Grand Jury Efforts Led by W T Scott Facing Political Pressure
The article reviews the Seattle grand jury of January 5 1903 led by W T Scott as it investigated political graft. It notes internal conflicts among members, external pressures from prosecutors and business interests, and attempts to appoint a special prosecutor to steer indictments, including figures like Furth Piper and Sullivan.
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Dion
Ovila
W. T. Scott
Informa
Grand Jury
T. J. Humes
John Sullivan
Walter Fulton
R. KR
George George A. Piper
Republican Machine
Jacob Furth
Seattle Flectric + & L
Steve Mook
FP. Whittiesey
P. Padden
Grand
T. Piper
Furth
Porth
Scott
Ieree
Piper
Terrence O'Brien
Pigott
Charles H. Hamilton
Prank F. Frye
A. G. Mather
I. A. Adama
Andrew Black
Tone
J. M. Lockery
F. Dehly
C.H. Polls
Patrick
Hoban
G. L. Dooley
W. HM. Billa
H. 0. Hilton
Mr. O'Brien
Sullivan
Aever
Frye
Frye-Bruhn Company
Metropolitan Press
Printers
Dehly
Pella
Ballard
Ihs
Beott
Ths
C. J. Smith
Milo A. Root
Vincent
B. B. Palmer
Jewelry clearance at Chicago shop boosts Ra gig week
This week features the largest assortment of merchandise at Chicago Jewelry Co located at 1207 Ra street, highlighting a major sale event and expanded product range for customers seeking lavish pieces.
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Ra Gig Chicago Jewelry Co
City carpenter shops moved to Fifth av and Yesterway
City carpenter shops relocate from the old city hall basement to Fifth avenue and Yesterway. The old space is converted into offices for the street department and a vault room for the treasurer and comptroller.
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City Carpenter
Old City Hall
Fifth Av
Yesterway
Victim Count Rises in Saturday Wreck Near Ionia
Detroit report says Mrs. Tander of Ilonta aged 45 died today bringing death toll to 34 from the weekend wreck. Ten funerals were held at Ionia today.
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Detroit
Mich
Tander
Ilonta
Ionia
Derry Complaint Against Officer Sister Dismissed
The civil service commission dismissed Herman Derry’s assault complaint against Police Officer Sister after a merits hearing. The ruling closes the civil action without finding wrongdoing by the officer.
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Herman Derry
Sister
Civil Service Commission
Water in Reservoirs Rises Sharply in City System
City reservoirs improved today with water levels nearing capacity. High service reservoir reached within one foot of overflow while low service stood within three feet, indicating notable recovery from recent low levels.
Inspector Wells Home Visit Revealed
Immigration Inspector G HM Wellam returns from an east trip combining business with leisure.
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Inspector Wells
G. HM. Wellam Tuck
Murder in front of New York Armenian rug store
H F Tasshamfian a militant Armenian rug dealer was shot and killed in front of his store in New York. His former employee Heron Sanger sonnian was identified as the shooter and fled through the streets before being captured after a long chase. A bystander Datel Brown was struck in the leg by a stray bullet.
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New York
H. F. Tasshamfian
Heron Sangersonnian
Datel Brown
Empress of China Arrives After Fast Yokohama Run
The Empress of China reached Victoria from Yokohama after ten and a half days at sea with 763 passengers, 130 in the saloon and 677 Chinese, and 1594 tons of cargo including 1395 bales of wool.
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Victoria
B. C
Yokohama
Market Notes on Produce and Price Stability
The markets report steady prices for vegetables fruit and dairy with upcoming supply changes. Watermelons sweet corn and new potatoes arrive in large quantities while meat poultry and fish prices hold steady for today with a potential price drop tomorrow as supplies increase. Live stock and other commodities such as eggs and wheat appear in mixed listings with varying prices and scarce specifics.
Looted funds at city treasury recovered from Kiplinger era
City comptroller H. W. Carroll filed three sums totaling 9,222.00 440.78 and 97.75 to restore funds looted by ex-Comptroller John Kiplinger. The amounts cover the local improvement in complete work fund Cedar River water supply fund and headworks construction fund. Kiplinger took 68,000 from these accounts.
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H. W. Carroll
John Kiplinger
Riplinger
Carroll
Cedar River Water Supply Fund
Headworks Construction
Comptroller
Kiplinger
Carroll May Refuse To Disburse City Funds
City Comptroller Carroll faces legal opinion on whether he can be forced to pay out public money from the contingent fund. He opposes disbursement and would tell the council he will not pay funds even with ordinance authorization. The council cut the fund from 2000 to 1500 but keeps control with the comptroller. if he is right, the treasurer must assume duties despite potential inconvenience.
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Carroll
Italian Laborers Slaughter Fish in Rail Camp
Repeated violations of state game laws by Italian laborers in an Northern Pacific rail camp near Lester led Game Warden Rief to arrest six men on July 16 and detain them in Ravensdale. After a hearing Justice Story found them guilty and fined each $60 for dynamite use and fish destruction.
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Rief
Northern Pacific
Lester
V. Ventrilo
P. Magensiee
M. Church
M. L. Luge
A. Monocho
L. Lubrage
Ravensdale
Justice Story
Restraining order issued against union and council
A morning restraining order by Judge Griffin blocks interference by force or intimidation from the International Jewelers' Union and Central Labor Council against workers at Joseph Mayer & Bros amid a strike. August 2 set for hearing. order narrower than previous Moran Bros cases, prohibiting parades with banners and persuasion to keep workers from work.
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Griffin
International Jewelers’ Union
Central Labor Council
Joseph Mayer & Bros
Ita
Albertson
Moran Bros
Washington Iron Works
Novelty Iron Works
Excurison to Hood's Canal by First Baptist ladies
The First Baptist Church ladies announce a excursion to Hood's Canal tomorrow. The boat departs from University Pier 4 at 6 30 a.m. and returns at 10 30 p.m with a one hour stop at Union City.
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Ladies of the First Baptist Church
Hood's Canal
University #1
Pier 4
Union City
Plea Trial Opens in Hau Murder Case in Carlsruhe
The Hau murder trial enters its plea phase in Carlsruhe Germany with Wie land Moliter the household servant testifying that he had no involvement in the crime. The verdict is anticipated tomorrow according to United Press reporting.
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United Press
Carlsruhe
Germany
Hau
Wieland Moliter
Go-Carts on Sale at The Grote Rankin Co
The Grote Rankin Co advertises a wide range of go carts and baby carriers with substantial price cuts. Listings include English and reclining folding models with prices from low to mid tens of dollars, plus perambulators and folding carts.
Nother tub frock for miss in heated term
The piece notes that the young girl can’t have too many tub frocks for the hot season. White remains charming for the teen, and the challenge is to give each dress a distinct character with simple wash gowns.
Intrigue in Korea Amid Coup Arrests and Birth Notices
Seoul reports courtiers and officers arrested at midnight over involvement in an ex emperor coup plot. Meanwhile birth notices list several newborns with their mothers at Detroit hotel, Pacific hospital, Harvard avenue, and other addresses, each dated July 19 to July 22.
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Seoul
Phillipe
Detroit
Wailen
H. Eugene Allen
Pacific Hospital
McConkey
Robert J. McConkey
Smith
Alfred C. Smith
Harvard
North
Nishimura
Kumatara Nishimura
Sankay
Paul H. Sankay
Nelson
Oscar W. Nelson
Deaths and civic tension over blue laws in towns
Deaths were registered in Des Moines with names and ages. In Clear Lake, per Mayor Young orders church bells rang for prayer amid a dispute over Sunday closing laws. The mayor calls bell ringing a violation, while townspeople oppose blue laws and a mob once hanged him in effigy.
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DHS
Gliddenites Leave Bedford for 195-mile Run to Baltimore
The Gliddenites departed Bedford at 7 this morning for a 19 1 2 mile leg toward Baltimore. They have a 10 hour time allowance to complete the journey.
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Bedford
Baltimore
Large High Grade Hot Air Furnace For July Sale
Specials 65 dollars for a complete HotAir furnace large enough for a living room house. High capacity furnace sold under a guarantee. For July only price reduced. Call Geo. H. Woodhouse Co. 112 University.
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Geo. H. Woodhouse Co
University
Everett Pioneer Association Formed In Washington State
The Everett Pioneer association forms with 160 members. Walla Walla municipal election ruled legal though polls were not kept to legalized hours. Tacoma population listed at 97 760 in new directory. Port Angeles mill accident kills Walter Hall age 19. Snohomish County forest fire threatens area near Port Busan. Encampment Herald editor skips ball due to age while Herald staff attend.
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Everett Pioneer Association
Walla Walla
Tacoma
Calla
Walter Hall
Port Angeles
Port Busan
Snohomish County
Cole
Herald
Pope Leo XIII Remains Move Kept Secret in Rome
Rome July 22 It is unofficially announced that the transfer of Leo XIII remains will occur tomorrow the fourth anniversary of his death. Church authorities kept the matter secret to avoid anti clerical outbursts. Bones moved from St Peter's to the permanent monument by sculptor Taddotini at St John Lateran.
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Rome
Leo XIII
St. Peter's
Taddotini
Newport Woman Gambler’s Nest Opens With 20 Tables
The Woman’s Bridge club debut described as opening with a reception and general play around twenty tables. Wealthier players clustered in gilded chairs in a white and gold salon while less affluent players sat separately gambling for smaller stakes. Some played for boxes of gloves silk hose and bonbons as the casino atmosphere drew comparisons to Monte Carlo. The club rooms will be open every day.
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Newport
Woman's Bridge Club
Walter Lowrie
Moish
Canfield’s
By the Sea
Monte Carlo
Man goes insane memorizing Bryan speeches in Indiana
Lawrenceburg Indiana July 22 Harry G Laws a 37 year old teacher long associated with Southern Indiana has been declared insane after memorizing William Jennings Bryan speeches. He repeated them day and night for more than a month until his mind gave way. The 150000 club of Spokane plans visits to Garfield Washington and Potlatch Idaho for commercial business this week.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Harry G. Laws
Indiana
W. J. Bryan
Laws
Bryan
Hrypn
Wanted guns and rifles by Theo dore Wilts Co
Wanted one hundred second hand shot guns and rifles 30 80 and 30 40 cali bere and 12 and 16 gauge in number one condition. Theo dore Wilts Co 1008 First ave Hardware Sporting Goods Cutlery.
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Theodore Wilts & Co
First Ave
Boys Suits Bargain Four Dollars Tomorrow Only
Four dollar boys suits bargain offered for youths and young men in sizes up to 36 bust. Styles praised as nobby with splendid materials. Regular prices range from eight and a half to fifteen dollars. Limited to tomorrow only.
White Skirts and Waists at Half Price Tomorrow
The store offers twenty white skirts in styles for summer with regular prices from 1.50 to 4.50, all about half price tomorrow. About 300 pieces total, expected to move quickly. No exchanges or approvals. White waists sold separately at 1, 1.25, 1.50, 2 and 2.50.
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Seattle
Schilling's Best Coffee and Tea Sold by 9,000 Grocers West
The Schilling brand coffee and tea is sold by about 9,000 grocers west of the Rocky Mountains. If a shopper does not like the product, the grocer will refund the money.
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Schilling
Rocky Mountains
Wash Goods Sale Draws 9c to 9c Yard
Two thousand yards of lawns malls organdies dimities percal es and other wash dress goods offered in a fresh assortment. Regular prices range from 12 to 18 cents a yard. Tomorrow only the entire lot priced at 9 cents per yard.
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Aaron Ginghams
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Orace
Bae Sheet Eetgit New Potatose
Oregon
Poulter
Maetive
Lamberts
Cobemeian
DS. Com
Aredlinge
the Grote-Rankin CO
Whitney
Baby
Coanre Sc
Onn Ave
Umonw SF
Ellis
cGaner
Second Ave
Union ST
Batiste
Korea
St. Henry Stave
Washington
Stagehfield
Mra
D. Stanchfield
Glidden Auto Race
State News
United Preas
NEST
Spokane
Garfield
Wash
Potlatch
Idaho
Second Avenue
Pike
Pine
Weber
Iowa
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