Rival mayoral race unsettled as candidates loom
The race for mayor remains unsettled with three official contenders and several near entrants. W. P. Trimble and T. P. Revelle weigh entry while L. H. Gray and Josiah Collins also consider bids. On the Democratic side General James B. Metcalfe seeks the nomination, with Judge Alfred Battle a potential rival if courted by the Democratic club. City party backs Mayor Moore on an independent ticket with no strong challenger yet. In other news, a hotel room theft near Abbott hotel involves Todd, Madole, and a Tacoma link, while police investigate.
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Trimble
T. P. Revelle
Seventh Ward
L. H. Gray
King County
Republican Club
Josiah Collins
Democratic Party
James Bh. Métcalfe
Democratic Club
Alfred Battle
City Party
Moore
Teket
Mail Carrier Charged With Attacking Woman
Government postal authorities investigate a local mail carrier accused of assaulting a woman along the postal route. Postmaster Stew refused to release names or details but said the complaint is under review and the carrier remains at work pending findings.
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Government
Ter
Waiter Charged in Seattle Restaurant Theft
Todd aged 29 a new waiter at the Owl restaurant is charged by Seattle police with stealing 4300 in cash and certificates from Benjamin J Madole one of the restaurant proprietors The robbery occurred about five oclock Sunday night in Ma.local time
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Seattle
Maddle
Todd
Tacoma
William Simpson
Simpson
Simpeon
Madole
the Owl
Stearing
Benjamin J. Madole
Sensational Divorce Case Shocks Worcester Court
Mrs Lena Mabel Jacques of Everett files for absolute divorce from James A Jacques a California miner in Middlesex superior court charging repeated indiscretions since July 1898. Co respondent named Florence Colburn. Married November 19 1892.
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Worcester
Mus
Lena Mabel Jacques
Everett
James A. Jacques
California
Middlesex Superior Court
Jacques
Florence Colburn
Hearing on Lumber Rate Case Extends to Saturday
Based on morning guidance from Victor H Heckman in Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission review of the lumber rate question will not finish until Saturday with a final decision not expected before early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor H. Heckman
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Woman Struck by Street Car Near Home
Mrs B L Thompson of Ninth Avenue and Howell Street was struck by a street car in front of her home last evening. She suffered bruising to the head and was taken to Providence hospital where doctors report she is not seriously injured.
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B. L. Thompson
Ninth Av
Howell St
Providence Hospital
Divorce action filed by Eva Pradsberry for cruelty
Eva Charlotte Pradsberry files for divorce from Frand Hradaberry in this city on July 18, citing cruelty as the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Charlotte Pradsberry
Frand Hradaberry
Atlantic fleet off Cape Hatteras reported at sea
A wireless dispatch said the Atlantic fleet was off Cape Hatteras during the night, about 1,600 miles distant, as reported from Galveston Texas on December 17 by United Press.
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United Press
Galveston
Tex
Cape
Young Men's Commercial Club Plans Atlantic Fleet Visit
In Bellingham Washington the Young Men's Commercial club outlined a plan to lure the Atlantic fleet to the port. The plan calls for at least 20 000 residents to mail letters inviting the fleet to visit the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Wash
Walsh Trial Sees Auditor Fail To Testify On Fund Diversion
United States prosecutors in Chicago report on the Walsh railroad case. Auditor Williams admits he cannot trace the fate of 6 million dollars tied to Hawker Walsh and railroad construction. Bank Examiner Moxey is expected to finish testimony as the government prepares its closing argument.
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United Proes
Chicago
Dee
Tie-A
Willame
Southern Indiana Railroad
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Williame
Hawker Walsh
Moxey
Board Hears Steam Laundry Permit Request
The Board of Public Works heard C. M. Farrer’s application to erect a steam laundry at 718 Marion Ave. Protestants were represented by George Danworth and the petitioner by Jay Allen. After argument the board took the matter under advisement.
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Board of Public Works
C. M. Farrer
Marion At
George Danworth
Jay Allen
Treasury Secretary Cortelyou Confined at Home
Secretary Cortelyou advised by doctors to remain at home for several days and suspend official duties as he recovers from illness. The notice came from Washington and quoted his physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou
Alaska Reynolds Case in Court
Henry Ames sues in the Alaska superior court for 468.45 alleging unpaid workmen wages. Defendants include Reynolds former Governor J G Brady Charlee G Hubbard J D Meenach mining promoter William Fagan and all unknown stock purchasers who have not paid subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D.wolde
Alaska
Henry Ames
Reynolds
J. G. Brady
Charlee G. Hubbard
J. D. Meenach
William Fagan
City plans extra story for old fire department HQ
City officials and Building Inspector Place assess feasibility of adding a story to the former fire department headquarters at Fourth Avenue and Main Street to accommodate the fire alarm system. Police plan to court tomorrow after a night of mass arrests and traffic disruptions near Pike Place and First Avenue.
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Fire Department
Fourthay
Main St
Huilding
Iathern
Pike Place
First Av
Socialista
Tele phone Forfeit Payment At Issue In Supreme Court
The question of whether a telephone company can require a $2.60 forfeit before installing a residence phone goes to the Supreme Court of Thin Atlas for adjudication. In Paul Holbrook v. the Independent Telephone Company, the case was argued in the Superior Court yesterday. Judge Morris ruled that the corporation may demand the posting of the forfeit.
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Supreme Court of Thin Atle
Paul Holbrook
Independent Telephone Company
Morris
Affinity case on Zeon Zech divorce trial in court
In a superior court today Anna Zeon Zech sues for alienation of affections alleging her husband Hironimous Zech deserted her for an affinity with Mildred Timm and Mary M Gruber. Zech is said to be worth about $100000 as trial unfolds over the $25000 settlement secured previously.
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Anna Zeon
Hironimous Zech
Mildred Timm
Mary M. Gruber
Mrs. Zech
Zechiat
University of Nebraska Chancellor Honored at Rainier Club Luncheon
Dr. B Benjamin Andrews chancellor of the University of Nebraska attends a noon luncheon at the Rainier club hosted by John P Hartman chairman of the board of regents. Attendees include Mayor Moore Dr Kane A EB Lancaster City Engineer R H Thomson Col Alden J Wulethen Senator John C Wilson and others. Andrews spoke at Washington high school and planned to address pupils at the state university tomorrow amid many honor events.
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B. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Rainier Club
John P. Hartman
Regenta
The
State University
Mayor Moore
Kane
A. EB. Lancaster
R. H. Thomson
Col
Alden J. Uwlethen
John C. Wilson
K. H. Wells
A. Chilberg
Shorrock
W. G. Jones
F Cooper
Civn
Henry Ewing, Jr
Erection Planned for 14-Story National Bank Building
Preparation began today for a 14 story bank building by the National Bank of Commerce on the northeast corner of Madison street and Beconday. The main ground floor will house the bank and current tenants face a 10 day eviction notice. The modern structure aims to offer unparalleled banking quarters west of the Mississippi.
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Iwo
National Bank of Commercce
Madison St
Beconday
National Bank of Commerce
Mississippi River
City Finds Health Officer Ludlow Did Not Remit Fees
City auditors report for March 1904 to March 1906 show Health Officer W L Ludlow did not remit any collected fees to the treasurer. They cannot locate Ludlow to confirm if any fees were collected during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ludlow
Ludiow
State Loses Key Point in Pettibone Trial
Judge Wood sustains the states objection to testimony from the Pettibone case and asks for authorities on corroborative evidence. Former Sheriff Nichols testimony about a disputed handwriting and the Haywood trial implications shocks the defense. Edgar Wilson leads for the defense while Darrow is absent due to illness. A. J. Naylor of the Colorado national guard and Mine Owners' association official witnesses in a tense cross examination.
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Haywood
Nichols
Canyon County
Orchard
Pettibone
Edgar Wilson
Darrow
G A. J. Naylor
Colorado National Guard
Mine Owners’ Association
Pacific Window Glass Factory Closes in Stockton
The Stockton plant, funded by J. Daizell Brown and W. J. Bartnett of the California Safe Deposit and Trust company, has shut down. It is the sole window glass factory in the western region and stands as one of the remaining substantial assets of the California Safe Deposit and Trust firm.
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Stockton
Cal
Pacific Window Glass Factory
J. Daizell Brown
W. J. Bartnett
California Safe Deposit and Trust
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Forbes Presbyterian Church Fire in Albina District
A fire tore through the Forbes Presbyterian church in Albina suburb of Portland today causing an estimated loss of 10000 dollars. No injuries were reported and the cause was under investigation by local fire officials.
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Portland
Ore
Forbes Presbyterian
Albina
Factory Owner Wins Injunction Over Street Fill Project
C B Littell, operator of a sash and door factory near Terry Ave and Mercer, obtained a superior court injunction delaying work on filling surrounding streets to a new level until the case is finally resolved.
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C. B. Littell
Terry Av
Mercer At
Boycott Declared on England in Canton Trade
Canton China December 17 Chinese merchants formally declare a boycott against British firms. The first move will be a strike attempt to disrupt employers in the Canton trade as part of the sanction.
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Canton
China
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Charles Phamberlain
J. D. Farrel
W. P. Tmble
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Sleepy Hollow
Iat
Second Avenue
Second Ave
Union ST
Socialio
Supreme Court
Dor. Andrews
Ludlow
Church Burne
England
de Aday
Second
Union
Reliable Credit House
A. Bridge & CO
Wester Way
Carnation
Jockey Club
Raven Drug CO
Gus Brown
Clude
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