Senate Opens Sixtieth Congress with Warily Calm Gavel
The article describes the start of the Sixtieth Congress with Chief Ward’s resignation readiness for Mayoral decision and President Fairbanks leading the opening session. It notes the opening of the Senate, the hose of Representatives, and the arrival of new members sworn in. It mentions roll calls, the death of Senator Allison, and Townsend of Michigan announcing he will not seek the Speakership.
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Roe
Edward Mt Hale
Senate
Spd
Congress
William AB. Allison
Albert B. Cummina
Allison
Washington
Townsend
Michigan
House
Naval Dock Upgrades Proposed for Pacific Yards
Rear Admiral W L Capps urges congress to fund improvements at Puget Sound and Mare Island to dock the deepest draft battleships. He requests about 296000 dollars for Puget Sound and a similar amount for Mare Island, noting only one Pacific dry dock for battleships currently exists and more depth is essential for future fleet dockage.
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Congress
Puget Sound
Mare Iieland
Pacific Coast
W. L. Capps
Navy
Hawaii
Navy Department
Pacific Ocean
Capps
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Mare Island
Atlantic
Navy Yard
Mare ™ Island
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Hunters’ Point
Bremerton
Navy Yards
Cal
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Wash
Washington
Mare Island Navy Yard
Maretaland
Worthless Articles Sold by Stirring Tearful Stories
A city notes a wave of fake charitable sales by pleasant con artists. Travelers and locals buy "piano polish" and misleading goods under pretenses of aiding poverty or donations. Police have paid little heed as such scams grow, with victims drawn by credible appearances and comforting rhetoric.
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E. Z. Marks
Riment
Sake-Up Proposal Faces Sudden End on the Force
A brief note indicates that soft snaps tied to the Sake-Up initiative are nearing an abrupt conclusion under force or authority. The item outlines looming closures or enforcement actions affecting the plan and its supporters.
Government to seek 190 million in annual appropriations
The secretary of the treasury reports to Congress total annual appropriations of 9824408, with detailed splits to Legislative, Executive, State, Treasury, War, Navy, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce and Labor, Justice and more. Navy increases include ordnance, transportation, yards, and fortifications totaling several tens of millions.
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Washington
Congress
Geo. B. Cortelyou
State
Treasury
Navy
Eastern manufacturers threaten Western markets over freight hikes
In Chicago Dee reports agents for eastern firms say many eastern business houses will pull goods from western markets to avoid higher freight rates starting January 1, signaling disrupted trade flows and potential shortages in the approach to the new year.
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Chicago
Dee. T
Reynold’s Second Article on the State of Our County
The second piece by Mr. Reynold on Our County’s current state analyzes local governance and community concerns. It outlines challenges, suggests improvements, and highlights the roles of neighbors and officials in shaping a brighter future.
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Mr. Reynold
Rane
United Pacific States Coalesce for West Coast Prosperity
A movement unites Washington Idaho Oregon California Nevada Utah Arizona and nearby regions with Aloha and Pacific possessions to boost commerce. The drive seeks joint federal support for ports harbors dredging irrigation roads and navy yards, urging readers to back coordinated action and curb local jealousies.
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Pacific
Near Pacific
Far Western
Commonwealths
Washington
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Arizona
Aloha
Mawali
Philippines
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Buntish Columbia
Mexico
siWorth
Congress
Portamouth
Norfolk
Stard
Moon
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Sleuths Stumble Through Capitol Hill Burglar Hunt
City detectives Griff and Hud pursue a roaming burglar by car in Capitol Hill. The Big Red Auto roams streets while a real estate chief’s home and another nearby residence are looted. Authorities find no robbers, and the misadventure ends with puzzled detectives.
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Ben
Hud
Capitol Hill District
H. Curtis
Capitol Tmi
Murdock
Capitol Hill
Red Auto
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Chiefs Auto
Big Red Auto
W. B. Williams
W. B. Williams & Co
East Alpha
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Mud
Williams
Nelson
Hains Must Go To Trial Monday
Justice Cine of the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled the trial of Thornton Jenkins ins to proceed next Monday. The case involves the slayer of Wm, with Phas ia noted as the brother of Captain o. Hains. the previous trial had been delayed.
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View
Justice Cine of
Supreme Court of Whiting
N. J
Thornton Jenkins Ins
Phas Ia
O . Hains
Merchants See Slack Seattle Night Trade
Seattle merchants report a sharp drop in Saturday night business after months of steady crowds. They cite fear of crime and ineffective police protection against apartment and home looting as families stay home, depressing shoppers at major department stores.
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Seattle
City Recorder
Rest Wing
First Hill
Capitol Hill
Citisens
Taft Cannon Conference Plots For This Week
Vice President elect James Sherman announced after a Rooseveld conferral that a conference between President elect Taft and Speaker Cannon was agreed upon to be held in Washington sometime this week with date yet to be set.
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Washington
James
Sherman
Roosevelt
Taft
Cannon
Cat scares burglar away from Bull Bros. home
A burglar broke in at Homer L. Bull’s residence, but fled after a family cat jumped on a table causing a pan to crash. The thief left with a suit and small items, leaving jewelry behind as the Bulls returned to find the cat waiting at the doorway and the home looted.
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Bull Bros. Printing Co
Bull
Mr. Tull
Gage
Rainey Introduces Panama Canal Graft Inquiry
A House resolution calls for a five member committee to probe the Panama canal land purchase and determine the share of the 46 million dollars paid to an American syndicate. Representative Rainey of Illinois introduced the measure in Washington.
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United Press
Washington
Rainey
Illinois
Roosevelt Denounces Panama Canal Reports as Falsehoods
In a letter to William Foulke President Roosevelt denounces Panama canal stories in the New York Sun and Indianapolis News as scandalous falsehoods. He accuses the papers of knowingly printing lies and denies any improper benefit to relatives from the canal sale. Laf fan editor of the Sun replies refusing controversy while noting Roosevelt's influence.
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United Press
Hot Springs
William Dudley Foulke
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
New York Sun
Indianapolis News
Foulke
Rooseveltt
Taft
Panama
United States
Mr.Robinson
Charles Taft
William H
New York
Laffan
the Sun
Mr. Roosevelt
Chief Ward's History in Seattle Police Rise
Chief of Police Irving T. Ward came to Seattle in 1900 and rose through the ranks. He joined the police force on June 1, 1904, served as patrolman, sergeant, and captain before becoming acting chief in March 1908 and accepting the permanent appointment.
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Irving T. Ward
Seattle
Police Department
Miller
Ward to resign as city chief of police amid criticism
Exclusive: Chief Irving T. Ward will submit his resignation to Mayor Miller tomorrow. Ward says relentless newspaper criticism and internal inefficiency have left him a nervous wreck and unable to secure results from his men. The mayor plans a full reorganization, with a new chief to be named after Ward’s departure.
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Star
Irving T. Ward
Miller
Ward
Clams
Washington Appropriations Request For Navy Yard Bremerton
The document lists congressional appropriations for Washington state. Bremerton Navy Yard requests include 1.591 million dollars for construction with a note that last year’s was 560 thousand. Puget Sound naval magazine shows 4.25 thousand dollars versus 34.35 thousand last year. Bremerton marine garrison gets 210 thousand, Puget Sound plant repairs and construction 20 thousand, same as last year. Tacoma harbor work at the mouth is listed but the amount is cut off.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
State of Washington
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Drydoohk
Naval Magazine
Puget Sound
Tacoma Harbor
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