City council discusses graft rumors and grand jury demand
City officials challenge graft reports as they prepare to push for a grand jury. A special council meeting debated police department concerns and a health club gathering to probe alleged misconduct by Mayor Miller’s policy and the commercial club resolution.
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Gabe
Plummer
Are Hill
Oall Gate
Ita
Commercial Club
Miller
Ded
Bary
Seattle Fund Grows for Consumptives Camp Aid at Renton Junction
The Star reports the Seattle fund for two young consumptives at Renton Junction has reached twenty dollars and shows signs of expanding. Cash remains the urgent need while clothing offers pour in, with $90 already collected to support the long battle for life. Contributions should be sent to the Anti Tuberculosis Editor at Star.
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Renton Junction
The
Star
Seattle
R. J. Gantt
Shield
George Rublen
Paine Mros
Millar
Food and Clothing Drive Aids Destitute Portier Family
Community fundraiser organized by Bonnie Wheeler gathers money for Mrs. Joan Portier and her children. Donations arrive from numerous supporters including a $25 pledge and immediate payment to reduce a long overdue bill, easing the family’s burden. Contributions listed come from individuals and local groups, with the Star office collecting funds.
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Bonnie Wheeler
Joan’ Portier
Grotetankin Company
Star
Secret tunnel uncovered near McCoy ranch in Mariposa
Skeletons found in a tunnel near the late George McCoy’s home, with four decayed remains unearthed within a week. District Attorney Adair calls it one of the most remarkable crime series in the West. The tunnel’s discovery raises questions about past murders and a long unsolved disappearance.
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United Presa
Mariposa
Cal
George McCoy
Ganness
Indiana
McCoy
Adair
Prensa
Weat
Sam Wilson
Wilson
Schively Silent Before Legislative Committee
Attorney George Lerael for Insurance Commissioner Schively refuses to answer questions, citing potential self incrimination. The investigating committee plans to adjourn and report findings. weather is fair tonight with frost and warmer Thursday.
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My United Premed Olympia
George Lerael
Schively
Legislative Committee
Behively
Luther Brown Acquitted in Kidnapping Case
Luther Brown, head of the detective department of United Railroads, was acquitted at noon today of kidnapping Fremont Order, managing editor of the Evening Bulletin. The verdict prompted the crowd to clap and the defendant was fined 150.
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Luther Brown
United Railroads
Fremont Order
Evewing Bulletin
Banjo Eyed Kid
Woman cop loses purse after swearing in first local woman officer
Jose phine Sullivan, newly sworn in as the city’s first woman police officer, rode a street car home and found her purse and valuables stolen. She reported the loss to the city hall station, identifying the thief as a ruthless character.
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United
Cuscade
Josephine Sullivan
Joss
Raid on Opium Den Nets Three Arrests Near Jackson Mount
Police raided a room over Tony Bimich’s saloon near Firetav by Jackson Mt early morning and arrested N. D. Poindexter a bookkeeper Henry Mackey a bartender and George Brown a waiter for smoking opium. Poindexter posted 100 cash bail Wall Mackey posted 26 dollar bond Brown remained in stupor with Captain Willard declining a ball in his cane.
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Tony Bimich
Jackson Mt
N. D. Poindexter
Henry Mackey
George Brown
Poindexter
Mackey Wan
Brown
Willard
Prosecutor Plans Murder in the First Degree Complaint
Prosecuting attorney Yanur will file a complaint in superior court charging Jean Fortier with murder in the first degree for the killing of Michael Fortier. The filing is expected this afternoon or tomorrow morning. refer to Mrs Fortier’s death as not touched upon at this time.
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Yanur
Jean Fortier
Michael Fortier
Fortier
Tme
Bloodhounds At Large In Seattle City Chase
The dogs Sam and Brady of Harry McDermott have escaped and fled this morning. McDermott claims the pair can identify criminals by appearance and are superior to local police. Mrs Me reported the disappearance and asked for them to be returned if found.
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Girmee
Wthav
John FP
Miterhie
Pholleh
Tv. M
Opy
Mat
Sam
Brady
Harry McDermott
Easie
Harry
Seattle
Mrs
Mary Therona Gallagher
Mary
Widow Annie Pleased With Hains Verdict
New York May 12 Mrs William F H Annis wife of Capt Peter Hains said she was satisfied with the manslaughter verdict returned against him at Flushing She declared justice was served and she believed the verdict proved the wrong done to her husband. London parliament debated naval power between the Lord Nelson type and the Dreadnaught.
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New York
William FH
Annie
Alain
Peter ©. Hains
Ant
Annis
Flushing
Marin
Bar Association Investigates Heirs in Corruption Probe
An unidentified speaker urges careful action against corruption, arguing enforcement of law benefits cities while stressing the need to confirm wrongdoing before naming the area. He cites St. Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh and other places as potential targets if misconduct exists.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Seven former Sugar Co. workers plead not guilty in conspiracy case
Washington dispatch reports seven former employees of American Sugar refining company pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government. Other items note deaths, guard details for a threatened lynching, a Manila Tokio ascent by Letourneur couple, a Turkish sultan’s head price, widespread postmen strikes, and Harriman’s fast Chicago Seattle train plan for May 16 tied to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition.
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Washington
American Sugar Refining Company
Chicago
Harriman
Seattle
Spokane Bachelors Seek Wives Across the Northwest
An appeal from Spokane asks for 2 000 wives for Spokane bachelors. Rev D D Vaughan of Halsted Street Institutional church believes at least 200 of his congregation would marry quickly. Morton secretary of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce says the plan may attract interested women from the North and other regions.
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Chicago
Spokane
Pacific Northwest
D. D. Vaughan
Halsted Street
Vaughan
Levi Grant Morton
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
John Ascon
Morton
Beattle City Hospital Seeks Baby Clothes Donation
Hospital authorities urge Beattle mothers to donate worn or outgrown infant garments. Acknowledging hardship, they ask residents to bring clothing to the new municipal building elevator, to help sheltered newborns and their grateful nurses.
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Municipal Building
Freight for Seattle Arrives From Yokohama
Amtral Hamelin of the Chargeur Routny line arrives in Victoria after an 18 day voyage from Yokohama. It carries 198 tons for Seattle. The trip endured two severe two day gales and heavy rolling, delaying the vessel.
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United Press
Victoria
Amtral Hamelin
Chargeur Routny Line
Yokohama
Seattle
Pacific
Sullivan estate expose delays Donworth confirmation as Seattle lawyers face probe
A telegram to President Taft urges delaying George Donworth's federal judgeship confirmation until thorough investigation of the Sullivan estate scandal is completed. The Seattle Bar Association grievance committee will conduct an independent inquiry into charges against leading local attorneys, including Samuel I. Piles, with possible disbarment actions if warranted.
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William H. Taft
Washington
George Donworth
Seattle
Sullivan
Donworth
Piles
Seattle Bar Association
Star
Bar Association Committee
Supreme Court of California
Samuel I. Piles
United
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