Question of Railway Through Woodland Park Debated
City council debated Seattle Electric Co franchise for woodland park and a new line from Albion Street to Blewett Avenue. Residents submitted many signatures supporting streetcars through the park. Other items included water main funding, theater and musician ordinances, and various street improvements and sewer projects. January city expenses totaled numerous departments with Harbor, Police, Water, and Library showing notable figures.
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Seattle Electric Co
Woodland Park
Avenue
Blewett Avenue
Albion Street
Perk Avenue
Lake and
Fremont
Une Counc
tomor= Murphy
Cedar Watershed
Northern Pacific
Northweet Improvement Weyerhaeuser Syndicate
Howard Avenue
Dennyway
Olive Street
Aloha Street
Minor Avenue
Roy Street
Fire and Water Committee
Owen Roberts
Post Street
University and
Pike
Twenty-ninth Avenue
Dearborn Street
First Avenue
Galer Street
Highland Drive
Jackson Street
Second
Fifth Avenue
San Francisco
San Franciago Council
Council
Clertess
Treasury
SWS
Board of Public Works
City Should Establish Municipal Electric Plant
In this column a writer argues for city ownership of its light and power system, asserting that municipal control would end private company dictation, protect citizens from high rates, and rival private firms. The author cites past water system victory as precedent and urges public support to fund and operate a city plant.
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Anon
Followed the Wrong Pair Arrests at Early Morning
Two young men, Berman McQueen and John Scott, were arrested by Captain Lanbsacher and Patrolman McClurg near Yesler Way at 2:30 AM after being observed walking in a suspicious manner. They could not explain their movements.
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Berman McQueen
John Scott
Becher
Me‘arly
Tenth Avenue
Lanbsacher
McClurg
Land Offices in Alaska Receive Telegram on Land Abolition
Secretary Meikle of the Chamber Commerce relays a telegram from Senator Foner about urgent action to abolish all land except at Bitka. The message mentions a total amount between $45,000 and $70,000 for new modifications and designs, with specifics already completed for the Od marin project.
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Meikle
Chamber Commerce
Foner
Aie B. Meikle
Chamber A Ce
Bitka
A. G
Bag Eet Sound Tag Company
Fourth Ward Democrats Meet Set At Club Room
The Fourth Ward Democratic Club schedules an evening meeting at its club room on Howard block. Prominent party orators will attend and much important business will be discussed.
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Fourth Ward
Democratic Club
Rooma, 5 and & Howard Block
Diacuasaion
Live wire kills Wakefield team horse on Bell Street scene
A valuable horse owned by W. H. Wakefield was killed instantly when a broken trolley wire on the West street car line sagged at Bell street and Western avenue and struck the left hand horse, then the other, throwing it to the ground. The incident occurred as the team was driven from the barn toward the bay.
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W. H. Wakefield
Bell Street
Western Avenue
First Avenue
Bay
West Street
In Memory of Robert Emmet Celebration Planned
Beattie branch of the Irish American club arranges a March 4 birthday tribute for Robert Emmet. Jas Hamilton Lewis will deliver an oration followed by music and dancing.
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Beattie
Robert Emmet
Ireland
Jas, Hamilton Lewis
Britain rejects Dutch peace plan in Boer negotiations
London announces the British government will not accept foreign intervention in peace talks with the Boers. Marquis Lansdowne says any safe conduct for Boer leaders must come from South Africa, and future negotiations, if any, must proceed there rather than Holland.
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London
Marquis Lanadowne
Kuyper
Holland
South Africa
England
Tothie Lansdown
Reception for Rev. Dr. Matthews At First Presbyterian Church
A reception for the Rev. Dr. M. A. Matthews the new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will be held tonight at the church corner Fourth Avenue and Spring Street. The general public is invited with special music and an enjoyable time promised.
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M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Fourth Avenue
Spring Street
Controversy Over Bien Dantela Appointment Roils Senate
A Cheyenne dispatch reports Bien Dantela, recently named United States marshal of Arizona by President Roosevelt, facing Senate pressure and possible resignation calls. The President disputes formal opposition claims about past fare dealing while citing Daniel’s honesty. Gen Samuel Young named to head the Army War College in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bien Dantela
United States
Marhal
Arizona
Rooseveltt
Senate
White House
Daniel
Daniels Ie
Fiest
Young
Samuel Young
Secretary of War
Army War College
Department of California
Dividend Declared by The Standard Oil Co Today
The Standard Oil Company announced a dividend of $2 per share for the current quarter, on February 4 in New York.
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New York
The
Standard OU Co
Minnesota convenes extra session on tax reform plan
In St Paul on February 4 the Minnesota legislature meets in extra session by order of Gov Van Sant to act on the tax commission report. The plan proposes a permanent three member state commission with county board changes to boost assessment rolls by about 200 million dollars this year. The delay in the railway merger issue remains likely as the U S Supreme Court adjourns to February 24.
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Paul
Minn
Minnesota
van Sant
Tax Commission
Ship Knight Founders Near China Sea Off Yokohama
Merchants Exchange of Yokohama reports the Knight, a companion ship of the Oregon Railway Navigation Company Oriental line, foundered in the China sea. All passengers and crew were landed in Yokohama.
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Merchants Exchange of
Yokohama
Knight
Oregon Railway Navigation Company
Oriental Line
China Sea
New York Capitalists Seek Juneau Rail Franchise
A syndicate of New York capitalists has applied for a franchise to build a railway linking Juneau with Douglas Island and Treadwell, aiming to connect these local districts and improve transit access. The move reflects early efforts to expand regional transportation infrastructure.
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New York
New York Capitaliste
Juneau
Douglas Island
Treadwell
Draft funds approved for Spanish American War veterans
A Washington draft of 2963.00 was sent to Gov. McBride for pay to men rejected who served at Camp Rogers during the Spanish American War muster. Adj. General Drain reports favorable action and will attend the Inter-State National Guard association meeting in New York, while the capitol commission meets in the governor’s office with press access for the first time since organization.
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Olympia
Washington, D. C
McBride
Camp Rogers
Spain
Adj
Drain
Inter-State National Guard Association
New York
National Guard
Congress
Capitol Commission
Governor's Office
Curiosity Sparks Seattle Five Cent News Fire
A Seattle paper reports the federal appeals court in San Francisco ordered a new trial for George Allen of Beattie, son of ex Senator Allen, for a Nome assault. An eager rival sold a five cent extra with only the bare announcement, causing public astonishment at the misalignment with the Star’s fuller story.
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Seattle
Star
San Francisco
Federal Court of Appeals
George Allen
Beattie
Allen
Nome
Court of Appeals
Jules Noyes
Young Ablen
Alien
Btar
Stars News
Enoch Arden Presented by A High Class Artist Company
A company of notable artists will present Richard Strauss Enoch Arden at the Y M C A room tomorrow evening as the fourth program of the Y M C A star course. The ensemble includes Alfred Cowell Goodwin pianist Edith Van Wagoner violinist Blanche Breneman reader Myra Olive Chase pianist under J Atkinson. The group is on an international tour with strong press notices in previous cities.
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Richard Strauss
Enoch Arden
Alfred Cowell Goodwin
Edith van Wagoner
Mises Blanche Breneman
Myra Olive Chase
J. Atkinson
Strauss
Severe storm warning for Pacific Northwest coastal waters
A storm is centered over Vancouver Island and moving eastward. It will bring southeast gales this afternoon shifting to southwest tonight along Oregon and Washington coasts. Inland navigable waters of Western Washington will see high, shifting winds.
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Beattle Weather Bureau
Vancouver Island
Oregon
Washington
Daly's Theatre Hosts Actors' Fund Benefit in New York
The Daly's theatre in New York was filled to capacity for the annual Actors' Fund benefit. English actor Charles Hawtrey appeared in a new one act play amid prominent participants including Isabelle Irving Francis Ilaon Adele Ritchie and Christie MacDonald.
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New York
Seattle Weather Outlook Tonight and Wednesday
Rain is forecast for Seattle and surrounding areas with brisk to high northeast to south winds. Winds shift to the southwest as the system moves through, bringing cooler air and periods of showers.
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Seattle and Vicinity
Young Woman Found Drowned in the Bay
The partially decomposed body of a woman was found in the bay near Charles and Grant streets this morning by Peter Peterson. Coroner Hoye believes she took her own life, aided by a handkerchief over the face. the body was sealed in an air tight casket at Butterworth's morgue. No identification found, estimated age about 90, 6 feet 6 inches tall, brown hair, wearing a light blue calico waist a black heavy skirt and heavy shoes. an imitation diamond ring on the left hand.
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Charles and
Grant Streets
Peter Peterson
Grant Street
Butterworth's Morgue
Bhe
James Neill Megalorp Initiation Fails At Spokane Lodge
The eminent actor James Neill left the Elke initiation in Spokane after protesting insults and a blow with a stuffed club. He denounces the initiation as undignified, vows not to submit again until the order reforms, and cites personal dignity and American manliness.
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Brokane
James Neill
Neill
Order
Robert Morris
Neil
Sere Butte
Mont
Spokane
Royal Arch Masons Open 106th New York Convocation
The Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of New York opened its 106th annual convocation in Albany and will stay in session through tomorrow. Leaders announced ongoing sessions and activities for the organization.
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Albany
N. Y
Grand Chapter
The
Royal Arch Masons of
New York
Morbid throng views Biddle brothers in morgue
In Pittsburg on February 4, thousands pass the coffins of John and Ed Biddle as they lie in state for three hours. A woman, Mrs Seffel, later confesses involvement in their escape plans and claims Ed persuaded their actions. She denies they were shot without resistance and says they fired back at the officer. They fled due to an upcoming cell inspection.
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el Paso
Pittsburg
John
Ed. Biddle
Local Cigar and Fruit Stand Robbery Shot at Thief
Marino, operator of a cigar and fruit stand at Third Avenue and Madison Street, woke to a robber attempting entry through a rear window. He fired a shot from his revolver to scare off the thief, who fled in a hurry.
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Marino
Third Avenue
Madison Street
O Ae
Man Drenched After Early Bay Plunge Near Grant Street Bridge
Joe Chillo, a Japanese fisherman, fell into the bay from near the Grant Street Bridge at dawn after drinking and slipping. Police subdued him, brought him to headquarters, dried him out, and released him.
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Joe Chillo
Grant Street
Corbett
Police
Long Beach Clipper L Shepp and British Ca vour Hailed Safe
The crews of the American clipper L Shepp and the British steamer Ca vour, stranded on the beach near Long Beach within a mile of each other, were saved after wind and waves abated. Lifesavers boarded at daylight, both crews chose to stay with their vessels, and wreckers expect to float both ships today. The Shepp crew was later evacuated for ship safety assessment. ABROSTON reports storm subsided with less damage than expected.
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Long Beach
L. L
L. Shepp
Cavour
Wreckera
Shepp
Very Clever Skin Games Taint Seattle Lottery Ring
The Little Honduras lottery run by L L Lippmann operates in Seattle under police license at 205 Cherry Street. Members inside the ring win large prizes while outsiders rarely do, with small bait winnings like a dollar occasionally paid. The head office is on Montgomery Street, San Francisco, and Boasin is noted at its head. Drawings occurred days ago with no reported large outsider prizes.
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L. l. Lippman
Seattle
The
Concern
Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Boasin
Ite Head
L. L. Lippmann
Cherry Street
Columbia Street
We Are the King of Prescriptionists
Rex means king and best man. We proclaim to remain the king of prescriptionists. Every prescription leaving our hands is right according to this statement.
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Rex
King
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