President Roosevelt speaks on national issues at Charleston
President Roosevelt visits the Charleston exposition addressing West Indies Isthmus policy and Cuba relations. He praises South Carolina loyalty and Confederate veterans while urging law governed corporate and labor combinations. Luncheon hosted by the women’s department precedes further engagements with Maj. Hel culminating in a dinner at Pine Forest Inn.
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South Carolina
South
Spain
West Indies
Isthmus
Roosevelt
Maj.hel
Woman's Building
Woman's Department of the Exposition
Summerville
Pine Forest Inn
Capt
Wagener
Independent telegraph firms plan long distance rate cuts
On April 9 independent telephone companies meeting to form a national organization aim to dismantle the Bell Sunset monopoly. They expect long distance rates to fall nearly in half once independent lines are in place, arguing Bell profits from lower maintenance costs fund new lines.
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United States
Bell Company
Hooted King Leopold Amid Socialist Mob
King Leopold, on his birthday, rode through Brussels in an automobile as a mob of socialists jeered and shouted Long live the King. His chauffeur dodged the crowd with skilled steering while adherents of the royal family observed from nearby. The episode followed public demonstrations against the monarchy and bred tensions around royal authority.
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Republican Sentinel
Leoment
Min
Prince Albert
The Blind Goddess
W F Richardson sought a suspension of a decree but was denied. Emily Moore was declared heiress to Mrs Charlotte Richardson's estate. The court invalidated the second will as it was likely forged while Mrs Richardson was not of sound mind, soon after which she died in an asylum.
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W. F. Richardson
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Emily Moore
Charlotte Richardson
Fitchardson
Heirs file 35 suits to quiet title on million dollar Hill tract
Mrs Cornelia Algar leads a large group of heirs in 35 separate actions to clear a clouded title on the Hill tract south of Jackson street and east of Rainier avenue. The property, valued at about 1 million dollars, has been tied up since 1876 and may trigger a real estate boom if market clearance proceeds. Judge I G Struve Morrie McMicken and others are named among claimants. guardian ad litem W A Haines represents minor heirs. Attorney fees topped 140 dollars as filings flood the county clerk’s office.
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Btruve, Alien & McMicken
Cornelia Algar
Hill
Jackson Street
Rainier Avenue
I. G. Struve
Morrie McMicken
W. A. Hanela
Ex Minister of Siam to Visit Seattle for Oriental Trade
John Barrett former United States Minister to Siam will visit Seattle as part of a Westward trip to promote Oriental commerce. The Seattle chamber chose Saturday for an invitation to Barrett after a morning meeting.
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Siam
Seattle
John Barrett
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Pe. Barrett
Chamber
Melkle
Chambers of Commerce
Tacoma
Port Townsend
Commercial Club of Coentraila
Washington
Mateukata
Chamber of Commercee
Corcoran Thoms
New York
Committee On
Boston
National Municipal League
League
Giv
Tacoma Superintendent Hingham to Leave Office
Special to the Star reports Tacoma on April 9 announces Superintendent of Schools Hingham will be relieved from office at term end. The article notes no successor is yet named.
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The
Star
Tacoma
Hingham
Tariff Cuts Signal Alaska Freight Competition
The White Pass and Yukon route cut freight rates 2 percent and 3 1/3 percent on shipments between Skagway and Whitehorse with through tariffs to Dawson and Allin to follow. The move aims to boost traffic to Alaskan points and challenge ocean and river lines. L. B. Youngs nears final report on city water and lighting operations, including Cedar River installations and lighting improvements. Civil service plans spring exam dates for all departments under rules, likely late month.
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White Pasa
Civil Service Commission
Grand Lodge of A O U W Convenes in Everett
The grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen met at 10 this morning in Everett with 175 lodge members from across the state. Fifty auxiliary Degree of Honor members attended. Delegates received the grand lodge degree, about 80 present, then routine business and an evening banquet. The Snohomish County Teachers Association was hosted by the Women’s Book Club with papers by state educators. Secretary of State Michelets traveled to Everett for a three day vacation and attended the A O U W meeting.
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Everett
Grand Lodge of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Grand Lodge
Snohomiah County
Teachers’ Association
Michelets
Fiverett
The
Will Delivers Frances Willard Address At Parlor Meeting
Rev. W. D. Simonds will speak on Frances Willard at a WCT A parlor gathering tomorrow at 2 50 pm. The event will be hosted by Mrs. C. F B Simmons at 1630 Thirteenth avenue and is open to members and friends.
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W. D. Simonds
Frances Willard
Exclusion Bill Roasted in Senate Debate
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire opened the day’s Senate session blasting the Chinese exclusion bill as unwisely biased and unnecessary. He argued the measure targets weak people, fosters prejudice, and would not suit a strong nation. He warned the bill is narrow and bigoted despite assurances it is carefully prepared. The House meanwhile debated the Cuban reciprocity bill with Wm. A. Smith of Michigan claiming it would damage American beet sugar industries and tariffs, labeling some Republicans as nearly Democrats for backing the measure.
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Washington, D. C
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New Hampestre
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Lodge
House
Wm. A. Smith
Michigan
Congress
Cuba
KRUGER WILL OPPOSE CESSATION OF THE WAR
Boer delegates in Amsterdam say peace efforts on current terms will fail. They cite continued peace talks between Schalk Burger and Breynan as evidence and insist Kruger will oppose ending hostilities. They expect campaigning until independence is won and seek more American support via Boer emissaries.
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Amsterdam
South Africa
Schalkburger
Breynan
Republica
Edward
United States
North African Republica
American Congress
Wboer
America
Creosoting Works Fire Destroys Plant At Seattle Wharf
A blaze at the Colman Creosoting works near Thomas street damaged the plant and near Beate Lumber Co mill. Fireboat Snoqualmie and local apparatus saved the works. losses estimated around $2000. Fire started from gases in a tar barrel near the lantern. Nine workers will resume duties in a few days.
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Colman Creosoting Works
Thomas Street
Beate Lumber Co
Seattle Lumber Co
Littl
Col M Cre a Takes Command at Puget Sound Posts
Col Tully McCrea succeeds Col Richmond as commanding officer and will base his headquarters at Fort Lawton. He assumes charge of Forts Lawton Flagler Worden and Casey after arriving yesterday. McCrea entered West Point in 1858 and served in the Civil War, later returning from duty in the Philippines where he spent about two years.
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Tully McCrea
Col
Richmond
Puget Sound
Col. McCrea
Fort Lawton
Lawton
Flagler, Worden and
Casey
Weat Point
Philippines
Carpenters reject withdrawal from Building Trades Council
At a Carpenters union meeting the proposal to leave the Building Trades Council was soundly defeated with only three of 489 votes in favor. A Master Builders' Association committee urged withdrawal but carpenters refused to act. Employers' association reported no action yet and most trades remained at work.
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Carpenters’ Union
Building Trades Council
Master Builders’ Association
Carpenters
John Megrath
Master Tfuilders’ Association
Employers’ Association
David W. Bowen
Alaskan Excursions Set From Puget Sound
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co offers summer Alaskan trips aboard the Spokane from Puget Sound. Departures are June 14 28 and July 12 26. No freight is carried. Spokane speed recorded at 15 and 17 miles per hour.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Puget Sound
Spokane
Bluff of Harriman Called Bluff in Salt Lakh Depot Fight
In Salt Lakh the Union Depot fight escalates as the Grande railway posts a $200000 bond with the city on good faith for the depot project. Officials of rival Harriman roads accuse each other of bad faith. Gould interests are believed to back a joint depot with Clark road, while the Short Line plans a separate station.
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Union Depot
Tip Grande
Harriman
Gould
Clark Road
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