Hearing on Clackjack gambling cases against Green and Moore
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the resumed hearing of William Moore and Frank Green on charges of conducting a gambling game known as Clackjack in the rear of the Seattle saloon at 207 First Avenue South. Hart alleges police discrimination and a conspiracy with losers to shut down Green and Moore, plus a list of local gambling spots read to the court for council members and Chief Meredith. The session covered police actions and rights of defense as arguments continued.
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Wm. Moore
Frank Green
First Avenue South
Hart
Willard
Green
Moore
Pincus and Clancy Brothers
Meredith
Hart Atorney de Bruler
Soden
Marine steamers move cargo and passengers to Pacific runs
The Rapid Transit carried a cargo of steel rails to Bar sens Lee on Pr an tons of freight. The steamer Dalton, built at Port Blakeley in 189% for the Klondike trade, lies at New Westminster and will soon return to the Tacoma Olympia run. State of California sailed at 4 am with passengers and full freight.
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Sens Lee
Pran
Dalton
Blakeley
New Westminster
B. C
State of California
Residents seek new mail route Olalla to Tacoma and Seattle
Morning endorsement from residents of Olalla Kitsap county backs establishing a daily mail route. Proposed schedule would depart Tacoma at a.m. and Olalla mail to Seattle then return to Tacoma in the afternoon, excluding Sundays, replacing the current route due to delays of three to seven days for Seattle replies approximating 14 miles total distance.
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Olalla
Kitsap County
Tacoma
Seattle
Seattle Map of City and Environs Ready for Subscribers
Report notes detail a large 8 by 8 foot wall map titled Robinsons showing East West and South Seattle plus Kirkland. It includes color lithography from Chicago and is ready for subscribers after five months of preparation. Other items mention arrests, hearings, and court actions involving local residents and businesses.
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Seattle
E. P. Kendall
W. P. Wilson
Robinson
Chicago
East
Weet
Kirkland
Record of Beauty Chief reports arrest of convict Rob. Martell
Chief Meredith learned that Robert Martell, a convict formerly in Beattie, is under arrest in Salt Lake City Utah on charges of robbery and murder. The notice references a prior article seen months ago by Chief Meredith.
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Meredith
Robert Martell
Beattie
Salt Lake City
Utah
Seasoned con man Martell linked to California thefts
A man posing as a Seattle fire department member offered a camera to a San Diego man and claimed Martell was the suspect in California thefts. San Diego police confirmed a photo match, Martell fled, reappeared in Salt Lake City, and was later arrested in Beatty for robbery. Three ex cons were detained. Martell, named Robert Davalle among aliases, has a long record as a burglar forger and swindler with San Quentin time.
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San Diego
Martell
Seattle
Credith
California
Salt Lake City
Beattie
Philbrick
Williame
Powers
Caspicion
Miller Hotel
Ryan
Raymond
Burna
Meredith
Robert
W. Davalle
Duvalle
Truval
Robert Ladue
Robert le Blatte
Roberts
R. W. le Blanche
William Lotto
R. W. Martett
San Quentin Penitentary
Robert Davalle
Portland, Or
W. Lotto
Ex-con Tony Juniwich Arrested in City Burglary Case
Police officer C. I. Grant arrested ex convict Tony Juniwich on December 16 on burglary suspicion. Authorities believe he is the overcoat thief who plundered the city for weeks. Chief Meredith said a vagrancy charge would be filed and Juniwich may be assigned to the chain gang to help clean the streets.
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Tony Juniwich
C. I. Grant
Juniwich
Grant
Meredith
Junswich
Congress Opens With Suffrage Fight and Quorum Bid
In Washington on January 4, Speaker Henderson prepared to preside as Olmstead sought recognition for a suffrage resolution from the previous day. Underwood raised a no quorum issue, moving to adjourn, but the vote failed 10 to 85.
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Washington, D. C
Henderson
Dussell
Olmstead
Underwood
Affairs In South Africa Amid Enlistment Boost And Guard Plan
London reports morale improving as Lord Roberts near control of the war department. Sydney advices indicate 6 000 volunteers for a new contingent. Cape Town confirms Major General Kitchener thanks ministers for a loyalist defense guard. forces under General Forrester Walker to move loyalists south then counter the enemy. A Fraserburg road stationmaster seized cases labeled condensed milk containing 30 to 60 bullets and 15 pounds of dynamite destined for Fraserburg.
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London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
War Department
Sydney
England
Capetown
Kitchener
Cape Colony
Forrester-Walker
Fraserberg
Fraserburg
Freight Issues at Dawson under Frozen Yukon Rivers
Freight 10 Klondike describes how goods moving from the United States into Dawson face new duties as rivers freeze. Previously ships could move goods to Whitehorse in bond. now dog teams must haul them and duties apply on entry. Seattle firms may need Whitehorse representatives to prevent delays. Canadian customs inspector Z B Busby is in Ottawa negotiating a settlement to stop the blockade.
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United States Territory
Dawson
Fish Territory
Seattle
White Horse
Busby
Skagway
Ottawa
Waldersee assassination rumor circulates in Berlin
The Berlin rumor of Waldersee’s assassination persists with no government confirmation. The note references Waldersee’s presence at the British New Year’s Day review and mentions a holiday sale of pianos and organs at Ramaker Music Co Seattle store.
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Berlin
Waldersee
Hardman
Knabe
Poet
Kingsbury
Harrington
Krakauer
Breck
Pease
Aga
Hallet & Davis
Hamilton
Howard
Rae
Jewett
Everett
Wheelock
Huntington
Cable
Eae
Willard
Martin
Oer Schirmer
Seattle
Ramaker Music CO
Becond Avenue
Various U S and World News Briefs Across Cities
Dispatches report varied items including a fatal explosion at Camden area Topauio Chemical Works, with multiple deaths and thefts. Gov. Stephens in Missouri urges libel law changes to empower grand jury checks on public officials. Senator Baker signals leadership shift in Kansas politics. Agul news from Hong Kong denies unrest rumors. A Hong Kong cable confirms Agul Hear that Ase. Fire in Buffalo obliterates Holland & Howard building causing about 190000 loss.
President Wheeler Receives Word Aguinaldo Dead
News from New York reports President Benjamin K. Wheeler of the University of Calin learning in confidence that Aguinaldo is dead. The message notes Wheeler’s care for two children tied to the affair and mentions other parties connected to the governor of Genoa.
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New York
Benjamin K. Wheeler
University of Calin
raidorf-Astoria
Aguinaldore
Buerncamino
Trial of Albert Smith Over Safe Robbery at Hughes House
A jury heard the Albert Smith case in the criminal court this morning. He is charged with breaking into the Hughes residence on Avenue and robbing it of cash and checks. The trial proceeded after the district attorney and the morning's examination of J. W. Hughes.
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Criminal Department of the Criminal Court
Albert Smith
J W. Hughes
Harry Corson Clarke Headlines Seattle Stage
Amusements note Clarke opening at Seattle with "What Did Tomkins Do." He is praised as one of the best character comedians, with breezy humor and multiple impersonations. Remaining shows include "A Turkish" at the Grand and a matinee by Boys & Girls’ Ald Rootery Industrial pupils tomorrow afternoon.
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Mr. Galbraith
Harry Corson Clarke
Seattle
Tomkins
Ha Corson Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Frank Yo
Davy Crockett
John Metus
Henry FE
Henry Irving
Clarke
Ald Rootery 4 Industrial
Quo Vadis Production Draws Lively Crowd at Third Avenue
After the final scene Madame Schell and her stone remain on stage for 16 minutes as three large lions are displayed. A matinee is announced for tomorrow afternoon.
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Third Avenue
Madame Schell
De Frawley Opens Weekly Run at Heattle Theatre
The Heattle theatre presents a week of shows led by De Frawley with nightly and weekend matinees. Titles include Madame bane-tiene Wednesday The Middleman Thursday Children of the Ghetto Friday The Great re Saturday and Trilby Saturday night The Sporting Duchess.
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T. de Frawley
Wil Needay
Madame ‘ Bane-Tiene
Thureday
Belt Boy opens at the Grand in Seattle
The farce comedy “A Belt Boy” opens January 6 at the Grand in Seattle. The production features a cast of 16 including Harry Armatt May Caseby Young Sia ters Beagle Mariowe and other well known farceurs in a show said to be among the strongest street theatrical works now in the city.
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Seattle
Ieee
Ae M. R. Ee
Harry Armatt May Caseby
Young Siaters
Beagle Mariowe
Westminster Church Expands Work with New Collegiate Church
The Westminster church broadens its reach by inviting Rev. James Browneville to join Rev. Hugh Gilchrist. Jefferson Hall hosts a daily shelter for 200 plus men, one of the nation’s largest. A new “People's Church” on Lane Street, near the South School, opens by month’s end as a collegiate congregation with a parent body and Monday school.
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James
Browneville
Westminster Conthon
Hugh W. Gilcchrist
Westminster Church
Jefferson Hall
A. J. Bair
New York
Chicago
United States
People's Church
Lane Street
South School
Sine
Sige
Worden Named Master in Chancery in Tacoma
Warren A. Worden was appointed master in chancery for Tacoma in the ninth judicial circuit to succeed Col. Thad Huston who resigned to join the superior court. The lifetime post carries no salary though annual pay runs about 500 to 600 dollars. Worden remains referee in bankruptcy. Huston served 11 years in the post.
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Tacoma
Warren A. Worden
Ninth Judicial Circuit
District of Washington
Col
Thad Huston
Superior Court
King Hastus at Third Avenue Theater Delights Audiences
Matinee debut Sunday ushers Isham's new musical farce King Hastus at the Third Avenue Theater for all of next week. Written by B Henry Gurney, the show is praised as Southern absurdity at its finest with ludicrous humor and high class music. Songs and choruses are crafted by top writers and promise to be whistled nationwide.
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Third Avenue Theater
Isham
King Hastus
Henry Gurney
SeareQans Show British Troops Parade in London
At 1206% Second Avenue this week SeareQans displays scenes of British troops on parade in London Highlanders exercising troops embark British troops capturing a Boer battery and related action.
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Second Avenue
London
Seattle Gas and Electric Permitted to Extend Franchise
Yesterday afternoon Seattle Gas and Electric Co. received a permit under Judge Hanford's federal court order to extend certain mains citywide while franchise validity is reviewed.
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Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Hanford
Ite
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