Five Campaign Meetings Planned Across City
City party organizers announce five meetings tonight at venues including Presbyterian church and Pratts hall with speakers Mayer Moore Geo F Geera and others. Campaigns run nightly to election with central rally at Pre am and rink featuring Cotterill. Republicans under James A Wood schedule three to four meetings nightly, largely featuring Miller.
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Mayer Moore
Geera F
Eather Spealers
Paris
Neiebs
Moore
George F
Ettier
Presbyterian Church
Gallon
John F Miller
Art Calhoun
South de Pfiliwhes
Ety Auapires
City Party
Thefl
Preamand Rink
Cotteritl
Cotterill
Miller
James A. Wood
Riddell Speaks on Greater Seattle Lecture
A large Seattle audience filled chairs and stood as about 1200 to 1700 people gathered yesterday afternoon to hear RIDDELL speak on What We Need for Seattle. Mayor Moore Judge Hanford Prof Edmund Judge Wood and Kev Horn attended. Riddell urged energy to make Seattle a leading Northwest center and urged Labor service and personal character to guide progress. Resolutions praising Riddell and his business manager were adopted by unanimous vote.
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Seattle
Sevey
Mayor Moore
Cor Hanford
Edmund
Wood
Kev “Horn
Newton N. Riddell
Riddell
Northwest
Dorothy Rogers Aged 3 Goes to See the Show
Little Dorothy Rogers aged 3 years and 6 months living at 1909 Minor avenue ran away to see the show. She wandered downtown and was found among a crowd waiting for a car at Minor avenue and Howell street. Authorities took care to reunite her with her parents.
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Dorothy Rogers
Minor Av
Howell St
Beattie City Missing Girl Returned to Father
A passenger helped a girl named Dorothy board a car but was left alone when all men exited a few blocks away. The conductor faced a dilemma and took Dorothy downtown, handing her to the police. Her father, I A Rogere, a hose company member, had alerted authorities to search for his daughter reported lost in Beattie.
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Dorothy
II & Quandary
I A. Rogere
Minor Av
Virginia Ot
Beattte
Marooned Sailors Reach Seattle From Wrecked Vessel
Nine of the Japanese sailors from the Bateuma Maru reached Seattle aboard the Jeanie, with 19 others marooned since November 6 near Yakutat. The Jeanie tried to rescue the remaining crew as seas rose, then sent a revenue cutter from Sitka. the Satsuma Maru ran ashore near Malaspina Glacier after losing its rudder during a gale.
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Seattle
Jeanie
Yakutat
Sitka
Malaspina Glacier
Gambler Element Thwarted Mob at Wardner News Office
In Wardner Idaho on February 17 a plan to storm the Wardner News office and remove editor W L Penney while demolishing presses was halted after authorities warned of the mob. Extra officers guarded key lines and the attack was abandoned. Penney says the gambling element engineered the plot after he waged a three month fight against them.
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Wardner
Idaho
Wardner News
W. L Penney
Elteens
Penney
Grote Rankin Company Furnishers of Homes and Hotels
Complete office furniture lineup offered by The Grote Rankin Company with a focus on chairs. Highlights include a high grade revolving chair with quarter-sawn oak finish and curved steel spring back, shown at moderate prices. Tomorrow’s display emphasizes office seating options such as arm chairs stools and other desk chairs.
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Grote-Rankin Company
Ihs
Grand Rapide
Sella
Pinchot to Resign and Move West
United Press confirms Dif ford Pinchot head of the forestry bureau plans resignation and a move west toward politics Washington and Idaho are named as favored states Pinchot is described as very wealthy with a fortune of 20 million dollars
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United Press
Wabkington
Reb
Difford Pinchot
Formeiry Bureau
Washington
Idaho
Pinchot
Washington News Triggers Stock Market Drops
New York report notes government suit against the Southern Pacific spurring a broad selloff in Pacific lines. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific slid two points as rumors spread in the Stock Exchange boardroom. A dull afternoon with little outside participation and trading mainly among speculators. closing prices remained fairly firm.
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United Press
New York
Washington
Southern Pacific
Harrian Pacifics
Union Pacific
Southern Pacificc
Board
Stock Exchange
Denied bid to dim the indictments in trolley case
In San Francisco on February 17 Judge Lawlor resumed arguments on Ham Ruef and others charged with bribing former supervisor Jennings Philips to back an overhead trolley franchise. Ruef’s attorney objected to further action citing lack of proper arraignment and notification. The judge denied the motion and postponed the trolley cases, with cases against Pat Calhoun and others also continued.
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United Press
Ban Francisco
Tbe Ruef
Jennings Philips
Nuef
Lawlor
Pat Calhoun
Women Lose Nerve Parade Fails In New York
The planned march by 6,000 suffragists through New York yesterday did not occur, with public meetings moved indoors and no outdoor demonstration attempted. Police described the outcome as satisfactory.
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United Press
New York
Mortgage dispute moves to higher court over Titus furniture
Sheriff enjoined in a case involving household goods in the Franklin rooming house at Seconday and Virginia streets owned by Herman F Titus and Hattie W Titus. The case was transferred from the justice court to the superior court to determine if goods secured by an original mortgage granted by the late Krome Nemparrow can be separated from property acquired since the mortgage date.
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Sheriff Smith
Franklin
Seconday
Virginia St
Herman F. Titus
Hattie W. Titus
Justice Court
Krome Nemparrow
Alaska Racers Start West to Paris Rally
The reach motor car section and the T car entered in the New York to Paris automobile run left Buffalo today for the west. The Fresch automobile left at it oclock this morning and the Ital den car arrived at oe clock. The parties expect to reach Chicago Friday morning and San Francisco four weeks later. United Press. ATLAND Ore Peb 17 The corner conference of the Worth society in Portland opened yesterday morning by President Geo N Binck of Los Angeles. Recommendations from the grand officers were referred to the proper committees. Tonight a class of 0 will be initiated Into the order.
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United Press
Buffalo
N.Y
Reach Motor Car
Chicago
San Francisco
Fe United Press
Atland
Ore
Peb
Wrrth Society
Portland
Geo N. Binck
Los Angeles
Bank Clearings Report for Seattle and Tacoma
Seattle clearings totaled 1,177,684.79 with balances of 144,922.50. Tacoma reported clearings of 727,680.00 and balances of 309,344.00 with smaller figures shown for additional portions.
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Seattle
Holding Check Inexcusable in Indebtedness Case
The National Cash Register Co. sued M. L. Back to recover 65 dollars for a cash register balance. April 23 1907 Grow sold his business and gave a check to the dealer. Grow later closed his bank account and the check bounced after 16 days. The lower court ruled the plaintiff negligently waited, disallowing recovery, a ruling affirmed by the Superior Court.
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Court of Justice
R. R. George
National Cash Register Co
M. L. Back
A. L. Grow
Grow
Dusiness
A. B. Roussard
Young Men in Trouble Arrested in Fremont Case
Albert Casper aged 22 and Lou Strain aged 20 were arrested by Truant Officers Ketchum and Lewis, Detective Corbett and Patrolman Spier on a serious crime charge in Fremont. Two young girls testified as the complainants.
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Albert Casper
Lou Strain
Ketchum and
Lewis
Corbett
Spier
Fremont
Free lecture on socialism at Dreamland rink
The Rev. Marshall J. Boardman will deliver a free lecture on socialism at Dreamland rink Thursday night.
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Marshall J. Boardman
Dreamland Rink
Eagles Prepared for Grand Aerie Attendance Record
Beattie Aerie No 1 and the 1908 committee of the Fraternal Order of Eagles expect the grand aerie to draw the largest audience in its history on Eagles Day August 14 with about 30 000 members anticipated. Seattle aerie plans hall rearrangement and expansion to house the grand aerie at its own home after remodeling. Committee meetings begin March 5 and occur weekly until the session ends.
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Beattie Aerie No. 1
Fraternal Order of Engien
Grand Aerie
Seattle Aerie
Japanese Seek Habeas Corpus Hearings
Deputy United States Attorney Hutson urged Judge Hanford to curb a surge of habeas corpus writs filed by Japanese detainees. About fifteen writs remain to be heard as the judge promised to act if immigration officers illegally detain the Japanese, sending word to Washington for lawful corrections.
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United States
Hutson
Hanford
Habeas Corpu
Japan
Washington, D. C
Zeph Cloukie Sues Police Chief Over False Arrest
Zeph Cloukie seeks 10000 damages from Chief C W Wappenstein in superior court alleging illegal arrest March 30 1907 for distributing posters without license. He was jailed a day before police learned he had paid a 300 license fee and released him. The case goes before Judge Gilliam tomorrow.
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Zeph Cloukie
C. W. Wappenstein
Gilliam
Cloukie
Mountaineers Hike Eight Miles Under Lead Melvin A Krows
Under the leadership of Melvin A Krows, 25 members of the Mountaineers club yesterday took an eight mile hike from Fauntleroy to the Sound. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17. Six hundred and ten men of the Third cavalry who arrived on the army transport Thomas from the Philippines, came ashore early this morning and boarded specials trains for Texas. Two squadrons will go to Fort Clark and one squadron to Houston, Texas.
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Melvin A. Krows
Mountaineers’ Club
Fauntleroy
Sound
San Francisco
Third Cavalry
Thomas
Philippines
Especial Traina
Texas
Fort Clark
Houston
Chief Denies Hold Up Story By City Police Chief Denies Hold Up Story
Chief Wappenstein branded as fake the account of Benjamin Taro a bartender held up Saturday night near his home at 1901 Zlstar claiming $18 and a revolver. He said the tale was political in nature and a rigid investigation will be conducted to counter public belief in widespread holdups.
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Wappenatein
Benjamin Taro
Taro
Wappenstein
Judgment Against Chinese Gambler in 220 Washington St Loft
Judge Morris in superior court awarded Chin Sue and Lee Shee a 2250 judgment against Lou King for money and valuables lost in a gambling house at 220 Washington Street. Plaintiffs claim 1800 in cash and jewelry valued at 720 were lost January 22. King did not appear, default entered.
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Morris
Superior Court
Chin Sue
Lee Shee
Lou King
Upstaire
Washington St
Convicts Lacking Warm Clothing Say Walla Walla Clergy
Rev. F. J. Van Horn told Tabernacle listeners that prisoners at the state penitentiary lack sufficient clothing to stay warm. He and Fred Butler, a veteran, recently conducted services at Walla Walla and in the prison yard.
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State Penitentiary
F. J. van Horn
D. D
the Tabernacle
van Horn
Fred Butler
Walla Walla
Public Market Prices Today in Brief
Public market prices include salmon bellies at 0c per pound and New Indian relish at 10e per pint. Blalock company prune and apple vinegar from Walla Walla at 20¢ per quart bottle. Lilies of the valley priced 50c per dozen. Rolled oats on sale tomorrow at 6 pounds for 25c. Other specials: Postum cereal 24c, cream of wheat 1f, Quaker oats 2 for 25c.
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Blalock Company
Walla Walla
Western Union orders wage cut across salaried staff
San Diego February 17 news item reports a general 5 percent wage reduction ordered by the Western Union Telegraph Co affecting all salaried employees amid a broader decline in business. In National City the dead body of David Fia Rue, keeper of the San Miguel hotel, was found. authorities say he blew part of his head off with a shotgun the previous day.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
San Diego
Cal
David Fia Rue
San Miguel
National City
Flo
Red Feather and Kerry Gow feature at Grand Opera House
Amusements note that Red Feather returned to the Grand Opera House for a third city engagement. Cheridah Simpsons leads with a strong voice amid glittering costuming though scenery and some jokes feel dusty. Bernard Daly, Irish tenor, stars in The Kerry Gow which audiences at the Seattle theatre enjoyed for a long time.
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Red Feather
Cheridah Simpson
Reginald de Koven
Victor Herbert
Gustave Luders
George Cohan
Pita
Bernard Daly
Old
Erin
Seattle
Star
Erry Gow
Eczema Relief Promoted by Soap Lake Salve
The most distressing eczema cases are relieved by Soap Lake Salve. Available at all druggists.
Frawley Stars in What Happened to Jones at Theatre Week
The loyal Lola Stock company backs T. Frawley as Jones in What Happened to Jones. The comedy unfolds with quick surprises as the James Boys melodrama plays all week at the Third Avenue theatre, following two performances yesterday.
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Jones
T. Frawley
Lola Stock Company
Frawley
James Boys
Third Avenue Theatre
Paderewski Concert At Dreamland Rink Wednesday
Ignace Paderewski, the world’s greatest pianist, will appear in concert at Dreamland rink Wednesday night.
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Ignace Paderewski
Dreamland Rink
Vaudeville bill highlights at multiple theaters
The Coliseum Eight led by Hendrie Miles & Co present The Marshal with other acts. Pantages offers Bimm and Bomm novelties plus varied performances. Star showcases The Good Ship Nancy Lee and new vaudeville. Orpheum features James R Waite & Co in At Lighthouse Point plus six acts. Five-Cent Star shows Gans Nelson fight pictures and novelties. Family Theatre presents The College Girls musical comedy with new numbers.
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Hendrie, Miles & Co
Marshal
Bimm
Bomm
Brrr
Nancy Lee
The
Orpheum
James R. Waite & Co
Lighthouse Point
Gans-Nelson
Family Theatre
All star burlesque at Lyric this week in A Sculptor's Dilemma
Manager Friedlander presents Harry Montague’s musical potpourri with an all star cast. Harry Montague Billy Vance Inga Wilkow Willie Thaten and Harry Clifford headline. Florence Belmont as Venus in Repose impresses. Dainty Mittle Barney Foster limited but competent. Living pictures praised. Two crowds attended yesterday.
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Friedlander
The
Lyric
Harry Montague
Billy Vance
Inga Wilkow
Willie Thaten
Harry Clifford
Dainty Mttle
Barney Foster
Florence Belmont
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Eagles
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Paderewski
Horlick
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