City War Attorney Pratt Accused of Delinquent Receipts Fraud
Historical records describe John W Pratt acting as special war attorney for the city and issuing his own receipts for delinquent assessments. Reports allege he embezzled funds, with cases dating back years and large shortages. A notable incident involves Mrs Krause paying a retainer to Pratt, who was tax attorney at the time, and later pressuring her to sign a complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pratt
Pratt
Krause
Stewart
Balkan War Reckoning Looms Over Europe After Bulgarian Independence
The article reports Bulgaria declares independence under Prince Ferdinand and becomes Czar, with Constantinople shelled by Turkish forces. It claims powers secretly consented to the move to trigger a wider war to seize Ottoman European possessions, with Austria Hungary, Russia, Germany, France, England, and Italy drawn into a looming continental conflict over the Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bulgaria
Prince Ferdinand
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Constantinople
Bularia
Ferdinand
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Balkan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Servia
Peter
Austria
Russia
Germany
France
Alsace
Loraine
England
Italy
Registration books open at city hall for fall election
Registration books remain open at city hall until nine o clock tomorrow night to accommodate those not yet registered. Monday the books close at six P.M. for the regular council meeting, and Tuesday night they stay open until midnight as the last chance to register.
Getting Ready for Big Game
Workers at Bennett Park erect seating for a championship game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cubes. Press coverage is expanding with reporters and telegrams sending notes as fans plan travel to Chicago for the contest in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Anl Carpenters
Bennett Park
Tomor
Detroit Tigers
Cube
Jennings
WM Wee Killian
Donovan
Chicago
Beattie and Tacoma Financial Totals Today
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered monetary figures and city names Beattie Tacoma Portland with various sums. Missing context prevents a clear event or action. no complete reportable item emerges from the text.
Local county brief on injuries and blast incident
Fragmentary report notes Willie sustained injuries after an explosion at the county event. A person suffered a badly sprained back during the incident, with uncertain details surrounding the event and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Daniel
Incomplete OCR Slips Reveal South Africa Official Departure
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Lord Mile high mmissioner for Mm South Africa and an unspecified departure around a notable date, with unclear surrounding context. The garbled text mentions Milne and Going Home, suggesting a report on a colonial administrator's travel.
Chance's Wife Message Helps Cubs Win Pennant Game
Chicago on October 9 reports Captain Chance of the Cubs hit a crucial three run drive in the third inning to score Evers and Schulte on base, sending a celebration message from his wife Edith watching at Orchestra Hall. The pennant deciding game of 1908 featured a dramatic moment as the crowd roared.
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Chicago
Chance
Cubs
Evers
Schulte
Edith
Death follows golden wedding at Renton home
Mrs. Wood dies the day after her 50th wedding anniversary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood in Renton. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary Monday with nine children, guests, and joy, but her strength failed after the celebration. Panera services will be held at the family residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wood
Renton
Mr. Wood
Charity Organization urged to keep funds for the poor
Superintendent Leo Kohn appeals to former supporters to sustain the Charity Organization as $12,000 raised from tag sales is earmarked for relief. He notes artificial limbo programs and running expenses, urging donors to form clubs to cover fixed costs while directing more funds to those in need.
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Leo Kohn
Mr. Kohn
Beattie
Beattle seeks missing brother James Edward mith
Mrs Britton, arriving from Brooklyn, seeks her brother James Edward mith who left home in 1876 to join the training ship Mary. He was last heard from about three years ago in the west. He is about 41. Any information may be sent to Station B box 46.
Bouillon Says No Notice On Street Car Proposals
City clerk records show Bouillon of the public utilities department has not served written notice to Seattle Renton and Southern officials. He urged changes for streetcar service. Seattle Electric Co. has rejected transfers based on mileage proposals in the franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle, Renton & Houthern
Boullion
Department of Public Utilities
Ford
Ihs
Seattle Electric Co
Seattle Woman to Be Elected Today
In Bellingham Oct there is expectation the State Federation of Women's clubs will elect officers this afternoon. Likely first vice president Mrs J H Jennings Beattie. second vice president Mrs J Pringle Port Townsend. recording secretary Mrs G Jewett Bellingham. auditor Mrs N H Coffman Chehalis. second trustee Mrs Helen Shedd Pullman. The president and others hold over. Next annual meeting may be in Seattle with bids from eastern cities.
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Bellingham
Oct. S
Althouas
State Federation of Women's Clube
Mra
J. H. Jennings
Beattie
Aser
J . Pringle
Port Townsendon
G. . Jewett
Mre. N. HB. Coffman
Chehalis
Helen Shedd
Pullman
Federation
Seattle
Weturl Clelland in Winnip city headline note
Weturl Clelland noted in Winnip city today after a Seattle residence and service as purser of the State of Washington. Treasury report shows receipts 2 216 577 dollars and disbursements 2 760 000 dollars in today’s statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weturl Clelland
Powera
Gunard
Winnip
Washington
Treasury
Army health board to decide fate of Col. Brewert
Washington October 9 The special board found Colonel Iiram F Brewert's health state unsettled and will determine if he is railroaded from the army. The panel did not summon 18 witness names submitted by Col. Stewart, reinforcing the impression of a predetermined outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iiram F. Brewert
Art Grant
Special Board of the Army
Col. Stewart
Gun accident kills brother in Portland yard
Robert David 12 caused the death of his brother Fred 14 when a 22 rifle discharged as he stepped away from it on a slough bank. Fred died instantly. Robert was taken to the juvenile court after the coroner scheduled an inquest. The family had recently moved from Tacoma to Portland.
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Portland
Ore
Robert David
Fred
Slough
Taylor
Robert
Hubert
David
Tacoma
Blaine
Wash
Boya
Plans A Surprise for Seattle Businessmen Stag Party
Mou secretary of the Seattle Commercial club hints at a spring surprise for their regular Saturday evening stag whist gathering tomorrow. The note signals plans to engage the al members without disclosing specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badeo. Xu
Mou
S@ attle Commercial club
Picania
Alumenmbera
Perjury Charges Stir Panama Contract Hearing
The New York board of inquiry into the Panama contract scandal adjourned briefly after Spencer Miller of Lidgerwood Manufacturing faced perjury accusations. William A. Brothers, bidder for Balanced Cable Crane, claimed bias against the inquiry and withdrew after urging that truth be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Spencer Miller
Lidgerwood Manufacturing Company
Board of
Panama
Wm. A. Brothers
Frothers
Miller
Brothers
Balanced Cable Crane Company
Bryan Promises Victory for Right in Campaign Speech
In Joliet Wisconsin on October 9 William J Bryan ex pressed confidence that right will triumph over corporate influence as he attacked the Republican platform and Taft campaign tactics. Former Missouri Governor David R Francia accompanied Bryan during his state tour. In Cincinnati Ohio Taft planned a quiet rest at his brother Charles Tafts home before resuming a restrained campaign swing.
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United Press
Joliet
Wis
Wm. J. Bryan
Taft
Bryan
David R. Francia
Missouri
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wm. H. Taft
Charlies P. Taft
West Virginia
Catholic Women Foresters pick president after stormy vote
Mrs Rose D. Rittman of Minneapolis narrowly defeats Miss Elizabeth Rogers of Chicago for president of the Catholic Women Foresters. The election ended in a stormy session with physical confrontations averted and a recount demanded by the Rogers faction.
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United Press
Mich
Mra
Rose D. Rittman
Minneapolis
The
Catholic Women Foresters
Elizabeth Rogers
Chicago
Rogers
Pinchots Policy Upheld By Trans Mississippi Congress
The Trans Mississippi congress defeats opposition to the government forestry policy. Former California Governor George C Pardee, backing Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot, pressed against resisting resolutions. Attorney Frank H Short of Huntington power interests moved a resolution to render the measure harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni Press
San Francisco
Trans Mississippi Congress
George C. Pardee
California
Gifford Pinchot
Frank H. Short
Huntington Power
Direct Primary Law Hearing Draws Largest Court Audience
Supreme Court heard arguments on the direct primary law. Court session began at 10 and will conclude later, with a decision date unknown. Notable attendees included M. B. Hay W. P. Bell and S. J. Chadwick who have direct interests in the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovata Wash Sc
Supreme Court
M. BE. Hay
W. P. Bell
J. Chadwick
Reduction in Police Estimates Sparks Budget Debate
In a second pruning, the city council's finance committee cut police estimates to 352,316 dollars, down from last year’s amount. The reduction funds special police for the exposition. The bond issue question remains, with downtown and suburban members diverging on funding district improvements via direct assessments on property owners.
Lavished Affections and Coin on His Ward in Court Today
Mrs. Hirach claims her husband praised a young woman Miss Lund as a ward and lover, pressed adoption, and set up a separate living space at the Hirsch pharmacy on First Avenue Pike Street to indulge drinking and companionship. She seeks a divorce, control of property, and restoration of capital stock in the Hirsch pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Brookland
Hirsch Company
Hirach
Thomas C. Hirsch
Pike St
Miss Lund
Guardian
Ward
Hirech
Hirech Pharmacy
Hearst Challenged on Graft Prosecution Ties
Francia J. Meney, assistant district attorney, charges Randold Hearst with bias in graft case coverage. The article notes Hearst’s stance and comments from San Francisco Examiner staff as the city’s graft trials unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Francisco
Francia J. Meney
Randold Hearst
Suse Nay Qrencisco
Rhea Pou
Heney Challenge Replies Awaited From Anton
An afternoon window passed with Anton unavailable and unreachable for any reply regarding the Heney challenge. No statement has been received from him as of this report.
Square deal urged for railroads by Lakes to Gulf group
The nominating committee of the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways convention recommends reelection of present officers with minor changes. Officers listed include President W. K. Kavanaugh, First Vice President EB S. Conway, Secretary W. F. Sanders, and Treasurer George Munro. Theodore P. Shonts calls for a square deal for railroads to continue development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Land Seeker Rush At Glenns Ferry Open Carey Act Lands
Boise Idaho October 9 Thousands of land seekers gather at Glenns Ferry where 18000 acres of fruit land under the Carey act will be opened to the public. The land is irrigated from the Malad river and becomes accessible Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Glenns Vgrry
Turbulent Balkan Crisis Escalates as War Looms
Vienna reports Turkish forts fired on a vessel flying the new Bulgarian flag in the Bosphorus Strait. Tensions rise as Austria declares war on Serbia expected any moment. Russia mobilizes Black Sea fleet and Britain orders ships to Lemnos amid looming empire breakup.
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Vienna
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Austria
Servia
Russia
Black Sea
Lemnos
England Eyes Balkans War and Annexation Hint
London reports say England has abandoned hope of averting war in the Balkans with imminent hostilities likely between Serbia and Austria. British press also hints that a Balkan settlement may lead to England annexing Bayot.
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London
England
Balkans
Servia
Austria
Bayot
Government seat moved from Belgrade to Nish
Preparations completed to relocate the government from Belgrade to Nish a fortified town 130 miles southeast. King Peter resists war with Avetha while public demand for hostilities grows strong. Moving offices to Nish seen as the most significant action if invasion looms.
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Belgrade
Servia
Nish
Here
Peter
Avetha
English ships move to Lemnos amid Turkey unrest
Britain orders battleships Glory and Prince of Wales and cruisers Diana and Lancaster from Malta to Lemnos in the Grecian archipelago. London cites Turkey’s request for a calm naval presence to avert further destruction of the only empire.
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London
England
Glory
Prince of Wales
Diana
Lancaster
Malta
Lemnos
Grecian
Turkey
Czar Orders Black Sea Fleet Mobilization Amid Balkan Tensions
Reports from St. Petersburg claim Czar Nicholas ordered mobilization of the Black Sea fleet as Austria eyed further gains in Servia and potential Balkan realignments. Rumors tie Bulgaria with Austria in plans over Macedonia and provoke broader Russian concern as Serb seizures continue and Vienna reacts to frontier moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Austria
Servia
Nicholas
Black Sea
Bulga
Macedonia
Vienna
Austria Plans Defense as Serbs Probe Bosnian Border
Lieut. Field Marshal Oscar Potiorek is named commander and assumes control as Austria rushes troops to the Bosnian frontier. Servian activity appears unorganized and may prompt fighting if they enter Bosnia. Vienna reports Austrian agents seek evidence linking Clemenceau to fomenting trouble in Hungary. Constantinople notes that any Berlin treaty notification needs signatory consent.
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Austria
Oscar Potiorek
Bosnia
Vienna
Clemenceau
France
Germany
Hungary
Austria backs annexation calm stance after high level talks
Vienna reports Foreign Minister Von Aerenthal said Austrians support the annexation of nia and Herzgovina while hoping for peace and prepared for the worst after a conference with the emperor and the army commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Bulgar ian Secession Aims to Improve Turkish Relations
A note from the Bulgarian minister to the Turkish government states Bulgaria seceded from the Ottoman Empire to increase friendship with Turkey and denies any role in Austria's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It suggests Bulgaria acted to placate Turkey sharing the constitutional reform spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria
Youthful forger spared after bank reimbursement plan
Harry G. Couls, a youth who swindled Seattle National Bank of 700 dollars and attempted a 598.45 forged check, is not to be prosecuted. He was released from city jail after his father agreed to reimburse the bank and all affected parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Couls
Seattle National Bank
Captain O Ietate
Tennant
Zeus Noa
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Pinchots
Heron
B. W. Morris
Premeer Live Stock Indemnity Co
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Mrs. Hirsch
Francis Heney
Anton
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