Hill Tries Bluff on Roosevelt in Northern Securities Case
Special to the Star reports James J Hill pressing the Roosevelt administration over the Northern Securities merger. Talks with President Hanna and Postmaster General Payne focused on defense of capital, threats of political intervention, and the governor’s insistence that the case proceed to the Supreme Court, with Washington officials dismissing Hill’s tactics.
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Hill
Roosevelt
Star
N. D.C
James J
McBride
Supreme
Atlon
North Company
Hanna
Hii
Clore
Him
Wall Street
Payne
Payne Here Told Mr. Hill
United States
Washington
Northern Securities Company
Yemen
Cassetipabata Bul
Governor Denounces Threats Over Jim Hill Invasion Claim
The governor appeared distressed as he read about Jim Hill's alleged plan to influence state politics and the threats aimed at state officials, voiced in today’s hotel apartment report.
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Butler
Jim Hill
Women of the Clubs Open Sixth Biennial Gathering
The General Federation of Women's Clubs begins its sixth biennial convention in Los Angeles at Simpson Auditorium with about three thousand attendees. President Mrs. Rebecca Douglas Lowe of Atlanta leads the platform as welcomes are offered by California Governor Henry T. G. Gove, Mayor Meredith P. Boyder, and Mrs. Kate Bulkley. The keynote address elicits strong applause and the evening features a grand reception at the Women’s Club.
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Los Angeles
Cal
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Simpeon
Rebecca Douglas Lowe
Atlanta
New England
Middle West
Chester VP. Derland
Henry T. G
California
Meredith P. Boyder
Kate Bulkley
California State Federation
Mra. Lowe
Thetror
Women's Club
Georgia Lee wins lawsuit over recovered funds in Judge Emory's court
In Georgia Lee's trial at Judge Emory's court she sought $220 from Matthew Ryan and J Williamson of Middleton saloon, claiming they kept it for her. The jury returned a verdict in her favor for 675, while Lee recounted a painful life story not to be fully told in court and insisted she would never reveal her real name again.
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Emory
Georgia
Lee
Matthew Ryan
J. Williamson
Middleton
Star
Chicago
Bessie
San Francisco
Pupper
Etha
Beattie
Hut
Ryan
Cellent
Ans
Georgia Lee
Workers Go On Strike Across Cities Over Wages and Rules
Reports from Pittsburg Columbus and Elmira describe widespread labor agitation on May 1 with 15 900 workers expected to strike for higher wages and new rules. Some unions have won eight hour days at current pay, while others face enforcement risk and potential disturbances.
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Pittsburg
Copper
Columbus, O
James Mahon
Binet Furnace Workers of America
America
Anthracite Compromise Hoped For Amid Mine Strike Talks
May 1 reports indicate a conference between coal mine operators and United Mine Workers may have produced a compromise to avert a strike by 150,000 anthracite miners. No official public statement issued yet. Meanwhile 6,000 workers and 48 mines idle in Illinois fields as operators refuse double shifts. miners to resume tomorrow if settlement reached. People's Street Railway raises wages by two cents an hour for conductors and motormen, effective today.
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Elmira
WN. Y
Eimployers’ Association
Journeymen Masons
New York
United Mine Workers
Nothi
Wortin Ty
Chicago & Alton
Illinois
Wilmington
Del
People's Street Railway
Philippine water cure trial set under Roosevelts orders
May 1 report notes a committee will urge the secretary of war to move quickly on a trial of Giens accused of using the water cure on the Olebaras. Gen Grant presides as president of the unit 8 campaign inquiry, with direct orders from Roosevelt. The House and Senate push for copies related to the campaign aided by General A.
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D. CO
Philippine Committee
Ank
Corne
Tay
Giens
Gen. Grant
Senate
House
Revolt in Central Russia Leaves Wounded Workers
Reports from May 1 describe a revolt of the labor population in the district between Mas imir and central Russia. The unrest left many wounded as clashes occurred between workers and local forces.
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Masimir
Russia
Fiesta Opens
Mike' were comic pur gorgeously Mather forecast Seattle and Vicinity tonight. Scary cloudy with occasional freh south to west winds.
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Mike
Mather
Seattle
Thousand-Dollar License Knocked Out By Superior Court
Judge Griffin sustained a demurrer to the citys suit against saloon keeper J B Clark backed by the Liquor Dealers Protective Association Clark refused a $49 license vote and the city sought collection The court ruled state liquor laws give mayor and council sole regulation power and that popular votes are void The ruling leaves the $1999 license power intact and will be appealed to the supreme court The case capsized the cities license push and damages cited include Seattle Electric Co and a building loss under $1000
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Will
Washington
Hill
State of Washington
United States Supreme Court
Securities Company
Lcense
Griffin
J. B. Clark
Clark
Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Gilliam
Supreme Court
Seattle Firemen Overcome by Smoke In Deep Store Room
Twenty six firefighters were saved from a smoke filled sub basement at 907 First Avenue as flames raged yesterday. Chief Ralph Cook and Vice officers were among those overcome, later revived at Providence Hospital and other facilities. The blaze prompted doctors from several nearby clinics to treat the victims, with three remaining under care but expected to return tonight. The cause remains uncertain with theories citing an electric spark or candles in the basement.
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Clark
J. B. Kinney
A. C. Bonnifield
Providence Kiapietal
Firet Avenue
Seattle
Post Street
Erryman J. Dawson
W. J. Eisler
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Dra. Coe
Peterkin
Ludlow
Willig
Buffalo Building Trades All Tie Up in City Strike
Buffalo reports a complete tie up of building trade as carpenters plumbers and iron workers strike. Sixteen contracting firms have signed an agreement for higher wages and several more are expected. In Chicago a convention of the International Laborers Union opened with about 10 000 members across 14 states and aims to organize common laborers in areas lacking their own international bodies.
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Buffalo
Cita Te
Chicago
International Laborers’ Union
Bereneeh
Botans Decere
Riilagts
White Flyer Kills Four At Kewanee Crossing
The fast mail train known as the White Flyer struck a carriage on a crossing near Kewanee Illinois this morning killing four occupants C A Butters B A Emery Blanche Harding Margardt Keeler all residents of Kewanee. The horses died as well and were thrown onto the roadside. The train typically travels at seventy five miles per hour.
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Kewanee
United States Mail
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
C. A. Butters
KB. A. Emery
Blanche Harding
Margard
T Keeler
Ide nomination stalled by commerce committee in Washington
In Washington on May 1 the commerce committee did not act on the Ide nomination as President Roosevelt delays a report on his investigation into charges raised by Hutchinson and others, filed by Senator Foeter. The committee prefers prompt action if the charges are substantiated and would report the nomination otherwise.
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Washington, D.C
Commerce Committee
Ide
Roosevelt
Hutchinson
Foeter
Horrible Death at Ballard Mill Rocked City
James Flaherty, a mill hand, was killed at the Stimeon saw mill in Ballard after his clothing caught in a rapidly revolving shaft. His body was mangled for about half an hour before discovery around 10 a.m. He lived at 288 Polk Street with a widow and five children. Coroner Hoye to investigate.
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James Flaherty
Stimeon
Ballard
Flaherty
Polk Street
Hoye
Lawmakers seek funds for fisheries projects in Pacific Northwest
Representative Jones announced a bill to appropriate 25 000 dollars to establish a fish hatchery in Yakima county and Cushman proposed 15 000 dollars to locate a biological station in Washington or Oregon for fisheries research and related studies.
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Washington, D. C
Jones
Yakima County
Cushman
Washington
Oregon
Spokane Indian Reservation opens to universal entry debate ends
Washington May 1 A conference of the committee on the Indian bill agreed to retain Senator Turner's amendment approving the opening of the Spokane Indian Reservation to universal entry.
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Washington
The
Committee On the Indian
Turner
Spokane
Rain Boosts Prospects for Yakima Valley Ranchers
Rain swept across the Bellings area delivering a bounty for ranchers. Early estimates show grain prospects improving, with farmer optimism rising after a dry spell.
Beef prices mix as dress beef holds steady in Chicago
Prices for live beef fell sharply while dressed beef shows little change. Government plans to push a bill against packers progress slowly as District Attorney Bethea notes possible referral to Attorney General Knox for approval. Roosevelt urges action, witnesses are questioned, and packers claim no legal violation under current laws.
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Chicago
Bethea
Knox
Roosevelt
Beef Trust
Sulta
Moody Takes Oath as Navy Secretary in Washington
Congressman William Moody of Massachusetts took the oath of office as secretary of the navy in Washington. Present were his predecessor John D. Long, several Massachusetts congressmen, department officials, and others. Retiring Long congratulated Moody first.
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Washington, D. C
William Moody
Massachusetts
John DD. Long
Department
Long
Archbishop Corrigane Recovery Favors Hopeful Outcome
Convalescent New York report says Archbishop Corrigane is recovering slowly from pneumonia with his lungs clear and gradual rally underway. It is almost certain he will recover.
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New York
Corrigane
Coffman Assumes Command at Soldiers Home
J H Coffman of Puyallup today assumed duties as commander of the soldiers home in Oating Washington succeeding J N Carson. The new commandant is a Grand Army man.
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Oating
Wash
J. H. Coffman
Puyallup
J. N. Carson
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J. G. Nehbrbas
Ed Carmichael
James Wallace
Wm. Cubitt
M. Peyser
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G. C. Spaulding
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J. J. Preece
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