Bouillon Rally Tonight at Seattle Theatre
Citizens urged to attend a rally on the question of good government at Seattle Theatre Third Ave and Cherry St. Speakers include Ole Hanson Austin B Griffiths and Byron Phelps serves as chairman for the event aiming to influence Seattle’s next two years of governance.
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Seattle
Seattle Theatre
Third Av
Cherry St
Illon
Ole Hanson
Austin B. Griffiths
Byron Phelps
Living costs and tariffs rise under Aldrich Payne era
The piece discusses rising living expenses tied to the Aldrich Payne tariff, noting 1890 1900 price indices and 1897 1902 comparisons. It cites critics like Charles H. Welco and taft era politics, alleging price inflation, labor strain, and tariff failures with farmer and trader price boosts and Wall Street activity.
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United States Department of Com
Nagie
Aldrich-Payne
Death by Own Action at City Residence
A damaged report describes an incident where an individual faced fines and detention after an attempted self harm at a city residence. It notes a rusty pocketknife and a failed attempt that led to injury or death, with local authorities charging and a court sentence imposed.
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Janod
Timba
Gitesay
Home for Polly POPTet Ad Sparks City Interest
An early 20th century note describes a home for Polly POPTet and a quick, sure ad approach. The item mentions delivery of newspapers and local distribution in Beattie and CORLL Grily, with emphasis on a single word and May as a time cue.
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Polly Poptet
Beattie
Corll
Peter Miller Convicted by Tacoma Jury
A Tacoma jury found Peter Miller of Seattle guilty on charges in the information after an eight day trial held on a change of venue from Seattle. Miller defended himself against the charges and attacked Captain Charles Tennant and George F. Vanderveer in a dramatic address to the jury.
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Peter Miller
Tacoma
Seattle
Miller
Charles Tennant
George F. Vanderveer
Storm Stops Aberdeen Elopement Plans
A 17 year old Aberdeen girl who booked passage on the steamer Chehalis to San Pedro was detained in Hoquiam after officers boarded the boat during a storm. Her parents had a warrant and prompted authorities to arrest her. The incident ended with a police action supported by local officials and family.
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Aberdeen
San Pedro
Hoquiam
Italian cries over story of wife's shame in court
Pietro Maratto testified in Judge Ronald's court that he discovered his wife with another man after returning from Italy where he was ill. He received a decree while Emma Chrones, Pilotence Misener, Aunt Strohn, and Francis McKay also won decrees amid stories of drunken husbands and abuse in the same proceedings.
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Pietro Maratto
Ronald
Italy
Pietro
Emma Chrones
Louis Chrones
Nevada
Los Angeles
Pilotence Misener
Howard BE. Misener
Colorado
M.C. A
Seattle
Strohn
Fred P. Strohn
Michin
Francis McKay
Jennie McKay
Ballinger Pinchot Controversy Figure Details Obstruction Claims
Louis R. Glavis testifies before a congressional committee that efforts were made to hinder his Alaska coal land fraud investigations. He cites interactions with Land Commissioner Dennett and a directive from Secretary Ballinger not to obtain an affidavit from California congressman McLachlan linked to the Green group. Glavis recounted a Washington interview with Balnger about past interference.
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Alaska
Louis R. Gravis
Land Office
Congressional Committee
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Dennett
Glavie
McLachlan
California
Ballinger
Green
Gravis
Governor Pardee Rescued From Car Fire
Former Governor Geo C Pardee narrowly escaped death when his car ignited a gasoline puddle in the garage. An employee nearby stopped him just as the vehicle rolled toward the dangerous pool, preventing a possible explosion or serious injury.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
Geo. C. Pardee
Pardee
Nethersole Plans Paris Challenge to Bernhardt Supremacy
Olga Nethersole aims to invade Paris next summer and challenge Sarah Bernhardt for the world’s supreme dramatic throne. After a brief success in Paris, Bernhardt’s theatre closed to her, but Nethersole leased a Paris venue near Bernhardt’s theatre and will enter Bernhardt’s repertoire to contest the throne. She will tour Panama briefly after leaving New York in May before heading to Paris for the big clash.
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Portland
Olge Nethersole
Paris
Marah Bernhardt
Olga Nethersole Bhereen
Mme
Eleanora Dose
Dose
Nethersole
Hernhardt
Sarah
Paree
Dane
Houert
Olga Nethersole
Sarah Bernhardt
New York
Panama
Star Theatre
Panama City
Republic
Jose Obaidia
Martial Law Proclaimed in Paris Amid Flood Crisis
Paris declares martial law as authorities try to control flood chaos. Refugees attack food shops while subway under the Seine risks collapse. Property losses reach 200 million dollars with potential extra 66 million from undermining the city. San Francisco relief raises funds for Paris victims.
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Paris
Parte
Seine
Wife Went Home To Mother Too Often
In King county, the Washington Supreme Court denies Carrie Wilhelm a divorce from Frank J. Wilhelm after she returned to her mother three times in two months and sought separation after ten weeks. The court ruled the exchanges appeared like childish spats rather than serious marital troubles.
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United Press
Olympia
King County
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Carrie Wilhelm
Frank J. Wilhelm
Weather Forecast: Rain and Warmer Tonight and Sunday
Rain and warmer tonight with Sunday rainfall and brisk southeast winds. The outlook calls for a cooler, unsettled pattern as rain moves through the area.
Burns Birthday Night Program Promises Grand Scots Fun
A Burns birthday program at the Moore theatre features J. B. Thompson Tammas Natr H. B. Nelson W. P. Cameron Rennie Waddell Donald Urquhart and Mra Hewell performing a Kitchen scene from Rob Roy with Annie Laurie songs. Josiah Collins will talk on Bobbie Barnes and Bobbie Burns lore. Grand plans excite Scots to attend.
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Moore
J. B. Thompson
Tammas Natr
H. B. Nelison
W. P. Cameron
Rennie Waddells
Donald Urquhart
Rob Roy
Hewell
Annie Laurie
Counterfeiter Darling Arrested in King County Jail
W. W. Darling, 1411 N. 48th Ave., held in King County jail on counterfeiting charges. Detective Thomas B. Foster says Darling targets the poor and women with 5 and 10 dollar gold pieces. A coal driver who received a $10 piece faced a loss after counting receipts, while Darling’s own family includes a 10 year old son born during his prior imprisonment.
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W. W. Darling
King County
Thomas B. Foster
Serer
Durling
Detective Foster
Darling
California
Tax levy totals from county and city taxes listed
County Auditor Otto Case reports a total tax levy of 7 216 989 74 with state 1 436 222 68 county 1 025 444 91 Seattle school district 848 507 76 roads 149 000 and city of Seattle 2 860 000 plus city improvement exclusions. The Hesper mutiny ship, idle two years at Wagle Marbor, is sold to Captain McDonnell and R A Cunningham of Victoria and will sail to Australia.
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Seattle
City of
Hurley indicted in Seattle registration fraud scheme
William Hurley, manager of Gill campaign operatives, faces grand jury charges for forgery after confessing to using his brother’s name on registration books. He admitted induced illegal registrations for Gill and helped register fictitious hotel lodgers to inflate votes. Investigators say 600 potential illegal votes were involved, with other Gill allies under scrutiny for financing the scheme. The probe links to Riplinger fraud, aiming to influence Seattle mayoral race outcomes.
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Grand Dary
Gill
Seattle
Hurley
Grand Jury
Marton
Colonnade
Marion
Gill Gang
Riplinger
Moore
Ballinger
Beattie
False paternity panic in Chicago foundling tale
Chicago reports a claim that 3000 husbands cradle infants not their own. Lyman W. Rogers of National Maternity hospital is cited as saying adoptive mothers palm off children to satisfy husbands. He notes about 260 infants are placed yearly, many believed by husbands to be theirs. The scheme involves childless women visiting foundling homes.
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Chicago
Lyman W. Rogers
National Maternity Hospital
Rogers
Ireland's fate tied to Liberal pledge in British vote
London dispatch notes conservatives warn a Liberal victory in the British election could spark civil strife in Ireland and invite an anti English power seizure. Premier Asquith seeks limited self government for Ireland under parliamentary veto, while conservatives predict a broader push toward full independence.
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London
Britain
Liberal
Asquith
Ireland
Lasso Saves Family From Meadow Valley Quicksands
In San Bernardino California on January 29 Deputy Sheriff Trombie used a lariat to rescue Thomas Peppin his wife and three children from quicksands in Meadow Valley wash They were riding to their ranch when their horses and wagon sank The rope secured the wife and the rest escaped as the wagon disappeared beneath the sand
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Walted Press
San Bernardino
Cal
Trombie
Thomas Peppin
Meadow Valley Wash
Peppin
Harmibls
Tremble
Poppin
Political rally and overflow meeting set for Seattle venue
A rally at the Seattle theatre is planned for tonight along with an overflow Bouil ion meeting at Arcade hall. Judge H. B. Foster will preside and speakers include Austin B&B Griffiths M. Baxter and Victor Place.
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Seattle Theatre
Arcade Hall
Arcade Building
H. B. Foster
Austin B&b. Griffiths
M. Baxter
Victor Place
Prominent Men to Participate in Big Meeting
At the Bouillon rally in the Seattle theatre tonight a group of active Griffiths campaign managers will sit as vice presidents. Names include Charles E. Shepherd Darren Green Herbert A. Meyers Dr G A Beeler F H Whitworth John E. Price Dr B F Horsfall J A Thomas Wm D Covington F D Couden Howard Waterman J R Mason and Carroll Hendren. Austin E. Griffiths who withdrew from the mayoralty race will speak urging support for A V Bouillon for mayor. Griffiths supporters continue to push Bouillon’s nomination as they did for Griffiths.
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Seattle
Whoa
Griffiths
Charles E. Shepherd
Darren Green
Herbert A. Meyers
G. A. Beeler
F. H. Whitworth
John E. Price
Third comet sighted near Venus in Manila
The Manila observatory reports sighting a third comet last night a few degrees south of Venus and likely Winnecke's comet not A 1910 or Halleys. Separately over 200 slot machines seized in recent raids by prosecutors office operatives will be destroyed immediately if Judge Ronald's order is carried out.
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Venus
Winnecke
Halley
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Ronald
Register Now Seattle Voters Urged to Register Tonight
Officials warn that registration rooms at Pourthay and Yesterway stay open only until 10 pm to avoid last minute congestion. The grand jury accuses the Gill gang of illegal floaters, urging all legal voters to ensure a ballot on primary day.
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Pourthay
Yesterway
Gill Gang
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