Sheriff Promises to Enforce Law in Slot Machine Case
W L Shank, a slot machine operator, was acquitted in Justice George's court as part of a broader raid against gambling devices led by Under Sheriff Corcoran. Sheriff Cudihee vowed to uphold the law and ordered arrests of operators, while prosecutors and city officials faced criticism over alleged secret deals with machine owners. The trial highlighted tensions among law enforcement, the prosecuting attorney, and casino interests.
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Cudihee
Justice Court
Scott
W. L. Shank
Justice George's Court
Shank
Corcoran
Starman
Boott
Sher Mf
Laske
Lcense
Revenue Committee
Cty
Sherri
Kreite
Justice George's Court Anne
Malph Brary
J. Beemia
John Wontsell
Sam Krown
D. Kaufman
Wolfe
Robert L. Lindsey
EH. C. Gul
Seattle
Lindney
Gil
Elty
Justice George
Justice Cann
City Coucl Committee On Police
Mattir
Callaghan
Justee Cann
Sheriffs Office
On Trial for Wife Murder in Alaska Packer Case
The trial of Michael Bartlett, an Alaskan packer, for the murder of his wife Mae Bartlett on Pike Street October 27, 1902, opened in the superior court. Bartlett claims temporary insanity due to wife abuse. Prosecutor Scott with Craven presents the case. Morrie and Shipsey defend. Seven jurors examined, four passed for cause. trial may last three weeks with 146 witnesses subpoenaed for the state and 160 for the defense.
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Michael Bartlett
Mae Bartlett
Pike Street
Superior Court
Criminal Department of the
Bartlett
Scott
Sisted
Craven
Eee of
Morrie & Bhipsey
Special session on Third Avenue regrading damages debated
The street committee and Corporation Counsel Gilliam meet in a special session to discuss regrading Third Avenue and to assess potential damages to the city if the street is graded.
Governor Yates Moves to Enforce Arbitration in Strike District
Chicago reports a reduced guard on street cars and minor clashes as unionists attempt blockades. Governor Yates signals he will not call out the military and aims for arbitration. Electrically workers weigh strike action, with police dispersing rioters and maintaining limited service on the Wentworth avenue line.
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Chicago
Yates
le the Electrics
Levee
Wentworth Avenue
Cuban Reciproc Resolution Offered in House
In Washington the House considered a privileged resolution from the committee on Cuba reciproc action presented by Representative Daleell this morning. The move signals expedited debate on Cuban policy and potential legislative steps.
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Daleell
House adopts Cuban bill rule to bar amendments
The House, by a 176 to 1M vote, adopted a rule for immediate numbering of the Cuban bill, barring amendments and setting the voting time. President Roosevelt sent nominations to the Senate including H. Phillips for lands in Vancouver and Joseph Canvig for public records in Miles City.
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House
Roosevelt
Panama
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ways and Means
Cuba
Wer
Canada
Senate
H. Phillips
Vancouver
Wash
Joseph Canvig
Miles City
Mont
Carpenter W W Miller Hurt Falling at Moran Yard
W W Miller a carpenter for Moran Bros on the battleship Nebraska suffered serious injuries in a fall at 2 40 this afternoon He fell several feet landing on his side on the floor below He was transported to the hospital by city ambulance with possible broken ribs and internal injuries.
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F. Miller
Moran Bros
Nebraska
Saloons Raid On Slot Machines Sparks Officials Crackdown
The nickel in the slot devices were installed in several saloons and cigar stands Saturday evening and were ordered removed or confiscated by Sheriff Cudihee after city officials and Prosecuting Attorney Secott attempted to restore the pernt thle devices. Deputies began patrolling the establishments this morning.
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Cudihee
Ainey Bsecott
Death of Princess Elizabeth shocks Berlin society
News from Berlin reports the death of Princess Elizabeth the Grand Duke of Hesse's one year old daughter in Poland from cholera. The illness raised alarm as the czar ex-empress and grand duke had all visited the child while she was ill, prompting measures to guard the czar against infection. The princess was a point of contention between the Grand Duke and his divorced wife.
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Berlin
Elizabeth
Grand Duke of Hesse
Poland
Csar
Exarina
Grand Duke
Caar
Lake
Dipenne
Filizabeth
Duel Ends In Paris Death After Sword Duel
Paris reporters say Kenny Lautier was killed by Charles Ebelot in a duel this afternoon. Lautier's sword pierced Ebelot's heart and both men fell, ending the encounter with Lautier dead and Ebelot mortally wounded.
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Paris
Kenny Lautier
Charles Ebelot
Lautier
Stage Folks Will Wed Miss Kemond and Robert Morris
Miss Kileie Kemond of the Neill Morosco Company and Robert Morris stage manager will marry this afternoon at Mr Marks church. They plan a honeymoon with the James Neill Company aboard for Honolulu and then Miss Bamond will join the company.
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Kileie Kemond
Neill- Morosco
Ines
Seattle
Robert Morris
James Neill
Man Shot on Street Faces Internal Bleeding At Providence
Sperme Miniva AWAY J. A. Nink remains in Providence hospital with a serious internal hemorrhage after a street shooting last week. He rests and is easier but critical as doctors fear continued bleeding could prove fatal. Nink is silent about the shooter, and police have no leads.
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J. A. Nink
Providence Hospital
Nick
Sutter Resigns as City Meat Inspector to Enter Business
Sutter, who since January has served as city meat inspector, handed in his resignation to Health Officer Ludlow this morning. The resignation takes effect at year end as he plans to enter the retail meat business. reports say the salary was a factor.
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Bia
Ludlow
Sutter
Utie
Supreme Court Rules Tennessee Tax Ruling on Pullman Car Favorable
The supreme court holds Tennessee may not levy a $1500 privilege tax on the Pullman Palace Car company as it burdens interstate commerce, but allows a $2000 annual tax for intrastate passenger transport. In Seattle, Julius Roses reports being robbed of $27 and a gold watch at a Bnohomish bar gambling night, leading to arrests of four men for card play. money and warrants are addressed by authorities.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
State of
Tennessee
Pullman Palace Car Company
Seattle
Julius Roses
Roses
Philbrick
First Avenue South
Frank Lowe
Lews Sticken
Claud Klawskowski
Guy Carruthers
Sticken
Ohemish
Destructive Cleveland Street Car Barn Fire
A massive blaze at Holmden avenue street car barn in Cleveland destroyed the two story brick building and car fleet. Five firefighters were buried. three died, one fatally injured, another gravely injured but possibly to live. About 60 street cars were housed. damage estimated at 300000 dollars with incendiary origin suspected.
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Harry van de Velde
Mike Corrigan
Street
Pearl
Brighton
Colombia protests US role in Panama crisis
Dispatches from London and Panama report Colombia accusing the United States of fomenting Panama's secession and delaying its reunification. A Colombian commission to Panama is en route under US Marines protection as ships Dixie and Maine remain in Caribbean waters.
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Panama
America
Colombia
Colon
United States
Scotia
Dixie
Maine
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Ation Counsel
Gilliam
Third Avenue
Giliam
J. Dull
Jory
The
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Thies
Democrati
Williama
Nicholas
Czarina
Miniva
Nink
Pee Welles
W. KR. Sutter
Uary
Cleveland
Holmden Avenue
Barna
Robert Duffy
James Schweda
Robert Reed
John Bull
London
Ward
State Department
Beaupre
Bogota
A. M. Beupre
Siate
STAR
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