Gambling case delays and political meeting discussed
In Kelso court a postponement delayed slot machine and gambling cases as defendants seek venue. prosecutors handle complaints amid missing witnesses. A Democratic party meeting is announced at Howard Block to discuss party matters and counter Republican criticisms over crime in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Thoms
Burch
T and & Howard
First Avenue
City Central Committee
J. C. Gilman
Seattle
Mayor Humes Clashes Over Law Enforcement Controversy
At 3 o clock Mayor Humes met with Judge Hoyt and L M Wood of the chamber to discuss enforcement policy amid a feud with a city committee. The dispute followed a charge that the mayor opposed anti gambling measures and accused department members of acting for private interests. The conference ended with the mayor affirming his two year policy stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
Hoyt
L. M. Wood
The
of Commerce
Comon
Chain of Commerce
Alan
Epidemic influenza and world affairs noted in fragment
A fragmented column mentions influenza epidemics in Low and related public concerns. It references Westminster Abbey fees, British government plans, Kitchener’s savings, African field canteens, pineapple prices in Singapore, and Britain’s exports. It also notes a Battle Abbey sale, a sailor’s pay claim, and mutiny survivors, with scattered remarks on newspapers and collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Abbey
Memorial
Woodlands
Scot
Kitchener
Africa
Singa
Britain
Theas
Cleveland
Battle Abbey
Eng
Moat
Fish
John Powles Cheyne Ravy
Pacific
Pitcairn Island
London
Atanding
Ike
State Apportionment Reaches Record $692,478
May 12 Olympia APPORTIONS $692,478 for the state school fund largest in the history. King County leads with $127,266.81. The rate is .6485 per day’s attendance. A printer’s error in the supreme court bar docket requires reprinting. the new docket will be ready Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Olympia
State Superintendent of Instructions
King County
Supreme Court
Ore
Death toll climbs after La Soufriere eruption on St Vincent
Reports from St Thomas dated May 12 describe La Soufriere's eruption on May 7 driving residents to flee to the capital Chateau Belair. Lava, ash, and a massive tidal surge devastated Wallibou Richmond valley Tourama and Ora Hill destroying homes, stock, and harvests. Authorities fear higher loss of life as tremors and new craters joined the bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Thomas
Island
St. Vincent
la Souffriere
Wallibou
Richmond Valley
Chateau Belair
Tourama
Orahill
Settlement Talk Between Unions and Employers Near
A late afternoon conference in A. L. Piper's office brought together the Western Central Labor Union executive board Frank A. Rust 8. W. Harmen and George M. Harrison and the Sheet Metal Employers Association. Although no official statement followed the meeting, sources say several misunderstandings were resolved and a settlement may come in a few days. Both sides plan meetings tonight.
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Western Central Labor Union
Employers’ Association
A. L. Piper
Frank A. Rust
W. Harmen
George M. Harrison
Sheet Metal Employers’ Association
The
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Court verdict returned in Vulcan Iron Works case
In Vulcan Iron Works v Adama the jury found for the defendant. In Barah Menagh v Merry Meegan the case proceeded in Judge Emory's court today. A city treasurer’s office notice ordered workers to be present by a specified time, listing those late except Captain Brown who offers an affidavit of early arrival.
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Vulcan = Iron Works
Robert Adama
Mra
Barah Menagh
Merry Meegan
Julge Emory
Cormley
Capt. Brown
Invited to Hanging for Al fred Hamilton at Whatcom Courthouse
Invitations were received by Sheriff Cudthee’s office for the execution of Al fred Hamilton at the Whatcom county courthouse on May 24. Hamilton was convicted for the murder of PD. M. Woodbury at Mount Vernon. Blanche Spear, 24, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank W B Spear, died at 724 Twenty six Ave this morning. The Beattie Hwins Society will host a picnic at Arnand Garden on June ith. Come everyone and have a good time. Joe Pager President FredeMech Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hamilton
Whatcom County
Cudthee
Hamilton
PD. M. Woodbury
Mount Vernon
Blanche Spear
Frank W. B. Spear
Twenty-sixth Avenue
Beattie Hwins Society
Arnand Garden
Joe Pager
Fredemech
Unions Unite in Niagara Falls Paper Mill Merger
The United Brotherhood of Paper Makers and the International Machine Tenders union will merge at a joint convention in Niagara Falls, placing nearly all paper mill workers under a single leadership and boosting labor strength and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
United Nhrotherhood of Paper Makers
International Machine Tenders Union
Hair-raising incident over hair switch theft on thrat avenue
Policeman Milliken detained two women after a shop dispute over missing hair switches. Miss Hida Scott allegedly grabbed two switches and fled but was released by Captain Laubecher. Mrs. Sheffer obtained an order for her switches from Prosecuting Attorney Fulton, with items held at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milliken
Thrat Avenue
Laubacher
Hida Scott
M. M. Sheffer
Fliat Avenue
Madison Street
Miss Scott
Laubecher
Mrs. Sheffer
Fulton
Dr Mathews On School Themes At Central Talks
Parents and teachers in the Central school district heard Dr Mathews of the First Presbyterian church discuss child training at home and in school. His fresh ideas and forceful style provoked thoughtful reaction among the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Mathews
First Presbyterian Church
Auction of Seat at New York Cottam Exchange
The New York Cottam Exchange sold the membership held by William E. Small after his failure. Proceeds will settle dues and other indebtedness of the Exchange and the remainder goes to his creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Cottam Exchange
William E. Small
Small
Erne and Gans Face Fast Lightweight Title Bout
Frank Erne of Buffalo meets Joe Gans of Baltimore in a twenty round title bout at the International Athletic Club tonight. Erne is widely regarded as lightweight champion despite a recent loss, while Gans seeks the title in a clash tipped to be one of the swiftest ever for their weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Frank Erne
Joe Gana
Pugttet
Baltimore
International Athletic Club
Erne
Terry McGiovern
Gans
Trial of Major Glenn Opens Amid Samar Campaign Cruelty Charges
Manila May 12 reports the general court martial at Catbalogan to try Major Edwin F. Glenn fifth infantry and other officers on cruelty and barbarity charges connected with the Samar campaign with further developments expected to emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Samar
Catbalogan
Edwin F. Glenn
Fifth Infantry
Corn Exchange Bank Likely to Absorb Eleventh Ward Bank
The Corn Exchange bank, already with 16 New York City branches, likely absorbs Eleventh Ward bank after stockholders approve the deal. The Eleventh Ward bank, once the Dry Dock bank, has $100,000 capital and $129,700 surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corn Exchange Bank
New York City
Eleventh Ward Bank
Dry Dock Bank
Miner Injured by Falling Slate at Renton Mines
William Massucco, a miner, suffered a broken leg at the Renton coal mines when slate fell on him late last Saturday. Carried home by fellow workers, his injured limb was dressed by Dr. Calhoun and he is reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Massucco
Renton
Calhoun
City of Seattle carries troops and freight to Lynn Canal
The steamer City of Seattle departed last night for Lynn canal with 170 passengers including 73 enlisted men from the 104th Coast artillery under Captain Norman Nicholson bound to relieve US troops on Lynn canal. The vessel also carried 500 tons of general freight.
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City of
Seattle
Lynn Canal
Avichers
104Th Coast Artillery
Norman Nicholson
United States
Bank clearances and provisions at Snoqualmie and North Bend
Today's clearings totaled 590554 dollars 3 cents with balances of 111596 dollars 94 cents. Privilege granted to provide provisions and refreshments on grounds at Snoqualmie and North Bend on June 1 during O. W. excursion. For information contact L. Melton of Knox Grocery Co at 818 Third avenue phone Main 1097.
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Snoqualmie
North Bend
Fickle as Steamship Flags Through Changing Ensigns
The Manuense has shifted loyalties among flags from the Union Jack to Mexico to Denmark as owner plans a registry change via Frank F P Dow. Regional traffic notes include the Hertha at Sitka with no passengers, the Jeanie sighting, and several ships sailing or arriving for Alaska points with varied cargoes and passengers.
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Ag & Boarding
Denmark
Old England
Mexico
Old Mexico
Nuggets Found On Claims In Koyukuk Region
F. F. Lischke reports two large gold nuggets unearthed in late winter on No. 1 above Hammond river and Discovery claim on the same stream, values $1080 and $940. A third nugget, $676, was found on Frank Gillespie's Union gulch claim. All were surface gravel finds on bedrock rims. work to begin may yield abundant finds.
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Koyukuk
F. F. Lischke
Skagway
Hammond River
Johnny Bow
Frisbee Boys
Frank Gillespie
Union Gulch
Lisehike
Yakima
Wisconsin Battleship Arrives at Drydock with Baby Sailor Aboard
The battleship Wisconsin now in San Francisco heads to the Bremerton navy yard drydock next month and will carry a baby sailor on board, adding a little glamour to the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Hremerton
Elopement sparks manhunt in Anacortes case
Beattie police pursue a couple who vanished with a 3 year old child. Fred March reports his wife and child fled Anacortes with a man named Chris Hadley believed to be in Seattle. Hadley allegedly helped elope with Mrs March days ago.
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Anacortes
Fred March
Tri
Seattle
Chris Hadley
Hadley
Mrs. March
Seattle Weather Forecast Tonight and Tuesday
The Seattle area expects occasional rain with brisk to strong southeast winds. Overnight temps fall into the mid to upper forties while daytime highs reach the low to mid fifties.
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Seattle and Vicinity
Woman's World Menu and Fashion Notes of the Day
A daily menu lists Freakfast-Baked and Scotch collapa on toast with coffee and doughnuts. Luncheon features black bean soup waf era stewed apricots cookies and tea. Dinner includes veal stew boiled potatoes beets Waldorf salad and charrotte rus e. A new armlet jewelry fad in dull green gold wraps the upper arm with three revolutions and a snake-like head, while iridescent silks and drawn work trims white gowns and veils with hand embroidery and lace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armiletto
Butte Beats Seattle in Extra Innings at Athletic Park
In a 10 inning Idaho league clash at Athletic Park Butte toppled Seattle 6 to 5. Key errors by captain Schwartz for Seattle and strong hitting by Kane McIntyre Marshall and Treadway fueled the Butte rally. Spec Hurlburt's defense and Hickey replacement helped seal the win.
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Dugdale
Athletic Park
McCloakey
Schwartz
Seattle
Gay
Kane
McIntyre
Marshall
Treadway
Spec” Hurlburt
Besattle
Marehall
Spokane Wine Again
Spokane won the fourth etral ht game from Portland here yesterday by a score of B to %. Bookene infield work and solid batting carried the White Knights in Kent defeat to a 1 to b margin in an amateur game.
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Flannery
Wcore
Wiegs
Montana
Spokane
Portland
Bookene
White Knights
Kent
White Knight
Thin City
Seattle Carload of Sweet Pease and Pianos Sale
Historical ad notes a Seattle carload arrival of sweet peas and a piano sale. It promotes Pearse Piano Co products from New York with grands and uprights, highlighting brands like Chickering, Hobart M. Cable, Kimball. It touts low prices, easy terms, and large in stock with extensive selection and a clearance sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearse Piano Co
New York
PEASE
Atock
Chickering & Sona
Hobart M. Cable, Kimball Co
Suet
Northwest
Chicago
Wales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kelso
Griffith
Frank
Centralia
Bureh
Crusade
Charles G. Heifner
Chamber of Commerce
Sweden
Stockholm
Theed Wales
Unions Unite
DR. Mathews
Erne Gans
Glenn Trial
Miner
City OF Seattle
Coon Bros
Rina
Fickle
Manuense
Copenhagen
Maniense
Frank FP. Dow
Windivowtock
Northwestern Commercial Company
Hertha
Alaska Commercial Company
Iriamna
Mall
Sitka
Jeanie
Unimak
Xcelator
Valdes
Hamner
Pollard Line
Kruse
Wall
Minnie A. Caine
Smith
Arlington Pier
Athlon Ia
Inland Flyer
Port Orchard Run
Mary Island
Alaska
Mineola
Ballard
Eall
Guatemala Central Railroad
Tacoma
Everett
Humboldt
Alaska Steamship Line
Jackie
Rau Claire
Win
Mr. Rounds
Rau
Claire
Teddy
Wisconsin
Badger
Beattie Police
Armiet
L. Adier & Bros
J. Friedman & Son
Holeng
Ihae
Clube
Butte
Mogg
Helena
Seattle Tailoring CO
J. H. Holland
D. S. Johnston CO
Second Ave. Burke
Howe Nogales
Howe Keele
Ernst
Pike Street
Winebers & Kersler
J. Pike
2Nd Ave
iSiCteicicictek
Rec
Beattie
Hinckley Block
Second Avenue
Hierersichks
Chas. G. Holcomb Optician
Teer
Burke Building
Cor
Second and Maron
Seater & CO
Grads Furniture
Seattle, Wash
Perea
Florence Dental CO
Tt Tve
D. Buck & CO
New Times
James Henry
Western Ave
Quaker Drug CO
Globe Building
ACOLD
Piret Avenue
Just
M. Rosenthal & CO
Collins Sherman Foley
First Ave
Bet. Pike and Union
J. Aronson
Wholsale
Columbia St
Wash
Borthen
Main
Gunther
Léslarmeey
Corner Recond
Columbia
Sram lataiRe
the Cooley Co
Gladys Kingsbury
Milton Noble
SIRE
SON
A. Lindauer
Crandridge Kole
Issaquah Coal CO
Ireliable Pianos
Cline
J. Perl
Pike
Ramaker Music
Second
Ava
Harvard Dental
Carey
Seattle Electric Co
Bailey & Williams
Tel
Pike St
Doulton Carpet Co
Epeak
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