Grand Jury Targets Big Corporations in City Probe
The grand jury reports possible corporate control of Seattle through stock deals and campaign funds linked to Seattle Electric Company. Witnesses discuss councilman ties, bribe risk, and potential political influence over city decisions and licenses.
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Tivale
Council
Seattle
Ety Council of Beat
Grand Jury
Seattle = Electric Company
Stewart
Gramp
Jane
A. B. Brew
Re- Duean City Central Committee
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle Electric
Electric Company
Lagent
Beli
Gene Inta
Cunet
Seporentas
Reynolds
Charlee HM. Taker
Power Company
Ecounel
Baker Te
Ballard Counel
J. B Crichton
Couneit
Crichton
City
CSI Ae Eras Fry
Foros Etan
Ry Star Chamber
Dr. Crich
W. H. White
Not Guilty Plea in Dunbar Indictment Trial Set
The defendant Dunbar was found not guilty on the indictment charging him with swindling in a gambling game scheme at a hotel. Prosecutors argued the indictment was invalid for improper naming of those enriched, and a demurrer was overruled. Trial is scheduled for March 23. Dunbar may leave the state for Easton business during the pending case.
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Sinner
Morrie
Denbar
Windie
Morris
Dunbar
Dave
Farmer Wakeman Dies By Own Hand After Moody Period
Wakeman, a farmer living near O'Brien, died from strychnine poisoning ruled as death by own action. Coroner Hoye reported the deceased had shown mental distress and threats of self harm recently, leaving a wife and several children. The coroner would not hold an inquest, citing the conclusion of suicide.
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Melinor
Co’ Brien
Eleren W & Farmer
Warner
Ted Hide
Val Greseed
O'Brien
Wakeman
Hoye
Brien
Fresh Oyster Lands Drive State Legislation Debate
Oysters and land uses top a legislative fight as the Fish Commission would inspect and auction natural beds. The Morgan Oyster Company and local growers warn that open disposal could cripple the industry, threatening beds in Mason, Thurston, and Pacific counties and shifting control to outside interests.
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Kerehaw
Morgan Oyster Company
Mason
Thurston
Pacific
San Francisco
Tax Commission Bill Prompts State Revenue Reforms
The document outlines a proposed state tax commission expanding powers to the state board of equalization and Indian affairs. It discusses creating a state tax commission to manage revenue, with authority to tax property at the county level and standardize assessments. The bill seeks to modernize tax law and align it with broader fiscal governance.
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Senate
Mate Board of Equalization
Framing Franchises and City Council Allege Corruption
Testimony from yesterday afternoon’s session details alleged bias in granting streetcar franchises led by attorney W. H. White. Jurors heard about deals, transfer hopes with Gentile Electric, and pressure from council members, plus claims of paid intermediaries and potential monopoly outcomes.
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W. H. White
Certaa
In Steelf
White
Gentile Electric Company
Ink
Beattie Electric Coma
Llegal Methae
J. B. MacDowgall
Dry Goode
Wee Nest
MacDougall
Jacob Furth
United Cra
C. G. Austin
Seattle
Cownell
Indiana
Teesimph
Express
Tadlana
Sample arrest report from Midway prostitution case
Sam Pinechower, alleged occupant of a Midway house, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Nelson yesterday afternoon on a grand jury indictment charging him with running a house of prostitution. He appeared in court and faced the charge.
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Big Beadie
Alree
Crichton
Mr. White
White
Grand Jury
Bethatens
Oper & Uav
Sam Pinechower
Leawee
Midway Crib House
Nelson
Drowning on Green Lake Skater Is Identified in Fatal Ice Break
A young man about 22 disappears after the ice gives way on Green Lake near Woodin Park. Wilmond on shore rescues him within ten minutes but he dies despite Dr. Kidd’s efforts. Coroner investigates and finds initials HH WO in his hat band. body sent to Stewart-Watson Company.
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Bentitu Tes
Woodin Park Landing
Wilmond
Green Ke
Stewart-Watson Company
Petitions Press Seattle Electric for Better Streetcar Service
Citizens from Green Lake and Premount Ballard lines urge Seattle Electric Co to improve streetcar service citing overcrowding and irregular routes. They seek regular service every 10 minutes during peak hours and 1 minute spacing in certain periods, asking the city council to act and refer the matter to the appropriate committee.
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Seattle Electric Company
Seattle Electre Company
Green Lake
Ballard
Green Provement Club
Couneil
Seattle Electric
tit-Ballard
Watt i
Heatth Eleetric Company
Waa
Widow Mrs Beede Dies By Drinking Poison On Seattle Porch
Mrs Beede widow of G K Beede self-committed death by taking two ounces of parbelic acid found on her body near Leech park pavilion. The 62 year old Seattle resident had a history of insomnia and possible insanity from long illness and sleeping powders. Her body was found after her son reported a note about hidden diamonds and self death near Lake Washington. Funeral set for tomorrow at Stewart Watson parlors with Lakeview Cemetery interment.
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Og Heede
G. K. Beede
Beattie
Leech Park Pavilion
Tuilion
Withers
Mrs. Withers
Lake Washington
F. Wu
Nonney
Thiel
Keede
Seattle
Olinets
Judge Newton
Newton, Kan
Lacroms
Mountsine
George K. Beedle
Tile
San Prancisco
Mra. Beede
George Freede
Mra
J. F. Withers
Bidney Beede
Capt
John Newton
United States Army
Wade
Stewart-Watson Company
Lakeview Cemetery
Storm intensifies acrossRegions and cities in February
Reports from New York to Washington describe a severe winter storm growing in strength with record cold. Telecommunication lines suffer outages and rail traffic slows as rivers rise and merchants face losses from flooding and frozen infrastructure.
Public gambling bill moves toward felony status
The House debated a bill aimed at all forms of public gambling with the intent to wipe out gambling operations. Supporters argued it protects laborers while opponents resisted, and lawmakers from King and Pierce counties weighed in. It is unclear if the measure will pass the Senate.
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Lewis
Gleason
King
Beattie
Tacoma
Ft Weir
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Farmer
Melinor E. Wakeman
Ona
Dlilernia Company
TAX Commission
Pinschower
Skater
New York
New England
Thie City
Chie
ST. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Rock Island
Pittsburg
de- MoniLymle
Sheet Steel Company
Monogahela
Otana
Ohio River
Washington, D.C
Olympia
Mosing
Compinint
Mara
Orient
Lavin
Herbert
Upper Nue Coe Cae
A. Lawrence
Second Ave
Mhelion i
Kore
Rt Oe
Ess
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley Block
N. W
Piotuay Annan
Piret Ave
Spring St
First Avenue South
Brown
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
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