Wrangel Wiped Out in Fire Climax. Aid Sought
Wrangel nearly destroyed by a late Saturday fire. A tug brought news and pleas for help from survivors left destitute with food and shelter shortages. The blaze began in Pioneer hotel second floor. 38 houses burned. total loss at least 100000 dollars.
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Juneau
Wrangel
Pioneer Hotel
Indiana
Carlyon
Sinclair, Patemade
Milligan
Haley
Grant Hughes
Wheeler & Hughes
Pioneer
Post Office
Sentinel
Olympic
Sylvester
Wharf
Robert Reid
Messrs. Warden
Fletcher
Coulter
Weber
Loftus
Lamue
Barnes
Campbell
St. Michaels Trading Company
Cassair
Steamer Alki Carries Provisions From Juneau
Pacific Coast Steamship Company officials received a Juneau dispatch stating Wrangell was nearly destroyed by fire and that Juneau residents raised about twenty tons of provisions. The Al Ki in Juneau harbor was authorized to transport clothing and provisions free, with possible further donations. The Al Ki is expected to reach Wrangell soon and may bring evacuees.
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Seattle
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Juneau
Wrangel
Al-Ki
Use of Mails Denied to Fake Medical Concerns
Postmaster General orders New York and Brooklyn postmasters to block 52 illegal medical companies from mailings and to refuse mail addressed to fictitious names used by these operators. Officials cite widespread criminal records and dope addiction among those running the offices as part of an extensive investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Brooklyn
Cortelyou
Boston
Philadelphia
Post Office Department
Bar Alien Fishermen
Washington reports Japanese encroachment in Alaska fishing waters to end this year. Senator Fulton introduces a bill to bar aliens from fishing in the district, likely to pass. Japanese vessels pushed further into American waters on the Bering Sea and North Pacific last year, catching salmon in large quantities and pickle curing fish for Japan. they fled when sighted and seizures were not made.
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Washington
Alaska
Fulton
House
Bering Sea
North Pacific Ocean
United States
Japan
Bering Tunnel Project Gains High Level Support
A Russian drive led by Baron Lobel seeks a vast Gulf of Alaska tunnel and rail link to connect East Cape with Kansk and Siberian lines. Emperor Nicholas, Premier Witte, and ministers back the plan, seeing national and strategic gains and closer Russia United States cooperation. Foreing Minister Lamsdorff presented the statement to the commission led by Zeigler Von Schaffhausen.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Witte
Baron Lobel
American- Transalaskan-Siberian Company
Bering Strait
East Cape
Kansk
Siberian
Siberia
National Defense Committee
United States
Russia
Far East
Foreing
Lamsdorff
Zeigler von Schaffhausen
Washington coal output for 1905
State Mine Inspector D C Botting reports 1905 coal production across Washington reached 2 818 045 tons with 4 912 miners employed. Five small mines did not report. Kittitas county led with 1 379 636 tons and King county followed at 1 083 785 tons. Botting suggests output could rise to 5,000,000 tons with active mines.
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Seattle
D. C. Botting
Black Diamond
Kittitas
King
Pierce
Thurston and
Lewis
Roslyn
Renton
Ravensdale
Puget Sound Electric plans double tracking Seattle to Kent
Jacob Farth president of Puget Sound Electric Company announced plans to double track about ten miles from Seattle to Kent due to rapid growth on Seattle Renton service. Extra trains will run once a second line is laid. The move aims to reassure no sale to Canadian Pacific or Harriman. Furth denied any sale.
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Seattle
Jacob Farth
Puget Sound Electric Company
Kent
Renton
Stone & Webster
Canadian Pacific
Harriman Lines
Furth
Senator Piles Disputes Censusestimate for Washington State
Senator Piles challenged the 1905 census figure of 586000 for Washington. He argued Seattle alone grew by about 80000 and that the state’s total should be at least one million. Director North replied that a state census could help advertise Washington.
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Washington
Piles
Seattle
Director North
Vancouver St Helens loop line to begin construction soon
Vancouver Washington report says the Vancouver to St Helens loop electric line will be built and active construction starts within three months. Surveyors will locate the line then two large gangs begin grading from Vancouver and from St Helens while farmers donate right of way and support the project.
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Vancouver
Wash
St. Helens
Lighthouse board requests funds for Columbia river lightship and tender
The United States lighthouse board submits a report seeking 150000 dollars for a Columbia river light vessel and 130000 dollars for a lighthouse tender at Portland Oregon.
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Washington
United States Lighthouse Board
Columbia River
Portland Or
Fashion and Wealth Change in American Society
Florence Fione Hall argues in Harpers Bazar that America's sudden wealth growth has created a plutocracy where new riches overemphasize display and table etiquette. She warns that true breeding lies in courtesy and character, not outward trappings or fashion.
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Florence Fione Hall
Harpers Bazar
America
Debates on marriage virtue and practical beauty tips
The text reads as social commentary on marital fidelity jealousy and hospitality with fashion notes. It warns that jealousy and disloyalty erode trust and respect in marriage while offering style guidance through a tailored coat description. It then shifts to health beauty and household advice including nail polish nail care hair care and window cleaning innovations.
Cleaning Furs and Women Then and Now
The article describes fur cleaning methods using gasoline or cornmeal and magnesia for light furs, plus turpentine for tough stains. It then extols capable women who tackle housework, wallpaper, upholstery, floors, and outdoor tasks, arguing women no longer sit helpless and can do chores quickly and effectively. It ends with fashion notes and advice on carrying money safely in a neck bag, warning against loose bills.
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Chicago American
Professional medical cards list local doctors and hours
Professional cards for Paul Smits M D Crowther Wooding block Aberdeen General Hospital and Dr M Robb Stapp over Hayes and Hayes Bank. Offices hours vary 9 to 5 with evening slots 7 to 9. Hayes & Hayes Building Dr Stapp Dr Kinnison 8151 Market Street Commercial Block hours 9 to 8 and phones 614 135 493 1548 541.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowther-Wooding Block
G and Heron Streets
DE. M. Robb Stapp
Hayes & Hayes Bank
Market Street
Physician and Surgeon Ad Practice Listings
Physician and Surgeon Cynecology and Diseases of the Skin at 4 Pacific Ave Pacoma Wash. Attorney at Law Zelasko Block G Street E H Fox Robert E Taggart will practice in State and Federal courts Room 14 Dabney Block.
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Pacific Ave
Pacoma
Wash
Pedera
Zelasko Block
G Strees
Dabney Block
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Alki
Neau
Congress
Bering Tunnel
North
Columbia
Manuel
Paul Smits, M. D
DF. Watkins
Everett E. Lane, D. D. S
Hayes & Hayes
A. G. Kinnison
Warren Brown
C. Cross
Attorney AT Law
E . H. Fox
Robert E. Taggart
Ben Sheers
Jesse F. Murphy
U.S. Land Office
Olympia
Continental Saloon Co. C. Vammen
Prop
Aberdeen
G Street
Heron, Wash
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewett
South F Street
Aberdeen, Wash
Andrew Bhim
W. Johnston Transfer Co
S. P Street
Roslyn Coal
J. M. Lupton
Mgr
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Heron Street
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