Valencia Commission Urges North Pacific Aids to Navigation
Seattle March 2 The federal commission investigating the Valencia wreck has begun public recommendations. It urges first order lights and strong fog signals at Tatoosh island and Umatilla reef, a lightship at Forty Fathom bank, an ocean going life saving tug at Neah Bay, and a coast telegraph line with huts and sign boards. It supports wireless stations along the coast and considers a new lighthouse district with further coastal lights.
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Seattle
Special
North Pacific
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Federal Commission
Congress
Tatoosh Island
Umatilla Reef
Neah Bay
Grays Harbor
Tatoosh
Puget Sound
Navy Department
Point Wilson
Point Partridge
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Bixth
Cape Flattery
Czar Free From Old Influences Amid Assembly Call
St. Petersburg reports the ukase naming May 10 for the national assembly and shows the emperor distancing himself from court reaction. He overrode cabinet views by rejecting a broad trial by court martial and a law to fire on political offenses, and he vetoed a project authorizing troops to fire on insult and banning blank volleys during unrest.
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St. Petersburg
Ukase
National Assembly
Council of the Empire
M. Timiriazeff
Townsite Bill Aims to Add Reclamation Lands
Washington February 28 A key townsite bill tied to irrigation projects may become law this session It would allow establishment of townsites under the 1902 Reclamation Act authorize the interior secretary to supply water and sell lands with proceeds added to the reclamation fund Public reservations in townsites would be improved by town authorities and conveyed to municipal corporations on condition they serve their original purpose.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Land Still Due to State in Carey Land Grant
Olympia February 28 Attorney General John D Atkinson returning with Land Commissioner Ross to aid in selecting public lands including Carey land grant and school land He says the state still is owed over 300600 acres from the United States for sections 16 and 32 withdrawn for forest reserves and Puget Sound waters Ross has revised prior lists and the state will receive much land for lieu selections with little delay
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Olympia
John D. Atkinson
Washington
Ross
Carey Land Grant
United States
Puget Sound
Atkinson
Federal Judge affirms ICC power to compel witnesses
Chicago March 1 Federal Judge Loomis rules the interstate commerce commission may compel witnesses to answer questions in committee investigations. Attorneys say the decision is crucial for government rate regulation. Frank J Reichman vice president Western Stable Car line refused to answer and may appeal if Hepburn bill stalls legislation of his rights.
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Chicago
Loomis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frank J. Reichman
Western Stable Car Line
Great Northern Steamship marks new trade emblem
St. Paul February 28 the Great Northern Steamship Company announced an official trademark featuring national flags of China and Japan around a gold triangle with Minnesota and Dakota inside a 28,000 ton design. The gilt lettering states Seattle to China Japan and the Philippines.
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St. Paul
Great Northern Steamship Company
China
Japan
Minnesota
Dakota
Seattle
Philippines
Considerable Fish Story in Tacoma Halibut Record
The fishing steamer Edith brought in the largest halibut seen by Tacoma fishermen. Measuring 12 feet 8 inches and weighing 972 pounds, the giant fish was sent to Chicago for exhibition, eclipsing all prior local catches.
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Tacoma
Edith
Chicago
Protecting Plants and Low Cost Pork Production
A garden protection method uses an old splint basket with the bottom removed to shield tender plants with soil mounds and straw. For severe winters wrap in straw, mound soil to deter mice, and set the basket to allow air flow. Also discusses economical pork raising by pasturing on rape, clover, or both and finishing on cow peas or soybeans, with corn supplementation.
Alfalfa Gains Ground and Milk Costs Studied
Discussion notes alfalfa spread across the United States as a profitable crop with proper inoculation. It cites New Jersey Experiment Station figures on cow feed costs and production, showing limited profit from low-yield cows and the need for testing and selective breeding for dairy butter output and overall efficiency.
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New Jersey Experiment Station
Morocco Conference in Tangier Sees New Bank Oversight Demand
At Tangier on March 8 the Germany proposes naval surveillance of the state bank to curb French influence, a move France counters by blaming German aims to reduce Paris's Morocco role as talks stall.
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Algericas
Tangier
Germany
Morocco
Hopkins Reappointed as U.S. Marshal for Western District
Seattle February report confirms United States Marshal Hopkins was reappointed for the Western district of Washington. He has served four years since his McKinley appointment and received the telegram confirming the renewal.
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Seattle
United States
Hopkins
Washington
McKinley
New Hydrographic District Formed for Washington and Oregon
The geological survey creates a new hydrographic district covering Washington and Oregon. Headquarters will be led by J. C. Stevens and stationed at 351 Washington Street in Portland Oregon.
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Washington
The
Geological Survey
Oregon
J. C. Stevens
Washington Street
Portland, Or
Iowa Primary Bill Defeated in Senate Vote
Des Moines reports the state primary bill was defeated in the senate by 29 to 21 votes. This ends the fight on this subject for the current legislature.
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Des Moines
Senate
Reduction in French Postage Rates
Paris reports both senate and chamber of deputies voted yesterday to cut the international letter rate from fifteen to ten centimes. This action lowers costs for international correspondence and reflects post reforms.
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Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Fault finding harms families and farm advice mixed in
The piece warns that constant nagging harms home life and cites studies on codling moth at Ohio station showing 72 percent worm exit and 91 percent apple cleanliness from sprayed trees. It also offers pest controls with arsenate and a simple mouse trap using a bottle and cheese to ensnare rodents.
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Adnan
Ohio Station
W. J. Green
J. 8. Houser
Home Made Mouse Trap and Notes on Japan Horse Breeding
A clipped column discusses a bottle mouse trap and the idea that slippery glass traps deter mice. It shifts to Japan raising horses, noting foundations stock from the U S and preference for trotting horses for cavalry and general use. Additional gardening tips cover soil moisture and incubator care for eggs.
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Japan
United States
Trumpet Calls and The Zion Train Moral Reflections
A compact period essay argues that divine love guides humanity and caution against present comforts. It claims guilt harms recovery, warns Sabbath neglect, and links righteousness to real riches while condemning self serving profit. obediences frames moral vision over mere compliance.
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Heaven
Zion
Professional medical cards listing Aberdeen General and others
Directory style notice lists multiple doctors with office locations Crowther Wooding block Hayes Building and Market Street. Includes hours from morning to evening and telephone numbers for each practice.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
Heron Streets
Hayes & Hayes
Market Street
Medical professionals and offices listed in Pacoma Washington
Warren Brown physician surgeon specializes in cyclology and skin diseases and genito urinary surgery with address 954 Pacific Ave Pacoma Wash. Cross E H Fox and Ben Sheers announce readiness to practice in state and federal courts with room 14 Dabney Block
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Pacific Ave
Pacoma
Wash
Dabney Block
Enslaving of the Child in Industry and Human Costs
A stark… overview of child labor in the United States cites one to two million under fifteen toiling in factories farms and workshops. It notes wages of ten to twenty cents, long hours, and the public need to confront the humane question while detailing census trends and regional estimates in Pennsylvania and the South.
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Ruskin
United States
Nmber
Pennsylvania
Success Magazine
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DR Watkins
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Hayes & Hayes Bank
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G Street
E . H. Fox
Robert E. Taggart
Ben Sheers
Jesse F. Murphy
U.S. Land Office
Continental Saloon O. C. Vammen
Heron
Aberdeen, Wash
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
Andrew Blum
Boston
Misa Trobbs
Miss Jobbs
Jin
Pino
Mr. Tones
Onindam
Americnun
W. Johnston Transfer Co
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Roslyn Coal
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J. M. Lupton
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