Demand for City Council Investigation Enter Courtroom Talk
Councilman Way plans to introduce a resolution at the meeting demanding a grand jury inquiry into city graft and handling of restricted development. A federation named commission will press for a public investigation as tensions rise over recall petitions and a possible mayoral election.
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Councilman Way
Sonltie
Superior Court of Kinahowen
South End
Ir W. Way
Pliny K. Allen
David Jer
Dean
T. Cooper
Harrington
George I Keo
Heery Heckman
Lkwe Sgeo
A. Spencers & Harben
H. H
Hitter
Bherett
Ole Han
Bor
Death and scandal shadow South Bed amid hotel tragedy
D McCurdy and Fred Goodman were jailed after a hotel room incident linked to Irene Dahl and Miss Marguerite Daneweur. Goodman died by suicide on May 6, leaving a complex tale of arrest, alleged romance, and financial intrigue. McCurdy disappeared and both men reportedly planned to leave the state. Police found evidence and noted Goodman’s heavy drinking after the arrest.
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D. McCurdy
Fred Goodman
McCurdy
South Bed
Irene Dahl
Mt Strand
Goodman
Tb McCurdy
Good & Moensage
Marguerite Dane
Dexter
Mayor Miller Addresses Methodist Ministers on a Restricted District
Mayor John F. Miller argues for a designated district to curb vice and protect working girls amid moral concerns and legal limits. He cites past actions, rejects blood money fines, and says police cannot solve the issue alone while inviting further communications.
Japanese naval squadron sails for Bequimait then Puget Sound
News briefs report the Japanese training squadron of cruisers Aeo and Soya leaving the Golden Gate for Bequimait and then Puget Sound. Other items note Mehemd V crowned, Leach weighing resignation, Tulsa graft probe revival, Honolulu Japanese plantation workers strike, with fears of violence.
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Aeo
Soya
Golden Gate
Bequimait
Puget Sound
Five men held for gambling and forgery in Seattle incident
Five men were arrested by police after a raid on the Buffalo club area in Seattle. Holbrook confessed to forging checks to cover gambling debts tied to the Buffalo club. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one to fourteen years. One lookout and a copper were held. others released on bail. A separate dirt car accident at Dearborn and Railway hospitalizes 40 year old Nottingham, fatally feared.
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Holbrook
Buffalo Club
Starr Hood
Firntay
Cherry
Anly
Viain
George Humphrey
Peter Christensen
Laubecher
FH. Hornheimer
Seattle
Independent Telephone Co
Moltrook
Christensen
Humphrey
Blackey
John Howard
Jom Narber
Frank Johnson
W. Cockerell
Roy Learned
Ith Gambting
Howard
Harber
O. Nottingham
Raihroaday
Dearborn
Dearborn #1
Nottingham
Prov
Tacoma and Portland Clearings Reported Today
Clearings posted for Tacoma show 0.0049 with a balance of 6,290.00 and an 8 percent rate. Portland activity lists 91,555,093.00 in clearings and a balance of 109,416008.
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Tacoma
Portland
Schively Leaves Olympia for Conference on Investigation
Olympia May 10 State Insurance Commissioner Schively departed Olympia at 11 40 AM en route to Geattl for a possible meeting with Chairman Pliny Allen of the legislative investigation committee. He stated no resignations are in progress though remarks suggest bravado.
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United Freee
Olympia
State Insurance Commissio
Tilly United Brees
Wiepreme
Jun- Tee
Otheer
Runaway Cab Horses and Umbrella Man Draw Crowd
A pair of gray horses bolted along Union Street near the port office steps just before noon. The frightened crowd sought sanctuary as people fled inside the post office while the horses skidded on the curb. The driver stayed aboard despite the rough ride until the horses calmed and were led away.
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Union
Wheat Pit Flurries Open Mixed in Chicago
Chicago reports wheat trading mixed with early strength fading to weakness. Prices slip from May to July and other futures as traders react to a crowd including Patten planning to take a hands on stance. Transportation experts from Oregon California and Washington meet in Portland to study rail freight rate concerns.
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United Press
Chicago
Patten
Portland
Ore
Oregon
California
Washington
No Bail For Hamilton In Embezzlement Case
Orlie Ham Huen former adjutant general remains jailed unable to meet the $10,000 bail. He shows a nonchalant attitude and appears more a guest than a prisoner as Florence Moore’s absence from Seattle is noted. Olympia court session fills nine-judge bench to clear backlog.
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Olympia
Orlie Ham Huen
Hamilton
Florence Moore
Seattle
Sneak Thief Steals Jewelry From Cave Apartment
A thief entered the Cave Apartment on the 16th street at N and East Olive in the afternoon and carried off several pieces of jewelry and a safety deposit box. The incident prompted a police investigation and an alert to residents for heightened security.
Man and wife sentenced in kidnaping case in Mercer
Jamies H. Boyle convicted of kidnapping Billy Whitla at Sharon receives life imprisonment. His wife, convicted of complicity, gets 25 years, a $5,000 fine, and costs. The judge cited Pennsylvania law as permitting the heaviest penalties. The couple showed little emotion as sentences were announced amid no public demonstration.
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Uelied Wre Mercer
Jamies H. Boyle
Billy Whitla
Sharon
Pennsylvania
Hilly
Boyle
Lfe
Nagle
Death of Old Indian Scout Foy by His Own Hand
A former scout with Buffalo Bill and Gen. Custer, James Foy, 65, who vowed never to become a pensioner, was found dead after hanging himself from a tree near a Puget Sound cliff. Maj. J. T. Keen identified the body as Foy, a veteran of Civil War days, who chose death over government relief amid fading defenses.
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Poy
Buffalo Cody
George Custer
Crook
Chut
Foy
Puget Sound
Henry Berg
Santa Rona
Cal
Berg
What Will Seattle Do About Its Consumptives
In Seattle inclement weather worsens two penniless young men with consumption at Renton Junction. The Anti Tuberculosis League is out of funds, and the Star asks readers to contribute to feed clothe and pay doctors for life-saving care. Contributions urged to the Anti Tuberculosis Editor, Star.
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Renton Junction
Anti Tuberculosis League
Anti Tuberculonia League
Seattle
Star
Btar
City Leaders Press for Tuberculosis Care in Controversial Plan
Mayor John F. Miller told ministers at the First Methodist that citizens must face the issue of caring for consumptives, arguing against city isolation housing while urging a humane approach. He warned against abandoning afflicted children and urged ministers to help ensure proper care for contagious diseases.
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John F. Miller
Congress of Methodist Miniatera
First Methodist Church
Fifth and
Marion
Miller
Ariven
Ely
Mrs Moore Fleeing Arrest on Oregon Train
Mrs Hagel Moore speeding south from Portland toward Oakland with her 1 year old daughter fearing arrest. She blamed Nora Hamilton for Hamilton's downfall and claimed $33,000 military funds were given to Nora. She denied intoxication and said Hamilton took her to dinner but did not squander funds.
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Portland
Ore
Hagel Moore
Ortie Hamilton
Washington State National Guard
Oakland
Cal
Southern Pacific
Hamilton
Wheard
Nora Hamilton
Onidia
Mr Hamilton
Taft Seeks Change in Porto Rico Self Government
President Taft sent a vigorous message to Congress urging modifications to the Foraker act. He says the United States has extended too much self rule to Porto Rico and criticizes the island's House of Delegates for refusing to pass appropriation bills, recommending stripping that lower house of power to impede island government.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Taft
United States
Porto Rico
House of Delegates
Porto Rican Assembly
Prairie Fire Claims Child And Destroys Settlements
A prairie blaze near Bush Lake Saskatchewan burns a L. Kline child to death and badly injures his wife and two other children. The Meyer home loses an infant to cremation as the fire destroys the homestead and 15 families lose their homes. All settlers are new Americans from the Dakotas.
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United Pros
Bush Lake
Saskatchewan
L. Kline
Here
A. D. Meyer
Dakotas
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