Moran Site Sells to Union Pacific Rail Firm
The Moran shipbuilding plant area near Moran harbor is reportedly to be acquired by Union Pacific, with land parcels totaling over two million dollars. Officials deny definite sales though indicate Harriman interests control major property and a terminal ready water frontage may be used for railroad and steamship terminals. Moran Tiros, the plant owner, denies closure while observers expect relocation of the plant to a new site to continue operations.
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Moran Hros Com
Moran Rice
Harriman Tn
Moran
Big Shipbuilding Company
Star
Harriman
Bay Front
American Steel Wire Company
Raihreadav
Firatav
Thie City
Aimeowt
Argent
Moran Tiros
Seattle
Robert Moran
Slate Night Convention Chooses John Riplinger for Mayor
At a 240 delegate convention, John Riplinger was unanimously nominated for mayor after a platform committee vote. The speech promised a municipal ownership path, stronger public utilities control, just taxation, and a crackdown on vice while defending clean, efficient city government.
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F. H. Hurd
G. A. BR
The
Ton
John Riplinger
Ike
Murderer Hanged After Court Proceedings
Feb 16 Robert New, a Black man, was hanged at Cook County jail for the murder of his common law wife Poor and Walter Segro and for killing Police John Shine during arrest. After the hood was placed, a clerk’s telegram halted the init ial moment. Sheriff Peters said Newcombe acted without mercy. Mueller, accused of killing his wife and two children, faced a stay request to allow mental examination. Judge Parnes delayed briefly and later denied the stay. Dr Hugh T Patrick deemed Mueller sane. Mueller stated he was ready to hang. He was executed at 12 44 pm.
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Robert New
Cook County
Walter & Segro
John Shine
Peters
Newcombe
John Mueller
Mueller
Parnes
Petere
Muellier
Hugh T. Patrick
Northwestern University Medical School
Patrick
King Christian to be buried at Roskildde
The king’s body was today taken to Roskilde in Sealand, the ancient capital of Denmark, where it will be buried on Sunday as part of the royal funeral rites for the realm’s sovereign.
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Christian
Roskillde
Seeland
Denmark
Immunity Plea Tried By Armour Co President
Chicago Feb 14 Charles W Armour president of the Armour Co testified today in an effort to sustain the packers pleas of immunity. Arthur Meaker and T J Conner were also witnesses.
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Chicago
Charles W. Armour
The
Armour Co
Packers
Arthur Meaker
T. J. Conner
Secretary of State Offered Executive Post by Empire Investment
Indiana news reports Secretary of State Daniel Storma offered an executive post with Empire Investment, owners of Nevada mines, at twelve thousand dollars a year. He recently clashed with Governor Hanly and may resign to move west.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Daniel Storma
Empire Investment Company
Nevada
Hanly
Mystery Deepens in Barnett Poisoning Case
Stockton, February 16. Coroner Southworth conducts chemical analysis on James Barnett’s stomach and expects results by evening. He asserts Barnett’s death and likely two children were caused by irritant poison. The entire family and nurse fell ill after eating the same food, while Mrs. Barnett's sister and brother survived.
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Stockton
Cal
Barnett
Corone
Southworth
James Barnett
Hold Up Report At Corner Of Fifth And Stewart
Al Hampton reported two men held up another person at the corner of Fifth and Stewart last night near 11 o clock. He said the suspects later approached him but he ran away. Police are inclined to investigate further.
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al Hampton
Fifth Av
Fifth
Stewart
Aia
Three Life Rafts on Valencia Wreck Missing
Witnesses at a special commission testified that two life rafts were found and a third is unaccounted for after the Valencia wreck. Desertion and lack of lifeboat discipline were alleged as crew and officers failed to man or maintain boats, with several crewmen admitting they abandoned posts.
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Valencia
Special Commission
Frank B. Connors
Connors
Thomas Shields
Whitney
Turner
Herbert Knox Smith
Murray
Pernett
Cook Hancock
Life Boat
Hancock
Life Station
Belaco
Senate panel backs Alaska gambling ban and rail subsidy bill
Washington February 14 The senate committee on territories favors a bill prohibiting gambling in Alaska Arizona Indies territory and Oklahoma A separate bill authorizing a company to build a bay to Eagle Cliffs and Yukon River is also reported with the subsidy feature struck from the railway bill.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
Alaska
Arizona
Indies Territory
Oklahoma
Eagle Cly
Yukon River
Pat Crowe Found Not Guilty In Omaha Case
After more than hour of deliberation the jury returns a verdict of not guilty in the Pat Crowe case. The trial concluded in Omaha with the defendant cleared of all charges.
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Omaha
Pat Crowe
Plan Reception For Chinese Officials Arriving In Seattle
The committee on receptions and entertainment meets at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon to arrange the welcome for Chinese officials arriving on the Dakota. The event will gather Seattle's Chinese colony in Chinatown for the officers to speak and hear the proceedings.
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Chamber of Commerce
Dakota
Chinatown
Seattle
Last Chance to Put Your Name on Roosevelt Message
Readers must submit their name and a dime to The Star by 6 PM to appear on the Alice Roosevelt wedding telegraph to Washington. Messages will be sent via Western Union and printed tomorrow with the fortunate names, including small town participation from Beattie and Seattle. A California girl also sent her dime with a polite note toward the effort.
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Star Office
Alice Roosevelt
Western Union Telegraph Co
Washington
Miss Roosevelt
Beattie
Telegraph
White House
Star
Seattle
Avert
California
Roosevelt Bren Og
Costa Rican Rail Line To Reach Limón by Year End
Washington reports the Costa Rican government plans to complete the Limón to Tarconas railroad this year with 26 miles remaining. Heavy grades lessen commercial value versus Tehuantepec, but a longer Costa Rica route attracts coffee merchants and tourists seeking a healthier travel option.
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Washington
Nat Rray, Minster
Lathmun
Costa Rica
Panama
Demand for Release Involving Violet Searles Case
Teene Olin Laubecher, son of Captain Lacbecher, is holding Violet Searles captive amid a dispute over death by suicide on board a vessel. Mrs. W. Mardin seeks legal clarity while Dan Carlten and Laghecher are mentioned regarding payments and support.
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Teeanee Olin Laubecher
Lacbecher
Violet Searles
Hardin
Bridal preparations disrupt traffic amid New York wedding hype
In Washington and New York on February 16, officials tighten control of carriages and crowds for a high profile wedding. Brigades of police and city leaders regulate transport as guests and locals speculate on post ceremony plans including travel south. Mrs. Roosevelt mentioned among attendees.
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D. C
Roosevelt Virginia
Expressman Injured in Morning Wagon Collision
An express wagon driven by Kelly was knocked from its seat at a lake crossing on 5th Street when a car rear collided after not sounding a bell. Kelly was taken to hospital with serious internal injuries but is expected to recover in a few days if no complications arise.
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Republican Party
Party of Progress
Kelly
Lake
Wat Crossing
Rank Clearings Compared to Last Year
Financial data shows rank clearings dated 16 1906 totaling 1 635 244 55, versus 16 1905 at 675 440 68. The increase over the same date last year is 859 803 67.
Noted Portland Counsel Denies Railroad Ties in Seattle
W W Cotton of Portland counsel for Harriman interests arrived in Seattle on private business and distanced himself from railroad purchases. He told reporters he has no involvement in railroad matters and will depart for Portland tonight. He asked to be left out of the Seattle railroad excitement.
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W. W. Cotton
Portland
Harriman
Seattle
Cotton
Mr. Cotton
Tar
Governor weighs fate of a dying youth in murder case
Suffering from tuberculosis in a weakened state, Kid White faces likely death within weeks. Attorneys plan to urge commutation to life, citing a governor review on February 24 and a March 2 reprieve date as jurors who convicted White sign requests for leniency.
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Kid” White
Walla Wala
Light House at Amphitrite Point on Vancouver Island
A new beacon at Amphitrite Point on Vancouver Island will become the coast’s strongest light. It will be visible for about 12 miles and possess eight to nine times the deflective power of the current pressed glass lamp. The Pass of Melfort wreck prompted this upgrade as the west coast’s daylight grows brighter.
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Victoria
B. C
Amphitrite Point
Vancouver Island
Pass of Melfort
British Columbia
Island
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Stevens
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Morgan
Humber
Stetson & Post
Mr. Morgan Denies
Marriman
M. D. Haynes
Bert Graves
Frank PP
Firet
James Conway
Merbert L. Jaffe
Gill
Fred Sawyer
Ellie Morrison
Arnold Zbinden
T. P. Revelle
J. &. Crichton
MH. Murphy
J. T. Reynolds
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Haynes
Graves
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Russell
Anderson
Melee
Haynes Graves
Carroll
Council
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Hill
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Shuck
Frank P. Mullen
John Miller
H. P. Rude
Hurd
Board of
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Republican City Convention
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Mystery
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