Beck Plans Big Boosts for A Y P Exposition
Seattle reporter Eddy Boyden details Martin Beck of the A Y P Exposition planning bold promotional moves. Beck envisions touring film displays and border attractions to draw crowds, with new forestry and auditorium exhibits ready by June 1. He weighs sending Alaska scene reels to theaters and coordinating east advertising. Beck will travel via Port Jana to San Francisco after meeting with J E Childers.
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New York
United States
Beck
Auditorium
Orpheum
Alaska
Martin Beck
Atlantic
The
Mi Bbeautics
Mont
Etredit
J. E. Childera
Bookami
Port- Jana
San Francisco
Anti-Saloon Bill Fails First House Vote
AMPIA January 26 report says the anti-saloon bill failed the first house vote 47 to 45, moved to Judiciary committee, with debate over support and opposition. A subtext mentions petitions to Mayor Miller and Sunday vaudeville plans.
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Ampia
Judiciary Committee
Davie
Pater
Reptative
Davis
Palmer
Higuer
Senate
Hutchison
Spokane
Tni
Beck Interests Acquire Berlin Theatre for American Acts
Martin Beck of the Orpheum circuit learns a Berlin venue has been acquired by Beck Interests to host American vaudeville. The Seattle telegram and New York speculation signal a major shift in theatrical access abroad, promising impact on managers newspapers and performers alike.
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Martin Beck
Beck
Colaasu
New York
Heston
Seattle
Orpheum
Bray
Perrth Theatre
Fight Between Reporters and Opera Manager in New York
A clash occurred between newspaper reporters and Oscar Hammerstein, manager of the Manhattan Opera House. The dispute began in the Knickerbocker hotel lobby and moved to Jefferson Market Police Court where Hammerstein and the reporters were arraigned for fighting. The hearing was postponed and the magistrate dismissed the complaint as no damage was proven. Hammerstein and the reporters had previously met at the Knickerbocker hotel, traded insults, and then fought again in the courthouse. Hammerstein was knocked over a beach and helped by his son, with no serious injuries reported.
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New York
U. P
Oscar Hammerstein
Manhattan Opera House
Knickerbocker Hotel
Jefferson Market Police Court
Itaelf
Ham
Merstein
Hammerstein
Erifice
Knickerbocker
Antagonism Charged Against State Hen Superintendent
Rev. Geo B Sheaf of Kent M E church accused a State Hen superintendent at Chehalis of antagonism to Christian evangelistic progress. He could not name the man but urged action. A chaplain proposal led to a legislative appointment committee by Rev Fiesher and Rev Elliott.
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Henro
Chehalis
Geo. BE. Sheaf
Kent
Fiesher
Elliott
Bloomer Sues Jaffe Over Medical Bills in basement injury case
In Judge Tallman's court H F Bloomer sues Aaron L Jaffe alleging Jaffe promised to pay medical bills after Bloomer was injured in a basement incident while employed in November 1997. Bloomer claims $234 in doctor fees. Jaffe contends total charges exceed only $100.
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Tallman
H. F. Bloomer
Aaron L. Jaffe
Bloomer
Jaffe
Tris
Roosevelt Accepts Root Resignation. Bacon Nominated for Secretary
President Roosevelt accepted Elihu Root's resignation as secretary of state. Robert Bacon, then assistant secretary, was named to succeed Root. John C. Loughlin was nominated to be assistant secretary of state to replace Bacon.
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Washington
U. P
Roosevelt
Elihu
New York
Robert Bacon
Senate
Root
John C. Loughlin
Bacon
Wright brothers honored with gold medals by Senate
A joint resolution introduced by Senator Foraker was adopted without debate authorizing Secretary of War Wright to award gold medals to Orville and Wilbur Wright in recognition of their aerial flights.
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Washington
U. P
Senator Foraker
Wright
Orville
Ilbur Wright
Children Conference At White House Debates Child Care
Nearly 200 delegates appointed by charitable institutions from across the United States met at the White House at President Roosevelt's invitation to discuss care for dependent children. A public session and banquet are planned for tomorrow.
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Washington
White House
United States
Roosevelt
Woman Insane Triggers Invalid Deed Lawsuit
Herbert Perry and Charles H Calpe sue Erick O Lindblad and R B Dawson in superior court for 5424 damages alleging property took in January 1907 and that Mrs Dawson was insane at deed transfer leaving title clouded. They seek return of down payment plus costs.
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Herbert ¥. Perry
Charles H. Calpe
Erick O. Lindbiom
R. B. Dawson
Caipe
Lindl and Dawson
Mre. Dawson
Colpe
Dr J G Stewart Trial Under Way In Malpractice Case
The case of Dr J G Stewart charged with malpractice by Mrs Mary Smith opened before Superior Judge A W Frater. Prosecuting and defense attorneys questioned potential jurors throughout the morning, with several excused as the proceedings continued.
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J. G. Stewart
Mary Smith
A. W. Frater
Execu
Northwest Ministers Plan Federation
Methodist and Presbyterian ministerial federations draft preliminary plans for a federation of Northwest ministers. The goal is to convene all evangelical denominations during the Alaska Yukon Pacific fair in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist and
Presbyterian Ministerial Federations
Federation of the Ministers of the
Northwest
Alaska-Yukon
Jury accepts Vallahn as juror in Cooper case
Nashville reports that after hours of debate over the eligibility of J. H. Vallahn a farmer he is accepted as juror No. 7 for the trial of Duncan Cooper and his son Robin a case pending in the local court.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. P
J. H. Vallahn
Duncan Cooper
Robin
City council panel backs Pine Street car franchise and temporary tracks permit
The corporations committee urged W. R. Crawford receive a Pine Street street car franchise from Mind to Eighth, and recommended a temporary permit for the Seattle Electric company to lay tracks in the same area. City officials expect a later injunction battle while public service remains inadequate. Crawford declined comment, noting rumors and promising the future will speak for him.
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W. R. Crawford
Pine St
Seattle Electric Company
Tts
Reverle
Crawford
Neels
Pine
Bank Clearings Report From Beattie and Tacoma
Clearings today show Beattie at 1 545 712.84 with balances 181 931.94. Tacoma reports clearings and balances including 3992 226.00 and 89 542.00, plus 973 405.60 and 149 581.00 respectively.
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Beattie
Old Pioneer Cameron Injured After Fall At Flyer Dock
An elderly 72 year old man named Pioneer Cameron was found near the Flyer dock at the foot of Columbia street yesterday morning with two ice injuries. He was taken to Wayside hospital in weak condition and is not expected to survive. Authorities said he was intoxicated Saturday night and fell on the water front, then crawled into an alcove at the Plyer dock before being discovered.
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Cameron
Flyer Dock
Columbia «T
Wayside Hospital
Plyer Dock
German Workman Struck by Street Car in Georgetown
Edward Sieger, a young German employee at Heattle Brewing and Malting Co., was struck by a street car in Georgetown shortly before 9 PM. He suffered a fractured collar bone and a forehead bruise, and was taken to Providence hospital where attendants report recovery is expected.
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Edward Sieger
Heattle Brewing & Malting Co
Georgetown
Sieger
Providence Hospital
County Auditor Cuts Payroll Saving Eight Thousand Yearly
Major Otto A. Case county auditor finished a new payroll that will go into effect soon and will reduce county court house staff. He projects an annual savings of at least $8,000. A Chamber of Commerce national affairs committee, led by Judge Thomas Burke, will report tomorrow on a bipartisan bill seeking a $1,000,000 appropriation for Alaska road construction.
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Otto A. Case
Major Case
Case
Chamber of Commerce Committee of National Affairs
Thomas Burke Je
Chamber
Congress
Alaska
Legislators To See Fireworks Over Local Option Bills
This week in Olympia features heated debate on local option and race track bills. Wet lobbyists warn dry momentum spreads nationwide while a senate caucus fate looms over the drys and wets. The house faces vigorous sessions as filibuster planning intensifies before Hanson speaks.
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T. J. Dillon
Olyiea
Washington
Arizona
Tacoma
Spokane
Walla Walla
Bellingham
Cites
Senate
Hanson
Public Morale Committee
Fear Drives Woman to Seek Court Restraint
Mrs. C Burdette Smith requests protection from her husband Burdette Smith in county court. She fears he will obtain a peace bond and harm her, after previous threats and attempts to remove him from the family home. The case centers on restraining him from approaching her.
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C. Burdette Smith
Burdette
Jait
uFn
Mrntie
Cement Wasle
Atoal
Smith
GC. Burdette
Contractor Fails to Shed Light on Church Roof Payment
In a superior court ruling this morning August Welffenbach won against Alexander Pearson, the contractor for roofing the First Presbyterian church at 7th and Spring. Welffenbach sought 807.67 dollars, claiming incomplete compensation for the roof work.
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Alexander Pearson
August Welffenbach
Pearson
Weltfer
Wanted a pretty white baby found by readers
A letter to The Star editor from Winifred and Regina Tracy requests the return or placement of a found baby described as "pretty white." They ask that, if another baby is found, it be sent to 2200 Geventhav corner of Blanchard, noting they are nine and seven years old.
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Star
the Star
Geventhav
Blanchard
Churches Call for Citywide Investigation of Seattle Electric
The Methodist Ministerial Federation of Seattle endorses a resolution urging Mayor Miller Superintendent Boullion and the city council to probe safety appliances appurtenances and rolling stock of the Seattle Electric company. It cites blame for several recent car accidents on defective equipment.
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Methodist Ministerial Federation
The
Methodist Episcopal Ministers of
Seattle and Vicinity
Miller
Public Utilities
Boullion
Seattle Electric Company
Bold robbers hold up Woodring and Wright in Seattle
C. D. Woodring, collector for Queen City Dye Works, was robbed of $1 and a silver watch by two highwaymen near Lan derst and California in West Seattle. Joe Wright, a cigarmaker, was assaulted on First Ave near Virginia, losing $156 and sustaining a severe head wound.
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C. D
Woodring
Queen City
West Seattle
Youngstown
Landerst
California
No Mystery In This Death Now
Coroner J. C. Snyder concludes the death of Dick Brevick at the Normandy apartments 2117 Western av is accidental after he was overcome by illuminating gas. Brevick died after being taken to Pacific hospital. The allegation that landlady Mrs. Ann Cozart sold drugged beer for four years is unfounded per the coroner. Brevick’s brother agrees the death was accidental.
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J. C. Snyder
Dick Brevick
Normandy Apartments
Brevick
Pacific Hospital
Ann Cozart
Snyder
Government Seeks Applicants for Civil Service Exams
The government announces civil service examinations on February 24 for help in the Bureau of Fisheries and for assistants in the Bureau of Plant Industry. Plumbers' helpers may be hired without examination, with applications required by the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Bureau of Plant Industry
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Survivors Land After Republic Florida Collision
New York report says 1,661 survivors landed after the liner Republic collided with the Italian steamer Florida. Of them 1,361 were passengers and 300 crew. four steerage passengers aboard the Florida perished in the crash.
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New York
U. P
Republic
Florida
Florida Republic collision shatters ship off Nantucket
The first authentic account by Capt. Ransom describes the Florida appearing from fog and ramming the Republic with no warning. Passengers were awed as water flooded staterooms while brave firemen fought to avert boiler explosions and wireless operators sent calls for aid.
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New York
U. P
Florida
Republic
White Star Line
Nantucket
Mass
Ransom
Hner
Ambrose Channe
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