Banks Weigh Consolidation Plans Amid Space Constraints
National Bank of Washington and Bank of Commerce discuss a merger aimed at forming a larger firm. Officials refuse to comment publicly while negotiations proceed, noting possible new shared quarters after Washington National faces relocation from its New York block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Bank of Commerce
Washington National
New York Block
Consolidated Banks
National Bank of Commerce
Bailey Building
Second and
Cherry
M. J Backus
BE. O. Graves
Charles 8. Miller
Ralph
Stacy
Walker
G. Graves
LeRoy M Backus
H. Spencer
R. R. Spencer
D. A. Spencer
Motion to move prisoners in Idaho jail dispute
An Idaho court denied an indictment challenge and ordered jail transfers for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone. The judge directed Moyer be moved to Ada county jail due to unsanitary conditions while opposing transfers for Haywood and Pettibone. The defense fought the removals as the term nears. Detective McParland predicts Moyer may confess if separated from the others.
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Idaho
Moyer, Haywood
Pett
Smith
Canyon County
Moyer
Ada County
Haywood
Pettibone
McParland
Dewey Urges Navy Expansion and New Vessel Designs
Admiral Dewey told naval affairs committee that the United States should enlarge its navy with more battleships and pursue new vessel designs. He advocated scout boats and other advanced craft in a push for stronger naval strength.
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Washington, D. C
Dewey
Commiites On
Naval Affairs
Hamilton denial of Root statement questioned by Wesi
Washington March 2 The secretary denied the claim that Elihu Root obtained a pledge from Higgins not to bring the matter to the extra session. Wesi said if Hamilton asserted the pledge it is not even a case or basis for such a statement.
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Wahington
D.C
Hamilton
Elihu Root
Higgina
Root
Wesi
Tre
Tenve for New York to reopen the of hearteg there March 26
A note indicates a hearing is set in New York on March 26. The unnamed party expects HMMH to attend. Rogers is slated to appear voluntarily and answer all questions.
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Tenve
New York
Rogers
Bank Robbery In Moscow Bank Nets 9000 Pounds
Twenty five bandits entered Merchants Mutual Credit bank in Moscow and stole 9000 pounds sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow Bank
Moscow
Ivins Said To Be Responsible In Murder Case
Chicago March 20 Richard Ivins on trial for the murder of Mrs Hollister was closed today by the prosecution lawyers The state attorney questioned him about his former employment to argue he is mentally responsible for the crime
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Chicago
Richard Ivins
Hollister
Baer Agrees to Conference with Mitchell Leaders
After a meeting of anthracite coal mine operators in New York on March 20, President Baer wrote to Mitchell agreeing to a conference between operators and miners to discuss terms.
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New York
Baer
Mitchell
Admission Will Prove Abortive in Key Litigation
Attorney said this morning that Standhard 614 and The Republic Company pending litigation in Louis hinges on an admission. The move by Standard is described as abortive and not likely to affect the case. General Hadley was not available for comment.
County Fruit Inspector Calls for Citywide Tree Spraying
Mark F. Hopkins writes to the board of public works warning of widespread cottony scale on poplar and other trees across the city especially around the first hill near Denny school. He urges spraying with lime and sulphur Piper formula or kerosene emulsion.
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Mark F. Hopkins
Board of Public Works
Denny School
Cigar Dealers Seek Town Closed At 1 AM Sundays
Beattle residents face a push from cigar dealers to shut the town down per mayoral directives. They demand strict enforcement of laws, Sunday closings, and no performances on Mondays, with exemptions only for drug stores, livery stables, undertakers, and hotels. The group plans a meeting to secure unanimous Cigar Dealers association action.
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Cigar Dealers’ Association
Beattle
The
Star
Palma Is President Of Cuba In Unanimous Vote
Havana March 20 Cuban presidential electors met yesterday and unanimously elected Thomas Ferrada Palma president of the republic. Palma succeeds the prior leader and assumes office immediately amid celebratory signals from government circles.
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Havana
Thomas Ferrada Palma
Gambler Is Killed in Nevada Resort Debt Dispute
Alpine, proprietor of a gaming resort in Manhattan Nevada, was shot and fatally wounded today by Charles Prita, a restaurant keeper, after a dispute over a gambling debt. The attacker fled the scene.
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Manhattan
Nev
Alpine
Charles Prita
Frits
Rift widens as mine operators in joint session at Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on March 20 a joint conference of mine operators and miners discusses the unit rule. The rift within owners' ranks widens as actions proceed in the joint session.
Doctor silent on Rockefeller after visit in Lakewood
Lakewood New Jersey March 10 Dr Irwin Halne who attended Rockefeller for the past two weeks visited his home for 15 minutes this morning but refused to discuss the oil magnate when questioned.
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Lakewood
N. J
Irwin Halne
Rockefeller
Amendments to Hepburn Bill Limit Court Injunctions
Washington March 2 An amendment to the Hepburn bill offered in the House provides that courts cannot issue an injunction until both interested parties are notified five days.
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Washington
Brighton Store Sold to Hillman City Firm
J W Roberts sold his Brighton store to Hillman City department store which will operate a Brighton branch. Ms Roberta plans to build schooners with auxiliary gasoline engines for halibut bualpeem.
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Brighton
J. W. Roberts
Hillman City Department Store
Roberta
Captured Bishee Man Arrested in Tombstone Flight
L D Simpking, fifth Gov SMeanenberg suspect, was arrested while crossing from Mexico to Naco Junction and jailed in Tombstone. He fled here two weeks ago. Pinkertons to help identify him as either Simpkins or George Danderman tied to Western Federation of Miners offenses. Strong guard placed to deter a possible breakout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatort Federation
Simpkins
Denderman
Mexico
Seized Coin From Seattle Electric Trip Noted
Captain Bell of the secret service reports a naval trip around the banks and the Beattle Electric company. He found no bad coin of note except at Seattle Electric offices where two dollar pieces five six cent pieces and four dimes were withdrawn from circulation.
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Bell
Beattle Electric Company
Seattle Electric Commpany
Is He Still Justice at Hillman City Meeting
March 20 Hillman City improvement club to discuss whether Justice of the Peace exists there. H Rh Cole, elected justice, has returned after months away and says he can legally act and try cases, though authority is questioned by many.
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Hillman
Hillman City
Justice of the Peace
Improvement Club
H. Rh. Cole
DICE THROWING STILL IN VOGUE IN THE CITY
A cigar stand game of twenty six continues despite police l ack of action. Mayor Moore says he has not ordered arrests pending legal guidance from the city attorney. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh vows to prosecute offenders if complaints arise and notes the gambling statute bans dice games as it does slot machines. A reform petition and recall threats from plot machine men seek to unseat Moore if he enforces laws. Moore defends enforcement and urges voters to decide by election.
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Moore
Beattie
Police Department
Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Uting
Mackintosh Hen
The
Mar
Plana
Iseresia
Persieta Tn Hie
Boy Injured In Ay Street Car And Wagon Collision
Edward Kuntz a 15 year old delivery rider for McCarthy's was riding on a cable car when it collided with a dirt wagon at the intersection of Third and James Streets early this morning. His left leg was badly mashed but not broken and he was sent home after treatment. The accident upset the wagon and horses lifting them into the air. a lookout near the earth piles failed to warn in time.
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Serveas
James St
Third Ay
Edward Kuntz
McCarthy's
Buckley
Fourth
Third Ays
Kunts
Alaskan Steamer Rebuilt For Northern Run
The Steamer Alaskan of the Ketchikan Steamship Co ties at Pier 6 after a major redesign from Ballard yards. Length increased by 24 feet to 206 feet, 30 foot beam, electric plant added, over $5,000 spent on repairs. Capt. N C Strong oversees operations with Capt. A B Brunn as master and Capt. Lind rejoining as pilot. Full freight load awaits local merchants before Thursday night departure north.
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Ketchikab Steamship Company
Ballard
N. C. Strong
Ketchikan Steamship Company
Ketchikan
A. B. Brunn
Lind
Humboldt
Chicago Graduation Speech Cites University Losses
A. W. Sharrer told the University of Chicago graduation crowd that the institution runs at a yearly deficit of 2.5 million dollars, equating to about 1500 dollars per student for the 45 graduates.
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Chicago
A. W. Sharrer
University of Chicago Today
Corcoran Favored for Seattle Police Chief Post
William Corcoran, formerly deputy sheriff under Ed Cudihee, emerges as a favored candidate to head Seattle police under the new administration. Mayor Moore maintains no change in the chief position while Chief Delaney remains in his current condition, though acting head changes are possible. The two discussed law enforcement guidance including slot machines and gambling during a meeting at police headquarters.
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William Corcoran
Ed. Cudihee
Corcoran
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Moore
Delaney
Police
Meing
Willard
Launch Plan to Build Public Hall for International Endeavor
Chairman F Edgar Barth announced plans at a meeting of city society chairmen to appropriate 500 per day for eight days for a convention hall. A stock company may be formed to construct the building with 600 seating capacity, likely costing substantial funds, for the International Christian Endeavor convention in Kansas City. The convention is set for July 17 to 22, 1907, with headquarters at the First Tenan church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Edgar Barth
International Christian Endeavor Convention Committee
George B. Kittinger
George F
Meacham
Austin
Griffiths F
Harper
Matthews
Kansas City
Cantion
Alaska club receives $16000 exhibit from J B Standley
The Alaska club today announced a private collection of 600 pieces valued at $16000 by J B Standley. Standley has spent 17 years collecting the rare items, now numbered and catalogued by Secretary Sheffield. The club will install the items alongside the Portland exposition display in its cabinet rooms.
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Alaska Club
J. B. Standley
United States
Sheffield
Chamber of Commerce
Portland Exposition
Kanagawa Clears for Orient with Famine Supplies
The steamer Kanagawa departs in the afternoon carrying regular freight plus seven carloads of famine relief for Japan, the largest such shipment to the Japanese provinces. Before sailing, customs searched for contraband articles of war but found none.
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Kanagawa
Orient
Great Northern
Doctors Oppose Low Prices in Rail Road Service Contract
The King County Medical Association opposed the plan to render medical services for railroads and lodges. A resolution was passed stating members will take no cheap contract practice after the first of next year.
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King County Medical Association
Great Irishmen Arrive in Seattle City
Thomas Concannon of Dublin, famed Irish orator and professor, arrives in Seattle and signs the register at Butler before Catholic brothers line up. He is touring the country lecturing on the obsolete Gaelic language.
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Thomas Concannon
Dublin
Seattle
Butler
Seattle Lecture Planned Ahead of Departure
The chamber of commerce committee on national affairs held a meeting this afternoon to petition Congress for removing the tax on brandy used in wine making to encourage Sol Levison's winery at Lake. The chamber also endorsed a protest against granting the petition from the W. C. T. U.
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Chamber of Commerce Mittee On
Sol Levison
Congress
Lake
Chamber
Schedule changes for steamship route take effect April first
The Victoria schedule changes. The Beatrice operated by Canadian Pacific will be withdrawn and the Indianapolis of International Steamship Co will begin service. The Indianapolis is being rushed to Moran's to be ready by April 1 with May 18 noting the Princess Victoria starting a triangular run Seattle Victoria Vancouver.
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Victoria
Beatrice
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Indianapolia
International Steamship Company
Indianapolis
Moran's
Princess Victoria
Seattle
Vancouver
Superintendent Cooper to Remain in City Post
Superintendent Frank B. Cooper will stay in his role despite offers from Cleveland and Milwaukee. School board president E. C. Hughes denied rumors that Portland’s Ridgiey would replace him. Cooper, a highly regarded educator, has had opportunities for larger salaries elsewhere.
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Cleveland
Milwaukee
Frank B. Cooper
E. C. Hughes
Ridgiey
Portland
Cooper
Couples and ages listed in local marriage notices
A fragment lists individuals with ages and locations including Charles McKinnis of Frie day Harbor with Nellie McMurray of Nashville, Mich. Rebert Taylor age 4 with Selma Peterson 23. R. H. Hancock 25 with Lucy Coates 20. Roy Purdue and Ruth. Leon Att Han al 28 with Cora Lyons 24, both in Tacoma.
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Charles L. McKinnis
Frieday Harbor
Nellie McMurray
Nashville
Mich
Hugbert Wood
Sarah Dalton
Rebert Taylor
Selma Charlotte Peterson
R. H. Hancock
Stanwood
Lucy A. Coates
Walnut Grove
Roy A. Purdue
Ruth
Ween Leon Att Hanal
Tacoma
Cora Lyons
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H. C. Henry
National Bank of
Ir. Backus
the National
Officers of Banks
Diay
Gaver Haywood
Ivins
Palma
Gambler
Ind
Pier Prepara
Tory
Northern
John D
Gorcoran
Cudihee
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