Seattle Raffles chase ends tonight with $500 reward
An on street chase for a man known as the real Raffles runs through Seattle's main business streets until 6 PM. The self confident impersonator promises no disguises and says he can be identified by his picture, listing prominent city officials and citizens as potential helpers, urging readers to act before the hour.
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Raffles
Seattle
the Star
Post
James
Forte
Auburba
Georgetown
Lake Union
Diller Hotel
Albert E. Mead
G. Cosgrove
Billy” Murphy
Halley
George Russell
Youngs
Cheasty's
Dealer Way
Fourth Av
Drake's
Lake Washington
Madison
Pioneer Place
Boy Falls Thirty Feet In Stout Banister Accident
Six year old Johnnie Redmond of 908 Howell Street fell thirty feet from a banister, striking an ash barrel before landing. A scream drew neighbors. Mrs. Redmond carried him upstairs and Dr. McClure found only bruises and no serious injury.
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Johnnie Redmond
Troy Redmond
Howell St
Wen
Contempt Proceedings in Schmitz Case Turn to Jail Threats
In San Francisco the Schmitz case sparked court eruptions as Attorney Fairan faced two contempt orders. Sentences were not enforced amid a flurry of wrangling among lawyers after a day of courtroom confrontations.
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Serippe Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Schmitz
Fairan
Schmits
Three Die In Blaze At Congress Hall Event
A fire at Congress Hall in Coupora Arizona destroyed a $6,000 building last night. Three people died, including blacksmith Charles Prinnle and two unidentified Mexican victims who were cremated.
Riots in Hong Kong Rebel Uprising Grows
Telegraph dispatch from Washington reports 56 000 armed rebels in revolt with new recruits daily. An outbreak occurred forty miles from Nanfigan with only officials attacked. Government believes foreigners likely spared. Amoy consulate advised to stay ready and call General Dayton if needed. About 30 000 rebels operate south of Amoy.
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Serigge Telegraph Service
Washington
Hongkong Advices
Nanfigan
Coneul
Amoy
Department
General Dayton
Grafters Are Arraigned in Overhead Trolley Case
Abe Ruef Mayer Schmitz Patrick Calhoun and Lowe Gleee appeared for arraignment on indictments for writing the supervisors in the overhead trolley case and in the Pacific telephone case. Giese attorneys moved to dismiss for insufficient evidence. Hearings postponed to Monday and Thursday respectively with transcript requests noted.
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LAN Ner
Abe Reuf
Mayer Sehmite
Patrick Calhoun
Lowe Gleee
Triass
Pacitte
Giese Attorneys
Evi
Dence
Calhoun
Sehmits
Hit by a Train at Maples Crossing Fatalities Feared
A Laveberry & Cummings delivery team was struck by a northbound train at Maples Crossing Van Asdelt around 10 am. Both horses died instantly and the new ball bearing wagon was crushed. Neal Reed 16 and Herward Dreeden 20 were seriously injured and transported to Georgetown County Hospital. Doctor Corson fears both may die. Horses valued at 600 dollars and wagon at 160 dollars.
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Georgetown
N. P
Maples Crossing
van Asdelt
Laveberry & Cummings
Neil Heed
Herward Dreeden
Dreeden
Reed
Corson
Christian Endeavor Works to House Delegates for July Convention
The Christian Endeavor committee seeks homes to entertain delegates for the July convention. Los Angeles expects a large delegation and Ohio plans a 400 strong group arriving by special train. Arrangements include parking the train on the flats so delegates may stay in them.
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Christian Endeavor Committee
Los Angeles
Ohio
Churches can consolidate in Illinois ruling
The appellate court ruled that civil courts cannot block the union of the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian churches. Cumberland members sued in circuit court to stop the union, but the court held that religious faith articles are for ecclesiastical courts to decide.
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Ter Pee
Springfield
Lll
Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian Churches
Cumberland Branch
General Assembly
Ballard Saloon Licenses Up for City Fees
An ordinance to grant Ballard saloons new city licenses at 1000 dollars each was introduced to the council. Notices were served to saloon owners to appear and pay, with many promptly settling matters.
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Ballard
Bal
Mareh
Bereavement Notice for Mrs Anthony Hagen
Mr Anthony Hagen and Mr and Mrs W J Brown acknowledge thanks to the Latin employees of Dougall and the Ebiltiet Bay camp of the Modern Woodmen of the World and to many friends who offered sympathy during their recent bereavement in the death of Mrs Anthony Hagen.
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Anthony Hagen
W. J. Brown
Dougall
Ebiltiet Bay
Ground breaking ceremony for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
A vast Seattle crowd gathered at the University grounds for the grand ground breaking of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. President Roosevelt sent greetings through John Barrett and regretted he could not attend in person. The amphitheater event featured a parade, decorated carriages, and speeches praised for civic pride and national progress.
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Hickman Moore
Albert E. Mead
Washington
Henry Me
Waah m
John L. Wilson
Post-Intelligencer
Joseph
Allen F. Girl
Battle News
John H. Mcthaw
Seattle Chamber Fe
T. Ericksen
Assoc G04
United States
Seattle
Great Northwest
Pacific Northwest
University
Pacific Coast
Washington Wins Coast Championship in Four Mile Row
Washington crews beat Stanford to claim the coast title with a 12 24 finish time after a 28 39 run for four miles. Banks consider banning clerks from attending Meadows races amid gambling concerns as Boston mills raise wages for about 10 000 workers.
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Ing
California
Washington
Stanford
Leshi
Laurelhurst
Madrona
Madison
Berkeley
Poughkeepsie
University Boathouse
University Gymnasium
Seattle
Union Savings Bank and Trust Co
N. BR. Solner
Boston
Lawrence
Mass
Augusta
Mxeter
Pittsfield
N. H
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Amal Rafples
the City Council
Edward UC. Merchant
Fereenal Acquestatances
Fedon
Mead
Star
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Ruef
C. E
Pres. Chilberg
Barrett
Roosevelt
John Barrett
Ampitheater
Union Trust and Savings CO
Bankers
Union Trust and Savings
M. F. Backus
National Bank of Commerce
R. F. Parkhurst
First National
KE. C. Neufelder
People’s Savings Bank
Wm. Thaanum
John Schram
Washington Trust Co
John G. Price
Northern Securities Bank
W. Andrews
Seattle National Bank
O. H. la Farge
Bank of Savings
D. Lowery
George M. Sadier
Arthur O'Neal
Hart Willis
Paul Jarvis
Hartlett Lovejoy
Jack O'Brien
Richard Gloster
Walter McLean
Swain
Bow
Reynolds
Finney
Cole
Ian Merman
Patrick
Gay
Hunter
Conant
Turner
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