Council Rebuffed Over Editorial Graft Bid
The city council voted 12 to 2 against an editor Cayton’s bill seeking payment for publishing charter amendments. The bill, tied to a private publication, was initially approved by an auditing committee but rejected by City Engineer Thouiwon and later referred to a trio of council members. Mayor Moore’s possible veto looms as debate over improper expenditures continues.
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Hurd
H.R Cayton
Dayton
John Riplinger
Comptroller
The
Post-Intelligencer
Cayton
Thouiwon
Themeon
Burnett
Conway
Morrison
Moore
Eight Hour Law Violations Questioned at Hearing
A board of works hearing examined charges that contractor Normyle and partners forced workers on public projects to log more than eight hours while padding time. Inspector Bagley issued notices. Calhoun, Todd and attorney William Martin represented parties as Normyle attended with workers testifying. The board took the matter under advisement.
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Board of Works
Bagley
Coetteriil
Warner
Normyle
Calhoun
Todd
William Martin
Trunk Murder Trial Opens in California Court
The McVicar murder case began in a California courtroom with Emma Ledoux as a key figure. Spectators filled the room as the trial focused on the death of Albert M. McVicar, whose body was found in a trunk at the South Pacific depot after alleged morphine poisoning. The proceedings include Ledoux's arrest and the March 23 city events tied to the crime.
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N. Cal
Emma Ledoux
Albert M. McVicar
Ting
Mrs. Ledows
California House
South Pacific
Ledoux
Antioch
GOTH PLEADS GUILTY IN MONEY PRETENSES CASE
In superior court today Reber and associates Tom McDonald John Cameron pleaded guilty to obtaining money on pretenses from George W. The defendants acknowledged their involvement and face sentencing forthcoming. This marks a resolution in the ongoing fraud inquiry.
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Reber
Tom McDonald
John Cameron
George W
Thompson Changes Plea In Grand Larceny Case
T Thompson, a deaf and mute man, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in a downtown restaurant theft case. He admitted the evidence was strong, acknowledging guilt while maintaining innocence in the grand larceny charge of taking a watch and money from a Japanese patron.
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T. Thompson
Thompson
Panama Police Clash with Marines in Colon
Captain Bowyer of the cruiser Columbia reports a clash between Panama police and marines at Colon. The Navy Dept will not disclose the seriousness. Panama's governor regrets the incident and pledges punishment for the police. McKinley Circle Ladies of the GAR hold a dance and card party at Pythian hall at 8:30 tonight.
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Jane
Bowyer
Columbia
Colon
Panama
Navy Department
McKinley Circle
Ladies of the Gar
Pythian Hall
Married Man in Toils Captured in San Francisco
Michael Ward, alias multiple names, known as the widow worker, was arrested in Golden Gate Park while courting a refugee widow named Carlisle. Police say he has a wife in every large city near the Rocky Mountains and was sought in Ventura for victimizing women. Ward previously victimized a Pasadena widow, earning a 10 year sentence at Folsom, later released on appeal, and is linked to cases in Oakland Salt Lake Denver and Be.
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Michael Ward
Rocky Mountains
Ventura
Carlisle
Golden Gate Park
Ward
Pasadena
Folsom State
Oakland
Salt Lake
Denver
Guatemalan Revolution Update Near Acajutla Invasion
From Mexico City June 6 the latest news reports General Castillo and allied forces joining with General Toledo forming a 53 000 strong invading column. Some revolutionists have moved to Acajutla and will push toward the main force. In Guatemala City President Cabrera tightens security and travels with guards as arrests rise among disaffected citizens.
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Mexico City
Leon Castilllo
Bia
Toledo
Acajutla
Guatemala City
Cabrera
Inter Licence Bureau
Revolutionists
Tsee
Beveridge Seeks Untampered Meat Bill amid Senate Support
Senator Beveridge argues for a strong meat inspection bill, saying it must not be emasculated. He frames the legislation as part of a moral regeneration of American business and urges robust enactment to protect consumers from past abuses. He warns against weakening the measure, noting a broader fight if altered.
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Beveridge
United States
Jennings for Swineford for Alagga's Delegate
R W Jennings urged to become delegate for cou ntre ss and now stopping at the Hutler hotel declares Preference for ex Gov Swineford. He says Swineford has long fought for a delegate bill and territorial government and should be first northern representative.
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R. W. Jennings
Hutler Hotel
Swineford
Jennings
Bwineford
Mayor Moore Faces Deadline Over Cedar River Rail Right of Way
The article notes today as the final day for action by Mayor Moore on an ordinance to authorize a Milwaukee railroad right of way through the Cedar river Watershed reserve. If he does not sign or veto, the measure becomes law without his signature. Moore says he is not ready to decide and has not indicated whether he supports or opposes the measure.
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Moore
Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar River
Tourists to Alaska Voyage Opens Busy Season
C D Dunsan Pacific Coast Steamship general passenger agent arrives from San Francisco for the annual Alaska excursion aboard the Spokane ship. The trip aims to advertise touring to Seattle Cottage City and City of Seattle join later. Dolphin sails June 12 initiating the season with subsequent departures every six days.
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Pacific Coast Steam Ship Company
San Francisco
Duncon Fe
Los Angeles
Sagmond & Whitcom
Spokane
Seattle
Alaska Steamship Company
North
Jefferson
Dolphin
Senator Lafollette Proposes ICC Investigation of Elevator Trust
Jane Washington reports that Senator Lafollette introduced a resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the elevator trust. The inquiry aims to determine if the trust grants rebates and favors such as furnishing cars on side tracks and other elevator privileges.
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Washington
Jane
Lafollette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fellowship reports mark Eagle’s hall meeting
The Grand Lodge 1 C O F convened at Eagle's hall with many visiting members. Initiations and past grand masters were honored as Grand Patriarch Holmes received the grand master's badge after 25 sessions. Afternoon committee reports led to new appointments and tonight the Muscovites parade from Arlington hotel to Labor Temple. Rebekah Assembly conducted degrees and will elect officers this afternoon.
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Eagle's Hall
Holmes
Hart
Imperial Order of Muscovites
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Firetay
James At
James St
Pike
Pike At
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University At
Labor Temple
Rebekah Assembly
Holdup at Reed Hotel in Ogden
A lone gunman entered the Reed hotel lobby at 3 AM and forced A. D. Firratz local newspaper man and night clerk Harry Breckett along with three others to surrender. He took 50 dollars from Bratz and small amounts from others, while $2000 in the safe remained untouched. the clerk noted the robber did not know the combination and the suspect was identified as a local theater engineer.
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Ogden
Utah
Reed Hotel
A. D. Firratz
Harry Breckett
Bratz
Bandmaster Gross Dies at Fort Lawton After Brain Tumor
Fred Gross, bandmaster of the Tenth Infantry at Fort Lawton, died at 3 30 am from a brain tumor after a two hour illness. He had served as band master for several years and was stationed at Fort Lawton for the past two years. He leaves a widow and three daughters.
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Fred Gross
Tenth Infantry
Fort Lawton
Gross
Swedish Ladies Aid sale at Fremont church
The Ladies' Aid society presents a literary and musical entertainment plus semiannual sale at Fremont Swedish M B church on Thursday and Friday evenings. Bustable programs have been arranged for each night.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Fremont
Both Parties Win Election Incomplete Portland Ballot
Portland reports partial return showing Gov George F. Chamberlain re-elected by about 2500 votes and Jonathan United States senator Ben Democrat aligned with ticket. The first district shows Gallo connected candidate with equal suffrage and local option amendments under contest.
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Portland
George FE. Chamberlain
Ben Democrat
Gallot
Firet
Expressman Fails to Deliver Umbrella and Parcel
Report states Tarr, living in 1923% and av, told police she handed two items and an umbrella to an ex, but the express has not appeared to deliver at the above location yesterday.
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Tarr
Women Drown In Ohio Flood At Scottown
Scottown Ohio June 5 Two women drowned and four others were fatally hurt in a morning storm that dumped two hours of rain. Stores and several houses were demolished and every house in town was shaken off its foundations as Ohio River bridges were washed away. Farmers faced heavy losses.
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Scottown
Trusted Teller Turned Prisoner In Milwaukee Bank Embezzlement
Arthur G. Reinke aged 22 once trusted teller at a Milwaukee bank is captured in Portland and returned to Milwaukee to face embezzlement charges of about 14000. Police had pursued him after he fled May 22 and spent money quickly with fast companions before being held by detective Sullivan and shipped east on the Overland.
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Arthur G. Reinke
Milwaukee
Wis
Beattie
Portland
Sullivan
Reinke
Short
Retake
Carnegie donation aids city library project funding
City Treasurer George Russell received from Andrew Carnegie representatives a donation of 22 000 toward the 225 000 promised by the steel magnate for the new city library construction.
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George Russell
Andrew Carnegie
Auburn Argus Moves to New $15 000 Building
Auburn June 5 The Auburn Argus published by F W Panchot moves its office into the new 15000 building erected recently by the Seattle Brewing and Malting company.
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Auburn
Auburn Argus
F. W. Panchot
Lowman & Hanford Printing Company
Seattle
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Russell to resign as harbormaster tomorrow
Captain J. W. Russell will turn the harbormaster office over to Captain Spaulding tomorrow if he chooses to assume the position. The monthly report will be filed with the mayor, and Spaulding can take charge at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Russell will command one of the sound steamers.
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J. W. Russell
Captain Spaulding
Spaulding
Captain Russell
Colonel Joselyn Nominated for Brigadier General
Washington, June 5. President Roosevelt nominates Col. Stephen P. Joselyn of Vancouver Barracks Washington for promotion to brigadier general.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Col
Stephen P. Joselyn
Vancouver Barracks
Gunderson Pleads Not Guilty in Steamer Office Robbery
Ole Gunderson today pleaded not guilty in superior court to robbing the Oregon Washington Steam Navigation Company office. His trial is set for the 20th of this month.
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Ole Gunderson
Oregon-Washington Steam Navigation Company
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