Meredith Faces Criticism Over Gambler Payoffs in City
Seattle scene erupts as John Considine accuses Chief Meredith of taking 15000 monthly from local gambling venues via Detective Wappenstein. Meredith denies the charge, argues reforms hurt him and that Considine seeks control. Mayor Humes demands proof and counters the graft claim.
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John Considine
Moon
Humes
Meredith
Wappenstein
Teenese
Seattle
Monterey
People’s
Monteray
Toms
Considine
Saale
Reed
Policeman Crane
Edwards
William A. Pinkerton
Conardines
Dawson
Moretti
Two Young Adventurers Arrested in Seattle
George Gunderson aged 17 and George Porter aged 13 were arrested by an officer this afternoon on a charge not fully clear in the report. The two unkempt youths, described as tramps, traveled by train from Montana to Seattle. One boy had ten cents. the other had nothing. Police suspect they ran away from homes in Montana on an adventure trip.
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George Gunderson
George Porter
Montana
Seattle
Boston Magnate Predicted Market Panic Ahead of Slump
May 16 report credits Thos W Law son with steering through a stock decline from 3 to 5 million dollars. He had sold short on several lines over the prior two months waiting for the expected panic he warned his friends about two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thos. W. Lawson
Stratford Fire Cremates Seven Inmates
A Stratford suburb fire in London burned a housing block containing many inmates. Seven people were reported cremated, with others presumed dead or missing as investigators assess the blaze and determine the facility's fate.
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London
Stratford
City Receives 100000 Pounds For District Libraries
Andrew Carnegie has given Glasgow municipality 100000 pounds to establish district libraries. Lawrence Craemar, linked to a false carriage order from a former person, was arrested on charges of obtaining property under false pretenses with trial set for May 23. BE. Brown and others faced punishment for disorderly conduct in court.
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Glasgow
Andrew Carmegie
City
Lawrence Craemar
Montana
Crane
Serious Accident Involving M A Gray Near Police Headquarters
M A Gray a teamster for Moreland Bros. suffered a painful accident last evening near police headquarters. He was riding a Yester avenue car and, while attempting to alight, was jostled and thrown against a seat injuring his right leg below the knee. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital by ambulance and is resting.
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M. A. Gray
Moreland Bros
Gray
Third Avenue
Seattle General Hospital
Washington Street Car Strikers Threaten Action Over Uniform Costs
Washington street car employees threaten to strike over a dispute about uniform prices, sparking controversy in the capital. Details indicate mounting tensions between labor and management as the issue escalates.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Reporters Notes on City Arrests
William Douglas colored was arrested yesterday by Officer Mayon on charges of assault and battery and given ten days in the city jail. Walter Mevan a disorderly character arrested by Officer Olland last evening was fined $10 by Judge George this morning.
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William Douglas
Mayon
Walter Mevan
Olland
George
Girls who smashed Summit saloon in Wichita melee
Three girls named Kilgore People and Wilhoit smashed the Summit saloon in Wichita. Bartender Fred Wolf knocked them down and threw them into the street. Wilhoit and Peoples suffered injuries including a broken wrist and a long facial gash. Police arrested the trio.
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Wichita, Kas
Winona Kilgore
Anna People
Jasmine Wilhoit
Lucy Ilhoit
Wolf
Miss Peoples
Leased Cable for 12 Hours in Paris-Linked Trade
Report says J. P. Morgan, arriving from Aix les Baines, leased a New York cable for the entire day to stay in constant touch with his Wall Street office and manage his share of last week’s stock scramble from Paris.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Paris
Aix Les Baines
Wall Street
McKinley Condition Reported Not Improved
The May 16 update from the Scott residence states Mrs. McKinley remains gravely ill with no material change. Secretary Cortelyou also reports the condition unchanged as she grows weaker.
Opium Seizure Reported in San Francisco Harborcase
Special to the Star from San Francisco May 14. Inspector Loftus of Seattle assisted by local customs officers seized a team of horses and wagon along with 180 six tael cans of unstamped opium. The seizure is believed to be the balance of dope seized in Seattle a few days earlier.
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San Francisco
Loftus
Seattle
PEST HOUSE Finances Hinder Smallpox Detention Facility
The board of public works says no funds exist to build or secure a temporary detention room for smallpox victims awaiting transfer to the superintendent Youngs. If council appropriates money, they are ready to proceed immediately to house those afflicted.
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Youngs
Board of Public Works
Riverside residents plan Citizens water system push
Everett notes protest against high water rates and announces steps toward forming a municipal water system. Also mentions upcoming local baseball game, Eastern Washington Athletic Association event, Norwegian assist at Ballard anniversary, and Grand Knights of Pythias decorations with a Welcome sign under construction.
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Everett
Wash
Riverside
Wemee
Ivey Protest Over Prospect Street Grading Damages
M F Ivey protested the continuation grading of Prospect Street from Nen Anne Avenue alleging a $7 damage payment for removing property was not paid.
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M. F. Ivey
Prospect Street
Nen Anne Avenue
Guerin Leary case to be judged by Judge Griffin this afternoon
The Guerin Leary case will be submitted to Judge Griffin this afternoon after a day devoted to witness testimony. Final arguments are being heard late in the day and Griffin’s ruling will conclude the superior court proceedings and determine control of the Seattle and San Francisco Railway and Navigation Co between rival factions.
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Guerin-Leary
Griffin
Superior Court
Seattle & San Francisco Railway & Navigation Co
Government fire extinguisher bids opened by Quartermaster Ruhlen
Three bids were opened for 45 five dollar extinguishers, 4 percent handling charges, and 96 dry powder extinguishers. Bidders were North Western Fixture Co, Washington Electric Manufacturing & Supply Co, and Washington Rubber Co. The Washington Rubber Co offered the low bid and proposed to fill the order.
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Quartermaster Ruhlen
Northwestern Fixture Co
Washington Electric Manufacturing & Supply Co
Washington Rubber Co
Spokane Crook Detained After Robbery
Duke Dethrid a well known crook wanted in Spokane for the Chicago hotel robbery was arrested by Detective Mike Powers this afternoon. He will be held until an Spokane officer arrives to take him back for trial.
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Duke
Dethrid
Spokane
Chicago
Mike Powers
Contempt fines set for trance medium in kidnap trial incident
Harry Blum, a trance medium, was fined 26 dollars and costs by Judge Cann for contempt after following Virginia White and Mary T. Williams to Whatcom and bribing them to skip the Camyow kidnaping hearing. The witnesses appeared, and Blum was fined.
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Harry Blum
Virginia White
Mary T. Williams
Camyow
Costa
Cann
Blum
Whatcom
High School Players Stage Benefit Play Garrotera
Seattle students will present an amateur theatre performance at the school auditorium Friday evening May 17 to raise funds for the high school orchestra and other school programs. The play Garrotera features nine young performers under the direction of Prof. Bailey who teaches classics and literature at the high school.
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Seattle
Bailey
The Citys Big Boost
Detective Phillips rounds up nickel in the slot operators with over 100 proprietors fined 25 dollars each in the monthly enforcement.
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Phillips
Council committee Grapples with Underground Wiring Plan
At a meeting last night the corporations committee agreed laying wires underground cannot start until the first bill is paved. It will take six to ten months to supply conduits. Street paving will proceed as scheduled. Representatives of the utility companies attended, not opposing the plan but asking for ample time to complete the work.
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Council Corporations Committee
Foresters of America Conclude Ninth Annual Session
The Grand Court of Foresters of America wraps up its ninth annual session calling it highly successful. Officers elected include Grand Chief Ranger H. K. Howers of Aberdeen and sub chief Ranger H C Krouse. future meeting set for Yakima in May. Four delegates chosen to the supreme court in Baltimore with alternates named and officials thanked Port Orchard for courtesies.
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Grand Court
Foresters of America
Yakima
K. Howers
Aberdeen
H.C. Krouse
Mercy
Geo. M. Stewart
Beatts
T. W H. Andrews
Seattle
Thosere
Stanwood
Wood
A. K. Ewing
Spokane
Junior Woodward
W. G O. Matthews
Port Minkeley
Beadie
G. H. Hunt
Keslyn
KE. H. Farrell
Sand Point
Idaho
B. A. Paulson
Ballard
Alfred Butts
Tacoma
W. L. Thomas
Hiack Mamond
Port Orchard
Death of Howard M Hoffman in Albany
Howard M Hoffman died suddenly at his Albany home at age unknown while consulting with Gen Roe of the National Guard over the street car strike. Hoffman had served as adjutant general of the New York National Guard and was chief of the governor's staff.
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Albany
N. Y
Howard M. Hoffman
Roe
National Guard
Hoffman
New York National Guard
Man Beats Wife for Twelve Hours in Paterson House
Peter Barber a machinist beat his wife for nearly 12 hours after she refused to give him $15. He locked doors and assaulted her ending with a horse whip. Police arrested him and he was committed to jail to await his wife's injuries outcome.
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Paterson
N. Y
Peter Barber
Barr
Spectator warns Pinghemen on Leyland trade fight
The Spectator blames J. P. Morgan's Leyland Inc control and tells Ping- Hehmen to unite, build more ships, and resist American competition. It argues monopolies fail without state aid and predicts all finance tyrants meet a Waterloo in the end.
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London
the Spectator
J. P. Morgan
Leyland Inc
Ping- Hehmen
Pet
Napoleon of Nance
Pays Folk to Worship
In Jersey Shore Pennsylvania on May 16 the Rev W E Earns offered to pay money to every person attending church services next Sunday. The money has been sent for this purpose and the amount per person is not disclosed.
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Jersey Shore
W. EB
Philadelphia Doctor Held in Plot Against Wife for Letters
Dr Thomas F Eldredge, an electro therapeutic specialist, is jailed in $1600 bail over alleged plans to drug his wife with morphine or dynamite to seize two letters in her possession. Private detective Paul Schroeder testified he was hired to obtain the letters and that Eldredge offered dynamite to kill his wife if drugging failed. Go to Spinning for bicycle repairs.
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Philadelphia
Thos. FE. Kldredge
Paul B. Schroeder
Eldredge
Fruit Growers Petition for Hale's Passage Trade Facilities
Hale's passage ranchers and fruit growers petition the chamber of commerce to secure facilities for broader trade with Seattle merchants. An agreement will be sent to arrange steamboat service between the city and the passage, with chamber cooperation requested.
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Hale's Passage
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Thin City
Chamber of Commerce la
Deaths of Chesterclough and Infant Nosland
Chesterclough age 68 died at 2423 First avenue last evening. He was a resident of Seabeck Washington. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Nosland died at the family residence at Silverdayo yesterday.
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Chesterclough
First Avenue
Seabeck
Wash
Jacob Nosland
Silverdayo
Second Annual Electrical Exhibit At University Labs
The Electrical Engineers Society hosts the second annual exhibit tonight in university laboratories. Highlights include wireless telegraphy and X rays. A miniature Snoqualmie power plant and electric street car are shown.
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The
Electrical Engineers’ Society
University
Snoqualmie
Senator Stokes Acquitted in Murder Trial
Williamson West Virginia May 16 The jury acquitted Senator Stokes in the murder case of Rev J J Woll a Presbyterian minister The defense cited self defense after a sensational sermon in which Woll attacked the morals of Williams society The verdict ends the trial after a deadly shooting following the sermon
Lucas Detective Agency Closes as Owner Owes Debt
Jonas Hushell, once manager of the Lucas agency in Union block city, owed 6800 by the company. A bill of sale was issued for part of the agency and the goods were removed, ending the business.
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Lucas Detective Agency
Uiing
Jonas Hhushell
Copenny
Maj Ruhlin a Busy Man
Major Ruhlin and his Army Quartermaster staff at Fort Lawton and Tacoma are kept busy preparing transports for Alaska. The payroll for transport service and staff amounts to 4911.66 dollars monthly, with clerks, engineers, watchmen, and other personnel listed.
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Arme
H Ruhlen
Alaska
Ruhlen
Tacoma
Fort Lawton
Seward
City Hall and Utilities Notes in Town Report
City Hall reports a petition for a sewer license while a new treasurer’s deputy will start after June 1. Henry F. Blake seeks council approval to connect his water franchise with the town mains for proposed expansion. Beattie Electric’s manager says no union visit planned, citing clear rules.
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Rathbun
Henry F. Blake
Renton
Swedish Baptist Conference Opens at Fifth Avenue Church
The Swedish Baptist conference begins this evening at the Swedish Baptist church on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Olive Street. Delegates from across the state attend and preaching will be by different pastors each evening with special music as the order.
Revolting. Chauncey Havelind Charged With Criminal Assault
May 16. Chauncey Havelind a 54 year old farmer and school director near Ten Mile bridge is charged with criminal assault on Lillie Reed about 20, who lives with her mother Ellzenbeth Reed nearby. Constable Harboard jailed Havelind in county jail in default of $1,000 bond. Mina Reed's condition is serious.
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Brokane
Chauncey Havelind
Lillie Reed
Havelind
Ten - Mile Bridge
Miss Reed
Ellzenbeth Reed
Harboard
Hartland
Jalil
Mina Reed
The Great Ruby Ends as Madame Ban Gene Debuts
The Grand Opera house closes The Great Ruby and tonight Madame Ban Gene opens with Miss Van Buren in her first big post Frawley company opportunity. She departs for the East next Monday rejoining the Frawley troupe in San Francisco in July. Charles Erin Verner presents Curren Cash at Third Avenue Theater a South Africa war melodrama praised for its action and dialogue. The Frawley company plans a big week with Madame Ban Gene Saturday and Hoosier life in Arthur's play on Sunday Blue Jeans is hinted as the next act.
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Grand Opera House
Madame Bane Gene
Madame Gans Gene
Miss van Buren
East
Frawley Company
San Francisco
France
Napoleon I
Indiana
Madame Bans Gene
Uce J Arthur
Blue Jeans
Grand Opera Hour features Pretty Little Pearl Landers
The article previews a weeklong Grand Opera Hour performance starring Pretty Little Pearl Landers in a demanding role. Mine Land ere receives praise as an exceptionally clever young actress, with Mr. Frawley as Perry jancom and Miss Johnson as Bue U. Datley. Hal Reid’s Roanoke, a companion piece to On the Buwanee River, headlines at the Third Avenue theater next week with a road-tested company and new scenery.
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Grand Opera Hour
Pearl Landers
June
Mine Landere
Mr. Frawley
Perry Jancom
Miss Johnson
Bue U. Datley
Sawmill
Ustaway
Roanoke
Buwanee
Hal Reid
Third Avenue Theater
Keep in Mind Cline's Piano Hour to Battleship
Fragmentary note references Cline's piano hour and a voyage or event tied to a battleship and a steamer Athion. Details are incomplete, but the terms imply a schedule or entertainment linked to a naval setting.
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Cline
Choosing Hairbrushes By Construction And Bristle Quality
The article discusses selecting hair brushes by construction and bristle fastening, noting options from solid back to decorative styles. It outlines price ranges from 35 to 4 cents in various listings, and mentions direct purchases from manufacturers with special prices and several mid priced options.
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Gune
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Grand I of Knights of Pythias
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Shira
Pike. Paint Co
Cor
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Fruit Growers’ Petition
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Dickinson
Beattie Electric Co
Star
Remington
Nome
E. C. Niles
General Dealer
Cherry Street
Lake Washington Flyer
Adison & Laschi
Fook
Star Paint Co
Pike Street
Third Ave
Swedish Baptists
Ridge Coal
Jesaquah
Fairbanks
Staple and Fancy Groceries Bich Ltd
Yesler
Thone Brown
Faotel Butler
Beattle’s
Frederick & Nelson
Home Furnishers
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2D Ave
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Bey Row
S&c
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Second Avenue
Why & Co
Moran Brosco
Ommo It
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