Robbery Gone Fatal in Fairhaven Hold-Up
In Fairhaven a hold-up turned fatal as a watchman shot by mistake while pursuing two robbers. Two suspects escaped toward the cannery area as officers, including deputies, pursued through May dusk. One wounded bartender, Tom Barger, aided by a bystander, sought safety after the gunfire.
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Tcom
Wash
Harris Street
Tom Barger
Barger
Fred
Peterson
On Packing Company
Tong
Packers Strike Leaves City Short of Carriers
May 14 report says 600 team while Sting delivered this and it is believed the strike will be settled here tomorrow. Public sentiment against the packers grows and substitutes are hard to find, leaving delivery uncertain.
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Sting
War Department Vincent
St Vincent
Kingston
St. Pierre
Ares
St. Vincent
Martinique
WST Answer at Everett HB
Smith, arrested days ago for passing checks, was taken to Snohomish County to answer a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. The case likely exceeds earlier charges and will be heard by Sheriff Zimmerman in Snohomish County court.
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HB. Smith
Zimmerman
Snohomish County
Horse Shot After Running Wild In City Streets
A horse owned by John ran away this morning and broke its leg near Second Avenue and Jackson Street. A Humane Officer shot the animal to prevent further suffering after the wild run frightened freight and caused it to break from the herd. The other horse was brought to safety.
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John
Great Northern
Jadkeon S Treet
Po- Mayou
Roosevelt Names Avery J. Cooper Lieutenant of Artillery
Noton D C May 4 Roosevelt today sent to the Senate the name of Avery J. Cooper lieutenant of artillery in the United States Army.
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Noton, D. C
Roosevelt
Avery J. Cooper Leutenant
States Army
Leontine Palmer Alleges City Pest House Effects
Leontine Palmer says the city established a pest house at Union Street and Yesterday Way near her property. She claims it damaged her home and has left her residence since the facility was built.
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Leontine Palmer
Judge Orders Show Cause Over Liquor Permit
W Morrison is directed to show cause why his liquor license should not be suspended as inspector Meek conducts the inspection and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Morrison
Meek
Thurston schooner safe after arrival with fish load
A Nanaimo fishing schooner Nellie Thurston was feared lost after four days at sea but arrived this morning with a full load of fish and no news from the voyage. Authorities report the crew safe and the vessel intact after the Queen Jan' incident.
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Star
Ia. C
Nanaimo
Nellie Thurston
Wan Disby
Aue
Jan
Elks Carnival in Seattle Set for August Fair
The Seattle Elks lodge announces a city carnival from August 15 to 30 with a $20,000 goal to fund the event. Main feature is the Labour Oriental Carnival and Menagerie Company presenting 18 midway attractions daily except Sundays. A carnival queen will be chosen by popular vote with votes costing 10 cents.
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Elks of
Seattle
Seattle Lodge No. &2
Elks
Ft ix
Jabour Oriental Carnival and Menagerie Company
the Elks
Bellote
Two Suitors For Hand Of Alice Roosevelt
Washington society watches a lively contest for Miss Alice Roosevelt's hand. Charities C. Wauters and Grafton Dulany Cushing emerge as leading suitors, both well connected and educated, with visits and companionship noted during recent social events.
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Alice Roosevelt
Washington
Pd.c
Mise Roosevelt
C. Wauters
Councellor
Pares Sots
Grafton Dulany Cushing
Boston
Mr. Wauters
Railway Company Pays Injured Firemen
Seattle Electric company settles with Capt. McInnis and firemen Charles Gillam and William Kent for injuries from a March collision between a Third Avenue electric car and a fire department hose wagon. Captain McInnis received about 5000 dollars and the others 1000 dollars each. officials say the amount is satisfactory though not disclosed.
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Seattle Electric Company
Mcrris
Charles Gillam
William Kent
Third Avenue
Mclnnia
Fire
Columbia Street
Wiliam Kent
McInnis
University
Capt. McInnis
Cook
Fire Department
Electric Company
P. D Hughes
E. C. Hughes
Jacob Furth
The
P. D. Hughes
Western Unionists Meet in Denver Amid Growth
The Western Federation of Miners and the Western Labor Union hold joint annual convention in Denver with separate sessions. Credential committees are appointed. Delegates and updated reports show rapid membership growth and regional expansion across the Intermountain states.
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Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Western Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
McDonald
Intermountain States
United States
Beating Charge Against City Resident C B Hott
C B Hott, a teamster living near Tenth Avenue and Yesterday, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Tom Reagan on a warrant for assault and battery. The complainant is his wife who bears a black eye from the incident this morning. Authorities say the dispute arose over family matters. Wheat price noted as 7 3 4 in Chicago market.
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C. B. Hott
Tenth Avenue
Tom Reagan
Holt
Captain in Irons Aboard General Roberts
An inquiry opens in West Seattle into alleged misconduct by Captain Crowley of the General Roberts. Officers accuse him of drunkenness aboard the Rotterdam voyage with nightly revels, unsteady mood, and disruptive songs. Crowley denies the charges as petty jealousies while Vice Consul Bernard Pelly presides.
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General Robertas
West Seattle
Crowley
General Roberts
Rotterdam
Bernard Pelly
Waiter Charles Atkine Arrested in Larceny Case Aboard Majestic
Constable Sam Kaufman of Justice George's court arrested Charles Atkine, a waiter aboard the steamer Majestic, on a warrant charging larceny from the person. W. H. Smith, the complainant, says Atkine took a few dollars from his pocket on the morning voyage. The arrest occurred near Dealer Way.
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Charles Atkine
Sam Kaufman
Justice George's Court
W. H. Smith
Atkine
Majestic
Kaufman
Atkina
Banquet Planned at Pythians Hall for Bowman Honor
A banquet will be held at the infants of Pythias hall corner of Flrat avenue and Pike street this evening to honor United States Commissioner A C Bowman who was elected grand chancellor of the state lodge at a Ta coma meeting last week.
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Infants of Pythias Hall
Flrat Avenue
Pike Street
United States
A. C. Bowman
State Lodge
Tacoma
Tidal waves and eruptions chill Caribbean coast reports
May 26 dispatches describe emigration help for Martinique residents heading to Guadaloupe or France. Reports from St Lucia mention tidal waves near Fort De France and damage to French cruisers Tage and Suchet. Fort de France notices earthquakes and Pelee volcano activity with ashfalls near Fort belle and ongoing refugee care.
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Paris
Martinique
Guadaloupe
French Guiana
France
Brest
St. Lucia
Fort de France
Tage
Suchet
Miners and fire crews defy strike call in Delaware coal fields
Refused to obey the mine workers orders to strike on June 2 as firemen engineers and pump men in the Delaware Lackawanna Western anthracite mines reject the plan. The move is seen as pressuring the workers to reconsider the possible drastic action.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Ex-Captain Denies Violation Claim in Senate Philippines Hearing
Fred McDonald former captain of the Twenty sixth volunteer infantry appeared before the senate Philippines committee in Washington and denied the charges brought by ex-Corporal Richard O'Brien. He called O'Brien's statement a lie and said he knew of no Apaniah woman violated by an American in the Philippines.
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Washington, D. C
Fred McDonald
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Richard O'Brien
Icbarrasa
Senate Philippines Committee
O'Brien
Philippines
City Council to discuss Great Northern tunnel and street trades
Council agenda centers on Great Northern Railway tunnel and terminals and on land use south of the city. Jun F reports the railway bought Third Avenue South and Jackson Street site for fire headquarters. Mayors veto on sixth avenue and Galer street purchase will be addressed.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Great Northern
Third Avenue South
Jackson Street
Sixth Avenue
Galer Street
Lcense
Revenue
Co Cara
Public Building and Grounds Committee
Burglar Captured at 1122 Twenty Ninth Avenue Is Spared
Albert Ploehan found a burglar in his home on Saturday night and released him after hearing the thief plead for mercy. The captive claimed it was his first offense and that his family was starving. A bottle of chloroform and a door unlocking device were found on the thief. Police have a description and may capture him.
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Twenty
Ninth Avenue
Albert Ploehan
Pioehan
Kan
Bee du O
Butte
Pair Of Robberies Reported In Early Morning
Two burglaries were reported to police in the morning. A Canfield of 1202 Sewyond Avenue North said his home was broken into, with jewelry and a small amount of cash stolen. Duncan of 419 Nineteenth Avenue North was also robbed, entry gained by smashing a rear window with an axe, valuables including a gold watch and pin and about $5 taken.
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A. Canfield
Seyond Avenue North
Duncan
Nineteenth Avenue North
Pearsons to Stay at Home in Intercollegiate Meets
The University of Washington faculty athletic committee barred the Pearson brothers from competing in intercollegiate meets with Whitman and Pullman citing professional status charges. Whitman manager Wade and Pullman manager Krucee protested the decision as students argued the charges lack substantiation while the Pearson brothers offered to cooperate with any investigation. The team traveled to Eastern Washington without them, weakening the squad noted as two of the universitys best runners.
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University of Washington
Pearson Brothers
Whitman
Pullman
Wade
Krucee
University of
Pearsons
Eastern Washington
Priest
Landes
van der Veer
Perilous Near-Mit Transits Between Lyra and Drummond
The James Drummond narrowly escaped a collision with the American liner Lyra off the Farallones as fog shrouded the bay. The Lyra, 47 days from Newport News to San Francisco, later neared Seattle to begin Puget Sound to the Orient service. both captains blamed each other for the near crash.
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James Drummond
Seattle
San Francisco
Farallones
Newport News
Ehip
Lyra
Puget Sound
Orient
The
Boston Steamship Company
Miner tragedy sparks dismissal of constable in Fernie
In Fernie British Columbia yesterday Constable William Stephens stated he was not sorry for a mine disaster and wished 250 lives had been lost rather than 150. The miners demanded his firing. he was escorted from town and warned not to return.
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Victoria
B. C
Fernie
Wm. Stephens
Stephens
Michel
Charter Boat Plan Draws Northbound Enthusiasm
Northbounders rally for a chartered steamer to Neme claiming rapid recruitment with about 20 supporters. They say an option on a San Francisco steamer is secured and it will sail down the Sound soon. Shipping men doubt the project and call it bluff with agitators buying crossing tickets.
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Neme
San Francisco
City Wins in Court Over Patent Pipe Damages
Federal court of appeals today affirmed the lower court ruling in favor of Excelsior Wooden Pipe Company of Seattle in a patent pipe damages case against Cley of Seattle.
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San Francisco
Federal Court of Appeals
Excelsior Wooden Pipe Company
Cley
Seattle
Re-insurance Gambers Put Up a Big Job
Victoria B C May 26 A cablegram reports the ship Red Rock long overdue arrived in the English Channel She left Royal Roads November 29 1901 for London Wreckage has been repeatedly found and shipping men suspect insurance gamblers manipulated the market to hide the loss
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Sipectal
Mtar
Victoria
B. C
Robert Ward & Co
Red Rock
English
Royal Roads Rere
London
Funeral services for Mrs Bar bara Korn held in Seattle
Funeral services for Mrs Barbara Korn were held yesterday afternoon at the family residence 340 Nineteenth Avenue. Interment followed at Hills of Eternity cemetery. Mrs Korn had lived in Seattle 23 years and her husband formerly served on the city council.
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Barbara Korn
Nineteenth Avenue
Hills of Eternity
Mayor Johnson Meets Bryan on Cuba and U S Ties
Mayor Tom Johnson returned from Chicago after a brief conference with William Jennings Bryan. The talks centered on Cuba policy with Bryan noting Cuban suspicion of U S trickery until the Cuban flag was raised over the palace.
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Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Chicago
Jennings Bryan
Johnson
Bryan
Cuba
United States
Memorial Day Exercises Planned by City Committees
The general Memorial Day committee arranged a parade and Armory meeting next Friday. G A R posts Women s Relief Corps and Washington Volunteers Association lead the events with speaker Z B Rawaon and J M Wreathing reading Gettysburg Lincoln. Wagner band Philippine quartet and others provide music.
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General Memorial Day Committee
Women's Relief Corps
Washington Volunteers Association
Armory
Z. B. Rawaon
J. M. Wreathing
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Wagner
Philippine Quartette
G. A
Court hears Caledonia Bally vs Seattle & Renton Railway case
In Judge Griffin's court at Tallman's court today the Caledonia Bally suit against the Seattle & Renton Railway is heard alongside Thien Davis versus Raepheel Cheadle et al. The will dispute of Le Mar Cheadle's estate centers on a house and farm agreement. a son and daughter claim the farm after his death.
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Caledonia Bally
Seattle & Renton Railway
Griffin
Tallman's Court
Thien Davis
Raepheel Cheadle
le Mar Cheadle
Lecture on Yellowstone by Rev Leslie Sprague in Helena
Reverend Leslie Wilks Sprague of Helena Montana will present a Thursday night lecture at the Third Avenue auditorium on Yellowstone Park. The talk will be illustrated by more than 100 stereopticon views of the park.
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Leslie Wilks Sprague
Helena, Mont
Third Avenue Auditorium
Yellowstone Park
Park
Williams & Clarks Let Contract for Mrs Marks Flat
Architects Williams and Clarks have awarded T. M. Ryan the contract to build a $6,000 flat for Mrs. B. Marks on Stewart Street between Minor and Howard avenues. D. B. Spellman to perform the plumbing. San Francisco date May 26 Wheat update noted as Wheat, 1.
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Williams & Clarks
T. M. Ryan
B. Marks
Stewart Street
Minor and
Howard Avenues
D. B. Spellman
Funeral of Ada Fugene Smith Held at Second Presbyterian
The funeral for Ada Fugene Smith aged 18 was held at 3 PM at the Second Presbyterian church with Rev Major officiating. Interment followed in St. Pleasant cemetery.
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Ada Fugene Smith
Major
T. Pleasant Cemetery
Marriage Licenses Issued In Seattle Pairs
The following licenses were issued Oscar Hemn age 80 and Bessie Severson age 19 of Seattle Edwin Townsend of Seattle and Lib bie Teachant of Seattle both pairs listed as of legal age for marriage in the city registry.
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Oscar Hemn
Bessie Severson
Seattle
Edwin Townsend
Legal Age
Libbie Teachant
Weather Forecast for Seattle Tonight and Tuesday
Seattle and vicinity see showers tonight with cooler air and fresh to brisk south winds. Tuesday brings continued showers and cooler temperatures across the Seattle area as the system moves inland.
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Seattle
Vicinity
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