City Finances Debate Over Water Rate Reductions
Council members clash on whether 10 or 20 percent rate cuts are legal, hinging on whether interest and principal from old debt can be paid from the water fund. Past bond terms and charter changes fuel contention as officials weigh funding from general funds versus water revenues.
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Special Water Rate Committee
Cedar River
Ing Hill
Daulton
Murphy
Crichton
Ilegal
Tole
Murderer James L Hoffman Ends Life After Betrayal
Special to The Star Spokane Sept 17 James L Hoffman shot himself after murdering his former sweetheart Mrs Henry Hoft. He left a premeditated letter blaming betrayal of love and seeking a Woodman burial. The note mentions Pendleton Camp 41 and carries an election card with a grim warning.
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Spokane
James L. Hoffman
Henry Hofft
Ackley Building
Main Street
Ackley
Emma Light
Pendleton
Oregon
Brown
al Rounds
J. L. Hoffman
Cannon Attacks Democrats in Campaign Address
Terre Haute Indiana September 17 Speaker Joe Cannon opened the Republican gathering with a speech denouncing Democratic theories of militarism and praising a large navy as the surest guarantee of peace and economy.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Joe Cannon
Republican Campanion
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Cannon
Holy Roller Leader Sentenced in Adultery Case
Joshua Creffield, high priest of the Holy Roller sect in Portland, Oregon, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for adultery. The trial proceeded without incident and was held behind closed doors due to the sensitive evidence.
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Portland
Ore
Joshua Creffield
Holy Roller Sect
Coroner Cancels Inquest Over Kirkland Skeleton
Coroner Hoye after consultation with the prosecuting attorney decided not to hold an inquest into the skeleton found buried several miles east of Kirkland. Relatives of Karl Plummer are satisfied the body will be buried in Port Townsend tomorrow. Any evidence suggesting murder will be sent to the prosecuting attorney.
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Scott
Hoye
Kirkd
Karl Plummer
Port Townsend
Seattle Electric Company Jury Verdict in 1903 Case
A superior court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the damage suit by 8 Rowley against Seattle Electric. Rowley sought $5,000 for injuries from a James street car in May 1903. The defense argued contributory negligence.
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Rowley
Seattle Electric Company
County officials charged with missing funds in county books
Expert accountants filed a report detailing a shortage of nearly 29000 dollars against 11 county officials, six of whom have terms that have expired. The investigation covers the county's financial records as of September in Portland.
Protects Japs Inquiries Over Suspected Epics Arrests
Ambassador McCormick as custodian of Japanese interests queried authorities about two suspected Japanese elics Constantino Satori and Macher Tokaki recently arrested. He found they only planned deportation. Mrs. Nettle Craven sues St. Louis & Suburban for 10865 damages for injuries from a car accident last March.
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ST. Petersburg
McCormick
Constantino Satori
Macher Tokaki
ST. Louis
Nettle Craven
Fair Californian
St. Louis & Suburban
Trouble at Pekin
Two Chinese soldiers watching from the Italian legation were beaten by Italian troops. The Italians pursued them into the residence of the commander in chief and fired several shots. The disturbance was quelled and Chinese authorities have protested to the legation without reply.
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Pekin
Rept
Legation
Missing Seaman Reported After Port Arthur Departure
A sailor is said to have left Port Arthur around the time of the Russian naval sortie on August 10 and has not been heard from since. No further details are provided about the individual's identity or fate.
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Port Arthur
Herrera and Goodman agree to 20 round bout in Butte
Aurelia Herrera and Kid Goodman have signed to fight in a 20 round match in Butte on October 17. Both boxers accepted terms today and promoters await formal permits for the bout.
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Butte
Mont
Aurelia Herrera
Kid Goodman
French Attache De Cuverville Missing In Port Arthur Inquiry
The French ambassador asked the Japanese to query the Russians at Port Arthur about any news of the French attache De Cuverville who is reportedly missing there. The note was conveyed through the Japanese post.
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Torio
Posta
Port Arthur
de Cuverville
Forest Fire Threatens Washoe Smelter Water Supply
Anaconda Montana September 17 forest fires threaten the flame that supplies water to the Washoe smelter. If the flame fails 6 000 workers face layoff as crews battle the blaze.
Advertisement for half pint deliveries and contact
A compact ad offers two dozen half pints delivered for 0c with the claim of superior invigorating satisfaction. It invites readers to phone Ex. 26 for orders.
Shantytown a Disgrace Stirs Liquor Probe in Seattle
The arrest of John Wren and George Watts for disorderly conduct highlights ongoing violations of the federal ban on selling liquor to Indians in Seattle's Shantytown. Police report continued liquor activity in the lower city while officers Peterson and Helma observe the infamous district as a danger zone for officers and residents alike.
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John Wren
George Watts
George
Wren
Watts
Watts Hoth
Peterson
Helma
Seattle
Robbery near Columbia and Fifth Avenue
Howard of 709 Fifth Avenue was robbed of 15 dollars and a diamond stud valued at 55 by a colored woman who approached him near Columbia Street and Fifth Avenue last Thursday night. He walked with her for a time, then found money and valuables missing after parting. The robber described as familiar with the neighborhood. He reported the incident yesterday afternoon.
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A Howard
Fifth Avenue
Columbia Street
Monard
Star carriers’ carnival takeover thrills city crowd
The Star’s 200 strong carriers and 200 newsboys seized the carnival grounds last night with a 16 piece brass band and a chorus of trained lungs. They led a lively procession from The Star building through Seventh, Pike, Becond, Union and Third streets to the carnival, cheered by onlookers and escorted by a full spectacle of confetti and loop the loop. The management welcomed them, offering mirrors, complimentary performances, and extra touches under canvas for their exclusive benefit. The crowd, initially startled, warmed to the festive display as the carriers enjoyed the shows and shouted praise for The Star.
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Star
Dixie Land
Loop
Star Building
Seventh Avenue
Seventh
Pike
Union
Land of Dixie
Mother Hubbard
Captain Sorcho
Woman Justice Of Peace Appointed In Colorado Springs
Colfax reports that Mrs. W. N. Ruby, formerly of Colfax, becomes the first woman Justice of the Peace in Colorado Springs. The piece notes her local prominence and historic appointment. Dr. King's New Life Pills are advertised as a remedy for headaches with a money back guarantee.
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Colfax
Wash
Colorado Springs
Justice of the Peace
W. N. Ruby
Dr. King
G@ O. GUY, Inc
Second Avenue
Yester
Parker Resolves Campaign Roles In New York Visit
Judge Parker, while in New York on September 17, settles key questions about campaign leadership. He indicates Senator Gorman will play an active part without superseding Chairman Taggart in directing party activities.
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New York
Judge Parker
Hie
Gorman
Taggart
Iroquois Theater Remodel Approved for Vaudeville House
The building inspector approved plans for the remodeled Iroquoia theater in Chicago after a fire. It will operate as a vaudeville house by Hyde & Behman despite protests from the Iroquois Memorial association, ministers, and newspapers.
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Chicago
Iroquois Memorial Association
Iinspector
Hyde & Behman
Lay Corner Stone of New Swedish Baptist Church
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock the Swedish Baptist church congregation will lay the corner stone for the new church building at the corner of no street and Ninth avenue. Addresses will be given in both Swedish and English languages.
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Swedish Baptist Church
No Street
Ninth Avenue
Robbery by Friends Near Fairhaven Described by Victim
J. M. Johnson reports two men named Concert and Dance knocked him down in the city’s lower area and robbed him of $2 after drinking together. Police have a description and the suspects. Wagner's orchestra concert and dance at Pleasant Beach Sunday with boat departures from Pier 2 at multiple times.
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J. M. Johnson
Fairhaven
Wagner
Pleasant Beach
Boata
Pier 2
Eee
Palma Edict Sets October Army Debt Payment
From Havana report that President Palma ordered the army debt paid in October, with the instruction issued on September 17 in Mobile.
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Mobile
Ala
Havana
Palma
Seattle Dental Parlors advertise painless dentistry
The advertisement for Seattle Dental Parlors on 417 Second Avenue claims to be the largest and best equipped dental office on the Pacific Coast. It promises modern methods, painless dentistry, crown, oil and extract teeth without pain, no students but experienced dentists, prepaid cost estimates, and no charge for extracting teeth when plates are ordered with a lady in attendance.
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Rvome
Hinckley Bik
Second Avenue
Pacific Coast
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W. C. Squire
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Beriaps News Ass'n
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