Harriman Plans Grow North Coast Route Through Beattie
Robert B. Strahorn returns to Beattie early next week to announce Harriman plans to incorporate the North Coast railroad with the Harriman system. Harriman reportedly gains control of the Columbia & Puget Sound road with stakes along the waterfront to host a depot and terminal for the new line. Strahorn has secured key rights of way and street franchises, aiming for a public plan reveal upon his Seattle return.
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Harriman System
Columbia
Puget Sound
Stetson -Post Mill
Robert B. Strahorn
Beattie
New York
North Comat
Harriman
Columbia & Railway
Mr. Strahorn
Seattle
Star Ie
Columbia & Puget
Ford
Stetson-Post M Company
Strahornas
Robert I. Strahorn
North Coast Road
B HM. Harriman
Marriman
Hirssit
Mr. @trahorn
Markman
Strahorn
Mountains
Seatthe
Kerry McCord
North Coast
Beattle
District Court Fines Man and Orders Jail Time
A district court judge fined a defendant $500 and ordered jail time after finding complicity in a case. The attorney faced criticism for focusing on a technicality instead of the core matter.
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Ver
At- Atdwer
Tie Wua
Man of Green Lake Threatened Wife and Youth Then Fled
Gottfried Krantz of Green Lake, 61, believed his wife was unfaithful with Harrison, 18, and menaced them with veiled threats. After barricading himself at 6614 E Green Lake and fleeing officers, he attempted self harm by jumping in front of a Burlington train at Prairie Du Chien. He left notes to real estate agents and his son in law claiming he had fooled the police and would not return.
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Seattle
Gottfried
Green Lake
Prairie Chien
Kronte
Harrison
Mia Krantz
Shoe
Krantz
Har
Maelf
Burlington
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Sims
Steubenville
Paul
Ohio
Arnold Krantz
J. R. Hall
Tacoma graft arrest shocks town over bribe charge
Special to The Star reports sensational graft charges in Tacoma. Fred T. Sherman of Independent Asphalt is arrested on a charge of giving Mayor Wright a six dollar bribe tied to paving contracts. Prosecutors and police form a wide inquiry as Sherman is taken from Seattle and testimony is sought from a dozen committee members.
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Fred T. Sherman
Wright
Tacoma
Seattle
Independent Asphalt Company
Sherman
Bates
Linck
Smith
James Rh. Stirrat
Oded
Bank of Building
Bailey Thie
No More Trousers Emily Pickerell Faces Prosecution
Nell Pickerell of North Seattle, a girl who wore men’s clothes for years and has been arrested before, is in jail on an order from Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh who believes an old statute can bring charges. Her case is set before Judge Frater next week. Under the name Harry Livingston Neil Pickerell led a hard life for seven years and often passed as a well dressed young man. A waitress’ love for her ended in suicide when the deception was discovered.
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Nell Pickerell
Seattle
Mackintosh
Cadet Charles M Lezwa Verdict Reaches Court
A court in session on January 26 adjourned by announcing a verdict in the Cadet Charles M Lezwa case. The result was delivered after brief deliberations, with the judge set to reconvene in ten minutes for final actions.
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Charles M ‘Lewa
Ballard Notes and Local Obits and Traffic Concerns
Ballard notes report Mrs C F B entertained the vrette club at her State home. The Beattie family funeral for a Ballard resident is set for Monday afternoon. Borough residents object to motormen over the Ballard bridge citing fast speeds with heavy loads. The lighthouse tender Columbine is off Cape Flattery at 7 30 this morning.
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Mr. C. FB
Thureday
Leary
Toledo
Mra
Beattie General
Ballard
Mt. Pleasant Rette
AM Gruchard
Bailard
Columbine
Cape Flattery
Wards
Mr Bushell Targets Hi Gill in Morning Ownership Convention
Reverend gentleman from the Third Ward enlivens the proceedings of the Morning session while officials including Mayor William Hickman Moore and Corporation Counsel Edward Brady preside. Names listed cover council members from multiple wards and city officers such as the comptroller and treasurer. Little progress marked the session as it opens.
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Third Ward
Dow's Friends Urge Dow Nomination in Municipal Ownership Stand
At noon Matthew Dow told supporters that if W H Moore gained Democratic endorsement he would quit the race to aid the municipal ownership cause. The strong push by Dow's friends aimed to secure his nomination at a pivotal party meeting.
Municipal Ownership Party Convenes Amid Calls to End Seattle Electric Influence
A Labor Temple gathering of municipal ownership supporters excludes the Republican faction and endorses honesty in city governance. Rev. Richard Busher denounces Hi Gill and Seattle Electric, urges representation for Third ward, and praises unity while critiquing party lines. A. W. Johnson presides as lists form. Committees named for platform and rules. The convention adjourns to resume at 2 PM.
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Municipal Ownership Party
Labor Temple
Republican
Richard Busher
Seattle Electric Company
Hi Gill
Third Ward
E. D. Benson
Democrats Support Unified Municipal Ownership Ticket
Leading Democrats voiced that if the advisory committee ticket is endorsed at the convention, Democrats will ratify or convene to preserve party organization. They report cross party accord and expect Democrats to back the ticket in harmony for the campaign.
Local Tickets Listed For City Convention Roles
Late night ticket picks include William Hickman Moore as mayor Edward Brady as corporation counsel Harry Drees J F Wilson and John Y Terry for comptroller F A Rust for treasurer George Listman and T M Daulton as councilmen at large Ward names listed Tommy Navin John Wehn Rev Richard Bushell unnamed in third and seventh wards Soderquist contractor Olaf N Soderquist Rosebag Soderquist Ninth ward Olaf N Soderquist contractor Tenth ward Wolf Eleventh ward Peebles.
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William Hickman Moore
Edward Brady
Herry Drees
J. F. Wilson
John ¥. Terry
F. A. Rust
T. M. Daulton
George Listman
Thomas Nevin
John Wehn
Richard Bush
Lst
Harry Drees
John Y. Terry
Tommy Navin
Richard Bushell
R. E. Orchard
Labore Union
H. J. McGee
S. W. Wilkin
Laeber Union
J. H. Hemer
Olaf N. Soderquist
Rosebag & Soderquist
Wolf
Peebles
Fishermen’s union denies Kalisen endorsement for fish commissioner
Ed Rosenberg of the Fishermen's union stated that Kalisen's name has not been considered by the union, and no candidate has been discussed. He urged Governor Mead to act against Fish Commissioner Kershaw for aiding a 36 hour season violation, noting the commissioner is out of state and the term ends in March. Fort Lawton hosts an inspection board to evaluate 30 horses for shipment to the Philippines for artillery service.
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Cally
Kalisen
Mead
Rosenberg
Kershaw
Fort Lawton
Inspection Board
J. D. Jones
Philippines
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Batley Building
Frei It Lee
Nell Pickerel
Petticoats
Ballard Notes
MR. Bushell
Open
W. Wilkin
O. N. Goderquist
D. M. Peebles
Municipal Ownership League
Gill
A. W. Johnson
Frank Cotterill
J. D. Flenner
Listman
George F. Cotterill
Benson
John Kall
Sen
Ed Rosenberg
John Kalisen
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