Courtroom clash between Ruef and Langdon in brisk exchange
In Judge Lawlor's courtroom Abe Ruef and District Attorney Langdon traded insults over the United Railroad case. Judge Lawlor interrupted the exchange, Ruef then moved to another court for ongoing extortion charges, and a later deposition motion faced defense opposition citing Burns as subpoenaed.
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United Press
Prancisco
Abe Ruef
Langdon
Falee
Ruef
Lawlor
Burns
House votes down president on hospital ship funds
The House rejected the president’s plan for hospital ship funding and blocked appropriations, forcing the Navy to modify plans. Chairman Tawney defended the committee action as necessary, with no opposition remarks recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Tawney
Aldrich Bill in Senate Review Sparks Reserve Debate
In Washington the Aldrich bill faced scrutiny as a provision on reserves was removed. The measure now requires banks to hold reserves equal to 15 percent of deposits and liabilities, replacing the original plan to raise the reserve to two thirds of deposits and liabilities.
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United Press
Washington, DC
Senate
Aldrich Bil
Blame Sought in Theatre Disaster Deaths
Report from N Pa cites alleged fault by Mrs Munroe owner of the stereopticon machine and Deputy Factory Inspector Harry M Mechel in a theatre disaster. Citizens urge arrest and possible conviction for criminal negligence.
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Munroe
Herke
Jury awards $500 in auto accident case
Judge Mitchel Gillian's court held in favor of H. Brane against Mrs. Fila M. of Portland. The suit claimed $15,600 from a collision at First Ave and Cherry on Sept 3, 1907. Defense demurrer was sustained. husband of Mrs. Baumgartner was removed as a party defendant.
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Mitchel Gillian's
Superior Court
H. Brane
Fila M
Portland
Pirst Av
Cherry
Evans
Goddard Endorsed for Woodland Park Council Seat
The Woodland Park district endorses A J Goddard for councilman at large. The resolution cites his experience and ability to represent all residents, pledging unreserved support regardless of party. Signed by C J Shields president and Greer secretary.
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Woodland Park
Fimelab
Nat
Coun
Unah
William H Pab
A. J. Goddard
C. J. Shields
Bd. Greer
Waialeale Captain Leads Teams In Saturday Armory Games
The basketball slate features Washington and Franklin high school freshmen matching Seattle area talent at the armory on Horen and Stewart streets. Washington junior and sophomore teams also compete at the same venue in the doubleheader.
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Washington and Franklin High School
Armory
Corner Horen
Stewart Sts
Washington High School
America torpedo flotilla sails from San Francisco
The America torpedo flotilla has departed San Francisco and will next call at Punta Arenas.
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Buenos Ayres
America Torpedo Flotilla
San Francisco
Punta Arenaa
Illinois era to meet tonight in Alaska club rooms
A local group named Illinois era plans a meeting tonight in the Alaska club rooms. Members are expected to discuss upcoming events and community involvement.
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Alaska
Fernie Miners Strike at Coal Creek Mine Shuts Crow's Nest Plants
A Vancouver dispatch reports Fernie miners at the Coal Creek mine owned by Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company strike began today. Other Crow's Nest mines are expected to close by nightfall as the labor action spreads.
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United Presa
Lateoran
Vancouver
B. C
Fernie
Coal’ Creek
Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company
Crow's Neat Tiny
Murderer at Large After Restaurant Owner’s Wife Shot
Mrs Theodore Kosch of Fruitvale died this evening after being shot by Alois Machala, an iron worker who had been rooming at the Kosch home. Machala remains at large with no trace found.
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Pelebed Prees
Theodore Kosch
Alois Machala
Machala
Kosch
Revenue cutter appropriation bill advances in Senate
United Press reports the Senate passed a bill authorizing an appropriation of 250000 dollars for a revenue cutter to serve the Pacific coast. This action reflects the government's move to bolster maritime enforcement and coast guard capacity.
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United Press
Ngton
San
Pacific Coast
Senate
Anti racing bill Up in New York Legislature
The Hughes bill, opposed by anti racing forces and supported by the jockey club, becomes an active measure today. Committees in both houses will hold a public hearing on February 19 to decide the measure’s fate.
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Hughes Sasecneune
New York
New Jockey Club
The
Legislatidre
Baby dies after infant eats poisoned chocolate pills
An overdose of belladonna based cathartics caused the death of 15 month old Joaehine Sutherland at Silver Beach. The child found a box of pills and consumed the contents. Parents Mr and Mrs J Sutherland reported the incident to authorities.
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United Press
Wellingham
J. ©. Sutherland
Hilver Beach
Crushed to Death by Cedar Stump at Birch Bay
Ernest White aged 31 was killed when a cedar stump toppled by a gust of wind crushed him at Birch Bay while hauling shingle bolts. His mother Mrs Otte Bought arrived as the body was recovered, the accident occurring on a farm road along Hireh Bay.
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United Press
Bellingham
Ernest White
Hireh Bay
White
Otte
Birch Bay
Bolita
Extradition Papers Prepared for Mrs Parker in Forged Check Case
Extradition papers are being drawn up by the prosecuting attorney’s office for Mrs. R. Parker who was arrested in San Francisco yesterday for passing forged checks on Seattle business men.
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Prosecuting Attorneys Office
R. Parker
San Franciscos
Seat
Portland man arrested for forging money order in Vancouver
Charles Sanford was arrested in Portland yesterday on a charge of forging an $8 money order drawn on the Vancouver Washington post office and was brought to Seattle today by federal authorities.
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Charles Sanford
Portland
Vancouver, Wash
Seattle
Hall Case Proceeds With Direct Testimony Today
John Hall remains on the stand in Portland as the district attorney's office awaits Heney to begin cross examination. The testimony centers on the cornet incident and related office happenings.
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Baijet Press
Portland
John Hall
Hall
Dletriet
Heney
Port lands tonight voyage to Valdes and Seward with Alaska passengers
A Portland sailing departs at eight tonight carrying interior Alaska passengers and freight. Jeweler A Viding of 1451 Third Ave was arrested by Court Officer Bhannon on a larceny by bailee warrant. Complainant Gus Olson says a ruby ring was altered with red claws when returned. Viding denies the accusation.
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Portland Saile
Valdes
Seward
Alaska
A. Viding
Wee
Bhannon
Gus Olson
Viding
Civic Union Flays and Commends City Candidates
The Civic Union reports on ward candidates in the city urging support or critique. It critiques figures such as A. W. Hilderbrand and Scott Calhoun for policy positions, praises or condemns others like Eugene W. Way and James Conway, notes oppositions or lack thereof in primaries, and lists party alignments and civic records across wards Eight.
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The
Civic Union
Veteran Prosser Leads Republican Treasurers Race in Seattle
Col W F P Prosser, a veteran candidate, pursues the Republican nomination for city treasurer in Seattle. Backed by G A R and veteran groups, he is pitted against BE L Reber. Prosser’s civic resume includes Civil War service, Nashville postmaster, former Tennessee congressman, founder of Prosser, and Seattle harber line planner. Church and ward meetings support his bid amid rallies at Youngstown Luna Park.
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W. F P. Prosser
Seattle Inn
Col. Prosser
BE. L. Reber
The
Civic Union
Col. Promer
Nashville
Tennessee
Prosser
Washington
Seattle
Ninth Pre Cineta
Second Ward
Reber
Ada
Youngstown
Luna Park
Postal changes convert Ballard post office to Mallard station
On February 1 the Ballard post office will be discontinued as a separate post office and will become Mallard station with the present postmaster as the chief clerk In charge. Hanford post office at Hillman City will become station GO. Station B at the Madison 1 viaduct will be discontinued, and station 27 will be opened up to the drug store across the street from the present station. Other changes will be made later.
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Ballard
Mallard
Hanford
Hillman City
Madison
Finkle Death Reported After Hotel Finding
Charles Finkle who was found dying in the New England hotel yesterday and sent to Providence hospital has died. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Charles Finkle
New England
Providence Hospital
Voters diagnose case as poisoning in hospital room
A half-filled bottle of rat poison was found in Finkle's room at the hospital. Authorities diagnosed the case as poisoning with no known motive for the incident.
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Finkle
Humphries Meetings to Address Seattle and Rainier Voters
Hon John B Humphries will address Seattle voters after 8 oclock this evening at Hibernia hall corner Ninth Ave and Yester way He will also speak to Rainier voters on current issues at Rainier hall on the oldnton car line corner Norman St and Renton boulevard Both meetings start promptly at p m Accompanied by speakers Fred H Peterson Walter Santraeyer Samuel Tate and Geo the ole
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John BE. Humphries
Seattle
Hibernia Hall
Ninth Av
Yesterway
Rainier
Rainier Hall
Nton
Norman St
Renton Boulevard
Humphries
Fred H. Peterson
Walter Santraeyer
Samuel Tate
Geo the Ole
Billy Ban ANCIECO to Return Against Abe Attell in Ring
Word from the Neil camp says the little fighter has recovered from a bilious attack and is in good form for a ring appearance tomorrow at the oe hour against Abe Attell.
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United Press
Ban Ancieco
Neil
Abe Attell
New York Stock Market Opens With Hesitation
The New York stock market opened with hesitation and irregularity and no clear trend. Prices sagged as dull trading and melancholy mood dominated. a weak rally attempt faded by midday with little investor initiative. Late in the session a sluggish recovery appeared in a small group of speculative favorites.
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United & New “York
Sun
Tomorrow Discount Sale Closes at 6 P M
Advertises a 25 percent reduction ending Friday at 6 p m with limited exceptions. The store touts savings across Nations Toilet Articles Umbrellas Mens Furnishings China Linings Cut Glass Domestics Dress Goods Enamel Ware and more including Shoes Hosiery Underwear Petticoats Skirts Waists Garments Boys Clothing Infants Wear Rugs and Draperies.
Milk ordinance enforced in local court rulings
Milk inspectors Woodcock and Henderson secured convictions of two Japanese restaurant keepers for selling watered milk and one White restaurant keeper for selling kimmed milk. J Cornwall fined $10 for failure to post skimmed milk sign. The Japanese and White keepers fined $25 each for failing to expose watered milk.
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Woodcock and Henderson
Gordon
J. Cornwall
Convicted Telecom Magnate Louis Glass Remains in Custody
San Francisco telephones magnate Louis Glass will stay in deputy sheriff custody for at least one more week as partial arguments proceed in his habeas corpus case. The Supreme Court postponed further hearings to Friday February 7 to allow additional medical examinations by physicians not employed by Glass.
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United Press
San Ancisco
Louis Glaew
Supreme Court
Glass
Daughters Witness Mother's Murder in Stockton
James A. Martin of Stockton shot his wife at a country home five miles east, then killed himself. He was 58, she 42. They had eight children. Two young daughters witnessed the tragedy.
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United Press
Stockton
Cal
Jacanely
James A. Martin
Ballard Man Fined for Threat Against Sanitary Inspector
Gabriel Hanson faced Judge Gordon after threatening to stab Sanitary Inspector L Mawson. Mawson had served a board of health notice on a neighboring woman, prompting Hanson to confront Mawson with a knife and threaten to carve the inspector.
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Gabriel Hanson
Ballard
Gordon
L. Mawson
Mawson
Board of Health
Hanson
Increase in Sicilian police and judiciary staff
Rome reports the Italian government has expanded police and judicial personnel in Sicily and southern provinces due to a rise in domestic crimes and separations. The move follows many Italians returning from the United States, with findings that wives sisters and daughters engaged in intrigues during absences.
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Rome
Sicily
United States
Condemnation Action Lodged for Northeast Trunk County Road
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney filed a petition in superior court for condemnation of the northeast trunk county road from Seattle to Bothell. About 68 property owners are named as defendants. Washington Fire has paid out $200,000 in losses without quibble or delay.
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Herald
Superior Court
Seattle
Bothell
Washington
Coffee vendor promises refund on Schilling's Host
A grocer offers to return money if customers dislike Schilling's Host coffee product, stating the refund is paid by the grocer. The note emphasizes consumer confidence in Schilling's Host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling
Regular Monthly Remnant Sale Tomorrow at Half Price
The sale features half price remnants across the Domestic and Dress Goods sections. Brisk buying yields many short lengths in Handkerchief Linens, Linens, Ginghams, and more with Doilies and Scarfs at half price. Other departments include Veiling, Lace, Trimming, Embroidery, Ribbon, and Drapery all offering half prices on remnants.
Celebrations Honor Famous Scottish Bard Bobby Burns
A Seattle Moore theatre crowd last night marked Burns birthday with readings, songs, and bagpipe performances by the Vancouver Pipers society. Scots and descendants filled the hall as Matthew Dow chaired the program featuring J B Thomson recitations and Caledonian dance.
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Bobbie Burns
Septamen
Moore Theatre
Burne
Burn
Seattle
Matthew Dow
Vancouver
Shark Caught Between Piles Near Diamond Ice Dock
A 15 foot 1,000 pound man eating shark became stranded between two piles beside the Diamond Ice company dock as the tide receded. Tony Bussanick of the Washington Fish company found the trapped animal and killed it with a fish knife. The shark was displayed in the Washington Fish company store near the Flyer dock, drawing a large crowd.
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Diamond Ice Company
Tony Bussanick
Washington Fish Company
Flyer Dock
Milwaukee Trains to Reach Seattle by Summer Next Year
President A J Karl ing of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul says western extension work will be accelerated this summer toward Seattle while details of local terminal work remain undisclosed. Barling, arriving from Portland, will tour route eastward to the mountains and Tacoma with his two sons and several associates, staying at the Butler hotel.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Seattle
A. J. Karling
The
Star
Columbia & Puget Sound
Barling
Portland
Tacoma
Mr. Earling
George P. Harling
Potter Palmer, Jr
C. A. Goodnow
A. Ashlamb
Stanley Field
Butler
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Mra
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Waialeale
B Clancy
Poget Sound
Clancy
Geo
Masketball Games
Torpedo Flotilla
Illinois Club
A. W. Hilderbrand
Scott Calhoun
RH. Guie
Railroad
Solon T. Williame
Councilman Firet Ward
James Conway
Riley W. McCoy
Edwin Coffee
Leander Miller
Councilman
Joel Docking
Drager
Losves
Eugene W. Way
George Randall
Piagg
M. Jeffrey
MH. CC
Councillman
Chiia RK. Frasch
George PF. Bancroft
I. F. Jackson
Arnold Zbladen
Neal Hoyle
Inaraham
Fred W. Browne
T. P. Revelio
Russell T. Noyes
J. W. Ferrish
J. B Crichton
Meliville—-Helieves
Furane
W. F. Prosser
Neil-Attell
NEW York Stock Market
Piem atDougall Moutwick
China
Sorosis
Louis Glass
Bobby Burns
Fred Butler
R. Haddin
B. Waddell
J. B. Richards
Walter Reid
Grace Davenport
J. B. Thomson
J. B. Meikle
Vancouver Pipers’ Society
Milwaukee
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