Suspicion Cast on City Comptroller Over Shortages
City officials pressure for land jury inquiry into Riplinger shortage and related misappropriations. Carroll denies knowing details while explaining four funds tied to Riplinger remain unturned over. a formal report by expert accountants is pending to determine exact sums and disposition of checks found in the comptroller’s vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Carroll
Ron Riplinger
Municipal Ownership League
Oster Carroll
Plinger
Watt
Poe
Offee
Mty Council
Engene
Moore
George Russell
Errough
Riplinger
Vanita
Carroll
Seattle
Car Improvement Fund
Park Honda
Russell
Olympia
John Riptinger
Furth Calls Madison Street Cable Line Improvement Needed
Jacob Furth of the Se. Electric Co asserts the Madison street cable line should be improved. While riding toward Madison park he and other lake passengers waited for the boat to his summer home on the lake shore. A carriage then appeared bound westward and Furth spoke with the driver before the group reached the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Furth
Se. Electric Co
Madison St
Madison Park
Furth
Madison
Restaurant Keepers to Raise Prices Again
The Genttle Restaurant Keepers will meet tonight to decide on another price increase. A five conte rise will apply to meat and pastry orders, affecting most restaurants and cafes except a few. This marks the second meal price increase in a month as higher costs for meat and flour drive the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genttle
DROWNING DEATH AT LAKE BALLINGER
Frank Smithers a two year old laborer for the Seattle Everett Interurban railway drowned in Lake Ballinger yesterday while fishing from a log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smithers
Seattle Everett Interurban Railway
Lake Ballinger
Humboldt Arrives from Alaskan Ports with Gold and Passengers
The Humboldt brought in $150,000 in gold and 42 passengers this forenoon from Southeastern Alaskan ports marking a notable maritime arrival for the region.
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Humboldt
New Clerks at Work at Seattle Post Office
The Seattle post office added a group of clerks Edgar Reever Raymond G. Rundel John F. McEvoy Howard H Taylor Emrys Hughes Allen E Kay Edward Macy Jr Percy J Corpal George EB McKercher Thomas Murphy and a laborer to the main office. Postmaster George M Stewart says the force will be adequate only for a short time and an additional allowance will be sought this summer. Elizabeth Nye sculptress dies in Austin after heart failure in residence there for years.
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Seattle
Post-Office
Edgar Reever
Raymond G. Rundel
John F. McEvoy
Howard H Taylor
Emrys Hughes
Allen E. Kay
Edward Macy, Jr
Percy J. Corpal
George EB. McKercher
Thomas Murphy
George M. Stewart
Love's Dart Pierces Hearts of Beveridge and Eddy
Chicago dispatch notes United States Senator Beveridge, famed orator and widower, set to marry Katharine Eddy, a niece of Mrs. Marshall Field. Eddy is in Germany with brother Spencer Eddy, secretary of the American legation in Berlin. Beveridge travels abroad this week to meet her. Beveridge rose from Ohio plowboy to Senate member, known for his strenuous lobbying and self-made ascent.
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Love
Senator Beveridge
Miss Eddy
Seattle Star
Chicago
United States
Beveridge
Katherine Eddy
Marhall Pield
Berlin
Senate
Ohio
Third Ave Condemnation Trials In Superior Court
Third avenue condemnation cases proceed in Superior Court before Judge Griffin and a jury to determine damages for the nine foot strip needed to widen Third avenue from 66 to 84 feet. Judge Frater rules that the transcript in Marie Carran's estate case was not filed and the stamped document is a forgery.
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Third Av
Griffin
Department & of the Superior Court
Jefferson
Pike
Ensea
Thirday
Jgdge
A. W. Frater
Marie Carran
John Sullivan
Albertson
Miss Carran
Judge Frater
van Estate
Price
Howe
Farrell
Iriah Hetre
Miss Carrall
Haywood murder trial reaches climax in Idaho
The Haywood case nears a pivotal point as Friedman recalls evidence handling at the Pinkerton office. Lawyers fight over documents showing Pinkerton and mine owners’ ties to a conspiracy to execute Haywood Moyer and Pettibone, with implications for other federation leaders and fourteen deaths.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Idaho
Haywood
Morris Fried
Vew
Pinkerton’s
Wood
Friedman
Pinkus
Darrow
Federation
Harge
Orchard
Steinberg
Thertona
Moyer
Petbone
Steve Adama
Jack Simpins
Stn
Pinkerton Agency
Mine Owners’ Association
Colorado
William D. Haywood
Charles H. Moyer
George A. Pettibons
Independence Depot
Five-Story Portland Drug Firm Destroyed by Fire
A five story brick block housing Archer and Schanz wholesale druggists in Portland was destroyed by fire this morning. The damage is estimated at $150 000.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Portland
Ore
Archer & Schanz
Big Catch Report From Cedar River Anglers
Charles McAllister of the board of public works and Art Williams of Renton report a fish haul from Cedar River yesterday. They claim 880 wigglers were pulled from the rippled waters by these anglers as they told friends about the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. McAllister
Board of Public Works
Art Williams
Renton
Cedar River
Appointing Seattle Condemnation Commissioners
Sherwood Gorham William Fr Alli son and EB Merrifield were appointed condemnation commissioners for Seattle by the superior court judges. The office was created by the last legislature, allowing first or second class cities to petition for a permanent board. They will be paid six dollars per day for each day worked, and their term of office is three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Gorham
Superior Court
Board of Condemnation Commissioners
Shore Lands Case Denied Injunction In Lake Washington Suit
Judge Albertson denied Smither’s petition for injunction regarding shore lands on Lake Washington and Lake Union. The case questions whether shore lands belong to state or upland owners, with Fred Smithers claiming upland ownership and prior shoreline loss due to lake level rise after a portage dam.
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Albertson
Smither
Lee
Lake Washington
Lake Union
United States
Alberton
Killed by Train Near Spokaneay and Holgate
William J. Cox watchman, aged 60, was struck and killed by the Gray's Harbor local train No. 11 at about 7:30 this morning on the trestle at Spokaneay and Holgate. The engineer said no one was on the trestle when the train approached. Cox died en route to Union Depot, as Coroner A took charge. he was married with a son James W. Cox, an engineer at Centennial mill.
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William J. Cox
Gray's Harbor
Seattle
Cox
Spokaneay
Holgate
Union
Tonney
Atlantic City
James W. Cox
Centennial Milla
Tacoma's New Church Dedicated by Bishop O'Dea
Tacoma observers report the dedication of Bt. Patrick's Church at North 12th and J with ceremonies attended by over 1,000 people. Bishop O'Dea officiated assisted by Father McGrath and other priests of the diocese.
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Tacoma
Bt. Patrick's Arch
North 12Th
O'Dea
Eras McGrath
Japanese Youth Fights Off Attacker After Triple Gunfire
Masuhara, 20, clung to assailant Kamada, 19, for a half hour despite three bullet wounds in a Puget Sound restaurant quarrel over money. Kamada fled to a basement. Masuhara pursued and held on until Patrolman Chase arrested Kamada. Masuhara was taken to Wayside hospital in precarious condition.
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J. Mashuhare
J. Kamada
Chase
Kamada
Masahara
Puget Sound
Masuhara
Get
Ihan
Masaharu
Kaa
Sal Masuhara
Three Big Combines Face Struggle in Cincinnati
Huberd Houck theatrical manager dies in Cincinnati at 73. He helped originate circuit bookings of attractions and led the Empire circuit in burlesque, shaping the touring show business.
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Cincinnati
Huberd Houck
Frank T Hunter Installed as Seattle Trustee Manager
Frank T. Hunter, newly elected vice president and manager of The Trustee company, moved his office from the Globe block to the Lowman Building and assumed duties. His installation will allow Wood, Manbey and Meikle to organize trustee companies in eleven other cities where they are incorporated.
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Frank T. Hunter
Globe
Lowman
Hunter
Seattle
Messrs
W. D. Wood
A. L. Manbey
James B. Meikle
Telegraph Operators Ready to Strike in Chicago Crisis
Chicago July 1 Officials of the telegraphers union foresee a crisis. Many operators doubt victory under guerrilla tactics and all seem anxious for a strike. They argue crippling a big center like Chicago would win.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Chicago
Western Union Reopens Offices After Strike
San Francisco reports 20 operators back at work as Western Union claims business in better shape than since the strike began. The company says two strikers returned to work Sunday and several San Francisco branch offices reopened.
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Scripps Tel Service
San Francisco
Western Union
San Frantigos
Oes
Alaska Paper Changes Hands at Skagway
The Alesain, Alaska's oldest daily, changed ownership on July 1 in Skagway. New proprietor is Dr. L Keller, a renowned dentist, replacing J M Jensen who, with editor John W Troy, plans to move to Port Angeles Washington to launch a weekly and possibly a daily paper.
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Skagway
Alaska
Alesain
Hew
Dr. L. Keller
Territory
J. M. Jensen
John W. Troy
Port Angeles
Wash
Mrs. Melee Dies In City Hospital
Mrs BE W Melee wife of the retiring Chief Clerk Melee of the city comptroller office died this morning at Minor hospital from muscular rheumatism that reached the heart. Funeral from her son in law Charles W Saunders 712 Terry av Wednesday between 10 and 11. She leaves husband four children Mrs Saunders Mrs Guy Woodford Corning and Helen Melee. Born in Moline Illinois June 21 1868. Roosevelt Boys Home Theodore Jr and Kermit Roosevelt arrived at Sagamore Hill to spend their vacation.
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BE. W. Melee
Melee
City Comptroller’s Office
Charles W. Saunders
Terry
Mra. Melee
Mra. Saunders
Guy Woodford
Corning
Helen Melee
Moline
Lil
Grocer defies price cartel amid Seattle inflation fight
C R Strong, a Seattle grocer, publicly declares he can sell at reduced margins while backing his stance against the retail and wholesale price-fixing combines. He argues wholesalers may cut him off yet maintains that cut prices serve public value despite higher regional costs from Alaska trade and population growth.
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Stong
Saleva
Whith Shaenf
Mr. Stong
Neany Aa
J. 8. Goldemith
Schwabacher Hros & Co
Washington
Astociation
Seattle
United States
Senator Booth Sprains Ankle In Burglar Pursuit
Senator Robert F. Booth aided by a cane searched his home after a burglar entered the basement. He sprained his ankle during the chase when he and the burglar exited to the lawn. Booth said the incident was incidental and he did not intend to injure himself.
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Sen. Booth
Robert F. Booth
Senator Booth
Booth
Footh
State Receives $200,000 Lighting Extension Bonds
Mayor Moore signed $200,000 in new lighting extension bonds at city hall. City Comptroller Harry Caneal delivered the bonds to Olympia for dispatch to the state later in the day.
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Moore
Harry Caneal
Olympia
Millions Wasted by Seattle Officials Aided by Seattle Electric
The article accuses Seattle city officials of selling public welfare to profit seekers led by the Seattle Electric company. It alleges franchises worth over 8 million dollars were granted for little or nothing over seven years, with bribery and political influence cited. It notes repeated reelection of officials aligned with the company and outlines three major fights to defend public rights, two of which the public lost to the same interests.
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Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Smith
Consolidated Street Railway
U. S
Sam, Piles
Will E. Humphrey
Will H. Parry
Seatle
Seatle Public Service Plunderbund
Seatt
Tts
Cedar River
Seattle Trio Company
Slowest Job Riplinger Draws Public Scrutiny
Obscure remarks imply criticism of Job Riplinger and public handling of city funds. The passage hints at distrust and questions about thrift in governance amid vague references to looting or misuse of the treasury.
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Riplinger
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Commission Trust
Lin
C. R R. Srong
Ue Herail Grocers’ Association
Western Washington Wholesite Grocers’ Association
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