Limekiln Legislature Fun or Folly in Hawaii
Honolulu editorials report Hawaii's first self government effort mocked as Limekiln Legisgat. The legislature passes only one bill on expenses after misprints and a band controversy over God Save the King. Heckley jokes a law to ban the band within a mile of the capitol. the house calls for order and ends the crisis.
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Honolulu
Corres
Limekiln Legisgat
Hawaii
Heckley
Capitol Grounds
Capitol Building
Humorous Session Discovers Royal Navy Band Moment
The report recalls a Saturday scene in which a British figure and aides in royal navy livery gathered at the capitol. The governor’s band played God Save the King and the assembly hushed as Representative Makekau rose to note the contrast with America’s anthem.
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Royal Navy
Capitol
Gov. Dole
Makekau
America
Faled ceremony hints at decorum and respect shown
A disjointed report describes a ceremony where a speaker asks to end deliberations and guests file in with respect. Dole and other officials are noted, while panels and bands reappear as representatives insist the house maintain decorum amid unclear details.
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W. Dole
Beckley Objects to Playing in Honor of British Officer
Reptive Beckley objected that the ceremony was played to honor a British officer, and he did not approve of the tribute.
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Reptive
Beckley
Pan American Exhibition plans and local funeral notices
Executive commissioners map outreach for a Pan American Exhibition with free space for Buffalo exhibits and taxed private exhibits elsewhere. Marvin of Walla Walla will act as state press agent. Obituaries note the Seamen's Bethel leader died in Somerville, and funeral services were held in Seattle, Tacoma, and other local sites for Mrs Semple, Nome A Tierney, Percival J McKeracher, and P J Thorson with interments at Lakeview and Mount Pleasant cemeteries.
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King and
Pierce
Buffalo
Marvin
Walla Walla
Commissioners
Arim
Seattle
West arrest: concealed weapon charge discharged by judge
D West was arrested Saturday by Patrolman Parron for carrying a concealed weapon and discharged by Judge George.
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D. West
Parron
George
Young Tobin Hurt After Streetcar Incident
Seven year old Tobin and his parents were on Yesler Way when he tried to board a moving streetcar on Fifth Avenue. He slipped near the car’s side and struck his head on a stone, leaving him unconscious for nearly two hours before physicians arrived and assessed his injuries.
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Tobin
Yesler Way
Fifth Avenue
Funeral Service for Mrs A Smith at Buzz & Lone Chapel
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Buzz & Lone chapel with interment in Lakeview cemetery. The deceased had lived in the city for 15 years and was well attended. A Danish Brotherhood delegation from Port Was attended. Many offerings were placed at the casket by friends.
Man Found Dead on Tide Flats Near Centennial Mill
An unidentified man about 45 years old died yesterday at the Centennial mill site on the tide flats. Coroner Hoye reported the death and the body was taken to North's morgue for examination.
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Hoye
Noll
Funeral for George P. Boyce Held Yesterday
Funeral services were conducted yesterday for George P. Boyce at Butter Schapel with burial at the local cemetery. Boyce, a former commissioner, was described as the deceased’s father and noted for his public service. A letter to Fred Bey announced the death of Henry Lambert, Alaska pioneer, who died near the Nushagak and was buried at the river mouth, with details reported by the city.
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George P. Boyce
Butter Schapel
Boyce
Henry Lambert
Alaska
Nushagak
Fred
Governor Dole Withholds Records Request Considered
Gov Dole has blocked a House move for originals or copies of records since annexation. He declined to grant the sweeping access but will provide information on subjects needed for legislative work. Secretary Cooper rebuked the House, calling the request discourteous and unprecedented.
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Dole
House
Executive Department
Cooper
Queen Lilivokalani Hosts Grand Fete in Honolulu
Hawati rulers Queen Lilivokalani and Prince David Kawan anakoa attended the Maternity Home Loau fete in Honolulu. Grounds overflowed with streamers and booths. the pavilion hosted a native luau and foreign lunch. The queen presided at the popular booth autographing royal arm ribbons for $1.25 each. Shriners from the United States enjoyed the event.
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Hawati
Lilivokalani
David Kawananakoa
Honolulu
United States
Alfredo Zayas Elected Mayor of Havana
Alfredo Zayas, leader of the nationalista, was elected mayor of Havana today in a decisive political result. The announcement marks a shift in local leadership as the ballots were counted.
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Havana
Alfredo Zayas
Nationalista
Seattle Electric Co to Erect New Power House
The Seattle Electric Co has secured a permit and will begin at once a two story brick and steel power house on 700 714 Post Street and 701 715 Western Avenue and Weesler Way. The building costs 150.90 and will house new machinery for electricity production.
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Seattle Electric Co
Post Street
Western Avenue
Weesler Way
Musician Titus Receives West Point Cadetship
Washington April 2 reports Titus a musician of the Fourteenth volunteer infantry the first American soldier to scale the wall of Peking has been appointed to a West Point cadetship.
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Washington, D. C
Titus
Fourteenth Volunteer Infantry
West Point
City Jail Break Escapes Two Inmates
Fred Vilkers and Jerry Green escaped from the city jail yesterday morning after forcing the steel tank lock and climbing the high fence. Chief Meredith and Detective Wappenstein arrested them last week as suspicious characters.
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Fred Vilkers
Jerry Green
Meredith
Wappenstein
Yenaler Way
Bids Sought for Materials at Puget Sound Naval Station
Sealed bids for furnishing materials are invited by the Bureau of Supplies at Puget Sound Naval Station Bremerton to be received by noon April 16 and opened then. Required items include 75,000 pounds of various steel materials four thousand feet of teak and three thousand feet of cherry.
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Bureau of Supplies
Puget Bound Naval Station
Hremerton
Senator Proctor Sees Cuban Platt Amendments Adopted
Senator Proctor of Vermont returned from Cuba and stated the Cuban constitutional convention will adopt the Platt amendments in full or with only minor changes. He notes the majority favor peace.
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Washington
Proctor
Vermont
Cuba
Jewish Feast of the Ver Begins Tonight
The Jewish feast of the ver in memory of the Exodus from Egypt begins tonight and lasts seven days. Services will be held in Morris Hall with Rabbi Joseph officiating. Throughout the week, services are planned at the synagogue. eetceensnd "Keep in mind" Cline's piano house.
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Morris Hall
Joseph
Concert at Rainier Grand Cafe Evening Aeolian Grand Orchestral
The advertisement promotes an Aeolian grand orchestral concert at the Rainier Grand Cafe with performances every evening from 6 30 to 6 30 and 10 to 12 p m. It mentions Z C Miles Pi Co Alaska outfit a tal prize masquerade and notes admiration during the evening on April 6.
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Rainier Grand Cafe
Z. C. Miles & Pi Co
Alaska
Decision in the Gas Case Sparks Public Ownership Push
The Star argues for municipal ownership of a gas plant to curb monopoly power and provide a cheap efficient system. John Godwin endorses frequent public presentation of the issue to keep pressure on officials and inform residents.
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John Godwin
Beattie gas franchise case argued over estoppel and perpetuity
Mr. V. B. Palmer critiques the circuit court decision on ordinance 64620. He argues the court failed to consider key points, asserts complainant lacks clean hands, and contends the franchise was not granted for perpetuity. He cites authorities on estoppel and estate terms to challenge the ruling.
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V. BK. Palmer
Circuit Court
Cas Company
Ths
Bkandale Va. Moyer
Burke, 8, & Mo
N. W
Monroe
N. BE
Herman
Eac Nance
Lfmite
Beattie
Seattle
Estate disputes over inheritance terms and common law precedents
Legal notes discuss how earlier grants and words of inheritance affect property or franchise rights. The piece cites Beattle v. Columbia & Puget Sound railway and Beattle decisions, noting common law governs construction of 1874 franchise grants, with a long list of corrected market prices for fruits, vegetables, and meats appended.
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Territory
Washington
United States
Washington Territory
Beattle Va
Columbia & Puget Bound
Wash
Supreme Court of the
Hirachey
Normile Bond Approved to Grade Eastlake Avenue Contract
Normile posts a 4100 bond to guarantee the contract to grade Eastlake avenue from Mast Maine Street to the south line of the Denny Fuhrman addition. The bond is filed at city hall and approved by officials.
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Normile
Eastlake Avenue
Mast Maine Street
Denny- Fuhrman
Local Produce and Livestock Price List Prompts Business Note
The document lists prices for produce dairy and poultry items in several regions. It includes prices for butter creamery cheese eggs and various kinds of meat plus livestock and dressed stock rates. Also notes corrected daily price statements for grains and animal feeds with regional references to Washington New York Eastern and California markets.
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Hutter
Washington
Beattie
Puget Sauna
Hichard Barry Sentenced for Knife Threat at Court
Hichard Barry received a 15 day jail sentence from Judge George after conviction for a threatened knife assault on C. Hoott. The fragment mentions Diamond lee and a vague ad for Diegele repairs with a Main 1009 telephone line.
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Hichard Barry Wan
George
C. Hoott
Light on the Carpet Question Opens in Neighborly Show
The ad invites readers to inspect European imported carpets and a range of prices from cheap but sturdy to finest, promising new arrivals and ongoing show days to view unique floor coverings at local stores.
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Europe
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Seamen's Bethel
Somerville
Mass
P. J. Thorson
Tacoma, Wach
Bonney & Stewart
Nome A. Tierney
Lakeview Cemetery
Percival J. McKeracher
Benecatreet
Mount Plasant Cemetery
J. D. West
Gen. Weyler
A. Smith
Cline
Palmer
Dexter Horton
A. A. Denny
John Collins
Charles E. Burrowes
Sedgwick Ve. Laften
Allen
Congo
Foster Va
Ponce, & Wrah
C. C
J. M
Delaware Run
Théo
Pallon
California
Yakima
Adams
Second Avenue
Hon Marche
Pacific Oi Wells
Bulletin
Tacoma Well
Des Moines
Becong Avenue
Telephone, Green
Fike Street
Second Ave
State of
Snohomish County
King County
Mason County
Pike St
Rand Opera
Hoyt
Mazie Trumbull
Hird
Theates
Ene Melia
Eeetl Manes
Price
Jessie
Wedesetey
Edith
Nell Gwynn
Searchlight Moving Pictures
Carrie Nation
Lodes Bros
China
the Coffee and Tea Store
M.A. Goldman
Jewelry
Marion
Burke
W. B. Hutchinson
Second Ay
Boston Clothing
Seattle Transfer Co
Baggag
Storage Sa
Mala
First
Keeley Institute
Nancy Institute
British Columbia
J.P. Ray
Mgr
Kilbourne Ave
Green Lake
Fremont
Sullivan Building
Tel
Wao
Going Northrup Co
First Avenue
Diamond Lee
Diegele
Holmes
Spring St
Schuchard Optical Co
Recond Avenue
Stone, Fisher & Lane’s
Gunther
Chicago
24 Ave
Columbia Tel
East India Tea
OR. C. A. Gay
Skagit
Pennsylvania
Ervin
Pensylvania
Skagit River
Woolley
Butler Hotel
Post-Intelligencer
Ing
Sk Company
Skagit Oil Company
Ol Gee Fey
Geo. W. Harris
S. & I. Railway
Skagit Oil
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