Fuel famine halts Seattle area industries in crisis
A fuel shortage forces the Moran Company plant and several others in the Seattle area to close as coke and coal run low. Ships, mills, and shingle operations face layoffs while officials seek relief and await legislative action. Mayor Moore and Governor Mead acknowledge limited power to fix the crisis.
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Pa Eifte
Moran Company
Anderson Steamship Com
Lake Washington
Cyrene
Xanthua
Ts Horset
Lakes
Usion
Washington
Bet Line
Latcaa Mill
Pacific ‘Lumbers
Pabunkers
Governor Mead
Death Decree and Navy Officers in Old Russia
Fragmentary rebuke of Russian justice mentions Admiral Nebegsteff facing death by court martial after surrendering to Japan at the Sea of Japan. The text cites decreasing penalties and a rumored plan to recall officers to retirement, ending with a grim parody of a perpetual sea air and punishment.
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pAdmiral Nebegsteff
Navy
Sea of Japan
Toft Wan
Rojestvemaky Rojy
Ctar
Port Arthur
Nebogatoff
Strange Tales of Murder Case Aboard 1901 Arrest
A garbled account describes the arrest of William Doyle by Sheriff Hodge for the murder of Gomer Davis dated December 1901. The tale mentions Doyle's confinement, testimonies by an insane witness, a confession, and Doyle’s alleged connection to the Black Diamond miner case along a railroad track.
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William Doyle
Hodge
Gomer Davis
Siren
Conn Larsen
Ilegto
Marrival
Seattle
Doyle
Myers
Asymond
Gomer Davie
Fragmentary OCR News Note
A garbled OCR fragment mentions people named David Roberts and Tacoma and references friends speaking about a person named Py Mm Vridny with a vague acquaintance. The text is too damaged to determine a clear event, date, or outcome.
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Evans
Thompy
Tacoma
David & Roberts
Alant Might Officers Elected At Meeting
In a recent gathering of local leaders, the board voted to elect new officers. The slate included, among others, the president and secretary positions, with nominations from several community groups.
Re-elected rectors and new board to meet next Tuesday
The article notes several rectors including James A. Moore T Lippy J Mh Murphy and KR Colling C H Kiel Dr D P Hillis re-elected. Watson Allen and board of trustees Robert Moran and Wm BD Wood also re-elected. A 41 member board will meet next Tuesday to consider further re-elections.
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James A. Moore
T. & Lippy
J. Mh. Murphy
KR. Colling
C. H. Kiel
D. Phillis
Watson Allen
Board of
Trustera
Robert Moran
Wm. BD. Weod
Pledges Bring Suit Over Seattle Land Promise
In a superior court complaint, George and Mrs. Hitchcock say J. F. and Katier invited them to Seattle after selling their Sherwood Tennessee home. They allegedly promised an acre to reside on. defendants refused to fulfill the contract. They seek performance or damages of 2500 dollars.
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George
Hitchcock
J. F
Katier
Seattle
Sherwood
Tenn
Thieves Steal From Desks in Lumber Exchange Office Block
Tenants report multiple robberies at the Lumber Exchange building on Seconday over the past two weeks. Desks were pried open and money taken from drawers as owners work to locate the culprits.
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Lumber Exchange
Fremont man found guilty on liquor license charge on appeal
T. W. Lough of Fremont, earlier convicted in police court for selling liquor without a license, was again found guilty in the superior court this afternoon. Judge Morris presided as the case was heard on appeal.
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T. W. Lough
Fremont
Morris
Seattle Society Girl Edith Williams Dies of Typhoid
Miss Edith Williams a well known Seattle society girl died Sunday night at her sister Mrs Horace Chapman home in Ravenna Park from typhoid fever. She was to wed Herbert Upper in a few weeks, who is gravely ill at his home.
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Edith Williams
Seattle
Horace Chapman
Ravenna Park
Miss Williams
Herbert
Upper
Coroner issues warrant for K Mc Clowd in Rimer killing
Coroner Carroll sworn out a warrant for the arrest of K Mc Clowd in connection with the killing of Peter Rimer on Sunday afternoon. The case centers on the death discovered in the city after the incident.
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Carroll
K. McClowd
Peter Rimer
Not Normal: Dr Brown Tests Daronia Insanity
In Tacoma Jan. Dr BM Brown testified as the first witness, probing Daronia as a dangerous insanity type with fixed delusions that may mask wrongdoing. He explained delusions could impair moral judgment yet not render acts impossible, and a hypothetical question about shooting prompted further life investigation rather than labeling a man insane.
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Star Special Service
Tacoma
Jan
BM. Brown
Walter Harvey
Daronia
Brown
Ao Harvey
Chester
Theane
Northern Pacific plans 340 mile cutoff and route shift
The Northern Pacific backs a 340 mile cutoff from Miles City to Helena paralleling Milwaukee to gain an air line from Miles City to Helena and shorten the St Paul to Puget Sound run. The plan includes rerouting the main west of Helena and diverting through passenger trains and westbound freight, easing Yellowstone river traffic and reducing need for a double track.
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Miles City
Helene
Viles
Tecoma
Beatie
Milwaukee
Coast
Hill
Wis
Northern Pacific
Milew City
Harrowtown
Hartowtown
Butte
Rocky Mountain Divide
Simest
Helena
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Puget Sound
Yellowstone River
Licensed to Wed: Seattle Marriage Licenses Issued
Today many Seattle couples received licenses in a city notice listing names and addresses with January dates. The record includes multiple pairings and addresses such as Beattie, Green Lake, Stewart Street, and Seventh Avenue as couples prepare for upcoming ceremonies.
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Une Bnoom
Christopher Law
Seattle
Martha J
Walker
Minn Davie-Coliver
Mortia A. Davis
Hannah
Coliver
Lavi-Olson
Casper R. Levi
Lillian Olson
Emereson-Titus
Luther Emerson
Beattie
Mary BE. Titus
Sutherland
Patton
John M Sutherland
Grace E Patton
Robinson - Leavenworth
John Henry Robinson
Faith Leavenworth
Landaver-Kubnke
Ben Landaner
St. Joe
Maud Kubnke
Viggo Teanersen
East Seventieth Ave
BK. Kandgeen
Campbell
Green Lake Boulevard
W. G Campbell
Kilie
Pontius Ave
Robert H. Ellin
Alstrom
Louis Alsetrom
D’ambrosie
Stewart St
Laouta D’ambrosie
Weat
Yealer Way
Robert P. West
Hall
East Seventy Second
W. O Hall
West of honor at Plymouth church banquet features John R. Mott
John R. Mott, prominent Y.M.C.A. World’s Work officer, is honored at the Plymouth Church Men’s Club banquet tonight. He travels from Seattle toward Tokio for the World Student Christian Federation gathering next June.
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Plymouth Church
John R. Mott
Mott
Seattle
Japan
Student Christian Federation
Tokio
Bankruptcy Petition Filed by F C Perrin Horse Trader
A petition in bankruptcy was filed with the United States clerk this morning by F C Perrin a horse trader and stable man of the city. Liabilities amount to 2106.15 with assets of 806.
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United States
F.C. Perrin
Thin City
Roosevelt endorses Chinese labor for Panama canal project
The speech praises Chinese coolies for canal work describing endurance and steadiness while contrasting with other workers. It claims American contractors favor their reliability and contends stipulations will repatriate workers after empire building. The text critiques wage remittance schemes and implied discrimination.
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Mike
Roosevelt
United States
Empire Building
Panama
Republic of Panama
Colombia
China
Ian
High School Football Returns After Seattle Delays
Chicago reports the local high school football team returning after a two day delay due to blockades. Beattie trouble has quieted. players were warmly welcomed and a reception is planned tonight with uncertain punishment for past conduct.
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Beattie
Beys
Seattle
Pardee Criticizes Roosevelt in Farewell Message
In his farewell address to the state legislature, Governor Pardee attacks President Roosevelt over the Japanese school matter saying the president acted without knowledge. He also denounces Standard Oil and other trusts and urges a direct primary law similar to Illinois.
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Scripps TF Service
Cal
Jan
Pardee
Roosevelt
Standard of Co
Ilinois
Sailor Drowns at Great Northern Docks
A Japanese steward aboard the steam er Tosa Maru fell while fixing a lifeboat at 11 30 this morning at Smiths Cove and landed on his head, then plunged into the water. He sank and his body was recovered two hours later and taken to Butterworths undertaking parlors.
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Great Northern
Smith's Cove
Butterworth's
Prof Hall III Charged in Marie Suspect Case
Prof Hall III of Washington is not likely to be tried on the charge amid a frail condition. The report notes Prof Carl Han may face the scene but is described as a nervous wreck and unlikely to survive the trip.
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Seripes
Hamburg
Jan
Carl Han
Washington
Marie Mother Todawn
Badencore
Bank Elections Today in Seattle National Banks
The national banks of Seattle conducted their annual elections today with no changes in officers.
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Bank Elections Today
National Banks of
Seattle
Railroads protest Sherman bill uniform mileage rate
Representatives of various railroads protested to the house committee on commerce against uniform two cent mileage books without a return deposit. They argued that applying the rate to all roads would be unfair to western lines due to diverse conditions.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Commerce
Man files divorce suit over claimed kidnapping of child
William H. Rush sues for divorce alleging his wife kidnapped their child who was born in 1804 and allegedly taken in 1407. he states the child is now 11. Mary A. Egan, in an invalid chair, sues Northern Pacific for 2000 damages claiming improper reception after being carried past Kent to Heatile when alighting from a Hot Springs trip. a jury is empaneled.
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William H. Rush
Mary A. Egan
Northern Pacific Mailway Company
Kent
Heatile
Bribe Charges Reported Against Lumber Association Official
Victor H. Beckman secretary of the Pacific Coast Lumbermen's Association testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that attempts were made to bribe him to drop evidence on a motor car shortage. He also alleged attempts to obtain evidence by prying open his office deck in the Lumber Exchange building in Seattle Beattie. He said the commission will receive the evidence at its meeting in Beattle Ohio this month.
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Chicago
Victor H. Beckman
Pacific Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Deckman
Lumber Exchange
Beattie
Heckman
Commission
Beattice Poultry Exhibition Opens with 1000 Birds On Display
The sixth annual Beattice Poultry association exhibition opened in Bon Marche building with 1000 birds across 16 classes from game cocks to turkeys. Hundreds attended as officers President Henry Bennett and others oversee the event. show runs daily 7 am to 7 pm through Saturday.
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Beattice Poultry Association
Bon Marche
Henry Bennett
P. L. Pokey
N. Anderson
J. L. Anderson
Geo
Senator Overman Defends State Rights Against Federal Powers
In Washington Senator J. S. Overman of North Carolina asserts state sovereignty against federal action. He argues child labor regulation and school integration proposals exceed federal power and should be governed locally, with states and communities meeting local conditions.
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Washington
J. 8. Overman
North Carolina
CAFE CRACKED AT TACOMA
In Tacoma the Puget Sound saloon on Jefferson avenue was robbed last night, the third in a week. Thieves pried the safe open and took 300 dollars in cash and 133 dollars in endorsed checks, wrecked the interior, and dumped over 56 gallons of liquor on the roof. Police have no clues on the gang.
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Tacoma
Jan
Puget Sound
Jefferson Av
Embezzler Held to Upper Court in Temple Case
Harry Allen, charged with embezzling 7000 dollars from the Mystic Shriners temple in Kansas City, was held for the criminal court this morning and later released on a 10000 dollar bond.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Kansas, City, Jan
Harry Allen
Temple of Mystic Shriners
Holland Society Banquet In Seattle Tonight
The Holland Society of Seattle meets at a banquet tonight in the rooms of the Commercial club.
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The
Holland Society of
Seattle
Commercial Club
Savings Account Encourages Self-Confidence in New Year
A short promotional note urges men to start a savings account to build self confidence and personal strength as the new year begins. The message links financial discipline with personal success.
Senate Nominates Two Secretaries for Treasury and Interior
In Washington the Senate on January 1 nominated George B. Stelyon for secretary of the treasury and James R. Garfield for secretary of the interior. The delay in taking office until March 4 means no hurry to confirm the nominations.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington, RD. C
Tellerent Daniela
Senate
George B. Stelyon
James R. Garfield
Treasury
Interior
Northwestern Steamship Manager Leaves for Portland
General Manager Trowbridge of the Northwestern Steamship Company went to Portland related to the transfer of the Santa Ana to its buyers in that city.
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Trowbridge
Northwestern Steamship Company
Portland
Santa Ana
Free Delivery District Planned by Express Firms
Express companies submit a plan to the Chamber of Commerce at tomorrow's meeting for a new free delivery district.
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Chamber of Commerce
Suspicious Drugging Cases Alarm City Saloon District
Police investigate a rash of suspected drink spiking in the Seg attic area near Thirday and Pike. Victims from multiple saloons report being drugged, stripped of valuables, and rushed to Wayside hospital with signs of poisoning rather than self harm. Guy Manning, carrying a $20,000 mining shares certificate, and other men from Sullivan's saloon are among the cases. Lasting questions about a gang targeting men for robbery continue as authorities promise a speedy probe.
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Segattic
Galoona
Wayside
Thirday
Pike
F. Hanley
Wayside Hospital
Guy Manning
Manning
Philip Carns
Frank Johnson
Sullivan's
Third Ay
Union St
Johnson
Ohio county auditor's 1906 pay shocks residents
The Cleveland area reports R C Wright, county auditor of Cuyahoga, will earn 113266 in 1906, more than twice the U.S. president's pay, bringing his five year total to about 245788.43 under Ohio's fee system, while his 18 clerks are paid far less. Wright denounces the system but notes legality of the earnings.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United States
R C. Wright
Cuyahoga County
Wright
Philippines visit eyed by Taft and Roosevelt
Manila expects Secretary Taft and Roosevelt to visit the islands next October. The press is enthusiastic about the prospect. Elections will be held here January 30.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Manila
Jan
Philippines
Taft
Roosevelt
Man Charged With Assault in Sunday Night Robbery
The Erie County District Attorney charged a man with assault with intent to commit robbery. Rosa is the prosecuting witness. The suspect, identified as Clay, held up Mrs Bloom Sunday night.
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Clay
Missouri Governor Seeks AG Opinion on Aggie Meyers Respite
In Jefferson City the governor requested the attorney general's opinion on whether he must grant a respite to Aggie Meyers or if the supreme court appeal already serves as a respite. Earlier the governor granted Frank Hottman, Meyers's paramour, a 90 day additional stay.
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Aggie Meyers
Supreme Court
Frank Hottman
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