Extortion charges shake local immigration bureau
An anonymous letter to President Roosevelt and to the commerce department sparks a Washington led inquiry into graft claims within the local immigration office and Tacoma bureau. The letter accuses officials of trafficking in Japanese women for immoral purposes, taking payments, and deporting women to Japan. Secret Service operatives investigate, with an official report expected for Roosevelt.
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Immigration Bureau
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Tacoma
Japan
Agame
Star-Chamber
Secret Service
Moffat
Seattle
Roosevelt
Prince of Pilsen closes at Grand Opera House tomorrow night
The Prince of Pilsen closes its engagement at the Grand tomorrow night with an attractively staged production. The Yankee Consul will open at the Grand the following week. The Seattle Theater shows The Dreadway Gaiety Girls ending tonight and Jolly Girls opens tomorrow afternoon in a double musical engagement.
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Third Avenue
Marle de Long
Grand Opera House
Prince of Pilsen
Seattle
Dreadway Gaiety Girls
Jolly Girls” Company
Gaiety Girls
Emigrant Girl from Sweden Faces New Play Roles
The emigrant girl from Sweden arrives with strong notices and is praised for handling the Swedish dialect. She is supported by a capable company. Several clever specialties are set to be introduced during the performance.
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Sweden
Georgie the Joy
Princesa Theater Sets New Bill for Monday
The Princesa theater will offer a new program Monday featuring performers Mattard mm and Frank mith delivering love ballads and related performances this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattard
Frank @mith
Princesa Theater
Young Rabbi Koch Elected Leader of Temple de Hirech
By unanimous vote Rev Samuel Koch was selected to succeed Rabbi Theodore Josaph as pastor of Temple de Hirech. Koch, age 30, will leave Pensacola Florida where he led a large Jewish church for three years to take the temple helm next July.
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Samuel Koch
Theodore Josaph
Temple de Hirech
Rabbi Koch
Pensacola
Fla
Great international stock exposition opens at Union Stock Yards
The Chicago based show fills the new Union stock yards exposition building, the largest of its kind. It draws 2 692 entries with high quality across many classes and includes entries from nearly every agricultural state, plus Canada and several European countries.
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Chicago
Dee
Union Stock Yards
The
Union
Canada
Sunset Phone Company Plant Fee Investigation
City council officials examined the Sunset phone company accounting noting a deficient fee. The inquiry compared two plants the Sunset plant fed direct current from a central station while the companion plant used batteries. The afternoon session focused on electrical methods and discrepancies in charging practices.
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Sunset
Pendent
Ladepe
Christmas Adjournment Proposed in Concurrent Resolution
A concurrent resolution was introduced in the house proposing a Christmas adjournment from December 21 to January 6, setting a temporary recess period for legislative sessions and examinations of pending matters.
Colville Officials See Resignations and Appointments
Magistrate W. W. Tilghman resigns in Colville and F. M. Jarvis succeeds. Spokane Stove Works and Mission Mantel join Seattle firms. North Yakima police judge to county roles. new sugar beet plant planned for Ellensburg. Engleman released on bail. Deputy state auditor Jameson enjoys family news.
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W. W. Tilghman
Colville
F. M. Jarvis
N. P
Elae
Molly
Willa Spokane
Washington Stove Works and Manufacturing Company
Mission Mantel and Furniture Company
Seattle
North Yakima
Pettary of Interior
Ellensburo
Sweet
Engleman
Bellingham
Jameson
Port Gamble
Wilber
Sprague
Farmers’ Telephone Company
Everett
New Labor Temple
Hoquiam
L. E. Jewneph
Kettle Falla
Kettle River Bridge
Colville Mason
Aberdeen
Mitchell Mill
Ellensyburg
Annie H. Steele
Olym
Nick Moes
Skagitta
North Coast Railroad
Goulds
Soldiers Home
Washington
Tacoma Tid Bits and Local Changes Rumors Stir
Heavy fogs delay traffic as Tacoma discusses bankera warnings and dite browers. Hurlington railroad plans new offices while Northern Pacific reshapes the operating department. Tacoma MIN secures a Philippine lumber contract for 2,500,000 feet at 20000 dollars. Dr George W Farmer resigns as assistant superintendent at Steilacoom asylum amid management rumors. A drainage commission special election follows with Jennie Johnson of Fitonville reported dead by drowning. Divorce courts busy as shingles rise.
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Bankera
Dite Browers
Gersmen
Hurlington Railroad
Northern Pacific Operating Department
Tacoma Min Company
Philippines
George W. Farmer
Steilacoom Asylum
Jennie Johnson
Fitonville
Sailmaker Henry Wylie Fined in Trevencore Assault Case
In Justice Davin's court yesterday Henry Wylie a sailmaker on the Trevencore was fined 25 dollars and costs for assault and battery upon Secondmate L. Gordon.
Hebrew benefit concert to aid Palestine home project
A series of entertainments at the Grand Opera House on January 18 under the Sena of Zion will raise funds to provide homes for Jews in Palestine and prevent emigration to Russia and other persecuting nations. John Cort offers use of the venue. local 10-cent playhouses and Egan Dramatic school supply vaudeville acts and a one act play.
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Palestine
Grand Opera House
Sena of Zion
Russia
United States
John Cort
Egan Dramatic School
Auction Expected for Seized Residence Furnishings
Edward Adame, a former cashier at the local bank, had his residence furnishings seized by the United States government yesterday. An $8,000 fire insurance policy was also seized. The elaborate furniture may be sold at public auction soon unless a private offer meets the value and prompts a private sale.
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Edward Adame
Awnay
United States
Adame
Christmas Vacation Extended at Local High School
The high school Christmas break runs Friday December 22 through January 9, two weeks longer than usual. The annual cadet company ball is set for next Saturday at Christensen's Broadway hall, with a minstrel show planned for February 20 at the Grand opera house. Frank Pratt is manager and Lewis Richardson advertising manager. Salads and coffee served at Heynes.
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Teacherv Institute
Christensen
Broadway Hall
Frank Pratt
Lewis Richardson
Grand Opera House
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Princess Theater
Ballard
Patag Yie
Me Gladstone
Rev. Koch
State News
FOR Benefit OF Palestine
Heynes
Anam
Second Ave
Cor
Pine
the Great Family Laundry
First Ave
Seneca St
Third Avenue Theater
Russell & Drew
Mgrs
Mostar Theater
Fred W. Falkner
Company of
Fun Makers
Jolly Girls Extravaganza Co
Radium Girls
Our Children’s Department
Ret Avenue
Kline & Rosenberg
Himethoch Bros
Successora
Ballards New Playhouse
Patsy Doyle
Gladstone
Great
Weston
Kitty Waleh
Frank Smith
Princess Scope
Robyns
Annie Abbott
the Georgia Magnet
Neweltoys Quartette
Great Harmony Singers
Billy Hines
Starascope
Pete Dunsworth
W. C. Coleman
Pene
Tom Thum
Heady’s Barber Shop
First and
Laurel
1St Ave
Ballard, Hegdahl Co., Inc
RED Front Furniture CO
Pike Street
Allen
Ramakrc
H. Lewis & CO
Cor Cherry
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