English swindler Stubley nabbed for fraud against sick children
Englishman Ward Stubley was arrested at Fifth and sts by Patrolman Jackson and held on serious charges. He allegedly exploited penniless parents by writing letters claiming urgent medical aid for ill children and cashing money orders, using new aliases to avoid detection. Detectives say his pattern traced to many states and past burglaries, with prior jail terms noted.
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Ward Stubley
Fifth and Sts
Jackson
Stubley
Ethod
Walias
Frank Clark
Sher
British Columbia
Clark
Adama
Av. North
Brough
B. Jackson
Dangerous wagon crash on steep hill endangers crowd
A team adjusting a steel shoe to a dirt wagon on a steep hill near Fourth Avenue caused frightened horses to dash downhill. The wagon struck a crowd of pedestrians on Third Avenue and Marion Street, narrowly missing cars and falling into an excavation. No serious injuries reported beyond bruises and scrapes.
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Fourth
Ave
Third Av
Third
Marion
Burt
Trial recounts in Kent marshal murder case and related arrests
Testimony unfolds in the murder of Kent marshal Harry last April as John Wwieh faces charges of melty. Alagich and another figure receive prison terms. Rozo ne is questioned over actual shooting. Officers clash near Bnoqual with fifty shots fired, deputy Matt Starwiech reports hearing a cry about empty bullets as smoke obscures sight of weapon fire.
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John Wwieh
Melty
Harry
Kent
Alagich
King
Miller
Rozone
Ier
Bnoqual
Matt Starwiech
Huzevich
Sungarian
Lorsovich
State bill would place street railways under commission
Olympia February 16. A bill by Representative Thompson proposes placing street car companies under complete railroad commission jurisdiction alongside steam railroads and interurban lines. The measure seeks to centralize regulation by the state railroad commission and make it law if approved.
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Olympia
Thompson
Gina
Railroad Commission
Intercom
Niew. Peas
Roosevelt Cabinet Shakeup Rumors Hint at Bidding to Dismiss Roosevelt Aides
Washington rumors claim President elect Taft intends a clean sweep of the Roosevelt cabinet, seating two new advisers while ordering all current Roosevelt appointees to walk the plank except Geo von L Meyer. Henry Cabot Lodge reportedly urged Meyer’s inclusion to protect his Massachusetts interests amid the nomination fight.
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Washington, D. C
U. P
Capitol
Roosevelt
Taft
Ttte
Washington
Geo. von L. Meyer
Meyer
Henry Cabot Lodge
Augusta
Massachusetts
Crane
Hoosevelt
City restrained from granting a franchise ruling
Judge George Morer granted a petition in a case involving Mohr challenging city authority under state law to grant a franchise. The suit seeks to refer the issue to the next municipal election and a hearing was set for February 24. The National Telegraph Company and city council actions are central to the dispute.
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Bee. UA
George
Fr. Moher
Coucl
National Dietrict Telegraph Co
Fire and Polices
Mohr
Wes
J Mortis
Breeze-Out Bill Passes Senate Amid Wide Debate
Senate approves the Seattle Electric company freeze cut bill 21 to 19 after hours of amendments and sharp debate. Lawmakers fear the measure could shield a major corporation while locking out minority stockholders and limiting stock transfers between firms.
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Olympia
Wash
Seattle Electric Company
Senate
Williams
King
Prominent Passenger Traffic Men Come to Seattle Convention
A major gathering is planned in Seattle for the A Y P exposition. James Charlton chairman of the Transcontinental Passenger Association confirmed the group's acceptance of the invitation by telegram. The executive committee will convene June 6 with Charlton arriving June 4. Representatives from all transcontinental lines will attend to discuss advertising Seattle and the fair.
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Seattle
James Charlton
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Chariton
North Pacific Coast Terminal Lines
Mr. Chariton
J. Chariton
New Moore Hotel
Cials
Econe
Roller and Hagen Fight Time Dispute Ends in Stalemate
In the Times offices Dr J F Moller and Edward Hagen clash over a scheduled all round bout. Hagen argues for more conditioning time, proposing no match before March 15, while Moller fears travel and timing will hurt his chances. The dispute leaves a future meeting uncertain.
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The
Times
J. F. Moller
Edward Hagen
Atll
Ate
Hagen
Koller
Maron
Moller
New Judge for Washington Gains District Lift
A bill passed by the House, by a two thirds vote, to create an additional district judge for the western district of Washington. The measure, initially proposed by Armane Non, aimed to set the western division as part of the estate district but was altered by the judiciary committee.
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Washington
U. P. House
Armane Non
of Aestate
Judiciary Committee
Will Wage War For New Tax Bill
Citizens county officials and others press to pass the railroad terminal tax bill in the senate. County Commissioner Dan Abrahame will travel to Olympia to lobby King and Pierce county representatives. From cow counties, representatives will join with railroads to back the measure. The bill seeks tax equity so large holdings in King and Pierce counties pay a fair share like rural counties.
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Senate
King
Dan Abrahame
Olympia
Pierce
King County
Compa. Pice
King and
Orice
Senator Stephenson Testifies On Campaign Spending In Wisconsin
Madison report says Senator Isaac Stephenson testified before a legislative executive committee investigating alleged campaign corruption. He described expenditures totaling 107,795 during the primary campaign. No corruption evidence was produced as the inquiry continued with questions from attorneys.
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Madison
Wis
U. P
Isac Stephenson
Arenenan
County Roads Degenerate in Wet Weather
Heavy rains foul county roads as Commissioner Abrams says repairs will wait for dry weather. He warns repairs now would worsen damage with heavy wagons, delaying fixes until conditions improve.
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County
Readea
Abrahams
Othe Placer
Earthquakes Felt Across Alaska and Istanbul Areas
Reports from Alaska describe several slight tremors with no damage as lines of cable messages note shocks in Skagway Ketchikan Wrangel Constantinople and Sivas with varying intensity. In Istanbul area casualties and building damage are reported with hundreds feared dead and widespread disruption.
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Alaska
Northern Territory
Constantinople
U. P
Vilayet
Sivas
Temblor
Budapest
Bread weight law eyed by Seattle council
Seattle considers an ordinance setting uniform bread weights and quality with penalties for underweight loaves and inferior stock. The plan would assign enforcement to the commissioner's department, aiming to standardize loaves and stamp initials on baked goods.
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A Commissioner's Department
Crichton
Earthquake Strikes Regions Near Kecemet and Hadju
An earthquake lasting ten seconds shook areas near Kecemet and Hadju Bowrormeny. Inhabitants fled to the countryside for refuge as walls cracked and several buildings collapsed with no further damage reported.
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Budapest
Kecemet
Cist
Hadju Bowrormeny
Oroes
Kelegymaza
Limited Is Wrecked North Coast Limited Train
A morning derailment near Latena on the Northern train No 1 caused the engine to jump the track and roll onto its side but did not injure any passengers or crew. The North Coast Limited, carrying several passengers, remained on the rails for the carriages and crew to escape without harm.
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Latena
Northern
Ratle
Enten Oge
North Coast Limited
Famous rocks sink in sea near Barbara and San Nicolas
February 16 report from the schooner Cercella arriving at San Pedro describes Beggs rocks in the outer channel between Barbara and San Nicolas Islands as not sunk, likely caused by an earthquake. They pose no navigation danger. Captain Ean notes the rocks charted at 40 feet above high tide were only about four feet above water at low tide.
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Angel
U. P
Beggs
Ta Barbara
San Nicholas
Ean
Cercella Cars
San Pedro
West Seattle residents push meeting on fire protection
West Seattle residents will hold a mass meeting at the schoolhouse Friday night to devise means to compel action on equipping the fire station already built. The appropriation was made six months ago but no equipment has been installed, and a chem onl engine near to lend assistance was reportedly not available.
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West Seattle
Weather Forecast: Rain Tonight Then Colder With Winds
Rain is expected tonight and Wednesday with a drop in temperatures. Strong southwest winds accompany the precipitation as cold air moves in.
Lemp Divorce Case Ends After Testimony
The divorce proceedings for William J. Lemp and his wife concluded with closing remarks from Mrs. Lemp’s attorney. Attorney Dillon described Lemp as untrustworthy due to an unsigned agreement he allegedly signed and did not intend to honor.
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Louis
A. P
William J. Lemp
Millonaire
Dillon
Mra
King County Solons In Clinch Over Measure
Blizzard disrupts Cleveland and Ohio communications as a massive storm blocks avenues of travel. Forecasters unable to issue a report for the first time in history. Telegraphed services and traffic are disrupted across central states. Economic losses in the Midwest exceed one million dollars when business opportunities are considered.
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King County
Solons
Clinch
Cleveland
Ohio
U. P
Eart
Middle West
Market Report Signals Drop in Lemons and Eggs
The market reports prices for lemons and eggs show lemons cheap with a 75 cent drop and crates at 3 50 for finest grade and 2 75 to 3 for other grades. Eggs sank to 29 cents with dealers eager to unload and prices expected to fall further toward 22 cents before March.
Tariff Revision Conference Opens in Indianapolis
The National Tariff Commission convention opens in Indianapolis under Gov Marshall and Mayor Bookwalter to push a comprehensive scientific tariff revision. James W War Cleave of the National Manufacturers' Association is named chairman, succeeding Henry Reisenberg. In a separate note, Oak Lake district No 61 petitions annexation to Seattle district for the west half of section 86 due to current Whittier school attendance and tuition.
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Indianapolis
Ind
U. P
Oak Lake
Seattle
Whittier
Clash in Olympia House Over Woman Hours Bill
In Olympia the House narrowly defeated a bill reducing legal hours for women in factories laundries and mills from ten to a shorter limit. Representatives Hanson and Jackson clashed in the corridor as bystanders intervened. The bill, previously passed, was revived for reconsideration but defeated 46 to 42 amid cannery influenced maneuvering and charges of political maneuvering.
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Olympia
Corce
Ole Hanson
F. C. Jackson
King County
Hanson
Jackson
Sims
Jefferson
Court Extends Sessions in Queen Anne Bouseguard Case
Judge Wilson RR Gay reprimands lawyers for delinquency as proceedings in the Queen Anne houseguard case unfold. Owing to a crowded calendar and a lengthy case, Judge Gay orders nightly sessions from 7 to 9 until completion, with courts convening at 9 o'clock instead of the usual hour.
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Wilson RR
Gay
Park board backs playground site and 24 lots purchase
At yesterday's park board meeting the committee on the university playground site was heard and the purchase of 24 lots between east 47th and Mast 50th streets and Seventh Avenue North East and the alley between Ninth and Wighth avenues NE was recommended. The site is large enough for a ball ground and other recreations. The Us army transport Dix will likely depart for the Philippines Thursday with mules and horses loaded at Beattie awaiting dock loading.
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Park Board
University Playground
Connnas
Seventh Av. N. EB
Wighth
Ninth Ava
N. E
Dix
Philippicelands
Beattie
Joker in Cotterill harbor bill sparks interest at Olympia
Cotterill admits inserting a so called joker into the harbor improvement bill. He says Coronation Counsel Calhoun of Seattle drafted the bill and Cotterill only improved it as a friend of the Lake Washington Canal association.
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Olympia
Peb
Cotterill
Calhoun
Seattle
Lake Washington Canal Association
Man slashes waitress then cuts throat in Utah cafe
Lorenz Stroebel, 35, a cook at a Utah cafe, slashed a waitress in a restroom then cut his own throat hours later before a mirror. Authorities say the act was triggered by love for the waitress.
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Ogden
Utah
Lorenz Stroebel
Stroebel
Employer Faces Suit Over Lost Fingers in Navigation Line Incident
Kieson a seaman sues a Honolulu based navigation company claiming $716 in damages after losing two fingers while operating a hydraulic hoist on a steamship bound for west coast ports. He alleges a faulty machine caused the line to snap and draw his fingers through a block.
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Kieson
Honolulu
West Coast
Wireless telegraph gear to be installed on passenger ocean liners
Washington reports a bill passed this afternoon mandating wireless telegraph instruments on all ocean-going vessels carrying passengers. Other items include London parliament opening with a throne speech, and Ta's canal plan report from engineers.
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Washington
London
Wisward
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