Hendricks Confesses in Land Fraud Case Under Cross Examination
Hendricks admits involvement in three fraudulent land claims by the Bury Creek Land Company while serving at the land office. He says he expected a court-imposed fine, not prison, and that immunity from Heney was implied. The six hour session featured a merciless defense and strong state testimony.
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Unites Preasa
Hendricks
Piall-Mays
Eat United States Land Com
Bury Creek Land Company
Comn
Heney
Oriental Languages for University Soon Taught
Japanese and Chinese law history religion and commerce will be taught next year at the university. Local business leaders and faculty support a chair of Oriental studies as Seattle's Far East position makes it timely. Stanford and a few eastern schools offer similar language programs.
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Japan
Kane
Bers
Seattle
Far East
Stanford
Columbia
Harvard
Scotch to Celebrate Burns Anniversary
Preparations are under way by the ice ciedenion society evewg No. 1 O. & pag o a big success of th eates of Robert Hurts. The birthday falls on Saturday January 2. A parade is planned with the Vancouver, B C military pipers arriving Tuesday evening and taking part in the program. The pipers parade route includes the American cafe to Jackson street and Pike Street, with a rehearsal slated for Plymouth Congregational church basement Wednesday afternoon.
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Ice Ciedenion Society Evewg
O. & Pag
Robert
Vancouver
H.C
Vancouver Pipers
American Cafe
Jackson St
Jackson
Pirstev
Piretay
Pike
Beck
Wipers
Plymouth Congregational Church
Gas Leak Sparks West Seattle Cellar Digging Dispute
In West Seattle a man named Gordon drilled seven feet into his cellar and released gas. Neighbors warn of danger and urge action as experts dispute the flow and potential profits from further digging.
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Seattle
W. A
Gordon
Rescue at Union Bay Boathouse Amid High Waves
Husky oarsmen battled wind and rain to keep the University of Washington boathouse from drifting from Union Bay. Coach Conibear and Captain Kirby helped guide and moor the vessel with players wading knee-deep, then drying off in the gym as a light verse arose from the incident.
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Union Pay
University Boathouse
U. of W
Conibear
Kirby
Connie
Beatrice Jones Seeks Divorce From Comedian Jones
United Press records show Beatrice Elizabeth Jones, the wealthy wife of comedian Jones, announcing her intention to divorce. The note hints at a disputed marriage and references a prior marriage to Frederick Pul, a famous club entertainer in 1890.
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United Press
Beatrice Elizabeth Jones
Jones
Mra. Jones
Frederick Pul
Archbishop Ban Pranciace Faces Unclear Destiny
A partial note dated January 23 reports the Archbishop of Ban Pranciace departing for unspecified duties as discussions continue about appointing a Coadjutor and prioritizing modernist debates, with references to Rochester and Mauna in Ti Candida.
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United Press
Ban Pranciace
Mauna
Rochester
Candida
Actress Sarah Truax Marries Attorney Charles Albert
CHICAGO January 23 Actress Sarah Truax and Charles Albert an attorney from Minneapolis were married yesterday afternoon at a hospital. The ceremony was postponed from last week due to the actress illness.
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Sarah Truax
Chicago
Charles & Albert
Minneapolia
Verdict awards damages in steamship bed clothing case
Mike Bendick was awarded 1250 damages against the Pacific Coast Co by a jury in Judge Albertson's court for inadequate bed clothing sausage and ventilation causing pneumonia and rheumatism after traveling on the City of Topeka from San Francisco to Seattle on May 11 1906. Mrs Eastman of Rainier Boulevard Southeast Seattle reports robbery of a satin dress gold bracelets a gold cross cameo and lingerie to police last night.
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Mike Bendick
The
Pacific Coast Co
Albertson
Rendick
Topeka
San Francisco
Seattle
Eastman
Rainier Boulevard
Sak
Oregon Pioneer Dead in Salem
Salem Oregon January 24 John Sav age a pioneer who came to Oregon in 1846 has died. He resided on his donation land claim and was known in local circles.
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United Press
Salem
Ore
John Savage
Oregon
Nevada to establish statewide police under governor
The draft police bill for Nevada creates a state police of 31 officers under a governor appointed chief, with possible emergency expansion to 250. It authorizes martial law with the chief of police in charge during any declared emergency.
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United Press
Carbon
Nev
Goldfield
Senate
Nevada
Death from Hot Soldering Iron Fall in City Building
A red hot five pound soldering iron dropped from the 42nd floor of a new near building striking a mason's helper on the 27th floor of an adjacent building. The man suffered a crushed skull and burns and died instantly.
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United Presa
New York
City Investing
Bomb Explodes Behind New York Barbershop
A dynamite blast occurred last night in the rear of a barber shop run by a Syrian at 45 Polk Street New York. The Black Hand is suspected after threatening letters were received by the Syrian.
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United Press
New York
Polk St
Minck
Dairy purity claim sparks San Francisco milk crusade
Dr. A R Ward of Berkeley declares no dairy in San Francisco provides medically pure milk free of bacilli. He spoke at the opening conference of a crusade for pure milk led by the California lab and medical and civic groups at the California club. He warns that no source in the city offers guaranteed pure milk for infants or new mothers under care.
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United Press
San Francisco
A. R. Ward
State Hyatenic Laboratory
Berkeley
California Elab
California
San Prasctaco
Enlistments for Philippines Army Call Ended
Enlistments in the United States army for service in the Philippines have ceased on orders from the War Department. All regiments destined for the islands have been recruited to full strength, and other home-station regiments are nearly at maximum strength.
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United States Army
Philippines
War Department
Islands
University of Washington Sends Reports to High Schools
The university will, as incentive for good work in classes, send semi annual student reports to the high schools from which graduates came.
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University of Washington
February 1 Freshman entry at University of Washington
The university allows entering the engineering and liberal arts colleges on February 1 each year in addition to the September start. World shipbuilding is active with many battleships cruisers destroyers and submarines under construction in Europe and Asia. A proposed Henry Sindson memorial bridge in New York envisions a 710 foot reinforced concrete span and bold engineering.
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University of Washington
Europe
Asia
Great Britain
France
Germany
Japan
Russia
Boston
Henry Sindson
Tragic Western Pacific Shovel Accident
James Dunn was instantly killed and Harris seriously injured when a Western Pacific steam shovel on the grade across the American River turned over. Denn was buried under dirt and the shovel, weighing about 70 tons, while Harris was struck by the car and partially buried.
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Blackamento
Cal
Jan
James Dunn
Harris
Western Pacific
American River
Denn
Government Plans Seattle Wharf for Army Navy Vessels
Government officials consider establishing a dedicated wharf at Seattle for exclusive Army and Navy vessels. Current departmental ships are moved between locations as needed, with war department leasing a portion of a pier now, though space remains inadequate. Other vessels are stored in vacant spaces along the waterfront.
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Seattle
Army and Navy Department
Department
War Department
Senator Clapp backs Roosevelt from Minnesota rail and Indian issues
Senator Meaes Clapp of Minnesota, a Republican member and chairman of the Indian affairs committee, supports the president on railroad and Indian legislation. He has specialized in Indian policy and in church work, preaching during summer vacation.
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Meaes Clapp
Minnesota
Neonate Tee
Rate Legisla
Clapp
Ofiste
Mining Convention Opens in March for Northwest Delegates
A mining men convention gathering Alaska British Columbia and Northwest delegates will start in March 23. They will discuss Alaska mining laws ore handling and transport. Efforts aim to create a formal department of mines and to host the American Mining Congress in this city in 1909.
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Alaska
British Columbia
Northwest
Department of Mines
American Mining Congress
Irishman to Aid Japanese in Murder Case
John Malone of Tacoma pledges full fortune to aid Hen Tanaka who saved him a decade ago and now faces murder charges. Malone hires defense attorneys as Tanaka, once in his restaurant’s employ, is linked to the death of Chikichi Yoko.
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John Malone
Tacoma
Hen Tanaka
Aeslat
Malone
Tanaka
Chikichi Yoko
Strong quake hits Reggio Calabria province
An intense earthquake shock was felt in Reggio Calabria province on January 23. Residents fled their homes to open fields or sought shelter in nearby grottoes. no loss of life was reported.
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United Press
Reggio DI Calabra
Italy
Five Arrested for Theft From Clothing Store
Five youths aged 17 to 26 were arrested by Patrolman Anderberg near 903 Second Avenue after allegedly taking a coat from a clothing dummy at the store. Police aim to identify each arrestee’s exact role and who wore the coat after the theft.
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Depat
Rank Martin
Larson
A. Crook
George B. Slack
Chas, Conroy
Anderberg
Case Still in Courts Involving Puget Sound Improvement Co
The Puget Sound Improvement Company opens a fifth chapter in a suit against Frankfort Marine Accident and Plate Glass Insurance Co seeking 7405.82 in damages. Christina Smith fell on October 19 1901 on a sidewalk in front of a building under construction at Seconday and Columbia. She sued the city and was awarded 1653 in damages and costs. the city appealed and the supreme court sustained. The city then sued the Puget Sound Improvement Co and was again given a verdict which was sustained on appeal. The current action seeks damages under the insurer contract.
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Jack
Puget Sound Improvement Company
Prankfort Marine, Accident and Plate Glass Ineerance Company
Christina Smith
Seconday
Columbia
Russell Rally Planned for Friday January 31
Plans are perfected for a political rally in support of Fr. Russell to be held Friday January 31. The arrangements are in the hands of President Jo Collins and Secretary Ralph of the executive committee.
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Russell
Orf
Jo Collins
Ralph
Delayed Answers From Mayoral Candidates Cause Mixups
Rev. M A Matthews prepared a letter explaining why replies from mayoralty candidates were not sent last Saturday. Most replies were delayed and misrouted. General Metcalfe received the letter by wrong address. Ressell answered later, directing to his published policy. Other candidates’ letters had been distributed as reserved.
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M. A. Matthews
Alty
James i. Metcalfe
George P. Ressell
Matthews
Pacific American Fisheries Sues for Damages Over Coal Costs
In superior court Pacific American Fisheries seeks 4700.53 dollars plus costs from Pacific Coast Company. It alleges a January 24 contract for coal at 3.25 dollars per ton was unmet, forcing the plaintiff to buy coal on the open market and overpay the contract amount.
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Pacific American Fisheries Company
Pacific Coast Company
B. Bunkers
University to Present Faust Opera by Chicago Orchestra
The University of Washington chorus of 200 will join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to perform Faust at Dream rink in April marking the first annual festival of the state university. The event, now a closing piece of the university musical season, was moved from May to April. Prof. O. Kimball directs the University Choral Society and local singers are urged to join the chorus to reach required voices.
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Chicago Symphony
University of Washington Wal
State Univer
University Choral Society
O. Kimball
Forged-Check Suspect Sought By Police
M. Croxtman of 528 First No. 8 asks police to arrest an unknown man who passed a forged check yesterday. The police have a description of the alleged forger.
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M. Croxtman
First No
Steamship Minnesota Runs Ashore Then Floats Off
The Great Northern Steamship Company's steamer Minnesota, sailing from the Orient to Seattle, ran ashore near Mofi but was floated on the next tide without assistance. She sustained no apparent damage and proceeded to this port.
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Merchants’ Exchange
Great Northern Steamship Company
Minnesota
Seattle
Orient
Mofi
Miracle seeks new trial in timber land case
Dr. George W. Miracle files for a new trial in superior court after a jury verdict of 785 in favor of Dr. Annie K. Russell. He claims payments totaling 506 to locate him on Huntied Columbia timber land. J. O. Secord sues the two men for land possession, alleging sale to Harry Lake, while Judge Morris grants a temporary order halting further disposition until the case is heard.
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Russell Miracle
Superior Court
George W. Miracle
Annie K. Russell
C. A. McDonald
F. B. Welstling
Columbia
J. O. Secord
Harry Lake
Morris
Busted Salt Goods Sold to Cover Fees
A receiver states salt goods are being sold to cover fees while keeping the store open. Seasonable merchandise offered at half price or less to attract customers and move inventory amid financial pressures.
Evening Wrap Styles Offered In Half Price Sale
An advertisement lists evening wrap options Green Sik White Silk and White Lace lined with pleated chiffon or taffeta. Prices shown include half off and varied figures among accessories and shirts for boys, with a two line sale tomorrow covering sizes 12 to 14 and unlaundered Cravenette raincoats listed among items.
Charges Against Roosevelt in Special Cabinet Session
In Washington a special meeting of cabinet members including Root Metcalf Straus Garfield and Postmaster General Meyertein was held to discuss alleged political appointment practices by President Roosevelt. Each secretary was asked to bring a list of posts filled since January 1.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Root
Metcalf
Straus
Garfield
Meyertein
Roosevelt
Railroad layoffs reduce trains and crews amid slowing freight
Northern Pacific reports reduced volume but maintains regular freight to destinations. Across the network 51 of 65 trains west of Ellensburg were laid off, with 35 locomotives idle at Tacoma shops. Branch lines run every other day, while the north end service handles station switching. Lumber shipments drop due to higher freight rates, with buyers seeking old rates. In Scranton Pa, Serapio Curelo hanged for slaying Nicholas Ferreras after attempts at suicide.
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Northern Pacific Main
Coast Lines
Ellensburg
Tacoma
Renton
Lake Washington
Scranton
Saverio Curelo
Nicholas Ferreras
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