War clouds lower over South America in Chile dispute
Advices from Buenos Ayres say Argentina may move first as Chile and Argentina fail to resolve the boundary question. Reports say recall of the Argentine minister is possible and the masses favor action, with hostilities likely if recalled.
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South America
York
Val
Chili
Mities
Ee Aia
Senate
Abuence Ayres
Argentia
Hostili
Sailors Die After Wreck Beating Columbia Bar
The Pinmore, a Scotch bark from Roealie to Portland, foundered after being driven ashore on the Washington coast. Six crew died after two boats were swamped and hours exposed in open boats. one man died later from exposure. Tug Tyes stood by as the drifting wreck faced collapse near Port Angeles.
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Pinmore
Washington
Dyehut
Columbia Bar
Barber
Raft River
Posure
Port Angeles
Tyes
Clink and Co
Gine
Jamieson
Roealie
Portland
Europe
Seattle
Radical city charter change proposed to abolish health board
Councilman James introduces a resolution to dissolve the present board of health and form a new five member body including the Slayer, city engineer and council president as three members. The remaining two are physicians, one appointed by the mayor and the health officer chosen by the people, earning 3000 dollars yearly. The current health board members remain in office awaiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Board of Health
Secrethe Odce
Baseball National League Meeting Opens in New York
The annual meeting of the National Baseball League began in New York with representatives from various clubs present to discuss the upcoming season. The gathering aims to address ongoing issues and organize the league for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Baseball League
Quarreled Over Girl Leads to Arrest in Italian Colony
Miori was arrested by Mike Kelly of Justice Cann's on a warrant for assault and battery after a dispute over a girl described as pretty who had arrived from Italy months earlier. Bail was set at 25 dollars in cash. The fight drew in members of the Italian colony near Don Renton line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miori
Don- Mike Kelly
Justice Cann
Joseph Bertie
Don- Renton Line
Italy
Wete
Lineman killed while repairing city electric line
Otto Walschll, a longtime lineman for the city electric service in Kalispell Montana, died when a pole he stood atop broke and his safety strap prevented a fall. He remained beneath the pole as the line was shifted and was instantly killed. He is survived by unnamed North Dakota relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walschll
North Dakota
Seattle tannery and shoe factory plan approved
The chamber committee on manufactures favors J M Arrington's proposal to establish a tannery and shoe factory in Seattle. The stock is set at 255000 dollars with one share to be taken by the citizens. A articles committee including Haley Seatah Mas rington F D Moore and others will draft the charter and meet tonight at Josiah Collins in the Haller bal.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Arrington
Seattle
A. Haley Seatah
Srey
Mas Rington
F. DD
A. Moore
FE Shorrock
J. K Bikle
Josiah Collins
Madison Square Garden Six Day Race Nears New Mile Mark
At Madison Square Garden the 1000 mile mark is reached as five teams, four American, remain neck and neck in the six day race. Riders are in excellent condition and it appears records may stand unless faster work finishes the event.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Steamer Dirigo Returns for Rudder Repairs in Vancouver
The Dirigo reached port and sailed to Vancouver for repairs after its rudder failed in heavy seas. The vessel, bound for Skagway, faced loss of control until the repair voyage.
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Nanaimo, H. C
Dirigo
Vancouver
Skagway
Wooster University Main Building Burns in Wooster
The main building of the University of Wooster caught fire and burned at an early hour. It was one of the state's largest institutions of its kind and faced an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Insurance details were not yet known, but the report suggests the loss may be nearly covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ohio
University of Wooster
Ono
Amalgamated Copper Markets Fluctuate With Copper Prices
Amalgamated copper remained the leading feature of the New York stock market this morning, fluctuating around 70, near last night’s close. The Amalgamated company denied a London report claiming it sought an agreement with Rio Tinto to support copper prices.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Amalgamated Company
London Dispatch
Rio Tinto Company
Death of F. Ht. Ingalls Reported in Kinnear House Find
The body of 64 year old F. Ht. Ingalls was found in a room of the Kinnear House by John Dillon and JC Thompson. Coroner Hoye suspects natural causes but an autopsy will be performed. Ingalls, a widower, has a daughter in Troy, New York. he was a Mason.
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F. Ht. Ingalls
Kinnear House
John Dillon
JC Thompson
Hoye
Butterworthy
Ingalia
Troy
New York
Mason
Rockhill Report Praises U S Handling of Boxer Crisis
The Rockhill report to Congress commends U S moderation after the Boxer outbreak and credits Washington with protecting China against foreign demands while opposing the death penalty for Boxer leaders. In the Senate, Burrows introduces a joint resolution to move inaugural day to Inez Thursday in April and the body debates several bills before executive session on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
United States
China
Rockhill
Congress
Senate
Burrows
Michigan
Chester La Vere Fined for Assault on Husband of Actress
Chester La Vere was fined $25 and costs by Justice George yesterday afternoon for assault and battery on P. H. Walters, husband of a variety actress.
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Chester la Vere
Pugiliat
Justice George
P. H. Walters
City Council Edicts Reruns Precincts And Street Work
The city council approved re-precincting in the Seventh and Ninth wards and added two more precincts. A bill authorizes the Board of Public Works to sell condemned timber for a Cedar River water system right of way. Times Printing Company bid for publishing city notices was accepted. Planned street work includes granite curbing on Yesler Way, brick paving from Jet to Railroad, cement sidewalks on Fifteenth Avenue, and grading on Third Avenue West. Damages awards to Catherine Fulmer for sidewalk injuries and Michael Lupton for a hole injury are noted. Interbay Christian Farm liquor license was refused. The council also signaled plans to connect Twenty-sixth Avenue, Ewings Street, and Cables Avenue improvements.
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Board of Public Works
Cedar River
Times Printing Company
Jet
Railroad Avenue
Fifteenth Avenue
Madison Street
Olive Street
Third Avenue
Thomas Street
Olympic Place
Catherine Fulmer
Ninth Avenue
James Street
Christian Farm
Interbay
East Madison
East Boy Street
Ewing Street
Evanston Avenue
Woodland Park
Cables Avenue
Kilme Avenue
Thirty-eighth Street
Carnegie's Big Gift to National University in Washington
President Roosevelt and his advisers agreed to urge congressional leaders to discuss Andrew Carnegie's plan to donate 10 million dollars for a National University in Washington. The cabinet recessed after presenting the proposal for formal consideration.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Andrew Carnegie
National University
Washington
Congress
Opposition to Hanna in Ohio Senate race in 1903
Cincinnati reports a movement to oppose Mark Hanna's 1903 reelection to the U S Senate led by Charles L. Kurta. Thirteen Republican senators and representatives in the state legislature from Hamilton county hold the balance of power, determining Hanna's fate versus Foraker.
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Cincinnati
Mark Hanna
United States Senate
Charles L. Kurta
Hamilton County
Hanna
Foraker
Flour Prices Climb as Milling Costs Rise
A leading flour dealer cites a 30 cent per barrel advance in milling costs causing all grades of first class flour to rise. He warns this is the first stir in the wheat market and more increases may follow.
Homer Binckley Wins One Dollar Verdict
A Superior Court jury awarded Homer Binckley one dollar against Beattie Electric Company after the firm refused to honor a transfer and removed him from a car for fare payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Binckley
Beattie Electric Company
Labor Council Urges McKinley Memorial Fund Support
The executive council report opened the AFL session in Scranton. It laments Western attempts to divide labor and calls for direct funding to the McKinley memorial fund. It also backs congressional passage of antitrust injunction and Chinese exclusion acts and proposes sending council members to the Western Federation of Miners to foster harmony.
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Bcranton
Dec. L
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
William McKinley
Congress
Western Federation of Minera
Whitworth Case Hears Defense and Motions Denied
The defense offered no evidence and a bid for acquittal was rejected after lengthy argument. The trial centered on whether Whitworth acted as an agent of Mutual Life Insurance Co in obtaining a note from Timothy Hinckley. Mutual Life faces two possible outcomes: pursuing embezzlement against Whitworth or backing Hinckley in federal court seeking recovery of funds.
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Lawrence Whitworth
Exce
Whitworth
Mutual Life Insurance Co
Timothy PD. Hinckley
Whit
Crown Prince Collapses in Berlin Health Review
Berlin reports the crown prince has collapsed after a sustained strain and ill health. Court physicians held a morning consultation and ordered a long rest, freeing him from public duties. he is expected to retreat to a watering resort for recovery.
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Berlin
Mrs Dennis Says Assailant Was a Woman
Washington December 11 Ada Dennis the physician assaulted in her apartments yesterday morning said the attacker was a woman. Police and detectives pressed the case and searched for a notebook she indicated would reveal the name. The incident is described as possibly the most sensational in Washington crime history.
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Washington, D.C
Ada Dennis
Iit
Washington
Dennis
Beattie Police Turn Toward Boxing as La Count Seeks Ring Career
The Beattie force may lose a patrolman within weeks as Officer La Count contemplates boxing as a full time career. After last night’s Jeffries bout, La Count visited Clancy's saloon in civilian dress and impressive health. He spoke with Phil Snowden about entering the ring, with plans not yet fixed but potentially rising quickly. Snowden sees potential for a champion and has begun promoting the idea.
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Beattie
Offcer
la Count
Jim Jeffries
Clancy
Seattle
Phil Snowden
Snowden
Neemente
Missing Adjutant Frazee Sparks Salvation Army Probe
Local Salvation Army officers report no news on A W Frazee adjutant missing with funds. Miss Beauice Johnson left with Frazee on the same train. Mrs Fraser was sent to Portland last Friday while officers await word on a possible meeting and Frazee's arrest.
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Corps
Salvation Army
A. W. Frasee
Keith
Beauice Johnson
Frazee
Praszec
Leonard Found Guilty in Disorderly Person Case
Charles Leonard was found guilty of being a disorderly person after forcing Hana White to live under control and taking most of her earnings. Judge George sentenced Leonard to bond set at 200 dollars pending appeal by defense attorney P. D. Hughes. The trial featured cross examination and testimony from witnesses including the White woman’s household associates.
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Charlies Leonard
Hana White
Crome
George
P. D. Hughes
Leonard
Abe
Columbus House
Ainsi
Lenard
Accused of Throwing Brickbats in Court Hearing
In a Western Avenue Lenora Street incident yesterday Mrs. Steen was arrested for assault after a quarrel over testimony given at the Falcon hearing before Justice Cann. Mrs. Elliott, who testified, alleged Mrs. Steen threw boards and bricks. bail for Mrs. Steen was set at 85 dollars as the matter goes before the justice this afternoon.
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Western Avenue
Lenora Street
Justice Cann
Mathew Paikoni
Steen
Sherif Tom Bevan
Elliott
Falcon
Alfred
British take key Boer position at Trichardefontein
Standerton dispatch reports Gen Bruce Hamilton’s column has captured nearly all Boers at Trichardefontein. Boer losses include the killed and 191 taken prisoner. Advices do not specify the British capital. The Ballard telephone exchange opens this evening with forty phones in service and more added soon. Miss Gertrude Dodd is chief operator with two assistants.
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London
Standerton
Bruce Hamilton
Trichardefontein
Ballard
Wheat Volatility Hits Local Board on Chicago Reports
Wheat on the local board fluctuated sharply today due to Chicago reports. Prices moved around a dollar, briefly reaching 1.08, then fell to 1.0718 before a rapid slump to 7éc, with Chicago quotes setting the bottom.
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Ban Francisco
Chicago
Rome
Evangelist John E. Dull to Close Iowa Series at Moliness Union Mission
John E. Dull an Iowa evangelist will conclude a series of meetings at the Moliness Union Mission 1668 Third avenue starting Thursday December 12 at 7 30 p m The event promises a final night of preaching by the faith healer and evangelist before the mission closes this season.
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John E. Dull
Iowa
Third Avenue
James O'Donnell Appointed Roadmaster at Seattle Electric
James O'Donnell formerly superintendent of the University line is named roadmaster of the Seattle Electric Co. He succeeds the late James A. Bowles. O'Donnell has long railroaded in the city and recently led construction on the Spanaway Lake line at Tacoma.
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James O'Donnell
University Line
Seattle Electric Co
James A. Bowles
Mr. O'Donnell
Spanaway Lake
Tacoma
Burglary on Fifth Avenue Reported
The room of A. H. McCormick in Mrs. J. Dilley’s residence at 1627 Fifth Avenue was robbed at night. A revolver and 66 dollars were stolen, with no trace of the thieves. The money was hidden in McCormick’s bed. the house key was left under the mat. Policeman Unland notified.
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A. H. McCormick
Catherine Falcon seeks divorce from Matteo Falcon in New York suit
Catherine Falcon files for divorce in superior court alleging Matteo Falcon deserted her in 1899 with a woman named Katy. She details a marriage in 1858, shared earnings, and his alleged idleness funded by her. she seeks $500 attorney fees, $500 cash, alimony, and $100 monthly support.
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Catherine Falcon
Matteo Falcon
Mattee
Anga
New York
New Westminster
BH. CG
Matteo
Europe
Katy
White Star
Ordinance Oversight on Police Department Roster
The finance committee introduced an ordinance detailing police officer counts: one chief, two captains, three sergeants, eighty one detectives, two clerks, two drivers, two sailors, fifty nine patrolmen, one herder, one assistant herder, and one matron. It notes two captains instead of three and repeals salary ordinance 6681. salaries would then be set by the finance committee after passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Monda
Police Department
Finance Committee
Boy sues railroad over injuries from engine drag
In Snohomish a guardian sues Northern Pacific Railway Co over an incident where teen Thos Cunningham and others rode a switch engine and were ordered off while moving fast. Cunningham jumped and was dragged 26 feet suffering crushed right arm and leg. seeks damages.
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Thos, Cunningham
Frances Cunningham
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Snohomish
N. P
Cunningham
Gareena
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Victoria
Health Board
Lineman
F. R. Ingalls
la Vere
Carnegie
Homer
Insurance Company
Prince
Mrs. Dennis
LaCount
Kmas
Tollmer, & Co
I,ihe
Adams & Blanchard
Stewart Holmes Drug CO
First Avenue
Teonard
Rom Sante Honolula
New Exchange
Seattle Electric Company
Fifth Avenue
Catherine
Mattie
Reat
Santa Clara
Queen City
Seattle Hat Factory
Second Avenue
Togs and Armor
Northrup CO
First Ave
Pacific Northwest
Z. C. Miles & Piper Co
Fifth Avenue West
Queen Anne Hill
Denny-Pullerman
Second Avenue West
Herbert
Bcheverman
Cherry Street
Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit CO
Columbia St
Shorrock
Alex, Myers
Manufacturers Piano Company
First Avenue, Cor. Union
Washington Tent & Awning Company. (Inc
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