Municipal lighting plant plan advances in council reach
A council committee led by Murphy reports progress on a municipal lighting plant. Members from the Fifth and Eighth wards plus others will visit the Cedar Falls site to judge location. Opposition from private light manufacturers remains likely, but four of five on the committee support proceeding once investigation results are in.
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Mente
Parry
Murphy
Gill
James
Cedar Falls
Meer Thomason
Godar
Aas
Crichton
Morrison
Bathhouse John in ambulance blues frame city election chaos
Voters in Chicago cast ballots for 36 alderman seats amid disorder at polling places. An ex pugilist nicknamed Harney the Bull attacked a young athlete, was hauled away in an ambulance, and the episode underscored tensions around a referendum on city ownership of utilities and direct primary nominations.
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Chicago
Thy Council
John
Loago University
Harney
McCainr a Plea Rejected in Assault Robbery Case
W H Morris failed to persuade Judge Griffin to overturn or shorten the 12 year sentence for Al McCain who admitted involvement in the Cameron assault and Palmer house robbery. McCain claimed the confession was extorted in jail. The case goes before SEPCEIN COUP.
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W. H. Morris
Griffin
al McCainr
McCain
Alex. Cameron
Palmer House
Fifty British soldiers killed and wounded in railway wreck
The War Office lists 50 British soldiers killed and 46 wounded in a March railway accident near Barberton, Fusternaal. Dispatch offers few details and says further official particulars are expected. Officials suggest the term wounded hints at an attack by rebels.
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London
War Office
Barberton
Fusternevaal
Anna Moe Court Admonishes Parents To Keep Daughter Home
In Kitsap county Justice Cann admonished the parents of Anna EB Moe to keep their daughter by the fire side amid concerns she may wander. Soakin, arrested for allegedly assaulting the 17 year old Anna, was acquitted after Anna testified she had sometimes misrepresented her age and visited questionable resorts. The court exonerated Soekin.
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Anna EB. Moe
Kitsap County
Mount Rainier Park Funding Advances in Washington
Special to the Star reports a Washington bill approved funds totaling 25 000 for Mount Rainier National Park improvements as part of broader allocations. The measure moves through state legislature with emphasis on park development and preservation.
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The
Star
Washington
Ee Ae
Im- Mount
Courthouse Ball Team Plans First Game This Season
The courthouse baseball team, newly organized, will play its first game in a few days. It is expected to be stronger than last year as several players who could not participate before have decided to join this season. Listed are Agnew Inglis Darlington Erwin Birmingham Koch Kauffman Thatcher Kimball Poland Dowd Rundle Ball Hanna Leviesen and Hinckley.
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Agnew Inglis
Darlington
Erwin
Bingham
Koch
Kauffman
Thatcher
Kimball Poland
Dowd
Rundle
Ball
Hanna
Leviesen
Hinckley
Labor tensions in Seattle building trades strike dispute
At a Building Trades Council meeting James C. Spurr received permission to hire non union carpenters for the Denny building project. Spurr plans to deploy ten carpenters today and likely twenty tomorrow while painters and sheet metal workers face evolving labor actions amid a slack market and upcoming April 2 lockout rumors.
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Building Trades Council
James C. Spurr
Denny
Spurr
Dennys
James M. Gough
Gough
Mr. Spurr
Bristol Colier to be Raised Near Port Simpson
A new company formed in Victoria to raise the Bristol, a colliery vessel aground near Port Simpson last January. Key backers include J. H. Greer of White Pass & Yukon, Captain Owens of Nanaimo, and Stobin Dunsmuir, heir to Premier Dunamuir and vessel owner. If floated, the ship could be worth about 150 000 dollars. The Nell’s captain reported seeing the Bristol midships on a sandy beach. Burtees Hope & Co. of Seattle arrange the Islander raise with San Francisco and Seattle financiers and have bought 5 000 dollars in diving gear for deep water work.
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Burtees, Hope & Co
Seattle
San Francisco
Foster bills $40,000 for timber testing program
Senator Foster of Washington introduces a bill to spend $40,000 to continue timber testing with a focus on Douglas fir and other Pacific coast woods, while a favorable report supports a grant of land in Clallam county Port Townsend. Representative Jones of Washington introduces measures praising Lieutenants Russell T and Oliver P M Hazard of Chehalis for service in aiding the capture of Aguinaldo.
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Star
Washington
D. C
Foster
Clallam County
Port Townsend
Jones
Russell T
Oliver P. M. Hazard
Chehalis
Wash
Aguinaldo
Trout Fishing Begins Today
An exodus from Seattle marks the start of the trout open season after five months of prohibited catching brook or mountain trout. Fishing is allowed only with a hook and line, with penalties for nets or seines. Game Warden Mike Kelly assigns deputies to enforce the law across the county.
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Seattle
Izaak Walton
Mike Kelly
Burglars Enter Ayerst’s Home And Rob Bedside Watch
A. Ayerst of 2 Eastlake avenue reported two masked burglars entering by a rear door and holding him up in his own room. One thief carried a lantern and revolver and searched the room while the other took a watch and chain from under the pillow before exiting as police were notified.
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A. &. Ayerst
Sunset Telephone Co
Eastlake Avenue
Mr. Ayerst
Reese
Ayerst
Wm. Wipiame Named Immigration Commissioner for New York Port
William Wipiame has been offered and accepted the post as commissioner of Immigration at the New York port. He assumes duties immediately, succeeding the previous official. The appointment highlights a shift in policy focus for harbor screening and immigrant intake.
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Washington, Db. C
Wm. Wipiame
New York
Building Permits in March Show Labor Strikes Hit Activity
The March report from Seattle's building inspector notes total permits valued at 452,009 versus 689,423 in February. Labor troubles limited activity, though expectations point to April as a record month. The release lists 836 permits across alterations, new frames, brick and iron structures, repairs, and foundations with varied values.
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Seattle
Iine
Steamship Movements Reported for Alaska Pacific and Rainier
The steamship Humboldt newly added to the Alaska Steamship Co. fleet will sail for Bristol Bay and way points on April 4. The Santa Ana Pacific Clipper line plans a San Francisco departure tomorrow afternoon. The Rainier of the Pollard line set sail from San Francisco this morning bound for Seattle with a 1000 ton cargo.
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Humboldt
Alaska Steamship Co
Briagway
Way Points
Santa Ana Pacific Clipper Line
San Francisco
Steameship Rainier
Pollard Line
Seattle
Gron Details Bribery Allegations Over Danish West Indies Sale
Nella Gron testifies about translations of Captain Christmas report to Chairman Richardson. He claims members of the Danish parliament opposed the Islands sale and sought to halt the appropriation. Gron says he went to President Roosevelt to stop the deal after Secretary Hay declined action. The inquiry continues with Christmas as the principal witness. lawmakers view the matter with mixed seriousness.
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Washington, D. C
Congreeemen
Hayl
Grow
Richardson
Christmas
Witmensr
April Foolish Vault Joke Stuns City Treasurer Staff
An April Fool prank at the city treasury caused Capt. Brown to fear a real heist as a dummy in man’s clothes was placed between vault doors. Laughter followed once the joke was revealed, but the incident left Brown wary of future pranks.
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Capt. Brown
Jock
Capt. N
Deak
Handsome Residence Permit Issued In Winfield
Attorney Winfield KR. Smith secured a permit for a $15,000 two story residence with basement at Summit avenue and University street. Architect W. K. Kimball, contractor H. J. Allan. Additional permits issued include homes at 315 Sixteenth Avenue, 411 Pontius Avenue, 404 Fifteenth Avenue North, 1418 Becond Avenue West, and more with varying costs.
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Winfield KR. Smith
Summit Avenue
University Street
W. K. Kimball
H. J. Allan
Paul B. Hyner
Sixteenth Avenue
J. Kt. Elcook
Pontius Avenue
H. H. Kent
Fifteenth Avenue North
J. L. Jenkins
Becond Avenue West
C. C. Phillips
Fourteenth Avenue
FE. H. Shumway
East Alder Street
A. F E. Matley
Harvard Avenue North
William McDonald
Thirty-sixth Avenue
Coat
Neighbors Quarrel Dismissed After Lake Dispute
Marie Muller caused the arrest of Mrs. C Miller after a fight at Green Lake. Justice Cann dismissed the case noting a small mixup with no blame on either party.
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Justice Cann
Marie Muller
C. Miller
Green Lake
Plague outbreak in California prompts Western quarantine
The health department is alerted to a bubonic plague outbreak in California with two deaths reported in San Francisco. Quarantine rules will be enforced at El Paso and other Western Texas points.
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California
San Francisco
el Paso
Texas
Tragedy at Nome Reported in Severe Cold
Advices from Nome dated Jan 17 reached Seattle on the City of Beattie describing extreme cold in the Nome district with the thermometer at 46 degrees below zero. A fierce blizzard delayed travel as Geo A Carpenter, a well known Alaska newspaperman, was badly frozen on the trail between the Good Hope divide and the Nexapaga river. Carpenter and two companions, Vint and...
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Hunter
Carpenter
Vint
Lacrita Pdwerd Lareen
Boswnsehop
Norway
Nome
W. M. Carter
Oreek
Seattie
Beattie
Geo. A. Carpenter
Alaska
Good Hope Divide
Nexapaga River
Debate on oleomargarine bill cited by senators and House action
Washington D C April Hettfeld Idaho spoke against the oleomargarine bill in senate debate. Dillingham Vermont warned protection for farmers and consumers amid rising output figures and factory counts. In the House beet sugar Republicans vow to oppose Cuban reciprocity on floor while Democrats largely back the measure.
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Washington, D. C
Hettfeld
Idaho
Senate
Dillingham
Vermont
United States
House
Police Notes Report Thefts and Missing Items
The Arlington dock reported a theft of a box of carpenters tools. Ernest Schmook reported a stolen gold watch and chain from the linen room at Hotel North. Harry Carlwon seeks police help locating his roommate. Frank A. Edward left Seattle with an umbrella and overcoat belonging to his friend. Another case of misplaced confidence noted.
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Arlington Dock
Ernest Schmook
Harry Carlwon
Second Avenue South
Frank A. Edward
Carlson
Seattle
Weather Update for Beattie and Vicinity
Occasional rain with fresh southeast winds developing by Wednesday. Temperatures remain mild and conditions likely to vary through the day with lingering showers possible in the evening.
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