Burglars Remain Active Across City After Night of Thefts
Police report a spate of burglaries and thefts across multiple locations including a room at Miss L A de Wolf’s Otis building, a Winchester rifle and ammo stolen from Frank Hennehofer’s room, a bicycle taken from J & Conshaw, cigars and small cash from Fern cafe, and a watch stolen from Cheril Retin. Councilman Goddard observed suspicious men attempting to enter his Fremont bank late Saturday. Detectives investigate potential single-perpetrator activity moving rapidly between sites.
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Frank Hennehofer
Firntay
L. A. de Wolf
Otis
Summit Av
Waitham
J. & Conshaw
Sullivan Building
S& Palquist
Fern Cafe
Cheril Retin
Fremont
Goddar¢é
Ckies
Carter Claims He Is The American Dreyfus
March 23 report that Captain Carter of the U S Army engineer corps, once in charge of Savannah charter improvement work, declares he will appeal to President Roosevelt. He calls himself the American Dreyfus amid a controversy involving the Greene and Gayner contractors and a cited Carter seed fuel case at Fort, with vindication sought from higher authority.
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United Preas
Engineer Corps
Army
Jade Down
Saturda
Roosevelt Carter
Dreyfus
United States Army
Savannah
Greene and Gayner
T — Carter
Carter
Unclear Text Fragment From County Event
Readable parts show a scene at a county deck with a groom and a young couple seeking to hasten a happy event. Mentions W Pace Hives and Es Roberts with a note about a telegram and a person at W Mate. overall details are fragmentary and unclear.
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W. Pace
Es Roberts
Bourne prize goes to Nevada judge for Roosevelt third term case
Senator Jonathan Bourne awards a 1900 prize to Frank H. Norcross associate justice of Nevada Supreme Court for the best argument favoring Roosevelt's second elective term. Bourne praises Norcross argument as excellent and intends wide publication to educate the people. Norcross is described as the most enthusiastic of third termers.
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United Press
Washington
Jonathan Bourne
Roosevelt
Frank Hi. Norcross
Supreme Court of Nevada
Norcross
Bourne
Man arraigned on manslaughter charge in Johnson death
Guy Stratton pleaded not guilty before Judge Yakey in superior court this morning to the January 26 manslaughter charge for the crash that killed young Menrietta Johnson near Nallard. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Van derveer led the case.
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Guy Stratton
Little Menrietta Johnson
Nallard
Yakey
Vanderveer
Bank clearings and balances report
The report lists clearings for Beattie Tacoma and Portland with amounts shown. Clearings today total 1 299 048 12 with balances 147 524 07 729 855 00 and 57 501 00 for Beattie. Portland and Tacoma figures appear scattered with 1 292 048 12 and 324 506 00 balances respectively.
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Beattie
Portland
Railroad Wins Fight in Supreme Court Decision
United States court in Washington rules against North Carolina in the railroad rate case. The dispute over state versus federal authority had threatened to trigger military involvement, with Judge Pritchard overseeing the case.
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Washington
United States
North Carolina
Pritchard
Strike at Treadwell halts Western Federation mines
Five hundred Western Federation of Miners workers walk out at Treadwell demanding an eight hour day at three fifty. Superintendent Kinele refuses to meet the demands and plans to close the mines. About four hundred Indians are said to be aiding the strike in the G Hole area.
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United Preas
Junbala
Alaska
Western Federation of Minera
Treadwell
Supt Kinele
Reward for Banker Missing Since Sand Point Purchase
A retired banker from Cavalier New York vanished after traveling to Sand Point to buy baggage. He had sizable funds on him and was last seen alive at the destination. Police offer a substantial reward for information leading to his whereabouts.
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Uni Sree
Matehine
Bie
Mussefman
Cavalier
Ny 2D
Sand Point
Daha
Reverend Major Says Humor Must Come From Within
The Rev. W. A. Major addressed the Presbyterian ministers for a regular meeting this morning on humor in the pulpit. He warned that humor should arise from the preacher’s makeup or it will fail in sermons.
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W. A. Major
Presbyterian Ministers
American adviser to Corea shot in San Francisco
DD W Stevens American diplomat adviser to the Corean council of state was shot and fatally wounded after an attack at the Paramount Hotel lobby San Francisco. The assailant accompanied by another Corean was captured and Stevens later declined to prosecute.
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Ey United Press
San Hancieco
Paramount
DD. W. Stevens
Corean Council of State
Ferries
Mie Estallant
Lifm
Mr. Stevens
Corea
United States
Philippines
San Francisco
Stevens
United
Japan
Anti Japanse
Corean
Hermit Kingdom
Stevens Etanda
Washington
Seek Possession of Chamber of Horrors in Superior Court
A. B. Greenus & Co petitions W. J. Rogers case to have Eden Musee receiver turn over main exhibit items. They seek the entire exhibit collection including carved figures and phonographs valued at 9500 dollars, alleging nonpayment. A. Watrous serves as receiver for the museum.
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Superior Court
A. B. Greenave & Co
W. J. Rogers
Eden Musee
A. BK. Greenus & Co
Rogers
Eden Musee Company
A. Watrous
Steamers Collide In Dense Fog At Hakodate Death Toll Climbs
The Matsu Maru and Hideyoshi Maru, coal carriers of 696 and 1000 tons, collided in fog near Hakodate two miles off. Over 200 passengers and crew perished, with hundreds more aboard rescued or missing. The Matsu Maru sank after the crash. the Hideyoshi Maru sustained heavy damage but stayed afloat.
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Matsu
Yusen Kaisha Line
Colilaion
Hakodate
Matsu Maru Ama
Oh! Maru
Mata
Donnele Fined and Jailed After Assault Charge
James A. Donnele was fined 500 dollars by a superior court judge this morning for assault with a deadly weapon. He was jailed until the fine is paid.
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James A. Donnele
A Key
Notice Served on Property Owners in West Seattle
Street Superintendent Maloney warns West Seattle property owners to remove retaining walls on parking strips or the city will tear them down. Inspectors begin issuing notices this week and prompt compliance will be insisted upon.
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West Seattle
Maloney
Frazier Trial Details Shootout with Partner
John Frazier stood trial in the superior court today charged with assault with intent to murder his partner August Niquist. Niquist entered Frazier's South Seattle room seeking a settlement when Frazier fired four shots, two of which caused superficial wounds.
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John Frazier
August Niquist
Niquiet
Frasier
South Seattle
Frazier
Death in Freight Elevator Accident at Kraft Building
Spokane reports Daniel Decker a 16 year old killed when a freight elevator trapped him in the A. A. Kraft building this morning. The incident sparked investigations and local mourners gathered for the teen’s funeral plans.
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United Press
Spokane
Daniel Decker
A. A. Kraft
Lad
Showing Things to Mayor of Oakland Visit
Mayor Frank K. Mott of Oakland arrived in Seattle at night on a trip to inspect the new city garbage department. He paid respects to official Yor Miller and met city officials and employees. He was taken to see the hospital rat project and showed curiosity and interest.
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Frank K. Mott
Oakland
Seattle
Yor Miller
Pleads Guilty in Escape Notoriety Case
Benjamin Diron, 23, admitted a guilty plea after attempting to rob a Maple Valley barber shop and a safebox gain. He received an Indeterminate sentence of one to fourteen years in the state penitentiary and refused to name his parents or hometown. Authorities view him as opportunistic rather than a hardened criminal.
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Benjamin Diron
Maple Valley
Alaska Commercial
Yakey
Dixon
Judicial blow at Labor reshapes boycott policy
Justice Clabaugh of the DC supreme court permanently enjoined the Buck Stove Company from the unfair list, a severe setback to organized labor amid efforts for congressional relief. The federation plans to appeal to the US Supreme Court as other firms face similar actions.
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Federation of Labor
United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Justice Clabaugh
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Buckle Company of
Buck Stove Company
United States Supreme Court
Sig Swindle Unearthed In Paris Financier Case
Paris reports accuse M. Rochette a Paris financier and founder of the Franco Spanish bank of dies involving more than 12000. Authorities say Rochette with capital estimated at 26000000 faces police inquiries and more details are expected as the affair unfolds.
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United Press
Paris
M. Rochette
Rea
Judge Orders Extra Bonds On Lumber Shipments
Judge Hanford grants railroads motion to require Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association to file additional bonds. Original bond of 250000 covers the difference between old freight rates and new rate, but does not cover all shipments. new bonds needed to cover the shortfall for future lumber shipments.
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Hanford
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Navy Fleet Movements and Mrs Metcalf Travel
Orders move Nebraska to the Atlantic fleet now at Magdalan bay with likely report to Evans in San Diego. Wisconsin to be commissioned at Puget Sound by April 1 to join the fleet. Mrs Metcalf travels to San Francisco to be with her son Victor N Metcalf Jr as he faces an operation.
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United Press
Washington
Nebraska
Magdalana Bay
Evans
San Diego
Wisconsin
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Fire protection for the Tenderloin district urged by city fire chief
Chief Bringhurst warns the Tenderloin's inflammable shacks face extreme fire risk due to unsettled grades and water supply issues. With private street lights out, districts rely on city lighting, and six hydrants are out of service. He requests permanent or temporary hydrants at Fifth and 8th, Jackson and Maynard, Well er, and temporary takeoff pipes from mains to Sixth and Lane and Fifth and King.
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Tenderloin
Kinghurst
Fire Department
Hazzard
Bringhurst
Fifth Nv
Jackson St
Maynard and
Weller
Sixth
Lane
Fifth
King
Architect Coplin Dies From Gunshot Wound In Oakland
A Dodge Coplin, a prominent Oakland architect, died from a head gunshot after being rushed to Roosevelt hospital. Authorities released a preliminary theory that a revolver fell from his pocket while he cranked his automobile. Doctors Snook and MelIntosh treated him as an investigation continues.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
A. Dodge Coplin
Roosevelt Hospital
Coplin
Retirement Shadow Over Admiral Evans On Illness
Magdalena Bay March 17 special dispatch reports Rear Admiral Evans retires due to protracted illness seen as Bright's disease. Friends fear he may not reach Washington alive while he fights the disease with indomitable will. Capt. Ingersoll notes his bravery and devotion to duty as the 16 battleships mourn the loss of their leader.
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Magdalena Bay
S. C
Dispatch Boat Orient
Evan
Evans
Hiright
Washington
Bob
Stoker
Ingersoll
Admiral Evans
San Diego
Magdalena
Navy
New York Stock Market Sees Short Squeeze on Sugar Shares
A well organized drive against shorts hits the market with American Sugar leading a rapid four point gain in early trading. Activity slackens by midday, then a final hour rally lifts Steel and others, with common stock offering a new high since the earlier breakdown. Close remains firm.
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United Press
New York
Shorts
Stock Exchange
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Garter
Tacoma
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D. W. Stevens
Frisco
Chamber of Horrors
Captain
Withers
Marlen E. Pew
NEW York Stock Market
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