Stool pigeon on trial for burglary amid murder taunts
Comyns, once labeled a stool pigeon for City Detectives Adams and Lane, faces a burglary trial that prosecutors say may end in murder. He claims police used him to trap crooks McCormick and Cosgrove, while his attorney argues he acted under police direction to aid the department.
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Red” Comyns
FEU
Adama
Superior Court
Jackson Street
A. K. Churchill
Lee B. Hart
Beattie Police Department
McCormick
Cosgrove
Adams
Jane
Mike Powera
Polices
Oriil
James Crotty
Comyns
Ths
Comyne
Sullivan
Crotty
Adame
Lane
Grand Jury Targets Rioters in Chicago Labor Unrest
The Chicago grand jury opens a probe into local labor strife aiming to indict rioters and organizers. It seeks union records and minutes showing threatening resolutions, with pressmen and streetcar unions under scrutiny. Publishers and railway officials are to testify.
Rioters clash as Utah Fuel guards call militia
In Sunnyside Utah armed guards of Utah Fuel company appealed for militia help against Italian coal strikers who, wielding knives and revolvers, threatened non union men. The militia arrested thirty five men and they were each held on $1000 bail after a hearing to keep the peace.
Boucke Guilty in Green Lake Robbery Case
Eugene F. Roucke a once prominent local insurance man was convicted in superior court of robbery. The crime occurred December 14 at Mrs Rose Buck near Green Lake where two highwaymen gagged the household and stole several hundred dollars in nugget jewelry. Detective Lane linked Roucke to the crime via testimony from Mrs Boucke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene F. Roucke
Superior Court
Eft
Foucke
Hiram Fichel
de Adams
Lane
Roucke
Boucke
Billick
Hiram Schell
Abyssinia Welcomes American Mission At Capital Adisabeba
Robert Skinner of St Louis presented an invitation to Menelik of Abyssinia last Friday in Adisabeba capital. The American mission entry was brilliant with thousands of Ethiopian guards. Menelik greeted Skinner warmly and the party was lodged at the royal palace with full attentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Robert Bkinner
St. Louis
Menelik
Abyssinia
Adisabeba
Mr. Skinner
Al-Ki Brings Passengers and Mine Concentrates to Juneau
The Pacific Coast Company's steamer Al-Ki, Captain Thompson, arrived from Bragway with 13 first class passengers and 100 tons of Treadwell mine concentrates. Weather was foul, winds hindered progress, and navigation was difficult. The Al-Ki also noted the British steamer Amar passed Ketchikan, with owners anxious about its fate. A holiday shutdown of the Treadwell mine on Christmas night will release 2,800 miners for several months, likely causing a busy period. The ship also carried 100 tons of fresh fish from Wrangle Narrows.
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Pacific Coast Company
Al-Ki
Thompson
Bragway
Skagway
Douglas
Juneau
Treadwell
Wrangle Narrows
Voted Dead Men Voted Dead Men in Chicago
Alderman Brennan and two accomplices were sentenced this morning for voting using dead voters' names at the city elections. Brennan received one year imprisonment while the others were sentenced to six months. Notices of appeal were immediately filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birennan
Farallon Arrives With Passengers From Alaska
The steamer Farallon tows 66 passengers from Skagway and Lynn Canal, including three from the disabled Amur, reports passing tug Tyee and its tow Meteor off Mary's Island before expected port arrival within three days. The Farallon also carries a large cargo of fresh fish from Juneau and Wrangle Narrows.
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Farallon
Nord
Skagway and
Lynn Canal Pointe
Amur
Tyee
Mary's Island
Juneau
Wrangle Narrows
McClellan Resigns Congress to Seek New York Mayor Job
Mayor-elect McClellan submitted his resignation as Congressman from the Twelfth New York district to Speaker Cannon. He aims to become mayor of New York City, marking a major political shift as December 3 report confirms.
City Court Fines 24 Speeders in Yule Spirit Plea
Police Judge George presided over a police court session this morning with twenty four men and boys arrested Saturday for fast driving in the business district. All pleaded guilty and were fined three dollars and sixty cents each. The judge planned a five dollar fine but was swayed by their heartfelt pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Police Court
Treasury sets new Cuban reciprocity duty date
Washington December 11. The treasury department circular announces the new duty rates from the Cuban reciprocity bill take effect at 12 o'clock on December 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Not So Sick as Reported Senator Hanna Illness
New York December 21 reports Senator Hanna is not seriously ill. He has a touch of the grippe but expects to leave his room within three days.
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New York
Hanna
Czarina Suffers Death of Unborn Heir
Berlin dispatch reports the Czar and Czarina of Russia grieved after the birth of a stillborn son. The couple faces deep sorrow as they cope with the loss and the delayed public reaction.
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Berlin
Dee. U
Anzeiger
Czarina
Russia
Caar
Diplomatic circles watch Germany Russia pact over Asia
Reports from London and Tientsin on Dec 21 describe a secret defensive alliance between Germany and Russia aimed at curbing Japan’s foothold on the Asian mainland. Prince Ching seeks opening of Mukden trade to ease China’s position while Tokyo presses for Russia written guarantees on Manchuria.
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London
Germany
Rureia
Japan
Tientsin
The
Times Today
Prince Ching
Pet
Mukden
Ching
America
China
Tokio
Russia
Rossa
Ruamla
Husein
Traitors to Union Cause in Beattie Boycott Sparks Labor Dispute
Building Trades Assembly endorses boycott of Beattie Brewing and Malting Company and denounces traitors who leaked sentiments to press. Resolutions to be read at Western Central Labor Union amid looming expulsions and debates over associated unions and central authority.
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The
Building Trades Assembly
Beattie Brewing and Malting Company
Western Central Labor Union
Organzaed Labor
Seattle Brewing and Malting Company
Beattie Puild Trades Assembly
Ciaos
Organi
Butler
Prince Ant
T Weatern Central Labor Union
Weertern Central Labor Union
Heus
Wagner
Western Central Union
Thewery Engineers and Firemen's Union
Steam Engineers’ Union
Clerkan Union
Hubbell
Rutland Shingle Weavers
Dlen and Riley
Meer Drivers Union
Unione
Olympia
Western Central
Joon
Early closing movement calls for rest for workers
The Seattle News-Letter applauds MacDougall & Southwick for proposing an early Saturday closing to give clerks and laborers a legitimate weekend rest. It argues that intense competition should not erode humane treatment, noting Beattie shop workers face fatigue and a likely rise in sick days with a longer Saturday shift. It hopes other retailers will adopt similar hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDougall & Southwick Company
Beattie
MacDougall @ Southwick
Dig
Seattle News-Letter
Royal Scandal Ties Princess Louise Elope Drama
Berlin reports another chapter in Princess Louise’s scandalous confinement at a Dresden area madhouse due to her elopement with Austrian officer Count Maddieh. She allegedly courts the gatekeeper janitor to ease strict supervision, with a report sent to Prince Phillip, King Leopold, and Emperor Franz Josef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Louise
Dresden
Count Mattadieh
Uhlans
Phillip of
Saxe Coburg
Leovid
Belgium
Franz Onef
Senator Hitscheock completes fraud case evidence revokes timber entries
Commissioner Richards revoked an order suspending timber and stone entries in Oregon California Utah Idaho Wyoming Montana and Washington. Entries will now proceed on their regular course after investigation delays.
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Washington, D. C
Hitchecock
Richards
Suupendir Timber and Stone
Oregon
California
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Washington
Odell Grants Extra Week for Ziegler Extradition Briefs
Governor Odell has extended the time for William Ziegler extradition case attorneys to file briefs by another week, following a request from the attorney. The brief delay allows continued legal preparation in the ongoing hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odell
William Ziegler
Attor
Missouri Official Seeks Extradition Over Doodling Case
Missouri Attorney General Crowe moves to extradite a millionaire connected to doodling scandals tied to state legislature. Authorities pursue legal action to compel transfer for further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowe
Missouri
German Chancellor at risk of assassination, fears bloc
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Maclow remains in constant terror of assassination by the Socialists. This fear hinders his ability to push legislative measures to suppress opposition and widen government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maclow
Bank Trust receiver authorizes 10 percent dividend
M. D. Barnes, receiver for the International Bank Trust Company of Beattie, authorized by Superior Judge Tallman to pay a 10 percent dividend. This marks the third such declaration since the bank closed its doors, with total dividends aggregating 70 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Barnes
International Bank Trust Company of
Beattie
Tallman
Barbers Agree on Uniform Prices in City Shops
J B Prentice secretary of the local barbers union says a price row between two city papers is over. since last Monday shops settled on a price scale of 36 cents for a haircut and 15 cents for a shave, or 2 cents for a haircut and 10 cents for a shave. The smaller shops objected as higher cuts drove customers downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Prentice
Barbers’ Union
Ecity
Italian shoots fireman on Sixth Avenue incident at New York wine house
John Pintey, a fireman aboard the revenue cutter Manning, was wounded Saturdays night near Sixth Avenue and Weller Street. Finley, who says he entered the New York wine house, bought drinks for all, and amid a fight was shot twice by an Italian assailant, with one bullet in the left breast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pintey
Revenue
Manning
Sixth Avenue
Weller Street
Wayside Mission Hospital
Finley
New York
Robbery at Morgan J. Carkeek Ranch Ends in Stabbing
Six young men robbed Chinamen at Ing Mon Wit's ranch near The Meadows yesterday. They demanded money, searched the house, then stabbed Ing Mon Wit when he resisted. He survived with non life threatening wounds. a sheriff’s posse hunts the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan J. Carkeek
Ing Mon Yit
Ing Yit
Totterman Identified as Jack the Ripper Suspect
Emil Totterman alias Carl Nielsen, a 3 year old, was arrested by detectives in New York. He is charged as the Jack the Ripper figure linked to the Martin woman murder in a sailors boarding house and identified as the man who accompanied her to her room. He was arraigned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Fire department to get private exchange system
Fire Chief Cook urges the board of public works to let Independent Telephone install a private fire department exchange. The offer includes 25 telephones and a free exchange, maintenance at 25 per month, improving department efficiency while Sunset remains in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Board of Public Works
Independent
Nine Killed as Meteor Line Derailed at Godfrey Kansas
The Meteor express train derailed at Godfrey on the Godfrey Kansas to San Francisco run. Nine were killed including conductor Hoyt and engineer Deweese. 60 passengers injured with four in serious condition. The wreck, blamed on a broken switch, sheared equipment and a flaming crash, left wreckage scattered across the track. Chicago, Kansas City, and Oklahoma residents among the dead and injured.
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Fort Bcott
Kan
Dee
Godfrey
Haggageman Fell
Gronge Hoyt
Charles Dewese
Theodore Bishard
T. Wyner
Fleming
Aba Moreland
Lenexa
Deweese
Hoyt
Hishard
Amur Strikes Harbor Rocks Near Port Simpson
The Canadian Pacific Steamship Amur ran onto Harbor reef while entering Port Simpson at 4 am on December 15. After fogbound voyage from Skagway with 73 passengers, the ship escaped with a damaged tail shaft and torn plates. 33 passengers reached the city aboard the Farallon, others await the Tees.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Amur
Harbor Reef
Port Simpson
Furration
Nerd
Skagway
Ketchikan
Lfe
Thelle
C. D. Lane
California
Farallon
Tees
Port Simpeon
Midnight Funerals in Chicago Highlight Strike Tactics
Chicago December 2 The livery drivers strike prompts a union hearing over new dine scale for hearses as undertakers delay starting funerals. Police guard stables while several midnight burials occur. Bodies rushed to cemeteries to dodge strike pickets.
Welsh St David’s Day Celebrations Planned in Seattle
Seattle Welsh community mounts two St David’s Day gatherings on March 1 one entirely Welsh and one in English. Committee includes John D. Jones Dan Davies John Edwards Lloyd Jones J H Hughes J B Thomas B D Jones Captain D P Davies E R Hughes and Rev J V Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Day
Seattle
John D. Jones
Dan Davies
John Edwards
Lloyd Jones
J. H. Hughes
J. B. Thomas
B. D. Jones
D. P. Davies
E. R. Hughes
J. V. Jones
Butler Grill Room Opens With Crowd and Orchestra
The Butler hotel grill room opened to the public Saturday night with a great crowd. An orchestra of five union men performed as fresh paint and varnish scents lingered. Manager King announced plans to open four floors of the hotel proper that Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Hotel
King
Bid Rejection Shapes Brewett Street Improvements
The Board of Works rejected five street improvement bids as too high. William Stanley's sole bid of 5012 for grading and wooden sidewalks on Brewett street and Evanston avenue was deemed reasonable and awarded the contract. Other bids for Brooklyn avenue grading Blewett street sewer Kilbourne avenue sewer Twenty fourth avenue grading and Jackson street sewer were rejected as too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
William Stanley
Brewett Street
Evanston Avenue
Brooklyn Avenue
Blewett Street
Kilbourne Avenue
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Jackson Street
Armory site viaduct plan eyed to reach Seattle waterfront
County officials propose a wood viaduct linking Lenora Street at the bluff edge to Railroad Avenue 76 feet below and 200 feet west, to provide access to a hill-top armory site near the waterfront. Civil engineer Cotterill and expert Saunders advised the idea, intended to connect to the waterfront without a balcony or flying machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Lenora Street
Railroad Avenue
George F. Cotterill
Cotterill
C. W. Saunders
Baker
Western Avenue
University and
Wallstree
Qemerp
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Dineen
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Utah Fuel
Kisheneff
the Tageblatt
Westamentoe
Tageblatt
St. Petersburg
Green Lake
Deo Tr
Alderman
Brennan
TUG Tyee
McLellan
Gressman
McClellan
Czar
Exchange Telegraph Company
Exchange Adda
Mussia
Stone Lands
NachyiSnten
Von
Barbers
Jack the Ripper
Emil Totter
Man
Carl Nielson
Detec
Totterman
Ing
the Murderer
Tacoma
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
United States
Burnside
Arlington Dock
Ville de Mulhause
Manila
Purnalde
J. G. Pacey
San Diego
BT. Louis
San Francisco Road
Kansas
Canadian Pacific
Lynn Canal
Undertakers
Butler Grill Room
STARS
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