Lord Methuen's Forces Suffer Heavy Casualties at Modder River
London reports list Highland brigade losses including Major General Wauchope killed and Lieut. Wauchope wounded. Additional casualties across Seaforth, Guards, cavalry, mounted infantry, and artillery. Telegrams mention Buller defeats and Magersfontein reverse with high Boer resistance.
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London
Lord Methuen
Modder River
Highland Brigade
War Office
Wauchope
Highlanders
Royal Highlanders
Goode
Seaforth Highlanders
Guards Brigade
Lord Winchester
Royal Horse Artillery
Field Artillery
Magersfontein
Alaska Governor Warns of Bloodshed Over Judicial Reforms
Governor John G. Brady, en route to Washington, warns a Star reporter of potential bloodshed in Alaska if judicial arrangements are not improved. He notes Alaska’s courts are tied up and discusses possible addition of judges and the impact on settlers’ titles and regional governance.
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John G. Prady
Jaska
Occidental Hotel
Beattie
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Kia
Washington
Alaska
Emalier
Cape
Sitka
Congress
Gov
Pirady
Johnson
Chilcoot
Kinney
Brady
Union
Secretary of the Interior
Gov. Brady
East
Two Boxing Fights End In Bloodied Narrow Victory Feary Beats Martin
In a rough morning bout on a vacant lot at Fourteenth and 'eller two fighters bled heavily before Feary triumphed over a rival named Martin. Indian Joe Gregg refereed, with Judge Hanford presiding today on related court matters.
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Eller
Nam- Martin
Feary
Honor
Joe Gregg
Dewey salute inquiry blocked and Senate currency debate continues
In Washington the senate tabled Petticrew's resolution asking the navy secretary whether Admiral Dewey saluted the Filipino flag on insurgent ships in Manila Bay. Debate on the currency bill resumed with Cox opposing demonetization of silver and Crumpacker praising Republican prosperity. The senate also confirmed ministers to foreign nations and noted the City of Puebla overhaul contract awarded to Moran Bros of Seattle amid shipbuilding competition. Willie Blow, 11, disappeared from Latona, sparking search concerns.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Petticrew
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Veesela
Manila Bay
Cox
Tennessee
Lewis
Georgia
Crisp
Crumpacked
Indiana
Pacific Coast Company
Puebla
Moran Broa
San Francisco
Seattle
Golden Gate City
City News Finds and Financial Deals Across Seattle
Local notes report a 1900 Philippines calendar project by Christian Endeavorers and a Washington push to justify freight rate changes. Cape Nome miner Charlies Cooper in Seattle. Dutch Harbor hospital effort. White Pass Yukon job move. numerous real estate deals on Stacy Street First Avenue. Embezzlement release for Rude. Mabbett to Spokane line role. Jamaica treaty opposition. Rosalie steamer to Lynn Canal with 206 tons cargo and 25 passengers.
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Charlies Cooper
Cape Nome
Seattle
Buslness
Rosalie
O' Brien
Lynn Canal
Humes
Mayor Humes
Dawson
Robbery and Jail Turmoil Report From City Jail
The article describes a thief captured by police and confined in a steel tank on bread and water. Laborer Quan was arrested for disorderly conduct and five days on the chain gang. He later was jailed for stealing blankets and faces possible burglary charges.
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Quan
Freeman
Corbett
Burke Hearing Held Over For Smoke Ordinance Case
The case of Thomas Burke charged with violating the smoke ordinance was continued several days by Judge Cann. Burke said he sold his plant and current owners are working on a new process to abate the nuisance. Hamm and Schmidt of the Butler hotel are using smokeless Snoqualmie power.
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Thomas J. Humes
Selurdey
Rude
Frasch’s
Yerler Way
Cann
Fulton
Thomas Burke
Local Democrats Meet in G A R Hall to Ratify City Party Rules
The local Democrats gather tonight at the G A R hall Collins building to ratify the constitution and by laws of the new City Democratic Mahwiuw Bas.
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G. A. R. Hall
Collins Building
New City
Democratic Mah
Curfew Strictly Enforced for Seattle Youths
The Chief of Police orders enforcement of the curfew for all youths under 16. Officers will issue warnings and bring violators before Judge Cann. Incidents include intoxicated minors and a 16-year-old granddaughter kept off the streets by a wary father. Ministers urge action to curb night-time street activity.
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Reed
Judge Cann
Philbrick
Pike Street
Omeer
Seattle
Sullivan
Freight Trick Victim’s Alaska Trip Sparks Police Report
J. F. Grismore, returning from a trip, reported being swindled by a well dressed man on Ocean dock who took a payment check for a freight bill. The swindler vanished with $4 after promising to settle the account. Grismore heads to California seeking revenge and notes similar Bunco activity linked to Harry Lewis alias Mason in the city.
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J. F. Grismore
Kiondiker
Alaska
Grismore
Ocean Dock
Giriamore
Gilmore
Griamore
California
Harry Lewis
Mason
Buneco
Big Man From Atlin Keeps Alaska Mining Talks Active
Cornelius Christopher, a prominent Atlin mining figure, arrived in the Northern district to finalize large transfers. He linked with the London Hydraulic Syndicate to move Wright creek ground and Otter creek hydraulic properties to European backers for substantial sums. He expects high activity near Atlin next year and plans to acquire 10,000 acres for a London company.
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Cornelius Christopher
Atlin
B. C
Alaska
London Hydraulic Syndicate
Wright Creek
E. C. Hawkins
White Pass & Yukon
Otter Creek
Christopher Ie
Totem Pole Indictments Return to Juneau Grand Jury
Indictments against members of a business men excursion who allegedly stole a totem pole from Port Tongas graveyard were sent to the Juneau grand jury. Named defendants include N. H. Latimer, Geo H. Higbee, Edgar B. Piper, Rev. J. P. Llwyd, J. W. Cline, F. E. Maine, George W. Fischer, and Thomas W. Proach. District Attorney Will Be Gay said no warrants or indictments had been sent to federal authorities and no action had been received by the Alaska jury. The excursionists paid 850 to owners in settlement. the pole is now owned by the city.
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City of Beattie
Al-Ki
Juneau
Port Tongas
N. H. Latimer
Geo. H. Higbee
Edgar B. Piper
J. PD. Llwyd
J. W. Cline
FE. F. Maine
George W. Fischer
Thomas W. Proach
United States
Trial Tomorrow for Billy the Mugs Proprietor in Sunday Opening Case
Billy Reland owner of Billy the Mugs saloon on Second Avenue South faces trial before Judge Cann tomorrow afternoon for violating state law by keeping the saloon open on Sunday. Judge Cann has prepared an eighteen citizen venire and the prosecution and defense will strike twelve names from the hat this afternoon leaving six to act as jurors. This marks the third assault on Sunday closing violations before Judge Cann. Dave Blake and Thos Clancy were found not guilty.
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Billy Reland
Second Avenue South
Kenyon Narrowly Hit as Rainier Heights Car Accident
Kenyon, conductor on a Rainier Heights car, was nearly bent double after being caught between the front steps and the track on a Fort Jefferson street hill run. The car halted at a switch near the Y M C A park. he slipped while jumping aboard, was injured, treated at Walla Walla Pharmacy, and later sent home. Doctor George Newlands stated the injuries were painful but not serious. Kenyon rested at his residence this afternoon.
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Kenyon
Rainier Heights
Fort Jefferson Street
Walla Walla
George Newlands
Sixteenth Avenue
Man of Gold from Alaska Headlines and Mining Notes
J D Graham Alaska gold commissioner arrived from Atlin to meet government officials about his office. The Alaska gold tax last year exceeded 700000 dollars at 1 percent of total output, with estimates this year higher. The Anaconda mine installed a diamond drill to test quartz ledges averaging five dollars per ton. A miner named Smith traveled 72 miles from Atlin to the coast in 22 hours by dog team, a new record. Alaska miners report mild weather and little prospect of a harsh winter. The Armory case in Judge Moore's court concerns payment of 765 dollars to Pierce for services claimed as unperformed and interference with Beil in court orders.
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J.D. Graham
Alaska
Atlan
Hewayne
Anaconda
Graham
Smith
Atlin
Armory
Winter Concert at the Y M C A Delights Audience
A large crowd filled the Y M C A auditorium for the second winter concert. The program was exceptionally interesting and performers were heartily encored. Participants included Jennie Houghton EKadmunda, Lillian Miller, Lillian Bell Whittlesey, Isadore Binger man, Louise Singerman and Mr. C Saunders.
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Jennie Houghton Ekadmunda
Lillian Miller
Lillian Bell Whittlesey
Isadore Bingerman
Louise Singerman
Mr. C. Saunders
Lumberman predicts rise in regional lumber market
Pm. J. Palmer of Victoria, a prominent lumberman, reports that lumber in the region will advance as firms fail to fill orders due to a ship shortage.
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Pm. J. Palmer
Victoria
Phillips trial continues as he testifies
The Everett case saw Phillips take the stand denying any wrongdoing and blaming political spite by Sheriff Van de Vanters. Arguments proceed the following day as Detective Michael Powers returns from Everett where he testified in the Lyts case.
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Everett
Dec
Phillips
van de Vanters
Michael Powers
Lyts
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Dutch Harbor
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Empire Transportation Company
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Ehy
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White Pass
Yukon
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Lote Om
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Facile American Fisheries Company
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Ger Fa & i Fem
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Cornelius Shields
Pokane Palle & Northern
Jamen Thain
MT Twelfth Avenue South
Los Angeles
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Totem Pole
Man OF
Vv. WM. C. A
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Star Paint Co
Coon Bros
Second Ave
Brunner & CO
Corner Fifth
Monogram Rye
Canadian Club
Oscar Megper
Burke's Irish
Burke’s Scotch
McBrayer
Hennessy and Martel
Wight
Q. Holcomb
Optician
Burke
Eliien
E. Howard & Co
W. Houghton
First Avenue Jeweler
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Visid Ave
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Gold and Silver Smith
Queen City
Tel Pike
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