Battle for artillery and waterfront measures in Seattle
The article discusses British artillery decisions in the Tugela battle and criticizes war office gaps. It notes Admiral Beresford's proposals, the risk of undermining naval power, and urges Seattle residents to attend a mass meeting at the Armory Hall to defend the waterfront from a railroad monopoly and to mobilize public action.
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Tugela River
Col. Long
British War Office
Beresford
Great Britain
War Office
Armory Hall
The
Star
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Fights With Insurgents and Maine Martyrs Highlight Island Action
Reports from Alabina and nearby areas describe heavy fighting between the Thirty-sixth Infantry and insurgents with US forces taking casualties and capturing enemy fighters while seizing ammunition and gear. Separate clashes on Panay Island inflicted heavy losses on rebels as surrendering continues. In Newport News the Maine dead were retrieved from the Texas and sent to Arlington for interment with naval honors.
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Mahila
Thirty-sixth Infantry
Alabina
Aritac
Calamba
Dinalupijan
Sata Island
Panay
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Hamblen
Newport News
Texas
Hat Veaeer
Sigebee
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Building Boom at Greenwood
Greenwood B C reports a steady growth of construction as foundations are laid and ground is excavated for three story frame buildings and homes. Despite cold weather and lumber shortages a railroad network helps contractors keep work progressing. The boom reflects rising business and new residents choosing Greenwood as a home.
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Greenwood
B.C
Debaters Clash Over Single Tax Doctrine at Colima Hall
A heated debate last week between Rev. W. F. Kellogg and A. J. Wolf on Henry George’s single tax drew mixed reactions. Each speaker will have four ten–minute periods with an audience vote on the position. Kellogg argues against involuntary poverty cures. Wolf promotes George’s doctrine. The event, described as a Graeco Roman style showdown, is set for Wednesday evening December 27 at Grand Army hall Coltina building with free admission.
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Kellogg
Henry George
Wolf
Mr George
Grand Army Hall
Coltina Building
Railway workers receive turkey and cash present
Employees of the Seattle and Renton Railway Co were given six dollars and a turkey as a holiday gift. A 10 percent raise was announced to begin January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle & Renton Railway Co
Jaime
Prodigal Father and London Gaiety Girls Pack Seattle Stages
The Moore Roberts English company opened at the Seattle theater with The Prodigal Father and repeats, followed by The Silence of Dean Maitland and David Garrick. Lincoln J Carter’s Remember the Maine plays at Third Avenue as postwar patriotism lingers. London Gaiety Girls wow at Olympic theater with witty burlesques, while Dawson in Miniature shows a realistic Klondike scene at 1322 Second Avenue.
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Moore-Roberts English
Australia
Seattle
H. RK. Roberts
Pa Haa
Dean Maitland
David Garrick
Lincoln J. Carter
Maine
United States
Spain
Third Avenue
London Gaiety Girls
Olympic Theater
Dawson
Second Avenue
Old
Klondikern
New Industries to Open in York County on New Year’s Day
York Pa December 24 two new industries start on New Year s Day Weaver Organ and Piano Co will begin piano manufacture after queuing thirteen hour shifts due to orders from the Philadelphia Export exposition. In Wrightsville new shops will produce gas line engines and builders hardware. Many local plants already operate overtime.
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York
York County
Weaver Organ & Piano Co
Wrighteville
Prohibitionists Face Uncertain Political Path
Local prohibition advocates debate strategy for municipal county and state elections. They may push independent or allied tickets influenced by Anti Saloon League and Citizens Reform Association actions. Rev Dunlap leads statewide educational campaign. state officers include Haggard and McGarvin. county leadership lists Eapy Bull and Thompson.
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Feild
Anti-Saloon League
Citizens’ Reform Association
KR. FE. Dunlap
Prohibitionista
Rev. Dunlap
State Association
C. L. Haggard
John McGarvin
Eapy
Homer Bull
Thompson
Pope in good health after exhausting Sunday ceremonies
Rome December report says the Pope feels quite well following a day of heavy religious ceremonies. The pontiff’s condition appeared stable and spirits remained high, with Vatican officials noting no complications from the events.
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Rome
Dec
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across South Dakota
Early morning tremors were felt in several South Dakota towns marking the first quake in the state. Mitchell reports say houses shook and windows rattled for seconds while Faulkton saw a brief shock with dishes rattling. The time noted across reports is 6 4. m.
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Bioux Falla
South Dakota
Mitchell
Faulkton
Remains of Gen Lawton to be sent home
The body of General Lawton will be transported to the United States aboard the Thomas. The funeral is planned for next Saturday in Manila.
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Manila
Lawton
United States
Thomas
Baturadq
Electric Workers Union 77 Plans Saturday Social
The Electric Workers Union No. 77 invites all out of town electricians to a Saturday evening gathering in Dee 80. The note promises a good time and a fine program for attendees.
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the Electric Workers’ Union No
Dee
Labor Notes and News From The Labor World
A roundup of labor actions and union news across the United States and Canada. Topics include internal disputes in the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, Debs on reorganizing unions, Colorado Sunday clothing ban rulings, bicycle trust talks, plant closures, suspensions, and international labor congress plans. Several local unions form eight hour day efforts, new charters issued, and labor political activity noted in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and beyond.
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Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
National Labor Tribune
Shaffer
W. H. Evans
Anderson, Ind
Stater
Triel
Pittsboro
Allegheny
Naylor Goes to Frisco Not Seattle
Advices from Victoria report Rev. Isaac Naylor has traveled to San Francisco instead of Seattle to pursue a controversial ministry. He faces divorce accusations involving a England-based wife and a California marriage soon after. Northwest Methodists are divided on his guilt as he traveled aboard the Walla Walla from Victoria, easily spotted by locals before sailing.
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Victoria
Isaac Naylor
San Francisco
Seattle
England
California
Northwest
Naylor
Walla Walla
San Francico
Socialist Labor Party Banquet and Ball at Masonic Hall
Members of the Socialist Labor Party held a banquet and dance at the Masonic hall lasting from 9 PM to near 3 AM after a concert program of vocal and instrumental music. The next ball is scheduled for March 16.
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Socialist Labor Party
Masonic Hall
Legal Notice of Filing by Smith & Colr in Seattle
Smith and Colr attorneys for the plaintiff publish a notice from Rooms 46 48 Boston Block Seattle Washington dated November 21 1809 for the first publication and related actions regarding the case.
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King County
State of Washington
Annie
Wright
Arthur “Arricklow
B. F. Day
BK. Day
C. E. Renneberg
First National Bank of Seattle
James A. Filley
Arthur E. Griffin
Samuel Baker
Denny Clay Company
Elliott
A. D
Sach County
R. Day
J. Midmead Wright
Arthur Barricklow
Washington
el Doreado
Seate de
Barricklow
Smith & Colr
Omee
Boston Block
Seattle
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Yesler Way
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Frisco
Redelsheimer
Socialist Dance
J. & Stewart
Poinburg
Medical Institute
Boston
Phird Avenue Theater
Manilla
Dawson City
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Pamaker Music Co
G. Hanson Atti
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COAL
Army
Miles
W. S. Kirk
Firet Ave
Second Ave
A. D. Stencel
Manag’r
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Imperial Gallery
Thid Ave
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E. W. Andrews
F. L. Miller
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Collins Block
Yres Transfer CO
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