Saloon Box Entrances Claimed Hidden in City Areas
The article notes numerous saloons with hidden or direct hallway boxes connected to lodging rooms and stairways. It cites Harbert’s place with a new inner entrance, and Russell’s on First Ave, plus Duchess saloon with elevator access and private routes. Police have ordered closures and ongoing crackdowns noted.
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Harberta
Seconday
James Stee
Harberts
Regent Menthe
Mix @ Russell's
Firetav
Beneca
Theloon Moor
Violations Reported in Saloons Untenable Box Layouts
A The Star survey details saloons with prohibited box arrangements and barred access. Listings name establishments from Main Street to Ist Avenue, noting rear entrances, curtain screens, doors and locks, and connections to hotels or lounges. The report catalogs violations by location and describes segregated private boxes and concealed routes.
Local Attorney John K Brown Suspended by Court
San Francisco reports that John K Brown a long time local attorney and former city corporation counsel has received a two year suspension from the circuit court of appeals for neglecting a client in an Alaska mining cease matter The case was sent from Alaska and Brown failed to appear causing dismissal His standing in local courts remains unclear until further notices.
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San Franciseco
John K. Brown
Circuit Court of Appeals
Alaska
Brown
Cirauit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Mr. Brown
San Francisco
Ground broken for county court house extension
Ground was broken this morning for the new extension to the county court house, following a recently let contract of 27800 dollars. The addition will mirror the existing building and include a large hall, two court rooms, jury rooms, and judges chambers.
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County Court House
Wiro
Insurance committee in Chicago mull Armstrong bill details
The Chicago sub committee of the Insurance conference met to consider Armstrong bill provisions but took no definite action. They likely plan a Washington conference with the governor and attorney general on September 7, aligning with Insurance commissioners’ meeting schedules.
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Chicago
Insurance Conference
Washington
Lynch Mob Threat Grows Over New York Slavery Case
New York on March 11 reports Robert Sprigus, a Black man accused of ties to the white slave traffic, was brought before authorities. News of alleged testimony raises fear among citizens that a lynching could occur.
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New York
Robert Sprigus
Citicene of
Navy hazing penalty bill advances in House committee
The naval affairs committee of the House reported favorably a bill to establish a graduated penalty for hazing at the Naval Academy in Washington D C on March 21.
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Washington, D. C
Naval Affairs Committee
The
House Today
Naval Academy
Land title suit over Seattle lots seeks clear claim
Ole Anderson and Paul V Thorn sue M B Crane and Co in the superior court claiming they bought Seattle titlelands lots 25 and 26 for 8500 dollars but the title is not clear. The defendants assert missing portions can be cleared quickly and that the title will be perfected soon.
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Ole Anderson
Paul V. Thornfly
M. B. Crane & Co
Seattle
Isle of Pines Treaty Favors Ratification Debate in Senate
In Washington on March 21 the Senate considered the Isle of Pines treaty. Senator Foraker spoke in favor of ratification as part of the afternoon session.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Isle of Pines
Senator Foraker
Thief Steals Trousers From Bedroom Window
A. G. Gourley lost his trousers from the window ledge at 1419 14th avenue as he undressed. Mrs. Gourley witnessed the moving garment before it vanished over the ledge. Police suspect a thief used a crook-ended stick to reach eight feet above ground. about $7 and small items were left behind. Investigation ongoing.
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A. G. Gourley
Mr. Gourley
Gourley
Woman tied to fraud case captured by detectives
Mrs. H. B. Russell, accused of obtaining money under false pretense, was nabbed after weeks eluding authorities. Detectives Adams and Corbett tracked her to 1920 Seventh Ave, where she attempted to flee through a door and was stopped near a wall. She allegedly took possession of a lease and furniture, with few hours later confirming the fraudulent sale.
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Mra. H
Russell
Adama
Corbett
Tives
Adame
Waa
Murphy
Davis
Hays
More Steamers for Nome Trade Builds Freight Fleet
Steamer San Mateo chartered by Schubach & Hamilton for Nome route this season, bringing their chartered fleet to three in five days and adding the Ohio. The Pacific Improvement Co. owns the Santeo, Mackinaw, and coal carrier San Mateo, boosting Nome freight capacity. The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. plans another ship, increasing trips to Nome as interior Alaska trade grows with mining and corporate development.
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San Mateo
Schubach & Hamilton
C. H. Hamilton
A. B Schubach
San Francisco
Inez
Ohio
Abach & Hamilton
Beattie
North
Indiana
Corwin
Nome
Harvester
Guy C
Tampico
Mack
Dollar
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Senator
Interior
Alaska
Loyal Hel hte Electric Street Railway Incorporation
The Loyal Hel hte Electric Street Railway company formed with 100000 capital to build a Ballard to Royal Heights street line. Seattle figures H W Preat Marie Th president J D Secretary back project. They will take over a prior grant to Fred Gender and aim to extend to Seattle, claiming faster service than rival lines by up to 16 minutes.
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Hel Hte Electric Street Railway Company
Ballard
Royal Heights
Ie Th
Centennial Milling Company
J. D
Northwestern Commercial Company
Fred Gender
Seattle
Beattie Kieetoda
Sermon by Walter M. Wood at Moran Brothers Plant
Walter M. Wood of Chicago Y M C A delivered a sermon to Moran Brothers plant workers in Seattle on What Good There in Christianity. The audience filled the machine shop as Wood, a polished orator, spoke this noon and will attend a Y M C A. banquet tonight before continuing his west coast tour and departure for Victoria.
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Walter M. Wood
Young Men's Christian Associations of
Chicago
Seattle
Moran Brothers Plant
Mr. Wood
Moran
Aloe
Wood
Victoria
Talks on Railway Mail Pay Raise and Graft Accusations
Washington reports discuss a railway mail pay increase totaling 43 million dollars with 20 percent alleged graft cited by Representative Charles Grorvee. The post offices committee, led by Chairman James Overstreet, defends the measure while eyeing potential second class mail reforms and possible postage increases.
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Washington, D. C
House
Committee On Post Offices
Chas. H. Grorvee
Cortelyou
Shallenberger
Department
Overstreet
Postal Service Costs and Railways Contrast in 1905 06
A report details 3964 railroad mail routes totaling 200965 miles with 9326457321 miles traveled annually. It notes 24000 postal routes 53000 miles, 18090000000 pieces carried in 1905, payments of 45676515 and 167175 subsidies in 1906, and 12500 postal workers earning over 13 dollars annually. Expenditures and deficits rise, while railways tax the government and express firms offer cheaper end-to-end service.
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Postmaster General
Post Office Department
Mayor Moore to Inspect Cedar Lake Water System
After catching up on routine duties the mayor will visit Cedar Lake to examine the city water system and lighting plant. He plans to review the Milwaukee railroad right of way through water system property, likely accompanied by City Engineer Thomson Superintendent Youngs and council water and light committee members.
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Moore
Cedar Lake
Milwaukee Railroad
Thomson
Youngs
Water Department
Representative Patterson Dead in Pennsylvania
Representative George R. Patterson of Pennsylvania died suddenly of heart disease at his home this morning. Born November 9, 1863 at Lewiston, he served in the 67th 68th and the present congress after winning the last election by Schuylkill County's largest vote.
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Washington, D. C
George R. Patterson
Pennsylvania
Patterson
Lewiston
Schuylkill County
Citizens Protest Over Isle of Pines Treaty
Citizens of the Isle of Pines protest a pending treaty they say would perfect Cuba's title to the island. They declare they are American citizens and demand a congressional investigation into the issue.
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Washington, D. C
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Bank Clearings March 31 1906 and 1905 Comparison
Bank clearings totaled 1 467 206 82 dollars on March 31 1906, showing an increase of 624 231 39 dollars over the same date in 1905. The report notes the growth in OD ATAAS figures from the prior year.
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OD Ataas
Two Steamers Lost Off Halifax in March
The government steamers Minto and Stanley are missing and long overdue between Prince Edward Island and the mainland. Each carried a crew of 25 and many passengers. Samuel Gompers leads a delegation of 110 labor officials who presented to the president a protest against Congress ignoring laws urged by allied labor.
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Halifax
Minto
Stanley
Prince Edward Island
Land
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
Congress
Iowa passes anti discrimination bill against Standard Oil
The Iowa house approved legislation targeting Standard Oil to prevent discrimination that stifles competition. The bill imposes a $5000 fine and potential imprisonment as penalties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House Today
Standard Oil Company
Postmaster Nominations Named for National City and Arlington
The president nominated Samuel S Johnston for National City California and Charles H Jones for Arlington Washington as postmasters, announced from Washington on March 21.
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Washington
Samuel S Johnston
National City
Cal
Charles H. Jones
Arlington
Wash
St Louis Chosen For Next Bowl Congress
Louisville report notes that St Louis was selected as the site for the upcoming bowl ing congress, marking a regional choice for the forthcoming event.
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Louisville
St. Louis
Logger Killed By Falling Tree In Kerryton
John Lecristo, a logger, died instantly when a tree toppled during work for the Kerry camp in Kerryton in the northern part of King county yesterday afternoon at 1 30. The coroner’s office investigated and ruled the death accidental. Deputy Coroner Wiltsie brought the body to the city. no relatives are known.
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John Lecristo
Kerryton
King County
Lecristo
Kerry
Wiltsie
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