Rumored Russo Japanese War Developments and Civil Unrest
June dispatches report mutinous crews aboard the Kniaz Potemkin Tav battleship in the Black Sea as officers are martered amid threats to bombard. Jap warships sighted. Tsarist authority cites Father John of Kronstadt’s banishment to a White Sea monastery. Warsaw notes mass Jewish arrests amid riots and factory closures.
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Kniz Potemkin
Black Sea
Father John
Kronstadt
White Sea
Warsaw
Dembrova
This Little Pig Damages Case In Walker Building
A jury in Judge Morris's court awarded 1800 to T Smith after a lumber bundle fell from a tied rope in the Walker building elevator shaft injuring his right foot and crippling several toes. Damages were charged to contractor Matthew Dow. Cyrus Walker and the building were involved but Walker was dismissed.
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Walker
Smith
Morris
Matthew Dow
Cyrus Walker
Postmaster Kuhn Swallows Poison in Seattle Bluff
George M. Kuhn, postmaster of Seattle, attempted to cover a $3000 defalcation, then returned to West Seattle and swallowed poison after speaking with his wife. He was rushed to Providence Hospital in Seattle and is not believed to be in danger. He faces a defalcation charge once stabilized.
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Providence Hospital
Seattle
Kuhn
Where Are We At Ask Police Up Against It
Police clash with De Bruler over handling of prisoners in a raid on a notorious locale. Officers complain of lack of punishment for criminals while De Bruler defends the released inmates, including several older offenders, amid calls for stronger action.
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de Bruler
Brafford
Weather forecast hints at fair early week conditions
The notice notes a Monday night and Thursday fair pattern with warmer north winds. It mentions a $75 touchpoint for the forecast service and suggests lighter weather on the pending nights.
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Ecene
Fast Jobs of Seatlites
Quote from A L Rutherford purchasing agent for King County about early work life. Mentions earning first money carrying chestnut rails up a hill for an Ohio stake and rider fence. Describes a 30 cent daily wage and steady work experience.
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Ohio
A. L. Rutherford
King County Comm
Chivalrous Outlaw Dies in Cell With Broken Heart
Frank Richards a young counterfeiter died in prison after five years’ captivity. He had pleaded guilty to protect his sister and family from similar fate. Officials say death resulted from grief and possible suicide, despite claims of poisoning.
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McNeills
Richards
Hanford
Heve Richards
France Joins England and Japan in Secret Alliance
London reports France has been pulled into England and Japan's triple alliance. Paris recalls all battleships and first and second class cruisers from the Far East to keep the pact discreet while Russia and Japan remain at war.
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Far East
Russia
Japan
France
Won't the Folks Write Try this Deathly Scheme Works
Nicolli Finn in Portland devises a ruse to force relatives to respond by faking his own death and leaving a fortune to his brother. Police in St Paul and Portland traced the ruse, with Detectives Carpenter and Rosing investigating, as Finn plans legal action to recover property he claims.
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Finn
St. Paul
Portland
Minnesota
Carpenter
Rosing
Ohio Arrives in Seattle After Nome Passage Delay
The steamer Ohio, the sole vessel delayed on the Nome Seattle trip, reached Seattle at 2 45 in the afternoon on Wednesday, completing the voyage after the earlier holdup.
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Ohio
Seattle
Two Soldiers Victims of Wine Doping Claim
Two discharged Fort Flagler subalterns Clifford Ulrich and Charles Roberts allege they were served wine laced with knockout drops at the Interurban bar in Seattle. Ulrich remains unconscious at Wayside Emergency hospital while Roberts, who carries discharge papers, recovered enough to be interviewed. The saloon keeper admits serving wine. police investigate attempted robbery and bar disturbances.
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Clifford Ulrich
Charles Roberts
Ulrich
Roberta
Damm
Stricken On Bench As Judge Is Taken Ill
During a Tuesday hearing, Judge Tallman of the superior court was suddenly stricken and left court. His condition today is reported as serious.
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Tallman
Superior Court
Farmer Adam Hoenicke Found Dead During Search
Adam Hoenicke a South Park farmer was found dead at 7 15 am Wednesday by a searching party who had looked since Saturday. Authorities suspect heart failure. He was alone at work fencing and was found near his station by J Guyer and A Shoe about 200 yards from his home. Coroner Carroll and Deputy Coroner Arnold investigated. the body was taken to Bonney Watson morgue. He leaves a daughter in foster care with friends.
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Adam Hoenicke
South Park
Hoenicke
J. Guyer
A. Shoe
Carroll
Arnold
Bonney-Watson Company
Ving Im Thie Elly
Forest fires cut Nome and St Michael from telegraph links
Forest fires in the woods between the Tanana river mouth and Eagle City have cut Nome and St Michael from all telegraphic communication for five days. Major Giasford of the cable office said restoration is unlikely for several days due to unusually severe fires.
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Nome
St. Michael
Tanana River
Eagle City
Giaesford
Syracuse Wins Close Four-Oared College Race
In Poughkeepsie on June 28 Referee Bautis revised an earlier decision to award the win to Syracuse. Syracuse finished in 10:15 2-5, breaking the heat record by 17 seconds. Cornell placed second with Pennsylvania third Columbia fourth and Wisconsin fifth.
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Poughkeepsie
Bo ¢Lose
Buatis
Cornell
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Coumbia
Wisconein
Caucuses Demand Indemnity from Russia Over Korea and Manchuria
In Tokyo, liberal and progressive faction caucuses in the house urged Russia to pay a substantial indemnity and pledge a general understanding on future Korea and Manchuria policy.
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Tokio
House of Representatives
Russia
Korea
Manchuria
Claims Bill as Hubby Wants 10000 For Damages
A sensational divorce claim targets Bill Gates of Klondike fame now in Fairbanks. The wife seeks 10000 in damages after previously asking 250, amid talk he may endure a large Alaska windfall. An amended complaint is anticipated as attorney Willam Wray guards Gates' interests.
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Bill
Hubby
Seattle
Somao
Krondiker
Laura la More
Chechawkere
Dawson
Grace
Swift
Gates
Washington, D. C
Vera Beatrice Beebe
Katherine Gates
Tacoma
Fairbanks
Willam Wray
Fire Ravages Prince of Wales Island in Alaska
Reports to Wednesday morning from the Steamer Dolphin describe a terrific fire on Prince of Wales Island. Dense smoke forced the vessel to sail slowly through Clarence Strait as cedar forests burn and residents flee to the mainland. Officials warn drought conditions could raze the island, impacting canneries and mines with extensive losses.
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Dolphin
Alaska Steamac!e Company
Prince of Wales Island
Clarence S Trail
Alaska Steamship Company
Prince of Wales
Mrs Rosina Smith Wins First Round in Assault Case
Mrs Rosina Smith secured a legal victory when charges of provoking an assault were dismissed. The court found her guilty of assault and battery, while noting her sustained objection to a store’s construction adjacent to her property. A restraining order against the carpenters has halted further actions.
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Mra
Rosina Smith
Gordon
G. R. Elder
Carl L. Larson
George B. Cole
Bodies of Abbott and wife lie side by side
J. W. Abbott, a murderer and suicide, died at Wayside Emergency Hospital after eight. His wife lies beside him in the morgue awaiting telegrams to their East parents. Officials doubt the grievance behind the deed, and the two are held pending family contact.
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Ivostok
Petersburg
Choukin
Black Sea Fleet
Avellan
Yuyang
Kyong Syong
Chia Tien
Kwang Ping
RLIN
ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Nogis
Odessa
Tichebanoff
Tolkachen
Mother Goose
T. Smith
Postmaster Kuhn
Wiilmaster
George M. Kuhn
West Seattle
J. M. Morgan
Bearby
Marshal Lathe
Cus Kuhn
Czar
W. T. Stead
Nicholas II
the Star
Eco
Frange
London
England
Nicolli
Uncle Sam
Burns
Justice Court
J. W. Abbott
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