Washington's 10th Legislature Opens With Plunderbund Rout
The 10th Legislature begins at noon with the new regime defeating the Plunderbund 24 to 15 in the senate. Gutting gag provisions, limiting session costs, and appointing a staff compacted power, while Davis and Pierce faced a changed Senate leadership. Speaker Paleaner is elected. James of Tacoma chosen president pro tem. Both chambers adjourn to reconvene at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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Boy Dies After Skating Accident In Olympia
Chartea J. M McSorley a 14 year old Ballard resident and St Martin's student died after a skating party mishap near Olympia. A wood stick pierced his stomach causing fatal injuries two hours after the incident. Parents of the victim traveled from Ballard. funeral set for 1 PM at St Alphonse with Calvary burial.
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Washington Senate Fractures in Insurgent Caucus Shake
Washington state senate caucus fractures as insurgents seize control delaying decisions on rules and staffing. Jeane Jones elected president pro tem. two-thirds vote rule replaced by majority for most questions, limiting regulars' influence while Lieut. Gen. Coon’s committee choices await.
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Tacoma
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Wild Runaway Car Dives Down Incline Way
A runaway streetcar nearly derailed on the incline near Third Avenue as conductor Evett and gripman Schulta stayed aboard to reach the cable. Passengers were ordered off when the car could not be stopped and the fender tore away near Third Avenue, narrowly avoiding tragedy.
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Whisky Ring to Knife Mayor Tonight
The council plans to amend an ordinance granting funds and altering approval power amid rumors of corruption. Key figures including M. T. Maloney face confirmation as streets superintendent while several street improvements are set for action. The vote is expected along party lines, with strong opposition noted.
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Special Message On Brownsville Affair
A telegraph summary from Washington DC reports Roosevelt presenting testimony to the Senate. Fourteen witnesses claim to have seen a negro shoot a victim with ammunition matching rifles carried by black soldiers. The president asserts officers and remaining soldiers knew of the incident. One account says at least twenty soldiers participated. a partial order revocation affects some veterans. A baggage clerk, a bagman, and several passengers are injured.
Miners' Strike Tensions Rise in Nevada City
Reported unrest among mine operators as a company threatens to resume work at the wall schedule if rivals do not settle within a week. Petition circulates urging the mayor to act to quell the miners' strike.
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Nevada City
Tughe Néam
Tayor
Bia
Eagles Plan Tenth Convention Committee Forms
The Weal lodge of Eagles appointed a 25 member entertainment committee to arrange the tenth convention this city in August 1908. The order began here in 1895 and a formal vote on next year’s convention has not yet occurred.
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Seattle
Frank F Maller
A. D. van de Vanter
MH. J Lea
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H. A. Beck
Frank Dow
M. Stewart
Irving Ward
W. Considine
W. H. Taylor
A .B. Partridge
Wm. Hi
Nevens Injured in Coasting Accident
Stanley C. Nevena a Star reporter was seriously hurt while coasting with a party down Union Street from Eighteenth to Twentieth. A woman stepped into the path of the bob causing it to strike a telegraph pole. Nevens suffered a broken wrist broken nose and a broken left rib. He was taken home to 1514 Twentieth Ave and remains under medical care with several weeks of confinement expected.
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Bank Clearings Snapshot From Sunday Weekend Record
Bank clearings listed for January 14 across two years 1907 and 1996 show totals of 91511 and 299.87 respectively. The note specifies the date as a Sunday.
Sailor Drowns While Reaching Thetis Cutter at Union Bay
An American sailor named William Fort nam was drowned at Union Bay while attempting to reach his ship the United States cutter Thetis. He was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
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Vancouver
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William Fortnam
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Union Bay
Son Will Bury Emmons Here After Tragic Death
A Seattle-bound statement by a son reveals plans to bury Emmons locally. He mentions estate matters requiring his attorneys MacChure and MacChure and expresses no clear opinion on Emmons. He says he will respect his father’s wishes and return to his ranch after the burial.
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Supt Youngs Shocked By Ducking Incident At Public Works Meeting
Superintendent L B Youngs of the water department ducked a meeting of the board of public works to chase wild ducks. He left on the first train to LaConner after a hunting urge, returning later to face embarrassment and questions about his absence.
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LaConner
Woman killed accidentally at christening party
Chicago report states 26 year old Mrs. Hannah Mealy was shot and killed last night in her home after a church christening. Policeman Dwyer, a guest, wore a hypoeenic coat and accidentally pulled the trigger of his revolver. The baby remained unharmed. Dwyer was not held.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Chicago
Hannah Mealy
Dwyer
C I N Parch? Snow Slide On Beventhav Street
Citizens enjoyed a lengthy sled run yesterday from Spring Street down Seventh Avenue across Pike Street and three blocks north. Men women and children joined in the revel of a brisk winter pastime on the crowded thoroughfare.
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Dying Mother Seeks Missing Son in Police Plea
A distraught mother pleads with Chief Wappenstein for help locating her son Murray recently returned from Nome. She travels from California, hoping to reunite with him before she dies as police stay busy tracking leads.
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Washington to Jamestown: Nadeau and ex Governor Me ace bring Boys
Word from Washington says Director General A Nadeau and ex Governor Me ace will bring a group of boys to Jamestown for the expo with plans announced in the report.
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A. Nadeau
Meace
Jamestown
Seattle Faces Record Cold and Coal Shortage
In the past 24 hours Seattle endured the coldest spell since February 3, 1808, with readings near 12 degrees at 7 am and lower on Queen Anne Hill and Capitol Hill. Forecasters warn of further cooling as coal shortages bite households, prompting gas installations and a mass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss relief efforts.
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Bryan and Reilly to Speak in Seattle This Month
William Jennings Bryan and Jacob Riis are billed for Seattle engagements this month. Riis will lecture at Egan's Hall on January 22 about his New York Sun reporting era. A banquet at Egan's ball will follow Mr. Riis's talks hosted by local Democrats.
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Wreck of the Alice Gertrude Leaves Only Hull
Rescue efforts by Lorne and Wyndda saved Mrs F Pullen, the sole woman aboard the steamer Alice Gertrude. The vessel is a total loss with upper works washed away and the hull remaining. Captain Butler of the Lorne aided in the rescue.
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Wyndda
Sea Wolf 8 Capture Shocks Local Fisherman
A sea wolf weighing 76 pounds and over six feet long was captured by an Italian fisherman off Port Berkeley rocks. The creature resembled a bed with a bulldog head and rat like teeth. The net was torn to shreds in the struggle and taxidermists offer high sums to stuff it. It is exhibited at the Washington Fish Company.
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Pioneer John Connell Dies After River Rescue
Vancouver, Jan 14 A pioneer of the Comox district, John Connell fell into Oyster river yesterday. although he reached shore he succumbed to exposure and exhaustion before reaching his ranch.
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Hiram E Hadley Becomes Chief Justice of Washington
Olympia January 14 Judge Hiram E Hadley assumed the role of chief justice of the Washington Supreme Court under the term rule based on the shortest remaining tenure. Hadley, born January 16 1854 in Sylvania Indiana, studied at Earlham College and Northwestern University Law School and built a long legal career in Indiana and Washington.
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Whatcom
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Bellingham
Whatcom County
Supreme Court
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Hedley
Outlaw Barker Seen by Rancher in Horse Heaven
Jan. 14 report from Prosser states outlaw Barker was spotted at A. B. Richmond’s ranch 17 miles southwest of town. Sheriff McNeill is informed as three posses pursue, weather bitterly cold, hunt to capture Barker alive if possible but dead if necessary. The chase follows a Portland bound route via the Colorado river.
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Hughes Retained to Fight Cotterill in Senate Contest
E C Hughes Seattle Electric attorney has been retained to represent Joe Lyons in his contest for the senate seat after Cotterill was elected by the Thirty district. Charles Gleagon, former legislator and Hill Railroad attorney, will assist. Harold Prest defends Cotterill. Lyons is accused of neglecting to file in superior court within 303 days to perfect his claim.
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Senate
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Seattle
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Lyons
Pioneer Seattle matron Anne Wheeler dies at home
Anne Wheeler, a Puget Sound settler and mother of the late Mrs. R M Davis, dies at 1329 and in Seattle. She leaves three sons L C Wheeler Seattle W M Wheeler Alaska and EB Wheeler Los Angeles and grandchildren Vina and Freda Davis. Remains at Butterworth Sons pending notice to BE K Wheeler in Los Angeles for funeral plans.
Snohomish River Freezes Across for First Time in 18 Years
In Everett Washington on January 14 the Snohomish River froze across for the first time in 18 years. Extreme cold and fuel shortages left many thermometers reading dangerously low and precipitated widespread school dismissals and public disruption.
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Snohomish
Miners Die in Clinton Explosion At Local Mine
Clinton Indiana January 14 four miners are killed in a blast at a local mine and two men are injured. Names listed include Joseph John Herman Peter Lotte and two others as authorities investigate the cause.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Clinton
Ind
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John Herman
Peter Lotte
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