Debates over Hinckley fire stairway case in Tacoma court
In Tacoma on page 8 a dispute unfolds with Judge Tallman and Mayor Ballinger facing questions about the Hinckley block fire stairway case. City officials and attorneys De Bruler and Peterson contend the case was not officially before Tallman and a trial date is discussed as Kellogg the fire marshal is pressured for action while court delays loom.
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Tallman
Tallgan
Peterson
Pee
Gordon
Hodgen
Howev
Tall- Man
Marshal Kelloggs
Judge Tall
de Brhler
Athad
Kellogg
Talimas
Sibie
Deb Mack Ible
Superior Court
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Russia Seeks Big Loan Backed by Forest Lands
News from St Petersburg to Kobe and London reports J. P. Morgan may help Russia float a large loan secured by hypothecating valuable forest tracts. Other items include naval movements in the Pacific, Linevitch's retiring forces, and rumors of peace talks with Japan.
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Russia
ST. Petersburg
Japan
Korea
Liao Tung Peninsula
Vladivostok
Le Roy Sentenced to Life Under Cumulative Law
J. H. Leroy, convicted on nine counts, received a life term Saturday under the cumulative sentence law. John King faces trial under the same statute on Wednesday.
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J. H. Leroy
John King
Anarchists Bound for Barcelona Reported from New York
Government sources say two dangerous anarchists left New York bound for Barcelona and Barcelona police have been alerted to detain them on sight.
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Madrid
New York
Barcelona
Rescue effort continues after Mars wreck near Soya Strait
British steamer Mars was wrecked March 17 while seeking Vladivostok. A lifeboat with officers was lost in ice. Japanese rescue teams recovered a five survivor boat and may have saved missing officers. Japanese crews press on with search for all crew members.
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Mars
Soya Strait
Vladivostok
Hey to retire from cabinet after vacation
Washington March 26 It is stated that Secretary Hey will not resume his cabinet post on return from vacation Health is given as the reason The president is considering candidates including Joseph H Choate and Whitelaw Reid for Hay's successor May's friends had hoped rest would allow a return but that now seems unlikely
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Washington, D. C
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Hay
Joseph HH. Choate
Whitelaw Reid
May
State Department
Kansas crude price cut by 2 cents by Standard 611
The Standard 611 company cut prices on all grades of Kansas crude by two cents. Mrs. C. W. Miller plans to sail on the Santa Clara tomorrow to Valdez Alaska to join her husband. she will be away for an indefinite period.
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Standard 611
Kansas
C. W. Miller
Santa Clara
Valdez
Alaska
Bank Ewindler Albert Bell Recaptured on Prison Farm
Tacoma reports Albert Bell, an escapee from McNeil’s Island, captured at noon after hiding in the prison barn. He fled Wednesday and was found near the barn, ending the escape.
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Tacoma
Albert Bell
McNeil's Island
Weather Notes and Patter Mix With Odd Ending
The page mixes weather words with playful phrases about sun and rain. It ends with an abrupt line about a man refusing to be interviewed, creating a puzzled, fragmentary item.
Underwriters to Settle Tacoma Case Over Ship Capture
Officials of Northwestern Steamship company say the marine underwriters will settle all action over the Tacoma capture. The company may charter or buy another vessel if Tacoma is not released, as new ships cannot be ready for the upcoming season.
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Marine
Northwestern Steamship Company
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Washington state building collapses at world fair grounds
In Louis on March 25 a Washington state building under construction at the world’s fair grounds collapsed at noon due to high winds. Three workmen were seriously injured.
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Washington State Building
Taft May Come Here to Visit Philippines Officials
Miss Alice Roosevelt and other members of the Taft bi partisan group may pass through Seattle on the trip to the Philippines. Congressman Humphrey Mayor Ballinger and Chamber of Commerce Secretary Meikle sent telegrams inviting a Seattle stop. The party will study conditions on the islands and explore improvement possibilities while in route.
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Taft
Philippines
Seattle
Humphrey
Ballinger
Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Unknown Man Dead After Fall From Wharf Near Stockyards
A man who fell from a wharf into the bay near the Northern Pacific stockyards Friday afternoon has not yet been identified. The body is held at Bonney-Watson morgue while the coroner investigates. He apparently struck floating timber upon impact, suffering severe head and chest injuries.
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Northern Pacific
Bonney-Watson
Tragedy on the trestle as man drowns before coroner
A laborer walking the trestle fell into the water and was rescued by railroad men but died hours later at Wayside Emergency hospital. Coroner Carroll orders a post mortem to determine cause. Described as Black hair and gray mustache, 5 ft 6 in, 160 pounds, no papers or money found.
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Wayside
Carroll
Children missing after noon departure from East Pike
Parents of Emma and Kain fret over their 11 and 13 year old children who left from their East Pike home Friday at noon. A lake steamer captain saw them at Madison park shortly after 4 pm. They may have aimed for Juanita to visit friends and could be in danger if they borrowed a boat and capsized. The case remains unsolved.
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Kain
East Pike Street
Madison Park
Juanita
M. W. Kain
Workman Arrested in South Seattle Burglary Case
Sufficient suspicion has led to the arrest of William Piser after investigators traced two men near the burglary and attempted safe blowing scene Thursday morning. Piser was seized in Puyallup and refused to return to Seattle without a warrant. A warrant will be issued today to bring him from Tacoma to answer for the crime.
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William Piser
Baok
Seattle
Piser
Puyallup
Freeman
Rogers
Tacoma
Community Call for Warm Quilts for Ryther Home
Mother Ryther requests clean blankets and quilts with warmth for the Ryther Home. People may phone Main 15 or send a card to Mrs. Sam Wheeler at 1412 East Pine Street to drop off items. Mrs. Wheeler coordinates bed clothing drives as the home on Denny Way runs crowded and nights grow cold.
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Mother Ryther
Main 15
Sam Wheeler
East Pine Street
Senator Van de Vanter Improves After Brain Fever
At noon Saturday Dr Carroll reported that all symptoms of brain fever had disappeared and the patient's temperature was nearly normal. Weakness remained the only remaining difficulty to combat.
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van de Vanter
Carroll
Taft Confers With President on Venezuelan Situation
Secretary Taft met with the president in Washington to discuss the Venezuelan issue. Taft reported no new developments as they concluded the afternoon session. In Victoria, B C, the Ella G fishing schooner was lost with five crew aboard but all gained shore and were cared for at the Clayquot hotel. The Queen steamer will bring the sailors to Victoria. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Jack Aukland at 1452 Twentieth Avenue.
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Victoria
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John Hickey
Seattle
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Queen
Jack Auckland
Twentieth Avenue
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