Trimble Supporters to Hold Meeting Next Wednesday
Speakers named include Frink, a Republican candidate in Washington and King county prosecutor Herman Craven, with Democrat Frederick Apti-hryan school linked. The meeting, in Arcade building, is under W. P Trimble club auspices as secretary Gill prepares a mailed letter to new registrants. Trimble’s new quarters in Hingbi opened with Gill in charge.
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Frink
Republicas
Key of Washington
Frederick
Apti-Hryan School
Herman Craven
King County
W. P Trimble Club
Gill
Trimble Club
Trimble
Hingbi
Gil
Burned Wife Clothes Spark Domestic Fire Charge
Rowe Weet ed home to find a hole in the dining room floor and her clothes piled in a heap burned by Frank Herman Weatherhite. Deputies seek the man on a charge as the investigation notes the house narrowly escaped destruction. The wife had previously sued for divorce accusing abuse at night, a case that was later dropped.
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Frank Herman Weaterhite
Galt
Rowe
Visit Imminent for a Dying Brother in Custody
Prater today ordered the release from restitution custody of Nel Perce and Katie Conroy to visit their dying brother Nathan Conroy in hospital where Brights disease hastens his end. Nellie and Terica remain at the House of Good Shepherd and Mt Carmel Mission respectively while Nellie will be permanently freed. their father is deceased.
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Prater
Nel Perce
Katie Conroy
Nathan Conroy
Conroy
Bright
Nellie
Terica
House of Good Shepherd
Katie
Mt. Carmel
Exposition Faces Unfair List Controversy In Tacoma
United Press reports Tacoma coverage of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition facing an unfair list. Washington Federation of labor backs a boycott of the expo project and construction delays are protested. Congress member Jones mentioned as potential U S senator amid labor stance. Firemen figure in separate York item.
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Tacoma
Alaska
Anfair
Washington
Jones
United States
Weregivet & Wack
Union Isbor
Grnatory
Ankeny
Special Notice to Stockholders of Superior Coal and Improvement Co
W Torna & Company People’s Savings Bank have been appointed fiscal for the property and stockholders. A duly called meeting was held at the Abou Temple in Seattle on December. No installments since December will be credited on the books. Verifications of holdings should be checked with the Company at the People’s Savings Bank. Signed by J F Torma & Bereby.
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W Torma & Company
People’s Savings Bank
2Nd Ave
Pike
Comata
Abor Temple
Seattle
Superior Coaldimprovement CO
F. Company
Room People’s Savings Banking
J. F
Fire Claimed Life of Phillips in New York Skyscraper Blaze
A deadly blaze at a New York skyscraper last night left Phillips dead and destroyed extensive property. At noon today, authorities confirmed his identity while several other victims remain missing with their remains not yet recovered.
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New York
Phillips
Seattle Man Believed Lost After Mexico Trip
Seattle, Jan. I A. C. Com Sin of Seattle state manager Loyal Americans J. W. Veasey and Johan Peters wealthy sheepmen of Proseer went to Durango Mexico last March to buy land taking about 30000. No trace since last April though known they reached Durango. Suspected lost in mountains or killed by Indians. Coggin name not in host city directory.
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Spokane
Jan
A. C
Seattle
J. W. Veasey
Johan Peters
Proseer
Durango
Mexico
Navy plans Atlantic fleet visit to Puget Sound
Washington officials say the Atlantic fleet may travel to Puget Sound in early summer after leaving San Francisco. The statement from the Navy Department signals a potential training or fleet concentration near Seattle and Puget Sound aboard ships and crews.
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Puget Sound
United Press
Washington
Navy Department
San Francisco
Arctic Brotherhood Triumphs Over Longmont YMCA 13 to 1
Norge Arctic Brotherhood defeated the Longmont YMCA 13 to 1. The Alaska squad played vigorously and earned loud applause as they were named the victors in the January 11 game.
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Ay United Press
Longmont
Colo
Longmont VV. M. C. A
Norge Arctic Brotherhood
Alaska Boy
First Election Wager Reported As Conventions Loom
New York January reports a large bet on the 1908 presidential race. John S McDonald the tarfman wagers five thousand dollars that Governor Johnson of Minnesota will win if nominated. Thomas J Shevlin acts as book taker, linked to Yale football and the Republican committee. In Washington Taft backs his nomination with comments from California Representative Kahn.
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New York
John S. McDonald
Tarfman
Got. Johnson
Minnesota
Thomas J. Shevlin
Thomas Shevlin
Yale
National Republican Committee
German Leader for Nordica's New American Hayreuth
Dr Posseart, longtime manager of Munichs Royal Opera, accepts Nordicas offer to lead Americas Hayreuth on the Hudson near New York for 18 months starting June 1908. He will bring government official rank and theater experience to the project.
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Seattle
Herlin
Jan
Hrnat Powart
Munich
Nordica
Somerton
Hayreuth
Hudson River
New York
Posseart
America
Mme. Nordica
Possart
Royal Opera House
Bavaria
Coas
Immigration Question Split by East and West Republicans
Washington January 11 The Pacific coast faces immigration worry but the east has a similar issue with Southern Europeans. Representative Augustus Gardner proposes a unified bill to curb both problems by excluding Japanese and slashing entry via a forty dollar head tax and an educational test. He cites contract laborers and labor agents as pushing illiterates into long hours for low wages. Three Genoa schools train immigrants bound for the United States.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Coast
East
Augustus Gardner
Massachusetts
United States
Ciardner
Pacific
Seo
Rapiagenaire Gardner
Gardners
Gardner
Genoa
British Seek Exclusion Data From Multiple Nations
San Francisco dispatch reports Britain seeks data on Japanese exclusion through consular and official channels in Australia New Zealand South Africa Canada and the West Coast. British officials exchange information with Australian Tasmanian and Canadian authorities amid tensions between Britain and Japan over Oriental exclusion policies.
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United States
San Francisco
Cal
British Home Office
Melbourne
B. Needham
Senate
Commonwealth of
Victoria
Government House
Hobart
Tasmania
Brisbane
Queensland
Ottawa
Department of Trade and Commercce
C. T. O'Mara
Exclusion League
Canada
League
Secret
One Life Per 180000 Tons Of Coal Used In U S
A pamphlet from the United States Geological Survey argues that for each 180000 tons of coal mined annually in the United States a human life is sacrificed. It cites 240 deaths per 1000 miners from explosions collapses and related accidents and urges stricter safety measures and better inspection.
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United States
Eact
United States Geological Survey
Spruce timber consumption cited as alarming in government report
Government officials warn that American spruce forests are being rapidly converted into paper. The alert notes 1,765,000 feet of spruce cut daily, with 990,000 tons of white paper demanded in 1995, employing 15,000 workers and using 1300,000 cords of raw material. The piece discusses tariffs, potential shifts to Canadian timber, and trends in newspaper publishing from 1880 to 1905.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Canada
Woman seeks divorce from husband amid threats and drinking
Hannah Tinker files for divorce from Samuel H. Tinker claiming he drinks to excess and has repeatedly threatened to take her life, detailing a pattern of danger and fear.
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Hannah Tinker
Anit
Samuel H. Tinker
Seattle W C T U Meeting at Plymouth Church
The Seattle Federation W C T U will hold a meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church at University and Third on Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. Scientific temperance inquiry will be discussed and plans arranged for the medal contest campaign.
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Seattle Federation
Plymouth Congregational Church
University
Juggle to Save City's Credit Faces Budget Crisis
City finance committee warns of grave municipal fiscal mismanagement. Tax levy has surged while expenses exceed revenues, risking a cash basis crisis. Officials plan draining water and light funds to bolster general revenues amid push to cut payrolls and staff.
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Frederick” Sawyer
Finance Committee
Light
Frederick
Light Fund
Light and Water Departments
Thomason
Bailey Arraigned for Murder in Box Car Death
Corris Brown alias Horace Hathey faced a superior court arraignment on a first degree murder charge for the Dec 18 death of Marshall Combs in the southend freight yards. He had until Tuesday to plead after a card game dispute led to Brown striking Combs with a wooden peavey handle. Combs died the following day at Wayside Emergency Hospital.
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Corris Brown
Horace Hathey
Marshall Combs
Southend
Brown
Combs
Wayside
Woman sues Seattle Electric for damages after cable car collision
Mannah Wheeler filed suit in superior court against Seattle Electric company seeking 5000 dollars damages for injuries from a Madison It cable car collision with a dirt wagon on October 21. A second passenger in the crash was killed.
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Mannah Wheeler
Seattle Electric Company
Madison It
Thompson Sues Bolcom Mille Over March Mill Yard Accident
A. Thompson files in superior court against Bolcom Mille of Pallard seeking damages for injuries from an accident in the mill yards on March 26. The complaint alleges Thompson was badly hurt after being crushed beneath a pile of timber improperly piled, requesting 0,000 dollars in damages.
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A. Thompson
Sait
Bolcom Mille
Pallard
Thompson
Thompson Aska
Bonelle Case Involves Stepchild Lockout Pneumonia Claim
Lewis Bonelle files answer and cross complaint to his wife Ethel Bonelle's divorce action, alleging their two boys were locked out of the house by their stepmother and one son contracted pneumonia.
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Lewis Bonelle
Ethel Bonelle
Socialite Denies Cigar Etiquette Report
SURE! Mrs Herman Oelrichs declines to confirm gossip that she and Mrs Frank Carolan smoked in a fashionable cafe last Thursday night. She suggests editors should pick more interesting subjects for coverage. TO PENSION MODOC INDIAN WAR SURVIVORS. Washington Jan 11. Hawley of Oregon introduces a bill to pension Modoc War survivors in 1874 and 1875, amending the 1832 1842 veteran act.
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San Francisco
Herman Oelrichs
Frank Carolan
Oelrichs
Washington
Oregon
California
Hawley
Famine Threat Eases After Six Months of Drought
United Prone reports from Lahore that a six month drought has ended as rainfall returns. The famine, which had caused severe moral distress in recent years, is shown to be averted by the new rain and relief efforts.
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Lahore
Studia
Ratoe
Seattle Electrical Workers deny mayoral candidate story
The Seattle Fleet e. Workers' union rebuts a Times report claiming the union demanded a mayoral candidate pledge not to reappoint City officials. President William Hight asserts no secret meeting occurred and the union’s constitution prohibits political involvement. He denies quotes and calls the article misread and fake.
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Seattle
Kugbecer Thomecca
CH Williama
Uck
Two Weeks to File Cost Bond in Poole vs Jones Case
Plaintiffs in the Elmer E. Poole versus Rev. W. G. Jones damage suit have two weeks to file a cost bond. If not posted, the action may be dismissed. Poole of Boston sues over alleged attention to Mrs. Poole. Jones says the claim amounts to blackmail and seeks a bond covering costs before continuing proceedings.
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Elmer E. Poole
W. G. Jones
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Boston
Poole
Rev. Jones
Costa
Manowed Wedding Loan Debt File in Superior Court
James W. McNett sues Charles A. Lamperts in superior court seeking $400 principal plus costs alleging the defendant borrowed the amount on May 17 to pay wedding expenses and then failed to repay it. The complaint notes the loan was for wedding costs and demands repayment.
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Sult
Charles A. Lamperts
James W. McNett
Lamperts
McNett
Snell Scandal Nipped in Bud in Social Circle
In Clinton Wisconsin on January 11 attorneys in the Snell will case decide to exclude from testimony the sensational letters except those signed by Mabelle Snell McNamare granddaughter of the deceased. The move prevents a church and society scandal from erupting.
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Clinton
Snell Will
Snell
Mabelle Snell McNamare
Boy Dies After Pole Accident In Jellico
Walter Jones aged 16 died in Jellico Tennessee after climbing an electric light pole. One iron step snagged his clothing and he hung head downward strangling as onlookers stood by afraid to touch him, thinking he would be electrocuted.
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Jellico
Tenn
Walter Jones
Rexinger Withdraws From Thirteenth Ward Race
Fred Rexinger a Republican candidate for city council from the Thirteenth ward withdrew noting he had not resided in his district long enough to meet the eligibility requirement.
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Fred Rexinger
Thirteenth Ward
Rexinger
Warrant Issued for George C Brooks Over Raised Check
A warrant was issued by the prosecuting attorney for George C Brooks after a complaint sworn by J Swappeon accused him of raising a check from eight to eighty dollars and cashing it at Coast Paint Company.
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The
Coast Paint Company
George C. Brooks
J. Swappeon
Democratic Meetings Plan Election Judge Selections
The Democratic club at a luncheon decided to use the direct primary law to select election judges and inspectors. Meetings will be held in the wards on Tuesday for this purpose.
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Democratic Club
Moon
Maud Johnson Granted Divorce From Raymond Johnson
Maud Johnson was granted a divorce today from Raymond M. Johnson. The complaint shows they were married on May 14, 1902, and separation followed after work discussions allegedly caused Raymond to suffer bad chills.
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Maud Johnson
Raymond M. Johnson
Mrs Minnie Staht Dies at Home in 601 63rd Ave N
Mrs Minnie Staht aged 74 died at her home 601 63rd Ave North. She leaves two sons Herman C Staht and Rudolph M Staht. The body is at Butterworths and will be cremated.
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Minnie Staht
Herman C
Rudolph M
Butterworths
Hughett Sues for Divorce Over Neglect of Children
Phillip J. Hughett files for divorce from Evelyn May Hughett claiming neglect of their children and failure to provide care. The action centers on marital breakdown and custodial questions following the breakdown of their home.
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Phillip J. Hughett
Evelyn May Hughett
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Electrical Workers’ Union
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American Bank
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