Tax justice delayed for big corporations in King county 1904
King county 1904 assessment rolls show railroad rights of way and rolling stock taxed barely above 1903 levels while big corporations dodge franchises. Assessor Peter notes revenue law flaws and fears equalization board will bias toward utilities, leaving local taxpayers to carry the burden.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Great Northern Railway Company
Puget Sound Electric Company
Seattle-Tacoma
Asienwors
Portland Sizzles as Thermometer Hits 99 Degrees
In Portland on July 21 the heat peaked at 99 degrees marking the hottest day in years. The city endured a scorching day with high temperatures reported across the area.
British public demands action over Malacca incident
London reports widespread calls to seize the Russian prize steamer Malacca or secure its release amid tension in Europe. Updates from ports including Libau and instructions from St Petersburg outline contested legality and naval movements involving Russia, Britain, and allied powers.
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Great Britain
Balfour Ministry
Europe
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Malacca
Russia
Malaccn
Moji
British premier cites Malacca discharge of crew in Port Baldin
In the house of commons Premier Pelfour confirms Malacca left Port Baldin under Russian crew control, calling it a serious issue and promising a fuller statement on Monday. British cruisers Furious and Venus have arrived at Alexandria.
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London
House of Commons
Pelfour
Malacca
Port Bald Inn
Alexandria
Furious
Venus
Russian torpedo commander reported in Tientsin message
A July 21 dispatch from New Chwang reports the commander of a Russian torpedo craft as the central figure in a developing incident. Details remain sparse in the fragmentary telegraph text.
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Tientsin
Cotterill Pushes Independent Party Plan
George F. Cotterill writes to Democrats across the state urging formation of an independent party free from Wall Street dictation. He envisions a platform focused on honesty in public affairs and government for the people, seeking broad support from Democrats and Republicans alike.
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Cotterill
Wall Street
Cotterille
EllisUn Arrives with NP Officials in Seattle
Howard Elliott president of the Northern Pacific reached Seattle from southern points at 106 16 oclock this morning and left fifteen minutes later for the northern part of the state in company with J A Nadeau local agent. He will likely return to inspect local railway properties before heading east. Officials on the trip include J M Hannaford Thomas Cooper Charles Levy B S Grosecap A Elaw W C Albee C W Bunn G B Clift and two Harvard classmates Jabez How of St Paul and Abial Millis of Portland.
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Northern Pacific
Seattle
J. A. Nadeau
Elliott
J. M. Hannaford
Thomas Cooper
Charles M. Levey
B. S Grosecap
A E Law
W. C. Albee
C. W. Bunn
G. B Clift
Mr. Elliott
Harvard
Jabez ,How
St. Paul
Ablal Millis
Portland
Strike 10 Arbitration Settles Chicago Packing Strike
The Chicago packing strike ends after a three sided conference with packers strikers and allied unions. A board of arbitration will rule disputes while strikers return to work within 45 days if needed. In Kansas City many strikers resume work alongside non unionists without incident.
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Board of Arbitration For Settlement
Stock Yards
Donnelly
Packing Trades Council
Kansas City
Mardi Gras Parade Promises Largest Ever In City
Tonight’s Mardi Gras parade features two bands, novel floats including a giant watermelon design, and fireworks on a illuminated route from Sixth Avenue and Pike Street to Pioneer Square. Wagner's band leads, F and Griffeth act as grand marshal, with a Sunday lacrosse game Beattie versus Portland at 3 PM drawing crowds.
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Wagner
F. & Griffeth
Beattie
Portland
New Drinking Fountains Installed in Seattle Heat
Street Superintendent Walters unveils a new design of drinking fountains in Seattle. A steady stream of thirsty pedestrians lines up at the devices during peak heat, with one feature pouring Cedar River liquid and another offering a spring-like flow. A cup and filling option are provided for non users of the aboriginal method. William Keily, a waiter, suffered a serious hand injury from a premature firecracker explosion at the Olympus Cafe. The divorce suit of Mrs Blanch Grant against Robert Grant was dismissed by Superior Judge Griffin.
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Seattle
Walter
William Keily
Olympus Cafe
First Avenue South
Blanch Grant
Robert Grant
Griffin
Condotti to stand trial after Issaquah shooting
John Condotti, coal miner, awaits trial in superior court on a charge of assault with intent to kill after a shooting incident in Issaquah. A transcript of the justice court proceedings and Condotti’s $1,500 bail bond were filed this morning.
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Issaquah
John Condotti
Condotti
Case
Advance in rates on vessels bound for Japanese ports
War risks on merchants vessels of all nations bound for Japanese ports rose this morning after reports the Vladivostok squadron began another raid. Local agencies admit a advance but withhold figures. Insurance men and vessel owners say even if captured they cannot be held since no contraband of war is carried.
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Ban Francisco
Vladivostok
Two Americans Shot Down in Mexican Office
Consul Kaiser at Mazatlan reports two Americans shot in their office in Aguas Calientes de Vaca by government officials. He has wired for a prompt investigation.
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Washington
Kaiser
Mazatlan
Mexico
State Department
Aguas Callempos de Vaca
Bartender Falls From Streetcar At Downtown Intersection
William Rayburn a Congress saloon bartender fell from a Broadway and Pike streetcar at Sixth avenue and Pike Street. Hystanders carried him to the Pike Street Pharmacy where his injuries were dressed temporarily. He was later taken for further treatment.
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William Rayburn
Congress Saloon
Broadway
Pike
Sixth Avenue
Pike Street
Wounded Man Treated at Seattle General Hospital
He was taken to Seattle General Hospital with a bad scalp wound. Examination showed several stitches had to be taken and his injuries are not serious.
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Seattle
Tob
Woman sues husband for nose injury in Idaho
Mrs. William Metrovick filed a complaint against her husband alleging he broke her nose and battered her face while drunk. The article notes no trial date has been set.
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Idaho
William Metrovick
Robbers Blow Up Illinois Bank Safe
Two men early today placed nitro glycerine at the doors of the New York State bank in East Molinetl and detonated the building. The robbers fled the scene pursued by a posse but carried away no loot. The safe had been installed only a week ago.
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East Molinetl
New York State Bank
Madson On Trial For Larceny By Bailee
Peter Madson a delivery clerk faces larceny by bailee charges before Justice Gordon this morning. Al Shumanski of the Eastern Outfitting Company testified that Madson stole goods, sold them, and falsified returns totaling 11 dollars. He was arrested days ago. Also announced today were nominations for state offices with Thomas Rubey as lieutenant governor and others for treasurer attorney general and auditor.
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Gordon
al Shumanski
Eastern Outfitting Company
Madson
Thomas Rubey
James Cowgill
Eicott W. Major
A. O. Allen
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