Army officer exiled to Fort Grant amid charges and mystery
Col Stewart, a brigadier general candidate from Port Barrancas, has been sent to Fort Grant Arizona amid unexplained moves and a refused court inquiry. Friends say desert posting was forced after he declined resignation, with little public detail on the charges.
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United Press
Iwashington
Eiceles
San Francisco
Col . Stewart
Port Barrancas
Fort Grant
Arigona
Col. Stewart
Tris
Department
Aleeaay
Arisona
Protesters Withdraw Opposition Over City Bid Decision
A South End delegation voiced objections to awarding the Fourth and 8th Street fill contract to Erickson for 64 500 but withdrew after City Engineer assurances. Chairman Thomson argued the bid was fair and necessary to finish the Fourth ag. The board then awarded the contract to Erickson.
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Board of Public Works
South End
J. Mriekson
The
Lion
W. Blaw
Mfaw
Ames
Erickson
Thomson
Prickson
Lawson's Mining Speech Triggers Local Doubt Among Investors
Public meeting at Trinity Copper supporters and Nevada mining attorney Rh Ogden challenged Lawson's claims. Questions from the audience focused on his compliance with Washington mining law and potential impacts on investors and local companies. The discussion noted skepticism toward Lawson's projections and accusations of vague promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
de Gagrenheims
Trinity Copper
Nevada
Ogden
Washington
Lawvon
Lectarer
Lawcon
Phe
Battleship voyage noted in brief town item
A fragmentary notice mentions ships and a voyage tied to a round trip. Details are unclear but imply a naval event or transport. No dates, places, or names are readable.
Vulcan Iron Works Seeks Police Protection
Vulcan Iron Works asked Acting Chief Ward for police protection after reports that five union pickets stood near the plant yesterday. The incident followed a walkout by workers seeking higher wages and the shift to open shop conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulcan Iron Works Company
Ward
Vulcan
Bryan to banquet Nebraska editors in Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan after a prolonged speaking tour through the south and central west is due back in Lincoln tonight to entertain Nebraska’s Democratic and Populist editors at a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
William Jeenings Bryan
South
West
Nebraska
Pawnshop Descriptions Tightened By Law Enforcement
Police reprimand pawn brokers for lax daily reports and vague patron descriptions. Secretay Harck orders strict compliance with mandatory fields including name, height, weight, complexion, facial hair, and clear property details to aid crime tracing and property recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Carter wins important case in Washington Supreme Court
The Olympia Supreme Court sustained King County Superior Court ruling for Senator Thomas A. Carter of Montana against Joseph M. Valentine and John Allen over a contract for sale of two bets on Seattle properties valued at 95000 dollars. Carter delayed deed conveyance pending affidavits to prevent overlap of improvements. Edwin James & Co. offered fleet payment to Pioneer Rent & Collection Agency, which declined. suit then sought specific performance of the contract.
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Supreme Court At
Olympia
Superior Court of
King County
Thomas A. Carter
Montana
Joseph M. Valentine
John Allen
Columbia Et
Seattle
Senator Carter
Carter
Valentine
Davite
Edwin James & Co
Pioneer Rent & Collection Agency
Pioneer
Boy Dissembler Arthur Nitechte Held by Police
Arthur Nitechte, a years old noted dissembler, was captured on the streets at 11 oclock by Patrolman Crostensen and sent to headquarters with a bundle of unsold newspapers. He had previously been spotted in the stairway on Second Avenue and had feigned distress to collect coins from passersby. His claimed home at 1122 Sixth Avenue is contradicted by the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Nitechte
Crostensen
Arthur
Clark Inn
Move to Embarrass Olive Regrade Initiative Movement
A campaign to force a special election on an Olive Street regrade under the initiative law gains traction. Petitions circulating claim 2,500 names, led by J F president of Manhattan tx company, with hearings set for next Monday night. The Olive regrade ties to Pine and Stewart streets improvements and faces potential delays if the initiative blocks the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regrade
J. F
Manhattan Tx Company
Pine
Stewart
Olive At
Olive St
Milley
Steamers Set for Nome Sailage and Alaska Runs
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co will sail the Senator on June 1 and the Umatilla on June 4 with freight later on the Montara. Alaska Steamship Co schedules Olympia May 30, Victoria June 1, and North Western June 4. Schubach Hamilton to sail Hyades May 30, Stanley Dollar June 5, Mackinaw June 12 with freight. Spokane excursion sails Seattle June 16 with repeats on 1 16 31 and August 15.
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Nome
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Senator
Umatilla
Montara
Alaska Steamship Co
Olympia
Victoria and
Ohio
Northwestern
Schubach & Hamilton
Hyades
Stanley Dollar
Mackinaw
Spokane
Seattle
Alaska
Alaska Steamship Co Receives State BusinessAppointment
The Alaska Steamship Co of Nevada is authorized to operate in Alaska with Charles F. Peabody named statutory agent. The Jefferson sails to Skagway with a full passenger list. The Oriental Near Tango Maru heads to the Orient. A Chinese boycott affects shipments to China and Japanese goods. California schooners sail to Frisco, with Pacific Coast Steamship Co planning two months on the Seattle Frisco route as governor and president join.
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Alaska Steamship Co
Nevada
Chartes FE
Peabody
Oregon
Orient
China
State of California
Frisco
Pacific Coast Steamwhip Co. Fir
Queen
City of
Puebla
Seattle
Globe bar proprietor fined for Sunday liquor sale
Henry Schulte, proprietor of the Globe bar at First ay and Main, was fined $50 in police court for selling liquor on Sunday. He was accused of directing patrons into the saloon through a rear door while standing outside in a picket line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schulte
Globe Bar
First Ay
Main At
Sony
Schulte
Public Works Board Rejects Lewis Wiley Co Bid
The board of public works rejected the bid of the Lewis Wiley Co for filling in Holgatest at 80392 dollars. The city engineer had estimated the cost at 47000 dollars, indicating a higher bid than planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Lewis @ Wiley Co
Holgatest
Bracklin Case Struck From Trial Calendar
Nora Bracklin charged with issuing checks without funds was yesterday stricken from the trial calendar by Judge Frater after her attorney said the case was being settled out of court.
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Nora Bracklin
Builders Exchange Moves to Expel Member Frants
J J Frants a building contractor faces possible expulsion from the Builders Exchange after taking the Sullivan and Considine building contract at Madison and Third, which requires union labor. The exchange labor committee filed charges. meeting is next Tuesday to decide Frants employs between 0 and 60 men and says he uses union labor whenever possible.
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J.J. Frente
Huilders Exchange
Sullivan & Considine
Madison ,Ft
Thirday
Bor
the Exchange
J. J. Prants
Treaty agreement nears signing between Britain and United States
Washington reports a near agreement on two nations treaties. Secretary Elih and British Ambassador James discuss documents likely to be signed next week. The land waters issue between the United States and Canada is noted, with a proposal for a joint high commission to settle administrative questions.
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United Press
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Elih
James
Canada
High Commission
Alaska U S Marshal James Shoup Confirmed
A Washington cablegram states James Shoup was confirmed by the Senate late yesterday afternoon as United States Marshal for the First District of Alaska.
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United Press
Juneau
Alaska
Lilley accuses Butler over Electric Boat payments
Representative Lilley to Congress revealed an exhibit alleging Senator Butler received 12266 dollars and 66 cents from Electric Boat for services. He claims the sum was excessive and tied to efforts to influence legislation in favor of the submarine maker. He also urged accountants audit and Admiral Capps recall to testify on submarine costs.
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Ey United Press
Washington
Lilley
Congressional Committee
Electric Boat Company
Butler
Alley
Admiral Capps
Gambling rooms not in California hotel raid disputed
A report claims the gambling rooms were not in the California hotel at 218 Fourth number 8 but in the building basement under a separate lease. Police say the basement gambling area is run independently from the hotel and was leased to a Chinese gambler.
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California Hotel
Fourth No. 8
Go Dan
Hall to Appear Hall to Appear in Seattle Trial
The article reports Jesse Hall denying rumors about his criminal suit and stating he will return to Seattle for the trial. Attorneys Hard and Fenton say Hall remains the chief prosecuting witness in the civil case seeking 100000 damages from Constantine for bullet injuries. Prosecutor Mackintosh believes Constantine’s lawyers would not pursue a simple assault plea.
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Con Mantino
Superior Court
Jesse Hall
Seattle
Mackintosh
Constantine
Wiehire
Pink Cuff Cases Ready For Police Court Dockets
Disposition of the pink cuff cases against about 30 men and women arrested in the raid will occur today and Thursday in police court. Judge Gordon handled a few yesterday as the routine proceedings threaten to bog down court business. Several women faced fines of 25 dollars each, while four men including Kinasota Sam Fakeno A N Federmyer and F Hadisoka faced 106 dollar fines or 30 days in jail for disorderly conduct. Sing Sing was fined 50 dollars. A Pennsylvania association meeting is set for tomorrow evening at the Alaska club room in the Alaska building inviting all former residents to attend.
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Gordon
Kinasota
Sam Fakeno
A. N. Federmyer
F. Hadisoka
Sing Sing
Pennavania Association
Alaska Club
Alaska
Pennesylvania
Mrs Haines Testifies In Own Defense In Court
Mrs Laura M Haines testifies in Fraters court denying wealth claims related to fur purchases. Her daughter Miss Bessie Haines supports defense while Mr Simmons allegedly pressured her to buy the furs. Mrs Haines says Ralph Stacy was named as her banker but not a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Haines
Mr. Simmons
Cushman Charged With Manslaughter In Car Fight
Charles F. Cushman, watchman at the United States assay office, is charged with manslaughter after shooting and killing motor man L. Arnold on a South Park street car in a dispute early yesterday morning. Cushman says Arnold struck him first and he acted in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Cushman
United States Assay Office
L. Arnold
South Park St
Cushman
Arnold
Tim
Public Market Specials Include Dried Prunes and Butter Sale
The public market advertises two pounds of golden dates for Ihe and Halivet at two wounds. Cherries, green peas, Italian dried prunes, creamery butter and tub creamery, smoked salmon, crabs, corned beef, Wisconsin Swiss cheese, Early Rose seed potatoes, potted palms, vinegar, and milk discounts. Prices range from 2c to 65c per item and units vary.
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Ihe
Wisconsin
Battleships ride from Pier 2 with daily trips
Take boats at Pier 2 for ten round trips daily. Fare is five shillings per round trip.
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U. S. Army
Guidling
Mr. Thomson
Mr. Efaw
Mr. Erickson
Mian
Thomson Explains
Vulcan Iron Works
Bryan Banquets Editors
Aquart
Mili Pans
Cov
Colanders
Abbey & Ibre
Riverside
Spelger & Hurlbut
Harck
Sen
Roy Lilico
the Sound
Crawford & Reid
Tacoma
Marie
Antoinette
Charles H. Black
Northland
Moran's
Ketchikan
Santa Clara
Valdex
Seward
Cordova
Herman R. Smith
New York
William P. Frye
Horn
Alaska Coast Co
Dertha
Jefferson
Skagway
Way Porta
Builders Exchange
Builders’ Exchange
Second Av
Pine St
tureCo
Gog
U. S
Shoup
Senator Butler
California
Hall
Mrs. Haines
Sam Graff
Hood
Yankee
Japan
Pacific Tea & Coffee CO
H. B. Jesmer
STALL
St. Germaine Bakery
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