City franschise turmoil and grand jury testimony
Grand jury sessions in history city focus on the Citizens Light and Power Company franchise and the city’s gas and electric stakes. Witnesses include William H. White, a Republican, and Alpheus Ere, a former council member, amid debate on the franchise and police chief removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus
Oi Coupe
Idenht and Power Company
Franschise
Eter Chamber
Comet
Tment
W. L. Meredith
Charles W. Wappenstein
Madougal Sc
G. Austin
Grand
Withelmes
Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc Across States Amid Snow
Reports describe heavy snow and freezing temperatures across the inter mountain region and midwest. Stock losses are feared in Texas panhandle and Ohio wires are down disrupting rail and telegraph services. Roof collapses and work stoppages are noted in Kentucky and Indiana as trains run slowly or abandon routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
CoLomeps
Ohio
Two More True Bills in Wellington Murder Case
The star reports two additional true bills linked to the Wellington murder of William McNally. A secret indictment was returned by the grand jury, with warrants placed in sheriff hands for later execution. Prosecuting Attorney Beott said the city will learn more once authorities release details. Revival services at the First Free Methodist church continue this week under A. Teer. Rev. Rh Hurne of Rowton will lead this evening.
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Montana
William McNally
Wellington
Beott
First Free Methodist Church
of . A. Teer
Ter
Rh Hurne
Rowton
Prospector Tales From Shushana River District Riches and Peril
Gold field notes describe prospectors on Shushana River staking claims on Blackbird Creek in the A District. A party of four Fayne men, one German born, faced native tensions after a fatal shooting near Kinai. Two companions returned to Dawson as others pressed toward Wood’s Canyon. Arrests and fines surface, with Cook Inlet complaints about white sale of liquor to natives fueling debauchery. a Hone City petition seeks federal action to curb this trade.
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Valdestim
Hertha
Dawron
Forty- Chistochina
Janu
Amali Creek
Dawson
Kinai
Ivan Satway
Dian
Parr
Algerny
Laruska
Chaniag
Moore
Cooke Inlet
Hone City
Turkey Prepares for Balkan Trouble in February Drive
Constantinople reports ongoing military activity as Balkan unrest fears spread. Commandants ordered to prepare for a one month campaign to uphold the status quo and deter any changes benefiting opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Tien
Balkan
Believes Wife Eloped Prompting Police Search in Seattle
H L Harris of Anacortes asks police to locate his wife Anna who disappeared after leaving a cafe with another man. The couple had recently moved to Seattle and lodged at the Le Roy house while Harris sought her return.
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BR. L
Anacortes
Anna
Jatternoon
Harris
Seattle
le Roy
Ofa Nares
Peeeaee
Marries
Biemarck Cafe
Madison Street
Globe
Green Lake
L. Harris
WesTenday
Uncle Sam Comes Next to Fix Venezuelan Protocol
The State Department will arrange a protocol between the United States and Venezuela. A commission will adjust claims of American citizens against Venezuela. In Berlin today the Reichstag received news of the settlement of Venezuelan difficulties and that diplomatic relations will be resumed.
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State Department
Washington, D.C
Minieter Bowen
Venezuela
United
Protece
Barlin
Reichetag
Remarkable River Rise Destroys Canals In Venice
In the last two days a remarkable occurrence amid the river and fall created amazement and inconvenience. Water ebbed seaward in volume, leaving canals including the Grand Canal almost dry. Steamers and gondolas stuck in the mud until water returned. Foundations of palaces and houses were undermined by the cast of water.
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Venich
Fet
Con
Thar
Grand Canal
Deny All Knowledge About Attack on Caldwell
Dan Hanna and Joan Winder deny knowledge of the attack on Representative Caldwell last Saturday night. They say they were in a car during the incident and did not learn of the attack until Saturday morning. Caldwell is reported still confined to bed and authorities say the matter will not be dropped.
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Cleveland
Dan Hanna
Joan WH. Winder
Representative Caldwell
Charleston
W. We
Caitwell
Hanna
Windor
Reading railroad president improves after speech to anthracite panel
Philadelphia February 16 President Baer of the Reading road, who had been ill after delivering his speech before the anthracite commission, was reported in better health today.
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Philadelphia
Baer
Reading Road
Roosevelt nominates Cortelseu for secretary post
Roosevelt went to the Senate in the morning for the nomination of Cortelseu to be secretary. The report notes the action was centered in Washington and dated February 16.
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V. Noton
Roosevelt
Senate
Fleoree
Cortelseu
Sheep men safe amid forest reserve dispute ruling
Indictments against three Yakima area men tied to forest reserve case were sustained. High court decisions align with prior rulings in similar criminal matters as the matter proceeds through the courts.
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Yakima
Marn- Hanford
Wright, Littl
Baseball Sunday in Napolis Boosted by Senate Favor
A Sunday baseball proposal received a favorable committee report in the senate today. The bill aims to prohibit Sunday baseball in the state and was supported by lawmakers seeking to regulate springtime games.
Public Hearing Slated On Beattie Electric Franchise
City council to hold public hearing next Wednesday evening on amended franchise for Beattie Electric Company. Merchants manufacturers and users of electric power will attend. council clerk reports many ballots already received.
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Corporations Committee
Orchete
Beatre Cataract Company
Id al
Beattie “Tric Company
Cymerete Committee
The
Cour
Ormeys
Pasoremed
Heute Wungrturers'Association
Inite Fer
Lewidem
Heanufacturers
Disasters in Alaska claim shipwrecks and deaths
Special correspondent reports nine crewmen aboard the Lettie from Nome to Valdes driven ashore near Aberdeen Bay after severe storms. Survivors reach Portage Bay overland. three vessels thought lost with salmon cargoes. Weather, alcohol, and gambling are cited as factors. names of the ship and full crew details remain unclear.
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Nmahbor
Alaska
Valdes
Wiliam Tedmoore
Frederick Edrounds
Unga
Lettie
Nome
Haverdeen Ool
Alaska In
Wree
Portage Bay
Pacific
Fen Beats Bay
Tug Lubline Disabled and Rescue Along Coast
The United States revenue launch Guard under Lt. H. L. Hrockney towed the Washington Marine tug Martine Captain A. F. P. Spaulding after a disabled condition near Port Madison. The Mayflower towed the other vessel to Beattie while Port Madison harbor responded to the incident. Marriage licenses issued for Chas E. Me Spokane and Greene Beattie, with G. W. Htenes and another party.
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United States Revenue Launch Guard
H.L. Hrockney
Waeashington Marine Company
Martine
A. F P. Spaulding
Agate Pass
Sandepit
Port Madison
Camel Company
Beattie
Chas E. Me
Spokane
Greene
G. W. Rtenes
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Snoqualmie Y
Focal Electric
Geers
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Grand x Ae
Fis
Wiliam HH
White
Conpany
Negas
Star
Easy Jury
Mete
Bell
Lorney Krette
Ene
Izzard
Texas
Howling Green
Olescor
Kewy
Fering
Alexandria
Ind
Republic
Shushana River
Blackbird Creek
Wenter Rader
I Vaides
Jan
Guile
Raenune
Alice Roosevelt
New Orleans
Brewent
Turkey
Matt Dee
James Trown
Weert
Dee
Brown
Uncle Sam
Telyou
PRG
Thin Vity
South Beattice
Kaghen
Heer Fee
Prew
Bach
Newell
I Groot Ort
Peter McDonald
Dore McDonald
Far North
TUG Lubline
Rc At
RADCT
Gok
Herbert S. Upper
Schelle
Firet Avenue
Rman Blook
Verry Street
Wnisky
Old Square
Kentucky
Second Ave
Bet. Beneca and University
Bonney & Stewart Far Directors
Patalmers
Third Ave
Columbia Telephone
Main
Beattie, Wark
Blanche Walsh
Hoes Seein
Victor
Russia
Steve
First Ave
Spring
N. W. Pixtere
First Avenue South
Jeaa IE
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley Block
Sunset
Independent
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
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