Rise of the railroad lobby and political bossing in Washington
The piece traces a factional fight over railroad regulation in Washington state, detailing how Henry McBride rose to governor amid lobbyist manipulation. It describes bribe-like tactics, the Preston commission battles, and the shifting power of Levi Ankeny George Stevenson and J. D. Farrell as they maneuver for control of state policy and senate seats.
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Regi
Henry Me
Skagit County
McBride Wan
Railroad Commission
Senate
Harold Pres
Seattle
Jacob Furth
Puget National Bank
Preston
Committee On Railroads
Preston” Coundill
Bill Waa
B. D. Crocker
Levi Ankeny
George Stevenson
Groseup
Northern Pacific Railroad
Ankeny
Portland
Washington
Mellen
Northern Pacific
Preston Commission
King County
McBride
Rogers
Henry McBride
Mcstride
James J. Hull
James J. Hill
John D. Farrell
Mr. 1
Farrell
The Only Excursion to the Pacific Ocean
The 20 knot steamer Iroquois leaves Pier No. 2 Sunday June 30 at 9 am for an ocean excursion. Round trip tickets cost 82. Staterooms and tickets available at land Navigation Pier No. 2. Tel Main 216.
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Iroquois
Eee
Licenses and Life Events in Seattle Area Records
Births were registered today listing numerous couples and dates across Seattle area addresses including Mathison, Borland, Thomas, Carloff, Mike, Smith, Skognon, Conrad, Kelley, Root and ONeil with June birth dates. Deaths recorded include Joseph Remington, Joseph A. Scott, G B Miller and infant Davie, plus Edward J. Crueger and other entries.
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Mathison
Maurice M. Mathison
Melrose Bay
Sune
Borland
F. Borland
Lith
Thomas
George Thomas
Howell At
Carloff
John Carloff
Melrose Av
Mike
Clarence M
Republican At
Smith
Joseph BK. Smith
Eliott
Skognon
Victor Skognon
Westlake
Conrad
Albert L Conrad
Kelley
Francis T. Kelley
W. Evans
Remington
Joseph Remington
Beott
Joseph A Scott
Helmoant Ay
Miller
King County Hospital
Davie—Infant
Pifthav. North
Crueger
Edward J. Crueger
Barker
Calhoun Campaign Urges Milk Adulteration Probe
Health Officer Calhoun backs vigorous milk inspections after a warrant was sworn against M. B. Young of the Washington dairy for adulterating milk and bottling it for sale. He warns adulterated milk endangers public health, especially in hot months.
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Calhoun
M. 8. Young
Washington Dairy
Easy Job Is Wanted in Court Case
William Corentk claimed in court that he had been arrested with rotten lemons in his coat pockets but said he was not away from work and would prove it if given another chance. The judge asked what work he would do and he replied he wanted an easy job. The judge smiled and dismissed the case.
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William Corentk
Gordon
May Stop Sale of Certificate For Convention Attendance
Seattle and Tacoma residents buy dollar certificates for the International Convention of Christian Endeavorers starting July 10. The rate of purchases may force the committee to halt local sales and offer remaining certificates to incoming delegates as they arrive by train.
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Seattle
Tacoma
International Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Flooding on Denny Hill Tied to Hawley’s Washdown
Flooding devastated the upper water front as H. W. Hawley washed down Denny Hill causing a regular Johns town flood. His sluice boxes create an overflow when water flow is interrupted, requiring gum boats for passage. Hawley promised the street department to make improvements to prevent recurrence.
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H. W. Hawley
Denny Hill
Realdenta
Johnstown
Western
Hawley
Opening day entries at The Meadows for six races
The Meadows opens with six races on the program. Entries include Nell Ing Virginia Boy and Ramona Ul in the first race with 8698 Caroburn and Redmont among early runners. Additional six furlong events list Princess Wheeler Willie Gregan and Common Sue among contenders.
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the Meadows
Nelling
Caroburn
Hellaco
Virginia Boy
Éhadtevaee
Southern Lady I
Smithy Kane
Lord Provost
Ramona Ul
Redmont
el Chihuahua
Princess Wheeler
Alice Carey
Csecee
Sore Tapro
Advaetus Mi
College Widow
Arthur Hyman
ORO
Cassasneues
Co Sacks Webeeans Éavsalee
St. Pramcio
Weeeeeeeld
Mies Officions
Bebe Kinney
Furs Va
David Boland
Reynard
RORCO
Foncasta
Amelia
Santa Hay
Col. Jewell
Seacs
Seencedianen
Press Club Nominates and Benefit From Opera
The Seattle Press club nominated a full slate at its meeting with Herrah Brown as president and Jay R. Thomas as first vice president. A San Francisco Opera Co. benefit performance is set for July 24 at the Grand, with an excursion planned later.
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Seattle Press Club
Chamber of Commerce
Herrah Brown
Jay R. Thomas
K. C. Beaton
C. B. Rathbun
Hey C Hadley
Abert Johnson
Ed. H. Thoman
F. P Goes
Chas
Alf Williams
David J. Tewsbury
Richard Nash
J. P. Parkinson
M. M. Mattison
Elmer FE
Friend
BE. D. Wishar
San Francisco Opera Co
Raising of Steel Work for Municipal Building and Hospital
The steel frame raising for the Municipal building and Emergency hospital at Fifthay and Yeelerway will begin next week. Ten car loads of steel are in the city and more are on the ground. Interior pillar concrete work is nearly finished today.
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Fifthay
Yeelerway
Spokane to Skagway on excursion as new ferry first voyage
The Spokane will depart tonight for an excursion to Skagway and nearby areas. The initial trip of the new ferry Woeet Seattle was completed yesterday and satisfactory. The Saratoga left for Catalla with a large cargo of railroad material. The Merchants Exchange was notified by the government that the United States signal corps would discontinue free wharfage for arrivals and departures at Alaska ports as in the past year.
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Spokane
Skagway
Seattle
Saratoga
Catalla
Merchanta Exchange
United States Signal Corps
Alaska
Ballinger Arrives in Seattle for Land Office Work
R. A. Ballinger commissioner general of the United States land office in Washington D C arrived in Seattle this afternoon at 2 20 accompanied by Mrs Ballinger who went to Spokane to meet him Ballinger will go to his home and will not begin his special labors in connection with government land in this state for several days.
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R. A. Ballinger
United States Land Office
Washington, D. C
Seattle
Water shortage hits hill from pumping station accident
The Queen Anne pumping station suffered a machinery accident last night causing a water shortage on the hill. Superintendent L. B. Youngs expects the machinery to be operational again this evening. Washington report notes Labor Commissioner Neill returning, linked to a dispute between operators and telegraph companies.
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Queen Anne
L. B. Youngs
Washington
Neill
Mayor Schmitz Sentencing Postponed for a Week
San Francisco dispatch says Mayor Schmitz sentencing delayed for seven days as district attorney Langdon seeks a decision on four remaining extortion indictments against Schmitz after his attorneys protest the postponement.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Langdon
Buffalo Gasoline Engine for Your Boat
Advertisement notes a Buffalo Gasoline engine as a reliable boat power choice. It claims the IT 18 IT model is the settled solution and directs readers to Geo. Hh Woodhouse Co at 112 University St for a complete stock.
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Geo. HH
Woodhouse Co
University St
Four Girls Escape Runaway Buggy Near Broadway
Four schoolgirls aged about 14 narrowly escaped serious injury when a runaway buggy attached to a horse overturned on Broadway. The girls scrambled free. a pair of broken glass and the buggy suffered damage. A Broadway stable employee stopped the horse after several blocks. The girls identified themselves as Marjorie Graham Madeline Hardy Mitsle Calland and Leah Fiske.
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Hroadway Stables
Marjorie Graham
Madeline Hardy
Mitsle Calland
Leah Fiske
Pioneer Woman Donates 65000 For Puget Sound Monument
At yesterday's park board meeting B F Blaine announced a pioneer woman of Uteelty will donate 65000 to erect a monument to Puget Sound pioneers if Pioneer Place is approved as the site.
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Park Board
B. F. Blaine
Uteelty
Puget Soued Country
Pioneer Place
Yale Wins Eight-Oared Race Over Yale Freshies
The Harvard freedmen in the eight-oared race this morning defeated the Yale freshies. The Shinano Maru arrives with a large cargo of tea from Japan and China. Steamship Sonoma sails tonight for San Francisco with 2,600 tons of freight. The Pennsylvania due to arrive in port from St Michael July 3.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Harvard Freedmen
Japan
China
Sonoma Saile
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
St. Michael
Summer suite styles expand at Hutchinson Co department
A concise note from Summer line at W. 5 Hutchinson Co announces a large department store offering suites in all styles and sizes. Corner Second and Union remains the focal point for shoppers seeking variety and value in home furnishings.
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Salta
W. Fh. Hutchingon Co
Wee
Hutchinson Co
Corner Second and Union
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Northern Railroad
J. D. Farrell
George A. Piper
Humen Clancy Law
Piper
Pacific Ocean
the Grote-Rankin CO
Second Avenue
Second Ave
Union ST
WED
Philo Rutherford
Snoqualmie
Mma
Dunn
Mobile
Ala
Rasmus G
Raaniuasen
Bablard
Augusta Towneson
A. W. Strangelund
Legal Age
Emily J. Kempthorne
Albert T. Bolden
Ore
Ida Castle
Everett
Frank Gothard Hanson
Enumeclaw
Mia
Alice Kagan
Georgie W. Vollard
Auburn
Press Club
Ballinger
Scripps Telegraph Service
California
Schillings & Company
Keystone Liquor Co
First Avenue
Nellie Winters
Wildrick
Ethel Young
Victoria
Morris
Washington Fire Insurance Co
Lowman Bide
Albert Hansen
Optical Department
Beripps Telegraph Service
M’carthy
Benalbie
Dennison
Brandon
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Manine
Colgate
Milan
Wm Feee
Valenciennes
Tomorr
Seattles
Avenue
Pike
Pine
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