Mayor Moore Seeks Clean City Administration
The new administration takes office with Mayor Moore vowing a clean, upright government. At the Grand Opera House crowd of about 2,000 hears speeches amid praise for the incoming team and cautions against graft. The old council passes asphalt and saloon license ordinances as the new council forms and plans to present initial communications.
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Moore Bane Will Enforce Saloons Law Says Mayor
The Star reports Mayor Moore Bane Will clarified no slot machines or dart games will be allowed during his administration. He would not confirm specifics but intends to close saloons by ordinance and enforce state laws governing them. He said he would have a statement in a few days.
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Want Out for Scotty in Inyo Mines Scandal
Los Angeles reports allege a fake War investigation in Inyo as authorities seek William and Walter involved in a death Valley mining ruse. Scotty ambushed during escort to mines, evading capture after a reported shooting. Swindling marked by mine money theft and train schemes.
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Moody Arguments in Court Over Conviction Scope
Attorney Moody argued this afternoon that the government seeks to convict individuals under the law and avoid tying attention to councilmen and others. Dow and rivals were referenced in filings as the case progressed in the super afternoon session.
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Spreckels Near Death in Liver Disease
San Francisco March 15 D Spreckels is very ill with cirrhosis of the liver. Dr W S Thorn has told relatives there is no hope. Mrs Alexander Hamilton a daughter is summoned home from Europe.
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Mitchell praised as president despite silk hat noted
At the Indianapolis convention a delegate mocked Mitchell's silk hat, but the crowd silenced the critic and cheered a president who could wear all hats. Rev M A Matthews spoke yesterday afternoon to the M C A at 4 o'clock on the duties of society members. Theresa performed a special vocal number.
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Excursionists Arrive in Frisco for Inspection Tour
Governor Mead leads a large Washington business delegation arriving in San Francisco for a short visit. The group plans sightseeing in the city, a trip to Mount Tamalpais, visits to the board of trade, a Palace hotel reception, and excursions to Stanford University and San Jose.
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Convicted Provider Fails Family in Police Court
GI bert Hwets, a young husband living at 1218 let ao, was sentenced by Judge Gordon to a $100 fine and 30 days on the chain gang for failing to support his 17 year old wife and their children. Neighbors and officers testified to repeated charges and severe neglect including starvation and living in a hovel.
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Shanghaied Billodeau and companion reported aboard Pacific steamer
Peter Hillodeau of Seattle vanished after leaving Edmonds February 14 and says in a French letter he was shanghaied with a Tacoma youth. He recounts being dragged aboard a steamer near Port Townsend, chained in the hold, fed poorly, and forced to work hauling coal. Attorney Willem Martin seeks steamer name and crew to report to U.S. consuls.
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Cigarettes Cause Bed Fire In Room 26 Noon
Smoking in bed ignited a fire in room 26 at noon. The fire department was summoned and extinguished the flames with a chemical line.
Court Without Jurisdiction in Idaho Habeas Case
Arguments were heard in the circuit court on writs of habeas corpus for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone. The applicants contend Canyon county district court lacks jurisdiction due to alleged fraud in obtaining the defendants' presence in Idaho. Case taken under advisement.
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Snow slide at Shenandoah mine kills twelve in Silverton
Silverton Colorado reports a snowslide at the Shenandoah mine on the east slope of the King Solomon mountains at 11 30 this morning. Superintendent Ryer says twelve men were killed and their bodies have been recovered.
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Riplinger Remembered With Gold Card Gift
City Comptroller John Riplinger was surprised when the staff in his office presented him a gold card engraved with his name and tenure from March 13 1902 to March 19 1906. He expressed thanks and emotion at the tribute this afternoon.
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Promoter Denies Bribe Charge Over City Rail Franchise
Councilman Lewis W. Davis accused C. M. Maxwell, a northwest promoter, of offering a $5,000 bribe for his vote on an electric railway franchise from West Seattle to Alki Point. Maxwell denied the payoff, and the proposed franchise was tabled as other bidders emerged, with no bribe proven.
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Bowen Signals Likely City Committee Appointments
President Bowen of the new city council is expected to announce the council’s committees at this evening’s meeting. He has kept details secret, but predictions place Mullen as streets committee chair, Gill as corporate affairs chair, Bowen moving to that post, and Dr Crichton possibly staying as health and sanitation chair.
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Daylight Arrives in Yokaichi After Long Voyage
The bark Daylight from New York has arrived in Yokaichi on March 19, marking 172 days since its last report.
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Cigar men resist760 Butte dice crackdown shows city turmoil
In Butte Mont March 19 Attorney General orders sheriff to close all gambling houses following Civic League fights against gambling. Mayor Ballinger and police advise to halt dice throwing while cigar store workers fear closures and await policy from incoming mayor Moore.
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Ambassador Nominee Charles Francis Selected for Austria Hungary
Washington March 19 Charles Francis of Troy New York former minister to Greece is nominated to succeed Shellamy Storer as ambassador to Austria Hungary. Francis editor of the Troy Times is the son of the former diplomat who has represented the United States in Vienna.
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Taft denies Shonts resignation amid canal commission dispute
Nationwide dispatches report a mix of weather, corporate, and political notes. Taft denies Shonts will resign as canal commission chairman while stormy conditions and rock slides disrupt Western rail routes. new electric railway incorporation planned in Tacoma. court schedules and labor leadership changes also noted.
Levy Bankrupt Filing by 1903 Legislator Levy
Louis Levy, a state legislator in 1903, filed a bankruptcy petition before Federal Judge Hanford. He owes $4,185 and says he has $550 in assets available to creditors. His total assets amount to $3,890, with $3,000 tied up in a life insurance policy.
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Georgetown gambling interests back Wright in Tacoma mayoral race
The article alleges gamblers and associates in Georgetown plan to support George P. Wright for Tacoma mayor and travel to register in Bay City for the upcoming election. Similar cross town mobilization occurred with Seattle and Bailard residents voting alongside Wright opponents, influencing a strong First ward vote for Riplinger.
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Soldier Attempts Suicide in Fort Lawton Cell
Private Gormley, held in the Fort Lawton guardhouse awaiting desertion trial, attempted to hang himself with a towel. The towel broke and he was rescued. he remains in confinement as the incident is reported.
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Woman Slashes Nose in Lodging House Row
In a Washington st lodging house a woman wounded Emil Mattson by severing part of his nose during a rough house. Emil was found missing a nose piece at the scene and Dr Buckley dressed the stump at the station. Relatives Peter Albert and Emil Mattson were present along with Eva Wilcox. no charges were pressed except Emil as a witness.
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McWilliams Seeks Police Protection After Dublin Day Celebration
McWilliams, in a drunken state, appeared at the police station seeking protection after fearing the "original Casey" was after him. He will be detained until he sobers up.
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Moscow Merchants Rasstorgoveff Bros Fail for 13.6 Million
Moscow reports the Rasstorgoveff brothers, leading Russian merchants, have failed with liabilities totaling 13.6 million dollars. The collapse marks a major financial setback for the firm and the Russian trade sector.
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