Health board debates charges against health officer and hospital needs
The Star defended its scrutiny while health board members discussed charges against Dr McKechnie. Dr Limerick praised fearless reporting and urged transparency about conditions under which the board operates. The board dismissed specific charges and moved to classify deaths and seek a receiving hospital. There were 0 deaths in April, with 32 male deaths.
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Ting
Health Board
We Ee
M. Ibmie
Star Time
McKechnie
Tion
Gib
Dewards
McKechanle
S B. Limerick
Board of Health
Elmer B. Heg
Kelty Files Appeal Over Seattle Telephone Franchise Decision
Kelty yesterday filed notice of appeal against Judge Tall's ruling on the Seattle telephone franchise. The case acts to be taken to the higher court this afternoon on Second Avenue. A man named Yan, about twenty, was badly bruised when struck by a runaway launch along the waterfront.
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Kelty
Judge Tall
Seattle Auto‘Telephone
Ranaway
Second Avenue Way
John
Yan
Laun
San Francisco Police Report on Local Grand Larceny Figures
Police records show Joe Thompson and John in this city recently charged with grand larceny. Both have prior terms in yeteon for burglary.
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San
Joe Thompson
John
Bayor Humes Appoints New Game Warden Circuit
Mike Kelly, named by Justice Curt as warden, travels to Seattle with deputies including T. J. Humes. The list also names E. H Mountain, EB. KB. Bush, C. Kyle, Sunnydale, Dan te, KE. Likes Joe Slump, and others such as Hudson, Preston, Enoch Reston, and N. J. Peterson.
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Mike Kelly
Curt
Seattle
Kelly
T. J. Humes
E. H Mountain
EB. KB. Bush
C. Kyle
Sunnydale
Dante
Joe Slump
Hudson
Preston
Enoch Reston
N. J. Peterson
Sister Seeks Recovery for Farm Work by Morrisey Brother
The case of Emma Morrisey B Faucett versus her brother, Judge Emory presiding, seeks compensation for farm labor performed since childhood. Morrisey asserts value of services at 26 dollars monthly, while the brother refuses payment, arguing about inheritance and marriage arrangements.
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Emma Morrisey B. Faucett
Emory Yester Wy Mary
Morrisey
Auburn
Aloo
Man Convicted in Pennsylvanian Case Amid Gallow’s Laughter
A May verdict finds Amos Shoren guilty of first degree murder linked to a serious incident involving Roy White of the University of Pennsylvania. Tavory and Charles Perry face implicated sentences in a fatal highway robbery case. The motive remains unclear as whispers of profits and quotes circulate from a Pike Street corner.
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Hia
Amos Shoren
Roy White
Uni- Pennsylvania
Tavory
Charles Perry
Building Permits Filed For Various Dwellings And One Church
The city engineer's office lists multiple permits including additions and new homes. Notable entries include a 1½ story dwelling at 335 Nineteenth Avenue for $600, a one story frame house at 312 Third Avenue North costing $1100, a brick and terra cotta building at 1013 1017 First Avenue and 1012 1016 Post Street valued at $40,000, and a one story frame cottage for the Free Methodist church on Woodlawn Addition costing $700. Other permits cover addresses on Thirty-fourth, Fifteenth, Twelfth, and Broadway avenues with values ranging from $60 to $1990.
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Ety
Te Gus Ekilo
Reyleaton Avenue North
W. P. Guitteau
Nineteenth Avenue
J. Hurns
Third Avenue North
F. D. Norman
Thirty-fourth Avenue
Vircinia Street
Free Methodist Church
Woodlawn
F. Lester
S21 Broadway
Edward Pincus Arrested on Receiving Stolen Goods Charge
Edward Pincus, a Tenderloin gambler, was arrested Tuesday by Detective Corbett and turned over to Tacoma authorities. The charge is receiving stolen goods.
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Edward Pincus
Corbett
Tacoma
Murdered for S100 at 612 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg
Greek merchant Nicholas Darrie found murdered at his room 612 Fifth avenue. His partner George Darie reports Darrie missing since Saturday. Victim's head crushed and throat cut after a struggle. police seek $10 suspected as motive.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Fifth Avenue
Marine traffic at Arlington and Nome boundaries
The schooner Abbie M. Deering loads lumber for Nome and plans a first northbound voyage. Columbine sails to capes, with Beale aboard and a proposed move of the weather bureau to Flattery. Blakeley loads for Nome and Teller while Oopack heads to Manila with 900 tons of hay for the government. J. T. Trowbridge becomes Arlington dock manager for Northern Pacific. Dora discharges freight for Alaskan points and sails late afternoon. Robert D Hind, newly acquired by N A T T Co, loads for St Michael Nome and Teller City. Coal and ashes loaded on Goldboro readying for a spring voyage. 1000 tons oats and hay bound for government delivery by May 20. Rosecrans begins loading for St. Mihiel.
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Abbie M. Deering
Schwabacher
Nome
Bering Sea
Arlington Dock
Portland
Northern Pacific Commercial Co
Dora
Alaska Commercial Co
Robert D. Hind
Artiegton Dock
St. Chael
Teller City
Arington Dock
Wrecks and sailings loom as Nome voyage plans surface
The report notes vessels heading to Nome and Skagway including the Fort Davis cargo consignment four miles from Nome and 200 soldiers stationed there. The Hogeoran missed mud at Yu kon mouth previously, Snoqualmie firemen clean operations, Walla Walla sails with 1700 tons freight and 127 passengers, Kaagtes bound for the California metropolis for a grand lodge meeting May 17–19. Umatilla due Seattle tonight. Cottage City bound for Skagway and ports. Highland laden with cargo. Forbes to take Cannery machinery aboard Chilkoot. Senator to be released from quarantine and repainted before Nome voyage. first class space filled. four round trips last season, hoped to exceed next season.
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Ehael
Nome
Fort Davis
Yukon
Walla Walla
Ban Cleoe
California
G Rand Lodge
Seattle F A A Council No 116 Holds Regular Meeting
Seattle council No 116 of the F A A met in a regular session last evening. Members received instruction in the secret work of the order and enjoyed a general good time with refreshments served. The next meeting is set for May 22.
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Seattle
Nine hour day proposed by moulders and pattern-makers union
A union committee from the Moulder and Pattern-makers demands a nine hour day at current pay levels, presenting the plan to tron foundries with a May 20 return date. They assert independent action from machinists and claim power to mobilize all workers in related trades, while wage schedules for various crafts are listed as context for the dispute.
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Iron Workers
Moulder and Pattern-makage
Tron Foundries
Hrickmarens
Aldose
New Yesler Docks of the N P Planned on Waterfront Mile
Northern Pacific plans two 100 by 628 foot piers with warehouses and a central slip to host four large ocean ships, plus a 160 foot long office and tower. The docks will serve any vessel able to pay wharfage and allow direct freight transfer to carts. Completion aimed by early October.
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Northern Pacifie Railway
Columbia
Washington Streets
Northern Pacific
Heer
Labor unrest rattles Northwest port unions
Machinists refuse to detail demands but foresee success as minor strikes in Whatcom Everett and Tacoma hint at broader action across the West unless grievances are met. Sailors report Seattle shortages yet say ships avoid union wages and overtime.
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What. Com
Everett
Tacoma
Sailor ® Union
Seattle
Theft at Kealey McIntyre Hardware Store
The Kealey McIntyre & Co hardware store at 111 Occidental Avenue was entered last evening. Cheap watches and jewelry were stolen. total value not exceeding 16 dollars. Entry gained via front door with a pass key. No clues left by the thief.
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Kealey, McIntyre & Co
Occidental Avenue
Wife Dies From Fright After Husband’s Escape
Mrs Joseph Hisey of near New Waterford is frightened to death by her husband. Hisey, recently released from Masilien asylum as cured, reportedly jumped from a window Sunday, screaming. The physician said heart condition and fright caused the death, occurring yesterday.
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East Liverpool
Joseph Hisey
New Waterford
Hisey
Masilien Asylum
Stone's Landing Plans Seomenee Resort Venture
Advices from Stone's Landing indicate a palace is being refurbished with aims to develop it into a Seomenee resort, signaling a major local tourism push.
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Stone's Landing
Oalace
Texas Oil Boom Fever Grips Seven Counties
Beaumont Texas reports a Texas oil craze rivaling the gold fever of 1849. Prices soar to ten thousand six hundred dollars per acre for barren land while stock companies sell hopes to speculators nationwide. Jefferson county’s oil yield promises to exceed global output for a time, with Lucas National and Higgins quahers leading the way. Storage and transport limits hinder market development, but fuel use may replace coal as pipelines and railways adapt.
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Beaumont
Tex
Texas
Asceta
Basia
Jefferson County
Lucas
National
Higgins “Quahers
Baku
Russia
Danville man guilty in child murder for life insurance
Eugene Montgomery was found guilty in Danville Kentucky of murdering his 4 year old daughter to obtain a $50 life insurance policy and was sentenced to death.
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Danville
Eugene Montgomery
Wise
Ten Cents James Johnson Jailed on Jewelry Theft Charge
James Johnson, arrested after attempting to steal jewelry from Joseph Mayer, was sentenced to days in jail. He entered the Mayer store to view diamond rings, lacked funds, and claimed a forthcoming check to buy a ring, which never appeared.
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James Johnson
Johnson
Joseph Mayer
George
Johnson Wes
California and Washington Track Meet at Athletic Park Tomorrow
California University track team faces Washington University in a Pacific coast clash at Athletic Park. Local hopes rest on Warrington and Caulkine in the 120 yard hurdles and broad jump, with Chestnut aiming for the quarter mile as their best chances.
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University of California
University of Washington
Athletic Park
Pacific
Warrington
Klean Caulkine
Chestnut
Ehow
Vengeance Not Theirs Prompts $10,000 Suit Verdict
The St Louis case reports Mamie Reting’s father suing Edward Grafe for $10,000 damages after Grafe allegedly betrayed Mamie Reting leading to Grafe’s death by Mamie Reting. Judge B W Smith granted the decision on attorney application.
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ST. Lauie
Edward Grafe
Mamie Reting
B. W. Smith
Grafe
Kirk
Keting
Ogrefe
Explorer Nieuwenhuis Discovers Unknown Mountain Tribe in Borneo
Dr A W Nieuwenhuis, a German explorer, reports discovering a mountain tribe in Sarawak during his travels in central Borneo. He spent weeks learning their customs and gathering material for a forthcoming book, noting this as his second Borneo expedition after his 1896 journey exploring river sources.
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Horneo
A. W Nieuwenhuis
Sarawak
Nieuwenhuis
Borneo
Kapuae
Muhakkam
Europe
Bultenzor
Itte
Passing of Mrs H P Tucker in Edgewater Home
Mrs Harriet P Tucker of this city died at her Edgewater home early this morning after a drepey illness. She led local civic work as president of the Federation of Women's Centers and edited the woman's department of the Saturday Mall. She leaves widower Alfred F Tucker and two children Orville A Tucker and Mrs B T Pope. Born Centerville New York in 1840.
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Harriet P. Tucker
Edgewater
Drepey
Tucker
Federation of Women's Clntra
Woman's Department
Alfred F. Tucker
Orville A. Tucker
B. T. Pope
Sungway
Centerville
New York
Unclear Classified Lines Mention Health and Goods
Fragmentary notes mention a dental claim for best teeth at seventy dollars, a fire last night, rheumatic cure, and various addresses and sellers including M. D. Pease Johnson Co for waists and shirts. Some entries reference Columbia street and Christopher Bros with unknown context.
National Congress of Mothers Meet in Columbus Ohio
The National Congress of Mothers will convene in Columbus Ohio May 21 with opening addresses by the Columbus mayor and presidents of city and state federations. T. W. Birney, president, will reply, as noted in the Philadelphia bureau. Several local notices reference shipping, piano shops, and outfitting services.
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Philadelphia
National Congress of Mothers
Columba
Columbus
Board of Trade
Re. T. W. Birney
Congress
Old Tripp dies in poverty amid Chicago swindle lore
The Chicago figure known as Old Tripp or Triplett, famed for the gold brick confidence game, died at West Baden after a long run with police. He faced marriage, a honeymoon arrest, and the alleged heartache of his wife’s death. Also noted: bond approval for Helmview Avenue improvements and mayoral appointments of unpaid special humane policemen.
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Chicago
Vance Triplett
West Baden
Triplett
Tripp
John Kalberg & Co
Helmview Avenue
East Thomas Street
Helmview Place
Humes
Malcolm C. Nason
J. M. Ridgeway
I. M. Harrison
Markets Report Steady Prices for Fruits and Eggs
Commission men report no major market change with stable quotations from yesterday. Oranges scarce and apples tight while California vegetables arrive fresh including beets cauliflower beans peas and turnips. Strawberries oranges and lemons seen in consignments. Eggs sell at 18 cents per dozen. Poultry fair with lower prices. Butter and cheese top the season’s arrivals. no quotation changes announced.
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Commission
California
Egam
Fruit Prices in Daily Jobbing Quotations
Corrected daily listing shows green fruit prices for lemons cooking apples eating apples navels seedling bananas and oranges. Includes units per box case gallon and per dozen with assorted price ranges and bulk quantities.
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E Ls
Bk BR
Limerick
Elmer E. Heg
Sunset Blake
Bayor Humes
Emma Morrisey
Mt Co
Pike Street
Ed Pincus
Marine News
United States
Columbine
Uncle Sam
Capetery
Beale
Weather Bureau Service
Neah Bay
Flattery
Blakeley
Ark Dock
Nome and Teller
J. T. Trowbridge
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Arlington
Northern Pacific Co
Trowbridge
Legion
Goldaborough
Army
Rosecrans
St. Mi
Snoqualmie
Bually
Mitchell, Lewin & Staver Co
San Francisco
Highland
R. Forbes
Chilkoot Cannery
Fraternal Aid
Sam Redich
Alfred Walker
J. C. Wahn
James
Jane Hirth
iGo
Hutter — Washington
Iowa
Eigin
French Ranch
Washington
Mastern
Rogguefort
Edam
Limburger
Geome
Lée
Beattie
Puaget Sound
Mutter
Kage
New Yesler
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Labor Notes
U. of W
U. of C
H. P. Tucker
Dr. Wagroner
B. Cumyow
Lyon House
Columbia Street
Columbia Chainness
Christopher Bros
M. D. Pease-Johnson Co
Congress OF Mothers
Alaska
Z. Cc
Miles & Piper Co
Athlon
Mina” Cline
Imiamond
Miles & Piper
Yesler Way
Holmes
Rocker
East India
Tel
I. T. CO
Phar Boom
Colgate
Ricksecker
Violet Cologne
Murray & Lanman
Florida Water
Eends Dabrook
C.gray & Co
Second Ave
Boston Grocery
Second Avenue
Pike
Stolting
M. F. M. & H. Church
Yealer Way
Broadway
Dr. J. &. Stevens
Tel. Pink
Holmes Furniture Company
Nottingham
Keeley Institute
Washeington
British Columbia
J. P. Ray
Mer
Kilborne Ave
Green Lake
Fremont
Sullivan Bldg
Main
Wash
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