Steamer Umatilla Sails With Non-Union Crew Amid Turmoil
The Umatilla departed for San Francisco with a reportedly non union crew though Assistant GM claimed full staffing across all departments. Police presence restrained potential violence as sailors and officials argued over crew shortages while Topeka delays and Pacific Coast Steamship efforts affected southern and northern routes.
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Union
Finich
Steamship of State
Francisco
Amatitls
Ucket
Topeka
Pacific Coast Steamship
Renton Mass Meeting Seeks Murder Case Evidence
A Renton crowd of about 200 gathered to form a five citizen committee to collect evidence in the Millhuff murder case. The group aims to compel a trial in court and have a jury determine if a suspect is guilty, though speakers avoided naming the individual. The committee appointed Thomas F. O'Brien James Day Rew Night Marshal Johari Police Judge Robert.
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Renton
Millhuff
Allias
Tom Nelligan
Stepeet
Thomas F. O'Brien
James Too
Johari
Robert
Insurance rate hike hits multiple western states
June 15 report says eight underwriters of coast organizations raise premiums by about 25 percent in Nevada Oregon Utah Montana and Washington outside board jurisdiction. Washington anti trust law prohibits rate fixing but insurers pursue higher charges citing public losses. McKenzie chief surveyor of rates says he has received no advices of such increases and cannot confirm likelihood or justification.
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Acte
Nevada
Maho
Oregon
Utah
Montana
State of Washington
Washington
T Haven
Sen R Pondeeo
Dooma Favored by Bryan on Russian Parliament Scene
W. J. Bryan, observing Russian parliamentary session from the diplomatic box in St. Petersburg, expresses optimism about Dooma prevailing. He notes restraint shown by members as a key impression.
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W. J. Bryan
ST. Petersburg
Campers on Lake Washington Told to Move Within 30 Days
Street officials order campers along Lake Washington to relocate within 30 days or face removal. Inspectors will remove noncompliant camps, possibly tearing them down. The notice cites limited access and widespread presence along the shore.
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Board of Public Works
Walters
Department
Lake Washington
Partners at War Over Threats and a Criminal Threat
A feud between former partners Drescher and Huechier escalates to a reported threat of killing. Huechier allegedly vowed to ambush Drescher after a dispute over a hogshead project and a financial settlement. Police court case set for an early date before Judge Gordon.
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Buechier
Drescher
Huechier
Bonde
Weechier
Wherves
Crockett
Fifth Av
Hey
Gordon
Icc seeks coal and trade information from railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission sent letters to every railroad in the country seeking information about coal and trade. The Navy Department was notified that the dock Dewey passed Sa bay Jane 13 and is expected at Singapore June 29.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
Singapore
Bank Clearings June Dates Affected by Volume
Bank clearings show June 1 1908 and June 16 1906 totals with 606.70 increase over last year and overall figure 277,687.18. Data references are coded as D148 and P1481 with currency units noted.
Paul Lights In Jail Again On Drunk and Disorderly Charge
Police report J Paul Lights, described as effete and engaging in questionable schemes, is jailed again on a common plea of drunk and disorderly. He was arrested by Patrolman Martin and faces a police court hearing this afternoon. A prior 1905 incident saw him fined $60 for theft and jailed. he once barricaded himself in offices to fend off creditors, amid a pattern of frequent municipal confinement.
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J. Paul Lighta
Lights
Martin
Helm
Searing
Busi
Sete
Seattle
Ian Paaibeet Ventures
Municipal Bastile
Telegraphs Through Mail Report Sparks San Francisco Relief
A grand jury report investigates telegraph companies for using mail to relay messages after the fire. It notes under $1,000,000 collected nationwide and finds no company contributions to the relief fund. The committee suggests a possible violation of interstate commerce law. A Union Pacific line representative claims free messaging for relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stee Teemas
Robt
Union Ph Company
Ban rPane
Outhur
rPancisco
Relef Committee
San Francisco
Jones Guilty of Murder in Second Degree
Robert Jones of Francisco was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the April 22 stabbing aboard the steamer Gregson. The jury deliberated over seven hours and returned the verdict near 11 o clock tonight, leaving Jones to face long years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jones
Francisco
Gregson
Eur
Theu
Dowie Trial Sparks Sanity Debate in Chicago
In Chicago on June 15 the trial sees Overseer Voliva seek to prove William Henry Dowie insane after Dowie’s testimony. A noted attorney and a specialist witness testified during Dowie’s appearances, scrutinizing his actions and words.
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Chicago
Dowie
Voliva
Allennat
Missing Tony Corbella Refocuses Search Across Lake Union Area
The 19 year old Tony Corbella disappeared after leaving home on Saturday May 6. His father RN Corbelia of 615 Fifth Ave says he cannot accept suicide as the motive and Tony had been earning wages as a teamster and sending money home weekly. Authorities search the Matera Lake Union Wasrh Imaton and Kiliott Bay for clues to his whereabouts.
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Tony Corbelia
Matera
Lake Union
Lake Wasrh‘Imaton
Kiliott Bay
Tony Corbella
Corbelia
Tony
Beat- He
Riots in Bialystok Leave Jews Dead and Fleeing
As rioters attack Jewish homes and stores in Bialystok a bomb during a Corpus Christi procession triggers a deadly backlash. Jewish residents are hunted through forests and along railways with several killed and many wounded, while troops restore order and government questions the violence. Elsewhere in Sebastopol a passenger train is delayed after an attack by 26,000 peasants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Sveston
Douma
Reigerd
Bialystok
Fmilla
Sebastopol
Two Men Die In Sacramento Fire At Hotel And Nearby Shops
In Sacramento on June 15, a fire destroyed the Chance hotel and six small businesses. John Sullivan and William Kiley died in the blaze. The city building committee approved an extra 2100 dollars in pay for architect Clayton D. Wilson for the jail project.
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Sacramento
Cal
Chance
Merning
John Sullivan
William Kiley
Clayton D. Wilson
Mea dow Opening Program Attracts Choppy Six Furlong Races
Opening day at Mea dow features six furlong races for four year olds and up with selling and allowances. Entries include Credmoor S731 Patty Brown 109 Hawk 100 Florence Fon 102 Lady Minora 197 Mycene 107 Lorde 00P 9570 and more.
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the Meadow Tomorrow
Credmoor
Patty Brown
Hawk
Florence Fon
Lady Minora
Mycene
Lorde
Standard
Slaver
Optime
Key
Coliing
Carole
Bell Reed
Princess Wheeler
Rudabek
Yellowstone
Pettijohn
Dmrman
Jerry Hunt
el Chihuahua
Laura F. M
Anona
Bertle A
Yankee Jim
Bir Jack
Blanche C
Native Son
Rocsa
Walton Beckles
Stover
Sandstone
Pickeway
Bob Ragan
Duelist
David Boland
Ruby
Judge
Wenrick
Major Tenny
Harbor
Lone Wolf
Bombadier
Funny Side
Lucien
Gateway
Dixie Lad
Blue Aear Yeoman
Wayside Hospital Nurses Graduation at Bethany Church
Graduation exercises for the Wayside hospital training school will be held at Bethany Presbyterian church at 8:16 p.m. Eleanor Munson Lucy Hight Catherine Tingley and Bonora Tenhunter will receive diplomas. Rev Major presides Joseph Manning directs music. Dr B T Manley speaks on The Dispensary Drift Dr J J Batley delivers the address and A C Bates presents diplomas.
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Wayside Hospital
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Eleanor Munson
Lucy Hight
Catherine Tingley
Bonora Tenhunter
Major
Joseph Manning
B.T. Manley
JJ. W. Batley
A. C. Bates
Publisher Houghton Mifflin Co. member dies suddenly
Cambridge Massachusetts June 16 Houghton the publisher and member of Houghton Mifflin Co died suddenly here today.
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Cambridge
Mase
Houghton
Houghton Mifflin & Co
Pardon Clears Desire Brothier in Deportation Case
The minister of justice granted a pardon clearing Desire Brothier of felony taint, while immigration officials argue pending Vancouver indictments keep him a suspected criminal and eligible for deportation as an undesirable citizen. Extradition is not pursued until Washington settles the deportation question. a warrant is expected within a week.
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Will
Morris
Desire Brothier
Board
of Immigration Offic
Brothier
Vancouver
B.C
Washington, D. C
Fall on Third Avenue injures James Green at Wayside
James Green, a Black man, fell on the corner of Third Avenue and Union last evening. He was taken to Wayside hospital in serious condition after striking the sidewalk, reopening an old skull wound and leaving his recovery uncertain.
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Third Av
Union
James Green
Wayside Hospital
Green
Mayor Moore Sick and Absent from City Office
Mayor Moore was slightly indisposed and did not appear at his office this morning, leaving city hall with a note of absence.
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Moore
Zulu Chief Bambaata Killed in June 10 Clash
Durban reports confirmed that Zulu chief Bambaata was killed while fighting British troops on June 10. The firearms clash is expected to dampen the ongoing revolt as authorities anticipate a rapid decline in hostilities.
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Durban
Bambaata
Wald Habeas Corpus Action Dismissed and Remanded
Lealie Le Wald’s third habeas corpus bid was dismissed by Judge Hanford and remanded to the superior court for re hear ing before Judge ter tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lealie le Wald
Hanford
Ter
Argus Gasoline Schooner Explodes Off Cape Point
Survivors report the schooner Argus and crew blown up and burned to the waterline after a fire 36 miles south of Cape Point. Captain George E. Airidgett of the Ascuncion says the hull burned as tugs Lorne and Holyoke search for crew. five reportedly reached the gasoline tanks as the explosion killed others. The Argus, sailing from Port Gamble to San Francisco with lumber and oil for Seattle, left sound three days ago. Captain Mahoney and his wife and infant daughter were aboard and believed lost.
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Atom
Argus
George E. Airidgett
Ascuncion
Union 611 Company
Clailam
Cape
Bridgett
Lorne
Holyoke
Port Gamble
San Francisco
Sound
Seattle
Union Oll Company
Erninent
Tatoost
Capetery
Merchants’ Exchange
Tatoosh
J. T. Mahoney
Escape from cave-in saves child amid seven minute burial
A two year old boy, Jan look, was buried under seven minutes of earth after a sewer cave-in near Roy and Fairview. Heavy planks formed a protective V and wedged under his body preventing fatal crushing. He suffered leg and hip injuries and loss of consciousness but doctors at Seattle General hospital expect recovery.
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Look
Loak
Roy
Fairviewers
Speak
Seattle General Hospital
Pacific Coast official visits city amid management speculation
Pacific Coast Steamship Company secretary treasurer Fay arrives from New York and will inspect company properties in the west. Rumors of personnel changes swirl in transport circles, but Fay and president Ford offer no confirmation as they plan further southern trips and coal mine interest context.
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Co. C. Fay
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
City
New York
Butler Hotel
Mr. Fay
Pacific Coast Company
Fay
J. C. Pord
Ford
Four Year Old Hero Receives Medal for Rescue
Clarence Osborne a 4 year old from Winchester Massachusetts receives a bronze medal from the Massachusetts Humane Society for rescuing his cousin Josephine Mullen from drowning at the Black Ball pond. Clarence saved the girl after they fell through thin ice while playing near shore. He called for help as his strength failed and his mother aided in pulling them to safety.
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Winchester
Mayn
Clarence Osborn
Massachusetts Humane Society
Josephine Mullen
Black Ball Pond
Cousen
Little Clarence
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Wappenstein
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Patterson
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Washington Insurance Anaoda
A McKenzie
Campero
Geo. Drescher
Mags
Dock Dewey
Janey the Bride
Paul
Enness
Jones
Thomas Gregson
Bailystok
Russia
LULU
Frater
Cage
Crow
The
Star
Port Townsend
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Pacific Coast
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Cook
Clarence Osborne
Josie
Clarence
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