Garfield report sparks federal action on rebates and tariffs
New York May 6 Roosevelt and Garfield report accuse Standard Oil affiliates of secret rebates and discriminatory practices in railroad car allotments affecting California oil producers. Garfield urges tariff filing reforms and interstate commerce simplification while Justice Department plans prosecutions. Standard Oil denies charges as stock market reacts with gains.
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Cam Garfield
Congress
Indeet Imvastiantor
Pakers
Garfield
Southern Pacific
California
Commission
Department of Justice
New York
Standard OF Company
M. FP. Biliett
Roosevelt
Armenian rebels fail bold tunnel raid on Baku arsenal
Constantinople May 4 Armenian revolutionists bored a 700 foot tunnel to rob Baku arsenal in Caucasia containing 1 million rifle cartridges. They entered the wrong room and were detected by an officer though they escaped. The tunnel had sides roof electric lights and signal bells.
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Constantinople
Armenia
Baku
Caucasia
Million-Dollar Gold Discovery in Seward Peninsula
A leasehold on Heasic beach near Waycke Creek in Alaska yields a discovered gold vein described as the richest yet, with conservative estimates valuing the find at $1,000,000. Greenburg & Foorter hold the property under Nixon and Denhart liens as a pay streak extends from Little to Penny across the tundra, with projected output around $5,006,000 for the Seward Peninsula.
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Heasic
Eek
Alaska
Greenburg & Footer
Nixon
Denhart
Seward Peninsula
Washington Hotel to Close Tomorrow
The Washington Hotel announces its closing tomorrow as the famous hostelry prepares to deck out for a final breakfast hour and a farewell banquet for the United Commercial Travelers in Beattie. A ball hosted by Mr. Moore follows, with invitations already issued, and demolition work is expected to start within a week.
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United Commercial
Beattie
Where Has The Star Dollar Gone In The City
The Star Dollar editor laments the disappearance of the Star Dollar wandering from The Star office. He fears for its safety after days with no word or sign, hoping for a telephone or cable message to locate the missing coin and restore calm.
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Star
Dollar
Star of
Star Dollar
Tacoma
Star Dottr
Plunger Dies Suddenly in Louis Stock Office
An abrupt death occurs in a Louis stock office as a wealthy speculator collapses. The scene centers on Bartlett Cartringt Corein and the aftermath of the incident as authorities assess the plant related cause.
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Brock
Louis
Bartlett Cartringt
Corein
Dramatic Senate Hearing Over Canton Consul General Removal
Robert M. MeW testified before a closed House committee on affairs about a prosecutorial fight over the Canton China post. He claimed criminal conspiracies by officials whose misconduct he exposed and urged a full investigation into alleged railway theft and related crimes.
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Washington
Canton
China
Robert M. Mew
Mute Prisoner Seeks Aid In Larceny Case
T McCormick, a mute prisoner under charge of larceny from the person, appeals to outside aid from the city jail. He was arrested weeks ago in a toadsohn toadsohn lodging house on Mainet and later attacked a drunken logger, breaking his nose after looting a room. Police call him a confirmed lawbreaker, noting prior arrests for begging.
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T. McCormick
Yoting
Mainet
McCormick
Contributions Worldwide Move to Congress in May Message
President Hannevelt sent a special message explaining why foreign contributions sent to the government rather than directly to San Francisco were refined and urging resolutions thanking the nations. The note lists offerings from Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, China, Japan, New Zealand, Martinique and from English, German, French, Cuban municipalities. Burglars ransacked Mrs Taylor's residence at 725 EB Pine yesterday stealing silk and fine linens while the family was away.
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Washington
Hannevelt
Congress
San Francisco
Canada
Mexico
Guatemala
China
Japan
New Zealand
Martinique
England
Germany
France
Cuba
Taylor
Women hose battle heats Seattle neighborhood row
Conflict between Salter and Morgan families on Beach Drive in North Seattle escalates from water hose skirmishes to police involvement. Mr Salter claims he paid Morgan to tap his water line and Morgan retaliated by cutting supply. Both sides accuse the other of nuisance and damage as the feud widens.
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Beach Drive
Seattle
Sal Fer
Morgan
Salter
Mr. Morgan
Mra. Salter
C. ©. Salter
Beach
F. Morgan
Trow
Lee
Salters
Ker
Balter
Morgans
Earthquakes and Fire Strike San Francisco and Counties
May 4 news recounts San Francisco quake shocks and a dire relief outlook with relief funds strained for 300,000 people. It notes infrastructure shifts to overhead trolleys, draft on Geary street plans, and Harriman urging action while cautioning against extravagance.
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San Francisco
Roosevelt Pardons Notts for Alaska Shooting Case
President Roosevelt pardons Joe Not, previously sentenced to 18 months at McNeil Island for shooting a man who was attempting to jump a claim on Esther Creek near Fairbanks, Alaska. The victim survived the shooting.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Joe Not
McNeil Island
Esther Creek
Fairbanke
Alaska
Seattle Faces A Grave Fire Danger In City Hotel Wiring
A Seattle fire risk rises after the San Francisco disaster prompts talk of seizing dangerous properties. The Seattle Hotel’s wiring and fire escapes are under scrutiny as insurers hint the policy on the building could be canceled if upgrades are not made, impacting downtown risk.
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San Franciato
Attlc
Bulldt
James St
Marehal Kredosaibo
Seattle
Marshal Kellogg
Ballinger
Matehal Kellogg Wee
Dhain
Beattle
Geome
Seattle Hotel
Electrical Bureau
Ameurance Association
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Official Here To Discuss Steamship Deals
PoSatausi general manager of Nippon Yusen Kaisha division arrives in Seattle aboard Shinano Maru to ease or modify the agreement with Great Northern. He travels west for the first time on this mission to consider additional steamers, denying but signaling possible purchases of Minnesota and Kota.
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PoSatausi
Nippon Fore Kaisas
Seattle
Om & Mirecin
Great Northern
Oriental
Yatausi
America
Yip
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Co
Minnesota
Kota
Hie Company
Steamer to Nome and St Michael From San Francisco
The Northern Commercial Company announced an afternoon plan to send a steamer north to Nome and St Michael from San Francisco, departing the port on June 2.
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Northern Commercial Com A
Nome
St. Michael
San Francisco
Ship Daylight Crew Arrives on Shinane Maru in Yokohama
The captain and crew of the American ship Daylight owned by the Standard Oil Company will arrive tonight in the city as passengers on the Shinane Maru after their vessel was destroyed by fire at Yokohama Japan.
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Standard of Company
Yokack
Japan
Bond Company Investigated Across Cities
United States district attorney probes the American Reserve Bond Company as post office officials halt mail activity. Small investments up to 200000 are implicated, with grand jury action anticipated. In Lexington, H W Ratson seeks a receiver alleging a Chicago inquiry shows insolvency up to 1000000.
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Chicago
Unite States District Attorney
American Reserve Bond Company
Grand
Post Office
Lexington
H W. Ratson
Louteville
Tan
Ferguson's Dixie Jubilee Concert at Firet M E church
Tonight at the Firet M E church Ferguson's Dixie Jubilee Concert Co, described as the best company of colored talent, will give an admission to be donated to the relief committee aiding California earthquake sufferers in Seattle.
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Perguson
Dixie Jubilee Concert Co
Gore
California
Seattle
Island Blaze Near Nanaimo Wipes Out Homes
Bush fires rage across Galin to land near Nanaimo leaving many homes destroyed and residents fleeing to the beach for safety. Firefighters battle the spreading flames as winds drive the smoke and embers across the coast.
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Nanaimo
Galin
Egan Dramatic School Presents Farce Marble Arch May Pole Dance
An entertainment at Christensen's hall Arcade building features a one act farce Merry Meeting and the one act comedy Marble Arch. A unique May Pole Dance in Fairyland will be performed by a group of 50 in costume representing fairyland characters.
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Egan Dramatic School
Christensen's Hall
Marble Arch
Fairyland
Baby Buggy Left at Mrs Jones Home Sparks Confusion
A willow baby carriage was left at 926 28th Ave South by unknown parties. Mrs. Mary Jones says she never ordered a carriage and there is no baby in her home. Police suspect a local furnishing house delayed a delivery, with the wrong address blamed on the driver.
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Mary Jones
Travelers Are Boys Victims Swindled by Expressman
Elmer Prather, a young express man, was arrested this morning by Patrolman Glasscock for allegedly violating the baggage delivery ordinance by overcharging for trunk delivery after a complaint was filed. The case centers on claims that travelers were charged excessive fees.
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Trunk
Elmer Prather
Glasscock
Local trunk delivery scam targets water front area
Police today warned of crews led by a youth named Prather overcharging for trunk delivery. A Italian charged $1.25 for a waterfront trunk drop, exceeding the legal rate of Tic, with extra storage fees. Dozens of similar complaints reach the station daily as drivers double-collect and vanish. Patrolman Glasscock called the outfits bunko operations exploiting customers.
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Prather
Glasscock
Bunko
Coast survey steamers prepare for orders in Alaska
The three U S coast and geodetic survey steamers lie in harbor awaiting sailing orders. The McArthur Rhees begins outfitting and will cruise Cook Inlet and nearby bays under Capt Hodgekin. Gedney under Capt Dickens will patrol southeastern Alaska near Ketchikan.
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U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
McArthur
Cook Inlet
Vatcher
Shelikoff Bay
Gedney
Dickens
Alaska
Ketchikan
Hoftus Company Wins Arcade Steel Contract
W D Hoftus and Co awarded the $40 000 steel contract for the new Arcade building to be built behind the existing Arcade facing Istar. J L Tucker a Teppenish druggist arrested for selling liquor to Indiana without a license.
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W. D. Hoftus & Co
Istar
Indiana
J. JL. Tucker
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