Beef Trust Methods Scrutinized in State Session
Sensational testimony described alleged packers' tactic to ruin independents by selling concession meat at loss. Witnesses testified packers used chemically treated cattle and other ingredients to conceal decay as meat moved through St. Louis restaurants and hotels. Officials questioned if such practices were wholesome while experts would decide. More witnesses expected from department heads to detail market impact.
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Jefferson City
May T
State Equity
Beef Trust
St. Louis
Mey
Record of Smith's Command in Testimony on Burn Order
Washington May 7 Root today submitted copies of all correspondence between Gen Chaffee and Gen Smith related to the latter's farm and burn order. Root says no testimony of the issuance of such order was given at court martial in a personal tion with Waller.
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Washington, D. C
Root
Chaffee
Smith
Waller
Iathos in the Story Narratives and Old House Figures
A fragmented OCR passage recounts an elderly man, aged 83, named Gordon, facing a draft or jury duty notice and recalling long years of service. It mentions Rip Van Winkie in antique attire, a pension concern for his children, and stories of battles told by a man from Atlanta, with references to Judge Emory and military imagery.
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Gordon
Rip van Winkie
Emory
Batamegua
Sherman
Atlanta
Names loom in police case involving two men
A police report outlines two men linked to a crime. Thomas Aris or Aris and Frank Joslyn, both named, are connected to a robbery and a trunk theft. Joslyn is alleged missing mail and tied to a Spokane arrival report. The incident centers on a trunk moved between hotels and a send of a postal card.
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Thomas Aris
Grand Jar
Rand Carr
Senta
Frank Joslyn No
Seattle
Frank Joslyn
Spokane
Kirmaelf
Heattie
Hawenee
Joslyn
Bliver Bow Hotel
Grin
Anthracite Strike Rumors Ripple Through Wall Street
News from New York reports conflicting rumors about a possible anthracite mine strike. Operators may concede a five to seven and a half percent wage rise, potentially averting a 150 000 miner walkout, while other reports suggest an inevitable strike as miners' representatives fail to reach a satisfactory agreement.
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Mitchell
Suspects Captured in Seattle Stolen Trunk Case
Police recovered part of a trunk contents and identified clothing as belonging to Frank Joslyn. Oris, alleged accomplice, resisted arrest but was handcuffed in the hall by Officers Chipman and Carr. Joslyn, linked to the case, has reportedly left for Alaska.
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Joslyn
Seattle
Poliicemen Chipman
Carr
Orie
Chipman
Oris
Alaska
Frank Joslyn
Jostyn
Carpenters Deny Wage Demands Amid Rumors
Union officers deny reports that carpenters will seek four dollars per day. President W W MacDonald says wages are satisfactory and harmony exists. Delegates dispute claims of a carpenter shortage while noting strong demand and many job applications. Ten new members initiated. union size near 1969 with Geo W Boyce as financial secretary to handle growing duties.
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Carpenters
W. W. MacDonald
Star
McDonald
A. EF. White
Building Trades Council
Mr. White
Holkamp
Carpenters Union
Geo. W. Boyce
Bell Town Saloon Case Shown liquor to minor fined
A. T. Gaynor, Bell Town saloon bartender, was fined $25 by Justice Cann for selling liquor to 16 year old Lillian Farrup. The court gave the girl a severe talking to. Dunlap, real estate. $1 Union block.
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A. T. Gaynor
Bell Town
Lillian Farrup
Justice Cann
Prepared to Strike and Urge Concessions
Statement notes willingness to strike and seek more time for gains while awaiting official word from Mr. Mitchell. No official announcement has been released.
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Mitchell
Tex Rickard case postponed. multiple local court items note
In police court the Tex Rickard gambling case is postponed to next Tuesday. The Tironka cow case argues in Judge Emorys court. Prooks allegedly shot and stabbed five cows. Nancy Hlokok awarded 1400 for injuries from a defective sidewalk at Madison and Twenty-second. Gelliver youth held on suspicions of stealing brass and copper. The Minnie A Caine may be floated with spring tide. Brownley and wit suit vs Corbett and Hernard went by default. damages being decided. City hall busy with civil service exams and voter registration nearing 16 709. St Pauls junior auxiliary bazaar set for May 1% at 762 Olympic Place. Washington State Spiritual Association board acts to curb imposters.
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Emory
Red Prooks
Win
Stark
Nancy Hlokok
Madison
Gelliver
Glasscock
Minnie A. Caine
Brownley
Wit
J. Corbett
Camile Hernard
St. Paul's
James Griffiths
Olympic Place
Washington State Spiritual Association
Fort Casey Fortifications Impress Seattle Visitor
The Seattle hotel guest H J Meinnig, a government contractor, claims three years fortifying Fort Casey at the Sound. He says the fortress is rapidly improving and will soon resist any hostile fleet passage, while he remains genial in conversation and weather talk.
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Seattle
H. J. Meinnig
Gibraltar
Sound
Fort Casey
Melanie
Beattie
Warrant Issued for Frank Cooley in Garnishment Dispute
Sydney Platt, ex-member of Peaceful Valley company, swore out a warrant for Frank Cooley this morning on a charge of language tending to provoke an assault. Justice George issued the warrant amid a garnishment suit over back salary claims. Platt says the men met on Third Avenue and Cooley directed profane abuse at him.
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Frank Cooley
Peaceful Valley” Company
Sydney Platt
Justice George
Platt
Cooley
Third Avenue
Potter Palmer laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery
The body of Potter Palmer was buried at Graceland Cemetery after a brief Palmer mansion service attended by Harrison and other prominent citizens. Pallbearers served for the deceased magnate as his funeral closed in Chicago. A burglar entered Dr F M Conn’s residence at 618 Terry Avenue Monday morning stealing $60 from trousers.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
Graceland Cemetery
Palmer Mansion
Harrison
F. M. Conn
Terry Avenue
City Chamber Shifts Gambling Resolution Responsibility
The City Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, after a week of deliberation, pursues presenting gambling resolutions to the mayor and city council, while nominating a new messenger and possible special committee. Members debated police involvement and vice, with Behram appointing McGilvra Hoyt and Shorrock to deliver the resolutions.
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Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Cty
Chamber Etl
A. J. Miethen, Jr
J. A. Jamen
Fourth Ward
George M. Stewart
George H. King
Irving T. Cole
Leo Koho
W. M. Calhoun
James
BK. W. Shorrock
Law and Order League
J.J. McGilvra
James A. Moore
L. M. Wood
J. P. Hoyt
Shorrock
Bhorrock
Wood
Tia
Behram
J. McGilvra
G. Shorrock
W. L. Jones
Planter Benefit Cited In Cuba Sugar Inquiry
Manuel Rienda of Cramnika Mec Dougal and Company testified to a senate committee on Cuba relations that the largest producer sets sugar prices, Germany holding that position would fix prices, and a duty cut would raise Cuban sugar value while costs to refiners stayed the same, benefiting Cuban planters.
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Washington, BD
Manuel Rienda
Cramnika, Mec Dougal and Company
New York
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Escape of six detainees from Victoria ship prison
Six Chinese detainees captured in a canoe by customs officers near Victoria two weeks ago escaped as the Lyō Maru lay at the pier. Authorities believe the Chinese cook aided the breakout, while officials search for the escapees, now signaling inland.
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Bret Harte
Victoria
Dominion
Excursion Steamers Planned With Port Orchard Route
Boats leave Colman dock at 6 20, 8 30, 10 a m, 1 15 and 4 30 p m for excursion trips. Excursion steamers available for charter via Port Orchard Route. Nippon Yusen Kaisha line held responsible for six hundred dollars and head tax on the Chinka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
Oregon
Colman Dock
Port Orchard
Uniform Watering Hours Set Citywide This Summer
The city water department announces uniform sprinkling hours from 6 to 9 am and 6 to 9 pm for all districts. Violations incur a $2 fine for first offense and shut off on second. Officials fear distribution weaknesses may affect some areas despite ample supply.
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City Water Department
Water Department
Maine
Weather forecast for Seattle and Vicinity
Tonight and Thursday in Seattle and vicinity expect partly cloudy skies with occasional showers. Winds will be light to fair from the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pardons Given to Four United Mine Workers
The president pardoned W. HL Webber John Hadow Tom Braley and Cr Clarkson four United Mine Workers members jailed for contempt of the in Western Virginia district court. Meanwhile the stern wheeler City of Aberdeen replaced the Multnomah on the Olympia run during repairs.
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Washington, PD
W. HL. Webber
John Hadow
Tom Braley
Cr. Clarkson
United Mine Workers
District of Western Virginia
Aberdeen
Hofs
Multnomah
Olympia
Drop in Piano and Organ Prices in Mammoth Sale
IMI AWTUL DROP presents a four store direct purchase surge cutting piano and organ prices. The D B Johnston Co sale touts huge discounts on Chickering Weber Kimball Hobart Cab le Pease D B Johnston and other brands with direct from manufacturer shipping driving the price slaughter. The campaign promises freight savings and steady supply as labor hardware and lumber costs rise.
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Carioad
Agere
Chickering, Weber, Kimball
Hobart M. Cable
Pease
D. 8
Jonhaton Co
Kimball and Burdett
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Iathos
Wall Street
Ers
Belltown
Gaynor
Schuchard Optical CO
Becond Ave
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
Who!e Department
G.benninghausen
Columbia and
Puget
Is Cear
Monarch Shoe CO
Firet Ave
Wash
Colvin
Fort Lawton
Vancouver Barracks
Portland
Victoria Tourists’ Association
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
National Affairs Committee
NEW Gab Company
J. B. Crichton
Citizens’ Light @ Power Cos
Kinnear Park
Crichton
The
Richmond
Sherman,Clay&Co
Second Ave
Puebla
Imperial Tailoring Co
Second Avenue
Hon Marche
Westberg 2
Childs
Coon Bros. Rit
Rainier Beer
Rainier
D. 8. Johnston Co
Fiano House
Toy Wines
Rhodes Bros. Co
A. Lindauer
2Nd Ave
J. Perl
Mataria Billou
Quick Drug Co
Firet Avenue
Collins Gherman Foley
First Ave
Bet
Pike and Union
Beattie, Wash
Bailey & Williams
Pike St.or
M. Rosenthal & CO
Firat Avenue
Firat Door
Madison Street
State of Washington
King County
Henry Dubbs
G. Rogue
Taelfle
Clara Durbs
G. F. Bogue
Administratrix
I. S. Johnston CO
Second Ave. Burke Building
Daulton Carpet Co
First Avenue
Main
Pike
Seattle Electric Co
Florence Dental Co
Fremont
Rainier Hardware Co
Chas Incusiness College
John J. Kowalski
Marien
J. Pike
J. Aronson
Columbia St
Clark Davis & Co
Thunder Mountain
el Capitan Mining Company
el Capitan
KE. G. Bickerton
West
Republican Street
K. G. Rickerton
Seattle Transfer Ca
AnDaabOkon Storage
E. J. Brown
MacDougall-Southwick's
To & P
Ramaker Music
Butte
Athletic Park
Opera House
John Cort
Phon
S. Willard
Cardinal
Tom Finch
David Garrick
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Mgr
Jessie Shirley
Oulda
Sfaine Il Tata RE Phew
L G Theatre Pevwe Mei
Sol Smith Russel
Peaceful Valley
John Drew
Maud Adams
the Butterflies
Ireliable Pianos
Cline
Sale Stables
Western Avenue
M. J. Walker
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