Government quits in fight against Standard Oil Co.
Chicago March 10 jury verdicts dismiss the government case against Standard Oil in 36 counts accusing rebates from the Chicago and Alton railway. Officials cited rulings and evidentiary conflicts as grounds to abandon charges, with a judge noting tariff disputes affected the Cheppette shipments. The action ends the multi‑count prosecution in Chicago.
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Standard Oil CO
Chicago
Anderson
Ofl
Chicago & Alton Railway
Murder Mystery at Portland Portland Port 10
Police investigate a double homicide near St Johns Portland. Bodies found with an axe and rifle between them suggest foul play. Coroner and investigators conclude the deaths were caused by a weapon attack.
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U P
St. Johns
Hiett
Dale
V P Visitors Plan Cheap Trips to Victoria and Vancouver
V P visitors will run affordable tours to Victoria and Vancouver as rail and steamship links adjust rates. The text notes pricing shifts for the 6 mile trip amid changes to the Canadian Pacific routes and Puget Sound navigation options, highlighting a lighter fare for travelers in the region.
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V.P
Victoria
Vancouver
Bt Ang
Puget
Plans to Establish a School Here
Preparatory to the heading tes college and seminary an Evangelical Lutheran society from East Lake City has written Portland’s Commercial to request information. The matter has been referred to Secretary Bova, who has communicated with local officials, noting city avenues for a possible school.
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Tes College and Seminary
Bethe
Portland
Weard
East Lake City
Evangelical Lutherand
Beatle
Bee
Dyer
Bova
Girls Bid Bon Voyage at Depot
A brief note reports a sendoff at the depot with several girls allegedly bidding farewell. The garbled text suggests a small gathering and informal speeches connected to travel or departure.
Greater Love Hath No Man Than This Inauguration Text
A brief inscription on sacrifice and friendship appears in an inauguration text. It distills a message about giving up personal advantage for a friend and communal purpose. The piece frames moral duty with a biblical phrase and civic ceremony context.
Bridge on Waterfront for Pedestrians in Seattle
The Great Northern railroad plans a durable wood pedestrian bridge over the waterfront, linking to the West Seattle ferry at Marion. The overhead structure will be lighted with electric lamps, to be removed if a metal bridge is built. The project hints at a long-lasting, economical alternative to metal construction, avoiding iron works delays.
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Great Northern Railroad
Seattle
Waterfront Fire Destroys Linen and Tobacco at Cure
A morning blaze on the waterfront damaged steamship linen and tobacco valued around 1900 dollars. Investigators suspect a defective stove pipe started the fire, with firemen arriving after 4 am and extinguishing the blaze after hauling soaked bundles to the wharf floor.
Daughter of minister to wed Japanese heir in San Francisco
Rumor of an engagement between Mine Helen Emery daughter of Reverend Jon A Emery of the California diocese and Yojiro Aoki son of the late General Aoki of Japan. The announcement is not yet official and no date for a wedding has been set.
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California
Aoki
San Francisco
U. P
Helen
Jon A. Emery
The
Diocese of
Emery
Viscount Aoki
Miesten
J. Aki
Oakland
Youn Aowita
Decision on Deportation of Sho Shee Prompts Hopeful Fate
A Chinese maid Sho Shee faces deportation under U S immigration rules. Senator Samuel M Piles urged action to expedite a ruling before March 2 to determine whether she may stay or be removed.
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Sho Shee
Department of Commeres and Labor
Perpher
Washington
Sho Hee
United States
Go Leong
Samuel M. Piles
Moncrieffe Cameron
Ashe
Mayor Miller Expected Back From Sojourn
The city reports Mayor Miller will return this evening from a trip. aides are preparing preliminary details and authorities anticipate him addressing sewer concerns and other civic matters. Officials expect updates on information requests and possible policy steps upon his return.
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Mayor Miller
Galifornia
Settlement Reached in Police Sewer Cave-In Case
John M L ael and Martha Cathrin heirs of Austuet Stengel settled with Grant Smith Co for $600 after their father died in the north trank sewer cave-in. The agreement ends court action over damages for the sow of their father.
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John Mlael
Martha Cathrin
Austuet Stengel
North Trank
Grant, Smith & Co
Four criminals arrested after garroters flee police chase
Police captured Hayes and Doyle with others after a night confrontation at a depot area. Officers Osborne Nash and patrolmen pursued the fleeing group as they fled toward a drugstore and grocery locations. Guns fired but led to the arrests of Doyle and ONeill among others.
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Rank Wales
Iliam Hansen
Doyle
George Osborne Homae Nash
Prion Depot
Av. B
Jackson
Ed Hagee
Frank
O'Neill
Arma
Mr. Hayes
Foley
Pa Wil Denlan
J. B. Me
Patromen
Pirat Av
Weather forecast for tonight and Thursday
The report notes frost tonight with light to east winds. Expect continued cold conditions into Thursday with dry skies and slow warming.
King Edward Not Dead Rumor Denied by Foreign Office
Foreign Office denies rumors of King Edward's death amid reports of his illness. The rumor spread after a weekend flight at Biarritz and prompted extra editions, while officials clarified the monarch's health as of today.
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Wilbur Wright
Biarritz
Foreign Office
Priest Shot in Newark Polish church rectory
An assailant gang shot Rev. Erastas Ansione at St Stanislaus Church in Newark injuring him fatally and wounding housekeeper Miss Tonista who died later. The attackers fled. police pursued suspects as the priest’s death shocks the Polish Catholic community.
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N. J
U. P
Erastas Ansione
Cnurate
Stanislaus Polish Catholicc Church
Mins Tonleta
Aleo
Will
Ansione
Paterson
St. Stanislaus Church
New Jersey
Joseph Masnicki
Masa
Tonista
Pather Anstone
Futile Effort for Twelfth Juror in Calhoun Case
Mar 10. The juror selection in Patrick Calhoun’s trial continues as Judge directs a special venire. A nine week record shows 1,476 examined for service, with existing records likely to be broken before the 12 jurors are sworn to hear the case.
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Pranciboo
Patrick Calhoun
Jodue
Greg
Two Councilmen Lead As Franchise Committee
Councilmen Frederick Sawyer and Hermatrong, acting as the corporations committee, recommended passage of a franchise ordinance to allow Beattie Electric to operate on Onttake Boulevard. The motion was carried, with attribution to Armstron g, and the charter does not mandate this canyon route though a street railroad could use the tracks.
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Frederick Sawyer
Hermatrong
Beattie Electric Company
Onttake Boulevard
Pawyer
Armetrong
Public autos for private use questioned by Commercial Club
The Commercial Club calls for an city council investigation into city officials using municipal cars for renewal work and personal enjoyment. The letter condemns the practice and requests scrutiny of current policies and procedures.
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Eity
Haw
Public fears transformers menace city streets
Citizens complain about large oil filled transformers at the Marion corner. Chairman Bouillon warns four tons of equipment and tangled wires threaten safety and beauty. Seattle-Tacoma Power Co must remove menaces and the city may bar future installations, despite utility need.
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Marion
Bouillon
Seattle-Tacoma Power Company
Hold-Up at Carson Saloon Netted 700 In Loot
Masked men ambushed the Toupin saloon in Carson early today and robbed occupants including the barkeeper and house gamblers, escaping with more than 700 dollars in cash and valuables.
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Carson
U. P
Water shutoff notice for Orcas Street area
Water will be shut off on Orcas Street and 42nd Avenue eight to five tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. affecting the lake district east of 42nd Avenue and south of Orcas Street.
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Orcas St
42Nd Av
Armenian casualties in violent clash in Los Angeles
report describes a race related riot in Los Angeles between Armenians and Russians with numerous injuries. authorities report Armenian victims and ongoing investigation into the incident.
Senate Votes Down Probe of State Officials in Olympia
Paulhamus and Booth failed to lift a probe into Secretary of State Nichole and Insurance Commissioner Schively as the senate, 22 to 20, rejected reconsideration. Senator Graves led the anti inquiry citing constitutional limits while Paulhamus and Booth argued for investigation. Gov Hay's fate for an extra session remains uncertain as votes closed.
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Olympia
Senate
Nichole
Schively
Graves
Spokane
House of Retires
House
Secretary of State
Shhively
Nichols
Paulhamus
Pierce
Booth
King
Japan to Send Captured Russian Cruisers to Seattle
Two captured Russian cruisers the Bayan and the Wa have been renamed Aso and Seya and will be sent to Seattle this summer by the Japanese government at the request of the Washington State Japanese association. They will depart Japan soon, sail to Honolulu and then along the Pacific coast before arriving at Beattie.
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Russia
Seattle
Washington
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