Board of Works Warns Contractors Over 10 Hour Rule
The Board of Works met Tuesday and warned contractors to stop violating the ten hour limit. Three violators McHugh Geerig and Jones escaped contract cancellations, receiving only admonitions while other law abiding contractors complained of unfairness and lost bids. The board promised future enforcement and set a follow up hearing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
P. J. McHuah
A. C. Geerig
Tjoaiah Jones
Georig
McHingh
Jones
Tobacco seized burned in official destruction
Internal Revenue officers burned two large boxes of confiscated tobacco on Tuesday. Deputy James 8 Bushnell and Deputy Collector Thomas Payne oversaw the official destruction. The value of the tobacco was approximately $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Officers
James 8. Bushnell
Thomas Payne
Murderer Surrenders in California Killing
Newt Walker, accused of murdering Mike Burton and Andy Hagsby in Bakersfield California, surrendered to a Sherriff's posse. Burton was unarmed and killed in cold blood while Hagsby, armed, fired back but was shot four times. Burton died minutes after Hagsby and Walker fled into brush after speaking with his father.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Newt Walker
Mike Burton
Andy Hagsby
Sherriff
Burton
Hageby
Walker
Bourton
Admiral Endicott Joins Panama Canal Commission
Rear Admiral M. T. Endicott is named a new member of the Panama Canal Commission, joining UC and Navy colleagues in the oversight body.
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M. T. Endicott
UC & Navy
Panama Canal Commission
The Geisha and Other Plays Shown In Local Theaters
At the theaters grand pot passages show The Geisha with a polished presentation by SMATTLE-Ferrie Co. A Charity Ball screens as a popular play with a fine company. A Girl From Albany offers clever comedy on Third Ave. Vaudeville by BTAN-Potlie features a superb lineup.
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Grand — Potlarda
Geisha
Orittele, Smattle—Ferrie Co
Albany
Potlie
Johnsons Attend City Wedding in Mixed Ceremony
Dr. Johnson and Mrs. P B Johnson of Walla Walla arrived at noon to attend the wedding of her mother Dr. Smith Johnson to Emma Shew Stayner of Chicago. The ceremony was at 4 o'clock officiated by Rev. W D Simonds. The couple will reside at 647 Broadway North after May 1.
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P. B Johnson
Walla Walla
City
Dr. Smith
Johnson
Emma Shew Stayner
Chicago
W. JD. Simonds
Communist Ticker Says Russian Forces Plan June Call
Report from Manchuria states General Linevitch orders call up telegraph operators for communications with Japan. The excerpt notes St Petersburg dispatches dated April 26 and references a definite decision to summon troops in June.
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St, Petersburg
Cxar Hae
Manchuria
Linevitch
Sweet Pea Girl in Alaska Suit Over Property
Mrs Bechtel Rosalind Bowen Bechtel sues Johan Bechtel for 50000 alleging he induced her husband to quit her and deed his property to Bechtel Sr. Known as the Sweet Pea Girl from the Durant case in San Francisco she later appeared in jail in black with sweet peas. The suit seeks recovery of property interests, not her husband.
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Disputchesaw
Fairbanks
Alaska
Hosalind HH Hechtel
Johan G. Bechtel
Mra. Bechtel
Sweet Pea
Durant
Cane
San Francisco
Rosalind Bowen
Bechtel
Cleary Creek
John G. Bechtel
Wabash President Proposes Resignation Amid Disputes
The president of the Wabash system has offered his resignation to take effect September 1 due to disagreements with Geo Gould. The move signals leadership change as the railroad seeks stability.
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Geo. Gould
Pollard Lilliputian Opera and Beettle Theater Offerings
Wednesday matinee and night and Thursday night the Pollard Lilliputian Opera company presents The Geisha noted as tuneful with clever dialogue and striking scenes. Friday and Saturday nights the Pollarda present An American Millionaire and Saturday matinee A Runaway Girl. Beettle patrons await The Charity Hall this week as Ferfia company concludes engagement, next week Friends. A Girl from Albany is a funny comedy. Third Avenue theater patrons fill the popular playhouse nightly. Eight acts at the star this week.
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Pollard Lilliputian Opera Company
the Geisha
Pollarda
Beettle
Ferfia Company
Albany
Third Avenue Theater
Epidemic of Clothes Shedding In Sanity Hearings
Hearings before the insanity commissions reveal a wave of clothes shedding. Walter Griffin, a restless promoter, claims graft repelled him after adopting Baptismal beliefs. Joseph Woodlock shed his garments at Van Asselt and refused to dress. William Thomas, prone to suicide acts, was committed to the asylum along with Woodlock. Griffin was released after cannot be securely lodged in the asylum.
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Renton
Stelilacoom
Walter Griffin
Franklin
Griffin
Joseph Woodlock
van Asselt
Denny Clay
William Thomas
Woodlock
Lost big roll in route east from Spokane
W K Evans a New York commercial traveler reports his pocketbook containing 2175 in certificates of deposit was left in his berth on the Northern Pacific east bound train. He did not miss it until paying for breakfast in Spokane. The loss is believed to have occurred under his berth pillow during travel.
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Helena
Mont
W. KE. Evans
New York
Evan
Spokane
Portland Fair Contest Ends in Mixed Results
Local fair contest at Portland concluded with uneven scores as J Donnellan and other participants presented exhibits. Judges awarded several top prizes while minor entrants received commendations for craftsmanship and presentation.
KILLED THE LANDLORDS KILLED THE LANDLORDS
Berlin reports 6000 laborers in Penea province Russia destroyed a railway near Baranek and looted estates. A similar uprising near Na fovehat raided estates and killed landlords. Everett plans a special election to disincorporate the part of the city across the Snohomish river to extend a road along the Rhey Island dyke to the eastern Snohomish river bridge.
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Berlin
Penea
Russia
Baranek
Simlar
Nafovehat
Everett
Snohomish River
Rhey Island
Cosgrove of Pomeroy Named State University Regent
G Cosgrove of Pomeroy appointed regent of the State University of Washington. Cosgrove, a well known Republican, carried the presidential electoral votes to Washington.
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Olympia
G. Cosgrove
Pomeroy
State University of Washington
Cosgrove
Washington
Germany seeks reciprocity treaty after tariff pact ends
Berlin reports the empire informed the United States the 1900 tariff agreement expires March 1, 1906. Germany now signals readiness to negotiate a reciprocity treaty. Also advertised is garden hose at 12 cents per foot from The Rubber Store at 714 Ist Ave.
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Berlin
Germany
Ave
Eee
Hat values pay you, says E N Brooks Co ad
An advertisement from E N Brooks & Co at 1381 2nd Ave promotes $8.00 hat values. The brief note urges readers to call and inspect the hats, claiming the selection will pay the customer.
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E. N. Brooks & Co
2Nd Ave
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