Elks Carnival Favored Over Seattle Fourth of July
Local Elks lodge pushes a carnival and street fair in August as a better draw for Seattle than a traditional Fourth of July celebration. Business leaders and labor unions pledge support, arguing the carnival would attract far larger crowds and boost trade, while officials weigh funding and city planning concerns.
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Seattle
Elk Lodge
San Francisco
H. Paul
Elk
Northwest
Elks
Spokane
Portland
Tacoma
W. Melee
Tian
Western Central Union
Elka
Gill
Seatle
McCarthy
Newball & GC
A. T. van de Vanter
King County Fair Association
Beattie
Seattle Telephone Service in City Plagued by Shortcomings
A city inquiry led by Superintendent Hickey finds Seattle telephone service hampered by outdated equipment, multi party lines, and unsafe wiring. The report urges prohibition of bare iron wires, limit on party lines, separation of high and low tension lines, and stricter insurance and wiring rules to improve reliability.
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Ar Wamtiee
Kunst
Nto
Wiedze
Hickey
United States
Wife Elopes From Avenue Hotel With Stranger
F Batter reports his 21 year old wife disappeared Monday night after being seen with a man he suspects is Sherman. Batter, staying at Avenue Hotel 809 Third, cannot explain the conduct. Adams and Lane are handling the case.
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Avenue Hotel
Sherman
Batter
Father Stout
de Adams
Lane
Will Fight Trusts Urges Investigation by Roosevelt Allies
In Gton New Hampshire on April 24 Richard announced plans to press a resolution demanding a government probe into the meat trust. He expects support from his party and Republicans who have sided with reform on the issue amid rising meat prices.
Confederate veterans parade leads Dallas reunion
In Dallas on April 4 the Confederate veterans reunion featured a parade of 15,000 veterans led by Gen. J. B. Gordon. Other noted Confederates also appeared in the line.
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Dallas
J. B. Gordon
Silk dye works shut down in Paterson strike
Fear of mob violence drives owners to close all silk dye works in Paterson New Jersey. About 4500 workers are idle as the strike spreads, with no peace in sight and fears of further impact on related silk industries.
Bremerton Fire Brief Sparks City Improvements
A blaze flared briefly in the C. and R. paint shop next to the drydock attracting about 1000 workers who quelled it quickly though it caused minimal damage. The incident followed a spontaneous combustion in the paint room. The Bremerton city council granted electric light and telephone franchises to W. D. Calder's associates and promised water works by summer amid noted lack of fire protection.
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Tyconda
Sidney
W. D. Calder
Bremerton
Funston Explains Roosevelt Rebuke of Hoar
In Denver on April 24 Funston is quoted saying Roosevelt’s rebuke of Senator Hoar was misinterpreted. He distinguished two groups demagogues who lied and sincere believers like Hoar, whose over heated consciences made them overly earnest.
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Denver
A_ lo
Funston
Roosevelt
Hoar
English House Probes Atlantic Shipping Trust
In London April 24 the house of commons questioned the Atlantic shipping combine linked to J. P. Morgan. The admiralty was asked if royal reserve cruisers would join foreign control. a committee to study the issue was announced. If sold vessels would fly the American flag. A trust inquiry was debated but not yet ripe. government planned action when expedient.
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London
House of Commons
Atlantic Shipping Combine
J. P. Morgan and Company
Admiralty
Trust
Royal Reserve
England
United States
Balfour
America
Venezuelan general killed in mountain clash near Cumana
Advices from Port of Spain report 2000 Venezuelan troops under Gen Ramon Castillo clashed with a revolutionary force near Cumana. After the engagement Castillo was mortally wounded and his death caused a panicked retreat as his body was recovered.
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Trinidad
Ramon Castillo
Cumana
Venezuela
Castillo
Senate Commerce Panel Delays Ide Nomination Action
Washington April 14 Senate commerce committee did not act on the Ide nomination as the meeting focused on one bill. President Roosevelt seeks to verify Hutchinson affidavits before deciding whether Ide’s name should be withdrawn, with Senator Foster noting an affidavit from RK Hutchinson of Spokane on file at the Justice Department.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Commerce
Ita
Ide
Roosevelt
Hutchinson
Ides
Foster
RK. A. Hutchinton
Bapokane
Department of Justicen
The Snagging Skagit Arrives In Port
The United States snagger Skagit arrived during the night. Described as a stump pulling vessel resembling a cow in appearance, it carries powerful engines and stump hauling gear. The vessel has been patrolling rivers entering Puget Sound to locate vegetation and snags to be removed.
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United States
Skagit
Local protest over new gas plant in Interbay area
City council committees reviewed protests against the Citisena Light & Power Co. plant near Interbay. President Cline defended modern gas methods and health safety, while health officials pondered models in other cities. Debate over pole limits and franchise terms led to a plan to draft a bill for a fair customer service framework. A council report is due next Monday.
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Interbay
Cline
Crichton
J. B. Hardin
Seattle Cataract Co
Board of Public Works
J. B. MacDougall
Noonans Confession Ties 28-Year-Old Murder to Self-Defense
Helena Montana April 24 Patrick Noonan, while en route to Minnesota, confessed to killing John Skinner 28 years ago. He claimed self defense but feared trial and fled to California.
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Helena
Mont
Minnesota
Patrick Noonan
John Skinner
California
Whatcom Mayor Vetoes Water Bond Measure
Special to the Btar April 24 Whatcom Mayor Hardin vetoed the water ordinance authorizing a $60,000 bond issue for a new water mains project. The veto complains the plan uses steel instead of cast iron pipe and requests a rewrite before a special election can be held.
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Whatcom
Hardin
Hia
Women Fight the Saloons in Walla Walla Probe
A W C T U committee of 60 women visited four city saloons to check compliance with laws barring sales to minors. All venues admitted selling to boys, and local liquor men face prosecution.
San Francisco Street Car Strike Drives Thousands On Foot
San Francisco workers continue to walk as the United Street Railway Company and striker committee hold talks. Directors meet to review demands, with no cars running and public sympathy steady. Probable settlement may come today and Geary street cars could resume tonight.
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The
Star
United Street Railway Company
United Railroads
United Railways
Union Street
Preudio
Confesses to Murder in Goebel Case
Ira Gillespey, jailed in Bevier county jail, claims he killed Gov Goebel and asserts the confession is true. Sheriff Shields and officers anticipate full investigation while Gillespey names a 71-member conspiracy and describes a garret-capital shooting as the governor passed beneath.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Ira Gillespey
Bevier County
Goebel
Shields
Gillespear
Gillespey Todey
Gillespey
Stato
Queen Wilhelmina Nearing Recovery Says Dispatch
April 4 report from Will recover Het Loo states Queen Wilhelmina is mending rapidly after a quiet night and favorable temperature. It now appears almost certain she will recover.
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Het Loo
Wilhelmina
Maryland official's brother marries former wife of naval officer
County Treasurer John W. McConnaughey becomes involved as his brother D. F. McConnaughey receives news of the marriage to Mrs. Bessie Hawes Hetheron formerly married to Lieut. Commander James E. Hetherton. Hetherton faced a murder case in Yokohama in 1892 but was acquitted. The couple, both described as prominent, are traveling to Beattie with two children in custody arrangements.
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James E. Hetherton
United States Navy
Supreme Court
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Yokohama
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Beate
Motherton
Mra. McConnaughey
Little Oy
Mies Hessie Hawes
Mra
McConnaughey
Maryland
Bhett A Arnaduate
Vansar
Beattie
Senator Money In Street Car Knife Incident
Washington April 4 Senator Money of Mississippi provoked a street brawl while fighting for what he viewed as his rights. He refused a transfer, drew a knife, slashed a conductor’s hand, and escaped into a cab. No arrest followed. he vows to pressure street car companies for better transfer policies.
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Washington, D. C
Money of
Miesiasipp
Afghan suspect Nabbed Near Fort Williams
A telegram to Sheriff Gudihee from Fort William Ontario Chief Aleck Campbell announces the capture of a man believed to be Rasoulkhan or Naassirkhan in the Mereli Sikh peddler murder case. Identification plans remain undecided as the inquest on Merell’s remains proceeds at Butterworth's morgue.
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Mereli
Gudihee
Aleck Campbell
Fort Williama
Ont
Rasoulkhan
Naassirkhan
Naasirkhan
Merell
Butterworth's Morgue
Governor Davis Faces Church Probe Over Drunkenness
In Little Rock Arkansas on April 24 the Second Baptist Church met to consider charges of drunkenness and profanity against Governor Jefferson Davis. A committee will investigate and, if proven true, he may be dismissed from the church.
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Little Rock, Ark
Second Baptist Church
Jefferson Davis
Whitecaps Gause Insanity Attack At Vinley Stretch
Whitecaps attack Vinley Stretch in Nashville Indiana as waves crest and trouble flares on April 24. Local reports describe the incident as part of ongoing disturbance linked to the team’s activities and crowds gathering near Vinley Stretch and surrounding areas.
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Nashville
Ind
Whitecaps
Vinley
Violence Near Tragic Night Incident Report
A violent assault occurred early yesterday as Stretchberry was overpowered and nearly killed. His wife, recently released from an insane asylum, suffered a severe mental breakdown triggered by the incident.
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Verry
Stretchberry
Cavour Held Everett April 14
Suit against the master of the Italian bark Cavour by the assistant steward seeks 1050 damages for unpaid wages and injuries by officers. Ship shipped at Callao and is held up pending settlement. Crew deserted and vessel lies in harbor with only a watchman aboard, fully laden for the next voyage.
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Everett
Callao
Hildebrand Renominated Without Opposition in Sixth District
Hildebrand was renominated without opposition at the Republican congressional convention for Ohio's Sixth district. The session held in Greenfield focused on reaffirming Hildebrand as the party's candidate.
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Greenfield
Ohio
Q. Hildebrand
Indiana Republican platform endorses administration and calls for reforms
The Indiana Republican convention platform praises the Cuban policy and Philippine course, denounces trusts, supports canal building, urges tighter immigration limits, approves abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty, and seeks tariff revision.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Philippines
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