People Score a Victory in Writ of Quo Waranto Hearing
In Judge Jacobs court the petition for removal under quo warranto was denied after about an hour and a half of argument. State counsel Mr. Shepard urged removal and was opposed by Mr. Vance. The decision marked a reversal against the gas company, with possible appeal to higher courts. The case centers on the Burke ordinance and removal law as it affects the gas firm.
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Superior Court
Aahinat
Ood
Annesney
M. Vance
Shepard
Vance
Arammnent
Sopankeey
Udge Jacoba
Burke
Cas Compey
Hanford
Superior Court of the
United States
Tolman to push railroad commission bill in legislature
Spokane officials report Warren W. Tolman will introduce a bill creating a three member railroad commission appointed by the governor. The piece outlines duties and size of the new body as part of state governance.
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Nator Warren W. Tolman
Spokane County
Senate to take up appropriation bills next week
The text notes a reorganization that will attract Senate attention next week, followed by a vote on its passage. The legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill will be considered, with House action expected on rivers and harbors and Lowden's postal law codification bill.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Lowd
Gambling Crackdown Rumors Sweep City
Mayor Humes vows to shut private gambling houses that opened last night. Police pressure grows as casino operators plan brace games. officials expect orders to close by tomorrow.
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Humes
H. B. Mbiers
Garfield reports scarlet fever cane count
Garfield lists a number of scarlet fever canes followed by unrelated notes on Yakima Armory incorporation with 4000 capital and various Washington state items. The Olympia chamber backs Nicaragua canal bill and Kw. Winberg named police chief of Colfax with Carter as deputy. Co E Weymoth held for peddling license violation at Port Townsend. MacDonald develops substitute for a dairy law. Whatcom post office receipts for last quarter total 4408 and money orders up $15000. Dr R K Markley appointed quarantine officer.
The Duke of Bla Diamond Appears In Black Diamond Tale
An alleged nobleman known as the Duke of Winchester cons into Black Diamond posing as a duke. He persuaded locals with tales of a vast estate in England and vanished after borrowing money while claiming royal papers. Several residents report loss as his promised remittance never arrived.
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Wirns
Duke of Winchester
Lincolnshire
Eng
Queen Victoria
Gome
Annual Y M C A Meeting in Seattle
The Seattle Y M C A will hold its annual meeting next Monday evening with reports on the past year and plans for the future. Eight new directors will be elected. Tomorrow at 3 30 p m Rev H D Temple will address members. Co K Ober, international Y M C A secretary, has been in Seattle and will depart tonight for St Paul and Minneapolis.
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Seattle
H. D. Temple
Association
Co. K. Ober
International Y. M. C. 9
St. Paul and Minneapoli
Cincinnati Prize Fight Seen In Doubt
The Saengerfest Athletic association plans the Jeffries Ruhlin bout for February 15 in Cincinnati but public sentiment from ministers clubs and other groups is against the event.
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Cincinnati
Saengerfest Athletic Association
Mayor Pledges Permit for Sparring Exhibition Fight
The mayor is set to renew a pledge to grant a permit two days before a proposed world championship fight. Lawyers argue Ohio law treats prize fighting harshly and cannot be a sparring exhibition. The Saerfest athletic club and evangelical group clash over legality and a warrant is issued for Gue Rubtin.
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Athletic Club
Freischmans
Ohio
Saerfest
Evangelical Association
Gue Rubtin
Port Townsend Seafaring Roundup
The schooner Winslow reaches Port Townsend from Santa Cruz while the British steamers Ment from China and Caithness from Muroan also arrive this morning.
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Winslow
Port Townsend
Santa Cruz
Ment
Chou
Bond posted for Broadway improvement contract
The city clerk received a 55.40 dollar bond for sidewalk work on Broadway from Yeeterway to Roy street, as ordered by ordinance 6311. The surety is The American Finding and Trust Co of Baltimore City.
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F. McClellan
Broadway
Yeeterway
Roy Street
American Finding & Trust Co
Baltimore City
Mother kills daughter in Minneapolis apartment tragedy
Mrs. Louis Helstrom beat her four year old Alice to death with a bottle in a fashionable building. She claimed the child was too pure to live and later showed the bloody bottle in the hallway. The girl died instantly and neighbors described the scene as horrendous.
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Minneapolis
Louis Helstrom
Alice
Santa Fe Lays Off Workers Amid Coal Shortage Threat
Prescott reports Santa Fe and branch lines lay off men and suspend certain work due to a threatened coal famine tied to the Gallup strike. The action reflects disruptions in railroad operations caused by fuel shortages.
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Prescott
Santa Fe
Judge rules uniform Hyde Park fuel cap applies citywide
Chicago judge Dunn pronounces that the People’s Gas Light and Coke Co may not bill more than ten cents for fuel and heating in Hyde Park and cannot raise rates elsewhere above that amount. Gas illumination is excluded from the cap but no discrimination between fuel types is allowed in the city.
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Chicago
Dunne
People's Gas Light & Coke Co
Hyde Park
Murder and suicide in Albany household tragedy
Louis Carrier killed his wife with a knife and struck his son Archie with a baseball bat before dying by razor in Albany at 3 this morning. He left a letter accusing his wife of unfaithfulness after a troubled marriage of about thirteen years. The husband had been arrested previously but the wife declined to prosecute.
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Albany
N. Y
Louis Carrier
Archie
Allan Beplin Arrested in Disorderly Person Charge
Police report Allan Beplin, known at resorts in the tenderloin and recently acquitted of larceny, was arrested last night on a disorderly person charge.
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Allan Beplin
Tenderloin
Lane released after furnishing bonds in four libel cases
Yesterday afternoon Charles D. Lane posted bonds for all four libel suits against her vessel and was permitted to depart the port. Libels naming Puget Sound Tugboat Co Gaginaw Steelshi Co Richard Opium et al and W HM Winters et al are listed.
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Charles D. Lane
Puget Sound Tugboat Co
Gaginaw Steelshi Co
Richard Opium Et al
W. HM. Winters
Street Car Strike in Reading Ends After Week
Reading Pa January 12 The street car strike that had lasted a week ended today as the company agreed to the men’s demand.
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Reading
Wheat Takes Jump in Bolbk Market Decline
In Bolbk Idaho on January 12 May wheat futures surged sharply from 78 percent to 777 percent in a rapid market move.
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Bolbk
Idaho
Will Make Seattle Home Rev. Dell Johnston Pastor
Dell Johnston formerly led the Second United Presbyterian church in McKeesport Pa. due to ill health he must resign. He moved west seeking relief and now lives with his mother on Beneca street in Seattle.
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Dell Johnston
Second United Presbyterian Church
McKeesport
Beneca Street
Rosenberg Leaves City for Extended Eastern Tour
Mr. EB Rosenberg treasurer and manager of M Seller & Co departed this month on an extended eastern tour. During his absence he made purchases for the three houses of income doing business in Portland Oregon Spokane Wash and this city.
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EB. Rosenberg
M. Seller & Co
Portland
Oregon
Spokane
Wash
Thisty
Battle ship fund surpasses initial goal for Moran contract
The drive to raise the battle ship subscription reaches and exceeds the $100,000 target, with a fund valued above that amount though some notes are nonbankable. Robert Moran in Washington offers the contract to build a new battleship, contingent on completing the $100,000 through the chamber of commerce.
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Re & Atkinsom
Bane
Seattle Gas & Pledt
Cubscriers
Itiee
Reobert Moran
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Parry
Moran Brock, Co
Mnoney
Wedding train heads to Newport for French Vanderbilt wedding
A special four car train left Grand Central for Newport carrying six members of New York society to attend the French Vanderbilt wedding. Alfred Vanderbilt’s brother Cornelius was aboard as expected, though rumors say he may not attend and he offered no comment in response.
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New York
Newport
Alfred
Cornelius
Court changes to take effect Monday with new officials
The county court plans to implement changes Monday as newly appointed officials assume duties. Preparations are nearly complete and janitorial staff await the reception of the new class. Palos Jacobs handled motions and the civil calendar while Judge Benson prepared for the final delivery rite and granted ten regular Saturday divorces.
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Acréea Palos
Resignation of Minister Conger Reported in Washington
Washington January 12 report says the United States will accept Minister Conger’s resignation as diplomatic representative at Pekin. Action delayed to spare his and friends’ feelings. Administration reportedly displeased with his handling of China negotiations and error in signing the joint note with the word irrevocable.
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Washington, D. C
Conger
United States
Pekin
China
Debate on Army Bill Splits Senate Over Powers and Officers
The army reorganisation bill faced Senate opposition focused on grants of presidential discretion to raise forces to the maximum and on volunteer officers entering the regular army. Senator Daniel defended the volunteers and their officers amid the dispute yesterday in Washington.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Senate
Daniel
Open Rebellion Against Serfdom Rules Reported
The district faces open rebellion against conditions of serfdom with widespread discontent. One cited offense involves the demand for peasant daughters for concubines, reflecting deep social tensions and abuses.
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Eaek
Washington Senate Hears Tributes and Quarantine Telegram
In Washington D C the senate opened with a quarantine telegram from the California state senate and then paid tribute to the late Cushman K. Kvie of Minnesota. Senator Nelson led the speeches, followed by Hoar Morgan Clark Lodge Spooner Pettigrew McCumber Foster and Towne.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Ine
California State Senate
Cushman Kvie
Minne
Davia
Nelson
Minnesota
Hoar
Morgan
Clark
Lodge
Spooner
Pettigrew
McCumber
Foster
Towne
Wild Wreck Rumor Fades as Greyhound Rides Wind
M F Peake sparked panic by claiming the Greyhound wreck near Edmonds after train witnesses saw the steamer disappear behind trees. E B Scott of the Greyhound line vowed vengeance while Captain Ilbert Parker said the vessel faced no danger and would wait out strong winds near Seattle.
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M. F. Peake
Greyhound
E. B. Scott
Mr. Peake
Everett
Edmonds
Peake
Seattle
A. B. Strong
Ilbert Parker
McKinley Improves and Sits Up as Condition Rises
Washington reports President McKinley showing steady improvement this morning. He sits up a good portion of the day, signaling better condition after illness.
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Washington, D. C
McKinley
American Cigar Co Incorporation Ties To Tobacco Trust
The American Cigar Co with ten million dollars capital was incorporated today in Trenton New Jersey by the Tobacco trust.
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Trenton
N. J
American Cigar Co
The
Tobacco Trust
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