Honest John Riplinger and county looting exposé
A recount of county corruption highlights how Andrew F. Burleigh and allies used Republican networks to influence the Nor railroad project. Frank Twitchell’s deputies allegedly looted funds. Twitchell later faced no prosecution. A. T. Van de Vanter became sheriff as W. H. Moyer was elected, with Judge Langley and others named in the narrative.
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Crimson
King County
Mr. Smith
John Riplinger
Andrew F. Burleigh
Norrailroad
Frank Twitchell
Riplinger
Witchell
W. H. Moyer
Judge Langley
R Burleigh
J. J. Smith
James Oy
Harry C- Gordon
Jacob Furth
Japan US relations loom as secret parleys spark fears of war
War talk grows as spies report funds being raised in Japan and among Japanese abroad to support the Tory party in Britain with US pressure. The first move is seen as overthrowing a government and repealing an exclusion clause. Secret meetings reportedly occur in both nations.
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Washington
Tory Party
Japan
United States
Shortage Found in Fixed Estimate Fund Investigations Rise
Investigators uncover a shortage estimated between 15000 and 48000 dollars in the fixed estimate fund. Experts study the freetimate fund and street department records to balance accounts and determine totals, with more shortages possibly emerging as audits continue.
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John Riplinger
Hagley
Seh
Early Kiplinger ties in King County politics and a fraud case
A long-ago King County political machine involved Kiplinger associates and Andrew F. Boteigh ral figures shaping the 1890s scene. James Riplinger and Smith held auditor and treasurer office posts, pressuring colleagues for favors. Smith staged forged vouchers looting about 5.16k, later read as 6,100 with interest, fled to Canada, was apprehended but not prosecuted. Continued discussion noted.
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Jam Kiplinger
Kies County
King County
Andrew F Boteigh
Pacific Railroad
Johan H
Wade Riplinger
Smith
Canada
Jamen F. McEt
Leven More Quit at G N Docks
Eleven more workers quit this morning leaving only a few longshoremen on duty. Delays persist as ships arrive and cargo handling slows due to insufficient labor, casting a cloud over an already tense harbor scene.
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Leven More
G. N. Docks
Ipitahed Mara
Death of Ravensdale man in county hospital
Charles Reynolds, jailed from Ravensdale on Sunday for drinking wood alcohol, died today at the county hospital after being held in a semi alcoholic state. Attendants could not learn any identifying details about him or the man found dead.
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Charles Reynolds
Ravensdale
Schmitz On The Stand In San Francisco Case
In San Francisco on June 11 Mayor Schmitz testified as defense witnesses sought to link Police Commissioner Reagan to a graft scheme over restaurant licenses. Earlier M P Scott of the Waiters union testified Reagan aided a plan to target Tortoni's and other establishments. The defense aims to break prior evidence connecting the mayor to alleged license hold ups. The state rested later that afternoon after a ruling limiting testimony on past license actions.
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San Francisco
Scripps Telegraph Service
Schmitz
M. B. Scott
Waiters’ Union
Reagan
Seri. T Service
San Fran
Tortoni
Heney
Scott
Torton’s
Roma
All State
Hutton
Pap
Henry Eprtng
Surprise
Behmits
Dunne
Donne
Humane Society in Seattle Arrests Over Cruelty Claims
Mrs John Woodhouse and her husband of Seattle were implicated as humane society officers arrested for alleged cruelty to animals involving a team named Welsh. The case highlights disputes over arrests and jail occupancy as officials seek legal guidance and potential warrants.
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John Woodhouse
Seattle
Jones
Woodhouse
Welsh
Wappensteine
Smith
Humane Society
Mayflower Arrives at Navy Yard with Roosevelt Party
The Mayflower arrived at the navy yard at 6 this evening carrying Roosevelt and his party from Jamestown. The scene at the dock drew attention as officials welcomed the travelers and military guards secured the area.
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Ashington
Roosevelt
Jamestown
Navy Yard
Ware Files Candidacy for Twelfth Ward Council Seat
Alfred W. Ware, first councilman from the Twelfth ward, files for nomination for the August 3 primary. He posts the required $10 bond with the notice to the city council and lists his address at Lexington and Highste in Southeast Seattle.
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Alfred W. Ware
Twelfth Ward
Ware
Lexington and
Highste
Seattle
Miners Die in Mine Fire at Rosa Walters Coal Shaft
A fire at the Rosa C. Walters coal mine in Strathcona Vancouver on June 11 trapped six miners in timbering. Five were incinerated and the sixth perished after efforts to escape up the shaft. Local crews fought the blaze as flames engulfed the shaft, making rescue impossible.
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Vancouver
B. C
Rosa C. Walter
Strathcona
Note Found Beside Duwamish River Clues Suicide Link
A note written by James Smith a black smith expresses regret and implies he plunged into the Duwamish river near The Meadows stables found by Floyd Huw. The message addressed to Miss Clarice Tooker prompted Marshal Olesen of Georgetown to investigate in Seattle. Tooker has not been located.
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James Smith
Duwamish
Meadows
Floyd Huw
Smith
Miss Clarice
Tooker
Hele
Marshal Olesen
Georgetown
Seattle
Miss Clarice Tooker
Ferry Boat King County Plans Delivered to County
Naval architect F. Walker of Glove Navigation submitted plans and specifications for the ferry King County to run from Madison to Kirkland. The ride will open on June 26. The boat is planned at 100 feet in length.
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F. Walker
Glove Navigation Company
King County
Madison At
Kirkland
Ride
Matress businessman in court over late hours reopening
Wm. McLoughlin of Ralliart ra loom matressed ii et week faced police court action this morning over continuing operations past 1 o'clock. He announced he will comply with the court order.
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Wm. McLoughlin
On Trial for Violation of Trust Law
The Obie company was called in for alleged violations of the trust law. A jury was selected and the evidence, including documentary material, began this afternoon at Obie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Service
Kaiser and Czar to Confer at Holm
The czar will meet the Kaiser for another conference at Holm on June 11 to discuss ongoing issues. Joint talks aim to ease tensions and outline possible cooperation between the two powers.
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Kaiser and
Czar
Receivers Appointed for Milliken Structure Manufacturers
The state recently named three receivers for Milliken Structure Manufacturers amid financial trouble. The firm faces a total liability around 6.5 million to 500 thousand dollars. Officials say the embarrassment is temporary while the issue is addressed.
Chamber Changes Meeting Day
The weekly chamber meeting was rescheduled from Wednesday to a later day at 1 30 PM. The change was noted as a minor adjustment with no special items for consideration and a brief session was held.
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Chamber
of of Commerce Waskee
Mackintosh to Prosecute Hase in Ox Shooting Case
Attorney Mackintosh announced he will prosecute Phillip Hase over the shooting of Henry Imhoff two weeks ago. W A Silliman reports the case is moving toward action as Imhoff remains in precarious condition at Providence hospital.
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Mackintosh
W. A. Silliman
Henry Imhoff
Phillip Hase
Ove
One Man Killed in Ashland Wind Storm
Ashland Kentucky June 11 John Weber a farmer was killed in a severe wind storm last night. Wires were down to many areas causing building damage and livestock losses.
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Ashland
Jotn Weber
Instructors Retained as Trustees Debate at Seattle Athletic Club
The Seattle Athletic Club trustees decide to keep three instructors Lonnie Austin Tom McDonald and Dr J F Roller. George Carson a new fisherman was arrested last night by patrolmen Newman Tate and Larken while breaking into a box car in Great Northern railroad yards. Carson had a box of apples and faces burglary charges.
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Seattle Athletic Club
Lonnie Austin
Tom McDonald
J. F. Roller
Qeorne Carson
Newman
Tate
Larken
Great Northern Railroad
Carson
JAP TROUBLE IN CABINET REPORT ON JAPANESE QUESTION
An official cabinet meeting will discuss the Japanese question. Secretary I presented the State Department view of recent developments at San Francisco.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Wangton
State Departments
San Francisco
Honor Dead Contractor Halts Seattle Work Today
Workers paused all activity on the Washington Hotel project at Second and Stewart in Seattle to honor James Diack president of Hiack Construction Co of St Louis. Funerals held for Mr Diack in St Louis as Washington building remains at half mast with flag at half mast.
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Big Washington
Seconday
Stewart St
James Diack
Hiack Construction Co
St. Louis
Seattle
St. Louie
United States
Washington
Railroad value hearing begins in Olympia
The state railroad commission opens a hearing in Olympia to determine the value of every railroad in Washington to fix taxation. Commissioner Jesse Jones says the process may take about three months and a second hearing is planned for June 21 to discuss extending the joint-rate law to electric railways and steam roads.
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State Railroad Commission
Olympia
Washington
United States
Jesse Jones
Seattle
Man Killed by Switch Engine at Weller Street Crossing
A railroad switch engine 1060 struck and severed both legs of a man identified by a laundry ticket as R. C. Smith at the Weller street crossing at 2 20 AM. The victim died at Wayside Emergency Hospital about an hour later. Patrolman Hubbard summoned aid after the incident.
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Northern Pacific Switch Engine No. 1060
R. C. Smith
Weller St
Wayside
Weller
Hubbard
RK. C. Smith
Bandit Shot and Killed Near Butte Chase
An unknown man believed to be one of the Northern Pacific train robbers was shot and killed yesterday afternoon by a posse near the mountains after two horsemen were spotted riding away. The posse pursued and fired at close range, ending the pursuit.
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S'Ipridan
Wyo
Northern Pacific
Butte
Oregon Christian Endeavor aims to compel temperance pledge
A proposal to insert an iron bound temperance clause into the Christian Endeavor pledge will be debated at the upcoming international convention in Seattle next month. Oregon figure H Ayre Powell urges making the temperance pledge mandatory, while local leaders split on the change and controversy is anticipated.
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International Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Seattle
H. Ayre Powell
Oregon State Transportation Committee
Chris
Tian Endeavor
Powell
Endeavor
Leavitt Accused in Owls Order Split Fight
The Order of Owls founded in South Bend faces a bitter split with the Brotherhood of Owls in Walla Walla. H. Leavitt is accused of stealing the literature and toying with leadership roles as P. J. Donahoe resigns from Georgetown lodge. Organizer H. W. Mitchell claims the brotherhood plan is fake and calls for stopping Leavitt to protect the order.
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Order of Owls
South Bend
Ind
Brotherhood of Owls
Walla Walla
H. W. Mitchel
Leavitt
P. J. Donahoe
Georgetown
Brotherhood
Donahue
George Town
Charles Wood
Mitchell
Tenant found in rental house by skeleton key
Fiage and Bennett rental agents uncovered a tenant living in a house at 604 Twenty-sixth South believed rented to a family. A woman claimed she rented from the owner while the owner, in Tacoma, denied any tenancy. The woman’s belongings were removed to the street as agents seized the key used to gain entry.
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Fiage & Bennett
Alaska
Tacoma
Fleeing bandit escapes on foot after firefight
In a melee the fleeing men fell from horses and one man crawled through brush after dropping his hat on a rock to feign death. The dead man is thought to be a bandit tied to a train hold up, with letters and money orders found on him indicating recent crimes.
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Ed Fire
Bor
Murder Suicide Tragedy In Salt Lake City Case
In Salt Lake City on June 11 Herman Oberg fatally shot Stanish Martin then surrendered to police. Martin had eloped with Oberg’s wife weeks earlier and the incident involved about $700 taken from her husband. The couple returned to the city after the events.
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Salt Lake City
Herman Oberg
Stanish Martin
Martin
Oberg
Waa
Man Killed After Demand for More Money Turned Fatal
A man named Martin was shot and killed by Oberg after a demand for more money. The confrontation ended when Oberg fired, killing Martin instantly. Oberg was released this morning on $600 bond.
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Oberg
Martin
Marriage foiled by alleged hypnotic influence links Vanderbilt
New York dispatch reports Mrs May 8 Pepper spiritualist leader wed Edward W Vanderbilt later facing a custody or scandal claim. The couple’s son and daughter claim Vanderbilt was under hypnotic influence and mentally impaired. Justice H Corson of Georgetown, age 65, was hospitalized in Providence with serious complications and poor prospects.
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New York
May
Pepper
Edward W. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
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Hase
Seriges Telegraph Servier
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