Gambling War Over Open Seattle Sways to Clancy Clash
In Seattle a gambling stalemate grips the city as police and mayor oppose open houses while Johnny Clancy and associates press for a cut of profits. Andy Einman demands 2 percent and threatens warrants if denied. The Western club and Dexter-Horton bank face pressure as a wider fight looms with no clear path to resolution.
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Inter
Boas
Seattle
Yesler
Clancy
T. J. Humes
Johnny Clancy
Andy J. Einman
Rim
Andy
Eleman
Clancys
New Wetern Club
Flint Avenue
Washington Street
Dexter-Hor~ton
Ivan
Humes
Disproves Marconi York Dispatch on Wireless Attempts
A March 8 report from York states experiments in wireless telegraphy cast doubt on Marconi’s claims. It notes attempts to communicate with the Etruria and Nantucket lightship, linking interruptions to an unknown electrical phase and questioning privacy under all circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Marconi
Etruria
Nantucket
Lucania
Marcon
Saint Patrick’s Day event by Order of Hibernians
The Order of Hibernians plans a grand St Patrick’s Day celebration with an address by Hon. Bo oma and a full orchestra. The Armory hall hosts the program starting at 1 pm with a ball to follow lasting into the small hours. Committee members include Dr Daniel Buckley K Flan, P Lavin, T J Ivern, Wm McArdie and Nell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
St. Patricks
Sev
Daniel Buckley
K. Flan
P. Lavin
T J. Ivern
Wm. McArdie
Nell
Capture of 36 Hoers and stores near Keita
A detachment captured 36 Hoers, three officers, and 16,000 pounds in coins and a Maxim gun with other stores. The operation included scouring the neighborhood of Keita and locating a Hoer in a cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Keita
Fragmentary shipboard description from an old report
A damaged OCR passage describes a white painted wood vessel parts seven miles away, noting a brass object and cabin fittings including maple and black fittings, suggesting the stateroom of a steamer.
Pierce County chefs join double convention dinner
About six delegates attended the session as the Pierce County chefs association joined the gathering. An elegant dinner was partaken of and several speeches followed. The new depot is expected to be finished next week and real estate activity is booming with many home-seekers inspecting locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce County Chefs’ Association
Chinese Rebels Spread Forces Across Regions
Report from Hong Kong notes the Kwang-si rebellion growing with daily additions from allied groups. Triads join the rebels as villages and residences are burned and looted, and prisoners released after a raid on Kai-chow government prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
China
Triads
Kai-chow
Railroad extension work near Los Angeles bidding planned
Railroad contractors survey the Oregon Short Line extension to Los Angeles as a fourth 20 mile Utah section is filed today. The route runs parallel to the existing short line.
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Salt Lake
Oregon
Los Angeles
San Pedro Road
Utah
New Trial Granted in Kansas Murder Case
In Peika Kansas the aur a court granted Jeasie Orrison a new trial after her conviction for murdering Mrs. Olin Castle who had married her former husband.
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Peka, Kans
Aura
Jeasie Orrison
Olin Castle
Hay Rebuffs Request on South African Camps
Heinrich Mueller for the Orange Free State sought U S action to relieve Boers in reconcentration camps in South Africa. Secretary Hay, citing neutrality, could offer no encouragement.
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Washington, D. C
Heinrich Mueller
Orange Free Sates
Hay
United States
South Africa
Rhodes Capetown Health Bulletin Reports Slight Improvement
Rhodes Capetown reports Ceil Thodes seriously ill with a condition described as osine pectori. doctors note a slight improvement by March 8.
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Capetown
Ceeil
Thodes
Murder at Franklin saloon leaves town in shock
Martin Johnson a Franklin Thos Hyne saloon bartender was shot about 9 30 pm by two masked robbers who held up about 10 men, took 170 dollars and two watches, then fled toward Buckley. Deputies search the area as Franklin’s coal town braces for arrests amid reports of masked riders and ground-line delays.
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Martin Johnson
Thos
Hyne
Franklin
Johnson
Frazer
Black Diamond
Leary
Northern Pacific
Seattle
A Star
Buckley
Cumberland
Haye
George Hayes
Pyle, Dunworthy & Howe
Burke
Hyde
Robbers Hold Up Bar Chief in Front of Hyde
In a small town a backroom holdup at a bar led by armed robbers who forced proprietor Mr. Hyde to open the safe. Two revolvers threatened him as they took about $126 before fleeing toward their horses. A quick alarm drew citizens and the marshal into pursuit.
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Seattle
Jem
Mr. Hyde
Welcome for Secretary John W. Baer At Plymouth Church
The Christian Endeavorers plan a welcome for John Willie Baer, secretary of the International Union, touring the South and West since 1902. An 7 20 p.m. executive committee meeting at Plymouth Congregational, followed by a 6 30 p.m. banquet in his honor, with 30 attendees expected. A Sunday rally for Sunday school workers is set for 3 20 p.m. at First Presbyterian, and a 6 15 p.m. local Endeavorers meeting at the same church.
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International Union
John Willie Baer
Baer
South
Boston
Plymouth
First Presbyterian Church
Alaska Steamship Company Examines Passengers at Harbor
The Alaska Steamship Company had an on board examining physician screen travelers for contagious diseases before voyage. One passenger was refused entry due to a small cuticle discoloration on the nose, suspected of infection. The incident shows the firm's strict policy and the relief felt by board passengers knowing risk to others is minimized.
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Alaska Steamship Co
Alaska
Dr. Iting
Alaska Company
Arbitrate Dispute Prospects Amid Streetcar Unrest in Norfolk
In Norfolk, martial law remains in force as troopers guard streetcar and electric plant property while another mediation attempt fails. Strikers grow embittered after the bid to settle breakdowns and car seizures, including an explosive device damaging a suburban car. George C Bauer sues Sun-Pet Telephone Co for damages claiming service failure and directory listing errors hurt a Cigars order worth 70.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Etrece
George C. Bauer
Sunpet Telephone Co
Maver
Tird Avenue
Bauer
Ita
Prince Henry at New York Luncheon
Prince Henry was entertained at a luncheon by Mrs Ogden Mills this afternoon in New York. He arrived from his hotel with a cavalry escort and was greeted by his host and hostess before seating at the head of the table. Guests included Secretary of State bill Alsterant, Gen We bin, Admiral Evans, Mrs John Jacob Astor, Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and J P Morgan.
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New York, March
Prince Henry
Mra
Ogden Mill
Milla Mansion
Alster— Ant
Bill
Gen
O Webin
Admiral Evans
John Jacob Astor
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
J. P. Morgan
Welshmen Preparing for Gaelic Celebration Next Year
Washington Cambrian association executive committee plans a Gaelic program entirely in Welsh for next year's event. J D Jones is president J E Thomas secretary and J H Hughes treasurer. Songs in Welsh will be chosen and sent to singers statewide and speeches will be in Welsh. Mike Maher laborer was arrested for disturbance on Second Avenue south and argued about Flanagan's antecedents. Judge A George fined Maher five dollars and costs.
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The
Washington Cambrian Association
J. D. Jones
J. BE. Thomas
J. H. Hughes
Mike Maher
Flanagan
Second Avenue South
Mike
Ageorge
Lim
The Slum Pits Sermon Series at First Baptist
Rev. L L. & Bowe of the First Baptist church begin an evening sermon series titled The Slum Pits of a City. Topics cover The Slum Pits of the Streets March 9 and The Slum Pits of the tiny Press March 16 among others focusing on vice and social ills.
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Ll. & Bowe
Mayor Humes Proclaims Amendments Adopted by Seattle Vote
The proclamation states that the first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth amendments to Seattle’s city charter were ratified at the general election held March 8, 1902. Mayor T J Humes certifies they are now part of the charter, with Frank H Paul City Clerk attesting.
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Humes
T. J. Humes
Beattie
Seattie
City of Beattie
City of
Seattle
City
Frank H. Paul
Inquiries for Lost Persons Reach Postmaster
Postmaster Stewart reports multiple inquiries about missing individuals in Seattle. A letter from W T Coffey of Spencer Indiana asks about John W White who supposedly came to Seattle two years ago from Chattanooga Tennessee. Other requests seek F H Osgoode in Seattle and Lawrence F Kubna regarding his mother's death.
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Stewart
Seattle
W.T. Coffey
Bpencer
Ind
John W. White
Chattanooga
Tenn
M. J. McFarland
Vancouver
F. H. Osgoode
Amos Jones
Newark, Co
Larence F. Kubna
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Knights of the Green
Patrick
Land's Day
Mins Pierce Counties
Rhodes
Omei
Eroeugh
John W. Baer
Christian Endeavorers
A. C. Co
Sues Telephone Company
Prince
Seattle and Vicinity
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