Henry Milburn Cleared of Charge in Spokane Case
Henry H Milburn, longtime bookkeeper for Jone Bird Hardware in Spokane, is found not guilty after a trial. The verdict ends suspicions of theft tied to missing books later traced to another employee who had access to the books. Milburn, son in law of Mortie Thomsen, was connected with Northwest Commercial and Northwest Steamship. his family stayed with the Thomsen family during the case.
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Seattle
Spokane
Jone Bird Hardware Company
Henry H
Northwest Commercial
Milburn
Manu
Henry MH. Milburn
Mortie Thomsen
Centennial Villa
Bpokane
Morris Thomsen
Bia
Thief Seeks Proceeds Of Life Insurance Medal Theft
Manager Rush of the Conserva Life Insurance company reported a burglary of his private office during the night. A gold medal valued highly was stolen from a desk that had been forced open. the office was thoroughly ransacked.
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Rush
Conservat Life Insurance Company
Hog
Hadeen
May Go To War May Go To War
Notice of potential national service discusses possible deployment to China and active duty readiness. Secretary Taft requests adjutant generals report state by state muster and guardsmen to marshal fighting strength for service.
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Washington
China
Taft
Washington Guard
Water Shutoff Scheduled on Pine and Pike Streets
Water service will be shut off Friday affecting Sam to and from Pine Avenue from 8th to 4th and Sth from Pike to Olive. Residents should seek alternative supplies and expect restoration later in the day.
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Pike
Olive
Manho Be Held After Firearm Incident On Woodlawn Ave
Alonzo G. Mann is detained at police headquarters after firing into the air and frightening residents on Woodlawn Avenue. He claims to be father of two motherless boys, while neighbors complain to authorities.
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Woodlawn
Alonzo G. Mann
Mann
United Germans of Beattle Gather to Honor George Washington
The United Germans of Beattle plan a gathering in 7 manta hall tonight to honor George Washington with a fing program in arranged.
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Beattle
7Manta Hall
George Washington
Representatives Longworth Arrive in Havana Amid Welcome
In Havana on February 22 Representative and Mrs Longworth arrived to a rousing welcome from government officials and thousands of citizens.
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Havana
Longworth
Murderer Hoch Says He Is Ready to Hang
In Chicago on February 22 Hoch, the murderer, declares he has given up hope and will face execution tomorrow. He laughed as he spoke, signaling acceptance of the impending hanging.
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Chicago
Hoch
Heirs to Riches Mystery Tangles Beattie Family Fate
A Beattie family tale centers on Anna 18 Mary 15 and Henry 11 Bauer heirs to a supposed German estate after Frite Bauer killed himself in Portland jail in 1906. German consul reports a large inheritance from a Württemberg relative, with attorney S. D. Rauer and others seeking the missing children in Beattie and across the coast.
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Seattle
Europe
Fritz Bauer
Beattie
Germany
Anna
Mary
Henry Rauer
Frite Bauer
Himeertt
Portland
Chr. Alb
Cindameti
Bauer
Menry
Ginetnnad
Wurtemberg
D. Rawer
Haver
Officials of Union Authorized Murder in Steunenberg Case
A Western Federation of Miners letter seeking the assassination of Stevenberg was delivered to a trusted agent in City. The letter, found by a detective in Silver City and later returned, outlines an organized plan of death and cites past punishments. The addressee is unnamed but likely Jack Simpkins, and the letter was used to obtain Orchard’s confession.
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Idaho
Western Federation
City
Stresta
Steunenberg
Silver City
Stevenberg
Jack Simpkins
Orchard
Fair Proves Big Success at Mount Zion Church Fair
The Mount Zion church fair opened last evening drawing large attendance described as jam like. Lieutenant-Governor Coon attended with a solo by Walker of Des Moines City and a number by Miss Barbara Davis. Rev Donahoo will preside tonight with speeches by Dr R A Major and F C Harby and a strong program is planned.
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Mount Zion
Tacoma
Walker
Des
Astor son joins English regiment as second lieutenant
John Jacob Astor, son of William Waldorf Astor, has received a probationary commission in the Firetafe guards and joined the regiment as second lieutenant. The Cuban congress plans a committee to meet and welcome Mr and Mrs Nicholas on their arrival in Havana.
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John Jacob Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Firetafe Guards
England
Post Office Struggles With Mail Delays
A rash of mail backlogs due to train delays overwhelms the post office with overtime as landslides in Idaho disrupt service. Holiday reduced deliveries to two in business districts and one in residential areas.
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Idaho
Tacoma Boys in Rebellion
One hundred Tacoma high school boys rebelled when denied a holiday and left the grounds with Dr Wegener's son, the principal's son, after forcing him to go with them. They sailed to the sound from the waterfront while authorities promise a reckoning tomorrow. Dr A W Martin will lecture on Italian cities Friday evening at the school.
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Tacoma
Dr. Wegener
A. W. Martin
Fool’s gold frenzy ends in pyrite discovery
Laborer Bill Henderson finds shiny particles at Seventh Ave and Pike St and cheers a gold mine moment. A crowd gathers as sand is washed and the gleam proves to be pyrites, fool’s gold, not real ore.
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Bill Henderson
Seventh Av
Pike St
Henderson
Fire destroys San Francisco power plant
Fire wrecked a San Francisco Gas and Electric plant early this morning, destroying the entire facility and its generating machinery. The loss is estimated at 350000 dollars, cutting the city off from outside communications and delaying all afternoon newspapers.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Gas & Electric Company
Seattle mass meeting drives Sunset telephone ouster
In Seattle a mass meeting at the Grand Opera House endorses replacing Sunset Telephones with the Independent system. Attorney Dovell heralds a pledge campaign with 1 015 signed pledges and over 2 000 blanks. Independent promises 4 000 to 6 000 new phones and full replacement by August 1 1906 in most areas.
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Seattle
Grand Opera House
Orchestra Pit
Beattie
W. T. Doyell
Dusiness Men's Committee
Sunset Telephone Company
Sunset Concern
Dovell
M. P. Leary
Leary
British Columbia
Portland
Central Labor
Opera House
Hillman City
Bune Set
New York Insurance Committee Recommends Major Reform
An official report to the New York legislature urges drastic insurance reform. It targets large life companies and fraternal societies, proposing tighter incorporation rules, greater policyholder protections, tighter investment controls, and a near overhaul of director elections to curb deception and abuses in the industry.
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Hamilton
Legislative Insurance Igation Committee
New York
Taft Speaks in Chicago on Philippines and Army Script
Secretary Taft addressed Filipino children at a Washington birthday gathering in the Auditorium this morning. In the afternoon he spoke to the Union League Club on the Army and the Republic and will close with a club banquet this evening.
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Chicago
Taft
Philippines
Washington
Union League Club
Army
The
Republic
Miners Split Over Strike Leadership in Pittburgh
Dispute among bituminous coal miners in Pittburgh leads to a split in the local union. Patrick Dolan keeps headquarters and runs the business while Mitchell supports the dissenters.
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Pittsburg
Patrick Dolan
Mitchell
Ballard Notes and Weather Delays Mail Service
Postmaster Pelle reports complaints about mail delays due to heavy mountain snow. Eastern mails lag four to five days, but inbound mail is speeding up and service should normalize soon. Joseph Sypher recovers from Ballard av. car collision and expects to return as meat cutter. Ballard schools held Washington's birthday exercises and closed early at 1 o'clock.
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Ballard
Pelle
Joseph Sypher
Ballard Av
Washington
Fatality Attributed To Gas In Seattle Home
William Morgan was found in his room at 212 12th Ave. S E Tuesday morning suffering from illuminating gas he inhaled. He died at Providence Hospital yesterday afternoon. Morgan had no relatives in Seattle and worked for the Great Northern Express company. Death is believed accidental. body moved to Butterworth Undertaking Parlors.
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William Morgan
Albert Yable
Providence Hospital
Morgan
Seattle
Great Northern Express Company
Butterworth Undertaking Partors
Telephone Side Lights at Sunset Meeting
During a disorderly anti Sunset telephone meeting, Chairman Leary faced taunts from the gallery as attendees urged him to speak louder. A heckler demanded “Six Hundred” and called for the Chief Operator’s attention amid the noisy scene.
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Leary
Boat upset near West Seattle ends with rescue
Olie Finn a fisherman capsized a small rowboat near the fire station at Madison street. Firemen Charlie Kirk W White and Jack Larson rescued him before bay waters did harm. He was taken to police headquarters, dirtied by rubbish but released after a sobering bath. Stanford Newell, envoy extraordinary to the Netherlands, is registered at the Butler.
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West Seattle
Olie Finn
Madison St
Finn
Charlie Kirk
White
Jack Larson
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Ballard Notes
Stanford Newell
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