Half a Century Celebrations Mark Washington Territory's Growth
Olympia hosts a two part commemoration for Washington Territory's semi centennial. Governor McBride presided at the Opera House with pioneers, judges, and lawmakers in attendance. Judge Hanford delivered a historical address praising progress, roads, and labor capital relations.
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Olympia
Opera House
Territory of Washington
McBride
N. T. Allen
State of Washington
Commonwealth
Ronney
Tacoma
Washington
McGilvra
Judge Hanford
Allen Weir
Henry Parsons
C. N. Bagley
Seattle
Pioneers at Banquet Highlight Washington Centennial
Olympia hosts Puget Sound pioneers for the semi centennial of Washington territory with a banquet at the Olympia hotel. 250 guests hear toasts from Miles C. Moore Allen Weir Herman D. Crow W H Humphrey and others while reminiscences mark the day. Frank E Ward named Great Northern general manager with probable promotion for J H Gruber.
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Olympia
Puget Sound
State of Washington
Territory
Olympia Hotel
Commonwealth of Washington
J. J. Smith
Senate
T. M. Vance
Washington
Miles C. Moore
Washington Pioneer Association
Allen Weir
Inland Empire
Herman D. Crow
Spokane
H. W. Scott
Portland, Or
W. Ik. Humphrey
Seattle
Glenn Ranck
Sargeant Company
Congress closes with vast program from labor department to isthmian canal
The Fifty seventh Congress ends its two session run with the creation of the Department of Commerce and Labor and Elkins anti-rebate law. It enacts army and navy measures, strengthens Sherman Act enforcement, expands Philippine governance, curbs tariffs, and funds river, harbor and federal buildings.
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Washington
Congress
Sesson
Department of Commerce and Labor
George B. Cortelyou
Nelson
Minnesota
Senate
House
Littlefield
Ohio
United States
Navy
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Philippine Constabulary
Cuba
Deputy Sheriff Killed in Thurston County Jail Shooting
Olympia March 2 Dave Morrell deputy sheriff of Thurston county was shot and killed in the county jail by convict Christ Benson who escaped. Armed posses pursue Benson and a report says he is surrounded near the head of Black Lake.
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Olympia
Dave Morrell
Thurston County
Christ Benson
Tracy
Benson
Black Lake
Winter Grandeur at Niagara Ice Bridge Delights Visitors
Describes Niagara Falls in 1903 winter with extensive ice fields across the gorge, ice formations on trees and rocks, and popular coasting from Terrapin Rock to the island bridge. Visitors ride ice slopes, witness Cave of the Winds chasm, and admire frozen spray, ice cakes, and moonlit diamonds on stalagmites and stalactites.
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Niagara Falls
Iagara Falls
International Bridge
Island
Niagara
Old Cotton Top James Clarke Elected Senator from Arkansas
James P Clarke known as Old Cotton Top rises from Yazoo City Mississippi to become United States Senator for Arkansas. The fiery former Governor once drew a pistol over a public affront and paid a fine, with a history of strong temper but praised by supporters as a brilliant future force in Washington.
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James K. Jones
Arkansas
Senate of
United States
James PD. Clarke
Clarke
Tillman
Washington
Little Rock
Senate
Yazoo City
Miss
Phillips County
United States Senate
Fixing the Blame. A Dialogue
A terse dialogue features Rastus blaming a nearby policeman for actions, insisting the fault lies with the officer rather than himself. The exchange captures tension between the speaker and the boss as they confront blame.
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Rastus
Presentiments and a Grindstone Vision Across Woodbridge Street
A Cass County man recounts a vivid presentiment in which a dream of a grindstone blade shatters a shop window. In city days later he confronts the man, who dismisses him and fights, ending with him vowing to dream no more of grindstones.
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Cass County
Woodbridge Street
Detroit Free Press
Badger as a Fireman in Granite Lair
A badger living in granite cliffs faced a fire prank when a painter set a bundle of grass alight at the hole. The animal emerged swiftly and, using its claws, scratched earth on the burning grass until the danger subsided, displaying quick judgment and skill in an unfamiliar event.
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Badger
Cholera Declared Vanished in Egypt As Cotton Boom Spreads
Officials announce Egypt is cholera free amid a sharp rise in southern cotton production where nearly one fifth of the crop is now grown. The report notes public health relief alongside agricultural expansion.
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South
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Olympia Opera
Pioneers
Ward
Stevens
Department of Labor and Commerce
Ation
James P. Clarke
D. C. Vammen
G St
Heron
Aberdeen
Humbolt
Fred Hewitt
Propr
Northwest Corner
Heron and Fats
Aberdeen, Wash
S. K. Bowes, Propr
Pleasant Club
Heron Street
W. W. Wren
Heron ST
Aberdeen Hotel
New Management
P. Whitney
Gee
A. Woodward
F Street
Thomas R. Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes
Bankers
J. G. Lewis
C. W. Miller
State Bank
George L. Hilton
San Francisco Examiner
Heron ST. Aberdeen
R. P. Porter
Choice Brands
VIA
St. Paul
Duluth
Minneapolis
Chicago
A. B&b
C. Denniston, G. W. P
First Avenue
Beattle
Egypt
Wishkah Hotel
Charley Matteus
Wishkah Street
Herald Office
Montesano
W. E. Crist
Palace Restaurant
S. Tadejevich
Royal Restaurant
M. Francescovich
Wash
Central Restaurant
M. Antich
Walters
Heren
Wishhkeat
Wishkah
Fred Redinger
Michael Finn
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