Editors of Times May Evade Trial On Conspiracy Libel Charge
Wappenstein fails to secure $20,000 bail on four indictments. Judge Main extends time for bonds. venue change request postponed as affidavits set for opposition. Witnesses over 50 ordered to reappear. trial likely to begin Friday unless venue granted. Also notes county judges’ extra salaries being withheld pending Smith suit ruling and a feature on Mrs. Ewing breaking ground in engineering.
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TIMES
Gal
Charles W. Wappenstein
Judge Main
Wappy
Will H. Morris
Main
Ume
Morris
Macques
Wappenstein
Murphy
Joe Smith
King County
Otto Case
Star
Seattle light rate clash fuels push for vote
A large Seattle crowd packed the council chamber to back Erickson in seeking a rate reduction. If the council fails to pass his bill, a special election on September 5 may be demanded. Erickson touted a referendum, drawing cheers as he contrasted rates for suburb and subs tation customers.
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Seattle
Council
Erickson
Erickson and
Hesketh
Griffiths
Haas
Goddard
Wardall
Kellogg
Blaine
Steiner
Utilities Committee
Joe Smith
Star
Dilling
City Light
Ross
Pasadena
Cal
Ballard
Seattle Electric Company
Furth
A. E. Flagg
Wappy Faces Possible Life Sentence If Convicted Twice
Charles W. Wappenstein faces up to 52 years and 3 months in prison if convicted on all eight indictments. Five involve bribes with 10 year per count potential, one extortion count for waterfront protection misdemeanor, and two conspiracy counts with up to one year each. Conviction on any two counts could trigger a mandatory life habitual-criminal sentence.
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Charles W. Wappenstein
Pacific Coast Co
Wappenstein
Alden J. Blethen
Cc. B. Blethen
Mike Powers
House Passes Flood Resolution on Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico
The house by viva voce vote passed the Flood resolution approving the constitutions of Arizona and New Mexico and clearing the way for their final admission to statehood. It provides New Mexico voters will decide on amendments to its constitution, and Arizona must vote again on the recall of judges.
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Washington
House
Arizona
New Mexico
Swiss Millionaire Dies in California Self Inflicted Drowning
Ernest Berger, 35, a wealthy Swiss resident, died in Bakersfield after attempting suicide. He severed an artery with a shard from an electric bulb, bled heavily, then entered a bathtub and turned on the water to drown himself. The act occurred after he sought hospital submission.
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United Press
Bakersfield
Cal
Ernest Berger
Berger
Louisville chosen as next Northern Presbyterian assembly site
Atlantic City reports that Louisville Kentucky was selected today as the meeting place for the Northern Presbyterian assembly, with officials noting the decision was made at the conclusion of the deliberations.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Louisville
Northern Presbyterian Assembly
Edna Goodrich Seen With London Banker Ahead of Wed
Ridga Goodrich staying at the Ritz Carlton faces romance rumors as she appears with a London banker during Goodrich Goodwin divorce proceedings. The couple reportedly plans a wedding next month with her mother present.
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United Press
Vere
London
Ridga Goodrich
Ritz Carlton
Goodrich Goodwin
Madero Fears Intervention Over Torreon Massacre
Reports say U.S. intervention looms as insurrectos operate across Mexico. Francisco Madero bars discussion of Torreon incident while aides acknowledge grave concern. Army officers note possible Japanese casualties and fear an overall Mexican conflict.
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United Trees
EL Paso
Torreon
Mexico
Francisco Madero
Madero
Mexico City
de la Barra
Atte
Diaz
Figueroa
Banda
Water Shut-Off Notice for South Park Tomorrow
Water will be shut off in South Park tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The outage may affect homes and businesses in the area during the specified window. Please plan water use accordingly and conserve where possible.
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South Park
Progressives Rally to defend National Progressive movement
A call urges real progressives to attend tonight's meeting at Evergreen hall in the Silver building to elect officers sympathetic to the National Progressive league. It warns standpatters seek control of the county organization and names Bourne of Oregon and insurgents like La Follette Poindexter as figures to support.
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Evergreen Hall
Silver Building
Cherry St
National Progressive League
Senator Bourne
Oregon
la Follette
Murdock
Poindexter
Four Men Hung in Kentucky Mystery Lynching
Four men were found hanging from a tree in a remote Kentucky area. Only one body, identified as Pearl fisher J. W. King, is confirmed. Authorities suspect robbery and lynching of four victims connected to pearl fishing on the Kentucky River.
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Wheckerton
J. W. King
Kentucky
Doveen Brother Fined 15000 After Escape from Jail
New York May 24 Henry Doveen of the Doveen Brothers art importing firm was convicted of evading United States customs but has escaped jail. Federal Judge Martin fined the importer 15000.
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New York
Henry Doveen
Doveen Brothers
United States Customs
Martin
Drink Cure No Cure Trial Against Gatlin Institute
George B. Wynne sued for 6155 dollars claiming a five day cure failed after paying 125 dollars for treatment at the Gatlin Institute. He says the agreement promised a return of funds plus a 30 dollar bonus if cured and that drug treatment left him a nervous wreck. Congressmen Burleson set a June 1 caucus to discuss the wool schedule revision.
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George B. Wynne
Gatlin Institute
Wynne
Washington
Burleson
Texas
House
Taft to rule on Walsh and Morse pardons
President Taft will decide tomorrow on final pardon actions for John R. Walsh and Charles W. Morse, both once involved in the seeking business, as the pardon requests move toward resolution at the White House.
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Ting United Press
Washington
Taft
John R. Walsh
Chas. W. Morse
Jail Reform Likely On Council Agenda After Postponement
Public safety committee led by Haas and Blaine indefinitely postponed Griffiths bill on jail reform and jailing Corbett. The issue will return to the full council Monday then head to another committee. Majority supports reform though opposition remains amid a large lobbying outcry.
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Public Safety Committee
Haas
Blaine
Griffiths
Corbett
Erickson
Kellogg
Hesketh
Wardall
Steiner
Goddard
Laige
Blethen Denounces Indictments Against Editor and Paper
Blethen asserts indictments against himself his son and the Times stem from political revenge. He claims no evidence supports graft charges and accuses Matthews and supporters of weaponizing grand jury testimony with Post-Intelligencer help. He says trials would fail and cites the mayoral era Gill administration as context.
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A. J. Blethen
The
Times
Matthews
Timea
Gill
the Times
Wardall
Boyce
Wap
Seattle
Wappenstein
Post-Intelligencer
Inspector Powers
Post-Intelligencer Is Able To Reproduce Evidence Before the Grand Jury
Post Intelligencer
Griffiths strap hanging bill on franchise committee agenda
Public interest bill facing the franchise committee this afternoon limits car occupancy and waiting times for crowded transit. Violations punish both street car company and passengers. Earlier Griffiths jail regulation bill before the public safety committee faces notable opposition. Washington note: Sen La Follette resumes Lorimer election inquiry at noon.
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Council
Griffiths
Public Safety Committee
Washington
Senate
la Follette
Judge Yakey Continues King County Duties Amid Disbarment Trial
In Bryan disbarment proceedings brought by Yakey’s friends, Judge Yakey remains on the bench in Seattle, acting as a King County judge today and entitled to ordinary boat fare and hotel expenses under the usual rule.
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Yakey
Bryan
King County
Ronald
Seattle
SHERIFFS BUSY AS WARRANTS BEING SERVED
Deputies Roberts Malone Beebe and Griffiths under Sheriff Hodge worked all night serving warrants after yesterday’s indictments. Many detainees asked bail and received deputies for time while others rushed to the sheriffs’ autos. In Boston Gov Foss weighs easing limits on Jesse Pomeroy’s solitary confinement following his lengthy imprisonment.
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Roberts
Malone
Beebe
Griffiths
Hodge
Boston
Gov. Foss
Jesse Pomeroy
Charlestown
Man In the
Pomeroy
Blethen Editors Implicated in Conspiracy and Libel Indictments
Longstanding editors A J Blethen and C Blethen face conspiracy and libel charges tied to alleged efforts to protect gambling houses and vice districts. The Seattle Times Publishing Co is named in the wide conspiracy, with other officials including Wappenstein and Powers indicted on multiple counts. Bail figures and court actions are noted as prosecutors discuss evidence and charges.
Indictments Filed by Grand Jury Against Multiple Offenders
A grand jury returns indictments naming A J Blethen C B Blethen C B Rathbun C W Wappenstein Mike Powers Ludovic dalla Giovanna Charles Berryman Frank Clancy T Nunan Chas Knosher. Allegations include conspiring to protect gambling houses and houses of prostitution maintaining public nuisances bribe taking and falsifying accounts. Several defendants are charged with protecting illegal activity and corrupt practices linked to the Arcade dance hall and associated figures.
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Alden J. Blethen
Arcade
J. Y. C. Kellogg
C. B. Blethen
A. J
Blethen
Liicel
C. B. Rathbun
W. Wappenstein
A. J. Blethen
Gideon Tupper
Clarence
Mike Powers
Wardall
Ludovic Dallagiovanna
Charles Berryman
Ludovic
Frank
John Clancy
Seattle Times Publishing Company
Blethens
Murphy
Wappenstein
Bel
C. W. Wappenstein
Clarence Gerald
Ludovic Dalla Giovanna
Frank Clancy
T. E. Nunan
Eyres
Chas. Knosher
Seattle Star trial to find seat courtesy on Madison line
Betty Graham of The Star will ride Seattle street cars this week during peak hours to test if men give up seats to women. The first man to offer his seat on each car will receive a five dollar gold envelope. Tonight between 5 and 6 30 she rides the Madison cable line and reports how conductors and passengers treat her. She may expose cattle jamming methods of Seattle Electric.
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Betty Graham
Star
Seattle
The
Miss Graham
Madison
Seattle Electric Company
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Stewart
Chicago
William B. Ewing
Monadnock
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Knosher Dry Goods Company
Edna Goodrich
Clarence Blethen
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