Confesses Orchard's Murder Ties to Oregon Outrages
Idaho reports reveal Orchard's confession implicating Moyer Pettibone and three others in the Steunenberg murder. The Western Federation of Miners leaders are transported under guard for trial as officials fear interference and await legal action. Violence surrounding the Cripple Creek era and Coeur d’Alene riots frames the case in a broad labor conflict context.
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Idaho
Stern
Moyer
Pettibone
Western of
Epetraia
Moyer, Haywood
M . A. Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Denver
Steunen Sema
Boise
Orchard
Colo
Mar
Colof Telluride
Frank Steunenberg
Steunegberg
Western Federation
Coeur Walene
Bunker Hill- Sullivan
Gov'nor Brennenberg
Coeur d'Alene
Murder Scene Ties Suspect to Steunenberg Case in Caldwell
Report from Wallace details a man found in a bed at the scene with ties to the Steunenberg murder. He is jailed under the alias John Vincent and is linked to Burke union dealings. Den ver coverage notes public sentiment favors Moyer and Heywood amid legal questions and potential kidnappings. Idaho deputies head to Cripple Creek for further arrests of Federation figures.
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Wallace
Idaho
St. John
Stewnenberg
Caldwell
John
John W. Vincent
Burke Union
Denver
Cleverner Breitenenberg
Moyer and Heywood
Colorado
Mizner Disappearance Sparks Chicago Search
Chicago February 19. Efforts to locate Mrs Mizner formerly Mrs Yerkes here today failed as search operations continue.
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Chicago
Mrs. Mizner
Mre. Yerkes
Nighttime robbery claim rocks Beattle police officer
Hana Hanson a Swede blacksmith accuses Officer Helms of robbing him of $50 at a Washington street fire restaurant after midnight. The case draws in town witnesses including Bavaria saloon owner I W Koch and bar tender Fred C. Ernet, with Hanson pledging court action if authorities do not move.
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Hana Hanson
Beattle
Washington
Helma
Melt
Haneon
Hanson
Helm
Star
Mannon
Bavaria
I. W. Koch
Fred C. Ernet
Pavaria
Manson
P. Gibbon
Palmer
Pioneer Exchange
Helms
Waterfront Notes From the Coast Steamers and Repairs
Steamer Siseta of the Gray line sailed for San Francisco. A heavy sea broke the tog boom near Galbraith & Co’s Wall but caused no pier damage. The bark Coloma arrived at Port Townsend after a collision with the Ciesse, with unknown extent of damage. The Nexthouse tender Columbine carrying a Roosevelt commission member to Valencia disaster investigators passed inward bound. The Burnside cable ship was reported entering the straits. The Flyer had oil burner issues but resumed its Tacoma run after adjustments. The quartermasters will advertise for 3700 tons hay and 3400 tons oats for shipment to the Philippines by March 10. Captain Mann and Hastings plan a fast steamer on the Bellingham–Anacortes mail route. The Swinomish stern-wheeler was notified to the American Tug Co. The Balver wrecking steamer received permission to assist the stranded German Marichen, ashore in American waters weeks ago. Steamer Eureka sails tonight with coal to San Francisco and steel from Port Hartford. Crankshaft repairs delay the Whatcom’s Victoria-Beattie run. it should be ready to enter service in a few days.
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Siseta
Gray Line
San Francisco
Galbraith, Bacon & Cos
Coloma
Ciesse
Atraite
Port Townsend
Aoa
Columbine
Roosevelt
Valencia
Burnside
Straits
Tacoma
Quartermasters Department
Philippines
Mann
Bellingham
Anacortes
Hastings
Kagit Navigation Company
Swinomiah
Balver
Fureka
Ban Franciscoe
Ateel
Port Hartford
Whatcom
Deputy Sheriff Nearly Jailed Over Lost Key Incident
Deputy Sheriff Alex McKinnon wore leg irons as a joke when his fellow deputies, testing the restraints, lost the key. After a long search the key was found in a nearby box, ending the near public embarrassment and the prank.
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Alex McKinnon
Mas
McKinnon
House Passes Gambling Bill in Washington
The House today passed the Littlefield bill forbidding gambling in all territories including Alaska. A Chamber of Commerce report notes no plan for a State Department meeting with the Chinese delegation aboard the Dakota.
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Washington
Territories
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
Department of State
Dakota
Henderson Suffers Second Stroke In Dubuque
In February 19, ex Speaker David Henderson suffered another paralytic stroke in Dubuque. His condition is described as grave with vision loss noted. Medical staff report the attack follows a previous stroke and the outlook remains uncertain.
Campaign Money Talk At Central Committee Meeting
A special meeting of the central committee and party candidates is set for tonight in room 207 at the Cecil Hotel. Secretary Combe did not discuss the meeting’s purpose, but the session is expected to address fundraising. Party leaders face rising campaign expenses and seek new funding sources.
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B- Heanelty Central
Cecil Hotel
Combe
Gas Explosion Fatal to Many at Maitland Mine
A gas explosion at 10 oclock in the Maitland coal mine in Walzenburg Colorado injures and kills between 15 and 25 workers. Rescue is hindered by gas and debris as bodies are recovered. The Victor Fuel company operates the mine. The dead are said to include Italians and Americans.
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Walzenburg
Colo
Maitland
Debria
Victor Fuel Company
Interstate Commission Investigation Directive
Washington February 19 a joint resolution directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate a matter. The action seeks a formal inquiry by the regulatory body into charges or practices raised in Congress. The timing and specific scope are outlined in the resolution’s text.
Kansas House Probes Rail Rate Controls On Oil Freight
Campbell of Kansas introduces measure to set rail and air trust control over freight rates. A commission orders an investigation into railroad rate practices for moving oil from Kansas and Indian Territory to interstate lines via the Kansas City area.
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Air Trust
Campbell
Kansas
Indian Territory
Kansas City
Fire Them Out Now They Pass Scathing Resolution
A contentious meeting of local business leaders adopts a sharp resolution opposing a telephone related project at the Grand Opera House. The document frames strong concerns about public impact and business interests. Community members weigh the call to action as officials prepare formal responses.
Sunset telephone sacked for independent lines plan
Resolutions passed by the Manufacturers' Association at a Saturday night meeting urge replacing Sunset phones with independent lines as the remedy for Seattle telephone troubles.
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Seattle
Manufacturers’ Association
Propositions on Sunset Telephone in City Rapidly Narrowed
Business and Professional Men's club proposals at Saturday's meeting reduce choices to one of three options for Sunset Telephone service. Wednesday's Grand Opera House session will decide whether to remove all phones, or keep service with conditions, or withdraw based on cost and performance.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Cho Ose No. 1
Leary
Hae
Grand Opera House
Entertainment at Fremont Swedish Mission church on Feb 22
An event at the Fremont Swedish Mission church located at Aurora and Kilbourne on February 22 at 7 30 pm features music by an orchestra an illustrated lecture on a tour of Hawaii and New Zealand war scenes in the Orient naval moving pictures and Russian and Japanese pictures
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Fremont
Hotel Lincoln owners sue Great Northern for 120000
Claimants claim damages of 120000 against the Great Northern Railway for tunnel works under the Hotel Lincoln, with the hotel company seeking 45000 and owner 75000 for foundation damage. A municipal ownership rally is set for Oltman’s hall tonight with speakers including J D Plenner and J T Casey.
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Lincoln
Great Northern
Caroline T. Lincoln
Blackwell Hotel Company
Great Northern Railway
Clillan
Oltman’s Hall
J. D. Plenner
J. T. Casey
Train wreck in St Louis injures several
A fast mail train derailment in St Louis caused severe injuries to clerks including engineer Frennecke fireman Rafferty and mall clerk O Neill. No passengers were aboard the train at the time of the wreck leaving city officials to investigate causes
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ST. Louis
City
Frennecke
Rafferty
O'Neill
Ford Mysterious Silence Amid Railroad Ownership Talks
J B Ford refused to discuss his New York trip as Harriman interests reportedly gained ownership of the Columbia and Puget Sound railroad. The deal would give Harriman access to coal mines and Cedar River valley resources, affecting Hill-controlled lines. Ford’s absence from comment followed a conference in which Pacific Coast company stock plans for the coming year were debated.
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J. C. Ford
Ford
New York
Harriman
Columbia & Puget Sound
Mr. Ford
Pacific Coast Company
J. J
Great Northern
Cedar River Valley
Mayor plans pawnshop law to aid police in recovering stolen goods
Mayor Ballinger proposes an ordinance requiring pawnbrokers and money lenders to file daily lists with descriptions of items taken in that day. The measure mirrors Washington DC practice to curb theft by facilitating tracing and recovery, aiming to deter thieves by reducing safe avenues for circulation.
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Ballinger
Jerviry
Washington
D. C
Washington City
Police Department
Settlement talks unfold between Mitchell and Taylor in New York
In New York at the Ashland House a conference occurred this morning between President Mitchell and Harry Taylor a leading Illinois bituminous operator and former Indianapolis convention floor leader. The visit fuels hopes for reopening negotiations toward an amicable agreement between bituminous operators and employees. Mitchell refused to discuss the matter and will depart for Pittsburgh before Diebh to seek a settlement.
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New York
Ashland House
Mitchell
Harry Taylor
Ilinois
Taylor
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Diebh
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Western Federation of End
A. Pettibone
Steunender
Union Paral Road
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Wells
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Mille
Ida
Pinkeston
Wyoming
Maywood
Dever
Steunenberg
Warrer Ordharp
Cripple Creek
Gov
PeancoTeune Sping
Mao
Mizner
Cave
Pnrren
Gog
Uarters
Hans Hansen
Hansen
Lilyman & Renard
Houghton Logging Company
Herman D. Phetid
Columbinet
H. &. Broddart
The
Fagle Employment Agency
Waterfront News Notes
Henderson
Money For
Commission
Commerce Commission
Lettere
Sunset Company
Sional
WASH
N. Tunnel
New
Hill
Columbia
Puget Sound
Pittsburg Dstrict
Dolan
Doctor Dead
Ogden
Utah
Wifeiam Ef. Hinton
Santa Fe
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