Borah Concludes Prosecution Case in Orchard Trial
Senator Borah delivered a masterly summing up for the state arguing Orchard’s guilt in the Steunenberg case and linking Haywood to the conspiracy. He cast Orchard as a principal actor while attacking Engely and Pettibone, with a pledge the jury would hear the final arguments tonight and reach a verdict by Saturday.
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Borah
United Press
Poise
Ida
Wil
Orchard
Haywood
Independence
Caldwell
Abo
Federation
Mayer Haywood
Belle Steanenberg
Steunenberg
Marion Moore
Alaska
Hercules
Engely
Colorado
Thie
Horah
Simpking
Norah
Simpkins
Pettibone
Pettibon
Senator Borah
Darrow
Joe Smith's Final Explosive Tale on Riplinger Mayoral Bid
The Star previews tomorrow’s concluding instalment of Joe Smith's narrative on Monest John Riptinger and Seattle loot by privileged interests. It portrays Riplinger’s 1906 mayoral bid against Judge William Hickman Moore, alleged city looting, and schemes from inflated registration to doctored ballots.
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Joe Smith
John Riptinger
Seattle
The
Star
Riplinger
William Hickman Moore
Smith
J. Riplinger
John Riplinger
Fair Meane
Boy Killed by Flying Iron Fragment on Seattle Beach
A 16 year old Charlies F Graves of Ballard was found dead on Meadow Point beach with an iron fragment embedded in his skull. Blasting by nearby workers broke up old iron a few hundred yards away. Coroner reporters say no inquest likely. firm owner says blasting conducted without permission. Boat seen drifting near prior to accident.
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Ballard
Charlies F. Graves
Meadow Point
Carroll
EB. B. Cox Investment Com
Woodmen of the World Elect New Officers for Three Years
The Woodmen of the World head camp session elected new officers for a three year term. Head consul H. Boak was reaffirmed while T. Clinton Veale of Pasadena chosen head advisor. Latshaw of Pueblo re elected head clerk. Snodgrass faced challenge for head banker with several nominees, and Bertuchy of Denver elected head auditor. Initiation of 1,000 members planned for August 1 at Dreamland Rink. Salary increases approved for head consul and head auditor, with others raised.
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Woodmen of the World
Boak
T. Clinton Veale
Pasadena
California
Johan C Latshaw
Pueblo
Cole
P. E. Snodgrass
Eugene
W. F. Trainor
Sacramento
Elmer Connor
Seattle
W. B. Ames
Los Angeles
Snodgrass
Portland
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Fremont
Perjury Charges Loom Over Tax Returns Case
In Oy County, Assessor Parrish contemplates perjury charges against parties who submit false property returns. The County Attorney will pursue actions for obvious misrepresentations. The Independent Asphalt Co. listed personal property at $100, but Parrish assessed $35,000 after inspecting its equipment.
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Parrish
Asphalt Company
Independent Asphalt Company
Ite
Parrith
Charges filed against Third Mate over shipwreck actions
Survivors of the California steamer Co are filing charges against the Third Mate in charge of the lifeboats. Accusations include refusing to give up a coat, blocking water, and failing to rescue women and crew from the water. Captain Hansen of Hawse claims the crew refused to take survivors aboard from lifeboats. He says the ship’s crew acted unjustly and expected the vessel to founder.
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United Proms
San Francisco
Wreckon Steamer Co
Nupervia
Hansen
Hawse
Hawee
San Pedro
Oie
Aptain Hansen
Two Nome Strikes Nickel Find Near Lost River District
Reports indicate a new nickel find about 15 miles from Nome along the beach line. Initial samples show excellent values in the Lost River district with several miners already heading to the site.
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Nome
Alaska
Jack Fuher
Zere
Aévides
Lost River District
Meny Dere
Bere
Seattle High School Loses To Pontiac In Regional Tilt
Pontiac defeats Seattle 3 to 0 as Gus Munch of Chicago hurls for the Pontiacs in yesterday’s game.
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Pontiac, Til
Seattle
Pontiac
Gus Munch
Chicago
Pontiacs
Reign of Crime in New York
New York July 6 Police Commissioner Bingham admits police cannot cope with a reign of crime in the city. Murders assaults on women and hold ups are daily. A mob drownsed a man who helped a motorman after a drowning incident. A second mob stormed an station demanding a prisoner accused of assaulting a girl. The Black Hand fears rising activity.
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New York
Bingham
Eesayita
John Minckman
Nother
Team Delivers Strong Effort in Rainy Muddy Field
The game was played in heavy rain and the field became very muddy. Players performed well despite the conditions, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit throughout the matchup.
Plot Discovered Against Czar in Saint Petersburg
Authorities report a renewed plot against the czar uncovered by a raid on a suspected house. Documents reveal plans for the Baltic railroad and the imperial yacht Alexandria. Indications point to a new organization aiming to assassinate the czar with a leading role by a woman.
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Petersburg
Alexandria
Loretta Denny Dead Pioneer of Seattle
Loretta Denny sister of Arthur A. Denny and David T. Denny died at her sister’s home on Borenay. She came to Seattle with the Alki Point party in 1851 at age five and was among its first pioneers. She owned valuable real estate including the Times building on Beconday. Funeral plans not yet announced.
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Loretta Denny
Arthur A. Denny
David T. Denny
Borenay
Miss Denny
Seattle
Alki Point
Denny
Times
Beconday
Park Board Plans To Beautify City For Big Exposition
Seattle Park board outlines projects to ready the city for a Alaska Y ron Panthic exposition. Plans include improving Woodland and Volunteer Parks, completing a house garden plan, upgrading Batlord Park, and erecting tents on Lake Washington and nearby areas.
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Park Board
Seattle
Eagles Banquet Honors Rapid Membership Rise
The Eagles will host a banquet at Eagles hall to mark a large membership increase since January 1. The program features speeches, dinner, and music with a list of speakers led by Thus Perrot delivering the welcome address, and Webster Davis among others.
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Eagles
Eagles Hall
Webster Davis
J. H. Lehively
H H. Thompson
Frank Dowd
H. H Rules
Win Pulver
Robert Cooper
Cornelius Russell
Charles HH
Burnett
Hi Gill
Hert Taylor
Perrot
Roses Cut For Rival In Divorce Case Details
In a filed answer Mary A Hawthorne explains alleged acts against her husband Willard C Hawthorne. She claims Nin eridtiowe cared for Theronen and that a friend’s tomato plant was taken by a rival for life affection each morning during the season.
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Daunghster
Willard C. Hawthorne
Mary A Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Theronen
Fey
Meornine Dar Bng
Paget Sound
State is Winner in Shoreland Fight
Virginia Barrieh a 17 year old girl in a raving maniac today following an attack by nine men in the woods near North beach. Her bruised body was identified at the hospital by her father after the incident last Wednesday.
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United Press
New York
Virginia Barrieh
North Beach
Guns for the Coast
US ordnance officers survey New England forts to determine which big guns and mortars can be shipped to the Pacific and the Philippines. Boston New Bedford and Portland harbors may be reduced in armament as part of war preparations.
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Boston
United States
Ordnance Bureau
New England
Pacific
Far East
New Bedford
Portland
Philippines
Orby Beaten Narrowly in Atlantic Stakes Race
July 26 at Liverpool Orby Crocker's Epsom Derby winner finished last of four in the Atlantic Stakes a sharp setback for the champion.
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Liverpool
Orby
Crocker
Millmen Strike Over Nine Hour Day Demanded
Over 100 workers at the sash and door mills of O. B. Littell Stetson & Post and Bryant Lumber went on strike demanding a nine hour day instead of ten. Local labor groups back the action while managers threaten no compromise and possible job losses if their statements are upheld.
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O. B. Littell
Stetson & Post
Bryant Lumber Companies
Lake Union shore land sale blocked by court ruling
In a ruling by Judge Griffin the suit of Peter Breslin and others to stop the sale of Lake Union shore lands to raise 1,000,000 for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition is dismissed. The State Land Commission’s demurrer was sustained, allowing the state to proceed with the sale.
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Griffin
Peter Breslin
Lake Union
Superior Court
State Land Commission
Breslin
Columbian wreck survivors reach here after perilous night
Prof. W. H. Lucas principal of Ross school and survivor arrive after narrowly escaping the Columbia wreck. Jay Brotherton of Muskogee J. T. also survived and floated on wreckage for hours before rescue. Miss Mabel Geiger sister of the high school principal also arrived, rescued from the Columbia.
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W. H. Lucas
Ross School
Jay Brotherton
Muskogee
J. T
Mabel Geiger
Geiger
Columbia
Claim over tent contract profits sparks lawsuit
A Superior Court filing shows a bid dispute between G. H. Carmichael and Bert Ward for erecting tents in Lincoln Park. Ward allegedly split profits with Carmichael. Carmichael sues for half the profits of 600 dollars and lumber valued at 650 dollars, while Northwest Trust is enjoined from paying a 400 dollar escrow check.
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G. H. Carmichael
Bert Ward
Lincoln Park
Ward
Carmichaels
Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit Co
Rebellion Threats Rise Over Korea Governance
Seoul reports a public announcement outlining future Korean governance under Japanese rule prompts a mass demonstration. Citizens fear exclusion from public office, while troops and warships are expected within 48 hours to quell protests under the new regime.
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Seoul
Korea
Clubman W M Bolcom Weds Katharine A Larson Stenographer
W M Bolcom secretary treasurer of Bolcom Lumber married yesterday to Katherine A Larson once employed as a stenographer in Bolcom's office. Divorce had left Bolcom with alimony payments to his former wife. Rumors link the former wife to Dr Nevin Pontius. Colonel Ayres has not received retirement notice amid wife’s claims of a government vendetta related to a West Point disturbance.
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W. M. Bolcom
Bolcom Lumber Company
Katherine A. Larson
Larson
Bolcom
Nevin D. Pontius
Edith Cole Pontius
Ayres
West Point
Love Harry Thaw Approved by Wife as Trial Waits
New York reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw remains devoted to Harry Thaw amid his Tombs imprisonment. The piece notes Thaw’s routine, limited outdoor exercise, and daily visits by his wife, who defends their bond against rumors of waning affection. It mentions a $2,000,000 coal lands sale by the Thaw family and outlines courtroom timelines into October.
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Seattle Star
New York
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Fate Webal
Tombs
Demwell
Dwlmanoo
Qoe
Aston Feilow
Evelyn
Evely
Jove
Marcy
Thaw
Wm. Thaw
Soonest
Harry
Old Billy
Delmonico’s
Peabody
Dan O'Reilly
Billy
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