Seamen Strike Hampers Seattle to Umatilla Sailings
The Seattle strike halts the Umatilla and affects Pacific Coast Steamship runs between Seattle and San Francisco. Cooks, waiters, firemen and seamen walk off as City of Topeka is also called out. San Francisco officials warn all Seattle San Francisco calls paused until further notice.
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Topeka
Frisco
Peamwen
Gill
San Francisco
Mac
Pacific Coast Steam. Company
Hae
Pearce
Pacific Company
Simee
Seat
Alaska
Ueup
Coast Company
Pavifte Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
San Francero
Puebla
Pacific Coast
First Prize For The Yukon Exposition
The Yukon exposition offers a first prize of 25 dollars for the best exhibit of furniture made from native wood by a high school student. Director-General Nadeau Morning from Dr. W. McDowell encourages home industry and hopes the prize will stimulate the fair. The donor aims to support a young person who will pursue a future in the industry and potentially support a family.
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Ve Ty
Nadeau
Fruit and Flower Show Committee Ratification Planned
The office of J. C. Hopkins in the Mutual Life building serves to ratify committee arrangements for the annual fruit and flower show. The event runs June 27 to 30 at the corner of Third and Marton.
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J. C. Hopkins
Mutual Life Building
Third and Marton
Roosevelt and Bryan Favored for 1908 Presidency
A National Bettorial poll in Indianapolis shows Republicans favor Theodore Roosevelt while Democrats back William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908. All respondents call for tariff revision. delegates viewed the city from safemobiles this afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Roosevelt
Bryan
Plots Bared for Murder in Kentucky Feud Cases
Curtis Jett convict in Breathitt county murders confesses revealing alleged feud conspirators. He says Senator Hargis is innocent and identifies Judge Hargis and Ed Callahan as chief plotters. Jett, serving life for Marcum death and facing execution for Cockrill killing, made the statement to police.
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Cynthiana
Curtis Jett
James B. Marcum
James Cockrill
Breathitt County
Wierd
Feudieta
Jett
Hargis
Ed Callahan
Harriman Defeated Over Tacoma Spur Plan
June 13 report from Olympia states a court decision allows Northern to extend a three mile spur across the Tacoma tide flat. The extension is challenged as aimed to block Harriman by forcing him to cross the spur to reach tide water.
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Olympia
Tacoma Tide
Harriman
Tragic Death of Violin Maker's Wife in Bath Tub
Mrs. Hattie Oakes aged 54 wife of renowned violin maker W W Oakes was found dead in the family bathroom at 1608 13th Ave. Authorities report the mind affected and an autopsy pending. coroner to determine cause.
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Hattie Oakes
W. W. Oakes
Lighthouse bill edits set at sea with cuts agreed
No light vessel for Washington. On lighthouse bills the committee agreed to strike out provisions for 36000 dollars for a stenal station at Hedrock San Francisco Bay and 16000 dollars for a light vessel at Swiftware Bank near Cape Plat tery.
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Washington
Hedrock
San Francisco Bay
Swiftware Bank
Cape Plattery
Special fare rates for regional events announced
The Great Northern unveiled special rates of one and one third fare for round trips to the State MBE conference in Tacoma June 26 to 28, the Christian Endeavor convention in Lewiston Idaho June 28 to July 1, and the Eagles state conclave in Seattle on Saturday June 14.
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Great Northern
Tacoma
Christian Endeavor
Lewleton
Idaho
Eagles
Seattle
Caught With the Goods in The Dalles Theft Case
John Dunn, a tasier, was caught by Patrolman Lergstrom last night with a bundle of goods in his possession. John Moore of The Dalles Oregon reported his room robbed of clothing and $25. The clothing and taxor were found in Dunn's possession.
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John Dunn
Lergstrom
John Moore
Dalles
Ore
Dunn
Yukon Alaska satellite committee postpones inspection trip
The Yukon Alaska satellite committee showed uncertainty about starting inspections of proposed locations today and will likely postpone the trip until tomorrow.
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Yukon-Alaska
Dangerous dynamite left on street endangers children near Albah
The article reports two cases of dynamite left in the street on Dhat Av near Albah by contractors finishing a street project. Children reportedly played with a stick of dynamite before the danger was discovered. Contractors’ names are not known and no safeguards were provided to keep the explosive away from kids.
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Dhat Av
Albah
4Retay
North
Aloah St
Firet
Chief Cook Still Absent From Desk
Fire Chief Cook who was expected to return today has not been heard from and city officials have no information on his return. Meanwhile suspended department members remain idle awaiting the civil service commission to rule on charges. The commission postponed the hearing out of courtesy to the chief.
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Cook
Ban Prete Ciece
Department
Civil Service Commission
Chain gang strike ends without mediation
The chain gang strike ended today without a walking delegate or compromise. The pick and shovel crew returned to work this morning and will continue as long as the weather stays favorable. Officers await a damp day to judge if the men will strike again.
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Pick and
City to enforce Sunday closing law on blind pig operators
Chief of Police Wappensteit vows to enforce the state Sunday closing law against illegal liquor and drug sellers by closing lakeside blind pig operations. He states he has authority and will act to end the practice, pledging strict compliance.
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Wappensteit
Jones Plea Trial Eyes Self Defense Claim
The trial of Robert Jones for the killing of Fred Gregson aboard the steamer Eureka on April 2 is nearing conclusion. Attorneys say witnesses for the state were examined yesterday and today, with Carroll outlining the defense theory that long rupture weakness caused temporary insanity amid the altercation. Jones was assisted by his mother wife and baby as the hearing opened this morning.
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Robert Jones
Fred Gregson
Fureka
Opin
Carroll
Jones
Gregson
Dung Bong In Trouble With Gambling Raid
Chinese merchant Jene Dung Bong and 12 associates were arrested at a gambling resort on Av. BR. Charged under state law with permitting a gambling game to operate. Trial set for late afternoon with legal counsel retained. If convicted, naturalisation papers may be forfeited under treaty law.
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Dung Jene
Av. B
Bong
Rong
Reng
Martha Hale Dies After Bon Fire Accident In Seattle
Martha Hale the year old daughter of Lieut Harry H Hale of Engine Company No 4 died at Seattle General Hospital after being burned while playing near a bon fire last Saturday near the family home at 1133 16th Avenue.
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Martha Hale
Harry H. Hale
Engine Company No. 4
16Th Av
Seattle General Hospital
Bank Clearings Report For June 18 2006
Bank clearings totals for June 18 2006 show 1 616 167 98 and 1 187 728 74 with an increase over the same date last year and a separate 477 028 64 figure. The figures reflect activity in the banking sector for that date.
No Further Change in Lumber Minimum Rates
H W Adame traffic manager of the Hill lines said there will be no further change in the lumber minimum rate schedule published and sanctioned by the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways. He noted the matter was discussed in St Paul with railroad officials and Pacific coast lumbermen, and the announced reductions of shingles six percent and lumber nine percent are final despite ongoing discussions.
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Northern Pacific Railways
H. W. Adame
Hill Lines
S J. Paul
Mr. Adame
Pacific Coast
Adams
Saloon Dice Game Held Up for $16 Say Union Leader
C B Ingalls president of the Sign Painters' union alleges he was robbed of $16 after a dice game at the Federal Exchange saloon on Third Avenue and Union. He appeals to Mayor Moore Chief Wappenstein Officer Clark and Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh, claiming no witnesses exist and no conviction possible.
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Moore
Wappenstein
Clark
Mackintosh
C. B. Ingalls
Sign Painters’ Union
Central Labor Council
Ingalla
Inet
Federal Exchange
Chariie Taylor
Ingalls
Johnson
Insie
Millin Case Details 15 Years of Lime Company Affairs
Witnesses for Ernest Cowell in a suit against John McMillin for receivership of the Tacoma and Roche Harbor Lime Company describe affairs from 1890 to 1906. The defense centers on mismanagement by McMillin and officials, with testimony about plant operation at Moab Harbor and book keeping across departments including stave barrel and cooper shop.
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John 8
McMillin
Tacoma & Roche Harbor Lime Company
Cowell
Williamitz
Behultze
Moab
Harbor
E. C. Hughes
Lowell
Stave Barrel Oh
Cooper Shop
Throckmorton Attacked in Los Angeles Robbery Attempt
Howard W. Throckmorton secretary to George C. Boldt Jr. was stabbed on the left side near the Banta Pe station during a late midnight assault by two Mexicans who tried to rob him. He fired at them, they fled, and his wound was dressed before he traveled to San Diego. Boldt had recently married a Spanish girl at Tijuana, suggesting letters Throckmorton carried were the target.
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Cal
Howard W. Throckmorton
George C. Boldt, Jr
Waldorf-Astoria
York
Banta Pe Station
Throckmorton
San Diego
Boldt
Tia Juana
No poison in jam sample cleared by analysis
The Seattle and Puget Sound Packing company reports an analysis by Ouseward and Rubestein chemists of raspberry jam from a lot linked to arsenical poisoning cases. No poison symptoms found in the sample, suggesting contamination occurred after leaving the packing plant. Police awaits official results expected tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Seattle & Puget Sound Packing Company
Ouseward & Rubestein. Chem
Streets to be cleared as South Seattle homes face eviction
More than twenty families living on built streets in Beatle are ordered to move or have homes torn down. Street Superintendent Walters aims to open streets for travel, with inspectors to enforce vacate orders. City investigates whether these streets were publicly dedicated and will act if city records are sound. A district map shows building locations and vacant spots. notices to vacate were served weeks ago.
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Seattle
Beatle
Walters
Engi Partment
Baltimore Fire Destroys Wharf Steamer and Cremates Crew
A Baltimore blaze destroyed the Savannah steamship wharf of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Co. The loss reaches $2,000,000 as the Exsex steamship burned to the water’s edge after catching fire while half unloaded. Three crew members died in the hold. Eight scows and barges burned amid stock on the loaded piers. Firefighters battled wind-driven flames from the dock to the shore.
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Baltimore
Savannah
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Exsex
Ard’s Department
Why Kulied Wasnt There At The Democratic Banquet
H H Kultes cigar manufacturer and Third ward council candidate declined attendance at a Democratic banquet. He said he would not listen to what he called the democracy preached by George Turner Alden Blethen and Tom Church. He emphasized his lifelong Democratic allegiance with only two exceptions.
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H. H. Kultes
Third Ward
The
Star
George Turner
Alden J. Blethen
Tom Church
Check Fraud Charge Sworn Against William B Stevens
A criminal complaint was sworn before Justice Davia today charging William B Stevens with passing a $5 check on the Washington National bank without funds. Dr E L Bigford who cashed the check swore to the complaint.
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Justice
Davia
William B. Stevens
Washington National Bank
E. L. Bigford
Senator Millard Backs Lock Canal At 85-Foot Level
Washington D C June 13 Senator Millard, chairman of the canal committee, spoke today in favor of a lock canal at an 85 foot level. He said the cost would be more than $100,000,000 less than a sea level plan and urged its adoption.
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Washington, D. C
Millard
Canal Committee
Judge Milan Devries to Hear Customs Board Cases in City
Judge Milan Devries of the New York Board of General Appraisers is due in the city this afternoon to hear cases at the customs house involving classification and appraisal of disputed goods.
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Milan Devries
General Appraisers
New York
Last Geological Survey Party Heads North on Santa Ana
The final U S government geological survey party will sail on the Santa Ana next Saturday night. Tarr of Cornell University leads the expedition, heading for Seldovia and the interior around Cook Inlet to continue northern exploration.
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Geological Survey
United States
Santa Ana
Tarr
Cornell University
Seldovia
Cook Inlet
Barkentine Jane L. Stanford In Distress Off Astoria
The barkentine Jane L. Stanford from San Francisco, bound for lumber at Astoria, is thought dismantled after a recent storm. With crew aboard, the vessel is in distress off Astoria as the Wallula tows it toward the port, expected to reach this evening.
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Astoria
Ore
Jane L. Stanford
San Francisco
Guaymas
Cole for Governor Nominated by Republicans
Duluth Minn June 13 The Republicans today nominated A L Cole for governor.
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Duluth Minn
The
Republicans Today
A. L. Cole
Four Die as Dynamo Explosion Hits Tidewater Railroad
Roanoke Virginia workers were killed and seven injured in a dynamo explosion on the Tidewater railroad. The incident occurred today and involves local laborers at the roanoke site.
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Janese
Tidewater
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