Seedy Stranger Blows Out Fire Then Falls Seriously Ill
A man from out of town checked into Reilly's hotel in New York. He asked for a room by the fire and blew out the lamp before going upstairs. He was found near death and taken to Roosevelt Hospital. He is 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corresnee
Reilly
New Lone
Dante
Johnson
Ry Milla
Orange County
Ami
Roosevelt Hospital
Allus
Ottawa giant Edward te 7 feet tall and 842 pounds
A French Canadian youth in Ottawa is hailed as the tallest man alive by admirers. Edward, said to be seven feet tall and weighing about 842 pounds, with long arms and a measured armpit width around 20 inches, is described as healthy and the son of Northwest Canada natives.
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Ottawa
Edward Te
Canadian Northwest
Norma
Shingle Packers Strike At Stimson Mill
Last night 25 shingle packers struck at the Stimson mill in Baltimore after the mill refused a requested raise. By midnight, more packers in the city joined, aligning with the Stimson mill workers amid rapidly spreading news.
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Bal
Milley
Stimson Mill Embret
Spinsters Convention Headlines April Parlor Attractions
The Spinsters convention will be held in the evenings of April 9 and the parlors of the First Presbyterian church. The event promises a display featuring poodle dogs and other attractions led by Prof. Makeover, drawing notable interest for the community.
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Prof. Makeover
Marriage License Case Involving Indian Chief’s Daughter
A traveling man marries Evelyn Beaver of Indian Territory, daughter of a chief famed for a 825000 estate. The couple, 23 and 25, traveled to the courthouse in a carriage adorned with white ribbons and shoes. They were married by a circuit judge amid modest ceremony and observed decorations on the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cincina
Evelyn Beaver
I. T
Sienton
Markets show stagnant trade amid bad weather on Western Avenue
Market writers note not lively trading due to miser weather and Holy Week observances. Alaska goods arrive but prices remain steady for weeks as street stock remains plentiful and receipts and shipments stay even.
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Western Avenue
Alaska
Sore T
Prices for fruits vegetables meats and provisions
A dense list of miscellaneous grocery prices including lemons 1.75 per box and 2.75 each, limes four per case, various apples from 0.90 to 2.50, bananas 2.00, olives and grapefruit at 1.75, fresh meats with per pound and percentage figures, and numerous vegetables with per sack or per pound rates. Also notes on dairy eggs and poultry from Washington and Iowa creameries.
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California
Washington Creameriea
Prints
Iowa
Prices and offerings from fresh ranch and dairy products
Listing of cheese, poultry, eggs, and stock prices with regional origins and per unit costs. Includes California creamery and native Washington cheese, Roquefort, Limburger, and brick varieties, plus poultry live and dressed, oats, barley, wheat, and hay prices. Also notes corrected daily pricing and Seattle dock deliveries.
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Elgin
Fresh Ranch
California
Washington
Eastern
New York
Wisconsin
Roquefort
de Perth
Adam
Limburger
Kege
Strictly Fresh Ranch
Lée
Seattle
Puget
T. Cheeee
Moths at Third Avenue Theatre Impresses After 25 Years
The city notes Jessie Shirley’s Vera as a sympathetic princess and Vera’s performance earns praise. Emme Bond as Fuschte Leach shines as a rising talent while George McQuarrie appears sincere and natural. The entire cast is praised and the play continues tonight.
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Jessie Shirley
Third Avenue
Vera
Shirley
Emme Bond Wa
Fuschte Leach
George McQuarrie
Frawley Company to Open Four Week Engagement at Grand Opera House
April seventh marks the start of a four week run by the Frawley company at the Grand Opera House with Chimmie Fadden dramatized by Augustus Thomas from Edward Townsend. Miss Jeasie Shirley’s company will also perform at Mr Cort's Bowery venue and in homes of New York’s Four Hundred next week with Trilby The Country Girl Sly Duckling Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Sheaf of Arrows planned. The Searchlight shows Mrs Nation smashing saloons at 1206% Second Avenue this week drawing crowds.
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Frawley Company
Grand Opera House
Augustus Thomas
Edward Townsend
Mr. Cort
Mies
Jeasie Shirley
Third Avenue Theater
Miss Shirley
New York
Secretary Long to Visit Beattie With President McKinley
Secretary Long of the navy writes to the Seattle chamber of commerce confirming a visit to Beattie with President McKinley. He denies leaving the party at San Francisco to go to Hawaii. The trip will let Seattle pitch Puget Sound as a naval base and urge canal work on Lake Washington.
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Long
Navy Department
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Beattie
McKinley
San Francisco
Hawaii
Seattle
Puget
Lake Washington Canal
Perilous High Scaffolds Power Seattle Lathers
A historic Seattle piece describes lathers driving nails at extreme speed on precarious wire lath arches high above streets. Workers balance on narrow planks, risk fatal slips, and rely on skill to prevent falls. Unionized, Seattle lathers earn strong wages with East Coast differences noted.
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Seattle
Beattie
Divorced Woman Faces Unreasonable Alimony Estimate
Antoinette Bangent, a social figure, appears in court after a divorce ruling. She must file an itemized alimony estimate, listing lavish items like $9000 yearly hats and $1500 yearly dresses, prompting the judge to demand a more reasonable figure and set a month later hearing.
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Antoinette Bangent
Passover Observances Begin With Sermon at Morris Hall
Jews begin the Feast of the Passover at sundown last night observed by the Hebrew community of Beattie. Families will keep unleavened bread and recount the Exodus journey from Egypt to Canaan, as Rabbi Joseph preached at Morris Hall.
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le of Beattie
Red Sea
Canaan
Rabbd Joseph
Morris Hall
Diamonds Recovered from Pawnshop Theft Case
Constable Kelly recovered two diamond rings a watch and other jewelry from a local pawnshop. Valued at 9606 the items belong to a woman who formerly resided in the city and were reportedly stolen by H J Sullivan now under arrest at Tacoma charged with the crime.
Derry Bound Over On Grand Larceny Charge
P Derry was bound over yesterday afternoon to appear before the court on a charge of grand larceny. The case alleges that Derry stole 572.0 from the complainant, and details of the transaction or custody were not disclosed in the brief report.
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P. Derry
EU Court
Grand Y Cc
Lynch
Derry
Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit Co Opens Saturday
The Onur pore bank department opens Saturday April 6 at 4 West Columbia Street with officers BE Shorrock president John P Martman vice president and Alexander Myera treasurer.
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Onur Pore Bank
Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit Co
West Columbia Street
BE. Shorrock
John P. Martman
Alexander Myera
Trean
Despondent baker shoots himself after struggle over revolvers
John Theiss, 61, a Cleveland baker and father of four, attempted suicide after being out of work. His wife wrestled away two revolvers, but he claimed a third and fatally shot himself in the head. He left behind a grieving family and was described as despondent over unemployment.
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Cleveland
John Theiss
Theiss
Easter Perfumes and Dyes at Bartell Drug Co
Easter perfumes and Easter dyes highlighted at Bartell Drug Co with bright colors and gift packaging. Numerous perfume boxes contain 12 to 4 ounce bottles, including Florida Water and Violet Toilet Water, offered in small and large sizes.
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Bartell Drug Co
Florida
Alaska Displays Planned At Pan American Exposition
The chamber of commerce discussed Pan American Exposition affairs with Andrew Krox proposing formal endorsement of Alaska’s exhibit. Arthur C. Jackson outlined plans for a comprehensive display of Alaskan products and industries while O. M. Moore noted Washington’s delay in floor space and Alaska’s offer to share space in Buffalo. The endorsement resolution passed unanimously and officials will collect maps and photos from Washington towns for the Washington headquarters.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Geographical Society
Great Territory
Andrew Krox
Arthur C. Jackson
Alaska
Buffalo
M. Moore
Washington
Mines
King County
Federal Building Site Choice for Seattle Narrowed
The chief of the United States architectural bureau will select Seattle's federal building site. Mr. Taylor plans a June visit to confirm location, urged by a letter from B. Graves to the chamber of commerce. J. H. Baverley was convicted in police court of stealing a watch from E. Randolph and fined $100 with 20 days in jail.
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Seattle
United States Architectural Bureau
Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
B. ©. Graves
Beattie
Washington
J. H. Baverley
BE. N. Randolph
George
Aeolian Grand Orchestra at Rainier Grand Cafe
Evening concerts at the Rainier Grand Cafe featured the Aeolian Grand Orchestra playing a schedule from 6 30 to 6 20 plus 10 to 2 pm every evening, a curious listing that mixes times across the day.
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Rainier Grand Cafe
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Glerk
Sam
the Frawley Company
Secretary Long
President McKinley
Laura Rienzo
Bahia
Brazil
Paris
Misa Rienzo
Rio de Janeiro
Firenzo
Nouveau Cirque
Declin
Ranke Hall
Wagner
Clare
Second Avenue
Guion
Best Fleet Insurance
St. Agents
Siviset Cocceh
Fred A. Wing Frank
Rm Teon Albert Hansen
North West
Federal Building Site
Baverley
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furnitu
Morris
Northwest
Alao
Frederick & Nelson Home Furnishers
Second Ave
Cor
Madison St
Avenue
Arcadia
Batier Hata
T Hats
Yare
Devcript
Eton
Pike Street
Spelger & Hurlbut
Ave
Columbia Tel
Seattle Gas
on —__ Electric Co
Cherry St
First Ave
Fpollyn Coal
Queen Coal
Telephone Union
Telephone Main
Ridge
Issaquah Coal Co
Gilman
Madison G&t
Sherman, Clay & CO
Stolting
M. BE
Treen Shoe
Yesler Way
Matheson Bros Grocers Cor
Main
Penn
Dental and Photographic
Columbia Street
Tacoma
C.gray & Co
Fotel Butler
Keeley Institute
Tow
British Columbia
J. P. Ray
Kilbourne Ave
Green Lake
Fremont
Sullivan Building
Tel
Ogden
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