Roosevelt Removes Alaska Judges and Renews Wickersham
Attorney General Moody announced that President Roosevelt will remove U S Marshal Frank H Richards of Nome and seek resignations from Judges Alfred S Moore of Nome and Melville Crow n of Juneau after an Alaskan court investigation Day's report vindicates Judge Wickersham and criticizes Richards A new federal district judge James Wickersham is reappointed to Nome with Richards to be replaced by his successor in 2 3 months Richards term ends February next year and successor takes office later
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Washington, D. C
Moody
Day
Roosevelt
United States
Frank H. Richards
Nome
Second
Alaska
Alfred 8. Moore
Melville Crown
Jeneau
James Wickersham
Yukon
Federal District Court
Wickersham
George Leckley
Seattle
Richards
Hotel Cecil
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Department of Justice
Marshal Richards
Leckley
Wickereham
John Noyes
Second District
Circuit Court of Appeals
McKintey
Judge Wickersham
Third District
Marschal Richards
Wickerstham
Alfred & Moore
Beaver City
M. 8. Gray
Moore
Russian torpedo destroyer blown up to keep it from Japan
Chefoo dispatch reports the Russian torpedo destroyer Ratcorpany destroyed itself to prevent handing it to the Japanese. Commander Plen stated the ship was put out of commission in a storm, with Port Arthur positions said to be controlled by Russians. Reports also note General Stoessel wounded and engineer Segaroff died of enteric fever.
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London
A_ dlepatch
Chefoo
Ratcorpany
Plen
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Chef OO
Liao Ti Shan
Ratsoropotov
Plenn
Stoessel
M. Segaroff
Dalny
Seattle players and candidates swirl around federal judgeships
News that President ordered removals of Judges Moore and Richards sparks feverish speculations in Seattle. Names like Humes Hart Pallinger Humphreys Hastey Root Palmer and others are discussed as likely successors as candidates rush to fill three vacant federal plum positions. Wickersham’s reappointment narrows Seattle’s field but keeps hope alive for a local appointment.
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Moore
Marshal Richards
Seattle
Humes
Alaska
Moet
Hart
John B. Hart
Pallinger
Albertson
Will R. Gay
A. W. Hastey
J. B. Humphreys
Juneau
Fred H. Peterson
Milo A. Root
E. B. Palmer
Hastey
Wickersham
Robbers Escape from Thermopolis Bank Heist
Cody bank robbers who held up a gaming house at Thermopolis evaded a posse in the Owl mountains and cut telephone lines to hinder word of their route. A large crowd filled the Garden of Eden courtroom as residents support Hillman while trial proceeds.
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Cineyenne
Cody
Thermopolis
Owl Mountains
Banita
Garden of Eden
Hillman
J. H. Cann Wos
Hillman on Trial Suspended in False Pretenses Case
The trial of C. D. Hillman for obtaining money under false pretenses before Judge Gordon was suspended last night for a few moments.
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C. D. Hillman
Gordon
Kaisers Health Declared Sound After Hunting Trip
An official statement from Berlin today rejects reports of the Kaiser's illness. It declares his majesty healthy and vigorous and notes a recent strenuous hunting expedition with unusual physical exertion.
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Berlin
Tragic Fire Claims 3-Year-Old in Muktil teo
A 3-year-old child of John Rushrow died after a home fire begun by playing with matches. The clothing ignited and burned severely before aid arrived, leaving the child to perish shortly after.
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Everett
John Rushrow
Muktilteo
Robbers Blow Marysville Bank. Injure Building, Miss Loot
A Marysville bank was blown up last night. The robbers wrecked the safe and caused extensive damage to the building but obtained nothing of value. The incident was reported to authorities in Everett on November 16.
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Everett
Smith
Marysville
Shooting Affray Ends in Suicide During Crowded Courtroom
In Chicago at Police Justice DonaHues court Charles Crock a saloonkeeper on trial for wife beating shot his child wounded his wife and sister-in-law then killed himself. The incident followed a sensational trial as Czech family troubles were aired causing a courtroom stampede and panic.
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Chicago
Justice Donahues Court Room
Charles Crock
Caeck
Lillie Sanburn
Creck
Weber in Court in Murder Case in Auburn
The preliminary examination of Adolph Weber, accused of murdering his father mother sister and brother, opened in Auburn California on November first. The case has aroused strong public feeling and threats of summary punishment if Weber is not held for trial.
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Auburn
Cal
Adolph Weber
AFL Session Debates Seating Of Chicago Florists Delegate
In San Francisco on November 16 the American Federation of Labor debated seating Delegate Mangen of the Chicago Florists and Gardeners union. The push to deny recognition rested on his union being suspended.
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San Francisco
American Federation of Labor
Mangen
Chicago Florists and Gardeners’ Union
Parker Opens Solo Law Office on Liberty Street
Judge Parker announced the opening of his law office in the 32 Liberty Street building and plans to establish a New York residence while practicing alone.
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New York
Parker
Liberty Street
Deeds Filed Transfer Property From Railroads to Builders
A deed filed in the county auditor's office transfers property valued at 624 229 from Northern Pacific Railroads to Northwestern Improvement in multiple counties including Cowlitz Lewis Thurston Pierce King and Kittitas. The deed stamps total 634. A second deed transfers property held by James Hill to Seattle Montana Railroad Company.
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Northern Pacific Railroads Company
Northwestern Improvement Company
Cowlitz
Lewis
Thurston
Pierce
King and
Kittitas
James Hill
Seattle & Montana Railroad Company
Georgetown caucus endorses several candidates in noisy independent gathering
A Georgetown independent party caucus drew a large crowd with overflowing seating last night. Endorsements included Dr. Wooding for health officer J Beck for city clerk Oliver Anderson for city attorney Ed i McSorley for mayor Noy Atkinson for treasurer R s Lilligan Wiley Bruce for councilmen and Ed Farmer for councilman at large. Mrs Lulu Ladley seeks divorce from Andrew Ladley alleging non support.
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Georgetown
Independent Party
Citizens’ Party
Dr. Wooding
J. Beck
Oliver Anderson
Ed. i. McSorley
Noy Atkinson
Lilligan
Wiley Bruce
Ed. Farmer
Narrow escape as weight crashes to floor
Hezekiah Davidson a night watchman at Pomeroy Washington narrowly escaped death when a 65 foot falling weight weighing 5 pounds toppled from its track. It struck the hat off and grazed his arm as it reached the floor with cannonball speed.
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Pomeroy
Wash
Hezekiah Davidson
Night Watcha
Davidson
Senator Newlands Poised as Next Congress President
Senator Newlands of Nevada is seen as the likely next president of the congress. Alexander McAdie of the United States Weather Bureau in San Francisco was the principal speaker of the day.
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Senator Newlands
Nevada
Congress
Alexander McAdie
United States Weather Bureau
San Franciseo
Trial Begun In $26,000 Damage Suit Over Car-Shed Crash
W. J. Corbett, former Northern Pacific brakeman, sues Atlas Lumber and Northern Pacific for injuries after being knocked from a car roof onto the ground when the train passed a near by Atlas shed at Mc Murray. He claims the shed’s close proximity caused the accident and says he is crippled for life.
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W. J. Corbett
Atlas Lumber Company
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Albertson
Corbett
McMurray
White man shot by La Grande officers in mistaken identity
In La Grande Oregon on November 16 a white man mistaken for a black escapee was shot five times by officers. He was not seriously injured. The real suspect, the escaped prisoner who stabbed another man, remains at large.
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Widdys Ag
LA Grande
Ore
Pendleton
Portland Wins Debate Over Irrigation Congress Choice
In El Paso on November 16, reports indicate Denver and Los Angeles have withdrawn from the race for the irrigation congress convention, as a campaign pushes for Portland. Botee remains in the race with limited prospects.
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EL Paso
Denver
Los Angeles
The
Irrigation Congress
Portland
Botee
DeWitt Cady Wins $3,000 Damages Against City
DeWitt Cady received $3,000 in damages from the city after a jury found the city careless for leaving an uncovered excavation open on the road. The injury happened when he was thrown from a wagon at the Second Avenue West and Highland Drive intersection. Cady was represented by Attorney Benson and Hall.
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DeWitt Cady
Auper
Cady
Second Avenue West
Highland Drive
Benson and Hall
Arrival of dispatches to czar via Chefoo reported
The captain of the Ratsoropny notified St. Petersburg of arriving in Chefoo with dispatches for General Stoessel and Rear Admiral, transmitted to the czar but not made public.
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ST. Petersburg
Chefoo
Stoessel
Politicians swarm around Gov Mead after election
Governor elect Albert Mead arrives in the city from Bellingham and sets headquarters at the Diller hotel. He plans to attend a banquet in his honor at the Washington hotel and has not announced his inauguration appointments. Eastern politicians press for favors as labor and penitentiary posts loom. Local figures like John I Wilson contest Mead for the senatorial race while labor circles discuss the labor commissioner seat.
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Albert FE
Mead
Bellingham
Diller Hotel
Everett
Washington Hotel
Blackman
Rogers
Western Central Labor Union
W. Harmon
Washington
Frank Keyes
Internal Revenue
Walla Walla
H. E. Gilham
Dayton
Columbia County
John I. Wilson
Cape Scott Man Killed by Seattle Tram Car
Jorgensen from Cape Scott Vancouver was killed near Interbay when hit by Seattle Electric car 303 just after 10. He stepped onto the track unaware of the approaching vehicle and was ground under its wheels. The body was taken to Bonney-Watson morgue. he leaves a wife and six children. The coroner said an inquest was undecided.
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M. P. Jorgensen
Cape Scott
Vancouver
Citizens’ Lighting
Interbay
Seattle Electric Company
Jorgensen
Vancouver Island
Bonney-Watson
Wiltate
Jorgensen Family Notified Amid Ongoing Unresolved Matter
Only partial text remains but indicates Jorgensen’s spouse has been informed and actions await full completion. No further details are available in readable lines.
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Edy
Jorgensen
Storm Warning From Portland Station Observed Off Washington Coast
Local Weather Ob server Salisbury reports a storm warning from Observer Beals at the Portland station about a disturbance of marked energy off the Washington coast moving rapidly eastward. The warning was issued at 7 o'clock this morning.
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Salisbury
Beals
Portland
Washington
Seattle couples apply for marriage licenses in list
Marriage licenses were requested by Frank Bell 31 and Lora Parkhurst 19 of Seattle, Joseph Lewis 24 and Louise Schombee 19 of Issaquah, Harry Ware tin 31 and Sadie Millner 30 of Seattle, and George B Adams and Emily Stoddert Clary both of Seattle.
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Frank Bell
Lora Parkhurst
Seattle
Joseph Lewis
Louise Schombee
Issaquah
Harry Waretin
Sadie Millner
George B. Adams
Emily Stoddert Clary
Legal Age
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