Alaska boundary letter reads to chamber of commerce
A letter from Henry Butler of the Joint High Commission argues the U S stance on the Alaska boundary and urges a public campaign against concessions to Britain. Baron von Holleben’s letter on Beattie terminal and a legislative report by John W Pratt are also noted along with a road petition to Skykomish.
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Chamber of Commerce
Yhas
Henry Butler
Joint High Commission
Watson
Squire
Great Britain
Alaska
Boundary Line
United States
Lynn Canal
North Pacific
Atlantic Seaboard
Board of Trade of
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
England
Baron von Holleben
Lloyd Steamship Company
Beattie
U S Delegation Named for Czar Disarmament Talks
Washington April 6 The United States announced its delegation to the Czar's disarmament conference led by Andrew White ambassador to Germany and including Stanford Newell minister to the Netherlands Seth Low of New York Captain Crogler Ordnance Captain Mahan Navy retired and others.
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Washington
Andrew White
Germany
Stanford Newell
United States
Netherlands
Seth Low
New York
Capt. Crogler
Ordnance Department
Mahan
United States Navy
Cardinal Vaughan Asked to Stand for Papacy
London reports Cardinal Vaughan has been asked to stand for the Papacy and has given his consent.
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London
Cardinal Vaughan
Widow Olivia Cale Sues Insurance Firm Over Alaska Loss
Olivia Cale of Bothen widow of Thos H Cale sues Unoton Cent Lite Insurance in superior court seeking $1000 on a policy claim related to his death in Alaska last year.
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Olivia Cale
Bothen
Thos. H. Cale
Alaska
Unoton Cent Lite Insurance Company
Insurance policy dispute over husband withdrawal and agent receipt
A policy taken out by a wife prior to her husband leaving for the north faces a fight from the insurer. The company contends the policy was never in force and rejects the agent's partial payment receipt under the application terms. The case is tried before Special Judge J. K. Brown and a corporation council.
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North
Cole
J. K. Brown
Canton jury venire exhausted in Mrs. George trial
The special venire was exhausted yesterday afternoon with only twelve jurors secured. Court adjourned to draw a new venire. Today about twenty five men were called, but the jury may still be doubtful.
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Canton
Apri
George
Record Breaking Trip To Skeeway By Two Murray Men
Archie J. Murray and William L. Murray arrived at Skeeway from the Atlin district after a nineteen and a half hour trip. The voyage reportedly breaks the travel record with a trail in good condition though expected to become soft after warm weather.
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Archie J. Murray
William L. Murray
Skeeway
Humbort
Atlin
Mrs Booth in Seattle Discusses Work in Prison Reform
Mrs Booth head of the Volunteers of America arrives with her secretary and Lt Col Duncan in Seattle. She tours the west and will lecture at the First Presbyterian church. Booth leads the secessionist VOA while Ballington Booth heads the new organization.
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Mra
A Booth
Inteers
Jennie Hughes
Duncan
Tacoma
Seattle
Ballington Booth
Gen Booth
Salvation Army
Truth comes out in Dreyfus case testimonies before court
Paris April 6 The Figaro publishes sensational testimony by M Bertulus the magistrate who examined Col Picquart and investigated Waterhazy and Paty du Clam He says Esterhazy papers prove Esterhazy a forger Paty du Clam a traitor and that they had help from Henry Henry exclaims do not mind but save us The honor of the army is everything Hertulus says Du Clam should act and face death this evening Henry admits Bertulus was on the right scent.
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Paris
the Figaro
Dreyfus
M. Bertulus
Col. Picquart
Waterhazy
Paty du Clam
Esterhazy
Col. Henry
Bertulus
Henry
Hertulus
du Clam
Insurgents to Rely on Guerrilla Warfare in Philippines
In Manila reports say insurgents will avoid main force clashes with Americans and wage guerrilla warfare. Deserters return home amid Aguinaldo rift. a Baltimore cruise near Lingayen Gulf sees an ambush on a shore party. Malolos sickness rises. 125 soldiers prostrate. claim of 125 wounded on a single day. Parade of proclamations meets mixed reception.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Baltimore
Lingayen Gulf
Sual
Malolos
MacArthur
Phillipine Commissioners
Manilla
Mrs. Baxters Good Work for W C T U Convention
Mrs Marion Baxter heads the Seattle W C T U convention bureau from the balcony room above the Seattle hotel office. She plans an eastward tour to drum up interest, arranges a one fare round trip from St Paul to Seattle, and explores a White Ribbon train concept. About 20 000 letters will be mailed nationwide with Seattle resources promoted by the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Baxter
Seattle
Chicago
St. Paul
Kanes City
United States
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
Bandits in Cuba Loot and Burn Property Reported
American officers report extensive bandit activity in Havana province with overrun territory and daytime raids. Losses are estimated around 400000 as bandits threaten homes and cause mounting concern. comments reference a Mormon politician and a chaotic Washington Star cartoonish aside.
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Havana
Mee
Ith Japdecaylight
Front Quiet as MacArthur Prepares for Push Near Calumpit
Manila dispatch reports calm at the front while General MacArthur expects an advance soon. Thousands of Filipinos mass near Calumpit as Americans hope for pursuit and a battle. A second insurgent wing forms in the San Mateo valley ahead of Hall's Brigade.
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Manila
MacArthur
Calumpit
San Mateo Valley
Hall
County adopts tract indexing with new contract
County commissioners approve a tract based indexing system for records and award the contract to B A Knapp and K P Olda, adding to the current method. The change allows lookup by tract page, supplementing existing practice though abstract firms oppose it. Licenses to wed issued for Benjamin Woodhouse and Louise Elizabeth Cropley.
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B. A. Knapp
K. P. Olda
Benjamin Woodhouse
Beattia
Louise Elizabeth Cropley
Green Lake
Corbett Expresses Dismay Over Gambling Crackdown
Capt Willard Detectives Corbett Powers Wappenstein and Walt er Corbett returned from Everett as witnesses in the Edwarde and Wilson burglary case. They criticized the council for closing down on gamblers, arguing that shutting major games will spread gambling across the city and hinder police. Corbett recalled past “Clack Jack” games under sidewalks and behind saloons as examples of scattered gambling when centralized.
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Capt. Willard
Corbett
Powers
Wappenstein
Walter Corbett
Everett
Edwarde
Wilson
Council
Beattie Seeks Sewer Growth Under New Assessment
Assistant City Engineer Cottrell notes more sewer construction in Beattie this year due to a city council adopted equal assessment plan. Districts without current need are taxed with adjoining populated areas, charging unimproved lots the same as improved properties. The Denny Way sewer shows over 600 unimproved lots billed, while new buildings rise even before sewer work finishes.
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Beattie
Cottrell
Denny Way
Councilmen Seek Strict Enforcement of Saloon Ordinance
Seattle city council members discuss enforcing the 1 A.M. closing rule and Sunday shutdown for saloons. Councilman Crichton and Tromer AU express support for enforcing existing liquor laws, while Mayor Humes hints action if public will supports it.
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Seattle
Crichton
Tromer AU
Mr. Hill
Demand by Armour firm for beef contract disputed
During Miles' beef board session a letter from C. J. Connor, Armor Packing Company agent, demanded the contract be awarded to his firm. He claimed sole rights to a process for preserving beef in hot weather, citing success in Florida.
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Washington
Miles’ Beef Board
C. J. Connor
Armor
Florida
Civil Service Postal Exam Held Today in Federal Court
Fifteen applicants took the Civil Service examination in the Federal court building courtroom. Nine sought department clerk positions, four for regular mail service, one for stenographer and typist, and one for watchman. Fred Wanamaker of Washington directed the test. A second exam is set for April 1 for coast and geodetic survey, hull and boiler inspectors, etc.
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United States Postal Civil Service
Federal Court Building
Fred Wanamaker
Washington, D. DC
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Hull
Toll gate vandals fined on Akamaway to White Pass road
J. H. Brooks and John Mahoney were fined 600 and 250 dollars respectively by Bhag way authorities for mutilating toll gates on the Krackett wagon road from Akamaway to White Pass. The road, owned by George A. Urackett, required tolls for freight and animals. Strooke and Mahoney resisted payment, damaged toll mates, and were arrested after several incidents. Capt. Weeden expects a record-breaking trip.
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J. H. Brooks
John Mahoney
Bhagway
Krackett
Akamaway
White Pass
George A. Urackett
Baltt
Portien
Strooke
Mahoney
Washington State Architects Meet in Toone’s Office
The Washington State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects holds an afternoon meeting at Toone’s office in the New York block. Boone serves as president and CC. W. Saunders as secretary. The session focuses on general discussion and planning, with new architects in the city invited to join.
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Washington State
The
America Institute of Architects
W. BE. Toone
New York
Mr. Boone
Attite
CC. W. Saunders
Focal
Deaigna
Mariners Report From The Wharves
The Nellie G. Thurston joins the Stetson Post Mill wharf taking on 30 000 feet of dressed lumber for Sunrise City. Tug Michigan finishes repairs and will return to service soon with a new pilot house cabin and machinery. Drumbarton ties up at Centennial flour mills and loads four for the Orient. Willamette sails with coal for San Francisco.
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Nellie G. Thurston
Stetson
Sunrise City
Michigan
Drumbarton
Centennial Flour Mills
Orient
Notable Roosey Visitors At Rainier Grand and Emerald City
Rochester’s J A Sutherland and Canadian Pacific agent A T Calder stay at Rainier Grand. Port Townsend customs officer F D Huestin also at Rainier. Salt Lake City’s Co L Darling checked in at Seattle’s Butler with Dawson arrivals Humboldt trio including Dr Maxmillian Schuman and George Williamson. Olympia’s Thos N Vance at Butler. Mrs Howard Litton sails for three months in London with Mr Litton beyond Skykomish.
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United States
F. D. Huestin
Port Townsend
The
Rainier Grand
Dr. Maxmillian Schuman
B. L. Ralph
George Williamson
Thomas HM. White
H. J. Pitter
A. 8. Y. Sharp
Dawson
Humboldt
Butler
Seattle Inklings and Local Notices
Summary of March expenses approved by Judge Moore and bank clearances. Local incidents include arrest of Elmer Johnston for liquor sales without a license and the death of Rev. William King in Sepa quah. Community notes cover Mrs. Florence McCain’s Eastern Star visit, injuries at Port Blakeley sawmill, assaults near Hotel Butler, a girls basketball game with Everett High, and Chamber of Commerce admissions.
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Moore
Dalaneen
Elmer Johnston
Interbay
Downey
Florence McCain
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Lorain
Commodore Draws Big Crowd as University Players Prepare
The Commodore draws strong crowds at the Third avenue theater this week. University students rehearse She Stoops to Conquer in Denny hall under Prof A B Coffey, aiming for a creditable performance tomorrow night.
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The
Commodore
Third Avenue
Denny Hall
A. B. Coffey
War Dept Reports on Huber Prisoner Claim
At Senator Perkins request the War department queried Gen. Ole about a man named Huber said to be prisoner of the Filipinos. Otto replies Huber of hospital coins fled beyond lines before hostilities, armed with a camera and revolver, arrested near Malolos, believed alive.
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Washington
Perkins
War Department
Ole
Huber
California
Otto
Malolos
Snow on the Rivieral Reported Amid Heat Wave
A playful caption describes a conversation about the heat and a surprising note that it is snowing on the Rivieral. The exchange contrasts a sun blazing day with an unexpected snowfall in a distant locale.
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Dapple
The
Rivieral
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J. A. Sutherland
Rochester, N. Y
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Canadian Pacific
Salt Lake City
Thos. N. Vance
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Mr. Litton
William King
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Port Blakeley
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Thomas True
Railroad Avenue
Marion Chilcott
University
Everett High
W.P. Trimble
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G. N. Gilson
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