Mayor Ballinger Faces Challenge to Shut Down Gambling
A Civic union led raid ends open poker in the city with most rooms closed behind locked doors. The Star reports that Mayor Ballinger’s police force failed to stop gambling, while Civic union organizers credit their persistent pressure for the crackdown.
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Civic Union
BE. H. James
Seattle
Ballinger
Piret Avenue
Madison Street
Second Avenue
E. H. James
Warren vi
James
Looker
FE. H. James
The
Police Department
Moses Plan to Regrade Avenues Falls Through
I B Moses faces likely rejection as city council and streets committee prepare to kill his proposal to regrade Third through Sixth avenues by sluicing down Denny hill at no city cost. He won't fund Westlake boulevard as a condition, insists the plan benefits business, and says damages to property are unwarranted while some land would become street.
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I. B. Moses
Denny Hill
Moses
Westlake Boulevard
Second Avenue
Adams Is the Party's Choice Adams Is the Party's Choice
The Denver Democratic convention nominated Alva A. Adams of Pueblo for governor, pledging allegiance to the national platform and addressing state industrial troubles. The platform denounces Governor Peabody for constitutional violations and asserts the right of every man to earn a living without hindrance. Ee. M. Ammon of Douglas County was named lieutenant governor and H. W. Havens of Leadville secretary of state.
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Denver
Alva A. Adams
Puebllo
Peabody
Ee. M. Ammon
Douglas County
H. W. Havens
Leadville
Cooking classes delayed by registration shortfalls
In Winnipeg the Young Women's Christian Association reports two cooking classes not yet formed due to insufficient pupil registrations. A children's class will meet Saturday morning while the workingwomen and plain cooking lessons start once enough enroll. Delegates from across Canada gather for the National Council of Women of Canada meeting led by honorary president Countess of Minto to unite charitable, patriotic, educational and artistic efforts.
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Young Woman's Christian Association
Winnipeg
Man
Dominion
National Council of Women of Canada
Countess of Minto
Rebekahs Celebrate Big Odd Fellows Anniversary
In San Francisco on September 22 the Rebekah branch marked its twentieth anniversary during the sovereign grand lodge meeting. A grand ball was planned that evening to honor visitors and celebrate the event.
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San Francisco
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Order
Socialist challenge sets debate at Yakima fair
Secretary EB Martin of the socialist party issues a challenge to A B Mead and George Turner for a joint debate with the socialist candidate at the Yakima fair. The party plans a broader meeting with Charles Cline and other candidates, aiming to mobilize Eastern Washington farmers and promising flexible dates. A statewide slate is nominated with rallies including EK Debs slated to speak September 28 in Seattle.
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EB. E B. Martin
Socialist Party
A. B. Mead
George Turner
Yakima Fair
Charles
Cline
Washington
Seattle
EK V. Debs
Engineer Julius Vogelaang Dies in Luzon Landslide
Julius Vogelaang a San Francisco native and civil engineer died in an inland Luzon landslide while supervising government work. The accident occurred during construction in the Philippines.
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Lourville
Luzon
Julius Vogelaang
San Francisco
Davis Breaks Jail in Almira Detention
Irvin Davis bound over for obtaining goods under false pretenses escaped from Almira jail last night by tearing apart his bed and prying bars. Police lack a clue to his whereabouts. A gray suit, extra clothing, and luggage valued at 55 and 25 dollars were stolen from the Federal hotel room on Third Avenue and Pine Street.
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Davenport
Wash
Irvin Davis
Auperior Court
Almira
Federal Hotel
Third Avenue
Pine Street
Mascot Salvage Begins After River Collision
Report from the mouth of the Lewis River states the steamer G. W. Walker arrived from Portland and began salvaging the Mascot after it ran aground on a sand bar Tuesday night and sank with passengers and crew escaping by boat.
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St, Helena
Ore
Neporta
Lewis River
G. W. Walker
Portland
Unemployed Union Opens Dormitory In Totem Building
The Federal union to open a 30 bed dormitory and reading room on Occci dental avenue near Yeater Way in the old Totem club building. It aims to ease hardship for 600 members and support efforts to enforce the eight hour law with nearby kitchens to reduce living costs.
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Totem Club
Occcidental Avenue
Yeater Way
Federal Union
Campelan
Tmtia Court
John North's Case Up for Preliminary Hearing
John North a young man near Auburn faces a preliminary hearing today on a charge of man slaughter. He shot Charles A. Paulson a Merrill Wisconsin tramp during a disturbance last May while serving as deputy constable under Town Marshal Joe Berner. Paulson was killed. North fired three shots prompting arrest and ensuing legal action.
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John North
Auburn
George
North
Joe Berner
Charles A. Paulson
Merrill
Wis
Paulson
John Anderson
Berner
Young North
Anderson
Heye
Ewedich
Pauleon
Sweden
Chilberg
War rates tumble for outbound Arabia shipments to Japan
Portland dispatch reports outbound Arabia cargo rates to Japan fell 38 percent in 24 hours, totaling 60 percent lower than yesterday. The Russian threat appears to have diminished, reducing war risk perceptions for shipments from the port.
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Portland
Ore
Arabia
Japan
Philadelphia Bride Marries Belgian Count in Society Hit
Miss Ruth Snyder daughter of Mrs. Thomas Alexander Reilly of Rittenhouse Square wed Count Camille de Wordigrade d Altena of Brussels Belgium. The couple, related to Charlemagne Tower, plan a European honeymoon on the count's Flemish estate.
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Philadelphia
Ruth Snyder
Thomas Alexan Reilly
Rittenhouse Square
Camille de Wordigrade d'Altena
Hruasela
Belgium
Charlemagne Tower
Berlin
Europe
Flanders
Murdered by Tramps Near Caliente on Southern Pacific Train
Bakersfield Calif Sept 22 James Hemphill a Southern Pacific brakeman was murdered last night a few miles above Caliente by tramps he was trying to eject from the train His body was found this morning beside the track
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Bakersfield
Cala
James Hemphill
Southern Pacific
Caliente
Gang of thieves linked to Peterson murder in Chicago
Chicago police disclose a wide conspiracy linking John R. Smith to a storekeeper Hans Peterson’s murder. Arrests include John N. Leonard and Harry Brown with another member, Jock Driger, alleged as the shooter. The gang is tied to numerous bold crimes in Chicago over months.
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Sion
John R. Smith
Hans Peterson
John N. Leonard
Harry Brown
Chicago
Leonard
Brown
Peterson
Jock” Driger
Slaughterhouses to overhaul facilities after court order
Radical changes are ordered at Carstens Bros. and James Henrys slaughter houses on Grant street bridge to comply with a supreme court ruling. Owners must spend ten to fifteen thousand dollars to install deodorizing systems and close tanks for refuse. Facilities will stop discharging waste into the bay and use more water as a new Grant street main will be activated.
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Carstens Bros
James Henry
Grant Street
Supreme Court
Frye-Bruhs Company
Man Dies In Accident On Corvalis Main Street
Clarence Smith, 28, a farmer, fell from a wagon on Main Street while intoxicated. He broke his neck and died instantly. Nearby, Tom Baker admitted he has no lawful means of support and spends much time in saloons, receiving a 30 day chain gang sentence from Police Judge George.
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Corvalias
Ore
Main Street
Clarence Smith
Tom Baker
George
Mrs Bowman Dies at 44 in Wildwood Residence
Carrie L Bowman wife of H L Bowman a prominent realty dealer and well known city resident died last night at the family home on Kenton avenue electric line Wildwood. She was 44 and death followed a long period of ill health. Funeral plans await arrival of Bowman's mother from Walla Walla.
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Carrie L. Bowman
L. Bowman
Wildwood
Kenton Avenue
Mia
Bowman
Walla Walla
Tuberculosis found in Renton dairy herd prompts action
Fourteen of sixty two cows on WR Bartori’s Renton farm tested positive for tuberculosis after checks by Assistant State Veterinary Surgeon Kydd. Nelson plans to issue an official report from Walla Walla, with disposal of diseased cattle and imminent milk quarantine actions once approved. Lazelle identified the bacteria in milk from Bartori’s cattle through Woodcock’s sample.
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WR. Bartori
Renton
Burgeon Kydd
Nelson
Walla Walla
Ludlow
Kydd
Bartor
Lazelle
Woodcook
Philadelphia To Host Next Odd Fellows Meeting
At the grand lodge of the Odd Fellows the next meeting was moved from Washington D C to Philadelphia due to Washington’s small membership. The California wine manufacturers amendment was shelved. The Fraternal Press association elected L R Shepperd Maxwell Idaho president D L Bailey Bomae Idaho vice president and W H Leedy Indianapolis secretary treasurer.
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San Francisco
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
California
Fraternal Press Association
L. KR. Shepperd
Maxwell
Idaho
D. L. Bailey
Bomae
W. H. Leedy
Indianapolis
Ind
Indian Mary Confronts Al Jones in Court over Liquor Claim
Al Jones allegedly supplied liquor to Indian Mary who confronted him in police court this morning. The case may be referred to federal authorities as both were given thirty day sentences. Jones, living in a shack on the sandepit, admitted drinking and enticed the woman to his shack where he got her drunk. Officers Peterson and Helms seized a jug of claret as evidence yesterday. In a separate incident, thieves broke into F Armatrong's residence at 808 Spruce street and stole jewelry.
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al Jones
Mary
Jones
United States Penitentiary
Sandepit
Peterson and
Helms
White Ribbon Remedy Promises Cure for Alcoholism
Advertises White Ribbon Remedy claiming no odor or taste, can be added to water or tea, and cures alcoholic cravings for inebriates, social drinkers, or drinkers. Says endorsed by Woman's Christian Temperance Union members and offers free trial advice from Dr W R Brown at 216 T St Beeton. Sold by pharmacies and mail order with confidential letters.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
W. R. Brown
T St
Beeton
2Nd
Madison Et
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ATE Gang
the Confes
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F. Armatrong
Spruce Street
Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co
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