City to Audit All Books After Defalcation Scandal
The finance committee of the city council approved an audit of all city books to reveal past mismanagement linked to former treasurer Adolph Krug and defaulter John Riplinger. The cost could exceed 25000 dollars and may take up to two years to complete. Riplinger, last seen in Honduras, left Los Angeles for Central America around April 1 after warnings to return.
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Ty Council
Sawyer
Cour Crichton
Murphy
Ker
Phelps
Adolph Krug
John Riplinger
Wm. Murphy
Ninth Ward
George Russell
Russell
Crichten
Lester Turner
the Clearing House
CB. Yandell
Chamber of Commerce
Honduras
Los Angeles
Central America
Kiplinger
Harry Carroll
Hughes Boom Launched in New York Publican Meeting
At a New York State Publican Committee meeting Governor Hughes is backed as the Republican presidential candidate. Odell’s resolution to endorse him was tabled 32 to 4, described as premature. Supporters emphasize Hughes influence and reform measures pushed by the governor.
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New York State
Odell
Hughes
Roosevelt
Messare
Frisco Cars Operated Amid Strike Crackdown
Telegraph report from San Francisco on May 11 describes a car strike, with Oak Street line running in downtown blocks. Police guard burned districts while crowds jeered strike breakers and crews ran one car at a time with 22 aboard, no brick throwing observed.
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Efrancisco
Alhboun
Calhoun
Turketreet
Turk Street
Sullivan Laughs At Rumor In Disjointed Exchange
A speech or interview fragment shows Sullivan denying direct or indirect orders to remove M4 United States District. The text references reporters, government trust, land issues, and legal action. The fragment lacks clear actions or dates.
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United States
Petter Sullivan
Firet
Machinists to contest injunction against Moran Co
El Berens, business agent of the Jonal Association of Machinists, stated in the late afternoon that the machinists would contest the injunction restraining the union from actions against Moran Company.
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EL Berens
Jonal Association
Moran Company
Moulders Union Plans Challenge to Moran Plant Injunction
Union leaders denounced the injunction as unlawful and said they will appear with counsel Monday to contest it. Temporary injunctions were granted to Moran company and Variety Ironworks at the striking moulders machinists and boiler makers. President Johnson of the moulders union stated the organization will not contest the order.
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Moran
Moran Company
Variety Ironworks
Johnson
Moulders’ Union
Mountaineers Plan Ninth Climb of Mount Si
The Mountaineers begin their ninth walk aiming to summit Mount Si tomorrow. A camp will be set across the Snoqualmie River. About half the party left yesterday with a second detachment led by Prof. Henry Landes departing Seattle this afternoon via the Northern Pacific.
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Mount
Snoqualmie River
Henry Landes
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Bishop Rowe Plans Arctic Mission Odyssey From Sitka
The Episcopal bishop of Alaska the Right Rev FP T Rowe spends a few days in Beattie before sailing to Sitka He will visit missionary posts in the Arctic region traveling as far north as Point Barrow and return to Sitka early autumn prior to the next term.
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Alaska
FP. T. Rowe
Beattie
Sitka
Rowe
Posta
Arctic
Point Barrow
Husband Sues for Cruelty in Divorce Case
Vincent Turner sues Ortie Turner for divorce on cruelty grounds. The record notes hardship after marriage, disputes over liquor and finances, and a threat of violence as part of the alleged misconduct.
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Vincent Turner
Ortie Turner
Vincent
Medaime Tie
Columbia Wins Boat Race
Columbia defeated Harvard by a margin of 16 to 6 in the annual boat race held in Boston Massachusetts on May 11.
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Columbia
Serigps Telegraph Servies
Boston
Maes
Colembie Today
Marvel
Harvard
Labor Unrest and Worker Shortage Reported in Tarawa District
A disputed communique from the Federer Labor Union cites severe labor shortages and rising unemployment in Tarawa, Alaska. The document claims 1006 to 1400 unemployed men and argues 5500 more workers would devastate the region, warning of widespread hardship if immigration increases.
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Federer
Tarawa
United Mine Workers of Alaska
Cleary
Pedro
Doldstream
Tanenneaistrict
Palibanke
Strikers Attack Non-Union Men at New York Docks
Seven hundred striking jongshoremen attacked non union sailors loading the Campania in New York. Many injured as police drove back the mob and escorted the Italian crew to the ship. The clash disrupted dock operations this morning.
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New York
Campania
Sherman Named to Spanish Claims Commission
Washington May 1 Governor Le V Sherman of Iowa was appointed a member of the Spanish claims commission to succeed Gerrit J Diekema of Michigan.
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Washington
le V. Sherman
Iittnote
Gerrit J. Diekema
Michigan
Had Grips and a Lord H. Belle Arrested for Theft
Belle a stenographer was seized by Patrolmen Nash Peterson and Depp after attempting to leave with three grips that did not belong to him. Officers found a large amount of liquor on him. Porter B J Cofer says he showed Belle to a room. upon return, Belle and the grips were missing and he will not be prosecuted due to Belle's condition.
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H. Belle
Nash, Peterson
Depp
B. J. Cofer
Merchants
Yealer Way
Bell
Health board reports issued in pamphlet form
The monthly reports of six departments of the board of health are issued today in pamphlet form. Six cases of smallpox were reported for the calendar month.
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Board of Health
Star's Beauty Contest No 6
The article profiles Piles in The Star's Beauty Contest with a photo showing him before the White House backdrop. It notes his public appeal and readiness to campaign, promising an interesting race. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh is also entering the contest, with details on page 10.
Olympia Woman Attacked in Downtown Assault
In Olympia May 1, Miss Yantis, 19, daughter of John Yantis, was assaulted at Main and Eleventh. Charles Durphey, a married man living in Olympia, is held without charge after choking her into unconsciousness. She remains in critical condition but is expected to recover from the shock. Durphey was captured when a neighbor heard the victim’s cries and alerted police. Durphey’s stepfather, D W Hicks, farms near Spokane. There is talk of lynching the suspect. Durphey claims intoxication, which officers deny.
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Star Sportal Service
Olympia
Tope Vantia
John Vantia
C. A. Truphey
Main
Eleventh Ata
Mise Yantia Te
John Yantis
Eleventh Era
Durphey
Mies Yantis
Durpher
D W Hicks
Spokane
Dourphey
Durphey, Spokane Native, Visits Olympia. Wife Leaves for Beattie
Durphey, about 26, a Spokane resident for 14 years, worked on a local farm near Olympia until two days ago. He is married to D. J. Keily’s daughter of Seattle. His wife left Olympia for Beattie this morning and refused to see him.
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Star
Olympia
Durphey
Spokane
Here
D. J. Keily
Seattle
Beattie
Tacoma Real Estate Heir Ends Life In Office
Clyde Wilson aged 26, son of prominent Tacoma real estate man Frank D. Wilson, committed suicide by gas in his father's office last night. Ill health and despondency were given as reasons. he was found at 9 am when a firm member opened the office.
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Tacoma
Clyde Wilson
Frank D. Wilson
Wilson
Rogers Pleads Guilty to Four Murders and Robbery
GOSTIPN N Y May 11 Charles NM Rogers, accused of murdering four people and robbing others, pleaded guilty today. His trial is scheduled for October. Rogers was arrested in Los Angeles three weeks ago, brought back, and confessed to the four farmer murders.
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Rogers
Los Angelew
Farmera
Wild Scenes In Wheat Pit Push Prices Higher
Chicago May 1 A wild market in the wheat pit opened with frantic trading as May wheat touched 87 12 cents, July 86 40497 5, and September 91 2 917 4, showing advances of about 1 1 4 to 1 3 4 from last night. Traders predicted a 1 28 rally as frost reports in the Northwest boosted demand and broad speculation ran hot.
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Feripps Telegraph Service
Chicago
Northwest
Vicur
Walters' $840 salary dispute heads to mandamus
Ex-street superintendent A. J. Walters seeks $840 for unpaid salary and six missing days after the mayor refused to sign the $200 monthly warrant. The salary raise to $300 per month took effect this year, but a charter rule blocks changes during the term. Walters plans mandamus to compel mayoral signing and council action.
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A. J. Walters
Walters
Moore
Charles R. Case
Awent
Dr Emil Bories Near Death In Vancouver Hospital
Dr Emil Bories a famed Seattle physician lies near death at Vancouver General Hospital as nervous exhaustion and heart trouble worsen. His wife and son Henry are at his bedside after he requested rest in Vancouver and was joined by his family as convulsions intensified.
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Star
Vancouver
B.C
Emil Bories
Seattle
General Hospital
Bories
Hories
Henry
Canal Construction Begins Near Fremont
The government canal project starts at Fremont with Puget Sound Building and Dredging Co installing a Dawes drilling machine south of Fremont avenue in the government reserve. The device reveals earth strata to guide bids, boring to depths of 40 to 90 feet at multiple points along the planned right of way.
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Government Canal
Fremont
Puget Sound Building & Dredging Co
Government Engineers
Fremont Av
Government Reserve
Mackintosh Receives Evidence in Dr Grant Case
Detective Clark presented evidence to Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Mackintosh this morning alleging surgery without a license by Dr Isabella Grant, manager of the defunct Metropolitan hospital. Nurses who worked at the hospital provide principal testimony in the medical practice act infringement case.
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Isabella Grant
Metropolitan Hospital
Kenneth Mackintosh
Clark
Grant
Mackintosh
Funeral for Thomas Burke Hutte Held Sunday
The funeral for Thomas Burke Hutte who died yesterday in this city will take place Sunday afternoon at 1 o clock from the Church of Our Lady of Good Help.
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Thomas Burke Hutte
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Dr Grant ware rant case stirs Spokane Seattle ties
Dr Grant, believed to be in Spokane, promised to return to Seattle to face matters here. Authorities issue a ware rant seeking her surrender, citing her daughter’s welfare and the need for accountability.
Cody in melee ends with arrest after science trip mix up
Boston scientist Jack Cody, leader of the Jagger party, reportedly fought after causing a disturbance while preparing to depart for the Aleutian islands. He was picked up in a negligee and taken to police headquarters following the fracas.
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Jack” Cody
Boston
Aleutian Islands
Cody
Rosebud Kid In City Jail After Burglar Record
George B. England known as Rosebud Kid was jailed by Chief Wappenstein who plans a suspended sentence with a few hours to leave town. England served six years in San Quentin and was released in March. He claims to live morally since arriving in Seattle, but the chief will not risk his release.
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George B. England
Rosebud Kid
Wappenstein
Engard
Seattle
Gordon
San Quentin
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Meath
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Thomas Burke
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