Fierce Stampede Locates Orange Lands in California
A land rush at the San Jacinto forest reserve in San Bernardino County opened for public entry at midnight. Hundreds of squatters rushed on horseback with stakes, seizing valuable orange culture land. Officials intervened to prevent trouble, and the crowd dispersed for trains back to Los Angeles. Some staked for speculative aims. land adjacent to improved tracts can fetch up to $1000 an acre.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Oklahoma Territory
San Jacinto
San Bernardino County
the Land Office
Woodford Named Steward for Western Washington Hospital for the Insane
Olympia April 1 Governor McBride announced Samuel C. Woodford’s appointment as steward for the Western Washington Hospital for the Insane. The King County central committee urged the selection amid many applicants. Woodford, long active in public matters, succeeds Stewart Seeman. State treasurer reports a current balance of 761502.50 and bids for state supplies are being opened with announcements pending.
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Olympia
Wash
dGov
McBride
Samuel C. Woodford
Western Washington Hospital
King County Central Committee
Woodford
Stewart Seeman
Cambrian Prince Sunk in Collision Near Nab Lightship
A British ship named Cambrian Prince collided with the steamer Alma near the Nab lightship in dense fog. Eleven crew members were drowned, and the Alma arrived at Southampton badly damaged. The incident occurred this morning off London.
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London
Nab
Alma
Southampton
Boundary dispute ends in fatal shooting near Northport
Ernest Lutz injured and killed Thomas Kane during a boundary line dispute near Northport Washington. John Lacassee was wounded. Lutz fled into the woods and a posse pursues him as authorities search for the fleeing suspect.
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Northport
Wash
Ernest Lutz
Thomas Kane
John Lacassee
Mysterious Philadelphia murders claim mother and daughter
In Philadelphia a mother Elia Forbush, 4, and her daughter Madeline, 10, were shot in their home today. A second daughter seven was seriously wounded. Lane, 4, once employed at the house, is suspected after Mr. Forbush had a warrant for his arrest for larceny a few days earlier. Lane was captured in Camden, N J, claiming innocence though police cite strong circumstantial evidence.
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Philadelphia
Elia Forbush
Madeline
M. Lane
Forbush
Lane
Camden
N. J
Ivey to Speak at Chamber Meeting on Alaska
At the regular chamber of commerce meeting tomorrow morning ex-Collector Ivey of Alaska will present his views on general conditions in Alaska. The delegate question for Alaska will be discussed and the Lake Washington canal committee is expected to report on canal progress.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ivey
Alaska
Congress
Lake Washington Canal
Cana
Hedreck Sues Seattle Electric Co for 25700 Dollars
Katherine Hedreck sues Seattle Electric Co in Judge Bell's court seeking 25700 dollars plus costs. She says she was thrown from a streetcar at Fifth Avenue and Pike Street when it lurched forward. She claims 40 days in a comatose state and ongoing disability.
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Katherine Hedreck
Seattle Electric Co
Woman's World Kitchen Tips and Closet Dilemmas
A household section offers a light day menu with baked apples and veal cullet, followed by homemaking advice on clearing old clothing, avoiding waste, and practical tips. Notes include canned goods guidance, stain removal on wool, and splinter care with hot water and steam.
Scarce California Goods Market With Fading Supplies
Markets show a lean arrival of California goods with few lines, prices edging higher on rumors of raises but no actual increase. Asparagus is plentiful at 12 to 15 cents per pound, tomatoes scarce at 1.50 to 2.00, butter and eggs steady, smoked meats steady amid rumors, and sugar in high demand at low prices.
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California
Junker Quotations for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Corrected daily listings show prices for green fruit such as lemons at 2.50 to 3.00 per box, apples at 1.26 to 2.00, oranges 2.70 to 3.60, bananas 1.75 to 2.60, and pineapples 5.00 per dot. Vegetables include potatoes 28.00 to 32.00 a ton, beets 1.00 to 1.25 per sack, lettuce 1.60 per cage, onions 2.25 to 2.50 per owt, and tomatoes 1.50 to 2.00 per crate.
True Economy in Glasses at Schuchard Optical Co
Affordable eyewear advertised by Schuchard Optical Co in Seattle. Glasses claim superior fit and material, priced from $1.00 and up. Children’s eye care emphasized. Shop at 1207 Second Ave for eye specialization and comfort.
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Schuchard Optical CO
Eye Specialiata
Second Ave
Seattle
Commodities Prices Reported for Fresh Produce
San Francisco market notes show prices for wax beans 1e per unit, artichokes 1e, string beans 1e, cucumbers 1.60 to 1.75 per box, brussels sprouts route 1089-4, peas and rhubarb Tse per lb, spinach 5e per box, asparagus 12q to 16e per lb, April 10 to May Wheat 1089-4, 108%.
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San Francisco
Lost man Mayors receives letter about Robert Eastridge
Mayor Humes this morning received a letter from Wm Eastridge of Adelphi Town asking for news of Robert Eastridge who was in Beattie in November last but left for Port Townsend.
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Humes
Wm. Eastridge
Adelphi
Robert Eastridge
Beattice
Port Townsend
Ships that sail the Alaska coast and Puget Sound trade
The Humboldt from San Francisco arrived with general freight as the season opens. The Charles Nelson, to discharge at Tacoma, will load lumber at Port Blakeley. The Kar inna and other vessels head toward Victoria and Puget Sound ports. The Skagit Chief remains a target for purchase by the Sound, while the Sound run sees Tamar Duke of Fife and others heading to the Orient with wheat. Cargoes include iron, rice, matting, and apples. ships face rough seas and diversions, with several vessels arriving or departing for various ports.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Humboldt
San Francisco
Skagway
Charles Nelson
Tacoma
Port Blakeley
Skagit
Crescent
Guy
Rosa
Cape Flattery
Wilhelmina
de Vries
George Rhanes
Astoria
Rodway
China Mutual
Kalsow
Lenéoneask Sound
Ren
Liverpool
Victoria
Ery
Kate Thomas
Yola
Celtic
Carnarvon Bay
Ladakh
Cardiff
Balicom
Fawn
Catalina Island
Co. P. N. Company
Northern Porta
Princess May
Vancouver
Shanghai
Salona
Pacific
Buttner Freed On 2000 Bond In Local Case
W H Buttner had long complained imprisonment was no joke and expected to bond out soon, but around two o clock this afternoon he was released on $2000 bonds posted by Peter Bartell G W Young and George Wilson.
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W. H. Buttner
Peter Bartell
G. W. Young
George Wilson
Billion-Dollar Steel Trust Posts 111 Million Net
At a meeting the steel trust parent declared regular quarterly dividends of 1 percent on preferred and 1 percent on common stock. Earnings for the year total 111 million dollars with 55 million in dividends and 15 million in interest on bonds. After depreciation and reserve bonds of 15 million, undivided earnings approximate 24.5 million. Go to Spinning for bicycle repairs.
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New York
Steel Trust
City considers garbage franchise for Carpenter crematory
The city council will likely grant Chas. Carpenter a garbage franchise to build a crematory and operate a centralized waste system using steel wagons. Carpenter estimates a 76 000 to 76 000 investment with night collection and by products from disposal, to be completed within two years.
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Chas
Carpenter
Isileta
Forests of Poles Grow in Seattle Utility Plant
Seattle shows a surge of pole permits as four firms the Seattle Electric Co Beattie Cataract Co Sunset Telephone Co and the Independent Telephone Co vie to erect more poles. Public Works meetings reveal few petitions. competition fuels a crowded pole field with rare joint use of poles by two firms.
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Wheeler
Umit
Board of Public Works
Rmite
Sunset Telephone Co
Ihown
Seattle
Seattle Electric Co
Beattie Cataract Co
Independent Telephone Co
Cataract Co
Little Madame Gun Fung in County Jail Stay
A 14 year old Oriental girl known as Princess Gun Fung waits in jail while deportation to China is decided. Born in San Francisco she claims, authorities dispute this, and she remains in custody with her husband La Kee referenced as less agreeable. She is described with striking features and a flirtatious demeanor while admirers bring gifts.
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Woman's Department of
Beattie
Madame Gun Fung
Princess Gun
China
San Francisco
Tong
Gen Fung
la Kee
Death of C G Barnes
Chas G Barnes died at Beat tie general hospital at 1 this morning. He was a prominent church and YMCA worker and a member of the First Methodist church. His body will be taken to Goldendale Washington on the 6:40 train tonight. A Sunday School class meeting will be held at Butterworths parlors at 7:30 tonight to honor him. Friends may view the body in the mapa from 6:30 to 4:20 tonight.
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Chas. G. Barnes
Beattie General Hospital
Barnes
First Methodist Church
YY. M.C. A
Goldendale
Butterworth
Mapa
Furnish My House With Low Prices Now Available
The speaker argues that only the wealthy can say furnish my house and send me the bill while the average person buys a chair or two at a time. An assortment of home furnishing articles is offered with a varied, large stock and low prices due to superior buying facilities.
Women's Patent and Dongola Dress Shoes on Sale
Women's Fine Patent and Dongola dress shoes offered with flexible soles low coin toe and high French heel. Regular price four dollars special tomorrow at WOMEN'S two dollars. BHOKS at 41.79. Dongola and kid tops with military heel priced around one dollar twenty six cents.
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Bagdad
Downstairs specials and fashion goods sale event
A long advertisement lists downstairs specials including six to nine inch Jardi niware, decorated Japanese cups, plain white granite plates 68c per dozen, white china cups with gold band, kitchen towel racks, children's wash hats and white lawn dresses with various discounts. Also featured are hosiery and underwear bundles, women's wraps, spring suits, Portieres, couch covers, and a drug store section with assorted toiletries and household items priced for tomorrow.
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Inc
Fie
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San Jacinto Reservation
Oklahoma
Ava
The
Brea
Newsy
Buttner
Reichert Bros
Union
Kegley
Ife
Sago
Gun Fung
Maud Lewis
Gun
R. T. Shannon Grocery
Indave
C. G. Barnes
Peterson
Vici
Pike Street
Ourie
Frederick & Nelson
Madison and
Spring Streets
Department Mets
Chamimare
Sic
Portiere
Wright's Tooth
William's
Castile
iSe
Lace Store
Chantilly
Devonshire
Che BON MARCHE NORDHNOFF @ Co
Second Avenue
Seater & CO
First Avenue
Seattice
John J. Rowalsat
eeScientific Optician
Bet
Columbia
Marion
D. Buck & CO
Cline
Clark Davis & Co
Sroom
Tacoma Steel & Coke Co
First Ave
Union Block
MacDougall & Southwick
Rm J
Brow
D. D
Grand Ridge
Kole
Issaquah Coal CO
Madison Street
Seattle Electric
Daulton’s
Daulton Carpet Co
Ramaker Music Co
New York Dental Parlon
Howard Building
Mutual Life Ee
Portia
Harvard
Vetmot Pate
First Avenue E
Bonnoy
Sowa
Funera
Atic Hir
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