Seattle plans grand welcome for Washington volunteers
City leaders and businessmen urge a mass public fund drive to celebrate the Washington volunteers return from Manila. Proposals include fireworks, cannon, parades, a grand banquet, and a state wide reception with prominent citizens coordinating the ovation. Local merchants, clergy, and civic figures back a large, community funded celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh W. Gilchrist
Washington Volunteers
Seattle
of Washington
Washington
Washington Boys
Calumpi
Manila
Couneilman James
Seattle to Honor Washington Volunteers With Large Homecoming Celebration
Citizens and leaders urge a public subscription driven welcome for Washington volunteers returning from the Philippines. Officials, businessmen, and the story’s public show of support call for a city and state wide event with fireworks bands speeches and excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Major Rinehart
Diller
Counciliman Taylor
Washington Volunteers
Navin
State of Washington
Rev
F. X. Prefontaine
J. G. Carroll
Seattle
Envoys Return to Aguinaldo With Armistice Plea
Manila reports the second Otis meeting with Filipino envoys lasting three hours at the palace. Admiral Dewey and President Schurman observed as the envoys pressed for an armistice until the Filipino congress can meet. They acknowledged defeat and departed for the lines, escorted by American guards, hoping for favorable surrender terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Otis
Admiral Dewey
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Aguinaldo
Luna
Congress
Otto
Americana
Struck by Electric Car on North Broadway Seriously Hurt
A. Williams was struck by an electric car of the Union Trunk line this forenoon on North Broadway and seriously injured. He was taken to 613 North Broadway for treatment. M. Herechbaum has filed a suit in the superior court against the Great Northern railroad seeking 140 damages for a claimed contract breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Williams
Union
Capella Arrives After Near-Disastrous Wrangel Run
The Capella returns from Wrangel where her crew endured a fierce hurricane in Clarence Strait. The schooner was wrecked, captain drowned, supplies destroyed. Rescued by the Farallon and towed to Juneau for repairs. Also noted is a Alaska Geographical Society meeting at the University featuring Captain Green and others.
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Capella
Wrangel
Annie
Morning Star
Mary
Capel
Alaskan
Pilot
Alcedo
W. T. Tickle
North Pacific Ocean
Seattle
Clarence Straits
Farallon
Juneau
The
Alaska Geographical Society
Captain Green
U. A
Alaska
Meemy
Arthur Jackson
Seattle Citizens Rally for Welcoming Home Civil War Volunteers
Local businessmen and public figures urge immediate action to muster out volunteers in Seattle. They propose a citywide reception with fundraising, schoolchildren contributions, and a grand celebration with fireworks to honor the bravery of the volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Hart
Seattle
W. H. Middleton
Western Central Labor Union
W. A. Bailey
BE. D. Benson
Otis Demands Unconditional Surrender from Filipinos
General Otis wired that he refuses to cease hostilities unless insurgents agree to unconditional surrender. Admin circles expect the Filipinos will submit to this demand and end the war without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Washington
Are Lieut Gilmore and Crew Held Prisoners
Washington dispatch reports no word from Admiral Dewey on a claim that Lieutenant Gilmore and his Yorktown crew are safe prisoners of insurgents in Palermo. The navy has not confirmed their status.
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Lieut. Gilmore
Washington
Dewey
Lieutenant Gilmore
Yorktown
Palermo
Reverend Garrett Leaves Portland for San Francisco Call
Rev. D. C. Garrett, rector of Trinity Parish, accepts call to St. Luke's church in San Francisco. He tendered resignation yesterday, to take effect September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Garrett
San Francisco
Portland
D. C. Garrett
Trinity Parish Church
St. Luke's Church
Wrecked Kingston Vessel To Be Sold At Auction
Tacoma April 29 The wreckage of the City of Kingston will be sold to the highest bidder next Wednesday. The hull and machinery sunk in the bay will also be offered, with buyers risking retrieval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Tacoma
City of
Spring Furnishings and Summer Home Decor Trends
An old porch chair returns in a new Morris-like guise with adjustable back. Summer curtains of light-weight silk pongee in pink maize pale green and white hang in pairs from brass rods. Denim replaces cretories for bedding and wears well, while polka dot bureau covers and tinseled Japanese silk cushions dominate. Parisian bootblacks adopt Sister of Mercy garb with neat gloved hands.
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Mayor Homes
Lake Washington Park
Calumpit
Feelin
Humes
James Goldsmith
Schwabacher Bros. Co
Thomas W. Prosch
Charles H. Lilly
Washington Regiment
Cascates
J. Bornstein
Puget Sound
Riedelsheimer
Cooper & Levy
Crawford
McArdle
Rude
Maine
Councilman Mill
William
Creat
Russia
Corneilman Costleman
Thompson
Seatthe
Cann
James Hamilton Lewis
Sutherland McLean
G@parkman & McLean
O. Jacobs
James Sparkman
Margaret Chisholm
Compstroller Parry
City Hall
W. H. Moore
Aguinsido
Spelger & Hurlbut
Wall Papers
Pike Street
Star Paint CO
Moran Brothers Company
Dovers
Worthington” Pumypl Machinery
Golden Rule Bazaar CO
First Avenue
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co
Gilman
Renton
Second Ave
Mele St
Pjownine, Hopkins & CO
Stecketoncnes Brokers
Bailey Building
Seattie, Wash
Beattie
Walla Walla
Vancouver
Victoria
Clay Eversole
Optician
Buffalo Legal Tender Developing Company
Cran P
Bessie Hamp
Republic
Dexter Horton
Dreft
P.O. Fox
B’nichols
Hilla
Lost Creek
Silver Creek
Treasury
John E. McManus & Son
Second Avenue
John B. Humphries
Paris
France
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