Speedway Mass Meeting Seeks Horse Speedway Plan
A mass meeting is called by Chamber of Commerce secretary C B Yandel to discuss a horse speedway for saddle and harness racing. Engineer Thomson will attend to advise. Proposed sites include a mile strip along Lake Union boulevard and another near Beacon Hill pipeline with Jackson Street regrade. Estimated cost about 10600 dollars with backing from J W Clise Herbert & Upper and others.
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Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Yandel
Thomson
Lake Union Boulevard
Westlake Av
Jackson At
J. W. Clise
Herbert & Upper
Hamm
Ed. Cudihee
D. BE. Frederick
Jowiah Colina
H. W. Treat
Peasants March on Bucharest Amid Siege Proclamation
Four thousand peasants from rural districts march on Bucharest as a state of siege is proclaimed. The army stands ready to prevent an invasion and suppress potential unrest in the city.
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Bucharest
Scrippe Telegraph Service
That Affair at Brownsville
The senate committee investigating the Brownsville affair heard witnesses claim soldiers could obtain extra cuts and ammunition at any time. A Thomas Taylor gun from the 26th Infantry was shown, matching shells found after the raid. A war copy of the Penrose court martial proceedings shows Penrose fully exonerated.
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Washington
Tee
Senate
Brownsville
Thomas Taylor
26Th Infantry
Penrose
Major Anthony Bleecker resigns from the Tlat regiment
New York reports Major Anthony J. Bleecker, long serving in the military for about 25 years, has resigned from the Tlat regiment and quits the service. This brief reflects his departure from active duty after a lengthy career.
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New York
Anthony J. Bleecker
Tlat
Military Promotions Round Out Long Service Careers
Captain Peekman receives appointment to command in his stead while Color Sergeant Buford earns the brevet of second lieutenant after twenty six years of service and then retires.
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Peekman
Buford
Padded payrolls uncovered at city hospital
Officials uncovered padded payrolls at the city isolation hospital in Spokane dated March 26. Charges have been filed against Mr. and Mrs. H Heater. A fictitious nurse named in the records drew 2.50 dollars per day for services, with testimony indicating the accounts were deliberately padded.
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Star Special Service
Spokane
City Isolation Hospital
H. Heater
Nuoree
Government forms unit to pursue western timber and coal fraud
Denver March 26 a government corps has been organized to ferret out timber and coal land fraud cases west of Missouri. Special Assistant Attorney General M C Burch supervises the effort for the department's western division.
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Denver
Mixsouri
M. C. Burch
Would-be suicide attempt figures in Tacoma hospital
Elisabeth Duncan, 18, who attempted death by her own action at the Evergreen rooming house, is recovering at St. Joseph's hospital in Tacoma. She spoke briefly but offered no comment on the motives behind the act.
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Tacoma
Star
Mlisabeth Duncan
Evergreen
Bt. Joseph’s Hospital
General Theo J. Wint laid to rest with military honors
Washington March 26 The late General Theo J Wint formerly commander of the Cuban army of pacification was buried with full military honors at Abitington The grave service was led by Chaplain H A Brown Col Albert Meyers has been appointed to succeed Gen What
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Bervice Telegraph Service
Washington
Bank Silver Heist Sparks City Street Scramble
In San Francisco a treasury wagon toppled causing 2000 silver dollars to spill into Commercial and Kearny streets. Crowds surged for the coins as authorities with bayonets kept order. The haul totaled 32 dollars short on recount.
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Seattle Star
Ban Francisco
March
Russian immigrant aid plan aims to organize coast association
Lieut. Martin Markinson plans travel to Portland San Francisco and other California ports to organize a Russian association on the coast. The group would aid Russian migrants keep Rus sian people in touch with home and advertise the country. Beattie hosts several hundred Russians eager to back the movement with a big society. Capt. V Jacobse aids the effort locally.
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Martin Markinson
Portland
San Fr Cisco
California
Asian Association
Hussia
Markinson
Bentile
Philippines
Tacoma
Beattie
Joeta
V. Jacobse
President Orders Fence Ban On Public Land
Secretary Hitchcock issued an order prohibiting fencing of public land and directing agents to vigorously prosecute violations of the law.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington
Hitchcock
Historic Beaver boiler offered to city by mayor
A communication to the city council from the mayor reports an offer to donate the boiler of the Beaver, the first steam vessel to reach the Pacific in 1834. The boiler weighs about ten tons and is valued at 15 600 dollars, tied to historic associations.
Graft Probe Targets Patrolmen’s Benevolent Fund
District Attorney Jerome and officials rush review of Patrolmen's Benevolent Association books amid reports of a 125000 dollar fund to influence legislation on the Bingham policy bill eliminating permanent police inspectors in New York City.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
New York
Jerome
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
Obie City
New Incorporations List Reveals Local CompanyNames
Olympia March 4 papers filed in secretary of state office show Rested Hardware and Planting Beattie changes name Rustad operation. Pacific Creosoting Beattie increases stock to 9600? Beardan Hardware and Furniture Beardan 24000 A Latahoff and others named. Merchant Produce Everett 4000. Globe Wishing and Packing Beattie 100000.
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Star Specal Service
Olympia
Secretary of
Sol
Rested Hardware and Plamting Company
Beattie
Rustad Aor
Pacific Creosoting Company
Reattio
Beartan Lmplement
Beardan
A. Latahoff
A. Zange
Alex McKellar
T. Belbers
Morton Salt Mine Burns Destroying World Largest Facility
Hutchinson Kansas reports the Morton salt mine the world’s largest was gutted by a fire last night. The mine, owned by Joy Morton and Paul Morton former secretary of the navy, suffered a loss of about 1 000 000. Portland Oregon notes a sawmill workers strike was broken with skilled workers returning to duty and full day shifts expected. Roumanian villages near Rustohuk are said to be burning per a Morning Post informant. The first white child born in Chicago, Alexander Raubein, died. Former Congressman Moses Stevens Woolen manufacturer died in North Andover at 82.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Morton
Joy Morton
Paul Morton
the Navy
Portland
Ore
Chicago
Alexander Raubein
Beauhein
Fort Dearborn
Judge Allows Nicholas Confession in Murder Trial
In Chicago Judge Malt ruled a police confession by Howard Nicholas admissible as evidence in the murder trial of Howard Nicholas and Leonard Leopold for actress Margaret Lestie’s death. Meanwhile reports from Springfield and Port Townsend note a car crash injuring Peter Clark’s ex wife, a damaged brig returning to port after leaking near Cape, and the funeral plans for Frederick Driscoll in St. Paul.
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Chicago
Howard Nicholas
Leonard Leopold
Margaret Lestie
Nicholas
Port Townsend
Blakeley
Tacoma
San Diego
Bargaine in brushes at pinot See window and get full Het store
A fragmented note describes a bargain sighting in brushes near a Pinot store window and hints at acquiring full Het inventory. The readable text mentions a sale and location but details remain unclear.
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Pinot
Romanian Violence Surges as Mob Burns Jewish Homes
Bucharest reports show anti Jewish riots spreading with widespread plunder. Army attempts to control the revolt, with two hundred killed and government planning mobilization of four additional units as bands loot districts including Putna Jaseay and Loto sahal.
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Beriops Telegraph Service
Bucharest
Recamanian Prasanie
Roman
Putna
Jaseay
Loto Sahal
Janey
Rom Valalul
Saloonkeepers Barred From Funeral in Aberdeen
At the funeral of Alex Nichola, Montesano house proprietor, saloonkeepers were barred from entering by Mrs. Nichols who ordered them to stay outside under penalty. The Eagles lodge attended, and the event drew a strong reaction from the temperance community amid tense scenes.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Alex Nichola
Montesano House
The
Eagles
Print Bill Vetoed Over Printing at Reform School
Gov Mead vetoes House Bill No 506 that would authorize a printing plant at the state reform school. He cites lack of cost reduction, no funding, and absence of skilled labor as reasons for the veto.
Whist for Jews Benefit at Waldorf Astoria
Under the direction of Mrs Samuel D Levy Mrs Hugo A Wallenstein Mrs Samuel Greenfield Mrs Joseph H Cohen Mrs Alfred Pincus and Mrs Albert Laas a whist in aid of aged and destitute Jews and for rebuilding alms houses destroyed in the Kingston earthquake will be held tonight at the Waldorf Astoria. A lively affair is expected with many influential Jewish leaders taking active part.
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New York
Samuel D. Levy
Hugo A. Wallenstien
Samuel Greenfield
Joseph H. Cohen
Alfred Pincus
Albert Laas
Kingston
Waldorf Astoria
Bomb Thrown at Governor General in Bialystok Drive
A bomb was thrown at Governor General Bogalveski during a drive in Bialystok on March 26. The general was unhurt but nearby buildings sustained damage. the attacker escaped.
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Geripps Telegraph Service
Bialystok
Bogalveski
Hats for the Easter and Spring Described by the Woman Editor
The piece details hats for the season in a poetic praise of styles and colors. It lists types like Leghorns Panamas and turbans with mentions of dainty gardens and fruits as imagery, while noting pastel shades and Copenhagen blues.
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Copenhagen
Christian Endeavor Convention Plans Ground Floor Rooms
The Christian Endeavor commit convention indicates it will likely use ground floor rooms in the Waldorf building at Seventh Ave and Pike St. The convention executive committee meets tonight at the First Presbyterian church.
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Christian Endeavor Commit Convention
Waldorf Building
Seventhavy
Pike St
First Presbyterian Church
Organizer Shaugh Dismissed From Railway Mail Service
Hugh G. Shaugh organizer of the Brotherhood of Railway Postal Clerks was dismissed from the railway mail service in San Francisco after suspension and a written statement of reasons. He worked in Los Angeles and had been accused of encouraging insubordination and collecting funds to influence Congress to raise clerks wages.
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San Francisco
Hugh G. Shaugh
Brotherhood of Railway Postal Clerks
Railway
Shaugh
Los Angeles
Congress
Roosevelt Names Immigrant Commissioner Team
President Roosevelt named an immigration commissioner to study conditions abroad this summer and draft a bill for next winter’s Congress. Appointees include Charles H Neill, labor commissioner, Prof Jenks of Cornell, and William R Wheeler of Oakland California.
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Scripps Telegraph Services
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Charles H Neill
Labor
Prof Jenks
Cornell
William R Wheeler
Oakland
Cal
J Crane Arrested At Seattle Theatre District
J Crane of the Jolly American Tramp company was arrested yesterday afternoon at Second and Madison by Patrolman Brafford for riding an uneasy bike and blocking the street. He was released on personal recognizance for appearance before Judge Gordon this afternoon.
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J. Crane
San Francisco Man Hangs Self on Train
San Francisco resident John Hippo committed suicide this morning by hanging himself aboard a Louisville and Nashville train while en route.
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Seri Telegraph Service
Mont Als
John Hippo
San Francisco
Firemen Wanted in Portland Shortage of Applicants
Nearly 70 positions in the Portland fire department offering $80 to $90 a month have no applicants. The department struggles to fill the vacancies as examination interest remains low and no men apply for service.
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Portland
Fire Department
New Showhouse Alterations at 627 Firatav
The Eden mance plans extensive upstairs alterations above Kennedy drug store at 627 Firatav. A new entertainment space called a grind will be installed, attracting patrons who enter from the top and exit downstairs after the show.
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Eden Mance
Kennedy Drug Store
Firatav
Longbottom seeks vacation of sentence after guilty plea
Thomas Longbottom petitions to vacate his 12 year term after a guilty plea for an unnatural offense. He alleges a promise of a shorter sentence in exchange for pleading guilty.
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Thomas Longbottom
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