Frank Paul and Cedar River water graft investigated
Comptroller Frank Paul and political ally Will H Parry stand accused of using city contracts and water supply deals to profit privately. The Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway interests allegedly influenced councilmen including Riplinger during Parry’s tenure, with a 1903 bond case and streets near Moran Bros. facilities drawing controversy before continuation on page seven.
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Frank Paul
Parry
John Riplinger
Moran Gros. Com
Lake Weengton Water
Grand Pin
Seattle 4& Lake Waterway Company
Paul
Ike Wii
Poliii
Comptroller
Iistration
Georgetown
Riplinger
James
State Land Commission
Will H. Parry
Marge
Frank H. Paul
Comptroller’s Office
Moran Bros. Company
Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Company
Ielam
Crithiam
Cedar River
Frisco Judge Tries to Take His Life in Court
Frisco judge J C B Heb, famed for eccentricities and a bar recommendation against him for drunkenness, attempted to shoot himself in his courtroom. Men wrestled the revolver from him before the shot. He had been in failing health, losing weight to about 20 pounds, and his funeral is planned for tomorrow in Centralia. his mother, owner of the Carrolton House, mourns deeply.
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Toriety
Centralia
Carrolton House
Occidentally
Harry
Richardson
Orchard
Hawley
Cripple Creek
Waldh Orchard
C. W. Aller
Leadville
Florence
Yes Shott Sterling
Veterans endure lack of trolley service at Ballard encampment
Beattie Electric Co failed to supply stear service during the G A encampment in Ballard this morning, causing widespread annoyance among veterans and wives of veterans traveling from Seattle. Many wounded and elderly attendees faced crowded rides and delays as Seattle Electric acknowledges the need for better car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Electric Co
G. A
Ballard
Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Claimed by Death at Last
Harry Bronaugh a five year old boy died from spinal meningitis after a four week illness. His father or guardian is not named, and his mother Mrs Hattie Bronaugh a widow faced the sorrow with hope before the dread disease claimed its victim.
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Harry Bronaugh
Harry
Hattie Bronaugh
Alway
Peace Conference hears churches plea for peace and justice
In The Hague on June 26 M Neil dott received a Christian churches deputation led by Rev William Fremantle urging the peace conference to secure peace and justice. Catholics refused to sign the address due to the pope not being invited. Andrew Carnegie visits the site for a peace palace funded by his gift.
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the Hague
M. Neildott
William Fremantle
Ripon
Andrew Carnegie
Telegraphic Delays Hit Seattle From Western Union Strike
Seattle suffers telegraph chaos as San Francisco telegraphers strike delays operations. Western Union and Postal lines run about 20 hours late, with messages received only at sender's risk. Seattle-Chicago wires show heavy congestion today.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Western Union
Supt. Miller
Chicago
Ferry boat contract awarded for Kirkland run
The county commissioners awarded Carlson Bros. a $66,000 contract to build the Kirkland run ferry on Lake Washington. The vessel must be completed by January 1, 1908.
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Kirkland Run
Lake Washington
Carlson Broa
Seven Children Die as Tenement Wall Collapses
New York reports seven children from an Italian family crushed to death when a tenement wall collapsed this morning. Firemen rescued dozens of injured from the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Servier
New York
Blasting Halts on Cedar River Route Construction
Water officials report repeated blasting damage to the city light plant transmission lines from the Chicago Milwaukee Mt Paul Railroad project through Cedar river territory. City lawyers were informed the blasting must stop or an injunction would be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Chicago
Driver Hits Pedestrian in High Speed Car Collision
A motor car driven at high speed struck Mrs May Gourley of 1427 Fifth Ave near Third and Pike, injuring her and leaving her unconscious. Police have not identified the chauffeur. Mrs Gourley is reported recovering today.
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Mra
May Gourley
Thirday
Pike
Mra Gourley
Impeachment of Orchard Begins Amid Sedate Courtroom Drama
The article recounts Orchard facing impeachment witnesses in Boise Idaho as courtroom drama unfolds. Individuals including Manuel Vigo Rodrigues are cited amid claims of prior conversations about killing Steunenberg and manipulating miners' officers. Witnesses describe Orchard's reactions and a dramatic confrontation as legal proceedings move forward.
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Orchard
Judge Dismisses Suit Over Postal Card To Redlight District
On motion by the Northern Pacific Express Company the $1,999 suit filed by Mrs Nellie Ram Colline was dismissed after a postal card addressed Care of the Redlight District was received. Judge Tallman presided yesterday.
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Northern Pacific Express Company
Nellie Ramsay Colline Aga
Redlight
Coal buys for Seattle schools under scrutiny in 1900s
Claims that 25 percent more coal than used is bought for Seattle schools trigger calls for investigation. Officials say weighing is done by the Pacific Coast company and lack of public scales hinders verification. School board leaders defend hiring practices and deny agency role in teacher selection.
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Improvement Club
School Board
Pacific Coast Co
Seattle
L. A. Newby
J. &. Alien Improvement Club
Pacific Coast Company
Reuben +» Jones
Dietrict Fe
Pacific Coast
Ll. A. Newby
Nowhby
Frank B Cooper
Reuben W. Jones
Echeo Board
Mr. Jones
J. H. Alien Improvement Club
Frank B. Cooper
Frank F. Bunker
Mr. Cooper
Cloudburst Causes Major Damage in Montana River Flood
A cloudburst near Bhaangs Montana caused about 100000 dollars in damage. It swept out five bridges over the Stillwater River north of town and drowned out miles of crops.
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Bhaangs
Mont
Still Water River
Here
Bill and George Back From Olympia With Park Bonds
Mayor Moore and Treasurer Rus returned at 9 last evening from Olympia where they delivered $100,000 in park bonds to Capitol City National Bank. The mayor signed the bonds upon arrival and the money was remitted through local banks by the treasurer.
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Moore
Russell
Olympia
Capitol City
Natonal Bank
Capital
Treas
Indignant Machinists Dispute Report On Hats At Event
Officers of the machinists union denounce an article in an irresponsible sheet for misquoting them as opposing silk hats and frock coats at the reception for Vice-President Fairbanks. The Christian Endeavor convention committee also protests statements claiming it opposed labor unions. committee members discuss terms with Contractor Ward over using union or nonunion labor for the convention tent erection.
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Machinists’ Union
Fairbanks
Christian Endeavor Convention Committee
Ward
Bracing Shifts Old City Hall During Excavations
Bracing work on the Jetterson street side has unsettled the old City Hall further. Doors on the second story now jam. passage requires a loud bang and a jerk to force an opening.
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Jetterson St
City Marshall Thrown Out During Sailors Fight
Port Townsend June 25 City Marshal Somers entered the Sailors' boarding house to halt a fight and was bodily ejected by the boarding house runners A warrant had been issued for the arrest of K A Lima the boarding house keeper.
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Port Townsend
City
Somers
Sailors
K. A. Lima
Quaker Drug Clerk Charged With Embezzlement
Everett Washington clerk P. FE. Oliver of Quaker Drug faces arrest on embezzlement charges after alleged theft of daily cash receipts. He is free on a $500 bond pending formal arraignment later today.
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Star
Everett
P. FE. Oliver
Quaker Drug Company
Prisoner elopes as romance tops sensational escape
Ida Thomas alias Flossie Killip, under guard at Police Matron De Han's house, escapes with her lover after a ladder is placed to the window. The release order had been issued, and the couple vanished under cover of darkness as the matron slept.
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Cupid
Ida Thomas
Flossie Killip
Margaret de Han
Romeo
Anne
Janso
Ide Thomas
Dreamland Skating Rink
Ieak
Cate
de Han
Euting
Mackintosh
Jefferson St
Telegraph strike spreads across coast cities
Telegraph officials report further service improvements yet ongoing strikes. Western Union has about 65 operators on both sides of the bay while Postal forces barely increased. Strikers stay firm and expect victory. a strike in another large coast city may follow by week’s end possibly Portland or Los Angeles. A related note reports Postal arbitration talks requested by Vice President Konenkamp.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Telegraph
Western Union
Bay
Postal
Small
Portland
Los Angeles
York
Konenkamp
Nally
Chicago
Russell
Smail
Strike Fund The Strike Benefits Schedule In San Francisco
The fund aims to provide $50,000 monthly for strike benefits. Costs run about $8,000 weekly to pay out benefits in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Old Carrier Joseph A Scott Dies After Long Service
Joseph A Scott longtime mail carrier for Beatrice post office since 1888 died at his home 1122 Belmont Ave. He was one of the oldest in service and had previously been in Texas in 1866. Death came suddenly from typhoid fever.
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Joseph A. Scott
Belmont Av
Beatilet
Scott
Texas
Plot to Steal Fifty Million Discovered in Victoria
A plot to steal $60,000,000 from the Russian government office of Tachita in Siberia was uncovered in Victoria B C on June 25. Thirty Russians were arrested after they dug a 40 foot tunnel from a hotel to a large safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Victoria
B. C
Tachita
Siberia
Paving Bid Refused and Portland Bid Sparks Factional Tension
In a city hall scene the board of public works rejected the Independent Asphalt Company's bid for the Queen Anne paving, $618,000 above Barber's earlier offer. Allegations swirl of interference with outside bidders as a $30,000 reward is offered for proof.
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Asphalt Trust
Board of Public Works
Queen Anne
Board On
L. B. Youngs
Independent Asphalt Company
Barber Company
Herman Goetz
Independent Company
Charles Schweigert
Portland
Cedar River
Bhis City
Crichton
Coroner to Investigate Stone's Landing Dock Collapse
The Stone's Landing dock owned by King County collapsed during a Sunday picnic, killing five. Coroner F M Carroll and County Surveyor Valentine will inspect the site as residents dispute the dock's condition. Bodies identified include Hjalmar Roden formerly of Tacoma and Judith Oberg, sister of Elmer and Edith Oberg.
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County
Stone's Landing
King County
Valentine
F. M. Carroll
Peter Whealer
Tacoma
Hjalmar Roden
Seattle
Judith Oberg
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Joe Smith
Frisco
Peace Conference and
the Churches
Sertepse Teleerephters
Boquet
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China
ENDAN
Milwaukee Rail
Manuel Vigo Rodigues
Luis Anton
Jone Perre
Rodigues
Perre
Hodigues
Ernest Wickersham
Beconday
University St
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Boise
Ida
Bill Alloman
T. C. Foster
Max Malich
Windsor Turkish Baths
Denver
Malich
Stennenberg
John D. Elliott
Elliott
Blemenberg
D. C. Copely
Hradley
Steunenberg
Attorney Richardson
Serippe Telegraph Service
Bill
George
Old City Hall
Star Special Service
Roosevelt
Pacific
Francis J. Henry
Gallagher
Dinan
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