City considers new gas franchise and municipal plant
The Seattle area debates whether to grant a new gas franchise backed by Clie King and eastern capital or pursue a city owned plant. The Star notes Malone’s illness delayed prior efforts and urges public input on a path to lower rates and reliable supply. Letters should be concise and directed to the city council.
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Clie & King
Malone
Denver
Chse @ King
Fer & Gas
Seattle
Seattle Gas & Plectric Co
McKinley Moves Toward Washington Trip After Drs Okay
Mrs McKinley regains strength and plans a trip to Washington this Saturday. She departs with Mrs McKinley, with a Knights Templar drill at 2 20 this afternoon and a cadet drill scheduled for the evening.
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Knights Templar
Knights Fraternal Events Parade and Initiation Plans
May 22 report describes the Knights of Pythias meeting in Fraternal hall Everett and a related parade by the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan. Eight outside feeder ranks promised to attend but some failed to arrive, with initiation displays planned in steel cages during a street procession and in Fraternal hall later.
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Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias Ands
Everett
Oity Ie
Whitman College
Knights of Khorassan
Tyree
River Rampage Strikes Chattanooga Causing Death and Damage
A Tennessee river rampage near Chattanooga on May 22 caused over $1,000 in damage, washed away several bridges, and left multiple children frightened after a man died from fright. Local authorities reported injuries and fatalities as the flood spilled across the area.
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Chattanooga
Tennn
Tennessee
Seattle and Vieini Showers South Winds
Stormy forecast mentions Seattle area weather with showers and south winds. Readers expect updated conditions this evening as a cold front moves through the region.
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Seattle
Vieini
Myton Jury Deliberates in Libel Trial of Cayton
In a Seattle superior court session H R Cayton faced a jury in a criminal libel case. Judge Richard Winifred Root oversaw the proceedings as prosecutors led by M F Fulton pressed the state’s arguments. The jury, an intelligent mix of local trade and shipping men, was impaneled after careful voir dire amid rumors linking John Donaldine and Considine to ongoing police graft allegations.
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Richard Win- Root
Cayton
Judge Win- BM
Root
Peyser
Hf. A. Frederick
Seattle
Alex. Alien
Farmer
Fall City
Trinia
Thin Aort
John Donaldine
Considine
Libel Trial Deliberations In Chief Meredith Testimony
Mr Fulton opened the People's case and briefed the jury on libel law before Chief of Police Meredith testified. Meredith described H R Cayton editor of the Republican and read aloud alleged inflammatory editorials to show malice and that Cayton merely followed prior attacks. The judge sustained objections and the defense argued a point on graft terminology as Meredith remained on the stand at one o'clock.
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R. Fulton
Meredith
H. R. Cayton
Republican
Thie City
Cayton
Root
Bigger Than All of Them at Arlington Dock
The United States transport Bamon tied up at Arlington dock at 11 this morning. One of the largest vessels to visit the port, she carries a crew of 2 officers and 4 men under Captain Waiton with Chief Engineer John Deon nelly aboard. She arrived from San Francisco with 6,000 tons of hay and 6,009 tons of cargo destined for Manila.
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Bamon
Arlington
San Francisco
Manila
Cape Waiton
John Deonnelly
Org Bey Py
Peter Laude in Hard Luck
Peter Laude was victim of a bunco scheme and lost 870 after being steered by Thomas Levine, a miner, into a confrontation. Laude and Levine were jailed following the incident and the full details were unclear from the report.
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Peter Laude
Hubbard
Thomas Levina
Levine
Laude
King Edward barely escapes death aboard Shamrock II
King Edward VII narrowly avoids injury as a squall tears rigging from the new cup challenger Shamrock II during a trial race off Cowes. Sail and mast damage left spectators stunned as experts doubted Shamrock II's cup chances.
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Edward
King escapes unharmed as crowd cheers at headlines
The diamantied challenger and her consort were towed to shore by Sir Thomas Lipton's Erin after the king escaped unhurt. News sparked loud cheers as Bramrock drifted down the Solent like a wreck, with repairs expected to take weeks while the old boat performed better than her rival in the squall.
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Challenger
Sir Thomas Lipton
Three Children Killed and Partly Eaten by West Virginia Bear
In Joe West Virginia on May 22 the partly devoured bodies of three Porterfield children aged three to seven were found in the woods after a berry-picking outing. A bear was hunted and killed with a single shot. The tragedy leaves the parents in deep distress.
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West Virginia
Porterfield
Earl Roberts Reported Sick in London
London May 22 The health of Earl Roberts commander in chief of the British army is causing concern to his friends The strain of the South African campaign and the duties of guiding his son at Colenco have severely taxed his constitution.
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London
Earl Roberts
Colenco
New Fact River Tunnel Project Announced
A new river tunnel project in New York is announced on May 22 linking Manhattan and Brooklyn with a steel tube route. Projectors aim to finish within two years.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Wary court action as husband warned to keep away
Mrs G Jaang obtained a warrant against her husband for early conduct. The couple, who shared custody of their child, faced a dispute when George Thison visited Mrs Thison to see the child. He was cautioned today to stay away from the residence until the trial next Monday.
Missions Fund Drive Sparks Enthusiasm at Assembly
In Philadelphia on May 22 the Rev. Charles Thompson, secretary of the Home Missions Board, urged a yearlong gift of 19000 dollars to support work, as the general assembly heard a stirring hymn. The Women’s Board met at Witherspoon Hall and re elected all officers with a new vice president from every state.
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Philadelphia
Home Missions
Chas. O. Tnomperon
Home Missions Board
Presbyterian General Assembly
Women’s Board of Home Missions
Witherspoon
Tragic murder suicide near Lake Park station
Mrs Chas F Gunzert and her 13 year old son were found dead in woods near Lake Park station. The mother killed her son with four bullets then drank carbolic acid and ingested strychnine. The mother, daughter of H Anderson a saloon proprietor, had been wandering mind for months.
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Tacoma
Chas
F. Gunzert
Lake Park Station
Desperate Man Arrested After Knife Threat in Washington Street Area
John Doe Engelke is believed by police to be insane or desperate. DD Fuhrman obtained a warrant for his arrest from Judge Cannthia, alleging Engelke threatened Augustina Jay and Nuree with a large knife when they refused a money request. Engelke has been taken into custody for mental examination.
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John Doe Engelke
Evie
Fuhrman
Washington Street
Twelfth Avenue South
Cannthia
Engelke
Augustina Jay
Nuree
Fuhr- Man
Eepentace
Angel of Death Shown in Beattie News of Eloped Pair
Frances Mos aged 18 died at 1 15 this morning. She wed Sherman Enos after eloping last June on horses from Montana stables. They were captured near Easton after days at large and brought back to Beattie for marriage. Body lies at Butterworth's.
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Frances Fr. Mos
Fifth Avenue
Sherman P. Enos
A. C. Barrow
Twenty-fifth Avenue
Law
Easton
Snoqualmie Pars
Beattie
Butterworth’'s
Strike Sits Tight as Machinists Stand Firm in City
The machinists and allied workers remain out since Monday demanding concessions. With about 1000 men idle, employers meet at Cutler hotel to discuss terms while merchants seek a quick settlement to revive trade.
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Cutler Hotel
Chamber of Commeres
Employers Arbitrate Move Contacts Amid Labor Strikes
May reports from Washington San Francisco and Tacoma show arbitration talks advancing. many shops accept workers’ demands or resume operations while others hold firm. Employers push for settlement as machinists’ strike continues with limited conference.
Ex-Congressman Crowley's Son Sentenced to Four Years
In San Juan Porto Rico on May 22 Hereld Crowley, son of a former congressman, received four years of hard labor for misappropriating portal funds. An appeal to the supreme court is probable.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Crowley
Hereld
Supreme Court
Ascania Liner Runs Aground Near Arcala
Paris May 2 The Hamburg American liner Ascania is ashore at Arcala near the Gulf of Aden with feet of water in her hold. The vessel faces the risk of further damage as rescue efforts proceed.
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Paris
Arcala
Gulf of Aden
Accident Affects King County Ferry On Lake Washington
Last Sunday the ferry boat between Kirkland and Madison Street on Lake Washington was disabled for hours after the boiler nearly burned out. Investigations by County Commissioners L C Smith and P J Smith consider malice, tampering with an exhaust shut-off, and crew tensions as possible causes, but no solid clue emerges and the mystery remains.
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King County
Kirkland
Madison Street
Lake Washington
L. C. Smith
P. J. Smith
Sleps
Gronts
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