Prosecution Begins as Milk Theft Ring Targeted
Police announce aggressive action against a milk and jewelry theft ring operating day and night. Reports describe burglaries across apartments and businesses, with cash, coats, furs, and merchandise stolen. Notable incidents include a frust stand break in on Madison Street and baggage theft at Raleigh hotel. Local victims identify the rising crime as officers mount a crackdown.
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John Langertoff
Madison Et
Mabel Brewbaker
Raleigh
Pourthav
Ninth Av
J. Rosa
Cashmere
Wash
Anna Gould Arrives With Children for New York Visit
Mme Anna Gould formerly Countess de Castellane arrives in New York with her three children for a months long visit. a mysterious suitor Prince de Bagan is noted as Mr Miller and was seen in the city within a week, stirring local chatter.
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United Press
New York
Mme Anna Gould
Countess de Castellane
Blackjack Fracas Lands Man In Police Court
Nick Venech was fined $10 in police court yesterday for striking a man who had lost money in a blackjack game on First Ave.
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Nick Venech
First Av
Mayor comments on socialist street meetings and bail policy
Mayor Miller says constitutional rights allow street meetings by socialists or any group but bail will not be granted for arrested offenders awaiting trial. He notes uncertainty about ordinances on street assemblies and says police will enforce laws. attorney F J Strown says socialists plan a mass meeting on Pike Place next Sunday and asks police protection. Brown reiterates belief in street meetings as long as laws and order are not violated.
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Miller
F. J. Strown
Titus” Socianeta
Socialiste
Pike Place
Sartek Cellos
Po Fsec Ritment
Mr. Brown
Bartender Foils Armed Desperado in City hotel
In a Maple Valley incident at the Alaska Commercial hotel a masked robber threatened patrons. A bartender resisted, the struggle damaged glass and door, the robber fled, and Dixon surrendered hours later after deputy sheriffs tracked him to the room. Dixon, a former fireman, claimed he acted for fun and discarded the gun in the river.
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Dion
Truty
Sherif Yast Stacwieh
Ma O'Grady
Quinnan
Ihs
Dixon
Alaska Commercial
Dison
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Maple Valley
Renton
Governor Guild Dying Amid Complications in Illness
Report from an evening bulletin states Gov. Guild remains critically ill with a complication of diseases including grip and rheumatism. Attendants and physicians warned he could die at any hour as his condition worsens after two weeks of illness.
Turkish dancer testifies after alleged slap incident
Henise a Turkish dancer testified in police court that A. Nemire slapped her following a quarrel Tuesday night. Both are members of the same Turkish dance company.
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Henise
A. Nemire
Driving Them Into Uptown Apartments
The article describes a police crackdown driven by Mayor Miller against a roaming group labeled as parasites. It notes mass movement from lower city areas into Uptown residences and the first arrest, Dan Pompella, on vagrancy charges with potential felony implications.
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Dan Pompella
Badie Pompella
Death of Mrs. Johanna Till at 1621 Harvard Ave
Mrs. Johanna Till, 68, wife of John Till, died at her family home 1621 Harvard Ave. She arrived in Seattle with her husband in 1879. Survived by three children two daughters Theresa and Catherine of Seattle and a son L. J. Till of Douglas Alaska.
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Johanna Till
John Till
Harvard Avy
Till
Seattle
Race War Probable in Haskell County Texas
A telegram to Governor Campbell from Haskell mayor warns of a mob of white men ready to drive black residents from Haskell County. He asserts a clash is imminent and urges immediate Ranger deployment to avert violence. The governor orders detachments to the troubled area.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Haskell
Haskell County
Campbell
Felony charge against man living off wife earnings
Investigations show D A Pompelia is living off his wife’s earnings and married her in Spokane. A complaint was filed under the state felony statute, with imprisonment up to ten years, and the prosecuting attorney’s office reports he is in custody.
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Miller
Tag
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
D. A. Pompelia
Spokane
Labor Unions Weigh Role in Presidential Election
Washington March 19 Union leaders debate pro labor legislation as Congress weighs bills. Hearst Independence League activists push union alignment with the organization. Gompers says conference to wrap up tomorrow night.
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Washington
Congress
National Convention of
Hearst
Independence League
Gompers
No Leniency in Police Court Declares Judge
Judge Gordon in police court yesterday declared no suspended sentences for this class of offenders. John Landia, a burly man charged with vagrancy, faced possible chain gang time after Attorney Hawkins sought a 30 minute window to leave town. Landia’s loafing in the restricted district and earnings from questionable sources were noted.
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Gordon
Hawkins
John Landia
Landis
Hawking
Grandmother Becomes Great Grandmother At 31 In New Baby Story
APVELAND March 19 Four generations converge on the Linden home as Cora Linden welcomes a baby boy. Holden, the great grandmother, recalls marrying at 16 while Stella Hubman, the grandmother, at 15, and Cora at a youthful 31 shares pride in the newborn. The trio radiates cheer as they adjust to the surprising new role.
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Star
Apveland
Gadgee
Cora Linden
Linden
Mra
Holden
Stella Hubman
Hut
Hubman
Eight Milk Exchange Members Charged With Conspiracy
Eight active members of the Milk Exchange are charged in superior court with criminal conspiracy to raise milk prices and restrain trade. The information, filed by Chief Deputy Vanderveer, cites A Z Erickson and seven others from Jersey Dairy Standard Dairy Seattle Dairy Queen Dairy Northwestern Dairy Meadowbrook and independent dairies. The case stems from The Star coverage of a 1907 price rise to 10 cents per quart and a 20 day customer diversion pact. Prosecutors say the group extorted consumers and sought to drive out nonmembers like Kristopherson. The prose cution notes lack of anti trust statutes and relies on common law restraint of trade.
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Superior Court
Milk Exchange
The
Vanderveer
Milk Trust
Star
A. Z. Erickson
Jersey Dairy Company
F. W. Anderson
Standard Dairy
8. Stray
Seattle Dairy
A. Lumberg
Queen Dairy
C. Johnson
Queen City Dairy
J. C. Burnam
Northwestern Dairy
F. D. Talborg
Independent Dairy
Meadowbrook Dairy Company
A. Kristopherson
Seattle
Exchange
Gen
Eral
Kristopherson
A. L. Wilt
Jersey Dairy
Jersey Dai Company
Wilt
Denny Way
Meadowbrook
Pikest
Diplomatic row in Haiti prompts apology demand
Parisian dispatch reports Haiti demanding a formal apology over a seizure incident. The article notes threats of landing marines if action is not swift, rising black hostility to foreigners, and new troop movements in Port au Prince as the government strengthens coastal garrisons.
Warrant Issued for Criminal Libel in Local Incident
A warrant was issued on charges of criminal libel against Manosia a Greek bootblack identified with the Greek labor union. He allegedly posted material branding the All Nations Em inent agency and accusing others of unfair business methods. Authorities demand a retraction or face arrest.
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All-Nations Eminent Agency
Washington
Manosia
St. and
Seconday
Shannon
Manosis
Dog Licenses Due Again for 1908
Dog licenses are due by April 1 under city ordinance. License clerks say owners must procure tags to avoid seizure. Poundmaster Gregg notes enforcement has begun.
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Roland Cotterill
City Comptroller's Office
Gregg
Dog licensing rules and fines outlined for April 1 start
April 1 begins enforcement of unlicensed dogs. Dogs seized by the dog catcher are not released until the license is paid plus a $1 fine. License fees are $1 for male dogs and $2.50 for female dogs, payable at the office.
Richardson to Be Prosecuted for Gambling at North Bend
A formal complaint filed in the superior court charges John Richardson with operating a roulette game in his North Bend saloon between January 18 and February 21 this year. He is accused of tendering bribes to ex-deputy sheriff Jack McQuade to permit gambling and liquor violations.
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John Richardson
Jack McQuade
North Bend
McQuade
Richardson
Sitka Man Freed of Kidnapping Charge
John Kozmakoff of Sitka Alaska was yesterday discharged from the county jail and freed of the charge of kidnapping his nephew. Sound steamer Perdita is to be lengthened 31 feet and when from the ways will be placed on the Seattle Everett Hellingham route.
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John Kozmakoff
Sitka
Alaska
Perdita
Seattle
Abe Hummel Released From Blackwell Island
Abe Hummel, New York’s disbarred attorney famous for the Dodge Moore divorce case, leaves Blackwell’s Island a free man after a year’s sentence for subornation of perjury. He is expected to retire briefly and has a history as a prominent theater solicitor and Thaw case witness.
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United Press
New York
Abe Hummel
Blackwell's Island Today
Dodge Moore
Hummel
Bellevue Woman Dies After App en Dicitis Operation
Mrs Luin Fiddler of Bellevue died following an appendectomy at Pacific hospital. She was rushed to the hospital Tuesday from the home of her sister Mrs Daniel Proctor in Bellevue.
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Luin Fiddler
Bellevue
Pacific Hospital
Fiddler
Daniel Proctor
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