Murder of Lieut Petrosino Shocks New York Police
Reports from York and Rome detail the murder of Lieut Petrosino of the New York Italian police force by the Black Hand. The killings are linked to a central international Black Hand organization with Sicilian chiefs directing activities worldwide. Petrosino's fearless work and warnings are highlighted as key factors in the fight against the secret society.
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Lieut Petrosino
New York
Rome
Italy
East
Black Hand
Assassina
McKinley
Petrosine
Crolgoaz
Petrosino
Orison
Palermo
Denver lawyer Delaney missing after hospital discharge
J C Delaney attorney at law of Denver left Providence hospital claiming he would return after drawing money. He sent a suicide note from Seattle hospital stating his death by own action due to business troubles and brain operations. Officials doubt the letter and police seek him.
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Denver
Col
Providence Hospital
Delaney
Seattle Electric Co
Electric Company
Slater
Cannon Says It Is Ok To Speak On House Crisis
March 13 report notes Speaker Cannon left the White House and indicated any statement on the effort to change the House and depose him would come from Taft. Watson of Indiana described potential national disruption if House rules are not fixed and a change is made.
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Cannon
White House
T Taft
Wat
Automobiles Allowed in Rainier Park for Season
Secretary of the Interior R A Ballinger approved the modified regulations for automobile admission to Mount Rainier park for the year. The measures align with requests from the Seattle Auto Club and set the yearly policy for visitors by car in expected wet conditions.
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Washington
U. P
R. A. Ballinger
Mount Rainier Park
Seattle
Stubley on Trial for Forgery and Swindle
Stubley faced a judge on forgery charges after allegedly swindling men by tricking relatives and using a forged check. He hired a decoy to obtain a check and gave it to Mrs McClellan, who was arrested after a search found loot and the suspect’s aliases.
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Ror
Morris
Dade
McClellan
Man Fatally Fought Over Terrier in Arkansas Incident
In Mot Springs Arkansas on March 13 William Garrett of Port Townsend was killed by Harry Eng in a sudden fight over a terrier dog. Both men were strangers to each other and a fisticuff followed a kicked dog. Garrett fell, hit his head on cement, and died an hour later. Eng was placed under arrest.
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Ark
William Garrett
Port- Ore
Harry Engin
Fingtis H
Tarrett
Actress Julia Marlowe Heroine of Daily Rescue
New York. March 13. Miss Julia Marlowe, heroine of a thrilling rescue of her secretary Miss Elizabeth McCracken, appeared at Daly's theatre in Goddess of Reason showing no ill effects. She entered the burning room, wrapped a rug about Miss McCracken, who was unconscious, and the flames were put out. McCracken suffered only superficial burns.
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New York
Julia Marlowe
Daly's Theatre
Reason
Miss Marlowe
Elizabeth McCracken
Miss McCracken
Japanese workers abducted by handcar robber in Great Falls
A masked robber forced six Japanese men at a Burnham section house to help him escape on a handcar after stealing $100. The victims were driven about a mile along the track before the thug fled, and police search the city as of today.
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Great Falls
Mont
U. P
Burnham
Naval clash reported between Nicaragua and El Salvador
Dispatches from Mexico City describe a sea battle involving three Nicaraguan unboats led by the Momotombo against the Salvadoran unboat Presidente. The Presidente hit the Momotombo, which then withdrew and was later repaired to pursue its foe. United States and Mexican officials discuss possible intervention as tensions rise with naval movements toward Central American ports.
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Hy U. P
Nicaragua
Gamboa
Mexico
United States
Highwayman Skips When Girl Screams in Oakland
In Oakland California a masked robber confronted Harrison Arnold of Sacramento and Madeline Pardee sister of former Governor Pardee as they walked home from a party. The assailant ordered them to raise their hands but fled after Madeline Pardee screamed. Albert Rowe aided the party.
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Cal
U. P
Harrison Arnold
Sacramento
Mies Carroll Pardee
Pardee
California
Arnold
Miss Pardee
Madeline Pardee
Miss Carroll Pardee
Eseourt
Albert Rowe
Trouble ahead for champion Johnson in Texas interracial case
Galveston Texas reports that Jack Johnson plans to bring his white wife to the city. Texas law bans interracial marriage and courts may not recognize such unions here. Johnson defends by claiming they are brief visitors, not Texas residents, and will litigate the matter with counsel.
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Galveston
Tex
U. P
Artesle
Jack Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Pugh Defies Court On Grand Jury Record Plan
Spokane reports Prosecuting Attorney Pugh will defy a court order by recording the grand jury investigation of the Root Gordon charges in shorthand. His deputy already used shorthand after the request was denied, with Pugh vowing to appeal to the state supreme court if cited for contempt.
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Spokane
U. P
Pugh
Grand Jury
Supreme Court of
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Great North
Railroad aid in dispute involving Gordon division counsel
A railroad group is reported to be aiding Gordon who is accused of offending the corporation while serving as division counsel. The article notes the contentious interaction centers on corporate relations and legal representation within the division.
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Ern Railroad
Gordon
Seven Die in Fire at Resurrecion Mexico Home
In Resurrec tion near Pueblo Mexico seven people perished when the home of Augustin Serrano burned. Police suspect murder for robbery or chloroformed victims left to die as the blaze took their lives. The victims include Serrano, his wife, and their infant found in the mother's arms. Receiver Named for North Yakima & East Selah Irrigation Co. A Seattle Trust and Title Co. appointee filed a $1,000 bond and takes control of irrigation assets along the Yakima river worth about $87,000.
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Resurrection
Augustin Serrano
Serrano
Seattle Trust and Tite Company
Yeasterday
North
Chief of Police Considers Banning Military Band Parade
The notice describes a clash over whether the Military band may parade the streets for an advertised St Patrick’s dance tonight. H M Crane seeks permission, arguing bands should be allowed to parade, while Chief Ward may enforce the ban despite Mayor Miller and others. The band plans to perform in costume, playing national airs as police decide.
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St. Patrick
H. M. Crane
Gear Keen
Mr. Crane
Paris Youth Fernand Ravenez Ends Life at Party
In Paris on March 13, Fernand Ravenez, a 20 year old noted as well dressed and popular, shot himself in the head after hosting a party where he had promised a big surprise. He died instantly, ending a day that began with laughter and social gathering.
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Paris
U. P
Fernand Ravenez
Ravener
Longshoreman fatally struck by derrick on Hyades
Andrew Eilessen, a longshoreman, died after a derrick struck him in the hold of the steamship Hyades. He was crawling from an open hatch when the swinging arm struck him, fracturing his air and knocking him back into the hold. Deputy Coroner William Borthwick reported no address for the deceased or his relatives.
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Andrew Eilessen
Washington
Hyades
Etlessen
Wiliam Borthwick
Butterworth & Sona
Consistency of Commissioners Claimed in County Accounts
Local attorney Thomas Page says ex Sheriff L. C. Smith faces a $68,000 suit over county funds used for feeding prisoners. Sheriff Hodge cuts prisoner feed costs, saves about $100 in a period, and pays matrons from excess funds, prompting ridicule from the county board. The row extends to constables and deputy sheriff appointments, with money for fees and services questioned by officials and staff.
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L. C. Smith
Thomas Page
Smith
Robert T. Hodge
Hodge
Lucre
City Council urged to act on slot gas meters
Coroner J C Snyder told Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun the gas meter issue caused the death of Charlee Humphrey and urged remedial legislation. The jury exonerated landlady Frankie Young but recommended meters only where actually used to curb danger.
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J. C. Snyder
Scott Calhoun
Charlee H. Mumphrey
Snyder
Frankie Young
Closing Arguments In Carmack Murder Trial End
In Nashville on March 13 U P reports the defense closing in the Carmack murder case of Colonel Dun can Cooper Robin Cooper and John D Sharpe. Judge Anderson urged self defense law as the defense rests. Attorney General McCain will present the final summing up for the state. Jurors likely to hear verdict guidance next Tuesday.
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Nashville
Tenn
U. P
Duncan Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharpe
Senator Carmack
Justi
Carmack
Anderson
General Washington
McCain
Onlookers Use Fireworks to Spur County Drive Plan
North and east of Union Bay residents ignite fireworks to flag a movement for a piled driveway linking to the city business center. The Unicen Bay Improvement club forms after a mass meeting with McLaughlin as temporary chair and a push for county funding as heavy taxpayers. Officers elected include W L Rhodes president H N Richmond first VP Benton Emery second VP and F Edgar Barth secretary. A 16 member committee will present the petition to the county commissioners.
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Unicen Bay Improvement Club
At. McLaughlin
W. L. Rhodes
H. N. Richmond
Benton Emery
F. Edgar Barth
Government must raise big sum of money
Washington March 13 By U P It was ascertained today from high authoritative sources that the United States treasury is in no better condition than when Grover Cleveland issued bonds to meet current expenses The house ways and means committee will add most taxes from the Spanish war The tariff bill will include new levies but doubts persist about meeting government needs The committee plans 60 000 000 to 70 000 000 from separate taxation The rest will come from customs revenue President Taft presented his first draft of the special tariff measure with focus on the special taxation provision.
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D. C
de la Barr
Mexico
Hie
State Department
Zelaya
Nicaragua
San Salvador
Costa Ricea
Troeppe
United States
Navy Department
Catuquete
Guantanamo
Bluefield
Tacoma
Muerte Cortes
Amapala
Pacific
Washlington
U. P
United States Treasury
Grover Cleveland
House Ways and Means Committee
Taft
Police raid nets gambling arrests and bail
On January 27 police raided Gottstein's place and arrested nine people including Barrett, Gwinn, and Crook on gambling charges. They were released on $200 bail, with no trial date set. Miss Frances Brown and Gus Emerson reported Gottstein refused to pay a horse race bet, leading to further arrest as witnesses. Detective Phillips investigated. William Gottstein was arrested and released on $200 bail.
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Barrett
C. Gwinn
J. Crook
Frances Brown
Gus Emerson
Louis Gottsstein
Miss Brown
William Gottstein
California
Gus
Emeryville
Oakland
Charles Phillips
Gottstein
Phillips
de Bruler
Gordon
Grand Jury Called in Tacoma
Judge Easterday issued a call for a Tacoma grand jury to meet April 5 to investigate charges against Mayor Linck and Chief of Police Daley over conduct in the restricted district. The charges were filed by Councilman Jamieson in a sensational report.
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U. P
Easterday
Linck
Daley
Jamieson Fn
Name Changes of Seattle Sanitarium Ads as Vitalemia Unit
The Washington Sanitarium, previously cited for fake testimonials, now operates as Vitalemia Sanitarium in the same People's Bank building. A recent testimonial printed in two Seattle papers bears a non existent address and a name not found in the directory.
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Star
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Vitalemia Sanitarium Company
People's Bank
Washington” Sanitarium
Seattle
Washington Et
Desperate Fight With Bandit Leader Captured
Vera Cruz Mexico March 13. Ul Augustine Mora known as the tigress of Cordoba, leader of a brutal bandit gang, has been taken prisoner after a battle with rurales at a mountain hideout. Rural captain Pedro Percc and two men were killed. three other bandits were captured along with Mora after a fierce struggle. Mora was wanted for three murders and numerous robberies.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
UL. P.augustine Mora
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