Miners Defense Detailed in Extradition Case
The article reports defense claims in the murder extradition saga of Western Federation of Miners leaders including Moyer Pettibone and the role of Orchard and Adame as witnesses. Defense argues police and Pinkerton tactics manufactured evidence and that longstanding miners’ federation ties would be crushed by convictions. It notes lawyers from Denver Spokane and Chicago, the Idaho Colorado dispute, and questions around Orchard’s confession and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Pinkerton
Orchard
Miners’ Federation
Adams
I. J. Simpkins
Caldwell
B Steunenberg
Defenes
Western Federation of
Federation
Seattle Boston Copper Co report hints at camp expansion
The Seattle Boston Copper Co report notes progress on new camps and upcoming line expansions. It mentions orders for a 540 HP generator from Westinghouse, grading work by Pos Creek Co, and stock details with shares at 266,900 and a price advance to 1.09 per unit, predicting future value as the ratio phase completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmpany
Ian
Westings
Pos Creek Company
Daring looters nabbed after chase in San Francisco
Police capture three bold looters Miller Thomas Mi tom and W. Shaw after a long pursuit and hand to hand fight in the burned district near Mainet. They had dismantled two blocks of feed wire for United Railroads ready for shipment across the bay. The incident occurs as the city approves using overhead trolleys again and plans to spend heavily to restore transport. Merchants seek space in the city, while Oakland saloon closings trigger relief fund discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lorgs Miller
Thomas Mitom
W. Shaw
Mainet
United Railroads Company
Board of Super
Bay
Oakland
Council
Pioneer Woman Katherine Whittlesey Dies At 72
Katherine K. Whittlesey 72 a longtime city resident since 1884 died at Pacific hospital early this morning Funeral services will be held from Trinity Parish church tomorrow at 2 30 pm with interment in Lakeview cemetery She is survived by two sons C F P and W H Whittlesey Booth Whittlesey Hanford Seattle and widow of Major Joseph H Whittlesey who died in 1986 She was born in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine K. Whittlesey
Pacific Hospital
Trinity Parish Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Fire Damages Eagle Pharmacy on Sixth Avenue South
A fire at Eagle pharmacy on Sixth Avenue South and King Street early this afternoon caused about 700 dollars in damage. The blaze was extinguished before the fire department arrived. the building is owned by Henry Paulson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Pharmacy
Sixth Av. South
King At
Henry Paulson
Dr Blanchard Fights Lodges In Seattle Campaign
Dr Blanchard continues his fight against secret societies with a morning meeting at Reformed Presbyterian church in Seattle attended by about 76 people. A second meeting was held there in the afternoon to organize a league opposing secret societies as proposed by Dr Blanchard.
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Blanchard
Seattle
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Olivert
Aggressive Movement Campaign Concludes at Christensen's Hall
The day's drive against all lodges ends with a meeting under Dr. Blanchard at Christensen's hall in the Arcade building.
Cotton Comes to Seattle
W. W. Cotton of the Harriman system will be in Seattle tomorrow to discuss matters. J. D. Farrell, Washington state representative for Harriman, said the visit holds no significance beyond legal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cotton
Harriman Systema
Seattle
J. D. Farrell
Washington State
Harriman Systems
Five New Boilermakers Initiated by Seattle Union
At the next meeting of the Seattle Boilermakers union five new members will be initiated. Last night the Carpenters, Plumbers, Steamfitters, Building Laborers, Sheet Metal Workers and Electrical Workers No. 77 held regular meetings.
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Seattle Boilermakers
Washington to Build Portland Cement Factory in Anderson
Manager R C Miller announced after a stockholders meeting that the Washington Portland Cement Co will start a new plant in Anderson, Skagit County. The facility plans to begin operations by the end of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ta
R C. Miller
Washington-Portland Cement Factory
Anderson
Skagit County
Acreage for sale near Alaska Building with good car service
Chas Somers Co offers two broad acres for 2700 with favorable terms. Inquiry will bring full particulars. Located in the city and accessible by good car service, the property is pitched to attract many buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Somers Co
Alaska
Forhay 18 Guest James A Forhay Receives Seattle Welcome
Supreme president of the Fragginal Brotherhood James A. Forhay was guest of honor at a Seattle reception by local branches in Maglehall. Mayor Moore welcomed the guest who spoke at length. The evening featured exhibition drill teams from several lodges and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Forhay
Fragginal Brotherhood
Seattle
Order
Maglehall
Moore
Hope Lodge No 7 raises funds for San Francisco sufferers
Hope Lodge No 7 of the International Association of Machinists in Seattle donated 260 to aid San Francisco sufferers with Business agent T. H Stevens forwarding the money for the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Lodge No. 7
International Association of Machinists of
Seattle
San Francisco
T. H Stevens
Hawley Uses Waste Water For Slating Building Site
J L W Hawley a contractor explains he uses city water only during overflow for sluicing at the Arcade building site to avoid wasting water. He says if rain ceases and drought continues he must quit work as reservoir levels decline and overflow slows. He notes pebbles damage has been paid for and water department confirms his use of water.
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JL W. Hawley
Piratav
City Water Department
Arcadd
Anston
Lake Union
Hawley
Water Department
Mawley
McKinley Circle Ladies Plan Memorial Service Attendance
The McKinley Circle of the Ladies of the G A R will meet at Fourth Avenue and Spring Street at 2 30 pm Sunday to attend memorial services at the First Presbyterian Church.
Arms Shipped to Rebels Reportedly Bound for Santo Domingo
Washington dispatch says an acting governor advised the state department that arms and ammunition have been shipped from St Thomas toward Santo Domingo rebels. The cargo is expected to land at Dajabon on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
State Department
St. Thomas
San Domingos
Dajaben
Charity institution pledged near Ravenna needs donors
Mr F Jones solicits cooperation to erect a charitable institution half a mile from the University line terminus near Ravenna. He offers 6900 in cash and 1690 in buildings if others join him to reach 199000 in subscriptions for construction and maintenance. He is ready to communicate with interested parties.
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F. Jones
University Eat
Ravenna
Jones
Anzlows
Students plan annual play at Christensen's Arcades
The students of French Art High School plan to present a two part program next one night at Christensen's Arcades. The principal attraction is Athalle a play modeled after ancient Greek drama by Nadine A little comedy La BSoupiere will be performed as a curtain raiser.
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French Art High School
Christensen
Athalle
Nadine
Flower Show Plans Talked At King County Horticulture Society
Tent B Kittinger announced a meeting of the King County Horticulture Society to arrange the June flower and fruit show. Cableship Burnside will lay cables between forts on the sound. The Farallon arrived from southeastern Alaska and sails again tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittinger
King County Horticulia: Society
Burnside
Alaska
Harper Gains Popularity for Waterfront Homes
Harper attracts commuters and new residents to its waterfront setting as buyers snap up property while prices stay reasonable. The town offers easy access by boat across the Bound in about 40 minutes with cheap, pleasant ferry trips. Pacific Investment pany reports several summer homes sold recently in the Walker building area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Pacific Investment Pany
Walker
Physicians Reject Allied Medical Fee Schedule
The King County Medical Association rejected a proposal to create a uniform charges scale for medical services. The plan, advanced by a committee, would have permitted expulsion for schedule violations and faced strong opposition as impractical.
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King County Medical Association
The Star's New Vaudeville Bill Impresses Theatregoers
The Star theater presents a diverse vaudeville lineup headlined by Hert Levy the cartoonist and George Lavender the monologist. Jesaly Dale sings with a rich contralto, Natada performs Serpentine dances with her company, and the Lockwoods with Peter Dune Worth share a concluding sketch and song. Packed horses will mark the week as usual.
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Star Theater
Hert Levy
Star
George Lavender
Jesaly Dale
Natada
Lockwoods
Peter Duneworth
Statehood deal advances for two territories in tentative accord
Washington May 11. An official note says statehood conferees reached a tentative agreement granting immediate statehood to Oklahoma and Indian Territory while Arizona and New Mexico await votes in their territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Red Cross Receives Japanese Donation for San Francisco Sufferers
Washington May 12 The Japanese Red Cross sent 20000 dollars through the American Red Cross to aid the San Francisco sufferers of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Japanese Red Cross
American Red Cross
San Francisco
Trial delays in Clayson case and dock injury suit
In federal court this afternoon the Edward Clayson trial on sending objectionable matter was delayed in response to Wilhelmina Dillard’s $5,000 claim against the Northern Pacific and Port Orchard route. Dillard accuses a dock of ice and hazard after alighting from the steamer Athlon, with the Clausen trial to follow later today.
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Edward Clayson
United States
Patriarch
Wilhelmina °. Dillard
Northern Pacific
Port Orchard
Athlon
Clausen
Senate to study Burton ruling and advise action
Washington May 12 The senate directed a committee to examine the legal report of the supreme court decision in the Burton case and report what action the senate should take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Burton
Buoy to Mark Juan de Fuca Strait Entrance This Week
Commander P J Werlich of the Lighthouse district will arrive from Portland Friday or Saturday to place a whistling buoy at the entrance of the straits of Juan de Fuca. The buoy will be taken to its location on the tender Heather which has been repaired at Moran Company and is now in commission.
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Straits of
Juan de Fuca
P. J Werlich
Portland
Heather
Moran ‘Company
Board of Inquiry Meets Over Seattle Sloop Incident
The board of Inquiry of the Immigration department convenes this afternoon to review eight Japanese nationals who were fed up last week while arriving in Seattle aboard a sloop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Inquiry
The
Immigration Department
Seattle
Log Camp Owner Arrested After Black Diamond Purchases
Charles Meyers, owner of a logging camp, spent days in Black Diamond buying groceries and provisions before a deputy sheriff arrested him and jailed him. The superior court ordered his transfer to the state asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meyers
Black Diamond
Superior Court
Seattle Sugars Seek West Coast Refinery Sites
Hawaiian sugar merchants plan a Seattle refinery with two sites on tidelands and near Rich, backed by Seattle realty brokers and steamship contacts. A Seattle representative reports to Honolulu with findings pending. The plan aims to cut freight by shipping refined sugar directly. vessel K Kellogg will stay on the Honolulu route as sugar traffic grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Alaska exposition committee heads may include Whitehead
Dr Caleb Whitehead, Nome banker, is expected to arrive tonight to discuss the Alaska-Yukon exposition in Seattle. He travels from the east with Ames Mercantile Co Alaska representative Ames. Both may join the committee. President Chilberg plans to announce appointments soon with Nadeau noting no final decisions yet.
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Caleb Whitehead
Nome
Seattle
Mr. Ames
Ames Mercantile Company
Alaska
Chilberg
L A. Nadeau
Change of venue sought in Brennenberg murder case
Boise Idaho May 12 The Canyon county district court convenes May 29 as Haywood Moyer and Pettibone seek a venue change citing local prejudice. Attorneys predict motions will be overruled and trials set for June 11. Defense has a complete jury list and plans a stubborn fight.
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Boise
Idaho
District Court of
Canyon County
Haywood, Moyer and Pettibone
Brennenberg
Fight Over Van Dyke Book to Be Voted On
Des Moines May 22 The Presbyterian assembly plans to vote this afternoon on Van Dyke's book of forced service. Adoption is expected. The assembly also refused to appoint delegates to the anti saloon convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
van Dyke
Presbyterian Assembly
Bruised Case Permanently Shelved for Season
Washington reports that the case titled Bmeot has been permanently shelved for this season, ending any further action or proceedings related to the matter this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Portland judge issues warrant for Swindler A. D. Puter
May 22 Portland Oregon. Attorney Briards secured a bench warrant from Judge Wol verton for the arrest of Swindler A. D. Puter. He will be brought here at once.
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Portland
Ore
Dietrich
Briards
Wolverton
Swindler
A. D. Puter
Osteopathy Promises Bloodless Pain Free Treatment
Osteopathy advances toward painless disease care with graduated physicians at Kirkaville Infirmary of Osteopathy located at 114 Washington blog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkaville Infirmary of Osteopathy
Washington
Rescue Saves Three After Rowboat Sinks on Lake
In Bellingham on May 21 Miss Annie Anderson Miss Clara Anderson and John Henderson almost drowned when their rowboat overturned while chasing a missing oar. May Callahan, Kate Callahan, Joe Evans and L Temple spotted the accident and intervened, pulling Annie to safety as she sank for the last time. All three survived but were chilled and exhausted.
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Bellingham
Annie
Clara Anderson
John Henderson
Lake Whattom
May
Kate Callahan
Joe Evans
L. Temple
May Callahan
Wedding Day Arrest for Fort Port Walla Walla Vet
Frank A. Thompson former Fourteenth cavalry member stationed at Port Walla Walla faced arrest on his wedding day after being caught passing bad checks. He pleaded guilty to the charges yesterday.
Tenth Infantry Ordered to Alaska Relief Mission
Lawton boys ten go north as Secretary Taft orders two battalions from Fort Wright and Lawton to Alaska on June 1 to relieve the Third Infantry. The Third Infantry moves to Forts Wright and Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Tenth Infantry
Wright and
Lawton
Alaska
Third Infantry
Exodus From Mount Vesuvius Mud Flows Prompt Evacuation
Residents flee as mud avalanches cascade down Vesuvius after rain washes ash from the eruption. The ongoing mudslides force an evacuation area-wide in proximity to the volcano.
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Rome
Mount Vesuvius
Junior Class Picnic Invitation Sets Date for Graduates
The Junior class issued invitations for the annual picnic for the graduating class. The event will be held next Friday afternoon at Maydenbanner Sage. A drawing of the house and floor plans appeared in the Standard Furniture Company ad yesterday, attributed to Maage & Weat of Seattle.
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jJuniora
Maydenbanner Sage
Standard Furniture Company
Maage & . Weat
Seattle
Shaw's Mapleine Ice Cream Promotion
Shaw's Pharmacy in the Empire building touts Mapleine ice cream as the most delicious dish made by man. The ad promises a distinctive springtime flavor that will please patrons downtown.
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Shaw
Shaw's
Empire Building
Schools Observe Memorial Day With Friday Program
City schools will observe Memorial Day with a short program Friday afternoon May 26 following the usual custom of holding exercises on the Friday before May 30. The G A R and auxiliary will be invited to speak at the various schools and the high school will decide whether to observe the day or postpone to Monday.
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G. A. Ft
Fine Net
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Py Jacos Waldeck
Officiale Energetic
Wer
Crystal& Charge
McPartland’s
Beast
Denver
Mates Supreme Court
Tien Wee
Idaho Supreme Court
Ide
Mpreme
Colorado
Frank J. Smith
Steve Adama
Oregon
Adame
Moyer, Maywood
Nugent and
Miller
Nugent
Seattleboston Copper Co
Gang OF Thieves
Condi
DR. Blanchard
Cotton
Forhay
BCALE
Vaudeville
Meyers
Richmonds
Sound
Islands
Beattie
O. Iverson
O. M. Kellogg
Whitehead
Man
Lake Whatcom
Lawton Boys
Shaw’s Mapleine
Cash Register Exchange
the Sandwall Co
1St Ave
Talbot
Mutual Life
Dren
Gola
Bincher Cut
Adamo
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Second Ave
Pine St
Gray
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