Washington Passes Corporate Mergers Law Amid Sherman Clash
Olympia reports Senator Christian's measure becomes law allowing foreign firms to merge with local concerns and form trusts, a move critics say echoes New Jersey style power. The law enables banks, telephone and streetcar companies to consolidate, drawing sharp U S Supreme Court anti trust objections. Petitions push for local option while other bills advance in the legislature. Separately, rumors of a Japanese naval engagement surface as Admiral Togo moves toward the Indian Ocean with new destroyers Araske and Fubuki.
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Washington
Jersey
United States Supreme Court
New Jersey
House
Lee Johnson
King County
Senate
Stevens County
Naval Department
Indian Ocean
Togo
Russians Begin Major Push Against Japanese Left
Field Marshal Oyama reports Russians are launching an extensive movement against the Japanese extreme left. They attempted a crossing of the Han River west of Liao Yang that night with 9,000 cavalry.
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Tokio
Oyama
Han River
Liao Yang
Pallbearers Named for Manonia Member in Funeral Rites
The deceased member of No. 1 and the Bcot tion Rites Manonia was honored with honorary pallbearers including Hon. H. Manford, Hon. Thomas Burke, Jacob Furth, and others. Active pallbearers listed as J. D. Lowman, Thomas W. Prosch, M. J. Carkeek, and more. The pedestal and casket were buried beneath a mass of flowers from friends and relatives.
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H. Manford
Thomas Burke
Jacob Furth
MH. G. Struve
X. Prefontaine
M. Backus
DD. Stewart
A. M. Prooks
Robert Moran
J. P. Howe
M. RB. Maddocks
W. BE. Boone
Pacific War Notes and Maritime Movements
Reports from across the Pacific and Atlantic note the Apollo captured off Hokkaido bound for Vladivostok and the third Pacific squadron sailing from Libau. Telegrams claim rumors of an early far eastern peace prevail in parliament lobbies, while Weber murder jurors face crowds after court hours in Auburn California. The Brinkburn cargo ship with contraband for Russia lies at Royal Roads waiting crew completion and a Sea Route detention is expected. WW OConnor of Rock Island travels through Victoria.
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Auburn
Cal
Weber
Victoria
B. C
Brinkburn
San Francisco
Comox
Royal Roads
Prome
Railroad lobby swarms Olympia over commission bill
In Olympia, Feb 15, a powerful railroad lobby pressed the commission bill at the capitol. Attor neys Cotton Grosscup Gillman and Danworth arrived to push a clause allowing the commission to fix rates on its own initiative. The joint committee paused action, deferring until tomorrow amid pleas to remove electric roads from the commission’s jurisdiction. The bill would create a costly railroad commission with salaries totaling 20 600 annually for officers and three clerks at 1 200 each, plus experts as needed.
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Olympia
Bie
Railroad Commission
W. W. Cotton
OR & N
Ben Grosscup
Northern Pacific
L. C Gillman
The
Great Northern
GW. Danworth
Piles
Sea Interurban Electric
Senate
Commission
Donworth
Seattle
Whbying
George Dickson
Nho
Oil spill capsizes barge in Stockton harbor
A barge of oil capsized in Stockton channel and the oil covers the harbor to a depth of half an inch. The oil threatens shipping and Stockton’s flour mills on the water. Fire risk looms and the entire water district could be destroyed if fire breaks out. Shipping officials are concerned.
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Brockton
Cal
Inockton Channel
Stockton
Umbrella Store Robbery Foiled by Quick Clerk
Two men robbed an umbrella shop at 900 Avenue in broad daylight attempting to buy a valuable umbrella and flee with $29 worth. The clerk resisted and the suspects fled, authorities notified.
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900 Avenue
Fuse
Contested Puget Sound Sockeye Closed Season Bill
The joint committee of fisheries in Olympia heard arguments on Senator Earie’s bill for a closed sockeye season in Puget Sound for 1906 and 1908. Packers split with big packers backing the closure while independent packers warned it would ruin them. Fish officials Babock and Kershaw urged closure. Roberts for independents argued the measure favors large packers. The committee will reconvene Thursday night before a report.
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Olympia
Earie
Puget Sound
Joint Committee of Fisheries
J. B. Babcock
British Columbia
Kershaw
George H. Roberts
Point
Thieves Take Umbrella Worth 20 From Stock
A companion followed minutes later and an umbrella valued at 20 dollars vanished from stock. Police described the umbrella handle and the thieves’ appearance in the report.
Freight rate cut on oil approved by House to lower transport costs
Topeka reports the house passed a bill fixing the minimum freight rate on oil, reducing the present rate by 50 percent. The measure has cleared the senate and is expected to be signed by the governor. In Washington, the agricultural appropriation bill passed the senate after accepting Hansbrough amendments on wheat drawbacks, with Swayne charges debated for three hours.
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Topeka
House
Senate
Washington, D. C
Hansbrough
Swayne
Funeral of John Leary Held at Trinity Church
Crowds gathered at Trinity Church for the funeral of John Leary officiated by Bishop W Keator. The service was brief and solemn before the cortege proceeded to Lake View Cemetery for interment under Rose Croix Chapter auspices.
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Trinity Church
John Leary
W. Keator
Lake View Cemetery
Rose Croix Chapter
Thrown Out of Court in Federal Case Against Crall
Judge Hanford dismissed Crall case after four counts lacking federal offense. Crall had impersonated a secret service officer to gain credit or falsely claimed service when no longer in force. State court possible for related charges.
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James B. Crall
C. H. Hanford
Crall
Emery's Seattle Chamber Talk Stirs Union Debate
James A. Emery counsel for the Citizens' Alliance argued in Seattle that the open shop is the goal, while unions press for closed shop through collective bargaining. Local labor figures criticize the talk as a repeat of national aims and warn the alliance seeks to kill unions. The chamber committee paused when unionists tried to respond, indicating uneasy public reception of Emery's statements.
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Emery
Citizens’ Alliance
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Citizens Alliance
Alliance
Mr. Emery
the Chamber of Commerce
Rochester Sandspit Robbery Results in Short Jail Terms
Matt Miller reported a robbery at a sandspit shack last Sunday night. John Randin John Headman and others received 63 day jail sentences for vagrancy after Miller’s account of loss and an alleged scheme with Matilda Mack. Police pursued Headman on the tide flats south of the city.
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Matt Miller
John Randin
John Headman
Donlan
Miller
Matilda Mack
Headman
Tide Flata
Gordon
Randia
Mack
Montana
Congress Orders Inquiry Into Kansas Oil Market Control
The House adopted a resolution directing the secretary of commerce and labor to investigate the Kansas oil situation with emphasis on Standard Oil company and its alleged market control.
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Washington
House
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Kansas
Standard Oil Company
Grand Trunk asks 20 000 acres per mile for BC line
Victoria officials and Grand Trunk General Manager Morse press Parliament for a substantial land bonus to speed the Pacific road through British Columbia. If the request is denied the company plans to delay BC section construction while pursuing the project elsewhere.
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Victoria
B. C
Grand Trunk
Morse
Grand Trunk of the Pacific
British Columbia
Weather Spotter Report Forecast for Port
The Weather Spotter notes fair conditions tonight with light to fresh east winds. The forecast shows the low around 4 degrees at 5 o'clock this morning, the lowest recorded in the past 24 hours.
Frances Price Trial Ends With Jury Deliberation
Frances Price faces charges of obtaining goods by posing as the daughter of Mrs Clarence Hanford. The mother Flora Price is discharged. Price testified she acted in good faith and implicated Mrs Georgia Franklin as the alleged ringleader. The trial featured defense claims of deception and a defense that Price was a youth actor.
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Frances Price
Clarence Hanford
Stone, Fisher& Lane
Bon Marche
Mra
Mia
Flora Price
Georgia Franklin
Beiig
Mrs. Hanford
Atiil
Butte, Mont
Price
Frances
Franklin
Son Marche
T. D. Page
Elks State Meeting Plans Big Washington's Birthday Parade
Delegates from across the state gather for an Elk organization meeting in Seattle to perfect the group and plan a Washington's Birthday celebration on February 22. A plug hat parade and banquet at The Grand are set with toasts to George Washington and Elk heritage.
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Elke
Seattle
Washington
Challese
Hater
George Washington
Will B. Graves
George G. Mills
Walter C. McFarlane
State Association
Clinton W. Howard
The
Bik
Elks
J. H. Shively
Marty Ballinger
John D. Wletcher
Deer and
Rev
W. D. Simonds
Standard Oil NJ Declares 15 Dollar Dividend Per Share
New York reports The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announced a quarterly dividend of 15 dollars per share. The decision reflects the company's earnings and payout policy as of this February 15 disclosure.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Murderer Fiorebello Kills Self in Portland's Little Italy
Italian suspect Joe Fiorebello who murdered Amelia Serianni last Friday shot and killed himself at 12 18 am as police surrounded a house in Portland Oregon's Little Italy. Seven officers moved to capture him after a tip led to the hiding place. The fatal act ended the pursuit and described the crime as cold blooded.
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Portland
Ore
Joe Fiorebello
Amelia Serianni
Little Italy
Fiarebello
Rumors Claim Emperor William May Visit Italy in Spring
Persistent rumors say Emperor William plans a spring visit to Italy to discuss joint mediation in the Far East with King Victor Emmanuel. Reports note the Italian government believes Russia may be open to listening to the offer.
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Rome
William
Italy
Far East
Victor Emanuel
Rusela
Fire damages Ateuta factory near Nogo
A fire at the Ateuta factory near Nogo caused considerable damage yesterday. The blaze is suspected incendiary in origin and an investigation is underway.
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Tokio
Ateuta
Nogo
Chicago racing man Moris Rothschild suicides in Los Angeles Hotel
Morris Rothschild, a Chicago racing man, shot himself in the head at the Hotel Lexington in Los Angeles. He was in ill health.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Morris Rothschild
Chicago
Hotel Lexington
Lighting plant bonds to be sold at low figure say bond brokers
Comptroller Riplinger reports no broker has queried bid on bonds and discounts on circulated charges. The Star defended the plant against local monopolies and its papers. Superintendent Ross says municipal current delivery is stable and the plant's success continues since its construction.
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Riplinger
Seattle Electric Company
Star
Ross
Electron
Bitter dispute over Port Arthur survivors aboard Australian
Correspondents report bitter feuding among officers with General Stoessel. One says Stoessel resents the navy’s failure to aid him while the navy retaliates with anger. Admiral Lockinsky vows to denounce Generals Stoessel Skrydloff and Alexieff before court martial and rejects being scapegoat like Admiral Ouktomsky.
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Paris
General Stoessel
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Lockinsky
Skrydloff
Alexieff
Admiral Ouktomsky
Admiral Stark
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Fubuki
Japan
Bscrtpps News Ass'n
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Hokkaido
London
Bt. Petersbur
Third Pacific
Libau
WW. O'Connor
Rock Island System
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Fish Packers
Scripps Mews
Cleveland
Charles Heller
George Nolan
Central Avenue
Union Answe
California Alliance
James A
Doctor Lewin
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Harry Walpole
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