Senator-Elect Killed in Ill-Fated Duel at Amite
A duel settled a political feud ends with Senator-Elect Kemp fatally shot by Charles Hyde in Amite Louisiana. Hyde, 24, fled the scene and has not been arrested. Witnesses say Kemp fired first but bullets missed. Hyde’s shot killed Kemp.
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D. $. Kemp
C.F. Hyde
United Press
Amite
Kemp
Demo
Slate
Cr. Hyde
Hyde
Roth
Japan Up To Debt Limit Amid War-Era Fiscal Strains
United Press reports Japan faces a one billion dollar debt tied to its war with Russia. Officials note strained finances and high taxes while observers dispute the feasibility of cross-Pacific invasion plans, highlighting cautious diplomacy and security concerns.
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United Press
AEN
Japan
Russia
United States
Standard Oil Price War Allegations Stir Local Business
A local businessman claims a price war between Standard Oil and Union Oil Co is political theater, while observers follow Union Oil wagons to see who benefits. The dispute centers on alleged ties and independent fronts used by Standard Oil to influence local readers and markets. Meanwhile the steamship Columbian arrived at Puget Sound with supplies for Bremerton.
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Union Co
Sam Franciscs
Colenies
Union Ol Co
Union
Puget Sound
Bremerton
Orchard admits guilt in Caldwell court
Ida March 11. Harry Orchard pleads guilty in Caldwell district court. He faces the only punishment possible hanging for his crimes and says he will not seek mercy and is ready to pay the penalty.
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Ida
Harry Orchard
Caldwell
Orchard
Hitchcock on Verge of Collapse at Mitchcock Trial
New York March 11 jurors are seated for the Raymond Mitchcock trial, a comedian accused of wronging young girls. The crowded court room and hurried proceedings show Hitchcock nervous and near collapse. Flora Zebedle, wife of Hitchcock, was seated beside him as seven jurors were chosen.
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New York
Raymond Mitchcock
Justion Manchard
Hitchcock
Flora Zebedle
Hue
Lew Dock
Taft Leading Oklahoma Delegation Amid Mild Opposition
Oklahoma City March 11 delegates prepare to back William H Taft at today’s gathering. Some opposition aims to stir up La Follette support but Taft supporters say they hold the edge in attention and decisiveness.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
William H. Taft
Cannon Blocking Appropriation Sparks Taft-Roosevelt Clash
A Seattle visitor quotes Representative Cannon accusing Alaska exposition backers of backing Taft and warns that Uncle Joe may oppose Roosevelt. Exposition board members say Washington dispatches show indecisive progress on the Alaska project and imply local delegation members may side with anti Roosevelt forces.
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Taft
Alaska
Washington
Exposition Board
Joe
City Employes Are Assessed City Employes Are Assessed
The King County Republican club resumed mandatory campaign dues for city and county office staff after the election. Assistant Secretary Munyon signed up clerks in City Hall and collected six dollar monthly dues, though some employees objected. The practice had been criticized by a 1903 grand jury and has not been enforced in years in city hall or county offices.
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King County Republican Club
Munyon
Clarke
Court House
Grand Jury
City faces budget pressure amid vetoed ordinance
Report discusses city finances as looting fears and bills push cash needs. It notes a $50,000 light fund, questions about transferring funds, and legal disputes after a charter amendment requiring two thirds vote and mayoral approval for emergency measures.
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Calhoun
Youngs
Light Department
Revolt Looms as India Faces Widespread Unrest
From London reports warn of an imminent crisis in India with rebellion ready to erupt at many points. Authorities cite growing unrest and sedition while Britain dispatches Gen. Sir James Willcox to lead punitive actions, as steamers reroute to new ports.
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London
India
Indian Empire
James Willcox
Atlantic Fleet to Visit San Francisco May 5
Washington reports the navy announces the Atlantic fleet will arrive in San Francisco on May 5 with the Pacific fleet joining the next day. Secretary Metcalf will review both squadrons in San Francisco after a tour through California ports including San Diego San Pedro Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz.
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Navy Department
San Francisco
le «Rand
Victor Metcalf
San Diego
California
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Santa Crus
Twenty-First Western Washington Sunday School Convention
The twenty first annual convention of the Western Washington Sunday School association convenes at Plymouth Congregational church on April 29 30 and May 1. The theme is Working for Practical Results with speakers Martyn Lawrence W C Merritt and EB Excell from Chicago and international field worker.
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Western Washington Sunday School Association
Plymouth Congregational Church
Martyn Lawrence
Chicago
W. C. Merritt
EB. O. Excell
Alaska Gold Strike Near Fairbanks Draws Prospectors
Prospectors flood the Nenana district as reports describe a major strike about 30 miles up the river. Early arrivals note rich finds and increasing activity along the bana river route.
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United Press
Fairbanks
Alaska
Nenana District
Bana River
Evelyn Thaw begins suit for divorce
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw filed for an annulment or divorce from Harry K. Thaw in New York on March 11 alleging insanity at the time of marriage. Thaw plans to defend. Papers drawn by David O'Reilly, with early trial expected and the couple to remain apart by mutual agreement.
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United Press
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
David O'Reilly
Evelyn
Dancers Evade Wappenstein At Pleasant Beach Ball
With no jurisdiction the police cannot stop the Moulin Rouge ball advertised for Pleasant Beach tomorrow night. County authorities challenge the event as Pleasant Beach lies outside King county. Chief Wappenstein says he has no authority to interfere as last week at Luna Park. Handbills warn the dance attracting women from Blackchapel.
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Pleasant Beach
King County
Wappenstein
Luna Park
Blackchapel
War Clouds Shift as Turkish, Russian Tensions Rise
A clash between Russian and Turkish forces seems imminent as disputes over Persian territory persist. The Turkish embassy in Tehran was closed and representatives recalled, signaling possible hostilities at any moment.
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Persia
Nicholas
Teheran
St. Petersburg
Reports on Brownsville shooting split Senate panel
The Senate committee on military affairs filed three reports from Brownsville. One, led by Chairman Warren, supports Roosevelt and calls for re enlistment. A minority report by Bulkely Hemenway and Forster argues the shooting was unreliable and seeks restoration by legislation. A third panel largely vindicates the soldiers pending further action.
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Today
Brownsville
Baeain
Warren
Soimmittes
Bulkely
Hemenway
For
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de Roosevelt
Brutal Negro Fined For Striking Street Car Conductor
Jackson, a colored porter, fined $25 in police court for striking street car conductor Peterson while he tried to help an elderly woman alight. Attorney Perry said the case should deter others from blocking conductors from assisting women. The incident occurred February 6 at Second and Madison streets. Humboldt sails tomorrow night on her first voyage to Skagway and Port Townsend this season.
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Perry
Jackn
Peterson
Second and
Madison St
Skagway
Way
Hallan car stuck in mud hole delays New York to Paris race
The Hallan automobile entered in the New York to Paris race is bogged in mud near Paxton Nebraska with a broken shaft and may drop out. The American car after fighting snow drifts and wind reached Walcott last night and aims for Rawlins today. The Italian entry ran strongly gaining 178 miles on the American car in the last 48 hours.
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Cheyenne
Wye
Hallan Automwobile
Paxton
Neb
Walcott
Rawlins
Deeds Alleged Forgery Placed in Tax Title Suit
F W Wood secretary of Washington Abstract is named in a superior court suit brought by C A Russell to recover title to Evans and Blewett Addition lots valued at 6000. The complaint alleges forged deeds by Wood to bolster a tax lien sale and names Arthur B Brown as a defendant, while Wood denies forging the documents.
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Washington Abstract & Guaranty Co
Royst
C. A. Russell
Evans & Blewett
Wood
A. R. Brown
Samuel Long
Long
Afterna Wood
Martha J. Russell
Russell
Arthur B. Brown
Brown
Dying Man forges plea as wife weighs visit
Mrs. Bell hovers at her Lake Washington home while her husband lies dying at the Hotel Holland in San Francisco. The troubled case follows a pistol duel three months earlier in which Frank Cochrane was killed amid allegations of spousal betrayal. Mrs. Bell has yet to decide whether to travel to see him as police notes surface about past Seattle incidents.
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Lake Washington
Holland
San Francisco
Hell
Frank Cochrane
Bel
Bell
Seattle
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