Methuen Reports British Hold Line North of Modder River
Gen Methuen files a report detailing a severe repulse of British forces north of the Modder River. He describes shelling, Highlander assaults, and checks by Guards, cavalry, and artillery while holding a six mile frontline amid about 12000 enemy. General Wauchope is reported killed in the same action.
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Highland Brigade
London
Methuen
Modder River
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Schreiner
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Milner
Capetown
Walker
Andrew C. Wauchope
Manila
Howge
Thirty-fourth Infantry
Tinos
Lugon
Howze
Maj
March
Thirty-third Infantry
Concepcion
Lepanto
Northern Pacific in Politics Shapes Upcoming Campaign
The Northern Pacific’s role in politics is a central topic for the next summer. Ex Senator John L Wilson is linked to the Northern Pacific deal as a potential candidate for the U S Senate. E B C Hughes hopes to influence policy and seek a Republican convention berth and a future Senate seat. John B Allen is discussed as a possible governor candidate. The railroad’s influence appears to extend to the State Legislature and U S Senate beyond the Seattle depot issue.
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Northern Pacific
the Star
The
Post - Intelligencer
John L. Wilson
Congress
E B. C. Hughes
Hughes
Senator Foster
Washington
John B. Allen
Seattle
United States sena@tor
Thirty Years in a Box and Other Brief Notices
IN Peru Ind a man long confined to a straw box for 40 years or more died at the county infirmary. He was paralyzed in youth and rendered helpless in mind and body. In Washington Gen Leonard Wood named military governor of Cuba to relieve Gen Brooke. In Omaha Gov Poynter named ex Senator Allen to succeed late U S Senator elect Haywards. John Higgins 70 dies at 1017 Dearborn. A forged check for 325 passed on C A Brece 114 Pike Street. arrest expected tonight. Isabel T Redies buys a lot on Lombard near for 6446
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Washington, D. C
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Brooke
Omaha
Poynter
Allen
U. S
Haywards
C. A. Brece
Pike Street
Sudden Death of Geo S Bush Noted in Chicago
George S Bush of 114 Denny Way died suddenly this morning from congestion of the lungs. He was 33, an admiralty lawyer and customs broker, son of the late Judge William Bush, and held in high standing. Reports from Chicago and the lake country describe storms and shipping dangers.
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Denny Way
Flush
Admiralty
Custom House
William &. Bush
Chicago
Lake Country
Point Abino
Lake Erie
Wisconsin
Michigan
City News and Court Actions Mix in Turbulent Ledger
The city reports boxing talks with Jack Curley and Nick Burley as champions clash for honors while Peter Jackson looms. Courts deal with divorces and railway dismissals, and local arrests rise from opium joints to a drink- and card-game spree.
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Yukon
Jack Curley
Nick Burley
Burley
Peter Jackson
Gambling Houses HarveSt Seattle Fines Total $1200
Public gambling thrives in Seattle with five houses active from morning to midnight. The November police tally shows Standard $400 from fourteen games, White House $200 from six, Horseshoe $250 from eight, Clancy $75 from five, Union Club $175 from five, totaling $1,200. About 1,000 workers support the gambling operation across venues.
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Seattle
Buck the Tiger
Warp
Urquhart
Union Club 112
Clancy House
White House
Occidental Avenue
Beattie
Union Club
Ume
Public Meeting Demands Charter Reforms City Council
A Beattie group gathered at the Seattle Block Exchange to press charter amendments and compel the council to act. Judges Wood and Hogue chaired and organized a legal push toward mandamus, with an advisory board named and a mass meeting set for the Seattle theater next Saturday at 8.00 p.m. The tone was firm, urging accountability and exposing council methods.
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Seattle
Winsor
J. A. Riddell
J.C. Allen
Superior Court
Roger & Greene
Langley
James Hamiton Lewis
A. W. Hastie
B E. W. Craven
Wood
Michael Phillipe
Dr. Titus
Bogue
J. J. Hohman
G. F. Cotterill
Swan Lewis
Alonzo Hull
E W. Way
J. W. Godwin
Judge Wood
Anthony Corcoran
J. D. Curtis
M. Randall, Jr
Randall
Puget Bound Information Bureau Promotes City Circulars
The Puget Bound Information Bureau plans to issue up-to-date mailing circulars. Mr Beck, an Eastern man, will distribute Beattie circulars with his own 2600 copies. Secretary O M Moore will print a large number and provide them to interested parties. A chance for public spirited businessmen to advertise the city in Eastern and Southern mail. Information Purchaser in Seattle Stock Exchange at First Ave and Spring St.
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Puget Bound
Beck
Stevens
Beattie
O. M. Moore
Seattle Stock Exchange
First Avenue
Spring Street
Railways Weigh In On Mileage And Expanding Lines
The Railway Age notes the Pennsylvania leads U S railways with 9300 miles. A Western official predicts the Minors Central will become a key transcontinental link aiding Southern Pacific and Omaha traffic. James J Hill plans Sioux City and Northern purchase to connect St Paul and Omaha and heighten Great Northern competition. F N Kollock of the Pennsylvania Railroad based in Portland visited the city yesterday.
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Railway Age
Pennsylvania
Tte
Chicago Inter Ocean
Western Railway
Central
Southern Pacific
New Orleana
Omaha
Illinois Central
Sioux
F. N. Kollock
Pennsylvania Railroad
Portland
Back to a Firm Basis at Seattle Block Exchange
The Seattle Block Exchange under Anthony Corcoran has moved to the front. Morning sessions show few sales but evening sessions consistently produce trades. Management protects bidders and fights fake sales and inflated quotations. Confidence in mining exchanges is rising as stability returns.
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Seattle Block Exchange
Anthony Corcoran
Tte
Memorial services mark George Washington death anniversary
The G. A. FR members hold memorial services tomorrow evening in their hall to observe the 100th anniversary of George Washington death. The Free Masons will also hold services at the First Presbyterian Church.
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G. A. FR
George Washington
Free Masons
First Presbyterian Church
Lumber mill worker dies from flying timber strike
Tacoma reports John Nelson aged 40 was struck in the left breast by a flying beam at the St. Paul and Tacoma lumber mill yesterday and killed instantly. Chicago notes the Prohibition Party executive committee sets its next national convention for June 3.
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Tacoma
John Nelson
St. Paul
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Donnelly Leader in Early Athletic Circles Dies En Route to Mexico
Donnelly, once a star end for Princeton 89 90 and famed with the Chicago Athletic Club in 1892 93 04, faces consumption dying in Mexico. He later coached the 8 A C football team, known as the best produced at that institution, and served as sporting editor of the P I. His tactis hastened the end of club football in Washington and Oregon, though he remained a companionable man.
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Ben
Seattle
Donnelly
Will Stop Gambling Resolutions Passed by Whatcom Council
Whatcom Dec 18 The city council has passed resolutions with the intention of putting an end to all gambling activities within the city. The move seeks to curb illegal games and enforce local ordinances.
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Whatcom
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