Nine Dashes This Spring To Explore Unknown Lands
A historic note details nine expeditions preparing to explore uncharted regions across polar areas Asia Australia and South America. Aims include reaching the pole extending stations, and discovering unknown lands with leaders such as Shackleton Charcot and Mikkelsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Australia
South America
Antarctic
Lieut
Shackleton
Charcot
Aretowiski
Heart of Asia
M. A. Stein
Bren Hed
Upper
Amazon
G. M. Boynton
Roster
North Pole
Mikkelsen
Frederick A. Cook
Ernest Leffingwell
Central Australia
Hobson Warns for a Stronger Navy Against Japan
United States Congressman Hobson warned Congress that without a robust navy the nation faces danger from Japan and must build up Pacific and Atlantic strength. He argues for a larger fleet and supports a naval buildup including Delaware class battleships to restore recommended tonnage.
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United States
Japan
Pacific
Atlantic
Alabama
Secretary of the Navy
General Board
Retailers Win License Fight
The Miller and Jewett brewery at 214 James Street secured a license renewal after the Independent Brewery conceded this afternoon. The License and Revenue Committee approved 49 saloon licenses and the council was to act that evening.
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Miller & Jewett
James
Origin of Fires Suspected at Morning Inferno
Police chief Bringhurst investigates a morning blaze that destroyed ground floor storage and a second floor bedroom. The fire caused about 2700 in loss, with 1500 of insurance on furniture and owner’s loss around 1000. Authorities found coal oil traces near the suspected origins.
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Addie
Bringhurst
Murder Trial Under Way in Issaquah Case
Bennett charged with murder in Issaquah on January 12 faces trial. Prosecutor Prater led proceedings as Wing Attorney John represented the state. Witnesses testified, detailing the home purchase scheme and the stabbing incident. The defense questioned the evidence and argued double jeopardy concerns.
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Bennett
George Cranick
Issaquah 12
Prater
John
Lef
Crantes
Roneber
Man Held In Attack On Woman At Brass Works Plant
Thomas Flanigan a 38 year old teamster and watchman at the Seattle Brass Works was arrested by Patrolmen Legate and Looser after the 11 o'clock assault on Mrs Anna Mehler of 2102 14th Ave South near the plant in South Seattle She was being escorted home when the attack occurred and is under physician care pending investigation
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Asia
Himalayas
Turkestan
Taklamakan
Jones
M. A. Stern
Man
Sven Hardig
Europe
Thomas Flanigan
Anna Mehler
14Th Av. South
Seattle Brass Company
Seattle Station
Fifth Avenue Hotel owner offers bonuses to keep workers
J B Martin proprietor of a fashionable Fifth Avenue hotel has offered each employee a $50 annual bonus with $6,160 already paid this year and more planned. He believes marriage and babies improve reliability, reduce turnover, and cites past bonuses as proof the plan works, noting occasional lump-sum payments.
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J. B. Martin
Martin
Damages Sought After Dog Bite Attack
Ephraim Seymour files suit against R. J. Reekie seeking 1000 dollars for injuries from a March 21 dog bite. He alleges the dog was at large and a public safety menace in the incident reported at the county clerk's office.
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Bia
Kimer
Ephriam Seymour
R. J. Reekie
Seymour
Reekie
Man Enters House. Jewelry Stolen in Saturday Break-In
L. H. Rose reports a burglary at his home, noting a stick pin valued at 6 dollars a manicure set 10 dollars and a ladies emerald ring valued at 20 dollars were taken during a break-in Saturday. He reported to police this morning at 1122 23rd no. 8.
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L. H. Rose
Robbery Report From Armory Break-In
Harry Mannheimer of 1532 Kaat 64th Street was robbed yesterday at the Armory after a room was broken into. A thief stole a suit of clothes left by Mannheimer and a small amount of money from other boys, with a monitor noting the loss of garments.
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Harry Mannheimer
Kaat
Monteimer
Missing 17 year old Elizabeth Peterson believed eloped
Elizabeth Peterson aged 17 has been missing since Saturday from her home at 6515 26th Avenue Northwest. Her father asked police to place her in custody and believes she is with a street motor man. She wore a felt hat and a ray coat.
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Elizabeth Peterson
N. W
Abusing Women Case Reported in Columbia City
Horst of Perdis Ferdinand reported to police last night a man posing as a helper in Columbia City. Officers are searching for the suspect after two attempted acts were reported and the man is described as a fake.
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Columbia
Horst
Perdis Ferdinand
Colwntia
Columbia City
Guilty Pleas Lead to Prison Sentences for Hicks and Whitman
Erin Hicks and Joe Whitman pleaded guilty to burglary before Judge Frater and were sentenced to one to fourteen years in the state penitentiary. Hicks urged a jail term as Frater considered a short sentence for parole board review based on character proofs from their attorney.
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Erin Hicks
Joe Whitman
Judge Frater
Hicks
Pardon Board
Multiplying tools and reels listed with prices
An itemized sale listing features double multiplying reels and pliers with prices around $1.00 to $1.60. The catalog mentions nickeled metal parts, brass handles, adjustable heads, and reference to an empire or assortment, with note of an upcoming event and a closing date in April.
New Labor Party Formation Moves Ahead in July
United Press reports a conference of labor leaders in Chicago on April 4 to launch a new labor party. William D. Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners will address Illinois miners. The gathering includes leaders from labor groups with about 600,000 members and UMWA plans to send two delegates to the Denver convention in early July to plan amalgamation and a new organization. Haywood declares labor ready to shake off shackles and unite miners under one banner.
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Peary
North Pole
France
Pole
Ejnar Mikkelsen
Ernest Leffingweil
Chicago
Frederick A. Cook
Greenland
Australia
Lake Myre
Seeves
Gregory
Clangow
Lake Eyre
United Press
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Illinois
Wan
United Mine Workers of America
Western Federation
Denver
Haywood
United States
United Mine Workers
Smith Faces More Charges Against US Land Office Official
Additional charges filed Saturday by Attorney Thomas R. Horner and L. W. Martin accuse J Henry Smith, register of the focal United States land office, of refusing Richard Dunn access to information about an entry Dunn planned to contest. The case will be heard by Examiner Edward W. Dixon, date to be set.
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J Henry Smith
The
Focal United States Land Office
Thomas R. Horner
L. W. Martin
Edward W. Dixon
Land Office Dispute Escalates With Remarks on Wealth
The record notes that the defendants argued the challengers are affluent. A second charge claims EB T Pell pressed Smith for land office information. Smith advised consulting an attorney, prompting Pell to assert many years in land office practice and to act as his own counsel. Smith retorted Pell lacked funds to do business before the office.
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EB. T. Pell
Smith
Land Office
Pell
Seattle
False alarm risks horse on city fire engine
A needless alarm sent by a passerby caused a fire wagon to race toward a bonfire at 1515 Fifth Ave behind Schwabacher Co. A horse slipped but the driver and brakesman stopped the engine in time. No injury beyond a scare to the horse occurred amid the quick cleanup ordered by health authorities.
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Union St
Fifth Av
Schwabacher Company
See Battleships Take Boats at Pier 2
Boats make ten round trips daily from Pier 2 with a six cent round trip rate. The note appears in a brief transportation item.
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Pier 2
Judge Morris Speaks at Madrona Heights Club Meeting
The Madrona Heights Men's club holds its first public meeting tomorrow evening at the Methodist church at 38re y and B Union St. at 8 o'clock Judge George E Morris of the superior court will deliver the address. Refreshments will be served.
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Madrona Heights
Methodist Church
B. Union St
George E. Morris
Superior Court
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Wekners Land
South Pole
Belgium
Henryk Aretowiski
Argentina
Bolivia
Paraguay
Brazil
Delma
Yellow Amazon
Thie
Melvitle Hernten
Boston
Gloucester
Andes
Pacific Ocean
Peru
I Boynton
Sven Hardin
Wilderness
Lieut. Shackleton
Capt
Arctic
F. A. Cook
Beccase Wee Enaee
Hobson
Whington
April
China
America
Sandiag
Milan
Fords
Pearse Hobson
Congress
Heenaen
MR. Stork
Dick Reel
F. M
Second Avenue
Verona
Green
Odd Rockers
Consay
Elwell
Grand Rapids
NEW Labor Party
Richard Dunn
Duan
Dunn
Judge Morris
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