Officials Face Tense Session Over Meat Packers Inquiry
In Mannheim and Chicago areas officials meet amid tensions over meat adulteration. Wilson and Labor Commissioner Neill clash over supervision and processing claims while Roosevelt expresses satisfaction with cleanup efforts. A new agricultural shakeup and inspector failures loom as reports on sanitation trigger controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neill
Wilson
Roosevelt
Chicago
Neill Reynolds
Agricultural Department
Bureau of Anime Industry
Neili Reynolds
Iiculture
Elmore Wing in Court over Bath House Liquor Case
Judge Gordon ruled Gilmore cannot be convicted of selling liquor without a license. The case centered on a Paxton Baths property where a lease and ground floor rooms were tied to a saloon. A saloon license was produced in court proving liquor sale occurred within the wedding building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Gimore
Paxton Baths
Ave
Gilmore
Sedge Gordon
Nome steamship sailings set with multiple ships listed
The article notes several Nome steamship sailings with ships named Ohio Victoria Pennsylvania Olympia Orienta Watson Edith Jeanie and AT&T Co. It mentions June sail dates including June 22 for the Ohio and June 26 for the Victoria and outlines cargo and passenger loading plans for the Jeanie and other vessels heading to St Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Ohio
Victoria
Pennsylvania
Olympia
Daly
Orienta
Watson
Edith
Jeanie
St. Michael
AT & T Co
Unions Turn Down Protests Delay Sow Bill
The judiciary committee and the American Labor protests group paused action on the sow bill today. They postponed consideration to December amid discussions and external pressure, with horticultural society events noted as possible fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Committee On Judiciary
American of Labor
Corwin Expected at Nome After Ice Clears
Widespread concern surrounds the steamer Corwin as it nears Nome. Earlier reports noted the ship should have reached Nome by now, with ice conditions improving at St. Michael and a clear roadway to the port. L. H. Gray said this morning he believes the Corwin has arrived and that the captain notified Boston rather than Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin
Nome
St. Michael
L. H. Gray
Boston
Seattle
Several Large Real Estate Deals Reported Today
In the eastern addition Roan Curtis bought six lots from Mattie A. Thomas for 17 dollars. Sound Investment Co sold two unimproved lots at Pike and Surmmittay for 26500 to A Passbender. Harrison Terrace corner sold for 1500 to C B Bogardue, former owner H Lily. Terryay Terrace corner sold for 35000 by M Gottatein to Philip Miller. A8 Grou of General Investment Co arranged the deal. Stirratt Geeta incorporated an investment company in Seattle with 540000 capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roan Curtis
Mattie A. Thomas
The
Sound Investment Co
A. Passbender
Pike At
Surmmittay
Harrison and
Terrace St
C. B. Bogardue
H. Lily
Terryay and
M. Gottatein
Philip Miller
Wenatchee
A. 8. Grou
General Investment Co
Stirratt & Geeta
Busleat
Seattle
Auto Race From Frankfort to Vienna Opens
The Herkemer auto race started in Frankfort today toward Vienna. Prince Henry Percy P. Pierce of Buffalo was the only American entrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort - ON - The-Main
Frankfort
Vienna
Prince Henry Percy P. Pierce
Buffalo
Man Released After Morphine Poisoning Incident
J Tippett who was taken to Wayside hospital from the Seneca hotel in Islay and Seneca streets after morphine poisoning left the hospital last evening. He plans to return to Spokane where he was formerly employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tippett
Wayside Hospital
Seneca Hotel
Islay
Seneca St
Spokane
Talk on Work Started by Underwriters Panel
San Francisco June 4. After weeks of deliberation and deadlock the underwriters' adjusting committee began final adjustment of five losses involving six or more companies. Two large losses were partially adjusted. Secretary Mohrhart stated that no delay was expected in adjusting leased properties marked by the sub committee deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mohrharit
Bank Clearings Report June 6 1906 Totals
Bank clearings show a total of 767.40 for June 6 1906 with an increase over the same date last year. Regional totals reach 9 466,672.60 reflecting overall market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Conell Harris
Ste
Mannheim
Germany
Public Works Visit to Check Eight Hour Law Compliance
Commissioners Walters and Youngs will tour the WILL VIGIT CAMP project to inspect work conditions and question employees about eight hour law compliance before ruling on contractor Normale's case. The board intends to gather facts at the camp site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normale
Walters and Youngs
Board of Public Works
McGraw Returns From East On Canal Bill
John H. McGraw came back from Washington where he pressed the Lake Washington canal project. A canal construction bill passed both houses and awaits the president’s signature after talks with engineers and the War Department. McGraw credited Sen. Piles and Rep. Jones for steering the measure to approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. McGraw
Washington, D C
Lake Washington Canal
Senate
House
War Department
McGraw
Piles Representative Jones
Piles
Representative Jones
Hoodoo Hangs Over Office in Waterfront Tale
Capt Spaulding will take formal possession of the bar bermaster's office this afternoon amid superstitious talk of a hoodoo. Seafaring men recall Capt Russell avoiding his new post on a Friday for the same belief. Spaulding won by a hexmico vote tally of 13, and sailors fear the omen may affect the waterfront.
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Spaulding
Russell
C O F Will Parade Across City Tonight
The grand lodge 1 C O F met in the morning for routine work and a constitutional change discussion this afternoon. A parade is planned at 7 p m from the Arlington hotel down First avenue to Pioneer square, then Cherry street Beconday Pike and Kagies hall. Rainier lodge No 11 of Tacoma and Pilgrim lodge No 187 of Everett will perform degrees at Kagies hall. Local lodges to report on University between First and Second avenues.
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Grand Lodge
Hall
Arlington Hotel
Pirst Av
Pio~neer Square
Cherry St
Beconday
Rebekahs Install Officers in Regular Session
The Rebekahs held their regular session this morning focusing on installing new officers. The Degree of Chivalry will be conferred tonight followed by degree work and adjournment after the ceremonies.
New Fire Engine Arrives for Local Department Test
A new second hand La France fire engine has been received and is being set up at headquarters for an official test. The engine is not yet assigned to any company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oire la France
Brastow Dies After 60 Years With Welle Fargo Express
D Brastow general superintendent of the Welle Fargo Express company died at his Alameda home on the night of June 6 8. He had been identified with the company for 60 years and was well known along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
D. Brastow
Welle Fargo Express Company
Alameda
Chamberlain to Attend Democratic Banquet in Beattie
Oregon Governor George Chamberlain, reelected for another term, is invited to a Democratic banquet in Beattie next Tuesday night and may respond to a toast. The committee expects his acceptance and has also received a letter from former U S Senator Gea Terner of Spokane confirming attendance.
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George Chamberlain
Oregon
Beattie
United States
Benatar Gea. Terner
Bpokane
Thief Steals Modest Sum From Brooklyn Resident
Mine Mamie Anderson of the Brooklyn House on Secondary Avenue reports a theft from her purse after returning to her apartment. About $5 was taken from a $70 purse, with $46 left untouched, and police are investigating the unusual concession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie Viet
Polce
Mamie Anderson
Brooklyn
Seconday
University
Mins Anderson
Police
Boats Arrive on Lake Lebarge Amid Freight Push
June 6 reports fret steamers clearing Lake Lebarge. Four era boats from Whitehorse head to Dawson and back with about 400 passengers. The Sarah sails today from Dawson carrying 600 tons of freight and 200 passengers to Paibonka.
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Dawson
Lake Lebarge
Whitehorse
Sarah
Paibonka
Mules Shipped From Port Costa to Fiji Island
Stockton Cal June 6 a shipment of 1030 mules the largest ever from the United States by a private corporation will be sent from Port Costa Saturday to Fiji Island. They were purchased for the Colonial Sugar Refining company. Stockton is now the mule center of the world with the German and United States governments buying their mules there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cal
United States
Port Costa
Fiji Island
Colonial Sugar Refining Company
Srockton
Rate Questions on Railroad Finance Discussed in Colfax Session
In Colfax on June 26 the railway commission will discuss rate questions with railroad heads. The three commissioners are in Seattle preparing evidence. Local shippers are meeting in conference with the commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Railway Commission
Seattle
Fake check swindle reported at Arnold's Grocery
A proprietor on Haast Union 1 reports a neighbor’s boy was given a bogus check to present at Arnold's Grocery. The youth returned with the note and the man who gave it fled before contact, leaving the store wary of further attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold's Grocery
Haast Union #1
Worthiegs
Otrahan
Primary Club Plans Direct Primary Event in City
The Fifth and Eighth Ward clubs met at 420 Denny Cap to discuss inviting Wisconsin Senator La Follette to Medilic and to plan a direct primary vote in the city. Goyene Mtates and W. Herr outlined a banquet and reception as part of the visit, with date to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Cap
W. Herr
Goyene Mtates
la Vollette
Wisconsin
Medilic
la Fol‘gsvielt
Mens Republican Club
Police Chief Orders Arrest of Prostitutes Outside District
Chief of Police Wappenstein orders Petraimen to arrest any known prostitute found beyond the restricted district. Women must stay within boundaries or be apprehended. officials vow to keep all women “where they belong” in Astriong and take all steps to enforce the district limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wappenstein
Petraimen
Aistriong
Local Meat Inspection Bill Sparks Council Debate
A proposed measure to inspect meat both alive and dead, fund two inspectors, and condemn meat infected with hog cholera, swine plague, anthrax, rabies, and other diseases, is set for committee review after January 22. Critics say current markets lack government inspection, allowing unsafe practices.
Maynard Improvement Club Meets at School Tonight
The Maynard Improvement club holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at the school building at 20th Avenue and Lane et. The method of assessing Gamages for the Jackson Street regrade will be discommen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Improvement Club
20Th Av
Lane
Jackson St
North West Pacific Jobbers Seek Equal Rates to Alaska Shipments
Local committee of the North West Pacific Jobbers association will meet next week to issue a statement to the Northern Pacific Railway. They demand equal freight rates to focal points as given Portland business houses for Alaska shipments via Seattle. The Northern Pacific has set $1.60 between Portland and Seattle, prompting calls for similar rates to southern districts to help local shippers compete.
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Northwest Pacific Jobbers Association
Northern Pacific Raiiroa
Portland
Alaska
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Mrs Josiah Evans Cowles Nominated Treasurer at Wom en's Federation Convention
Jane G. Cowles of Los Angeles nominated treasurer of the Women's Federation of Clubs at the convention here. Election to occur tonight amid applause for suffrage support. Roosevelt telegram approves convention resolution to save California trees and will urge Congress to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Jane G
Josiah Evans Cowles
Los Angeles
Women's Federation of Clube
Roosevelt
California
Congress
County Transfers Oak Leaf Saloon Site to New Building
King County plans the transfer of the Oak Leaf saloon site to a building by George Lamping on the county courthouse lot. Mayor Moore must approve before the transfer becomes final. The saloon will move to 506 Strday across Jefferson from City Hall. consent of Beattie Brewing & Milling Co. is cited to satisfy occupancy rules.
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King County
George Lamping
County Court House
Moore
Jefferson Et
Beattie Brewing & Mplling Company
Lamping
Lake Onure Rights Conference Aims Public Access
Olympia June 6 A land commission and U S engineer from Seattle conferred on the land between high and low water lines of Lake Onure. They warned lowering the lake level will complicate matters and noted only a portion of the shoreline has been surveyed. A plan was agreed to provide suitable public access to deep water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Jone
Ross
United States
Crittenden
Seattle
Gov Folk Named Bryan Reception Committee Chair
New York June 6 Gov Folk of Missouri appointed as chairman of the reception committee to welcome William Jennings Bryan on his return from abroad trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gov. "Folk
Missouri
W. J. Bryan
Police Chief Sam North Suspended in Vancouver
Mayor Buscombe suspended Chief of Police Sam North after four years in office alleging incompetency. Sergeant T. H. Butler named as temporary successor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 6.
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Vancouver
B.C
Buscombe
Sam North
T. H. Butler
Mayor Moore Secures Rail Right of Way Through Cedar River
The mayor approved an ordinance granting Milwaukee a right of way through the Cedar river watershed reserve after securing railroad consent to enter an agreement waiving riparian water rights in Cedar river and its tributaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar River
Ite
Clerk’s rake-off reaches forty six thousand dollars
J R Boyer chief clerk of the motive and power department admitted taking money from coal company operators over three years totaling forty six thousand dollars. He received fifteen thousand from one firm and eighteen thousand from another while earning a two thousand five hundred dollar annual salary. He said payments were unsigned and he did not solicit gifts though he did not oppose them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. R. Boyer
Motive and Power Department
Boyer
25000 Men Idle in Frisco
San Francisco labor leaders warn that 25000 workmen are unemployed in the city today. They say that an influx of additional labor would depress wages, and note thousands more idle women join the unemployed. If insurance losses are delayed, many may leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. P. McCabe
The
San Francisco Labor Council
Immunity Bath Denied for Cassatt Before ICC Hearing
Philadelphia report June 6 states the Interstate Commerce Commission will not subpoena President Cassatt for a hearing, refusing to provide immunity or compel testimony. The article notes no immunity bath will be furnished by the ICC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
President at School Commencement at National Cathedral
President and Mrs Roosevelt attended the commencement exercises at the National Cathedral School for Girls where their daughter Ethel is a student. The event took place in the Washington area on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
National Cathedral School For Girls
Ethel
Governor Hanley Rewards Arrest in Bribe Attempt
Indianapolis Indiana January report states Governor Hanley has offered a reward of $5,000 for the arrest of O A Baker a tobacco trust representative charged with attempting to bribe Representative Baker to vote against the anti cigarette bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Jane
Hanley
O. A. Baker
Tobacco Trust
Baker
High School Orchestra Plans Moonlight Excursion and Dance
The high school orchestra will host its annual moonlight excursion and dance next Saturday evening June 9. The event will end with a winding up at Meydenbauer Bay featuring dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meydenbauer Bay
Funeral to Be Simple and Private in Washington
In accordance with late Senator Gorman’s request a sealed letter to his son states the funeral tomorrow will be simple and private. The exercises will be at home and attended by some members of Congress. Interment will be in Oakhill cemetery.
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Washington
Gorman
Congress
Oakhill Cemetery
New York Bankers Honored by Japanese Emperor
W P Snyder and James Silliman of New York received the third order of the Rising Sun from the Japanese emperor in recognition of their services related to bond issues during the Russo Japanese war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. P. Snyder
James Silliman
Anarchist Plot Rumors Quiet at State Department
Washington reports the state department refuses to release information on an alleged plot to assassinate the king of Italy and other sovereigns said to have been hatched in Paterson New Jersey. The case is described as delicate amid recent mysterious deportations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Italy
Paterson
N. J
Severe Oklahoma storm leaves sixty families homeless
A powerful wind and electric storm ripped through southern Oklahoma and Indian Territory, destroying homes and crops. In Chickasaw the loss affects about sixty families with six figure damages to cotton fields, while residents appeal for aid at a meeting. In Pittsburg a thunderstorm caused extensive property damage and disrupted streetcar service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Chickasaw
Word Will Contest Word Will Contest Port lands Sheriff Race
In Portland Oregon June 6 Republican Stevens declared sheriff of Multnomah County by a 20 vote plurality. Reform candidate Tom Word will contest the election alleging fraud. Sellwood precinct cites 200 votes fraudulently cast by a brewery to defeat local option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Stevens
Multnomah
Tom Word
Sellwood
City Restarts Wire Extension for Lighting Plant
The city lighting department will resume extending the distribution system as poles are now being procured. A 20,000 pound wire shipment arrived from contractors after weeks of delays due to wire and pole shortages, and efforts to buy poles are underway.
Lake Washington canal bill clears house with no dissent
The Lake Washington canal bill passed the house yesterday without a dissenting vote and is now awaiting presidential action. The president will consider the measure with the war department where opposition is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lake Washington Canal
House
War Department
City toDiscuss Cedar River Water Main Plan
The fire and water committee of the city council will review plans for a new water main from the Cedar River at a meeting scheduled for tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Fire and Water Committee
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Thomas
Chicago Today
House On Agriculture
Elmore
WA Bath House
Horticultural Society
Tippett
Will Vigit
Mgraw
Lake Washington
C.O. F
Rebekahs
D. Brastow Dieg
Chamberlain
DEM
Tunity
Rhal
Qugkton
LA Follette
Improvement Club
AGE Equal Hate&s
Teddy
Cali
County
Oaloon
Bryan
Plowye
Frisco
Organized Labor
Dixty
Pittsburg
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