Seattle Electric boss faces contempt over witness blacklist
A. L. Kempster superintendent of Seattle Electric must appear in superior court on vy. 27 at 9 30 a m to answer why he should not be held in contempt for discharging and blacklisting conductor J Hildebrand after he obeyed a court summons in a damage suit against Seattle Renton and Southern Railway. Attorney Fulton filed the petition and Hildebrand affidavit reveals alleged intimidation by Kempster.
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Kempster
George Hatch
Walter S. Fulton
Fand
J. Hildebrand
Thomas Berg
Seattle, Renton
Seattle Electric Company
Fulton
Hildebrand
Injuries Shown by X Ray in Derrick Accident Suit
X ray photographs were introduced as exhibits in the injury case of James Ball John Maegrath and J De contractors. Ball alleges $20 000 in internal injuries from a derrick strike while employed on a government building project.
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James Ball
John Maegrath
J. de. Contractors
Ball
Connor Swindle Case Proceeds in Griffin Court
In Judge Griffin's courtroom Bert Connor faces a flood of testimony from more than a dozen victims. Witnesses including Mrs Johanna Johnson describe losses from fake collateral and mortgages, while defense counsel seeks to limit evidence. The case details also involve Henry Clough and Elizabeth Moon with a claimed Odessa college dead end. The prosecution plans to finish Wednesday afternoon with the defense to follow.
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Bert Connor
Johann
Connor
Seasion
Paul
Dormitter
Sarah Gringus
Grand Hotel
Griffin
Dermitter
Henry Clough
Elizabeth Moon
Union Depot
Clough
Odessa College
Odessa County
McQuillan
Mise Moon
Frank AB. Sayre
Sayre
Vladivostok in Flames and Mutinies Across Russia
Reports from Vladivostok describe a mutiny and widespread violence as sailors and soldiers seize control of streets and government facilities. Across Russia the unrest grows with mutinies, looting, and calls for reforms while the government tightens censorship and deploys troops to contain the crisis.
Taft Declines Ohio Republican Leadership Call
Washington November 15. President Taft replies to Ohio leaders that he is out of politics and engrossed with work, leaving no time to consider taking the state leadership.
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Taft Washington
Ohio
Taft
Insane Man Found On Queen Anne Hill In Deportation Case
Gustave Abl dren n, a coal passer from the German steamer Neko, was found raving and crouching behind an atom on Queen Anne Hill. Police handed him to immigration officials and a hearing before Inspector A H Geffney was set to determine deportation costs to the shipping line.
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Queen Anne Hill
Gustave Abldrenn
Immigration Office
United States
A. H. Geffney
Smith Charged With Embezzling 215 Dollars From Firm
George O. Smith, a former clerk for the American Produce Co, was charged Tuesday with larceny by embezzlement. A. B. Buck says Smith stole 215 dollars and has since disappeared. a warrant is out for his arrest.
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George O. Smith
American Produce Company
A. B. Buck
Bucks
Smiith
Worker killed by engine at Black River Junction
Thomas Dwyer, 36, a Northern Pacific section hand, was struck and killed at Black River Junction shortly after 4 AM while repairing track. The freight engine blew whistles but Dwyer did not move, turned to look back, and was hurled 50 feet. His body was taken to Bonney-Watson morgue.
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Thomas Dwyer
Northern Pacific
Black River Junction
Dwyer
Arnold
Bonney-Watson Morgue
Daniel Nee
Jacobus
Local Businessmen Protest Garbage Fill Near Tide and Connecticut
Nearby merchants report unbearable odors and unhealthy conditions from garbage used as fill around the tide and railroad area. They urge the board of health to take action to address the noxious piles and associated health concerns.
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Railroad and
Connecticut
Board of Health
Lake Union Improvement Club Plans Evening Meeting
The Lake Union Improvement Club will meet Wednesday night at the hall in the Supply laundry corner of Republican and Hows. Topics include paying sewers the secondary franchise and common user clause. The club promises a warm session and urges all members to attend.
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The
Lake Union Improvement Club
Republican and
Hows
Harriman Takes the Stand in Greenwich Trust Case
In New York notes from November 15 16 the hearings show B H Harriman called to testify at 2 40 pm. Hyde testifies about stock deals and leases with mentions of Gould Frick and Harriman. Witnesses include George H Square Jr and George M Jenkins detailing Equitable stock purchases and related loans.
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New York
B. H. Harriman
O'Dell
Armatrong
Hyde
Gould, Frick and Harriman
Equitable
William HM. MacIntyre
Mackintyre
Masenchinetta
Hendricks
Hughes
George H. Square, Jr
The
Desperate Break for Freedom Fails in Bar Escape Attempt
Fred James aged 21 was arrested for forgery after a bogus 12.80 check drawn on Seattle National Bank. He broke from the dealer bar and later leaped from station steps while being recaptured. Detectives Harbee and Tennant identified him and booked him at headquarters.
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Fred James
Dan Keane
James
Drew
Yesler
Harbee and Tennant
Seattle National Bank
Wires Placed Along City Streets by Municipal Lighting
The Municipal Lighting company lists street routes where wires are strung from Green Lake to Beacon Hill along Broadway and Yesler to Canal. Residents on or near the lines may obtain light connections where feasible. Prospectors may pick up the list at the company office. Also news from New York notes Harriman’s loan inquiry to the Equitable with 60 favored in interest rates.
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The
Municipal Lighting Company
Green Lake
Beacon Hill
Broadway
Yesler Way
Yesler
Denny Way
Canal
Federation of Labor meets amid labor unrest and expositional aid
Pittsburg session presided by James Duncan in Gompers absence. Federation calls for a national stenographers and clerks union, denounces Japanese and Korean convict labor, and promises aid to the Jamestown exposition.
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Pittsburg
Gompers
James Duncan
Federation of Labor
Roosevelt Explains Freight Rates After Union Delegation
President Roosevelt met a union railroad workers delegation from all branches in Washington to hear protests against freight rate legislation. He pledged to protect workers interests and said complaints were about discrimination in rates, not overall exorbitant charges, and that such discrimination would be stopped.
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Gertuns
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Sultan Receives Ultimatum Over Turkish Fleet Move
Paris dispatch reports an ultimatum to the sultan of Turkey regarding a planned concentration of the international fleet in the Piraeus around November 22.
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Paris
Ritter
Macedonia
Hyperionpe News Aar'n
Turkey
Piraeus
Bank Clearings on November 16 1906 Compared to 1904
Bank clearings totaled 1,261,715.66 dollars on November 16, 1906, up from 975,433.87 dollars on the same date in 1904. The year over year increase amounts to 286,281.79 dollars.
Opium raid leads to arrest of Red and Smith
During a Tuesday night raid by Patrolmen Bunnell and Brafford officers found a locked hop house door broken in. They discovered Joe Red and Mabel Smith cooking opium pills and inhaling fumes. The pair is jailed on opium smoking charges.
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Hop Heads
Joe Red
Mabel Smith
Bunnell
Brafford
Red
AFL Lines Up Labor Reform Aims in Pittsburgh
The American Federation of Labor executive council discussed strong measures to enforce the Chinese exclusion act and eight hour day in government work, abolish convict labor, and abolish the use of injunctions. C. D. Shea, president of the Teamsters' union, attended as a delegate.
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Rerlones News Aan
Pittsburg
Amercan Federation of Labor
Lawn of Injunction
C.D. Shea
Teamasters’ Union
Secretary Shaw Without Immediate Move In Tight Money Market
Secretary Shaw visited New York and described himself as a stand patter with an open mind. He will meet merchants to gauge whether market stringency affects business and said any decision will be announced promptly to the public.
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New York
Shaw
Accusation Marks Seattle Electric Chief at Chamber Meeting
George F Cotterill charged Jacob Furth president of the Seattle Electric Company with backing the common use clause during a city franchise debate. The claim sparked an uproar as the chamber debated whether to submit the majority and minority reports to a full 96 member vote.
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Jacob Furth
Seattle Electric Company
George F. Cotterill
Chamber of Commerce
Cotterill
Furth
Chamber
John Schram
League of California municipalities opens convention in cinco
The League of California municipalities opened its convention with an address by Mayor Clark. President J. J. Hanford of San Francisco delivered a response, Secretary Mason presented a detailed yearly progress report, and the league's role in securing better laws and roads was highlighted along with a federal court decision aiding Los Angeles.
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Cinco
Cal
League of California Municipalities
Clark
J. J. Hanford
San Francisco
Mason
League
Los Angeles
League expenses report and bank suit headline
The league reports total expenses of 1600 with 72 on hand. Delegates from 32 cities and towns arrive with more tonight as Governor Pardee is set to address the meeting. The session closes Friday. In Pittsburg a suit was filed by Receiver Cunningham against W E Andrews for 91038 17 on four notes with interest.
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League
Pardee
Pittsburg
Cunningham
Enterprise National Bank
W. E. Andrews
Blood Poison Warning and Cure Advertisement
A stark health ad urges rapid action for blood poisoning with drastic symptoms including skin decay and ulcers. Readers are directed to Dr. Brown, Blood Poison Specialist, in Philadelphia and to order Brown's Blood Cure for 2 dollars per bottle, with sale through Quaker Drug Co locations.
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Dr. Brown
OS Arch
Philadelphia
Brown
Quaker Drug Co
Firet Ave
Globe
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