Murphy Seeks Office in City Hall Controversy
The article reports James Murphy filing oath and bond to become Superintendent of Streets, but ex-Superintendent Walters resists. Murphy attempted to take possession, facing formal and legal delays as officials debate rightful appointment and quo warranto options.
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Murphy
Piller
Wilkins
James Wombere
A. L. Wal
Whrenon
Moore
Apas
Beott Calhoun
Carrol
Mayora
Comptroller
Walters
How Governments Run Railroads in Europe
European governments operate their rail networks with varied ownership and management models. Harry G. Farmer studied Germany Belgium Switzerland and Italy to compare benefits and drawbacks, and reports will appear in The Star.
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Europe
United States
Harry G. Farmer
Germany
Belgium
Switzerland
Italy
The
Star
Bank Clearings Report January 3 1907 Figures
Bank clearings for January 3 show 1 0231 108.56 dollars with a date marker 1906 1 280193.04. The report notes an increase over the same date last year by 701066.22 dollars and compares to prior period totals and percentage changes.
Two Railway Men Die In Wreck Near Coal Spur
A wreck at Coal Spur on the Northern Pacific, ten miles west of the city, killed two Livingstone railway workers, locomotive engineer James Carusce and freight conductor J A Storr. The extra passenger train, which had orders to enter the block, was struck by two light engines. the operator J S Brady admitted fault, citing long fatigue and lack of rest as factors. The wreck burned and the bodies burned beyond recognition.
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Butte Hon Tee
Brady
Hopper's
Coal Spur
Polk urges broad reform package in antitrust and gaming laws
Gov Polk's message calls for regulating the rail and motor interest, abolishing railroad passes, taxing corporate capital, imprisoning violators of antitrust laws, and making it a felony to register bets on horse races along with other reform measures. The telegraph states the proposals come from Jefferson City with emphasis on antitrust and gambling control.
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Beripps Telegraph Service
Jefferson City
Gov. Polk
Chief Loses to His Gase in Beattle Court
In Beattle criminal court, Chief Los faced John Carrington amid aldermanic defense for Carrington’s release. A crippled defendant cried as testimony tied Carrington’s father to Civil War service. After hours of witnesses, the jury found the defendant not guilty at 2 PM.
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T. P. Revelle
John Carrington
Wappenstein
Rusela
Beatile
Carrington
Wherrylee
Agercente
Peliceeman
Congress urged to investigate rail wrecks in two lines
A House resolution asks Congress to investigate the Baltimore and Ohio and Rock Island wrecks. Washington dispatch notes the move was introduced in the House on January 3.
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Congress
Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
House
Baltimore & Ohio
Rock Island
Workman Buried Alive Under Tons of Sand
Pacco an Italian laborer working near the hotel on Spring street was buried when a sand chute avalanche swept him into a shaft. Rescued after five minutes, he suffered internal injuries but is expected to recover. The incident ties to a widening rift between the mayor and the council.
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Workman
HD. Pacco
Spring St
Los Angeles
Shute
Pasco
Con
Chief to Wear Uniform Says Fire and Water Panel
The fire and water committee urges the fire department chief to wear a uniform and plans to draft an ordinance for council passage. The mayor would veto if the ordinance reached him, citing the city charter. Chief Bringhurst remains indifferent and silent on the issue. The mayor regards the city’s chief as de facto fire commissioner.
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Fire and Water Committee
Council
Bringhurst
Seattle
Senator Culbertson Defends Roosevelt in Senate
In Washington on January 8 Senator Culbertson spoke for Roosevelt amid the Foraker debate. He defended Browneville citizens and denounced the negro soldiers while citing authority for the president’s action and warning that reducing power would render the government impotent. He directed much of his remarks at Senator Foraker.
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Bompos Telegraph Service
Washington, D. C
Culbertson
Roosevelt
Senate
Foraker
Browneville
Benator Foraker
Washington ignores Seattle post office Christmas package backlog
Seattle’s main post office handles 18 000 registered Christmas packages with Seattle recipients. The backlog will take at least a week to clear as clerks work overtime. A 21 percent rise in business occurred but no extra clerks were hired, despite Postmaster Stewart adding five temporary workers at his own expense. Local chamber of commerce and businessmen urge action to restore proper postal services.
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Seattle
Washington
Stewart
Chamber of Cotanine
Ha ‘Ind
Death of logger John Phillips in steamer incident
John Phillips, a 46 year old logger from the Phoenix Logging camp at Potlach, fell or leaped from the steamer Perdita at Hazel Point in Jefferson county early this morning. He drowned after floating on the surface for about three minutes. An inquest was planned, with later notes that he may have been thrown overboard during a playful scuffle on the lower deck.
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Jobo Phillips
Phoenix
Pottack
Perdita
Hazel Point
Jefferson County
Filipe
Pollach
Potlach
Phillips
Shelton
Bonney Watson Undertaking
Evans Decision To Be Fought In Federal Battle
Washington January 5 A high level conference among the president Attorney General Bonaparte and Secretary Struve preceded word that the government will fight to the last to obtain a ruling affirming the constitutionality of the employers' which Judge Bvary had declared unconstitutional the ruling comes as part of a broader legal battle over employer rights and regulatory authority.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Bonaparte
Strave
Bank Safe Blast Near Manta Ana Causes Alarm
A bank safe was damaged by dynamite around midnight near Manta Ana in the state. The attackers escaped, leaving debris and concern in the area. Police investigate the incident as a criminal act.
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Manta Ana
New York Fights Define Political Year Ahead
Washington weighs the coming year as reform battles centered in New York shape national politics. Gov. Hughes faces united opposition from corporate interests and allies of President Roosevelt, with key figures in Albany and Washington mobilizing to derail reforms and realign parties. Hearst backs Hughes, forecasting impact if Republicans fracture over public utility commissions.
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New York
Roosevelt
Hughes
Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Gov
Empire State
Wall Sr
Albany
Hearst
Landslide Delays Great Northern Service Through Interbay
A landslide between Beach and Interbay halted the Great Northern Owl and delayed the Northern Special. Crew cleared the blockage, traffic reopened near noon, and trains including the Great Northern Past Mall and other services ran several hours late with heavy snow reported in the West.
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Great Northern
Beach
Interbay
Northern
Northern Pacific
Atten & Bt
Paul Capress
Guttty Geatite
St. Paul
Yukon governor nominees and party clashes noted
Vancouver reports January 1 detail Gov McInnes of Yukon and Charles Tapper entering party contests amid machine politics tensions. The piece highlights efforts to disrupt party unity ahead of the general election.
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Star Special Service
Vancouver
B.C
McInnes
Yukon
Lib
Charles Tapper
Censermachine
Bankers Protest Withdrawal Of American Troops In Cuba
Havana January 2 bankers object to withdrawal of U.S. troops saying they will not loan on Cuban crops and cannot take the risk. Financiers broadly view the outlook in Cuba as gloomy.
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Bene Telegraph Service
Havana
Jan
Cuba
Burglars Blow Open Tacoma Butcher Shop Safe
Two burglars early Jan 3 blew open Richard Uliman’s butcher shop safe at Thirtieth and Carista and escaped with contents. Tacoma police sent the entire force on an all out hunt after the alarm at 2 46 a m. The pair fled toward the waterfront as officers closed in.
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Tacoma
Star Special Service
Richard Uliman
Thirtieth
Carista
Seattle Man Seeks 2000 Damages For Broken Nose
In Seattle B Spagna files a superior court complaint against John Otecoria seeking 2000 dollars for a broken nose and cut skin from an assault on November 27.
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Seattle
B. Spagna
John Otecoria
Superior Court
Convict Serves Overtime Inmate Request Sparks Records Check
In Olympia Washington on January 3, convict George Finley in the state prison for Yakima County burglary asked Ward Kincaid for release claiming he had served long enough. Records showed his term should have ended February 26, 1906, the error caused by not deducting a good conduct allowance.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Olympia
Wash
George Finley
Yakima County
Ward Kincaid
Kincaid
Russian prefect assassinated in St. Petersburg drive
Maj Gen Vonderiounitz prefect of St. Petersburg was assassinated today while driving in the city. The attack sent shock through officials and residents as authorities investigate the motive and suspects. The incident marks a violent blow to regional leadership amid ongoing unrest.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
ST. Petersburg
Vonderiounitz
Wentworth Fights Requisition in Seattle Fraud Case
Requisition papers for John L. Wentworth, sought in Seattle over false statements about the defunct National Brokerage Association, were presented to the Oregon governor by King County Sheriff L C Smith. Wentworth contests the warrant. associate Robert Merchant also faced the charge and posted 3000 bond before release.
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Salem
Ore
John L. Wentworth
Seattle
National Brokerage Association
L. C. Smith
King County
Wentworth
Careon & Cannon
Robert Merchant
Miners Refuse Committee Plan in Grass Valley Strike
In Grass Valley California on January 2 the miners strike remains unchanged. Operators proposed a committee to discuss the dispute but the miners refused preferring correspondence. Expect a long struggle as miners reportedly plan a vote for higher wages on Friday.
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Grass Valley
Cal
Thompson Testimony Highlights Camp Gossip and Digressions
Oscar Thompson testified under cross examination about interactions at camp with Chester Thompson and Charlotte Whittlesey. He described family views on genius and madness and named Hickman Price as a close friend. Ella Gillespie later testified about Chester's food habits, noting he kept meals in a personal box and reacted strongly to others touching it.
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Star Special Service
Tacoma
Wash
Oscar Thompson
Harvey
Chester Thompson
Charlotte Whittlesey
Chester
Charlotte
Miss Whittlesey
Laura
Oscar
Hickman Price
Elle Gillespie
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