Boodlers Tarnish Multnomah County Office Hums
Portland editor reports a major scandal after proof of an organized gang of boodlers infesting county offices under the last administration. Taxpayers lost thousands in every department. the county clerk and others are cited as part of the scheme. Expert Hinck's report is presented as evidence. The article says Multnomah County was in thieves hands for years.
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Portland, Or
Hinck
Multnomah County
Seattle Electric taxes debated behind closed doors
The board of equalization heard Jacob Furth argue that Seattle Electric Company property should be assessed below true value. City and county officials sparred over openness and political motives as a public meeting was considered to review and compare railroad assessments with those of Seattle Electric. A brief session raised assessments and a fuller evening session was planned to fix the company’s valuation.
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Board of
Jacob Furth
Seattle Electric Company
Ellen
James
Mullen
Rude
P. J
J. Furthe
Beattie Miedrio Company
Furth
Baker
Purth
Weil
K. Furth
Baidme
Hering
Heattle Electric Company
Enjoined Order For Bales Materials In Ongoing Case
Judge Morrie issued a temporary restraining order preventing houses from withholding materials needed by Merriman to run his business. The case has been under hearing for several days. Tickets on sale for events with low rates. Beattie and L A. Nadeau listed as agents. Meadows venue hosts free ladies admission at events this week through Saturday.
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Neemare Pacific
L A. Nadeau
Beattie
Parliament Prorogued in London After Monarchy Review
London August 14 Parliament was prorogued today until November. The king reviewed his recent visit to France and stated he expected good results from it and the return honors shown President Loubet. He praised the Turkish situation and pacification of the Transvaal and Orange River colonies. The king spoke of Irish welfare and noted popular reception during his visit.
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London
France
Loubet
Transvaal
Orange River
Indian Empire
Ireland
Steamer Santa Ana Brings Alaska Passengers and Cargo
The steamer Santa Ana arrived from Valdes at noon with passengers including fishermen from the BP FP and N canneries and miners from the Nesina country. Benjamin Weehe of Kodiak, perhaps Alaska’s oldest American settler, helped lower the Russian flag in 1867. Reports from Nesina are discouraging while activity grows at Yakutat with oil prospects and placer mining along White River at YakTag and Toy Bay. The ship carried 16,000 cases of canned goods, salt salmon, ore from the Etiamer copper mine, and a ton of ore to be shipped.
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Valdes
BP. FP. & N. Company
Nesina
Benjamin Weehe
Kodiak
Alaska
Kod
United States Artillery
Kenal
Blaze Creek
Lee Brawley
Rey Kinnear
Thir City
Yakutat
Etiamer
Justice Lore Condemns Mob Law in Delaware Lynching Case
In Chautauqua New York the assembly heard Chef Justice Lore of Delaware denounce mob law and call for due process amid the Wilmington lynching controversy. His fiery address condemned vigilantism and warned such anarchy would threaten lawful government.
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Chautauqua
N.Y
Chef Justice Lore
Delaware
Wilmington
Still Another Official Graft
Washington Aug Th Louk retirement rumor cited as graft claim. Postmaster General Payne reportedly found Louk bought cancellation ink in quantity to run post offices for years at market prices. Lewis noted as relic of Meath regime.
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Washington, D.C
Louk
Payne
Louis
Lewis Ie
Happenings in Town Report Burglary and Divorce News
The second livery stable burglary in three days saw Hen nett and Mr Hughes at TH Melrose Place lose a $545 saddle. A thief shattered Fraser's Millinery at Second and Columbia, but fled when startled by a passerby. Attorney J. Walter Wright plans state visits. A. W. Burnell sues wife Jennie for desertion after 1881 marriage. they have a grown son. Theodore Behnstalein, a tailor, died at 3 Ward Street and will be buried by Home Aerie No. 1 F O E. The steamer City of Topeka sails to southeastern Alaska tonight with passengers and cargo. The Rainier arrived from San Francisco with 18 passengers and full cargo. the Robert Adamson loaded 506,000 feet of lumber at Smith Cove.
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Hennett
Hughes
Melrose Place
Fraser's
Second and
Columbia Street
J. Walter Wright
A. W. Burnell
Mra
Jennie Burnell
Rainier
San Francisco
Robert Adamson
Smith Cove
Troan Quartermaster
Typhoon Disaster Strikes American Yacht Searles Crew
The American schooner Robert Searles, leaving Port Liglow March 1 for Maiphong China, battled a severe typhoon near Haiphong. Two sailors were washed overboard and lost, several boats damaged, and the ship submerged under seven feet of water. Captain J. M. Pile reported near-miss survival and a hopeful return voyage after repairs at Haiphong.
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Robert Searles
Haiphong
Port Liglow
Maiphong
China
A. Johnwon
Herkeley
Beattie
J. MH. Pile
Searles
H. M. Thornton
Veese
Beaties
Pilte
Athens
Matehnson
George Tirillion
Lone Star on a Heaven Kissing Hill Hotel Feature
The Washington hotel displays art in a prospectus with scenic views of the name and nearby points of interest. Back cover shows its night illumination and electric lights forming a landmark, plus dining room and grounds photos. Famous travelers praise the hotel’s elegant service and views.
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Washington
T Roosevelt
Aes Saria i. Rothera
Nate. Goodwin
Chicago
Dead Came Back to Life in Cal West City
In Stockton California a boy said to be dead by the death of Water Smith son of J Walter Kentth revived after funeral rites began. The boy opened his eyes and spoke claiming to have risen from death and heard grieving voices. He lived three more years before a second death. Prominent local citizens witnessed the event.
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Cal
Water Smith
J Walter Kentth
Thie City
Bey
Womans Assault Conviction Over Carnival Rival
State v Mrs Nellie Burke ends with guilty verdict for assault and battery on Miss Annie Gredier. Judge George fines Burke nineteen dollars after evidence shows Burke avenged a husband’s suspected infidelity turning violent at a carnival event in August. The case notes Burke damaged rival’s attire and caused injuries including a black eye and torn eye greves.
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George Thie
Nellie Burt
Annie Gredier
Burke
Republicans discuss glove contract among Littauer aides
In New York, Secretary Hitchcock and Attorney Lauterbach held a lengthy talk believed to concern the glove contract involving Congressman Littauer.
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Hmitchcock
Lauterbach
New York
Littauer
Lacterbeek
Littaver
Fachon urged to marry Blanche Mains after trial
Alexander Fachon the sheep rancher, linked to bringing Blanche Mains to the country for immoral purposes, is advised by his attorney W H Morris to wed the girl if she consents. Fachon says marriage is his wish. A jury discharged after disagreeing in his trial. A divorce suit against him proceeds despite his status as a United States prisoner on bail.
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Alexander Fachon
Blanche Mains
W. H. Morris
Fachon
Bend
I* Oil
Sera Net
Insure Your Mead For $2.00 by Gordon Hat
A promotional notice offers Mead insurance for $2.00 via Gordon Hat with annual renewal at the same rate. Pall blocks sale, while King Hrow lists a $14 Firetave.
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King Hrow
Woodmen Exposition votes donation to Labor Temple fund
The Woodmen of the World executive committee voted to donate 16 percent of opening night gate receipts to the Labor Temple fund. The exposition will use the same grounds as the recent labor carnival and preserve booths, the archway, and the dome domes along Union Street. A. H. McCormick chairs the organizing committee with A. J. Boeckert as secretary.
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Woodmen of the World Exion
Union Street
A. H. McCortmick
A. J. Boeckert
Exposition Dates Set From August 25 To September 6
DBD PF Shearer serves as treasurer with Charles Wray as manager MR Coleman W C Newman and Ben L Metton involved. The exposition runs from August 25 through September 6.
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DBD
PF Shearer
Charles Wray
MR. Coleman
W C. Newman
Ben L. Metton
Roosevelt conference on monetary plan with Shaw Carlisle Cultom Ridely
President Roosevelt met privately with Secretary Shaw and later with Senators Carlisle and Cultom and Comptroller Ridely to discuss the monetary problem facing forthcoming measures. He seeks to align Democratic and Republican views on finance.
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Oyster Bay, Ave
Roosevelt
Shaw
Carlisle
Cultom
Carilisie
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