Graft Allegations in Seattle City Land Deals Uncovered
A long report details alleged rigged land purchases by Seattle’s city council for a Sixth ward fire station site. It cites Captain Mann and the firm Klettie Cook as steering the deal for a $15 000 corner lot later sold to the city at 10 000 with a claimed 2 000 surplus. The sequence includes pressure on Captain Mann, promises of commissions for agents, and questions over approvals by the board of public works. The article notes the deal was halted when a deed could not be signed and that veto action was pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap & Mann
Denny Way
Getato
Mann Veal
Sixth Ward
Board of Public Fas
Zbinden
Nob Hill
John
Zbdin
Ite & Cook
Coun. Zbinden
Kleite & Cook
Corporation Counsel
X & Cook
Mannie
Zbindes
J. W. Goodwin
Goodwin Realty Company
Mann
Dr. Crichton
Cook
Thomas Sts
Eighth Ward
Board of Pubic Works
Jeanie and Saratoga Hit in Fog Collision at Valdes Wharf
In a fog bound night January 5 the steamer Jeanie rammed the Saratoga while tied to the Valdes wharf. The crash tore a hole above the waterline but the Saratoga did not sink. crews feared a capsize as flames and noise echoed, and mate’s failure to wake the captain is reportedly under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie
Diz
Alki Point
Saratoga
Valdes
Frank Moore
Olty
Aurderer’s Son Arrives in Seattle to Claim Body
O K Emmons, son of T W Bue mann the murderer of Gen C W Turner, is expected in Seattle from Glen Allin North Dakota to take charge of his father’s body now at Bonney Watson undertaking parlors. A T Rue well improves rapidly at Providence hospital and is expected to be out in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Emmons
T. W. Buemann
C. W. Turner
Seattle
Glen Allin
N. D
Bonney. Watson
A. T. Ruewell
Providence Hospital
Aenans
Lynchers Denounced by Judge Over City Lynching
Judge C Kelly denounces the mob led by local ministers for the lynching of James held in jail Wednesday night in Charles City Iowa The judge has heard witnesses and promises to prosecute the guilty participants carried out after their mob action on the night of the lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Charles City
C. Kelly
James
Miners Entombed After Cave-In In Calhoun County
One hundred miners are buried in a Behinne mine cave-in in Calhoun county after defective timbering caused the accident. A telephone message from Montgomery reports the incident at the Behinne mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Special Service
Montgomery
Ala
Behinne Mines
Calhoun County
Mail car burned in Pacific Northwest train fire
PORTLAND Jan. 11 A Southern Pacific train leaving Junction City Oregon was struck by a strong wind that blew gas from oil tanks to a lantern causing an explosion. The engine and mail cars were destroyed and mail valued at 25600 dollars burned. Registered mail was identified and pieces sent to Portland. Clerks narrowly escaped with their lives.
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Beripps
Portland
Southern Pacific
Junction City
Ore
Mall
Care
California
Japan
Bryan to Speak at Olympia
William J. Piryan will address the opening of the legislature in Olympia on January 17. He plans appearances in all leading cities of the state as part of the Star Special Service coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
William J. Piryan
Gould Sues Boyle For 4400 In Building Plan Case
The trial over a $4400 claim by architect A War ren Gould against Henry Boyle began this morning in the United States court. Gould alleges the plans for the northeast corner project at Second and Marion were destroyed by fire while in his possession and that he prepared duplicates at Boyle’s request but has been refused payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Warren Gould
Henry Boyle
Gould
Second and
Marion
Hie
Juryman Calls Ruef Grafters During Harsh Court Exchange
Grand Juror Livingston who helped indict Abe Ruef and Mayor Bohmita created a scene when questioned by Ruef's attorney. He stated he believed both the mayor and Ruef were grafters and faced potential contempt penalties from Judge Dunne for his remarks.
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Scripps T Service
Ban Franc
Livingston
Abe Ruef
Bohmita
Ruefs Couriel
Sehumite
Ruef
Dunne
Tidal Wave Disaster Across Dutch East Indies Claims Hundreds
Goripes Telegraph Service reports the tidal wave on Tana Island kills about three hundred, with forty drowned on Bimalu and widespread losses on other islands in the group.
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Goripes Telegraph Service
Tana
Bimalu
Man Claims Self Defense in Murder Case
K McCloud, accused killer of Peter Bimer, is reported in less serious condition. He has a bruised head and two broken ribs, and will be moved to jail soon. McCloud maintains the murder was in self defense.
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K.mccloud
Peter Bimer
Larson
McCloud
Clf
Democratic Rep Van Houten probes Brown nomination methods
Lincoln Nebraska January 11 Democratic Representative Van Houten introduced a resolution to investigate how former Attorney General Brown secured his nomination.
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Seripes Telegraph Service
Lincoln, Neb
van Houten
Brown
Bloodhounds Track Outlaws From Prosser Jail Break
Bloodhounds arrived with a posse to pursue Barker and Here after a jail escape. Jailer Gilpin was tied and robbed, while forger Simpson and horse thief Thomas were captured. Residents fear violence as sheriffs chase across the Yakima River with multiple posses and a tense showdown looms.
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Pilene
Gilpin
Simpson
Jamen Easton
Fred Thomas
Ed. Williams
Barker
R C. Bere
Hberty
Jaller Gilpin
Harry Draper
Spokane
Yakima River
Drug crack down targets cocaine rings harming youths
Truant officers and Special Detective Corbett led a two week probe ending in arrests of Paulsen and associates linked to selling cocaine to underage youths. John Rees and Arthur Cahill were among youths cited for drug involvement as prosecutors push to close drug outlets.
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Ketchum
Corbett
Paulsen
John Rees
Arthur Cahil
Mrs Boek Sues for Eighteen Nurse Fees in Gordan Court
Mrs Boek sues the Dupes for nurse fees totaling 18 against the Dupe family. The defense claims Mrs Boek offered free services and the suit is contested in Judge Gordan's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Boek
Thormag Dupes
Surday
Thomas Dupea
Grand Canyon Cement President Faces Arrest Over Rebates
Angeles reports that dohg and fchirm, president of the Grand Canyon Lime Cement Co., stands charged with receiving rebates from the Santa Fe. He has been arrested and the grand jury will hear the rebate case. additional arrests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Cal
Dohg & Fchirm
Grand Canyon Lime @ Cement company
Ander
Santa Thte
Ann
Grand Jury
Otter
Collison Wreck at Elgensburg Kills Several
A head-on collision in the Northern Pacific yards involving a stock train of 16 cars killed several workers and fatally injured many others. The incident occurred yesterday with no survivors among the injured reported yet and authorities probing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beri
Elgensburg
Jan
Ila Ee
Northern Pacific
Perone
Stenographer Post Openings Reported for Puget Sound Navy
Civil service exam announced for February 12 at Bellingham Port Seattle Spokane Ta Walla Walla for a navy position at Puget Sound. A Vancouver report notes Bethune defeated Clerk McGuigan in a mayoral contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington, D.C
Bellingham
Port Seattle
Spokane
Walla Walla
Navy
Puget Sound
Vancouver
B.C
Real
Awe Bethune
Cit
Clerk McGuigan
Come”amt Oy
Thompson Defends Conduct in Beattie Trial Hearing
In Tacoma January 11 1901 the Thompson trial session hears cross examination disputes over the admissibility of evidence. Witnesses including Anderson and Crome reveal purchases of photo supplies and a $500 lens while issues arise over a high school record. Judge negotiates admission as defense asserts the card is improper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Special Service
Tacoma
Woah
Mackintosh
Will H. Thompson
L. W. Nelson
Anderson
Anderson Supply Company
Daniel Hekins
Rekine Storage Company
San Francisco
Catan
Gitorner
Beattie Athletic Ceteattle
Chester
Grand Canyon
Bay
Beattie Athletic Club
Thompson
Chester Thompson
Prominent Women Form Orthopedic Hospital Society
Prominent society women discuss a proposed Orthopedic hospital for deformed children. Officers named include President Mrs J W Clise, Vice President Mrs A Aw, Third Vice President Mrs O Dintimeen, Secretary Mrs C B H Collings, Treasurer Mrs J W Roberts and Manager Alexander McEwen. Membership options: active $10 initiation, associate, and life $260. Incorporators listed as Anna H Cuse Alma CC Colitis and Nettie tlabk. Twenty four trustees appointed.
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J. W. Clise
Mra
O. Dintimeen
C. BH. Collings
J W. Roberts
Mfg
Alexander,McEwen
Anna H .Cuse
Alma CC
Colitis
Nettie
Tlabk
Abé
Judge Griff in Rules Sullivan Estate For Piles Heir
Judge Griffin ruled Edward Corcoran and Hannah Callaghan were the nearest relatives of John Sullivan at death and that the estate passes to them subject to United States Senator Samuel H. Piles. If upheld, Piles would gain a half interest under preexisting agreements, with fees likely to his firm. The ruling rests on two dated agreements and a wrapping paper memorandum.
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John Sullivan
Griffin
Edward Corcoran
Hannah Callaghan
United States
Samuel H. Piles
Senator Piles
United States Senate
Hannah Callaghen
Hannah Cal
Edward Semeenan
M Hannah Callaghan
Corcoran
Charles H. Parrell
Piles
Sullivan
King County
Olympia
State Capitol
Linn
Thurston County
Albertson
January 11 financial figures show year over year rise
The data lists January 11 figures for 2007 and 2006 with an increase over the same date last year totaling 274,622.51 dollars. The exact nature of the figures is not specified in the fragment.
Thomas Cranney Pioneer Dies in Coupeville at 77
Thomas Cranney longtime Puget Sound pioneer and Coupeville farmer died at his home aged 77. A New York native who settled on Whidby Island in the early days, he retired to Coupeville with his wife Henrietta and several children living in Coupeville and Seattle. Funeral services tomorrow at 2 PM from the family home, conducted by Butterworth & Sons under Masonic auspices with Rev. W. Newbury officiating.
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Thomas Cranney
Puget Sound
Coupeville
Mr. Cranney
New York
Whidby Island
Henrietta
Resl Dents
Seattle
Butterworth & Sons
Masons
Rev. W. Newbury
City eyes asphalt paving on Fourteenth and Fifteenth Aves
The city council street committee proposed paving Fourteenth and Fifteenth avenues from Northlake Avenue to Fiftieth Avenue with asphalt to form approaches to exposition grounds. Estimated cost stands at 211000 with 915 assessment limit. about 40000 must be drawn from the general fund, leaving 34000 available for other street improvements.
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Ava
Northlake Av
Fiftieth Av
Sephalt
Exposition Grounds
Inland Empire Favors A Y P E Building
President J B Chilberg of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition and C Hughes visited Spokane and eastern points to promote the fair. They reported broad support in eastern Washington with plans for an Inland Empire building to showcase agricultural and mining interests in British Columbia and the Idaho Panhandle.
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J. B. Chilberg
Alaska
Yukon-Pacific
and & C. Hughes
Spokane
Washington
Inland Empire
Brother Refuses to Reveal Contents of Will
A. T. Melchoir, brother of the late Melody Choir, declined to disclose the will's provisions after several days of examination. He says he is following legal counsel and did not confirm rumors that he plans to contest the will.
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A. T. Melchoir
Melody Choir
Twenty Six Workers Die in Alsace Factory Fire
A deadly blaze at Gleapeleheim in Alsace killed twenty six workers today. The fire trapped laborers, and authorities confirmed the total. Rescue efforts were unable to save those inside the burning facility.
Corner Sale At Pine and Boylston For 12500
The EF B Cox Investment Company reports the sale of the southwest corner of Pine and Boylston to George T Williams for 12500. The sale was made for William Gottstein.
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EF. B. Cox Investment Company
Pine and
Boylston
George T. Williame
William Gottstein
Burton on Blakeley run replaces Florence K on Port Blakeley route
Steamer Burton, recently acquired by Kitsap County Transportation, arrived at Beattie after modifications including a gentlemen's cabin and smoking room. Refitting adds Indies' cabins on both decks. Burton will be completed Monday and begin the Port Blakeley to Seattle service, replacing the Florence K that served since the Dix wreck.
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Burton
Kitsap County Transportation Company
West Beattie
Beattie
Kitsap
Port Blakeley
Seattle
Florence K
Washington Children's Home seeks $25,000 for receiving home
The Washington Children's Home society, ten years in the state, has placed hundreds of orphans in Christian homes and now seeks $25,000 to build a receiving home. M. F. Jones pledges a location near Ravenna park and $5,000 cash, with other citizens contributing about $10,000, leaving $10,000 still to raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Children’s Home Society
M. F. Jones
Ravenna Park
Irish Advocate to Speak at Home Rule Meeting
T. M. Kettle, noted exponent of home rule, will speak at a tonight gathering at Hibernian Hall Ninth and Yester. The event is led by chairman John Cannon with committee including J L Fitzpatrick W J Daly Maurice D Lachey J C Ford Judge J J McCafferty Terence O’Brien Dr Daniel Buckley Daniel Kelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Kettle
Ireland
Hibernian
Notable Names List Parade in Historic Ledger
A long register of individuals is cited in a historical article segment including Dr W A Shannon Rev Fr J K O'Brien Col Robert H Lind James Kane P J Sullivan James Lavin A A Collins P Wirepatrick Richard Slattery Lieut Col M H Gormley Frank P Mullen J P Agnew Dr George McLaughlin M Harrington John Doran Daniel O Connor James Sheehan James McGough Michael Kelly Rev Fr Powers Neil Boyle Timothy Ryan Patrick McHugh Capt E F Cleary Joseph Murphy Edward Doran John Quinn M J Heffernan William Pigott M J Henehan Michael Faries W N Costello Frank N McDermott James T Lawler.
Steamer Ponce Arrives Off Bermuda In Distress
Bermuda January 11 The long missing steamer Ponce reached Bermuda in distress in tow of the steamer Wabbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Special Service
Bermuda
Ponce
Wabbie
Sigma Xi to Install Washington Chapter Within Six Weeks
The Sigma Xi fraternity will establish a new chapter at the University of Washington within six weeks after a charter was voted. Washington becomes the sole northwest university with a Sigma Xi chapter, an organization meaning brothers in zealous research and urging members to pursue scientific research.
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Sigma Xi
University of Washington
Washington
Northwest
Insurgent vs Regulars Clash Over Senate Control
Beginning at noon next Monday the Senate chamber in Olympia will host a battle between the regulars who run the senate and an insurgent combine seeking control of key committees. The fight centers on who can direct appointments via Lieutenant Governor Coon and thus shape appropriation leverage for or against reform proposals.
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Senate
Capritol
Olympia
Seattle
Coon
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