Paper Trust Inquiry Moves Forward in House Action
The House adopted a Cannon resolution to appoint a committee to investigate the paper trade and investigate possible conspiracies behind high paper prices. The committee includes members from Kansas Wisconsin Ohio and Tennessee with Speaker Cannon to appoint the panel. Critics say the probe may be packed to favor tariff advocates and accuse the move as protection for criminals.
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United Press
Washington
Cannon
House Vestern
Commerce and Labor
Clayton Alabama
Kansas
Staf Athor
Ford
Wisconsin
Nannon
Ohie
Sima
Tennessee
Ryan
New York
Dateell
Part de Armand
Missouri
Willams
The Girl and the Burglar Mystery in Brooklyn Tale
A long tale from Special Service Brooklyn describes Lilian Francis an earnest church worker drawn by Ed Curtis a schoolboy burglar. Curtis uses charm to win her while detectives pursue him and Lilian faces harsh consequences for her choices.
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Hilian Francis
Brooklyn
N. Y
Persuit
Gabe
Eogenin Tse
Persait Pareuit
Francia
Hera
Thea
Gadmother
Park Slope
Curtis
Lilian Waa
Gary
Ed Curtis
Bartender Arrested For Liquor Sale To Minor
William Floyd, a bartender at the Westers Bar, was charged last night with selling liquor to a minor. The incident occurred near his home on West Garfield Street. Floyd was taken into custody after officers located the boy and recovered the beverage.
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Westers Bar
West Garfield St
Floyd
Nywer
Petrot
Bartead
City Board Hears Objections on Permit Amid Race Debate
Early in the hearing a member rebuked questions of nationality as inappropriate while objections to a property permit were voiced by owners. The chair stated the council would not prejudge the case and postponed for affidavits. Meanwhile a King County total of 4 000 with ties to William Pitt Trimhi was noted in state league summaries.
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Tattelie
King County
William Pitt Trimhi
Taft
Mate League
Tet Clube
Seattle Organizing Across Wards and Outlying Towns
Community groups begin coordinating activities across Seattle wards and surrounding towns. Organizers aim to extend outreach, recruit volunteers, and boost participation in upcoming civic initiatives. Local leaders emphasize inclusive engagement and shared resources.
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Seattle
Madison and wife Arrested Over Worthless Checks
Information reached the police today that J. F. Madison and wife, alleged to have passed worthless checks in Seattle, were arrested yesterday at Vancouver Washington and taken to Portland Oregon to face a number of victims.
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J. F. Madison
Seattle
Vancouver
Wash
Portland
Ore
Auctioneer Kay Arrested on Warrant in Misrepresentation Case
The Kay auctioneer was arrested on a judge issued warrant charging misrepresentation of goods. Witness H. Bardeimeir testified. Kay posted bond or was released on his own recognizance. In a separate Seattle court action, George A. Malone won $500 against Seattle Electric Co. for damages from a collision on Minor av and Howell ast on Oct. 5, 1907.
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Kay
John 8. Gordon
H. Bardeimeir
George A. Malone
Arthur FE. Griffin
Seattle Electric Co
Minor Av
Howell Ast
Meat Dealer Fined For Immature Veal Sale
Fred Wilson a meat dealer was fined 26 dollars and costs in police court for violating the pure food ordinance. Deputies from Health Commissioner Crichton’s office testified he sold immature veal to markets. Wilson denied the charge and appellate bonds were posted for superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wilson
Wilson
Crichton
C. BR. Frasch
John Roll
Sanitary Inspectora
W. R. Sutter
City Meat and Livestock Inspector
Admiral Evans Shows Steady Improvement in Paso Robles
In Paso Robles California on April 21 Admiral Evans continues to improve with a very good night reported as he rested and recovered.
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Paso Robles
Cal
Admiral Evans
City grants stable permit amid protests on 10th Ave
City Engineer Thomson announced that Henry C Poh Hing may erect a stable on 10th Ave NW between W 67th and W Tobhots after protests. He said most objections are frivolous and the board will base its decision on sanitation nuisance or fire hazard. The Pebling stable permit was instructed to be issued.
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Thomson
Henry C. Poh Hing
10Th Ave
N. W
W. 67Ch
W. Tobhots
Mr. Thomason
Gill Fights Slander Suit in Superior Court
Counsel Hiram C. Gill faces a $15 000 damages action from F M Jeffery in superior court. Gill admits making statements on February 3 primary election day but claims the remarks were true.
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Counelsman
Hiram C. Gill Wit
F. M. Jefffery
Gil
Jeffery
Date Extended on University Sewer Contract
Delayed signing pushes the University section of the north trank sewer project to April 30, 1909. City Engineer Thomson and contractors expect to finalize the agreement tomorrow and begin camp site setup, extending the original December 30 completion plan due to re-advertising.
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North Trank
Judgment favors Mrs A E Phelps in divorce case
Mary E Phelps wins divorce from Arthur K Phelps. Judge A W Prater grants custody of the two sons Homer A Phelps and Lewle D Phelps and allocates goods and furniture from the marriage.
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Mary E Phelps
Arthur K. Phelps
A. W. Prater
Homer A. and
Lewle D. Phelps
Suspects Given 30 Day Sentences In Arsenal Case
Jack London and Francie Wilson were arrested by Patrolman Campbell with four revolvers a rifle three masks and 200 rounds of ammunition. Police Judge Gordon fined 100 and sentenced them to 30 days in jail. Both claim ownership of two revolvers and avoid admitting ownership of the masks. London says weapons were for personal protection. The masks were to be used at Ballard dances.
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Jack London
Francie Wilson
Campbell
Gordon
London
Ballard
Roadhouse keepers plead guilty in Georgetown court
Roadhouse keepers of Georgetown arrested by Special Deputy C D Peyton on charges of selling liquor on Sunday entered pleas of guilty in Judge Gordon's court today and were fined 100 dollars each. Two of the roadhouse keepers were identified with the incident.
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Georgetown
C.D. Peyton
Fire destroys $60,000 in Vergennes drug store
VERGENNES Ills April 21 Fire at Rows & Sons drug store this morning razed much of the building and burned about $60,000 in property. The blaze caused extensive damage to stock fixtures and neighboring areas with investigation underway.
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Vergennes
Ills
Rows & Sons Drug Store
Chamber Urges Salt Water Fire Mains for City
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the push to install an auxiliary salt water system for fire protection was renewed. The chamber asks the city council to authorize construction funded by special assessments on benefited property, repeating a prior plea after earlier bills and funding hurdles.
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Chamber of Commerce
Maine
Neral
Waeble
Counell
Missing Oregon girl linked to claimed wife case shocks Portland
In Portland Oregon April 21 a 16 year old Mrs Florence Hosby vanished after being listed as J G Coveys wife of three months. Covey doubts the suicide theory claiming a forged marriage license to Mrs F Elley of Kent. Detectives search for the missing woman while the mother faints and Covey seeks proof of marriage.
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Portlan
Ore
Florence Hosby
J. G. Covey
Nortonta
Covey
Seattle
Boaby F. H. Bennett
Cate
Corey
Priatine
Lhowby
Auditor's Office
Joseph L. Covey
Kent
Mra F. Elley
Press Button Get a Stamp Press Button Get a Stamp
New York on April 14 reports trial stamp vending machines in the post office may enter the market if approved. Machines handle 1 2 and 6 cent stamps with a 1000 stamp capacity and use waxed paper between layers to prevent sticking. Trials last 30 days with secrecy and security checks. machines aim to save clerks in drug stores hotels and other stands.
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Star Special Service
New York
Uncle Sam
P Kk
Pas Ment
Secret Service
Manufac
Poeta
Missouri
Illinois Manufacturers' Association to visit Asia
A 200 member delegation from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association will travel to China, Japan, and other Asiatic countries within six months to a year. They will travel by special train from Illinois to the coast, with local commercial clubs arranging a Seattle start for their Orient voyage.
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Orient
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
China
Japan
Illinois
Seattle
Robbers Target Portland Store Headed for Seattle
Acting Chief Irving Ward said two burglars who rifled a Portland department store on Saturday night are en route to Seattle. They took 4056 dollars in cash a 160 dollar emerald ring and 100 dollars in ostrich plumes. Police have orders to watch for the suspects.
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Irving Ward
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Publicity Bill Reported Favors McCall Measure
Washington April 21 The House committee on resolutions reported the publicity bill in favor of the McCall bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Varima Irrigated Prott Lands Opportunity
Attractive irrigated land tract with rich soil near Chipping Point offered by Andolt & Company Mehihorn Heliding. Seaside points noted with deep soil. one mile from Chipping Point. Seeks buyers for investment and cultivation.
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Atwain Andolt & Company
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Bill Offered as Amendment
Senator Piles of Washington proposes an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill. The Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition appropriation cannot pass this session and would be offered as a rider when the house measure is considered in the Senate.
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United Press
Washington
Alaska
Benator Piles
Senate
Taft Loses Concord Delegation Fight at Republican Convention
April 21 The anti Taft forces won on the convention floor defeating a Taft instructed plank. The Taft men proposed a platform plank to instruct the Taft vote but the measure was overwhelmingly defeated leaving the delegation uninstructed.
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Concord
Nhl
Taft
Public Market Prices Offer Broad Array Of Produce And Meats
Arrangements for a public market sale on Thursday April 23 list dozens of fruit vegetables and dairy items with per pound per item prices. Specials include fancy lemons ten cents per dozen grape fruit three for nine cents and cauliflower and cabbage by the head. Fresh stock features spinach onions cabbage beef and pork cuts with prices ranging from a few cents to several cents per item plus various dried fruits and canned goods.
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Washington Creamery
Lowa Creamery
Wisconsin
IBM
Yakima
President Roosevelt to Sign Liability Law in Sterling Case
Washington April 21 Roosevelt decides to sign the Sterling employers liability law announced by a cabinet member. The law, aimed to sidestep Supreme Court objections, holds railroad firms in interstate service liable for injuries to their employees and ends the old rule barring recovery for injuries caused by a fellow servant's negligence.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Homes Robbed During Night Reported in City
EF. D. Gates of Van Asselt said his residence was entered last night and a watch and revolver were taken. H. Granset of 40th and Olivests reported clothing stolen by petty thieves, and H. C. Brocaw of Hillman City said a chest of carpenter tools was stolen.
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EF. D. Gates
van Asselt
H. Granset
40Th and Olivests
H. C. Brocaw
Hillman City
Saloon Keeper Names Suspect in Kanasket Hold Up
Joseph Kennedy proprietor of a Kanasket saloon identified Mike Pettrich, a Servian bandit, as a suspect in a hold up identified yesterday afternoon. The report hints at involvement in another incident and names local figures connected to the case.
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Joseph Kennedy
Kanasket
Mike Pettrich
Robbery in Kanasket on April Evening
The report notes a man who sold a dog on April 5 and says John Carlson was held up and robbed in Kanasket that same evening of 623 dollars and a pair of spectacles.
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John Carlson
Kanasket
Larceny by embezzlement charge dismissed in city case
On motion by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney J. C. Murphy the larceny by embezzlement charge against Thomas Wade auto driver was dismissed by Police Judge Gordon after the complaining witness failed to appear following several postponements.
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J. C. Murphy
Thomas Wade
W. L. Broback
Gordon
Clerks to Dance Charity Ball Hears Donations
The Seattle retail clerks union hosts the eighth annual dance at Egan's ball tonight to boost the sick benefit fund. Merchants contribute prizes for the event.
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Egan's Ball
Seattle
Retail Clerks’ Union
Roeblings & Son sue Seattle Wire Fabrice Co for 1907 bill
John A Roeblings and Son began a suit in superior court to recover 610.23 dollars from Seattle Wire Fabrice Co claiming merchandise sold and delivered in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Roeblings & Son
Superior Court
Seattle Wire Fabrice Co
Minas Gerais launches Brazil's new battleship Minas Geras
The Brazilian battleship Minas Geras, costing nine million dollars, was launched at Newcastle on Tyne on April 21. She is the first of three sister ships ordered by Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Minas Geras
Brazil
Republic
Emigration Bureau Planned by Foreign Office
Tokio officials announce a new emigration bureau to study the status of Japanese workers who have left for opportunities abroad. The bureau aims to assess conditions, monitor welfare, and guide future departures from Japan.
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Tokio
Foreign Office
Tonopah Man Elected as Taft Delegate to Chicago
Hugh Brown of Tonopah has been chosen by the Nevada state Republican convention as a delegate to the national convention in Chicago. He is a Taft supporter.
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Tonopah
Nev
Hugh Brown
Nevada
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