Bids Open for Philippine Rail Concessions
Bids were opened in Washington for 40 year and 50 year revenue sharing on Philippine rail concessions. A Seattle firm led by Morris McMicken and Jacob Furth bid to build a line in Albay Luzon with a three year completion instead of one. The plan calls for 1250 miles of new track and a 1 percent share to the government on earnings.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
Seattle
Com
Morria McMicken
G G. Resking
C. Powein
Jacob Furth
K. ©. Hughes
Albay
Luzon
Attack on Roosevelt Fights Panama Bill Clash in Congress
Washington D C December 15 The house and senate clashed over the Panama appropriation bill as debate raged on bonds and revenue measures. Tillman attacked the president calling him a policeman while Cochran and Spooner sparred over insurance and policyholders. Senate action on the Elkins rate bill and a proposal for a uniform marriage and divorce law also moved forward.
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House
Senate
Panama
Canal Adminis
Tillman
Republic of Panama
Santo Domingo
Shonta
Bourke Cochran
Spooner
Teller
Money
Congress
Gallinger
Commerce Committee
Harriman Witness Highlights Motives in Insur Case
In New York on December 15 Harriman testified first on the insur case. He said Ryan sought public favor and a name while Harriman questioned Ryan's motives. Morton was reportedly elected chairman without proper notice as Ryan bought stock and ousted Harriman. Harriman admitted threats but remained convinced Ryan acted with impure motives.
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New York
Harriman
Hughes
Ryan
Genpublic
Wuld
Ryan Askald
Paul Morten
Morton
Root
Not Insane Says Bailiff in Carey Murder Case
The bailiff McCorey testified this morning that he is not insane and that during the Carey murder trial he merely reported facts as he received them. He added Carey was not as guilty as several other men tried for murder that year.
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Carey
Inspector Murray Faces Civil Service Hearing Tonight
The civil service commission will hear whether boiler inspector Murray should be discharged after a dispute over his attendance at examinations. Inspectors and board members are named, with concerns about graft and conflict of interest if Murray, also president of the local engineers group, participates in exams. The examining board includes Hibbs Moran J M Colman and Santmyer from Seattle Electric, serving without pay.
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Murray
Civil Service Com
City Engineering Board
Cormrisi
Iray
Hibbs
Moran's
J. M. Colman
Santmyer
Seattle Electric Company
Kempster Released as Contempt Charge Dismissed
A. L. Kempster superintendent of Beattie Electric was freed from contempt of court after Judge Hatch dismissed the charge during a two hour morning hearing. The case stemmed from alleged discharges of J. Hildebrand by the electric company and accusations that Kempster pressured witnesses.
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A. L. Kempster
Beattie Electric Company
Hatch
Walter Poulton
Kempster
J. Hildebrand
Attort
Kempah
Hilde
Kempstee
Dismissal in Hatch Case After Witness Testimony
Kempster's assistant Lane and his stenographer testified with corroboration. Attorney Fulton pressed the witnesses under cross examination before Judge Hatch, who then concluded the evidence and dismissed the case.
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Kempster
Lane
Fulton
Hatch
Hillman City building upset by debris clash
In Hillman City a building collision caused by a papered obstacle on Main Street smashed the glass front of the Yples Meat Market. Seth Logan drove the Hillman City team owned by A Dickingom and was involved with Draut who sustained a severe hand injury. Secretary Walton to attend a corn banquet in Lincoln tonight marking the close of the Corn Exhibition with a twelve course corn menu.
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Hillman City
Dee
Iaincoln
Whileon
Department of Agriculture
Ge Lincoln Hotel
Standard Oil Rail Franchise Debated on Panama Isthmus
Washington officials argue that Standard Oil franchises on the Panama Isthmus are invalid as the government holds absolute rights of transportation and the title was acquired by the state. The dispute concerns transportation of goods and natives across the isthmus.
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Standard Oil
Washington
Panama
Birthdays and Mutiny Mark Turbulent Tsarist Era
Dec 19 birthday plans amid a widening revolt as mutinies spread near Afghanistan and in Riga. Cordon at Tsarkoe Selo tightens while Witte backs the emperor. Soldiers, peasants, and mobs clash. trains and rails may halt nationwide. The assassin of Sakharoff found. Ame la Popoft identified.
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ST. Petersburg
Imperial Palace
Tsarkoe-Selo
Christmas Rush Urges Early Shopping and Planning
Editorial urges readers to finish Christmas shopping soon to avoid delays and crowding. It advises shopping in morning hours, making lists with substitutes, and noting that stock will thin out in the next few days. Emphasizes helping clerks and reducing late day chaos.
Collision on South Tacoma Way injures two
A collision near South Tacoma Way left a passenger dead and another seriously injured. Authorities are investigating the crash and have not released full identities or details.
DC Insurance Chief Ends Governors Meeting in Chicago
Justice Washington reportsThomas F. Drake DC insurance commissioner wraps up a meeting of all state insurance commissioners governors and attorneys general in Chicago February 1 1908.
Efforts To Form Jury In Beef Packers Trial Reported
The dispatch notes attempts to assemble a jury for the beef packers trial as authorities press to move forward. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing jury selection amid complex legal proceedings.
Local Firm Bids for Philippine Railroad Concessions
Hughes McMicken Do vell Ramsey and partners from this city submitted bids on railroad concessions in the Philippines. G G Reekins and G Ponecin, Seattle business men, formed the bidding group and pursued about 60 miles of railroad near Albay in Luzon. Kodakin, a seasoned civil engineer in the Philippines, plus Mitchell Powein of the Yenier estate, provide local expertise and financing.
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Hughes, McMicken, Dovell & Ramsey
G. G. Reekins
G. Ponecin
Philippine Islands
Furth
Seattle
Albay
Luzon
Councilman's House Robbed. Old Revolver Stolen
Councilman J. Johnston reports a burglary at his residence 421 Twenty-fifth Ave South last night. Thieves ransacked the home but took nothing of value except an old revolver.
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Councilman
Johnston
Twenty-fifth Av. South
Sunset Telephone Girls Under Scrutiny Shake-Up Footnote
City council investigating committee plans a potential overhaul of the Sunset Telephone plant alleging discipline issues in the switchboard room among 300 operators. They contrast with Independent Telephone, cite wiring differences and high over capitalization, estimating required upgrades at 30,000 dollars.
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Sunset Telephone Company
Telephone Investigating Committee
Independent Telephone Company
Pany
Bell System
Canadian police start for Herschel Island whalers
A detachment of the Canadian mounted police leaves to assess the icebound whalers off Herschel island. They will be joined by a Yukon polar expedition organized by Dr. Antone Varicle and will carry mail for district officers and crews en route north.
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Dawson
Y. T
Canadian Mounted Police
Herschel Island
Antone Varicle
Princeton and Harvard to Debate Intercollegiate Football
In Cambridge on December 1 a debate will feature Princeton affirming that intercollegiate football harms rather than helps America while Harvard argues the opposite. Leading debaters from both universities will participate as the outcome draws strong interest.
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Cambridge
Maes
Princeton
Harvard
America
Trouble Brewing in Seattle Commercial Club
According to members, the new business men's organization risks becoming exclusive and social in character. Some say steps should be taken to curb such tendencies, and the matter has been referred to President White for action.
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Seattle Commercial Club
White
Polish couple in divorce fight over temptation and belief
Martin Markowaski, sued by Wanda Markowaski for divorce on cruelty grounds, filed an answer and cross-complaint. Both are Polish, stirring local fuss over domestic strife. Wanda claims Martin desires Polish peasant subservience for women, while Martin counters by attacking her character and accusing her of associating with other men.
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Martin Markowaski
Wanda Markowaski
Poland
Beer Halle
Meet Monday Representative Proposes Tax Plan
A Monday meeting outlines a plan to tax mortgages held by non residents and to require banks to certify a list of depositors for the annual deposit report. The two main objections to be threshed out focus on the proposed taxation and banking disclosure duties.
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Bankwe
Huller Howe
No Dead Deposits Reported By Washington Banks
Washington banks face a state law requirement to list deposits over 50 dollars that have been unclaimed for more than ten years. Filing deadline passed with few banks complying, blamed on the sector’s youth and limited time for such deposits to accrue. Cashier Stacy of the Washington National and Jacob Furth of Puget Sound Bank indicated they would file if deposits exist.
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Seattle
Washington
Stacy
Washin
Carnegie Veterans to Dine at Fifth Avenue Home
Andrew Carnegie hosts his annual dinner for the Carnegie Veterans association at his Fifth Avenue residence. The group comprises former business partners who worked with Carnegie.
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New York
Carnegie Veterans, Association
Andrew Canegie
Fifthay
Carnegie Veterans’ Association
Carnegie
Astoria Mayor J W Surprenant Found Dead At 54
Astoria Oregon authorities report mayor J W Surprenant aged 54 was found dead in his bed this morning from heart disease. He had just been reelected to a third term and was a prominent contractor in the city.
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Astoria
Ore
J. W. Surprenant
Ray McDonald Fights For Life After Nov 3 Shooting
Ray McDonald hospital reports show a serious but improving condition after being shot by George Beede on November 3. Family spokesman McDonald Sr says the youth endured a bad night yet remains hopeful for recovery as doctors monitor his progress.
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Ray HE. McDonald
George Beede
McDonald
Tap
Jerseys
McDenald
Atts
Oils
Ray
City Eyes Municipal Crematory to Replace Burials
Health officials report eleven dead animals buried on pest house property since December 4 after Georgetown crematory closures. City buys hides and bodies for fertilizer at about twenty dollars each, while councils have repeatedly appropriated funds for a crematory that were redirected.
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Georgetown
Health Department
Umatilla Damages Tug Planks in Docking Attempt
Special to The Star reports the steamship Umatilla collided with tug F George sings at Tacoma bunkers. Planks in the bow of the tug were smashed while the steamship remained largely undamaged. Umatilla departed for Seattle at noon. A depot master in Seattle, Co F Wood, suffered a fractured leg from a sidewalk fall last Monday and was moved from Seattle General Hospital to Northern Pacific Hospital in Tacoma.
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Star
Tacoma
Umatilla
Pascific Coast Steamship Company
F. George Sings
Seattle
Co. F. Wood
Seattle General Hosital
Northern Pacific Hospital
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E. G. Hughes
G. G. Reskins
G. Poncin
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