Airy Opponents Draw First Blood In League Probe
MPIA March 12. Secretary Bam H. Nichole leads investigation committee set by the legislature to probe fala. Senator Allen of King County heads the senate opposition while his brother George works in the secretary of state's office. The committee, including Fiechback Taylor Me King and Hubbell, meets March 20 to begin hearings with Paviliamus charges against Nichols expected as first item.
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Bam H. Nichole
Fala
Fr Allen
King County
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Senate
George
Secof
King
Fiehback
Lewis
Taylor
Hubbell
House
Paviliamus
Nichols
Secretary Meyer Plans Pacific Coast Navy Yard Tour
Washington March 12 Secretary of the Navy Meyer announced plans for a Pacific coast tour to inspect navy yards and assess western naval conditions. He may visit Marc Island Bremerton and possibly San Diego to view a proposed naval station site. He will examine Union Iron Works and Moran Works facilities for government construction.
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Pacific Slope
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Bremerton
San Diego
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Moran
Beattie
Exuberant Kansas City Minister in Restaurant Gun Incident
Rev F H Anthony of Kansas City, described as an excitable minister, involved in a night dispute at the New Waffle House over a meal. He said he fired a warning shot at a waiter after claiming he had already paid, denied aiming at the man, and insisted no harm was intended. He said he would not resort to theft.
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Robert Hadden
New
Waffie House
Pike St
Waltere
J. Stuart
Fred Phillipa
Anthony
Hadden
Myelf
Rev
Bowers House
Olive
Billings
Mont
Alec
Hut
Universaliet
Elty
Angels Executive Quits Amid City Turmoil
In Angeles the recall campaign against Mayor A C Harper collapses as Harper resigns. Former Councilman A Smith expected to be chosen to lead municipal affairs and serve until next January when Harper's term would have ended. The recall movement loses momentum as the council prepares to name a successor.
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A. C. Harper
Harper
A. Smith
George Alexander
Hall
Effort to Block Seating of Wickersham in Congress
Washington reports a determined effort by opponents to block James Wickersham from being seated as Alaska's delegate. A Baltimore City man circulated letters urging denial, while Wickersham cites a foreclosed home stead claim on the federal bench in Alaska. The case originated in Tacoma and sparked agitation after an overruled conviction.
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Congress
Wickersham
James
Balt Lake City
House
Askem
Ely
Withersham
Alaska
Tacoma
Bank Clearings and Balances Reported
The data shows nationwide bank clearings totaling 2,832,250.34 with balances of 280,191.06. Today’s clearings reach 712,924.00 and balances 44,612.00. In Portland figures, clearings amount to 91,490,559.00 with balances of 182,609,600.
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Nan Nn Hee
Portland
Hypnotism Court Hearing In Tacoma Trial
In Tacoma March 12 the trial of Joshua Klein, accused of using hypnotic influence to kill Dore Culberteon, saw prosecuting attorneys press charges while a witness claimed hysteria and begged the court to exclude Klein. The judge ruled Klein could not be excluded, and warned the court cannot stop alleged influence if it occurs.
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Baxterday
Perior
Dore Culberteon
Nee Cating
JL. McMurray
Burmeleter
Mra. Sauvageott
Lein
Europe
Klein
Ballinger to Visit Alaska and Western Lands
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger announces a trip to Alaska next summer to study coal land acquisitions and alleged fraud by speculators. He will join President Taft on part of a western tour to address homesteaders in Idaho seeking reliable title transfers and discuss reclamation service expansion.
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U. P
Ballinger
Alaska
United States
Idaho
Taft
Arm
Freed by Judge Morris Mercy for Harriet Garten
Judge George F E Morris addresses Harriet Garten after she and Philip Caplin were linked to stealing 266 dollars from Clark O Brien's safe. Caplin convicted. Garten spared, with possible deportation to Canada or England under British vice counsel Pelly, while prosecutors weigh further action.
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George FE. Morrie
Harriet Garten
Philip Caplin
Clark O'Brien
Caplin
Taft May Curtail His Trip to Pacific Coast
Washington March 12. President Taft may curtail his Pacific coast tour due to Congress cutting traveling expenses. A cabinet member said the special session will determine funding for travel and may prevent a lengthy coast visit unless expenses are allowed. The president reportedly wishes to visit as much of the United States as possible.
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U. P
Teft
Congress
Sion and
Fall
Alaska
United States
Massachusetts May Go Dry Listen to Prohibition Move
The legal affairs committee of Massachusetts, by a six to two vote, recommends introducing a bill to make the state a dry prohibition state. Passage is uncertain and would require two-thirds approval in the House and a majority in the Senate.
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U. P
Massachusetts
Legal Affairs Committee
House
Senate
Steamer Empress of China Grounded Off Kobe
The Empress of China arrived from the Orient with 1,060,000 dollars worth of raw silk and cargo. A Kobe court of inquiry blamed Pilot Stevenson for setting too fine a course and Chief Officer Cooper for not taking soundings. The vessel docked five days, sustained heavy bottom damage, and will be repaired in Hongkong, with six weeks to two months needed.
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B. C
U. P
Orient
Kobe
Stevenson
Cooper
Hongkong
Harriman to Name Successor After New York Central Move
Los Angeles March 12 By a conference here tomorrow Harriman and his lieutenants will discuss leadership changes. It is understood W F Herrin will be named to succeed Harahan, who may become president of the New York Central.
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Los Angeles
BE. H. Harriman
Harr Lac Ha Dersted
Thillinda Central
Marriman Western Lines
W. F. Herrin
Southern Pacific
Harriman
California
Harahan
New York Central Road
Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight Then Saturday Showers
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with a turn to showers on Saturday. Moderate east winds are expected throughout the period.
Headquarters moved to Seattle under Beattie Club plan
A plan at the Beattie Commercial club proposed moving importers headquarters to Seattle to influence Washington customs officials. Judge Tallman granted a divorce to Mrs. Sarah Johnson on cruelty and non-support grounds.
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Fentr Day
Beattie Commercial Club
Pilea
Washington
Seattle
Tacoma
Warns against private control of Duwamish river project
A Georgetown gathering led by former Land Commissioner Robert Bridges warns that a Senate amendment sparked by Senator Piles could cede Duwamish river improvements to a private corporation. He urges immediate action to form a drainage district to block privatization and protect local property rights. Committees are named and petitions to the county commissioners are planned. The Olympia legislature closes the session with a costly state budget of about 5.06 million, amid jousting over allocations and the Wenatchee bridge deal.
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Andrew Hemrich
J. R. Mc- Laughlin
Jed Newell
J. Mc- Laughlin
A. J. Ward
Ben Middleton
Harles Hale
George Walsh
John Lees
William Moeller
King County
Pierce
West Coast Employment Agency Boss Held After Job Scam
Crowds filled police HQ as angered job seekers accused J Fleury of running a scam with an assistant J Norried. Norried vanished with cash from the office at 2121 W Main St after promising jobs that did not exist. Detective Charles Phillips arrested Fleury, who promised refunds and planned to seek Norried’s arrest.
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Iowa Governor Orders Daylight Trial for John Junkin
Governor Carroll announced that the daytime trial of John Junkin, a Black man accused of murdering Clara Rosen, will proceed to protect the state's good name and ensure a fair process. The remark emphasizes transparency and avoidance of stealth proceedings.
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U. P
Iowa
Carroll
John Junkin
Clara Rosen
Cooper Case Heads to Jury After Long Trial
The Nashville court said it would give the jury its instructions next Monday in the Cooper case involving Col. Duncan Cooper Robin Cooper and John D. Sharpe. Defense counsel Washington wrapped up a nine hour closing argument and the Attorney General McCain will close for the state tomorrow.
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U. P
Duncan Cooper
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John D. Sharpe
Washington
McCain
Wife saves child then dies in Bronx auto crash
Mrs. Leo Baumann, wife of a New York furniture dealer, died after an auto struck her as she and her 4 year old son waited for a streetcar in the Bronx. The mother pushed the child away but was thrown 30 feet and died minutes later.
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Leo Baumann
Tully C. Estee
Man Killed by Train Near Richmond Beach
An unknown man was struck by Great Northern train No. 277 on a railway trestle near Richmond Beach. The train was due to reach Seattle at 11:50. It is unknown if the man died at impact or drowned after entering the water. remains had not been recovered.
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Great Northern
Seattle
Portland Men Murdered
The coroner's jury ruled that watchmen John Dale and Oscar Hiett died at the hands of a third person or persons unknown. Evidence offered no clues to a murderer and no motive was found, leaving the sheriff's office at a loss.
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Ore
U. P
John Dale
Oscar Hiett
Columbia Slough
Sheriff' Office
Man Lives With Fractured Skull in Saloon Attack
Astoria Oregon March 12 Nels Petersen sustains a skull fracture four inches long reaching toward the brain base yet remains alive. Doctors aghast at his survival after being struck with an axe in a saloon quarrel.
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Ore
U. P
Nels Petersen
Mayor Frank Chapman Indicted on Perjury and Conspiracy
Wheeling March 12 Two indictments have been returned against Mayor Frank Chapman of Chester West Virginia One charges perjury and the other criminal conspiracy The mayor is accused of conspiring to plan assaults on former Chief of Police Bonjour and others months ago These men aided in arresting people involved in illegal liquor sales and Chapman allegedly testified falsely during the trial
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Minister Missing Believed Killed
Chicago reports Rev. A C Rand of Warsaw Indiana disappeared with five thousand dollars. Friends suspect highwaymen attacked him and threw him into the river. Police hope for his return alive. Also notes six day walking match leaders at Madison Square Garden with about 578 miles.
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