New Twist Emerges in Gas Case at Federal Court
Judge Hanford opened the federal hearing against the city as Seattle Electric advances a claim tied to the original city ordinances. Witnesses included ex mayor Collies and Comptroller Frank detailing the missing ordinance and its discovery in a safe, with early testimony hinting at disputed provenance and potentially sensational implications for the quo warranto action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
Seattle _ & Electric Com
Burke
Renpeny
Collies
Ing
Seattle Gas Company
Frank
Paul
Mr. Paul
Humphrey
Parry
Revolution in France Sparks Street Strike Turmoil
Frantic labor unrest in France March 124 escalates as strike spreads. Street clashes injure several crews and vehicles. Labor council votes for renewed action amid fears of further riots and police violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Keveyie
Boer clash yields sheep and cattle seizure claim
Bloemfontein reports a victory against Fouries forces with sizable livestock as spoils. The report mentions one thousand sheep and several hundred cattle captured amid the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloemfontein
Pacific Coast Trade Shift Threatens Chicago and St. Louis
In Prancisco on March 23 the Pacific coast wholesale trade aims to open Hawaiian commerce by moving freight from Chicago and St Louis to Seattle and Tacoma. Eastern jobbers fear a loss of business and port competitiveness if rates drop, signaling a potential shift in trade routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prancisco
Pacific Railway
A&ve
Chicago
St. Louis
Seattle
Tacoma
Sound
Revival of Nihilism in Russia report
A St Petersburg dispatch says disturbances in Russia have quelled for now with no lasting abatement. An attempt to form a battalion failed while an alarming revival of Nihilism is reported. Nihilists are said to target ministers rather than the czar directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
Czar
King County Bar Association Hails Judge Wm H White
Nearly 160 members of the King County Bar association responded to a late IP announcement of a special meeting in Department 1 of the superior court. They adopted resolutions congratulating William H White on his appointment to the Washington Supreme Bench. Afr nimously chosen to preside, Orange Jacks called the meeting to order at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Bes Association
Department 1
War Court
Wm. H. White
Supreme Bench
Washington
Joy C. Allen
R. H. Lindsay Humphries
John K. Humphries
King County Bar Applauds Judge White for Supreme Court Reappointment
The King County bar hallmarks Judge White as a rugged, honest, highly capable jurist and predicts enduring fame as a foremost Pacific Northwest judge. It resolves to present sincere congratulations to Judge White on his re accession to the supreme bench and to share the honor with all Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
King County
Washington
White
Pacific Northwest
Supreme Bench
State of
Whitase
Ladd Couple Arrives in Seattle From St Paul
Among arrivals in Seattle are Mr and Mrs F L Ladd formerly head floorman of the Randenbush Music Co of St Paul. He was engaged recently by A Thies of this city while on an Eastern trip to secure the agency of the Rows piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
F. L. Ladd
Ladd
Randenbush Music (O
St. Paul
A. ©. Thies
Rows
America Demands Apologies Over Morocco Killing
In Gibraltar on March 23 the American cruiser New York arrived on route to Tangiers to pursue Coneu Gummere. He will land at Mazarizan to press indemnity claims against the Moroccan court for the killing of a naturalized American. Apologies will be demanded for the sultan’s actions toward the American consul.
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Gibraltar
New York
Tangiers
Mazarizan
Morocco
United States
Boathouse Petition Calls for Fusion at Jackson Street
G B ene of 6 Columbia Street petitions the council to allow a fusion to locate a boathouse at the foot of Jackson Street and pursue a general boating business with monthly rental to be agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B.ene
Columbia Street
Cownell
Fusion
Jackson Street
Northern Route Best for California Fruit to Seattle Rail
A trial shipment by Pacific Coast Steamship Co. uses the steamer Umratila carrying two carloads of oranges to Seattle. From Seattle fruit goes east by the Great Northern rail line. The trip is expected to take about 16 days, faster than the 16 to 20 days by southern rail. The northern route better preserves fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Seattle
Pacl Coast Steamship Co
Umratila
Great Northern
Southern Railways
Griggs resigns as attorney general with successor unsure
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Griggs submitting his resignation to the president for post on the Bat. The choice of his replacement remains unsettled for days as influential figures push for Solicitor General Richards while FP Knox is mentioned as a possible alternative and Griggs plans to return to law practice in New York.
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Washington
Atarae Griggs
Richards
Knox
Iteburg
Grt
New York
Victorian Wins Dramatic Race to Juneau Steamer Vic torian Edges Dolphin
Vic torian and the Dolphin raced from Skagway to Juneau this morning in a two boat test of speed. The Victorian completed the trip about thirty minutes ahead, despite a late start and a delay for Beattie. Notable passengers included Miller Campbell Meyer and several skagway cannery and mining men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodwell & Company
Victorian
Skagway
Dolphin
Juneau
Beattie
Co. B. Miller
Joe Campbell
Daneon
Passere
Meyer
John Jeldness
A. Sund
A. Horngell
C. Bartach
Hawkins bound over on charge of child assault
D W Hawkins arrested Thursday for attempting to criminally assault a four year old girl. Judge George bound him over to the superior court with bonds set at 3000 dollars. Louretta Sime granted a divorce from Frank E Sime on non support grounds. The couple married in 1846 and custody of two minor children awarded to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Hawkins
Superior Court
George
Louretta Sime
Frank E. Sime
Theintiff
Defendant
Woman Suicide at Harlem Boarding House Identified
Police learned that the woman who killed herself at the Harlem boarding house yesterday is likely Mrs. Lillie MacRobertson wife of a wealthy Chicago tailor rather than the daughter of Minneapolis millionaire Thomas Lowry as first reported. The latter remains in Baltimore.
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New York
Harler
Lillie MacRobertson
Thomas Lowry
Minneapolis
Baltimore
Seattle and Vicinity Weather Forecast
Seattle and vicinity expect fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Winds will be from the south to southeast.
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Seattle and Vicinity
Cottage City Arrives from Skagway with Passengers and Freight
Pacific Coast Co.'s steamer Cottage City reached Seattle at six this morning from Skagway and Lynn canal points carrying six passengers and several tons of freight. J A Wardner a mining operator from Ketchikan reports a quartz find in the area rich with gold and believed to be promising for pay.
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Pacific Coast Co
Cottage City
Skagway and
Lynn Canal
J. A. Wardner
Seattle
Ketchikan
Cane case set for April 17 before Judge Bell
The cane of the State was sent to the Gas and Electric Co. for April 17 in the superior court. Judge Bell will hear the matter, with proceedings set for the appointed date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vas
Gas & Electric Co
Bell
Superior Court
Passengers of the Cottage City In Southeast Alaska Mining Interest
The Cottage City carried notable figures including T. J. Nestor Alaska mining magnate owning Nome properties and Mr Wardner representing a large English mining firm. Rev Anthony Bean and J. OCreonan of Admiralty Island marble quarry were aboard along with many others naming a first class list. Nestor reported no mail updates from Nome and early clean-ups were anticipated at his holdings.
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Wardner
Ketehikan
T. J. Nestor
Alaska
Alan
Nestor
Nome
Dee
Nils Pe Vertion
Ocreonan
Admiralty Teland
Cottage City
Ishop Anthony Bean
Bitka
Bean i
Claws
A. McCinnia
Ben Tak~er
T. A. Davin
Mra
C. 8. Gardner
B. B. Beabeeck
Mrv
Francis Leon
T. J. Langrave
J. Rane
Louis Bult
John Stephens
J B K. Croonan
F. F. Clark
M. A. Certin
Anthony Bean
Ft. J. Booker
Quiet Restored in Pekin Amid Railway Siding Dispute
By March 24 quiet returned as British and Ruretan forces withdrew from the disputed railway siding. Prominent officials predict an amicable settlement. French troops are seen as the most dangerous factor, with officers accused of condoning offenses against Chinese women while enforcing discipline to avoid clashes with foreign soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Alliance of Powers
Japan vows to oppose Manchuria pact with China
London reports Japan will resist Russia's Manchuria agreement with China even at the risk of war. The Japanese secretary says terms may be altered but Tokyo will not accept the pact as is. Britain seeks the full agreement from Russia. the Russian foreign minister refuses. Heniy denounces IA Hung Chang for publicizing the terms. The pact must be signed within five days.
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London
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
China
Secregy
Legation
Hritiah
Charlier Scott
Henniy
IA Hung Chang
Omaha man tied to Cudahy kidnapping rumor surfaces
Allab Texas March 23 Sheriff Johnson received a telegram from the Omaha police suggesting H. E. Henderson may be linked to the Cudahy kidnapping. Henderson denies the confession as only part of the evidence. He says Pat Crowe was not involved and that the leader was a well known Omaha man who once escaped from prison.
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Allab
Tex
Johnson
Omaha
H. EB. Henderson
Cudahy
Ale
Henderson
Pat Crowe
Wreck Inquiry Faults Pilot and Captain in Rio de Janeiro Loss
The United States Inspectors fault Pilot Jordan and Captain Ward for the steamer Rio de Janeiro disaster. Chief Engineer Herlihy loses license for not staying at post during boat manning orders. Investigations continue by the state pilot board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
Jordan
Captain Ward
United States
Bolles
Bulger
Herlihy
Ward
State Board of Pilot Commissioners
Bryan blocks Thompson plan for short term senate
Lincoln Neb March 23 Republicans say Bryan blocked Thompson's plan by keeping thirteen fusionists away over Sunday. They claim he pleaded with them not to break the deadlock through their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Thompson
Examination for Promotion Scheduled Next Wednesday
The regular examination for promotion in the service is set for next Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the council chamber. About a dozen applicants are expected. The commission yesterday approved the motion from Secretary Rout.
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Council
Rout
Drill loaded. engine turns a somersault at Whitney
While loading the 7 ton drill for Skagit al Co at Whitney a supporting timber broke and the engine flipped from the car to the ground. Twenty one men assisted and all leaped free without injuries.
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Skagital Co
Whitney
Occidental hotel owner reports late-night Cherry Street hold-up
A. A. Seagrave, owner of the Occidental hotel on Hird Avenue, says two masked men robbed him on Cherry Street between Second and Third Avenues late last night near the Grand Opera House. He was forced to surrender $1. the tall men, one armed with a revolver, escaped as Detective Phillipa takes the case.
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A. A. Seagrave
Occidental
Hird Avenue
Cherry Street
Second
Third Avenues
Mr. Seagrave
Grand Opera House
Phillipa
Public Hanging Draws Thousands in Arkansas
In LYNCHED ARKADELPHIA Arkansas on March 2 a crowd of about two thousand witnessed the execution of John Weeley the alleged negro rapist of Mrs Craves Mrs Bullard and a 17 year old girl at Malvern in December 1905. Weeley died fifteen minutes after the hangman’s drop as he struggled and attempted to loosen the rope under the new law permitting public hangings.
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Arkadelphia
Ark
John Weeley
Craves
Bullard
Malvern
Woman named as assistant to president of major railroad
President Erling of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line names Miss J Carpenter as assistant to the president and general passenger agent, praising her railroad expertise. Carpenter, known as a noted book reviewer, has had criticism featured in leading American magazines.
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Erling
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Mise J
Mies
Mine Carpenter
America
Court schedule and motions in local robbery cases
Next Tuesday evening March %%, the court will hear arguments on the motion for a new trial in the Alfred Slade robbery case. Judge Griffin denied Hughes’s request to retry and reduced Slade’s sentence from five years to two. J Andy Garrigan pleaded guilty to petit larceny and faces sentencing Monday by Judge Emory.
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Iainty
James Mamilton
de Raee
Agelet
D. Hughes
Alfred Slade
Griffin
Mr. Hughes
Thorugh
Blade
J. Andy Garrigan
Emory
Fire department hose wagons and alarm boxes urged
Fire Chief Cook asks City Council to purchase three new hose wagons and fix aging equipment. He notes engine company No 1 wagon is wrecked, Queen Anne hill wagon unsafe, and all wagons need painting and repairs. He cites lack of fire alarm amid dry season and urges immediate action.
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Cook
Fire Department
Fifteenth Avenue
Harrison Street
Queen Anne Hill
Biggest vessel ever built in America launches at Newport News
At Newport News Ship Building Co a vast steamship Korea, largest yet, was launched amid a crowd. Miss Katherine Tweed, daughter of the Pacific Mall Co president, christened the ship bound for San Francisco and the Orient. Gov. Tyler and staff saw the event as the Korea displaces 18,000 tons, speeds to 18 knots, and carries 1500 passengers with a 2,000,000 cost.
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Newport New
Pacific Mall Steamship Korea
Newport News Ship Building Co
Katherine Tweed
Pacific Mall Co
San Francisco
Orient
Tyler
Cort
Public Works Board Approves Railway and Street Paving Plans
The board resumes local improvement talks and grants permits for Fred Sander Inc to build a Fourth Avenue South street railway line from Jackson Street to city limits under franchise inspector. Perry and other permits granted for small sidetracks and frontages. paving below Yesterday bid around $100,000 discussed. adjourned to 3 PM for bid award decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Fred FE. Sander, Inc
Fourth Avenue
Jackson Street
H. HM. Leonard
A. A. Denny
J. B. Foy
Seattle Tide Lands
Washington Planing Mill Co
J. Bennett
Filesion
Eighth Avenue
Columbia & Puget Sound Railway
Hia
Heinrich Bron
Herwing Co
Two Divorces Granted by Judge Emory in Court
Crosensia Wiedemann was granted a divorce from Conrad Wildemann on abandonment grounds. They married in Bavaria on Jan 7 1871. Wiedemann awarded custody of two minor children and furniture valued at 400 dollars acquired after abandonment. Embezzlement case against Hrosher reviewed by Judge Griffin on a motion for a new trial.
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Emory
Crosensia Wiedemann
Conrad Wildemann
Bavaria
Germany
Hrosher
Griffin
City Fire Department Seeks Hose Wagons And Alarms
Chief Ralph Cook requests three new hose wagons built in Beattie at 1400 to 1500 dollars to meet dry season needs. He also urges two 15 inch alarm gangs with indicators at 200 dollars each and six alarm boxes at 10 dollars each for urgent fire alarm service in several ключ districts.
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Minor Avenue
Jamee Street
Pine Street
Begleton Avenue
First Avenue
Charles Street
Seventeenth Avenue
Columbia Street
Madison Street
Fourteenth Avenue
EE. Denny Way
Ralph Cook
Duluth Plans Aerial Bridge Across Ship Canal
Duluth Minnesota plans a novel aerial bridge across the harbor ship canal to carry a street level car. A French engineer designed the concept, similar to a Rouen bridge, costing about $100,000. Private capital will build and own it, with Duluth reserving the right to purchase and operate as part of the municipal street system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth, Minn
America
Hide
Ship
Duluth
Lake Carriers’ Association
Wirere
Rouen
New Ambulance Arrival Delayed in Seattle
It is reported the new long expected ambulance from the Fiudebaker Wagon Company will reach Seattle from Portland Monday. Agent D D Bowman said the vehicle is among the best in use with all up to date details. Broad delays caused it to miss today’s arrival.
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Seattle
Portland
Fiudebaker Wagon Company
D. D. Bowman
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Theation
Pareo
Comptroller's Office
Corporation Committee of Council
Humphreys
Corporation Counsel
Mnal
Cervet
Commiteer
Mr. Humphrey
The
Bar
Wm. Hi. White
William Me
Griggs
Weather Forecast
Hot the Kidnapper
Rio Janiero Wreck
Col
Occidental Hotel
Chief Cook
City Council
Columbia
Grant Street
Madrona Park
University and
Green Lake
Herbert
Jet Avenue
Kerry
Lena
Brunner & Co
Pike Street
Second Avenues
Children’s
Adams
Petee
Fio
Queen City
Fourth Ave
Pike St
Ogden
Clay Eversole
Seattio
City Cascade Laundry Co
Third Ave
Main St
Uptown
Second Avenue
Wigliavacca Wine Company
Raymond & Hoyt
Gok
Novelty Mill Co
Prof
Sheldon
Third Avenue
Maison Barberis
James Street
Barberis
James
J. Barberis
Stolting
M. E. Church
Matheson Bros. Grocers Cor
King Tel
Yesler Way
Broadway
J. B. Stevens
Pink
Star
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