Langdon Denounced in Court Over Calhoun Trial Proceedings
Francisco January hearing features a heated exchange as attorney Langdon is denounced by Moore over the prosecution strategy in the Patrick Calhoun case. Judge Lawlor notes prosecutorial privilege while Calhoun remains in court amid tense stipulations and accusations of break faith.
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United Press
Gan Francisco
Petrick Calhoun
A R .Ating
Langdon
Merely
Clud
Moore
Calhoun
Patrick Calhown
Lawlor
Henry
Letriet
Pacific Coast Company Sued By Passenger
Mrs Anna N filed suit seeking 1050 damages after claiming harassment by Coast Company agents aboard a Nome to Los Angeles journey last Oct 31. She says a local agent seized her ticket and refused its return without extra payment forcing her to buy a railroad ticket to finish the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Company
Nome
Anna N
Steamship Corpo
Los Angeles
Ing Thre City
Casey
Misrepresented deal in Superior Court over $92,000 damages
Plaintiffs J Albert, T Bacon, and Lida sue Johnson and others in Superior Court alleging misrepresentation of a coal lot sale. They claim a proffered payment of 4 008 was made and a first 7500 payment, with promises of immense local improvements including a ten story hotel. They seek 20000 in damages after Johnson allegedly failed to perform the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Albert
T. Bacon
Lida
Johens
Sohnson
Johnson
Johneen
Appellate Court Reviewing Schmitz Case On Appeal
Fragmentary notes indicate the appellate court will review the ME Schmitz case concerning the lower court verdict. Lang declined to state whether he will appeal and said action tomorrow remains permitted by law while details were not disclosed this afternoon.
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Schmitz
Ruat
Lang
Plague Measures Prompt New Health Board Changes
Reports indicate a reorganization of the city health board with Bourns resigning and a new five member committee formed to enforce clean water and plague work. Professor Tra of Johns Hopkins University noted as part of the committee, with rapid council action cited on January 22.
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Bourns
Board of Health
Jackson
Fon
Tra
John Hopkins Uni
Roosevelt
Cortelyou to Send Senate Long Reply on Financial Policy
Secretary Cortelyou will submit tomorrow to the Senate a lengthy reply addressing resolutions seeking information on his handling of financial policy. The document reportedly contains about 156000 words.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Senate
Tremont Sails for the Orient with Huge Herring Cargo
One of the largest consignments of anyi herring ever sent from the Sound will depart tomorrow aboard the Tremont bound for the Orient. About 1,000 tons of herring have been shipped to Japan or the Japanese market.
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Sound
Orient
Cabinet Officers Non-Committal On Puget Sound Defense
Letters received at the Chamber of Commerce from Cabinet officers show a noncommittal stance on government plans to create strong defense works on Puget Sound. Metcalf Bonaparte Garfield Bowen are among the officials who wrote.
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Chamber of Commerce
Puget Sound
Victor H. Metcalf
Navy
Charles J. Bonaparte
James Rudolph Garfield
Stanford Opens Season With San Francisco Nine
Stanford University opens its baseball season hosting a San Francisco nine. Pitching help comes from G L Goodell and Witmer Theil, with Mitchell catching and McGregor at first. Infielders Hell Sampson Fenton Owen and outfielders Wirt Scott complete the lineup. F L Stan ton joins the varsity squad.
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Stanford University
Cal
University
San Francisco
G. L. Goodell
Portland
Witmer
Theil
Mitchell
Los Angeles
McGregor
Benecia
Hell
Sampson
Stockton
Fenton
Owen
Pasadena
California Veterans Urge Congress on Volunteer Retired Mat
Senator Perkins presented a memorial to the Senate signed by 8,500 representative citizens and 654 Civil War volunteers from California, urging Congress to provide a volunteer retired mat.
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Washington
Perkins
Senate
California
Congress
New 15 Million Depot A Show Place In Washington
The new 15 million union station, recently opened, is the winter show place in Washington. It is the largest station in the world and hosts a special waiting room for the president and state parties with private tracks to avoid crowds. Though in use, it remains unfinished with months of decoration ahead and will include a mortuary chapel for funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Star
Washington
Union Station
Congres
New Romance At White House Ethel Engaged Questioned
Genetle Star Exclusive reports Washington society buzz about Ethel Roosevelt and Charley Glover. Social secretary Miss Belle Hagner denies any engagement despite public speculation. Ethel, 17, not in school but poised for a dinner with Sen Beveridge and his bride, amid talk of Glover’s attentions and possible alliance.
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White House
Ethel
Charley Glover
Genetle Star
Washington, D. C
Glover
Roosevelt
Belle Hagner
Sen. Beveridge
Charlier Glover
Public Works Board Awards Street Improvement Contracts
The board of public works awarded contracts for lakeview avenue grading to Holt & Jeffrey for 44719 dollars. Virginia street paving from Nieth avenue to Dennyway went to tert company for 17402 dollars. Nisthav et al received grading work for 9274 dollars.
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Board of Public Works
Lakeview Av
Holt & Jeffrey
Tert Company
Virginia St
Niethav
Dennyway
William Hulaw & Co
Nisthav
Revival at Green Lake Methodist Church Ends Tonight
Revival services spanning three weeks at Green Lake Methodist Church near conclusion tonight. Led by Rev. B. E. Benedict with assistor T. P. Dithar, the event has resulted in over 200 converts, and the congregation anticipates the closing ceremonies.
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Green Lake
Federal Business Large in Seattle 1907 Totals Shown
Government financial statistics for Seattle in 1907 show $55,000,000 in business. Major receipts include Assay Office $17,506,447.83, customs $1,805,560.54, post office $7,786,444.42, Internal Revenue $1,046,238.29, Signal Corps Alaskan cable $218,915.08, Land Office $145,107.21, totaling $28,967,013.38. Disbursements amounted to about $27,000,000.
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Civic
Army
Navy
Seattle
Assay Office
Customs
Post Office
Internal Revenue
Signal Corps
Alaskan Cable
Land Office
Officers of Torpedo Fleet Entertained in Buenos Aires
Officers of the American torpedo fleet were warmly received today by President Alcorta and senior Argentine officials including Fraga Betbeder Zeballos and the foreign minister. The government’s closing of congress did not trigger the anticipated political uprising.
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Buenom Atrus
Alcorta
Fraga
Betbeder
Affairs Zeballos
Congress
Mother Seeks Son In Missouri Missing Since 1906
Charlies M. Thorn a stationary engineer is wanted by his mother in Chillicothe Missouri. Last heard from in Seattle October 1 1906 while running an engine on a dock. Mother is aged and feeble and wishes his return for care.
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Charlies M. Thorn
Chillicothe
Seattle
Brotherhood Formed at Congregational Meeting
The Congregational Brotherhood society was formed at a church meeting last evening. The group will focus on benevolent activities, helping the poor, scholarship, and community service with officers including a treasurer and other designated roles.
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Congregational Brotherhood Society
Congregationa Church
Benevatenen
Hilde
Epirhard
Saloon Keeper Ax ton Bepes Robbed of $200
Ax ton Bepes proprietor of a saloon in North Bend loses 200 dollars after a safe was not resecured when the iron box was closed Saturday night. The sheriff's office is searching for the thief or thieves.
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Axton Bepes
North Bend
Sheriffs Office
Russell Mass Meeting Thursday Night
The first and likely only public gathering of the primary campaign supports George Russell for mayor. The meeting is set for Thursday night at Egan's hall in the Arcade block with Russell managers seeking a large turnout of representative business leaders.
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George Russell
Egan's Hall
Russell
Ruef Granted Another Trial Delay Over DA Objection
In Ban Ncisso Ruef received another continuance despite the district attorney’s objection. Judge Lawlor granted the delay and indicated the case would be definitively set at a later date.
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United Press
Lawson's Hand on Wall Street
New York market shows uncertainty and timidity with an opening rally but quick profit taking. May Slate Gas heavy trading dominates curb activity as conditions swing between gains and declines. Thomas W Lawson of Boston elected president of the company amid rumors of a broad campaign and corporate holding plan for his interests.
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United Press
New York
Jan
Thomas W Laweon
Boston
Lawson
Aston
Juvenile Court to Hear Damaging School Case at Brighton Beach
Seventeen boys and their parents in Brighton Beach face arraignment by the juvenile department of a superior court on Friday for damaging a county owned school. Authorities say the youths broke doors and windows defaced walls and tore plaster. The court is expected to levy repair costs on the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach
Hin
Lewin
Oil Tank Fire Threatens San Luis Obispo Wharf
A lightning-started blaze at Union Oil tank No 82 raged through the night and spread to a nearby Standard Oil tank. Fire spread to a wet end tank as black smoke rose. the waterfront wharves and two homes, those of George Ferguson and George Lithgow, were destroyed. Loss estimated at 1,000 dollars.
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United Press
San Luis Obispo
Cal
Union Ol Company
Standard
George Ferguson
George Lithgow
Clever Swindler Apprehended in Walla Walla Tale
Akers trail of bogus checks ends as Jim William Yeley, claimed nephew of J. H. Rogers, Standard 601 magnate, is arrested in Walla Walla after a victim follows him from the Savoy hotel where he flagged down E M Gallant a New York stockholder in the Washington Belt and Nut Company Gallant learned of the forgery and alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akers
Jim
William Yeley
Himaecf
J. H. Rogers
Standard 601
Walla Walla
Miles
Savoy Hotel
City
E. M. Gallant
New York
Washington Belt and Nut Company
Gallant
Foley
Man Sues Pacific Coast Co for 1500 Damages
Jacob Johnson filed a suit against the Pacific Coast Company seeking 1500 damages claiming serious injuries from an accident at the coal mines on April 22 caused by defective ventilation. The action was filed today in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Johnson
Pacific Coast Co
Investigation into employment office practices opened by Chief Wappenstein
Laborer Albert Clost claimed 82 was deducted as an employment office fee for a job that lasted only two days. Chief Wappenstein orders an inquiry into agency methods. An ordinance for licensing of offices to deter misrepresentation is contemplated. Some agency proprietors who faced complaints returned the fee at police headquarters.
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Albert Clost
Wappen
Es Police
Wappenstein
Prejudice Against Women Chauffeurs Highlighted in Auto Case
A Venice auto damage trial before Judge Gilliam features hostility toward women chauffeurs. H Evans sues Mrs Baumgartner and Mrs Baumeartner of Portland for injuries from a collision at First Ave and Cherry St on Sept 3, 1997. Plaintiff seeks 15600 dollars. Separately a Senate bill to determine the boundary between Washington and Idaho passes.
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Venice
Gilliam
H. Evans
RK. Baumgartner
F. H. Baumeartner
Portland
Cherry
Theo Wilts & Co Sporting Goods Ad
Theo Wilts and Company at 1008 First Avenue offers one of the most complete lines of sporting goods in the state and promises the very lowest prices. Shop where you can’t pay more.
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Theo. Wilts & Co
Park Pay Day for Unemployed Laborers
Pay day arrived as 83 men earned 480 dollars for general park work funded through the Charity Organization Society. This week 112 special workers are employed across the parks under the program.
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Charity Organization Society
Oregon land fraud case ends with discharge for Maye
Portland jury trial in the United Press report shows Ed win Mays, codefendant with Jobe Hall and others, discharged by Judge Hunt after motions by attorney Wilson. The court found no evidence tying Mays to the conspiracy to defraud the public domain and defeat justice. Heney pressed to direct jurors to find Mays not guilty.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Edwin M. Maya
Jobe
Hall
Butte Creek Land & Livestock Company
Hunt
Wilson
Mays
Heney
Fleet 10 visit to Puget Sound announcement expected
An important announcement likely at the Commercial club meeting tonight regarding an official view from Admiral Robly D. Evans. The program notes Evans plans to come to the sound and disclose details through the Commercial club.
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Robly D. Evans
Commercial Club
Admiral Evans
Sound
Spokane Portland & Seattle Railroad Name Change
The Portland and Seattle line, known as the North Bank road, will soon be renamed the Spokane Portland and Seattle in deference to Eastern Washington residents who have a strong stake in the railroad.
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Portland & Seattle
North Bank Road
Spokane, Portland & Seattle
Washington City
Highwayman Found Guilty by Jury in Robbery Case
Harry Conklin was today found guilty by a jury in the superior court on a charge of robbery. The incident involved a hold up on October 7 in which J. White of Auburn was robbed. The alleged accomplice Secre aSen Gorman will be tried in the criminal department tomorrow.
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Harry Conklin
J. White
Auburn
Secre aSen
Neared White Brown Gray Red Re Navy Main Officer
Fragmentary OCR note references a naval main officer with color descriptors and partial handwriting. No clear event or name is readable. the item appears as a clipped caption or label rather than a full article.
Special in Boys' Shirts Prompts Extra Sales
An advertised special in Boys' Shirts last week boosted daily sales beyond the usual. Tomorrow another sale includes stiff and semi stiff bosoms and negligee styles from regular stock, priced at 1.25 to 1.56, with all sizes available.
Bargain trousers sale listed with value reductions
The notice outlines price cuts on boys trousers with multiple value reductions. It notes items under AN and AM codes with various values and quantities, suggesting savings for mothers who buy an extra pair to extend a suit’s life.
Overcoats and Cravenettes Sale Prices Listed
An ad lists boys coats and cravenettes with marked prices and discounts. Boys' overcoats sizes 2% to 8 years typically 7.60 now 5.63. Boys' cravenettes sizes 4 to 9 years regularly 10.60 now 5.63. Next year's third floor mention.
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Cravenettes
Dee Wire Inns
Swiss Underwear for Women in Pink Sky and White
Imported ribbed underwear for women offered in three shades. Vests have long sleeves and tights are ankle length. Medium weight and suitable for current wear. Regular prices range from 3.25 to 3.75 with various listed prices.
Woman Shot by Jealous Lover in Oakland
Mrs. Frederick Kosch aged 52 was shot while returning home in Fruitvale with two young sons. Police say Louwie Machalia a Hungarian infatuated with the woman fired three shots, one striking her at the base of the skull. Machalia fled into the night.
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Oakland
Cal
Fruitvale
Frederick Kosch
Louwie Mechalia
Chamber of Commerce Thanks Burwell for Bremerton Yard View
Rear Admiral W. T. Burwell received a vote of thanks from the Chamber of Commerce for presenting a birdseye view of the proposed Bremerton navy yard. The view is framed in wood from the original gun deck of the battleship Oregon.
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W. T. Burwell
Chamber of Commerce
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Oregon
Redmen Social Dance at Maccabee Temple
Chief Seattle tribe No 25 Improed Order of Redmen will host a social dance Thursday evening at Maccabee temple located at Fourth and Pine streets. Proceedings aim to provide entertainment for members and guests with music and socializing.
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Seattle Tribe
Maccabee Temple
King of Tramps To Hire For Frisco
California will be the goal of Ben Reitman the self styled King of Tramps when he leaves Chicago Thursday. Reitman was acquitted by a jury.
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Frisco
Chicago
California
Ben Reitman
Reitman
Bursting Pipe Floods Street. Water Cut Off
A large water pipe beneath Marion Street at First Avenue burst this afternoon, flooding the area and undermining the sidewalk by Brevens Hotel causing a cave in. Water supply to the district is shut off while workers locate and repair the break.
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First Av
Marion Et
Marion St
Brevens
Reitman to Deliver Farewell Address in Chicago Meeting
In Chicago week news Reitman plans to deliver his farewell address at a scheduled meeting tomorrow. The event signals the end of his tenure and invites local officials and residents to attend.
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Chicago
Reitman
Chamber urges Seattle firms to hire unemployed workers
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce asks citizens with odd jobs to assign work to the unemployed, reporting 6000 out of work. Thirty men were sent to the J. D. Farrell dairy farm at 25 dollars a month with board.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Wappenstein
Chamber
J. D. Farrell
Catholic Statistics of Seattle Diocese 1908 Directory
Advance sheets of the Catholic directory show Seattle diocese with about 76,200 Catholics. It lists one bishop, 123 clergy, 116 churches, 22 colleges and academies, 20 parishes with schools, 4,000 children attending, 350 orphans, 20 charitable institutions.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
M. H. Wiltzius Company
Milwaukee
Seattle
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