Germany Serves a Warning in Samoa Debate
Berlin reports Herr Von Bulow, foreign minister, told the Reichstag Germany would honor Berlin treaty terms in Samoa if other powers agree, and favor an equitable division of the islands among Germany, Britain, and the United States if unanimously supported. He said Mataafa's dethronement was illegal without joint consent.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Herr von Bulow
Germany
Samoa
England
America
Kautz
Falke
Huffnagel
Crocker’s Ten Dollar Banquet Amazes New York Crowd
In the Metropolitan Theater last night Crocker’s ten dollar banquet drew over 100 attendees. The scene featured masses of roses and an aesthetically rich setting. Speeches were brief and loud, with Perry Belmont praising Thomas Jeffe and Augustus Van Wak addressing trusts. later Robert B. Roosevelt and Congressman Amos Cummings heated the room as the event closed.
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New York
Crocker
Metropolitan Theater
Perry Belmont
Thomas Jefe
Augustus van Wak
Robert B. Roosevelt
Amos Cummings
Trial of Ex Senator Quay Dragged by Bank Ledger Evidence
Philadelphia April 14 The Quay trial dragged as bank employees testified to locate books and ledgers. The so called red book was discussed though not yet offered in evidence. Quay and Hopkins are linked to ledger entries alleged to conceal personal transfers.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Hopkins
Sennen
Willscott Sails From Puget Sound for Sugar Trade
The former British ship Willscott sailed from Puget Sound with coal for Honolulu and was purchased by John Rosen feld. It was intended to register in Hawaii upon arrival, but authorities refused saying the application came in late and United States laws were already in force. Similar cases involved Star of Kuseia Star of Italy Star of Hengal and Falla of Clyde as attempts to secure Hawaiian and then American registries.
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Willscott
Puget Sound
Honolulula
John Rosenfeld
Honolulu
United States
Hawaii
Star of Kuseia
Star of
Italy
Interior to renew Northwest miners licenses at Atlin
Victoria reports April 14 that the department of the interior, acting on A RB Milne’s suggestion, will arrange renewed miner licenses for the Northwest Territory at Atlin city.
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Victoria
B. C
Department of the Interior
A. RB. Milne
Northwest Territory
Atlin City
Slowdown order issued for steamers in narrow channels
Pearl Harbor inspectors warned captains to reduce speed in dangerous narrows and foggy weather. Captain Bryant of the patrol urged a stop on risky runs after noting increased near misses and record trips with no earlier accidents, stressing caution to prevent disasters.
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Sons
Marine Pleasere
Eee Narrows
Ate
Phaes
Boy Injured Playing With Powder on Harvard Avenue
Herbert Dumas, a boy living on Harvard avenue near Alioah street, was severely hurt yesterday afternoon while playing with a powder can and explosive. A spark ignited the powder causing a large flash that burned his face and singed his hair and hand.
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Herbert Dumas
Harvard Avenue
Alioah Street
Youbs Dumas
British rules limit Yukon passenger boats to British crews
Evoree issues orders restricting passenger carriage to British boats on the Upper Yukon from the Canadian boundary to Bennett. American river vessels operating between beta, Stewart, Perry, Lake Testin or other Canadian lakes and carrying more than forty people must have British mates with proper certificates.
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Victoria
Evoree
Yukon
Canadian
Bennett
Beta
Stewart
Perry
Lake Testin
City of St Louis Quarantined Over Smallpox on Arrival
The steamship City of St Louis from New Orleans is quarantined at the southern limits of St Louis due to smallpox found aboard. It carried 30 first class passengers, 3 second class passengers, and 100 deckhands who will be kept aboard until danger of contagion is removed.
Water Receding in Tacoma Valley
The Tacoma river high water is receding and farmers realize the damage. Flooded farms, previously dry, are now inundated and facing significant losses.
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Tacoma
Grand Lodge of A. U. W. Meets in Tacoma
The Grand Lodge of the A. O. U. W. is meeting in Tacoma and will close its sessions tonight. The next meeting place will be decided this afternoon with Seattle favored to be chosen.
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Tacoma
Grand Lodge
The
Seattle
Poisoning case in Hastings implicates stenographer
A poisoning of actress Miss Cora Tanner near Hastings prompts a wider inquiry. Candy tainted with arsenic aimed at Mrs. F Morey, wife of a prominent attorney, left Miss Tanner an accidental victim. Mrs Morey recovers while Miss Tanner remains critical. A warrant is issued for Ollie Manlocker, a stenographer in Mr Morey’s law office.
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Omaha
Neb
Cora Tanner
Hastings
F. ©. Morey
Misa Tanner
Mra Morey
Ollie Manlocker
Mr. Morey
Burlington Express Wreck Kills Six In Sheridan Flood
Cheyenne April 14 report of a railroad disaster at Sheridan where a Burlington passenger train was wrecked while crossing flood waters. Six passengers drowned in the coaches as the area’s creeks overflowed their banks. A wrecking train was sent to the scene as details arrive.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Sheridan
Burlington
Insurgent Leaders Disguised in Manila Under Tight Rounds
In Manila on April 1 insurgent officers are believed to be in disguise among the city. General Wheaton enforces a 7 o clock curfew as guards double and precautions rise. General Lawton advances toward Calamba while prisoners are being freed on condition they spread the U S proclamation.
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Manila
Wheaton
Lawton
Calamba
United States
Smallpox Cases Reported Among Soldiers in Manila
Washington April 1 Surgeon General Sternberg received a letter from the surgeon of the Second brigade in the Philippines noting a few smallpox cases among the men all of whom have been vaccinated and no general spread expected. Dysentery and diarrhoea are the most prevalent illnesses but are declining as soldiers adapt to tropical life.
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Washington, D. C
Sternberg
Philippines
Croker Details Tammany Leadership and Patronage Ties
Richard Croker testified before the Mazet Investigating committee in New York on April 14. He admitted leading Tammany and said a long list of office-holders read to him were his friends. He stated heads of city offices were chosen at Tammany conferences and that officeholders typically rewarded Tammany hall with patronage. He did not deny advising Tammany legislators on votes and claimed Tammany deserved all it gained.
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New York
Richard Croker
Mazet
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Transport Sheridan Arrives as Lieut Meyer Lost
Manila April 14 The transport Sheridan carrying the Twelfth Infantry and five companies of the Seventeenth has reached Manila. On the voyage from Singapore Lieut Ralph Meyer of the Twelfth Infantry was lost overboard during the voyage.
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Manila
Sheridan
Twelfth Infantry
Singapore
Ralph Meyer
President Declares Lake Tahoe Forest Reserve a Public Park
Washington April 14. The President issued a proclamation setting aside the Lake Tahoe forest reserve in Eldorado county California as a public park. An act of congress excludes settlers from taking possession of the land.
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Washington
Lake Tahoe
Eldorado County
California
Congress
Local Dog Show Awards Prizes and Contests
Judges spent yesterday awarding prizes while winners paraded in blue red or white colors reflecting breed. This morning featured special competitions and a parade of the dogs. Afternoon and evening include a rat killing contest and a prize retrieving event.
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Drcas
Commissioner Rice Returns From Orient Inquiry
United States immigration commissioner at Victoria B C, Mr Rice, returns on the Rio de Janeiro Me after studying labour questions and the impact of Japanese labor influx. He will proceed to Washington to submit his views.
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Ban Francisco
MoeeMr. Rice
United States
Victoria
B. C
Orient
Rio de Janeiro
Washington
Expert Called To Open County Treasurer’s Thce Lock
An expert was summoned in the morning to open the county treasurer’s safe lock after two days of failure. the mechanism resisted, with several thousands of dollars involved.
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Tacoma
Consignment of Bricks Sails to Cape Town Factory
A large consignment of over 100 000 bricks is loaded at Port Ludlow aboard the steamer Angelos for Port Ludlow to Cape Town South Africa. The bricks are destined for a Citro glycerine factory to be built and will be conveyed on the ship General Roberts now loading.
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Port Ludlow
Angelos
Cape Town
South Africa
General Robests
Honolulu voyage injury on Garonne passenger
Advices from Honolulu via San Francisco report W Metfinnla, local agent of the steamship Garonne, fell down a companion way during the voyage and broke two ribs. The injuries are described as serious.
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Honolulu
Ren Francisco
W. Metfinnla
Ioamer Garonne
Canadian Ottawa Accepts Alaskan Boundary Modus Vivendi
Ottawa officials accept the modus vivendi on the Alaska boundary dispute after the United States proposed the issue to the British government and Canada referred it to Ottawa for adjustment.
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Washington
Ottawa
United States
Huntish
Cotter Sentenced for Dover Bank Theft Conspiracy
William E. Cotter, convicted of aiding William Rogge in stealing $107,000 from the First National Bank of Dover Delaware, was sentenced in U S District Court to a $5900 fine and eighteen months in prison.
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Washington
William E. Cotter
William Rogge
First National
Dover
Del
United States District Court
Vessels Bound for Seattle Return from Alaska Route
Pr F Nordby reports several fishing vessels headed to Seattle with several schooners and other ships en route to Beattle. Echooners Alcede and Pilot remain en route. Doncaster Crescent Alma Morning Star and Annie have turned back after a voyage from The Spit near Vancouver Island encountered a gale.
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Pr. F. Nordby
Alaskan
Alcede
Pilot
Beatile
Crescent
Doncaster
Alma
Annie
Spit
Vancouver Island
Brown
Notable visitors and residents at city hotels
RR Onffrey and wife of Fairhaven are registered at the Butler. EF J Coyle, Canadian Pacific agent at Vancouver, and Rev James Cheal of Tacoma stay at the Rainier Grand. Ex Senator John L Wilson of Spokane and BE Wallace Dunn advance agent of the Stuart Rebscon company are also callers. Capt J M ONeil at the Rainier Grand. A J Fittcraft and wife at the Rainier. C H Reinier of the Pullman Palace Car Co is at The London and San Francisco Bank Limited. Papers filed in Superior Court to foreclose Lena J Gifford and W J Gifford. Harry Hinge sues G V Rumor in municipal court for alleged damage to reputation from arrest and jail sentence for stealing chickens.
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RR. Onffrey
Fairhaven
the Butler
Mr. Onffrey
New Pacifice American Canning Company
Wallace Dunn
Stuart Rebscon Company
Butler
London & San Francisco Bank Limited
Superior Court
Lena J. Gifford
W. J. Gifford
Harry Hinge
G. V. Rumor
Jalil
Marshall Wins the Match in Keithsburg Shootoff
Marshall, Mayor of Keithsburg, Alabama, won the grand American shooting handicap in Long Branch New Jersey on April 4. Grim of Iowa finished second after missing on the thirty third shoot off.
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Long Branch
N. Y
Marshall
Keithsburg
Grim
Iowa
Arbor Day Observed Quietly in Seattle
Arbor Day was quietly observed in Seattle with banks closed and the post office closing at noon. Judge Cann adjourned the Municipal court while city, county and federal offices stayed open. He visited public schools as students planted a few trees at Cascade School and University grounds were given a holiday afternoon.
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Seattle
Judge Cann
Nordhoff to manage Bon Marche liquor affairs in Yukon
Rudolph Nordhoff arrives from Buffalo to run the Bon Marche in Yukon Territory. He is FR L Nordhoff’s brother and will bring his family to the region soon. Ottawa orders ban liquor imports into Yukon for the time being.
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Yukon Territory
Rudolph Nordhoff
Seattle
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr. Nordhoff
FR. L. Nordhoff
Seattle Kennel Club Exhibition Opens With Broad Smiles
The Seattle Kennel Club exhibition begins to close its first two days as staff note strong attendance and favorable weather, with participants and organizers expressing satisfaction and optimism for the event.
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Seattle Kennel Club
Governor Accepts Memorial Day Speech Invite
Olympia, April 14. Gary Rogers was invited to address the gathering at the Soldiers' Home on Memorial Day May 30. The governor accepted the invitation, though the event is seven weeks away.
Seattle Inklings and Local Court Actions Highlight City News
The Seattle area reports several legal actions including the Seattle Inklings trading company in default in a suit by Pacific Coast company, and Wellington St. Receiver for the Brooklum Box Lumber company securing a judgment against Seattle National Bank. Maggie French sues First Avenue Railway for 20000 damages over her husband’s death. State Board of Pharmacy to hold quarterly exams in Tacoma. Walla Walla improvements proceed with sewers connected to mains on Twentieth and Twenty-first avenues. Interbay resident Elmer Johnston released for lack of evidence in liquor license case. University junior class prom planned in Denny Hall with special Third Street streetcars and Wagner’s First Regiment orchestra. Arbory tree memorial observances noted. James R. Bean funeral held at 299 Belque Avenue. Cedar River contract report to public works, and division of Sheet Metal Works case heard in Superior Court. Jizzie Beebe files for divorce from W. Beebe. Margaret A. Dalrymple dies at 1412 Washington Street. Steamer La Conner begins frequent trips Seattle to Everett and Snohomish. Ship M. P. Grace arrives from San Francisco with lumber for South Shore markets.
MAIL TRAINS ARRIVE AFTER LANDSLIDE DELAY
Great Northern overland trains reached their destination this morning after a three day delay caused by landslides. One train arrived at 8 40 and the other at 11 45 with muddy coach exteriors. The Cascades blockage eased and Northern Pacific eastbound train is due at 4 this afternoon as service resumes.
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Great Northern
Cascades
Northern Pacific Overland
Quitman Becomes Dry Town After Prohibition Vote
Quitman Georgia announces a dry status as December prohibition election ends liquor sales. Three saloons operated before January 1 with licenses expiring yesterday and tests of legality not pursued. Local unrest and drunkenness peaked last week, mainly among the black population, while whites stockpiled liquor for medical needs.
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Quitman
Rousing Banquet Unites Parties At Tacoma
A large banquet in Tacoma honors Thomas Jefferson hosted by the Democratic State organization marked a first step in uniting Populists Silver Republicans and Democrats. About 900 guests attended with many speakers and topics featured.
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Tacoma
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic State Organization
Schooner Ligale Sorensen plans Bering Sea cod trip
The Ligale Sorensen schooner prepares for a six week voyage to the Bering Sea for cod fishing. She is currently mounting water tanks as part of preparations before departure.
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Ligale Sorensen
Bering Sea
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Cotter
EF. J. Coyle
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
Rainier Grand
James Cheal
John Ll. Wilson
Spokane
Capt
J. M. O'Neil
A. J. Fittcraft
Chicago
Tin Wife
C. H. Reinier
Pullman Palace Car Company
Vivtoria
Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Moran Brothers Company
Marriers Mining
Golden Rule Gazaar Coc
SOG
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co
Gilman
Renton
Second Ave
Main St
Se Eeatile Incorporated
Portland
Downing, Hopkins & CO
Brokers
H.W. Augustine, Mer
Betty Roudhee
M. Clay Eversole
Optician
Seattle, St Michael & Dawson City Transportation and Trading Company
Pacific Coast Company
Wellington St
Blookum Box Lumber Company
Seattle National Bank
Maggie French
First Avenue Railway Company
State Board of Pharmacy
Walla Walla Addition
Foren
Elemer Johnston
Interbay
Cano
the University
Denny Hall
Third Street
Wagner
Unive
James R. Bean
Belque Avenue
Board O Public Works
Cedar River
H Boat of
G. M. Emery
Sheet Metalworks
W. F. McNatt
Francis Merratt
Prepared Vegetable Company
Jizzie Beebe
W. Beebe
Port
Margaret A. Dalrymple
Washington Street
la Conner
Down Sound
Everett
Snohomish
M. P. Grace
San Francisco
South
Mie
Bilis
Seattle Tan Ie Fatateeen
Chamber of Commerce
EB. O. Schwager
Hoggenbuck
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