Deiiers Address at Washington Gathering Highlights Methodist Ideals
Delegates and visitors fill a Washington gathering as President Roosevelt Fairbanks and Senator Cranson attend the formal exercises. The address praises the Methodist church for guiding national growth and duty, urging action in cities and factories, and stressing courage, faith, and service to shape the nation's future.
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Deiiers
Washington
United Press
Ington
Baltimore
Roosevelt Fairbanks
Bishop Cranson
Roosevelt
Methodist Church
America
Patriot duties shaping character for national progress
Speech urges balance between hope and realism to fight evil, stressing that national greatness rests on ordinary citizens. It praises brave, hard working men and especially virtuous mothers, calling for good laws, wealth, science, arts, and a strong family life as the basis of civic strength.
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Chereh
How Uncle Sam Got His Red Nose Exposed Liquor Trends
Washington reports from 1907 show a sharp rise in per capita consumption of wines beer and whisky despite prohibition efforts. The Department of Commerce and Labor notes total liquor intake reached 2 019 600 000 gallons with per capita averages of 22 55 gallons wine 47 gallons wine 21 23 gallons beer and 1 62 gallons whisky.
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Sam
Seattle Star
Washington, D.C
United Citizen
United States
Uncle Sams
Department of Commerce and Labor
Fight for Control of Lemon Harmon Gold Basin Dredging Co
Plaintiffs Hi Harmon L T Harmon and Jennie Hillaby sue H Noon and others in superior court over control of the Lemon Harmon Gold Basin Dredging Co. They claim 114 650 of 200 000 shares and allege Noon switched sides March 1 to elect trustees, seeking restoration of power and possession of company books now held by defendants.
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Lemon-Harmon Gold Basin Dredging Co. Ltd
Hi. Harmon
L. T Harmon
Jennie Hillaby
H. 8 Noon
George C. Lemon
Ed Mitchell
H. L. Pinney
John McDowell
Noon
Friction over day of naval parade and city board clash
The article reports tension as Rear Admiral Dayton delays his departure, causing naval prestige friction and Sperry’s command issue aboard the West Virginia and Connecticut. It also covers a fractious City Board of Public Works meeting where Youngs challenges Bouillon, Grant protests building ordinances, and officials push repairs and appointments amid rising tempers.
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Board of Public Works
Frederick & Nelson E A
Youngs
Bupt G
Bouillon
Tonen
Lester
Grant
Grant Conmi
Woeeternav
Pike S T
Puildings G
Confession Details Utah Murder of Mary Stevens by Alvin Heaton
Alvin Heaton confessed to murdering his sweetheart Mary Stevens near Garden Hollow in Utah after she demanded marriage. He described planning an alibi, shooting Stevens four times, and hiding her body under rocks, then returning home to finish chores. Stevens was 17 and from the Orderville area. families in the communities are prominent.
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United Press
Knabe
Utah
Alvin Heaton
Mary Stevens
Garden Hollow
Heaton
Miss Stevens
Orderville
Whs
Stevens
Reward posted for capture of two train robbers
Great Northern Express Co offers a $5000 reward for the capture of two robbers who beat Express Messenger Joseph K. Perrine and looted about $5340.20 from the strong box on train No. 274 near Vancouver. A $2500 reward is pledged for the capture of either robber. Pinkerton and local detectives pursue leads from Seattle to Vancouver and Chicago with no progress reported.
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St. Paul
General Western
F. L. Clark
Great Northern Express Co
Joseph K. Perrine
King St
Pinkerton
Great Northern Special
Irving Ward
Seattle
Queen Anne Hill
Vancouver Hh. C
Chicago
Vancouver
Clark
Waleh
Delaney
Great Northern Express Company
William B. Smart
Seattle Schoolboard Sets May Holidays For Ship Visits
The Seattle school board declares Monday and Tuesday May 25 and 26 as holidays to allow children to visit the ships Louisiana and Virginia and attend the parade. Superintendent Frank B. Cooper asks that the ships be reserved for daily inspection while the fleet stays in harbor to avoid using funds for extra holidays. The Third Regiment band will participate in the parade, after requests to Washington. Tulalip Indians plan war canoe displays and races, while aquatic events include crew races on Tuesday afternoon with entries coordinated by Capt. Will Inglis.
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Frank B. Cooper
Seattle
Louisiana
Virginia
This Mornin
8. H. Piles
Entertainment Committee
War Department
Department of the Columbia
Washington
Fort Wright
Fort Lawton
Charlies M. Huchanan
Tulalip
Marine Corps
Connecticut
Madison St
Will Inglis
Seattle Athletic Club
Orders to rash all work on the Atlantic torpedo boat at Mare Island
Vallejo California May 16 orders have been issued to rush all work on the Atlantic torpedo boat at Mare Island The Pacific torpedo flotilla at Sacramento will move to Bremerton and stay there while the Atlantic flotilla visits Mare Island The transport Selace to act as tender on the cruise north The turn Navajo departs for Bremerton today to be attached to the Atlantic fleet
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Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island
Pacific Torpedo Flotilla
Sucramento
Bremerton
Selace
Fleet entertainment ends with marches and games at San Francisco
May 14 report from San Francisco says 600 sailors visited Santa Rosa, 206 officers climbed Mt Tamalpais, more went to Golden Gate Park for orphanage children adoring the event. Refreshments were served after lunch and contests in tug of war and basketball drew cheers. 4,000 men attend theatres. fleet sails for Puget Sound Monday.
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San Francisco
Santa Rosa
Mt. Tamalpais
Golden Gate Park
Army
Navy
Puget Sound
Rebels Claim Victory and Riots Ring Hankow
The report from Shanghat dated May 16 says rebels seized Lian Fu and the fanl of Mengtse is secured. French troops were offered to quell unrest but declined amid railway dispute, while Hankow sees riots over new rules. Foreign warships ready to land if needed.
Lawyers Petitions New Trial for Stratton Manslaughter Conviction
Atty. Wil H. Morris filed a petition for a new trial in the case of Guy C. Stratton who was convicted Thursday of manslaughter. He claims trial errors and prejudice in the verdict.
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Atty
Wil H. Morris
Guy C. Stratton
Preparing for Alaska Trade
The Northern Commercial Company plans a large shipment to northern towns by steamer Olympia, May 30, carrying freight for up river editions. The firm operates 52 vessels on the northern rivers with capacity from 50 to 250 passengers and 1,000 to 3,250 tons of freight, expecting business this year to match prior years.
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Northern Commercial Company
Alaska
Olympia
Floral parade by fleet officers in Santa Rosa
A morning floral parade was held in Santa Rosa with many fleet officers and men in attendance. The event was followed by luncheon under the auspices of the Girls' and Women's clubs. A street parade is planned for tonight.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Kiks
Govern party leads in parliamentary elections
May 16 report states the govern party won by a good majority in the parliamentary elections held Friday.
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Govern Party
Cleveland streetcar strike disrupts three cent fare system
A morning strike by Municipal Traction street car workers ties up most of the three cent fare system in Cleveland. Some violence, including window smashing and stones, occurs but no serious injuries. Union says fault lies with company president Dupont for breaking faith. police maintain control as 1,850 strike, 250 at work.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Municipal Traction Company
Cook
Municipal Company
Bedner
International Union
Dupont
Holdingompany
Union
Lakeview Barns
Kohler
Vollee
Widow Seeks City Payment Over City Death Claim
Mrs. Frederica ONeil, widow of James ONeil, files with City Comptroller Carroll a $42,840 claim against the city for her husband’s death after a fall on Clay Street. She asserts he would have lived 23.80 more years, earning $150 monthly, and would have headed the home until 1931, if not for the accident caused by a missing guard rail. The report notes his instant death from a broken neck after tripping on a projecting board. The dispatch also reports rioting in Pankau China with property damage and casualties.
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Frederica O'Neil
James O'Neil
Clay St
Western
Eliott A Vs
O'Neil
Carroll
O'Neill
Demurrer Filed in Sullivan Estate Partition Case
In superior court a demurrer to the amended petition in equity for partition of the late John Sullivan's estate was filed by Terence O'Brien as administrator. The filing contends the court lacks jurisdiction and the action was not begun within the required time.
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John Sullivan
W. F. Hays
Terence O'Brien
Democratic Primary in Juneau Nomination Favors RuesselDavidson
In Juneau Alaska May 16 the Ruessel Davidson faction won the democratic primary by a heavy majority over the Williams Casey group. Delegates endorsed Bryan as expected in the contest and the party moves toward the general election.
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Juneau
Alaska
Ruessel-Davidson
National
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