Horrors of Moscow May Occur in Capital
Dec 36 Petersburg reports strikes in progress with workers returning to jobs amid unrest. Authorities plan to send General Orloff’s troops to Baltic provinces as clashes flare in Moscow and surrounding towns. Fire, destruction, and ongoing military action described as authorities seal streets and patrols shoot to disperse crowds.
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Moscow
Witte
Council of Ministers
Orloff
Baltic
Hourse
Baske
Insurgent Attack at Kazan and Nicholas Rail Station
On Christmas Day insurgents attacked the Kazan and Nicholas railroad station as three hundred revolutionary militiamen arrived with a crowd of about two thousand. Militants seized local stores and provinces, firing on troops. gunfire was returned.
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London
Kazan and Nicholas
Officer Ketcham Targets Underage Cigarette Sales
Brilliant Officer Ketcham says Seattle dealers supply tobacco to minors and must be punished. He explains evidence challenges and vows to continue catching lawbreakers who profit from penny tobacco sales, harming youths’ health and morals.
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Seattle
Roy Thief in Jail After Ta coma Hotel Stopover
The 11 year old Robert Hopkins disappeared with government money from Bon Marche post office and was turned over to Deputy States Marshal Stringer by his mother. He claims to have been stopping at the Hotel Donnelly in Tacoma where he spent most of the funds and had a fine time.
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Bon Marche Post Office
Stringer
Donnelly
Tacoma
Young Hopkins
Man terporizes Bellingham bemangham case report
Dec 26 report describes a love triangle leading to sieges by Jake Terry and a feared smuggler. Town authorities face threats as resignations and a shooting incident surface. Lindey and Terry collide, with a revolver used during a house confrontation amid rumors of broader terror.
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Dewry
Mar- Shai Smith
Terry
Guar
Lindey
Bie
Amalgamated and Anaconda Stocks Rally Amid Dividend Note
A report from New York notes Anaconda and Amalgamated stake movements as tension grows over potential stock unloading. The Amalgamated firm holds strong on the market while observers expect a price drop if Standard ceases stock purchases. A later item mentions Anaconda declaring a dividend payable January 18.
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Hoston
Maes
Dee
Anaconda
Standard
Amalgamated
O Anaconda Mines
Heffte Atock Io
Lawson
New York
Seattle butchers raise funds after Montana Street blaze
The Seattle meat trade rallied to aid Paul Gaumite a young meat dealer whose capital and wagon were destroyed in a Montana Street fire. Competitors collected funds to equip him with a new outfit, totaling about 660 dollars, allowing him to restart in the meat business.
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Paul Gaumite
Mon
Seattle
Paul Gaumiite
Wan
Montana
Boston First Seattle Second Navy Recruiting Office
Boston leads in navy recruiting for December with the highest number of recruits among US offices. Out of 160 applications, 197 took examinations and 51 passed. The Boston office has operated since June and ranks first on the list.
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Boston
Seattle
United States
Navy
Post Office Sees Big Stamp Sales Surge Before Year End
The article notes a heavy Christmas stamp rush with about 450 bags processed hourly in five days. Registered mail operates at a brisk pace expected to continue past year’s start. Stamp sales may top 46 thousand, surpassing last month.
Morales Remains in Captivity as Protests Rise
Rumors report President Morales held prisoner in his capital. Supporters claim fires across several provinces as they rally against the government. A former victor, Manhempy, pushes for action and a Peoria Plea as tensions escalate.
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KING@TON
Femaice
Morelee
Trans
Hje
Aekl
Ganecrei Manhempy
Seate Powinge
Tenree
Agate Peoria
Toot for Nebraska Toot for Nebraska
The battleship Nebraska, towed by the Pioneer Tyee and Wanderer, left Moran's yard for Bremerton naval dockyard at 10 this morning. At Bremerton she will have propellers set, hull scraped, and general overhaul without interfering construction.
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Nebraska
Pioneer
Tyee
Wanderer
Puget Sound Tugboat Company
Moran's
Bremerton Navy Yard
Bremerton
Heated Dispute Over Laundry Stable At Boren and Jefferson
The board of works heard protests from multiple property owners against a proposed laundry and stable at the corner of Boren and Jefferson on Mrs. Beary’s property. Attorneys argued the board’s authority and the right to issue permits, while engineers noted a need for a diagram of building purposes. Griffiths withdrew the stable application amid protest remarks.
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Board of Works
Boren and
Jefferson
Beary
Griffiths
Myland
Homens
Feary
Nank Clearings Report for December 26, 1905
The report shows total clearings of 1 455 469 dollars and 28 cents for December 26, 1905, compared with a similar holiday figure for December 26, 1904. The data highlights year over year activity on a holiday.
Dying Tacoma Teen for Christmas Day Fight Death
Whibur Steele is dying in a local hospital after a Christmas day shooting in Tacoma during a street altercation. Police report one suspect was injured and taken into custody as investigators probe the case.
Kentucky’s Oille James Stands Out In Congress
Washington dispatch profiles Oille James a Kentucky delegate in the house of representatives noted for a striking appearance a bright blue tie a green silk handkerchief and a calm unflustered demeanor. His defining moment remains the famous at the Democratic national convention when he calmly drank beer from a bottle beside a cantaloupe.
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Washington
Dee
Oille James
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Where Are the Flags on the Waterfront?
Citizens along the harbor complain that the weather signals have failed to display the wind and storm warnings. The missing signals leave the waterfront anxious as forecasts for stronger winds and heavy rain remain unavailable.
Hat Deal Rumors Surface Over Iron Ore Venture
James A. Moore arrived in the city after a three week absence in California to inspect iron ore properties for a planned blast furnace. Moore and J C Marma, duke of the Century Building, said no action had yet been taken on the Washington hotel sale to the Century company.
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Mr. Moore
J. C. Marmaduke
Century Building Company
Washington Hotel
Century Company
Volcano Eruption Reported Near Victoria Steamer Tees
Passengers aboard the Tees report a major volcanic eruption near Mount Pego, sending enormous waves that spurred danger as a party led by General Manager Tlaceda of Surf Intet Mines crossed a lake. The surge raised Inlet Lake waters about 12 feet, hindering rescue efforts.
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Victoria
B.C
Tees
Cingwes Royal Island
Mount Pego
Inlet Lake
Tlaceda
Surf Intet Mines
Seattle Shoppers Spend Nearly Two Million in December
Seattle merchants report December sales approaching two million dollars as major stores including Bon Marche MacDougall Southwick McCarthy’s and others posted strong takings. Local hardware and furniture firms also said to have about equal receipts, signaling a record month for the city.
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Beattle
Knatze
Bon Marche
MacDougall & Southwick
McCarthy's
Balthrecorn
Btone
Pieher & Lane
Annex
Svederick & Nelson
War in the Family in FPallard
A warrant for heart and battery is issued for Bert Edwards after he allegedly struck his sister in law Mrs. Henry Edwards during a family quarrel. Henry Edwards and Bert Edwards work at Moran Bros. The case may lead to a divorce with Judge C. H. Martin presiding. Officials plan a city collection to send the wife and child back east.
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Fpallard
Eefault and Battery
Tert Edwards
Henry Edwards
Henry
Ediwarde
Moran Bros
Teatile
Setlaw
Edwards
Bert Edwards
Sleter
C. H. Martin
Portland Shipwreck Report Reaches Seattle Passengers
A telegram from Skagway says the steamship Portland broke up on the Alaska coast near the Mint rock pile. The Amur has arrived and reports that Portland passengers will travel to Seattle aboard the steamer Alki.
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Portland
The
Mint
Alaska
Paradic
Skagway
Amur
Seattle
Alki
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