Suspect in Wanton Murder Seized in Seattle Standoff
J W Booton held in Seattle jail amid telegraphic alerts from Montana and Butte. Police link him to a notorious Wells murder case in Rutte Montana, with aliases Jackson Johnson McClellan and possible ties to outlaw Burke or O Connor. Oregon dispatch notes Wells shot at his cabin doorstep after two highwaymen menaced him.
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Errest
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Star
Theodore Heas
Heese
Big hotel project and tunnel imperil nearby buildings
A seven story hotel at Fourth Avenue faces subsidence as a rail tunnel under Fourth Avenue advances. Crews using jackscrews seek to restore level, while quicksand and a cavity threaten the federal court building nearby. Workers faced danger and some were discharged for refusing to continue.
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Fourth Aven
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Nichols & Hatley
T and Housemover
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J. M. Colmunp
Court bonds set in Alaska feud over placer mine dispute
Three men Kruse Folger and Cook faced Justice Gordon on threats to kill Ethel and to railroad him. An insanity complaint against a man was sworn as revenge for his role in a mining dispute near Yakima and warrants were issued for the trio’s arrest after they followed him to Seattle. Attorney Frank Gayre noted the insanity claim and the bond hearing followed.
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Aiden Cook
Gordon
Ethel
Alaska
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Cook
Yakai
Seattle
Arravens
Frank Gayre
Address by Mre Marion Baster and recital by Mre Horace McClure
The event features an address by Mre Marion Baster followed by a recital by Mre Horace McClure. Details specify two speakers and a formal program.
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Horace McClure
Marion Baster
Resignation Ends Friction Over Local Prosecution Office
Kelete resigns as Justice Court deputy following clashes with Prosecuting Attorney Scott over gambling cages. W. Lo Waters, a Dawes protege, to replace the Yaoumney. Kreite cites duty and public opinion. Scott offers no detailed comment as reporter presses for statements.
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Kelete
Scott
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Kreite
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J. H. Dawes
Great Northern Republican Machine
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Boott
the Star
Resignation Mention Not Confirmed By Prosecutor
Fragmentary notes indicate a prosecutor denies knowledge of any resignation. The muddled text shows an altercation and references to officials outside the court, with unclear details about retirement or formal action.
Floods in Green River area cause deaths and heavy damage
In Wyoming the Green River and its tributaries overflowed causing at least two deaths and extensive property damage. Authorities expect the final toll and losses to rise as full reports arrive.
Annual meeting of Ol Superintendent Association opens
The Ol Superintendent Association begins its biannual gathering at the Rice with President M H J Thres of Sherman presiding. The three day convention focuses on matters of interest and craft.
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Tex
Ol | Superintendents Association
MH. J. J. Thresof Sherman
Noted Alaska mining threat leads to peace bonds
Br Cook and Carl Kruse faced peace bond hearings after threats alleged against J. H. in Alaska mining matter. Justice yesterday placed both under $900 bond to keep the peace while prosecutors said evidence failed to show they should be held on further charges.
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Carl Kruse
J. H
Alaska
Bod
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Crushing blow to Europatkin alleged in Alaska civil action
The court heard that Ethel was released on his own recognizance after yesterday's arrest and may testify again. Doctors found no evidence of unsound mind and noted the case as spite work. Ethel seeks to sue three enemies in Alaska for highway robbery and assault with intent to kill and claims $718 for lost property.
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Cleavor
Ethel
Justice Court
Alaska
Fruit Exports To Nome Set On Three Liners
The largest fruit shipment yet from the city sails to Nome aboard the Oregon Tacoma and Senator. About 10 000 boxes are loaded for the north with 1500 passengers including commercial mining and laboring men and many tons of freight. Notables aboard include W G Deverenn and William Mattox on the Tacoma C J Lane pany J L Beau and John J Leanon on the Orexon and Dr G C W Johnson N K Vouper and M D Samuels on the Senator. A concert for Weyside Mission hospital benefits is planned at the Grand Opera House next Sunday at 2 30 pm with a prepared program and good music.
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Oregon
Tacoma
Senator
Nome
Seattle
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William Mattox
Nomes
Orexon
C. J. Lanepany
J. L. Beau
Gold Mercantile Company
John J. Leanon
Seanon Lightering Company
GC. W. Johnson
White Star Mining Company
N. K. Vouper
Alaska Pacific Express Company
M. D. Samuels
Weyside Mission Hospital
Grand Opera House
Cossacks Repel Japanese Detachment In Fierce Skirmish
LIAO YANG June 1 Russian soldiers say a Thirteenth Infantry detachment and cavalry attacked a forage convoy of 260 men near Wagenfuchu. Siberian Cossacks charged with lances and swords, saving the convoy. All three Japanese attackers were said to be alive. a second Japanese detachment retreated under heavy fire.
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Tokio
Kuroki
Kuropetkin
Surmvenez
Hai Cheng
Gimatei
Feng Huang Cheng
Liao Yang
Wagenfuchu
Cos
Turkish reformer warns of planned Armenian massacre
Ali Mouri Pasha writes in the Volks Zeitung that the sultan of Turkey plans a great final massacre of Armenians, predicting the complete annihilation of Armenians in the Ottoman empire.
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Berlin
Ali Mouri Pasha
Volks Zietung
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Entertainment committee meeting on seating and ticket plans
The entertainment committee discussed seating arrangements and large ticket plans. Attending were Elmer Dover of Cleveland, Boott of West Virginia, Mary New, and RK B. Schneider of Nevada. sub-committee adjourned to resume May 8 to finalize details.
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Cain
Elmer Dover
Cleveland
Tor Boott
West Virginia
Marry & New
RK. B. Schneider
Nev
Bread riot threat ties Italian emigrants here
A report from Boston notes a bread riot threat among hundreds of Italian emigrants. About a hundred arrived today with five more on their way, amid growing unrest over food shortages and living conditions.
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Boston
Detroit Council Defies Chief in Detroit Hotel License Vote
President of the city council Peter Gill and others opposed renewing the Detroit hotel barroom license despite Chief Delaney's claims of disorder and recent arrests. The license and revenue committee's recommendation to not renew was adopted by nine to four, with Gill arguing overreach by police and immigration officials and defending the hotel’s patrons.
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Bowen
Daulton
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Hichard Winsor
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Humes
Port Arthur Besieged as Russians Retreat from Dalny
Refugees report Russian forces retreating from Dalny and Kin Chow at Port Arthur. The Russian navy joins the defense as the garrison fights to repel the attacking Chinese and allied forces amid rumors of imminent fall.
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Chefatoo
Port Arthur
Dalny Ang Kin Chow
Republican admin and reorganization at Democratic State convention
June 1 report from the Democratic State convention notes Republican admins and reorganization actions being discussed. Hearst absent. division on key question not expected. Three delegates at large preliminarily chosen are William J. Bryan J Smythe and W H Thompson. Fourth delegate not identified.
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Hearst
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J. Smythe
W. H. Thompson
Republican committee considers plans for national convention
Chicago June 1 members of the sub committee of the Republican national committee gathered to review arrangements for the forthcoming Republican national convention to be held three weeks hence. The group met to discuss logistics and program details.
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Chicago
Republican National
Congo
Legal bid to void Ballard deed over alleged coercion
A court hearing in the superior court today examines a petition to void a deed from the late A W Darley to his stepson Ole Erickson. The action, brought by Ida Felsom as administratrix of Dawley estate, asserts the deed valued at 2500 dollars was obtained by fraud and coercion prior to Dawley's death amid family disputes.
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Erickson
Mr. Dawley
Frand
War crime case to be heard by Superior Judge Bell
A four year old boy in a long suit faces a court action framed as a trust matter. The case is before Superior Judge Bell Norning on an application filed to pursue the prosecution.
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Aptared Hookey
Excelsior to Sail for Valdes and Seward Tonight
The steamer Excelsior of the Alaska Pacific Navigation Company will sail for Valdes, Cooks Inlet and Seward tonight carrying 100 passengers bound for the Tanana country. She also takes a large cargo of general freight.
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Alaska Pacific Navigation Company
Valdes
Cooks Inlet
Seward
Tanana Country
Husband cites wife in divorce over temper and habits
R T Bullivant files for separation claiming Lydia Bullivant is cruel and addicted to tobacco, cigars, whisky, and profane language. He says she engages in masculine practices and swears, making life with her an annoyance and unbearable.
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Lydia Bullivant
Peace Conference Convenes At Lake Mohonk
About 200 educators jurists diplomats and business leaders meet at Lake Mohonk New York for the tenth annual international arbitration conference. Hosted by Albert K Smiley a Quaker philanthropist who began the series ten years ago to promote peace. The Dolphin arrived from southeastern Alaskan port this morning carrying twenty five end-sheat cones.
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N. Y
Albert K. Smiley
Dolphin
Alaskan
Labor Strife at Hamilton Furnace Reaches Crisis
In Hanging Rock near Ironton Ohio a striker was arrested for shooting Superintendent Jeffries in the leg. Strikers and imported Negro workers threaten to rescue him. The village is terror stricken as rifles are wielded by both sides.
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Hamilton
Hanging Rock
Jeffries
No Increase in the Tax by Western Federation of Miners
Denver report says the Western Federation of Miners defeated a proposal to raise the per capita tax from $2 to $4 yearly. The measure fell short of the two thirds needed for passage. Affiliation with the American Federation of Labor was postponed to the next convention.
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Colo
Western Federation of Miners Today
American Federation of Labor
City awards water main contract on Harvard Street
The board of works awarded Stirrat & Greets a water main contract on Harvard Street and nearby routes. Their bid was 14 541 dollars. Two other bids were received. The board did not award the Railroad Avenue filling and planking contract.
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Harvard Street
Stirrat & Greets
Railroad Avenue
Ready For Trouble Tangipr June 1
The Ameri can carliers Olympia Baltimore Cleveland arrived today in Tangipr. This short dispatch notes the entry of the vessels and the presence of American carriers in port. The exact details are sparse due to damaged text.
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Cleveland
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