England Demands Citizen's Pardon
Joseph Clairmont known as No 3467 in Walla Walla served 21 years of a 24 year sentence for criminal assault on his 15 year old niece. His petition cites affidavits by the victim denying suffering at his hands. British ambassador Durand pressed the case with the U S authorities and Governor Mead for a thorough review while ex Prosecutor Craven warns against release.
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Joseph Clairmont
Walla Walla
Clairmont
Thisity
Aberdeen
Tacoma
Craven
Henry Mortimer Durand
Washington, D. C
Durand
James Laidlaw
Portland
Mead
Mackintosh
Georgetown Toughs Threaten Collision on Seattle Tracks
A late incoming South Seattle car avoided disaster after a switch was allegedly opened by a Georgetown gang. The Renton car crossed the unblocked track and stopped 150 feet from the waiting South Seattle car despite full braking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
George
Wong
Swift Renton
Pam
Georgetown
South Seattle
Renton
District Home Lands Listed by B Graham President
District title and address layout note from the city with no flats or stores listed. Reardence Property appears as the subject of the notice under president B Graham.
Puget Sound fishermen oppose re electing Kershaw over 36 hour law
Fishermen's Protective Union resolution states Fish Commissioner Kershaw failed to enforce the 36 hour law sustaining salmon livelihoods for 10 000 Puget Sound workers. They back a 1 hour closing rule and argue cannery penalties are insufficient. The missive, sent to Governor Mead, urges non reelection to preserve the fishery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kershaw Witll
Puget Sound
Kershaw
Fishermen's Protective Union
Colman
Mead
Bound for New Port Steamer Indianapolis Arrives Hoboken
The Puget Sound Navigation steamer Indianapolis from the Atlantic reached Hoboken N J on Saturday. Supervising Engineer George B Lent will prepare the vessel for its voyage around Cape Horn, as reported in a telegram to Frank Barnes superintendent of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Puget Sound Navigation Company
Seattle
Atlantic
Hoboken
N. J
Frank Barnes
George B. Lent
Cape Horn
Beede Held on Assault Charge Prospects Unclear
Ray McDonald improves at Providence hospital while George Beede remains in county jail. Whether charges will be filed against Beede depends on the views of the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McDonald
Providence Hospital
George Beede
Dayton Doctor Claims Haugh Murdering Many
Dr. Wal ton Kline of Montgomery county says Dr. D Haugh killed at least nine people including his family. Haugh is jailed in Dayton charged with murdering his father mother and brother and burning their home. The coroner says poisons were used and the fire followed. Kline vows Haugh is among the era’s greatest criminals with many other killings suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugh
Dope Fiend Fights Ambulance at Washington Basement
Acting on Health Officer Ludlow's suggestion, Ambulance Driver Mogle raided a Washington basement den of dope fiends Thursday in search of Tom Wilson. Wilson resisted with a broom, fought nurses at Wayside Hospital, and was subdued after warding off officers and staff.
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Ludlow
Mogle
Washington
Tom Wilson
Wilson
Dope Fends
Dew
Wee
Rail commission to adjourn and reconvene in Seattle
Colfax office reports the state railroad commission will adjourn Saturday afternoon and meet again within ten days in Seattle. H M Adams of Great Northern testified that a joint public rate is hard to cancel without notice. Farm products in Eastern Washington fetch $2.10 to $3.60 more than Oregon. The session yielded valuable information on joint and special rates.
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Colfax
State Railroad Commission
Seattle
H. M. Adams
Great Northern
Washington
Oregon
Insurance dispute over fire damages at J Neft home
The Pioneer Fire Insurance Co faces a likely suit for unpaid damages after a fire at hardwareman J Neft's home on August 19 while his family camped at West Seat. Neft suspects burglary or arson and another insurer covers Neft's furniture, with company reps declining to discuss payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Fire Insurance Company
J. Neft
West Yealer Way
Weat Seatthe
Nelson to Stand Trial After Police Judge Inspection
Police Judge Gordon will inspect the resort to verify conditions before the Nelson trial on November 17. Captain Laubecher recently arrested Nelson over curtains hung on his saloon boxes. Nelson says the curtains are for ornamentation and do not obscure anyone inside.
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Toon
Saxe
Gordon
Nelson
Laubecher
Reports on City Light progress in Seattle system
The finance committee asked for a progress report on the municipal light plant distribution. It lists figures since operation began: 2,500 poles, 480 miles of wire, 446 areas installed, 1,893 incandescent meters, and 204 arcs at takeover, total 644 arcs in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngs
Kiplinger
Seattle Electric Company
Giirl's Glee Club To Five Concert Next Saturday
The sixth annual Girls' Glee Club concert at the university is set for next Saturday evening, November 18. The program features "Her Japanese Cousin" a sketch about a Japanese student at an American university, a monologue "Pink Carnations" by Pearl Bennett, and "Popular Jingles" as the finale with all members in costume.
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Girls’ Glee Club
O. Mimosa San
Japan
Pearl Bennett
Have you talked to him Page 6
A brief page note directs readers to Page 6 for two items. One asks about whether someone has been spoken to. The other offers guidance on acquiring a home and related steps listed on Page 6.
Ambulant Contractor Clears Hurdle For Planking Job
Mr Lindland of Thorning Lindland firm faced the board of works to justify awarding the planking contract for W 15th. He passed inspection and secured the job after Street Superintendent Walter challenged his balance of existing contracts, noting four underway. Lindland attributed delays to water supply issues from the city.
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Lindland
Thorning & Lindland
Board of Works
Walter
Seattle
Protests Rise Across City Over Two Clubs Contested
Citizens circulate petitions citywide protesting a recent club issue with active efforts in the north and southeast wards. Toe F. Cotterill leads in the east ward while Ada McCartan is named among organizers as the matter enters formal channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Park
Hth
Toe F. Cotterill
Globe Trotting Leper Globe Trotting Leper
Francis John Dyer profiles George Pepalow, a leper dismissed from San Francisco’s Twenty-Sixth Street Hospital after years of illness and isolation. Though cured by doctors, he faces police harassment and social stigma as he wanders, his body marked by lost toes and fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis John Dyer
San Francisco
San Francisco Lazar House
George Pepalou
Lasaretto
Leper Outcast and Scandal at the Lazarello
The piece describes a contagious disease affecting a man who fears going out due to infection. It details alleged misdeeds by Pepalou including his claim that a lavatory scandal led to his expulsion, and mentions an attendant Peterson accused of seducing a girl named Leva Grimm who is also a leper. Pepalou is said to mock authorities and escape confinement to travel beyond state borders.
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Pepalou
Lavar
Peterson
Leva Grimm
Tom” Farrell
Globe Trotting Leper Saga Creates Local Curiosity
A leveled crowd confronts a traveling leper who visits towns, insults officials, and is sent back toward New York. He then repeats a pattern of selling tickets and living riotously on proceeds, visiting many places and likely setting a world tour record for a leper.
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Pepalou
New York
Street car grant and franchise topics to be discussed
The chamber of commerce committees will meet at 11 o clock Monday to review the exclusive street car grant on Secondary and other franchise matters. It is the first time the committees will debate franchises and B Shorrock’s resolution opposing Main street franchises without a common use clause has prompted the discussion. Seattle Electric company plans to oppose a favorable committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
B. Shorrock
Chamber
Seattle Electric Company
Bank C Sees Yearly Gain in Nov. 1906 Report
The ledger lists figures for Bank C with November 11, 1906 and November 11, 1904. Total earnings amount to 1,292,671.40 and 972,363.42 respectively, showing an increase of 260,317.98 over the prior year.
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Bank C
Russian Workmen Demand Eight Hour Day
Forty thousand workmen in St Petersburg pressed for an eight hour day amid factory closures threats. They pledged to shield Jews and intellectuals from predicted massacres as students organized detachments to guard city sectors. In Ekaterinoslav riots, about 160 Jews were killed and 200 shops plus 150 residences destroyed over three days. hundreds wounded, many Russians killed.
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ST. Petersburg
Ekaterinoslav
Bridge Plan Across Nooksack Near We There
Bel lingham county officials approve a 1 foot mixed wood and steel bridge over the north fork of the Nooksack River near We The Everett area advances in utility projects amid regional growth. King County and neighboring areas report crime and legal actions including arrests and court contempt.
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Tacoma
Buneet
Indea
E County Commote
Bellingham
North Fork
Nooksack River
Everett
Art Pacific
Alpin McMillen
United States
Piet Loupe
Lewis Coun
Chehalis
John Kestertie
Nidley
Digs Nevers
Pad
Shaker Wife Drives Divorce Case at Local Court
Chelsia R. Wing explains to Judge Griffin why a divorce is sought from Prudie Wing as the court grants a decree on grounds of abandonment. The Saturday docket features 14 more uncontested divorce cases with many unhappy couples and witnesses present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsia R. Wing
Griffin
Prudie Wing
Three Men Indicted in Burlington Post Office Theft Case
Jake Ferguson Ray Horr and John Slattery were indicted by the grand jury in the United States district court for breaking into the Burlington post office and store of William Gregory last September. They allegedly stole postage stamps postal cards and money totaling 489.83 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Ferguson
Ray Horr
John Slattery
Burlington
William Gregory
United States District Court
Beecher's Son Drops Divorce Proceedings After Five Years
Henry Ward Beecher's son seeks to end his divorce case after over four years of desertion disputes. The Seattle court action, filed in Brooklyn in 1878, appears to be dismissed by attorney Frank B. Sayre amid hints of possible reunion.
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Henry Ward Beecher
H. B. Beecher
Frank B. Sayre
Brooklyn
N. Y
Beecher
Northwest
Seattle
Ruinus
Dirty Dozen Hold Secret Annexation Convention
A group dubbed the Dirty Dozen met behind closed doors at Slaughter's hall on a Friday night. The faction advocates immediate annexation and planned to reveal their candidates in a few days after secret deliberations.
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Dirty Dozen
Slaughter's Hall
Municipal
Ership
Hubbell Stomach Analyzed by Coroner in Suit of Estate
Hubbell brothers of Frank B. Hubbell questioned Coroner Carroll on autopsy of the body. Dr Harris said autopsy unnecessary as cause of death was clear. Coroner's stomach analysis found no suspicions and will be kept for future reference. Estate valued at about 300000 likely to go to the widow.
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Hope
Haldwin
Edison KR. Hubbell
Frank B. Hubbell
Carroll
Harris
Hotel Washington
Frank B. Huabbell
Deputy William Anderson Fights Highwayman On Street
Deputy state grain inspector William Anderson clashed with a robber at 30th and King Friday night. After a tense struggle the thief grabbed cash, tried to take his watch, fired one shot, and escaped on foot. Anderson reportedly dodged injury.
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William Anderson
Anderson
King
College Football Scores From Harvard to California Nov. 1
Across campuses Harvard Penn Yale Brown Princeton Cornell and Stanford report results and crowd notes. Harvard Penn score 1 1 in a rain soaked clash while Princeton and Cornell fought to 6 0. California Stanford draw crowd records as Stanford prepares for a decisive clash.
Jackson Street Regrade Aims At 450000 Cost
City Engineer Thomson filed an estimate of 450000 for regrading Jackson street. Stirrat and Goetz won the King street contract at 49000, under Great Northern Railway influence. Brick sandstone and granite to be used per grade. Crichton urged concrete walks and curbs on Queen Anne avenue. Capt Crall urged linking Fort Lawton road to Gilman avenue for a continuous plank road to the post.
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Jackson Regrade
Thomson
Jackson St
Board of Works
King St
Stirrat & Goetz
Great Northern Railway
Stuart
Crichton
Queen Anne Av
Galer
Captain Crall
Fort Lawton
Gilman Av
Churches Refused License for Steps Violating City Rules
The board of works rejected a request from W. H. Lewin of Pilgrim Congregation to keep concrete sidewalk steps. Inspector Place reported the violation, and Street Superintendent Walters noted many churches had broken the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
W. H. Lewin
Pilgrim Congregation Church
Walters
Ilegally
Paving Bid Fight Aims to Beat Rival Contractors
At a Saturday board of works meeting Barber Asphalt indicated heavy bid cuts to win a major city paving contract against Independent Asphalt. Barber sought two weeks to study material figures and to arrange lower asphalt prices with New York offices, amid political ties and prior bidding defeats.
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Board of Works
Barber Asphalt Company
Independent Asphalt Company
Willats
Wiiltarna
Ninth Ward
Thomson
The
Asphalt Trust
New York
Swiftwater Gates Marries Katherine Bardon in Secret Elopement
The 15 year old Katherine Bardon wed Swiftwater Bill Gates in Centralia after an earlier Tacoma elopement. The ceremony faced minister troubles due to Gates divorce from Mrs Beebe and required secrecy to avoid public notice. A watchman alerted news of the marriage in Seattle.
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Swiftwater Bill
Gates
Kathrine A. Bardon
Centralia
Tacoma
Oakland
Beebe
Seattle
Washington
California
Smuggling Case Involving Opium Seizure In 1905
John Abriga was rearrested in the district for smuggling seven and a half pounds of opium into the United States from British Columbia on July 20, 1905.
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John Abriga
Rand Harte Het
Market Summary Includes Vegetables and Farm Prices
Market notes list varied vegetables and fruits with unit prices from small whites to pumpkins. California peppers, lemons, pineapples, apples, grapes, and dairy products appear with per box, per crate, or per dozen pricing alongside Chicago and New York commodity quotes and stock figures.
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H.W. Beota
California
Pier Ieee Ie Co Os
Seodlans
Valencia
Wenatchee
Musee
Peorda. Itis Baa
Washington Creamery
Eastern Creamery
Lie
Lée
Wisconsin
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Bike Capitol
Aloha Street
Rerven Ivestment Co
B. Graham
Pres
H. S&s Turner
Lumber Exchange
Howard H. Lewis & Co
Haller
Peeere Ave
h—Severaite
Po Terma
Sth Ave
Clayton & Bon
Esitate
New York Block
Tx Ave
Capitol District
Ie Insurance
P. F. Mere
New Port
Dayton
Dr. Wal
Neft
Giirl’s Glee Club
Washington Good Roads Association
Sammuel Hill
John H. MacGraw
James B. Meikle
N. B. Coffman
North Yakima
Ada McCartan
Ron Ee
Globe’ Trotting
Grorne PreaLou
Learings
Ty Beripps News Ass'n
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Shaker
Hubbell
Harvard Ivania
Yivania
Sameon
Lees
Brill
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Harvar
Teddy Roosevelt
Princeton, N. J
Princeton
Cornell
Piret
New Haven
Conn
Brown University
Yale
Brown
Palo Alto
Cal
Stanford
Assembly Hall
Chicago
Fairbanks
Warren
Carlsbad
John St. Wells
Buck's
P. S. W. Chisel
P. SS. W. Chisel
Second Avenue
Joe Larda
Downing, Hopkins & A
Are Board of Trade
Krooklyn Rap. T
Metropolitan
S. Steel
Balt
Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Erie
Louis
Nash
Missouri Pacific
Southern Pacific
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Eos
Lang Drag Co
Colman Building
H. Lewis & CO
First Ave
Cor
Cherry
Ust
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