Writs Sought in Disturbance Case at Local Jail
Knetpp seeks habeas relief from Judge Griffin to free a man held since Saturday after an incident at a tenderloin restaurant near the Wet. Sullivan to appear and show cause why the prisoner should not be released. The scene attracted local women with peroxide and the Welcome in a chaotic St. Patrick era event. The prisoner has had no hearing and remains in durance vile.
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Knetpp
Baier
Griffin
Sullivan
Andrew
Elcome
Noon
Durance
Come For A Nickel In Tacoma Passenger Steam War
In Tacoma both the Dauntless and the Sentinel slash fare to Seattle with a fierce rate war. A 26 cent fare was cut to 15, then Dauntless sold 5 cent tickets and Sentinel sold 10 cent tickets. Both lines vow to hold or run for nothing, amid suspicions the cuts were orchestrated underground.
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Tacoma
Dauntless
Sentinel
Seattle
Sentine
Gates Testifies in Suit Over American Wire & Steel Profits
Morgan March 18 John W Gates took the witness stand in a suit brought by John H Parks asking an accounting of profits from forming the American Wire & Steel Co. Gates says he entered a written agreement with J Piet Morgan to finance the venture but the plan fell through and he notified the plaintiff and others.
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New York
John W. Gates
John H. Parks
Gates
American Wire & Steel Co
J. Piet Punt Morgan
Clairvoyant Merrill Missing After Finances Crumble
Penney, a Iowa farmer and Merrill partner, left penniless as the famed clairvoyant and metaphysician vanished after a failing Seattle venture. Merrill had borrowed up to 800 dollars, leaving Penney to shoulder debt and rent. Mrs Merrill telegraphed cities seeking clues, while Penney suspects a disappearance scheme rather than self harm.
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Ottumwa
Cuttery
Penney
Aekefeller
Merris
Merrill
Penny
Seattle
Merril
Sloop Goes Ashore After Gale Off Edmonds
A small sloop owned by Captain Jur of Port Madison ran aground near Mea Point below Ballard during a gale. Three crewmen, unable to reach safety, were lost as the boat capsized in heavy seas while the rest escaped by leaping overboard and were rescued by tugboats Evenson Bleekum at daybreak.
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Juros
Port Madison
Wes Driver
Mea- Point
Bal
Edmonds
Madison
Midway
Ballard
evenson-Bleekum
Ice Gorge Threatens City After Ferry Goes Dry
The ice floe pushed a river gorge isolating the ferry in mid stream. Couriers are sent to verify if a large ice gorge has formed above the city and warn of immense damage when it breaks.
Everett City Council Defers Kean Gambling Ordinance
The Everett city council last night declined to pass the Kean ordinance for gambling suppression, preferring the current system. It did adopt a measure to prevent admitting women to wine rooms in saloons.
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Everett
Kean
Regents shakeup at state university in Tacoma
Gov McBride announced appointments to the state university board with W. Br. Schiiker of Tacoma named to replace J. M. Easterday whose term ended. A J Blethen was reappointed to serve another term.
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Olympia
Mar
McBride
W. BR. Schiiker
Tacoma
J. M. Easterday
Board of Regents
The
State University
A. J. Blethen
Wreck Investigation Begins Into Bertha Steamer
An inquiry into the wreck of the steamer BerthaHerthan Fitzhugh is underway before Capt. W J Bryant and C C Cherry of the U S Marine Inspection Board. Testimony cites clear skies with land visible a half mile away. The investigation is adjourned until Friday.
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Herthan Fitzhugh Sound
W. J. Bryant
C. c. Cherry
United States Marine Inspection Board
Johansen
Anderson
Jack Bishop
Bryant
Fortson Camp to Adopt By-Laws at Wednesday Meeting
Tomorrow a gathering of George H. Fortson Camp No. 99 Spanish American War Veterans meets at Colling Hall. The agenda includes adoption of by-laws for the coming year.
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George H. Fortson
Colling Hall
Police round up eight men on Yeuier Way
Police last night rounded up eight men on Yeuier Way arresting most as habitual loafers. The action targeted suspected loitering with several questioned and later released.
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Yeuier Way
Palmer of Pollard Hie Arrives with General Merchandise
The steamer Palmer of Pollard Hie arrived this morning from San Francisco with passengers and 649 tons of general merchandise. The trip was uneventful.
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Palmer
San Francisco
With & Haseengera
Chamber of commerce to meet in regular session
The chamber of commerce will meet in regular session at 11 o clock tomorrow morning. On the agenda are the entertainment of the noted Japanese statesman Count Masayoshi Matsenkata, the Alaska boundary question report by the committee, and the factory sites committee progress report.
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Chamber of Commerce
Masayoshi Matsenkata
Alaska
Plan of Miles for Philippines defended by Miles plan
The plan proposed by Gen. Miles for pacifying the Philippines was disapproved by President Roosevelt and Secretary Root. It called for selecting six Cubans and six Porto Ricans to accompany Miles and discuss American rule with Filipinos. Miles also suggested bringing prominent Filipinos to the United States to study American institutions. He argued the government has shown wisdom in conquering Indians and believed in overawing natives to crush insurrection.
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Washington
Itza
Miles
Philippines
Roosevelt
War Root
United States
Rebellion grows in Kwantung Kwang Provinces
Reports from Hongkong say rebels in Kwangtung and Yunnan provinces have routed a large imperial force after two days of battle. Rebels loot towns seize government supplies and mandarin reserves. Imperial troops desertions are increasing as troops join the rebels.
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Hongkong
Kwang Tune
Yunan
City Hall appoints new officers while keeping most staff
Newly elected city officials take their places. John Kiplinger becomes comptroller, Edward W. Meise is appointed chief deputy. Matt Gormiey runs the treasurer's office with Hubert Smith moving to deputy and W. A. Bane taking over as water cashier. Gilliam and Parmerlee prepare to continue work with Humphrey’s office. De Bruler and other staff to be retained temporarily.
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Pani
Edward W. Meise
Matt Gormiey
Hubert Smith
Oye
W. Aane
Smith
Bane
Gilliam
William Parmerlee
W. E. Humphrey
Ellis de Bruler
Labor dispute in Seattle fuels looming idle work force
A minority clique of employers discharged union men in Seattle leaving about 206 idle. The Building Trades council planned 6000 circulars nationwide to warn workers away while preparing to counter attempts to import nonunion labor. A carpenters' meeting was called to discuss next steps amid the strike.
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Seattle
Star
Building Trades
Employers’ Association
Building Trades’ Council
Carpenters
Inter state Commerce Commission to Test Sherman Law in Chicago
The Interstate Commerce Commission moves to battle railroad rate pooling under the Sherman antitrust act with injunctions against the general counsel for all railroads entering Chicago. Similar actions are planned in Kansas City to cover the same roads and others entering the city. The case tests the act’s validity and significance in trust legislation.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas City
Man Fires at Suspected Burglar in Sixth Avenue Area
J. J. Howard on Sixth Avenue near Union fired at a prowler believed to be the culprit after a daytime robbery. The house had been robbed of 000 shares of mining stock and a gold pen in the afternoon. A boy seen prowling nearby is suspected.
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J. J. Howard
Sixth Avenue
Union
Ex-alderman John Mur dell indicted for bribery
Skips Qut St Louis March 18. John Mur dell one of the ex aldermen indicted for bribery failed to appear when his case was called this morning. His bond was forfeited. The circuit attorney stated in court that he expected many other persons under indictment to disappear and that any amount of money would be spent to prevent the cases coming to trial.
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ST. Louie
John Murdell
Circuit
Burglars Loot Bremerton Post Office by Dynamite
Early this morning the Bremerton post office safe in the rear of Dr. Y J Acton’s drugstore was blown open with dynamite. About 1580 in government cash was taken while three or more burglars escaped. a wooden box with 150 in a jewelry safe was ignored. Local police search for suspects after shots were fired.
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United States
Bremerton
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Y. J. Acton
Acton
Navy Yard
Seattle
St. Patrick’s
Walkington
Ballard Chamber Forms Rural Delivery Committee
The Bal lard chamber met to discuss rural delivery after arguments pro and con. A committee of Rev. A. N. Raven, Frank Bell and H. Martin was appointed to visit post office authorities in Seattle and report back at the next meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Ballard
Seattle
A. N. Raven
Frank Bell
H. Martin
Rebels Win in Isthmus Campaign Gains Panama Coastline
The Navy Department received a cablegram from Capt. Rodgers aboard the gunboat Marietta reporting the Liberal army’s great victory and rebels in possession of the country wear of Panama, with fighting expected hourly on the Isthmus.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Rodgers
United States
Marietta
Colon
Panama
Oxnard Talks Tariff Stand With Roosevelt In Washington
Henry Oxnard the beet sugar baron met President Roosevelt in Washington to press national arguments against tariff concessions for Cuban Sugar planters. Otto Sommer, 61, dies of pneumonia at Providence Hospital. he belonged to Columbia lodge A. O. U. W.
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Washington
Henry Oxnard
Roosevelt
Otto Sommer
Providence Hospital
Columbia Lodge
Seattle Turn Verein forms committee for public exhibition
The Seattle Turn Verein named Mesera Puhrberg Spingle and Keiser to organize a public exhibition of the Turner system. The aim is to promote adoption of the Turner method in public schools by showcasing two years of training to teachers and superintendents. The 200 member class will perform, with the exact date to be set for the late part of next month.
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Seattle
Turn Verein
Mesera
Puhrberg
Spingle
Keiser
Lawson Receives Regular Army Appointment as Second Lieutenant
Laurin L. Lawson of this city has been appointed a second lieutenant of artillery in the regular army. Lawson enlisted in Company I of the First Washington regiment at the outbreak of the Spanish American war, re entered volunteer service as first lieutenant in the Thirty-ninth Infantry, served with distinction, and was recommended for brevet captain. He took the examination for the regular army and yesterday received his appointment.
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Laurin L. Lawson
Lawson
Co. I
Washington Regiment
Thirty-ninth Infantry
Lawcon
St Patrick’s Day Celebration Leads Seattle Irish Festivities
The shamrock theme dominated yesterday with green banners and pins on displays and clothing. Seattle hosted two gatherings for St Patrick’s Day including a banquet by the Celtic League and an Armory ball with 160 attendees, decorated halls, speeches by Hon. Bo Sweeney, music, and dancing until 2 AM.
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St. Patrick
Celtic Lane
Washington
Armory
Seattle
J. P. Lavin
D. D. Buckley
Wm. McArdie
Jas. Foley
K Flannigan
T. J. Ivers
N. C Kara
Gambling not closed in town dispute over gambling houses
After days of delay the four Dig houses again failed to open as the Clancys and the gamblers clashed. John F. Dore met with Police Chief Sullivan while Argyle of the Totem shifted positions. The gamblers threaten to close the town and bar any new openings unless the Clancys concede control.
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Clancys
John F. Dore
Sullivan
Argyle
Clancy
Students Riot in St Petersburg Parades Over 10000
A students riot in St Petersburg yesterday drew over 10 000 people marching through the streets singing revolutionary songs. Police and cavalry dispersed the crowd without loss of life using sabres and Cossack whips.
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Petersburg
Yesterda
Emmett Captured in Zululand Boer Action
London reports Lord Kitchener says Commandant Emmett the redoubted Boer leader in the Fort Italia engagement is captured near Neothi Hasin. Four Boers killed and six wounded in the clash. Commandant Mehren captured and Commandant Celliers wounded. Since March 10 Boer losses reach 11 killed seven wounded and 126 surrendered.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Emmett
Fort Italia
Zululand
Neothi Hasin
Mehren
Celliers
Delarey
Methue
Capt. Lioyds Lecture on Trigonometry and Navigation
Capt. WH HW Lioyd, a renowned Alaska service master, will lecture on Trigonometry and Its Relation to Navigation. The talk is scheduled for tomorrow at 2:20 o clock before the Masters and Pilots association in the Globe building.
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WH. HW. Lioyd
Alaska Service
Masters’ and Pilots’ Association
Globe Building
Robber Attacks Two Teen Girls in South Seattle
Annie Johnson 17 and Clara Johnson 15 were struck by a masked man on a Sunday evening in South Seattle after he demanded money, knocked them down and fled. Police seek witnesses and describe the assailant.
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Annie
Clara Johnson
South Seattle
Irish Banquet Honors St Patrick at Celtic Club Event
The Celtic Club of Washington held a banquet at the Stainter Grand hotel in tribute to St Patrick. Prominent guests included John B. Bamuel Hill, Judge Tallman, Chief Sullivan, and Senator Allen. Speeches praised Ireland, the Pacific coast, and the union, with songs and a harp emblem and letters from Gov. McArnie, Senator Turner, and Spokane’s Mayor Byrne read aloud.
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Stainter- Grand Hotel
Patrick
Ely
Ireland
John F. Dore
John B. al Bamuel Hill
Daniel Kelleher
J W. F. Bell
Hanford
BR. Albertson
J. F. McFirey
John Arthur
J. B Howe
M. Gillian
Police
Sullivan
J. W. McConsaughey
H. KR. Dunbar
Judge Tallman
John
Arome
United States
Dore
Senator Allen
Allen
Republic
J. Patrick
Samuel Hill
Hill
Roosevelt
Harvard University
Pacific Coast
RK. E. Albertson
Evergreen State
Emerald Isle
Humes
City of Beattie
Gilliam
P. J. Donohoe
Wagner
Gov. McArnie
Turner
Byrne
Spokane
Four Chinese Lottery Dens Raided by Detectives
Detectives Barbee and Phillips raided Chinese lottery dens on Washington Street arresting four proprietors named Louis Kay Chin Wong Ah Dung and Ah Bow. They paid $50 each to bail and were released. Games halted and equipment and cash seized with the proprietors.
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Barbee and Phillips
Washington Street
Louis Kay
Chin Wong
Ah Dung
Ah Bow
Ocera
Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity
Seattle and vicinity expect Tuesday and Wednesday with occasional showers. Winds will be fresh from the south and west, shaping the wet spell across the region.
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Seattle
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