Alaska Yukon Exposition Directors Named At Chamber Meeting
PHILBERG SCHEDULED FOR THE OFFICE OF tout Alaska Yukon Exposition directors to be elected by the Chamber of Commerce at a later session. President EGraw and two vice presidents will lead the board with seven executive members to be appointed by the president. Eight general committees await appointment and salaried offices to be filled at a subsequent meeting. Site choice to be discussed later.
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eGraw
Firat
Wen
Chamber of Commerce
Insurance Man Vanishes After Train Ride
Police and company officials investigate the disappearance of Mouncy, sent from Beattie to Spokane by Canada Life Assurance. No trace found along the railroad towns as authorities confirm he left the train without funds and his wife Mra. Mouncy has gone east to relatives for care. Local manager T. J. Lafferty reports no money motive and Dr W. R. Tymime notified authorities.
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Apokane
Mra
Mouncy
Beattie
Canada Life Annuzance Company
Aoie
T. J. Lafferty
Ascurance Company
Mowney
Thomson Faces Demnation Trial Over Municipal Railway Role
The city official says Thomson will face denationalion proceedings as Fourth Avenue project delays hamper court schedule. He expects the trial to run long and contends plans for the municipal railway must proceed. The committee assesses the case and seeks essential testimony from Mr Thomson and city engineers.
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Ereinee
Thomecon
Ong
County and City to Join Francisco Cooperation
County and city of San Francisco prepare to join forces with LA in the governor's special legislative session. The move aims to cooperate on the proposition presented to the council committee and urges favorable action.
Pope Stricken With Heart Failure Reports Say
May 19 reports indicate the pope suffered a heart failure this morning. Medical staff led by Dr Lap reportedly attended to him at the hospital while observers note his condition as serious but stable.
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Sricken
Dro Lap
Wulffer
Eos
Provisions of the IME Rate Bill Spark Debate
The bill authorizes the interstate commerce commission to set railroad rates and prohibit rebates. It empowers action against common carriers for unreasonable conditions and requires reasonable rates. It seeks joint fares and maximum joint classifications while banishing special favors or close collaborations between lines.
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GTON
Interstate Commission
Personal damage suit against Occidental Mining Company filed
Frank Carson sues Occidental Mining in superior court for 2311 dollars claiming negligence in protecting workers from injury. W A Wilcox sues King Manufacturing in superior court for 6979.20 dollars on breach of contract.
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Occidental Mining Company
Frank Carson
The
King Manufacturing Company
W. A. Wilcox
Export Lumber Price Rise Sparks Northwest Trade Action
Pacific Coast lumbermen aim to raise export lumber prices by 31 per thousand. Seattle dealersconsult Bean Frène tree dealers as final action waits a word from authorities. Washington Lumber & Brokerage Co increases log prices citing labor shortages. employment offices confirm labor is scarce amid a busy logging camp scene.
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Pacific Coast
Seattle
Washington Lumber & Brokerage Company
Stolen trunks tied to Fire at St Francis Hotel
May 19 Glen Slater and Alvin Pettersen were arrested on theft charges for stealing trunks from the St Francis hotel during a fire. Slater admitted taking over 166 trunks, sent to a man named Schumaker in Los Angeles to be sold for profits. Police chase Schumaker. Alaska Pacific Steamship notes hoped trade rises by June. Nome route Watson and Indiana shifts suggested.
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San Franctado
Glen Slater
Alvin Pettersen
St. Francis Hotel
Slater
Schumaker
Los Angeles
Alaska Pacific Steamship Company
San Francisco
Watson
Nome
Indiana
Seattle Arrival From Skagway Delays Vancouver Call
The City of Seattle arrived this afternoon at 3 30 from Skagway and port with a large load of ra. The ship did not call at Vancouver and is 15 hours ahead of schedule.
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Seattle
Skagway
Way Porte
Vancouver
Presbyterians Vote 10 Cent Assessment for Disabled Ministers
In Des Moines Iowa on May 19 the Presbyterian General Assembly voted to assess each member 10 cents raising a fund of 4 900 000 dollars for disabled ministers and their families.
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Des Moines
Presbyterian General Assembly
Oxford Americans defeat London University in baseball opening game
The British baseball association opened by Oxford University beating London University. The Oxford team, composed of Americans, triumphed 19 to 7 over their English rivals in London.
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London
British Baseball Association
Oxford University
London University
Countess Boni Castellano Plans Return to America
Paris report says Countess Boni Castellano expects to travel back to the United States with Helen Gould within a few months, currently residing in England.
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Paris
Boni Castellano
America
Helen Gould
England
Kent Robbery Suspect Brought to County Jail
William Orman was brought to the county jail today from Kent on suspicion of holding up and robbing Oo Melgrum the ticket agent at that place Thursday morning.
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William Orman
Kent
Oo Melgrum
Relief train caught in fires no crew lost
Escanaba reports a relief train sent from the city last night was trapped between two fires with two crew members escaping. A second train was dispatched today. In Quinnesec three children were burned.
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Escanaba
Mid
World’s Largest Simpson Tunnel Opens in Alps
Domo Dosbola reports in Italy that the Simpson tunnel, the largest in the world, was formally opened by King Humbert and President Forres. The ceremony marked the end of years of work and a monumental engineering achievement connecting Italy and Switzerland through the Alps over 42 miles.
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Domo Dosbola
Italy
Hrieg
Humbert
Forres
Switzerland
Alps
Guggenheim interests seek site for coast machinery plant
The Guggenheims have a Seattle representative seeking a site for a $1,000,000 machinery plant to build hydraulic and dredging equipment. After two weeks no deal, though proposals have been made to local real estate men. The group also moves on Alaska holdings including gold and copper, with recent acquisitions in Klondike properties and copper deposits near Valdez and Seward.
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Gusgenheims
Seattle
Gageenheimes
Alaska
Atlin
Valdez
Seward
Guggenheins
United States
Lumbermen Protest New Rail Rates Across State
Lumbering firms plan a unified protest over the new minimum rate set to take effect June 1 by transcontinental lines. Ten companies are already testing loads at the higher rate, which could raise car costs by 25 to 160 dollars per car.
Dig Up or Die Threat Targets Mt Leute Expo President
St Louis May 19. D RB Pran ote, president of the Mt Leute exposition, received letters demanding 4000 on pain of death. Police are investigating. Prancate not worried.
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ST. Louvie
D. RB. Pranote
Mt. Leute
Prancate
Newsmen Purchase Fairbanks Evening News
W J Raymond and F J Cotter along with Hanch former Seattle reporters buy the Fairbanks Evening News from prior owners confirming a new ownership group and continued publication.
Chinese Ex-Minister Seeks Electric Chair for Crimes
Pekin May 19 Wu Ting Pang, former Chinese minister at Washington now working on codifying Chinese laws, memorializes the throne for jury trials and for electrocution instead of decapitation for criminals condemned to death.
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Pekin
Wu Ting Pang
Washington
China
Board of Public Works Receives Seventh Street Curb Petition
Petition on file requests placing on file a large group of Seventh Street property owners between Pike and Madison for substituting steel faced concrete curbing blocks for granite. cites economy as reason.
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Board of Public Works
Pike
Madison Ata
Injured Panl Gross Remains Home After Collision
Panl Gross, injured in a Wear Seattle auto crash involving car No. 140, remains confined to his residence. His injuries proved more serious than first believed, and attorney James B. Murphy plans to await full assessment before pursuing a damages suit against the responsible parties.
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Panl Gross
Wear Seattle
James B. Murphy
Oregon Short Line to Build Feeder From Mantling to Lawton
The Northwest company right of way has been purchased by the North Western company. A new line is planned from Muanting ton to Lawteton with W H Tancroft named president of the Oregon Short Line. The feeder aims to offset Hill’s invasion in Harriman territory.
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Ealt Lake
Oregon
Mystery of Missing Chinese Brides Solved in Fresno
Rescue of three Chinese brides from Jeff Kit's place by Mrs Cameron of a San Francisco mission leads to a hearing next Monday. Lea Ung, a San Francisco highbinder, brought them to Fresno and the Chinese plan to contest surrender of the girls.
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Fresno
Cal
Jeff Kit
Cameron
Presbyterian Mission Home
San Francisco
Lea Ung
Seagoing Schedule Updates and Passengers News
The Fairhaven resumes summer schedule from Seattle to La Conner and intermediate ports, leaving 8 a.m. daily except Sunday. The Olympia remains in quarantine at Diamond Head at noon. The Princess Victoria will begin Seattle Victoria Vancouver service on its first trip of the year. Special Victoria Day round trip fares are in effect. Pollard Steamship Rainier is now regularly operating Seattle to San Francisco. The Nebraskan delays sailings to Honolulu due to heavy freight loading after a disaster.
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Fairhaven
Seattle
LaConner
Way
Diamond Head
Princess Victoria
Canadian Pacific Railroad
L. H. Gray & Co
Pollard Steamship Company
San Francisco
Honolulu
After scalp of Mr Reed
Washington dispatch reports John W. Carson of Seattle and Nome to file charges seeking Maniscal of Thomas M Reed United States commissioner at Nome.
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Washington
John W. Carson
Seattle
Nome
Hece
Thomas M Reed
United States
Mount Vesuvius Erupts Buries Villages in May Flood
Torrents of law carried ashes and mud from Mount Vesuvius disaster today burying peasants and their houses. Many seek refuge in trees as residents report widespread destruction and loss of livestock.
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Liquor Interests Plan Silent Meeting on Sunday Saloon Issue
Seattle saloon owners bartenders and business leaders prepare a noon Monday gathering at the Grand Opera House to discuss Sunday closing of saloons. Speakers include James Morrison and Dr Clarence Smith as non official representatives with no one chosen to represent the Liquor Dealers association.
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Seattle
James W. Morrison
Liquor Desters’ Association
James Gill
Memrich
Peattle Brewing & Matting Company
Bartenders Association
B. L. Blaine
Clarence Smith
Gorden A. Hice
Grand Opera House
Mourners Killed by Lightning at Teschen Grave
A news agency reports 12 mourners were killed and 20 injured when lightning struck a crowd gathered around a grave in Teschen Austrian Silesia yesterday. The tragedy occurred amid a somber burial in a region near London.
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London
Teschen
Austrian Silesia
Osteopathy Clinic Offers Free Examination in Kirkeville
Kirkeville infirmary of osteopathy advertises free examinations and treatment options. It promotes a drugless, bloodless method claimed to cure disease and relieve sufferers. Washington bonding is mentioned in association with the clinic’s services.
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Kirkeville Infirmary
Washington
Police Quell Family Row at John Contrary Home
Police ended a domestic disturbance at the home of John Contrary. The report notes a husband paid $3.00 for a soft felt crush hat that could have been bought at the Seattle Hat Factory, 1510 agen for $1.00, with rapid fashion price values cited.
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John
Seattle
Agen
Berkman Wrote to Anarchists
New York May 19. Alexander Berkman recently released after 14 years for attempting to kill Henry C Prick corresponded with anarchists while imprisoned. His letters to EF Smith allegedly blossomed into love with Emma Goldman. Miss Jeasie Arnold, theater cashier at Central theater, has been missing since Saturday night. theater reports her accounts balance.
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New York
Alexander Berkman
Henry C. Prick
EF. Smith
Emma Goldman
Jeasie Arnold
Central Theater
Miss Arnold
Marconi Wireless Business Expands US Canada Reach
Marconi Wireless operates via established basins with Western Union and Postal Telegraph access to 36 000 offices across the United States and Canada enabling nationwide messaging. John W Griggs serves as president and former New Jersey governor and U S attorney general. Thomas A. Edison and other leading scientists provide engineering consulting.
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Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
United States
Canada
John W. Griges
P T
New Jersey
Em Attorney
Ral
Thomas A
Photographer Pinney to Open Washington Studio by June First
Photographer Pinney plans a new Washington building studio, targeting a June opening. The business will be located in Butte with address 307 8-9-10-11 and aims to start operations around early June.
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Pinney
Washington
Butte
Eee
Yukon navigation to open on June 6 after which mail access limited
The post office department reports navigation on the Yukon will open about June 6. After that date postal service to Alaska and the Yukon will be restricted.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Yukon
Alaska
Warrant Issued for Hubert Donlan in Domestic Dispute
Ida Donlan swore out a warrant for her husband Hubert Donlan after he allegedly lashed her with a dog whip and threatened a boarder with a pistol at their home 2801 Dearbernst. A divorce suit is pending in superior court and Mrs Donlan seeks bond to keep the peace.
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Ida Donlan
Hubert Donlan
Northwestern Mutual Wire Association In Keeps Field
Fire insurance firm states it remains active with cash assets nearly matching five years of losses. Policyholders are saving 25 to 40 percent on premiums. Call Main 1458 or Independent S27 for service.
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Northwestern Mutual Wire Association
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Allie Chalmers Co
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Gay Jamicesn
Providence Hospital
Magic Harbor
Mount Pleasant Ommmetery
Kimer EK. Thompeon
Presbyterien
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Pergueon
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Erling Bjornaon
Ajérnetferme Bjornsen
Ture
Norden Singing Socety
Markus Sumeariidasen
Norden Singing Society
Junction Bail
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Fairbanks
MR. Reed
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Berkman
Marconi! Wireless
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Bell Telephone
Marconi
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Marcon! Wireless
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Wall St
Marconi! Securities
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F. P Ward & CO
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Union Bakery
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Crooked Creek Mining Co
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Hillman
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the Sundwall Co
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Post-Intelligencer Magazine
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Bryan
Singapore
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Illustrated
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