City Water Health Blocked by Cedar River Railway Injunction
King County and Seattle city officials faced a legal injunction delaying a railroad right of way through the Cedar reserve. The Milwaukee Road planned route critics warned of sewer and water contamination threatening the city, prompting medical society action and council debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Medical Society
Milwaukee Railroad
King County
H. Randall
John H. Powell
Frater
Seattle
Cedar F
Moore
Carroll
Walte
Cone City
Thomson
Thameon
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Cedar
Ality Ie
Cedar River
Bankers Convention in Tacoma to Hear Edward White
The Washington State Bankers Association convention in Tacoma June 11 22 and 23 will feature Edward White Pacific coast representative of Bankers Magazine New York as speaker on The Northwest Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State
Bankers’ Association
Tecoma
Edward White
Pacific Coast
Bankers Magazine of New York
White
Northwest Commonwealth
Prouty Files $1000 Personal Injury Claim Against City
Marcia M. Prouty of 1623 Seventh Avenue sues the city seeking $1000 for injuries blamed on a loose plank at Seventh and Olive. The filing names the plaintiff and location, presenting a formal city claim.
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Marcia M. Prouty
Seventh Av
Seventh
Olive
Jackson Street Regrade Approved for City Largest Improvement
The board of public works approved the Jackson Street regrade the city’s largest planned project. It will involve moving roughly 4,000,000 yards of earth and take about three years to finish. Condemnation and damage assessments will precede work, with trial in superior court expected to determine compensation. Detailed maps and plans will be used in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson St. Regrade
Board of Public Works
Steamer Puebla Breaks Sailor Labor Strikes North
The steamer City of Puebla with a non union crew sailed from San Francisco and passed into the straits this morning. It is due to leave Victoria at 2 PM and arrive in Seattle around 6 PM. The Puebla’s arrival introduces a new incident to the strike case and marks the first large northbound steamer from San Francisco with anything but a white crew. The local reaction to its crew and presence remains to be seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
San Francisco
Victoria
Seattle
Four Men Arraigned on Capital Charge in Kellner Killing
Four men George Hammar Joseph Hubbard Daniel Cahill and Frank Martin appeared before Judge Cabamnis in San Francisco on a capital murder charge in the shooting of union sailor Andrew Kellner aboard a launch on the bay Sunday evening. Seed examination date to be set.
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San Francisco
George Hammar
Joseph Hubbard
Daniel Cahill
Frank Martin
Andrew Kellner
The
Bay
Cabamnis
Swedish town Hudikevall destroyed by fire
A major fire leveled Hudikevall in Sweden today leaving 1,500 families homeless. The blaze caused an estimated $2,000,000 in losses and destroyed the town center.
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Stockholm
Hudikevall
Fleen
Jail Contract Awarded For City Jail and Hospital
The board of public works awarded the steel frame contract for the new city jail and hospital to American Ridge Company for 44008 dollars. Four bidders competed and the winner underbid the next by about 14000 dollars. Completion is due by February 16 1907 with a 47060 dollar bond required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
American Ridge Company
Wool sale in Hibbard and Stewart deal
Five hundred twenty five pounds of government wool was awarded to Hib bard and Stewart at 23 cents per pound. the arrangement was confirmed today by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard & Stewart
Ohio Miners Ordered Back To Work In Eastern Ohio
Columbus June 19 Ohio miners have settled their dif ferences and were ordered today to resume work This includes the return of union men to the mines in Eastern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Gen Richard McAlpine Elected NLRC President
Gen Richard McAlpine of New York has been elected president of the National League of Republican Clubs in Philadelphia on June 19. The announcement confirms leadership for the civic organization with influence in party affairs.
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Philadelphia
Richard McAlpine
New York
National League of Republican Claba
Donovan Will Pay For Wine in Irishman Quip Case
In Justice Davis court Patrick J. Donovan refused to bear liability for a Champagne order. Lithgow-Hit Co. sued, alleging the Celtic Bank of Washington facilitated the drink. Judge Davie found Denevente liable for ordering the goods regardless of Donovan not drinking.
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Patrick J. Donovan
Davis Court
Donovan
Lithgow-Hit
Celtic Bane of
Washington
Who
Davie
Denevente
Million in gold aboard Oto returns from Nome voyage
The steamer Oto of the White Star line arrived from Nome at 5 a.m. with nearly 1,000,000 in gold mostly for private deposits and 369,000 in bullion for the Beattie assay. Only 14 aboard, the voyage was praised as one of the finest in memory. A.B. Todd cited a hoped gold yield of 2.9 million for Nome this year.
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Oto
Nome
Chio Wee
Beattie
Beattie Aseay
A. B Todd
Alaska Bank
Himen Ea
Obiets
Bunkere
Seattle Electric tracks plan rejected by board on Fremont and Ewing
The board of public works rejected Seattle Electric company plans to shift tracks on Fremont av and turnouts on Ewing st. Engineers say their plans are the only practical ones but another showing will be needed before a permit is granted.
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Board of Public Works
Seattle Electric Company
Fremont Av
Ewing St
Man Buys Skeleton at Auction in Bizarre Speculation
Charles Modin of 315 Jefferson street attended an auction near the corner of av and Pike. He bought a packaged left for storage from a storage company for 43.66, hoping for a more valuable prize, and won a human skeleton as the plausible outcome of the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Modin
Jefferson St
Pike
Modin
Modig
Kidnaper Sentenced to Twenty Years in Penitentiary
J Kean, found with Freddie Muth yesterday, was sentenced to 90 years in the penitentiary after a brief trial in Philadelphia. The boy testified to captivity while Kean claimed the child had “every chance to escape if he wanted to.” The rapid proceedings followed immediate arraignment and readiness for commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. Kean
Freddie Muth
Kean
Sulsberger
Suicide on Steamer Ohio
J Binns a former US Army lieutenant stationed at Port Davie Nome leapt overboard from the steamer Ohio Jeet Thursday. Despite three Ohio boats, his body was not recovered. Binns aged 98 had suffered months of physical and mental decline and had resigned from the Army. His wife accompanied him on the voyage to receive medical care.
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J. Binns
United States Army
Port Davie
Nome
Ohio
Mreft Nome
Obio
Jedge
Sda
South Ocean
Hoate
Warner
Bian
Thin
Chi
Tives
Judge Gordon Discharges After Language Barriers
In a historic moment Judge Gordon Yister threw up the sponge and discharged defendants after language barriers hindered understanding. Bo Nervo and two Italians faced disorderly conduct charges as the court struggled to grasp testimony amid linguistic confusion.
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Gordon Yister
Bo Nervo
Gor
Pierce Nominated for Minister to Norway
Washington June 19 B D Pierce of Maxendhu was nominated today by the i for Minister to Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D. C
B.D. Pierce
Maxendhuwae
Norway
Permanent Chautauqua Proposed in Seattle
At a Seattle meeting of the Ministerial association Diana for the establishment of a permanent Chautauqua was completed. Rev. F L Wharton stated the project will rival eastern chautauquas and be conducted on their model. A land tract near Seattle will be purchased for the venture, with an estimated expenditure around 160000 dollars.
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Seattle
Diana
First Auburn High and Eighth Grade Graduation Held
Mystic ball hosted the first annual Auburn High School graduation exercises on Friday evening. Mise Walker and Mr. Starr were honored as the first graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn High School
Mystic Ball
Auburn
Mise Walker
Mr. Starr
Witnesses Called in Mitchell Case Ahead of Trial
Prosecutor Mackintosh and defense counsel moved to subpoena witnesses as the George Mitchell murder trial nears. Chief Deputy Miller remains missing. a Carvathia telegram says he plans to join today to aid the prosecution. Defense asks Judge Frater to compel testimony for numerous listed witnesses including relatives of Mitchell and several named locals.
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George Mitchell
Edmond Creffield
Beattie
Mackintosh
Morrin, Bouchard & Bhipley
Miller
Bunday
Carvathia
Mr. Morris
Frater
V. Hurt
Mitchell
John Catlin
Lewis Hartley
Phoebe Vander Kellen
Hager
Milt Beam
Charles Shires
Alpheus Mille
Edwin H. Baldwin
George van Drant
John Baldwin
William T. Gardner
FP. W. Brooks
Peter View
Wiliam J. McMillan
Fred Mitchell
George
James Kerry
Burgess BE. Starr
Emory P. Harris
Mary J. Graham
John Manning
J. J. Woods
Henry KR. Morris
B. R. Starr
May Hert
Autoists Pay Their Fines in Police Court
Charles Thomsen son of Moritz Thomsen and Vincent Moore son of Mayor Moore were fined 20 dollars each by Judge Gordon for speeding on Broadway. Thomsen admitted guilt while discussing who led the cars. J A Holt case for speeding was postponed to Thursday for witnesses.
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Charles Thomsen
Moritz Thomsen
Vincent Moore
Moore
Gordon
Young Thomaon
C. G. Carr
Prothero
H. Hatamoto
Broadway
Judge Gordon
Thomson
J. A. Holt
Hibbach
City June figures show rise over prior year
June 15 2006 and June 19 1906 figures indicate a revenue increase over the same date last year with totals of 1 965 984 09 and 894 820 98 for ATL ASG.
Detective Oulette Reports Miliboff Murder Evidence
Detective F. A. Oulette told a Renton citizens committee that he has 18 witness affidavits collected in the Miliboff murder case. He said seven more affidavits would be prepared and submitted in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Oulette
Miliboff
Renton
House Passes Meat Bill in Congress
Washington June 19 the beef bill passed the house this afternoon while the agricultural appropriation bill with meat inspection provisions approved by President Roosevelt was referred to a committee of the whole. An agreement between the president and the committee was made yesterday. The review provision was eliminated and the civil service waiver for inspectors dropped. Inspectors gain broader entry to packing houses. An annual $3,000,000 appropriation for inspection is provided.
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Washington, PD. C
Wadeworth
Roosevelt
Secretary of Agriculture
Died Because He Loved Her Actor Cause of Death
New York reports actor Howard died by his own action in the city yesterday. He had been infatuated with Yorkon Misner before her recovery with Wilson. Howard was well known in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Howard
Yorkon-Misner
Wilson
San Francisco
Woman Attempts to Shoot General at Palace in Petersburg
Reported today a woman masquerading as a Harbinger entered the palace with a revolver as General Trep approached. The weapon was seized and the woman was arrested, police deny the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Hariakkis
Bromley and Welle Win Contract for Queen Anne Hill
Bromley and Welle were awarded the contract this morning to construct the Queen Anne hill at the agreed contract price. The filing and bidding details were not fully disclosed in the available text.
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Bromley & Welle
Queen Anne Hill
Seals Fate of Aggie Meyers
Jefferson City Mo June 19 The supreme court overruled the motion for a rehearing in the Aggie Myers case The woman is to hang on June 29 for the murder of her husband
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Aggie Myers
Massacre of Jews Across Russia Reported in 1919 Wire
Prominent Jewish communities report killings and plunder in Russia with shocking detail. In Caroki authorities allegedly issued a czarist order to kill Jews, with peasants murdering many for profit. At Bialystok atrocities described as brutal and widespread, including nails driven into eyes and bayonet wounds.
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Berlin
Russia
Caroki
Nieshin
Bialystok
Can a Woman Visit a Saloon Lawful Question Divides Court
In police court Judge Gordon ruled a woman could not visit saloons or cafes with beer. Attorney Thomas Page appeals to higher court. Grace Olesen and Pearl Baker testified they frequented Anheuser Cafe and Ariington Grill on Pike and University, claiming brief visits for meals or a beer. They admitted 69 of 69 days in 60 days, not sure.
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Gordon
Thomas Page
Superior Court
Grace Olesen
Pearl Baker
Stewart St
Anheuser Cafe
Pike St
Ariington Grill
Tet Av
University St
Insurance rates rise talk sparks statefire debate
Washington insurance chief says no state law bars rate hikes by insurers. He cites Spokane and Seattle examples of 20 to 25 percent increases tied to water supply and disaster recovery. He adds no official plan to raise rates, but approves of possible actions if chosen.
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Washington
The
Star
Lee McKenale
Washington Insurance Association
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Spokane
Seattle
St. Louis Granted Favorable Bridge Bill and Travel Allowance
Washington June 19. The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce approved a favorable report on a bill allowing St. Louis to construct a free bridge over the Mississippi. The panel also backed an appropriation of 25000 dollars to cover the president's traveling expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
St. Louis
Mississippi
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Medical Society
Te Kergest
Crichton
Council
Gether
Howen
Dr. Randall
Coorporations and
Gill
Counciil Peat
Jackson ST. Improvement
Malpine
the Court
UNIO
Ne Lee
Parser Freer
Menator
Gist
Uicide
Pranut
Miller le Absent
Bubpoenaes
Charles Thomben
ATL Asg
Repoff
Aggie Meyers
Vic
TIMS
ST. Petersburg
Kenzie
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