Senator Ruth and Allen clash over Ross on senate floor
In Olympia the confrontation centered on Land Commissioner E W Ross as Senator Pliny Allen assailed him as incompetent and crooked. The debate followed a senate vote against Ross after allegations tied to timber lands and a Silver Lake Railway deal, with affidavits cited to support claims against Ross.
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Allen
Ross
Olympia
Feb
Ruth
Senate
Israc
Charles Billings
Portland
Israel
Columbia
Billings
Pliny Allen
Thurston County
E. W. Ross
Steif
Senator Allen
Silver Lake Railway and Lumber Company
Shoreland
A F O L Appeals for Coast Union Fund Aid
A F L appeals for funds to back Los Angeles unions amid a broad coast labor war. Gompers says support shows strong national solidarity. donors urged to send daily receipts to aid workers in Los Angeles facing wage and condition struggles with printers and various metal trades.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Gompers
American Labor Movement
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Printers’ Union of
Count De Lassy Collapses After Guilty Verdicts
In St Peters burg Count Patrick de Lassy sentenced to life for murder of Count Vassilli Bourturin collapses as verdicts are read. Count OBrien De Lassy and Dr Pantchenko found guilty of poisoning Vassailli Boutarlin. Mme Muravieff not guilty. Pantchenko mercy recommended for extenuating circumstances. De Lassy ends speech with a remark about fate.
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ST. Petersburg
Patrick de Lassy
Vassilli Bourturin
O'Brien de Lassy
Pantchenko
Vasailli Boutarlin
Mme. Mura
Expo Plans Near Completion for Panama Pacific Parade
San Francisco officials announced plans for the Panama Pacific Exposition are nearly finished. The Saturday parade is expected to be highly notable in city history, with Mayor McCarthy proclaiming the day a general holiday.
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San Francisco
McCarthy
Invite Candidates to Beacon Hill Advisory Card Meeting
All candidates for the council especially those on The Star advisory ticket are invited to attend a meeting at Beacon Hill engine house tonight. A quiz session will be part of the program.
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Council
Star
Beacon Hill Engine House
141861761 Catholics in United States
Milwaukee report notes 14 618 761 Roman Catholics in the United States per the 1911 Wiltzius directory. Leading states include New York 2 758 171 Pennsylvania 1 527 239 Illinois 1 446 400 Massachusetts 1 380 921 Wisconsin 540 956 Missouri 452 703 and others.
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United States
Milwaukee
Wiltzius
States of the Union
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Massachusetts
Ohio
Wisconsin
Missouri
Minnesota
California
Texas
Iowa
New Mexico
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Floods Drive Hundreds From Homes in Freeport
Flood waters from the Pecantonica river flood Freeport trapping hundreds of residents as the river rises higher than in six decades. City power and water plants are submerged and damage is estimated at $100,000.
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Freeport
Pecantonica River
Dance May Spell Death for Girl
Mary Lieber, 17, collapsed from heart failure while dancing the final number in Mozart hall. Physicians in Chicago express little hope of saving her life.
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Chicago
Mary Lieber
Grand Jury Readies in King County Case Work
The grand jury will be drawn and ready for work this afternoon after 68 taxpayers appeared before Superior Judge John F. Main. Several panelists offered excuses, including Councilman EW Way and banker Johan Price, while Duncan G. Inverainty pressed for opinions on likely topics. Judge Main warned jurors to avoid discussing prospective duties as the panel is weeded.
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King County
John F. Main
Malin
EW. Way
John Rogers
G. Christiansen
Ortitta
United States
John Linquist
Groker
Duncan G. Inverainty
Judge Main
Johan EB. Price
Public Welfare League
Boylston
Project Murphy
Main
Indie
Brisbroad
F. M. Osborne
Hull
G. C. Miles
S&s
Undertakers Bill Held Up in 1909 Estate Dispute
Judge A W Frater postponed action on a $543 undertakers bill for Axel T Peters, who died in 1909 with $4,000 property, no will, and distant siblings. The judge noted the burial should have been grand and promised to consider removing the charge from the estate.
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A. W. Frater
Axel T. Peterson
Slater
Axel
Portland Hotel Death Tied to Suicide Note
The body of a man identified as Chas C. Gentry of Tacoma was found in the Davis hotel Portland Oregon. Poisoning is listed as the cause, and a signed note states he took his life due to the loss of someone irreplaceable. The note requests notification of room 405 occupants in Tacoma. Gentry, about 35, had arrived February 14 under the name C W Carter of Seattle.
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Portland
Chas, C. Gentry
Tacoma
Wash
Davis
Bank of Commerce
C. W. Carter
Seattle
Giles G. Rush
Gentry
Blanche Walsh Collapses On Stage In Peoria
Blanche Walsh, noted actress, fainted moments before stepping onto the stage in Peoria. She is hospitalized in a Peoria hotel with heart trouble and may not survive.
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Peoria
Blanche Walsh
Thaw loses appeal on Matteawan confinement
Harry K Thaw's last chance to escape the criminal insane confinement at Matteawan collapsed as his counsel abandoned the appeal to the Court of Appeals challenging the appellate division ruling that he is not being detained legally.
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Albany
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Court of Appeals
Good Men to Vote for Clean Seattle Council Seats
The Star urges Seattle voters to elect nine councilmen to curb graft and vice led by Mayor Dilling. It endorses eight candidates Austin E Griffiths James Y C Kellogg A J Goddard R B Hesketh W H Weaver E L Blaine Joe Smith and O T Erickson, arguing they represent the people and will oppose favored contractors and high rates while supporting streetcars and lights.
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Old Council
Seattle Electric Co
Seattle
Dilling
Gill
Wappenstein
Vice
Wappy
Rey
Vice Gang
the Star
Star
Austin E. Griffiths
Griffiths
James Y. C. Kellogg
Kellogg
A. J. Goddard
Goddard
The
R. B. Hesketh
Mr. Hesketh
W. H. Weaver
Weaver
Green Lake District
E. L. Blaine
Blaine
Joe Smith
O. T. Erickson
Bete
Hillman Defense Opens as Judge Rejects Indictment Split
Attorney Morris filed opening statements defending millionaire Hillman as jurors heard that all indictments would be tried together. He portrayed Hillman as an ambitious, hard working settler who invested in Green Lake Hillman City and other ventures, promising to explain alleged hieroglyphics in the evidence.
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C. D Hillman
Danworth
Shipley
Will H. Morris
Morris
Hillman
Seattle
Green Lake
Hillman City
Pacific City
Boston Harbor
Olympia
Czar Delays War With China For Two Weeks
European chancelleries warn Russia to proceed cautiously as Moscow demands adherence to the 1881 treaty. In St Petersburg officials say unless China yields by March 1 an ultimatum will be sent.
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United Press
London
Russia
China
ST. Petersburg
Korotovitz
Assemblyman Seeks Extra Session to Untax Necessities
HITS TARIFF SACRAMENTO Feb 17 Declar ing the present tariff on necessaries such as food and clothing is too high Assemblyman Wilson introduced a joint resolution petitioning President Saft to call an extra session of the newly elected congress to untax such commodities as he believes increase the cost of living.
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Sacramento
Assemblyman Wilson
Saft
Congress
Fisherman Charles Dahl Recounts Lawful Fishing Ride
A ruddy faced fisherman named Charles Dahl recalls a recent incident described as a "periodical" outing that included a ride in the patrol wagon as he began to see double. Judge Gordon asks for his statement this morning, and Dahl says he enjoys going out by his fishing bank.
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Charlies Dahl
Charles
Gordon
WILL JAP HELP WONDERS CHINA PEKIN
Semi official opinion from Pekin notes Russia may stage military demonstrations in China Mongolian Manchuria to exploit famine and plague. Japan watches closely and is not expected to stand by if Russian influence expands, though Tokyo has yet to comment.
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PEKIN
China
Ill
Mongolia
Manchuria
Japan
Tokio
Pansy Tidas Returns as Society Editor at The Bee
The Hicktown Bee announces Miss Pansy Tidas resumes her role as society editor, inviting readers to send items for publication. Photographer Roger captures events, while Antiqua Swift starts a new position at the shingle mill. Mae Ivy Lee rents a letter-box to the Sures family amid local benevolent bustle.
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The
Bee
Pansy Tidas
Pansy
Roger
Mise P. Tidas
Antiqua Swift
Mises Mae Noddins
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A. Cole
G. Lawrence
Barnes
Jorgensen
David Lloyd
W MM Olwey
Olaf Whalen
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George Jorgensen
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J. R. King
F. Awee
H Hayden
Victor Nelson
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O. F. Young
J. M. Connor
B.J Popp
John Far
H. Steinke
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