Yellow fever in Havana believed eradicated after mosquito control
War Department confirms eradication of yellow fever in Havana following year long mosquito control trials. Officers report no new cases since Sept 28, despite prior outbreaks in October and November. Medical officials credit elimination to identifying mosquitoes as the sole transmission agent and applying preventive measures around infection points.
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Ngton
DP. C
United
Moequitoes
Havana
War Department
Mavana
Hae
Medical Department
Taft Health Improves, Manila Cable Reports
A Manila cablegram states Governor Taft is steadily improving in health, providing an upbeat bulletin from Washington sources.
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Washington, D. C
Manila
Taft
Gen Alger reported well after a good night
Gen Alger was reported to be well this morning after passing a good night. Seattle and vicinity forecast calls for tonight and Wednesday with occasional rain and brisk southwest winds.
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Detroit
Dec
Gen
Alger
Seattle
Vicinity
Express Co Gives Out Gold Presents to Employees
In York on December 4, every employee and even small helpers who label packages received a gold gift from American Express. The total distributed reached one hundred thousand dollars, with forty thousand dollars going to New York employees alone.
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York
American Express Co
New York
Coron of King Edward Not to Involve Dewey or Miles
A post from this morning states Dewey and Miles will not represent the United States at the coronation of King Edward. It is in official circles that Wish will not be realized, and Dewey went out of his way to Schiey while Miles remains in position.
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Ngton
Dewey
Miles
United States
Edward
Schiey
Actress Maud Dies in Cal December Morning
Actress Maud, daughter of Joa iguer known as the Poet of the Stier, died this morning in California from heart failure.
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Cal
Maud
Joaiguer
Papal visit delivers season of messages and pres sy eatables
The pope received numerous messages and edible gifts today and plans to share them with people through the court.
Meeting planned on coming plans by state governors
A report notes that Northern roads and the coast face coordination as governors from several states discuss plans for upcoming developments. The meeting aims to align efforts among states, with focus on regional infrastructure and cooperative actions between authorities.
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van Sant
Mon- North
Kota
Ap Bis
City Reconsiders Railway Franchise Plan
City officials debated amending the railway franchise and adding a provision to supply a line to the school. The measure would create a revenue stream for the city treasury after a set date and would become effective upon approval and enactment.
Veteran Editor M Coe Dies in Springs Colorado
M Coe longtime newspaper man died last night in Springs Colorado from tuberculosis He founded the Summit Times and the Robinson Coe was a prominent editor on both coasts and in Seattle He served as president of the San Pres Club and left a lasting mark on local and regional journalism.
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Springs
Colo
M. Coe
Summit Times
Robinson
M. Coe Wan
Seattle
San Preas Club
Man Declares Innocence in Murder Case Amid Warped Testimony
A man charged with the murder of five children proclaims his innocence as a witness, including his eight year old daughter, testifies. Circumstantial evidence and police statements are cited, while the accused’s fate and the other children’s fate loom as the case unfolds.
City Council Debates Noise Lesson At Session
City council president Crichton urged order and decorum in a tense session. Members clashed, voices rose, and a plan to keep meetings quiet was discussed with humorous exchanges and threats of stepping out.
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Reed
James
Mr. James
Crichton
Leas
Roosevelt reportedly tendering treasury post to Iowa governor
Washington rumor says President Roosevelt offered the treasury portfolio to Governor Shaw of Iowa. Officials provide no confirmation and fear a cabinet reshuffle. Col Myron T. Herrick in Cleveland says the post has not been offered to him and he does not expect it.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Treasury
Shaw
Iowa
Wilson
Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick
New York
H. C. Southwick Visits Seattle
H. C. Southwick of McDougall Southwick Co arrives in Seattle from New York and will stay about a month. He notes Seattle's prosperity and steady growth, saying demand has nearly doubled in three years.
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H. C. Southwick
McDougall- Southwick Co
New York
Southwick
City Treasurer Grants One Day Grace on Water Rents
City Treasurer Rathbun announces a one day grace period for water rent payments this month due to Christmas. The 25th remains the final payment day without penalty, so payments may be made through the 26th.
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Rathbun
The Ships That Sail
The Manausen returns from Quartermaster harbor and prepares to carry cargo from Vancouver Island to Tacoma. Dolphin sails for Skagway with passengers and general cargo at midnight. Walla Walla departs for San Francisco at 9 am. An active passenger list exists for Quite an Ange. Eureka sails to Honolulu with general cargo no passengers. Nome City left for bunkers for service restart later this week. Falls of Keltie left Smith Cove to finish cargo loading for European points.
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Quartermaster Harbor
Isa
Vancouver Island
Tacoma
Dolphin
Skagway
Pacific Coast Company
Walla Walla
Oriental
Smith A Cove
Bold burglars chased from Fifth Avenue lodging house
Two burglars were startled at a Fifth Avenue lodging house near Fifth Avenue and Marion Street in stocking feet. They created noise, awakened roomers, and bolted into the street after being discovered, one man fleeing with his hat and bat in hand.
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Fifth Avenue
Marion Street
Bold Waterfront Thief Captured at Pacific Coast Dock
A thief was caught this morning at the Pacific Coast Company dock by Watchmen Cum mings and Dean as he attempted to steal cases of salmon from a boat. John Corbett from patrol headquarters arrested the man who gave the alias Dr. Clark. Mike Powers identifies him as an ex convict.
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Pacific Coast Company
Cummings
Dean
John Corbett
Po Mce
Dr. Clark
Mike Powers
Ruth Owens Arrested Again in Blackchapel Haunts
Ruth Owens was arrested this morning in her familiar Blackchapel locations marking another police roundup. Authorities continue operations in the area targeting repeat offenses and disruptive activity.
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Ruth Owens
Blackchapel
Pitied Deaf and Dumb Man Among Hobos Arrested
Among the crowd of hobos arrested last night and this morning there was a man named Michael Cope who was deaf and dumb. He was only a common bum, yet his afflictions drew pity from those around headquarters as he was placed in a cell with the others.
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Hobow
Michael Cope
Steamer Carina Reaches Arlington Dock After Long Bay Tacking
The freight steamer Carina of the Pacific moved up and down the bay for several hours before locating dockage at the Arlington pier. A line peewee at Beattie observed the vessel’s maneuvering in morning light.
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Carina
The
Pacific
Beattie
Arlington Pier
Army quartermaster head sails for two month vacation
Major Rubien, head of the local United States army quartermaster’s office, leaves Saturday for a two month vacation in California. Captain Penrose will oversee operations in his absence. The quartermaster’s office advertised for 7,000 tons of oats and 2,000 tons of hay, with delivery required by January 9 in Seattle or Tacoma.
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Rubien
United States Army
California
Captain Penrose
Seattle
Tacoma
Miner Naps in Tenderloin Saloon Costly Night
Miner John Meftae dozed in a tenderloin saloon last night and woke to a loss of $112 and a gold watch and chain. Sergeant Stuart was notified of the incident.
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John Meftae
Stuart
City Allocates Funds for Woodland Park Installment
The council approved 11200 to cover the third annual installment and interest on Woodland Park. The city previously purchased the park for 100109.
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Woodland Park
Chief Deputy Agnew Receives Christmas Chair Gift
The county auditor's office presented James P. Agnew, chief deputy, with a handsome easy chair as a Christmas present. Agnew invited the staff to meet him downtown later.
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James P. Agnew
Mr. Agnew
Argentina Withdraws Chile Demands in Boundary Dispute
Minister Jordan reports Argentina has withdrawn demands for an explanation and submitted the case to arbitration. Despite this, the state department fears the quarrel between Argentina and Chile may still end in war.
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Washington, D.C
Jordan
State Department
Argentina
Chile
Looted Stores At Columba Claim Against Government
The Manganese Mining Co. files a claim with the government seeking reimbursement for stores stolen by Liberals during a jail incident. With government troops away on expedition, Liberals forced the storekeeper at gunpoint to surrender goods from the mining company. The store room was looted.
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Colon
Columbia
The
Manganese Mining Co
Rush At The Post Office
Post office traffic surged as extra clerks and carriers worked all night to clear Christmas mail. An extended force will continue through tomorrow to finish batching and dispatching packages and presents.
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Registry Department
Ratification Prep For Charter Amendments Highlights
City council voted to kill proposed changes to the board of public works and health salary plan while approving library commission reforms. Library board would consist of seven members appointed by the mayor for seven year terms and oversee funds and librarian selection. A new tax provision would allow a percentage of property valuation to fund street improvements if property owners petition or council unanimity is reached.
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Board of Public Works
Board of Health
Library Commission
Librerian
Man Sues for 25000 in Damages Over Injury
Albert W. Goldthrop sues Clark-Nickerson Mining Co for 25000 claiming a June 29 1901 accident caught him in machinery and forced leg amputation. William A Nichols funeral held today under County Commissioners board review of Northwestern Telephone & Telegraph Co trenching permit Seattle to British Columbia line.
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Everett
Albert W. Goldthrop
Clark-Nickerson Min Company
Tts
William A. Nichols
Aerle
Board of
County Commissioners
Northwestern Telephone & Telegraph Company
Seattle
British Columbia
City council committee to set up improved evening transit
The council committee of the whole was appointed last night to draft an order to run more cars through the city to furnish better service to the public, especially during the peak period between 5 and 7 o clock each evening.
Letter to Mayor Humes on Alaska killings prompts inquiry
A letter from a Philadelphia resident, Rooney, who has been in Seattle for 17 years, was read detailing a triple killing in Alaska. The writer claimed Rooney was involved in commission business and urged the Alleghany mayor to relay information about the case to authorities.
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Humes
BR. Tren
Eon
Alleghany
Alaska
Pd. Roney
Seattle
Rooney
Philadelphia
Burglars Take Cigars From J M Stearns Shop
J M Stearns owner of a cigar and tobacco store at 2227 First Avenue reports burglars broke in last night and stole about 150 dollars worth of cigars. Detective Sam Corbett is on the case.
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J. M. Stearns
First Avenue
Sam Corbett
Water theft suspects nabbed by patrolmen this morning
William Morrin and Thomas Fay were arrested by Patrolmen Ryan and McClurg on suspicion of stealing a water system or supply in an incident reported this morning.
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William Morrin
Thomas Fay
Ryan and
McClurg
Peace Talks Step Forward Amid Reports From London
Gen Kitchener reports engagements including the death of Commandant Hansbrook and his brother a field cornet, Colonel Steele's surprise of a Boer lager near Namanskan with 32 ners including Field Cornet Kooman, and Commandant Nigel captured with 62 Boers. Casualties since December 16: 46 killed 5 wounded 3 captured 45 surrendered. Ammunition and stock also seized.
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London
Kitchener
Hansbrook
Feild
Steele
Namanskan
Kooman
Nigel
Oer
Peace prospects in Berlin London talks near settlement
In a well informed quarter a Posthears report states communications between London and Berlin indicate progress toward resolving the South African difficulties. The report notes potential settlement steps and heightened hope for an accord.
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Birmingham
England
Dee
London
Berlin
Boers Celebrate Dingaan Day at Kaffirkop
On December 4 in War Winburg Orange River Colony General DeWet and former President Boyn addressed crowds at Kaffirkop. They urged the most strenuous efforts in carrying on the war, signaling renewed resolve among Boer supporters.
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Winburg
Orange River Colony
Dingaan
Kaffirkop
DeWet
Boyn
De Beers Holds Annual Meeting Amid War Outlook
In Cape Town on December 4, De Beers Diamond Company convened its annual meeting as stockholders express hope for a war to end soon. The company stated its mines life is extended by about 46 years.
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Cape Town
de Beers Diamond Company
New Steamer T. Reed Commences Tacoma Route
Co. B Burrows & Co to deploy the new steamer T. Reed on the Seattle Tacoma run. The 140 foot vessel with electric lighting and 1236 tons freight capacity sails from Lilly Bogardus dock tomorrow with Marvin as general agent. George N. Gilson heads to Washington DC for undisclosed reasons amid mayoral campaign plans.
Governor Rogers in Olympia Shows Little Improvement
Governor Rogers remains in poor condition in Olympia as reports say his fever and weakness persist. Doctors caution that recovery appears uncertain and his age and frail constitution hinder a rapid improvement, though they hold hope for the best.
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Olympia
Rogers
Lecevere
Dawson markets shift as dust coin replaces gold dust
Reports from Lawson Yeater note a Northern Territory change with coin dust replacing gold dust as the standard in Dawson due to exchange haste. Proximate river traffic may improve dispatch from Whitehorse to Dawson. prospectors lingered on the Kolowkak river during winter and some have begun travel southward seeking new strikes.
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Lawson Yeaters
Eas
Dawson
Co. W
Kolowkak
Kokoukak River
Lawson
Dawon
Ing. J. Higgtee
Washington Agricultural College students enjoy holiday break
Pullman Washington December 44 The students of the Washington Agricultural College have been given a holiday until January 2 and have scattered to their homes for Christmas vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman, Wash
Washington Agricultural Co
New Placers Everett Report of Rich Deer Creek Diggings
Report from Deer Creek eight miles from Oso claims rich placer diggings with shot gold and a nugget weighing about one ounce. The report, reserved today, sparked considerable comment in Everett.
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Everett
Deer Creek
Oso
Insular Treasury Runway Surplus Sparks Self-Support Claim
A Phil ippine commission report released today notes insular treasury assets exceed five million in gold while hand on last year stood just over three million. It argues U S funds may not be needed for insular government, predicting island revenues will soon cover troop and police costs to maintain order.
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Washington, D. C
Philippine Commission
The
United
Christmas Day Store Closures in Beattlie
Businesses in Beattlie plan a general Christmas closure with exceptions for drug stores restaurants saloons and amusements. Post office hours are 8 to 10 A M with one delivery to residences and none in business districts Latona Fremont. Customs houses quartermaster and dock offices shut. banks closed all day. butchers produce shops open until 10 A M while groceries clothing furniture haberdasheries music and jewelry stores close.
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Beattlee
Latona
Fremont
Quartermaster's
Drunkenness Case Tells of Lost Family and Fall from Grace
John Krieger confessed to Judge Miller that drunkenness ruined his life after losing a dry goods business in St Paul. He described traveling to Seattle and ending in jail while supporting his wife and three children. He was fined ten dollars and jailed five days in default.
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John Krieger
Miller
Krieger
Klegeraays
St. Paul
Mina
Seattle
Sou-wester Raises Gusts Biting the Bay Mosquito Fleet
A stiff sou-wester stirred the bay and caused a commotion among the mosquito fleet. Fishing smacks bobbed in a groggy fashion while anglers unloaded near the Oriental dock faced salt spray from breakers. One scow broke loose near San Juan Fishing Co. headquarters and caused minor mischief before being secured. No serious accident reported as wind moderated by noon. Connell voted to turn last night until Monday.
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Oriental Dock
San Juan Fishing Co
Had To Come Defining Automobiles in City Council
Mr Byers introduced a bill defining automobiles as vehicles and regulating their speed on streets. It states fines up to 50 dollars for speeding beyond eight miles per hour or for collisions with persons animals or other vehicles on bridges or wharves. Christmas day closing noted for city hall.
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Mames
TCOM
Hild
Merrick Mot
Ruth Gleaning
Czarina
Agnew
Rush
Council
ARE
C. Reed
Geo. Gilson
George N. Gilson
Board of County Commissioners
Detart
Beenoe
JR. Rogers
Dawson City
Philippines
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley
Alfred Benjamin
Cahn Wampold
Hinckley Block
Togs and Armor
Korthrup CO
First Ave
Z.C. Miles & Piper Company
MUM
Bon March
Brook
Second Avenue
Connell
Queen Anne
Third Avenue
Queen Anne Hill
Herbert
Scheverman
Cherry Street
Our
Savings Bank Department
Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit CO
Columbia St
Shorrock
Alex, Myers
Simon Bros
LION
South Cor
Workingren
Guitars
Winter & Harper Co
Burke Bidg
Seattle, Wash
Harvard Dental
German Bakery
Eeeeteeer
Chi Dental
Harvard Dantal
Brunner & Co
Pike Steel
Main
Bonney & Stewart
Wash
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