Lawyers Wrangle Over Smoot Trial Testimony
Washington D C March report on Smoot investigation details criticis m of Moses Thatcher campaign and church approval rules. Witness K B Critchlow describes Thatcher defying church will and Reed Smoot seeking church consent before senatorial candidacy. The account covers polygamy laws, Evans bill, and party reactions.
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Washington
D.C
Smoot
Kb. B. Critchlow
United States
Utah
Moses Thatcher
Thatcher
United States Senate
Apostles of the Church
Critchlow
Reed Smoot
Senate
Citigene
Evans
Critchtow
Snow
Joseph E. Smith
House
Deseret News
Emoet
Ministerial Association of
Salt Lake
Idera
Cloudburst near Boise triggers flood warnings
A cloud burst on the Little Camas prairie near Boise is said to have caused rising Boise River water. Residents on the lands have been warned to evacuate and, so far as available reports indicate, lives have been lost.
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Boise
Idaho
Little Camas Prairie
Boise River
State GOP Eyes May Convention and Roosevelt Renomination
Executive committee of the Republican state committee met at the Union League Club to set dates and plan the state convention in California for delegates to Chicago. Sacramento and Santa Cruz vie to host with Sacramento favored. May 13 appears likely for the event.
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Harriman
California
Chicago
River Forms a Lake near Queets River
Word from Queets country reports a sudden rise of the Queet river bed about 90 feet near the mouth. A nearby ranch, once high ground, is now submerged as a lake forming from the river’s altered course. No earthquakes are known in the area.
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Queets
Queeta
Queet
Woodmen to Give Ball March 17 at South Seattle
The captain and guards of Thanksgiving Circle No. 43 Women of Woodcraft visited Camp No. Woodmen of the World and invited officers and team to a dance at South Seattle on March 17. Neighbors form group called the Entertainers and plan an elaborate program for upcoming events.
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South
Seattle
Policy change at Port Arthur spurs torpedo sortie
Reports from St Petersburg say Admiral Makaroff has taken command at Port Arthur and issued a policy that leads to a torpedo boat sortie. He also ordered the battleship Retvizan moved from the harbor mouth to permit free passage for ships.
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Port Arthur
Makaroff
Retvizan
City Council Finance Panel Talks Laboratory Plan
At a city council finance committee meeting today the laboratory plan was discussed in depth. The discussion touched on funding and implementation steps for the proposed city laboratory project.
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City Council
Minister and ex-organist clash in Milton church row
Rev. R J Cartwright and Otis Ingle clashed as the pastor, after resigning, confronted the ex-organist. Cartwright struck with a rock and restrained Ingle with a grip, then paid a $5 fine. Ingle faced assault charges and a $10 fine, ending the altercation though church unity remained strained.
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R. J. Cartwright
The
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Otis Ingle
Christian Endeavor Soelery
Cartwright
Ingle
Ditterbrandt
Thlen
Justice of the Peace
John Miller
Milton Young
City chemist post faces challenge from committee chair
Byers, chair of chemistry at State University, charges Dr. Taneer is not competent for the city chemist role. A new committee meeting will be held next week with board of health members Dr. Tanser, Prof. Byers, and others invited.
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The
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Taneer
Board of Health
der. Tanser
Prof. Byers
Storm Worst In Years Strikes California Railroads Floods
Reports from storm torn areas describe the heaviest rainfall in years with widespread damage. Railroads suffer severe losses and many stores flood in numerous cities while foundations fail. a schooner Mabel Gray wrecks at Redondo until its crew reaches shore. Heavy rains in southern California end a long drought benefiting farmers.
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Mabel Gray
Redondo
Los Angeles
Wessel
California
Erik of Sweden at Grand Tonight and Tomorrow
Ben Hendricks the Bred ish dialect comedian known as the sweet singer of the Northland appears at the Grand in Erik of Sweden tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening. The show features a large company and strong talent with popular songs. Monte Cristo continues at the Alonsar. next week the labor drama Lost Paradise opens at the new playhouse. Georgia minstrels perform for tomorrow's matinee and Ladies and Children's matinee at Third Avenue. Olympia Opera Company offers comic opera all week starting with Bald Pasha and then The Isle of Champagne. strong scenery, solos, choral voices.
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Sweden
Ben Hendricks
Hendricks
Sweet Singer
Northland
Third Avenue
Georgia Minetreia
Olympia Opéra Company
Wind Storm Violently Roars Through Coast to Seattle
A severe wind and rain storm swept from Southern California to Vancouver Island, hitting Seattle at six last evening. Widespread damage was limited, though telegraph lines tangled and trees fell on rail lines near Maple Valley. Weather officials forecast a light frost tonight and cooler, clearing conditions tomorrow with showers likely.
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Columbia River
ST Miles
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Palouse River
New York
Puget Sound
Veandla
Oregon
Columbia
Maple Valley
Coal Creek
Franklin
Salisbury
Great Bowling Brunswicks Sweep Rococos in Thrilling Series
The Brunswicks won three straight against the Rococos at Arcade alleys setting a city alley record with 2,675 total for three games. Bchenbein spared the 7-10 in game two, first such feat here. Final scores: Brunswicks 909 921 845 2,675. Rococos 802 748 825 2,376.
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Rococos
Bchenbein
Brunswicks
Justice Long Arm of Birch Justice Prepares to Try Case
Justice Otto Tamm of Birch precinct claimed elastic jurisdiction and threatened to fine Attorney W B Osbourne for disputing his right to try a case in Enumclaw. C W French of Enumclaw, jailed for a $50 assault fine, was released by Judge Rudkin. Tamm vowed to go to Enumclaw to ensure fair play as Osbourne challenged the proceedings.
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Birch
W. B. Osbourne
Buckley
Enumclaw
Rudkin
Tamm
Fnumclaw
Osbourne
Valencia Arrives Damaged After Near Wreck
The Valencia reached port shortly before 3 pm with a 12 foot square hole in her stern caused by a sea. The vessel rode out a fierce storm about 75 miles off Cape Flattery and narrowly avoided wreck. In other news, J Wooten, wanted for horse stealing from Clark livery in Tacoma, stole a horse and buggy yesterday. his former employer had published notices revoking his commission and withdrawal of letters of recommendation.
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Cape Flattery
Sheriffs Office
J. Wooten
Clark
Tacoma
Young Wooten
Ballard Bankers Free After Dismissal In Ballard Case
The state cases against W W DeLong and EBE B Hill managers of the Bank of Ballard were dismissed by Judge Rudkin on a technical point. The bank, claimed private and not incorporated, may lead to appeals and further charges. Some investors vow to review actions and possible new charges include obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Ebe B. Hill
Bank of Ballard
Rudkin
Suot Court
On & Techn Ty
Scott
DeLong
Hill
Supreme Court
Bell
Humphries
DeLong and Hill
American Improvement and Invest Incorporation Formed
Articles of Incorporation reveal the American Improvement and Invest formed to engage in diverse activities from producing gas to teaching dancing. The document outlines the new corporation’s broad scope and aims to operate under state incorporation rules.
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Articles of Incorporation of the American Improvement and Invest
New Corporation Formed To Run Gas, Electric Or Other Ventures
Documents filed in the county and office show David H. Lee and Andrew J. Smith forming a company capitalized at 10 000 000 to operate gas works and electric lighting plants and to offer dancing lessons and language teaching. The first meeting is set for May with up to nine trustees. Judge Roger S Green, attorney for the American Improvement Company seeking a city franchise for gas sales, says he has no knowledge of the new firm.
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Mently
David H. Lee
Andrew J. Smith
Roger 8. Green
American Improvement Company
Ecity Council
Panama Canal temporary government bill discussed in committee
Keonal Walker and General Davis of the Panama Canal Commission testified before the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee on the Lovering bill for temporary U S control of land during canal construction. Walker supported the bill and described plans, expected completion within months, and a large labor force with 30 000 to 40 000 workers at peak. The current population is about 56 000 and provisioning plans were noted with labor sources including Jamaica and other regions.
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Heas Keonal Walker
General Davis
Panama Canal Commission
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Lovering
United States
Nominations and remarks echo in legislative session
The senate moved to executive session over a Mormon Bishop Woolley nomination for Boise Idaho. Debate touched on labor and liquor sale prohibitions. Representative Kluntz defended former Senator Pritchard and Judge Machen, while Clayton derided Postmaster General Payne as a distinguished imbecile in remarks greeted by applause.
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Ative
Woolley
Boise
Idaho
Senate
Kluntz
Democrat
North Carolina
Pritchard
Machen
Moody
Clayton
Alabama
Payne
United States
Republicans Move Toward County Convention May Fourth
After disposing of the city election the Republican county committee weighs a single convention date likely May Fourth. A majority of the 18 committee members favor May 4 as the county meeting date to align with the state convention in Tacoma on May 11. J B Knickerbocker of Auburn chairs the committee.
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County Central Committee
J. B. Knickerbocker
Auburn
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