Bank Thieves Captured by Seattle Police
A Seattle police capture nets Ike Barnstein and two clerks as investigators close in on three more of the city’s notorious bank robbers. Officers tracked the gang after a string of recent heists and a chase that ended with the trio's apprehension near the National Bank of Commerce.
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Ike Barnstein
John Murray
John Thoman
United States
Wappenstein
Pinkerton Detective Association
Europe
Seattle
Immediaa Bt
Paul
Ming
Westminster
B. C
Damages Sought In Two Separate Beattie Electric Suits
Edward Branger and Annie Dennis sue Beattie Electric for injuries from city trolley mishaps. Branger fell from a car step on Flint and Broadway July 2, and Dennis claims $16,006 after being struck and thrown from a carriage last August near the trolley line.
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Beattie Electric Company
Edward Bpranger
Annie Dennis
Flint
Broadway
Sprenger
Annie
Stage Crash Leaves Many Injured in Modoc County
Four horses pulling the Madeline Lakeview stage in Modoc county ran on a steep road into a dry creek filled with boulders. The stage was demolished and passengers were thrown out. Thomas Fluke is expected to die. C Hender son McCall and others are badly hurt or bruised.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Oroville
Cal
Madeline Lakeview
Modoc County
Ram Gway
Fountain Road
Thomas Fluke
C. Henderson McCall
Miss Fiuke
J. Fluke
W. H. Dick
Albert Olsen
Judge George Travels East During Ohio Court Break
In Ohio the morning session shifts as Judge George is called east for a matter related to his sister. Judge Davia takes a 36 day vacation. Beattie now acts as a justice of the peace, with Judge Gordon serving on the supreme bench.
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George
Hie Steter
Ohio
Davia
Beattie
Gordon
Steamers Pennsylvania and Northwestern Reach Nome Safely
A cable to Northwestern Steamship announces both steamers arrived at Nome. The Pennsylvania had been several days overdue and caused unease, while the Northwestern completed a notably fast northward voyage.
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Pennsylvania
Northwestern
Nome
Northwestern Steamship Company
Picture Gallery Spots Booze Fighters
A fragmented art page note describes a scene at a Fond au Lac gallery. It mentions drinkers, a long line, and a reference to a “fighter” in a murky caption. The text is garbled but indicates a drunken or disorderly incident tied to a local venue and unnamed individuals.
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Fond Au
Arctic
Bruett
Bell Town
Ted
Diamonds valued at $200 ordered returned to Dr Maricle
Judge Frater ordered the diamonds held as evidentiary articles for six weeks to be returned to Dr A Maricle unless Prosecuting Attorney Maikintosh moves to file information and pursue the case. The diamonds were seized after a search warrant worn out by Dr Annie Russell.
Dock and warehouse project approved for Coast Company
Building inspector approves plans for a dock and warehouse to be built by the Coast Company on the site of old coal bankers at the fifth. The dock will be 140 feet wide and 60 feet long. The new Stimeon homes will rise at 1612 22 West lake way. Building will be brick and reinforced concrete, costing about 50 000.
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Moore
14Th Ay. N
Cea Sens
Tee x Co
Coast Company
Aet
West Lake Ay
Pres
Horse Thief Charged in Stolen Horse Case
Information filed against Henry H. Price for taking a horse, buggy, and harness from Union stables on October and failing to return them valued at 2956 dollars. Prosecution plans larceny by batlee. Separate information filed against Joe Martin alias John Wilson for breaking into Queen City Dye Works and attempted burglary.
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Henry H. Price
Union
Batlee
Mackintosh
Joe Martin
John Wilson
Queen City
Turkish Troops Battle Rebels in Arabia. Heavy Casualties Reported
Constantinople dispatch reports Turkish troops clashed with rebels from the Yemen provinces in Arabia. Turkish forces suffered 106 killed and 60 wounded, while Arab forces lost 200. The report notes the engagement as part of ongoing conflict in the region.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Constantinople
Yamen
Arabia
Civil Service Patrolmen Exam Under Way
Aecruary Graut of the civil service commission conducts the physical examinations for patrolmen applicants today as part of the recruitment process.
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Aecruary Graut
The
Civil Service Commission
Speaker Jos G. Cannon Is Confined With Severe Cold
Springfield reports Speaker Jos G. Cannon remains in his hotel room with a severe cold. A phonian is in attendance assisting him as he recovers.
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Reripps Telegraph Service
Springfield
Jos G. Cannon
Phian
Taxpayer Burden Rising Across Seattle Agencies in 1905
Tax revenues for state county and school authorities show increases for 1905 with figures 514,696.45 for state 367,640.32 for county 421,782.76 for school totaling 1,904,119.53 across the three entities. Remaining numbers 2ynn/781.19 and 711,061.66 appear as contextual financial data.
King County to Face 50 Percent Tax Hike Next Year
Taxpayers in King County will pay 50 percent more for state, county, and school taxes next year. Total levy increase amounts to 711 661.66 dollars with the biggest jump in school district No. 1. City of Seattle levies may rise further. small property owners bear the brunt due to higher assessments as valuations rise.
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King County
Seattle
County Board of Equalization
Trusts in Energy Sector Scrutinized in Findlay Court
Court heard land transfers to Standard Oil and evidence on Buckeye Pipe Line and Buckeye Refining relations. State aims to show lack of competition via the Reap of Purchasing agency ties and a continuing trust among oil firms. Deputy Shafer testified about stations on McManus property and credit balances on private Buckeye lines.
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Considiary
Anhattan
Buckeye
Setar Refining Company
Standard OW Company
Shafer
Standard On Company
PF. L. McManus
Hafer
Bolar Refining Company
Standard O10
Reap of Purchasing Agency
Standard of Company
Standard of
Bselar
J. G. Beepe
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Buckeye Company
Seattle Times Demands Return of $1000 to Plymouth Church
The Seattle Times asks for the repayment of a $1000 gift it made years ago to Plymouth Congregational church now planning to sell property valued at about $206000 to fund a new building. Trustees weigh refund options while church leaders dispute the claim they were compelled to contribute.
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The
Seattle Times
Plymouth Congregational Church
the Times
Plymouth
Ite
Theelf
John Schram
Lawrence J. Colman
A. P. Burwell
Times
Brouwer Gas Case Heard In Toms River Trial
The state examined Dr. Brouwer today with Dr. Washington testifying that Mrs. Brouwer died from arsenic poisoning. Stella McClannahan, former governess to the Brouwer children, testified she had no treatment by the doctor and that their relations were proper.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Toms River
N. J
Tate
Brouwer
Washington
Vast colony to leave Mexico with 30,000 awaiting
Poor head men of a Russian colony in the Guadaloupe valley Lower California visit San Diego to withdraw from Mexico and relocate in California. About 200 residents presently, with an estimated 30,000 who wish to emigrate to the United States.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Diego
Cal
Guadaloupe Valley
California
Mexico
Dirigo Brings Salmon and Marble Cargo From Southeast Alaska
The Alaska Steamship Company vessel Dirigo arrived this morning from Southeastern Alaska with 15,000 cases of salmon and 400 tons of marble from Shakan.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska
Price of Sugar Low ered in New York Market
All grades of refined sugar were reduced 10 cents per 100 pounds today in New York. Trade likely to ease as refined sugar prices fall across grades and shipments continue.
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New York
Tug and Tow In Distress Near Smiths Core
The bark Harvester, towed by the tug J. C. Boyden en route to southeastern Alaska with coke, escaped landfall then lost propulsion when the tug’s eccentric rod failed. The Wasp and Lumberman towed both vessels to safety as Tremont searchlights showed their plight during a half gale.
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Harvester
J. C. Boyden
Alaska
Tremont
Smith
Wasp
Lumberman
Excavation Progress on City Jail Court and Hospital Site
Work on the city jail municipal court and emergency hospital project is advancing. The excavation for the area wall and steel structure of the sub basement is complete with sections 36 feet below the surface. Contractor F McClellan leads the effort.
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F. McClellan
City to file suit over light bonds rejection
The state land commissioners will pursue litigation for the city light bonds rejection. Assistant Corporation Counsel Todd, after talks in Olympia with the commissioners and Assistant Attorney General Booth, said the city will start the suit as soon as possible and will decide the form of the action next week.
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State Land Commissioners
Atttorney
Todd
Olympia
Robert Booth
Finance committee to finish tax levy estimates next night
Councilman W. N. Murphy reports the finance committee will complete the tax levy estimates for next year at tomorrow night’s session. Tonight they reexamine engineer estimates and may finish by Saturday. Remaining items include street and judicial department estimates before a general department review.
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W. N. Murphy
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Skytomieh Bridge
James A. Moore
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Albert Hansen
Conano
Pelise Report
Andersta
Mr. Moore
Mr. Hermes
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Nam
Mr. Hens
Plymouth Church
Mr. Homes
Homes
Pacific Block
S’hilbrick
Tennant
Frown
Captain Ward
National Bank of Commerce
Philbrick
Eddie Gurren
Engiteh
General Dreyfus
Wapperstein
Seattle Electric Company
Sister
Ieture Gallery
Hoddings Diddine
DME Gallery
Alderman H.W. Bruett
Swiftwater
Bil” Gates
Maricle
Mackin
Tosh
TION
Cannon
ILI
the Inc
State Glogt Brouwer Gas
Dirigo
Bushnell’s Little School Studies
Weemie
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