President asserts federal control ends state rail laws
The article reports the president declaring state railroad laws and commissions have no standing after the new rate bill. It claims federal power over interstate commerce wipes out state control of all carriers, citing Ogden v. Olds and Marshall and predicting Supreme Court review before Christmas. Expect uproar from senators over loss of states’ rights.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Marchall
Ogden Va. Oldbona
Juriet
New York
Albany
Treasury policy on railroad bonds sparks currency debate
The article discusses a proposed March 19 administration move responding to a postal strike and shaping Treasury views on railroad securities. It notes George F. Cortelyou’s stance as secretary and contrasts with President Roosevelt over high grade bonds and elastic currency. It portrays tension between government bond policy and banking practices.
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Ph Service
Treasury
George F. Cortelyou
Grand Jury Impaneled to Probe Walsh Banking Case
In Chicago Judge Anderson ordered a new federal grand jury this morning to investigate alleged violations of banking laws prior to the 1906 division, following Walsh's case. The panel was instructed to examine the crimes tied to the Millionaire Walsh affair as presented by the Behaps Telegraph Service.
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Chicago
Walsh
Anderson
Jandal Circuit Court
Frisco graft scandal erupts in dramatic investigations
A San Francisco style graft probe exposes bribe schemes tied to rail and utility firms. Officials, including high U S railway leaders, face grand jury indictments as confessions surface. Ruef endures a tense night of turmoil while others allegedly concealed bribe amounts and routes. Authorities warn against discussing the case as hearings loom.
Garvey Buchanan's Opening Promises Musical Spring Event
An elaborate program marks the Garvey Buchanan store opening tomorrow evening from 7:20 to 9. Prior's Savoy Orchestra provides music while the store is decorated with native foliage and water lilies. Canary birds will be hidden along the lane and visitors receive Hourenkra.
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Garvey Buchanant
Prior's
Savoy Orchestra
Better Rates Over Canadian Pacific Travel Route
Under new passenger tariffs, through rates from Keootenala to coastal points via Whamipes fort Paula intermediate towns become available at regular transcontinental prices. The old plan added ten dollars for the same Winnipes route.
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I Eee Pacific
Keootenala Coasta
Whamipes Fort. Paula
Winnipes
Boilermakers Call General Strike If Alton Talks Fail
At a meeting in Cleveland the executive board of the International Brotherhood of Hootlermakers and iron shipbuilders issued an ultimatum to B H Harriman. A general strike on all lines will be declared within 48 hours unless Chicago Alton officials settle with boilermakers on the Alton line who have been on strike since February.
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Boriaps Telegraph Service
Cleveland
International Brotherhood of Hootlermakers
Ron Shipbuilders
B. H. Harriman
Chicago @ Alton
Poisoned Count Lamedorff Dies En Route to Italy
Rome reports Count Lamedorff former Russian foreign minister to Italy is dying at San Remo after a poisoning incident before leaving St. Petersburg.
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Berippe Telegraph Service
Rome
Count Lamedorff
Italy
San Remo
St. Petersburg
City 10 Guard Crossings Quiet Settlement Reached
An ordinance introduced in council authorized a settlement of the crossing lagman question with Seattle Electric Company. The agreement, per Mayor Moore, provides the city receive $466 monthly and use police officers instead of company staff.
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Seattle Electric Company
Moore
Obituary of Oreville man Fraternal Order member
Tree Ldagwen of Oreville Washington died at age 54. He was a member of the Oreville aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He left a wife. The couple lived at 107 Beventh Avenue in this city.
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Oreville, Wash
Tal Langway
Oreville Aerie
Order of Ragies
Beventh
Avr
Council drafts steps for tax to fund public works
Preliminary actions by the council last night outline plans to raise taxes for public works. The measures cover purchase of additional fire apparatus including hose wagons and pipe, with further calls for action by the public works department.
Man buys own boat to recover losses at auction
The launch Coldfoot, sold at auction by Deputy U S Marshal Stringer, was bought back by RB Smith for 610 dollars amid a dispute with owners seeking 700 dollars. Smith recovers part of his loss as the boat returns to him after the sale.
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United States
Stringer
RB. Smith
Tomer
Smith
C. H
Ae Wien
World Quiet Said to Signal Threat to Ta Dien
Solemologist Joha nne warns the world has been unusually quiet for two weeks, suggesting an underlying threat to the ta dien and possible imminent danger. The note emphasizes a period of rare stillness as a sign of potential disruption.
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Sype
Johanne
Danish Viking sinks. 400 aboard feared drowned
A Danish shipbuilding yard storm toppled the training vessel Viking. Four hundred workers aboard are believed drowned, as reports from Copenhagen on March 19 indicate.
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Berinos Telegraph Service
Copenhagen
Viking
City Council Refuses Vote on Streets Chief Nominee
The city council last night declined to vote on John May's confirmation as superintendent of streets, Mayor Moore’s appointee. The matter was referred to the street committee for one week.
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John May
Moore
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Hurd
Morrison
Brewing Company
Comgrove
Constantine Hall Case Heads Toward Seattle Trial Echoing Thaw
The Constantine trial in Seattle opens Monday and mirrors the Thaw and Mitchell cases. William Constantine faces assault with intent to murder over his son in law Joseph Hall. Myra Hall, Constantine’s daughter and wife of Hall, may testify as defense focus shifts to insanity. Experts, alienists likely, and a fierce legal fight loom as prosecutors defend legitimacy of charges and motive.
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Constantine
Seattle
New York
Mitchell
William Constantine
Josae Hall
Myra
Hall
Myra Constantine Hall
Myra Hall
Jesse Hall
Young Hall
Thompson
Mackintosh
Miller
Morris, Southard & Shipley
Bank Clearings Report March 19 1907
Bank clearings for March 19 1907 totaled 2 024 612 44 with the same date in 1906 showing 1 716 140 04 an increase of 318 472 80 over the prior year indicating stronger financial activity in the current period.
Burgman Convicted In Minnesota Liquor Case
H G Burgman appeared before Judge Gordon charged with selling liquor on Sunday. He was fined and costs after an appeal by his attorney Judge Bell. Patrolman Tate testified he bought a bottle of whisky in a cafe at the corner of Occidental Ave and Washington St while in civilian clothes.
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Hi. G. Burgman
Minnesota
Gordon
Costa
Bell
Patrolman
Tate
Occidental Ay
Washington
Trainmen Vote on Possible Strike Across 40 Railroads
News from Chicago outlines a strike vote by about 66 600 trainmen on 40 lines led by major carriers including Great Western Pacific Union Pacific and Burlington. Wage demands sparked agitation with a proposal for a 12 percent increase via arbitration and the current pay averages for conductors brakemen and other crews.
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Ern
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Rock Island & Pacific
Colorado & Southern
Colorado Midland
Cotton Belt
Denver & Rio Grande
Frisco Eyter
Illinois Central
Iowa Central
Kansas City Southern
Milwaukee
Wabash
Wisconsin Central
Colonel Glassford Faces Grave Charge In Alaska Cable Case
A Commercial Club committee will hear charges against Col William A Glassford head of the United States Signal Corps over alleged irregularities in Alaska wire service. Accusations include holding Scripps News messages for McCormack and forcing commercial rates on Scripps while allowing McCormack deadhead or press-rate use. the case centers on cable service between Seattle and Alaska and involves Alaska papers and Fairbanks Washington contacts.
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William A. Gilasef
United States Signal Corp
Seattle
Alaska
Seatle
James Allen
Washington
Scripps News
Glass
Remay Ford
Reese
Col. Glassford
Coun
McCormack
Edward
Juneau Dispatch
News Association
Prass
Scripps Association
Glaselord
Glaseford
Scripps People
Russell
Scripps News Association
Serippe
Scrippe
Glassford
MacCormack
Scripps
Thompson
Scripps Service
Sceripps Association
Fairbanks
Giaseford
Mellen Visits Roosevelt in White House Conference
Charles S. Mellen president of the New York New Haven and Hartford met President Roosevelt at the White House at 3 PM. He stayed about forty minutes and gave no statement on the discussion.
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Washington
Charles 8. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Roosevelt
Mellen
Builders’ Operations Suspend Amid Labor Dispute
Work on several downtown structures halted as the Master Builders' Association suspends projects pending settlement with the Building Trades unions. Secretary B E rounds says suspension affects at least 2000 men. Union men gather at Carpenters and Labor Temple sites, but no panic or long disruption anticipated. Arbitration remains the guiding approach as contractors list affected buildings including Arcade, govern ding, and Green Lake school.
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Master Builders’ Association
BE. J. Rounds
Master Buiders’ Association
Murphy
Building Trades Council
Ile
The
Carpenters’ Union
Fourth Av
Stewart At
Labor Temple
Sixth and University
Arcade Building
Green Lake School
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition construction wage dispute
Builders and unions argue over a three year versus two year contract as Alaska-Yukon-Pacific projects near start. Concrete mixers seek 3 a day, iron workers demand control from arrival to erection, while contractors resist 60 cent per hour unloading rates. Meetings hinge on executive committee actions and contractor negotiations tomorrow night.
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American Savings Bank
Second
Madison
Palmer
Pient Av
Hannah
King
Crane
Backus
Stimson
Woertianke Boulevard
Methorn
Columbia
Fon Marche
Ecomels
Seattle
Etractoral Iron
Judge Sets Union Pacific Condemnation Trial for April
Judge Griffin today scheduled the Union Pacific condemnation proceedings for trial on April 12. Nearly all cases on the right of way have been settled.
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Griffin
Union Pacific
Cosgrove to Receive License After Saloons Probe
The Star reports Cosgrove will get a renewed license next Monday after a council vote following the brewing firms pushback. Cosgrove’s saloon stayed closed as he awaits the license and defends a 25 year record in the community amid ongoing disputes over licensing and state law violations.
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The
Star
KBR
Cosgrow
Cosgrove
Comgrove
Agreement Reached on U P Tunnel Under City Building
After days of talks Mayor Moore City Engineer Thomson and J D Farrell of Union Pacific reached a plan for the tunnel under the new municipal building at Fifth Ave and Yesler Way The railroad will begin construction immediately with the shaft to remove dirt and a 260 foot tunnel stretch bored and encased in concrete while the city works on the building site and supports.
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Moore
Thomson
J. D. Farrell
Union Pacific
Fifth Av
Yesterway
Yesler Way
Se South
Terrace St
Farrell
Theater cases to be tried together over Sunday law
Theater managers plan joint action via same lawyer to challenge Mayor Moore’s Sunday closing enforcement. A principal manager ally says they will not join liquor interests and may close or pay fines depending on public support and patronage.
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Moore
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Ruef
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Urns
Geretel
Thoman
Frick
United Railways
United States Telephone Company
Grand
Schmitz
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Mchmits
Canadian Pacific
Olgh
Fred Langway
Hety
Myra Constantine
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Evelyn Thaw
H. G. Burgman
Erievance
Peesien
St Paul
Northern
Ned Pacific
Nia Pe
Big Four
Burlington
Chicago & Northwestern
Commercial Club Legislative Committee
W. F. Thompson
Fairbanks News
Scripps Telegraph Service
Cosgrove's
U. P. Tunnel
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