Frisco Banks See Gold Deposits Lift City Tensions
In Portland Oregon on Nov 18 after a temporary suspension at Merchants' National Bank the financial scene steadies. Depositors unite to protect each other and avoid triggering panic as withdrawals ease and gold flows in. Wheat purchases resume at The Portland Mills aiding confidence.
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Portland
Ore
Ana Penslon
Merchants’ National Bank
de Ponttore
Nagler
Portland Milla
Winks Superintendent Should Be Arrested in Night Car Incident
A chaotic trolley accident near Pine and Melrose exposed alleged failures of the Fallways system. A motor man diverted a rear light to avert a crash as a large open car nearly struck a blind car below a steep grade. The incident raises calls for safety reforms and red rear lights on street cars.
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Star, Bee
Motor Fey
Queen Anne
Frank
Youngstown
Fallways System
Cav
Railway Firm Tries Shifting Blame for Accidents
The proposal suggests a railway company should assign responsibility to carelessness by workers and shift blame away from the firm, a tactic that could excuse many accident outcomes if adopted.
Holzheimer Gets Writ In Police Officials Case
Attorney W A Holzheimer obtained a writ of mandamus directing Justice R R George to issue a complaint against Police Captain Irving Ward and Detective Charles Tennant for assault and battery or show cause why it should not be issued in superior court on November 16. The mandamus follows a request by Justices George and Carroll for warrants against the officers.
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W. A. Holsheimer
Morris
R. R. George
Irving Ward
Charles Tennant
George
Carroll
Holzheimer
Debate on Labor Union Question at University of Washington
The Stevens Debating club won a labor union debate against the Badger club at UW. The question asked whether the Labor Union Movement of the Last Twenty Years Has Been Beneficial to the Nation. Stevens argued the affirmative with Latimer Radio and Angevine as winners. Badger representatives were Gillette Allen and Johnston de.
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University of Washington
Stevens Debating Club
Hadger Debating Club
Stevens Club
Latimer
Radio
Angevine
Badger Club
Gilette, Allen and
Johnstondé
Divorce Granted in Robert G versus Wine B H Hetherington Case
Judge Morris granted the divorce after a month of trial noting the complaint stated the husband must marry his wife due to alleged conspiracy and that the couple never lived together. The judge conducted a personal investigation before issuing the decree. Coroner Carrot will investigate the cause of death believed due to prolonged illness.
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Robert G
H. Hetherington
Morriw
Morris
C. Ross
Carrot Wil
Grote Rankin One Day Sale On Rockers And Furnishings
The Grote Rankin Company advertises a one day sale offering handsome rockers in English fumed weathered oak and mahogany designs. It promotes reductions for Christmas purchases and urges shoppers to visit for large discounts in a limited sale window. The ad emphasizes home hotel and steamer furnishings from a known local supplier.
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F. Poothell
A. B
BR. PF
Fate of Millionaire Reveals Babe as Beneficiary
New York dispatch reports the death of Walter Farnsworth Baker in Bogota New Jersey. A February will left assets to Mrs Martha Young and Mrs Hurd and a $1,000,000 bequest to his killer. Police and Pinkertons probe alleged murder and beneficiary claims amid a tangled circle of friends.
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Babe
Mera Young
Mra. Hurd
KB. F. Baker
Boston
Hosten
Bostonian
Mrs. Young
Miners say press reports misstate Wilkeson strike aims
John McLean of district No. 10 Walted Mine Workers asserts 400 strikers oppose eight hours at the face while others seek no eight hour rule beyond standard shifts. He accuses Wilkeson Coal & Coke of refusing union talks and hints at arbitration.
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Wilkesen Coal @ Coke company
John McLean
Walted Mine Workers of America
Gale Creek Coal & Coke Company
Northwestern Improvement Company
Joe
Wilkeson Company
Scott
Wilkeson Coal & Coke Company
Lumbermen file Interstate complaint over rail rate hike
United Press reports a conspiracy claim by lumber firms across Oregon and other North Pacific states against Hill and Harriman lines. They allege new rates of five to ten cents per hundred freight lumber to the east threaten a $30,000,000 Oregon industry, seeking a reasonable commission-set rate.
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United Press
Hill
Harriman
Oregon
Jilted Woman Sues for 20000 in Superior Court
Stellan Dailey files a complaint in superior court seeking 20000 in damages against Edward P Frederick known as Edward Fredericko. Dailey alleges Fredericko, Seattle manager for Frederick & Bascom Rope Co, decieved her by secretly marrying Josephine Lask in Chicago in November 1906 after they had planned marriage since 190?.
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Stellan Dailey
Edward P. Frederick
Edward Fredericko
Fred
Ericko
Seattle
Frederick & Bascom Rope Company
Josephine Lask
Chicago
Longshoreman Fatally Injured at Pier 5 Collision
A. Ferman, a longshoreman unloading coal from the ship Erakine Phelps at Pier 5, was struck on the head by a coal bucket and is reported fatally injured. He lies in Providence hospital as doctors assess his condition.
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A. Ferman
Erakine- Phelps
Pier 5
Providence Hospital
Northwestern Commercial Company chooses W KR as president
The Tacoma Limelting company officer W KR Ruat is elected president and general manager of the Northwestern Commercial company succeeding John Rosene. New York dispatches confirm the exclusive announcement published earlier in The Star. Officials aim to remove obstructions to take possession of public property in the city.
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W. Kr, Ruat
Tacoma Limelting Company
Northwestern Commercial Company
John Rosene
New York Dispatches
Star Today
Gradiey Trial Resumes With Veniremen Exam Start
Washington reports the Gradiey trial resumed and veniremen examined at the start of morning sessions. The case enters a new phase as juror selection begins, shaping potential verdicts and courtroom proceedings.
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Washington
Gradiey
Spain's Cultivated Lands and Irrigation Potential
The article notes Spain has over 2,000,000 acres cultivated and about 103,000,000 acres barren or uncultivated. It argues most waste land could be made productive by irrigation, citing abundant water if properly used.
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Spain
Captain Frederickson Dies After Fall at Nanaimo Wharf
Captain Frederickson of the Seattle barge Arthur Pitger fell from the coal wharf at Nanaimo on Tuesday morning striking his head on a tender and dying instantly. His young wife lies seriously injured aboard. The body will be brought to Beattie for burial.
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Frederickson
Seattle
Arthur Pitger
Nanaimo
D. C
Fox
Beattie
Melody Choir Contest Reaches Jury After Judge’s Charge
The Melody Choir case was given to the jury after Judge Albertson thoroughly charged on testamentary rights of sane and insane individuals. Due to extensive documentary evidence, the jury is expected to examine it carefully and verdicts likely late tonight.
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Abbertson
Judge Dismisses Case Against Local Osteopath
Judge Morris in the superior court dismissed the case against B. Pierce the local osteopath accused of issuing a death certificate without proper authority. He removed the case from jury consideration noting no evidence justified further action.
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Morris
B . Pierce
Bennett Sues Wolfe for 2500 Damages over Elevator Injury
Clifford Bennett filed a superior court suit seeking 2500 damages against Joseph J Wolfe doing business as Wolfe Co at 815 Pike St. Bennett says he was employed by Wolfe and was seriously injured when an elevator drum burst in Wolfe's elevator.
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Superior Court
Clifford Bennett
Joseph J. Wolfe
Wolfe & Co
Pike St
Bennett
Wolfe
British steamship Indravelli wrecked near Henry Island
The Indravelli, a Vancouver origin steamship bound for Japan, ran aground on Henry Island en route to Victoria this morning. Salvage will require special clearance from the Lloyds representative via the United States customs collector at Port Townsend.
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Indravelli
Vancouver
Japan
Henry Island
Victoria
Lloyds
United States Customs
Port Townsend
Berg Sues Seattle Tacoma Power for 374.62 Over Power Cut
C. C. Berg filed a superior court complaint against Seattle Tacoma Power seeking 374.62 in damages claiming a power shutoff without notice caused losses.
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C. C. Berg
Seattle Tacoma Power Company
Fire at Seattle Box Factory causes $500 damage
A morning blaze at the Seattle Box Factory near Pourth and Spokane Avenue damaged property with an estimated loss of $500. No injuries reported. Fire crews contained the fire and investigation is underway.
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Seattle
Pourth
Spokane Ava
New York Stock Market Opens Weak Then Rebounds
The market opened weak with a lower range as stocks fell over a point from the prior close. Profit taking and orders from investment sources spurred a quick rebound, leaving the session narrow after midday and prices drifting fractionally with inactivity at close.
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New York
Lonnes
Hawaiian Girls Arrive for Big Dance in Juneau
The Honolulu belles arrived aboard the Humboldt from Seattle at noon. Tonight a grand dance for the visitors will be one of the winter’s major social events in Juneau Alaska.
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United Press
Juneau
Alaaka
Honolulu Belles
Humboldt
Seattle
Government to Pay Japanese Damages in Riot Claims
Vancouver November reports Mackenzie King, federal commissioner, recommends the government pay Japanese $10,000 in consequential damages and all actual damages. The money will likely be paid this week.
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Vancouver
B. C
Mackenzie King
Defective Wiring Blamed for Seattle Deaths Protests
Local electrical workers plan to expose faulty wiring through a public photo display. They cite recent Seattle deaths including Thomas Wolsey, a worker for Pacific Coast Syrup Company, to press for city inspection enforcement.
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Seattle
Thomas Wolsey
Wolsey
Pacific Coast Syrup Company
Smugglers Sentenced In Federal Court
In federal court Judge Hanford imposed sentences for opium smuggling. Frank Wills received seven months on McNeil's Island and a $50 fine. Ching Wan and Fong Han got four months, $50 fine and costs. Seizo Magatawa was jailed seven months with a $25 fine and costs.
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Hanford
Frank Wills
United States
McNeil's Island
Ching Wan
Fong Han
Seizo Magatawa
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