Georgetown closings spark reform battle in gambling hub
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh moves to close up Georgetown amid long standing open gambling in saloons and pool rooms. Local reformers, though in the minority, have urged action, while saloon interests have controlled town affairs with little sheriff or county interference. The motive behind Mackintosh’s decision remains unclear as the suburb faces an end to tolerated games.
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Mackintosh
Georgetown
Beattie
Ward
Ning
Bot Khnown
Fire Hits Motel Colfax and Bank in Colfax
Colfax Washington reports a morning fire gutted the new Motel Colfax and the First National Bank. Losses estimated near ten thousand dollars with extensive structural damage. No injuries reported as firefighters contained the blaze.
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Colfax
Wash
First National Bank
Hatchet Men Suspected in Louie Murder Plot
Pink Louie the Chinese restaurant owner says two assailants, described as hatchet men, murdered a companion and robbed patrons. police trace involvement to rival tong interests and warn of possible prosecution drop as investigators seek stolen goods. Authorities cite warnings from influential city Chinese figures and effort to locate missing diamond pin and gold watch.
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Pink Louie
Chicago
San Francisco
Louie
Dave
New York
San
Portland
Seattle
Vandeveer
Miners Seek Freedom in Frontier Case Proceedings
Writs of habeas corpus were petitioned for Moyer Hay and eight others in a United States court this morning. Judge Beatty took the matter under advisement and a decision was set for 2 o clock in Orchard. The assassination case involving ex Governor Steunenberg’s murder was continued with the suspect arraigned before Judge Smith in Caldwell. Sheriff Rutan of Telluride attended with a warrant to transfer St Johan to Colorado if Idaho charges are dismissed.
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MSE
Wako
Western Federation
Moyer, Hay
John
United Court
Beatty
Orchard
Steunen
Councilmanic Contest Faces Challenges After Election
A councilmanic contest begins next Tuesday in the Dow v Mal case. The suit aims to challenge certificates of election and the vote count, alleging improper voters and breaches of election laws by officers. Issues include Fort Lawton soldiers voting and university student voting rights.
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Dow
Frank P. Mal
Hurd
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Humphries
Mizner Cannot Access Yerkes Estate Funds
Chicago March 15. Probate court issued an order restricting withdrawals from the Yerkes estate to court orders or vouchers approved by the Central Trust Company. Mizner did not appear. decree blocks him or his wife from drawing money without court consultation or Louis W. Osley, named as attorney in fact.
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Chicago
Yerkes
Central Trust Couny
Yerkes-Mizner
Misner
Louis Owsley
Smelter Plans for California Near San Bruno
Los Angeles March 15. Belby Smelter & Lead Co announces soon start of a large copper smelter project near San Francisco likely at San Bruno. The Guggenheim interests have already built a 3.5 million dollar smelter at Port Costa. Daniel Guggenheim will visit tomorrow to discuss the plan.
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AN Francisco
Belby Smelter & Lead Company
San Bruno
Guggenheima
Port Costa
Daniel Guggenheim
Municipal graft moves in Los Angeles power struggle
Los Angeles March 16 mayor McAleer confronts Councilman Houghton amid graft charges over Salt Lake road franchises. Houghton demands proof while mayor and council trade accusations as power in city hall heats up.
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Los Angeles
McAleer
Houghton
Salt Lake Road
Nome Strike Prospect Near Cooper Gulch
Advices received by Captain F. E. Johnson from his father-in-law indicate Rich Strike A set to pan rich ore from Cooper Gulch near Portland Beach locations. The claim adjacent to Portland Beach on Cooper Gulch yielded over 1 000 000 dollars in the previous season.
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F. E. Johnson
Cooper Gulch
Portland Beach
Two More Casualties Reported in Cebu Fight
Washington dispatch states General Wood confirms Harry B. Rodebrough and Roderick McDonald of the hospital corps were killed in action in the Philippines. Rodebrough fell at Jolo while McDonald died in action at Cebu on March 5. This is the first Cebu engagement mentioned.
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Washington
General Wood
Harry BR. Rodebrough
Hospital Corps
Jolo
Roderick McDonald
Cebu
Railways Nationalization Bill Sparks Riot
The lower house approved a bill nationalizing railways today as news of a streetcar fare raise triggered a riot. Police quelled the disturbance.
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Rio
Burglary at Residence on Boylaton Avenue Reported
A burglary occurred at 1420 Boylaton Avenue while the residents were away for dinner. Detectives Adame and Corbett investigated after a report of jewelry theft valued around 400 dollars. Items stolen included two ladies watches, a diamond ring, a turquoise ring, and an A. C. pin.
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B.berts
Boylaton Av
Adame
Corbett
Roberta
Dirt Returns Stir Juneau Mining Area Near Treadwell Mines
News from Juneau Alaska on March 18 reports excitement over results from Nevada Creek dirt, with two and one quarter tons yielding about 11,000. The property sits near the famous Treadwell mines, drawing attention from local prospectors and investors.
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Juneau
Alaska
Nevada Creek
Treadwell
Survivors Reach New York From British King Disaster
The steamer Mannheim arrived in New York with 11 survivors of the British King wreck. The third mate reports that about 18 men may have been lost, with some crew deserting before the vessel disaster.
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New York
Weasel
Former State Auditor Sherrick Convicted in Indiana
Indianapolis Ind March 15 Former State Auditor Sherrick was found guilty of a state fund silence offense. The judge announced a possible sentence ranging from two to twenty one years and Sherrick indicated he would seek an appeal.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sherrick
State Fund
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Patrick Dolan
Ryan
Democrats 10 Meet Tonight for City Nomination
Democrats meet tonight to nominate a city ticket for the municipal election on April 3. Four hundred twenty six delegates are entitled to seats in the city convention. Possible chairmen include Prither C. G. Fillin John D. Fileteher or Frank B. Cole or another leading Democrat.
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Prither C. G. Fillin
John D. Fileteher
Frank B. Cole
Hunter Died of Exposure in Fog Lost During Hunt
Eureka California March 15 James Brown is dead and Lee Reed is in a dying condition from a hunting expedition that started Sunday. The men were lost in a fog wandering for a day and night Brown gave out and died while Reed was exhausted when found.
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Eureka
Cal
James Brown
Lee Reed
Brown
Reed
Railroad Franchises Tension Amid Seattle Battle
At a meeting of Connell and Railway committees John Hartman of Harriman Interests claimed Union Pacific threatened to push Tacoma as a hub if Seattle franchising stalled. Hartman said UP seeks limited entrance rights into Seattle and would wait out councils, aligning Beattie as a principal terminal if action lags.
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Connell
John P. Hartman
Harriman
Uion Pacific
Tacoma
Seattie
Mullen
Hartman
Union Pacific
Beattle
Fatiraad
Iito Beattie
U. P
Oil Case Resumed Before Commissioner Sanborn
The oil case in York resumed before Commissioner Sanborn. Attorney General Hadley of Missouri arrived and was represented by Henry Wollman of New York as counsel for the state.
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York
Sanborn
Hadley
Missouri
Aeby
Henry Wollman
Newee
State of
St Patrick’s Day Event With Mayor Elect Moore Aide
The Ancient Order of Hibernians host St Patrick’s Day at the Beattle theater Saturday evening. A musical program is set and Mayor-Elect William Moore will preside. Rt Rev B J O’Dea to be the officer of the evening.
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Beattle Theater
Wiliam WM. Moore
B. J. O'Dea
New York Hit by Large Blizzard and Snowfall
A major blizzard struck New York City on March 15 bringing heavy snow and winds. Transportation was disrupted and exposure related deaths were feared as the weather system continued to blanken the area.
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New York
Trains Held by Washout Forces Delays on Salt Route
Sault Lake Utah reports the washout on the Salt route remains unchanged. All trains are held up in town between Caliente and La Vo. Nevada. Trains from Las Vegas were stalled below Caliente and cannot be released for about 24 hours. Dining car supplies are being packed down the mountain to the stalled trains.
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Sault Lake
Utah
Salt
Caliente
la Vo
Nev
Las
Bank of Barings Report Figures for March 15 1906
Bank Cl. reports March 15 1906 figures with totals 1 711 195 75 in assets and 55 744 39 in profits compared with last year 865 451 36. The data suggests year over year differences in earnings and balance figures.
Frost Threatens Killing Frost Tonight In Indiana
Beattle prepares for a killing frost as Jack Frost is predicted to strike tonight after a light morning frost. Vegetable growers and early flower bed caretakers should blanket patches to avoid damage.
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Jack Frost
Beattle
Moore Sworn In As Mayor-Elect With $16000 Bond
Mayor-elect William Hickman Moore filed his oath of office and a $16 000 bond with the city comptroller this morning, meeting the charter requirement to assume the office at noon near Monday. Judge Moore used a special form drawn up for his attorney instead of the standard oath form.
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William Hickman Moore
City Comptroller
Steamer Planned for Yukon and Kuskokwim Runs
Captain J A Baland, a renowned Columbia river captain, plans a 65 foot knock down steamer with a 60 horsepower engine for the Yukon and Kuskokwim district. He will ship it to White Horse, assemble it, and expect heavy freight from traders as reports favor the Kuskokwim.
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J. A. Baland
Columbia River
Yukon
Kuskokwim
White Horse
Captain Baland
Dean Wins In Billiards Exhibition Heat
James Dean defeated James Ford 200 to 176 in Johnsons billiard hall heat. The match was even with both competitors pushing for first place. Tonight A K Weatherwax and R B Hronner contest a 200 point string as the tournament draws local interest toward closely contested finals.
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James Dean
James Ford
Johnson
A. K. Weatherwax
R. B. Hronner
Caswell Arrives Ready for Cook Inlet Run
The Caswell, a small steamer under Captain A E Swift, arrives at the slip between piers 1 and 2. She will sail north to Cook Inlet on the Sushima river with a full load of prospectors and freight. The craft draws eight inches of water when light and has 60 horse power engines.
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Caswell
A. E. Swift
Cook Inlet
Sushima
Park benches urged for Pioneer Square and Fortson Place
Citys chamber of commerce park committee asks city council to install benches on the south side of Pioneer Square and the west side of Fortson Place. Mrs A H Weaver requests a park on the western shore of Lake Union. referred to the park board. Water will shut off Friday 6:30 am to 5 pm on Sixth Ave Olive to Battery Seventh Ave Virginia to Battery Battery from Sixth Ave to Denny Way.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pioneer Square
Fortson Place
A. H. Weaver
Lake Union
Park Board
Olive
Battery
Virginia
Dennyway
Susan B. Anthony Burial Held in Rochester Crowd Attends
The funeral of Susan B. Anthony was held this afternoon in Rochester New York with a large crowd present. Many addresses paid tribute to the life and works of the deceased.
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Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
Tillman urges Hepburn bill limits on railroads
Senator Tillman presented the Hepburn rate bill report in Washington. He warned that railroads control the economy with 2.0 billion gross and 0.7 billion net annual earnings and urged tighter railroad securities oversight and faster readjustment of capitalized values to curb watered stock. He called for protections and a fair transportation system across interstate carriers.
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Tillman
Senate
Washington, D. C
United States
Railroad to Valdez gains bond funding for northern line
The Bratnober interests announce successful bond flotation in the East to build a Valdez to interior railroad and extensions to Alaska copper properties. Rosene and Bratnober may collaborate, with potential rail routes to Port Valdez amid questions of rights, finance, and regional development.
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Bratnover
Valdez
Bramobers
Alaska
John Rosene
Northwestern Steamship Company
Allied Companies
Washington
Port Valdez
Taken to Jail to Prevent Robbery
Detective Philbrick arrested Charles Anderson at Reese Heycock's Totem saloon on a friend’s tip and jailed him for safe keeping. The man, described as intoxicated, cashed a $104 check then had only 20 cents two hours later, with two small checks total near $200 allegedly spent in downtown saloons.
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Philbrick
Charles Anderson
Reese Heycock
Occidental Av
Anderson
Willard
Tenderloin
Andereson
Orillia
Dowg
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