City considers municipal plant to harvest Cedar River power
An electrical engineer presents a rigorous economic analysis of a Cedar River hydro plant to supply Seattle with public lighting. The study estimates available water power around 15 000 horsepower with a 40 percent loss, outlines capital costs of about 385 000 and annual operating costs of 18 per horsepower, and compares municipal lighting costs to current rates while noting potential surplus power sales and profit from internal lighting.
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Seattle
Cedar River
Nob'c
Noble
DOD Co
Itle Fair
Aay
Snoqualmie Company
Arc
Forces Arrayed in Seattle Political Arena
Seattle’s upcoming mayoral race is heating as Republicans and Democrats clash with factions and third parties. Frank Paul and W Godwin lead rival camps while the Populists and Socialists field ticket options amid ward-level campaigning and cross-endorsement tensions.
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Seattle
T. J
Frank H. Paul
W. Godwin
Humes
George W. Piper
Preston
King County
John L. Wilson
Biddles Buried in Calvary Cemetery
The remains of the Biddle brothers were laid to rest in Calvary cemetery this morning after a brief graveside service. Only relatives and a few friends accompanied the funeral. In Butler Mrs Soffel seeks to shield her husband, asking for trial in a different county to spare him humiliation, insisting on her innocence.
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Pittsburg
Biddle Brothers
Calvary Cemetery
Asphyxiation in Cabin Aboard Benator Near Sidney
Captain Hugh Stalker of the steamer Benator on the Gulf of Georgia island route found his son and an engineer dead in the cabin at Sidney. Gas stove stove pipe removed. both men believed asphyxiated. Victims from Vancouver, Senator had transferred from that port last Saturday to current service.
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Victoia
B. C
Hugh Stalker
Benator
Gulf of Georgia
Sidney
Schmidt
Vancouver
Senator
Militia Withdrawn From Fire District as Search Continues
In Waterbury Connecticut on February 5 the on duty militia in the burned district was withdrawn this morning. No new details emerged about the women servants who escaped from the Scoville house top story, though there is some doubt surrounding them.
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Waterbury
Conn
Scoville
Reception to Rev Mathews at First Presbyterian Church
A reception for Rev. M. A. Matthews by his new congregation drew about 400 attendees last night at the First Presbyterian Church parlors. Chrysanthemums and evergreens decorated the room while the Ladies' Aid Society oversaw an informal program and refreshments. The report notes several area pastors attended.
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M. A. Matthews
First Presbyterian Church
Musicians Stage Protest Over Seattle License Ordinance
The Musicians Union of Seattle protests a $10 monthly license for each musician in saloons arguing the rule harms players and salaries. They claim political influence behind the measure and plan a petition to Mayor Humes seeking a veto. Treasurer W E Turner cites potential job cuts and salary deductions if the ordinance stands.
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Musicians’ Union of
Seattle
Armas
John Considine
Frank Munroe
Musicians’ Union
Humes
W. EB
Timely Warning on Ballard Streetcar Speed
Residents of Ballard complain about streetcar speed on the incline of the long trestle. They accuse young motormen of rushing with full current, risking a derailment into the bay and potential loss of life.
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Ballard
Kenex Training Ship Returns From Kingston Journey
The training ship Kenex, idle in Kingston, is slated to reach Key West next, then proceed to Yorktown with a stop planned at Bermuda en route. The voyage information reflects a sequence from Jamaica to Key West and onward.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Kenex
Key West
Yorktown
Bermudas
City Jail Sicks On With Grim Medical Watch
A city jail sick call reveals seven weak inmates receiving attention from Dr. Ludlow while Jailer Grant allocates aid to those in need. Two men look near death from morphine abuse and illnesses, with one old offender awaiting an inevitable end despite care.
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Ludlow
Grant
Reverend Gowen Hurt When Beam Falls During Church Debris Removal
During the cleanup of the Trinity church ruins after a fire a heavy beam shattered by a sudden gust struck Rev. HM H Gowen on the head and body. He was unconscious for hours with a non fractured skull while medical staff stated he should recover within days. His condition improved by evening and telephones flooded the rectory with inquiries.
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de Brie
Trinity Church
HM. H. Gowen
W. Willie
Cr. W. Sharples
Gowen
West Coast office funds seen as vital in Arctic gold flow
Washington lawmakers discuss a 2000 dollar increase in operating expenses for the Seattle assay office. Officials say the Western office handles a major share of gold from Alaska and the Klondike, making the appropriation small yet crucial for national ore output.
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Washington, D. C
Seattle
Library site ballot prompts quick canvass among patrons
Librarian Smith conducts a partial canvass of library users to pick a preferred site among Union Street, Eighth and Union, Madison Street, and Yesterday catate site. With the council meeting tomorrow, only today and tomorrow remain to tally votes before presenting results to the council.
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Smith
Union Street
Eighth
Union
Madison Street
Catate Aite
Concert for Trinity Church Rebuilding Fund at Plymouth Church
A concert tonight at Plymouth Congregational Church will aid the Trinity Church rebuilding fund. Directed by Miss Alice Greer, the program features vocal and instrumental music.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Trinity Church
Miflsa
Alice Greer
Teddy to Reprimand Gen Wood in Cuba Affair
President Roosevelt plans a reprimand for Gen. Wood military governor of Cuba after he wrote a circular urging tariff concessions for Cuba. The rebuke will be strong but not as sharp as in past cases, due to their close personal ties. The issue sits amid a Senate treaty report on Danish West Indies purchase and House actions on the margarine bill and Missouri election contest.
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Humes
Frank Paul
Paul
Frank
Wilson
Law and Order League
Cort
Opera
John Godwin
J. W. God
Daniel Kelleher
Gilman
Judge Moore
Bailey
Hia
Lee
Walter Fulton
Asl
Silver Dick
Iroquois Club
Democrata
Godwin
Istos Way
Seattle
Mr. Sedwin
Anein
Joe
Lee Hart
Hart
Ratley
Washington, D. C
Wood
Cuba
Roosevelt
Senate
Gen. Wood
Roughriders
United States
Horton
James J. Butter
Missouri
House Committees On
Congress
Committee On Pensions of the Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Robert B. Heathe
Pennsylvania
John C. Hinck
Illlnois
James R. Carnahan
Indianapolis
Charles G. Horton
W. H. Upham
Wisconsin
Henry EB
Connecticut
John C. Dinehan
New Hampshire
Remembrance Banquet for Santa Ana Battle Veterans
A large turnout of Spanish American and Filipino War veterans gathered yesterday for the third Washington volunteers banquet commemorating the Battle of Santa Ana. Gen. Charities King from Milwaukee headlined as guest of honor with speeches by Lieut George B. Lamping and others praising the First Washington regiment and noting battle parallels with Lawton’s Zapote fight. Philippine views were shown and a Philippine quartet performed as toasts and toasts followed into the early morning.
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Washington Volunteers
Santa Ana
Eighth Army
Charities King
Pir
Washington
Philippines
King
Milwaukee
Kainter-Grand Partors
Bean & Stereoptionn
W. J. Bothwell
Maj
Lewis R. Dawson
George B. Lamping. Co
Roosevelt
W. J. Fife
Atlanta
Jos. Biethen
Gen. King
Fred Dale Wood
Oils
Banta Ana
Lawton
Zapote River
Banta Ane
Co. HM
Ellensburg
Ma. Penrose
Corp
Cal Weldon
R. B. Albertson
Naval
H. Gorham
Association of Veterans
Geo Gachew
Gen. King. Beret
J. W. Bayre
Washington City
August Toeliner
Red Cross
Relief Corps
G. Meade Emory
John H. Wholsey
Elmer Brown
Laurin L. Lawson
Walt. W. Cotchett
M. W. Thompson
B. Lawson
Col. Vaille
Manila
Noyes Case Sparks Senate Clash Over Alaska Judge
In Washington the Noyes case triggers a bitter senate debate with McCumber denouncing the prosecution as persecution while defending Noyes and others as honorable. The attorney general delays a further Alaska judge Noyes inquiry as Pillsbury prepares to testify, renewing interest amid harsh remarks from prior days.
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Washington, D. C
Noyes
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Perkins
California
Perkina
California Court of Appeals
Alexander McKenzie
Alaska
San Francisco
United States District Court of Alaska
Pillsbury
United States Circuit Court
Judge Noyes
Tillman
Wealthy farmer Merritt Chiam sentenced for murder
In Bloomington NL on February 6 Merritt Chiam a wealthy farmer was sentenced to 17 years in the penitentiary for the murder of his wife after a dispute over his estranged daughter. Witnesses noted his wealth estimated at about $600000 and defense and prosecution argued the case.
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Bloomington
Merritt Chiam
Chiam
Tug Tillicum preps for maiden voyage from Ballard dock
The new tug Tillicum owned by Stimson Joe of Ballard arrived for provisions ahead of its initial trip. As it left Galbraith dock, the fireboat Snoqualmie blew its whistle, signaling a waterfront chorus as steamers saluted the vessel. The Tillicum, built at Read's shipyard in Ballard, dipped its ensign.
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Tillicum
Stimson Joe
Ballard
Galbraith
Bnoqualmie
Read
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Herbert
Schewerman
Cherry St
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