Glass Before Jury in Frisco Bribery Case
In San Francisco on July 10 the trial began for Louis Glass, vice president of Pacific States Telephone, charged with bribing Supervisor Charles Paxton with 6000 dollars to influence a vote on withholding a Home Telephone Company franchise. A panel of jurors was seated, including Patrick Lyons, Joseph H. Robinson, Michael A. Samuels, and others, with D. M. De has T. OC. Coogan and Henry McPike leading the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Charles Paxton
Home Telephone Company
Louis Glass
Pacific States Telephone & Day
Isaa
Patrick Lyons
Joseph H. Robinson
Michael A. Samuels
George A. Kohn
John G. North
John W. Shields
Jacob W. Werthemer
Wm. Warneke
William Walcom
Hugo Seheussel
Charles P. Fonda
John H. McCallum
Lumber Merchhant
D. M. De@has
T. OC. Coogan
Henry ©. McPike
Delmas
Half Million Dollars For Big C E Building
A plan to raise $600,000 for an international headquarters for the Christian Endeavor society is outlined for the convention. The Bowton site would house the united society as a memorial to 25 years of Endeavor service, with saved rent and extra space enabling largely expanded work. Local Endeavor leaders hope to begin the drive before adjournment in Seattle 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Society
Local Endeavor
Seattle
Bowton
United Society
Christian Endeavor Service
Pacific Coast Nurserymen Open Annual Convention in Salem
Nurserymen, orchardists and horticultural experts from Oregon, Washington and California attend the opening of the Pacific Coast Nurserymen’s association convention in Salem. The event runs three days in conjunction with the Salem cherry fair.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Washington
California
Pacific Coast Nurserymen’s Associaton
Zion City Overseer Election Set During Tabernacle Feast
The election of a general overseer for Zion City will be held during the tabernacle feast which runs from July 10 to July 21. Wilbur Gienn Voliva says he will establish a new Zion on the city outskirts if John Alexander Lewis is chosen as Dowle's successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Zion City
Earl of Roaslyn Notified of Divorce Action in Paris
The earl of Roaslyn, staying in Paris, has been served with divorce papers from his wife formerly Anta Robinson of Minneapolia. Mrs R A Kalenborn of Tacoma and Miss Annie Hughes of Fairbanks Alaska are guests of Miss Prorence Murphy of Auroraay.
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Paris
Earl of
Roaslyn
Anta Robinson
Minneapolia
R. A. Kalenborn
Tacoma
Mies Annie Hughes
Fairbanks
Alaska
Tea Policy Confirms Refund If You Don’t Like Schilling’s Best
The grocer refunds your money if you dislike Schilling's Best tea, as the company clarifies it pays the grocer when refunds are issued. The message emphasizes customer satisfaction and no-loss for patrons who dislike the product.
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Schilling
Notable Brief Items From Early Wire News
Obscure reports mix tragedy and diplomacy from early 20th century wires. A tornado in Louisville claims James McQranahan and injures several as $75,000 in property damage is tallied. Col. Arthur Lynch, once pardoned for treason, is noted amid royal clemency. Other items mention Western Union trust rumors, a coffin incident in Westminster, Yamamoto's New York visit, Aoki and Roosevelt meeting plans, Rockefeller's view on Chicago graduates, Catholic association appeals, Windsor Trust teller Runyan arrest, and Rockefeller’s alleged role in a harvesters trust probe.
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Arthur Lynch
King Edward
Clarence H. Mackey
Western Union
Telegraph Companies
John Porkes
Weatminster
B. C
Admiral Yamamoto
Japan
New York
Europe
Aoki
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Catholic Educational Association
Milwaukee
Chester Runyan
Ying
Windsor Trust Nk
Oui
Harvesters’ Trust
John D. Rockefeller
Spokane Prospects and Local Happenings Across Washington
State news covers Spokane events, Aberdeen meet winner Bilis of Seattle, L Goodwin’s candidacy in Walla Walla, Tacoma bull that kneels and prays, upcoming Illinois reunion in Pierce County, a midnight fire at Tacoma Sar Lumber, and the recapture of convict Lewis W. H. Davis from Walla Walla.
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EB. Bilis
Seattle
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Sar Lumber Company
Lowis
New Incorporations Listed in Olympia Papers
July 10 records show several new filings including Tifft Company Beattie 15000 dollars and Foster Plumbing Beattie 10000 dollars. Also Beattie area power concerns and a municipal lighting company specify electric power generation and sale within local limits. Hoap Lake Beap Remedy Co Beattie trademark registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Corporation
webWary of
Tifft Company
Beattie
M. Tifft
J, Titte
Foster Plumbing Company
Beatte
Samuel
Foster
Georg Foster
A. C. Smith
Ker Methodist Church
Wash
William Miller
Mo A. Lawley
George F. Filer
Simmons
B. Blackman
M. Krown
Beattin
Acoma Power Com
Snoqualmie Fal
White River Power Co
Tue Service Corporation
Hoap Lake
Levy Will Not Cover Regrade Of Denny Hill
The city faces a shortfall of about 100000 dollars after a 200 percent assessment based on 1904 valuations for the Denny Hill regrade. The Rainier Development bid fell short of funds, prompting a plan to raise the amount via the 1906 valuations. The city legal department will report on the matter at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Hill
Councl
Rainier
Legal Department
Case to Seek Court Over Unpaid Salary for City Official
Charles R. Case, superintendent of streets and sewers, will go to court to obtain his pay. He states May and June salary warrants are overdue, totaling $640 not including time served this month. Case has consulted an attorney and expects to file papers soon to secure his wages in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Case
Case
Senator Bacon Re elected for Fall Term Opens March 4 1908
Atlanta report says United States Senator A O Bacon was reelected yesterday for the fall term beginning March 4 1908. A Interior official Gartiel4 is referred to as the Home Builder in a related note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United States
A. O. Bacon
Yeaterday
Seeman
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Glass
Frisco
BIG C.E
Bon Marche
Associated Dentists
Garvey-Buchanen's Telephone Main
James McQranahan
Louieville
State News
Spokane
L. ©. Goodwin
Henry J. Ross
Auburbe
Pierce County
American
W. H. Davia
Walla Walla Pen
Star
Bacon
Johnston
D.s.johns
Second Ave
Burke
Inland Empire
Goes-Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Rocker
S. Karpen &Bros
Rederick &&Nelson
Second Avenues
Madison Street
Spring Street
Pacific
Puget Sound
Pegne
Third Ave
Third
Washington St
Fremont
Hallard
O. K. Calhoun, Denny & Ewing, Inc
Seaview Tracts
West & Wheeler
Colman
Kohler & Chase Tos
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