President Roosevelt urges Congress to renew activity on key laws
President Roosevelt in his Sixtieth Congress message urges swift action on labor and antitrust laws for the District of Columbia and interstate commerce reforms. He calls for limits on injunctions, arbitration for disputes, protection of employers and workers rights to unite and strike, and a permanent waterways commission. He also pushes postal savings banks, tariff revision, and water power legislation with fair charges.
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United Press
Ngton
Roosevelt
Congress
District of Columbia
Iaw
Savings Bank
Ion
Permanent Waterways Commission
Investigation Ordered Into Uptown Cafes
The mayor orders a citywide probe of uptown cafes amid reports that young girls loiter there and indulge in intoxication. Women of questionable repute will be monitored and barred from frequenting these establishments.
Juneau Businessman Dies Aboard Jeffer Steamship
George W. Garside of Juneau Alaska, a 57 year old businessman, died at sea aboard the steamship Jeffer. The incident occurred while the vessel was en route to an eastern port, with crew reporting the death as sudden and unexpected but not mentioning foul play.
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George W. Garside
Juneau
Alaska
Jeffer
Kaiser Turns U S Ambassador Down
Washington March 25 For personal reasons Emperor William has declined to receive David Jayne Hill to succeed American Feodor Tower at Berlin He has notified the state department of his objection The Kaiser assures President Roosevelt that the objection is purely personal and hopes no complications will arise The president and Secretary Root have the Kaisers note under consideration.
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United Press
Washington
Emperor William
David Jayne Hn
Ted
Feo Wanna dl
Hertin
de Ee
Kaleer
Roe Roosevelt
Hill
Root
Kaiser
Passenger Dies En Route to Hospital on Steamship
The man died from diabetes while aboard a steamship en route to the city. The body was taken to Henney Watson's after landing, and will be returned to Juneau tomorrow night per directions from steamship authorities.
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Thieajty
Victoria
Groner Carroll
Henney Watson
Juneau
Ravenna street crossing plan sparks heated debate at hearing
City officials and Ravenna residents clash over a proposed 20th Street crossing and a bridge to be used by Seattle Electric. Federation of Women's Clubs members oppose the project citing loss of natural beauty and private land concerns, while supporters argue the street benefits traffic, but owners keep fencing and refuse crossing access.
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Miller
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Ravenna Gulch
Federation
J. H. Jennings
W. P. Brown
H. A. Raser
W. W. Beck
Beck
W. Weir
Brown
Frank Mullen
Mra. Brown
Seattle Electric Company
Mr. Mullen
Mrs. Brown
Will Ask Court For All Of Adams Property
Letters from Seattle report George Edward Adams once cashier at the U S assay office and now a McNeil's Island prisoner faces a divorce action by his wife Emily Clary Adams. She seeks all Adams property after government claims ~60 000 reduce net to about 95 000. Adams initially resisted but later agreed not to contest while an arrangement possibly returns any property after his release.
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Emily Clary Adams
Assay Office
Seattle
George Edward Adams
U. S Assay Office
McNeil's Island
Emily Clary Adama
Adame
Adan
Ft In
Adams
Beattle
Adama
Big Plant May Come to Seattle
Portland officials refused Bechwarechild Sulzberger permission to build a large packing plant within city limits. The company says it will not pursue Portland again and will seek concessions in Seattle, Tacoma, or another favorable site.
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Seattle
Portland
Bechwarechild @ Sulzberger
Tacoma
Steunenberg Widow to Sign Petition for Orchard Commutation
Mrs. Frank Steunenberg widow of Idaho's ex governor will sign a Caldwell petition urging the state pardons board to commute Harry Orchard's May 15 hanging sentence for the murder of Frank Steunenberg. The Steunenberg family and local supporters plan broad signatures to reflect Canyon County sentiment.
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Steunenberg
Orchard
United Press
Rosse
Frank Steunenberg
Idaho
Caldwell
State Board of Pardons
Harry Orchard
Canyon County
Fremont Wood
Policeman Tedrick Grilled In Police Court Case
Patrolman Tedrick faced questioning over drinking on duty at Keller’s drug store and barber shop. Keller testified Tedrick frequented his establishments for drinks, sometimes requiring restraint, leading to a $25 fine as the minimum penalty.
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Grinking
Keller
Roy
Tedrick
Firet
Gordon
Charles Frost
Nquor Frost
Keller's
Frost
Taxation Remedy for Stock Gambling
Washington March 25 Taxation as a remedy for stock gambling is the latest cure all claim ing the attention of the administration. Herbert Knox Smith commissioner of corporations has awakened interest in this panacea by reporting to President Roosevelt that it is the only one that can be successfully applied to the nation. The administration expects to devise a system of taxation which will at least make gambling on marina and options difficult.
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Washington
Herbert Knox Smith
Roosevelt
Loomis Named Commissioner General for Tokio Exposition
Francis B. Loomis, former assistant secretary of state, to head the U S delegation to the Tokio exposition. Congress asked to provide 600000 dollars for the event.
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Washington
Francis B. Loomis
United States
Congress
Early Sailing of Fleet Nearer Departure From San Francisco
Washington March 25 reports a tentative departure date for the battle fleet from San Francisco. Officials consider advancing plans to sail earlier to reach the Atlantic before the current administration ends, in light of invitations accepted from Japan and China.
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United Press
Washington
Fury Department
San Francisco
Phow
Japan
China
Pacific
Atlantic
Bank clearings and balances in Seattle Tacoma Portland
Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland report daily clearings and balances. Seattle shows 1,251,028.63 in clearings and 93,192.00 in balances, Tacoma 542,655.00, Portland 1,150,294.00 with 65,700.00 balances.
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Bank Clearings
Seattle
Brrr
Tacoma
Portland
Court Petitions to Set Aside Verdict in Tuttle Case
Alleging improper service and misjoinder, defendants in H Tuttle v Rollins and Lewis Carp ask the court to set aside a $2,600 verdict awarded to the plaintiff for personal injuries. Carp says he knew nothing of the suit until after default. Rollins is named as a defendant though he was only Carp’s employee. Tuttle sued for damages from an injury while employed by Carp.
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H. Tuttle
C. P. Rollins
Lewis Carp
Carp
Rollins
Jacksons Divorced Over Cruelty and Abandonment
Mignonette L. Jackson obtained a decree of divorce from Orden J. Jackson on the grounds of cruelty and abandonment.
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Mignonette L. Jackson
Orden J. Jackson
Default Decree Entered in Harn Divorce Case
Judge Tallman granted a decree by default in the action brought by Catherine J. Harn to set aside the divorce decree awarded to her husband Michael Harn. The original decision remains in effect.
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Tallman
Catherine J. Harn
Michael Harn
Thief Flees After Fired Chase On Pike Street
Early this morning bullets whistled through the air as Patrolman Smith chased a thief near Pike and Seventh avenues. The suspect escaped. shots caused no injuries. Several petty thefts were reported in nearby rooms and hotels, with items stolen from residents and travelers.
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Pike Street
Smith
Pike At
Seventh
Schumaker & Christenson
Seventh Av
Pikest
Roosevelt Likely Candidacy If Taft Loses Nomination
Paris dispatch notes Senator Lodge told Temps editor that Roosevelt would accept the presidential nomination if a deadlock occurs after several ballots and Taft is not nominated. Lodge said Roosevelt would be a candidate under such conditions. In Portland the river steamer Telegraph left for Seattle after upgrades and preparations.
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Paris
Roosevelt
Henry Cabot Lodge
Tardien
United States
Senator Lodge
Rdttor Tardien
Lodge
Taft
Seven Lewis County jail escapes linked to youth gang
In Chehalis Washington seven prisoners escaped last night with one recaptured. Aged youths Clyde Goodwin and Jim Murray, 15 and 14, confess involvement in burglaries and holdups tied to an organized gang of seven youths. Police believe remaining gang members will be captured soon. Crimes ranged from 50 cents to 87 dollars.
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United Press
Chehalis
Wash
Lewis County
Frank Wilson
Clyde Goodwin
Jim Murray
John Denning
Marysville
Dunning
Corbett
Ketchum
Murray
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