Four years to Seattle: railway progress and plans
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul officials project the first Seattle extension to open in spring 2008 with trains reaching Seattle and Lewiston via the Bitterroot and Clearwater. The article then shifts to an interview about a violent incident, detailing the wounded suspect Hogue expressing remorse and hope for the victim Hewes’s recovery.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Seattle
A. G. Baker
Evarta
Lewiston
Idaho
Bitter Root
Clearwater
Northern Pacific
Council Fight Over City Charter Meant to Expand Public Ownership
Last night in Seattle a council clash erupted as Councilman Murphy proposed amending the city charter to empower municipal purchase of gas, steam, heat and street railways with future franchises expiring December 31. Opponents warned it would block competition and change services while supporters urged action and a special meeting was set to vote tonight on charter changes and related ordinances.
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Murphy
Seattle
Ted
Broadway
Taton St
Jackson St
Third Ward
Crichton
Bowen
Cathown
Mullen
Highwayman Describes Shootings in Narrow Escape
The wounded man, Mr Hewes, is in critical condition as doctors impose strict visit limits. Hewes chased the assailant after being shot in the abdomen near James Street, then faded from blood loss. He remains hospitalized, with doctors cautious about his recovery while his wife Mrs Hewes and Dr Willis attend his bedside.
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Mra Hewes
Graystone
James
I Wish My Courage Had Failed Me Says Hold Up
Hogue alias Anderson says he is not a criminal by nature but a product of circumstances. He describes arriving in Washington two months ago seeking work, moving from Seattle after misfortune, and feeling driven to attempt a hold up out of desperation. Tears mark his account as he recalls home and hopes.
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Hogue
Hewes
Washington
Nicholson
the Graystone
Willie
San Francisco
Holdup
Anderson
Seattle
New York City Gas and Railways Plan Discussed
Albany reports Gov. Higgins endorses a proposal authorizing New York City to acquire create and operate gas and electric lighting plants and street railways funded by selling public service certificates.
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Albany
Gov. Higgins
New York City
Free Methodist Church Holds Third Quarter Meeting
The Free Methodist church will hold its third quarterly meeting in Green Lake starting Friday evening and ending Sabbath evening. Protracted services will occur during the coming week led by presiding elder Rev. T. H. Marsh.
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The
Free Methodist Church
Green Lake
T. H. Marsh
Secretary Honaparte Questions Wade Court Martial Ruling
Washington on January 4 Secretary Honaparte dis approved the Wade court-martial findings and sent the record back for review. The secretary reportedly believes the sentence is inadequate though not required to change it. the case will be reconsidered for any new findings.
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Washington
Honaparte
Young Women's Christian Association Considering Merger
An annual meeting in Chicago opens with a proposal to merge the Young Women's Christian Association with the Women's Christian Association. The younger group, formed in 1860 after a split, has flourished while the mother body has languished. merger is urged to boost joint work and success.
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Chicago
Young Women's Christian Association
Women's Christian Association
Lince
Young Association
Wih
Big Meeting at Poysee's Ball Latona Tomorrow Night
A mass meeting is set at Poysee's Ball Latona tomorrow night at 7 pm to form a permanent organization of the Tenth Ward Republicans. Councilman Murphy will discuss the franchise and Superintendent L B Youngs will address the extension of the street lighting system. Other live items will be taken up.
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Poysee’s Ball
Latona
Tomor
Tenth Ward
Murphy
Tl. B. Youngs
Aft
London rail chiefs reshuffled with Gibbs to lead District line
London Underground chairman E dger is replaced by Sir Georges Gibbs who will take over as chairman of the District railway. The move signals a senior leadership transition in London's rail network.
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London
E Edger
London Underground Railway
Georges Gibbs
District Railway
New York Life names successor to McCall as president
The rectg mation of John A McCall, president of New York Life, was tendered to and accepted by the board this afternoon. Orr was elected to succeed McCall at a salary of 50009.
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New York
John A. McCall
The
New York Life
Orr
McCall
Thomson Seen as Key Figure in Street Improvement Plans
Thomson must respond to a Chamber of Commerce inquiry on Wednesday presenting 25 questions drafted by Austin B Griffiths. The proposals aim to ease street project costs for property owners and the city and call for revising the plan to apportion improvement expenses more fairly.
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Ty Pingineer Thomson
Lgntme
Chamber of
Chamber of Commerce
Austin B Griffiths
Senator Depew in Somnia Amid Senate Turmoil
In New York on January 3 a report says Senator Depew lies seriously ill in Somnia as a result of hard work. Senator Crackett's oust Depew resolution caused senate turmoil and was withdrawn with intent to revisit, not a final test vote.
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New York
Depew
Crackett
Senate
Depew Trustees Resign Amid Board Vote
Depew's friends urged an immediate vote as the motion to table failed 19 to 26. This afternoon the resignations of Richard A. and Robert H. McQuurdy as trustees of the Mutual Life were accepted.
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Depew
Richard A
Robert H. McQurdy
Mutual
Idfe
Court hears separate cases on injury, gas oil, and flour
Testimony in Judge Albertson's court on a $6500 personal injury suit from K Ayerst of West Seattle due to burns. A Washington State hearing also reveals a dispute between Frank Waterhouse & Co flour shippers and transport representatives over proper sack strength and track responsibilities, postponing decision until next week. Separate report notes worthless checks passed to J Stanley and D C Loyd & Co with police not alerted until today.
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Rowden
K. A
Ayerst
Weat
Seattle
Albertson
Frank Waterhouse & Co
J. Stanley
D. C. Loyd & Co
Alaska
Break Up Bad Gang Arrests Shake Counterfeit Ring
Captain of the local secret service reports two gang members arrested in Tacoma for passing counterfeit $4 $10 and $20 gold pieces. Sunada a Japanese suspect identified by witnesses as passing or attempting to pass coins at bars and butcher shops. J A Holt, 20, also arrested after attempting to pass a counterfeit $5 piece. The gang centered in Tacoma and spread across the Pacific Northwest, with many victims and lavish spending at a dance hall.
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Secret Service Department
Secret Service
Tacoma
Sunada
Wee
Ta‘come
Bunado
Pacific Northwest
Holt
J. A. Hott
Bellie
Ong
Japs Mob Arrests Negro Thief in Rooming House
Detectives arrested Jack Young a young colored man at 7 o clock in the morning after Japanese roomers caught him leaving with trousers and money from A Boto a Japanese resident. A crowd of about 40 Japanese men held Young as officers arrived while Soto the roomer retrieved a key hidden in Youngs shoe. Police believe the arrest may curb ongoing petty thefts in the district.
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A. Boto
Jack Young
Adama and
Corbett
Ula
Soto
Young
Grocery Burns In Georgetown Fire Gut Job Near Lone Star
A Georgetown store on Baytonay next to the Lone Star saloon was gutted by fire at an early Wednesday hour. The blaze started in the rear and spread forward. Frank Brosinski ran the business about six months. The Lone Star bartender raised the alarm as flames shot from the window. Firefighters arrived too late to save contents. Damage estimated at 800 dollars. The nearby house risked by a north wind and the building stood on land owned by Casteran, a former Georgetown resident now in San Francisco.
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Baytonay
Lone Star
Georgetown
Frank Brosinski
Casteran
San Francisco
Civil Service Exam Under U S Commission Orders
Brooklyn report notes examinations under the United States Civil Service Commission as directed by official orders. The brief item outlines the testing process and the agency overseeing the civil service evaluation.
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Brooklyn, N. Y
United States Civil Service Commission Examinations
Vacancy for electrician at Vancouver Barracks
A recruitment today seeks to fill a vacancy in the quartermaster's department at Vancouver barracks Washington with a yearly salary of $1 000. Duties include maintaining and repairing house wiring fixtures pole lines and transformers. There are many applicants for the position and vacancies may arise in any service branch needing similar skills.
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Quartermaster’s Department
Vancouver Barracks
Washington
Post Office Robbery Reported in Waitsburg
Robbery report from Waitsburg states the local post office was entered last night and a combination safe opened with $50 in stamps and cash taken.
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Evarts
S. D
Butte
Jan
Mr. Hewes
Yankee
Goodell- Pratt
Second Ave
Dr. Johnson
Queen Anne
Geyler
Colman Building
Williams and Colgate
Genuine Moller
Reed
Gillette
Thomson
Cotee
the Garvey-Buchanan Co
the Lumber Exchange Bldg
Seneca Street
Pasy Key
Waitsburg
the Post
A. Bridge & Co., Popular Price Clothiers
A. Bridge & CO
Second Avenue
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