Northwest business groups urge independent inquiry into Valencia disaster
Seattle representatives from the Commercial Club Eagles Woodmen and Red Men call for a special government board of inquiry appointed by President Roosevelt to replace the Pacific Coast marine inspector investigation. They want recalls of witnesses and a full public hearing to uncover the truth. The plan, drafted in Seattle, will be sent to Washington.
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Washington
BD. C
Department of Justice
Valencia
Northwest
Pacific Coast Board
Wilson R. Gay
Seattle Commercial Club
W.W. R. Williams
Fra
R. M. White
The
Marine Inspectora
Government Board of Inquiry
Roosevelt
Washington City
White
Lodge of
Eaglen
Attorney Frye Leads New Enquiry Into Valencia Wreck
An en pen investigation into the Valencia steamship disaster is to be led by Attorney Frye with U S S presence. Witnesses will be subpoenaed for a thorough, impartial inquiry in Seattle while Allison the survivor testifies again. The probe aims to determine causes and assign blame if any, with a parallel Victoria inquiry by British Columbia authorities.
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Valencia
U. S&s. Attaney
Frye
Marine
Eeper
Antil
Thoreday
Tacoma
Seattle
Tof Am
Turner and Whitney
Ifie Coast Steamship Company
British Columbia
Victoria
Dowie’s Zion Bride Expulsion Over Marital Dispute
In Dowie’s Zion, a marriage within the Christian Catholic church last Sunday led to the expulsion of Speicher by Alex Dowie. Speicher allowed the wedding against Dowie’s strong objections, the bride being Speicher’s sister.
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Cotton
Zion
Johnn
Speicher
Alex. Dowie
Dowie
Vee Aupdemberger
Jamaica
Tallman Objects to Times Story in Court Report
Judge Boyd of the U S court notes absence due to illness and disputes a Times report claiming Tallman is permanently unable to serve. The record mentions Tallman’s irregular attendance this year and hints at his planned return to duties.
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Tallman
Boyd
U- Tor Court
Dia Gutles
Court House
Adge Tallman
Fae
Mrs Schmidiap Acquitted In Denver Murder Trial
Mrs Helen Schmidiap was found not guilty of murdering her husband William Schmidiap in Denver. The jury verdict brought an unexpected end to a high profile case as defense argued self defense and lack of evidence. Prosecutors had pressed for a conviction amid tense courtroom drama and local attention.
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Denver
Col
Helen Schmidiap
Wiliam
Schmidiap
Mote Metenether
Postmasters Nominated in Washington by CNT
The CNT has named rolling postmasters in Washington. Charles C. White of Waterville Frank E. Petis of Dallow Charles A. Philipps of Wilbur are listed for the posts with Feb 5 dated reporting.
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Washington
Cnt
Chas. C. White
Waterville
Frank E. Petis
Dallow
Chas. A. Philipps
Wilbur
Murdered by Yaquis Near San Miguel
News from El Paso reports Yaqui Indians attacked eight American teamsters near San Miguel Sonora killed them and escaped with their haul. The incident marks a violent clash between miners and Yaqui people reported in the border region.
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EL Paso
Texas
San Miguel
Sonora
Valencia wreck toll rises with twelve bodies found
Twelve bodies from the Valencia wreck were brought to Victoria British Columbia by the tug Lorne this morning. Special to The Star.
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Victoria
B. C
Valencia
Lorne
Sugar Mill in Hawaii Burns Down Causing Half Million Loss
Onomea Sugar Mill on the island of Hawaii was burned to the ground last night. Two thousand bags of sugar were destroyed and the damage is estimated at about half a million dollars.
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Honolule
Onomea
Hawaii
Students Don Caps and Gowns Stir Assembly at the U
At the morning student body meeting the class of 6 appeared in cap and gown, creating a furor among undergraduates. Seniors plan to wear the apparel until graduation. Prof. A R Benham spoke on Aesissit.
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A. R. Benham
Two Killed in Salt Lake Train Wreck
Two railroad workers from Winckfoot Utah Conductor Myers and Brakeman Eagles died in a rear end collision on the Salt Lake route near Heryl Utah. The wreck occurred today.
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Ealt Lake
Myers
Eagles
Winckfoot
Utah
Salt Lake
Heer Heryl
Tug Sachem Salvage Award Against Olympia
In federal court Judge Hanford awarded Tug Sachem owners $175 salvage against the schooner Olympia after a fire near Howlingham. Olympia towed to safety and fire extinguished by Sachem crew. Olympia used an oil burner. court noted danger but limited damage.
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Hellingham
Local Ministers Meet as Lingenfelter Breaks with Orthodoxy
The meeting of Seattle area ministers ends with Lingenfelter voting against the majority, criticizing leadership that emphasizes orthodoxy over civic righteousness. The scene portrays tension within the ministerial association this morning.
Seattle ministers form Evangelistical Federation amid clash over creed
At a Seattle meeting the old ministerial association dissolved and formed the Seattle Evangelistical Ministers Federation. Debate over excluding Hebrews and Unitarians sparked protests from Rev. B H Angenfeiter and Rev Lingenfelter, as Fletcher Wharton led the constitution vote. The new body sets active members to vote with four classes and a 10 member quorum. An address by H A Barkley of Burma followed, and sessions adjourned to resume tomorrow at 10.
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Isterial Association
Association of
Seattle
Seattie Evangelistical Ministers’ Federation
Committee On
B. H.angenfeiter
New York Ministerial Association
Fletcher Wharton
Lingenfelter
Federation
Fed
H. A. Barkley
Burmah
India
Mraoe
Doctor Kelly Seeks Divorce AfterSuspended Union
Dr. William P. Kelly, prominent surgeon and former defense in a medicine without license case, files for a divorce from wife Mabel Kelly. He alleges she traveled to Spokane and found another man there, with whom she resides in Butte. He seeks a decree of complete separation and cites ongoing family troubles. Their only son is mentioned.
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William P. Kelly
Syndicate Doctors
Mabel ©. Kelly
Butte
Spokane
Kelly
Col Mann 13 on Trial in Hapgood Salt Case
New York reports the prelim heating on Col Mann charged with an out of the Hapgood salt case began this afternoon. Proceedings focus on charges linked to the salt operation.
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Col. Mann
New York
Seattle Urges 1907 United Society Convention Here
The police board asks Chief Kiely to resign. he refuses and seeks charges and a trial. Telegrams from Seattle to New York push for the 1907 United Society of Christian Endeavor convention in Seattle. State officers report over 11,000 raised for the guarantee fund and expect the balance soon. William Shaw in New York is named treasurer as the board weighs the decision at its New York meeting.
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General Board
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Seattle
New York
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Barth
C. EB
William Shaw
United Society
Hotel Cumberland
56Th and Broadway
Angeles
Kansas City
United States
Senate Sets February 14 Vote On Ship Subsidy Bill
Washington reports the Senate has agreed to vote February 14 on the ship subsidy bill.
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Ate
Woman Whips Gossiping Man in Garden City
Mrs Binkard of Garden City and acomplice Blankenship horsewhipped A Lemon who had spoken freely about local reputations. The pair bought a horsewhip, attacked Lemon in Blankenship's store, and were later fined 25 dollars each by the city marshal for disturbing the peace.
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Lemon
Blankenship
Mrs. Binkard
Investigation Underway At Victoria Over Valencia Wreck
At the Dominion government commission in Victoria British Columbia the Valencia wreck inquiry heard only Second Officer Peterson and W. Allen of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. Peterson said boats were in good condition and the captain was calm, but complained the Czar did not come in closer.
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Victoria
B. C
Dominion Government Commission
Valencia
Peterson
W. Allen
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Recruit Contest Spurs Membership Drive for Armory
Company B of the W N G launches a recruit contest offering a fine pipe as prize to attract new members amid plans for a new armory and its accessories. The campaign targets men to join, with circulars mailed to entice enlistment.
Guard Recruitment Demand Rises Amid Waiting Lists
In the summer months many men seek entry as the guard service faces persistent waiting lists, delaying enlistment for hopeful applicants.
Orient Steam Schooner May Be Lost
Fears for the safety of the steamer Orient run aground as the vessel remains 23 days overdue at San Francisco port after leaving Willapa Harbor. Officials monitor weather and search for clues to the ship’s fate and crew safety.
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Orient
San Francisco
Willapa Harbor
Vessel Orient Sails Through Devastating Storm Likely Fate
The Orient, commanded by Captain S Saunders and crew of seven, is reported from B H Tietjens office with little hope for safety after a likely encounter with the same storm that sank the Valencia.
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S. Saunders
B. H. Tietjens
Orient
Valencia
Tukwila sidewalk plans move forward after meeting
Tukwila residents decided to build sidewalks along Main Street and Highland Drive. The Y M C A Sunday club heard Pitt Parker speak on getting there and achieving success. Funeral services were held for J A Cooper, a well known grocer, from 119 Eastlake Ave with burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Emma A under son 14 daughter of B S Anderson 4211 Brooklyn Ave to be shipped to Bothell for interment. Seattle Police Relief Association to hold 11th annual ball February 23 at the Eagles hall. Civic Union meeting called for Tuesday at Chamber of Commerce home. John H Powell and Fred Clifford Gasch spoke at the meeting. Gasch, Seattle resident 31 years, was ruled bankrupt by Judge Hanford with assets under 300 dollars. Japanese man M Yamamouta arrested on drunk disorderly charge and taken to Wayside hospital after injuring arm in a window fall. Victor Goleaah Maga the Mel rose house 42
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Fred Clifford Gasch
Seattle
Hanford
Gasch
M. Yamamouta
Dolphin
Anderson
Wayside Hospital
Victor Goleaah Maga
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