Alleged Diamond Robber on Trial Over Mayer’s Window Theft
Kilbourn alias Kelly faces trial in Judge Griffin’s court for stealing diamonds from jeweler Joseph Mayer last New Year’s. Evidence centers on his nervous demeanor and a prior record. Kitty Fairbanks claims an alibi at the San Francisco hotel. Witnesses place the suspect near the scene as the window was smashed and diamonds removed, with a rapid flight through Tenderloin alleys before his arrest days later.
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N Kilbourn
Kelly
Kitty Fairbanks
Kilbourn
Eather
San Francisco Ieee
Palmer House
Tenderloin
Owl
Billy Barton
Cherry Street
Joseph Mayer
Amd
Nixon Resigns From York Executive Committee
May 4 report states Lewis Nixon tendered resignation to take effect immediately at a meeting of the executive committee. The move ends a dispute between Nixon and his sons over Van Wyck’s election as grand sachem and the continued role of Peter Feitner.
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York
Executive Committee
Lewis Nixe
Nixon and Sons
van Wyck
Peter Feitner
Silent City Miner Succumbs in Seattle Funeral Details
A Missouri native and early Alaska miner died at an advanced age. He crossed the plains in 1848, later moved to Seattle, and spent years in Alaska including Juneau and the Sheep District. Interment is in a local cemetery after a 2 PM funeral service. An accompanying photo notes a mirage seen from Muir Glacier in past trials.
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Eats
Alaska
Nou
Seattle
Missouri
Plains
Joe
Juneau
Muir Glacier
T City
Muir
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Convention in Le
In Le May 14 report the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers meets in the city for a three week convention. Since 1863 it has grown to 545 locals and about tens of thousands of members. The group has secured written agreements with most railroad carriers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothers Locomotive Engineers
America
Floods threaten town after mine breach in Maryland
May 14 report from Erland Maryland describes miners opening an abandoned mine hillside to obtain fuel when water flooded the shaft pouring into the town. The flood overwhelms drainage as authorities race to manage the torrent and its advancing reach.
Notice of Water Shut Off on Main Streets Fifth to Sixth
Notice of shut off due to installation of a Mineh Water gate and raising the main. Water will be off from 9:00 am Thursday to 6:00 am Friday on Fifth avenue from Madison to Seneca streets, on Seneca street from Fifth to Sixth, and on Sixth avenue from Seneca to Pine streets.
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Sixth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Madison
Seneca Streets
Seneca Street
Pine Street
Democrats Target Gamblers in Seattle Meeting
A group of Seattle Democrats gathered in the Howard block to discuss gambling and the offices of prosecutor and sheriff. Resolutions ranged from closing all games to condemning the Humes administration and rejecting campaign funds from gamblers. A future meeting is planned for next Tuesday.
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Seattle
R. C. Strudwick
C. G. Metimer
Humes
L. Frank Brown
Cudihee
Fulton
Seduction Case and Local Fire Briefs in Justice Cann Court
In Justice Cann's court this afternoon Georgia Cave of Georgetown charged Gordon Scribner with seduction relating to an act alleged December 1, 1901 involving a about three years old. A Carmen Young case was postponed until next Wednesday. A small fire at Novelty Iron Works caused about 50 dollars in damage. Orvis of 664 Washington Street was found dead. coroner ruled natural causes. Inspector Ebcook launches a crusade against dirty streets in the business district directing owners on Pont Street and Western to clear rubbish by Friday or have it removed by teams. work to continue on other streets after cleanup.
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Hoye
Bean
Pont Street
Western
Ebcook
Burglary Report At 1632 Tenth Avenue South
A burglar entered the residence of Mrs Peterson on 1632 Tenth Avenue South last night. Mrs Peterson saw the intruder who carried a run sack over his shoulder and after a quick look around he departed without disturbing any belongings.
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Mra. Peterson
Tenth Avenue South
Break-in at East Seventh Avenue Store
A small grocery at the southeast corner of Seventh Avenue and Pike Street was burglarized last night with a small quantity of goods stolen by unknown culprits.
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Seventh Avenue
Pike Street
Barystars
Forfeits Bail in Madison Park Blind Pig Case
Be. F. Albrecht, operator of a Madison Park blind pig run as a dance hall, forfeited $50 bail in police court this morning due to non appearance. No bench warrant issued and the case was dropped with a chance to contest if he wishes.
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BE. F. Albrecht
Madison Park
Albrecht
Dinner Honoring Whitelaw Reid At Union Club
A large group of Union Club members hosts a dinner in New York to honor Whitelaw Reid special envoy to the Court of St James for the coronation ceremonies. Senators tt and Depew cabinet members and other notable men are expected to attend.
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New York
The
Union A Ped Club
Whitelaw Reid
Court of St. James
Tt and Depew
Cabinet
Central Seattle Building Proposal At Chamber Meeting
A Puget Sound Bureau of Information official urged a central Seattle building to showcase state resources for immigrants and visitors. Governors and legislators weighed related bids, including stone sourcing for a Federal building and plans connected to the Illinois Manufacturers’ visit.
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Chamber of Commerce
O. M. Moore
Puget Sound Burreau of Information
Seattle
Manufacturers’ Association
Lumbermens Association
Bavage
Nebraska
Foster
Turner
Jones
United States
Washington
Committee On National Affaires
Beattie
Mercer
Chamber
Manufacturers’ Association Committee
Illnois Manufacturers’ Association
Illnois
Meikle
Ide Cleared of Lobbying and Boat Building Charges
Special Agent Weet of the treasury department exonerates Ide of all charges of lobbying and building a boat at McNeil Island by prison labor. The report was sent to the commerce committee by order of President Roosevelt and it is believed Ide's appointment will be confirmed at once.
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Washington, PD
Weet
Treasury Department
Ide
McNeil Island
Commerce Committee
Roosevelt
Delegates to A U U W Meet Visit Seattle on Way Home
About 200 delegates from Canada and the eastern states scheduled to attend the supreme lodge of the A U U W in Portland will pass through Seattle around June 16. Local lodges will host them with city tours and a banquet at the Rainier Grand hotel. An initiation event with 100 men is planned at Ranke hall.
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Canada
Supreme Lodge of the
Portland
Seattle
Sound
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Ranke Hall
Acre Tracts Offered by M. F. James Ravenna
San Francisco May 14 wheat bids noted 1141-2 and 1191-2 with acre tracts offered by M. F. James of Ravenna. See page 4 for details.
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San Francisco
M. F. James
Ravenna
Convention Opens Over Anthracite Strike in Hazleton
The United Mine Workers convention at Hazleton Pennsylvania opened on May 14 to consider making the anthracite strike a permanent measure.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workera
Rate War Ends? Alaska Lines Slash Freight and Passenger Rates
The Skagway rate war draws ships into the fray as the Santa Ana and Al-Ki slash fares to 15 and 10 dollars with earlier cuts to seven and five. Alaska Steamship Association officers stay tight lipped about future moves while the Santa Ana heads out with a large passenger list and cargo.
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Skagway
Santa Ana
Pacific Clipper Line
Pacific Coast Line
Alanka
Danaon
Banta Ana
Alaska Steamship Association
High School Cadets Sail to Camp Near American Lake
Forty youths from Seattle's High School Cadet corps marched along the waterfront in a martial display before boarding the steamer Sentinel at the City dock. They sail to Tacoma for a week of drill near American Lake with Tacoma and Vashon cadets joining. A competitive drill for the Olympia banner is slated later in the week under Lieut. Mo as instructor.
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Seattle
Sentinel
Tacoma
American Lake
Tacoma High School
Vashon College
Olympia
Lieut
Cuba trade bill fears hit sugar and refining
Manuel Kienda testified before the Senate committee on . He warned that if the Cuban reciprocity bill becomes law, refining and the beet sugar industries would have to be abandoned because Germany would supply us with cheap sugar.
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Washington, D. C
Manuel Kienda
Senate
Cuba
Germany
City council grants Oregon Short Line depot franchise
In Salt Lake City on May 14, the city council awarded the franchise for an extension of the Oregon Short Line tracks, ending the Harriman Gould systems bid for union depot rights and excluding the Rio Grande from the depot site purchased two years ago.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Harriman-Gould Systems
Union Depot
Rio Grande
Ee Se
Bicycle Repaira
Co. Scalp Drug Trust Urges Bartell Co to Join Price Rise
Advertisement claims drug firms pressure Bartell Drug Co to join a price hike. It lists Peruna and various tonics priced at $1.00 or 26c and asserts direct purchase saves jobbers profit. Warns against wholesalers soaking buyers. Local readers urged to read more.
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Bartell Drug Co
Matron of City Nursery Dies After Illness
Mrs Charlton who since April 1 has been matron of the day nursery at 208 Ninth Avenue South died early today from pneumonia. She leaves a widower and a three year old child. The Charity Organization Society, under whose supervision the nursery operates, spoke highly of the deceased.
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Charlton
Ninth Avenue South
Aoeiety
Licenses To Wed On Moritage List May Be Teaved
A list of licenses to wed appears with multiple errors in names ages and places. Individuals include Prank Frederick Hopkins 2 Percent and Margenon Faber 18 Ballard. John David Marshall 27 Monroe Wash. Orvia Ambrosian Parteh 17 Pall City Wash. Ernest John Dewar 27 and Emima Kueher 2 Everett. Other pairs include John M Murphy Isabella Chant Beattie. Charles Loyd Wiley 21 Lena Ruthnes 14 Auburn. Raymond M Johnson 27 Maude Norton 19 Beattie. Albert Austin 2 Jamie Gordon 19 Beattie. A C Wattle Idesle Hurlock Green Laker. Chris B Johumen 25 Atina Mushy 28 Seattle.
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Frederick Hopkins
Margenon Faber
Ballard
John David Marehall
Monroe
Wash
Orvia Ambrosian Parteh
Pall City
Ernest John Dewar
Emima Kueher
Everett
John M. Murphy
Isabella Chant
Beattie
Charles Loyd Wiley
Lena Ruthnes
State v A. D. McIntyre in court for $60 theft
The case of the State v A. D. McIntyre was set to be heard by Judge Griffin in the late afternoon. McIntyre is charged with stealing $60 from H. H. Dunbar.
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A. D. McIntyre
Griffin
MelIntyre
H. H. Dunbar
Lawsuit Blames Railroad for 14YearOld’s Injuries
Frances Cunningham sues Northern Pacific Railroad Co alleging negligence led to her son Tommy Cunningham’s severe injuries. The complaint cites unsafe play around switches, encouragement to ride switch engines, and the engine wheel contact that resulted in the loss of his right arm and leg, seeking $1000 plus damages.
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Cunningham
Frances Cunningham
Northern Pacific Railroad Co
Hfs
Tommy
Mayor Hummer and the Gambling Houses Demands
A reader questions Mayor Hummer about gambling houses and urges strong action. The letter asks if the mayor will compensate a ruined family and restore trust by closing gambling venues and upholding public morals. The piece critiques political rhetoric and pushes for decisive reform.
Chamber of Commerce Resolutions Stir Quiet Contemplation
A chamber of commerce release notes resolutions aimed at community harmony will not disrupt the public calm, urging residents to maintain peaceful outlooks amid civic deliberations and local milestones.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jubtich
Inspection Tour Heads to Seattle by Fraternal Leader
Col ¢, W. tone and his son W. Btone arrived in Seattle yesterday on a coast inspection tour of Fraternal Brotherhood of America lodges. He is supreme representative and will stay two weeks at the Arlington hotel.
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Col
W. Tone
W. Btone
Seattle
Fraternal Brotherhood of America
Arlington Hotel
Rival Clothing Co Promotes Dime Savings Bank Gift
Rival Clothing Co offers a Mushel Basket Mank hammer style purse as a free gift with each Moya Bull worth $3.00 or more, advertising a dime savings bank that unlocks with coins. The offer promises a bushel of money when opened, inviting customers to visit Second and Madison.
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Rival Clothing Co
Second and
Madison
Last day for water rate payments ends with 50 cent fine
The article notes tomorrow is the final day for paying the second quarter water rates. after that a 50 cent penalty will be charged. A line of residents forms at the treasurer’s office to settle charges. Edward Hawk reports being robbed of 17 dollars in Finger’s saloon on First avenue while asleep in a chair.
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Northwest
Edward Hawk
Finger
First Avenue
Union
University Streets
Death of 62-year-old man at Mourth Avenue
Co. M. Jordan aged 62 died last night at 2311 Mourth avenue. The body rests at Bonney and Stewart's. Death thought to be from appendicitis. Coroner Hoye to hold post mortem to determine cause of death.
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Mayer
Nixon
BA Willoughby
L. E. Meeting
Donaldson
Aaron
D Malcomaon
M. M. Teeter
Lawrence
Codneliua Sem
Homes Administration
Reid
Fremont Christian Church
Thirty-eighth Street
Stone Avenue
L. G. Knowles
C. Wy
Christiansen
A. C. Wigmore
J. Miteh
Herbert Keene
Chelatiangon
National Bankers’ Association
Clearing House Association
J. D. Howe
State Bankers’ Association
A.U .U. W. Entertain
Hill
Eine Carter
Hood
Price
Becond
J. Friedman & Son
Torius
Panama
Fedora
J.friedman&son
L. Adler Bros. Co
Hotel Stevens
Railroad CO
Nacky Tallorin 102 Secon Co
Westbirg’ Childs
Second Avenue
the Bushel Basket Bank
Rhodes Bros. Co
Tea, Coffee and Crockery House
Seattle Tailoring CO
J, . Holland
Chas. G
Holcomb
Optician Roe
Burke Guilding
Retail Drug Association
Bers
Pacific Coast
Seattle Association
Quaker Drug Company
Seattle Retail Druggist Association
National Association Off Retail Druggists
National Association
W. G. Shepard
Sec
Peruna
Lydia Pinkham
Pierce
California
Castoria
Globe
Seater & CO
John J. Kowalski
Scientific
Second
Colw Oree
Just
M. Rosenthal & CO
Flrst Avenue
Madison Street
J. Perl
Henry Hensel
Hinckisy
Manatreariay Jamon
J. Aronson
Wholsale
Columbia St
Samia
Powe Mon Twe
Passe Morty
Milton Nobles
Ray
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Mgr
the Jessie Shirley Co
Tillotson
Florence Dental CO
Jardiniers
Coon Bros
Rainier Hardware Co
A. Lindauer
2Nd Ave
Spring
Seneca
Wineberg & Kessler
J. Pike
IFE and Grill
Kirk
First
FB. Elliott
Seattle Transfer Ce
Fabion
Tet
Main
Ava
Daulton Carpet Co
de Fourth
Pike
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