Divorce Case Stirs Army Post Scandal at Ak
Port Lawton F. C P Freese sues for divorce from Ada V Freese naming Sergeant W Wilson as co respondent. He alleges August 1902 reconciliation never granted and that Freese learned of it in 1906. She is accused of infatuation with Wilson and of being shadowed by secret service agents while living on a ranch near Meadowdale.
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Port Lawton F
Freese
Ada
Mearee
Pierce County
Meadowdale
Wilson
John EB. la Pevre
Alaska
Mary Blattner
Sergea Blattner
Hiattnerte
la Fevre
California Assembly ends after heated attack on power
The California Assembly adjourned at noon after a raucous session marked by attacks on financiers and journalists. Frank Devtta defended Republican methods against Southern Pacific influence, while Johnson criticized corporate power as he addressed the press and lawmakers. The body completed its legislative work for the session.
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Amento
Cal
Francie J. Heney
Steffens
Assembly
Vy. Johnson
Sacramento
Cor
Frank Dev
York
San
California
Frank Devtta
Johnson
Lincoln Roosevelt
Republicanism
Southern Pacific Political Bureau
Herrin
Hurke
Parker
Hatton
League
Work for the Starving Unemployed Sought in Seattle Nov 22
A citizen describes a plan to feed and employ unemployed men at the exposition grounds during hard times. The letter argues placing workers on site would ease hunger and offer relief until finances improve. The writer asks who will lead such relief efforts in Seattle.
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Exposition
Assessments Approved For City Streets And Walks
Public Works board approved new assessment rolls this morning for streets including Twenty first avenue water main and concrete walks on Kilbourne Firat avenue N B to Ashworth and Brooklyn Avenue from Forty fifth to East Fiftieth with grading and planking on various blocks. Names include Jack and Norman.
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Board of Public Works
Trustee seeks possession of jointly held property in bankruptcy
Bk. P.L. Whiting trustee for the Pred No. Tratlett estate petitions the superior court for possession of a two thirds interest in a lot and building valued at $45,000 held jointly by Hallett and S. A. Martin. Hallett was declared bankrupt Sept 24, 1907 and his estate placed in Whiting’s hands. The filing seeks settlement so the property may be adjudicated with the bankrupt estate.
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Whiting
Tratlett
Halletty
8. A. Martin
Hallett
Mallett
Head
Bryan's Advice on Restoring Confidence in Banks
William J. Bryan, after a conference with President Roosevelt, urged the government to start by guaranteeing national bank deposits to win depositor confidence. He suggested acting as a guarantor to restore trust in the banking system.
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Wamington
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
City Engineering Estimates for Street Works Filed
Estimates by the city engineer detailing costs for street improvements include a concrete walk on Erie Avenue for 9,900 dollars, planking on Virginia from West Lake to Ninth Avenue for 4,760 dollars, water mains and sewers on Virginia from Ninth to Denny Way for 16,200 dollars, hydrants and mains on Thirty-First Avenue from Spring to Terrace for 7,500 dollars, and paving plus sewer and water mains on Madison Street from Third to Sixth Avenue for 21,500 dollars.
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Board of Public Works
Erie Av
Virginia
Weatlake
Ninth Av
Denny Way
Thirty-ainth Av
Terrace
Madison St
Sixth Ava
West Seattle Parking Strip Improvement Plan Hearing
The board of public works schedules a 10 o clock hearing at city hall on December 3 to consider adopting a system for uniform improvement of parking strips amid resident debate on the best course.
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Board of Public Works
City Hall
West Seattle
Ex-insurance agent tied to Hoynton Hardware robberies
Martin, a former insurance agent, was arrested by Detective Frank Clark as a suspect in a long series of petty thefts at Hoynton Hardware and related offices in the Empire building where he worked as a janitor.
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T. Martin
Frank Clark
Hoynton Hardware Company
Empire Building
Permit Granted for Erickson Railroad Trestle Work
J Erickson received permission to extend a railroad trestle south on Fourth Street to move dirt from grading operations farther down the tide flat.
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J. Erickson
Fourth No
Seattle’s Fire Budget Pressures Public Safety Funding
A scrambled line discusses Seattle finances and fire department spending. It hints at high costs and strained resources affecting public safety and municipal budgets.
Burns Writes From England Before Moir Fight
Tommy Burns, heavyweight champion of America, writes from England about preparations to meet Gunner Moir on December 2 at the National Sporting Club. He predicts a $9,000 win and a $2,500 side bet with Moir, mentions a possible bout with Jim Roche in Ireland, and says he may settle in Seattle upon return. He trains at a luxurious private mansion near London and sends a photograph of Moir.
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Tommy Turns
America
England
Guntner Moir
Hades
Moir
Jim Reede
Barna
Harrigan Green
The
Star
Byrne
Iam
National Sporting Club
Jim Roche
Ireland
Roche
Charlie Wilson
Wilson
London
Harrison
Seattle
Gunner Moir
Tommy Burns
Ombly House
Wembly
Middlesex
BBC
Harriman Roads Case Ties Up at Washington
J Townsend assistant United States attorney for North Dakota reports to the attorney general on a special duty in Washington. The five month assignment involved preparing the government case against the Southern Pacific over forfeiture of land granted to the Harriman roads during the past forty years.
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United Props
Washington
Sration
Harriman Roads
J. Townsend
United Sta
North Dakota
Townsend
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Harriman Road
Woman Seeks 26000 Damages After Streetcar Collision
Alleged permanent injury from October 10 after being struck by a car owned by Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Karlos as Mrs. Carrie Clark stepped from a streetcar at Pike and Horenay. The Superior Court filing requests 26000 in damages.
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Allegia
Michael J. Karlos
Carrie Clark Day
Clark
Pike At
Horenay
Socialist meet at Egan's hall with addresses
A meeting will be held tonight at Egan's hall. Speakers including Dr Titus, a socialist, will deliver addresses to discuss unemployment and related issues.
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Egan's Hall
Titus
Reindeer Exhibit Heads South for Christmas Show
Two Alaskan reindeer named Prancer and Brassac travel with handlers to Seattle for a store promotion and a Santa visit. They have endured a rough journey including a Dunerick voyage and cold north winds. Their health may decide if more reindeer go to the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition.
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Uncle Sam
Seattle
Nome
Resinees House
Santa Clare
Park Board
Date fixed in franchise tax case before King County court
Se le Electric company files action to stop officials from collecting franchise taxes. County Assessor Pariah and Judge Iris are noted with a calendar date of December 9 set by Superior Court Judge Albertson for the proceeding.
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Sele Electric Company
King County
Pariah
Iris
Albertson
Boland Divorce Granted for Neglect and Solitaire
Mrs Marguerite M Boland received a divorce from John M Boland before Judge Morris. She testified he failed to provide necessities for years while she supported the home by working in cloak and salt shops. Both sides noted Boland spent much time playing solitaire and her witnesses corroborated the claim.
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Marguerite M. Boland
John M Boland
Morris
Boland
Woman Anita Morton rearrested in Oakland elopement case
At the request of Oakland authorities police rearrested Anita Morton wife of a noted Oakland physician for eloping to Seattle with P F Roller of San Francisco. Both suspects will be sent to Callia for further action.
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Oakland
Anita Morton
Seattle
P. F. Roller
San Francisco
Callria
Governor Gillett Calls Supplementary Session
On November 2 Governor Gillett issued a call for a supplementary session of the legislature. Deliberations will be confined to proposed amendments to San Francisco's charter, which won approval at the last election. The legislature reassembled at 1 p.m. and will continue discussions into the afternoon and night.
Carlisle Defeats Chicago Maroons 18 to 4 in Historic Crowd
A massive crowd packed the city for a football game where Carlisle defeated the Chicago Maroons 18 to 4. The event drew the greatest attendance ever seen for a football match in the city.
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Carlisle
Chicago Maroons
Ind Chance For Speculation In 3 Cent Certificates
Washington D. C. officials say the success of 3 cent certificates defeats plans to buy them for speculation. Only individuals proving par value not drawn will be favored, according to Secretary Cortelyou.
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Ashington D
Jumps Bail At Tate's Billiard Parlors Preview
Jumps bail at Tate's Billiard Parlors under Northern Hotel 111 First Ave. N. three days starting Monday November 25 with 250 turkeys to be disposed of before Thanksgiving. Chance to get a turkey free.
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Tate's
First Ay
Northern Hotel
Why Yellow Races Are Unfit for American Assimilation
An opinion piece argues against Japanese immigrants by describing arranged marriages and coercive husband wives, asserting that Japanese women arrive as slaves and are treated as property. It presents a stark, biased view of interracial marriage and colonial relationships on the Pacific coast.
May Establish Central Government Bank
United Press reports Roosevelt met with J. P. Morgan and George G. Baker at the White House to discuss the financial crisis. The administration is said to favor creating a great central government bank. Cortelyou accuses New York bankers of hoarding government funds.
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United Press
Washington
J. P. Morgan
George G. Baker
First National Bank of New York
White House
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
New York
Fight for commissions in Black Diamond coal sale
In a Superior Court session Judge Frater heard evidence on a $1,100,000 purchase of Black Diamond coal properties arranged at the request of H. W. Cannon of Pacific Coast Co. Plaintiffs seek a 6 per cent commission claiming a $1,500,000 sale price and a hoped branch line. Hill declined to build, leaving the claim unresolved.
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Black Diamond
H. W. Cannon
Pacific Coast Co
Accoudt
J. D. Parrott
B. F. Lawson
Bruce Cornwall
Maurice McMicken
Ing
James J. Hill
Hill
Gompers Re elected President Amid Acclamation
President Gompers was re elected head of the American Federation of Labor by acclamation after a motion by Victor Berger. The federation also ordered a one cent monthly assessment on all members to be used in opposing the open shop in Los Angeles.
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United Press
Norfolk
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Missing eighty sparks Ballard tale of string of drinks
An intoxicated stranger, George Olson, visiting Ballard, lost $80 after a night out with a friendly companion. Police investigate a puzzling trail as Olson seeks a friend’s house but delays after stopping at a ticket-selling venue.
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Ballard
George Olson
Olson
Missing Money and Friend Leave Olson Near Crown Hill Cemetery
Olson woke outside city limits near Crown Hill cemetery to discover his money missing and his friend gone. The incident centers on a troubling disappearance with limited details available in the readable text.
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Olson
Crown Hill
Postal Savings Bank Advocated by Congress in Oklahoma
Muskogee Oklahoma November 23 resolutions strongly endorsed and unanimously approved by the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress favoring the establishment of postal savings banks and urging action at federal level.
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Muskogee, Okla
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
City bonds interest payment set by City Treasurer
City Treasurer George Russell reports a total of 152 999.36 must be collected and sent to New York and Chicago by January 1 to cover current bond interest. Capt. James H. Holmes, a survivor of John Brown’s raid, dies in Red Bank at age 74 after serving in the Civil War and as territorial secretary of New Mexico under Lincoln.
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George Russell
New York City
Chicago
Red Bank
N. J
James H. Holmes
John Brown
Kansas
New Mexico
Lincoln
Board Grants Thirteen Time Extensions to Street Contractors
The board of public works approved thirteen extensions of time for street contractors this morning. Each contract includes a penalty clause of two dollars per day for overtime. One contractor is linked to A. J. Waters, former superintendent of streets and board member.
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Board of Public Works
A. J. Waters
Sale of street improvement bonds debated by board
The board of public works discussed the sale of street improvement bonds today in the petition of Me Hugh & Co seeking an extension of time on the Swenteenth av South project. They asserted they could not dispose of their bonds.
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Board of Public Works
Me. Hugh & Co
Swenteenth Av. South
Passengers sue for damages over steamship voyage
Seven men from Valdez to Seattle sue the Northwestern Steamship Co for 600 dollars each plus expenses alleging they were forced to sleep in steerage quarters aboard the Santa Clara with Chinese and Japanese laborers, were promised second class accommodations and food, but received none and endured filthy conditions.
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Santa Clara
Valdez
Seattle
Northwestern Steamship Company
As P. McCormick
J. R. Moreland
Hade Roark
John Hannafin
Wm. R. Pierce
John Prorland
Charles Kelly
Court restrains woman in divorce case over possible departure
Rose D. Ruloft, wife of C. R. Rulofson, faces a court order barring her from leaving the jurisdiction with their two children and household effects while the divorce case proceeds. Judge Albertaon issued the restraining order yesterday.
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Rose D. Ruloftson
C. R. Rulofson
Albertaon
Northwestern Fire Association Insurance Offer
Homeowners should consider insuring with the Northwestern Mutual Fire Association to obtain fair rates. The group claims 40 to 50 percent savings over other insurers and notes over $400,000 saved for policyholders since its founding. A phone call or card request provides an illustrated pamphlet detailing the plan and contributing insurers.
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Northw Mutual Fire Association
Northwestern
Compass
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