Roosevelt Bypasses Politicians Selecting Alaska Judge
Special to The Blan reports President Roosevelt rejected political recommendations for the Alaska judgeship to succeed Judge Brown. A New York lawyer of the president's choosing, unnamed and with no evident political backing, has been offered the post. It is unclear if he will accept, and rumors of Judge Parker as the appointee are unfounded.
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Nord Amerika Collides With Rail Float Off New York
The Nord Amerika, carrying 1400 Italian steerage passengers to Italy, was rammed by a New York New Haven Hartford railroad float in Upper Bay. A large hole opened in the liner but no lives were lost. passengers were disembarked as repairs are required before continuing the Atlantic voyage. Both captains blame the other vessel's operator.
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Move to Increase City School Directors
A state legislator from this county moves to introduce a bill increasing city school directors from five to nine by adding one director per ward. Proponents say current limits hinder ward needs and lodge oversight. Street Car Men's Ball tonight at the New Auditorium on 4th between Pike and Pine. Friendship Lodge No. 1 notes.
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Renton Wins Pole Line Right In Agreement
Seattle may run a pole line through Renton after officials settled the matter last night with City Engineer Thomson. Renton will receive 1600 dollars for a parcel of property needed for the line, and residents hope the city could later supply electric light. The board of works pressed for cheap water and light as part of the concession, with some locals backing the scheme personally.
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Brownfield Arrested in Store Robbery Case
Clyde Brownfield of North Seattle is arrested after months at large on a charge of robbing Green Bros. department store about a week earlier. Police report found in his possession a quantity of wild velvet identified as part of the stolen goods.
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Arrest Report Ties Young Brownfield to Store Robbery
Police believe Young Brownfield helped in a recent store robbery. Late yesterday Patrolman Newman arrested him. Brownfield was linked to a prior group led by John King, once thought to kidnap the Baker child, though King reportedly escaped.
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