France and Russia urged to take lead as crisis tightens
Washington labeled a peace city as Japan and Russia requested a plenipotentiaries meeting in the capital. France and Germany move reinforcements near the frontier while Kaiser warns of hostile acts. Rouvier presses Russia to act under the alliance and urges immediate peace to sustain the Franco Russian partnership. Delcasse backs Russia policy. Rouvier warns the alliance risks becoming one sided.
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France
Kaiser
Germany
Rouvier
Delcanse
Russia
Roosevelt
Delcasse
Cesar
Europe
Washington to host the ce conference with Rosia and Japan
dispatches from Washington report June 15 that Washington was chosen as the site for the conference between Rosia and Japan. Petersburg coverage notes unrest aboard the Russian fleet and calls for a national assembly to end the war.
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Washington
Rosia
Japan
Beattie Officials Witness Launch of New Artillery Tender
A large group of Beattie officials and citizens gathered in Coupeville Thursday to witness the launch of the artillery tender Lieut. George M. Marrin recently completed for service on the sound. Quartermaster Frank Grant organized plans to mark the event. Mrs. Hanson B. Black christened the vessel while the Tenth Infantry band played.
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Beattie
Coupeville
George M. Marrin
Frank Grant
Hanson B. Black
Tenth Infantry Band
Munte
Court fixes August 7 for Patrick electrocution
In Albany on June 15 the New York Court of Appeals set the execution date for lawyer Patrick for the week starting August 7. Patrick's attorney ex-Senator David B. Hill plans to seek a stay of execution pending a motion for re argument.
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Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Patrick
David B. Hill
Beidale Wins Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Way
Beidale won the Suburban handicap today at Sheepshead Way on June 15.
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Sheepshead Way
Beidale
Star Chronicle Formed In Major St. Louis Deal
The St. Louis Star and St. Louis Chronicle merge under Scrippe McRae leadership. M A McRae becomes president and Nathan Frank vice president as the Star building on Twelfth and Olive becomes the Chronicle’s headquarters.
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Star Chronicle
Twelfth and
Olive Streets
ST. Louis
St. Louis Chronicle
St. Louis Star
M. A. McRae
Scrippe-McRae League
Saremate
The
Star
Nathan Ank
St. Louis Star Chronicle
Nathanm Frank
United States
Star-Chronicle
Exposed Labor Grafters Charged in Chicago Case
John C. Driscol l testifies before the grand jury outlining alleged conspiracies led by labor figures. The state board of arbitration seeks to settle the Teamsters strike with a peace proposal rejected by employers. Driscoll claims many labor leaders received regular payments for settlements and strike influence dating back to 1897. The grand jury may subpoena prominent labor figures as evidence unfolds.
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Chicago
John C. Drisend
Driscoll
Meady
State Board of Arbitration
Teameters
Grand Jury
United States Attorney
Mead
Seattle bids for 1907 convention with $20000 guaranty
Carl F. Reeves, president of the local CS Christian Endeavor society, receives a letter from Manager Shaw outlining conditions for Seattle to host the 1907 convention. Delegates must show Seattle can handle attendance and cost, with a local guaranty of 20000 to 30000 to cover expenses if delegates cannot pay. Local businessmen favor bringing the meeting, citing ample hotel capacity including Rainier Grand and other inns, plus a large auditorium on University grounds.
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Carl F. Reeves
CS Christian Endeavor Society
Shaw
Society
Hoston
Seatie
Baltimore
Seattle
James A. Moore
Rainier-Grand
Stander
Stevens
Butler
Northern
Washington
Portland
Eld University
Federal grand jury returns true bills in several cases
True bills were returned against Nathan H. Lamb postmaster at Klickitat for withholding a letter, W H Maloney Spokane justice for a false affidavit, James H Hopkins Spokane notary for certifying two fraudulent pen sion certificates, and A F Lambert Davenport Big Bend National Bank cashier for false entries and omitting $17 000 from a report to the currency bureau.
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Federal Grand Jury
Nathan H. Lamb
Klickitat County
F. W. Dreamer
Lucas
Lamb
Kiuickitat
W. H. Maloney
Spokane
James H. Hopkins
Hopkine
A. F. Lambert
Big Bend Natenal Bank
Davenport
Wash
Tragedy at Interbay Claims Electric Railway Worker
Moscoe Ewing aged 25 resident of Second avenue Porth and Harrison was killed instantly at Interbay when crushed under a train car at 1:05 p m. He had worked as a rakerman on the electric work train in the Great Northern yards. Coroner Carroll was notified and the body sent to Hutnerworth & Son undertaking parlors.
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Moscoe Ewing
Second Avenue Porth
Harrison
Interbay
Ewing
Great Northern
Electric Railway Company
Carroll
Hutterworth & Sona
Veteran Chinese Merchant Declares Bankruptcy in Federal Court
Mark Ten Sule, among the city’s oldest Chinese merchants, was adjudged bankrupt by Judge Hanford in a federal proceeding Thursday morning. The case of C. D. Willman was continued in the federal court during the October term.
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Mark Ten Sule
Hanford
United States
C. D. Willman
Chinatown Rebels At Immigration Law
Local Chinatown and the Flowery Kingdom oppose the new exclusion act with strong anger over enforcement. Chinese merchants in Honolulu signal a boycott that could affect trade here, warning that China may retaliate by boycotting American goods and restricting arrivals despite talks between governments. The issue centers on arbitrary enforcement and perceived insult to China’s minister in Washington, with calls for broader admission including merchants and professionals.
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Beatle
China
Chinese Board of Trade of
Honolulu
Washington
Pekin
Boston
Roosevelt
Chin Quong
The
Jumbo autos ordered by Moore for hotel Washington
Two automobile coaches larger than any seen in the northwest head eastward for use by J. A. Moore at Hotel Washington. Each coach seats 383 passengers and uses 60 borepower motors.
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Moore
Northwest
J. A. Moore
Washington
Oregon State Building Dedication at Lewis and Clark Fair
At Portland the Oregon state building was dedicated marking the 69th anniversary of the Oregon treaty boundary at the 49th parallel. Governor George E. Chamberlain received the exposition buildings from the commission as part of ceremonies. Benton county day drew 2,500 visitors from Corvallis and Independence, while Washington building hosts Whitman county ladies extended hospitality. Sunday admission drops to 25 cents and evening admission to 26 cents. concessionaires press for Sunday hours.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon State Building
Great Britain and America
Northwest
49Th Parallel
Oregon
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon Pioneers’ Association
Witama
Benton County
Corvallis
Independence
Washington
Whitman County
Mrativan Chase
Pirates Deny Seizure Allegations In Seal Pirates Case
The United States government faces a possible suit from F J Woodside Rt Tyson and other shipping men indicted for alleged conspiracy to catch seals. The Carmencita is branded as piracy. owners deny ownership and any legal violation. The Carmencita sails unknown in the Bering Sea as the revenue cutter Bear pursues.
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San Pranciso
United States
F. J. Woodside
Rt. J. Tyson
Bering Sea
Italians Welcomed by City Officials and Club Members
The Italian cruiser Umbria officers enjoyed a cordial welcome in the city with an informal reception by Rainier club members and plans by Mayor Ballinger to host the visitors. A formal dinner at Cafe Barberis is set for Monday led by Jack Barberis, while a Ballard horse dealer Charles Watson reports a rented team and carriage vanished after Wednesday night.
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Umbria
Rainier Club
Ballinger
Jack Barberis
Barbéris
Charles Watson
Ballard
Watson
Boost the Prices Proposed by Theatrical Trust
The article reports that John Considine leads a group planning to raise admission to 15 and 26 cents, offering poorer shows for the public. He denies price plans, while associates like Munchau sen, Anderson and Gulliver watch the proposal amid Consolidated Amusement Company offices.
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Theatrical Trust
John Considine
Considine
Brotherhood of
Pirates
Consolidated Amusement Company
Worthy
Messrs. Munchausen
Anderson and
Gulliver
Commencement at Seattle High School Ends with Diplomas
Seattle high school commencement took place at the Grand Opera House this afternoon. E C Hughes awarded diplomas to 161 graduates while seven orations were read and Marian Colbett was valedictorian.
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Seattle
Grand Opera House
Marian Colbett
E. C. Hughes
Dameela
Portland
Fire and threats hit Everett police homes
Early today Officer Riley’s residence on South Rucker Avenue was destroyed by an incendiary fire with a kerosene odor. Two days earlier Officer Williams’ home was dynamited. Threats have been made against other officers, but no reason is known.
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Everett
Riley
South Rucker
Williams
Nebraska lumbermen visit Tacoma steamer Athlon group
Delegation from Nebraska lumbermen arrived in Tacoma aboard the Athlon and will tour the city sights and mills. An itinerary of visits and entertainment is planned to showcase Tacoma’s lumber industry and local attractions.
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Tacoma
Nebraska
Athlon
Seattle Schools Skip Flag Day Observance
A Seattle report notes that on national Flag Day public schools largely did not mark the occasion. Supervisors offer “too busy” as the explanation, while other cities’ schools brief students on the day’s meaning.
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Seattle
Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy Tonight Through Friday
Partly cloudy tonight, then fair and warmer Friday with light to fresh west winds. No precipitation expected and temperatures rise modestly across the period.
Equity trustees review deed of trust terms today
Cleveland officials including Justice OBrien and George Westinghouse speak as trustees of the majority stock of Equitable to consider terms of the deed of trust drafted by attorneys. New York reports June 15 and other brief items follow from Milwaukee Lynn Chicago Philadelphia with graft confessions beef trust inquiries and street railway franchise repeal.
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Cleveland
Justice O'Brien
George Westinghouse
Equitable
New York
G Morgan
Milwaukee
McGovern
Philadelphia
Council
Head Guessing Ends in Jail Sanity Trial
D. M. Driscoll, 28, sought a Sixth Avenue seer to fix his headgear. He refused incantations, fought, and received nail marks on his face. He is jailed awaiting sanity trial. Seattle Lighting warns that blasting dynamite near gas mains at Forty second Avenue North risks gas outages.
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D. M. Driscoll
Driscoll
Seattle Lighting Company
Board of Works
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