Confcience Man Littell May Be Returned to Safetre
United Press reports in San Francisco that Littell, described as a bold and cunning confidence man, may be returned to Seattle on charges of impersonating an officer. He was arrested in Oakland after complaints from Mrs Dawbney Swali and others alleging thefts and fraud across multiple cities. Authorities claim Littell kept a wife’s money and jewels, with a trail extending to York, New Orleans, Sanapolis Chicago, Boston and Denver.
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United Press
San Francisco
Counal
United States
Seattle
Oakland
Dawbney
Swali
Littel
Littell
Mga
Mre Wolland
York
New Orleans
Sunapolis
Chicago
Boston
Den
Fight On Mintyre Plumbers Address Local Laws
The article discusses a dispute over plumbing laws and municipal actions. It notes backers of Mintyre seek to push reform while facing opposition. Officials warn of consequences if compliance falters and discuss historical changes in the department.
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Tela
Melityree
Uy Rabat
Crich
Prema
Wallace Hop Investigation Filing Notes
Fragmentary April report references Inspector Ketcham and an investigation into Edward Day. The text mentions a hearing or filing related to Rim attach and a district inquiry, with unclear details about charges or outcomes.
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United Prose
Wallace
Attach
Ketchami
Tomorri
Hop
Edward Day
Oregon Girds for Roosevelt at Portland Convention
United Press reports Oregon delegates rally behind Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Senator Bourne enforces party discipline toward the May 14 state convention in Portland as John Young tours the state with assurances Roosevelt and Fairbanks will be the Chicago ticket.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Roosevelt
Pereanne
United States
Jonathan Beurne
Osewen
Chicago
Nepee
Polibanke
Fairbanks
Bourne
Roosevel
TaFethette
Gul
Young
Deehenen
Indiana
Netrawha
Rewnie
Putten
Wreaeth
Attempted bombing of graft witness home in Oakland
A bomb exploded at the residence of James L. Gallagher, a key graft witness, destroying the front of the house and wounding a boy in the neck. Gallagher and his wife escaped, Gallagher later hid in San Francisco, and investigators found no clear suspect as crowds gathered at the wreckage.
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United Presse
Oakland
Cal
James L. Gallagher
Wm. Tehenck
Gallagher
Schenck
Gay Brown
Oskiend
19Th An
San Francisco
Ruef Says His Life Is Endangered in Gallagher Case
Abe Ruef claims his life is in danger after authorities viewed Gallagher's home last night. The motive for the Gallagher outrage remains uncertain with Ruef perceived as aligned with the higher ups while Gallagher assists the prosecution. Extra precautions protect Ruef amid fears of wider crank activity.
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San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Gallagher
Ruef
Heney
Bank Clearings Report for Tacoma and Nearby Cities
Daily banking summary shows clearings of 501,452.89 with balance 165,680.71 for Tacoma and 689,017.00 with balance 76,429.00 for an unspecified city, plus 803,625.00 clearings with 104,587.00 balance in another district.
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Tacoma
Fido Has One Bite Coming In Oregon
A Portland report notes Oregon law on dog bites and owner liability. The text cites an Oregon statute addressing vicious dog warnings and potential breach of the peace in a dog attack case.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Rubenstein
Norris
Weent
Dogak
Gates Wins Big in High Stakes Card Game
Kern Korth reports Charien Gates son of W Gates won $20,000 in a high stakes card game with Rickard in Rawhide. The young gambler, surrounded by a cheering crowd, faced heavy bets including $5,000 doubles and doubled his fortune before quitting after six deals to keep a business engagement.
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Kern Korth
Charien "Gates
W. Gates
Rickard
Rawhide
New York
Gates
Richard
Unlicensed engineers to be prosecuted in Seattle
City Attorney Ellis De Bruter vows prosecutions for reckless boiler and steam plant operation. E J Coyle of Cascade laundry pleads guilty to employing an unlicensed engineer and is fined five dollars. John Valentinette, janitor at Cascade, fined fifteen dollars for operating boilers without a license. De Bruter warns of harsher action to curb dangerous practices.
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Ellis de Bruter
de Bruter
E. J. Coyle
Cascade Laundry
Coyle
John Valentinette
Gordon
Valentinette
Seattle
City Attoney de Bruler
Flood Threatens Spokane Bridges As Logs Sweep Down River
Spokane river floods carry numerous logs downstream damaging supports and closing streets. A two year old boy, John Ohnson, was knocked from a boat and drowned as timber struck him this morning.
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United Press
Spokane
John Ohnson
Whiskey license vote hinges on council bloc and bribery pressure
A city council battle over a whiskey ring license stalls as 12th vote remains elusive. Bribery pressure, threats of committee retaliation, and water and sewer funding leverage ply several ward councilmen. With Repelle’s defection, 11 votes stand for the license, 7 against, amid public agitation.
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Astmusen
Miller
Momiaf
Chad
Albe
Explosion in Elleworth coal mine near Pittsburg
An explosion at the Elleworth Coal Company mine near Pittsburg, Illinois, killed four workers and trapped many others. At least 65 miners were at work and 66 more are feared dead as flames and smoke hinder rescuers. the mine caught fire immediately after the blast.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Pouar
Elleworth Coal Company
Eileworth
Chauffeur Fined for Speeding on Pike 1
BK Wilke a chauffeur was fined 15 dollars by Police Judge Gordon for driving at an excessive rate on Pike 1 between Boren and Ninthava. The charge said he exceeded 12 miles per hour.
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A. BK. Wilke
Gordon Today
Wilke
Boren
Ninthava
Social U S Navy Officers Attend Auto Parties and Boxing Bets
In California the battleship fleet officers enjoy rest with auto tours to Pasadena and the San Fernando valley, a barbecue and boxing bets roll up large sums. Heavyweight fight Schlossberg tops a card with Altieri, two other bouts draw big stakes as $100,000 may exchange hands. Santa Monica plans to present Admiral Jane with Nelsons historic gavel in his honor.
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United Press
Angel
Pasadena
San Fernando Valley
Lancheon
Annandale
Chutes Park
Altieri
Ieberg
New Jersey
Jerhad
Schlossberg
Tighe
Alabama
Trainer
Vermont
Rafferty
Frederick
Silinela
Banta Monica
Cal
Santa Monica
Dudley
Jane
Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
Thomas
Evans
C. W. Pett
Cambridge
England
Japanese Newspaper Asahi Charged With Criminal Libel
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh filed information against the Asahi publishers J Ito and editor K Kato for criminal libel the same day Rev Yoshioka guardian of Sei Yanhige alleges slandered. The case seeks a maximum year in jail and a $1000 fine as penalty.
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Mackintosh
The
Asahi
Yoshioka
Gtr
Sei Yanhige
J. Ito
K. Kato
Cone
Dentist Fines Paid for Practicing Without License
Dr. C. T. Sexton appeared before the prosecuting attorney and paid 215.76 as penalty for practicing dentistry without a license. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H. Perry said Friday is the last grace day for unpaid fines and that other dentists may follow suit or face prosecution if complaints arise.
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C. TL. Sexton
Prosecuting Attorney
John H. Perry
Perry
Mr. Perry
Fire hits Cape May Point two major hotels burn
April 23 Philadelphia dispatch says two large hotels at Cape May Point New Jersey were destroyed by a blaze still raging with several other buildings endangered. Neighboring city fire departments have been asked to lend help as the town faces possible destruction.
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Philadelphia
Cape May Point
N. J
Will Drench Island in Blood
Port au Prince Haiti April. Hostility to Nord Alexis government grows as refugees are blocked and foreign intervention looms. He warns he will drench the island in blood if any foreign power dictates to his government and vows violence against foreigners if ships act.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
United States
Nord Alexis
Student Fined for Indecency in City Watch Outcry
George Haneen a state university student was arrested by Patrolmen J E Kuntz and Conrad Howardt on indecent conduct charges. He received a $100 fine and 30 days on the chain gang. Witness H L McKnight testified. Hansen says he drank a beer at a saloon on First Ave and Pike St yesterday afternoon and recalls nothing after 5 until his arrest at 7:30, suspecting he was drugged.
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George Haneen
the State University
J. E. Kuntz
Conrad Howardt
H. L. McKnight
Hansen
Gordon
First Av
Pike St
Jail-Break at Trail Shocks Rossland
Rossland police detain a sensational escape by George Torney from the Trail lock-up. He locked a policeman in the kitchen, fled through the office, and while fleeing caused a young rider to dismount. He was later seen crossing the boundary into the United States.
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United Press
Rossland
B.C
George Torney
Trail
Liberty
Masked Gang Robs Indiana Club in Roll Springs Heist
Four masked gunmen entered the Indiana club in Roll Springs Arkansas on April 23 seized a bank roll of about sixteen thousand dollars from cash drawers and escaped after locking exits. Police have no clues and guard roads as residents search for the suspects believed to have fled on horseback.
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United Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Indiana Club
Hanged by a Mob at Skiddoo Cal
A mob hanged gambler Joe Simpkins in Skiddoo, California after he shot butcher James Arnold last Saturday. Simpkins, known as quarrelsome when drunk, attacked Cashier Dobbs of the Southern California bank before firing at Arnold, who died almost instantly. Simpkins’ examination was scheduled for today.
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Skiddoo
Cal
Joe Simpkins
James Arnold
Simpkins
Dobbs
Southern California Bank
Arnold
Prohibition Spreads Across 200 American Cities
Chicago April 23. More than 200 cities with populations over 5,000 have declared for prohibition. In the last 15 months eighty joined. The 200 span 27 states with about 3 million urban residents. Major gains include Atlanta Birmingham Cambridge Kansas City and Worcester. About 50 cities over 5,000 added since 1908 start. Thirty three cities over 20,000 are now prohibition cities.
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United Press
Chicaco
Atlanta
Birmingham
Ala
Cambridge
Mass
Kansas City
Kas
Worcester
Open meeting in council chambers to discuss Queen Anne Boulevard
A public session is scheduled this evening in the council chambers to discuss the Queen Anne boulevard project. The meeting will address planned changes, funding questions, and community concerns. Local officials urge residents to attend and participate.
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Council
Queen Anne Boulevard
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