City to weigh franchise amid gas rate dispute
City council debates a proposed franchise as officers press to seize a special election petition. The American company seeks relief from city rules while threatening withdrawal if taxed higher. Concerns raise about extra city revenue versus consumer costs and past similar deals with Seattle Lighting.
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Iran
Seeday
Rude
Thomson
Deterio
Janege
Geo M. Stewart
Frank Atwood
F. C. Harper
Civic finance letter mocks christ and devil attire
In Vancouver on March 23 a protest letter from William de Silva challenged the civic finance panel. He questioned why Christianity is claimed while a hypothetical modern devil in fine clothes could be considered acceptable for building a palace. The letter was filed despite calls to refer it to John Alexander Dowle.
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Vancouver
B. C
Civic Finance Committee
William de Silva
Christ
John Alexander Dowle
Boy Thief Given Fine After Burglary Charge Dropped
George Wheeler, a 14 year old orphan, admitted stealing a roll of paper from the J W Fales paper company store on February 17. Judge Griffin set aside burglary and imposed a 75 dollar fine on petit larceny after defense by Philip Tindall.
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George Wheeler
J. W. Fales Paper Company
Griffin
Philip Tindall
Boy Talks of Safe Blowing Maples Valley Crimes
A wandering youth, Frank Bernard, speaking while intoxicated, recounts Maple Valley safe blowing and other robberies. Deputies detained him near Auburn after a long walk along the rails. Insanity tests are inconclusive. potential for charges or witness cooperation remains. The youth claims he and a partner blew a safe at Maple Valley and obtained a county warrant and money but says his share was taken.
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Sheriff's Office
Hernard
Maple Valley
Bernard
Northern Pacific Company
Livesley
Auburn
Mhureday
Duel of Two Real Estate Men On Street
In St Louis on March 23 two 60 year old rivals James Blattery and Patrick Walsh fought at Eighth and Chestnut. The quarrel drew a crowd and involved heavy blows before police nabbed Blattery after a short chase. After an hour at the station they reconciled and shook hands.
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ST. Louis
Osler
James Blattery
Patrick Walsh
Hiystanders
Eighth and
Chestnut Streets
Slattery
Skutt Still Leads In Watch Contest Ballot Shuffle
The mass of votes rises at G reninghausen's store as Dewitt Skutt holds a good margin amid strong interest. Some candidates ask for withdrawals from the Watch contest to favor trainmen, with a request to destroy ballots for certain Seattle Electric company officials and redirect support to conductors motormen and gripmen.
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Greninghausen
Dewitt Skutt
Mr. Beninghausen
Seattle Electric Company
Great Northern Wreck Near Leonia Leaves Engineer Dead
A Great Northern west bound train struck a landslide near Leonia Idaho at 4 AM. Engineer O J Jones was killed while the fireman baggage man and mail clerk were injured. The engine and cars plunged down a ten foot embankment. No passengers were harmed. Sheridan Wyoming March 28 Cody divorce case ends with authority sitation by counsel and awaits advisement and possible appeal.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Leonia
Idaho
O. J. Jones
Sheridan
Wyo
Cody
Tile
Supreme Court
Man Creates Disturbance Over Crying Child at Boarding House
Geo Martin, 45, described as nervous, was angered by a neighbor’s crying in a rooms above 3606 Pine street, kicked a stove, broke chinaware, and threw chairs. He was arrested, pleaded for mercy, and fined $10 with suspended sentence for good behavior by Judge Tracy after apologizing to Mrs. Blades.
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Babay
ST Louis
Geo. Martin
Frank Blades
Pine Street
Blades
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Advertised Claim
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a nerve tonic to restore energy and improve sleep. It claims relief from fatigue sadness and upset nerves and asserts personal recovery stories across ages.
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Miles
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It cites testimonials and promises relief, offers free sample bottle and book, and urges readers to send address to Dr Kilmer & Co Binghamton NY as seen in The Seattle Daily Star.
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Kilmer
Melrose
Mana
de Ph Jlith
C. Richardson
Bright
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Seattle Daily Star
Judges Face "Black Only" Rule If Yale Bill Passes
In Victoria on March 22 the bill by Stuart Henderson M L A for Yale would make Canadian judges commit a felony by wearing any color but black while presiding on the bench. The unusual proposal targets official dress and faces strong opposition from legal groups.
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Victoria
B.C
Stuart Henderson
Yale
Smdges
Old Railroad Man Scrivner Journeys to San Francisco
J B Scrivner of New York, age eighty, passes through the city en route to San Francisco. One of the United States' oldest railroad workers, he began as a brakeman on the Camden & Amboy line 61 years ago and recalls the Burlington wreck of 1885 where 21 died.
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Scrivner
New York
San Francisco
Gerivner
United States
Camden & Amboy
Burlington
Clara Leffingwell
China
Will Liver
Firet Methodist Church
Miles
JC. Cady
Agen
Clark
Cort
R. A. Holddge
Holdridge
Cady
Agen Company
Acme Business College
Saundusmool of
Cassandra Brown
Green
Beatrice Austin
Jamie Butler
The
Ella Waddell
Grace Taylor
Katharine Collins
Paul L
City hall committee named by mayor at Wednesday session
Mayor Ballinger and President Gill appointed a six member special committee to study the city hall matter. The appointees are John Schram F W Baker William Pigott and councilmen Bowen Murphy and Mullen with the mayor forming the group. A lifeboat mission opened on Occidental avenue under the First Methodist church effort to be self supporting. Merchants will be asked to buy meal tickets for one dollar with twenty five cent coupons. A fruit salad demonstration will be held Friday at 8 PM at the Y W C A Third avenue and Cherry street.
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Lucile Hunt
Salvator
Elia Wheeler Wilcox
Florence Donardine
the Tay
Will Carleton
Hazel van Aletine
Miss Hose McAvoy
Ballinger
Gill
John Schram
F. W. Baker
William Pigott
Bowen
Murphy
Mullen
Occidental Avenue
James Brooks
First Methodist Church
Third Avenue
Cherry Street
Fire Chief Swingley Debuts New Auto Vehicle
St. Louis officials report Fire Chief Swingley now uses an automobile to respond to calls. The department embraces the modern car as a faster, more efficient means compared with horse drawn equipment.
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St. Louis
Swingley
Burlington train derails near Lincoln injures several
A Burlington passenger train derailed at Woodlawn six miles west of Lincoln Nebraska. Three coaches rolled over and several people were seriously injured. A special Union Pacific train was sent to bring the wounded to Lincoln for care.
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Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Woodlawn
Here
Union Pacific
Refused a Drink, Police Captain Arrested Saloonkeeper
Frank Baynes proprietor of the Dominion hotel was arrested for unlawfully refusing to admit a police officer after midnight. He defended himself, won the case, and was exonerated, with the court ruling he acted within his duty to protect patrons from undercover officers seeking a drink.
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Frank Baynes
Dominion Hotel
Vancouver
Fraud Charged in Portland Cement Suit
Hoffman Brothers concrete contractors filed a suit in Portland on March 23 against J. R. Bowles and other defendants alleging fraud in a contract dispute. The action seeks damages and restitution for alleged improprieties related to a construction project.
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Portland
Ore
Hoffman Brothers, Concrete Contractors
J. R. Bowles
Cured Free In One Day From Tobacco Habit
A letter from users across several states claims lasting tobacco cure after receiving a free sample of Tobacco-Specific. They assert quitting without relapse, stating the remedy is harmless and tasteless and can be added to food or drink. The Re Drug & Chemical Co announces free sample distribution by mail from Cincinnati.
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Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas
Cheney
Cath
J. Co
Rank J. Cheney
S. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Obacco
H. Veale
Brandon
Santa Rosa
R. Coffey
Frank Street
Chattanooga
Tenn
Carrie Tiles
Genito
W. J. Kitchens
Rtith
Ark
C. Duncan
Union Misia
N.C
W. H. Hill
Spinks
Emper Co
Misa
W. V. Kohlhepp
Walnut Port
Allie Fletcher
Brakehill
James Robertson
Berwyn
Chas. Ducote
Richmond
McKenry
Hobson
Hreetepot
Ala
Gilbert Broom
Dallas
N. Co
M. G. DeWitt
Tucker
Ind
Ter. M. Kujawaky
Rio
Calif
John W. Kenady
Mingus
Tex
Re Drug & Chemical Co
Fifth
Race Streets
Cincinnati
Hoffman Brothers Bid Conspiracy in Portland Viaduct Case
The Hoffman Brothers loge claim the defendants conspired to defraud Portland by bidding 58 000 for the Marquam viaduct while filing a bogus Pacific Construction Company bid of 58 000. They later withdrew a 53 000 certified check, leaving the 58 000 bid as the sole bid open for acceptance.
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Hoffman Brothers
Portland
Marquam
Pacific Construction Company
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