Jerry on the Stand Details City Cable Permit Revocation
The board of public works and city council debate revoking permits for the electrification by cable of part of the city. The corporation counsel explains municipal authority and the need to comply with law, while Lowman and Furth franchise grants operate rights. The council reserves scheduling power and passenger safety provisions, reviewable by courts for reasonableness.
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Permits Electric Co
Board of Public Works Authority
Kran
Ee Works
Lowman
Furth Fran Chise
Kerby Statement Scoop Shocks Washington Journalists
Frederick M. Kerby’s statement reveals President Taft’s exoneration letter was adapted from a Ballinger signature draft by Oscar Law Jer. Scripps newspapers published the exclusive, triggering a nationwide blaze as Washington correspondents credit the expose and applaud the young reporter Robert F. Wilson. The story spreads through about 600 papers via United Press, highlighting a landmark moment in American journalism.
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W. 8. Couch
Washington, D. C
Washington
Scripps
Frederick M. Kerby
Ballinger
Taft
Oscar Law Jer
Wshington
United Presse Association
Kerby
United Press
Mously
Scripps Pargre
Robert F. Wilson
Scripps Bureau
Wilson
Capital
Gideon Gardner
Europe
Roosevelt
Lance
Ashington
Fr WUHY SEEN USH Fr councilmen seek bids for bridge project
North End residents and Council President discuss building a canal and two bridges at Phinney Avenue and nearby streets. Negotiations involve alternatives, potential residents’ concerns, and the influence of local leaders on the project timeline and choice of route.
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Ies
North End
Wity Council
Eighteen Die in Canton Ohio Sheet Plant Blast
Eighteen killed and about 20 injured in a boiler explosion at the American Sheet and Tin Plate company works in Canton Ohio. Rescue teams rushed to the blaze as ambulances flooded the scene and wreckage scattered across the yard.
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My Welted Press
Canton
Ohio
Falls in front of moving train near Dee, Ore
Ce ch Parr 22 was killed instantly today three miles north of Dee on Mount Hood railway. He was flagging on a car being shuffled by a locomotive when he lost balance and fell onto the rail. His head and one arm were severed from his body.
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Hood River
Ore
Cech Parr
Dee
Mount Hood Railway
Farr
Norway Celebrates Its Promulgation Of Constitution
Norwegians mark today the promulgation of their constitution, ranked with the American Declaration of Independence. After centuries under Denmark andNapoleon era penalties, Norway secured home rule in 1814, a crisis in 1884, and recognition of independence by Sweden in 1905 with Prince Charles of Denmark becoming Haakon VII.
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Norway
Denmark
England
Vienna
Sweden
Oscar of
Btorthing
Hiksdag
Karlatad
Prince Charles
Haakon VII
Immigration Station Proposed for Seattle in Senate Bill
Washington May 17 A bill from Senator Piles of Washington proposes an immigration station at Seattle with a $100,000 cost. The Senate committee on immigration recommended passage of the measure today.
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Washington, D. C
Seattle
Piles
Washington
Senate Committee On Immigration
Yale seniors sign petition for Morse pardon
New Haven May 17 Every member of Yale's senior class including Robert A Taft son of the president signs a petition requesting a presidential pardon for banker Charles W Morse The petition will be delivered after Yale commencement Morse is described as a friend of Taft and Ervine Morse is his son New Names in Georgetown streets renamed per city council ordinance to match the map
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Bn United Press
New Haven
Conn
Clase
Yale
Robert A. Taft
Chas. W. Morse
Ervine Morse
Robert Taft
Georgetown
Wickersham Eapo The Guggenheim Charges In Senate
United States Marshal Sutherland and District Attorney Boyce face charges by Alaska delegate James Wickersham against Herbert Faulkner and John Rustgard. The allegations claim false information from Alaska Syndicate tied lawyers aided Gov. Clark to derail prosecutions. Also claims of syndicate control over Juneau’s juror selection and coal claims litigation. Thirteen marriage licenses issued two divorces filed and one decree in King County.
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United States
Sutherland
Boyce
Juneau
Guckenheims
James Wickersham
Alaska
Senate
Herbert Faulkner
John Rustgard
Katalla Co
Clark
John Carson
Capt
Jarvis
U. S&s
Ed Haney
Katalin Co
Bogle
Alaska Syndicate
Seattle
Carson and Lyons
Hasey
Faulkner
Rustgard
Boyce and Sutherland
Cunningham Group
Cunningham
King County
Seattle Watches Halley’s Comet Amid Morning Hopes
The Star reports Seattle residents in nightwear crowding rooftops and windows at around 9 to 4 am to glimpse Halley’s Comet. Few succeed while many doubt the sighting, though Prof. Gould notes a real comet traveling about 140 million miles away.
Seattle Tacoma game to honor grandma with free entry
President Dugdale and Quinn plan a special junior friendly at Dugdale's Park for tomorrow's game between Seattle and Tacoma clubs. Wednesday is ladies day with free admission for children and a request for employers to grant early leaves. Tipoff is at 3 18 PM to allow kids time for snacks before the game.
Ballinger Lied Eight Times Says Kerby
Washington May 17 Kerby testified before the investigating committee that Ballinger lied in eight instances on Ballinger's testimony. Kerby cites Ballinger's vague answer on Lawler's portfolio contents and Brandeis's questions about documents taken to the president.
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Washington
Ballinger
Kerby
Brandies
Beverly
Lawler
Brandeis urges release of Ballinger Perkins letters
Attorney Brandeis asks the BallingerInvestigating committee to command the Interior Department to produce all correspondence between Secretary Ballinger and J W Perkins of the MorganGuggenheim group. Frederick M Kerby testifies about his statements and meetings with Garfield Brandeis and others as the BallingerPinchot controversy unfolds in Washington.
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Atorney Brandeis
Ballinger Investigating Committee
Department of the Interior
Ballinger
J. W. Perkins
Morgan - Guggenheim
Frederick M. Kerby
Interior Department
Perking
Alaska
Brandeis
Wickersham
Lawler
Kerby
Wilson
Root
Representative Mason
Sutherland
Glavis
Poindexter Dinner Set by King County Senatorial Club
A Poindexter 50 cent dinner is planned for next Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Allen Dale Cafeteria Seattle supporters of the insurgent U S senate candidate are urged to attend No invitations will be sent except via the press Those opposing Aldrichism Cannonism or trust rule are invited to be present Austin E Griffiths 742 New York block M 1340 is to be notified for attendance
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Poindexter
Allen Dale
Seneca St
King County Poindexter Senatorial Club
Seattle
United States Senate
King County
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