Roosevelt acts on Valencia wreck inquiry and navigation aid
A government commission will investigate the Valencia wreck and assess the Revenue Cutter Service as navigation aid. President Roosevelt Metcalf and Senator Piles discussed broad inquiry, life saving and lighthouses on the North Pacific coast. Frye’s local inquiry resumes Friday as the nationwide probe begins.
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Senator Piles Wires
Washington
Valencia
Revenue Service
Roosevelt
Metcalfe
Chamber of Commerce
Pikes
Revenue Cutter Service
North Pacific Coast
HH. Piles
Metcalf
National Capital
Chamber
Piles
Are We Prepared for Pacific War Danger
The author argues the United States must expand naval strength and bases on the Pacific front to deter Chinese, Japanese, and Mongolian threats. He urges Congress to authorize more warships, docks, yards, and bases including Pearl Harbor and Olongapo, with a nationwide budget priority despite cost.
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Pacific Ocean
Japan
Pacific
Congress
Pacific Frontier
Bremerton
Mare Island
United States
State Department
Washington
Far East
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
General Board of the Navy
Committee On Naval Affairs
George Edmund Foss
Minois
Alston G. Dayton
West Virginia
Eugene Hale
Maine
Senate
George C. Perkins
California
General Board
Pacific Station
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Olongapo
Philippine Islands
Legend of Freddy Funston Exposed in Kansas Texts
The tale of Freddy Funston as a Philippine hero is debunked in Kansas school histories and readers. Records show he did not swim the Bagbag or cross the Rio Grande with sword in teeth, and the myth was later removed from official texts.
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Finis
Freddy Funston
Kansas
Philippines
Freddy Franston
Rio Grande
Freddy
War Department
Thompson
Funston
Prail
New Seattle Corporations Formed and Filings Noted
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state list Daley Excavating and Construction Company Inc of Seattle with 2500 capital and owners Charlies Daley Guat Dahl Mary Daley R W Wilken and Edward W Franklin. A second filing shows Casa De Paga Development Company Seattle with 400000 capital and George H Bailey L F Bailey A R Vogue Charles E Shepard and Charles A Sparks. The surrender of corporate powers by the Pilgrim Congregational.
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Olympia
Daley
Church of Seattle Filing Details and Lumber Company Amends
The Church of Seattle filed a notice and the California Baw Works named W. H. Wyman of Seattle as state agent. The St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company of Tacoma filed amended articles showing capital of 1,500,000 and nine trustees.
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Church of Seattle
California Baw Works
W. H. Wyman
Seattle
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company
Tacoma
Humane Society Meets in Seattle Tonight
The Seattle Humane Society holds its first meeting in some time at the Rainier-G tonight. Topics include overloading of teams and other matters to be considered.
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Humane Society
Seattle Humane Societ
Rainier-G
The
United Sociery of Christian Redeavor
New York City
New York
Seattle
Galena Copper Mining Stock At Five Cents Per Share
Advertisement notes stock at five cents per share for Galena Copper Mining Company. Previous listings echoed the same figure in the mining column.
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Galena Copper Mining Company
Municipal Election Registration Lag Reported by City Comptroller
City Comptroller Kiplinger warns registration for the March 6 municipal election trails by about 6 000 voters. With six days left, 15 080 are on the books, compared with 14 176 the previous spring, and 26 718 in fall 164. Clerks must register more than 1 000 voters daily until midnight February 12, with extended hours if needed. The public is reminded that prior bond election registration does not carry over to municipal elections. The books may stay open late, possibly until 10 p m and then to midnight on the final day, or longer if necessary.
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Kiplinger
Riplinger
Lide
Inga
Lost his life to save others Henry Osland dies at sea
Henry Osland a 30 year old watchman and sailor for 11 years from Seattle died after attempting to save others aboard the Valenetia. He lived with his parents at Mattheson station near Brighton Need and was an expert nail machine operator in coastal cities. His bravery is praised in a letter from the Gill Heamen's Uten.
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Valencia
J. Talt
la Conner
Waah
Henry Osland
Brighton Beach
Henry Oslend
Valenetia
Seattle
Ronney Watson
Mr. Osland
Beattle
Perenta
Mattheson Station
Hrighton
Mr. Osiands
Hie
Ifh Gill
Miners Vote to Oust Leaders Over Wage Strike Push
In Pittsburg on Feb 6 the district miners voted to remove President Dolan and Vice President Hellingham for opposing the Indianapolis wage increase demand. The district shows strong support for a strike and a monument to the cause stands firm.
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Pittsburg
Dolan
Hellingham
Indianapolis
Reward Offered for Poisoners of Dogs on Queen Anne
William D. Mack of 2434 Queen Anne Ave offers $100 reward for the capture of the culprits who poisoned two of his valuable dogs last Friday and Sunday. Captain George Spalding of the fireboat Hnoquilmic posts $2, another resident matches, and the Seattle Kennel Club adds $500, making total rewards $650 for the apprehension and conviction of the poisoners.
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Queen Anne Bill
William D. Mack
Queen Anne Av
George Spalding
Hnoquilmic
Seattle Kennel Club
Government Position On Packers Case Stated
Attorney General Moody stated the government position in the Packers case asserting Garfield had no power to offer immunity or threaten punishment. He said immunity is limited in law and if the packers are within the law no action by Garfield affects their status. He added the government did not use Garfield's information and there is no cooperation between Justice and Commerce in the matter.
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Chicago
Moody
Garfield
Department Justice
Department of Commerce and Labor
Cox Tells His Story On Valencia Rescue Attempt
Captain William Cox a veteran British Columbia mariner testified before Marine Inspectors Whitney and Turner about the Valencia disaster. He said every effort was made to save passengers and that lowering a lifeboat from the Queen would have been impossible. The hearing paused due to attorney Frye’s absence and will resume when he returns to recall witnesses.
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William Cox
Huntish Columbia
Valencia
Whitney
Turner
Pacific Coast Company
Tacoma
United States
Rye
Cox
Queen
Cousina
British Columbia
Frye
The Star Theater Show Delights Thousands with Strong Billing
The Star theater presented a varied program led by A Game of Hearts a clever comedy and the Jag sling Mortona act praised for skill and beauty The Rialto Quartet and Ted FP Box drew encores as thousands filled the house Monday is Lines day The Star reports fundraising momentum with 730 pledged in 48 hours toward the 1907 convention in Seattle and strong regional support from Seattle Transfer Co Woody Lumber Co Blackwell Hotel Co Motel Stander Delmonion Cafe J V A Smith and others
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Star Theater
Jagsling Mortona
Ted FP. Box
Star
Seattle Transfer Co
Woody Lumber Company
Blackwell Hotel Company
Lawrence & Booth
Delmonion Cafe
J. V. A. Smith
Sharpens for Piper Taft on Ind Ave
Dull tools are petty annoyances and remedies are offered. Take those dull shears razor or knife to Piper Taft's 1024 26 Ind Ave for sharpening with all work guaranteed.
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Piper
Taft's
Ind Ave
Star Dust and the Right Place on Second Ave Streetcar
A bashful young couple in love squeezes into a crowded Second Ave streetcar amid shy exchanges about waiting to go home. A local voice mocks the scene while a narrator references historical notes from February and urban talk about union stations and timing.
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Second Ave
Repu
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