Norway Sweden king union dissolves and throne ends
The storthing proclaims the union dissolves with Sweden, the king ceases to act as Norway's monarch, and a new government is appointed under the state council. The move follows constitutional changes and a June 12 proclamation expected by the premier. Meanwhile Ah Sou, the Seattle immigrant girl, is spirited away to safety in San Francisco amid immigration tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANA
Norway
Sweden
Storthing
Norto
Bernadotte
of State
Inopera- Storthing
Council of State
Ison
Seattle
Uncle Sam
King County
Umatilla
San Francisco
Gilbert
United States Court of Appeals
May Bun
Hearst
Ah Sou
Reuit
Yesler Way
United States
Straits
King Protests Swedish Premier Over Movement Method
Oscar sends telegram to Premier Michaelson from Stockholm protesting the council of state's method and action for the movement. The message records a most decided protest and signals a formal objection to official handling of the plan.
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Stockholm
Oncar
Michaelson
Council of State
Norway Sweden split seen as minor in world ties
Andrew Chilberge Norwegian and Danish consul in the city says the separation will not materially affect Norway or Sweden or their relations with other nations. He notes the main issue is consul appointments and foresees two vice consuls in this city. Local Norwegians and Swedish American observers fear renewed friction and tougher commercial competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Andrew Chilbere
Mr. Chilbergs
Telegraph Briefs Highlight McKinley Monument and Union Camp
June 7 reports note the unveiling of a handsome McKinley monument during the annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Other items mention Secretary Hay returning from Europe and health concerns, probate of Peter L. Kimberly’s will, a Pasadena beneficiary, and Equitable directors discussing vacancies amid no chairmanship action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ig, Pa
Unof
McKinley
Grand of the Republic
Crippled 15 year old wife seeks aid after cruel husband
A 15 year old girl, married only weeks, arrives at the county charity office with a fractured arm and claims abuse by her husband Edgar Toler. Commissioners promise action to help her hospital care and potentially recover costs from Toler. The girl resides with her parents in Georgetown but says they are near destitute as she seeks medical treatment.
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Nan Byxbee
Toler
Rernelf
Charles
Aline
Tam
Beckingham
Edgar Toler
Great Northern
Everett
C. H. Baker
Georgetown
Caterpillar Crusade Sparks Neighborhood War Retractions
Warrants issued for the arrest of Mrs H. D. Wright, householder, as a conflict dubbed the Caterpillar Crusade escalates into a neighborhood war. The report notes a retraction and tense community tensions following the incident.
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Mre
H. D. Wright
Householder
Battle Over Shade Trees Stirs City Controversy
Emily and Emma Johnson face warrants for willful destruction of shade trees. The case centers on alder bushes in front of G. F. Mather’s home as local residents cut brush amid a dispute over a blanket permit held by J. W. Sullivan. The issue highlights class tensions and a looming legal clash.
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Emily Johnson
Emma Johnson
de Bruler
Gordon
G. F. Mather
Mather
Roberta
New York
J. W. Sullivan
H. P. Rude
Judkins
Judkins Street
Walters
Jugged for Five Years in Hold Up Case
Thomas Hallen, partner of William Collins in the hold up, received a five year term from Judge Griffin on Wednesday morning. The lighter sentence cited his prior good character, drinking the night of the crime, and his being a dupe of Collins. George Martin, the Ballard forger, drew one year.
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Thomas Hallen
William Collins
Collins
State Penitentiary
Griffin
Halles
George Martin
Ballard
First Jobs Memoir From Sherif Lou Smith
A memory from Sherif Lou Smith recalling his first job at a lumber mill. He earned $2 a week and watched sawdust, waste lumber, and oiling of machinery shape his early days. He contrasts old wages with present values and reflects on those cartwheel-like dollars.
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Sherif Lou Smith
Floods Hit Milwaukee and Statewide Damage Escalates
Storms across the middle of the state flood vast cropland and halt industry. Menasha mills close and Woodineware Co reports 60 000 feet of lumber lost. Saginaw Valley street railway strike turns deadly as a deputy is shot by rioters, killing two and wounding another.
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Milwaukee
Menasha
Saginaw. Mich
Saginaw Valley
Unidentified schooner wrecks near Sandy Hook
A two mast schooner found to pieces off Sandy Hook today likely claimed the lives of its crew. Search and rescue efforts confirmed the vessel lost with no survivors found among the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Hook
Trepoff Pushes Higher Education Fees in St Petersburg
Governor General Trepoff calls for a nationwide education crackdown in Russia urging higher tuition. He summoned St Petersburg high school principals to unify in demanding university tuition rise to 600 rubies per year.
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Russia
ST. Petersburg
Trepoff
Diplomatic Moves and Conflicts Stir Worldwide News
Amb Meyer meets Forelan minister Lamedort then heads to Tearkoescle for a royal audience amid reports of a weakening war party and peacemaking unity among czarist advisers. In Paris the mood sours as banker Enggly’s suicide shocks markets while in St Petersburg riots flare in Khitehevan Erivan.
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ST. Petersburg
Meyer
Forelan Mater
Lamedort
Tearkoescle
Eaar
Paris
Enmagly
Enggly
Investigating Brady Conduct in Alaska School System
A special interior department agent departed Washington for Skagway to initiate charges that Governor mishandles the reindeer industry and Alaska public schools. Two new public branches will open soon near Eighth and Jackson and in the Green Lake district.
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Washington, D. C
Alinska
Interior Department
Skagway
Seattle
Eighth and
Jackson
Green Lake District
Portland Wife Beater Convicted Under New Post Law
Portland reported the first conviction under the new post law as Charles McGinty was found guilty of beating his wife and sentenced to 20 lashes administered on the bare back. A deputy sheriff used a four-braided thong cat o nine tails. McGinty abused his wife to secure her earnings.
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Portland
Charles McGinty
McGinty
May Lock Out 8 000 Men in Chicago and Related Moves
A call was signed for a meeting of team owners to consider a lockout of 8 000 track drivers after failure to obtain arbitration. Teamsters set a peace commission to settle the general strike and President Gibbons will arrange a conference with employers. Also reported are Knights of Columbus activities in California and officer elections with several incumbents named in the leadership slate.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Gibbons
Teamstere’ Joint Council
Judge Orders Transfer of Ab Sou to San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 7, reports say Judge Gilbert ordered the transfer of Ab Sou from Seattle to the city to avoid the Seattle Times alleged interference with immigration authorities. Ab Sou to be placed in a Chinese home in San Francisco.
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Frisco
Umatilla
San Francisco
Gilbert
Seattle
Seattle Times
Brighton Beach Woman Faces Trial After Shooting Neighbor
John H. Strickland of Brighton Beach reports he narrowly escaped murder when Jane Doe Richards fired at him and chased him with a revolver. Justice White at Columbia City granted a demurrer, with the case set to be appealed as a new trial is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Strickland
Brighton Beach
Jane Doe Richards
Strickland
Richardt
Mystery cleared in Flor ence shingle mill case and missing daughter
Chief of Police Delaney releases details of a letter from John Hall of Florence Washington clearing the arrest of a man jailed for 20 days. A large amount of silverware tied to the John Hala robbery April 23 is involved. Detectives Byrnes and Kennedy pursue a runaway daughter case connected to John McDougall of Fresno and Do Lane. San Francisco and Seattle authorities coordinate as the couple’s whereabouts remain unknown.
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Delaney
John Hall
Florence
Wash
Newman
Upper Flint
John Hala
Everett
Byrnes
Kennedy
John McDougall
Fresno
Cal
Do. A. Lane
McDougall
San Francisco
Seattle
Girl aged 17 Inspires Quiet Reflection in Community
A brief passage notes a seventeen year old girl described as pretty and the surrounding talk of encouragement or lack thereof. The tone reflects concern and social expectations of youth in the community.
Singed cat saves crew on steamer State of California
A singed cat alerted the watchman and helped save the steamer State of California from fire this morning. Four seamen were spared as the department responded in time. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 10,060 dollars.
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San Francisco
State of California
Weather Update: Cloudy With Showers Tonight and Thursday
Cloudy forecast with showers expected tonight and Thursday. Winds will be fresh from the south to the west, bringing unsettled conditions.
Chamber of Commerce elects new officers
The Chamber of Commerce elected officers for another year. J. B. Meikle was re elected secretary. Governor John H. McGraw was chosen president with C. J. Smith as first vice president, J. A. Nadeau as second vice president, and Will H. Parry as treasurer. Gratitude was given to retiring officers and to Quartermaster Grant, Collector Ide, Captain Kilgore, and Seattle Electric for aid during the congressional visit. Columbus Ohio June 7 Governor Herrick reportedly will not accept the chairmanship of the Equitable board.
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Chamber OF Commerce
J. B. Meikle
John H. McGraw
C. J. Smith
J. A. Nadeau
Will H. Parry
Quartermaster Grant
Kilgore
Revenue Cutter Grant
Seattle Electrc Company
Columbus
Herrick
Equitable Board
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Horway
the Times
Dent
Christiana
Prophet
China
Umatila
Times
America
Oscar
Europe
Bat Nawheim
Ie Hay
White Star Hiner Baltic
Mearon, Pa
The
Wit
Peter L. Kimberly
Iron and Steel
Charles I. Rader
Pasadena
Equitable
Hyde
Oyama
Takahira
Atention
Petersburg
Khitehevan
Erivan
Novoe Vremya
Roosevelt
Manila
T. Petersburg
M. Bouligan
Interior
Nagasaki
London
Kurohi Te
Brady
Los Angeles
Knights of Columbus
San Juan Capietrano Mission
Supreme Knight
Baward L. Hearn
National Advocate
James McConnell
Boston
P. 1
McArdle
James Flaherty
Philadelphia
John F. Mahan
Detroit
James A. Bearns
Orange
N. J
Daniel Callahan
Norfolk
Daniel Colwell
Beaton
P. J. Brady
Cleveland
Joseph Scott
Jezebel
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