Todd finishes case against Hillman in court today
District Attorney Morris and witness notes reveal hundreds of duplicate sales across Boston Harbor and Birmingham. The inquiry details cash receipts to September 21, 1910, totaling 354826 dollars with large portions forfeited or tied to specific properties. EB Wright testifies Birmingham sawmill consists of a boiler engine and old machinery valued at 120 dollars per ton and 650 dollars for boiler and engine.
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Todd
D. Hillman
House
United States Department of Justice
Morris
Hillman
C. D. Hillman
Danworth
Hoston Harbor
Birmingham
Boston Harbor
EB. A. Wright
Everett
Vote for Nine to Clean Out Seattle Council Gangs
The Star urges Seattle voters to unite next Tuesday to oust the old council and drive the Seattle Electric Company from politics. It lists eight recommended candidates including Austin E. Griffiths and James Y. C. Kellogg, then invites voters to fill the nine-person ticket with another strong nominee.
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Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
Seattle Electric
The
Star
Austin E. Griffiths
R. B. Hesketh
James Y. C. Kellogg
E. L. Blaine
A. J. Goddard
Joe Smith
W. H. Weaver
O. T. Erickson
Max Wardall
Wappenstein
George E. Bennett
Thomas P. Revelle
F. S. Steiner
T. L. Quigley
George B. Littlefield
Rebel Gaudi Not Hopeless Despite Casillas Refusal
Juarez dispatch reports insurgent commander Casillas in jail for neutrality violation refused to renounce the rebels. Federal chief General Ahmada urged desertion and reinstatement, but Casillas said his duty and belief in overthrowing Diaz remains.
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Juarez
Casillas
Ahmada
Chihuahua
Diaz
Orphans Seek World See World Adventure Ends in Shelter
Raymond and Elmer Hart, aged 5 and 7, were found asleep in a vacant house at Eighthay and Weller streets by Patrolman Gus Tischler after leaving Seattle Children's Home to see the world. The boys wandered all day before entering the empty residence and dozing off.
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Raymond
Elmer Hart
Eighthay
Weller St
Gus Tischler
Seattle
Ward Pro gressive Club Meeting Invites Council Candidates
Candidates for councilmanic honors are invited to attend a Twelfth Ward Progressive Club meeting at St Edward's church in Hillman City this evening.
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Twelfth Ward
Progressive Club
St. Edward's Church
Hillman City
Card Party Planned by St. Mary's Ladies
The ladies of St Mary's parish will hold a card party in St Mary's hall tomorrow evening promoting fellowship and parish funds.
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St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary‘s Hall
Navy Commander Marble dies by his own hand
Newport reports Commander Frank Marble of the Naval War College staff died Tuesday by self-inflicted action. The incident shocks Newport and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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United Press
Newport, R. L
Newport
Frank Marble
Naval War College
Dorothy Arnold Pawned Jewelry in Boston Visit
New York girl Dorothy Arnold who has been missing since December 12 pawned jewelry valued at more than $500 during a Boston visit. She took the items to a Boylston street pawnshop and received about one tenth their value after giving her full name and address.
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Boston
Dorothy Arnold
New York
Assembly adopts measure to voters after sweep votes
In Sacramento on February 16 the assembly defeated Assemblyman Palsey's amendment attempt and unanimously adopted the resolution submitting Senator Gates' initiative and referendum measure to the people. The proposal proceeds to the governor for final approval.
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Sacramento
Cal
Palsley
Senator Gates
Schoolboy Shoots Principal in Knoxville After Beating
In Knoxville Tennessee on February 16 John Smith a 14 year old pupil shot and seriously wounded Principal James P Gray in revenge for the corporal punishment the principal had given him.
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Knoxville, Tenn
John Smith
James P. Gray
Atter
Suffrage Club Meeting on Council Candidates
The Seattle Suffrage Club will hold a meeting Friday at 2 30 PM to discuss council candidates. The gathering takes place at the home of Mrs T D Hughes located at 1712 16th Avenue.
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Suffrage Club
Mra. T. D. Hughes
16Th Av
Seattle Suffrage Club
Morgan Signs $10 Million Loan Agreement in New York
Washington reports that the loan arrangement totaling $10,000,000 from J. P. Morgan to the Hon duras government has been formally signed in New York.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan
Honduras
New York
City suspends three policemen over disorderly district control
Acting Police Chief Bannick suspended Sergeant Frank W Bryant and Patrolmen Harney Jones and John Donlan for 30 days. He said suspensions arise from not following orders about dissolute women in the Northern club district during Wappenstein’s era, with transfers to follow after the penalty ends.
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Dilling
Bannick
Frank W. Bryant
Harney Jones
John Donlan
Bryant
Wappy
Pryant
Jones
Donlan
Wappenstein
Fire devastates Byrne Building in downtown Los Angeles
A major blaze swept the business district as the five story Byrne building burned out of control. Fireman W. E. Gould was badly cut by flying glass. Irwin Gates, 18, riding a motorcycle, was struck and injured by a responding fire engine.
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Los Angeles
Byrne
W. E. Gould
Irwin Gates
Widow Dies At Husband's Bier In Ohio Funeral
In Upper Sandusky Ohio on February 16 a grieving widow died during her husband Obediah Banks' funeral rites. Both were buried simultaneously, leaving the family to mourn two losses in one day.
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Upper Sandusky, O
Obediah Banks
Taxpayers League and Improvement Clubs Hold Joint Meeting
The Taxpayers' League of Seattle and the Federated Improvement Clubs of Seattle met in Friendship Hall 221 Pioneer Building at 3 30 this afternoon. All council candidates were invited to attend.
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Taxpayers’ League of Seattle
Federated Improvement Clubs of Seattle
Friendship Hall
Mioneer Building
Council
Lessons From Tolstoi and Reign of Law Talk at New Thought Society
The New Thought Society agenda lists Mrs. Agnes Galer speaking on Lessons From the Life of Tolstoi Saturday evening and J. N. McBivain presenting The Reign of Law Sunday morning at 1426 Fourth Ave.
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New Thought Society
Tolstoi
Agnes Galer
Reign of Law
J. N. McBivain
Who's Who at Olympia
A portrait of Fred W. Hastings of King County as a busy lawmaker and rep who shaped the amended police pension law and chaired the university affairs committee. He is connected with G. R. Tennant and F. K. Brightman from prior years and is an alumnus of 1906.
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Fred W. Hastings
King County
G. R. Tennant
F. K. Brightman
Representative Hastings
Russia plans Ili region invasion to force Chinese compliance
St Petersbur g reports a Retch publication stating Russia intends to occupy Ili region in Chinese Turkestan and seize Kuldja, with war expected if China resists. War ministry meetings focus on invasion plans as Russia cites the 1881 treaty violation. London notes Russia formally warns foreign office and other powers.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
China
Retch
Ili
Chinese Turkestan
War Ministry
I Province
Mongolia
Manchuria
Kuldja
London
Charges Hitchcock Acts in Bad Faith
In New York on February 16 F C G Teasaro manager of the Periodical Publishers association charges Postmaster General Hitchcock with insincerity and inconsistency over the proposed postal rate increase for magazines. He says Washington statements behind the plan are maliciously false.
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Hitchcock
New York
F. C. G. Teasaro
Periodical Publishers’ Association
Washington
Mrs. Johnson awarded damages in contractor case
Mrs. John P. Johnson, whose husband was killed last year while working for contractor Alexander Pearson, received damages of 4500 on November 7. The Star article had claimed a smaller sum. Pearson said he offered 500 more not covered by the jury award and defended his conduct toward injured workers’ families.
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John P. Johnson
Alexander Pearson
Star of
Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Pearson
Bonds Likely Accepted for Seattle Municipal Issues
In a telegram to Deputy Comptroller Chandler Comptroller Bothwell said Lee Higginson & Co the purchaser of Seattle municipal bond issues totaling 1 967 000 probably would accept the 421 000 municipal improvement bonds A transcript of recall proceedings was sent yesterday to the bond purchasers attorneys. Riverside polo players arrive for tournament after long journey with retinue and luggage.
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Chandler
Bothwell
Lee, Higginson & Co
Seattle
Yeaterday
Son Pays for Sins of Father in Chicago Deed
Chas Rigdon files deed conveying all interest in his father’s Eye to Mrs. Amy Young for 19000 dollars. He had killed himself last July after injuring Mrs. Young and alleges prior defrauding by the elder Rigdon.
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Chicago
Chas, Rigdon
Amy Young
Jay Rigdon
King Nicho of Montenegro in serious condition
Cettinje dated Fetf 16 reports Montenegro's King Nicho las is in a serious condition after a bursting blood vessel. The bulletin notes the health crisis as urgent with palace officials monitoring the situation.
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Cettinje
Nicholas of
Montenegro
Watertower whitewashes Widder Pickerell kitchen job
Post indicates late Watertower crew began whitewashing Widder Pickerell’s kitchen, same task Lafe started last spring but left unfinished. Lafe promises Navy Pride supplies once finished as May approaches. Panay Tidde resigns from Willer Creek Pendive post and Constable Tozier plans cleaning of travelers as spring opens.
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Watertower
Widder Pickerell
Lafe
Navy
Mian
Pansy Tidde
Willer Creek
Hicktown
Panay
Boxing Bill Passed in House on Round Limits
Olympia Feb 16 Representative Wray's boxing bill allowing 10 round no decision contests cleared the house 61 to 26. Weight Hastings King and Bird Buchanan and Shutt opposed but five amendments were defeated. Senate report on local option bill with 22 signers suggested likely passage. Senate leadership prepared for a fight over Land Commissioner Ross later in the day.
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Olympia
Wray
House
Weight
Hastings
King
Bird
Buchanan
Shutt
Senate
Ross
Ross Busy at Light Plant Sets Daily Contract Record
Acting Superintendent Ross reports 45 contracts accepted by the city lighting plant last Tuesday, the highest daily total since January 1. Contracts were mainly with residents, not large firms, and Mayor Dilling ordered two more solicitors hired.
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Ross
Dilling
Haitian Troops Move on Rebellion in Northern Hayti
Five thousand Haytian soldiers under President Simon advance through the northern provinces, using fire and sword to quell the rebellion. The town of Juan Mendenza was burned after their assault.
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Puerto Plata
San Domingo
Simon
Hayti
Juan Mendenza
Queen Mother Axandra Rumors Sparking London Disquiet
In London on February 16 rumors spread after Queen Mother Axandra became indisposed, creating concern over her condition and fueling speculation.
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Queen Mother III
London
Queen Mother
A_xandra
War to Finish in Los Angeles
President Samuel Gompers announces a national drive raising 500000 to finance the Los Angeles unions fight against open shop conditions. The effort aims to back a coast wide clash between capital and labor, with union leaders saying strong merchant backers support the campaign.
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Los Angeles
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
Uniom
St. Louis
American Federation
Gompers
California
Pacific Coast
Portland
Eme Ployers’ Association
Teamsters
Mexico
Canada
Grand Jury Probe Threatens Council Ring Fallout
Attorney John Peary plans a test case to challenge grand jury legality before it investigates graft. Prosecutor Murphy and detective Burns prepare evidence against the old council and vice leaders, with sessions moved downtown due to a county jail smallpox scare.
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John Peary
Superior Court
Murphy
William J. Burns
Grand Jury
Vice Gang
Burns
Sev
Main
Man Claimed Feat of Eating 28 Pounds Beef in One Sitting
Wilkes Barre, Pa. Feb 16 John F McKay of Tompkinsville S L claims he ate 28 pounds of beef 8 loaves of bread and 12 quarts of milk at one sitting and has issued a Gef to Hungry Sam Miller of Strawberry Ridge cham
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Wilkesbarre
John F. McKay
Tompkinsville
S. L
Sam” Miller
Strawberry Ridge
Cham
Pion eater of Pennsylvania contest rivals
Mc Kay seeks a meeting with Miller for an eating contest in Pennsylvania. The item outlines a planned showdown with local appetite among participants and spectators.
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Pion Eater
Pennsylvania
McKay
Miller
Women of the Eighth Ward Meet to Choose Council Candidate
Women of the Eighth ward will gather at M. M. Peters residence at 2437 First Ave tomorrow afternoon to decide on the candidate for council.
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M. M. Peters
Free home offered on Seattle waterfront land
A Seattle fireman offers a four acre property across Lake Washington with a small 14 by 16 house. He seeks a responsible couple with a family to live rent free for one to three years and tend the land while jobs arise in Kirkland. Address inquiries to post office box 1166.
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Seattle
Lake Washington
Kirkland
The
Star
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