FENACIOUS FIGHT FOR GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Government transport to the Philippines sparks a bid dispute. Secretary Root and President Winslow of the Steamship Company contend over terms while California backs a rival bid from San Francisco officials. San Francisco aims to keep troops and supplies flowing for profit, challenging private contracts.
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Philippines
Reet
Winslow
The
Steamship Company
California
Morton
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Evernment
Kelly
Root
Government transport policy clash over private contract plan
The article reports a heated debate over outsourcing Pacific transport to private firms versus direct government operation. San Francisco boosters claim private contracts are inferior and seek to influence Congress and the War Department, arguing waterfront weaknesses and lack of dockage. Seattle and Beattie interests push for competition, with Secretary Moot perceived to favor the contract plan, risking a San Francisco monopoly showdown.
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Pacfic Transport Carvies
Seattle
Reet
Francises Hae
Meattie
War Department
Congressional
Pacific
San Francisco
Moot
Ban Francico
Hide
Slaughterhouse Case Hearings Continue In Superior Court
Testimony from a Beacon resident and Frye Druhn cited by Judge Tallmen shows Carstens and James Heory facing public case trials dragged into the week. J L Waller of Heaven Mi Improvement Club reports the plaintiff’s attorney noting the defense argues objectionable edors originate from sewer outlets into Heaven Bay. The long session continues with disputed matters surrounding the slaughterhouse owners.
Vanderbilt in Good Condition and Expected to Recover
New York reports Cornelius Vanderbilt is in satisfactory condition and officials believe he will soon recover from his illness.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Miner Morrison shot in Valdes Alaska cabin murder
Captain Johansen reports Morrison a single man aged about thirty five was shot and killed in a Valdes cabin at 2 AM by Isaac Banta. A coroner’s jury found Banta guilty after a brief deliberation. Weather and snowbound conditions delayed replies as Valdes prepares for spring traffic with lumber supply restored.
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Vietin
A. Avena
Bante
Chalantly Wéning Age Bret
Morrican
Cehansen
Oscar Fish
Hanta
Moerreen
Jery
Lyons
Morrison Wan
Con
Alaska
Bertha
Guy Ranta
Pee
Valdes
Tanana Hanta
Hie Seeistanta
Dave
Fe Teitel
Hatta
Hertha
Hold-up at Argo Station Ends in Robbery
Laborer John Hearh was robbed of $4.20 and a H10 watch after two armed masked men hijacked him near the southern city rail line. He was struck and left prone before stumbling to a cab at Grant Street bridge where Policeman Nevan heard his tale.
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Hear Argo
John Hearh
Moach
Grant Street
Nevan
Tobin
Fire in Atlanta Claims Six Lives and Property Loss
A deadly blaze in downtown Atlanta yesterday morning destroyed the Austin factory and a cheap hotel, killing six people believed trapped inside. Firemen fought through smoke to rescue others, but access to one wing was cut off and several occupants were presumed smothered. The incident caused about $1,006,000 in property damage.
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Atlanta
Austin
Six Team Race Leads in York Bicycle Event
In York on December 0 the six year race saw seven teams contest the lead. McGarland and California were among the leaders, with Row MH mites close behind the record pace.
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York
McGarland
California
Divorces Sought By Foster And Kimberly in Superior Court
Two filings in the superior court request divorce. C F Foster accuses his wife of neglect and fault citing unpaid house duties and poor support. Kimberly seeks divorce from Arthur Kimberly, alleging eleven years of marriage with separation for over a year and a half due to abandonment and lack of support.
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Ballard
Osler
Ares
Mary
Kimberly
Arthur Kimberly
Denver
Walgo
Ex-Mayor Amer Sought in Minneapolis Corruption Probe
Minneapolis sheriff with police search for ex Mayor Amer Minneapolis after warrants. Reported as fugitive from justice with a flee to Heston Mississippi bend forfeited. Official corruption charges tied to Minneapolis probe and ongoing manhunt.
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Louisville
Minneapolis
Amer Minneapolis
Vlsitien
Amer
Heston
Mir Bend
Merments
Slender dispute arises over slander claim between spouses
Blaine Meleon allegedly lashed out and, per Areera Zibbie, made slanderous remarks. The suit seeks $6,000 in a superior court claim alleging statements that they were not man and wife were wholly untrue, according to Zibbie.
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Blaine Meleon
Areera Zibbie
Zibbiee
Prisoner Vanishes Again From City Jail
Judge George presides as Delan cannot be found when case called in police court. The man who gave the name Delan is absent from the jail, despite search efforts. Officials say slipping through rotten walls is a growing issue for prisoners awaiting trial.
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Guyer
George
Teher
Delan
City Hall Obedience and Funeral for F N Little
City officials closed city offices from noon to 1 pm as funeral services for Frank N Little, late city superintendent of streets, were held at Bika hall with Elks auspices. Mayor Humes led officials in attendance. services at the grave followed a procession to Low Cemetery. Floral tributes were numerous from the Kik and board of public works. Rev B Smith officiated.
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Bika' Hall
Frank N. Little
North Button
N. H
Old Home
Humes
The
Elks
Low Cemetery
Fiks
Kiks
Board of
Public Porn
Rev. B. Smith
Japanese Journalist Avoids Prison Over Retraction
M Hayakawa editor of a Seattle Japanese newspaper avoids trial after publishing and retracting an insulting piece about M Taukun, a community figure and Oriental Trading Company treasurer. Officials and Japanese consular aid led to a settlement. charges dismissed as apology and full retraction were issued.
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M. Hayakawa
Seattle
M. Taukuno
Peere
Oriental Trading Company
Pxlitor
Tsukuno
Oriental Way
Yikawa
Beattie
Bel
M. Tekutie
Bijou and Belvedere Hall Transfers and License Actions
City officials approve transfers of licenses for two halls the Bijou and the Belvedere and plan to close them. Herman Quandt will move his saloon to Lee and Cotgrove on First Avenue South. Star theater renewal is postponed for a week while concert hall matters proceed. Schwartz bound over on receiving stolen goods charges in a junk dealer case with $1400 bond.
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Zanfrella & Williama
Washington Street
Occidental Avenue
J. W. Manafield
Revenue Carmittes
Herman Quandt
The
Belvedere
Lee & Cotgrove
First Avenue South
Monroe & Barnett
Star Theater
She Appiga Nee
Alleged Theft Involving Fe Coast Company
An alleged incident centers on a Fe Coast company where funds were reported stolen. Thomas Da Bchwarts is noted in connection with the case and bonds were posted as part of the proceedings.
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Fe Coast Company
Thomas da Bchwarts
Paulson Acquitted In Freight Car Burglary Case
Roger Paulson a 19 year old was acquitted yesterday on a charge of breaking into a Great Northern freight car. He admitted guilt on the stand and to officers but was freed on a technicality. rearrested immediately on a single Snohomish county charge.
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Roger Paulson
Aries
Rt. Paulson
Great Northern
Paulson
Snohomish
City Council Establishes Special Committee for Municipal Measures
A resolution to pursue state legislation for first class cities was adopted. The council and advisory board will form a joint committee with Hil, Morrison, James, Crichton, and Rinehart named as members, with Trumps, Hiam, Thomson, Ripe Inger, and Gormiey from the advisory board and city offices also on the group.
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Clean
Cc Ricent Parry Wee
Hil
Morrison
James
Crichton
Rinehart
aKot Trumps
Woreporation
Counne’ Hiam
Thomson
Ripe Inger
Gormiey
Woman Fires On Burglars To Save Home
Mrs. G. J. Lambert of 2716 Fourth Avenue spotted two men at her window last night and fired two shots through the window with a revolver. The burglars fled as police and neighbors looked on, leaving the home unharmed.
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G. J. Lambert
Fourth Avenue
More Men for the Fireboat
Waterfront property owners pressed for better protection urging a full crew for the Snoqualmie fireboat. City council sent the petition to the fire and water committee for action.
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Snoqualmie
Fire and Water Committee
City approves extra plumbing inspector and health duties
Mrs. Maryleeve, aged years, died suddenly at 1 Mad Leon street after heart disease. Coroner notified, deputy Wiltale investigated. Funeral plans pending. Survived by husband and four grown children.
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Maryleeve
Madleon Street
Wiltale
Pioneer Henry Van Anwelt Funeral Offered by Early King County Pioneers
The funeral for Henry Van Anwelt, an early King County pioneer, was held at the Metropolitan Protestant church on Third Avenue and Pine Street after a family service at 1621 Fifteenth Avenue. Rev. T. W. Revelle led the rites as a large crowd of friends and many city and state pioneers attended. Floral tributes were abundant at both the church and home.
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Henry van Anwelt
King County
Third Aven
Pine Street
Fifteenth Avenue
T. Vv. Revelle
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Miner
Valdes, Alaska
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Guy Morrison
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Cook's Inlet
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Barber Examiner
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Muswell L. Ireand
Tacoma
State Board of
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C Foster
Ken Flure
Ofeone
Ames
F. N. Little
Joseph HM. Schmitt
Justice George
Schmitt
Georgetown
M. Tsukuno
Shank & A Teukunas
Teukuno
Taukuno
Fore
Northwestern News Co
Renton
Columbia
Higaii
Herbert S. Upper
Cherry Street
W. B. Hutchinson Co
RE. T. Shannon
Second Avenue
Seneca and University
Board of Health
Northwest
Weert
Pioneer’s
LAB
Henry, van Asgelt
First Avenue
Spring Street
Adams & Blanchard
2D Ave
Real Christman Store
Stewart & Helmes Drug Co
People's Great Bargain Store
Santa Claus
Gold Crown Lane
E. J. Brown
First Ave
MacDougall & Bouthwick’s
Moore
Kate
Hammond Milling
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