Route Not Settled Union Pacific Officials Conf irm Reports
In New York on February 17 the Canadian Pacific denies plans to reach Seattle and backs the Northern Pacific arrangement. The Union Pacific confirms it will build to Seattle this year and has secured terminals. Route decisions depend on Mohler reports from the Oregon Short Line.
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New York
Canadian Pacific Railway
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Washington
Umatilla
Portland
Tacoma
Mohler
Oregon Short Line
Washington Northern
Harrinan Franchise Before Seattle Council
Seattle council considers Washington Northern railway franchise to enter Whatcom Avenue and connect with Salmon Bay terminals. The proposal covers tracks spurs and switches, with completion of a continuous city line to the terminal within two years. Officials anticipate work will start soon after approval.
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Seattle
Whatcom Avenue
Salmon Bay
Tide Lands
Gilman
Washington Northern Railway
Washington Northern
Harriman
Conger Urges U S Warning To China Over Riots
Edwin H. Conger former United States minister to China, now wintering in Pasadena, calls for a show of American force to deter a repeat of past Chinese riots. He predicts trouble may fall on the Manchu dynasty and urges readiness of warships and troops to protect U S interests. He also notes the China boycott harming Chinese merchants and emphasizes vigilance.
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Los Angeles
Edwin H. Conger
United States
China
Passadena
Princess Royal on Sound Run to Join Pacific Fleet
Seattle February report outlines a new steamship the Princess Royal to operate on the Seattle Victoria Vancouver route this summer by the Canadian Pacific to alternate with the Princess Victoria. The Princess Royal is being remodeled and refurnished and will be placed in commission around July 15.
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Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific
Princess Royal
Commission to South Africa to study Chinese labor question
London on February 14 reports the government will send a commissioner to South Africa to investigate the Chinese labor issue and to report on the future development of the Transvaal with particular regard to the base of the new constitution.
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London
South Africa
Transvaal
Valencia Hearing on Valencia wreck opens with technical ship handling
The Seattle inquiry into the Valencia wreck convened with Chairman Murphy and officials to review ship handling, soundings, reckonings, and crew efficiency. Testimony noted drop-load soundings and lack of life-line testing, with several Valencia crew aboard new to service. The session adjourned to resume next morning as night sessions are planned.
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Seattle
North Pacific Coast
Lawrence O. Murphy
J. B. Howe
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Petterson
Brady resigns as Alaska governor
The resignation of John G. Brady as governor of Alaska was handed to the White House and will take effect upon the appointment of his successor. The president hopes Capt. D. H. Jarvis will accept the post and will urge him to do so.
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Washington
John G. Brady
Alaska
White House
Peele
Court of Claims
Brady
Capt
D. H. Jarvis
Capt. Jarvis
Chinese Commission Visits Wellesley College Massachusetts
The Chinese imperial commission visited Wellesley College in Wellesley yesterday by order of the dowager empress to learn about higher education for American women. They were greeted by the entire student body in the chapel before continuing to Springfield.
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Springfield
Mass
Chinese Imperial Commission
Wellesley College
Wellesley
China
America
New Capitals and Cities Popping Up Worldwide
The article surveys future capitals and metropolitan hubs from Dalgety in Australia to Gorgaz in Brazil and Murghab in Afghanistan, predicting global urban rise. It notes Rio de Janeiro’s replacement, a Chicago of South Africa at Victoria Falls, and Zimbabwe’s ancient city revival, with Monckton as Atlantic terminus and a Pacific rival to Vancouver.
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Australia
Brazil
Dalgety
London
Paris
New York
Australian Commonwealth
Sydney
Snowy River
United States
Europe
Rio de Janeiro
Gorgaz
Murghah
Russia
Afghanistan
Murghab
Herat
India
Victoria Falls
Cape To Cairo
Chicago
South Africa
Niagara
Zambes
Pittsburg
Manchester
Sheffield
Mashonaland
Havilah
Ophir
Sheba
Zimbabwe
Babylon
Nineveh
Monckton
New Brunswick
Jerry Simpson Spats Tale at Dinner
Congressman Joseph Cannon entertains with a reminiscence about a dinner in which a friend, a famed statesman, wears spats and jokes about losing his seat if constituents see them. A boy points out his broken socks, prompting further quips from the Hon Jeremiah Simpson.
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Jerry"’ Simpson
Joseph Cannon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hon
Jeremiah Woe Simpson
Diamond Cut Diamond
Cleveland Leader quotes a terse exchange about Borem tiring with talk of novels and stories. A caller recounts a brief visit lasting ten minutes and asks what was done, to which the reply is that the speaker spoke of poetry.
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Scott
Cleveland
After marriage cooking surpasses piano in art
A Victorian era remark emphasizes domestic skills for a young lady. The piece suggests that post marriage duties, notably cooking, are of greater artistic value than playing piano. It reflects social expectations and gender roles of the period.
Practical corn shelter and farm ventilation tips from 1900s guidance
The piece details a simple corn shelter box to reduce spoilage by catching spilled corn with a raised inclined bottom and open end, plus advice on using an exposed water system and ventilated stables. It emphasizes consulting state experiment stations for crop issues and promoting outdoor exercise for stall-fed cows, with a focus on clean water, proper ventilation, and sunlit brooding spaces for early chicks.
Court and business hours listed for multiple offices
The notice lists office locations in Crowther-Wooding and Zelaska blocks with hours ranging from 8:00 to 12:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. plus evening sessions. Telephones 135 177 and 493 provided for Hayes Hayes and associated offices. Attorneys will practice in State and Federal courts.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
G and Heron Streets
Hayes & Hayes
Hayes & Hayes Bank
Zelaska Block
G Street
Dabney Block
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Adian Pacific
Harrinan
Seattle Council
Conger
Valencia
Special Commission
Prin
Pacific Coast Company
Chamber of Commerce
Washington Hotel
Federal Court
Columbine
Washinon
Vancouver Island
Strait
Charles Brown
Burwell
Samuel Hancock
J. G. Brady
Borem
Ory
Indianapolis News
Farm Water Works
Paul Smits, M. D
DR. Watkins
Everett E. Lane, D. D. S
M. Robb Stapp
G. Kinnison
Market Street
Co. Cross
Attorney AT Law
Fox
Roomea
Rrobert E. Taggart
Ben Sheers
Jesse F. Murphy
U. S. Land Office
Olympia Land Office
Aberdeen
Continental
O. C
Heron
Aberdeen, Wash
Humboldt Sale
Fred Hewett
South F Street
Andrew Blum
W. Johnston Transfer Co
S. F Street
Roslyn Coal
J. M. Lupton
Mgr
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Heron Street
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