Notable Deaths and Events Across Nations and Manila Plea
A week in review reports cold related deaths in Chicago and a German budget deficit. Alfred Buck arrives in San Francisco, the Cramps win cruiser bids, Mrs. Butler dies in New York, Dr. Weeks passes away in Ohio, Robert Aiken dies in New York, and Admiral Melville retires. In Manila a mass demonstration urges Governor Taft to stay, with 8,000 people at Malacanang Palace and speeches from three parties. Taft leaves policy intact if he departs. crowd cheers the governor.
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Manila
Taft
Malacanan Palace
Complaints Notify Interior Over Alaska Lands Office
Citizens in Alaska call for a full investigation of the Surveyor General Distin amid claims that Alaska land laws are weak and title acquisition is hindered by the office. Sworn statements allege numerous proofs and name several witnesses in support.
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Washington
Interior Department
Alaska
Surveyor General
Secretary of the Interior
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Bequest for Masses Invalid
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a bequest for masses and priest education in the William Shanahan case is not authorized by law. The will left $500 for masses and $1,000 for priest education plus about $12,000 to Bishop Cotter. relatives challenged it and won at district court, a ruling now upheld. In Seattle the Washington Volunteers' Association plans its February 4 banquet to mark the Santa Ana battle in the Philippine War, honoring the state regiment's role.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court of Minnesota
William Shanahan
Bridget Walsh
James C. Kelley
Phil Shanahan
Father Fitzgerald
Cotter
Winona
Hosyton County
Supreme Court
District Court
Seattle
Washington Volunteers’ Association
Santa Ana
Washington Regiment
Washington State News Highlights Several Local Issues
The steamship California loaded 600 tons of seed at Everett for New York from Puget Sound Reduction Works. Spokane council considers closing saloon boxes and side rooms. Everett schools face possible closure for coal funds and teacher salaries. banks decline to buy warrants. Henry E. Mahnken wins state bowling championship under American Bowling Congress rules. UW football coach Lanbe announces peace with Oregon. a Seattle game between the rivals will be played next fall after Oregon’s request is accepted.
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California
Everett
New York
Puget Sound Reduction Works
Henry E. Mahnken
American Bowling Congress
Washington
William Tell Lanbe
University of Washington
Universities of Washington
Oregon
Seattle
Laube
Death of Representative Tongue Shocks Capitol
Washington reports the sudden death of Representative Thomas H. Tongue of Oregon at his home from heart disease after a dyspeptic attack. He was fifty nine, a lawyer and longtime Republican figure, with remains to be taken to Hillsboro for interment. A special election will be held to fill his seat. This new conference closes with plans to unite the American and National leagues in future actions.
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Washington
Thomas H. Tongue
Oregon
Mr Tongue
Mr. Tongue
Bertha
Rane
Salem, Or
Tongue
Cincinnati
Molineaux Knocked Down by Broadway Trolley
General Molineaux was struck and dragged by a trolley car on Broadway last night. He was badly hurt with a crushed knee cap, several ribs injured, and is confined at home under a physician’s care.
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New York
Seattle Market Report Prices for Grain Hay Eggs Poultry Livestock
Seattle market report listing producer prices for grain hay eggs poultry and livestock on dock or car delivery. Notable items include wheat barley oats and feed costs with per ton and per pound figures and regional variations across Puget Sound Eastern Washington and terms like bluestem club wheat and timothy.
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Seattle
Shorts
Puget Sound
Washington
Washington Legislature Opens with Hare Elected Speaker
Washington state House and Senate organize their eighth session with W H Hare of Yakima named speaker and J J Cameron the Democratic rival. J B Lindsley serves as secretary pro tem, with Harry Buck chief clerk and C F Huff sergeant at arms. The Senate elects T B Sumner as president pro tem and W J Lysons secretary, Dudley Eshelman assistant secretary, and W J Ross sergeant at arms.
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Olympia
Nichols
House of Representatives
J. B. Lindsley
Spokane County
Wallace Mount
Supreme Court
F. A. Wells
Spokane
W. H. Hare
Yakima County
F. Quinn
J. J. Cameron
Mr. Hare
Harry Buck
House
C. F. Huff
Chehalis County
Senate
Washington
Fisk
Badger
Dudley Eshelman
Fullerton
Rogers
T. B. Sumner
Snohomish
W. J. Lysons
Sumner
Crow
Baker
Puget Sound Customs year figures show rising trade
Port Townsend reports Collector Ide tallies for the Puget Sound district for the twelve months of last year. Imports reached 12,722,765 dollars up from 8,186,235 in 1901 with Seattle handling 8,186,235. Exports grew from 25,041,384 to 34,686,023 dollars, with Seattle accounting for 10,991,985.
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Port Townsend
Puget Sound
Seattle
Western railroads plan to cut freight speeds to save costs
General managers of Western roads approve a plan to cut freight train speeds about 20 percent. Fewer longer trains are planned to reduce transportation cost per ton mile. Wage savings are incidental and not the main goal.
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Chicago
Indian agency plans for water sewer lighting sites ordered
Indian Commissioner Jones has sent Superintendent R. M. Pringle to the Tulalip agency to determine locations for water sewer and electric lighting building sites.
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Washington
Jones
R. M. Pringle
Tulalip
Jury rules for Mrs. Tingley in $50,000 libel suit
In San Diego on January 18 the jury awarded Mrs. Tingley 7500 in the libel case against the Times. The verdict resolves the $50,000 claim in her favor.
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San Diego
Cal
Tingley-Times
Tingley
Schley to Visit Coast Next Month
Admiral Schley is expected to visit Pacific coast cities including San Francisco Portland and Seattle next month according to New York reports. The itinerary aims to meet naval personnel and observe regional defense readiness.
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New York
Admiral Schley
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Slaves Arrive from Virginia Mine Abuses Probe Begun
Ten enslaved workers arrive in New York from Toms Creek Virginia after being promised steady coal mine work at $250 a day. They report coercive hiring, bonded tools costing 40 dollars, and pay deductions. The Austrian ambassador in Washington orders an investigation to aid men still in the mine and seek redress. Forty two escaped. ten remained recaptured and returned to duty.
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New York
Toms Creek
Washington
Georges
Baltimore & Ohio
Moody injured in naval academy runaway accident
Secretary of the Navy W H Moody was seriously but not dangerously injured when runaway horses pulling Superintendent Brownsons carriage swerved during a review at the Annapolis naval academy grounds. He leaped to the pavement and was rendered unconscious before regaining consciousness. minor facial cuts reported. Senator Hale and Lt Poyer were unharmed.
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Annapolis
Navy
W. H. Moody
Naval Academy
Hale
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Brownson
Academy
Senator Hale
Lieut
Poyer
Santee Wharf
College Creek
Moody
Lieut. P Ver
Congress Expected to Remove 67-Cent Coal Duty
Washington January 13 Congress is expected to pass a bill removing the 67 cent duty on coal imports. The measure may take the form of a ninety day rebate and include reciprocity allowing free coal from Canada while Nova Scotia coal enters the U S without duty. The Ways and Means Committee will meet and report the bill, with quick passage anticipated in both houses.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Canada
Nova Scotia
Alleghenies
Senate
Deportation raid sends forty three Chinese arrivals back to Canada
Forty three Chinamen will be deported from Rutland Vermont to Canada on Monday after a raid. They were arrested for illegal entry without proper certificates and had crossed the border from Canada, now being warned not to return.
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Rutland
Canada
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