Chief Wappenstein Replies Miller Petition in Seattle Fracas
Chief of Police Charles Wappenstein defends Seattle Police against belated unfounded criticism from the Miller campaign. He recalls dismantling a demoralized force, removing ward bosses’ influence, and cleaning up line crimes, deadlines, and petty thefts while boosting discipline and professional policing. Numerous names cited as having used signatures without consent respond or deny involvement.
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Miller
Seattle
Moore
Let
Albert Schubach
Schubach & Hamilton
The
Star
Post-Intelligencer
Mr. Schnbach
Charles W. Wappenstein
Seattle Police Department
Miller Campaign Committee
Woman Dies After Taking Fast Cure
Mrs. Daisy Hagland of Alki died at 417 Fast Themas et after 63 days of fasting. The post mortem at Butterworth's revealed stomach cancer. An inquest was held at the detective residence of Mrs. Hazzard.
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Butterworth’s
Two Senior Pacific Captains Vote for Moore at Upcoming Election
J. Gibson and W. Porter, famed steamship captains near retirement, plan to vote next Tuesday in the city election. They declare for Mayor William H. Moore, saying he is the man for the job.
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J. Gibson
W. Porter
Pacific Coast
William H. Moore
Funeral for Murdered Priest Draws Citywide Crowd
In Denver on February 26 a massive turnout packed streets toward the church for Father Heinrichs funeral after his Sunday assassination by anarchist Giuseppe Allo was arraigned in criminal court on murder charges.
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United Press
Deny Cole
Denver
Father Helorida
Bieh
Father Heinrichs
Guiseppe Allo
Moore Leads Seattle Mayoral Polls By Large Margin
Attorneys M. Eb. Mack and A. R. Mitten report poll results from Hamptre bulletin American Hank building Seconday Madison and Hinckley blocks indicating Mayor Moore ahead by a strong majority. Polls in the Hutter hotel lobby and business blocks in Seattle show Moore with a sizable lead over rival Miller Metcalfe with potential margin around 4500 votes if carried to the polls.
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M. EB. Mack
A. R. Mitten
Moore
John ¥. Miller
Hamptre Bulletin
Hank Bulling
Madison
Seattle
Southwest Weather Alert Signals Sudden Wind Increase
The weather bureau warns of rising southwest winds and a high velocity tonight. Storm signals show a sharp increase in gusts across the southwest as a weather advisory remains in effect.
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Weather Bureau
Arrest of Absenting Railroad Worker Named Meurer
John Meurer a 23 year old railroad man was arrested by Officer Varek at the Hotel Livingston on telegraphic information from Kermet North Carolina. He is charged with embezzlement as an agent for the Western Express Company in that city taking company funds and absconding. The bond company allegedly made good the shortage and the pursuit of the fugitive began.
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Seattle
Department
John Meurer
Varek
Livingston
Kermet
N. C
Western Express Company
Meurer
Immo Ser
Fugive
Oregon
Salem
Lfe
Laborer Loses Two Fingers At Western Hardware Plant
Howard Marsh a 24 year old laborer at the Western Hardware and Metal company lost two fingers in a machinery accident this morning. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital. Marsh is single and resides at 2629 Fourth avenue.
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Howard Marsh
Western Hardware and ‘Metal Company
Seattle General Hospital
Maresh
German consul aide found dead in Cincinnati home
Ernest Meyer assistant German consul in Cincinnati was found dead in his bathroom with a gunshot wound to his left side. Authorities believe he died by his own hand.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ernest Meyer
Santa Clara Steamer Leaks and Returns to Port
The steamer Santa Clara developed a severe hull leak with a foot or more of water in the hold. Bilge pumps failed initially but were cleared and the ship returned to port with all passengers transferred and plans for an extra trip north.
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Seattle
Clara
Valdes
Seward Miers
Farallon
Santa Clara
Iig
Alaska
Northwestern Steamship Co
Alaska Steamship Co
Quartermaster Harbor
Telling Points At Arcade Hall Meeting
John H. Powell led a large Republican and Democratic show of support at Arcade Hall with speeches by Wilmon Tucker W W Doty Reuben W Jones Austin B Griffiths Ho Sweeney and Judge F A Macdonald The crowd cheered debates on crime government protection and Moore’s mayoral record reflecting a highly representative campaign event.
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John H. Powell
Moore
Powell
Walla
Mr. Powell
Wilmon Tucker
W. W. Doty
Reuben W. Jones
Austin B. Griffiths
Ho Sweeney
F. A. Macdonald
Confession May Lead to Life Sentence in Burglary Case
A man in county jail awaiting burglary trial openly confessed reforms and published his photo in a paper. He began religious services in the jail several days ago, signaling a possible life sentence if convicted.
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May Ream
John
Carroll
Bank Clearings Report for Seattle and Tacoma
Bank clearings in Seattle total 1,077,590 dollars with balances at 166,852 dollars. Tacoma reports clearings of 950,946 dollars and balances around 6 dollars. Portland is noted with a similar figure in clearings.
Roosevelt's Message on Inland Waterways Report
President Roosevelt read to Congress a message reviewing the inland waterways commission. He blames railroad practices for delaying waterway improvements and argues reform is needed to curb powerful corporations. He notes costs should be offset by water power and other incidental proceeds.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Inland Waterways Commission
Congress
Nuisance Claim Tied to Incomplete Garbage Incinerator
Residents in the Lake Union district complain of a foul odor from the new incinerator as garbage is fed faster than the plant can process it. City chemist Charles Moore says full operation will soon erase current nuisances and eliminate the odor.
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Lake Union District
Charles Moore
City Party Plans Three Noontime Campaign Meetings
The Moore campaign organizers have booked the Grand Opera house for three noon gatherings on Thursday Saturday and Monday. The first will feature short talks by prominent business and civic figures. The Saturday session will be led by city ministers and church leaders who back Mayor Moore. Mayor Moore will give the principal address at the final day meeting.
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Moore
Grand Opera House
Moore Himelf
Rummage Sale Planned by Ladies' Relief Society
The Ladies' Relief society announces a rummage sale on Tuesday and Wednesday March 2 and 4 at 1004 Seconday.
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The
Ladies’ Relief Society
Mrs Girard Sues For Divorce In Superior Court
Emily P Girard seeks divorce from Harry Girard claiming divergent lives and tastes made marital relations impossible. Married in Jersey City May 12, 1900, they have lived in Seattle four years with two years of separation. He wrote the lyrics for The Alaskan and led the touring company prompting long absences. They have one child Genevieve, two.
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Emily P. Girard
Gilliam
Superior Court
Harry Girard
Jersey City
Seattle
Genevieve
Moore to Address Methodist Ministers in Fremont
George F. Cotter and Mayor Moore are invited to speak at Asbury M E Church Fremont on Friday evening. The event, hosted by the city’s Methodist ministers and laymen, aims to show appreciation for Mayor Moore’s administration. Cotterill was previously invited to discuss direct primary law and charter amendments and will address broader political issues at a future gathering.
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George F. Cotter
Mayor Moore
Awbury M. E
Fremont
Moore
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Cotterill
Association
British Troops Press Zakka Khel Uprising in India
Calcutta reports that British forces under Gen Sir James Willeoveks entered the Zakka Khel country on Feb 13 and have since fought guerrilla style to suppress the uprising in India.
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Calcutta
James Willeoveks
India
Thomas flyer leads New York to Paris auto race
The Thomas flyer as the American entry leads the New York to Paris run and will depart Chicago Friday morning toward the Pacific coast via Omaha and Cheyenne. Driver Monty Roberts says the car is bound to win on its merits.
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Bu Y United Press
Chicago
Thomas Flyer
Pacific Coast
Omaha
Cheyenne
Monty” Roberts
Senate Keeps Otto Kelsey as State Superintendent
Albany February 26 The New York senate voted 30 to 19 to retain Otto Kelsey as State Superintendent, despite Governor Hughes opposition. The governor did not comment on the decision.
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Albany
N. Y
New York Senate
Hughes
Otto Kelsey
Kelsey
Senate
Suicide by Laudanum: Art Griffin’s Fatal Demise in City
Art Griffin a former bartender living in a fashionable Sixth Avenue apartment basement area told a janitor he would die after taking an ounce of laudanum. He died in hospital this afternoon after being found by staff in his room. The suicide is linked to marital strife and Griffin’s unemployment, with a note left for his wife and an empty laudanum bottle found at the scene.
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Art Griffin
Sixth Av
Columbia St
Griffin
Mrs Jennie Gilman Dies in San Francisco
Mrs Jennie Gilman wife of Charles H Gilman and step mother of May belle Gilman Corey has died at age 43 after a long illness at the Gilman home in San Francisco Her children include Jane M Gilman Mrs Chas Aliskey of Stockton and Ruby and Eunice May Gilman Mrs Gilman Corey has been notified.
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San Francisco
Mrea
Jennie Gilman
Charles H. Gilman
Maybelle Gilman Corey
Gilman
Janes M. Gilman
Chas. Aliskey
Stockton
Ruby
Eunice May Gilman
Gilman Corey
Old Man Hurt On Pike Street Streetcar
L C Elis aged 67 of 4735 11th Ave NE was attempting to board Wal l ingford car 566 on Pike Street between Third and Fourth when he fell and suffered a severe facial cut. His head narrowly avoided being crushed by the wheels and he was stunned for several minutes before being taken to a physician for treatment.
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Wallingford Av
Pike St
L. C. Elis
11Th Av
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