Mafeking Relief Reported and Prisoner Exchange Talk
A London dispatch reports Mafeking relieved and mentions General Joubert proposing an exchange of Lady Wilson, a Pretoria prisoner and Churchill aunt, for a Dutch captive. Other items note Buller’s Frere arrival, Methuen’s return, Cape police skirmish, and renewed fighting at Modder River.
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London
Orange River
Mafeking
Dec
Joubert
Lady Wilson
Pretoria
Buller
Frere
Lord Methuen
Ladysmith
Natal
Bloemfontein
Methuen
Capetown
Kimberney
War Office
Cape Town
Cape
Halseton
Cape Colony
Frankfort board taps Taylor for governor post
In a closed session the state canvassing board voted to give the governor's commission to Taylor, the Republican candidate, and to declare all other Republican state-office candidates elected. Final word slated for next Saturday. Bets favor Taylor. A confidential tip alleged a one-man plot to hang Goebel and the election board if Goebel had won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ky. Dee
Taylor
Ales
Goebel
Election Board
Accident at Power House Causes Elevator Shutdowns
A burst pipe at Seattle Steam Heat & Power Company halted most city elevators for hours. Employee Price Lee suffered severe scalding to his hands and a facial cut and was taken home on Twentieth Avenue South after treatment by Dr. P. E. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Steam Heat & Power Company
Price Lee
Lee
Twentieth Avenue South
P. BE. M. Miller
Four Thieves Fined by Judge Cann and Exiled
Chas Clark Frank Thomas Chas Crane and Joe Golden were captured Wednesday by Detectives Wappenstein Barbee Cudde e and Phillips. Each was fined 40 dollars by Judge Cann and ordered to leave the city within a set hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Clark
Frank Thomas
Chas. Crane
Joe Golden
Wappenstein
Barbee
Cuddee
Phillips
Currency Debate Delayed One Week by House Vote
In Washington the house, by party lines, voted to cut debate on the currency bill to one week. The move accelerates or trims discussion, reflecting partisan maneuvering in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
House
Overtures for Peace in Mexico Reach Mexico City
Col Juan Echino of the Mexican army and Major E Pelaez returned to Guaman for transport to Mexico City to present Yaqui peace overtures to President Diaz. The envoys refused to reveal the terms under which the Yaqui would lay down arms and acknowledge governmental authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Juan Echino
Bonora
E. Pelaez
Guaman
Mexico City
Diaz
Weather Chief Report Highlights 1894 Storm Warnings
The annual report by Prof Willie L Moore chief of the United States Weather Bureau covers late 1894 weather activity including kite and cloud observation efforts. It notes no destructive marine storm occurred without warnings and recalls a severe November Massachusetts coastal storm that cost hundreds of lives and disrupted maritime activity. Moody's case in Tecoma ends with bond hearing set at 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Willie L. Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Massachusetts
Weather Bureau
Burley Defeats Billy Smith In Thrilling City Fight
Nick Burley defeated Australian Billy Smith in Germania hall amid a fierce clash of science and strength. Burley started cautious, then pressed hard to land decisive blows, flooring Smith twice before the veteran was finally stopped by the referee. The Jones Bibby bout ended in a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Burley
Billy Smith
Germania Hall
Burley
Smith
Gagan
Jones
Bibby
Honolulu
Chris C. Brown
Hawthorne Club
Jimy Gagan
Sacramento
Prof Reed
Tacoma
Ravenscourt Quarantined at Port Townsend Over Yellow Fever
The Piritish bark Ravenscourt, 80 days from Panama, is quarantined at Port Townsend due to yellow fever. The Enoch is also feared lost after leaving Panama on November 17. Capt. R. B. Jones, former master of the Glenogle, died at sea on November 29. In London, word spreads that the Irish Mail, a swift European train, was wrecked near Crow 34 miles from Liverpool with unconfirmed loss of life.
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Ravenscourt
Panama
Port Townsend
Enoch
Columbia River
R. B. Jones
Glenogle
London
Dee
Itta
Iriah Mail
Europe
Crow
Liverpool
Thieves Haunt Broadway District In Frequent Burglary Spurts
Police report a band of house-work thieves roaming Broadway area causing nightly raids on chicken coops cellars and kitchens. Victims include Mrs. Parker who fought a burglar and Dr Davin whose Broadway Harriman home is visited by tramps. Be on alert as patrols are ordered to arrest all men soliciting aid and recent North Seattle arrests have eased that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Prank B. Parker
Harvard Avenue
J. M. Davin
Beesars
Harriaen
Native Police Uprising and Manila Frontline Moves
Washington reports Mantla hosts the hospital ship Metlif with 282 sick soldiers and 12 Spanish prisoners aboard. The Thirty third infantry seized Bangued and pursues Aguinaldo toward Hontonc, while 80 insurgents retreat with ten American captives. Olealeo notes a Negros uprising by native police with Lieut. Ledyard killed and two privates wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. C
Dee
Otis
Mantla
Metlef
Vigin
Bangued
Aguinaldo
Hontonc
Olealeo
Peilee
Negros
Ledyard
A Sound Relic Arrives To Aid Logging Camp Supply Run
The off side-wheeler Cyrus Walker arrived from Port Ludlow to carry back supplies for the mile and logging camp at the Sound. The vessel has not been here for some time and appears as a relic of bygone days, resembling a ferry boat. The old steamer Favorite remains the only other vessel of this class on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Walker
Port Ludlow
Lost money mystery at 8th Street depot
A wede, apparently in a dazed condition, wandered around the 8th Street depot this morning asking the way to Tacoma. He said he had lost a sum of money but refused to say where or how.
Opposes the New Woman Reign in Society
In Saint Paul Minnesota the Rev G Smith pastor of Peoples Church and sociology lecturer before the YMCA attacked women as self supporting declaring the world would be better if all women lost their jobs except teachers. He argued the woman wage earner is a crime against natural law and that society cannot rely on exceptions to its laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Minn
Dec
G. Smith
Pepple's Church
State University
Accomplices of Carter in Savannah Indictments
United States Attorney Marion Erwin arrived from Macon to prepare indictments against conspirators tied to Capt. Oberlin M. Carter. Probes focus on John F. Gaynor and Capt. B D Green of the Atlantic Contracting Company, which did Savannah harbor work, with more prosecutions expected if these first cases succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavannah
United States
Marion Erwin
Macon
Oberlin M. Carter
John F. Gaynor
B.D. Green
Atlantic Constracting Company
Savannah
Yaqui Country Mining Scout Returns to Austin
Marshall Terhune, a prominent American mining engineer, arrives in Austin after weeks in Yaqui country assessing properties for California parties. He reports meeting many Yaqui Indians without incident, but recalls friendly Indians warning him against bringing Mexican helpers who might be killed. He discharged his Mexican staff and continued the journey alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ortiz
Bonora
Mexico
Marshall Terhune
California
Terhune
Totem Pole Payment Dispute Amid Excurstionist Claims
The Evening Star reports a dispute over funding for a totem pole. It states no $2,000 was contributed by Blaine or others and denies Biwash drinking, while the P I committee offers to pay a rightful owner if ownership is proven. The pole was believed ownerless and found in a deserted village. A legitime claim may be settled fairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE Ll. Blaine
Evening Star
Alaska
Police Relief Association Elects Officers for Next Year Ball Planned
The Police Relief Association met at police headquarters and elected Superintendent Ward president Officer Grant vice president Captain John Sullivan treasurer and Sergeant Laubacher secretary for the coming year A benefit ball is planned for February 31 1990 the first in nearly three years Committees will be appointed next Thursday and citizens asked to contribute to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Relief Association
Police
Serat. Ward
Grant
John Sullivan
Bergt. Laubacher
Sergt
Guy Thorn
Jim Wells
Tom Roberts
Vessels in Great Demand Across Coast Freight Drift
The withdrawal of the steamers Chas. Nelson and Lakme from the San Francisco run has caused freight buildup at both ends of the route. The Pacific Coast Company chartered special vessels to clear the wharves while the sailing fleet handles non-perishable cargo. The Miami arrived from San Francisco with miscellaneous merchandise and a 300 ton cargo. the Willamette is expected today with general merchandise to clear San Francisco docks of surplus freight and both ships will load coal to ease the citys fuel shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nelson and Lakme
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Company
Miami
Horses in Bad Condition After Transport Victoria Fire
The animals from the Transport Victoria are in very bad shape with many likely to be shot. A horse was deemed hopeless this morning. Veterinary work has been constant but internal injuries and delayed recoveries suggest few will be ready for the first transport. Draft horses and mules recovered fastest, but overall prognosis remains poor.
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Victoria
Dirigo Sails to Lynn Canal with Cargo and Passengers
The steamer Dirigo under Captain George Fioberts departed for Lynn canal ports in the afternoon bearing 200 tons of general merchandise. On board were passengers Jerry Allen Geo F. King John Lewis Mrs A B Millar M Erickson P Blum T Johnson Mrs Kate Allen N Portman S Millar J Wirtu M Carlson Wf Sorews I Jensen.
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Dirigo
George Fioberts
Lynn Canal
Jerry Allen
Geo. F. King
John Lewis
Mra
Millar
M. Erickson
P. Blum
T. Johnson
Kate Allen
N. Portman
J. Wirtu
M. Carlson
Sorews
Jensen
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Kimberley
Heera
Paris
Moddern River
Robertson
Palachive
Bechuanaland
Col
Mummer
Metsimaklaba
Gaberones
Rien. Tuller
Umbiwana Hill
Wm. Moody
Tecomi
Bowman
Superior Court
Cann
Burke Miller
Wellington
Tenderioin
John Sargent
Seattle
American Traction Company of
Seattle Rifles
Washington Infantry U. V
Kalnier Grand
Union Nation Bank of New York
Sait
G. P Fiyon
John H. Noyes
Montana
Lillian Creek
Cape Nome
Wm. H. Whittlesey
Noyes
Oscar Eliason
Australia
Oscar
William Nehrbas
Fourth Avenue North
Ann McNatt
Southpark
Lambert Weiss
Second Avenue
Homer K. Foster
University of Washington
Michigan
Seattle Warehouse & Terminal Company
Clara Wilson
Ana
Jomea Mullen
Andrew Wattle
Jacobs
First Avenue
Columbia Street
The
People’s Savings Bank
Jas. M. Holland
People's Savings Bank
Detroit
S&p, Flynn
Oscar Coleman
Williams and Phillips
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Vancouver
Betulte
Amelia Wagner
Coleman
Mre Wagner
Arlington Dock
Woodhall
Burrey & Weet
Mercenantes
Laubecher
Chief Reed
John Walker
Edwin O'Niel
Ah Sing
Chas. Dine
Times
O. P Main
Ageinest Mc Friabie
Chicago Mining Company
YM. C. A
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Grout
P. J. Maddigan
H. H. Young
C.J. Lindsey
Lake Washington
Inez
Young
Madidigan
M. L. Baer
William Conway
Peter Kern
F. F. Lane
Penson
Louis
Vandevanter
Benson
Pacific American Fisheries Company
PF. Drummond
M. F. Tackus
Railroad Avenue
H. A. Noble
Lota
Hivek
C. D Teen
W. Coyle
Treadway
Aime
Carter
Relief Association
Dirigo Sails
Star Paint Co
Pike St
Toy
Emall
Coker
Stil Mall
Coon Bros
Second Ave
Brunner & CO
Pike Street
Corner Fifth
Monogram Rye
Canadian Club
Oscar Pepper
Burke’s Irish
Burke's Scotch
McBrayer
Bond
Hennessy and Martel
Clay Eversole
Barrington
Pike
Chas.e. Holcomb
Optician
Burke
W. Houghton
First Avenue Jeweler
Frederick & Co
Jewelry Establishment
Sphere
Pacific Coast
Albert Hansen
Gold and Silver Smith
Palace Steam Laundry
Beattle
Queen City
Queen City Steam Laundry
Fourth Avenue
Union
Pik
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