Graft Allegations Taint San Francisco Business T
Seattle reports indicate graft allegations involve C. H. Gilbert with ties to Hilbert Mercantile in Saw, linked to liquor sales by the firm and a forced stock purchase after a fire. Abe Reuf, San Francisco political ally, heads the grafting group. Gilbert left San Francisco with his wife for the Orient aboard the Minnesota.
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C. H. Gilbert
San Francisco
Seattle
Orient
Minnesota
Hilbert
Hibert Mercantile Company
Saw
Eugene Schmits
Abe Reuf
Theor Y
Hilbert Mercantile Company
Hilbert Company
Tnreetors
Europe
Schmitz
Political campaign strain in Republican ranks widens rifts
A damaged county campaign report shows the Republican committee nearly penniless and unable to fund workers or key speakers. Candidates balk at large assessments, while activists fault the party’s funds and strategy as they insist on voting the ticket straight amid internal disputes.
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Republican Committee
Republican Committees
Republican Legislative
Prosecution Aims at High Seas Crimes Trial
Myt to assist in prosecution received from Nome by States Attorney Sullivan to that District Attorney that place has left for Se Re Steamer Victoria He the prosecution to the Captain Newth of the Beamette and Captain Bod of the whaler William who were recent bound the Nome courts to the Court at Seattle on the charge of committing crimes on the high seas. The trial te set for Nov. 7. The prisoners left Nome on the Senator in charge of a United States deputy marshal 4 day prior to the sailing of the Victoria.
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Nome
Sullivan
Victoria
Newth
Beamette
Bod
William
Seattle
United States
Building permits surge in October report shows growth
Building Inspector Place reports October permits reach 22 with a total valuation of 1,929,579. The month’s largest permit is a seven story concrete building valued at 261,000, marking a strong rise from September.
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Building Inspector Place
President unveils changes in new cabinet lineup
The president announced a reshaped cabinet with several new appointees and portfolio shifts. Officials said the move aims to refresh policy direction and coordinate steps across departments.
Fraudulent Lease Challenge in Johnston Property Case
Amended complaints filed in superior court over alleged fraud by Herbert Connors and others against 74 year old William Johnston who, nearly blind, was forced to sign a document claiming welfare maintenance that disguised a lease of his Smithacove area property. Johnston seeks removal of others' claims and unclouding of his title amid involvement by Smitha Cove Land Co New Fage land Co Washington Northern Hallway Co Oregon and Washington Railroad Co and Griffith Davies.
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Wiliam Johneten
Ageinet
Herbert Conners
Tf al
Johnston
Seattle
Connors
Freud
Smitha Cove
Obituary Roundup from Seattle Burials and Deaths
James Robbins aged 77 died at his daughter Mrs W Gruenan home last night. He came from Solon Mills and was a Mason of high standing. his body at Bonney-Watson’s before east burial. Gertrude McCoy infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J D McCoy died yesterday at 807 Eighthay. shipped to Spokane for interment. Anna Hell Vincent 17 died at Redmond home. body brought to Seattle Bonney Watson parlors before Bothell burial. George D Arnett blacksmith died at 1110 Cherry St last night. aged 71. funeral from residence at 2 pm tomorrow.
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James Robbins
W. Gruenan
Solon Mills
Bonney-Watson's
Gertrude McCoy
J. D. McCoy
Seattle Undertaking Company
Spokane
Anna Hell Vincent
Perry D. Vincent
Redmond
Wash
Seattle
Bonney
City to repeal 200 old local improvement ordinances
The city engineer's office prepares resolutions to repeal about 200 outdated local improvement ordinances dating back to May 1892. The ordinances were passed by the council but not carried out due to later changes. Most repeals are slated for introduction next Monday.
Hoarded sum found in old bureau intrigues Seattle
In Seattle a man named Walter Nellis found ten $20 gold pieces tucked between a bureau drawer and its cleat after he dismantled the old piece for kindling. The discovery, more than a curiosity, exposed years of frugal saving by a neighbor who stored the coins in a cellar bureau.
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Beacon Hill
Lotsa
Walter Nellis
Nellts
Seattle
Nellis
Nellie
Brooklyn newsboy bets on thoroughbred after saving
William A. Denning, 21, a Brooklyn newsboy, says he saved enough to buy a horse and plans to view his racing debut at the track. He explains his winnings came from betting and doping horses, and asserts he will race under his own name despite class tensions with the rich stable owners.
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New York
Wiliam A. Denning
Brooklyn
Whitneys
Vannderbilts
Seattle Boys Run Away to Follow Sea
Paul Armon and Ray de Roller both 15 from Seattle ran away last Thursday aiming for seafaring life. Traced to the steamer Flyer they possibly headed to Tacoma but vanished from the boat with $21 in cash. Notices sent to the U S Shipping Commission and warnings issued to shipmasters. School officials and the truant officer pursue the missing pair.
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Paul Armon
Ray de Roller
Seattle
Tacoma
United States Shipping Commissioner’s
City Comptroller Carroll Signs Over Sixty Repealing Ordinances
City Comptroller Carroll has signed over 60 repealing ordinances, marking a broad rollback of existing regulations. The actions reflect a push to simplify the city code and reduce regulatory burdens across multiple departments. Officials say the measures will streamline processes and save time for businesses and residents.
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Carroll
City Official Announces Codification Drive and Clean‑Slate Plan
Charles Gleason leads effort to codify city ordinances and erase旧 laws. Mr Carroll and a clerk index the vaults in City Hall as Gleason finishes work. A tax levy provides for an extra clerk next year.
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Charles Gleason
Carroll Anet
Gleason
Five Kentucky State Students Face Trial for Campus Assault
Five Kentucky State College students were in the workhouse today awaiting trial on an assault charge from an incident on campus to keep order. The trial is set to take place tomorrow.
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Kentucky State College
Metcalf Ends San Francisco School Board Inquiry
Secretary Metcalf arrived from Washington to investigate the exclusion of Japanese children from San Francisco schools. He met with the board of education president and reviewed all data, with plans to confer with Japanese representatives soon.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Metcelf
Washington
Board of Education
Logal Flashes Kwapol Resigns for Lumber Business
F. J. Kwapol, former Bell Tower manager, resigns to enter wholesale lumber trade. He will be succeeded by N. D. Tower of Dex Moines, Ind. Local police seek gang stealing sewer pipe and tools near Longfellow school. express companies report expected rate issues. Saw Dust club to meet at Lumbermen's club. Nevada miners from Greenwater praise copper finds. City plans next year street improvements. engineers draft resolutions. Dakota passengers sail Nov 28 to the Orient. Mrs. T. Ryan seeks news of her missing 19-year-old son Elmer. Building permits issued for hotel at 716-25 Union and rooming house at 620-24 Madison. Bulk purchasing for water and lighting equipment discussed by finance committee.
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F. J. Kwapol
Bell Tower Company
N. D. Tower
Dex Moines
God Boys
Longfellow School
Nevada
William Ryan
W. B. Sullivan
Greenwater
Stevens
Ryan
T. Ryan
Vine St
Elmer
Toto
M. F. Rose
Union At
F. L. Fehrens & Co
A. O. Johnson
Madison St
W. P. White
Four Die In Kennewick Shootout After Hardware Store Robbery
In Kennewick Washington a gun battle between robbers and local officers leaves four dead and one injured. Deputy Joe Halshey Sheriff Alex McNeal and Deputy Mike Glover fall. Walter Larkin surrenders after a halt at Current Island. Jacob Lake identified as killed. Frank Perry is killed by a stray bullet.
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Mike Glover
Kennewick
Joe Halshey
Frank Perry
Jacob Lake
Wash
Kennewick Hardware Company
Alex McNeal
Joe Harshey
Harry Roseman
Sheriff McNeal
Marshal Glover
Roseman
Current Island
Columbia
Prosser
Walter Larkin
Larkin
Walla Walla
George W. Simon Dies After Short Illness
George W. Simon a Seattle commercial traveler died at Seattle General hospital after a brief illness. He was 43 formerly with J. J. Hagerty liquor house and most recently with Kentucky Distillery. He married Fannie Rosenblatt of Portland four years ago. Funeral services were held at Bonney-Watson and the remains sent to Portland for burial.
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George W. Simon
Seattle General Hospital
Mr. Simon
J. J. Hagerty Liquor House
Simon
Seattle
Fannie Rosenblatt
Portland
Bonney-Watson
Agnew Liable as Auditor Faces Scrutiny Over County Expenditures
County Auditor J P Agnew is cited as liable for fines up to 1000 dollars or up to one year in jail for unauthorized warrants. Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Mackintosh leads an investigation into irregular county Commission expenditures for cigars cakes ice cream and house rent and seeks expense bills to determine illegality and possible recovery.
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J. P. Agnew
Kenneth Mackintosh
Mackintosh
Agnew
Ballinger
Jas
Farrow In Critical Condition After Early Morning Assault
William Farrow, manager of Closkey, a waiter, lies in critical condition in the Chinese crill after an early Monday assault. Dr. Roller reports extremely high fever and guarded risk of infection, with Farrow resting easier later. Suspect McCloskey fled to Tacoma then vanished. authorities plan to file charges if condition worsens.
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William Farrow
Closkey
Roller
Farrow
Mr. Farrow
McCloskey
Tacoma
Parte
McClockey
Six Hundred Conscripts Parade in Saratov Defying Oath
Six hundred conscripts gathered at the Saratov headquarters on November 1 in a defiant mood. They sang revolutionary songs rather than taking the oath, and many were arrested as officers tried to restore order.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Saratovv
Russia
Glass works burned in San Francisco fire
The glass works of R. N. Nason & Co located at Fifteenth and Utah streets were destroyed by a blaze yesterday causing an estimated loss of $75,000.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Francisco
R. N. Nason & Co
Fifteenth
Utahsts
Democratic meeting to be held at Berthold's ball Georgetown
A political gathering is planned in Berthold's ball Georgetown tonight with Chas A Reynolds candidate for prosecuting attorney LE W Nelson nominee for sheriff D Thos Davies nominee for assessor and other candidates to address the crowd The same speakers will speak at South Park later this evening.
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Berthold
Georgetown
Chas A. Reynolds
LE. W. Nelson
D. Thos, Davies
South Park
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