Civil Service Clash Over Police Chief Exams Sparks Star Report
The Star reports a dispute over extending police chief examinations to non captains. Officials defend the charter rule favoring promotions where practical. Commissioners say they acted within powers amid factional politics and ongoing senate tensions.
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P.1
Seattle Civil Service Commissioners
Civil Sustice Commissionere
The
Star
D. Hughes
Wilson- Humes
P.L
F. Zimmerman
Meredith
Fr. F. Ran
Sam
Tao On Onyer
Cottage City Arrives Early With Passengers at Sea
The steamer Cottage City of the Pacific Company under Captain Lace arrived today ahead of schedule with six first class passengers aboard. Reports from Bit and etchikan unclear. Captain Wellece knew nothing of the steamer Hertha and suggested she may have been off course and unseen. Weather described as delightful though seas rough at Nanaimo to coal.
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Cottage City
Pacific Company
Lace
Hertha
Wellece
Nanaimo
Renee
Mrs Nancy Butler Dies at Residence of De Large
Mrs Nancy Butler aged 84 died this morning at the residence of Joseph De Large 19 Mob Hit Avenue. The funeral will be held tomorrow from the residence.
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Nancy
Butler
Joseph de Large
Habeas hearing for Chin Sing Chin Loy and Gu The
Commissioner Bowman weighs evidence in habeas corpus against three men arrested at Port Townsend for illegal entry. Celestials claim Seattle birth origins and seek release or relief from detention.
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Bowman
United Stats
Chin Sing
Chin Loy
Gu the
Ollector
Heatis
Port Townsend
United States
Celestials
Seattle
Police Notes highlight multiple arrests and charges
Last week a Hertsen was arrested on a fast driving charge and is to be tried this afternoon before Judge George. Hansen was sentenced by Attorney John F. Joe Vanilla for a charge to be announced. Victor Mann is named as a coming witness. John Rows was arrested on suspicion by Patrolman Freeman Tart W. Warren and Frank Dorgan. Several other individuals were arrested in the afternoon by officers Bevan Collins and colleagues.
Steamer Excelsior Arrives From Valdes and Katmat Today
The Steamer Excelsior of the Pacific Steam Whaling company under Capt. Humphrey will arrive from Valdes and Katmat at 5 o'clock today.
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Excelsior
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Humphrey
Valdes
Katmat
Christian play dazzles Seattle in debut production
Theatergoers filled Seattle last night to witness the first production of The Christian. Julia Stewart and Lionel Adame gave standout turns as Glory Quayle and John Storm. Adame’s portrayal of John Storm drew high praise for its finish. Frederick Conger, Chas Rowan, Edmund Easton, and Carrie Lee B Stoyle supported with strong performances. scenery and company carry the show to a full evening of dramatic presentation. The Christian runs four nights at Seattle with Thursday matinee.
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Seattle
Christian
Hall Caine
Julia Stewart
Lionel Adarna
Glory Quayle
John Storm
Lionel Adame
Julian Stewart
Righ
Great London
Frederick Conger
Horatio Drakewell
Chas, Rowan
Edmund Ebston
Carrie Lee
Stoyle
Callender
Minstrels at the Alabama with Richards Pringle Company
The La Bretta Sisters receive praise for their act as Richards and Pringle's minstrels draw a large audience with shows on Wednesday and Saturday matinees. The Alabama quartet and comedians Fidler and Sroceeded entertain, with the overture unlike previous minstrel offerings and several voices noted in the company. A rendition of Asleep in the Deep impressed the crowd along with other selections.
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la Bretta
Richards & Pringte
Alabama Quartette
Harry Fidler
Christian
Richards & Prinale
Queen Victoria and Royal Family Sighted in The Searchlight
Readers of The Searchlight on 105% Second Ave report excellent pictures and speculate the Queen Victoria and the royal family may be seen entering their caves this week.
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Second Avenue
Queen Victoria
Royal
Oo Banson
Knockingham Palaee
Stene
Hyde Park
London
Fort Meyer
Recond Avenue
Second Grand Ball by Seattle Band at Ranke Hall
The Seattle military band hosts a second grand ball in Ranke hall on Wednesday evening February 6. A full orchestra provides the music and the event promises to be a success.
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Order of Eagles
Armory
Seattle
Ranke Hall
Ranke
Contested Court Battle On Jeffries Case Opens
In Cincinnati this February a court session opened before Judge Hollister with a jammed gallery of spectators including ministers. The case seeks an injunction connected to the Jeffries dispute. Legal arguments will continue for days as both sides prepare for further action and the Saengerfeest Athletic Club plans a related contest while Gow. Nash remains opposed.
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Cincinnati
Jeffries
Rubimn Ht
Hollister
Moters
Area Officee
Rubtin
Saengerfeest Athletic Club
Gow
Nash
Train Fatality Reported Near Weaton No Details Given
Deputy Coroner Ostrom and C W Butterworth left for Weaton in response to a message reporting a man run over and killed by a Northern Pacific train. No particulars were provided. Ostrom planned to return tonight.
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Ostrom
C. W. Butterworth
Weaton
Waah
Northern Pacific
Uty
Manhunt for Charlies Reed Escapes Grant's Pass Jail
Chief of Police Meredith received a letter from Grant's Pass authorities in Oregon detailing Charlies Reed's escape after slipping through a window while guards were distracted. Reed was wanted for obtaining money under false pretenses and fled while awaiting transfer.
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Meredith
Grant's Pass
Ore
Charlies Reed
Jaint
Washington Volunteers Banquet and Reunion Noted for History
The Washington Volunteers held their second annual banquet and reunion at the Stevens hotel. Attendees recalled the Battle of Santa Ana and the Philippine War’s start while toasts honored the event, veterans, and fallen comrades.
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Washington Volunteers
Aaeveration
Stevens Hotel
Santa Ana
Fanta Ane
Cat. Weldon
F. B. Adams
Lewis R. Dawson
Geo. B. Lamping
Cha
J. W. Snake
J. K. Witherespoon
Ralph L. Ross
John T. Dawson
Carl Pennington
Chas. Wold
Hugh Dunning
Steamer Elihu Thompson Shifts to Alaskan Route
The Elihu Thompson departs Honolulu for the Alaska run under agent L. H. Gray and will sail to Valdes Katmai Yakutat and Kila minia bay on two or three trips. After completing these voyages she will join the Nome run, leaving in early June.
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Elihu Thompson
Honolulu
L. H. Gray
Valdes
Katmai
Yakutat
Kilaminia Bay
Nome
Wilma bound over on charge of obtaining money under false pretenses
FE. H. Wilma was bound over to the superior court by Judge George this afternoon on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
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FE. H. Wilma
Superior Court
George
Tax delinquent penalties revert to city supporters push measure
A bill at the state capital would divert all penalties and interest on delinquent taxes in first class cities to the city rather than the county. Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane proponents are actively backing the measure.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Railroad Scheme Tied to Ferry Plan to Vancouver
J. C. Atkinson vice president of the Port Angeles Eastern and W. H. Lom civil engineer left for Port Angeles to study the railroad scheme that includes ferry boats to Vancouver.
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J. C. Atkinson
Port Angeles
Carman Returns as Diamond Ice Tops The Market
Dr Carman returns with Diamond Ice praised as the best coating among price leaders. The ad notes Main 1068 contact for purchasers seeking the new product and opportunities.
Moran shipyard builds 110 foot battleship model for plan
Moran Bros. near Moran area shipyards bustle with pattern shops and carpenters as they prepare an 110 foot model of the proposed battleship from plane and specs. The model will guide foremen on all joins, while a large crew lays the ways and prepares for launch with carefully chosen heavy timbers.
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Moran Area
Carpenters
Moran Hros
Beattie candidacy and telephony reforms noted
Howard of the free employment bureau in Kansas City sought more information on Beattie office methods and wished to adopt improved systems. Board of public works faced a mandate forbidding interference with Automatic Telephone Co construction. New York Municipal Journal Engineer praised Beattie’s building record, citing city permits and program solidity.
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Dent Howard
Free Employment Bureau
Kansas City
Beattie
The
Journal
US Marshal Shout Arrives with Convicted Felons in Tow
US Marshal Shout arrived from SkagWay on the Cottage OM bringing Jac O Brien convicted of attempted robbery in Skagway last September Jim Hanson an Indian sentenced for the murder of Mr and Mrs Morten at Sullivan WI and Goahel convicted of murder for killing FR 8 Campbell in late June.
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U. S
Shout
SkagWay
Jac O' Brien
Jim Hanson
Morten
Sullivan Wiand
Goahel
Campbell
Mrs W Clausen Dies at 71 in Seattle
Mrs. W. Clausen aged 71 died this morning at the residence of Men Orgens, 117 Peetiake avenue, from senile decay. A funeral will be held from the residence later this afternoon.
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W. Clausen
Men Orgens
Peetiake Avenue
Deat
Ahe
Seattle
Child, 4, Found at 611 Yesler Residence
An obituary style notice reports Mrs Olvina Bechel aged 4 found at her residence 611 Yesler. The notice invites readers to see the agencies page for further information.
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Olvina Bechel
Yesler
Legislature Eyes Everett Visit and Capitol Move
In Olympia two lawmakers invite the legislature to inspect Everett on February 18 to study moving the capital from Olympia. The plan aims to gain a vote on relocating capital to Everett while other bills pass or stall in both houses.
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Waeh
Bor
Rumner
Gorham
Everett
Lane
Pumner
Olympia
Myerett
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Vancouver Canners disputing American consul Dudley claim
Local canners reject Dudley's statement that Vancouver River cannery workers favor replacing boats with traps. The exchange centers on the supply lines and methods used by cannery operations.
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Vancouver
Dudley
Vracer River
Wall Street figure Addison Cammach dies in his sleep
New York report states Addison Cammach, a well known Wall Street figure, died this afternoon after Roen. The brief notice notes his prominence on financial markets and his passing, with limited additional details available.
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New York
Addison Cammach
Wall Street
Roen
Snow Binds Britain as Rail and Telegraph Fail
A heavy snow storm grips Great Britain, paralysing communication and rail service. The harsh weather hampers telegraph lines and many routes face disruption as demand and danger rise.
Grant's Pase Gunman Surrenders After Fatal Hotel Barrow
Crescent City report says W. Gay shot M. McNamara proprietor of the American hotel Gay who was barred from playing cards. Gay fled on horseback but returned this morning and surrendered to authorities.
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Grant
Pase
Crescent City
Cal
W. Gay
M. McNamara
Gay
McNamara
Court defendants plead not guilty in murder case
Tess led a group of alleged criminals to plead not guilty as Judge Griffin set a trial date for March. W. & Brown alias Sam Thompson, accused in the murder of Elmer Lord, denied the charge claiming innocence as the enraged man lured Lord to his cabin over a quarrel about a shotgun and a prior theft.
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Tess
Ther
Griffin
W. & Brown
Sam Thompson
Elmer Lord
Brown
Young Lord
Markets Report: Limited Produce and Mixed Prices Across Commodities
Walla Walla notes limited supplies in California fruit and vegetables with cabbage and cauliflower dominant. Oranges plentiful. Wenatchee apples fetch $2 per box. Livestock and dairy prices varying with hens scarce and beef rising slightly. Seattle dock quotes cover grain hay nuts and dairy items.
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California
Walla Walla
Em Ranch
City Hall Members Meet For Monthly Civil Service Exam
The civil service committee holds its regular monthly meeting tonight to set plans for the monthly examination of applicants for promotion. Mayor Mamesla, recovering from a grip attack, was back at his office in the morning. Labor Commissioner Grout has received a letter from the Superinten- dent.
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Civil Service Somemantee
Arran
Mamesla
Labor
Grout
Beattie Gertrude Myren Clairvoyant Read Life Like Open Book
A newspaper blurb promotes Gertrude Myren a clairvoyant at 22% Colonnade Hotel near Pike Street. It claims she reads life accurately and guarantees results, with thousands of grateful clients. She will advise on business and life changes and will not accept payment if the visit’s object isn’t explained.
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Gertrude Myren
Lulte
Colonnade
First Ave
Pike St
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Harare Sound
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Schuchard Optical Co
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Seanad Ave
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City Hall
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Lloyd's Transfer Co
Marion and Weat Street
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Yester Way Pharmacy
Yester Way
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Dr. J
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Danity Footwear
Aries
the Jenkins Shoe Company
H. Lewis & Co
Visco
Clothiers
R. Deimel
Cheasty
Haberdashery
James St
Prench Delicatessen
Prudhommpea
Gprand
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James
Copeland
Fraternal Order of Fables
Magte Hall
Pacific
Ifattle Theater
Howe
Leeding Theater
Feobter & Co
Hiall Caine
Priceelbe
Phird Avenue Theater
Paone Matador
M. Bumneil
Menager
Richard & Pringle’s
Georgia
Minstrels
Baer
Anderson
Port Orchard
Charleston P. O
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