Transcontinental rail line threat to Seattle water purity debated
A Milwaukee proposed transcontinental railroad along the Cedar River may threaten Seattle water purity. Medical officials and engineers argue safeguarding water is essential, while the railroad pledges protective measures. Commission findings due within days, with court injunction and potential grant repeal under consideration.
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Cedar River
Milwau
Seattle
Igetor
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Marshal Licks Balky Editor in Centralia
In Centralia on June 25 a confrontation occurred after an editorial attack on editor Henry Shields. Marshal punched editor Thomas Dunkley and choked him before bystanders intervened. Deputy Sheriff John C. Liner and Mrs Geneva Spaulding wed June 20 and plan to Seattle.
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John C. Liner
King Connaty
Mies Geneva Spaulding
M Ts. Spaulding
Seattle
Grace Period Extended for Launches Carrying Passengers
U S customs officials grant seven days grace to launch owners who carry fare paying passengers to comply with the new law. A licensed officer in charge and a life preserver for each person are required. Fines reach 6800 and offenders may be arrested after next Sunday. Licenses must be obtained from marine inspectors, not the customs house.
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United States Customs
Chief Cook's Salt Water Fire Fight Remarks Debated
Chief Ralph Cook of Seattle recalls a New York fire chiefs convention talk in 1903 about salt water fire fighting. He jokes about reinforced concrete with San Francisco's quake fire, but many statements contradict the tale as most San Francisco buildings were steel and brick. The Post Intelligencer notes his remarks as possibly misleading yet cites reinforced concrete advocates.
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Ohio incubator baby convention opens in Cleveland
The Ohio Association of Incubator Babies holds its first annual convention at Lane Park with discussions on infant nursing soothing syrup teething bottle use safety pins and related topics. Dr Stewart serves as temporary chairman as hundreds of incubated Ohio babies are presented in health and strength.
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de. Stewart
Roosevelt orders octopus bunt against railroads
President Roosevelt expands anti trust drive beyond Standard Oil to railroads suspected of rebates. Attorney General Moody, staying on as chief hunter, will lead efforts against lines including the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Chicago and Eastern, Rutland, Burlington, Alton, Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific among others.
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Southern Pacific
Advance man for burglars accused in Chicago
James Murphy, caught after a fall through a skylight, told police that two men held him up in an alley and forced him at gunpoint to climb to a roof and attempt to break into a wholesale liquor house for them.
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Gertie Baker
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Fred Schere
Woman Found Guilty in Child Torture Case
Prosecution convicts Mrs. Mary MacKinney of Aledo Illinois for torturing Stella Grady aged 16 while under care of the Children's Home Society. The verdict was delivered in Proba district court amid a tense sentencing phase. In a separate note Madrid reports the death of the Duke of Almodovar, minister of foreign affairs, today.
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Mary MacKinney
Aledo
Stella Grady
Children's Home Society
Madrid
Duke of Almodovar
Young carrier builds real estate, finances Star route
Heward Trenholm, 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs Batwuel holm, has owned The Star route for two years. He purchased two lots near Green Lake for 25 dollars each now valued at 256 dollars, and loaned 50 dollars to others. He manages his private business solo and plans a vacation with a key holder to cover 140 customers.
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Two New Warships Authorized By Navy Department
Washington reports the navy department opens construction for two first class battleships the Michigan and South Carolina at an estimated cost near four million dollars each. A government inquiry is discussed but senior officials indicate they do not intend to indict clerks and will focus on managers directly involved.
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Polet Blank
John D. Reofeller
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Col Glaseford Tours Tacoma For Maneuver Plans
Col Glaseford of the signal corps flies to Tacoma with Gen Puneton to discuss maneuvers at American Lake. The visit focuses on coordinating plans and assessing readiness with local military officials.
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City plans double roadway project cost and shortfall
City engineer told the board of works the proposed double roadway off Datena Ave and 10th Ave N would cost 24 200 with an allotted limit of 10 178. Officials will seek council support to cover the 14 022 gap. Several minor improvement estimates were also submitted.
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Datena Av
10Th Av. N
City Faces Burden as Beattie Homes Sit Unsold
The city of Beattie struggles with unlabeled residences blocking streets. Ownership lacks clear lists of properties, stalling sale. Secretary Bagley notes many homes were acquired for street work, with condemnation cases ongoing. Former owners have 60 days to decide on condemnation warrants or removal, delaying progress.
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City of Beattie
Board of Works
Bagley
Rink Plan Revised on county court house block plans
The Board of Public Works rejects George Lamping's skating rink proposal on the county courthouse block at Third and James. Revived plans are being prepared but previously shown plans were not formally submitted and blocked by five district limits.
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George Lamping
County Court House
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Lamping
City MessengerApplication Rejected for Downtown Wire
The board of public works rejected City Messenger’s request to string an electric call wire from the Davenport hotel on Third Avenue to the Baltimore hotel across the street, spanning Washington Street.
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Repairs Schedule for Burnside and Cartwright
The cableship Burnside is at Moran's shipyard for about two weeks. The Cartwright will stay at Moran's for a few days and, in about five weeks, return to complete repairs.
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Moran's
Cartwright
Will Take Troops North to Alaska
The Putford will sail to Alaska on July 16 to transport the Tenth regiment as planned, marking the move the original timetable anticipated.
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Putford
Alaska
Slayer of Cullen Arrest Shocks Everett City
Frank Jones, 2-year-old suspect, sits in city jail after alleged role in fatal assault linked to Thomas Cullen of Everett. Cullen died from skull fracture caused during a street brawl near Beconday. Coroner to hold postmortem Monday as police identify Behn er brothers as possible instigators. Bowen to act as mayor during Moore's absence.
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Grand Lodge
Frank Jones
Everett
Thomas Cullen
Beconday
Cullen
Bonney Watson
Seattle
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Carroll
Witnesses Ready to Testify in Mitchell Trial
Several key witnesses including relatives of George Mitchell are expected to arrive from Oregon to Seattle for the Monday morning murder trial of Frans Edmund Creffield. Names listed include O. V. Hurt B. H. Baldwin J. K. Berry and Burgess F. E. Starr. It is unclear if Mrs Starr will attend.
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Frans Edmund Creffield
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Oregon
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Morrie & Shipley
O. V. Hurt
B. H. Baldwin
J. K. Berry
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Mail Carriers Dress Light Amid Warm Spell
Local postal workers shed coats, wearing shirt waists as mild weather returns. Yesterday's warmth encouraged lighter attire for the distributors of mail and today begins with a cool shift.
Resignation of Mies A Sheehan at Pacific Coast Steamship
Mies A Sheehan resigns after five years with the Pacific Coast Steamship company and accepts a position as private secretary to Captain L Hib bard of the Barneson Hibbard Steamship company. Steamer Pennsylvania left yesterday afternoon for Seattle and is due Thursday.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
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Barneson-Hibbard Steamship Company
Pennsylvania
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Seattle
Teachers for Next Year Named by School Board
The Beat-Up Schools list of 622 teachers was released this morning by Superintendent Cooper and approved by the board. Of these, 441 taught last year and 181 are new. More teachers were elected than needed for the new year, with 520 positions expected to be filled, 51 more than last year.
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Seven editors jailed for anti military agitation
Stockholm reports seven social democratic editors were sentenced to 10 months in prison for anti military agitation. The case highlights political pressure during the era of heightened defense concerns.
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Stockholm
Social Democratic
Ex Senator Acquitted in Post Office Conspiracy Case
Ex State Senator Green of New York and Willard Doremus of Wheelington were acquitted this afternoon in the post office scandal conspiracy case. The House adopted an amendment to the pure food bill allowing canners not to label weights and measures, but if they do they must use truthful figures.
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Green
New York
Willard Doremus
Whellington
House
Kaiser Greets Longworths in Kiel Amid Courteous Welcome
The Longworths arrived in Kiel on June 23 and were greeted by American and local dignitaries. The visit drew much courtesy and generous homage from the community as Mrs Longworth was publicly honored.
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Germany
Longworth
Koleer
Matrimony Link Ties Northern Securities Official to Gold Bar Lumber Heiress
Carl M. Johanson of the Northern Securities & ing company and Gold Bar Lumber company was married last Wednesday night at a Springs to Edith Tribe daughter of Thames Tribe. After visiting Yellowstone Park the couple will relocate to Seattle to reside.
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Northern Securities & Ing Company
Ager
Gold Bar Lumber Company
Fairbanks
Edith Tribe
Thames Tribe
Yellowstone Park
Seattle
Ree Side
Pharo to Announce Charter of Westward Steamer
J Phare of the Alaska Coast company plans to return from San Francisco tomorrow night and announce the chartering of a steamer to operate to the westward with the Bertha and Portland.
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J. Phare
Alaska Coast Company
San Francisco
Bertha
Portland
Seattle High School Tuition Policy Draws Fire
The city admits 80 nonresident youth and 40 nonresident Japanese students to Seattle high school on $35 yearly tuition payable in advance. State law taxes all children, but districts may collect from nonresidents, yet cost per student runs higher. Critics cite inequity as natives and aliens alike face disparate treatment and some students drop out for lack of funds.
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Seattle High School
Seattle
Japan
Beattie
Empire
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