Roosevelt backs law and order as Chicago strike tensions rise
President Roosevelt met labor leaders and urged preservation of law amid the teamsters strike. He said he supported union members while Mayor Dunne would receive federal help if needed. Violence erupted with injuries and the shooting death of union driver George Pierce as tension spikes across Chicago.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Deane
Employers’ Association
Miinels Manufacturing Association
Lonizht
Loda
Teamsters
Dunne
Michigan Ave Pee
Ballard News Briefs Highlight Ivey's Lack of Involvement
Ivey, a Ballard boy mentioned in connection with Dr. Schulte's alleged crimes, is stated by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh and local officials to have no involvement in the case. Rev. A J Joslyn and others defend his good character, while Ballard plans civic events and a May banquet to celebrate harbor improvements and free mail delivery. Shaler, injured by a live wire, rests easier with limited recovery prospects. Lena Johnson marries Edward Born, with a wedding and supper at the bride’s home before a upcoming honeymoon.
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Ivey
Ballard
the Star
Dr. Schulte
Mackintosh
C. L. Bennett
A. J. Joslyn
Bennett
Young Ivey
A. J. Jostyn
Giiman Park M. B
Joseph Ivey
Wash
Gilman Park M. B
Schultz
Portland
Pallard
King County
Elk
Jacob Shaler
Ballard Electric
Seattle Electric Co
F. Simpson
Ballard Electric Co
Lena Johnson
Edward Born
Miss Johnson
Swanson Injured in Blasting Accident Near Green Lake
J F Swanson was badly hurt while blasting stumps on a 20 acre tract near Green Lake when two charges exploded on time and a third failed. He was found semi conscious by friends and suffered a broken leg and bruises.
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Green Lake
J. F. Swanson
Swanson
Teddy Honored By Political Foes
President Roosevelt was the guest of honor at a large banquet by the Iroquois club in Chicago. Mayors and judges from both parties attended including Edward Dunne and Gov Deneen, with toastmaster James Hamilton Lewis guiding remarks amid a long menu and hours of speeches.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Iroquois Club
Llineta
Edward F. Dunne
Charles ¥. Gunther
James Hamilton Lewis
Samuel Alachuler
Murray F. Tuley
Thomas EB. Barrett
Gov. Deneen
A. J. Hopkins
C. C. Kohlsaat
H. W. Landis
King County Horticultural Society Criticizes Commissioners
The King County Horticultural Society scored the county commissioners at a Wednesday meeting for not reappointing W. H. Brown as horticultural inspector. The group notes a shift from society recommendations to a three-name slate. It praises Brown’s performance and warns of a potentially worse caterpillar invasion this spring.
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King County Horticultural Society
W. H. Brown
Brown
Eastern Washington Hospital Report Highlights Figures
Olympia May 11 report from Eastern Washington Hospital shows figures on patient counts and trends. The article notes emphasis on admissions, department load, and potential shifts in care demand.
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Olympia
Eastern Washington Hospital
Bremerton Drydock Wall Extension Won by Dallas Firm
The Franklin Fireproofing company of Dallas Texas won the contract to extend the quay wall on the west side of Bremerton drydock beyond wharf No 2. Eight bidders competed four from Seattle. Price 13500 dollars plus 1800 dollars for a 71 foot extra wall at the end of the main extension.
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Washington, D. C
Franklin Fireproofing Company
Dallas
Texas
Bremerton Drydock
Wharf No
Seattle
Northwest Commercial Plans Stock Rise to Finance Fishery Group
At a stockholders meeting on Wednesday Northwest Commercial voted to increase its stock by $1,000,000 to finance the Northwestern Fisheries Company. The move aims to support expansion and operations within the fishery business.
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Northwest Commercial Company
Northwestern Fisheries Company
Manager Arrested Over Ape Smoking in Indiana Show
In South Bend Indiana on May 11 a trained ape smoked during an animal show prompting a warrant on the management. The trial will be held in a justice court and is cited as a strict enforcement under the new anti cigarette law in Indiana.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana
Trades Council Backs Beer Boycott After Strike
In Everett on May 11 the Trades Council resolved to boycott all beer following a strike. Proprietor Hochstädter announced work continues on a new $70 brewery project.
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Everett
Trades Council
Hochstadter
Roosevelt Speech Warns Against Plutocracy and Mob Rule
The speaker argues republics fail when claws of hatred split society and urges patriots to prevent such division. He defends corporations under strict regulation serving the community and supports unions with accountability, noting President Roosevelt’s Chicago address.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Attempted Jail Break at Ban Quinten Prison
Jute mill at Ban Quinten prison set ablaze by convicts three times yesterday. Last fire discovered at dusk. damage pegged at 5000 dollars. Convict Davis confessed to the warden. Authorities believe the motive was a prelude to a larger outbreak. The warden later found his pistol stolen from him by a convict.
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Ban Rafael
Ban Quinten
Davis
Frearma
Two Injured as Hospital Annex Framework Collapses
Cement workers George A. Gray and William H. Helm were struck by falling iron beams when the new Seattle General hospital annex collapsed near Madison and Fifth. Both men suffered cuts and bruises, Helm was briefly feared fatally injured but later listed out of danger at the hospital.
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Seattle General Hospital
George A. Gray
William H. Helm
Helm
Madison
Fifth
Seattle Streetcar Franchises Held Up By City Council Deliberations
City franchise committee debates the Seattle Electric street railway proposal amid delays and snags. Mayor Ballinger presses for public utility control while council members demand specific routes, tunnels, and terms. Officials threaten conditions including end-of-term sale or city ownership in part of the deal.
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Mesara
Moore
Gilmanett
Thomaeon
Atlantic
Corporation Committee
Ballinger
Seattle Electric Company
Bellingham Faces Potential Clash Over Rainier Loading
Tensions rise as about 100 local longshoremen clash with 110 plus Seattle and Tacoma seamen led by P. B. Gill over the Rainier cargo. Injuries reported as a longshoreman and several seamen chased. boycotts loom against Rainier calls and merchants selling to Rainier longshoremen. Invading crews expected to arrive tonight, raising risk of broader port action.
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Bellingham
Iocal
Seamen's Union of Beatle
Rosalie
P. B. Gill
Seattle
Rainier
Belingham Bay Improvement Company
Ti Ta
Tacoma
Union
Gus Paix
Nome Sifts Gold Rush Record Year and Cleanup Value
Nome Alaska reports a cleanup worth about 1,555,000 dollars reflecting a record winter for mining and other businesses in the camp. The news highlights the strong season and the high value of the Nome district's activities.
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Nome
Alaska
Carpenter Theft Charged After Pursuit
Joseph Thomas a colored man has been charged with petty larceny for stealing a watch and coins from A. G. Linhoff a carpenter. Linhoff and colleagues chased the thief and held him until detectives arrived.
Airship Bullet Makes Successful Playa Rey Flight
The Airship Bullet achieved a successful takeoff from Playa Rey this morning and began its solo flight to Los Angeles with operator Le Hrombly aboard.
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Los Angeles
Bullet
Playa Rey
le Hrombly
Local Divorces Filed and Youthful Check Case Heard
Divorce complaints filed Thursday include Minnie Mc Comber vs David Mc Comber cruelty Cora R Vevions vs Walter Vevinns cruelty Anne Harvey vs Mel Harvey drunkenness and non support Rosa Bogel vs Andrew Bogel drunkenness The trial of Arthur A Venduech for passing a worthless check is before Judge Griffin A 19 year old defendant reputed to have good character a $3000 legacy awaits at majority New tourist cars for Seattle to St Paul on Canadian Pacific begin Friday Brought from standard sleepers these cars promise near Pullman comfort in transcontinental travel The private mailbox robbery at 610 Beach Drive May 10 alarms federal court circles Mrs Bergstrom is noted in connection with the case
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Minnie McComber
David McComber
Cora R. Vevions
Walter Vevinns
Anne Harvey
Mel Harvey
Rosa Bogel
Andrew Bogel
Arthur A. Venduech
Griffin
Seattle
St. Paul
Canadian Pacific
Beach Drive
Cireles
Mra. Bergstrom
Interbay Man Charged With Assault After Timber Dispute
Archie Thornburn of Interbay is re charged with assault by B Felten of 3243 Twenty fourth Avenue North. Patrolman Collier arrested Thornburn shortly after 8 PM Wednesday. Felten claims he cut eleven times from a fir log then was knocked down when Thornburn resisted. Felten’s wife armed with a club helped. Thornburn is a fisherman who runs a Sunday school in Interbay.
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Archie Thornburn
Interbay
B. Felten
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Collier
Thornburn
Felten
Fall from boat injures wayward ferryman at Way Side
William Fas, a waterman, suffered severe injuries after a fall while attempting to jump from a boat to a pile on Wednesday afternoon. He is hospitalized at Way Side Emergency hospital. Fas previously served on the survey boat Patterson.
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William Fas
Wayside
Kas
Patterson
Fast via Northern Pacific to Winona Lake rail deal
Train special offers travel from Chicago to Winona Lake Indiana with a round trip fare of 75 dollars and ten cents. Tickets go on sale May 12 only and are available at the Northern Pacific Ticket Office. The notice invites potential travelers to inquire for details and reservations.
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Northern Pacific
Winona Lake
Ind
N. P
Ove
Daily Passage Offer Through May Sixteenth
An offer for daily passage through May 16 promotes prepaying travel for relatives or friends by mail or wire with Great Northern Railway, Piret and Yester, with money back if unused.
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Great Northern Railway
Piret
Yester
Uckete
City franchise critique in early reform debate
In Washington Porto Rico and the Philippines and Massachusetts the franchise rule keeps corporations in line but allows room for corrupt city governments and poor financial security. The speaker notes contracts are inflexible and cannot adapt to changed conditions, while preferring Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnsons plan to run railways via a corporation with guaranteed dividends and city oversight.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Philippines
Massachusetts
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Stolen Money Orders and Local Theft Reports
A letter containing four money orders vanished between five and seven o clock with Mrs. Bergstrom notifying police who alerted post office officials. Jack Fortune of Kelly Clarke Company said a gold watch was stolen from him this morning. Portane suspects a sneak thief who had lingered nearby. Mayor Barnard invited Mayor Ballinger and Victoria city council to Victoria day events May 24 and 35 in British Columbia. Probers plan the Pioneer Washington reunion at Madison Park on June 29 and 21 with preliminaries next week. Sam Terwillinger, charged with petty larceny and facing enhanced penalties if convicted, was acquitted by a jury Tuesday.
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Bergstrom
Post Office
Jack Fortune
Kelly-Clarke Company
Portane
G. H. Barnard
Victoria
Ballinger
British Columbia
Washington
Madison Park
Sam Terwillinger
Sparrow in Court Sparks Superstition in Mankato
In Mankato Minnesota on May 11 a sparrow appeared in a courtroom triggering widespread consternation. Residents recall a similar bird omen from three years ago when an English sparrow entered during Normal School graduation exercises and a class member died each year since.
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Mankato
Minn
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Oil Tank in West Virginia
A careless drop by an operator ignited a blaze in a Standard Oil tank at Mill ion dollars. The burning tank held 12,000 gallons of oil, spreading to damage several nearby houses and inflicting nearly a million in losses to Standard Oil.
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Owns
W. Va
Assassination of Cossack Captain Gronhour Shocks City
May 1 in Novgorod Captain Gronhour, commander of a Cossack patrol, was assassinated last night. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody amid a tense investigation.
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Mini Novgorod
Gronhour
Rioting in Jitomir City Quarters Continues
Private telegram reports 120 Jews killed or injured as riots persist in Jitomir after martial law declaration. Smolensk dispatches say fighting continues in Jewish quarters amid the turmoil.
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ST. Petersburg
Jitomir
Ownod Smolensk
Presbyterian General Assembly Meets at Winoria Lake Ina
The Northern Pacific offers a round trip to Winoria Lake on May 12 for $76.10. For tickets, contact the NP City Ticket Office.
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Winoria Lake
Ina
Northern Pacific
N. P. City
Vicket
Oxfiece
Ose
Fremont Man Fumes Over Seattle Electric Ride Complaints
Charlies Carlson, Fremont resident, storms The Star with blood in his eye after clashes with Seattle Electric. He denounces streetcar service as a disgrace and accuses a Moore Gilman franchise of civilizational harm while detailing fare issues, delays, and conductor misconduct. He calls for council action.
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Charlies Carlson
Fremont
Star Office
Seattle Electric Company
Howard F. Grant
Octopus
Green Lake
Council
Moore-Gilman
Kempster
Western Mill
Ewing Street
Treasure rumor halts site work at Idaho Trust progress
Lewiston reports crowds at the Idaho Trust building excavation amid a circulating tale that $18,000 lies buried on the lot. Workers and locals gather daily as the claim spreads, recalling early banking shortages and a buried stash at the site.
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Capt
Kidd
Lewiston
Idaho
New
Idaho Trust Company
Treasure ownership debated as workers progress
The text notes that ownership of a discovered treasure and the rights of the finder are being discussed by the workmen, with interest rising as the work proceeds.
Spring Beauty Scam Targets Seattle Women
A Denver con artist sold Seattle women a $2.50 prescription claimed to erase wrinkles and age, plus a sample that impressed buyers. The product, Lanoline Cream or lanolium wash, fails to deliver and resembles hair growth remedies, with victims warning others the claim is deception.
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Seattle
Denver
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