Frisco Grand Jury Indicts 75 in Graft Case
Frisco grand jury returns seventy five indictments for graft. Key cases include Tedge Carroll accused of awarding a $98 sum to Mrs Leone Walters of Hillman City in a suit against Heattie Renton and Southern Hallway company. Mrs Walters says her 14 year old daughter Ines was injured on August 16 when a Beattle Electric line car struck. suit seeks medical attendance. Also charged: Abe Ruef and T W Halsey Duffey president of Board of Public Works. Langdon says many prominent men to be prosecuted.
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Tedge Carroll
Leone Walters
Hillman City
Heattie, Renton & Southern Hallway Company
Mres. Walters
Ines
Beattle Electric Company
Iuty
Abe Ruef
T. W. Halsey
Duffey
Board of Public Works
Langdon
Rancigco
San Francisco
Theodore Halacy
RG Same
I” Works
Chace
Ruef
J Gang
Chicago
Gray
Deppert
Kim
Pacific States & Telegraph Company
Board of Supervisors
Gallagher
Schmits
Europe
Heney
Burns
Schmitz
Secret Service
Barne
Barnes
San Francisco graft indictments mount in mayoral case
San Francisco prosecutors announce seventy five indictments in a sprawling graft probe tied to Abraham Ruef and T V Halsey. As the investigation expands, commentators predict further arrests and potential confessions from Ruef and Schmitz amid a widening scandal implicating city elites.
San Francisco graft indictments shake city politics
San Francisco faces a sweeping graft case as 65 counts target Abraham Ruef and allies. Indictments allege bribery linked to overhead trolley franchises, gas rates, and telephone franchise deals, implicating Ruef, Schmitz, and aides. Prosecutor Heney vows further charges as officials brace for fallout.
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Ruef
United Railroads
Home Telephone Company
Fight Trust
Eddie Graney
Morris Levy
Jan Coffroth
Willie Britt
Mammoth Liners for Pacific Trade Transfer Planned
The Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Company will move its Empress of Britain and Empress of Ireland to the Pacific run within a year. The two 14,500 ton vessels cost 2,000,000 dollars each and will carry 456 first class, 360 second class, and 1,000 third class passengers. Sir Shaughnessy travels to London to arrange Liverpool shipbuilding contracts for replacements on the Atlantic service.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Company
Montreal
Liver
New York
Steamship Company
Orient
Sir Shaughnessy
London
Boata
Liverpool
Mrs Scheuerman Sues Lawyer Over Retained Funds in Burglary Case
Mrs Kate Scheuerman widow of a Gea ttie pioneer sues attorney Albert G Martin in Superior Court. She alleges Martin unlawfully retained 460 paid for Frank s defense and for Petkovits furrier fees. Martin counters that 460 came from Mrs Annabelle Scott for services rendered.
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Kate Scheuuerman
Franks
Petkovita
Martin
Annabelle Scott
Patterson A. Frye
Mra. Scheverman
Petkovits
Bitter Life Battle of John Bekman in Civilizing Struggle
A tragic profile of John Bekman, a former Seattle public school pupil who left Whitman College to seek health in Arizona. Born in Alaska to Finnish parents, he worked in mines until nearly 30, converted by a missionary, joined Beatle five years ago, entered public schools at 32, and faced poverty and illness after arriving at college and contracting consumption last winter.
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John Bekman
Seattle
Whitman College
Arizona
Alaska
Child Mangled in Mother's Arms at Elite Building
A four year old boy Willie Wall was crushed to death by an elevator in the Elite building Bey ond and Pike. The parents and the elevator boy were last seen with him as the car rose. The father C J Wall, a recent York resident, has not appeared and authorities fear foul play or abduction. The janitor and sheriff’s office are investigating with little progress.
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Willie Wall
Pike
C. J. Wall
York
Butterworth
Witsie
Dr. Wittsie
Sheriff's Office
Aetey
State Holds Title to Lake Shore Lands at Seattle
The Washington Supreme Court ruled the state owns the shore lands of Lakes Union and Washington in Seattle, title obtained at statehood. The decision settles the Seattle Yukon exposition fair million dollar appropriation from proceeds of land sales. Some upland owners had challenged the state’s title to lands extending into deep water.
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Star
Olympia
Wash
Supreme Court
Lakes Union
Washington
Seattle
Master Builders Threaten to Resume Work with Non-Union Labor
Rumors swirled as Master Builders delayed signing a three year pact with the Trades Council until Saturday. If no agreement is reached, contractors plan to resume operations using non-union workers, intensifying labor tensions.
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Master Builders
W. J. Waddingham
Trades Council
Flood Waters Receding as Stockton Sees Dry Day
Stockton reports a dry day after renewed rains. Officials fear more flooding with expected rains, estimating damage around 200 dollars. Oroville returns to normal conditions as the flood situation eases.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Stockton
Cal
Oroville
Husband a Millionaire Wife Scrubs Floors in Frugal Split
Mrs James I Henry, wife of a New England lumber magnate worth about 20 million dollars, cleans the house, washes dishes, cooks, and handles shopping while giving up furs and cars to her children. She favors reading the life of a ten dollar weekly clerk's wife.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Lincoln
N. H
Mra
James I. Henry
New England
Henry
Whitney Whit divorce filed after 18 years of marriage
Jonnie B Whitney files for divorce from Jeff L Whit in Hallard alleging cruel and abusive conduct after 18 years of marriage. The petition seeks legal relief in a divorce proceeding.
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Jonnie B. Whitney
Jeff L. Whit
Hallard
Hartnagle Appointed to State Veterinary Board
Dr O Hartnagle was named by the governor as the city’s veterinary surgeon candidate for a seat on the state board of veterinary surgeons.
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O. Hartnagie
Veterinary Surgeona of
Thie City
State Board of Veterinary Surgeons
Fire at Point Breeze destroys million in property
A morning blaze at Point Breeze causes $1,000,000 in damages to Ameri carb company property as flames sprawl and spread. Injuries reported amid the confusion as investigators probe financial scandals involving Banco Napeli promoter Beslow and a related money-forwarding dispute.
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Philadelphia
Point Breese
Rapla Jon
Millons for Use in City's Improvements
The Beattle Bar association refused to accept the resignation of United States Land Commissioner B A Ballinger as president. During Ballinger's absence one of the vice presidents will act in his place.
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The
Beattle Bar Association
United States Land Commissioner
B. A. Ballinger
Judge Ballinger
Rainier Beach Urges Coles Bill Passage
Citizens and the local improvement club petition Gov. Mead to sign Coles bill allowing first class cities to sell surplus water and power to smaller communities. Rainier Beach faces delays for annexation and cannot use Lake Washington water due to pumping costs and sewage pollution. Attorney A H Mackinnon presented the petition in Olympia to Gov. Mead and Senator Nicholla as the measure is discussed.
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Rainier Beach
Improvement Club
Gov. Mead
Beattie
Lake Washington
Seattle
A. H. Mackinnon
Olympia
Nicholla
Beattie Electric workers awarded staged wage increases
Beattie Electric grants a 10 percent wage raise effective April 1, marking the second raise in six months. Conductors and motormen gain 2 to 3 cents per hour, with rates rising by tenure from 36 cents to 32 cents for longer service. Cable splicers receive 1 cent an hour more than conductors and motormen.
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Beattie Electric Company
Ite
Pres Eee Canins
Fee Co
Cable Ripanen
Alibi Defense Introduced in Clyde Brownfield Case
The State vs Clyde Brownfield, known as the Alibi Kid, rests its case for robbery as the defense calls Mrs Sarah M Brownfield, the defendant’s mother, who testifies she was with him the night of the alleged crime and that he has faced numerous arrests over years, usually for conspiracy or misidentification. Cross examination reveals a 1898 petition by Mrs Brownfield seeking reform school for Clyde.
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Clyde Brownfield
Sarah M. Brownfield
Vanderveer
Booth 10 Reappointed as Assistant Attorney General
State Senator Robert F. Booth will be appointed April 1 by Attorney General Atkinson as one of the state's assistant attorney generals. Booth previously held the post from 1905 until the late legislature opened before resigning to join the state senate. J. B. Alexander has served temporarily in Booth's absence.
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Robert F. Booth
Atkinson
Booth
State Senate
J. B. Alexander
Second Ave Traffic Relief Implemented by Seattle Electric
Seattle Electric began running East Union at and Fremont car on First Avenue to ease Second Avenue congestion. The route change uses Pike and First Avenue rather than continuing on Second Avenue, relieving street car traffic issues downtown.
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Second Av
Seattle Electric Company
East Union
Fremont Av
First
Cave
Pike At
Firet
Secon
Cars Tied Up After Lake Union Car Slips Off Track
Early this morning car No. 159 of Lake Union slid from the track at Second Avenue and Pike Street. Slippery rails and an awkward curve delayed traffic for a long time. The fleet then diverted passengers to First Avenue to reach their destinations.
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Lake Union
Second Ay
Pike St
Second Av
First Av
Supreme Court upholds Seattle bond legality for city projects
The court ruled council meetings are separate, validating lighting bonds worth 606000 and park bonds of 606000 plus 1660000 for the north trunk sewer. Funds from the three issues total 2760000, with park and lighting bonds sold to Harrie Trust & Savings Bank and sewer bonds to be used as needed.
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Supreme Court
Seattle
Park Board
Permanent State School Fund
Harrie Trust & Savings Bank
Scott Calhoun
Supreme Courts
Dunbar
Plans of Nebraska Disappear Moran Bros Advertisement
Moran Brothers issue stern demand for return of Nebraska booklet plans taken from Mr. Fox's desk. They deny theft and claim no foreign power could use them. Mr. Fox says papers were mislaid and refuses to explain. a 500 reward is denied and details remain secret.
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Moran Brog
Bat- Moran Bros. Company
Stern
Nebraska
Fox
Pot
Finding Homes for Delegates at the Convention
Reports from 22 canvassers of the B. B. entertainment committee state homes have been provided for 1,000 delegates. Noting there are 300 canvassers in total, the effort covers Green Lake Fremont Ballard Queen Anne Hill Columbia and nearby areas with dozens of attendees housed and plans outlined for arrival and reception. Speakers included Rev. Myron W. Haynes and John P. Hartman.
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B. Entertainment Committee
Gates
Christian Endeavor Union
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Seattle
Union Depot
Myron W. Haynes
W. H. Lewis
John P. Hartman
J. M. Wilson
Thaw Lunacy Hearing Opens Amid High Tension
In New York Judge FitzGerald hears arguments on appointing a lunacy commission for Harry K Thaw. Jerome signals demand for the commission amid sharp charges from Thaw’s lawyers, Thaw fears the madhouse and prepares a case outline. Delmas did not appear for the session.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
New York
Fitzgerald
Harry K. Thaw
Jerome
Thaw
Delmas
Body cremation follows 34 years after burial
Sanity proceedings opened today with Attorney Gleason presiding. The body of Fred Slotter, buried in Lakeview Cemetery since November 1878, was exhumed and cremated after relatives obtained permission from the board of health.
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Gleason
Lakeview Cemetery
Fred Slotter
Silotter
Board of Health
May strike on Canadian Pacific employees protest pay rise
Winnipeg March 21 railroad workers from the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast gather at a conference with CPR officials to demand higher wages amid widespread unrest. The meeting signals the potential for a cross country strike among CPR crews and staff.
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Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific Railway
Norman T Smith Takes His First Vacation
Norman T. Smith, vice president of the Post Fish Co, and long time employee, enjoys his first vacation after 14 years of marriage. He previously could not take a wedding trip due to work commitments.
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Scripps Telegram Service
Sandusky
Norman T. Smith
Post Fish Company
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T. V. Halsey
Pacific States Telephone & Telegraph Company
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Fue
Halsey
Ben
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Minneapolis
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Elisor Bigay
Mammoth
Canadian Pacific
Atlantic Greyhounds
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Finn
Whitman
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Eitel Buildng
Master Builders’ Association
Building Trades Unions
Building Trades Assembly
Ittee
Basia
Ballard
Gr. Hartnagle
Peter
Sult
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Italy
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Yakey
Banco Napeli
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