Forest Fire Rages Across Washington Desolates Towns
Reports detail a major forest blaze sweeping from Skykomish to the Cascades burning Hitle town Berlin and surrounding camps. Dozens of structures including sawmills and hotels burned with about 200 people evacuated. Firefighters fought to contain flames spreading to Snohomish and Woods creek camps as smoke darkened skies.
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Fires Threaten Timber as Railroad Reports No Damage
Up to late the Great Northern railroad reported no damage from fires along the tracks. A Bachomish county fire, initially confined to slashing, has reached valuable timber, with great damage feared and officials seeking a stop to the spread.
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Great Northern Railroad
Bachomish County
Dalhoun Declares Bonds Legal Under Voting Law
The state attorney general explains that bond propositions receive approval if they obtain a majority of voters who cast ballots, not a statewide majority of all eligible voters. The ruling covers election mechanics for funding a hydro project and other state indebtedness matters.
Rank clearings and hospital update in Seattle
Rank clearings show 91 299 806 29 for May 10 1906 and 809 407 40 for May 16 1906 with a rise of 496 197 99 from the previous year. Judge Alfred Battle remains in Seattle General Hospital after an appendicitis operation with no unfavorable symptoms since yesterday.
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Seattle General Hospital
Washington State Art Association Incorporates
The Washington State Art Association filed articles of incorporation today with T. W. Treat as president and George Lerg as vice president. Charles Duncan and Fred B. Sander serve as secretaries, with Prastas Brainerd M. A. Matthews H. P. Lafarge and Frank Calvert as directors.
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Washington State Art Ansociation
T. W. Treat
George Lerg
Charles Duncan
Fred B. Sander
Prastas Brainerd
M. A. Matthews
H. P. Lafarge
Frank Calvert
Chinese residents ordered to leave Clarkston amid town’s long feud
In Clarkston Washington last night a masked crowd of about fifty men and boys confronted two Chinese laundry operators and demanded they depart town. Residents say Clarkston has barred Chinese from town limits for years and fear competition would hurt two widowed women running the sole laundry.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Clarkston
Wash
New Depot Opened Without Ceremony in Seattle
The first train used Seattle's new Union Depot amid no formal ceremonies. Passengers explored the unfinished but striking terminal, with crowds astonished by the architecture. Electric and construction work continued as officials map future operations and offices. Meanwhile local legal cases involving Mitchells and Creffield unfold amid police inquiries and anticipated arraignments.
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Aid Swells for Mitchell as Backers Step Forward
Prominent Portland businessmen offer financial help to free George Mitchell after his Monday morning shooting of Edmund Creffield. Attorneys Morris Bouchard and Shipley report a flood of private contributions to cover legal expenses, with supporters from Oregon and Washington signaling substantial aid if needed.
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Suspension of Joseph Letter Ties to Wheat Corner
Announcement reports Joseph Leiter was suspended from the Chicago Board of Trade over a $4000 unpaid bill tied to his eight year old wheat corner. Leiter downplays the action, citing old accounts and plans to settle once creditors are reasonable.
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Chicago Board of Trade
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Russia opens her assembly douma holds opening ceremony
In St Petersburg on May 16 the new national assembly opened with Emperor Nicholas II in the Winter palace. After Te Deum the czar read his address as peasants watched quietly. Murometzeff was elected chairman with 426 votes to 8, and adjournment set for Saturday.
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Capitalist Van Hook Travels to Alaska Copper Depot
Washington DC financier C. G. Van Hook arrives in the city en route to Knight's Island off Alaska's southeast coast to claim valuable copper depoultas.
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Washington, D.C
Knight's Island
Alaska
Germany Metal Workers Strike To Begin Friday
Berlin May 16 three hundred thousand people will be affected by a mass strike of metal industry workers in Germany starting Friday.
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Berlin
Germany
Emma Ledoux Murder Trial Delayed After Witness Losses
The Stockton hearing on Emma Ledoux accused of murdering A N McVicker was postponed from May 22 to June as several witnesses disappeared following the San Francisco disaster.
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A. N. McVicker
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Arkansas Governor Jeff Davis Visits Seattle Frontier
Jeff Davis the Arkansas governor arrived with his wife in Seattle and is staying at the Butler hotel. Elected senator from Arkansas by direct primary vote, he will spend several days in the city before continuing his journey along the Pacific coast.
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Arkansas
Butler Hotel
Davis
Pacific Coast
Reckless Auto Driving Sparks Citywide Complaints
Authorities confront a surge of reckless driving as seven intoxicated men in a car, license 285 held by J. Peterson of Seattle, struck a valuable dog in West Beattie and endangered bystanders before fleeing. The dog owner seeks damages while other victims like Sam Jones and Paul Gross suffer severe injuries with long recoveries ahead.
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West Beattie
West Beattie Boulevard
Olympia
J. Peterson
Seattle
Peterson
Hilix
Fake Collector At Work District Eludes Police
A mysterious woman posing as a San Francisco relief committee agent preys on residents in Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill, eluding police despite repeated attempts to arrest her. Descriptions note a tall slender dark complexioned woman in a red hat and tan suit, with police urged to stay vigilant.
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Demand to Take Possession of Seattle Electric Tracks
The Seattle, Renton & Southern railroad petitions Seattle City Council to order the Seattle Electric company to allow double tracking on Washington Street from Right Ave to 12th Ave. The petition asserts the electric company refuses to respect its prior right and operates the street railway only to preserve its franchise. The dispute centers on track occupancy along the Double Tracks Line.
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Seattle Central Railway Company
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Wheeler
Washington St
Seattle, Renton & Southern Railroad
Mits As
Righth Av
12Th Av
Sherman Sails for Orient with Full Government Supply Load
The transport Sherman departed this afternoon for the Orient carrying 3200 tons of government supplies. All originally planned stores were loaded, including replacements for Arlington dock fire losses. No troops aboard, but about 20 officers proceeded to Manila led by Maj. R. P. Ames, Maj. P. E. Tripp, Chaplain J. Randall, Lt. Sidney Smith, Capt. E. H. Cook, and Gen. H. T. Allen, constabulary.
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Arlington Dock
Manila
R. P. Ames
P. E. Tripp
J. Randall
Sidney Smith
E. H.cook
H. T. Allen
Body still missing after river drowning in Santa Cruz
No trace of the body of L. E. Chapman who drowned in the San Lorenzo river yesterday. His hat was recovered and it is believed he lost his life while attempting to assist Miss McKay out of the water. Parties continue searching the river.
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