Meredith Chief Denies Graft Claims In Seattle Trial
Testimony centers on alleged police corruption and blackmail in Seattle with Chief Meredith denying wrongdoing. Witnesses describe payoffs to influence arrests and court outcomes as lawyers clash over graft definitions and the ethics of police conduct.
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Cayton
Meredith
Police
Conadine
Gamblers
Reif
Polce Department
Winsor
W. L. Meredith
Seattle
James Street Cars Halted For Power House Improvements
Traffic on the James street line is closed all day for work at the James Street power house. A new curve and a standard gauge crossing are being installed. Cars are expected to resume before 6 tonight. Rainier Heights Beacon Hill and Madrone Park lines connect at the Broadway crossing with Madison Street service, causing little disruption.
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James Street
Rainier Heights
Beacon Hill
Madrona Park
Madison Streets
Broadway
Meredith at Clancy's Recalled in Counterfeit Case
David Nicoll and Fred Wilson are held as suspects of complicity with John Pendergrant and Frank Shea in an alleged counterfeit operation. The inquiry centers on their ties to the Clancy's location and the broader criminal scheme.
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David Nicoll
Fred Wilson
John Pendergrant
Frank Shea
Alibi claims surface in counterfeit coin case
Nicoll and Wilson protest innocence saying they can prove alibis for the time of the pass of the bogus coin. They allege Chief Meredith witnessed Wilson in Clancy's gambling room and saw him playing. Commissioner Kiefer subpoenas Meredith and others for Saturday testimony. Wilson is a SeCaman on Humboldt.
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Ers
Nicoll
Wilson
Shea
Madrona
U. S
Kiefer
Meredith
Clancy
Humboldt
Preliminary hearing for Charles Anderson in Elms murder case
The preliminary hearing for Charles Anderson charged with killing John Elms in a Chicago saloon on May 11 was opened before Judge George. Attorney John F. Dore and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Griffith appeared for the defense and state as witnesses described the altercation and Anderson striking Elms with a cigar lighter. The session was expected to continue into the afternoon.
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Charles Anderson
John Elms
Chicago
George
Anderson
John F. Dore
Griffith
Charles Myers
Flina
Bids For Five New Buildings At Fort Lawton
Maj. Rubien opened bids for five government buildings at Fort Lawton including administration guard house hospital stewards quarters bake house and quartermaster s stable. Bids ranged from 3 784 to 72 475 with firms Haslett Mullen Cook Marshall C o M J Carkeek Henningsen Fortiner Anton Berens Garretty Co and others. Contract to be awarded in a few days.
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Maj. Rubien
Fort Lawton
Haslett & Mullen
Cook, Marshall& Co
Henningsen & Fortiner
M. J. Carkeek
Anton Berens
Garretty & Co
Electricians Strike Over Non-Union Workers at Beattie Co
Seventeen Beattie Electric Co workers struck yesterday afternoon while wiring a house that hired non-union electricians. The company says non-union men were employed because other mechanics on the site were not union affiliated, and expects the dispute to be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Electric Co
Dr E W Young Reappointed Medical Examiner
The civil service commission met in special session this afternoon and finished grading examination papers. Dr E W Young was reappointed medical examiner for three years, Fireman James Dunham retired on account of age, and Blacksmith Smith was granted a day’s leave of absence.
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Civil Service Commission
E. W. Young
James Dunham
Blacksmith Smith
Washington State Dental Society Holds Fourteenth Annual Session
The Washington State Dental Society opens its fourteenth annual meeting at Collins hall with an opening address and committee reports. Afternoon programs include cavity studies, office practice incidents, and clinics on improved seamless crowns and Mose-Fiber Gold, led by Drs. Wagner Beattie Burkhart and colleagues from Seattle and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Dental Society
Collins Hall
G. W. Black
Chicago
J F. Wagner
Seattle
Greeor
Beattie
K. J. Burkhart
Seattiec
That Boy Lecture by Rev Haugan at First Methodists
Rev B B Haugan of Min a will lecture at the First Methodist Protestant church corner Third Avenue and Pine Street Friday evening at 8 o clock subject That Hoy. Haugan is a good lecturer and will speak on the topic That Hoy.
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B. B. Haugan
Mina
First Methodiat Protestant Church
Third Avenue
Pine Street
Rev. Haugan
People Charged With False Pretenses Discharged
Lawrence Craemer and Diola Getchell faced charges of obtaining a party under false pretenses after taking a rig from Montana Livery stables. Evidence allegedly faked to reveal a crime led to their discharge. Others include Thomas Levin ordered to leave town by Judge George. John Hickey, 79, arrested for drunkenness. Thos Cox arrested as a crank. and Mary McMahon arrested as a disorderly person.
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Lawrence Craemer
Diola Getchell
Montana
Thomas Levin
Peter Laube
Banco
George
I S and T S Philadelphia debate on creed and market prices
In Philadelphia on May 2 a Presbyterian Assembly debate features Dr. Dickey mocking creed changes by suggesting to dot I’s and cross T’s. The minority counters with a long list of price readings for dairy, poultry, and live stock including butter cheese eggs and meat products from regional suppliers.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Assembly
Dickey
der. McKibblen
Hutter — Washington
Eastern
Lawa
Elgin
Freeh Ranch
Lée
California
Washington
Bantern
New York
Wisconsin
Roquefort
Adam
Limburger
Astern
Beattie
Monye Geone
Ilbe
Negro Colony Inquiry Reaches State Bureau
A letter to the bureau of information asks whether the state would welcome a negro colony. The writer mentions a party considering emigration from Colorado and settling here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Information
Colorado
Machinists Resolve to Stand Firm Over Local Pay Battle
Members of the Metal Workers association met at Hotel Hutler to oppose employer demands for a shorter workday without wage cuts. They vow to shut shops rather than concede, citing Eastern competition and high labor costs as reasons. William Blackman arrives to aid mediation. Seattle president says wage figures cited by employers are inaccurate.
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Metal Workers Association
Hutler
Beattie
Seattle
Waugh
Star
Electrical Workers to Meet in North Seattle
Officers of lodge No. 77 I B Fr W have issued a call for a special meeting to be held Friday evening at 7 36 in Oddfellows hall North Seattle. The purpose could not be stated but is described as important business to be transacted.
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Lodge No. 77
Oddfellows’ Hall
North
Seattle
Hose Cart Damaged In Telegraph Pole Collision
A small fire at Twentyith and Terry avenues was extinguished when Hose Cart No 6 collided with a telegraph pole on a downhill run. The cart sustained slight damage, the horse was scratched, and the harness ripped.
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Twentieth
Terry Avenues
Green Lake School House Bid Advertised for Replacement
Tomorrow bids for the construction of the new Green Lake School will be advertised by Secretary Banks of the school board. The building is a handsome frame structure with 12 rooms and an estimated cost of about $25,000.
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Tommorrow
Green Lake
Banks
Produce Market Update Reflects Shifts in West Coast Fruits
California peaches and apricots and Wood River strawberries led yesterday's markets. An asparagus season close pushed prices up by 254 per cent as of yesterday. Cool Lake Washington weather delayed berry crops with flood river berries selling at 6 dollars while demand outpaced supply. Other markets showed no changes.
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California
Lake Washington
Robbery Report From Theater Box
H Reinick of a lodging house on Second Avenue South reported losing 35 dollars from a box at the Jes Theater Tuesday night. He says he was drinking in a box with a woman named Dutch and was intoxicated, failing to notice the theft until leaving. Police are investigating the case.
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H. Reinick
Second Avenue South
Jes Theater
President McKinley review at Presidio and multiple receptions
President McKinley reviewed 1000 troops at the Presidio and visited the military hospital. He delivered a speech to the troops and attended several receptions at the Union League club Palace hotel and Native Sons venues. The St Paul and Valencia ships are in San Francisco and sailing for Nome as advertised despite repair notes.
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San Francisco
Cal
McKinley
Presidio
Military Hospital
Union League Club
Ohio Society
Palace Hotel
California Pioneers
Native Sons and Daughters
St. Paul
Valencia
Nome
Weather for Seattle Tonight and Friday
Seattle and vicinity forecast calls for fair conditions with light west winds tonight and Friday. Dr. Waggoner provides dental care while a local ad mentions rest teeth for seven dollars and notes transportation to the steamer Athlon and battleship.
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Seattle and Vicinity
Gov Tanner Dead In Springfield Hotel Death
Springfield report states Governor Tanner collapsed and died at the Leland hotel in the city today. The brief notice confirms the death and location with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tanner
Leland Hotel
Boys Stole Boat Adrift Near Leschi Park
Campers on Lake Washington shores near Leschi Park found a small rowboat adrift with an overcoat and wearing apparel inside. The boat, unclaimed, is linked to Martine J. Thorne of Leschi Lodge who says it was stolen Monday morning to go boating. Thorne recalls the boat capsizing near the old water works south of the park and two boys, named Anderson and Almer, swimming ashore. an overcoat belonged to one of the youths was recovered.
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Lake Washington
Lescht Park
Leach Park
Martine
J. ¥. Thorne
Leschi Loathounse
The
Star
Walter Landon Dies After Brain Trouble In Beattie Area
Walter FE Landon of Beattie died in Steilacoom Tuesday night from brain illness causing insanity. He worked for years at Lowman and Hanford in the city and belonged to Beverg Green lodge No 33 A O U W and the Woodmen of the World. He leaves a widow and one child. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM from Sherman Col line undertaking. A O U W and W O W will attend in a body.
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Walter FE. Landon
Beattie
Steilacoom
Lowman & Hanford’s
Thin City
Beverg Green Lodge No
Woodmen of the World
Sherman & Colline’ Undertaking Establishment
Souvenirs Distributed From Star Office
Pamphlets left at the Star office for distribution feature Seattle images and Lake Washington, with half tone illustrations. The circulars advertise Str. Cyrus between adion and Leecis parks with service every five minutes from 1 to 6 p.m. Remnant Garden Howe offered at half price by C. Miles & Piper Co.
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McKinley
Star Office
Seattle
Lake Washington
Adion
Leecis Parks
Howe
C. Miles & Piper Co
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Seattle Theater
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