Armour Lines Defy Interstate Commerce Commission
Armour & Co. and the Armour line resisted ICC scrutiny via attorney A P Reichman who denied the commission’s jurisdiction over their private affairs. President Ives Robbine of Chicago refused to answer, calling the inquiry dilatory and politically motivated. George W. Felts of the California Fruit Growers Exchange testified about shipping and handling of fruits.
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Armour Car
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. PF. Reichman
Commission
Ives BK. Robbine
Chicago
Reichhmen
Armour & Co
Armour Lines
Reichman
Armour Line
commie #vion
George W. Felts
California
Excha
Political Pot Seethes as GOP Factions Fend for City Convention
In a north end showdown the Republican factions contest control of the county committee, arguing whether delegates should be based on Ballinger or Riplinger votes. The dispute impacts ward representation and liberal versus anti‑corporation lines, with Weedin’s council bid stirring civil service scrutiny and factional maneuvering.
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Republican Party
North End
Acove Committee
Ballinger
Riplinger
Weedin
Weedins
Delaney
C. D. Hillman
Hillman
John Wilmot
Hook
Eleventh Ward
Greenpane
Sony
Vegas
Poona
Lows
Tax Levy Set With Mixed Mills In Old And New Limits
The next year's tax levy fixed by the finance committee rises by a mill and a half to 15 mills in old limits 14 mills in new limits and 11 mills in South Seattle raising an estimated revenue of 1 655 290. Discussion on a canal portage bridge between Lakes Union and Washington involved the park board and a Chamber of Commerce committee.
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Seattle
Lakes Union
Washington
Park Board
Chamber of Commerce
Munsing Union Suits Sold at Ben Brooks Co.
The Munsing Union Suits stay in place and cost no more than shirts and drawers. Reasonable prices on all styles and qualities men’s underwear at Ben Brooks & Co.’s, 1331 2nd Ave.
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Munsing Union
BEN Brooks & Co
2Nd Ave
Eastlake avenue trunk sewer ordinance introduced
Council member Mullen will introduce a measure to fund the Eastlake avenue trunk sewer. He secured finance committee approval to appropriate 17 000 from the general fund next year to bridge the 84 000 shortfall between estimated 101 000 total cost and assessable amount. Lake Union residents have long urged the project despite engineering and cost challenges.
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Eastlake Avenue
Mullen
Lake Union
Contempt Fines Imposed on Amalgamated Mine Officers
Judge William M. Want fined several Amalgamated mining officials for violating an injunction by taking ore from the Nipper vein at the Nipper mine. Parrott Mining Co. pays 250, Horace K. Winchell 160, John Gilley 1, Harry Callway 1. Court also taxes hearing costs to Parrott and orders return of ore value pending final adjudication. Engineers claim 1000 tons removed. Amalgamated says 860 tons.
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The
Amalgamated
Harry Callway
Parrett
Parrett Company
Heinge
Seles
Parrot
Mikado Birthday Celebrations Across the City
The event marks Emperor Matsuhito turning 66 with a day of Banzais sake rice cakes and tea. Consul Saburo Hisamidzu in Seville hosts a Friday reception at the Washington hotel for about 1000 American and Japanese citizens, plus a program at the Japanese association hall and school visits.
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Washington Hotel
Saburo Hisamidzu
Japan
Seville
Second Avenue
Matsuhito
Nippon
Sailor Dies After Hatch Accident Aboard Packard
A sailor aboard the American ship Benjamin F. Packard was killed when an open hatch was ignored and he fell into the hold. The incident occurred as the vessel, delayed by head winds, returned to port. the man died en route to the marine hospital. The sailor’s name was not learned.
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Port Townsend
Benjamin F. Packard
Packard
San Francisco
Mukilteo
Marine Hospital
Prince Louisa Arrives in Washington for Roosevelt Meeting
Prince Louisa and a naval escort arrived in Washington and were greeted by President Roosevelt this afternoon. Admiral Sands served as the prince’s personal escort and British Ambassador Durand hosted the arrival. Dr. J. Smith will discuss the proposed park bond issue at the Queen Anne Improvement Club meeting Friday night.
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Washington, D. C
Prince Louisa
Admiral Sands
Durand
Roosevelt
J. Smith
Park Board
Queen Anne
Caroline Westcott Romney A Roaring Pacific Coast Adventurer
A portrait of Caroline Westcott Romney a Seattle native now traveling the Pacific coast. The journalist educator and editor built a national reputation in rail rights reporting Washington correspondence and newspaper ventures in Colorado and New Mexico. She endured danger and poverty to publish from tents snowbound offices and pack-train journeys and later advised on mines while guiding several papers.
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Caroline Westcott Romney
Seattle
San Francisco
Ohio
Idea
Chicago
Chicago Times
Windy City
United States
Washington
Congress
Colorado
Wid
Neally
Durango
Ville
East
New Mexico
Trinidad
Colo
Munne
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Seon
Sound
Costly Fire Ravages Hastings Business Center
A morning blaze in Hastings Nebraska caused estimated losses of 200000 dollars to businesses in the central commercial district. Fire crews battled the flames as authorities investigated the cause and extent of damage to storefronts and inventories.
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Hastings, Neb
Germans Urge NY Life Policyholders to Seek Recovery
The Koelnische Zeitung urges German policyholders of New York Life to recover payments claiming the company violated the law. It asserts all policy holders are entitled to recover all money paid since December.
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NEW York Life Berlin
Koetnische Zeitung
New York Life
Puget Sound Navy Yard Opens Busy Pacific Coast Trek
Tourists flock to the Puget Sound navy yard the largest on the Pacific coast with battleships on display. Fast steamers depart from pier 2 at 9 and 10 am 1 16 pm 2 30 pm and 4 30 pm for round trips aboard the Ware bee.
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U. S. Navy Yard
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Pacific Coast
Ware
Bee
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Rhodes Bros
Miss Romney
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Peter O'Connor
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H. Lewis & CO
First Ave
Cherry St
Janos
Pacific North
Allen & Gilgertramaker CO
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Shaws Pharmacy
Houghton & Hujter Jewelers
Meattie
Monarch” Brand
Wilson Broa
Children’s Union
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Pe Wee
Serres
Hildren
Cameric Initia
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Ave
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Jerome Collins
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