Beattie Welcomes the Oriental Steamer Launch
A large excursion crowd witnessed the successful launch of the largest vessel built on the continent, the Oriental steamer Nesta. Mayor T. J. Homer sent congratulatory messages as the vessel, a four-masted steel freighter with extensive watertight compartments and cargo handling gear, neared completion for launch in Beattie on April 14, 1008.
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Uccessful
Eite
United States
Liepd
Upper Dee
Humes
Heatlile
J.till
New London
Cong
Sutley Coached Assassin II We of Price
A clipped headline notes a governor targeted killing plot linked to Sutley and the alias Assassin II. Details remain unclear in the fragment, but the piece signals a high profile political crime in progress or aftermath. Authorities and press circles are referenced as investigating entities.
Assassination Plot Revealed in Governor Taylor Trial
Witness accounts describe a complex assassination scheme involving Governor Taylor and accomplices. The defense sought to end testimony after claims of noninvolvement, while prosecutors cited letters and a gunpowder incident as key evidence.
Winnionists Kidnapped and Robbed in Seattle Charts Case
An incident near Seattle involves the kidnapping and robbery of individuals linked to a group named Winnionists. The assailants allegedly stole items including government charts and records before government officials opened access to the public office for chart review in the ongoing investigation.
Portland Builders Refuse Union Demand Set To Work
The Ma ore Association announced they will not use the union and will not meet the demand for a day. A number of non-union carpenters and installers were put to work on building projects this morning.
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Bortland
Maore Association
Trades ‘Council
Two Saloon Holdups End in Shooting in City
Early morning gunmen held up the New Zealand saloon at 118 Washington street and the Boston saloon at 146 Connecticut street. A bartender Jhai Gren was shot in the neck while another shooter wounded E A MetCastey. one robber was captured and the other escaped. Police found a revolver on the wounded man and pursued the second suspect Cronin, last seen entering the New Zealand saloon.
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New Zealand
Washington Street
Boston
Connecticut Street
Obn Jhaigren
E. A. MetCastey
Dan
Cap
Wee
Crenta
Alcoti
Cromip
Parment
Oma
Halaren
Fragr
Sup
Ang
Morello
Victi
Alsc
Jefferson Street
Saloon Hold-Up Ends With Arrests And Eyewitness Claims
A masked lone bandit and a second gunman entered the Hoston saloon on Connecticut street firing shots. Cronin was arrested by Officers McPhee and Kelly as witnesses described the shooter. Halgren, wounded in the neck, refused hospital care and vowed defiant stoicism. Cronin’s capture followed a separate early hold-up where McCaskey was wounded in the wrist and the robber pocketed money before escaping. Investigators link suspect Sawer to multiple old cattle saloon robberies and note convict connections. Policemen pursue leads as trials proceed against Pred Meyers for watch theft and other cases.
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Damm
Kelly
McPhee
Dana
Cronin
Halgren
Paioon
Ehip
A.J New Zealand
Hoston
Connecticut Street
Mullen
MceCackey
McCuaher
McCaskey
Considine License Held Good In Seattle City Case
The Seattle police court found Considine conducted a concert license activity. city prosecutors argued an ordinance requiring council approval of concert licenses. Judge ruled there was no case against the defendant as the license renewal upheld form before the new rule took effect.
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Considine Wan Din Semdoce
Judgment of
Justice Police
Seattle
Ballicenses
Considine
Figures in Chinese Smuggling Case Deportation Ordered
Inspectors pursued a group of Chinamen observed near the bunkers from a sloop landing. Thowmas aided by a white man fled as the letter left the boat. Eleven Chinese residents of Vancouver face deportation after a city jail hearing set for tomorrow. authorities have suspected smugglers for some time but lacked evidence until now.
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Railroad Avenue
Tho Rase
Roosevelt to Lay Cornerstone at Norris Gate
President Roosevelt is expected to arrive at Cinnabar camp and begin a Geyser region tour. He will leave the park on April 24 to lay the cornerstone of the new North Gate, a 40 foot high structure with a 20 foot arch, under Grand Lodge auspices.
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Norris
Miss Coghlan to Donate Stage Proceeds to Charity
Rose Coghlan, star of The Second Mrs Tanqueray at the Grand, will donate the entire proceeds from three performances to the Wayside Mission hospital. Coghlan learned of the institution’s work among the city’s indigent poor and decided to assist.
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Rose Coghlan
Tanqueray
Wayside Mission Hospital
Mien Coghlan
Stage tragedy during Shal We Forgive Me by Allen company
In Redding California on April 16 a stage performance of Shall We Forgive Me at Hed Hiuff ended in a fatal on stage accident. Actor Joseph Demery fatally shoots character Piatt in the play within the scene causing a neck wound and hemorrhage before medical aid could arrive.
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Joseph Demery
Piatt
Themery
Barrel Murder Mystery Stirs Italian Residents
Developments in the barrel murder mystery cause intense excitement among Italian residents of New York. Police have yet to positively identify the body found in a street barrel early Monday, with further evidence awaited to confirm the case.
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New York
Arlington Incorporation Vote Nominated City Officials
Arlington voters will decide on incorporation with a city charter. A list of candidates for the new city government includes Mayor 3 M Smith councilmen D S Baker Neil Brown C A Hudeon W G Fowler J J Riley treasurer Adolph Mehrene and clerk OC HH Tracy following a county board meeting setting election date and proposition details.
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Arlington
Waah
Board of County Commissioners
Ar- Hogton
3. M. Smith
Baker
Neil Brown
C. A. Hudeon
W. G. Fowler
J. J. Riley
Adolph Meherne
HH. Tracy
Property Opportunity in Hi Community Farm Plot
A reader notes a thin property described as well situated in a Hi community where a farmer can profit from farming. The proposal suggests a good fit for the right man seeking a solid land opportunity and a fair proposition in farming value.
Mining and Oil Stocks Set for Early Advances
Brokerage note urges investors to watch Alaska Central railway Alaska Petroleum Queen Oil and Washington Match for potential price moves as all major mining oil and industrial stocks approach gains and traders seek to secure positions.
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Alaska Central Railway
Alaska Petroleum
Queen Oil
Washington Match
Banquet of Mining Men Held by Mine Opera Club
Members of the Mine Opera association hosted a banquet last night at Kal it Covers. Tables were laid for the occasion and the event was described as a success. John B. McMannus acted as toastmaster guiding the speakers and addressing mining figures from Cleveland among the visitors.
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Mine Operabo Association
John BE. McMannus
Cleveland
Excelsior Arrives From Valdes With Snowbound News
The Exceleior reports heavy snow on arrival from Valdes with 12 passengers including J. L. Levy and W. T. Hemple. The winter’s snowfall was the heaviest on record and trails to Tanana Nezine Mate Creek and Copper River districts are crowded with mushers and outfitting. The amount of goods brought in this season surpasses previous Copper River entries as reports note glacier activity and ongoing trail conditions.
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Exceleior
Valdes
J. L. Levy
W. T. Hemple
Velden
Tanana
Nezine
Mate Creek
Neens
Copper River
Excelsior
Residence Destroyed in Mission Fire
The residence of William Cavin was destroyed by fire yesterday in Mission Washington. Loss estimated at 800 dollars, with partial insurance. The fire’s origin remains a mystery. Captain T P Hobson and Congressman Humphrey visited Bremerton by steamer Athlon at 11:46 this morning.
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Mission
Wash
William Cavin Wes
T. P. Hobson
Bremerton
Athlon
Congressman Humphrey
Spending the Afternoon at the Navy Yard Town
A brief note describes an afternoon spent at the navy yard town, observing daily life and local scene. The piece highlights scenery, weather, and casual activities around the harbor area.
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Navy Yard
M Auley in Jail in Oklahoma O K Antoon Case
Paniel McAuley the logger who killed Jamen Clark and William McLaughlin and was wounded by Officer Griffith in the O K Antoon on April 2 was moved to the county jail from the Wayside Mission. He is recovering and the sheriff fears an escape attempt. McAuley is placed in a room off the hospital ward.
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Paniel McAuley
Jamen Clark
William McLaughlin
Griffith
O. K
Antoon
Heriff Cyditee
Pital
McAuley
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Lewle Nieon
Janes J. Mishye
Ow & Piotograph
Fistar
Hill
Chamber of Commerce
Beattico Manuere Association
Sutley
Joeel
PRICE
Taylor
Howard
Aed
Taylors
Goebel
Per Goebelen
Goede
Ant
Tod
Winnionists
Chicago
Adame
Ree den Cronin
Sawyer
Pred Meyers
Prelen
John Rameay
Rupertor
Netto Fears
Teh
Customeker and Delaney
Thin Merhing
King Street
Emus
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Beattie
British Columbia
Uriyker
Delaney
Roosevelt
Cinnabar
Miss Coghlan
Charit
Redding
Cal
Secret Service
New Orleans
Socersorien
Ramaker Music CO
2D Ave
Kent
Adams
Men’s Outfitters
Hinckley
Arden
California
Iesé Piper Sofein
First Avenue
Spring Street
Pixtere Annex
Thurston & Herrin
Tel
Main
Cherry St
Sergei Cheviots
W. B. Hutchinson Co Cor
2D Ave. and
Union St
People's Bargain Store
Gtris
Excelsior IN
WA & Ltgren
Hewea
Marshal Base
Bnow
Portland
Valdez
Santa Ana
Vakutat
Validea
Hertha
Juneau
Rice’s
H. Lewis & Co
N. E. Cor
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Cherry Street
M'Auley
Gen. H. Woodhouse
Second Avenue
Frank Atwood
Globe Wall Paper Co
Pettit
H. B. Huntley
Hawley & Huntley
Judge Winsor
Fiftieth Street
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