City Council Bribery Allegations Tie Sharkey to Franchise Vote
Portland May 10 Grand jury testimony accuses Councilman John P Sharkey of taking a 1000 bribe from Rumelin disbursing agent for Pacific States Telephone in a vote against the Los Angeles Automatic franchise. Rumelin allegedly shifted support for pay and later for business favors. The record notes Sharkey deposited 100 dollars at Citizens Bank when his stance changed.
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Portland
Ore
John P. Sharkey
Councillman
Rumelin
Pacific States Telephone Company
Los Angeles Automatic Company
Los Angeles
Sharkey
Citizens’ Bank
Portland council bribery case implicates Rumelin and Sharkey
The report alleges councilman Rumelin offered bribes and favors to aid a firm and block a rival in Portland. It says Sharkey received money and free telephones as part of the plot and that Rumelin pled not guilty to attempting to bribe former City Engineer William Elliott to reject a public contract bid. Trial scheduled for May 16.
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Ramelin
Portland
Sharkey
Rumelin
William ©. Elliott
Lilly Company Opens Branches on Pacific Coast
The Charles FM Lilly company announces new branches at Portland Oregon and San Francisco California to expand distribution. Manufacturing will be conducted locally and the firm plans to grow as a major Pacific coast industry headquartered at the foot of Main Street with continued touring business.
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Charles FM. Lilly
Social and Industrial club tea at Mrs Ayers home
Mrs A EB Ayers hosts the Social and Industrial club of St Marys court 551 W COF Thursday afternoon at her home 2507 Yesler Way. Assisting are Mrs James Barrett and Mrs Koehler. Cards games and a luncheon are planned for the afternoon.
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A. EB. Ayers
James Barrett
Koehler
St. Mary's Court
Yesler Way
Woman testifies in Portland robbery case at saloon
Maria Palm testifies in the state circuit court that Robert Patterson robbed her of diamonds valued at 815 dollars after drinking at his wine rooms. Four rings and earrings vanished when she slept off the debauch, rings traced to J H Moore who says Patterson gave them as security for fifty dollars. Jury deliberations begin as evidence is heard.
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Portland
Ore
State Circuit Court
Maria‘ Palm
Hall of Justice
Robert Patterson
Patterson
J. H. Moore
Moore
Arabian Curtain Prices and Cluny Lace Offers
Advertised window coverings include Arabian cable net curtains at 3.00 per pair and Real Cluny laces at 4.75, both on French net. Arabian novelty curtains appear at 5.00 cents to 63.25 per pair with heavy corners, borders, and braid, described as extra good values.
Grand Army Encampment Opens in Marysville
The thirty eighth annual encampment of the Grand Army of California and Nevada opened today in Marysville California Commander Chas Rice and delegates were welcomed by local citizens. A large parade is planned for tomorrow. Candidate for commander are Dr Russell Marysville A D Cutler San Francisco and RK Campbell Stockton.
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Marysvills
Cal
Grand Army of
Woman Against Woman at Grand Theaters Seattle
An emotional old school drama praised for strong acting and overall worth seeing. The show features a tense confrontation between women and has drawn favorable notices in local theatre listings.
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Grand
Seattle
Third Ave
Montgomery and Cantor Entertain at Star Theater in Seattle
Two young performers Montgomery and Cantor lightened Seattle audiences with clever piano stunts and unique dance on vaudeville. A large Grand audience celebrated the 100th anniversary of poet Schiller with an elaborate musical program.
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Star Theater
Montgomery
Cantor
Seattle
Schiller
Secret marriage shocks Elberton school circle
News from Elberton Washington reveals that Professor MH T Irion the eight year principal secretly married Miss Nellie Krugel a Davenport schoolteacher last July after the death of his wife Mrs Irion in 1904. Irion then wed Miss Eisie McDonald and may face action over Miss Krugel retaining her teaching certificate.
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Elberton
Wash
MH. T. Irion
Elberton Public School
Nellie Krugel
Davenport
Triton
Mixe Krugel
Pullman
Eisie McDonald
Kibertan
Actlon
Irion
Miss Mae Wood Sues Over Letter Conspiracy
In May 10 filings secretary Loeb allegedly shifted a Nebraska railroad route to avoid served summons in Mae Wood’s $25,000 suit against the president’s aide for conspiracy to deprive her of letters from Senator Pratt. In New York a man and woman were found shot dead in a Drydock Hotel room, identifying as Myron Lewis and wife, with clothing suggesting a San Francisco origin.
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New York
Drydock Hotel
Myron Lewis
Elly
Carole
San Francisco
Japanese and Chinese Students Enter Separate School Debate
Seattle educators argue race prejudice drives San Francisco plan to fund segregated schools for Japanese and Chinese pupils. Directors note 100 Japanese Chinese students in city and state university. some officials advocate equal access. San Francisco aims to establish separate schools to ease congestion and shield children from Mongolian descent. The piece also notes a marriage in Chicago and Northern Pacific travel offers.
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Board of Education
San Francisco
Sboole
Japa
Little Brown Boys
Seattle
State University
BE. Lincoln Smith
Shorrock
Full Zinc Lined Refrigerators and Ice Boxes on Sale
Belding's zinc lined refrigerators feature cold air ducts heavy walls and 60 pound ice capacity, value 15.00 now 9.30. Belling's ice boxes are tall with four shelves and solid walls value 16.00 now 8.76. Helding's National Hoarding House Refrigerators with removable ice chamber 180 pound capacity and two front door sets, value 50.00 now ?
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Belding
Walla
Delding
Helding
Neckwear sales feature lace collars and chemisettes
Circular lace collars chemisettes yokes and fronts in venise point d esprit and Swiss lace combinations offered at 1.25 to 2.00. Dainty pretty designs in popular shapes mark the season. Values up to 2.00 featured at the burbs shop window.
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Portland Councilmen
Washington, D.C
Cassini
Madrid
Paris
Bakersfield
Santa Fe
Tehachapi
Compe Creait Nonseteraisners
Frederick & Nelson (Inc
Seiawee
Bize
Hendryx
Mendrys
Seeree Og
Comptes Credit House Furnishers
Frederick& Nelson
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Sts
Frisco
Chicago
Lauctie Grant Dent
John Dent
Cantacuzene
Russia
Julia Dent Grant
Lloyd Wheaton
Bert
Nineteenth Infantry
Fort Harrison
Montana
Holy Name
Presbyterian General Assembly
Winona Lake
Ind
Northern Pacific
N. P
Great Northern Railway
First and
Yeeier
Washington, E
Ragley’s
Max Ragley Drug Co
Pike
Second Avenue
Nordhofe & CO
America
Soc
Hubbard
Price AG
Ifrie
Tin
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