Eye of the miner murders links to Orchard confession
The Star in Seattle reports Harry Orchard’s confession tying to the Cripple Creek and Telluride killings and a broader plot by the Western Federation of Miners. Detailing arrests of Moyer, Haywood, Pettibone, and others, the piece notes ongoing investigations in Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado, and anticipated indictments as authorities pursue witnesses and suspects.
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Star
Seattle
Harry
Gora Stounenberg
Colorado
Moyer
Haywood
Smith Edward Green
Federation
Denver
Robert Green
Altman
Cripple Creek
Canyon County
Pew
Orchard
James H. Peabody
William HM. Gabbert
Colorado Supreme Court
John Campbell
Western Federation of Minera
Ple Creek
Telluride
Occupations of Candidates for the Municipal Offices
A list of candidates and their occupations for municipal offices. Names include Riplinger accountant, Harry Carroll accountant, Rweeell clerk in Judge Gilliam's court, Scott Calhoun attorney, F. P. Mallen owner Abbott house, F. H. Hard feed store proprietor, Ward James Conway livery stable owner, Herbert L. Jaffe wholesale liquor dealer, C H Hil attorney, Fred Sawyer Rainier rooming house proprietor, Eilis Morrison forest and real estate, Arnold Zbinden saloon proprietor, T P Revelie former minister, Dr J E Crichton physician, W H Murphy meat owner, R T Bernolds retired businessman, George W Hill real estate, Mayor William Hickman Moore attorney, Corporation Counsel Edward Brady attorney. Councilmen list includes First Ward Thomas Navin coal dealer, Second Ward A G Keene druggist, Third Ward J H Kulles cigar manufacturer, Fourth Ward A Byers attorney, Fifth Ward R E B Orchard painter, Sixth Ward Hugh Metleo carpenter, Seventh Ward S W Wilkin carpenter, Eighth Ward J H Hemer attorney, Ninth Ward O N Soderquist contractor, Tenth Ward J M Wolfe contractor, Eleventh Ward James Kelso carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riplinger
Harry Carroll
Rweeell
Gilliam’s Court
Scott Calhoun
F. P. Mallen
Abbott House
F. H. Hard
James Conway
Herbert L. Jaffe
H. C.hil
Ffred Sawyer
Old Rainier Rooming House
Eilis Morrison
Thomas Navin
A. G. Keene
J. H. Kulles
A. Byers
R. EB. Orchard
Hugh Metleo
S. W. Wilkin
J. H. Hemer
O. N. Soderquist
J. M. Wolfe
James Kelso
Seattle Vancouver Interurban Plan Promises 5 Million Abuild
Moore announces Seattle to Vancouver interurban railway to serve local trade with Everett Blaine and other stops. Five million dollars, raised from eastern capital, funds construction and equipment over two years, with surveys starting within 30 days and no through-traffic competition. Only Seattle to Vancouver route planned, with possible absorption of Fred Sander line. Portland extension denied.
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Moore
Ths
Canadian Pacific
Seattle
Everett
Sander
Fire claims four lives in Tunnel Hill village blaze
Four members of the German family died in a morning fire that devastated most of the village in Tunnel Hill Pa. Mrs Mary Gorgan 63 and her children Patrick 11 Willie 8 and Katie 10 perished after she woke to smoke and tried to rescue the others.
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Tunnel Hill
Mary Gorgan
Patrick
Willie
Katie
High School Girls Protest Burlesque Posters in Seattle
Seattle high school pupils and Principal W F Geiger condemn gaudy posters advertising a burlesque show titled The High School Girls. City officials pledge to study ordinances to remove the displays and shield public schools and students from such depictions.
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Seattle
W. F. Geiger
Seattle High School
Star
Tielger
Reuben W. Jones
Geiger
DeBruler
Reuben Jones
Seattle Business Men Press Sunset Telephone Reform
Seattle business leaders debate the Sunset Telephone system at a Grand Opera House meeting. Letters from merchants and professionals urge improved service or switch to the Independent company, citing royalties and incomplete switches as reasons to reform or terminate Sunset service.
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Leary
Business and Professional Men's Club
Sunset Telephone Company
Seattle
Grand Opera House
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Sunset Rie One
British Columbia
Mexico
C. W. Spear
Velvet Milling Company
J. B. Williame
J. D. McDermott & Son
M. Hubachek
Grand Union Tea Company
Forgery Conviction in Superior Court Case
G Gustaveon was found guilty of forgery yesterday before Judge Frater in the superior court. He previously passed a bad check at the Congress saloon on February 3 and, while on bail for a similar charge, forged a second check for $25.
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G. Gustaveon
Frater
Gustaveon
Congress Saloon
Man Surrenders Girl to Father After Kidnap Claim
In Renton on February 20 John Hall allegedly abducted his 15 year old sister Violet from her father James Hall at the interurban depot and refused to return her. He surrendered the girl after Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John W. Whitham warned of kidnapping charges if he did not. The motive appeared linked to discord with his stepmother where Violet was staying.
Pacific Coast company denies sale of rail line to Harriman
J C Ford, vice president and general manager, states the Columbia and Puget Sound railroad has not been sold and no negotiations exist. He notes stockholders are scattered and comfortable, while the company plans three new vessels and justifies earlier Valencia wreck criticism as unfounded. He asserts the firm would take any prudent measure to ensure passenger safety.
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Everett
Moore
Sander
Seattle
Portland
J. C. Ford
Pacific Coast Company
Columbia & Puget Sound
Harriman
Wall St
Pacific Coast
Valencia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federation of Miners
Boom
Baker
City
Ore
Steve Adama
Steve Dickson
Maines
Steunenberg
Jack Simpkins
Marty Orchard
Wallace
Idaho
John
Steanenberg
Vingcoat
J. J. Simpkins
St. John
Caldwell
Canyon Ty
William Hickman Moore
Edward Brady
Seemaner
James A. Moore
Vancouver
Er. B. C
A. Moore
Moore In- Vetmont Company
Ish
Blaine
Varid Eastern Capitalists Bay
Sander Road
Fred EB. Gander
Reat
Jones Talke
Busi
A. G. Foster
Ceovk
Calvert, San Juan Fish Company
Bualnessa, McCoy & Ward
Renton
Cape
Shipbuilding Corporation
Atlantic
London
Edward
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