Anarchist Ring Linked to Basem ent Lab in City
Neighbors report a basement laboratory in a 12th Avenue building where occupants allegedly manufacture explosives and brass polish labeled Wardlaw Manufacturing Co. The group, led by a man associated with Freeland socialism, hosts late night meetings attended by several women and youths. Police note telegrams and letters referencing bomb outrages and radical propaganda.
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12Th Av
Aparchists
Wardlaw Manufacturing Co
Borhood
The
Horr
New City
Northwest
Freeland
Hhe
Smma Mn
Alexander Horr
Goldman
Calgary
Winnpos
Shoshone
Idaho
Anthony
Leon Cralgens
McKinley
Buffalo
Liberty
New York City
How
Skagit County
Railroads Plan Appeal in Lumber Rate Cases
Chicago June 26 Attorneys for Great Northern Union and Northern Pacific railroads plan a joint appeal after the Interstate Commerce Commission's lumber rate ruling. The three systems warn profits may vanish under Pacific coast rate reductions and vow a fierce battle in the high court.
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United Press
Chicago
Great Northern
The
Union and
Northern Pacifica
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Police raid ends in chase at Leschi park orgy
Police chased six youths and a girl through Leschi park after reports of whisky drinking. Patrolman McNamee fired a warning shot, wounding one youth in the hand as the group fled. Detective Byrne later found 19 year old Arthur Allen hiding in the car barns. The description of the girl Gladys Sanders is incomplete.
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Leschi Park
Mike McNamee
Byrne
McNamee
Jim Byrne
Arthur Allen
Lesch Park
Gladys Sanders
Mutiny Aboard Nome Whaler Ends in Captain Victory
In Nome Alaska on June 26 the Howhead crew mutinied after an attempted arson to force ashore. A fierce fight lasted about an hour before the captain prevailed and 22 crew members are in irons.
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United Preas
NOM Alaska
Howhead
Milwaukee Verdict in Train Suction Case
In Milwaukee a jury awarded $10 to the parents of a boy harmed near a speeding train, despite their $10,000 claim that suction drew him under the cars. The child was not struck by the train, and the verdict fell short of the suit’s demand.
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Sy United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Matthew Schwindt
Hetle
St. Paul
Fired at burglars in two attempted daytime cases
Two burglaries were thwarted by revolver fire. A youth at 21 Washington St. was challenged and fled after shots. Special Officer Frank Melvin fired at prowlers at 2207 Westlake Ave. and they escaped. At West Seattle Lumber Co. wharf in West Seattle thieves stole two boom chains last night.
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Wasington St
Washington
Frank Melvin
Eagle
Weetlake
Melvin
Weatlakeay
Weat Seattle Lumber Co
West Beattle
Tragic Collision Roasts Victims On Indian Rail Line
A freight train and passenger express collided near a station on the Bombay Barody line in Calcutta, smashing eight cars. Scores were roasted to death or severely injured as relief trains, doctors, and supplies rushed to the scene.
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United Press
Calcutta
India
Hombay-Baraday
Station men are chosen after trial of many
Police captains in charge of three shifts name their station men. Captain Alex MacDonald selects Patrolman D F E Quinn as clerk and Patrolman J W Smith as operator for the 12 noon to 4 pm shift. Meyer Peyser is clerk and Patrolman Fred Smart operator for the 4 pm to 4 am shift under Captain W F Laubsch er. Captain D F Willard assigns Dennis Drew chief clerk and Jay Meany as operator from 4 am to noon.
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Alex MacDonald
D. FE. Quinn
J. W. Smith
Meyer Peyser
Fred Smart
W. F. Laubscher
P. m
D. F. Willard
Dennis Drew
Jay Meany Ia
Ratification Meeting for Taft and Sherman Held at Grand Opera House
Senator H. Piles was absent due to illness as the Taft and Sherman ratification meeting convened at the Grand Opera House. Will F. Humphrey delivered the principal address praising the party platform and calling for a postal savings bank, naval expansion, and a stronger merchant marine. Roosevelt was cheered, and Judge Ballinger praised Taft as best suited to continue Roosevelt era policies.
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3. H. Piles
Taft
Sherman
Grand Opera House
Wim. P. Trimble
Will FB. Humphrey
Republican Party
Pacific
Roosevelt
Richard A. Ballinger
Detective John Kemp Charged With Drunkenness
John Kemp a former Paris detective appeared before the police court this morning to answer a charge of drunkenness. He is described as a wreck of his former self and known to the police as a common drunkard. Judge Gordon dismissed him with a warning to reform.
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John Kemp
Paris
France
Kemp
Gordon
Dawson district steamer shipment arrives in Seattle
A Seattle report notes the arrival of the steamer Spokane with a cargo valued at 1,500,000 in its strong boxes. The shipment is part of the Dawson district winter output and was delayed by the late opening of the BAN FRANCISCO. A separate dispatch from June 26 reports Peter Delaney killed and Daniel McFadden fatally injured by a painters' scaffold collapse three stories up.
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Seattle
Mondev Moersing
Spokane
Ban Francisco
Peter Delaney
Levi Town
Daniel McFadden
Bomb Threat Targets Shah In Tehran Audience
June 26 dispatch reports unrest in Tehran after a bomb hurled at the shah during a palace audience. Soldiers guarded the palace and police, with several arrests made as authorities investigate the attack. In Tarriz, the governor general departed for Tifla and revolutionary forces were routed.
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United Press
Teheran
Tarriz
Persia
Tif_la
Sherman Nearing Recovery After Hospital Stay
Doctors announce James Sherman condition nearly normal after surgery and rest. The Republican vice presidential candidate will return home to Utica New York to recover.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
James &. Sherman
Sherman
Warspe
Utica
N. Y
Woman Rescued After Immersion Attempt at Lake Washington
Chester Thompson's aunt, Lucy A. Ryan, 80s, attempted to drown herself in Lake Washington after claiming a divine command to wash away sins. Rescued by Mrs A B Roberts, she was found near Holgate Street and taken to Col Thompson's home for care. She could not recall her identity and spoke of two daughters, refusing to name them. Police were notified and investigation began.
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Lucy A. Ryan
Chester Thompson
George Meade Emory
Lake Washington
Wil H. Thompson
Arr
Mra. A. B. Roberta
Hieigatest
Roberts
Sam G. Corbett
Corbett
Wom
Thompson
Tey St
Chester
Lake Washoe
Sam Corbett
Col. Thompson
Lake
Mr. Roberts
Holgate St
Roberta Reher
United Presse Association
Viscount Kaneko
Tokio
Cleveland
Cleveland funeral crowds clash with fence breakers at Princeton
A rush to the cemetery at Princeton as crowds storm the fence to reach floral tributes for former President Grover Cleveland. Soldiers chased the crowd away and ordered flowers dropped. The funeral procession proceeded with simple rites as President Roosevelt attended.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Attempted derailment reported near Reno yard incident
Railroad authorities investigated a late night wreck of the Overland Limited in Reno yards. Fireman Langham is credited with saving lives by shutting off steam and stopping the train after a spike switch was struck and switch lights tampered with. The incident shows the danger was high as the train neared speed before halting.
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Reno
Overland Limited
Relneer Langham
Langham
Miss Clara Clemens Debuts In London To Boost Society Fund
Miss Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain made her London debut at a concert for the Society of American Women in London scholarship fund. The performance drew praise as she resembles her father in wit and promise a bright English tour. She quipped that she kept him home to avoid his stage interruptions during her songs.
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Seattle Star
London
Clara Clemens
Mark Twain
Society of American Women In
Londos
Cleveland Bacon
Cleveland
Funeral details for former president Cleveland outlined
A large funeral cortege in Princeton commemorates former president Grover Cleveland. Troops guard the route from Westland to the Princeton cemetery while carriages carry family members and dignitaries, including Roosevelt and Brazilian officials.
Will Case Under Advisedment Seeks Probate Aid
Court hears Will case with Judge Morris overseeing a contested estate. The administrator candidate is N. C. Koepfll, while the will reportedly bequeaths most property to two heirs in a marriage settlement.
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George BD. Morris
C. A. Koepfll
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