Gov Semple Contempt Claims Highlight Court Fight
Fragmented report alleges Gov. Semple faced contempt over refusing to turn over books and papers to a grand jury. Testimony notes court steps, writs, and ongoing disputes involving the private waterway company, officials, and attorneys as the case moves toward final judicial determination.
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Hanford
United States
District Court
Jetple
Charles F. Whittlesey
Levy
Mittlesey
Ralph D
Torney
Witla Bhappsiie
Nichola
Chappelle
Erand
Semple
Trial Delayed In Police Court For Two Men
The trial of Dave ae and Frank Chaney in the police court was postponed as their attorney Walter Fulton moved to the superior court. The cases will be rescheduled and the peel rooms will remain open until the next hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Ae
Frank Chaney
Walter Fulton
Goldberg Witness Bail Fight Shocks Grand Jury
Jacob Goldberg, labeled as a key witness in a county case, was released on his own recognizance after the grand jury accused him of evading service and leaving the city. He is ordered to appear again to explain his sudden departure and potential testifying issues.
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Superior Court
Grand Jury
Goldberg
Ben
Armory
Santedy
John F Miller
Rinter’s Sworn Testimony on Levy Cash Demands
Testimony from February reveals Levy allegedly pressed Allen and Howe for payments linked to a printing contract. Accusers allege contractors and printers profited beyond norms, with Levy soliciting $1800 for a favorable report. Senate actions followed.
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Yef Pliny L. Alof
Leuie Levy
King County
Bim
A. L. Howe
Allen
Pie
Mitter
Howe
Levy
George
Lereal
Alev End Hicks
Senate
Jack Dalton Arrives Back After California Trip
Jack Dalton of Dalton trail fame is in the city after a California visit. He says the newspapers from ocean to ocean praise him, and he will not return to Alaska until the first of June.
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Jack Dalton
Dalton Trail” Fame
City
California
Ocean
Alaska
Grand Jury Hears Instructing Judges in Late Session
Only witnesses before the grand jury yesterday evening were Superior Judges Griffin and Tallman. They were believed to be called to instruct the jury and to testify regarding matters connected with the case involving Saco Cholaberg, the slot man.
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Star
Griffin
Tallman
J | Mell
Superior Court
Elatemantein
Saco Cholaberg
Grand Jury
Three trolley collisions injure many in dense fog
In Peoria Illinois on February 15 three electric trolley cars collided in fog. Fifty eight people were injured and three fatally, with cars piling into wreckage and passengers thrown about. Authorities reported recovery of victims and a subsequent riot at a mine, with many arrested. A separate theft report noted a gold neck chain with a five dollar piece missing.
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Peoria
Pekin
Marine Shipping Updates From Valdes and San Pedro
The P. P. and N. Co. teamer Joanie arrived noon today from Valdes with one passenger and cargo after leaving a week ago. The schooner Cecelia Ludden arrived 13 days out from San Pedro in ballast at West Beattie to load piles for San Pedro. The steamer Santa Ana is expected to arrive from Valdes around six this evening.
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Joanie
Valdes
Cecelia Ludden
San Pedro
West Beattie
Santa Ana
Miners Clash With Officers at Lannock Mines
About 100 armed marshals confronted rioting miners at Lannock mines in West Virginia. The clash followed a weekend battle with casualties reported as several killed or wounded and damage to the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad bridge leading to the mines.
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Cunningham
Aking
Winchester
United States
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company
Lannockmasse
Brannsford
Chesapeake & Ohilo Railroad
Freight house fire and wind damage reported
Feb 25 reports describe a fierce wind storm causing widespread destruction with uprooted trees unroofed houses and collapsed walls. A Japanese liner Kara Maru freight ship from Yokohama burned, destroying a full cargo and much freight valued around 250000 dollars. crews were saved.
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Jon Dom
Erarabe Court
Lieyd
Monandrnoe
Lucwe
Kansas City
Knapp Charged With Wholesale Murder in Imanapolia
Hamilton Wer detective reports Knapp arrested early this night at his home on murder charges. He was recently married, has four prior wives, and police suspect he killed three of them. The third wife vanished last December. authorities note his past criminal sentence and time served.
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Imanapolia
Knapp
Hamilton
Hie
Senate committee advances anti gambling bills in Olympia
The senate committee on miscellaneous matters chaired by Senator Kinnear met to consider the anti gambling measure and the anti siet bill. Both proposals were to be reported to the senate for general file and would change penalties to imprisonment in the state prison rather than fines or county jail. Senators Kinnear Davie and Clapp oppose but prefer not to kill the bills.
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Olympia
Senate Committee On
Kinnear
DU Wad
Senate
Davie
Clapp
Bicycles Lose Popularity for Dawson Travel
The piece notes a shift in travel by overland routes this winter, with far fewer travelers taking the Dawson trail. It contrasts last year’s steamer departures to Briagway and Chinese port routes with this season’s decline in known travelers.
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Dawson Moore
Briagway
Dawson
W. E. Humphrey Appointed Amid North State Meeting
A North district gathering last night announced the appointment of W. E. Humphrey to a new post. The group endorsed a proposed 1 percent improvement tax limit law and directed the secretary to contact the North Beattie district for support.
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Amnlst
Harm
Soren
North Beattie Distriet
Here
Arrests Reported After Night Whispers in Alley
Police arrested two men, Joseph Murphy and an associate, following a night incident in an alley. Officers Mc Clune and Peterson detained them at the station as inquiries continue into the events and suspects remain in custody.
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Joseph Murphy
McClune
Peterson
Was
Pretty Pipe Dream of Grand Jury Scoop Fiction
A Seattle paper claimed indictments against Piper, a politician and advisor, formed a dramatic first page feature with illustrations. The grand jury had not voted on any indictment and no charges were drawn up, despite sensational claims about testimony in Portland.
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Piper
Hamnes
Seattle
Eagne
Parry
Portland
Gra
Tugs Busy Tow Damaged Vessels To Docks
Tugboats Doctor and Oscar H towed the Valencia to drydock after a collision. Amatifia moved from Mo rans to Bremerton for repairs. Oscar B. towed Fiver to Moran's for repairs while Here and asp & lt City of To peka returned to the Lynn canal run after layup.
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Doctor
Omcar H
Valencia
Amatifia
Morans
Hremerton
Wasp
Lurmberman
True Bitar
Oscar B
Moran's
Asp
Topeka
Harbor
Lynn Canal
No Hope for Tax Payers in Railroad Property Tax Fight
The article reports that public advocates for fair railroad property assessment in the state have largely given up on legislative relief. It details proposed measures like a state tax commission, constitutional questions, and the shifting of railroad tax burdens among counties, with King County rates and court outcomes discussed as context.
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McBride
Railroad Commission
Warburgton
Pierce County
King County
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