Pardee Still After Seattle Journalist
A June 13, 1906 letter to the Seattle Star denounces R. W. Boyes of the Seattle Times for alleged false accounts from Francisco after April 18 and references Boyes reporting on a shooting at Agnews State Hospital in California.
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Seattle Star
Seattle
Wash
Siri
R. W. Boyes
Seattle Times
Francisco
Oa i
Boyce
State Hospital
Agnews
Cal
Far Reaching Misstatements Spark Letter to Superintendent
J S Coryele writes from Paris denying Seattle Times Beattie Times reports about Agnew State hospital and alleged patient shootings. He says he heard rumors of disasters in New York and Chicago but had no information and accuses reporter KK W Boyce of fabricating the article. He demands acknowledgment and warns against spreading gratuitous claims.
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Reyee
Chicago
Ag- Weasyiur
University
Boyce
New York
Agnew's State Hospital
Withia
Seattle Times
Beattie
Beattie Times
KK. W. Boyce
Jacob Purth
Menlo
Seattle
Massachusetts Relief Fund
Mr. Boyce
Boyes
Coryele
St Paul West Route Chosen for Western Extension
The St Paul selects Evarts as the western terminus for the extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. The Evarts route offers a gentler grade and saves over 100 miles in distance, with construction already under way at Evarts and in Snoqualmie Pass. Deeds for property are filed daily as maps for Seattle terminal affairs are prepared.
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Chi Milwacker & St. Paul
W. R. Williams
Paul
Williams
Evarts
Avarta
Czar reportedly dissolves the Douma in new decree
St Petersburg dispatch June 16 reports unconfirmed rumor that the czar has signed a decree dissolving the Douma while leaving the order date blank for the moment.
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ST. Petersburg
Friend With Money Gone Misses Miller, Police Seek
A. Egloff asks police to locate F. H. Miller who has been missing since Wednesday morning from the Hotel Diller. Miller carried a large sum of money and traveled from the east with Egloff. Egloff admits some money is missing but gives few details. Miller is described as about 40, with upper front teeth missing.
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A. Egloff
H. Miller
Diller
Egloff
Miller
Eloff
Egioff
Surprises Mark Meadowlands Racing Night
June 16 at The Meadows track was slow with heavy going and several upsets. Florence Pon won at 20 to 1 with Wilson riding, Tom Hawk at 200 to 1 finished second, Standard at 3 to 1 placed third, amid long-shot amateurs.
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Long Shore
Florence Pon
Wilson
Tom Hawk
Standard
Rainier Boulevard Improvement Club Plans Extension
A Rainier Boulevard Improvement Club meeting Tuesday at Rainier Hall approved extending the boulevard south to Bayview. The project will add sidewalks along the Woulew from Jackson Street nearly to the city limits.
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Rainier Boulevard
Democrats Plan City Club Meeting at Christensen's Hall
A Democratic gathering is set for Monday night in Christensen's hall in the Arcade building. The event, planned at the recent banquet, aims to organize a city Democratic club and bolster party activities.
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Democrats of the City
Christensen's
Frisco Shaken by Sudden Earthquakes
Frisco was jolted by a sharp quake at 9 40 pm followed by another minor shock half an hour later. No damage reported though many residents fled into the streets in fear. Officials noted the tremors caused alarm but found no injuries or structural damage.
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Sean Francisco
Alaska Central Railway to Reach Clealon Mines by 1908
Trustees of the Alaska Central railway signed a contract with the Tanana Railway assets to extend the line 165 miles from Seward to the Clealon coal mines by January 1908. F A Us Hebee, a prominent figure in the trade press, is named as a leading stockholder in the project.
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Alaska Central Railway
Clealon
Seward
Tanana
Us Hebee
Utte
Alaska Railroad
Meeth to Lead YMCA Meeting in Philadelphia Tomorrow
C. A. Meeth, a noted harsh tone soloist from Philadelphia, will head the Y M C A afternoon gathering tomorrow.
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C. A. Meeth
Harh
Philadelphia
Roll Tells of Inspection Shortfall in Meat Safety
City Meat Inspector John Roll explains the monthly report omits many animals slaughtered under federal inspection. He notes that over three quarters of city meat is killed under federal oversight and argues for adding another city inspector to ensure proper attention.
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John Roll
the Star
Mitchell trial set for June 25 with no delay
Prosecutors and defense agree no continuance for the Mitchell case. Subpoenas will be issued for witnesses from Corvallis, Oregon, with the defense aiming to introduce Creffield's Holy Roller influence as context for a possible justifiable homicide verdict. The prosecution plans to limit evidence to the shooting facts.
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Morris & Shipley
Corvallis
Ore
Creffield
CREW ABOARD SAFE AS SHIP BURNS NEAR WALES EDGE
A gutted gasoline schooner explodes near Mora in the Quillayute reservation area. Captain wife and child plus crew reach shore safely. Tug Wyande and others tow the damaged Argus toward Neah Bay Port Gamble. A mail carrier reports the rescue and cargo status.
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Rah Bay
Quillayute
Mora
Yaks
Lorne
Fap
Fiat
Argus
Wyadde
Métchants Exchanger
Puget Sound Navy Yard Improvement Funds Enacted
The naval appropriation bill approved by Congress allocates 226000 for Puget Sound Navy Yard improvements including a drydock start of 100000 and funding for a central power plant sewer extension grading electric lighting water system heating dredging roads and telephones along with construction enlargement.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Puget Bound
Navy Yard
Man in Jail Pleads Aftermath of Prison Visits
Charles Johnson, a visitor at the Seattle city jail, argued with Judge Gordon in police court that he cannot stay out of jail. The City Attorney pressed the point about prior penitentiary terms, Johnson quipping that being sent out would empty the city. The judge took the case under advisement, with Johnson likely to be freed on condition of leaving the city.
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Charles Johnson
Gordon
Johnson
Te Bruler
Seattle
Gordom
Bounty Payments Reveal Predator Totals in K County
The game warden notes state bounty payouts for K County include $860 for lynx $717.90 for wild cats $8 for coyotes and $15 for cougar. He cautions these figures do not reflect actual cougar kills as hides can fetch about $156 each, influencing hunter choices.
Bank Clearings Report Shows Net Negative Balance
Bank clearings show a net deficit of 1 489 118 50 for Si with 962 198 73 receipts on the date. Sprease over same date last year reports a gain of 486 919 77, indicating a decline in activity.
Bryan Boom Still Continues to Grow
Washington D C June 16 conservative Democrats rush to William Jennings Bryan for 1908 nomination to head off socialist influence and maintain Roosevelt program. Bryan is framed as safe and sane compared with other leaders, with public sentiment reshaping perceptions since 1896. Roosevelt’s administration boosts support for antitrust and tariff revision, while Bryan’s stance against socialism eases fears of radicalism.
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Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Indiana
Colorado
Arkansas
Kansas
South Dakota
Missouri
Parker
Cleveland Democrats
Hearst
Roy
Shively
Theodore Roosevelt
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
White House
Republican Party
W. J. Bryan
Higher Tax Levy May Be Necessary In Beattie City
City officials debate raising the property tax to cover municipal needs. The finance committee signals a 25 to 6 percent increase over last year unless assessments rise. Officials plan to boost valuation in business districts and appoint board of equalization members to review and notify owners with low valuations.
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Beattie
Seattle
Board of Equalization
City to add five patrolmen amid budget shortfall
Chief proposes a “fine system” to cover a $23,000 gap as the council weighs funding. Five more patrolmen would raise staffing from 11 percent to 118, boosting coverage at crossings and parks. Police chief Wappenstein also suggests fining landlords of alleged houses of ill fame up to $100 a month.
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Ita
Wappenstein
Houses
L Fame
Missing Seattle search for John Lindsey prompts aid
San Francisco authorities appeal for help locating John Lindsey who left after a fire to seek work in Seattle. Lindsey's wife and two children are destitute with Mrs Lindsey in St Joseph's Hospital, relying on charity as police in Seattle are urged to locate him.
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San Francisco
John Lindsey
Seattle
Miss Dickey Buys Pacific Hospital from Corrigan
Anna M. Dickey purchases the Pacific hospital from owner Miss Corrigan. Miss Weekey has served as head nurse for four years and Corrigan previously bought Monod seven years ago. Dr J C Neville built a new facility after capacity limits. Corrigan plans to relocate amid staff changes.
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Anna M. Dickey
Pacific Hospital
Corrigan
Miss Weekey
Pacific How
Miss @erifean
J. C. Neville
Pacific
Minegan
East
Assessments Faulted As Valuations Lag In Seattle Street Project
The Seattle Board of Public Works confronted absurdly low assessments for 13 full blocks on North Seconday. Despite high property values nearby, total abutting valuation is about 206 000 while the sidewalk project cost is estimated at 16 400. Other estimates include grading on Thirteenth Avenue South and water mains projects with various funding sources. The Seattle Rice Company received a permit to double track its line on Grand Boulevard and Fifteenth Avenue West for a short distance.
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Seattle
Board of Public Works
North Seconday
Prie St
Dennyway
South Et al
North
General Fund
Weesler Way
East
Jefferson St
North Forty-third St
East Garfield
East Galer St
Eagle At
Seattle Rice the Company
Grand Boulevard
Fifteenth Av
Sacred Heart School Commencement To Start Next Thursday
Sacred Heart School will hold commencement exercises starting next Thursday evening and continuing Friday. Miss Margaret Duffy will deliver the valedictory. The commencement play is Mina Carnduff's Next of Kin with cast including Cecilia Christoph, Regina Kelly, Cathleen and Margaret Heffron, Catherine Tracy and Catherine Con.
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Sacred Heart School
Misa Margaret Duffy
Mina Carnduff
Dr. Jacob F. Foret Sentenced for Grand Larceny in Insurance Case
In Minneapolis on June 16 former Northwestern National Life Insurance president Dr. Jacob F. Foret received a sentence of three and one half years for grand larceny tied to insurance scandals. In Manila on June 15 forty engineers and physicians departed to begin preliminary railroad work on the island of Luzon.
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Minneapolis
Jacob F. Foret
Northwestern National Life Insurance ® Company
Manila
Lolle
Canadian Customs Quarantines Hogs for 30 Days at Whitehorse
Canadian customs in Yukon target American hog shipments, ordering 30 day quarantine at Whitehorse for all pork bound for Dawson and other Yukon points. Earlier notice restricted Seattle stock shipments to Yukon except hogs, a policy not fully adopted. Merchants say American shippers dominate interior livestock trade, hindering Canadian suppliers.
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British Yukon
Dudley
Yukon
Dawson
Whitehorse
Canadian Customs Office
Seattle
Cana
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California
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Robert W. Boyce
Jane
W. Hater
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ST. Paul
Chamberlain
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Ler
the Boulevard
Frisco
Alaska Central
Terior—Heinze
Cc. A. Heath
Mitchell
Prosecution
Ware's
Charles
Mistah Johnson
Janey the Bride
Dave Francis
Miasouri
Cleveland
Conservatiom
Parker Cleveland
Per Jess
Leseer
Evita
Ation
Chief
NING
Miss. Dickey
Sacred Heart Exercises
DR. Force
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