Married at No 4 The Fair Vanderbilt Wedding
Virginia Fair, daughter of the late Senator Fair of California, wed William Kis sam Vanderbilt in a noon ceremony at her sister Mrs Herman Odrichs home. A mixed faith service used a miniature cathedral and floral decor. Families including Vander Mill Pair Odrich Whitney Mills Clews Rockfeller Havemeyer attended.
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New York
Virginia
Senator Fair
California
Wm. Kissam Vanderbilt
Herman Oviricha
Oelrich
Father Murphy
Vander Mill
Odrich
Whitney
Mills
Clews
Rockfeller
Havemeyer
Nernst’s New Incandescent Light Promises Big Savings
The article extols Professor Walter Nernst for a new incandescent light using a magnesia rod that glows when heated above 6000 degrees Fahrenheit. It claims only about one third the energy of a common lamp and notes the main hurdle is heating apparatus for the magnesia rod.
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Messrs Swinburne
Ayrton
Walter Nernst
Nernst
Gottingen
Easter Wedding in Trinity Parish Church Ends In Marriage
James W. James of Renton wed Norah W. Murphy of South Park in a Sunday ceremony at Trinity Parish Church. A reception followed at 612 Fifth Avenue and a wedding supper at the Royal restaurant. The newlyweds, well known in Seattle circles, are both warmly regarded.
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Trinity Parish
James W. James
Renton
Norah W. Murphy
Southpark
Miss Murphy
Charming
C. S. Grant
Fifth Avenue
Royal Restaurant
Royal Restaurant In the Evening. Mr. and Mrs. James
Mr. James
James
Seattle
Silent Insects and Their Quiet Lives
The article notes most insect species are silent and deaf to sounds as part of their life. It explains they breathe through body holes rather than mouths and lack vocal cords or larynx structures for making noises.
A Shrew Scheme at Bouton Restaurant
A Bouton restaurant keeper laments hard times while townsfolk and visitors avoid his place as he stands outside in apparent despair. He meditates on his fate amid the wary atmosphere of the street.
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Bouton Restaurant
Commodore’s Clever Tablet Hoax Attracts Boston Patrons
In Hoxton inspired prank, a restaurant owner fixes illegible Latin tablets resembling historic birthplace plaques to his building. The misdirection draws Bostonians and visitors who assume a mayoral legacy, boosting business as locals eagerly explain the enigmatic inscriptions.
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Bronco
Hoxton
J Howenstien Returns From Five Week NY Trip
Proprietor of the Golden Rule bazaar reports that prosperity is moving rapidly westward after a five weeks business trip to New York. Mr Howenstien notes improving trade and hopeful outlook for the western region.
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J. Howenstien
New York
Murder of a Policeman in Nevada Incident
Early April 4 Ed Moore shot and killed Policeman William Kilroy at Broad and Pine as Kilroy tried to arrest him. Moore fled toward the hills, described as desperate and fearless, unlikely to be captured alive. Canadian Pacific agents Piveling and Valentine are in the city.
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Nevada
Ed Moore
William Kilroy
Broad and
Pine Streets
Moore
Hilia
Clerical Sexton’s Quip Sparks Amusing Exchange
An English country parson’s sexton, also moonlighting as a monumental mason, was caught at work by a local doctor who mocked a few spelling blunders. The sexton retorted by saying, Cover it over, doctor cover it over, noting he had covered many of the doctor’s blots.
Commodore at Third Avenue Theater Draws Crowded House
A full house attended The Commodore last night at the Third Avenue theater. The patriotic drama captivated audiences with thrilling moments and stirring lines.
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Third Avenue Theater
the Commodore
Torpedo Cap Factory Explosion Kills Three In Copeland
Pittsburg April 4. The School ey Railroad Torpedo Cap factory at Copeland station blew up this afternoon. Three men were killed and one badly hurt.
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Pittsburg
Schooley Railroad
Copeland Station
Ship News From The Wharves In Early Trade Rumors
Along the wharves a big bonanza is claimed as Captain Berg and crew prepare to sail from San Francisco with general merchandise for Vladivostok. The bark Wiilna also loads for the same port while the Endeavor is hired to carry flour to Nicolaefaky in Siberia. Clan Galbraith will load lumber in Puget Sound for Algoa Bay and Repeat sails from Port Blakeley to Honolulu.
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Big Bonanza
Bergman
Wil
San Francisco
Clan Galbraith
Puget Sound
Algoa Bay
South Africa
Muay's WIN Head Wins Judgment Over Pacey for 223
George Muay leading Rudy Brow secured a judgment in Judge Benson's court against J. Pacey for 223 dollars. Pacey, via his attorney, filed a notice of appeal to the supreme court.
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George Muay
Alonzo Rudy
Rudy Brow
Talking Thro' Space Wonder of the Day in Europe
In Brussels on April 4 a wireless telephony experiment carried normal voice across miles to Ixelles. The piece surveys ancient fish hooks from bronze to flint, Eskimo use, and Wisconsin copper hooks. It notes the dwindling bison population, urging relocation to safe reserves and warning of near extinction within five years.
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Brussels
Ixelles
Ewies
Lake of Morat
Sweden
Wisconsin
President to issue civil service exemptions soon
Washington reports the President will soon promulgate exemptions to the civil service law after long consultations. Officials fear the plan may disappoint and risk stepping back in civil service reform.
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Washington
King of the Bisons in Ward Museum
Rochester report notes Prof. Henry A Ward of Chicago curating a world class museum in which the largest bison ever seen is being mounted for shipment to the government museum in Perth West Australia. The display follows the recent mounting of Tumbo the presumed largest elephant.
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Rochester
N. Y
Henry Augustus Ward
Chicago
Natural History
Kansas
Government Museum
Perth
West Australia
Chinese Hotels and Their Curious Customs
A travel sketch of Chinese inns describes courtyard layouts with surrounding small rooms, minimal furnishings, and paper-wrapped windows. It notes yards filled with animals, and praises the waiter as a central figure who naps and uses a napkin for many tasks, including cleaning and mopping. The piece remarks on low rates yet implies some indignities faced by travelers.
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China
Rome
Trhiti Island Lures Visitors With Dreamy Idle Life
A traveler extols the Island of Tahiti in the Society Islands as the most fascinating place under the sun. Its temperate climate, lush vegetation, and perfume filled nights tempt indolent souls to rest, with food produced without work and many visitors from America and France becoming entranced and forgetful of home and ambition.
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Trhiti
Lotusland
Turmoil Across Rome and Paris in Modern History
The article surveys Rome and Paris through the 19th century, noting Rome’s multiple changes of rule by French power and the pope, culminating in 1871 as Italy’s capital. It contrasts Paris with occupations in 14 and 1871, sieges in 1848 and 1870, and numerous uprisings shaping a turbulent political and social landscape.
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Rome
Beeen
Italy
Saya
Reaton
Paris
Napoleon
Louis Phillippe
Napoleon III
Ite
Europe
Maddest war result bounds youths to hospital wards
In Washington a group of young soldiers confined within the government hospital for the insane at the capital are the unintended victims of wartime conditions. After returning from tropical service they suffer fever and mental strain, with overcrowding and poor daily life among criminal inmates worsening their plight.
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Washiington
Spain
Weoehington
Clasnen
Volunteers of America Benefit Concert Tonight at Armory
Secretary Allen and a YMCA quartet perform at the Volunteers armory at 118% Second Avenue for an evening program. Proceeds support the Volunteers of America activities and local relief work.
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Allen
Volunteers’ Armory
Second Avenue
Decree Extends Cuban Mortgages to April 1899
Havana reports a decree by former Captain General Manco extending debt collection provisions on city and countryside property until April 30, 1899. The measure, dated March 5, 1898, continues prior decrees and the military authorities publish the extension. A stray tale follows about palmistry accuracy in predicting a friend’s fortune.
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Havana
Manco
Mi Ae Eee Co Moe
Tennessee marksmen in Manila prison escape tale
Harper's Weekly recounts two Tennessee volunteers guarding a Filipino convict who climbed a prison wall and fled. Their dialogue shows casual, confident gunplay as they take aim at a moving target, resulting in the convict being found dead with bullets in the back and spine.
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Manila
Tennessee
Harper's Weekly
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Digar
A. Panpe
Pasitbcle
Vancouver
F. A. Valentine
Canadian Factfile
City
Schooner Endeavor
Balfour, Guthrie & Company
Tacoma
Nicolaefaky
Siberia
Renton, Holmes & Company
Port Blakeley
Honolulu
Atlantic
Urey
Akan
America
Greenland
Helett
Haly
Wero
United States
Yellowstone Park
Bilson
Arctic
Mexico
Oregon
Younr
Plains
Union and
Kansas Pacific Railroade
King OF
THE
Bisons
Merbert
Tennessee Marksmanship
Boston Clothing House
Second Ave
Sherman, Clay & Go
D. Ss. Johnston
Burke Building
Douglass
Goodyear
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike Street
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co
Gilmam
Rewtos
Mais St
Cahn & Cohn
Yesler Ave
Yesler Dock
BANKS
Capitan
Baning
James D
Maurice McMicken
Lester Turner
NAL Bank OF
Amina
Puget Sound- National Bank OF Seattle
Furth le
Jacob KE. C. Neuf
Ankeider Ny
James Pothwell
Boston Block
Telephone
Holyoke
James Bothwell
Loans and Insurance
Boston
Dancing Academy
Nest
7Th
A. P. Randall & Co
Rautmean Lumbing Co
Hansen
Corner Fourth and Pine
Winter & Harper
Seattle, Wash
HALBE
Colline
Alaska Views
la Roche
Union G1
Acme Publishing Co
Alley
Madame Brown
Pike St
San Diego Fruit Co
Ludwig
Ramaker Music Co
Pike and Fifth
Bonney & Stewart
Third Ave
Columbia St
Beattie, Wash
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