Cracking Down on Grain Rebating Targets Railroads
The Intercounty commission probes alleged rebating in grain shipments by railroads. Cook County is portrayed as a center of market control through a criminal conspiracy. Geo Marcy of Armour Grain testifies about two ledgers showing names of seven dealers ruined by borent ts and freight dis The testimony points to former trade leaders and a wider scheme.
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Inter .So
Cook County
Fasion
Addelinesen
Geo. Marcy
Armour Grain Co
Black in custody after alleged early morning thefts at Osbourne
Police report a man named Black, claiming to be a gas worker, was arrested early today in Osbourne on charges of attempting to steal small items from a local store. Clerks described the incident as a failed theft.
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Black
Osbourne
Mah
Gore
Case to be heard next Monday by Oregon Railroad & Co court
A case to be heard next Monday involves the Oregon Railroad and Co on the Washington commission. The court date is scheduled for next Monday with proceedings to follow.
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Demarrer
Oregon Railroad & Co
Washington Commission
Geattic Hardware Faces Federal Bankruptcy Today
A hardware firm named Geattic faced impending bankruptcy in federal court today. Court filings indicate financial distress and potential liquidation, affecting creditors and local suppliers.
Gen Breemel Retirement Reported in Imperial Order
An imperial order announces the retirement of Gen Breemel on health grounds. Premier Stelypin has adopted the October party line and seeks to bolster government support for the upcoming election.
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Pateranurg
Otiee
Gen
Breemel
Stelypin
League of
Health and Faith Meet as Ministers Hear Flynn
Protestant ministers gather at First M B Church Seattle to discuss church health policy. Prof W Earle Flynn of the 100 year club outlines a health system aimed at curbing disease via blood quality and chest expansion. He plans public lectures, school talks, and home sessions during a four week Seattle stay.
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M. B&b
W. Earle Flynn
Seattle
Flynn
Fremont Edgewater church rally boosts congregational zeal
Extensive improvements have been made at Edgewater Congregational church in Fremont. The Rally Gay mobilizes all members to cultivate greater enthusiasm within the denomination.
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Edgewater Congregational Church
Fremont
Jeante Arrives After Forty-Eourht Days From Nome
Schubach Hamilton's steamer Jeante reached port from St Michaels via Nome with a fair passenger list after a fourteen day voyage.
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Schubach
Hamilton
Jeante
St. Michaels
Nome
St Michaela
Terminal Point of the Grand Trunk Pacific Shouted
A Victoria Colier report from October 1966 describes the debate over a terminal for the Grand Trunk Pacific on Kaiten Island, noting survey teams, local workers, and the Port Simpren improvement office. The piece argues against a G T P terminus on Kaiten Island and endorses investing in Port Simpeon instead.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Canada
Victoria Colemier
Octeber
Fem Kalen
Wey P Engineering
Wey
Imien
GT. P
Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Burton Case
The Supreme Court refused a rehearing in the Burton case. Burton of Kansas Hurton was convicted of practicing for pay before the post office department while serving as a United States senator. He must serve six months in the Iron County Mo jail and pay a $2,500 fine. sentence imposed by the federal court at St Louis. Denial removes any chance of escaping punishment.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Warbhington
Supreme Court
Burton
Kansas
Hurton
Post Office Department
United States
Iron County
St. Louis
Robbery at Diller Hotel Stuns Mrs Elliott in Apartments
A jewelry theft worth about $1,000 occurred last night at the Diller hotel in Mrs J A Elliott's apartments. She left her locked door and trunk secure and found both intact on return, but the jewelry was missing. Detectives are investigating the mystery propulsion of the crime.
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J. A. Elliott
Diller
Mra Elliott
Johnston divorce decree orders alimony to deserted husband
Henry BR Johnston must pay $1,000 to his wife Elizabeth J Johnston within four hours after the divorce decree is signed by Judge John Th Yakey. The couple separated after she left, joined her parents, and kept their child Bernice, with Elizabeth refusing to return and taking custody.
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Henry BR. Johnston
John Th Vyakey
Elizabeth J. Johnston
Bernice
City Lighting Maps Cover All Arc and Incandescent Lamps
The lighting department drafts an extensive citywide map system showing every arc and incandescent lamp. About 500 arc lamps and 2 500 tacondes oom are detailed in the new maps.
Vacate Sale Notice For A Hinden Co
A Hinden Co announces a vacate sale at 1416 and 1417 Second Street. The notice lists expected fixtures and closing details for the property as the business winds down operations.
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A. Hinden
Royal Navy to modernize fleet by reserving ships
Oct. 16 reports that nine vessels of the royal sovereign class will be placed in Naval reserve without crews and crews of four armored cruisers will be paid off. Several other ships will be called. The move aims to create a smaller but more capable fleet.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
London
Iteht Veneela
Sealer Russell Starts Campaign Against Fraudulent Dealers
William H. Russell, appointed by the county auditor as sealer of weighs and measures, begins a campaign against fraudulent storekeepers. State law restricts entry to examine weighing apparatus unless the dealer requests or there is a complaint. Russell, an expert machinist, has spent weeks studying weighing paraphernalia likely to be examined.
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William H. Russell
Steamer Anna Barron Arrives From Admiralty Inlet
The Anna Barron, tender to Thiinkett Packing and Trading of Portland, arrived from Admiralty Inlet, Aluaske. The company packed 64 000 salmon cases in 60 days and Supt. Roebissen of the canning plant was aboard. She will stay for the winter for necessary repairs.
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Anna Barron
Admiralty Inlet
Aluaske
Thiinkett Packing and Trading Company
Portland
Maps Saved at University Amid Mounting Work
Thirty maps and charts belonging to the university are being mounted for preservation by State Printer Gorham. The maps are noted as old and valuable, highlighting efforts to safeguard the university’s cartographic resources.
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Beripos Telegraph Service
Olympia
Mussin
Gorham
Sea wall holds Galveston as flood hits gulf coast
Scrippe Telegraph Service reports Galveston Texas faced a high tide threatening the city but the new sea wall proved adequate. Beaumont recorded nine inches of rain and skiffs drifted on principal streets as the deluge rose.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Galveston
Tex
Beaumont
Committee seeks to protect city on franchise question
A 45 member committee appointed by John H. MacGraw of the Chamber of Commerce met this afternoon to discuss joint concerns over franchise use relating to Westlake and Upper Second avenues.
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John H. MacGraw
Chamber of Commercce
Westlake
Gritsmen Given Suspended Sentence After Bank Incident
Three individuals named Murphy were caught near the National Bank of Commerce yesterday. They received a suspended sentence with a six hour grace period to depart Sea, as authorities warned of a longer punishment if they stayed beyond two hours to complete the act.
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the Bornstein
John Murray
John Murphy
Tional Bank of Commerce
Local News Briefs From Bon Ton To Court Actions
A Bon Ton restaurant overeat incident sends G Green to Wayside. Plymouth church dinner plans YWCA next year officers elected. City council considers eight franchise grants for Weatlake and Beeendav. Workers return to wage increments and a Bloamfittera strike update. William Pirstenburg dies. funeral at Seattle Undertaking Co. Adelbert Carpenter funeral with G A K rites. Rev. Robert Catena preaches. Rev. A Martin charity sermon boosts local association membership. Commercial club meeting. Greeves smoke condenser demo at Citepeck Pierce’s dock. Adolph Mormas sues Mannah Morman over care of child. Hiram Henry minstrels dispute $6,000 contract claim. Andrew Peterson sues J M Rice in federal court over $4,067.63 contract. Schooner Basie M Plummer injury repairs after collision with Hambridge.
Sprengle Huts Resigns From Police Department
Former Police Sergeant F C Sprengle formally resigns from the police department citing unjust accusations by Chief Wappenstein and civil service majority support for the chief. He states harmony between officers would not exist and asks that his resignation be accepted. Sprengle will enter business immediately.
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F.C. Sprengla
Wappenstein
Civil Service Commission
Sprengle
Buat Nees Hf
Robber Strikes Homefront Diamond Heist
J Kane, robbed in front of his home at 348 Sixteenth Avenue, reports the assailant marked him and demanded two diamonds after pulling a revolver to his face. Kane, known for wearing a diamond ring and stick pin, notes the thief was unmasked. His residence has been burglarized twice in recent weeks.
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J. Kane
Kane
Bellerophone Arrives with Grain Flour for UK via Asia
The Ocean Steamship Company steamer Bellerophone reached port from Victoria to load grain and flour for the United Kingdom via Manila Japan and China. She will carry cotton to Japanese ports. The Antilochua bound for Seattle from the United Kingdom is en route as a creter ship to the Bell erophone.
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Ocean Steamship Company
Bellerophone
Victoria
United Kingdom
Manila
Japan
China
Seattle
Bride and groom return from east wedding tour
Robert Cunningham city passenger agent of the C M S P rail road will return with his bride Thursday morning from New York after an extended wedding tour throughout the east.
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Robert Cunningham
C., M. & St. P. Railroad
New York
Calchas in Typhoon Sails Lost Cargo in Hongkong
Advices from Hongkong report the Calchas of the Blue and White Funnel line lost cargo unity in a typhoon at Hongkong. The Calchas, well known in Seattle, departed Seattle in July 1904 bound for Liverpool via Yokohama and was captured by Russia in the North Seas, held for an unclear period.
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Hongkong
Seattle
Liverpool
Yokohama
Russa
North Seas
City to Introduce 1907 Tax Levy Ordinance Tonight
Finance committee review reduced board of public works request from 46500 to 43050. Streets and sewers budget remains unsettled after cutting department request from 180735 to 178135.
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Finance Committee
Board of Public Works
Steamer Tampico Arrives with Asphalt Cargo
The Globe Navigation steamer Tampico reached port yesterday afternoon from San Pedro carrying a cargo largely of asphalt for a local paving concern.
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Tampico
Globe Navigation Company
San Pedro
Roosevelt Backs MaGoon Over Taft Secretary in Cuba
The excerpt notes Governor Beekman Winthrop, Taft's secretary in the Philippines, was urged to become temporary Cuba governor. President Roosevelt opposed Winthrop and chose MaGoon of the Canal Zone for the post.
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Beekman Winthrop
Taft
Philippines
Cuba
Winthrop
Roosevelt
Magoon
Canal Zone
Careful Person Chooses Wm. D. Perkins & Co Vaults
Advert describes steel vaults at 11 Cherry Street offered by Wm. D. Perkins & Co. featuring fire and burglar protection, central access, ground floor entrance, private booths, telephones, and conveniences with boxes priced from $4 per year.
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Wm. D. Perkins &Co
Cherry
Big Values in Ladies' Suits Ad
London department sale advertises one day Tuesday discounts on women suits with $25 suits at $12.50 $20 cults at $8.98 and $12 suits at $6.93. Read page 4 for details. Location 1111 Second Ave. Come early.
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London
Postal deficit trimmed by nearly four million dollars
The advance report of Postmaster General Cortelyou shows a reduction of the postal deficit by nearly four million dollars.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Washington, D. C
Postmaier
Cortelyou
Three investigations of city employees to be heard tonight
Three investigations of charges against city employees are set for a Civil Service Commission hearing tonight. Haley a pole man in the lighting department, who was dismissed some time ago, appeals for a hearing. The case of W J Gramba an electrician who filed against Patrolman Lillie will be continued. The abuse charges by W J Matthews against Patrolmen Donlan and Brown will also be brought up though the hearing may be postponed.
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Ageihat City
Civil Service Commission
Haley
W. J. Gramba
Lillie
W. J. Matthews
Donlan and
Brown
Sailor Jens Jensen Arrested After Disturbance At Star Theater
Sailor Jens Jensen was arrested at the Star theater yesterday afternoon after causing a disturbance. He claimed he was robbed of $30 on being taken to police headquarters.
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Jens Jensen
Star Theater
Public Comfort Station Planned for Pioneer Place
The finance committee approved a $12,000 public comfort station to be built on Pioneer Place in a special meeting held yesterday afternoon.
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Pioneer Place
Workingmen's Club Prepares Final Campaign Push
The Workingmen's club met at the Labor Temple to plan the final drive for their candidates in the fall election. The membership ranges from 100 to 400 men, all pledging an aggressive effort for labor representatives.
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The
Workingmen’s Club
Labor Temple
Labor
Fremont Republican Club Opens Campaign Rally
The Fremont Republican club meets at Odd Fellows hall for the campaign opening in the north end. Speakers include W. F. Fredenbuark candidate for the legislature and P. D. Hughes, among others.
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Republican Club of
Fremont
Odd Fellows Hall
North End
W. F. Fredenbuark
P. D. Hughes
Girl Leaves Home With Friend After Disappearing
Della Allison aged 16 with dark brown hair and eyes left her home at 209 Wall Street Saturday night. Her mother is anxious about her whereabouts but authorities report she left the city with another girl named Gwendoline Merteen.
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Della Allison
Wall St
Gwendoline Merteen
Meat Market Ads Offer Various Beef Cuts and Prices
Local notice lists CITY HALL MARKET at 609 Third Ave near Yesterway selling pot roasts 4c to 6c per lb Rex hams 16c per lb loin steaks 12c per lb round 10c and rib steak 3 lbs for 25c home rendered lard 1c per lb Order by phone M 3138 or Ind 3622.
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City Hall
Third Ave
Yesterway
Ship Kettle Davenport Reaches Ugak with Cargo
The Kettle Davenport arrived at Ugak from Meyer Cannery port with cargo fab tryos, signaling a routine transfer and loading operation.
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Kettle Davenport
Thie Mersing
Meyer’ Canmery
Ugak
Tryos
Bremerton Navy Yard Tour Attractions For Seattle Visitors
Every visitor and resident should see Uncle Bam's wonderful navy yard at Bremerton. View battleships cruisers and torpedo boats the training ship Philadelphia dry dock foundries and machine shops. Ride Port Orchard boats from Pier 2 six times daily and enjoy a round trip.
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Uncle Bam
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Philadelphia
Port Orchard
Pier 2
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TV Health
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Jeanie
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Viett
Port Stimpeon Improvement Company
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Gan
Bémon
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Manay
Mocey
Department of the
Iowa State College
Trinidad Lake
California
Agcenta
Canadian Oil Co
Second Av
Pike St
Wash
Cannery
Bon Ton
Euffertog
Y. W.A
Plymouth
Weatlake Av
Beeendav
Breamer Dirigo
Hmarveater
William Pirstenburg
Tlaen
William J. Glennon
Seattle Undertaking Co
Aushces Woodmen of the World
Adelbert Carpenter
Butterworth #& sons
Robert Catena
A. Martin
Commercial Club
Greeves
Citepeck Pierce
Adolph Mormas
Mannah Morman
Hiram Henry
Hi Henry Minstrels
Mack Baxter
Andrew Peterson
J. M. Rice
Hie
KR. BR
Enohomteh County
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McCarthy
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Alex Myena
Pacific Outfitting CO 422
North Western Mutual Fire Association
Pranches
Georgetown
Renton
Jamba Dpd
HOGER
Cahier
A & Owart
den Eorth Joint
Ward Hy Chas Janes
Union Bakery & Cafe
Second Avenue
P. A. Hallberg, Prop
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Independent
Union Savings & Trust Co
Cherry Street
Hoge Building
Beattie, Wash
Alaska
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
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