Influx of criminals shocks Seattle police and public
An increase in crime in Seattle alarms residents as burglars strike hotels, stores, and clubs. Police report six burglaries last night with valuables and tools stolen, including a tool chest from Modern Plumbing and Heating and a long distance money box from Hotel Butler. Victims list watches and coats stolen while on patrol. Rumors tie to high society travel as Kaiser era figures plan Mediterranean cruises aboard Hohensollern.
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Seay
H. Max
W. Whitman
Barker
Storerscom
Modern Plumbing and Heating Company
Pike At
Butler
J. D. Oceach
Salvation Army
Pontius Av
Monte Carlo
T. Carr
Prefontaine Place
Cheap summer rates to the coast urged by railroads
United Press reports summer travel to the Pacific coast between June and October with new independent fare arrangements by Harriman lines and feeder railroads after pressure from Great Northern and Northern Pacific to avoid reduced rates. Southern lines push for equal Coast and Colorado pricing as the westward basin.
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United Press
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Northern
Northern Pacific
Southern Lines
Colorado
Chicago
Stanford Students in Uproar Over Suspension
Stanford student affairs committee faced protests as 300 students volunteered statements about their involvement in last week’s incident. Hundreds gathered outside the president’s office as clashes over reinstatement of suspended classmates intensified and potential classroom demonstrations loomed.
Brewery Workers to Seek 50 Cent Daily Wage Increase
Trade unions representing brewery workers plan a 50 cent daily raise when current contracts expire May 1. The six unions include yard workers, brewers, bottlers, beer drivers and helpers, brewery engineers and firemen, and coopers. Similar wage demands will be filed in Tacoma, Olympia, Bellingham and Everett.
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Brewery Yardinen
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Olympia
Bellingham
Everett
Emperor William 10 to Take Vacation
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William intends to go on vacation following pleas from advisers. The visit plans and duration remain undisclosed as authorities consider the request.
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Emperor William
No More Wedding Bells for Anna Gould
Anna Gould formerly Countess de Castellane says she is not engaged and has no plans for marriage. She arrived in New York from France with sister Helen Miller Gould and will stay for a visit, planning to see Niagara Falls with her sons.
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New York
Anna Gould
Niagara Palle
Alliance of Wealthy Figures Aids Raeff Conviction Block
A confidential coalition of affluent individuals reportedly coordinates to undermine the conviction of Raeff. Prosecutors warn that influence and financial backing from high-status backers are shaping defense strategies and delaying court proceedings. Francis J. Ileney?
Arbor Day Proclaimed for April Date in Olympia
Olympia announces a governor proclaimed Arbor Day for April 0, designating the day to honor tree planting. The notice lists the official action and the expected ceremonial observances across the state.
State Enforces Liquor License Law Across County
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh, on behalf of the state attorney general, files 167 warrants against saloon hotel club and resort proprietors failing to obtain state licenses. Rainier club and others face immediate arrest as actions test the 1907 tax compliance and future 1908 licenses.
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Thin County
Rainier Club
Bavoy Hotel
Butler Annex
Evans Atlantic fleet to visit Japanese port
The Evans fleet on its world voyage will stop at a Japanese port after the cabinet accepted a cordial invitation from Japanese leaders. Ambassador Takahira presented the invitation to the state department and a cabinet session will discuss feasibility with no port details released.
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United Press
Washington
Exposition Bill Requires Amendment To Cover Shortfall
Washington dispatches report a blunder in the A Y P appropriation bill may force an amendment to cover a $175 000 gap before fair funds can be released. The clause would guarantee 1 006 million but exclude state and territorial contributions except Washington.
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State of
Ban lifted for Clancy's Detroit hotel solicitations
A court ruling lifts a prior ban on Frank Clancy, owner of the Detroit hotel, allowing a runner at the nylon depot and at the wharves to solicit patronage for his hotel. The restriction had existed during Mayor Moore's administration due to concerns over harboring undesirable citizens. Acting Chief Ward and Mayor Miller aim to curb such practices, now permitting Clancy's hotel to solicit patrons similar to first class hotels.
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Mixelon
Frank Clancy
Detroit
Moore
Clancy
Ward
Gun Crew Drill on the Georgia at Magdalena Bay
An account of target practice aboard the Georgia during a Magdalena Bay drill. Crews race to load a six inch gun, with a record 12 loads in 35 seconds. A powder charge mishap is narrowly avoided when a shell boy and Powter Jack act swiftly under orders.
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Georgia
Magdalena Bay
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Biabay
Brecet Dee Hanieny
Powter
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Deegram
Battleshop Savedron
Clure
Green Lake District Debates High Sewer Bid
Green Lake residents fear delay and health risks as the lone bid for the north trunk sewer reaches about 906000, roughly 200000 over the engineer’s estimate. The board of public works will review the bid while local meetings are planned to decide whether to accept the expensive offer or pursue smaller contracts.
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Green Lake @iatriet
Green Lake
Board of Public Works
Green Lake District
Green Lake Inprovement Club
Penci
Weaver
Ward
Engineering Department
Jing
Mace
Rocuss
Divorced Couple Entangled Over Custody Fight
Hermann Schwengler obtained a writ of habeas corpus against Maud Walkers to produce their 11 year old son Urban in court. The father claims custody was awarded in the original divorce decree and the mother took the boy to force payment. The mother insists she acted within her rights and the boy has been in her custody for two years.
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Maud Walkers
Hermann Schwengler
Frater
Wormin
Ninthay
Yester Way
Rodgers
Tne
Town Topic scandal again hits Society magazine
New York police say the arrest of Franklin Lawrence editor of the Society magazine reveals a second Town Topic style scandal. Lawrence faces charges of obtaining money by trickery from stock buyers at $100 a share including Mra. Stuyvesant Fish Mra. Paul Morton Mra. Clarence H. Mackay Mrs. Theodore Shonts and Mrs. Dollie Lynch of Lakewood. He sold stock by solicitors to society hostesses before functions.
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New York
Franklin Lawrence
Society
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Lawrence
Mra
Stuyvesant Fish
Paul Morton
Clarence H. Mackay
Theodore Shonts
Dollie Lynch
Lakewood
Widow Awarded Heavy Damages in Interurban Crash
A jury in Judge Albertson's court awarded Annie Harris fifteen thousand dollars against Puget Sound Electric Co for the death of her husband W L Harris in the Seattle Tacoma interurban collision on December 26 1906. Harris was a crew foreman on the third rail and was being carried to Edgewood on a work train when the passenger train struck it injuring several and killing Syd Harris.
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Department of the Superior Court Today
Annie Harris
Puget Sound Electric Co
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Seattle-Tacoma
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Edgewood
Extra Fire Strikes Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago
Fire tore through the Grand Pacific, a historic hotel at Jackson Boulevard and Clark Street, threatening destruction. Guests on lower floors escaped calmly, while upper floors and top-floor servants faced smoke and heat, some rescued from windows after difficulties. It is believed all guests escaped. the hotel has been remodeled about eight years ago.
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Clarket
Tommy Burns Wife Critically Ill In Ontario
Mrs. Tommy Burns wife of the boxing champion is reported critically ill at her mother in law’s home in Prestom Ontario. Burns has been cabled to return to her bedside with all possible speed and it is probable he will leave for this country early next week.
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Victor Emanuel
Portugal
Francia Joseph
Vienna
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Turkey
Prince Puerstenberg
United Press
Detroit
Mra
Tommy Burns
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Burne
Barnes
Bookkeeper Arrested for Forging Checks
Roy B. Lane a 24 year old bookkeeper was arrested by Detectives Byrnes and Phillips on forgery charges. He allegedly uttered and passed several checks signing the name Moore and Lane wholesale hardware 552 Firatavy south, his father a firm member. One check for $20 was passed to FryeBrauhna Packing company. Police seek other floated checks across the city. Lane appeared well dressed and smoked a cigarette during search.
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Roy B. Lane
Byrnes and Phillips
Moore & Lane
Firatavy, South
FryeBrauhna Packing Company
Lane
Evans May Live on the Coast
Los Angeles March 20 Rear Admiral Evans will relinquish command of the battleship Meet and plan to make his home in Santa Barbara. Negotiations are under way for the purchase of a residence there and other arrangements are being discussed.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Evans
Santa Barbara
Desperate San Francisco Bribery Trial Rages Over Ruef Case
An atmosphere of conflict grips San Francisco as Abraham Ruef faces bribery charges amid a broader graft fight. The supreme court and appeals court switch rulings on Schmidt extortion and a mayoral case, triggering a flood of affidavits. Special prosecutor Heney and D A Langdon respond with counter declarations as Ruef attacks the prosecution.
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Star Special Service
Ban Francisco
California
Abraham Ruef
Curly
Diet
Atty
Wm H. Langdon
Supreme Court of the State
Court of Appeals
Eugene FE. Schmidt
Ruef
Cwurt
Dist
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Francis J. Heney
Wm. J. Hurns
Supreme Court
Prosecution Focused on Ruef and Graft Defendants
Francis J. Hieney II pledges to pursue the graft cases with vigor, taking over key prosecutions against Ruef, Schmitz, Calhoun, and Ford. He attacks press bias and public service corporation influence, asserts confidence in San Francisco citizens, and predicts convictions for Ruef, Schmitz, and Calhoun despite a recent supreme court decision.
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Abraham Ruef
Eugene FE. Schmitz
Patrick Calhoun
Tirey L. Ford
Frank Drom
W. Broteck
J. E. Green
United States
Ruef
Schmits
Calhoun
Ford
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M. H. de Young
The
Examiner
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Ruef Bail Hearing Amid Talks of Flight Risk
San Francisco officials argue Abe Ruef would flee if bail granted as attorneys push for reduced bail. Ruef faces 160 indictments with possible 28 year term on two convictions. Prosecutor Heney says witnesses could be bid for and Ruef may attempt escape. developments expected this afternoon.
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Abe Ruef
Francis J. Heney
Ruef
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Wal
Heney
Body Not Identified After Salmon Bay Find
Identification of a body found in Salmon Bay yesterday has not been accomplished. A envelope addressed to "HH, PB. Cowan, At ialia, Wash." was found in the pockets, but there is no such town. The man’s fate is unclear.
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PB. Cowan
Ialia
Wash
Florida Senator Bryan Faces Severe Injury and Doubtful Recovery
WASITINGTON reports Florida state senator Bryan, the youngest member of the upper house, suffered a severe injury today. His physicians say recovery is doubtful and his condition remains uncertain as officials monitor his status.
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Fewetor Bryan
Florida
Candicem
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