Soddard Moves to Halt City Stable Purchase Plan
City officials consider stopping the Beattie Transfer Lands deal as critics argue the project overcharges taxpayers for land the city does not need. Council members, including Goddard and Conway, weigh an ordinance to cancel the purchase while Beattle Transfer Interests plans and property values are under scrutiny.
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Beattie
Goddard
Youngs
W. Grant
Superin
Conway
Jesseta Goddard
One Way Not to Water a Lawn
A humorous, satirical piece urges restraint amid water shortages. It mocks overwatering lawns and cautions readers to wait for more water supply, ending with a biblical exhortation to be patient and not complain.
Train Robbers Caught After Pacific Overland Hold Up
An incident near a Pacific overland line led to the capture of three men after they fired on a conductor and forced the crew to halt. Wells and Woods identified the suspects, who were watched examining a district for days prior, with evidence found at the scene.
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Frese
W.D. Woods
Mirr
Timion Station
Mey CASE WN COURT
A Northern Pacific related case discusses a route to the West and a proposed restraining order. The document references Hariman land, Eastern routes, and a dispute over joining lines and railroad end points.
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Mey
Pacific Railroad
Kant Bound Point
Coe
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Memorial Day at Fairview School Ends With Cheers
Pupils at Fairview School cheer and applaud as Rev. F J Van Horn offers a simple eloquent Memorial Day prayer. A teacher blushes while the minister looks dazed, and an apology reveals the class was instructed to applaud every program item.
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Fairview School
Fernee
F. J. van Horn
Plymouth Congregational Church
van Horn
Rev
van Morn
City to regulate street car operation for public safety
A. V. Bouillon announces to the city council a proposed ordinance to govern street car operation. Rules cover 600 foot stopping on steep downgrades, emergency air cords, right of way for cars, and required block systems with monthly inspections. Fines apply for noncompliance and obstruction. Big Homestead payroll noted with over 600 workers paid $200,000.
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Thiv
A. V. Bouilion
Public Utilities
Sach
Bold hold up reported on Roy Street near Bubb Hillay
A man named John A. Moore reports being robbed near 174 Roy Street just after 4 this morning. Two attackers brandished a gun, took gold and silver, and rifled pockets. Police have descriptions but no arrests yet. May robberies push monthly total into double digits.
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Roy St
Bubb Hillay
John A. Moore
Roy At
Beattie
Sprinkling of Lawns Allowed This Evening in City
Water consumers may sprinkle from 7 to 8 30 tonight as ordered by Supt. Youngs. The rule applies only for today and no further sprinkling will be allowed until new orders are issued. The Cedar River pipeline should be completed next Saturday boosting daily water by about 20 million gallons. Bapt. Youngs reports Grant Smith & Co will deliver water to Volunteer Park reservoir within eight days. The contract runs to Jan 1 1900 with a $74 900 base and premiums of 1000 per day for 70 days plus 260 per day for 16 days. Ramp up may take three months longer. bonuses start when water reaches the city reservoir.
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Youngs
Cedar River
Light and Water Department
Grant
Smith & Co
Volunteer Park
Peacekeeper Hit During Freeman Street Fray Near Kingston Station
George Daker, a Servian, was struck on the head with a pick during a free-for-all fight near Kingston Station. Mike Narances chased bystander Baker, who fled. Narances was detained by Patrolman Huff. Baker, injured, was taken to the city hospital with a scalp wound.
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White
Kingst
George Daker
Mike Narances
Baker
Narances
Haker
Capa
France
Mike
Huff
Naranoes
Faker
Spreckels Engagement Reported in Paris
Paris reports the engagement of Claus Spreckels Jr. to Miss Adele Case of Portland Oregon. The couple, long suspected by friends, confirmed the betrothal before Spreckels’ return to the United States after a Paris departure.
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Calted Press
Paris
Sway
Claus Spreckels, Jr
San Franceco
Adele Case
Portland
Ore
Aspreckele
Parle
United States
Dr Harris Dies in La Conner Typhoid Pneumonia
Dr M Harris a Skagit County dentist died in La Conner yesterday afternoon from typhoid pneumonia. A resident of the county for over twenty years he was an active member of the Masons and served as master of the La Conner Chapter at the time of his death.
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Mount Vernon
Wash
M. Harris
la Conner
Harrie
Skagit County
Mawsonie Lodge
Riots during Philadelphia strike disrupt trolley service
A general strike of motormen and conductors began at 4 am in Philadelphia causing mob confrontations. A car on Girard Avenue was attacked with smashed windows and injuries minimal. Reserves restored order after about 30 minutes while 4 800 trolley workers are split over union affiliation and pay.
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Girarday
Slot St
Pas ”Ra
Philadelphia
Man Guides Uncontrolled Steam Roller Through Crowded Streets
Guy Bidwell stayed in the seat as an enormous steam roller bound for Seneca at Seventh Avenue careened through traffic after a brake sprocket failed. He steered past teams, autos and streetcars until the machine halted itself, averting a potential disaster during the busy afternoon rush.
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Guy Bidwell
Seventhay
Seneca
Speaker Cannon Urges Heat Prayer to Push Tariff Bill
In Norristown during a Pennsylvania tour, Joseph G Cannon urged clergymen to pray for 96 degree heat to speed Senate action on the tariff bill. He spoke as a guest of Congressman Wanger, prompting a public reception in Philadelphia on May 29.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Joseph G. Cannon
Wanger
Pennsylvania
Norristown
Senate
University Boat Race Postponed Twice Due to Weather
The Washington vs Stanford university boat race scheduled for 10 o clock was moved to 2 o clock due to rough seas. By 2 o clock the water remained rough and the race was postponed again until Monday forenoon.
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Washington
Stanford
Chahalis Woman Faces First Degree Murder Charge
Joseph Ware, accused of killing J. at Corp Tuer in Jackson prairie, will face a preliminary hearing, with county attorney filing an information to charge her with first degree murder.
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United Press
Chahalis
Joseph Ware
Corp
Jackson Prairie
Bux
County public aid creates jail matrons for six boys in May
King county paid for house rent at 1644 King Street salary to Mrs M J Kelly and others as the jail matron program expands. Commissioner M J Carrigan pushed the move after pressuring Sheriff Hodge to retain Mrs Kelly who was deemed unsuitable for the jail. The new detention station costs about 150 to 207 dollars monthly for care of a dozen plus inmates, depending on the day.
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Sam
Maloney
Pranefer
King Street
M. J. Kelly
Harriet Brooks
Deeeerderess
M. J. Carrigan
Carrigan
Sheriff Hodge
Mre. Kelly
Smith
Mra Kelly
Hodge
Mrs. Kelly
New Law Criminalizes Tips and Sanctions for Offenders
A reform wave debuts June 11 new criminal code broad in scope. It makes waiters tip givers and solicitors liable for misdemeanors while reshaping insanity pleas granting harsher penalties for attempted suicides and various acts by doctors, merchants, and advertisers. It also targets burglary related killings and grants courts some marriage powers.
City Auditing Committee Holds Up Major Contract Payments
The city auditing committee suspends about 65000 in payments on three contracts including Ide Jones Hawley Lane and Grant Smith Co pending a full explanation of actions by City Engineer Thomson. The committee cites lack of contract documents and disputes over bonuses and penalties. Coal miners may join a sympathy strike in Ladysmith and Cumberland.
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of Public Works
Jones
Green Lake
Rday City Comptroller Car
of Works
Ide & Jones
Hawley & Lane
Grant Smith & Co
Theother
Enid
Thomson
Victoria
B. C
Ladysmith
Union
Welling
Cumberland
Vancouver
Memorial Day program by Grand Army set with parade
The Grand Army for the Republic outlines a Memorial Day program at the Griffin House area 410 Charles, featuring a church service and parade led by Commander H. F. Corey. A theft woke C. J. McManus as a prowler took trousers containing cash and a gold watch from his room. The parade starts at 10 am with a route along Western Ave Pike Place Second Ave Grand Opera House and includes bands, choirs, and a memorial address by Herman W. Craven.
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C. J. McManus
Griffin House
Charles Et
McManus
Grand Army For the Republic
H. F. Corey
B. L. Whitman
Herman W. Craven
Pike Place
Pike St
Grand Opera House
Dale
A, B
Women's Relief Corps
G. A
Autopsy Delays In McComb Deaths At Lesch Park
Autopsy on D W McComb and his wife, found dead at Lesch Park, was conducted at Nutterworth and Son by Dr. Cowan. Both bullets entered at nearly the same point. coroner Snyper signs McComb as shooter. Separate dispatch notes Costa Rica clash leaves seven dead twelve wounded after democrat republican confrontation in San Pedro Maron following policeman’s death.
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Mies Uur Vim
D. W. McComb
Lesch Park
Nutterworth & Sona
Cowan
Presa
New Orleans
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Snd
San Pedro Maron
Police hold accused man to be sent back to Chicago
William Waren, alias Baseball Wilson, refuses to return to Chicago after arrest by City Detectives Barbeo and Haydan. Chicago police request his detention, citing post office robberies as a possible motive. Captain Tennant reports Chicago authorities' urgency in securing his return.
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Willian Waren
Wiachy Mattis
Wilson
Chicago
Barbeo and
Haydan
Tennant
Small fire damages Mutual Life building basement
A morning blaze at the Mutual Life building basement caused destruction of drafting paper and bunting valued at 700 dollars and inflicted 100 dollars in further damages to the structure. Local fire crews contained the blaze by six o clock.
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Mutual Life
Benson Given More Time and a Fatal Gun Accident
In San Francisco and Tacoma a 7 year old boy shot himself with a 22 caliber revolver while a stay of execution was granted in a land fraud case. John A Sakae received one year in prison for complicity. The boy was hospitalized in serious condition with a bullet wound to the brain.
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San Francisco
John A. Sakae
Tacoma
United States
Clrnest Erickson
Sonest Court of Appeals
B. Erickson
Joe Hale
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Soddard
Oty
Walt
Harriman Land
Brees
Homestead
Pittsburg
Homestead Steel Works
John B. Myers
Roy Street
Claus Spreckels
DR. Harris
M.J- Kelly
King County
Mall Bay
State Penitentiary
Ife
Mqnor
City Auditing Committee
Vroncis W. Grant
Mtdia
GAR
First Methodist Church
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