Employee confesses cash drawer theft at Georgetown firm
Ralph D. Nichols, proprietor, reports his clerk Davis admits stealing from the office at the Paliey Building. Davis, under arrest, writes a letter confessing a two month gambling debt fueling a shortage of 446 to 475 dollars and pledges to repay through work. The case includes a search of the safe and a signed confession to Detectives Adams and Corbett. Davis, married 14 months, previously allowed to keep his job with partial repayments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serma J. HM. Davis
Ralph O. Nichola
Paliey
Adams
Corbett
Davis
Daviste
Davie Haw
Moore and McGraw Seek Lake Washington Canal Permit
A. Moore and John H. McGraw plan a trip to Washington to secure permission from the War Department or via Congress to construct a Lake Washington canal. The project would deepen the lake, drain low lands, and create a sea connection along 175 miles of shoreline, with potential factory sites and property value gains. Moore will join McGraw, per the chamber of commerce, and they expect quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Moore
John H. Mc
Kate
Seattle
Lake Washington
Messrs
Moore
McGraw
War Department
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Traffic Agents Plan a Picnic
The city traffic department plans a June 22 picnic with Ingersoll as chair and W. Parker arranging grounds. Nagle to handle arrangements, Tingling in charge of entertainments for ladies, and Will to provide luncheon. Frank Kenney will contribute a steamship for the outing to Bremerton and Pleasant Beach. Tacoma and Portland traffic men and families are invited. A brass band leads the parade and performs throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
W. Parker
J. R. Nagle
A. Tingling
Paul
Frank Kenney
Port
Chard
Bremerton
Pleasant Beach
Tacoma
Portland
Opium Cache Recovered Near Puyallup River
Two hundred sixty pounds of a 500 pound opium cache hidden along the Puyallup river were found by Joba and Gustaf Mitchell. Local customs inspectors suspect a gang of smugglers. three men are under watch after a prior attempted shipment into Tacoma. The Amp launch was used in the operation and authorities plan inquiries from Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puyallup
Joba
Gustaf Mitchell
Frank Loftus
Spector
Tacoma
Storm Devastates Greer County Farms in Oklahoma
A May storm swept Greer county killing one woman and fatally injuring six, with five others hurt and six farms destroyed. Two men named J. E. Maskow and J. A. Maskow among the dead, A. J. Vines and Mrs. A. J. Vines also listed fatally hurt. Several families survived by sheltering in cyclone cellars as homes were demolished. Meanwhile in Lawton reports warn of ongoing flood, washed-out railroad tracks, and fears of the most destructive flood in memory across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erick. Okle
Greer County
J. E. Maskow
J. A. Maskow
A. J. Vines
Lawton
Okla
Oklahoma
United States Topographers Map Alaska Interior
Twelve US topographers under Thomas Gerdine sail for Cook Inlet. The party will map the interior for a season and submit completed work to Washington TLC for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
United States
Thomas Gerdine
Cook Inlet
Washington
TLC
Oil Tank Fire Rocks Jersey City
A large fire broke out when the top of a Standard Oil tank exploded in Jersey City on May 14. The blast sent flames high into the air and shook the city, with nearby tanks being drawn off to prevent further spread as residents crowded to watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Standard Ofl Company
Treasury Secretary Praises Graduates of Revenue Cutter Service
Leane M. Shaw told graduates in Baltimore that in one branch of government service ideas are punished by court martial. He warned that suppressing ideas in the army and navy wastes raw talent and turns promising youths into figureheads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Leane M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
School For
Revenue Cutter Service
Government Service
Army
Navy
Elliott Comes Tonight to Seattle on NP Train
President Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific railway and his party will reach Seattle tonight about midnight, according to information from the Northern Pacific local superintendent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Blliott
Northern Pacific Railway
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Idaho Trial of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone Looms Large
Idaho correspondent Waldeck outlines the looming trial of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone for the Brennenberg murder. He describes public passion, alleged inner circle plots, and a nationwide attention that pits labor leaders against mine owners with extensive private detectives and court battles to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Western Miners’ Federation
Steunenberg
Jacob Waldeck
Western Federation of Labor
Moyer
Haywood
Rob
Western Federation of Miners
Frank Brennenberg
Charges Filed Against Sullivan in Mining Case
A. McBride of Le y accuses P. C Sullivan United States district attorney for the northern division of Washington of defrauding him in the Daisy mining claim. McBride says Sullivan drafted the contract and deed, ignored his interest in a compromised settlement, and cost him about $10,000 in litigation fees. He aims for Senate consideration after presenting to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. McBride
Snate
U. S
Nome
A . McBride
Ley
P. C Sullivan
United States
Washington
Senate
McBride
Tn Tion
Star
Sullivan
Mary Miller’s Flight From Reform School Flight After Arrest
Colfax May 1. A seventeen year old named Mary Miller fled at night to Chehalis in the custody of a guard. She alleges a conspiracy by relatives to prevent her marriage to a favored man and criticizes her elder Mrs W T Moeth, whom she barely speaks of. The court room shows her in bitter mood and receives sympathy from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Caiming
Mary Miller
Chehalia
Mra. W. T. Moeth
Mra W
Winnipeg to coast line planned by Grand Trunk by fall 1907
James J. Hill announced on May 16 that a through line from Winnipeg to the coast would be completed by the time Grand Trunk Pacific reaches the city. The target is to have the project finished by fall 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipro
James J. Hill
Winnipeg
Grand Trank Pacific
Mary Bird Resigns From Smith College After 19 Years
Mary E Bird longtime instructor in the astronomical department at Smith College tendered her resignation after 19 years of service. She states she will prepare a formal statement of her position to be read at the commencement exercises in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mase
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Mary E. Bird
Astronomical Department
Smith College
Mies Bird
Typo Graphical Union Election Under Way Today
Voters at the Labor Temple in Seattle elect local Seatte officers and international officers. The sole local contest selects a delegate to the international convention in Colorado Springs. Candidates include Rosh G. Faler and Kri M McCullough alongside unopposed nominees H. O. Campbell for president FE H. Mitchell for vice president A. H. Blaine for secretary treasurer and Gordon A. Rice for recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Seatte
International Union
Colorado Springs
Rosh G. Faler
Kri M McCullough
H. O. Campbell
FE. H. Mitchell
A. H. Blaine
Gordon A. Rice
Captain James Daniela Takes Command of Excelsior
The Excelsior will sail nostward on June 1 under Captain James Daniela, promoted after a long rise with Northwestern Steamship Co since 1901. He began as third mate and has spent the past season as pilot on the steamer Banta Ana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
James Daniela
Daniels
Northwestern Steamship Company
Panic Fire Triggers Alarms At York Hospital
Fire in a planing mill on 206th Street sparked a panic at York Hospital and nearby homes. The rush to evacuate alerted patients and staff who were safely moved before anyone was harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Planing Mill
Doll & Sons
206Th St
Knights of Pythias Convention Opens in City
With pomp a large parade and a victory for the Seattle Uniform rank the 22nd convention of the 4 Yonge Knights of Pythias began in the city yesterday. Today officers were elected for the coming year and tomorrow the convention will adjourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Yonge
Knights of Pythias
Yukon Fiver Opens From Hootatingua To Above Dawson
Traffic Manager Rogers of White Pass and Yukon says no word yet but expects the Yukon fiver to be open from Hootatingua to below Dawson, indicating a potential shift in travel routes and seasonal access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
White Pass & Yukon
Hootatingua
Dawson
Cargo of Cement Arrives Thronging Port
Eight thousand sacks of cement arrive at the port aboard a freight ship, signaling a major delivery for local construction. The shipment boosts supply for ongoing public works and private projects across the city.
Steamer Mackinaw Arrives with Large San Francisco Shipment
The Mackinaw arrived at 11 o'clock this forenoon with a sizable shipment for Galbraith Bacon & Co from San Francisco. It proceeded to the other wharf to discharge as one of the largest consignments in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw
Galbraith, Bacon & Co
San Francisco
Otter Wharf
Mrs W S Stone Dies In Black Diamond At 86
Mrs. W Stone of Black Diamond aged 86 died at her home this morning after a long illness. She was mother to Dr. D Stone of Black Diamond. Bonney-Watson company has charge of the remains awaiting funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Stone
Black Diamond
D. Stone
Bonney-Watsoon Company
Local exchange expansion reaches Pacific Northwest
Pascal Howard, construction engineer for the Automatic Telephone company, says automatic switch boards are being installed in Bellingham, Tacoma, Walla Walla and Spokane. He notes these exchanges will soon connect with the Independent exchange in Seattle, linking regional lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascal Howard
The
Automatic Telephone Company
Seattle
Howard
Bellingham
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Spokane
Rogers in Seattle Sees Banner Rail Year Ahead
J. H. Rogers traffic manager of the White Pass and Yukon route arrived in Seattle this morning and said in an interview that this season's business, based on present indications, should exceed last year, which was twenty percent higher than 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Seattle
J. H. Rogers
White Pass
Yukon
Husband Beats Wife's Friend in Court Fallout
Frank Marshall pleaded guilty in police court to assault and battery after beating Vincent Ignasiak who was with Mrs Marshall. Judge Gordon discharged him with no fine, noting Marshall secured a $7,500 judgment recently against Tony Simich for alienating Mrs Marshall's affections. Ignasiak planned to press charges, Marshall defended by claiming he defended his home honor. Margaret Sullivan of 509 Terrace St recovered sanity in Oakland and planned to travel to Seattle.
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Frank Marshall
Vincent Ignasiak
Gordon
Marshall
Tony Simich
First Av
Nufault
Whittham
Landy
Ignasiak
Wilson R. Gay
George Mitchell
Margaret Sullivan
Terrace St
Oakland
Bainbridge
Seattle
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Davie
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Nichols
M’graw
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New Mexico
Elliott
Bers
Miners’ Federation
Pinkerton
Utah
Caldwell
Orchard
Iate
Waldeck
Pettibone
Idahoe
Ada County
Moyer, Haywood and Petti
Knights
Mra. Marshal
Colman
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