Railway lobby battles joint rate plan in Olympia
Southeast combined railway interests led a meeting to block a joint rate provision seen as deadly to the regional commission. W. W. Cotton and Geo. Egon champion the lobby in opposition while lawmakers weigh potential defeats and the Spokane delegation may align against stricter measures. District judicial and prosecutorial posts draw candidates as pending appointments loom.
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Olympia
Fed
Ee i Railroad Commission
Southeast
Fer Oip
W. W. Cotton
Geo. Egon
McBride
Spokane
Southeast Combine
Kennedy
Washington federal districts split in new arrangement
Feb 9 report notes there is no set lineup for a new federal arrangement in eastern Washington. Four districts are created separate from western Washington.
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Olympia
Washington
Senate clash over real estate bill ends with passage
In Olympia the house scene heated as Lindsley of Spokane and Maloney of Stevens clashed over a bill on selling leasing or contracts for real estate and granting or renewing city franchises. Maloney charged ties to the Washington Power Co and opposed the measure while Lindsley defended it as party doctrine. The indefinite postponement failed and the bill moved to third reading. In Berlin Adolf Von Menzel, renowned German artist, died at 90.
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Maloney
Washington Power Company
Lindsley
Spokane
Boquet
Obesity Cure Claims Draw Bodybuilder Photos
An advertisement touts Kellogg’s Obesity Plant as a method to convert fat into muscle. It features testimonial letters from a woman who claims weight loss from 200 pounds to 135, plus urges readers to request a free trial package by mail.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Wonen
Alice
Cox
Grand Rapids
Deas
F. J. Kellogg
Battle Creek
Mich
End Castro Will Consent to Arbitrate
Washington dispatch notes an impending U S move on Castro amid Venezuela Santo Domingo tensions. Officials discuss Castro’s possible ultimatum or naval demonstration, with Bowen unable to report progress and Senate interference looming as a factor in the crisis. Fidel Castro’s response could determine whether arbitration or pressure prevails.
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Castro
Washington, D.C
Venezuela
Santo Domingo
Bowen
Cas
Senate
Casatro
United States
Agreement on American Claims Delayed Amid Congressional Adjournment
The administration may defer action on American claims until after Congress adjourns unless a crisis arises, allowing free action without immediate arbitration. Castro faces a choice between voluntary arbitration under diplomatic pressure or naval force, and he must decide quickly. The outcome hinges on his arbitration.
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Congress
Firemen’s bill killed in Washington House vote
In Olympia on February 9 the house defeated Senator Tuckers bill to create a fire department relief association and pension firemen. The measure failed 37 to 4 as opponents warned it would risk the state general fund and set a dangerous precedent for similar schemes.
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Olympia
Tuckers
Fire Department
Whatcom
Blackwemith
Poyna
Pierce
Roth
Reid
Plunkett Dies at 33 After Throat Ailment
Walter F. Plunkett secretary of the Washington Brick and Tile Company died last night at 7 o'clock from throat illness. He came from San Francisco four years ago and had plans to wed Miss Mary Bulk in April. A Mason active in politics, his funeral arrangements were not yet set.
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Walter F. Plunkett
Washington Brick & Tile Company
San Francisco
Mary Bulk
Plunkett
Beetles Threaten Potato Crop Arrival In West
State Horticultural Commissioner Van Hoderbeke targets Colorado beetles as a trainload of potatoes from the east nears town. Seattle and Tacoma commission men order the shipment to regulate prices, fearing beetle infestation. Farmers brace for potential pests amid rising potato values and uneasy spud belts.
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van Hoderbeke Ia
Colorado
Seattle
Tacoma
Inspector Prepares for Colorado Pest Beetles Arrival
The inspector believes the Colorado pest can adapt to the climate and will monitor for beetle incursions. If they appear, they will be met with a firm response. The plan emphasizes readiness rather than allowing the insect to establish itself.
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Colorado
Minister Endorses Pyramid Pile Cure for Piles Relief
Reverend W. E. Carr of Danville Virginia testifies that Pyramid Pile Cure cured his severe bleeding piles after trying other remedies. He reports a fifty cent box as effective and urges others to seek the treatment, noting a free information booklet from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan.
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W. E. Carr
Holbrook St
Danville
Mr. Carr
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Resolution Calls for Senate Employe Inquiry
Senator Kinnear introduced a resolution alleging waste among senate staff. It seeks a three member committee to investigate senate employees with expected broad staff cuts to trim expenses. President Coon plans to appoint Kinnear taker and Summer to the panel.
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Olymima
Kinnear
Senate
Coon
Taker
Summer
Miners End Rhine Strike as Funds Run Dry
Berlin February 9 200000 Rhine province miners capitulate after funds are exhausted. Work to resume tomorrow as miners rely on government pledges to legislate improved conditions. The blow is described as crushing for German labor unions.
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Berlin
Rhine
Outbreak Rioters Sentenced in Gomel Case
In St Petersburgh on February 9 the court handed down decisions for the Gomel riots case of 1903. Sixteen Russians were acquitted while thirteen Jews received five months and ten days with civil rights loss. Twelve Russians and twelve Jews got the same term without civil rights. Four Russians and six Jews drew twenty years. Eleven prisoner miners got a fortnights imprisonment. Riots in August 1903 left three officers dead, multiple wounded, and 250 Hebrew shops pillaged.
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Petersburg
Gomel
Ballard Police Captain Faces Possible Resignation Over Absence
The Ballard council hears that H. C. Schumaker former police captain, now a patrolman, left his beat two nights without reporting. He cites family illness and says the night captain knew his reason. A resignation may be handed to the council at the next meeting amid local committee tensions.
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H. C. Shumaker
Behumaker
H. C. Schumaker
Schumaker
Mr. Schumaker
Bourgett Funeral Held for Ballard Man
The funeral for James Bourgett was held this morning at the Catholic church with high mass at 10 30 and interment at Calvary cemetery. The church was beautifully decorated and filled with friends honoring a man long respected in Ballard. Bourgett was shot by his father in law Napoleon Campbell on February 4 after a dispute over business affairs.
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James Bourgett
Calvary Cemetery
Bourgett
Ballard
Hourgett
Napoleon Campbell
Grand Duke Nicholas to head for Manchuria next week
The Lokal Anzeiger reports from a Russian official source that Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholavitch inspector general of the Russian cavalry will depart for Manchuria next week. He is a relative of General Kuropatkin. Go to Spinning's for bicycle repairs.
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Rorlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Nicholas Nicholavitch
Manchuria
Kuropatkin
Police trap ends in fatal mix up and arrest
In Almont a staged pursuit to catch a forger named KE Bragg backfired when the suspect was killed after a decoy chase by officers not in on the plan. Detective Byrnes and Fitzgerald pursued Bragg and, after the ruse began, real deputies joined, then Bragg was taken to Tacoma for forgery trial.
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Almont
Washington Street
Byrnes
Fitzgerald
Tacoma
Shyrnes
Bragg
Ballard Mayor Zook Files Interrogatories in Suit
Mayor James E Zook of Ballard sues ex fiance for breach of promise and files a long list of interrogatories. He seeks court testimony on the plaintiff health and pulmonary troubles including symptoms, effects and probable domestic impact. He notes family members suffered the disease and expresses horror of it.
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James E. Zook
Ballard
Spokane Chamber backs freight rate crusade in Washington
Congressman Jones met the president with F. B. Wright of Spokane presenting a Spokane chamber resolution backing the freight rate crusade. Wright showed data claiming Spokane is discriminated against in favor of Seattle in railroad freight practices.
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Washington
Jones
F. B. Wright
Spokane
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Wright
Seattle
Man Arrested for Contempt in Cedar River Sandspit Case
Julius Sahlin was arrested for contempt after violating a superior court injunction aimed at stopping damage to the Cedar River Material Company sandspit. The injunction followed a legal determination of ownership, but Sahlin persisted in injuring the property. The latest act involved dynamiting the site. Sahlin is jailed and authorities deem him possibly mentally unbalanced.
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Cedar River Material Company
Julius Sahlin
Sahlin
City of Everett Returns with Bow Damaged After Collision
The Stan dard Oil steamer City of Everett arrives at New York from Sabine Pass with twenty rescued seamen from the Norwegian Leif Erikson after its collision off Cape Pomarine Florida on February 4. Two Erikson crew members are missing and others are presumed drowned.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
City of
Everett
Sabine Pass
Tex
Leif Erikson
Cape Pomaine
Florida
Erikson
Evening newspaper delivery delays announced
A notice states copies of The Star have not arrived by 6:00. Readers are told to call Sunset Main 1050 or Independent 113% between 6:00 and 7:00 for delivery by special messenger.
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Btar
Sens Woll
Beattle Electric Franchise To Be Heard Tomorrow
President Furth announced the corporations committee will take up the Beattle Electric Company's Fort Lawton line franchise tomorrow afternoon. He said government work must start soon, and delays risk delaying the line's construction.
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Furth
Corporations Committee
Beattle Electric Company
Fort Lawton
First Train Starts Salt Lake to Los Angeles Route
The first passenger train from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles on the Salt Lake route left this morning in a special train carrying Vice President Clark General Manager Wells and railroad officials. The road will not be open to regular traffic before the end of April.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Los Angeles
Clark
Wells
Lorenz Condition Update After Machen Conviction
Lorenz remains in Toledo awaiting further action after his February conviction alongside August W. Machen. Authorities report the case details and next steps are pending court decisions and potential sentencing.
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Toledo
Ohio
George E. Lorenz
August W. Machen
Postal fraud case owner plans trip to Washington
The article notes the subject at his home in the city and reports rapid improvement while he anticipates leaving for Washington on Monday.
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Washington
Brown Endorsed for Reappointment by Horticultural Society
W H Brown fruit inspector received endorsement for reappointment at the King County Horticultural Society banquet in Washington yesterday. President James Hart praised Brown’s work and urged county commissioners to renew his appointment. North Yakima Fruit Growers’ representatives discussed regional fruit conditions as toasts were bid and general issues addressed.
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W. H. Brown
King County Horticultural Society
Washington
James Hart
Brown
North Yakima Fruit Growers’ Association
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Beripps News Ass'n
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