Root Verdict Says Defendant Was a Dupe in Turbulent Letters
Fragmentary testimony references Judge Root and Gordon in a controversy over a Bar association report. Testimony mentions Milo Root, Edward B Palmer, and the possibility of a “fall guy” role, with unnamed committee members Powell Preston Wright and Styles noted as faithful to duty. The record stresses loyalty and questions about alleged bribes.
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Pome
Root
Milo A. Root
Hife
M. J. Gordon
Edward B
Bridges
Bar Association
Sim
Powell
Preston
Wright
Styles
Tacoma
Edward B. Palmer
Seattle
Omaha Man Finds Diamond Worth Forty Thousand Dollars
Wm Ahern of Omaha found a large rough diamond worth about 40 600 after carrying the stone in his pocket for weeks and gifting it to his daughter Ahern refused to reveal the find location to avoid claims by landowners and hopes to uncover more stones. Experts in Chicago confirmed its value.
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Star Special Service
Omaha
Neb
Wm. Ahern
Ahern
H. H. Borsheim
Chicago
Colorado
Ihs
WM. Ahren
Hig
Fallieres Recovered After Attack in Paris
Paris December 26 President Fallieres who was attacked yesterday by Jean Mattis appeared at the council of ministers today and seemed fully recovered. He suggested the Mequittal of Gregory for shooting Major Dreyfus might have driven Mattis to seek notoriety. Reports say Mattis has been mentally unbalanced for two years after losing $1200 via a matrimonial agency.
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Paris
U. P
Fallieres
Jean Mattis
Council of
Mattis
Flushing
A. P
Thornton Jenkins Haihs
Wm. Annis
Peter Hains
George Bolton
Bolton
Jenkins Hains
Mclintyre
Crane
Joseph A. Shay
Shay
White
Dayton
Annis
Jen
Judge Threatened by Anonymous Letter in San Francisco
Judge Conlan received an anonymous letter threatening his life and that of his family. An investigation targets Xander Horr, alleged Goldman anarchist, with Horr ordered held by immigration authorities. Seattle resident Bellingham was arrested after an anti immigration speech at Fillmore Street.
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N Francisco
Conlan
Xander Horr
Goldman
Horr
Immigration Commission
Washmore
Seattle
Bellingham
Emmaud
Norwegian Singers Plan Fundraiser Concert in Ar Hall
The Norwegian singing society presents a fundraising concert at Ar Hall with baritone Albert Arveschoug as principal singer. A postconcert encore is planned after the main event tonight.
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Norwegian Singing Society
Norway
Arhall
Albert Arveschoug
the Prinsinger
Girl in Blue Rescues This Suffering Dog
A battered dog limps through Seattle seeking shelter as two laughing girls mock him. A kind woman in blue calls to the dog and leads him to safety, where a warm garage and food await with gentle care from a grateful man.
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Girl IN Blue
Honest Preachers Should Help In Fight Against Gambling
Ole Hanson receives widespread citizen letters urging action against race track gambling. A Seattle pastor, the Rev B L Benedict, calls on every preacher in Washington to join the fight, while a grieving woman narrates how race gambling ruined her jeweler husband’s finances and left them in debt, seeking petitions to sign.
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Ole Hanson
B. L. Benedict
Seattle
Hell
Roosevelt Will Not Interfere In Gompere Case
President Roosevelt will not intervene while the case remains in court as defendants have appealed. He is preparing a reply to requests for action. A separate item reports the freighter Bueckman colliding with the Coleman dock and tying up to steer clear, with divers assessing possible damage.
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Washington
U. P
Roosevelt
Gompere
Bueckman
Alaska Pacific Co
Coleman
Bouillon Afraid to Fight Seattle Electric Forces
Arthur Callaham argues that Bouillon, though honest and diligent, fears confrontations with the Seattle Electric Co and the utilities board. The columnist urges a fearless public utilities chief willing to challenge corporate pressure to improve service and curb overcrowded streetcars.
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Houtfion
Seattle Electric
Parents Fight Ends in Baby's Death in Philadelphia
Alfred Turner aged 10 weeks was killed during a dispute between his parents late yesterday in Philadelphia. Police report William Turner attacked his wife over supper, she held the infant, a fall crushed it, and both parents were arrested.
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Philadelphia
U. P
Alfred Turner
William Turner
City debates alien protective law opposition
The Central law of Seattle adopted resolutions opposing House Bill 11,733 which imposes penalties for conspiring or intimidating aliens. The bill carries over $5,000 fines or up to ten years imprisonment or both and passed the house 161 to 106 led by Speaker Cannon. the city council denounces it as vicious and uncalled for legislation. Unions urged to rally against the bill in the senate.
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Seattle
Conde Ee House
House
Cannon
Council
Senate
Tacoma and Portland Financial Clearings Report
Tacoma and Portland clearings for today show totals of 792 thousand two hundred sixteen dollars and 1.191 million dollars respectively with balances of 48 thousand two hundred ninety dollars and 117 thousand six hundred thirty two dollars.
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Portland
Poor & Co. Files for Benefit of Creditors in New York
Henry W. Poor operating as H. W. Poor & Co., at 32 Wall Street, filed today for the benefit of creditors. Poor is noted as publisher of Poor's Manual of Railroads, president of Postal Telegraph Company of Texas, and a director of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway. The steamer Farallon shifted yesterday from Benard to Valdez on its outbound schedule.
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New York
U. P
Henry W. Poor
H. W. Poor & Co
Poor
Poor's Manual of Railroads
Postal Telegraph Company
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Farallon
Benard
Valdez
Five Dollar Fines For Fiats Between Friends
Alfred Keigley and James Cronin argued over $2 after Cronin lent the money earlier. The dispute escalated until police separated them. Both men faced $5 costs in the police court this morning.
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Alfred Keigley
James Cronin
Mr. Cronin
Mr. Keighley
Mr. Keigley
Uniand
Postoffice Safe Dynamited in Redwood City
Burglars dynamited the Redwood City post office safe early today and took $25 in coins and $4 in stamps. No clue was left, but inspectors think a regional gang behind similar Peninsula depredations.
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Redwood City
Cal
U. P
Peninsula
Poison mine in Pierce county promises national depopulation
A proposed arsenic mine near Mineral Creek in Pierce County, 60 miles southeast of Tacoma, aims to open within 69 days. Rev J M Littell and hundreds of clergymen financed the venture claiming extraordinary profits, while experts warn the deposit could supply enough poison to kill the U S population.
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Pierce County
Tacoma
Tacoma Eastern Railway
Mineral Creek
Mt. Rainier
United Bastes
Williams
J. M. Littell
United States
Bishop Harris barred from Frisco return voyage
Frisco authorities warn Bishop Harris of Japan and prominent Methodist Episcopal figure not to enter the city on his return to mission work. He plans to sail from Vancouver on the year’s end to avoid two Koreans linked to the murder of Durham White Stevens, a Korean Japanese diplomat.
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Ban Francisco
U. P
Eg ©. Harris
Japan
Vancouver
B. C
Chang
Chun
Durham White Stevens
YMC A Holds Open House New Year's Day
The Y M C A will host open house on New Year’s Day featuring a literary program in the afternoon aquatics a wrestling tournament and basketball games. Bowling alleys will be free to use meals by Chef Chas Hasamer and a kids' recreation area will be provided with games and amusements.
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YMC. A
Chas
Hasamer
Gompers Case to be Discussed at Open Labor Meeting
Judge Wright’s sentencing of Samuel Gompers John cell and Frank Morrison will be the live topic at the Central Labor Council open meeting next Wednesday night. Prominent labor speakers from across the state have been invited.
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Wright
Samuel Gompers
John Cell
Frank Morrison
Central Labor Council
Construction award for Hichenbrook lighthouse likely today
Senator Piies informs Secretary Hoos that the contract for building the Hichenbrook lighthouse may be awarded today or Monday after a bidder raised a legal question. Alaskan mariners have long urged establishing a race at Hichenbrook.
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Hichenbrook
Piies
Hoos
The
Commercial Club
Walters Union Local 239 Plans Ninth Annual Ball
The Walters' union Local 239 hosts its ninth annual ball at the Magies' hall tonight. The arrangements committee has spared no expense to ensure a successful event.
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Walters’ Union
Magies
Patna
Hains Trial Brings Defense into Focus as Jury Sits
In London and Los Angeles dispatches, testimonies and motions unfold in the Hains case. Defense attorney Shay accuses prosecutors of bias while noting Haine’s distress signals and alleged family intrigues. Meanwhile boxing news reports Jack Johnson’s triumph over Burns and Jim Jeffries’ retirement comments.
Sugar King Spreckels Dies in San Francisco
San Francisco reports sugar magnate Claus Spreckels died at 4 30 AM at 2027 Howard Street after pneumonia. He leaves three sons John D Adolph B and Rudolph who clash over control of the Spreckels fortune as Rudolph becomes special administrator with a $500000 bond. The will remains private with no family comments.
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San Francisco
U. P
Claus Spreckels
Pacific Coast
Howard St
Clari Spreckels
John D
Adolph B
Rudolph
San Franco
Spreckies
Rudolph Spreckels
Graham
Do. A. Spreckele
Dolvy Polisher Told Court Wife Nagging Led to Assault
In police court Dolvy admitted drinking a pint of whiskey but blamed his wife’s nagging for enraging him. He reportedly grabbed his wife by the throat and struck her son on the floor. Judge Gordon sentenced him to 64 days on the chain gang but suspended the term if he stays sober, with a warning of tighter penalties for further drinking. Dolby and Mrs Dolby are parents of three.
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Gordon
Root
Palmer
Adance
Supreme Court
Dolvy
Dolby
Hughes Panel Announces Probe of Local Exchanges
A committee appointed by Gov. Hughes said it will begin an inquiry into the Produce and Cotton Exchanges in the city. The first meeting is scheduled for next Monday.
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New York
U. P
Dreary End to Romance Ends in Burial Return
In Warrensburg Missouri Leroy L Middlekamp arrives with his bride Jeannette Polster’s body from the Alaska mining district. The couple wed after a two year courtship but she died five months after marriage. He carries her home for burial after a long journey.
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U. P
Leroy L. Middlekamp
Alaska
Northern Territory
Middlekamp
Jeannette Polster
Miss Polster
Mrs. W. E. Parker Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Mary B. Parker wife of Councilman W. E. Parker died this morning at the family home after a long attack of peritonitis. She was 50, survived by her husband and six children, two of whom are seniors in university circles. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Relatives reside in Nebraska and Colorado.
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Mary
Parker
W. KE. Parker
Nebraska
Colorado
Port Angeles musician Louis E. Cole issues new songs
Louis E. Cole of Port Angeles a Seattle known musician has issued several new songs amid strong reader interest. Tracks include Pictures of Childhood Dreamships When My Soul Calls for You Seattle Queen of the West and When the rhododendrons Bloom Upon the Hills.
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Louis E. Cole
Port Angeles
Seattle
Labor Boycott Endorsed By Washington Labor Delegates
Delegates at the Washington Federation of Labor convention in Walla Walla on January 7 were instructed by the Central Labor Council to vote for continuing the labor boycott against the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Resolutions were introduced by the building trades department of the A F L and endorsed unanimously.
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Washington Federation of Labor
Walla Walla
Central Labor Council
Building Trades Department
A. F. of L
Jeanie Arrives Safely at Ketchikan After Rumor
A rumor among shipmen claimed the Alaska Pacific Steamship Jeanie was lost with all hands en route to Valdes. A noon message from her owners confirmed she arrived safely at Ketchikan at 7:00 p.m. yesterday despite bad weather. No accidents reported and the crew is well.
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Alaska Pacific Steamship Company
Jeanie
Valdes
Queen Charlotte Sound
Reat
Ketchikan
Steaimler
Sharkey to fight Johnson to win heavyweight title
Sharkey announced he will challenge Jack Johnson to reclaim the world heavyweight championship. He criticized Johnson as champion, said he would be ready in three months, and dismissed potential challengers like Kaufman Ketchell and Jeffries as unlikely. He noted Burns Johnson outcome and argued a shorter man cannot best Johnson.
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Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Burns
Johnson
New York
VU. P
Thomas J. Sharkey
Sharkey
Tom Sharkey
Burns Johnson
Jeffries
Kaufman and
Ketchell
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Corporations Committee
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Belle
Littell
Ty, Littell
Pétis Green
Wall Papers
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Dennis
Gompers
Jeff
Mrs. Hains
Kins Haine
Hanna
Annie
Capt
Haine
Garrison
Peter
Hains
London
Burne
ED Moriarity
Los Angeles
California
Jim Jeffries
Spring St
Jim
al Kaufman
Jim Barry
James J. Jeffries
Mammon
Barry
Billy Delaney
Kaufman
Vernon Arena
Sugar King Spreckels
Probe Produce and Stock Exchanges
Warrensburg, Mo
Dee
LABOR
A.Y.P.E
Ketchika
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