State Commission Faces Audit Over Wasteful Spending
Commissioners spent state funds freely, with reports detailing lavish hotel bills, room charges, and high priced furniture. The audit cites a $460 Washington hotel stay, a Rainier Club lodging, and a $996 office sofa, plus $100 loaned to the tax commission and a $30 bond premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Paul
Seattle
McMillin
Rainier Club
Lawrence
Washington
Promtigration Commission
Tax Commiénsion
Road meeting set by Chamber of Commerce officials
A chaotic report notes a planned roads meeting with Chamber of Commerce members present. It mentions Beattie and a party, Milwaukee and Chicago interests, timber land, and elected officers to oversee registration and duties. The article reflects early discussions on regional road projects and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barling
St. Paul
Earie Yeath
Chicago
Milwaukee
Milwaukee & St
Good Roads Agitation Moves Through the State
Residents and officials discuss road improvements and funding as part of a statewide push. Local committees assess needs and plan campaigns to secure support for road repair and construction projects across counties.
Doctor Bissell to Address Sunday Club Meeting
Dr G F Biase of the American Board of Commmls will speak at the Sunday club gathering of the YMCA in Seattle. The event outlines the club program and features a notable medical communicator addressing club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Bissell
4. G. Biase
American Board of Commmls
Seattle
The
Harper Loses Case Then Appeals
Henry A. Adam, also known as Vincent, requested the court to reconsider a ruling. The defendant Harper faced a loss and indicated intent to pursue an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Adam
As Vincent
Annual Pacific Lumber Trade Journal Highlights Editor
The annual number of the Pacific Lumber Trade Journal, just viewed, credits editor R. H. Allen. Covers are reproductions from lumber, carefully prepared, with timber portraits and lumber statistics from past years included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Leamber
R. H. Allien
Oppressed by fear of losing his sons
Korb Dabeta, found in distress, fears losing his sons as Charity Organization AW 4 Murray and The Star office discuss aid. A Green Lake woman offered help, while Dabeta refuses hospital care hoping to keep his family together in a safer room. Murray says Gray could earn at least $26 per week.
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Korb
Dabeta
Murray
Seooe
Green Lake
Mims Murray
Misa Murray
Gray
Reichstag Election Opens in Berlin as Voters Cast Ballots
Berlin January 25 The Reichstag election for 387 members began at 10 o clock this morning The weather was freezing but clear The Emperor urged Prince von Huelow to vote this morning and the Chancellor later went to a polling place and cast his ballot.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Berlin
Reichstag
Prince von Hueclow
Assassin Was Schoolmaster
London police report William Whiteley’s client Horace Rayner a schoolmaster was attacked with no disclosed motive. Following an operation this morning doctors said he would probably recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borippe Telegraph Service
London
William Whiteley
Horace Rayner
Ranke Block to Undergo Remodeling on Fifth and Pike
The Ranke block at the northwest corner of Fifth and Pike will be remodeled to align with Pike's ten foot widening. Saunders Lawton, the architects, have plans completed for a project costing between $12,000 and $15,000. The Mock interior will be altered to create a modern office building.
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Ranke
Fifth and Pike
Pike
Saunders @ Lawton
U P Buys at Van Asselt in Large Coal Deal
fragmentary note reports a major purchase at Van Asselt by the Union A D ton Clay and Coal company estate. details unclear but indicates a sizable deal involving coal and related assets with regional or industrial significance.
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Union A. D Ton Clay and Coal Company
Rail Blockade Grows Worse Across Main Line
Reports say the main line between Larimore and Devil's Lake North Dakota is completely blocked for four hours with 26 engines dead or stranded between the towns. Authorities warn of continued disruptions as the blockade worsens along the coastal route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Bank Clearings Report From Early 20th Century
Bank clearings figures show January 7 and January 25 transactions, with totals recorded as 1,001,000 and 1,220,078 minus 41 respectively. The fragmentary data hints at a financial roundup or market activity from the period.
Westminster Presbyterian Men Plan Banquet in Lecture Room
The Men’s league of Westminster Presbyterian Church arranged a banquet to be held in the lecture room of the church, with details stated in the notice. The event aims to gather members for fellowship and a shared meal.
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Men's League
Weatminster Presbyterian Church
Cheared
Thaws Mother-in-Law Declines Testimony in Court
In Pittsburg Mia Holman, Evelyn Thaw’s mother, signs a statement that she will not appear at the trial as witness or spectator. In New York the Thaws and May McKennie attend court as juror selection continues. Mrs Thaw appears crushed by the proceedings while relations within the courtroom unfold.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Pittsburg
Jan
Mia, Holman
Evelyn Thaw
New York
May McKennie
Mr. Thaw
McKenzie
Than Chook Hie
Paire
Thompson Case Moves Toward Plea Tomorrow
Tacoma dispatch notes the Thompson trial nearing the end of prosecution rebuttal and readiness to submit to the jury by tomorrow or afternoon. Defense will call five sur rebuttal witnesses before Monday morning arguments begin, likely delaying verdict beyond next week. Judge Thompson remains ill at the Donnelly hotel as court proceedings continue amid tense estimates.
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Star Special Service
Tacoma
Wash
H. M. Reid
Thompson
Wm. H. Thompson
A. 8. Burroughs
John C. Keith
Bet Hareba
Robert W. Heatoon
Court House
Bia Rome
Donnelly Hotel
Miller
Shipley
George D. Shaver
N. J
Olympia
Mrumse
Earthquake Shocks Hit Little Delta Mining District
Excitement in Fairplanks Alaska as reports say earthquake shocks were felt by miners in the Little Delta District Tanana area. Mining fraud charged and an alleged conspiracy tied to ex Mayor Barneth with Creek properties valued at 81 million. Deed alterations are alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Delta
Beripps Telegraph Service
Fairplanks
Alaska
Tanana
States Commissioners Court
Barneth
Baseball Men Hold Northwest League Meeting at Butler
A gathering of baseball executives and reporters met to discuss the Northwest League's status. W. H. Lucas presided as league president with Seattle and Bellingham representatives among those present. Applications from Salt Lake, Vancouver, and others were discussed with final decisions likely after further days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
W. H. Lucas
League
D. BE. Dugdale
Seattle
Rosa Hell
Y. W. R. Macfarlane
Geay
Dissolution Suit Over Hill Railroads Merger
The attorney general in St Paul filed proceedings against the Minneapolis and Manitoba railroad, part of the Great Northern merger, alleging capitalization inflation and seeks voiding stock issued on Manitoba assets and dividends. The case questions Great Northern’s authority to create subsidiaries and build extensions under its Manitoba franchise and related stock issues.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
T. Paul
T. Paul, Minneapolia and Manitoba Railroad
Great Northern
A T. Paul
Minn
Manitoba Road
Great
Murder of Rancher Sparks Police Roundup in Canada
Northwest Mounted Police report a man named Grand Eddy killed by hired gunmen after a siege at a ranch on the MeElvod River in northern British Columbia. The attackers allegedly faced a life threat and were forced to kill their assailant during days of fighting before authorities moved to arrest Eddy. The force returned to Edmonton with the case awaiting official coroner notes.
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Vancouver
B.C
Jan
Assallant
Hornback
Grand Eddy
MeLvod
Huntied
Columbia
Northwest Mounted
Bdmonton
Mystery Inmate Shootings Raise Self Defense Claims
An undisclosed incident describes men trapped, entering a crack and locking doors before gunfire erupted. After days in peril they claim self defense to avert death, with no arrests reported.
California 18 After Major Chittenden
California seeks Major H M Chittenden to succeed Lt Col Hever as Sacramento Valley engineers chief. Chittenden said he would obey department orders but is content with his current post and duties.
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California
H. M. Chittenden
Joes
United States Engineering Corps
Hever
Sacramento Valley Engineers
Chittenden
Port Portland transfers in Alaska Coast steam fleet
Purser D. Tancred of the steam er Portland in the Alaska Coast company has been transferred to the Joanie, another vessel in the same fleet, previously serving at the Port.
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D. Tancred
Portland
Alaska Coast Company
Joanie
Warship Sank After Bombardment off Guerilla Camp
A Turkish warship during morning bombardment of a Guerilla camp struck a rock and sank with all aboard. A French merchant vessel rescued many of the survivors and men aboard the Turkish ship were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Great Interest in Dry Farming Congress Opens in Denver
Sixteen states west of the Missouri river send delegates to the dry farming congress with experts from the agricultural department. About a thousand delegates participate, turning the event into a busy school of instruction as governors and commercial bodies engage in organizing and advertising efforts for the western region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berippe Telegraph Service
Denver
Colo
Missouri River
Agricultural Department
Conareee
Snohomish to Play AVC in Night Basketball Clash
The Snohomish high school basketball team will play AVC in the city at the club gym tonight. Admission is free and a good crowd is expected to attend the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snohomish High
the & A. C
Bie
Mushing Toward Geld Creek Route from Seward to Belina Station
About 206 men head toward Geld Creek of the Yentna and Pusitna districts from Seward and Knik. They travel over Crow Creek and neighboring trails, well equipped and largely from last year, with good snow depth and manageable climbs. Weather across the interior is cold but not extreme.
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Star
Yentna
Pusitna Djetriets
Seward
Buelina Station
Knik
Turpagnin Arm
Beward
Realty deals sweep district in Seattle area
Real estate transfers involve C H Parrell of Pilea eastern investors and Hans Pederson selling south half of block 85 Terry's Second Addition between Ninth and Terry avenues. WH Nam Paust sells to Francis G Frink for 46009, Block 15 Alki Point, with N P Benton selling to Aiki Magee for 20000. Property fronts 160 feet on Alki Point.
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C.H. Parrell
Pilea
Eastern Syndicate of Investors
Hans Pederson
Terry
Ninth Av
Terry Av
Whnam
Paust
Francis G. Frink
Alki Point
N. P. Benton
Aiki Magee Ame
Aiki Point
Bridge receives final paint on King county span
Georgetown January 25 The Duwamish river bridge now shows a fresh coat of paint as finishing touch. A crew widening Bateman avenue and excavating improvements plans to finish tomorrow. Streetcar tracks and planking will resume immediately.
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Georgetown
King County
Duwamish River
Bateman Av
Locomotive Engineers Elect New Executive Committee in Olympia
The State Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers finished its second biennial session in Olympia last night. George Lawrence of Seattle was elected to the newly formed executive committee.
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State Brotherhood of Locomotive Erigineera
Olympia
George Lawrence
Seattle
Steamer Hanalie Lehman Damages River Water Pipe
The steamer Hanalie Lehman lost the Willapa River channel on January 22 while moving from South Bend to Raymond and damaged Mountain Spring Water Co pipeline supplying South Bend. The company seeks $2,600 in U.S. court, blaming Captain Raven for lack of ordinary care. The steamer is now at South Bend after a marshal's action.
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Hanalie Lehman
Willapa River
South Bend
Raymond
Mountain Spring Water Company
Raven
Plot to blow up electric cars on Portland line
In Portland on January 35 a stick of dynamite and a half pound of caps were found near the rail at Piedmont station along the St Johns division of the Portland Railway Light and Power company. The charges were removed to avert disaster and no clues identified the guilty party.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Portland
St. John's
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
St.Johns Line
Piedmont Station
Ume
Beattie street superintendency feud in city hall
City officials and Chamber of Commerce debate mayor Moore’s power to appoint a streets superintendent versus the council’s push to limit his authority. Maloney’s higher qualifications are contrasted with Walters who is described as a routine man lacking vision. The article cites charter interpretations and political motives as the core of the dispute.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wtreets
Moore
Walters
Streete
Beattie
Maloney
Treadwell Mining Company
Juneau
Knowles Mining Company
Nome
Alaska Deal Secures Mining Claims in Far Northwest
In Alaska on January 25 E F Harvey closed a deal to acquire all mining claims in the FPoreupite district behind For several weeks he had options on the Trading company and its properties. The total value is at least 125000 dollars. The Trading company, formed years ago by Jack Dalton Ed Henley, shifts ownership along with mercantile holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney
Star Special Service
Juneay
Alaska
E. FE
Harvey
Fporeupite Oe
Roe Fox Arrested Over Seattle Girl’s Death in Astoria
Roy Fox, 15, a Dunlap real estate firm employee living at Valentine station, is jailed in Astoria on an instrumentality charge in Blanche Day’s death. Fox surrendered to Sheriff Smith after his mother and relatives arranged his return. Officials expect him to be taken to Astoria. he denies involvement beyond being with the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fox
Valentine Station
Dunlap
Astoria
Ore
Blanche Day
Seattle
Fox
Waldorf
Shonts Speaks at Banquet in Kansas City
Theo Dore P. Shonts, resigning head of the Panama Canal authority, was honored at a Knife and Fork club banquet. He delivered an illustrated talk on the canal situation and denied any dispute with the president or government officials as the reason for his resignation. He praised South colleagues and noted red tape factors in hindsight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Kansas City
Theodore P. Shonts
Panama Canal
Knife and Fork Club
Shonts
Engineer Stevens
Swettenham Resignation Rumor Circulates in Colonies
January 25 dispatch reports officials believe Gov. Swettenham’s resignation is with the colonial office. They refuse to confirm or deny the rumor as the matter remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seri Telegraph Service
Lonn
National Association of Credit Men Meeting Recap in Olympia
At the Stander hotel last night the local branch heard national secretary F J Stockwell discuss legislative measures pushed by the association across the country including those before the Olympia house. A report showed business men approving the local measures.
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National Association of Credit Men
Stander Hotel
F. J. Stockwell
Olympia
Contemptible Charge Sparks Anglo American Tensions
Kingston report says Americans furious over rumors spread by Gov Swettenham’s supporters claiming American officers looted. The piece notes Americans and many Englishmen insist the troops only sustained cuts bruises and tired bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jan
Miners Survive Snow Slide Near Valdes Alaska
Vic Smith and Matt Dwyer, watchmen for the Hub bard Elliott Development company, faced death when a snow slide buried their cabin on Eliott creek. Dwyer escaped to high ground and, after nearly two hours of digging, released Smith through the roof opening using improvised tools. They relocated their camp afterward.
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Valdes
Pennsylvania
Kotama
Seattle
Vic Smith
Matt Dwyer
Hubbard-Elliott Development Company
Eliott Creek
Dwyer
Elizabeth
Smith
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