Chief of Police Faces Contempt Questions in Park Case
A dispute erupts over interviews given by Chief Gilliam and Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer. Judge Glittam transfers the Riley case to Department 2 while Judge Irwin in Department 3 hears defense and park allegations. The report details potential contempt of court and measures to probe publication influence. In Cleveland a three year old boy’s body is found in a whiskey barrel, suggesting murder or kidnapping.
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E Gilliam
Wappenstein
W. Wappens
Evurt
Eechi Park Hall
Mitchell Gilliam
PB. Vanderveer
T Wappenstein
Gillam
Laschi
Irvin
Chebalie
Seattle
Riley
Gilliam
F. Vance
Vanderveer
Riley Ve
Albert
Leah Park
Judee Albertson Bas
Aed
Glittam
Department 2
Superior Court
Irwin
Department 3
Mike Powers
Kelley
Cleveland
Alex Hoenig
Orders Tank Removed
Vite Marshal Kelloes this morn writes notice to Stirrat Mmtrofiing the independ Co informing them burning out would spread. Tank at their plant on the Wall must be moved to solid ground and the earth tank holds 900 gallons, suspended to timbers by brow bands. If torn, flames would spread across the premises.
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Kelloes
Independ Co
Forgery Trial Report From Kansas May Day Case
In Kansas on May 3, authorities report an alleged forgery involving a local figure, Jay Anderson, and associates on Dome Creek Osborne. The case centers on forging the name of V, with investigations ongoing and charges under review by regional authorities.
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IL. B
the Times
Me. & B. Condon
Jay Anderson
Dome Creek
Osborne
Grant Fury
Green quits claim on quarter interest to Anderson group
Green transfers a quarter interest in Dome creek to the Anderson group and Anderson then assigns his interest to Frank Manley Roy Maddocks and John Roéman as per quitclaim deed dealings.
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A. Green
Anderson Group
Dome Creek
Anderson
Frank Manley
Roy Maddocks
John Roéman
Stop Watch Used to Time Autoists in Court
Patrolman Deoslan demonstrated a stop watch to Justice Gordon's court. O B Moody ran 00 feet of a Broadway block in record time as the case was adjourned for official measurement. William Acker A M Loan and Peter Falk pleaded guilty to fast driving and were fined 20 dollars each. A Bornstein forfeited bail. HM Robinson's sentence was suspended.
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Deoslan
Gordon
O. B. Moody
Broadway
William Acker
A. M. Loan
Peter Falk
A. Bornstein
HM. Robinson
Three More Miners Die In Whipple Mine Blast
Hinton West Virginia May 1 three more bodies were recovered from the Whipple mine raising the known death toll to fourteen.
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Hinton
W. Va
Whipple
Preliminary hearing in murder case halts Dell case
In Blaine on May 3 the preliminary hearing for Harry Watts and William Dell charged with the murder of Addie Roper concluded Watts was discharged and Dell bound over. The steamship Hackman arrived from Quartermaster and plans to sail for Frisco tomorrow morning.
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Blaine
Harry Watts
William Dell
Addie Roper
Watts
Dell
Hackman
Quartermaster
Frisco
Moulders Walk Out Across Seattle and Northwest
Iron moulders in local 168 quit work in Seattle and nearby counties after a failed eight hour day demand. Shops affected include Washington Iron, Olympic, Vulcan, Union, Variety, Seattle Electric, Pacific, Eagle and others, with Tacoma and Everett also joining in. No demonstrations occurred as workers reported for eight hour shifts.
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North Pacific
As & O
Seattle
Washington Iren Works
Olympic
Vulcan
Union
Variety
Seattle Electric
Pacific
Eagle
Moran Company
Union Moulders
Everett
Tacoma
Bellingham
Walla Walla
Seebomish
Beattie Moulders
Olympic and Tacoma
Iron Works
Olympia
J. Frink
Washington Iron Works
San Franclsco
Seattle Foundries
J. M. Frink
Ivane Hulme
The
Vulcan Iron Works
Thompson Remanded as Insanity Inquiry Continues
In Tacoma on May 4 Judge Snell ordered Chester Thompson held at Pierce county jail until June 12 when an insane ward at the state penitentiary will be created. Earlier hearings considered commitment to an asylum. doctors note improved condition but ongoing mental illness with potential recovery.
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Tocamo
Snell
Chester Thompson
Pierce County
State Penitentiary
Thompson
Tacoma
George Mead Emory
Chester
Medical Lake
Bretlacoom
Smith
Gould
Brown
Wheeler
Art Mackintosh
King County
John F. Miller
Vance
Olympia
Atta Walter Harvey
Will H
Silas M
Seattle
de Wolf
Winory
William C. Keith
Ogures
Saloon Keeper fined for liquor sale at Green Leaf
Frank Pearson of the Green Leaf saloon was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Justice of the Peace Garden for selling liquor last Sunday.
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Frank Pearson
Green Leaf Saloon
Justice of the Peace Garden
General Kuroki Visits Seattle After Aki Maru Arrival
General Kuroki arrives aboard the Aki Maru in Seattle with a Japanese delegation including Lt Gen Y Kiyoshi and Gen M Umezawa. He greets locals, tours the city, and attends a Rainier club reception before departing for Washington via the Northern Pacific. Local officials waived immigration formalities at Port Townsend.
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Kuroki
Star
I. Hisamides
Japan
United States
Rainier
Sound
Port Townsend
Frank L. Winn
MacArthur
J. H. Sargeant
Immigration Service of
F W. Sparling
Immigration Service
Frank Loftis
Kurok
Y. Kiyoshi
M. Umezawa
Col
M. Ota
T. Yashida
8. Tanaka
J. Saigo
Ll. Tomura
G. Kobayashi
Red Cross Society of Japan
Victoria
Seattle
McArthur
Chamber of Commeres
Country Club
Washington
Pacific
Car Steps Off Hill Delta Madison Street Ride
A streetcar on Madison Street rolled downhill at high speed between Avs four and two, brakes failing to stop it. Passengers jumped at First Avenue, some escaping uninjured while others endured the excitement as the car sped to the turntable area.
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Madison
Baroness De Massey Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Baroness de Massey was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for the killing of Gustav Simon the millionaire shirt manufacturer. The jury recommended mercy in their verdict rendered last night.
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York
Baroness de Massey
Gustav Simon
Waa
Snow and sleet hit multiple states in early May
Storm reports from Lincoln May 3 describe four inches of snow and five degrees below freezing statewide. Chicago May 3 notes cold cloudy wintry conditions. Wichita May 4 reports sleet and continued below freezing. Kansas City May 2 records a snow storm in northern Missouri.
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Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Missour
Bold masked hold up robs East Lake City saloon
Three masked men armed with revolvers storm the Onyx Bank saloon in East Lake City stealing over $1,000 from tills safes and patrons. One man’s watch was returned after he explained it was a gift from his mother.
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East Lake City
Onyx Bank
Tragedy in Chehalis as Two Toddlers Die in Fire
A fire trapped two young children in a Chehalis room yesterday afternoon. Firefighters found the bodies, and officials described the blaze as sudden and deadly. Investigators began surveying the scene for causes.
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Chehalis
Wash
Woman in Ballard Attempted Suicide by Train
Olle Belmont of Portland testified in the Ruth Jackson murder case. She attempted to throw herself in front of a Great Northern train at Ballard last evening. Rescued by bystanders, she remains in delicate serious condition and destitute. Ballard authorities took her into custody.
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Olle Belmont
Portland
Ruth Jackson
Great Northern
Ballard
Emma Goldman to Visit Beattie Seeks to Arrest Trouble
Reports say Emma Goldman the anarchist speaker is coming to Beattie with Seattle plans under local orders. Chief Wappenstein warns no speeches and declares she will be arrested if she appears, promising swift action to avoid disturbances.
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Emma Goldman
McKinley
Beattie
Wappenstein
Seattle
Cruisers Ordered to Bremerton Station
Washington May 2 cruisers Denver and Cleveland have been ordered to the Asiatic station to relieve the Raleigh and Cincinnati, which will proceed to Bremerton to undergo overhaul.
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Bremerton
Washington
Denver
Cleveland
Raleigh
Cincinnati
Kidnaping Fright for Spokane Boy Choked and Abducted
Walter W. Broughton, 13, was chloroformed yesterday afternoon, taken ten miles south of Spokane and left in the woods. He revived, called for help, and was returned shortly before 1 a.m. There is no stated motive. Gypsies are suspected responsible.
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Spokane
Walter W. Broughton
Shaw urges Pacific coast defense with full armed force
In Worcester Massachusetts on May 3 former Treasury Secretary Leslie M Shaw said the United States must deploy armies, fleet, and auxiliaries to the Pacific coast to deter invasion and defend the coast from attacking nations.
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Worcester
Mass
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
United States
Pacific Coast
Star Faces Paper Margin Shortage From Western Mill
The Star explains a width shortfall in a recent paper delivery from a western mill. An emergency order yielded rolls a half inch too narrow. More narrow paper is en route to Seattle, and telegrams ordered proper widths. The Star will use the narrow stock for up to two weeks until fresh shipments arrive and margins return to normal.
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Star
Seattle
Explosion devastates Canton powder magazine killing and injuring hundreds
An explosion at a gunpowder magazine in Canton last night caused massive destruction. Hundreds killed and wounded. twenty one corpses recovered. fifteen buildings destroyed and many more damaged as fires burn through the debris. Rescuers work amid the ruins.
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Canton
China
Purse Snatchers In Jail
Police arrest Ollie Ross John Simpson and John Conroy claim to have halted a city wide purse snatching gang. The trio allegedly approached victims while one talked to them and another seized watches or loose items then fled if seen.
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Ollie Ross
John Simpson
John Conroy
Frisco Hello Girls Strike Ends Silent Lines
Frisco on May 3 sees 600 telephone operators strike at 7 AM affecting both local and long distance lines. The women’s union, backing the organizers, plans further action tonight. They demand a ten dollar monthly salary raise.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Franciscqo
Hnemen
Dangerous factories prompt fire marshal crackdown
Fire Marshal Kellogg is inspecting factories and safe establishments in the safe district saying several buildings with many daily workers lack adequate escape equipment. He notes that character of the buildings prevents immediate stricter enforcement despite the need for safer conditions.
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Kellogg
Water Shut Off In District West Of Secondary N W
Water will be shut off from 8 a m to 5 p m in the entire district along the government canal west of Secondary N W. Local residents are advised to plan water usage accordingly and expect restoration after the specified period.
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Government Canal
Seconday
N. W
Hughes Turned Down in Albany Senate Reconfirmation
In Albany on May 8, the Senate reconfirmed Otto Kelsey as state superintendent of insurance, after only 24 votes endorsed the governor's recommendation. Two opposed the move, signaling opposition to Hughes' recommendation.
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Albany
N. Y
Ernor Higgins
Senate
Otto Kelsey
Hughes
Moral
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Supreme Court
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Tog Prison
Beatrice Tadden
Jon Tadden
Beacon Hill
Seventh Ave
Providence Hospital
Arthur MacArthur
Great Northern Dock
Pier No. 1
Butler Hotel
N. Naito
House of Peers
T. Ozawa
Madison Street
Serippe Telegraph Service
Scrippe Telearepic Service
Star Special Service
iSertope Telegraph Service
the Star
Hello Girls
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