Maison Barberis Accused Of Ongoing Illicit Use Of Rooms
A city notice asserts the Maison Barberis continues to operate as an assignation venue. Despite orders to remove upstairs beds and back entrances, basement rooms are alleged to host sexual services with clients entering via hidden access. Clement Marcello recently transferred the saloon below to Jack Barberis for 7500 dollars as part of securing a liquor license.
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Maison Barberis
Panion
Maison Barberisa
Clement Marcello
Second Avenue
Jack Barberis
Marcello
Barberis
Spy Peters Tied to Calchas Seizure Across Pacific Ports
Reports claim Charles Peters, a 26 year old Russian native, operated in Seattle Victoria and Vancouver before moving to Honolulu. Japanese agents allege he supplied cargo details on the British steamer Calchas and information about torpedo boat shipments to Russia, with Peters later fleeing Seattle for Vancouver and then Honolulu after his activities became public.
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Charles
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Advics
Peters
Caichas
Ressel
Japan
Mikado
Seattle Daily Star
V Vncouver
Honolulu
Vancouver Dispatch
Charlies Peters
Charlee Peters
Russia
Favors Coast Subsidy Expansion in Senate Commerce
The marine commission reports support for a subsidy increase to raise mail subsidies for ships from the Pacific to Hawaii Japan and China and to boost fortnightly service funds from 200000 to 800000. Also notes House Agriculture plans for quarantine power and stock transport rules plus a sanitary committee move to restore canteen services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marine Commission
Senate of Commerce
Pacific
Hawaii
Japan
China
Amendment to appropriation bill grants retired officers select state posts
In Gton Db C on January 12 the legislature voted an amendment to an appropriation bill. The change allows retired officers positions in a state militia to apply above the grade of major in the regular army for certain ratified offices, per the reported debate.
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Gton
Db. C
Publicans snub Miles for Massachusetts National Guard post
Publicans seek to thwart General Nelson A. Miles as he accepts leading the Massachusetts National Guard, following their solicitation for a forceful stance against his appointment.
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Nelson A. Miles
Massachusetts National Guard
Land Frauds Involving Elbert Brown Charged
Portland reports Elbert K Brown and his wife once of Eugene face grand jury charges over land fraud schemes. They allegedly used fraudulent entries in names including Alexander R Brown and Nellie Bacchus. Horace McKinley’s confession ties Nellie Thert to deceits and a sham trip to separate a spouse from a settlement. Frederick A Kribs filed deeds transferring 8000 acres in Douglas County to C A Smith of Minneapolis.
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Portland
Elbert K. Brown
Eugene
Federal Grand Jury
Alexander R. Brown
Nellie Bacchus
Horace McKinley
Folls
Nellie Thert
Simon
McKinley
Frederick A. Kribs
Roseburg
Douglas County
C. A. Smith
Minneapolis
First Day Impressions Of Governor Mead
Hon. Albert E. Mead recalls his oath and address as governor and notes a sub conscious self that distracts him. He remembers watching audience members and decides to skip some paragraphs while reflecting on the reaction he hoped to elicit.
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A. E. Mead
How a Woman Feels When Her Husband Becomes Governor
A wife describes the mixed pride and tears on witnessing her husband Albert E. Mead sworn in as governor. She notes the personal cost of campaign travel, eleven weeks away, and the tension between public duty and private domestic life.
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W. D. Vincent
Kansas
United States Congress
Mr. Mead
Whatcom County
Washington
Mr Mead
Inauguration Day Opinion From Gov Mead’s Son
A five year old son of Governor Mead shares a playful Camden Port voice on inauguration day. He complains about the ceremony and imagines a future as governor with a big band parade soldiers drums and fireworks.
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The
Seattle Star
Albert J. Mead, Jr
Gov. Mead
Gunner
Pa Guynor
Roanoke to Run Between Seattle and San Francisco
The steamer Roanoke recently purchased by Captain Omar J Humphries will be placed on the Seattle to San Francisco service. Idle since the Nome run, the vessel received a coastwise license this morning allowing entry to Pacific ports with a pilot’s clearance not required. Known as the treasure ship during Nome traffic, the Roanoke will begin service once ready.
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Roanoke
Omar J. Humphries
North American Trading and Transportation Company
San Francisco
Nome
Pacific Ports
They Could Get Booze Arrests on Pike Street
Mrs F G Moore and her daughter Mrs Sarah George were arrested at 2 am on Pike Street for disorderly conduct. Both were intoxicated and had visited several saloons with male companions. Judge Gordon fined them $25 each this afternoon.
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F. G. Moore
Sarah George
Pike Street
Gordon
Resignation of Northern Pacific official Harry Ballou
Harry G. Ballou city passenger and ticket agent for Northern Pacific resigned today due to ill health and overwork. A.G. Moore, assistant ticket agent at Seattle depot, will succeed him. Ballou plans to leave for Nevada in a few days to attend to personal interests there.
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Harry G. Ballou
Northern Pacific Company
A.G. Moore
Seattle
Mr. Ballou
Nevada
Weather Spotter Report
The weather spotter notes the low temperature for the past 24 hours and warns of light rain or snow tonight and Friday. Strong winds from the north may accompany the unsettled conditions.
Weather report notes cool week with low readings
The watchman reports that by seven in the morning the thermometer showed 20 degrees and the week's low, 28 degrees, occurred early yesterday morning.
Canadian Pacific to Build Two Supreme Pacific Steamers
Canadian Pacific plans two Vancouver to Yokohama steamers via Seattle at a cost of 2 225 000 dollars. Officials say the ships will be the finest ever operated on the Pacific with top class passenger and freight service between Oriental and American ports. Special accommodations and expert crew will ensure these sister vessels rank among the world’s best.
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Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
Yokohama
Seattle
Star
Pacific
Com
Cal
B. Calder
Aaa
Oriental
Train Collision Near Santa Fe Injures Three
Santa Fe train No. 4 California limited rear ended a freight train at 6 15 this morning in a dense fog. The crews had no warning. One fireman is killed. three persons are badly injured. A negro barber was among the passengers but none reported for hospital.
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Lab Vgare
N. M
Santa Fe
California Limited
Alee
Grocer A. P. Sherry Dies Suddenly at 75
A. P. Sherry of Sherry & Ben grocers Twenty Twelfth Avenue and Main Street collapsed at the Washington restaurant at 12:50 PM while dining. He was found dead after grasping his throat and falling to the floor. He had lived in the city for some time and was about 75 years old.
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A. P. Sherry
Sherry& Ben
Twelfth Avenue
Main Street
Washington
Mr. Sherry
Gov dafoliette urges rate control and urban utility taxation
Gov dafoliette delivers his third biennial message in Arison Wisconsin on January 12 urging absolute railroad rate control by a rate commission. He attacks corporate lobbyists and calls for council, ad valorem taxes on street railways interurban electric roads gas and electric utilities and life insurance firms.
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Arison
Wis
Dafoliette
Life Inpurines
Court of Appeals Refuses Writ in Charlottesville Mayor Case
Richmond Va January 12 The court of appeals refused a writ of error in the case of ex Mayor McCue of Charlottesville who was convicted of wife murder and sentenced to hang January 20.
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Richmond
Court of Appeals
McCue
Charlottesville
Legislature Visit Planned by Chamber for Seattle Trip
The Chamber of Commerce arranges an entertainment program for lawmakers coming from Olympia. The schedule includes a stop at the Minnesota and a tour of the battleship Nebraska, with plans still being finalized.
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Ae Rember
Commerce
Seattle
Olympia
Minnesota
Nebraska
Foster Sweeny faction fixtures in King County bid
Olympia reports a political stance battle over the U S Senate seat with Foster and Sweeny opposing King county’s choose, possibly allying with Spokane mining interests. King county aims to nominate Piles or Wilson while factions signal a tough, tooth and nail struggle. House committee gains three new panels and bills are introduced including an insurance commissioner and a statewide highway panel.
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Olympia
Foster
Sweeny
Wilson
Piles
Itis
King County
Spokane
United States
Washington
Tacoma
Seattle
Lindsley
Dickson
Kittitas
Ellensburg State Normal School
Bassett
Adams
McCoy
Lewis
Moe Bride
Rand
Clarke
Congress
Columbia River
Dalles Celtlo
Legislators Busy Week Delayed by Rogers Memorial Plans
In Olympia on January 12 legislators found little time for work as the Rogers memorial unveiling looms and a Seattle visit to inspect the steamship Minnesota is planned for Saturday. A city telegram inviting lawmakers to Seattle was read and accepted by both houses.
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Olympia
Seattle
Jim Hill
Minnesota
Ballinger
House
Senate
Vault Robbery Foiled at Haine's in Forest Grove
In Forest Grove Oregon on January 12 an early morning attempt to rob E W Haine's failed after the vault door and outer safe door were blown from their fittings. The would‑be thieves fled empty handed as guards or bystanders frightened them away. The incident involves an unseen gang and thousands of dollars inside the safe.
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Forest Grove
Ore
E. W. Haine
Roosevelt presses for tariff reform and ICC powers
President Roosevelt faces strong GOP opposition as a House poll shows 90 percent against tariff revision. He also urges railroad rate regulation and expanded Interstate Commerce Commission authority, signaling a push for broad reforms in a possible special session.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House Republicans
Rockies
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress silent on railroad rate matter this session
In current session, Congress has not acted on the railroad rate issue, leaving the matter unresolved. Key committees and senators had considered proposals, but no final legislation was approved before adjournment.
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Congress
Pacific Association of Traffic Agents Plans Annual Meeting
The Pacific Association of Traffic Agents will hold its annual meeting in San Jose mid February with turnout from this district. District No 1 agents met in Tacoma last Saturday to plan participation and to discuss entertaining the American Association of Passenger Agents, which will meet in Portland next fall. The Mexico City gathering last year chose Portland for the Lewin and Clarke fair as the next host city.
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Pacific Association of Traffic Agents
San Jose
Tacoma
American Association of Passenger Agents
Portland
Mexico City
First Visit of Pacific Traffic Agents Promised Program
The Pacific Association of Traffic Agents plans a formal visit to the Pacific coast. The organization aims to execute a well organized, enjoyable program carried out to the letter for attendees.
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Association
Pacific Coast
Pacific Association of Traffic Agents
Sophomore Freshmen Indoor Track Meet Planned
At University Station the sophomore freshmen indoor track meet is scheduled for Wednesday January 18 at 2 30 p m in the gym. Elmer Morrison and Ned Pugsley selected as track captains for their classes with preliminaries to choose contestants in the next few days. About 20 freshmen and at least a dozen second year men expected to enter. LINCOLN Neb Jan 12 A bill to authorize a twine plant in the penitentiary using convict labor was introduced in the house this morning. E C Sheldon of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad is in the city on business.
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Meet University Station
Elmer Morrison
Ned Pugsley
Trme
Lincoln
Neb
Kansas
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Boston
Henry Cabot Lodge
W. Murray Crane
Senaor
Salem
Albert E. Mead
Genttle Star
Mine J. Mead
Atche Man
Olympia, Wash
Graff
Dan Dean
Will Windom
Twitchell
Thomas J. Humes
Rogera
Scripps News
Astt
Pennypacker
Twine Trust
E. C. Sheldon
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Porteland
Dusinesa
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