Points
Through tickets from Puget Sound points over the O R and N and Southern Pacific railways via Portland will again be sold at the local office starting April 16. The dispute between the Harri man lines and the Interstate Commerce Commission has been settled, with the issue centered on tariff publication methods rather than rate levels.
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Puget Sound
Southern Pacific Railways
Portland
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Switzer Bound Over To The Superior Court
Switzer, a night operator at the Western Union Telegraph office, was bound over to the superior court after being arrested on assault and battery charges filed by his wife Mrs Susan Switzer. He failed to furnish bond of 1000 dollars and was remanded to jail. A prior police court complaint seeking an absolute divorce was also sworn by Mrs Switzer.
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H.C. Switter
Western Union Tele@graph company
Tle
Susan Switser
Giordon
Switter
Bis
Happi Hensure
Switeer
Switzer Trial Details Alleged Night Assault
The night of April 0 Switeer told his wife she had five minutes to live. Myrtle Switeer a five year old daughter corroborated the mother's testimony. Switzer denied the charges while a priest was accused of breaking up the home. Judge Gouverdon credited the mother and daughter as witnesses. Switzer claimed imprisonment and no contact with his lawyer. During the trial Switzer's wife testified, but her testimony remained unshaken.
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Bilfir
Switeer
Myrtle Switeer
Hwitser
Oman Catholic Church
Cgverdon
Switzer
Switser Crews
Roosevelt urges four new battleships in message to Congress
President Roosevelt sends a stirring plea to Congress urging four advanced battleships. He argues that limiting to one or two ships would set back U S naval power across two oceans and jeopardize peace and national welfare. He notes The Hague meeting and the need to deter aggression amid global tensions.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Hague
Dogs Poisoning Probed On Queen Anne Hill and Green Lake
Strenuous efforts continue to find those poisoning dogs at Queen Anne Hill and Green Lake. Special Officers Vaupell and Kent of the Humane Society are visiting drug stores in the districts to identify recent purchases of poison.
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Queen Anne Hill
Green Lake
Vaupell and Kent
The
Humane Society
Passover Feast Celebrated Worldwide This Week
The article notes the Jewish celebration of Passover, marking the liberation from Egyptian bondage. The seven day festival permits only unleavened bread, or matzos, during its observance.
Real Estate Men Elect Delegates to National Meeting
George W. Dilling and KR W Hill were chosen as delegates by the Seattle Real Estate Men's Association to attend the Nation Real Estate Men convention in Chicago May 12 13 and 14. Delegates plan to present Seattle stereopticon views to argue for bringing the 1909 national gathering to Seattle. New Auto Club President is Judge Gary after Coilgate Hoyt retires.
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George W. Dilling
Seattle Real Estate Men's Association
KR. W. Hill
Nation Real Estate Men
Chicago
Association of
Real Estatemen
Seattle
New Auto Club
New York
Coilgate Hoyt
Automobile Club of America
Judge &. H. Gary
The
Steel Trust
Dentists Arrested Again for Practicing Without License
Henry C. Littong manager of the Harvard Dental parlors at Second and James Street and W. C. Palmer proprietor of the Rex Dental parlors at Third and Columbia Street were arrested this afternoon by Constable J. Shanson for practicing dentistry without a license. This brings the week’s arrests to four as the prosecuting attorney’s office seeks to clear the city of unlicensed practitioners.
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Henry C. Littong
Harvard Dental Partors
Second
James St
W. C. Palmer
Rex Dental
Columbia St
J. Shanson
Jury Tampering Suspect Identified in Ford Case
In San Francisco on April 14 United Press reports Carl Wagner a vesireman said he was questioned about the Ford case by a man who claimed to be a contact. The man allegedly asked nearly 100 questions and Warner learned of the visitor after his son saw the stranger board a car and show a badge to the conductor without paying fare. The defense contends the man was connected to Detective Burns.
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United Press
San Ncisco
Ford
Carl Wagner
Vesireman
Warner
Burns
Alaska Club Discusses Merger With Arctic Club
At this evenings Alaska club meeting the proposed consolidation with the Arctic club is discussed. Several Alaska club trustees express strong support for uniting the two organizations.
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Alaska Club
Alaska
Arctic Clube
Memorial Services Planned for Durham White Stevens
Premier Hay aehl and American Ambassador O'Tirien announce memorial services in Tokyo for Durham White Stevens, late adviser to the Korean council of state, murdered by a Korean revolutionist in Ban Fran. Services set for Trinity Cathedral Saturday.
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United Press
Tokio
Hayaehl
O'Tirien
Durham White Stevens
Korean Council of State
Ban Fran
Trinity Cathedral
Christianity in Great Crisis
George Burman Foster of the University of Chicago argues Christianity faces a quiet, bitter inner struggle as the old faith dies, despite apparent church activity and prosperity. He writes in the American Journal of Theology for April about the religious basis of ethics.
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United Press
Chicago
Seriou
George Burman Foster
Divinity Schop
University of Chicago
American Journal of Theology
Great Gold Strike Near Sonora Shocks Gold Field
The O hara mine north of Sonora yields nine sacks of gold sent to the mint worth 150 004 and a 10 pound slug nearly pure. The find is the largest since the Bonanza era and could top that output by about 260 000, triggering much excitement and a rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Sonora
Cal
O'hara
California
Blagest
Burglar Ransacks Lambert Residence
A thief pried open the back window of Mrs. G. Lambert at 1212 Stewart Street between 7 and 9 30 last night and ransacked the home. The burglar took $45 in gold, $6 from a baby's bank, several rings, a gold watch, two pairs of gloves, and a half a ladies handkerchief.
Public Market Specials From Morning Listings
Local creamery butter drops to 60 per pound while fresh ranch butter and other dairy items are quoted. Lamb tongues and pickled lamb hearts priced per dozen, spare pork ribs per pound, figs per package, cocoa nuts three for a dime, cauliflower per head, rhubarb pies, canned milk three for a nickel, mixed pickles per pint, assorted kisses at candy stalls, and rib steak per pound are among the tomorrow specials.
Oregon RK. and Nav. Co Tickets On Sale May June Dates
Chicago and return 72.50 St. Louis 67.56 Omaha and Kansas City 60.00 with several other routes issued through Portland Salt Lake or Denver on sale May 18 June 6 6 19 and 20 and other dates in July and August Call or write Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave East E Ellis Genl Agt
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Chicago
Return
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Oregon RK. & Nav. Co
Portland
Salt Lake
Denver
Union Ticket Office
E. E. Ellis
Senator Foraker Opposes Soldier Reenlistment Bill
Ohio Senator Foraker condemns a War Department bill allowing discharged African American soldiers to reenlist upon proving innocence in the Texas town shooting case. He warns the measure would force them before a prejudiced judge and insults justice, while urging a bill to restore full rights and reenlistment after oath of innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Warren
Missouri
Texas
Foraker
Two Auto Speeders Fined In City Court
H M Fuller of Studebaker Bros and F E Mosher chauffeur for Joshua Green were each fined nineteen dollars by Judge Gordon after pleading guilty to violating the city speed ordinance. Fuller said he would expect jail if he struck a pedestrian. Patrolman J K Kunts testified Fuller was a careful driver. The light penalty followed.
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H. M. Fuller
Automobile Department
Studebaker Bros. Company
F. EK. Mosher
Joshua Green
Gordon
Fuller
J. &. Kunts
Cordon
Battleships Sail From Pier 2 on Daily Round Trips
Boats depart from Pier 2 for ten daily round trips offering 50 cents per round trip. The service operates with a simple boarding policy and emphasizes frequent sailing during the day.
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Jill
Chet Belden
Seale
Rebevot
Evenine
MS the Tall
Posse
Orto
Ihoele
Meier
Waltontore
William Martin
Winese
Waser
M’neill
Halnah
Hight
Theo, Wiite & Co
Associated Dentists
Lambert
EAGT
Tro
James Ausin Larson
Sen. Foraker
Hrownaville
PACIFIC TEA @& COFFEE CO
Public Market
Brooks
Hood
St. Germain
Pike Place
Sam Graff
Booth
A. R. Kasdorf
Bluegrass
Meadow Brook
Kitsap Co
4Th and
Pike St
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