Helligan Faces Inquest Testimony On Elsie Millhuff Case
In Renton the afternoon inquest heard witnesses including Elsie Millhuff’s friends and family. Nelligan disputed times, saying he stood about five to six feet from the area, while others placed events after curfew as parts of the investigation unfold.
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Elsie Millworr
Marie Connelly Lother
Nelligan
Marin
Searer
Mabel Connelly
Tom Nelligan
Alma Lindgren
Myre, Connelly
George Nicoleon
Nicelwon
J. HM. McKnight
Elsie Millheff
Licensing Rules For Boats In Force On All Vessels
New rules require licensed officers on boats over ten gross tons and restrict operations to captains and engineers who are properly certified. Ferryboats and steam craft must be inspected and navigated only by a licensed pilot and engineer, with penalties including one year license revocation for improper conduct or intoxication.
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United States Marine
Waeah
Patrolmen Don White Gloves At Intersections
Patrolmen at street crossings wear white gloves and batons as part of a midday duty. Chief authorized the display to keep crossings orderly amid moving traffic. A dozen pairs of new white gloves were issued for the effort.
Gloves Bought to Ensure Patrolmen’s Clean Supply
Gloves have been purchased so that the patrolmen will have an ample supply of clean ones on hand constantly.
Woman Admitted Practice of Fortune Telling in Court
Mrs BB Piers confessed to practicing fortune telling in Judge Gordon's court this afternoon. She was bound over on a $200 bond and stated she would leave Seattle for Portland.
Former Colorado Governor Merlock Dies in Chicago
General Ba werd Merlock aged 75 once served as Colorado governor and had resided in San Francisco. He is reported dying in Chicago on June 1.
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Chicago
Bawerd Merlock
Fomle
Colorado
San Francisco
An anonymous 1906 card targets Mayor Moore over 1908 tensions
A Butler hotel souvenir card sent to Mayor Saint Moore bears a hostile message predicting trouble in 1908. The writer, signing as VOTER, urges cleaning the fire and police departments and criticizes saloons, implying tax issues and political fallout. The note cites May 31 1906 and references 185-23.
Ballard Case Up In Court
The case of Seattle Cedar Lumber Manufacturing Company versus Local No 12 of International Shingleweavers' Union opened in Judge Griffin's court. Defendants sought earliest hearing date and indicated indifference to dissolution of the restraining order. no violations by the union were alleged. The case was set for merits on July 2 due to no earlier open dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Cedar Lumber Manufacturing Company Ve. Local No 12
International Shingleweavers’ Union
Griffin
Arthur
Judge
City of Ballard V Lewis Condemnation Suit Heard
The city of Ballard filed a condemnation suit against Frank O. Lewis for right of way through blocks 36 and 31, block Ti, between Ballard and Shileshole. After jurors were empaneled, the court recessed to 1:30 pm to permit the jury to inspect the site.
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Ballard
Frank O. Lewis
Jota
Shileshole
Lewis
Superior Court
Jme
General Greely Reports On Homeless Housing Plan
San Francisco June 1 General Greely sent a report replying to Mayor Schmitz on humane housing for the homeless post army withdrawal. He recommends building many small houses with association support at about 4 percent return, plus Red Cross involvement.
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San Francisco
Schmitsau
Rescuers Save Drowning Boy At Rainier Beach
John Verbeek and John Negivek braved the water at Rainier Beach to rescue an unnamed year old boy named Harry Moore who slipped from a shingle bolt. The pair carried the child ashore after his cries drew their attention.
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John Verbeek
John Negivek
Harry Moore
Rainier Beach
Verbeek
Negivek
Major Pittsburgh Construction Projects Amid Big City Growth
The article lists contracts totaling over 12 million dollars in Pittsburgh including filtration plants, freight facilities, and bank buildings. It references projects for Southside railway, National Bank, Pittsburg Life Building, Union National Bank, and Commonwealth Bank Carrick filtration plant, signaling a wave of urban development. It also notes a Tacoma business closure and a humorous dig at a Tacoma street paper, with mentions of Seattle and a local vendor.
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Southside Railway
Termirat National Bank
Pittsburg Life Building
Union National Bank
Fort
Committees Plan Celebration for New Pirate Bar Assoc
The New Pirate Bar association committees move to stage a celebration with definite plans to be announced later. Senator David Hin is discussed in connection with his BS 660nwe for the Equitable ate Society. Jay Boliman returns from Spokane after several weeks away. Mrs. Bristol hosts about 30 Mutual Helpers ladies for tea. Miss Jennie Mille returns from a year at Burlington school. Miss Marie Postlewaite visits with Seagate Mrs Brom of Buck.
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New Pirate Bar Association
David B. Hin
Equitable Ate Society
Ing
Daly
Jay Boliman
Spokane
Bristol
Jennie Mille
Achool
Burlington
Marie Postlewaite
Seagate
Brom
Bucky
RGHMOND BEACH in BACH June 1
Brief note: RGHMOND BEACH in BACH hosts the Spring Sient club at their Wednesday event. Limited readable text indicates a local gathering with unspecified activities and attendees.
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Bach
Man Known as Tharley Quieted as Noise Racket Exposed
Charlie Gorman known nationally as Tharley, a newspaper hustler who distributed out of town papers, has been forced to stop his noisy operations amid mounting complaints and regulatory pressure.
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Charlie Gorman
United States
Tharley
Coast Seamen Union May Declare Pacific Coast Strike
The Coast Seamen's Union may declare a strike against steam schooner owners after local officials in Quakland received word. A February demand for a $5 monthly advance was paused due to the San Francisco disaster, but now a settlement is sought. Four steamers were tied up in Oakland, and a general strike will ensue if no agreement is reached. Wear & Wheeler completed a $70,000 purchase of three south Sixth Ave lots for H. B. Kennedy. The property is improved with a three story structure.
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the Coast Seamen's Union of the
Pacific Coast
Quakland
San Francisco
Oakland
Wear & Wheeler
South Sixth Av
H. B. Kennedy
Right of way approved for Moore Canal project
The Senate passed the right of way for the Moore Canal project from Ghilshele Bay to Lake Whahingtoon. A Privileges and Elections committee vote 7 to 6 deemed Reed Smoot not entitled to a Senate seat, with the motion to expel Smoot failing. Exclusion was defeated and the expulsion vote tied. a Burton expulsion resolution was postponed to Wednesday.
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Ciates
Ghilshele Bay
Lake Whahingtoon
Committee On Privileges
Benator Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Waa
Malley
Burton
Karena
Acbes
Carnegie Hero Medal for Philadelphia Girl
A Philadelphia girl received a Carnegie Hero Fund Medal for bravery after she treated a boy bitten by a rat, extracting poison and likely saving his life. The incident occurred during a summer walk when she promptly acted despite a fever sore on her lip, highlighting her courageous act.
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Philadelphia
Mise Ernat
Ernet Heresit
Misunderstanding over Milwaukee rail right of way sparks City Council criticism
City Engineer Thompson faced council scrutiny after misinterpretations surfaced during talks on water system plans. Engineering department proposes two additional pipe intakes on Cedar River, with one near the current intake and another upstream for high service use.
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Cedar River
Councilmen dispute over pipe line plans and railroad grant
The city council and officials debated which pipeline to build first and how a railroad grant affects future work. Water Commissioner Youngs and Assistant Engineer Scott explained Thomson had both pipe lines in mind, while council members focused on one.
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Thomson
Youngs
Scott
Garnish of Bail Money in Police Court
Justice Davin heard attorney Frank B. Weistling garnish the bail Mada posted. Mada, a Japanese man charged as a disorderly person, faced Weistling’s suit for fees. The bail money was attached and Weistling awarded 15 dollars plus costs to be paid from Mada's court credit.
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Davia
Frank B. Welstiing
C. Meda
Hades
Mada
Pendo Club Holds Annual Picnic at Meydenbauer Bay
The Order of Pendo hosts an annual outing at Meydenbauer Bay on the east shore of Lake Washington this Sunday. Boats depart from Leecht Park about hourly throughout the day. A dancing and program section will feature the event.
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Order of Pendo
Meydenbauer Bay
Lake Washington
Leecht Park
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