Thaw Trial Brings Mother's Grief to Court
Mrs Thaw testified about her son Harry Thaw’s troubled state before the White murder. She described insomnia violent piano playing and nights with her son dressed and unable to sleep. She recalled his claim that an enemy had ruined a girl he cared for and questioned responsibility for the act.
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Nelson
Harry
Nic
White
Imenesitat
Dr Fae
Mra
William Thaw
Thaw
Delmas
Serene
Jerome
Trades Assembly Work Grows With City labor
James Murphy, business agent, says the Trades Assembly needs help as city labor expands. He has not appointed a graniteant yet but plans to within a short time to handle the growing workload.
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James Murphy
Murphy
Idaho Exposition Support Group Forms at Alaska Club
Former Idaho residents gathered at the Alaska club rooms and formed a temporary organization. Officers include Chairman W A Molseimer and Secretary B A Robb. They agreed to wire thanks to the Idaho legislature for the $15,000 1909 Exposition appropriation and to request an increase.
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Alaska Club
Idaho
W. A .Molseimer
B. A. Robbit
Freight laws openly violated by S E Co
The Seattle Electric Co faces city debate over freight car movements on downtown streets. The city council may regulate haul times and impose restrictions under a blanket franchise, but has yet to enact ordinances or require permits for freight handling or storage within city limits.
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S. E. CO
Seattle
First
and &O Lnes
Seat
Fih
Ia Rew
Ardib
Board of Public Works
Seattle Electric Com Ee Ewever
U Fe
Lisnita
Madison
Seattle urged to aid convention delegates
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce calls on all residents to welcome and assist the 20 900 delegates for the Christian enforcement convention in July. It asks every home to host delegates and volunteers to respond promptly with their best efforts to ensure the event’s success.
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Seattle
Board of
Comeres
Peardor
Thie City
Beattle Chamber of Commerce
William H. Lewie
Fine has small effect as liquor case recurs
A $60 fine and costs for selling liquor without a license did little to deter R. A. Closterman who was rearrested last night by Sergeant Stuart and Patrolman Tadrick on the same charge. BK Bluhm and A Nelson witnessed, a whisky bottle found in their possession. Closterman gave the alias C. J. Smith at police HQ. bail denied, awaiting Judge Gordon’s order in the city jail.
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Costa
R. A. Closterman
Stuart
Tadrick
BK. L. Bluhm
A. Nelson
Closterman
C. J. Smith
Turnstiles to Guard City Library Books
Librarian Smith secured board approval to install turnstiles at the public library to reduce thefts after 1,100 volumes were stolen last year. The board also authorized establishing a branch library at the foot of Queen Anne Hill.
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Smith
Public Library
Queen Anne Hill
Minnesota Club Incorporates Amid Meeting Decisions
At a recent meeting the Minnesota club voted to incorporate and named a committee to report back at the next gathering. The panel is tasked with outlining steps for establishment and future governance.
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Minnesota
U P Tunnel Plans Filed for City Underpass Project
Union Pacific filed plans for tunnels under the city. Main tunnel to start at Fifth Avenue and Jackson and end at Fifth Avenue and Madison with two bores. A parallel main tunnel runs northeast crossing First and Second and ending at Manchar et. A branch would run northward across the university and Pike between Second and Third Avenues to Hellat. Per mission for boardings along routes sought.
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Union Pacific
Fifth Av
Jackson #t
Madison
Great Northern
Manchar@et
Apay
University
Pike Atween
Ava
Hellat
Pacific Seks
South Park Official Sued Over Water Contract Bid
John Anderson, a South Park taxpayer, filed suit this afternoon seeking an injunction against Mayor Breidenstein and the Georgetown Water Company over a proposed water contract. He represents residents seeking annexation to secure Cedar River water and had earlier urged four councilmen to resign over the water question.
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John Anderson
South Park
Breidenstein
Georgetown Water Company
Anderson
Cedar River
Wao
Seattle Predicted to See Summer Tourist Surge
C E Ussher of Canadian Pacific predicts a summer influx of eastern tourists equal to 1906 levels, with many planning to settle in Seattle. He spoke after arriving from Victoria and will proceed to Tacoma San Francisco and other southern points before returning to Winnipeg around March 31.
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Seattle
C. E. Ussher
Canadian Pacific
Victoria
Ussher
Winnipeg
Tacoma
San Francisco
Bank Safe Crash Slips Through Gate at Seattle Bank
A large safe rolled from the Seattle National Bank entrance and toppled through an iron grate blocking the doorway. Bystanders reported the object slid across the floor as it fell toward the street.
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Seattle National Bank
Benson Defense in Pending Case Continues
Former Sir B D Benson is defended in court by At torney W L Hill and J W Raybern after three witnesses testified. The hearing was adjourned to March 15 to allow the defense more time to prepare.
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B.D. Benson
Pertor
Attornere W. L. Hill
J. W. Raybern
Benson
Inquest Set After Fort Lawton Wreck Victim Dies
The Fort Lawton disaster claimed a second life as Helga A. Hansen died from internal injuries at 12:20 AM. Coroner Carroll announced an inquest for tomorrow at 10 AM. Other injured include Miss Hansen’s companions Albert Books Newton L. Thomas. Kempeter of Sea Company asserts lights were unchanged and denies negligence.
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Helga A. Hansen
FT. Lawton
Fort Lawton
Carroll
Tern
Come Orn Partiers
Mise Hansen
Albert Books
Newton L. Thomas
Kempeter
the Sea , Company
Glaser
Ruef Bonds Forfeit as Fugitive Status Grows
Abe Ruef, named fugitive from justice, remains missing as the second $50,000 bond is forfeited. Court actions include potential sheriff disqualification and the appointment of a special officer to search for Ruef. Judge Hebbard admits intoxication yesterday and vows aggressive action toward Prosecutor Heney.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Hebbard
Boras
Heney
Sheriff's Office
William Burne
Loss of Dakota Will Aid Local Merchants
A thief stole a telephone from a Union depot booth yesterday. The employer initially charged the loss to the telephone company, assuming the instrument had been removed. No clues to the thief’s identity have been found.
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Dakota
Union Depot
Government Wins Two Key Rulings in Stand ard Oil Suit
Judge Landis ruled Standard Oil accepted rate reductions willfully and knowingly from published rates. The court also rejected any immunity for the company, delivering two major decisions in Chicago.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Landis
City Water Earned Half Million Revenue Rise Report
A 1906 report by City Comptroller Carroll details Cedar River water system receipts and disbursements. Net revenue rose 10 percent to 464,706.46 with grace earnings of 530,673.35 while operating expenses totaled 76,967.54.
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Carroll
Cedar River
Park board to meet Thursday at 417 HMinckley block
The park board will convene Thursday in new quarters at 417 HMinckley block to open bids for Woodland park concessions for the next three years. Lily Shirey daughter of B F Shirey of Howell at died March 4 and funeral will be held from Butterworth's parlors Thursday.
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Hminckley Block
Woodland Park
Lily Shirey
B. F. Shirey
Howell
Butterworth
Seattle Sees Mixed Fallout From Dakota Loss
The loss of the Dakota disrupts Oriental trade but may ease Seattle freight congestion. Merchants suffered delays with shipments overdue for months as Great Northern and Northern Pacific sidetracked goods. A relief in freight to Seattle could revive local business, banks, and real estate amid broader economic tension.
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Seattle
Great Northern
Dakota
Beattie
St. Paul
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Tle
Walt
Sound
Duliete
Asphalt Trust Bills Stalled in Two States
A Seattle King County Photographic Society forms with H B Wills as president and officers named. In Olympia the Barber Asphalt bill passes the Senate 28 to 17 amid amendments, facing expected House defeat. The measure, linked to Barber Asphalt Paving, mirrors Oregon and Idaho bills aimed at limiting competition in street paving.
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Seattle
King County
Hamilton Studio
King County Photographic Society
H. B. Wills
A. F. Mutr
J. B. Ralston
Curtis Studio
Barber Asphalt
Ohio
Barber Asphalt Company
State Senate
Graves
Jones
Stevenson
Williams
Nichols
Willams
Asphalt Lobby
The
Star
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Oregon
Idaho
Malarky
McMilan
United States
Borah
McMillan
Washington
Bithullife
Cotterill Favored For President In Washington Labor Ballot
F W Cotterill a business agent of the Central Labor Council is the sole presidential nominee on the official ballot for officers of the Washington Federation of Labor. The ballot lists J B Campbell Everett Shingle Weavers union for first VP and others including Thomas Ivey F M Allen Spokane and more with deadlines noting ballots must reach the state federation treasurer in Tacoma by March 15.
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F. W. Cotterill
Central Labor Council
Washington Federation of Labor
J. B. Campbell
Everett Shingle Weavers’ Union
Thomas Ivey
F. M. Allen
Electrician
Spokane
T. V. Copeland
Juror Harvey L. Brown Dismissed After Recess Absence
Harvey L. Brown a juror in Judgerater's department was dismissed yesterday after failing to return from a five minute recess on Monday. His excuse that the recess was for a dis weal was not found satisfactory by Frater.
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Harvey L. Brown
Judgerater’s Department
Brown
Frater
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Iddaho Club
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Chapin
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Newal
Hebbard Appke
Beripps Telegraph Service
City Water
Park Board
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