Man Steals Heart and Presents in Domestic Court
Jacob Quibby, a Seattle resident, faced a sensational civil action over gifts he took from Miss Deckrill's apartment. The court ordered him to return the presents valued at about $198 after Miss Deckrill testified he had promised to keep his agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Quibby
Uibby
Seattle
Oime
Golden Norch
Daley JL
Waltre
Quibby
J Cann
Roe
Cann
Miss Deckrill
Not Guilty Finding in Oak Saloon Robbery Case
Stella Nelson cleared by Police Judge Cann on a December 15 arrest for robbing miner W. W. Myer of 35 dollars from a box at the Oak saloon on Third avenue. Myer contends the trial was unfair and plans to seek a superior court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Nelson
Frank Kennedy
W. W. Myer
Oak Saloon
Third Avenue
Cann
Myer
Library settles insurance payment and relocates materials
Librarian Smith announced the full insurance payout of 4500 and that books will be realigned to the old annex at Fourth Avenue and Jefferson due to unfinished new quarters. Attendants will stay at the former location to assist patrons while operations shift.
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Sion
Smith
lAbrerian Smith
Fourth Avenue
Jefferson
University
Library moves to new quarters amid delays and loss
The old annex was vacated as weather and packing shortages slowed the move. Binders work in the northeast ground floor rooms while Parmphists books saved from the fire await cataloguing and a new shelf list will take a week. Card catalogs cost about 140 dollars and space remains tight until the Art League relocates to the Union Labor Hall.
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Library Force la
Smith
Art League
Ite
Railroad Personalities Visit City From Several Lines
Rock Island general passenger agent A. B. Cooper arrives in the morning from Portland. Washington & Columbia River Railroad agent BR Calderheed is in town. Great Northern district passenger agent W. A. Romine from Des Moines visits today. F. Menester of KR & Co with Read Quarters at Portland spends day in Seattle. F. W. Peters, new Pacific foreign agents chief from Vancouver, is in city. H. A. Cherrier Great Northern Chicago general agent accompanies wife. Co. BR & N traffic manager also arrived from Portland. W. H. Hurtbert R R & N passenger agent resigns. Brant of Great Northern to Spokane. Cherrier, Brant, wife and others head to Portland tonight.
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Ad Railroade
A. BE. Cooper
Rock Island
Warfere
Portland
BR. Calderheed
Washington & Coumbia River Railroad
W. A. Romine
Great Northern
Dee Moines
Menester
Beatele
W. H. Hurtbert
Harry Bran
Come West
Spokane
Brant
Northwest
Oer Eees Cherrier
Ine
Brant Heave
Hill Eyes Seattle Union Depot Accord Amid Rail Talks
New York financier James J. Hill plans a Seattle visit between January 16 and 20 to press an amicable union depot agreement among Great Northern Northern Pacific and others. Officials say progress hinges on talks during his Cleveland ascent and eastern capital influx. A public depot remains a hoped goal for city merchants distressed by current arrangements.
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Union Depot
Seattle
New York
James J. Hill
of Northern Railway
Northern Pacific
Hil
Great Northern
Hill
Kun
Eastern Capitallers
J. Hills
Ttme
Hill Ie
Great Northern Tt
Star
Divorce Suit Filed in Cripple Creek Case
May Stratton sues Cloyd C Stratton for divorce on grounds of non support. Proceedings occur at Cripple Creek Colorado before Judge Jacobse amid busy courthouse term approaching January 14. Case P Conway vs Pacific Door Co also heard, involving alleged unlawful conduct by the defendant.
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May Stratton
Cloyd C. Stratton
Cripple Creek
Col
Jacobse
Senate Senate action on census and reapportionment bill
The senate received a favorable house reapportionment bill report on the census. Carter urged immediate senate cooperation while Hawley objected and the army bill was taken up.
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Washington, PD
Senate
House
Carter
Hawley
Rescue of Aussies Steamer Passengers at Marseilles
Reports from Marseilles describe the rescue of passengers and crew of the ill fated Steamer Aussie stranded near Paramon. Male children first then women and rest of the crew were landed after the captain threatened to fire if interfered. Dramatic scenes as families joined the shore.
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Marseilles
Paraman
Mundreds
Trade of Otter Point Man Sparks Inquiry
An incident at Port Wake involves a 38 year old man and a 21 year old associated with Filey and Capper plus a 3 year old named Ross. Police report Beattie connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Mage
Filey
Caaper
Pima Fr Ross
Unclear text record due to OCR damage
The readable parts indicate a legal or court context with mentions of owners and a court in Las Cas. Details are fragmented and names or dates are not recoverable from the text provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Cas
Judee N'A Court
Salaries Proposal for City Employees Debated
A coromittee of the city council meets to discuss a salary bill proposed by Councilman Rude for a ten to twelve percent raise. Rude predicts little support as members show strong opposition while James argues the city cannot afford higher pay at current tax rates. One year ago he notes the financial context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rude
James
City Salary Bill Sparks Even Split Council Debate
Citizens face a heated council discussion over a proposed salary increase for city employees. Officials note current tax levies could strain funds, while some argue the raise aligns with fiscal capacity. The council remains evenly divided as the issue moves toward a forecasted decision.
Federal Court Actions Involving Hayeve and Trading Co
In federal court final hearings occurred as W. F. P. Hayeve, N. N. nee ardeon, of Richardson Land, faced advinement. An answer was filed by American Trust Co to a claim against Oriental Trading Co alleging trust funds. Miles H. Strong, accused of sending obscene material, was moved from King County Jail to the penitentiary. Property valued at 12.68 dollars is involved in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. Hayeve
N.N. Nee Ardeon
Richardson Land
BR WM
Legislature Meet Set In Pritten Columbia February
The legislature of Pritten Columbia is announced to convene on February 14. Returned volunteers will form a khaki clad guard of honor for the governor general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria, & C
Pritten Columbia
Railroads Eye Unified One-Cent Rate Move Across Lines
Ben Campbell of the ER and N is noted as present among the elite. President Mahler of the Mine has returned to Portland after conferences with Great Northern officials. Talks center on a probable one-cent rate as Union Pacific demand and lumber trade pressures push Northern Pacific and Burlington to align. Railroad men foresee the new rate coming soon and spreading across lines.
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Ben Campbell
Mahler
Portland
Paul
Great Northern Eneinie
Ouicome
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Burlington Lines
Tremhoim, Former U S Comptroller, Dies Quietly
Wm L Tremhoim, banker and former United States comptroller under President Cleveland, died this morning from pneumonia. In Cape Town on January 11 navy personnel and sailors from the warship Bybil landed to strengthen defenses with trench work underway.
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New York
Wm. L. Tremhoim
Preet Cleveland
Preumonia
Cape Town
Tan
Bybil
Attempt on Prince of Wales Rumored in Derbyshire
An evening report claims a would be assailant followed the Prince of Wales from Natelook Derbyshire after a day’s shooting. Detectives intervened as the stranger fled. he was arrested but refused to name himself, claiming to be a German musician.
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London
Dt Ia
Prince of Wales
Natelook
Derbyshire
Geattle
Senne
Britain may reject Hay-Pauncefote treaty over Nicaragua canal interests
Washington reports shift in diplomatic mood as Britain hints it may reject the Hay Pauncefote treaty or demand prior assurances on recognizing or purchasing American vested forest rights tied to a 30 year concession on Nicaragua’s San Juan river. The issue could block US canal plans before 1927.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Britain
Nicaragua Canal
United States
Inh
San Juan
Nicaragua Lake
Caribbean Sea
Inlees
Missing Girls Wardrobe Letter Sparks Citywide Search
A note to a mother reveals May Norton and Miss Stone left home with a friend. Police investigate as detectives link the girls’ disappearance to a nearby accomplice and warn surrounding towns to watch for them.
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Berton
Poller
Easeon
Beattie
Bellingham Bay
Portland
Miss Norton
Mies Hellstone
Norton
Marion Street
Norton Gtr
Cadet Bhalling Testifies On Hazing Incident In Port
Cadet Geo B Bhalling of Michigan testified at Port Nyck last night detailing the hazing fact pattern. He reiterated a prior statement that he was seriously injured but not fatally treated, and a letter from Boos describing ill treatment was read, which Bhalling denied as lacking reasonable grounds.
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Shalling
Marine Activity Highlights Coasts and Passages
The piper Mackinaw arrives from San Francisco today while The Jeanie sails for Beattie with a Yukon railway party. Steamer Roth departs for way with gasoline cargo and no passengers. A convoy of skunks to be sent to Mr. Clyne on an island ranch. Canadian Pacific supervisor R Marpoles arrives, traveling by private car to Vancouver. Benatoy expected tomorrow bringing awaited arrival.
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Roth
Higgins
Ahea
Clyne
C. Mawkine
White Pass
R. Marpoles
Vancouver
Benatoy
Pacific Coast Co
Belated Steamers Encounter Ice and Gale Stranding
The Tillamook and the City of Topeka beached or stuck in ice. Bertha from Beattie on November 4 headed for Queenstown and reached Valparaiso with cargo jettisoned. The captain reported a fierce gale in late December forcing rescue operations and loss of much cargo including hay and oats.
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Tillamook
Topeka
Beattie
Ueenstown
Valparalember
Har Tet
State Notices and Local Updates Aboard Spokane Tacoma
A roundup of items from Washington state includes J A Whitaker named by the Electric to petition for a milk importer. Eastern Washington Northern phe Association meets January 1 for three days in Kane. G C Britton drafts MAU repeal of probate laws. Marysville passes a curfew ordinance. County options on refunds and interest rates discussed. Carpenters Union seeks $2.00 more per day. Tacoma residents train in dog teams for a trip to the gold regions. Pierce County delegates caucus to influence the state capitol’s move to Tacoma. Olympia treasurer Robert Freet paid $1,308 in clerk hire. Attorney General Stratton and family arrive in Olympia. A bill on penitentiary head duties is to be presented by Senator Davis. Everett sawmill to operate. dispute between Billy La Rose and Rows at Everett ends. Chehalis County commissioners prep to go out of office. The new mayor is Sean H G MacDonald of Spokane, a mining man, with noted dissipation rumors.
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Stratton
Olympia
Benator Davis
Merce Cownty
Valle Wala
Wyeteene
Everett
First in the World: Vancouver School Organizes Fire First Work
The Columbia school in Vancouver organized the first part of its kind today marking a pioneering effort in work education.
Griggs Expands View of Porto Rico Case in Supreme Court
Attorney General Griggs argues the government’s Porto Rico position in the Supreme Court, declaring U S boundaries extend to the Arctic circle and distant islands, urging expansion of sovereignty while opponents press strict constitutional adherence. John G Carlisle follows to outline constitutional points.
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Washington
PD. C
Griggs
Porto Rico
Supreme Court
Gata
United
United States
Arctic Circle
Pacific
Polynesia
Dent
John G. Carlisle
Grigge
Boer Outbreaks Reported in Chadodorp and Vicinity
London dispatch reports Kitchener stating the British garrison in Chadodorp was attacked on January 9 and repulsed with Lieut. Harrie killed. Boers lost cattle and sheep at Vetersburg as ertzoga and commando operate nearby. In Parliament a river and harbor bill was displaced to address the private pension calendar.
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London
Kitchener
Chadodorp
Harrie
Vetershburg
Ertzoga
Commando
Ngton
TY. C
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Nome
Hero
Largter
Cain
Court House
of Now Holding Ce
Russie
The
Weres
Slot Machine Licenses
Federal Court
B. C
Ben Gempbell
Nicaragua
Sit
Miles
Mra Morton
Ervey
Martelstone
May Norton
Mier Eaimaene
Mise Hailletene Sevreral
Boor
Marine News
San Francisco
G. H. Greer
Waite Eee Pass
Yukon
Jeanie
Fle Steam Whaling ‘O
Francisco
Beattle
Con
J. A. Whitaker
Lectric
Tyson
North Yakima
Eastern
Washington & Northern
Phe. Fr Association
Kane
G. C. Britton
Eree County
Carpenters’ & Joiner’ Union of
Tae
Ome
Pierce County
Tacoma
Robert Freet
Billy la Rose
Rows
Meronal Collins
Cheballs County
Fion Sean
H. G. MacDonald
Eich
Pian Jonna
Yenie Ney Exican
B.C
Pritieh
Columbia School
Republic
Herbert
Seattieo
Wash
Paris
Adams & Blanchard
Second Avenue
Winckley Block
Pik
Ohio
Steel Range
I. C. Miles & Piper CO
Yesler Way
Brunner & CO
Pike Street
Dewar
M.olay
Evers
Optioian
San Diego Fruit Co
Aly
Migliavacca Wine CO
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