Extra Edition Firemen Under Arrest For Looting
Second Assistant Chief Joseph Mathen and Captain C O Graham were arrested by a States Deputy Marshal and released on $500 bonds. Warrants target the worst offenders among firemen tied to looting at the Arlington dock fire. Investigations continue as Chief Wappenstein and Police Chief Wappenstein pursue all charges. One firefighter, nicknamed Babe Little, has a prior criminal record. Further complaints suggest new forms of blackmail within the department.
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Hopkins
United States
Frye
Crate
Major Wood
Chief Cook
Civil Service Commission
San
Clark
Wappensteinn Mak
Wappenstein
Arlington Dock
Litte
Rogues
Babe” Little
Hallard
Seattle
Seager Polwon
Great Northern
Interbay
Littie
Avetratia
Litle
Kulles
Coun« Tliian
Liquor Allegations Tangle Civil Service Chief and Drug Store
A fire department controversy centers on Frank F. Randolph owner of Majestic Pharmacy and former civil service commissioner. Firemen allegedly obtained liquor from the store while on duty, prompting denials from Randolph who claims no liquor was sold and attributes accusations to a piteous campaign.
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Frank F. Randolph
Civil Service Commission of the Only
Majestic
Randeolph
Randolph
Tite
Boone
Mayor Vows Full Investigation Into Fire Department Laxity
The mayor promised a complete inquiry into alleged laxity within the city fire department. He indicated some officers may have committed offenses while most members are believed to be honest public servants. Chief Cook faced suspension and a layoff of personnel as the Civil Service Commission oversees the process.
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Department
Civil Service Commission
George F. Zimmerman
The
Citywide pool halls closed under new orders
Detectives acting on instructions from the new police chief closed several pool rooms in the city including a rear saloon operation near Emerson's and a south end venue run by the Clancys. Georgetown suburbs escaped immediate action but face future closures. No arrests were made, no equipment seized, and patrols were briefed to enforce a city cleanup and drive out loafers, with further curfews and Sunday closing to follow.
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Stein
Tiere
The
Clancys DM
Georgetown
Mackintosh
Emerson
Moore
The Yosemite Arrives on Maiden San Francisco Voyage
The Yosemite, largest steam schooner on the Pacific coast, reached noon today from San Francisco on its maiden trip. She carries a full lumber cargo from the south and 40 passengers. Returning north, she averaged 11 knots and will proceed to Everett to load lumber.
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Yosemite
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Everett
Bridges Rebuilt After Forest Fire Near Berlin
County officials move to rebuild burned bridges and roadways near Berlin following a destructive forest fire. Secretary Vandall of the Chamber of Commerce referred the petition from Herlin residents to the county commissioners, who indicated immediate relief action is planned.
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Vandall
Chamber of Commerce
Herlin
Looting Suspect Involved As Bottled Cocktails Are Stolen
An incident at the docks links Jef Cook to the theft of bottles of cocktails during a fire emergency. Meeks and others observed Cook pocket a bottle and later assisted in loading several cocktails into a thief’s buggy. The event led to Cook’s implication in the loot.
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Jef Cook
Bullen
Meeks
Washington
Red Men
Onjef Cook
Cook
Fire Devastates Fairbanks Alaska City District
A massive blaze swept Fairbanks destroying the business district from Turner to Lacey and waterfront to Third Avenue, causing at least 1 million dollars in losses. The Northern Commercial company helped check the flames, while Thomas McGowan was rescued from a burning bank building and no fatalities were reported.
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Fairbanks
Turner
Lacey Rts
Thirday
San Francisco
Metropolia
Alaska
Magen
Northern Commercial Company
Beattie No. 3
Delta
Lottie Talbot
Fairbanks Diock
Bay
Nome
Dawson
Thomas McGowan
Washington-Alaska Bank
Tanana River
J. F. Barnett
Fairbanke
William Waechter
Beattle
Waechter
Riverside
Firetet
Lacey
Hill Hotel
Turner St
Warthor Drug Store Proprieter Sought on Liquor License Charge
Humane Officer Clark issued a warrant for the Worther drug store proprietor at Bellevue and Pike for selling liquor without a license. Clark bought two bottles of beer in the store. Mrs HM W Carroll wife of City Comptroller Carroll who recently had an appendicitis operation is reported resting easier today.
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Owl
Palmer & Field
Humane
Clark
Strore
Worther
Bellevue and
Pike
HM. W. Carroll
Carroll
Davis Rules On Employes Rights
Justice Davis rules in the case of Borhek v. Warren Gould that no employee may engage in work that competes with his employer, even after regular hours. The decision notes Borhek drew plans after hours for the Michmeond Beach Band travel Co and was paid, then discharged. The ruling states employment rights preclude any outside work competing with the employer, with ongoing legal interest.
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Law Mae Y
Justice of the P. V
Gould
Thie City
Michmeond Beach Band &Travel Company
Davis
Seattle Clearing House to Adopt Cash Basis
The Seattle Clearing House association will meet to revise its by laws to permit a switch to cash basis. Debtor banks currently balance at day end by check. moving to cash will affect daily clearings and reduce totals by the balances owed to credit banks.
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Seattle Clearing House Association
Beattice
Eh Stout
Ludlow Resigns Amid Fire Over Health Duties
Health Officer Ludlow quit under pressure after accusations of drunkenness on duty incompetence and misconduct at the health office. Mayor Moore noted no proof yet substantiating the charges and announced the resignation would take effect August first as Daniel Buckley, Ludlow's assistant, is eyed as a possible successor by the health board.
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Heaith
Ludlow
Meade
Moore
At Ite
Lud
Health Board
Bank Clearings May 23 1906 Report
Bank clearings for May 23 1906 total 1 501 998 18 902 205 89 with year over year increase of 699 792 29 figures compare to the same date last year across markets.
Convention to Select Beattie and Schedule State Meeting
Republican state central committee to meet in this city at 7 p.m. today to choose Beattie for the convention location and date. State Senator K E B Palmer says the Coon Rockwell plan for delegate apportionment will be adopted, four delegates per county plus population-based seats. renomination of Congressmen Humphrey Jones and Cushman appears certain with three supreme court judges the remaining offices.
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Republican State Central Committee
P.m
Beattie
K E. B. Palmer
King County
Palmer
Tsure
Coon-Rockwell
Humphrey
Jones
Cushman
Supreme Court
Dairyman Mapes Arrested In Pure Milk Crackdown
The first arrest in the board of health campaign for pure milk occurred yesterday afternoon. Warrant served on H. P. Mapes, a dairyman, for selling skimmed milk as unskimmed milk. Cans were unlabeled and not required by law, per the complaint drafted by L. Davis.
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Board of Health
H. P. Mapes
L. Davia
Arlington Hotel
Oalymen
Mapes
Smuggling Crackdown Clears Japanese Slaves From Sloop
A special board of inquiry reports smugglers tried to bring six Japanese into the United States after being refused entry for trachoma. They paid 75 to a sloop owner from Stevenson, British Columbia, and were deported to Port Townsend awaiting final disposition. John Devlin fought a saloon bartender at Railroad and Main. Devlin was hospitalized and the bartender to be arrested.
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Special Board of Inquiry
A. J. Ferrandini
Bellingham
United States
Victoria
Board of Inquiry
Stevenson
B. C
Port Townsend
Fisher
Sparling
Geffrney
John Devlin
Railroad and Main
Devlin
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Mr. Randolph
Zimmerman
San Prandeco
Ord
Om Yatay
Madison St
Berlin
N. C. Co. Saved
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