How Coal Monopoly Was Caused and Maintained
Francie FR Singleton outlines how the Pacific Coast Company, with control of mines, railroad, and bankers, dominates Seattle coal. The Roslyn and Beattie supply shifts, diversion from Seattle, and a long pattern of conspiracy and market manipulation sustain a near total local monopoly. Independent producers struggle to market coal without Pacific Coast involvement, as the Cedar Mountain mine illustrates ongoing anti-competitive tactics.
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Francie FR. Singleton
Beattie
Pacific Railroad
North Pacific
Seattle
Man Pacific
Mercy Pacific Coast Company
Pacific Coast Company
Emalier
Columbia & Puget Sound
Railway, Steamship and Coal Company
King County
Divorce suit cites wife's illness as grounds in King county
A. J. McAllister files for divorce from May McAllister claiming she is a chronic invalid after a paralytic stroke suffered soon after their Vancouver marriage. He states the separation is necessary due to her illness and his failed commitment to care.
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King County
A. J. McAllister
May McAllister
Vancouver
BH. C
Haywood release request hinges on court action and testimonies
The state pursues Haywood release as Darrow opens the case with policy explanations and the Pilkerton detectives present witnesses. The defense then presents witnesses while asserting Haywood’s linkage to the Steanenberg murder rests on Orchard testimony. A court ruling on Haywood’s status is anticipated after proceedings and a school operetta precedes the session.
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Ida
Darrow
Pilkerton
Gepern
Denver
Berah
Pettibone
Adams
Caden
Haywood
Steanenberg
Orchard
Guilty Verdict In Emma Kauffman Manslaughter Case
The jury found Emma Kauffman guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for the death of 16 year old Agnes Potrels after brutal torture. The verdict sparked cheers in the courtroom. attorneys gave notice of appeal.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Flandreau
Emma Kauffman
Agnes Potrels
Women Shot Down in Disturbances Across Wine Grow District
Telegraph dispatch reports June disturbances in a wine growing district where troops fired into crowds, killing some and injuring others. Soldiers claimed they fired into the air but bullets struck the ranks of the mob. the cabinet says the incidents are serious and linked to recent attacks. Names mentioned include Kelly of Connecticut.
Sacred Heart graduates addressed by visiting archbishops
Sacred Heart Parochial School held commencement exercises last night with remarks from Rt Rev RE O'Dea and guest Rt Rev Harry, archbishop of Manila. Seven pupils received certificates.
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Sacred Heart Parochial School
RE. J. O'Dea
Harry
Manila
Stage Held Up Near Wawona
A lone bandit halted two regular stages from Raymond to Wawona California. He robbed 16 passengers of valuables during a brief hold up and then fled the scene, remaining at large.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Wawona
Cal
Raymond
Here
Schmitz Seeks Release On Habeas Corpus
San Francisco report says Mayor Schmitz seeks bail release with writ of habeas corpus after 16 showings claiming an incurable disease justifying imprisonment. The filing challenges the current detention as unwarranted under medical grounds.
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San Francisco
Schmits
Schnitz
Schmitz
Convicted Man Sought Immediate Death Custody Appeal
The petition claims the penal code section used to order Mayor Schmitz into custody is unconstitutional and hastens the convicted man toward a certain death. The filing targets legal remedy against the asserted deprivation and seeks relief from the court.
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Schmitz
Putting a Match to Frisco
Fire in San Francisco on Van Ness avenue near Sacramento street destroyed several dry goods houses. Loss estimated between 154000 and 200000 dollars. Fire suspected to be the work of a firebug after recent fires in the same district. Police and fire chief investigate with uncertainty about the cause.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Francisco
van Nessay
Sacramento St
Explosion Burns Two On Barage At Alki Point
An oil barge explosion at Alki Point Wednesday night burned two men, shattered the Natatorium windows, and destroyed the barge and fifty barrels of oil. Otto Friener and W A Robertson were thrown into the air, with the captain burned and Robertson more seriously hurt. The Sal Manero tug crew failed to respond promptly, prompting public criticism.
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Alki Point
Natatorium
Union of Company of California
Salmanero
Otto Friener
W. A. Robertson
Sal. Manero
Robertson
Charge
American Marine Sergeant Killed in Pago-Pago Barracks Slide
London dispatch reports a American sergeant of marines killed and heavy damage to the American naval barracks from a landslide at Pago-Pago on Tutuila's southeast coast in the Bonin group.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
London
Pago-Pago
Tutulla
Aoki Stays as Embassy Declares No Recall
A Japanese embassy member announces Ambassador Aoki will not be recalled. The Pacific Coast trip is postponed due to timing, with the Japanese government fully sympathetic to Aoki’s actions amid recent tensions. Aoki condemns agitation from yellow press in both nations.
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Washington
Aoki
Washington Canal Association Schedules Saturday Meeting
The Washington Canal association will meet Saturday afternoon at 1:90 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce. Committee members and tidelands sale supporters will gather to discuss the situation.
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Washington Canal Association
Chamber of Commerce
Lost City Money Mystery Unearthed in City Comptroller Files
A trove of unaccounted city checks totaling 2584 was found in the city comptroller’s office. Experts report checks dating from 1900 to 1906 and earlier, some tied to the Cedar River waterworks, with fraud or misapplication suspected. Treasurer George Russell will consult officials as Harry Carroll, former comptroller, may hold light on the matter.
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Carroll
George Russell
Russell
Harry Carroll
John Inger
Frank Paul
Will H. Parry
C. J
Niet
Stirrat & Goetz, Bell & Price
R. C. J. Erickson
Dober
Frank & Brandon
J. A. Bailey
P. J. McHugh
T. Ryan & Co
D. Dow N. Johnson
Andrew Peterson
Oregon Commission for A Y P E Is Organized
Henry KE Reed of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition company announced the Oregon commission to the exposition is organized with W H Webring of Hillsboro as president B W Rowe of Portland as vice president M D Wisdom of Portland as secretary and Miss Elizabeth O Keane as assistant secretary. Under the Oregon law 25000 is now available 50000 will arrive May 1 1908 and 25000 more on January 1 1909. The Oregon building site has been chosen but construction will likely not start until next spring.
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Henry KE. Reed
Oregon Commission
W. H. Webring
Hilleboro
W. Rowe
Portland
M. D. Wisdom
Elizabeth O’keane
Seristant Sec
Oregon
Official denies recall of Ambassador Aoki
Tokto official statement denies reports that Ambassador Aoki will be recalled. The June 21 announcement says the rumor is false and provides no sign of a withdrawal or replacement at this time.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Tokio
Aoki
Assessors Seek Relief in Valuation of Mining Lands
An assessor seeks to fix inadequate mine property valuations with an expert study. The report compares assessed values to actual worth for coal lands and company property across Newcastle Black Diamond and surrounding areas. Notable figures include Pacific Coast Co holdings totaling over 6,000 acres assessed at about $140k and related estates with varied assessments.
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Pacific Coast
Northwest Improvement Company
Seattle Electric Company
Patrick Gibbona
Issaquah Coal Company
Pacific Coast Company
Newcastle
Black Diamond
Franklyn
Lawson
Cane Coal Company
Northwest Improvement Copany
French Troops Open Revolt Shocks Paris
Paris reports a mutinous wave as about 300 soldiers refuse to fire on rebels and march from their barracks to Heriere. Narratives say crowds are barred from Narbonne while mutineers derail rail lines to hinder reinforcements.
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Paris
Heriere
Narbonne
K In
Sint Regiment
Man Recovers After Suicide Attempt at Police Station
Amiel Van Ness, a teamster, attempted to take his life in a Sixth Avenue saloon near Weljer at. after drinking whisky. He fled to a police station where clerks waited an hour for a doctor. he recovered after ingesting only a small amount of poison. Plans for the Danish Brotherhood's clubhouse and public hall at 14th Avenue and East Fir show a $30,000 structure 120 by 120 feet, now filed with the building inspector.
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Amiel van Ness
van Ness
Sixth Av
Weljer At
14Th Av
East Fir
Beattie and Seattle Produce Dealers Face Food Waste Critique
A Beattie observer accuses Seattle commission firms of manipulating prices by withholding and dumping edible fruit and vegetables. Strawberries and asparagus are cited as examples, with goods discarded to maintain fixed prices, harming consumers and keeping living costs high. The piece links this to a wider pattern of greed and market control by local dealers and their wagons.
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Beattie
Seattle
Produce Commission
County Fruit Inspection Department
Principal Geiger Declared Vindicated by Senior Vote
In a senior assembly the class affirmed the principal’s actions despite a city paper’s criticism. The vote supported Mr. Geiger on charges of arbitrary conduct, though many students criticized his handling of picnics and the baccalaureate preacher. School officials note attempts to move graduation to Grand Opera house were blocked by bookings.
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Geiger
Assembly Hall
Three Tree Point
Santa Barbara Towed to Frisco for Repair
The disabled steamer Santa Barbara was towed into Frisco from Point Keyes after a week of tail shaft damage. Captain Zaddart said there was no danger and passengers accepted delays. refunds were issued and they will ride other steamers to Seattle. The ship will be docked immediately for repairs.
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San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Point Keyes
Zaddart
Seattle
Robbery at the Stander Hotel in Seattle
James McCloud reported a 4 am break in at the Stander hotel by a young man who entered through a fire escape window and held a gun to his head. Cash of 330 dollars, a gold watch, an 80 dollar ring and other articles, including shoes and glassware, were stolen. Police are investigating and McCloud, a recent Alaska transplant, suspects the thief may be known to him.
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James McCloud
Stander Hotel
Alaska
Stander
McCloud
Yan
Ink
Seattle
City to Index All Vaults Across the Board
The finance committee acting on urgent advice from Chairman Saw yer will have all city vaults indexed at once. Clerks will perform the work, not experts, to keep costs a minor factor as officials reassess the city books.
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Sawyer
Henry A. Hamilton Found Insane and Committed
Henry A. Hamilton, 22, stepson of attorney Solon T. Williams, was found insane by a King County jury and ordered confined at Steila Coom. He believed he was faulted as a degenerate and armed himself to kill accusers after arrest a month ago. A jury trial was requested, and two other trials recently yielded verdicts involving the accused Wassare.
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King County
Steilacoom
Henry A. Hamilton
Solon T. Williams
Wrecking Attempts Alarm Southern Pacific Yards
Two attempts to wreck trains in the Southern Pacific yards near the depot in Cal on June 21. Detectives and track walkers guard the track. Wreckers bent a coupling pin and attached it to the rail, found minutes before the Los Angeles express. Five minutes earlier a track walker found an obstruction at the yard’s far end.
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Presno
Cal
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles Express
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Meir
Alki
Oregon Commission For A. Y. P. E
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