Mighty Fox of the Senate Nears End of Life
Arthur Poe Gorman long dominated American politics with reform efforts and tariff battles. Born in Maryland in 1839, he started as a Senate page in 1862 and rose to lead policy battles, shaping tariff and sugar acts while amassing vast wealth and a storied political machine.
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AR Mur Poe Gorman
The
United
Ameristatesine
Arthur Poe
Senate
Hie
Theek Terwes
Aml
Ao Sagressive
Ty Aki
Nate
Arthur Pee Gorman
United States Senate
Roosevelt
Bewan
Henry Gassaway Davia
West Virginia
Stephern HH Elkies
Laurel
Howard Co
Arthur Pue German
Mowerdee
Maryland
Mayor backs city engineer amid calls for replacement
The mayor expresses strong support for the city engineer, saying he would struggle to replace him without harming city operations. He cites crucial projects like Cedar River pipe line work and a new street railway to be undertaken and notes the engineer’s intimate knowledge of city affairs. The engineer volunteered to resign, but the mayor intends to keep him in place to avoid disruption.
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Bis
Moore
Thomson
Becaue
Optician
Themen
Cedar River
Thomeen
Policeman Appointment Exam Questions Revealed
A historic list of questions used in a police appointment examination asks about courteous conduct, city and state laws, the difference between felonies and misdemeanors, and the meaning of terms. It requires naming elective city officers, locating key sites, directing pedestrians, electric streetcar lines, and street numbering specifics.
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United
Brighton Beach Annexation Move Faces Rejection
County commissioners ignore petition to exclude Brighton Beach from incorporation plans. The plan targets creating a third class city with annexation to Be atile, including Hillmen City and Halley Peninsula areas, while Columbia would be annexed later. Keecan and Erickson offer 6x cabinet photos for $2.59 per dozen at the Mite? Building with Saturday openings.
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Brighton
Peninsman
Sears
Wiltman City
Georgetown
Grahamay
Hillmen City
Broadway
Columbia
Beatile
Keecan & Erickson
Mite
Debaters Set Free Forum at Pratt Mall Tonight
The campaign group resumes its effort with a free-for-all debate tonight at Pratt's Mall Hillman. Only two participants have agreed to defend the negative side of the issue.
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Ing
Pratt's Mall
Hillman
City Work In Seattle Demands Quick Staffing Increase
City officials push for immediate hiring of an additional assistant engineer and several draftsmen as workloads overwhelm the current engineering department. Councilman Crichton notes a $3,600 already allocated for street roadway plans may fund the new support, but qualified men are needed now to handle growing projects.
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Seattle
Connecilman Crichton
Seattle Boys Show Strong YMCA Appeal in Calisthenics
May 14 in Bellingham a Seattle team under Prof A G Douthitt presented calisthenics and athletics to advocate joining the YMCA. The audience packed the gym and gave three cheers for the Beattie YMCA at the close of the performance highlighting teamwork and local enthusiasm.
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Bellingham
Cymnasium
Seattle
A. G. Douthitt
Tacoma
Beattie Y. M. C. A
Attorney General Seeks Action Against Standard Oil Decoys
Columbus May 18 Attorney General Billie began proceedings against the Standard Oil company by naming the Vacuum Oil and the Manhattan Oil companies for alleged law violations. Both are alleged to be Standard decoy companies opposing the independents.
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Columbus
Billie
Standard Ofl Company
Vacuum Oil
Manhattan Oil
Standard
Baer Describes Peace Efforts for Coal Region
Baer of the coal operators says peace will prevail in the coal region after a conference. He states operators will reemploy all discharged miners and the meeting aims to keep labor tensions calm.
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Philadelphia
Mayten Ga Baer
Conl
Denaturized alcohol bill praised by Senator Piles
The St James Journal reports a telegram from Senator Piles expressing support for the denaturized alcoholic bill. Ole Golde visited new Lake parties Sunday. W B Hutchinson Co advertises a $15 suite and special at their corner store.
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Ole Golde
St James (Mian
Kirkland Stirred Over One Saloon
Kirkland faces a disincorporation dispute amid temperance sentiment. John Perry operated a saloon under a license tied to incorporation, then sought disincorporation while facing arrests and a Superior Court ruling. The council appeals to the Supreme Court with a May 24 date pending. A civil suit seeks $4,200 in fines for violations.
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Superior Court
Griffin
Supreme Court
Perry
Justice Courte
Ecounel
Fireworks Found in Secret Underground Store Room
Fire Marshal Kellogg swore out four warrants for the arrest of C Quang proprietor of a Wa Cheng building store on a charge of storing fireworks within city limits. The underground room twenty four feet beneath the surface concealed in a passage under Main and Washington between Fourth and Fifth avenues held four lines of fireworks. The room appeared built with care and kept dry and lit by electric lights discovered by digging work for a pole for the Heatile Electric company.
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Kellogg
C. Quang
Wa Cheng
Main
Weashington Ste
Fifth Ave
Wa Chong
Mainat
Heatile Eieetric Company
Eniane
Simon Escapes Flaw In Bankruptcy Law Court's Odd Position
Judge Hanford cites a flaw in bankruptcy law allowing testimony in bankruptcy cases without risk of perjury. Wolf Simon is discharged from a fraud charge as two co-defendants face trial for alleged aiding in the crime. The case hinges on forged notes and the legality of witness testimony in bankruptcy proceedings.
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Hanford
Wolf Semon
United States
Wolf Simon
Grand Ferry
Himen Bros
Leite Biman
Dave Taylor
Simon
Tarlor
Simon Hros
Louie Simons
Lawfel
Daten
Congress
City Hall Health Crisis Prompted Move to New Quarters
City Treasurer George Haseell says city offices in the current city hall are crowded unsanitary and fire unsafe. He notes many clerks are frequently ill and odors from a below jail area are sickening. He seeks to lease the Erickeon Building at Piret v and University for 545 dollars monthly.
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Cty
George Haseell
Searly
Desirabie
Erickeon
Piret @v
University Wt
North and South railroad segregation debate cited by senators
Mr Poraker and Mr Tillman discuss enforcement of segregation laws in rail travel. Tillman emphasizes equal treatment under law, urging Northern respect for southern practice and promising federal oversight to ensure colored passengers receive equal coaches. Applause breaks out after the exchange.
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Poraker
Tillman
Ohie
Ohio
Coleagues
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fast Track Laying Progress Near Salt Lake
Salt Lake May 18 The Western Pacific railroad completed the first track laying from this end by noon today. About 1500 feet of track were laid crossing the Jordan River toward the Denver and Rio Grande terminals. Reports say Saltair Beach resort and the railroad to it were sold yesterday by the Mor mona and acquired by the Gould interest as part of the main Western Pacific line.
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Salt Lake
Western Pacific Railroad
Jordan River
Denver & Rio Grande
Saltair Beach
Mormona
Gould Interesta
Western Pacific
James J. Hill to Leave St Paul for Coast Trip
James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern and leader of the Northern Pacific, will depart St. Paul tomorrow for the coast, according to an announcement received in Seattle.
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James J. Hill
The
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Conet
Mr Hill to Spend Days in Montana Before Seattle Visit
The article notes that Mr Hill will spend several days in Montana prior to traveling on to Seattle.
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Tle
Mr. Hill
Montana
Seattle
Standige Exonerated in Man Burn Death Case
John Standige is exonerated of all blame in the death of Walter Bleving who died at Seattle General Hospital from burns after a scuffle at Cedar Mountain early this week. Testimony says Bleving was intoxicated and attacked Standige, during which a lamp was overturned and fatally burned Bleving.
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John Standige
Walter Bleving
The
Atlle General Hospital
Bura
Cedar Mountain
Bleving
Standige
Blevins
May 28 Celebration Across Russia For Nicholaurs Birthday
In St Peters burg May 28 is marked as a national celebration as Nicholaurs 28th birthday is observed. Early morning churchgoers filled houses of worship to offer thanks for the czars life and survival amid the nationwide commemorations.
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ST. Petersburg
Reward for Cure of Constipation by Dr Watson
A ten dollar reward is offered for any case of constipation not cured in 40 days. Advertisement by Dr Watson of Meteopathy at 114 Wearington Building.
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Dr. Watson
Wearington Building
Laborer Injured Falling From Scaffold at New Construction
Charles Anderson, a laborer, was injured in a fall from a scaffold at a building under construction on secondary south between Washington and Malasta. He was taken by ambulance to Seattle General Hospital with non serious injuries. He lives at Heventhav and Jackson.
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Charles Anderson
Progres
Seconday
Washington
Malasta
Anderson
Seattle General Hospital
Heventhav
Jackson
Seattle Electric franchise move on 15th Ave tracks plan
The corporations committee recommended granting Seattle Electric Company a franchise to lay car tracks on 15th Avenue from East Prospect to East Galer Street, with the section to be paved soon. It also approved Milwaukee railroad to build a line through city property on the Cedar River watershed under city restrictions to protect water purity.
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Seattle Electric Company
15Th Av
East Prospect
East Galerat
Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar River
Frisco Records Destroyed in City Hall Disaster
Seattle engineer reports in San Francisco that vaults in the ruined city hall were completely destroyed and most records irreplacable. He notes an abstract company claimed tax delinquencies but many other records are lost, warning about protections for local records.
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Seattle
San Francisco
J. K. Crichton
Auditorium Building Contract Signed for 10000 Seat Hall
A contract was signed yesterday for the completion by July 1 1907 of an auditorium capable of seating 10000. James A Moore and the building committee of the Christian Endeavorers commit to finish furnish and light the hall by the specified date.
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Y. James A. Moore
The
Christian Endeavorers
Raynor Joins Anvil Chorus Over Rate Bill Standoff
Washington May 14 Senator Rayner Wan joined the anvil chorus against the president, saying the president will change his mind again if the discussion of the rate bill prolongs. He compared the president to a kaleidoscope and warned of further reversals. He criticized the Allison court review amendment for wrecking the bill and deplored executive interference.
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Washington
Rayner Wan
Ynor
Senate
Missionary Group to Assume California Work
The Woman's Home Missionary branch of the Presbyterian assembly voted to take over all missionary work in California. A collection will be taken to fund the California synod. Destruction of California society records by the earthquake prevents reports.
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Des Moines
Woman's Home Missionary Branch
The
Presbyterian Assembly
California
California Synod
Funda
California Society
Rate Bill Passes Senate In Washington
Rate bill passes the Senate in Washington this afternoon.
Presbyterian Assembly Considers Union with Cumberland Body
In Des Moines May 18 the Presbyterian assembly received a message from the Cumberland assembly at Decatur asking if it is willing to unite. The inquiry follows discussions on injunction proceedings and their validity.
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Des Moines
Presbyterian Assembly Today
Cumberland Assembly
Decatur
Iree
Weiszmayer Starts Things In Court
Weiszmayer, after peace bonds and a threat charge against Mrs. George Hallock, swears out a warrant for Hallock. The second case, assault and battery, is heard in Justice Davis' court. Testimony shows infatuation, stalking, and threatening calls.
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P. Welecmayer
Gordon
George Hallock
Davis
Wetermayer
Geering and Barth Declared Bankrupt in Federal Court
In federal court today Geering and Barth, Ballard mer. ¢banta, were declared bankrupt. The filing indicates insolvency and a disposition of assets under bankruptcy proceedings.
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Geering
Preacher and ex convict Bain linked to church arson case
Waterloo district attorney received word from the Illinois state penitentiary warden regarding Rev. Charles Stuart Bain who claims to be under uncontrollable influence while facing a church arson charge in Waterloo. Bain's prior record includes a 1894 Kane County embezzlement conviction and October 1894 imprisonment.
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Waterloo
Charles Stuart Bain
Bodine Inday
Illinois State Penitentiary
Bain
Wilken
Kane County
Williams Wins Judgment Over Railway Injury Suit
Mary EB Williams secured a judgment against the Great Northern Miniature Railway for 50 dollars due to injuries suffered while riding the railway last summer. The case originally sought 500 dollars.
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Mary EB. Williams
Great Northern Miniature Railway Company
Judge Hanford Hears Writ in Carpenter Habeas Case
Judge Hanford today reviewed a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Hugh Carpenter, a McNeil's Island prisoner. The writ is returnable Monday. Carpenter received three two year terms for raising postal orders in Oregon and has served two years, claiming the sentences run concurrently.
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Hanford
Hugh Carpenter
McNeil's Island
Carpenter
Oregon
Made in Oregon fair opens in Portland streets
A great Made in Oregon fair opens tomorrow in Portland under the Oregon Development league with support from local business and citizens. Only Oregon manufactured articles and home grown products are shown with many working displays. The fair runs until next Saturday May 4 and features a large street parade next Friday as the week’s climax attracting thousands of visitors.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Oregon Development League
Seattle Manufacturers Association Sets Meeting Time
A Seattle Manufacturers Association meeting is called for tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at the Seattle Athletic Club to discuss nearby factory sites and plans to obtain them. Ballard residents note a protest at the chamber of commerce meeting about the Salmon Bay lock and seek congressional action. the Sander Main Street franchise is also debated with calls to defer actions until amendments safeguard secondary interests. George F Rabbit of the transit party signs with the Tacoma baseball team.
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Seattle Manufacturers’ Association
Seattle Athletic Club
Ballard
Chamber of Commerce
Salmon Bay
Congress
Sander Main St
Chamber
San Francisco Moves to Withdraw Bonds for Emergency Sale
San Francisco officials report the committee on the special session will seek withdrawal of twelve million dollars of seventeen million in bonds recently issued by the city. The proposed sale would lower the value of new emergency bonds to be issued, prompting the withdrawal decision.
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San Francisco
Earthquake Felt in Oakland and San Jose Area
A slight tremor was reported in Oakland and San Jose and other points last night with no damage reported and no injuries noted. Authorities say the quake was minor but caused brief alarms among residents and officials.
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Oakland
San Jose
Manufacturers Discussed Food Products
A group of gentlemen interested in food product manufacture discussed substitutes for staple articles. A bottle of Mapleine, a known maple syrup substitute, was analyzed by a chemist and found to be absolutely pure and healthful, indistinguishable from genuine maple syrup to an expert. Mapleine is described as a delicious flavoring for desserts.
Congregational Association Calls Aid for San Francisco Churches
Marietta May 18 The Congregational association has pleaded a call for aid for the San Francisco churches.
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Marietta
The
Congregational Association
San Francisco
$16 Suit Specials at Hutchinson Co Store
W B Hutchinson Co advertises special in $15 suits at its corner of Indiana and Union streets with bold claim of unmatched value and quick purchase incentive for shoppers.
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W. B. Hutchinson Co
Ind and Union
W. B. Hutchinson
Senator Foraker Opposes Bill as Unconstitutional
Warkington D C Mayth Senator Foraker said he would vote against the bill, citing unconstitutional elements despite favorable provisions. Senator Teller refuted the president's private push to sway senators on the measure.
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Warkhington
D.C. Mayth
Foraker
Teller
Vice President Green Says ICC Coal Stock Revelations Surprising
Philadelphia May 1 Vice President Green of the Pennsylvania railroad said ICC disclosures about employer ownership in coal mine stock came as a surprise to management and will not be tolerated.
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Philadelphia
Green
Pennsylvania Road
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Quong
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Pres
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Odigaster
OF Logal Records
Raynor
Weiszmayer
George F Rabbit
Transit Party
MR. Green
Pope
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Manila
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London
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Model Cloak & Suit Mfg Co
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