Panama graft scandal erupts anew in House
Washington reports claim Cromwell and associates plotted to steal Panama Canal revenues and rob the United States treasury. Illinois Rep Rainey labels Cromwell a buccaneer and accuses a broader combine of corruption linked to the canal scheme. Roosevelt-era politics and a splintered public mind frame the explosive remarks.
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Washington
UU. Po
William Nelson Cromwell
Ama Canal
Cromwell
Panama
United States
Malator
Charles Taffalvo
Crom
Combine
Blic
Taft
Unverified claims of Taft Cromwell influence in Panama election
Rainey asserts a government owned Panama ballot system is manipulated by Cromwell to shape the presidential outcome. He alleges he can prove Taft, Cromwell and associates conspired to elect Obaidia as Panama's next president, alleging U S involvement.
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Rainey
Vernment
Tillman
Frank
Roosevelt
Congress
Bing
Ledgn
Cromwell
Panama
Tafty
Taft
United States
Obaidia
Councilmen to Testify in Rainier Valley Franchise Case
City council members face subpoenas as witnesses in the Be Attle Electric Co. streetcar franchise dispute. Judge will hear arguments on a temporary injunction Friday as Wing challenges the awarding process after bidding highest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Wing
Beattle Electric Co
Rainier Valley
John C. Higgins
Hwing
Dickenson Funeral to Be Held Tomorrow
Clarence B. Dickenson, 37, died yesterday in Ephrata from injuries after a rock fell in a well excavation ten days earlier. His funeral is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 PM from Notee's Undertaking Parlors in Georgetown.
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Clarence B. Dickenson
Ephrata
Notee
Georgetown
Oregon Legislature Deliberates Tax Levy Legalization Bill
In Salem on January 26 the senate and house considered routine forenoon matters. The governor's message on the supreme court’s 1909 tax levy annulment was referred to the assessment and taxation committee, which will draft a bill to legalize levies. Rep Bonebrake introduces a local option bill making it a misdemeanor for a liquor case witness to refuse testimony.
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Salem
Ore
U. P
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Committee On
Bonebrake
Benton County
Secretary Root Rejects Extradition Request in Political Case
Secretary of State Root refused Russia's extradition request for Christian Rudowicz, ruling the Chicago trial offense political in nature. Meanwhile Santa Rosa, replacing Usnattlim in the Coast company fleet, is due tonight from San Francisco for use on the new San Diego route.
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Washington
U. P
Root
Christian Rudowicz
Chicago
Santa Rosa
Coast Company
San Francisco
San Diego
Anty Drudge Advises Fels Naptha for Sabbath Wash
An anti Sunday soaking exchange promotes using Fels Naptha soap to wash clothes without boiling and with less labor. It claims cold water minimizes hand damage and speeds cleaning, urging readers to follow the product directions on the red and green wrapper.
Newport cafe and grill opening transforms Mamarek into new resort
The Mamarek cafe is replaced by the Newport cafe and grill after full reconstruction. New equipment and staff aim to deliver better service with private dining rooms and enhanced facilities for an upscale dining experience in the city. The venue features 160 tables and expanded running force.
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Mamarek
Ihs
Advertises Fair Aiding Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition
The Montana Society of Washington will place 6000 two inch sticker labels on outgoing mail and packages to promote the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition. The Montana legislature may hesitate over a $10000 appropriation for a Montana building due to treasury strain. Washington Montana society plans to secure new headquarters and bear costs itself.
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Montana Society of Wallington
Montana
Washington Montana Society
Will Veto Legislation Against Japanese in California
Governor Gillet warns he will veto anti Japanese bills as harmful to federal relations. He proposes a state census of Japanese residents and urges Congress to handle emigration. He cautions lawmakers to avoid unnecessary measures targeting Japanese to prevent widening the breach with Japan.
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Sacramento
Cal
U. Pin
Gillet
California
Congress
Japan
Extradition Narrowly Escapes as Forgery Suspect Is Apprehended
Wallace Fielding, alleged forger, was brought to Seattle by Deputy Sheriff Liner after Idaho Governor Spry signed extradition papers. Fielding, once a teacher at Latter Day Saints University, faced a non support charge and a forged mortgage claim tied to Virginia M Fielding and W K Gilbert. He was tracked from Portland to Ogden and Salt Lake City before arrest, using several aliases including Frank and Walter Fielding.
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Spry
Idaho
Mead
Washington
Sir A. J.er
Wallace Fielding
Seattle
Fielding
Liner
Perman
Fred €. Loefbourowne
Job Lion
Elding
Iding
Onda of Justice
Pidding
W. KR
Gilbert
Virginia M. W
Charles Tennant
Portland
Tennant
Wielding
Ogden
Salt Lake
Utah
Frank Fielding
Walter F. Fielding
Wallace
Latter Day Saints’ University
Salt Lake City
Junction City
Carter
Salt So City
All Pianos Slashed in Four Day Clearance Sale
Pioneer Piano House advertises drastic price cuts in a four day clearance. Upright pianos from Bell Schumann Vose & Sons Kingsbury Kimball Fischer Steinway and more drop to deep discounts with layaway plans offered. Public service store urges early attendance and asks customers to state terms and pay weekly.
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Pioneer Piano House
Schumann
Vose & Sons
Kingsbury
Kimball
D. &. Johnston Co
Johnston Co
Long Coats and Skirts Priced in Two Styles
Advertises women's outerwear: long coats priced at $8.95 with plain-tailored and dressy versions, velvet collars, and satin trim. Skirts include Panama seven gores at $6.45, serge thirteen gores with border, all wool tweed ten gores, and Cheviot nine gores with decorative straps. colors include navy brown red black and brown checks.
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Panama
Veilings Se and 10c Yd Fancy Mesh Veilings
Plain and dotted Mesh Veilings offered in white only at five cents per yard. Includes 10 cent per yard fancy mesh varieties and 5 cent white mesh options. Readable OCR fragment presents fabric sale item with pricing.
Handkerchiefs Offered In Various Fabrics and Colors
Women's sheer quality crossbar handkerchiefs sold in white and dainty colors at 614 each. Women's all linen hem stitched handkerchiefs priced at 15e each. Womens fancy colored silk and linen handkerchiefs offered at 1Se each.
Fancy figured nets and edging trims advertised for sale
Nets and insertions in 42 inch width with decorative pat terns priced at 43c per yard. Embroidery edges in cam bri¢ Swiss and nainsook varieties offered in trims of 10c per yard. Linen finished Torchon edges and insertions listed at 5c and 7m per yard. All linen Torchon edges and insertions priced at 64c and 74c.
Miscellaneous sale items from White Stone shop catalog
A list of small goods including hat pins, collar pins with stones, gold filled Salome rings, brooches, imitation shell Primrose hair pins, silk thread spool, sewing cotton three for 100, trial toothpaste tubes, hair rolls, Pristol hair brushes, Talcum powder in violet scent, Mignonette dress shields, and unpolished stationery.
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John J. Clark
Judge Frater Slams Legislators Over Divorce Bill Plan
Judge A W Frater told Star reporters he has a mighty poor opinion of Olympia lawmakers for not passing a home minded divorce bill. He drafted a measure to curb perjury and fraud in divorce cases delaying remarriage for five years, arguing it would strengthen state morals and protect homes.
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Washington
A. W. Frater
Star
Judiciary Committee
Olympia
Frater
Local option bill not lost despite house defeat
In Olympia January 26 the Anti-Saloon league bill was referred to the judiciary committee where amendments are expected. The 15 member committee leans eight to seven for amendments, with seven in favor of the bill as drafted. The group is not hostile and supports local option as a whole.
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Olympia
Committee On Judiciary
Anti-Saloon League
House Judiciary Committee
Anti- Saloon League
Buchanan
Sparks
McGregor
Halsey
Buck
Todd
Bird
Palmer
Edge
David
Tennant
Thayer
Sims
Lambert
Ole Hanson
Martin & Co Tadins and Ghnr rump 1207 Second Ave
A local business listing shows Martin and Co located at 1207 Second Avenue. Tadins and Ghnrromion are referenced in the listing as associates or partners. Further details were not available in the OCR excerpt.
Pretty Girl Students Defendants In A Suit
Suit filed in the superior court by RE W Barrow against Alpha Gamma Sorority principals of the University of Washington to recover 100 for rent on a hall at 4519 14th Ave N. The rent rose from 50 to 60 65 and 75 with only 60 paid in the last three months. Defendants include Pearl McDonald Bessie Angelen Vaupell Blanch Williams Bessie Anderson.
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RE. W. Barrow
Alpha Gamma Sorority
University of Washington
Barzow
Pearl McDonald
Bessie Angelen Vaupell
Blanch Williams
Bessie Anderson
Barrow
14Th Ay. N. BL
Seattle Urges $1 Million Alaska Road Fund
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution asking Congress to appropriate 1,000,000 dollars for Alaska road construction as outlined by Major Richardson of the Alaskan Road Commission. Seattle merchants are urged to contact eastern correspondents to press their lawmakers. Also, the Pacific Coast company launched Seattle to San Diego service with the City of Puebla sailing today, signaling growing traffic and soon two lines operating, including plans to add the Admiral Sampson.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Alaska
Major Richardson
Alaskan Road Commission
Seattle
Damaged British Steamer Craigvar Discharges Cargo for Repairs
Messages from the steamer Craigvar report serious injuries after going ashore on the Japanese coast. The vessel, bound for Liverpool, England, is discharging cargo to permit repair work.
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Craigvar
Japan
Liverpool
England
Cargo Saved From Wrecked Steamer Vanguard
Advices to the Merchants Exchange say 900 tons of cargo from the wrecked steamer Vanguard have been saved. The cargo, a general consignment, was forwarded from Seattle to Havre.
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Vanguard
Seattle
Havre
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