Chicago Tense Riots Hit Stock Yards and City Markets
Rioters disrupted meat deliveries in Chicago as non union drivers faced police during a dawn strike. Widespread blockades paralyzed commerce, with clashes near the Twelfth street viaduct and Grand Central freight station. Police arrested several rioters while meat wagons were redirected to delivery points.
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Treeta
Teamaters
Genera
Twelfth Street
Grand Central Freight Station
Mooney
Allen
Geo. F. Robbing
Shinano Maru Collides At Wharf Damages Rail and Boat
Special to the Star reports the Shinano Maru from Japan struck a boat and part of a rail at the wharf, causing damage estimated around $5000. Attorneys Bodwell and Doft are involved, with release secured for the Japanese agent. The brief note mentions Atto Jackson and Helmoken in the Can ifie railway context and references King E4well and a Japanese General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ria. B. C
The
of Japan
Canifie
Atto Jackson
Helmoken
Bodwell & Doft
Northern
Japan
Walker A Candidate Seen By City Friends
Friends of Miss Provence stenographer in the attorney's office endorse Miss Provence as a candidate. They pledge to push her with vim and vigor, believing she will win. Walker is among the city's youngest entrants, making the contest more interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provence
Prose Attorney's
Walker
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge In Full Session At Whatcom
The Grand lodge of the Odd Fellows State of Washington holds a full session in Whatcom with about 1200 delegates from across the state. An evening parade featured all local orders, and an excursion from Vancouver, British Columbia arrived this afternoon under lodge direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcom
Grand Lodge
Vancouver
Slow Count in Portland Shows Close Governor Race
At noon partial returns indicate a close contest for governor with Democrat Chamberlain leading in Portland and Republicans conceding. A mayoral race candidate leads in Portland as results remain uncertain to tomorrow due to incomplete statewide tallies.
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Portland
Chamberlain
Thirteen Park Policemen Appointed by Park Board
Thirteen park employees are named as policemen after a recommendation by Park Superintendent Little. The new appointees will patrol parks to prevent property vandalism and malfeasance. Names listed include W. I. Stahman P. Randolph William McPhee B. Nelson F. H. Newell W. Pearse J. Wilson C. Peterson Jo 1 Bates J. H. Algar L P. Reynolds J. D. Ratsbeck and W. Dutcher.
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Park Dea Prety Tey
Parka Little
W. I. Stahman
P. Randolph
William McPhee
Nelson
F. H. Newell
W. Pearse
J. Wilson
C. Peterson
Bates
Pioneers Reunite for 19th Annual Gathering at Madison Park
Old-time members of the Pioneer Association gather in the court area and at Madison Park for their 19th annual reunion. Morning sessions elect officers, review bylaws, and note 17 deaths this year. Speakers include Colonel Will F. Prosser and C. MacGurra with a streetcar excursion planned for out of town guests.
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Hyas Kieh
Qeemety
Pioneer Association
Puget Sound
Anes
Organi
Bec- Bryan
The
Ag le
St; Joseph
Madison
Will F. Prosser
C. MacGuvra
Madison Park Pavilion
Trial of St John Dix Proceedings in Whatcom
In Whatcom on June 3 the St John trial produced unexpected results as 13 jurors were seated after examination. Prosecution contends a conspiracy among St John Bruce Olesen and Stangroom to loot the Scan dinavian bank while Col Lindsay argues loans rather than illicit dealing. First witness Thomas S Baniquint testified of overtures to stay as bank trustee and keep deposits. Five witnesses testified, aiming to prove St Johns link to the defunct bank.
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Whatcom
St. John Yeaterday
John B. Hartwald
St. John
Bruce
Olesen
Stangroom
Col. Lindsay
St. John’s
Thomas
Baniquint
St. John's
Three States Swept By Terrific Storms
Joliet Illinois June 3 a cloudburst struck at midnight causing three deaths and extensive property damage. Rail lines washed out halting traffic. homes flooded and mills closed. Damage approx nine hundred thousand dollars with several houses washed away and cattle drowned amid widespread destruction.
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Joliet
Privonera
Chicago
Wisconsin
South Dakota
LaCrosse
Wis
Rockford
Desoto
Browneville
Mellus Held For Killing On Rail Line
Dan E. Mellus, chairman of the grievance committee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and a Santa Fe conductor, is in custody after allegedly murdering fellow railroad man James Landon aboard a moving train at Colton. Landon attacked Mellus in the caboose. Mellus struck with a brake handle, killing him. Mellus surrendered and is lodged in San Bernardino.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jane
Dan EK
Mellus
Brotherhood of Railroad
James Landon
Colton
Santa Fe Railway
Landon
San Bernardino
Last Waldeck-Rousseau Cabinet Holds Final Session
The last council of the Waldeck-Rousseau ministry met today as the president accepted the cabinet’s definite resignation and asked members to stay on until the censors could be chosen.
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Paris
Waldeck-Rousseau
Convicted Promoter Gets 26 Months in Alameda Case
In San Francisco on June 4 C. 8B. Mains, recently convicted of using math for fraudulent aims to promote an alleged billion dollar syndicate, was sentenced to 26 months in Alameda County jail.
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San Francisco
Mains
Alameda County
Keepers of the City Plan Price Rise Meeting
The restaurant Keepers of the City will meet tonight in Germania hall to form an association to raise prices on meat fish and ore by five cents. They say current rates strip profits and threaten their business under the present meal charges.
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Germania Hall
Bon Marche Association Chooses Officers for 1900
The Bon Marche Employes Benefit Association met with full attendance at the Bon Marche store and adopted a new constitution and by laws. Officers elected to serve until January 1, 1900 include President D W Alverson and others. The group offers a sick benefit and death benefits tied to salary and dues. The report ends with a note on Mrs R Brookes, a well known police figure, after three hours of liberty from the lice station.
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Bon Marche
D. W. Alverson
J. H. Norton
A. B. Baker
W. Akers
A. N. Schillstead
George Kuhn
Clare
Arrest at station for drunkenness on Yesler Way
A woman between 40 and 70 was arrested by Jaller Ste ler for drunkenness and was allowed to go earlier. She claimed she was going home but did not reach her destination. At about 5 30 Stepler found her more intoxicated in front of a saloon on Yesler way.
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Jaller Steler
Stepler
Yesler Way
Yaqui Battle Near Hermosillo Reported
A report from Hermosillo says a battle between Yaqui Indians and Mexican troops under Gen. Torres near that area left about 120 killed and wounded on one side, with fifteen Mexican soldiers killed.
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Tucson
Ariz
Hermosillo
of & Battie
No Licenses Sought for Madison Park Liquor
Madison park proprietors Bind Pis seek liquor licenses despite city stance. James Harriott and William Jeffers were arrested by Captain D F Wiverd for selling liquor without a license, posting $50 bail each. At council, Harriott Steffen and J W Schmeiger pressed for licenses, but the police and revenue committee recommended rejection, and the council adopted the report.
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Therm
Pis
Madison Park
James Harriott
William Jeffen
D. F. Wiverd
Police Department
Harriott
Steffen
J. W. Schmeiger
Council
Police, License and Revenue Committee
Debates on Philippine Civil Government Bill Grow Heated
The last day of debate on the Philippine civil government bill saw Senate leaders spars over charges filed with the war department. Culberson produced war department papers alleging inhuman treatment of Filipino prisoners prompting tense exchanges with Beveridge. The House moved forward on river and harbor appropriation with the Bay City resuming Seattle service under W. J. Falls, two trips daily beginning Thursday.
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Washington
PD. C
Culberson
Texas
War Department
Andrew Watt
Arno
Edwards
Beveridge
Cen. Miles
Indiana
Ate
Bay City
W. J. Falls
Thuredey
Murder Charges Filed in First Degree
At 3 PM Sheriff Cudithee swore out a complaint in Judge Cann's court charging Paul and Nellie Underwood with murder in the first degree.
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Cudithee
Man Brings Trainside Adoption Surprise for Wife
A young man traveled ten miles to Betttle Elme and adopted a baby at the Washington Children's Home Society. He carried paregoric bottles in his pocket and fed the infant milk from a bottle kept warm. He said his wife wished to adopt and chose a two week old infant to surprise her. He thanked Mrs. Stine, depot matron, as he left on the train.
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Beattle
Elme
Pacific
Tine
Wes
Latimer Held on Insanity at Seattle Hospital
J M Latimer, a 27 year old former lawyer, was committed to a sane asylum by Judge Tallman after an examination at Seattle General Hospital. His aunt Mrs H L Waughop, cousin Sarah Waughop, and Miss Jessie Hei testified about his insanity symptoms. He believes himself a national secret professor and claims to become U S president.
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J. M. Latimer
Tallman
Seattle General Hospital
H. L. Waughop
Sarah Waughop
Mise
Jessie Hei
Heo
United States
Latimer
Attoroa
Alaaka
Seater Brothers Petitioned for Bankruptcy in Federal Court
Creditors filed a petition in federal court seeking bankruptcy for Thos G Seater and Robert Seater. The pair are alleged insolvent, owing Crane Co Seattle National Bank and Turner Lewis a total of 8121.06.
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Thos. G. Seater
Robert Seater
Seaters
Crane Co
Seattle National Bank
Turner & Lewis
Miners Strike Bares Standstill Across Regions
In Wilkesbarre Pa on June 4 patrols of about 4000 armed coal police guard yards while firemen engineers and pumpmen return to work. Secret railroad meetings spark talks of victory with pumps and engines operating though pumps remain vulnerable to floods. Washington appeals to two Vanderbilt railroads to influence the coal strike.
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Wilkpsebarre
Cval
Tron
Mitchell
Washington, D. C
National Civic Federation
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Delaware & Hudson Roads
Vanderbilt
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Ince
Minano
Sss Walker
ODD Fellows
Olympia
D. B
Association of Beattie
J. G. Rowe
Pike Street
Samuel
Queen City OF the Sound
Eddie One Marle Ford
Lizzie M'Graw
BON Marche Association
Philippine
NEW Tacoma Boat
Young Elme
Interbay
Civic Federation
Pottaville
Shenandoah Valley
Atrikere
Renton Ear Line
Columbia
Renton
Herbert S.upper
Flrst Avenue
Cherry Street
Baywood & Whitmn
Foston
Aileizes
Reotch Tweeds
Camimere
Oxford
Lion Clothing House
Maurice Gerber
Prop
Firat Ave
Shannon Ansbazzt
Ave
R. T. Shannon Grocery Co
Goode
Lor
W.b.hutchinson CO
Aveda Union ST
Bchuchard Optical CO
Pye &Pedaliste
Recond Ave
Seattle
Albert Hansen
Northwest
Calmer
Little's Auditorium
Madison and
Third Ave
Egan Dramatic School
Second Ave
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley
Adams
Blanchard
Bareaine
Ste
Life
Sie
Stewart & Holmes Drug CO
First Avenue
Klondike Supplies
Second Avenue Hats
Anas Bf
Ase
Ud Cme
Wash
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