Public building bans and city site plans ripple across states
Washington sources say no public building bills will pass this session affecting several cities. Spokane Walla Walla Tacoma and Seattle will shift post office locations due to high rents. A military reservation may form near Point Spencer Alaska with a new town site soon. Secretary Reed says 200 soldiers will be sent to Cape Nome promptly.
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Washington
Mercer
Beattie
Spokane
Walla Walla
Tacoma
Seattle
Point Spencer
Alaska
Reot
Cape Nome
Ravens Court Ordered to Dry Dock at Quartermaster Harbor
The British bark Ravens Court under Capt. Scott reached Quartermaster Harbor where Capt. George Pope Lloyds surveyor ordered a dry dock inspection after dragging anchors in aPort Townsend high wind. Insurance renewal requires dry docking.
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Quartermaster Harbor
Tee
Ravenscourt
Scott
George Pope
Lloyds
Port Townsend
Last of the Maine Heroes Interred at Arlington
The remains of 145 men killed in the Maine disaster were buried at Arlington Cemetery in a simple ceremony. Marines guarded the site through the night as the service opened with prayers by Father Chadwick and a veteran Maine captain among the pallbearers. The president and his cabinet attended as taps sounded and a marine dirge played.
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Washington, D. C
Maine
Arlington Cemetery
Marine Band
Pather Chadwick
The
Gigabee
Marine Guard
Plague In Honolulu Delays Ship Landings From Australia
Victoria BC dispatch reports steamship Acrangh arriving from Australia was not allowed to land at Honolulu due to plague. Cargo was unloaded on a barge while passengers could disembark. Plague is believed carried to Honolulu by Japanese sailors.
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Victoria
B. C
Dee
Australia
Honolulu
Rail rates kept for home seekers to April first
ST PAUL December The Great Northern and Northern Pacific have agreed to maintain the present time fare for the round trip plus 2 dollars for home seekers until April 1.
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ST. Paul, Dec
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
New Seattle Postmaster to Take Office Next Week
George M. Stewart of Bonney and Stewart will become Seattle postmaster next Monday. Retiring postmaster Gilbert S. Meem was appointed under the Cleveland administration. Bera M. Nay named sub-mail carrier. The Great Northern overland flyer arrived late and carried no mail from points east of St. Paul. The delayed mail came on the Northern Pacific in the afternoon. Steamer Al-K's arrival brought six sacks from Dawson and several pouches from other points, with about 1,500 Dawson letters for local delivery. A 2 1/2 by 1 foot iron bound box from Danson, YT Canada bore the inscription Only part of the mail saved from steamer Stratton wrecked at Selwyn Yukon Territory. The Northern Pacific overland arrived on time today.
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George M. Stewart
Bonney & Stewart
Seattle
Gilbert S. Meem
Cleveland
Great Northern Overland Flyer
St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Al-K
Dawson
Danson
Y. T
Canada
Stratton
Selwyn
Yukon Territory
Overland
Canneries Combine Plans in British Columbia Break Down
Vancouver, B C December 28 New York capitalists aimed to unite British Columbia canneries but objecting parties halted signatures. Instead several small combinations of three or four canneries were proposed and will likely act as units in Texas and prices.
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Vancouver
B. C
New York Capitalista
British Columbia
Seattle Fire Department Relief Association Ball Planned
The ninth annual ball of the Seattle Fire Department Relief Association will be held at Armory Hall Saturday evening in December. The arrangements committee includes Fl. C. McDonald, W. H. Clark, Wm. Cubbitt, H. Horne, J. N. Longfellow, and J. J. Spaicht. Invitations have gone to other Pacific Northwest departments.
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Seattle Fire Department Relief Association
Armory Hall
Fl. C., McDonsl4
W. H. Clark
Wm. Cubbitt
H. Horne
J. N. Longfellow
J. J. Spaicht
Pacific North- West
Christian Brothers Question Lands in Rome Over San Francisco Archbishop
The dispute over the settlement of Archbishop Jordan of San Francisco remains unresolved in Rome due to French opposition. The case centers on the role of the Christian Brothers and the fate of the archbishop’s assignment.
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Rome
Christian Brothers
Jordan
San Francisco
Cape Nome Property Deal Headed for New York
The largest Cape Nome deal yet negotiated involves $100000 cash and 400000 in company stock. The property spans 40 claims on Anvil Nome Snake Teegee Twin Mountain and Rasin creeks and is to be closed by M Walters W C Slade and J F Wariner in New York.
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Cape Nome
I M. Walters
W. C. Slade
J. F. Wariner
New York
Anvil
Nome
Snake
Teegee
Twin Mountain
Rasin Creeks
Lumber for Manila from Port Gamble on Nokomis
The American schooner Nokomis sailed from Port Gamble today to Manila with a cargo of lumber for the Dig government cold storage plant. It is the third lumber shipment from Port Gamble for Philippine government use.
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Nokomis
Port Gamble
Manila
Dig
Philippines
Memorial on Cape Nome beach plan stalls over differences
The Cape Nome memorial draft by the chamber of commerce remains incomplete due to opinion splits. F Blaine reports a standstill as subcommittees debate beach access versus restraint and the group plans to reconvene to finalize resolutions.
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Cape Nome
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
F. Blaine
J. &. Walker
Panarmo Canal Commission
Friends of
Gen. Lawton
Seattle
W. J. Young
Exact Height Hint From Two Men On Wet Street Corner
Gus Reder and Graham McFarlane watch women in long skirts at Main and Poplar crossings on a wet day. Reder suggests granting liberty in wet weather as they discuss how high skirts should be raised, with McFarlane asking for confirmation. The exchange centers on a figure “a little over two feet” as the imagined height.
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Gus Reder
Graham McFarlane
Main and
Poplar
Mr. Reder
Graham
Single Tax Debate In G A R Hall Divides Audience
A spirited discussion on Henry George's single tax theories filled the G A R hall. Rev W F Kelloga opposed and A J Wolf defended George's proposals as the crowd voiced strong support for Wolf.
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G. A. R. Hall
Henry George
W. F. Kelloga
A. J. Wolf
Gentleman
George
Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Philharmonic Society Incorporation In Seattle
The Philharmonic Society, after several successful seasons in Seattle, has been incorporated. Trustees named include J A Ballargeon Alys True C W Saunders L J Cotman R B Gentle Clara Teeter Rose Gottatein George A P Amunds W K R Hammons and J C Harris.
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The
Philharmonic Society
Seattle
J. A. Baillargeon
Alys True
C. W. Saunders
L. J. Cotman
R. B Gentle
Clara Teeter
Rose Gottatein
George A. P Amunds
W. KR. Hammons
J.C. Harris
Spokane Saloon Law Debate Nears Compromise Victory
In Spokane the city council nears a compromise ordinance on saloon hours from 2 to 5:30 a.m. It would require complete shutdown during prohibited hours and ban soft drinks and cigars. McMorran backs widening the measure. Omo Schiller Glover support. opposition centers on Acuff Phillipa Mr win and Mitchem.
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Spokane
McMorran
Omo
Schiller
Glover
Mesara
Johnson
Burton
Acuff
Phillipa
Mrwin
Mitchem
Mr. McMorran
Theaters Showcase Stage Acts Across Seattle and Dawson City
Amusement notices list Moore Roberts Company in Silence of Dean Maitland at Seattle theater and Recall the Maine at Third Avenue. Olympic Theater features Hurlesque London Gaiety Girls with Miniature Dawson City on Second Avenue and 132nd Street.
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Seattle
Moore- Roberts Company
Dean Maitland
Third Avenue
Maine
London
Moore-Roberts Company
Roberto
David Garrick
Olympic Theater
London Gaiety Girls
Census taking in Washington to begin June first
The 12th United States census work starts June 1 in Washington cities with populations of 8000 or more as of 1890. Enumerators must obtain commissions and oath, with pay rates from two to six dollars per day and limited travel allowances. Applicants should apply to John & McMillan of Kooche.
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Feld
United States
Mm Beattie
Washington
John & McMillan
Koohe
Amusements: Military show leads Seattle and Portland stages
The Seattle theater hosts the military production Phenandolah for four nights starting Sunday with praise for horse and soldier spectacle. In Portland the Marquam Grand features Phenandolah as a premier war pageant, while The Silence of Dean Maitland plays at the Seattle theater and Remember the Maine draws crowds at Third Avenue. Also on stage, Garrick and Gaiety Girls entertain at local houses with skating and mechanical Dancon in Miniature pieces receiving praise.
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Seattle
Pacific Coast
Govers
Nowe
Marquam Grand Theater
Portland
Regentan
Beeen & Week
Marquam Grand
Jacob Tatt
Maine
Third Avenue Theater
Apain
Manila
Rhodes Mining Company Special Stockholders Meeting
Notice to sharpholders announces a special meeting of Rhodes Mining Company stockholders at No 237 Burke building Beattie Washington February 28 1900 at 2 pm to increase capital stock to 500000 and to fund larger development with other business as may come before the meeting trustees J A Armitage T Forby Olcott Payne W J Waldrip and A B Graham dated Beattie Washington December 27 1809
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Rhodes Mining Company
Burke Building
Beattie
County of King
State of Washington
J. A. Armitage
T. Forby
Olcott Payne
W. J. Waldrip
A. B. Graham
Board of Trustees
Washington
Underwear Sale Promises Warmth With Low Prices
Local store promotes Underwear Headquarters with a cold snap approaching. Highlights include ladies and children's wool and jersey garments, union suits, vests and pants, plus blankets and comforts. Prices range from two cents per piece to two dollars, with notable deals on Australian wool and merino garments.
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Quartermaster
Last OF
Bera M. Nay
Firemen’s Ball
Marila
Amusement Bulletin
Seattle Theater
Armory
Deserick
Jersey
Ake Bach Gent
Boc Bach Gent
Jaeger
Pach
Bach
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Moran Bros. Company Engine and Ship Builders
Lin
Denny Blaine Land Co
Dexter Horton Bank
Standard Tailoring Co
Palace Steam Laundry
Powdy
Thurlow
Chickering
Kimball
Weber
Doll
Milton Tianos
D. $. Johnston
A Kl. Piper
Yesler Way
Bonney & Funeral Directors Parlors
Third Ava
Maia Lb
Toons Main di
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