Bartender here shoots at saloonkeeper near Sixth Avenue
After months of threats to his former employer, Jack Shea fired two shots at Harry Rogelet, the saloon keeper at Gym saloon on Sixth Ave. One bullet hit Rogelet in the left cheek, the other pierced his hand. Rogelet and two friends escaped unharmed as Shea fled toward the South Seattle car line. Rogelet was treated by Dr. Woodward and later taken home. detectives searched for Shea but he remained at large.
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Lee
Woodward
Rageiit
Prva
Mark Hubbard
Co. Keefe
Nate
United Strap Hangers League
Shorty Hanger Aims for Floor Reach in Strap Challenge
A vivid portrait portrays a young man nicknamed Shorty striving to reach a ceiling strap on city cars. He endures rough treatment and stares while showing resolve to join the United Strap Hangers League despite society’s harshness.
Pool Room Gambling Reported In Owls Club Play Room
The Star reports pool gambling at the Owls club rooms near the Union block. A reporter bet on La Gloria at Los Angeles, losing, while noting the room’s remote access by telephone for race results. City officials delayed action, with the mayor absent and the acting mayor unavailable, as investigations were promised.
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Miller
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Owen
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Wares
Cami
Imada Hon
Taft Inauguration in Senate Chamber Amid Snow Storm
Washington March 4 The Taft inauguration proceeded in the senate chamber due to a blizzard. Taft took the oath with Chief Justice Fuller, Roosevelt congratulated him, and a 15 minute roar of guns marked the moment as crowds cheered in white snowy Capitol City. Sherman took the vice presidency oath as the chamber adjourned.
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Melville W. Fuller
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York
Sherman
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Fairbanks
Congress
Hale
Weather forecast with showers tonight and Friday
Occasional rain expected tonight and Friday with moderate southeast to south winds. Rain may affect outdoor plans. temperatures remain mild with gusts near shore lines possible.
Eight-Hour Day for Women Falls in Senate
The Star reports the Senate killed the proposed eight hour workday for women, citing a business-dominated chamber. The piece argues the decision favors economic interests over social welfare and predicts the bill may return in two years, with more pressure on workers.
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T. J. Dillon
Star
Senate
Washington
Eighty Join Strap Hangers League in Ballard
Eighty people from Ballard become charter members of the Strap Hangers League today aboard Ballard Sloop Street car No. 637 after collecting 102 fares before Fremont. Demand for membership is high with applicants from various suburbs, and a potential honor role may honor those proving strong attachment to trolley ropes.
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Fremont
A & Gece
Stephenson Re-elected to U S Senate in Wisconsin
Isaac Stephenson was today re-elected to the United States Senate from Wisconsin. He won on the ballot with 63 votes out of 123, one more than required to elect, after a contest spanning several weeks in Madison.
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Wis
U. P
Isaac Stephenson
United States Senate
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Keystone Canyon Riot Case Verdict Pronounces Haney Guilty
Ed C. Haney is found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon in the Keystone Canyon riots case. The 22 day trial follows a 12 hour deliberation and recalls a clash between rival railroad construction gangs that left one dead and several hospitalized in Valdez. Witnesses traveled long distances to attend.
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Alaska
Juneau
U. P
Ed C. Haney
Keystone Canyon
Valdex
Concert Sale Tomorrow by Seattle Symphony at Flist Church
Reserved seats for the symphony concert and organ recital by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and Archibald Sessions at Flist Presbyterian Church go on sale tomorrow morning at D. 8. Johnston's and Sherman, Clay & Co.'s music stores.
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Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Archibald
Flist Presbyterian Church
Johnston’s
Sherman, Clay & Co
Senate approves hotel liquor bill with meals restriction
The Washington Senate passed the Sunday liquor license bill 28 to 18 allowing state issuances to hotels of 100 rooms in first class cities. The measure was amended to bar sales of liquor unless served with meals in the main dining room.
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T. J. Dillon
Olympia
Senate
Renton couple offers baby boy to childless homes
A Renton couple seeks to give away their week old baby boy who is described as nice and healthy. The letter to the editor notes the infant will be found at George M. Lough’s Box 1399, Seattle childless women hoping to adopt.
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Renton
Star
Talbert
George M. Lough’s
Seattle
Man Dies by Gas in Aberdeen Lodging House
William Brown aged 35, penniless and alone, entered a cheap Aberdeen lodging house room last night. He knelt beside his bed, placed a gas tube in his mouth and died by asphyxiation. His body was found early this morning by others in the room.
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Aberdeen
Wash
A. P
William Brown
Woman Sues Steamship for Damages Over Hair Washing Incident
Mrs Mayme Q Lindsay sues Great Northern Steamship for damages claiming exposure to cold water for half an hour in a Minnesota steamship barber shop caused illness and months of disability. She alleges leaky pipes and lack of medical aid and notes the Northland voyage from Sitka.
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Mayme Q. Lindsay
Lindsay
Great Northern Steamship Company
Aogus
Ong
King
Seattle
Yokotam
Mra. Lindsay
Gereny Sean
Ita
Taft Seeks Reform Drive in Inaugural Address
President Taft outlines continuity with his predecessor while stressing enforcement of reforms against corporate abuses. He calls for further action on anti trust limits rail deregulation tariff revision and a stronger navy to maintain US standing abroad and protect labor and industry. The speech signals intent to convene an extra session on March and push for decisive policy changes.
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Ha Nm
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