Giant West Seattle raft towed to San Francisco with 12000 piles
The Robertson raft at West Seattle was launched in high tide with twelve 58 foot sections forming a 650 by 60 foot cradle. It will hold 12000 piles from Hood Canal, each 75 to 190 feet long, and is planned to be towed to San Francisco by the collier Pro-Bresso amid past failures with similar ventures.
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Robertson
West Seattlec
San Francisco
Pro- Bresso
California
Portland
Artoris
Washington
Furth Granted 3000 Compensation as Receiver
Judge Moore ruled Jacob Furth entitled to 3000 for services as assignee and receiver of the Guarantee Loan and Trust Co. Attorney Danworth, representing the new receiver Calderhead, said the amount was satisfactory. Furth had collected 32000, while depositors complained progress was slow and sought another receiver.
The Samoan Affair Averts Wider Trouble
Washington reports no new information from Samoa and officials expect the incident to pass without further conflict. German officials express confidence that events in Samoa will not harm U S German ties, and anticipate satisfactory arrangements among the three nations involved.
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Washington
Samoa
Samoan Islands
United States
Germany
MacArthur troops rest as reinforcements awaited
Manila April 1 General MacArthur and his forces take a needed rest. Orders for renewed march were expected but none issued yet and a camp may form for days. Freed troops are ordered to the front while Malolos region reinforcements arrive. Scouts say Aguinaldo is reorganizing weak forces at Calumpit, west of Malolos.
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Manila
MacArthur
Maloon Wott
Agulinaldo
Calumpit
Malolos
Airing the Family Linen Divorce Casein Court
A divorce suit is before Special Judge Geo M Emery in the Superior court. Archibald Sinclair seeks a divorce from his wife Margaret J P Sinclair alleging she loves W P Campbell more than him. A novel feature involves the voluntary clearing away of his reputation by the brother.
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Geo. M. Emery
Archibald Sinclair
Ja Auing
Margaret J. P. Sinclair
W. P. Campbell
Hotel guest story ties Mrs Sinclair to Foster alias
John GO Wiltia proprietor of the Brooklin house in Tacoma testified he recognized Mrs Sinclair as the woman who recently stayed with Mr Campbell. They registered as Mr and Mrs F A Foster, linking the pair to the Brooklin hotel records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John GO. Wiltia
W. MH. Michael
Brooklin House
Tacoma
Mrs. Sinclair
Campbell
Mra. F. A. Foster
Trout Season Opens in Washington this morning
The trout season in Washington opened at about 3 o clock this morning. Fishermen, including enthusiasts of Teaac Walton lore, hurried to nearby streams around Seattle. The open period lasts from April 1 to November 1 with many streams accessible by early trains or boats.
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Washington
Teaac Walton
Seattle
Bankrupt Samuel Frank Case Reverses Referee Ruling
In the bankruptcy matter Samuel Frank against Charles Conhair for $2600 deposited at Fleet National Bank Stillwater Minn Judge Hanford orders reversal of J P Hoyt referee decision to allow new evidence in the trustee Samuel Frank petition, signaling continuation of proceedings.
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Samuel Frank
Charles Conhair
Fieet National Bank
Stillwater, Minn
Hanford
J. P. Hoyt
Bonangsa Queen Mines Sold in Silverton Rumor
Mining men report a rumor that the Bonangsa Queen group of mines at Silverton Washington has been sold to capitalists for 340000.
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Bonangsa Queen
Silverton, Wash
Trip With the Bidders Returns After Cedar Survey
Engineer Thompson leads a seven man party, including Moran and Pacific Fridge representatives, on a two day inspection of the Cedar river intake to Renton. The party explains findings to bidders as plans for a full Cedar river basin survey begin under C J Jeffrey, with a report due in about a month.
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Thompson
Cedar River
Moran Company
Pacific Fridge Company of
Portland
Renton
City
C. J. Jeffrey
Cedar River Basin
Jeffrey
Insulted Girl Prompted Caneing by Fruit Inspector
King County fruit inspector W. H. Brown caneing a young man yesterday afternoon after the man insulted his daughter on Columbia Street between Second and Third avenues. Brown pursued the offender down Columbia Street, though the culprit escaped.
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W. H. Brown
King County
Alaska geysers captains remarks on a remarkable discovery
Captain Abercrombie tells the Star of a geyser region between Mount Sanford and Mount Wrangell near Copper River. He describes massive steam jets, rugged lava beds, and a silent Wrangell crater, noting no forests, difficult access, huge bears, and rich mineral potential in upper Copper country as he plans to build an all American military road to Alaska’s interior gold fields.
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Alaska
W. BR. Abercrombie
Star
Mt. Banford
Mt. Wrangell
Copper River
Mt. Sanford
Yellowstone
Ereen
Wrangell
Copper Center
Stecilf
Mt Sanford
Wrankell
Mt.Banford
Copper Country
Copper
Unat
Glass Industry Boom Amid Labor Strife in New Jersey
In Clayton New Jersey April news says glass factories run full, labor unsettled yet demand for blowers rises as western firms seek workers. Fire at a furnace will restart when men are secured and rumors swirl about reviving the Temperanceville plant in South Glaboro. In Philadelphia John Goldstein, a collector, is robbed by two colored women after being handbagged near Seventh Street. he loses 2.47 in small change and misses 67 dollars hidden in a purse.
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Clayton, N. J
Hassett
Bimer Ie
West
Aare
Temperanceville
South Glasaboro
Philadelphia
John Goldstein
Goldstein
Seventh Street
Notable rancher known for wealth and peaceful ties to whites
The text portrays a long serving figure of good fighting stock who never opposed whites, a shrewd businessman with wealth in cattle and horses, and a large portion of his estate destined for his daughter, his only living child.
New Trial Granted in Thompson vs Northern Pacific
Judge Manfors today granted a new trial in the case of Nele Thompson against the Northern Pacific Railway for injuries from being struck by a locomotive at Tacoma. The suit, heard in federal court in January, previously ended in a verdict for the Northern Pacific, but Thompson’s attorneys claim new evidence warrants another hearing and the verdict was set aside.
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Manfors
Nele Thompson
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Tacoma
Northern Pacific Company
Thompson
Pope Rumor Denied by Cardinal Vaughan in London Cable
New York April 1 news service reports persistent rumors that the Pope has died. Cardinal Vaughan, who would be notified, denies the report and says he has received no such news and does not believe the rumor.
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New York
the Evening Journal
London
Cardinal Vaughan
Snys
Baroness Hirsch Dies in Paris
Paris report says Baroness Hirsch wife of the late Baron Hirach, noted Hebrew philanthropist, died here this morning.
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Paris
Taroness Hirsch
Baron Hirach
In the Halls of Aguinaldo Manila Reporting Sleep in Hall
General MacArthur and Filipino troops rest in Manila after a hard night. Troops weary from pursuit, plan to stay in Malolos camp for several days before advancing on the fugitive army. Wheaton's brigade guards the rail line to prevent rear surprises.
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Manila
L—Cleneral MacArthur
Aiummer
Conarene
Malolos
Wheaton
Leelanaw Heads For San Francisco On Last Puget Voyage
The steam collier Leelanaw sailed last night for San Francisco with a coal cargo. She is to be overhauled there before possible conversion to a transport. Owned by James Jerome of San Francisco, she is one of the coast’s largest colliers and could carry vast freight if chartered. Jerome also owns Mackinaw and Progreso.
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San Francisco
Colliers Mackinaw
Progreso
A Scrap at the Butler Ends in Umbrella Fight
A confrontation outside the Butler hotel in Snohomish led to arrests after J Ingraham, Great Northern agent, fought with Alexander Cartney a prominent local mining man. Judge Cann fined Ingraham for the incident, which reportedly stemmed from a racy backstory involving introductions to acquaintances and an attempted trip to Lake Washington.
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J. Ingraham
Great Northern
Snohomish
Alexander Cartney
Butler
Courtney
Jack the Hugger Strikes Near Springfield Lumber Yard
Mrs Louise A Upson was accosted near the lumber yards last night by a man who tried to draw her toward him but fled as they neared Main street. Police searched unsuccessfully for the medium tall man with a sandy moustache, wearing a light overcoat and black derby hat. The assailant matches the description of "Jack the Hugger," who terrorized Temple Street residents recently.
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Springfield
Louise A. Upson
Main Street
Jack the Hugger
Temple Street
Divorce Granted in Superior Court for Rockwell Case
Judge Jacobs signed a decree granting Margaret Rockwell a divorce from Harold L. Rockwell. Harold failed to appear and was adjudged in default. Grounds cited were desertion and non support.
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Jacobs
Superior Court
Margaret Rockwell
Harold L. Rockwell
Easter Brides Licenses to wed issued in several cities
Licenses to wed were issued today for pairs including John Moran age 17 or 18 and L Edith Davis 18 of Black Diamond, Frank Heywood Burnham 28 of St Paul and Maud Coyne Wheeler, Charles Strom 40 and Milda Mickson 30s of Seattle, Jamon Vale 4 and Minnie Far rie James 22 of Seattle, William John Shields 35 and Alberta Newhalls 29 of Seattle.
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John Moran
L. Edith Davis
Black Diamond
Frank Heywood Burnham
St. Paul
Maud Coyne Wheeler
San Francisco
Charles Strom
Milda Mickson
Seattle
Jamon Vale
Minnie Farrie James
William John Shields
Alberta Newhalls
R. M. Boyd Arrives as Seattle Commercial Agent
R. M. Boyd recently named commercial agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway in Seattle, arriving this morning from Portland. Formerly contracting freight agent for the Northern Pacific with Beattie, R. B. Davis, a fishtrap man from Anacortes, is at Seattle. J. P. Nelson of the Bell Nelson timber company in Anacortes is registered in Seattle.
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R. M. Boyd
Seattle
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Portland
Mr. Boyd
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Beattie
R. BK. Davis
Anacortes
J. P. Nelson
Bell Nelson Taimber Company of
Steamer Al Ki Arrives with Thirty Passengers From North
The steamer Al Ki arrived from the north this morning at % o clock carrying thirty passengers. No late news was reported on arrival.
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Al-Ki
Body found in Windsor hotel ruins identified as Dora Hoffman
NEW YORK April 1 Another body believed to be Dora Hoffman of Baltimore was found in the Windsor hotel ruins this morning. A few minutes later the body of an old woman was recovered. Her identity is unknown.
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New York
Dora Hoffman
Baltimore
Windsor Hotel
Chief Moses of Colville Reservation Dies at Home
Spokane April 1 Chief Moses head chief of Colville Indians died at his home at Nespelin Colville reservation March 26 He was one of the best known Indians in the state and a large man in stature. The report notes his prominence among the Colville people.
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Spokane
Moses
Colville Reservation
Nespelin
London Messenger Boy Sets Sail for Far West
A London district messenger boy departed for the United States to deliver messages to the far west and California, signaling a long journey across the Atlantic for dispatch work.
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London
United States
Far West
California
Aguinaldo Brigand Threat Amid Manila War End Hopes
Manila dispatch reports reconnoitering parties nearing Calumpit, many native soldiers deserting Aguinaldo’s army, guerrilla warfare expected in the San Fernando mountains, and Aguinaldo possibly in a foothill village eight miles beyond Calumpit. Monadnock shells Pananque. North Dakota troops rout Filipino raiders south of Manila. one American officer and two privates wounded, rebels with three killed.
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Manila
Calumpit
Aguinaldo
San Fernando
Panaque
North Dakota Infantry
Showers for Easter in Seattle Weather Plan
Observer Galisbury predicts occasional showers for Easter. Local women visit his office in the New York block urging him to improve Foster’s conditions. Reporters note his focus on a small instrument writing on paper while questions about church hats arise.
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Galisbury
Seattle
Score
New York
Foster
Star
Stella wreck survivors recount peril in fog and rough seas
London reports at least 185 passengers and 35 crew aboard the steamer Stella when it wrecked in fog. Survivors say the ship flew at about eighteen knots and was not slowed by fog. Many boats drifted for hours with no food or water, causing widespread suffering. Some passengers were landed at Guernsey as bodies begin to wash ashore and an inquiry will probe the disaster with Captain Neeka widely blamed for high speed. Dr. Albert J. Forrest’s dental practice will be covered in New York by Albin & Smith.
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London
Stella
Guernsey
Neeka
Albert J. Forrest
New York
Albin & Smith
den Usts. Com
Sullivan Block
Legal Challenge To King County Valuation Ruling Opens
Morris B. Sadie sues King county and treasurer Whittlesey in superior court to test the boards action raising personal property valuations after the assessor handed over the roll. The dispute, described as a hard fought case, will attract taxpayer interest. Co. D. Compton found guilty of stealing copper wire from Third Street and Suburban railway. Several local items follow including a Y M C A speaker, Humane Society auxiliary meeting, lectures, April Fool events, diphtheria clearance, bank clearances, sentence for Louis Bekert, Mrs Hensel's remains, divorces granted, and police raids on confidence men with fines and jail time.
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Morris B. Sadie
King County
Charles F. Whittlesey
Board of Equalization
Rolle
Co. D. Compton
Superior Court
Third Street
Tacoma steamship may be government transport
Reports from Tacoma indicate the steamship Tacoma could be chartered by the government as a transport. Potential staffing changes include W. J. Meredith replacing Browne as superintendent of the Hatcom normal school, with Browne possibly leaving. Final payments by the Pacific American Fish company were completed at Fairhaven.
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Tacoma
Hrowne
Hatcom Normal School
W. J. Meredith
King County Schors
Browne
Pacific American Fish Company
Fairhaven
Blaine
Deaf beggar George Willama fined in police court
For days a purported deaf and dumb young man accosted passersby for charity. Yesterday he was arrested by Officer Stewart for begging, and in Judge Cann's court he became excited and spoke. He was fined $20 and given ten days in jail. He is known as George Willama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cassidy
Cann
Oficer Stewart
Judge Cann
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Leelanaw
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Jack the Huccer
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Second Avenue
Corner Third and
Pike, Star Paint Co
Mr. Salisbury
A. I. Laning
United Presbyterian Church
Children's Auxiliary
the Humane Society
W. M. Karshner
Academy of Science and Letters
Louis Bekert
Interbay
H. C. Hensel
Skagway
Louis City
Iowa
Maud W. Themblay
FE. D. Tremblay
Isabel McCarthy
Frank C. McCarthy
J. Welle
James Brasier
Thomas M. Anderson
Edwin V. Sumner
Lily Post
Receiving Hospital
Porto Rico
Republican Party of
Island
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