Skagit County Coroner Convicted Of Extortion
Mount Vernon May 23. Last in the superior court L. L. Warner coroner of Skagit was convicted of extortion and a new trial was immediately requested. The graft charges allege Wainwright accepted money from Batrom to not hold an inquest over Charien McGovern, a piano player who died by self inflicted death amid a case involving a woman.
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Star
Mount Vernon
Superior Court
L. Warner
Skagit
Wainwright
Batrom
Charien MccGovern
New Scale of Wages Adopted by Tacoma Stevedores
Tacoma reports a new wage scale for stevedores effective this week. The agreement between Puget Sound steamship owners and Longshoremen sets 45 cents per hour for day work and 8 cents per hour overtime, adopted by Hamilton, Washington Stevedoring, Jones, and McCabe & Hamilton among others.
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Tacoma
Hurrah for Mr Cortelyou at a New York gala
A New York telegram service notes a May 22 gathering honoring Postmaster General Cortelyou. Speakers, including Charlies Emory, touted his potential presidential run while the crowd cheered, declaring Cortelyou’s career not at its end.
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Werters Teleerapgh Service
New York
Cortelyou
Cat Downs
Charlies Emory
John Fogarty Found Guilty of Battery in Agnes Case
In Belranganham on May 2 a jury found 65 year old John Fogarty guilty of crime against 10 year old Agnes for assault and battery. He faces imprisonment for one year.
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Belrangham
John Fogarty
Agnes
Children Left To Shift For Themselves In Family Livery Unit
A jury verdict imposed a year and a fine of 1000 dollars as the judge admonished parents for their child rearing. The father runs a livery business while the mother handles the office, leaving four children largely unsupervised.
Bryan guest list hints at universal candidate
Lincoln May 33 George Fred Williame and ex Senator Pettigrew were Bryan’s guests today. Williame said the patron is simply waiting for the word from Bryan to make him their universal candidate.
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Lincoln, Neb
George Fred Williame
Pettigrew
Bryan
Williame
Kramer Bride To Be Receives Husband’s False Teeth
Mrs August Kramer of Fort Atkinson area plans to wed soon and will wear the first husband’s set of false teeth. Dr A P Burrus of Janesville previously fashioned a full gold-filled denture for the late German man who died twenty years ago, aiming for an exact likeness.
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Janesville
Wis
August Kramer
Fort Atkinson
A. P. Burrus
Kramer
Fire at Metropolitan Hotel Kills Two in Utica
Utica at sunrise reports a fatal hotel fire at the Metropolitan Hotel. Two people perished after a cigarette was tossed into the cellar fire that spread rapidly. Fire crews fought the blaze and evacuated guests down ropes to safety.
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Utica
Metropolitan
Former inmate attacked on street with iron bar
Arlington report says W Gott, once confined at Stetla coom Tmeene avium, assaulted William Kanee and his Schmetser with an iron bar. Both men fled, escaping injury. Gott remained jailed 26 days after arrest by Sheriff Herrides and Judge Bea sent him to Averett.
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Star Special Service
Arlington
May
W Gott
Stetlacoom
William Kanee
Gert Wee
Juetlee Bea
Clark 18 Given Boost Tacoma Shift
H P Clark long time Helena Montana station agent for the Northern Pacific has been appointed chief clerk to General Western Freight Agent Henry Dinkley in Tacoma He takes over from Homer Kennedy recently named general agent at Spokane.
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Tacoma
H. P. Clark
Northern Pacific Railroad
Helena
Mont
General Western
Henry Dinkeley
Homer Kennedy
Spokane
Mrs Stevens denies Stevens named for Northern Pacific presidency
Mrs John F Stevens says no one offered her husband the presidency of the Northern Pacific Railway and that Wall Street rumors sparked the report. She notes her son has three offers under consideration, none tied to the Northern Pacific post.
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Washington, D. C
John F. Stevens
Northern Pa Esi Railway
Jamee J. HU
Stevens
Wall Street
Northern Pacific
New Street Bill Considered by City Street Committee
The street committee opened a long session at 2 PM to discuss a new street ordinance drafted by Charlies Gleason. The bill codifies city street regulations and limits builder use of streets for material storage during construction, aiming to prevent long occupation of busy thoroughfares.
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Charlies Gleason
Spokane News Brief on Police Shakeup Under New Chief
Spokane reports Chief Ren Rice, appointed by Mayor Moore, will vigorously enforce the law amid a city cleanup. The policy aims to purge criminal elements and may trigger a broad shakeup of the police force.
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Spokane
Ren Rice
Moore
Ernest Messner Faces Trial for Al Krerman Slaying
Ernest Messner, who admits killing Al Krerman at Laon Lake on April 2, stands before Stevens County superior court for a life trial set to begin June 4.
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Mer
Colvilasz
Ernest Messner
al. Krerman
Laon Lake
Bee
Stevens County Superior Court
Vengeance Seeker Arrests and Promises in Bloomington
Oscar Morris, arrested with Mrs. Charlies Daniele after leaving Spencer, vows to prosecute men he believes attacked him and threatens to come to the city as a witness. He aims to settle scores with those he calls assailants, promising trouble if his demands are not met.
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Bloomington
Tod
Oscar Morris
Milettaville jJath
Charlies Daniele
Bpencor
Atreeta
Hioomington
Thie City
Spencer
Morrie
Elletteville
Buffalo Gasoline Engines Offer Best Marine Power
Buffalo advertisement for iH P engines up to 100 HP from Geo. H. Woodhouse Co. lists stock on hand and promotes engines as the best on the market for boats. Located at 112 Wat. versity.
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Ih. P
Geo. H. Woodhouse Co
Mor rie whipping case stirs Bloomington village
In Willetteville Mor rie’s arrival sparks alarm as rumors spread. Men gathered on street corners defend themselves as innocent though threats rise and Marshal Oden declares not guilty amid village unease.
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Wiletteville
Morrie
Bloomington
Oden
Aleo
Prominent Bellingham Businessman Fred Pettibone Dies
Fred Pettibone a leading Bellingham businessman died in the city yesterday from kidney trouble at age 44. He is survived by his widow and a son.
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Bellingham
Wash
Ula City
Fred
Pettibone
Beattle Bank Savings for Children Promises Interest
A note advises opening a savings account in the State Bank of Beattle for a child, with regular deposits to teach discipline and financial growth. The bank offers 4 percent interest on all savings accounts.
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Ife
State Bank of Beattle
Thie
First Nome Trip by Umatilla Ship
The season start to Nome will be made by the Umatilla instead of the Senator due to the Senator's inability to leave Union Iron Works in San Francisco because of a strike. The Umatilla offers better passenger accommodations so those booked will benefit from the transfer.
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Nome
Pacific Coast Company
Umatilla
Senater
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Umatila
Court Dockets Compel Answer In Property Case
In New York on May 34, Mre Wilson Mianer Yerkes faced a proxy appearance. Attorney Redding sought a decree forcing the woman to answer wealth questions to secure half of recovered property as his fee. The motion was denied.
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New York
Mre
Tea prices and refunds in a grocer trade note
A fragment discusses tea quality and refund policy describing the grocer returning money if a burn shows the product failed. It notes the purchase and payout arrangement, signaling a consumer trade practice from a shop.
Editor Henry in Custody at Fairbanks Arraignment Today
Fairbanks, Alaska May 23. Editor Henry of Gibbons arrived in custody of a U S marshal and faces arraignment on a criminal count this afternoon. He alleges he was handcuffed and barred from the deck of the steamer and treated as a murderer while in custody.
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Ster
Fairbanks
Alaska
Henry of Gibbons
Henry
Superiorc Faces Tacoma In Sunday Chess Contest
Armstrong's superiors meet Tacoma led by Campbell and Campbell in a key box match. Heinrich and Wineholt lead California lore for the foes as the action unfolds Sunday afternoon.
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Armatrong
Prince's Cube
Campbell
Tacoma
Heinrich
California
Wineholt
Superlore
Wrought Steel Spring Screen Door Hinges Reduced
A brief item notes that Wrought Steel Spring screen door hinges are reduced at Spin ning's, with mentions of many other screen window and door fixings available.
Miner falls 400 feet to death at Stangard Copper Mine
Ander Meqtoad, a miner, slipped yesterday on the Stangard Copper Mine Co. property in Falls to Death Valley, plunging 400 feet to the bottom. He was badly broken and is not expected to survive. Local authorities report the accident is being investigated.
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Valdwz
Alanka
Ander MeQtoad
Stangard Copper Mine Co
Baseball Mitys at cont A L Hall
A partial notice reports baseball action at A L Hall with ongoing play and team details unclear due to damaged OCR text.
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Cont
A. L. Hall
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MR. Cortelyou
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Serippe Vetegraph Srevice
Sertepe Telegraph Services
Clark
Star Bypeetal Service
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D. S. Johnston Co
Second Avenue
Seattle
Buffalo
Smith
Caehier
Eek
Beattle
Northwest
Scandinavian American Bank
Darrow
Madison Park
George F. Meacham
New York Block
Whalthy
Wss
Oroeps
Pariri
Wen
Fivet Ave
Phenee Main
Lonae
Unurual
Pacific Outfitting Company
Pacific
Puget Sound
Tling Company
Superiorc
Ole Hanson
Cascade View
Second Ave
Beautiful Cascades
Mt. Baker
Lake
Washington and Rainier Valley
Mutual Realty Co
Hayes-Anthony
T. P. Fay Company
Greenwood
Oreen
Kyer
Kennedy
Colman Bldg
Cor. N. Bth
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Novelty Mill Co
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