Woman in court spared jail after mercy plea in swindle case
Mrs Ferrell pleaded guilty to money under false pretenses in Frater's court. Judge Frater sentenced her to six months in county jail, then released her on mercy as she carried from the courtroom. The case centers on her involvement with Perrett and a Seattle swindle scheme before police seized the gang. She will be treated at a hospital then sent home to her parents after recovery. Ferrell awaits trial in Portland with related charges.
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Ferrell
Hk Alnaworth
F. M. Jeffery
Criminal Department
Judge Frater
Ferrett
Seattle
Burke
Mra Ferrell
Portland
Ore
Workmen Headed to San Francisco in Open Shop Strike
About 34 workers from local mechanics' unions have left on clearance papers to San Francisco as the open shop dispute on current construction moves toward settlement. The group includes plasterers stone cutters and structural workers amid hopes for a three year agreement and renewed commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sana Cheece
Ceteblaguin
Eeepunbeen
Stone Cutters
Date Set for Ruef Trial in Trolley Bribery Case
On February 1 in San Francisco Judge Lawlor’s court Abe Ruef appeared as the trolley bribery case proceeds. Henry Ach leading counsel challenged rulings and sought six hours daily. judge ruled two hours enough and set the trial for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Bancisco
Ach
Ruef
Excepion
Lawier
Act
Criminals Sentenced to the State Penitentiary
The Superior Court sentenced several individuals in a criminal docket. Bteve Phillips, convicted of second degree murder for a December 1907 crime, to a term of up to 8 years. Conklin, Gorman, and White tied to a $40 robbery face 5 to 20 years. Doyle, larceny from the person, 1 to 5 years. Rising, grand larceny, 1 to 4 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Dave
Henderson
Morris
Conklin
John Gorman
John White
John Doyle
Victor Oja
Charles Rising
Charles Munroe
Reber Seeks Big City Mayoral Victory
The article notes L. Reber's claim of broad city support and a likely large majority in the Republican mayoral race. He says he has run a straight campaign with many friends aligned to his interests and believes he could outpoll every other Republican candidate due to the split vote among rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Reber
Pri
Reber
Building Trades Assembly Names New Officers
Murphy previously served as streets superintendent and was re elected as business agent. Christine Russell of the Paint sat selected as president. Frederick Quinlan Plumbers and Gas Fitters as vice president W L Onstott Steam Fitters as secretary R E Orchard Painters and Decorators as treasurer. Advisory board includes Lowe Dennin Kilgore Williams and McCullough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters’ Union
Frederick Quinlan
W. L. Onstott
R. E. Orchard
Frank C. Lowe
H. G. Dennin
D. Kilgore
F. Williams
Fred McCullough
Carpenters’ Union
Japan Acknowledges War Preparations
At a Diet sectional committee meeting, Minister of War Terauchi stated that Japanese military preparations are not aimed at any single nation but at potential Pacific eventualities. He cited Japan’s long coast line from Saghalien to Formosa as context.
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My United Press
Tokio
Diet
M. Olshi
Terauehi
Pacific
Japan
Saghalien
Formona
Hughes Endorses Roosevelt Policy Urges Trust Crackdown
Gov Hughes in New York to Republican Club backs national policy of harmony with President Roosevelt. He urges extending the Interstate Commerce Commission’s authority and condemns restraints of trade as he promotes trust busting and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Republican Club
Hughes
Party Harmony O
Velton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Government moves to dissolve UP and SP merger
In federal court this morning District Attorney RK Hooth filed a government action to dissolve the merger between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Press
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Railways
RK. &. Hooth
Case Against Captain Fisher Dismissed
In Port Townsend on February 1 United Press reports Capt. J. L Fisher facing charges of piloting the ship Kickmers to Tacoma without a license. A delay due to the absence of witness Capt. Beecher preceded the quick dismissal after Fisher produced a esc ope. Prosecutor Gangey announced the case was dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Port Townsend
J. L Fisher
Tacoma
Fisher
Gangey
Beecher
Vanderveer Handles Record January Prosecutions
January marked the busiest month for the prosecutor office with over 25 criminal cases processed and a conviction in every case. Steve Phillman was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to the penitentiary. Deputy George F. Vanderveer led most work with assistance from Deputy Prigmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Phillman
George F. Vanderveer
Prigmore
Candidates Invited to Speak at Irish American Club Meeting
A meeting of the Irish American Non-Partisan club is set for Sunday February 2 at Mibernian hall Ninth and Yesler at 2 p m Speakers invited include Democrats Col Metcalfe H H Kulies Republicans Judge John E Humphries George F Russell Hety A Moore and Senator G F.
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iMibernian Hall
Ninth and
Yesler
Col. Metcalfe
H. H. Kulies
John E. Humphries
George F. Russell
Etty A. — Moore
G. F
Union meets at Labor Temple Tomorrow Afternoon
Columbus dispatch reports Dennis Sullivan famous stage actor died at Grant hospital after an appendicitis operation. The Commercial Telegraphers union set 2 o’clock tomorrow at Labor Temple.
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the Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Labor Temple
Columbus
Dennis
Sullivan
Trieh
Grant Hospital
Trimble Campaign Rally At Dreamland Rink
Tonight at the Dreamland skating rink near Seventh Avenue and Union Street a mass meeting aims to clone William P. Trimble’s campaign. Wagner's band will perform before speeches by Trimble and others.
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Trimble
Dreamland
Dreamland Skating Rink
Seventh Av
Union «T
William P. Trimble
Wagner
Mr. Trimble
John W. Roberts
Ole Hanson
L. H. Gray Miller
Hibernian Hall
Niothay
Yesterway
John
Hotel Irving Theft Reported Of Dental Instruments
G. D. Schaffney, a hotel guest, reported a room entry this morning at the Hotel Irving. Four dental instruments and a gold filled watch case bearing the name K. Pettinger were taken in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Schaffney
Hotel
Irving
Receiver Appointed in Mortgage Suit Against Grosses
F. W. West was appointed receiver for property in this city owned by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Gross, defendants in a suit by C. RK. Collina to recover $13,000 on a second mortgage on an apartment house in Sarah A. Hell's addition. The plaintiff claims the defendants have left the city and their whereabouts are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. West
Morris Gross
C. RK. Collina
Sarah A. Hell
Guest Is Robbed of Personal Jewelry at Oshos Hotel
Property valued around 200 dollars was stolen from G A Johnson in room 36 at the Oske hotel on Ninth avenue and Pike. A key was used to pry open a safe. The thief fled with a .38 caliber Colt automatic revolver, a diamond locket set, a target charm worth 12 dollars with the inscription Fairbank, a gold nugget bar, and a gold watch charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoven
G. A. Johnson
Oskes
Pike
Korrence
Johnson
Bookkeeper Struck by Car at Ninth Avenue
J Hodge a bookkeeper of 167 Twelfth Avenue was struck by a car at Ninth Avenue and yesterday at 10:60 am. He sustained painful but not serious back injuries and was removed to Providence Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hodge
Twelfth
Providence
Organizing a New Congregational Church Slated on Capitol Hill
Members of Plymouth and Pilgrim Congregational churches in Capitol Hill plan a new church for that district. Rev. William O. Wark of Bellingham will relocate to Seattle in March to lead the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Pilgrim Congregational
Capitol Hillies
William O. Wark
Bellingham
Seattle
Miracle seeks new trial over alleged newspaper notoriety
George W. Miracle files for a new trial in superior court claiming Dr. Annie K. Russell sought media interviews to damage his reputation after a verdict of 875 dollars for assault. Russell denies soliciting coverage and Miracle asserts he himself sought publicity. an afternoon paper staff denies aiding the story and photo.
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George W. Miracle
Russell
Alaska Salmon Tax Case Ends in Quashment and Settlement
Four indictments against Simon Kildall in the salmon tax cases were quashed by Judge Gondson in Juneau. A civil settlement requires a $25 daily penalty for 19 days in July 1996 for failing to file articles of incorporation. William Morris of Seattle, attorney for Kildall, secured the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Juneau
Alaska
Simon Kildall
Gondson
William Morris
Seattle
Kildall
Laborer Finds Floating Body Near Stacy Street
A laborer Kenneth McDonald found a floater at Stacy street and First avenue south, believed to be a 45 year old man who fell into the water yesterday. The body had no identification, wore a black coat and vest with blue overalls, waterproof boots, a week’s beard growth and a drooping mustache. A Finnish language memorandum was found in the vest pocket. The body is at Bonney-Watson's.
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Kenneth McDonald
Stacy St
Av. South
Bonney-Watson's
More Unemployed Sent to Camp Near Youngstown
Chief of Police Wappenstein sent 70 more men to the county road making camp near Youngstown. Two had left since Tuesday. 68 remain working and content. Additional arrivals will follow as provisions allow.
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Wappenstein
Youngstown
Mortgage Burning Service Planned by Tabernacle Baptist Church
The Tabernacle Baptist Church will hold a mortgage burning service within the next ten years. A $7,500 debt at the start of 1907 has been cleared, along with other church property obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Levy Feeds the Hungry in Late Campaign Scene
A curious campaign moment shows Levy distributing food to hungry voters on a Washington street as an electioneering move. The improvised scene involved a wagon bearing Levy and beans, drawing attention from onlookers and highlighting a direct appeal to constituents amid the closing days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawhe Levy
Washington
Shipyard Worker Fatally Struck By Falling Iron Plate
John Teatman, a laborer, was fatally injured when struck by a falling iron plate at Moran company's shipyard this morning. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital where doctors confirmed a fractured skull. His relatives and city address are not known.
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John Teatman
Moran Company
Teatman
Seattle General Hospital
Arrest swindler Heinius in Chicago on fraud charge
Herman Heinius alias Helle wanted for obtaining money under false pretenses was arrested yesterday in Chicago. Extradition will be sought. He obtained several hundred dollars from Seattle merchants, mainly Chinese, using worthless warehouse certificates. Chin Keay of Quong Tuck company loaned 150 on bogus certificates before the swindle was uncovered. Heinius had worked for Empire Distillery and is believed to have forged blanks for his schemes.
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Herman Heinius
Helle
Chicago
Heinius
Seattle
Chin Keay
Quong Tuck Company
Heinsus
Empire Distillery Company
Married and deserted in a single day in Michigan
Stella Marr wed Fred J. Marr in Saginaw on August 20, 1898. The next day she awoke to find him missing and has not heard from him since. The divorce decree was signed by Judge Frater after court evidence.
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Befenlt Mstella Marr
Fred J. Marr
Saginaw
Mich
Considine Returns from California Theater Mission
John W. Considine of the Sullivan Considine theatrical firm arrived back this morning after a month in California on theater business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Considine
Sullivan & Considine
California
Convention to Oppose Japanese Influx Draws Delegates
The Japanese Korean Exclusion League plans a Monday convention at the Labor Temple to form an international body aimed at protecting America from Asia. About 400 delegates from California, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and the District of Columbia will attend, with Canadian parliamentarian Olaf Tveit among British Columbian delegates.
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Labor Temple
California
Washington
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Dritied Columbia
Olaf KB. Tveit
League
America
Asia
Pense
GEMS FROM THE ROOSEVELT MESSAGE
The excerpt argues that aggressive actions against corrupt wealth and its political allies are necessary to protect the republic. It accuses wealthy criminals and bought media of defending wrongdoing while praising prosecutions of misdeeds by top corporations and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Trust
Ice skates for sale at Hall's First Avenue store
The listing advertises ice skates priced at $1.00 and $1.25 per pair from Hall's at 1111 First Avenue. A follow up line notes the Washington Fire Insurance Company reinsurance reserve increasing in 1907 from $48,000 to $137,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
First Ave
Washington Fire Insurance Company
Moore Pres Elected President of Moran Co
James A. Moore was yesterday afternoon elected president of the Moran company to fill the unexpired term of George H. Higbee. J. W. Patterson remains in immediate management. A. Schubach of Schubach & Hamilton was added to the board of trustees. The 1809 convention of the United Mine Workers of America will meet in St. Louis amid grievances over Indianapolis treatment. Taft boomers visit the White House as Senator Carter signals a Taft triumph aligned with Roosevelt standards.
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James A. Moore
Moran Company
George H. Higbee
J. W. Patterson
A. Schubach
Schubach & Hamilton
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
St. Louis
Washington
Taft
White House
Carter
Montana
Japanese Speaker Teiichi Sugita Between Dual Crises
In Tokio on January 28, Teiichi Sugita, speaker of the house and administration leader, faces two serious crises finance and immigration. Immigration sparks fear of war with the United States if settled one way and civil upheaval if settled another, with Count Obama mobilizing strong jingo sentiment.
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Baer Special Service
Tokio
Joe Cannon
Japan
Teiichi Sugita
Administration Party
United States
Sugita
Count Obama
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Madrona Hell
Jefferson St
Eugene Way
Oltman’s Hall
Lane St
Minor
Denny Av
Miracle
Levy
Brown
4Th and
Pike St
Considine
Republic
Department of Justice
Moore Pres
Moran CO
Uncle Joe
Spratt
Glover
Imperial
Clayton
Gerus
Owe Waparie Diguettve
Vermi
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Bays, “Drug CO
Second Ave
Eastern Outfitting Co
Second and Union
Reliable Credit House
A. L. Hawley and
W. D. Wood
Superior Court
King County
State OF Washington
Gladys Downie
Guardian
J. J. Cavender
Geo. E. Morris
Frank T. Hunter
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