Adams Refuses Oath in Caldwell Murder Trial
The Caldwell Idaho murder case against Harry Orchard continued as Steve Adams refused an oath. Orchard was brought from Boise for trial on the Steunenberg killing. the session adjourned with no plea and a September term set. Witnesses and defense plans dominated the day as prosecutors link conspiracies with Haywood and Pettibone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Simpkins
Simphine
Western Federation of Minera
Jack Simpking
Maywood
Moyer
Boise
Pinkertons
Orchard
Mayer
Pettibone
Caldwell
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Frank Steunenberg
Pettiboone
Pirates on La Island Sound Strike Again
Sound pirates in a black sloop appeared off Rye New York entering the Longrew home valued at $10,000. Police report ongoing efforts by local authorities to catch the assailants after a period of terror along the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
New York
Sound
la Island Sound
Rye
Jacob H. Longrew
Revenue Cutter Captain Reports From Kodiak
Captain Hodgins aboard the revenue cutter Patterson wires that he was at Kodiak June 24 and all were well. The Patterson is conducting canal survey work near Kodiak Alaska during the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgins
Revenue Cutter
Patterson
Star Today
Kodiak
Patterson Ia
Alaska
Rushing to Uncle Sam
Envoys from El Salvador and Nicaragua travel to Washington to present their troubles to the United States. The scene is quiet as the award time proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Puerto Cortez
Salvador
Nicaragua
Washington, D.C
France to Loan Japan Money Viable Peace Accord
Paris reports an unofficial announcement that a new France Japan treaty makes possible large loans from France to Japan. The arrangement is viewed as a significant peace victory and financial aid under the accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Japan
Scripps Telegraph Service
Paris
Stenographer Named in Ada Warwick Divorce Suit
Ada Warwick files suit against Warwick alleging infidelity with a stenographer. She says the husband lured her east to Vermont, offered money for divorce, and that the stenographer frequented Warwick’s office and car, with suspicions of property control attempts and an injunction request. A hearing is set before Judge Albertson. Also notes Mrs. Mantor gave birth to an 8 1 2 pound girl.
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Gadue
Menographer
Ada Warwick
Warwick
Gunther
Vermont
Beattie
R. H. Mantor
Frederick & Nelson
Riplingers Rise in Seattle Plunderbund History
The narrative traces John Riplinger entering city office in 1808 under Will H. Parry and frames his rise within Seattle’s 1897 to 1900 corrupt era. It notes the blanket franchise granting Beattie Electric rights worth about 5 million and previews Joe Smith continuing the tale of Shuffieton and Furth indictments in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riplinger
Seattle
Derband
Comptroller's
Will H. Parry
Riplinger
Joe Smith
King County
Star
Smith
Parry
Humee Piper
Beattie Electric Company
Parteh
Shuffieton
Jacob Furth
Japanese Ambassador to America Likely Recalled
News from Tokyo indicates Viscount Aoki, Japan's ambassador to the United States, will likely be recalled. Haron Kaneko is expected to succeed him as ambassador in Washington. Kaneko is a former justice minister in the Tokyo cabinet and was involved in early Russo Japanese peace conference negotiations. A separate New York item notes rising Japan US tensions over affairs in San Francisco and a church sermon in St. Louis.
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Tokio
Viscount A@ki
America
Haron Kaneko
Washington, D. C
Jane IT Teron Kaneko
Tokio Hook
Viscount Aoki
Japan
Tiger United States
Neee
New York
San Francisco
Eenicopal
Sidney C
Woman Dragged by Runaway Horse in Tacoma
Miss Roby Burr a trained nurse from Seattle was dragged along a brick pavement by a runaway horse in South Tacoma. She remained unconscious after the incident and was taken to a hospital as officers sought the horse and rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Roby Burr
South Tacoma
Misa Burr
Grand Jury Urged to Probe Coal Trust in Seattle
The article reports calls by local leaders for a grand jury investigation into coal price fixing and shortages. J. W. Blaw of the Manufacturers' association cites alleged coal combines and railroad influence causing price hikes. A five member committee of the Renton Hill Improvement Club plans to seek a grand jury inquiry and public mass meeting to push for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
J. W. Blaw
Manufacturers’ Association
Seattle
C. B. Bogardus
Renton Hill
Bridge Collapse in Madrid Traps Hundreds Into River
In Madrid on June 17 a bridge collapse hurled about one hundred people into the Manzanares River. Rescues were swift but many victims were fatally injured. Authorities investigate the cause and assess survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Madrid
Manzanares
Wild Man Frank Raymond Sues Exhibit Amusement Co
Frank Raymond sues Exhibit Amusement Co for 5000 damages claiming injuries from contact with Pinawa, labeled a wild man. He alleges Pinawa is a wild beast misrepresented as a performer and improperly guarded by the chef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Raymond
Exhibit Amusement Co
Tod
Earthquake in Valparaíso Kills 36. Hundreds Hurt
Advices from Valdiva report 36 people killed and hundreds injured in the recent Valparaíso earthquake.救
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Valparaiso
Valdiva
Cyclone Devastates Canadian Prairie Regions
A cyclone swept Manitoba and Saskatchewan on June 17. Lightning struck the Pipestone elevator, destroying it and wasting thousands of bushels of grain. Horses and cattle were killed in large numbers and widespread property damage reported. Injuries occurred but no loss of life confirmed.
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Vancouver
B. C
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Pipestone
Ballinger Defends Government Land Policy at Convention
Land Commissioner Ballinger and several land officials attend the public land convention in Denver. He states the government will enforce the law and allocate land to those intended, emphasizing settlement of a new country and housing for new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belippe Telegraph Service
Denver
Colo
BR. A. Ballinger
Wate Land
Public Land Convention
Ballinger
Chester Thompson Sent to Insane Ward Penitentiary
Chester Thompson, convicted for the killing of George Meade Emory, was moved from Pierce county jail to the state penitentiary insane ward. He will stay until a jury can determine his sanity and safety for release. Relatives and sheriffs transported him from Tacoma area to Walla Walla, with no trial expected before September.
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Chester Thompson
George Meade Emory
Pierce County
State Penitentiary
Thompson
Chester
Portland
Maurice Thom
Stensen
Northern Pacific
Auburn
Eastabrook
Walla Walla
Tacoma
Seattle Man Takes Lethal Drink in Petaluma
Seattle resident Harry E. Weigel died after drinking a two ounce bottle of laudanum in a Petaluma barber shop Saturday night. He had been drinking heavily for several weeks and reportedly said, Now I'll take a long sleep, before collapsing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Petaluma
Cal
Harry E. Weigel
Seattle
Ani
Landanum
Weigel
New Industrial Order Likely From Miner Federation Split
Denver June 17 It seems a new industrial order will form from a split between the Western Federation of Miners and the Industrial Workers of the World Investigations show leaders of both groups sought to sell out to the other, a factor in the separation and new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippsograph Service
Denver
Westen Federation of Miners
Industrial Workers of the World
Idaho land fraud jury finds three men guilty in north Idaho case
The Moscow jury in the land fraud arson conspiracy case finds G. H. Kester William Dwyer and W F Kettenbach guilty on two of five counts. Notice of appeal will be filed later this afternoon.
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Scripps
Moscow
Aucopapiracy
North Idaho
Wiliam Dwyer
W. F. Kettenbach
More Rolling Stock for the N. P.
President Elliott and NP officials arrived in Spokane on a western trip and announced plans for 300 additional locomotives and 7,000 freight cars by season's end, with further travel to Seattle and Tacoma.
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Star
Spokane
President Elliott
N. P
Elliott
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland Day and Saloon Closures Across Multnomah County
Portland observes a dry Sunday with no local saloons opening despite a city attorney ruling. Countywide, doors remained shut as businesses enforced the dry status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Auto Crash Injures Ex-Governor’s Wife and Others
Salt Lake City Utah June 1 The wife of ex Governor Heber Wells was badly injured in a auto mobile accident at 2 o clock this minutes Ex-District Attorney Joe Richards and wife were also injured Richards lost control of the machine and ran into a pillar of Eagle Gate at 30 miles an hour
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Salt Lake
Utah
Heber Wells
Joe Chards
Richards
Strained Relations Over Beattie High School Graduation Events
The Beattie High School senior class faced turmoil as Principal Geiger and teachers skipped the Tree Point picnic and graduation events. Students protested his selections for the baccalaureate minister and the graduation venue, which were made without student input. A board investigation was ordered, with tears shed as seniors and Geiger parted ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie High School
Tree Point
Geiger
Pal
W. D. Simonds
Simonds
Prof. Geiger
Grand Opera House
Mr. Geiger
Hase Arrested After Shooting of Employer Imhoff
Philip Hase faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge after shooting Henry Imhoff, proprietor of the Union Express, in the neck several weeks ago. Imhoff, severely wounded but now recovering, had Hase arrested on the complaint of Saturday night. No formal complaint yet filed. Hase likely to be bound over for trial. Hase had been managing Imhoff's business during illness amid disputes over funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hase
Henry Imhoff
Key
Imhoff
Hase
Union Express Company
Wreck Leaves Mrs Wella Injured With Broken Leg
The machine was wrecked and Mrs Wella was thrown underneath. She sustained a broken leg and internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wella
To Support Strikers Dispatches From Tacoma and Salt
Tacoma and Salt dispatches reach Chicago as telegraphers report solidarity with strikers. News notes ongoing labor action with workers across cities responding to the dispute and potential further demonstrations.
Telegraphers pledge support as strike looms
Lake Seattle Decatur Peoria and Bloomington received assurances of telegraphers support if a strike is called. President Small says the situation is unchanged and that grievances settlement is before the executive committee in New York City. SHOALS Ind. June 17 Mrs William Moline was killed instantly by a lightning strike to a wire clothes line near her home.
Russell’s Dream To Be Realized Through Park Bond Sales
City Treasurer George Russell predicts July will bring a check much larger than a million as park bond sales proceed. He notes drafts totaling 1,650,230 on Harris Trust and 400,069.70 plus 5,600 interest, with investors in Olympia to receive the $100,000 tag site bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Russell
Love
Mr. Russell
Harris Trust & Savings Bank
Capital City National Bank of Olympia
Russell
Harris Bank
Russe
Moore
Will H. Parry
Olympia
Park
Protection of Consul Sought After Bar Arrest
H Stanley an Englishman arrested at Salvation Army bar racks pleaded for protection of the American viceconsul in police court. He had tried to pawn a drill and had hidden tools in a locked room. Hearing set for a future date. Funeral of G J Phelan held at St Josephs tomorrow at 9, Calvary Cemetery burial. Knights of Columbus and friends attend.
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RE. H. Stanley
Salvation Army
Gordon
Crntich
Stanley
G. J. Phelan
George J. Phelan
St. Joseph's Church
Eighteenth Av
Alphast
Calvary Cemetery
Knights of Columbus
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Teteareph
Canyon County
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Crenard
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Dix
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Pirates
George Warwick
Dalghton
Mantors
Eearv Ont EY
Eycene Schmitz
Sawifran Els
CG Yy
Eytan Ser
Apanese
TOK
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sTrmarr
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Canada
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Jonhery
Chicago
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