House Delays Bid to Move State Capitol to Tacoma
Olympia sources report the House will not rush the proposal to relocate the capital from Olympia to Tacoma. The measure, introduced by a Senate bill, faces thorough committee review before any passage vote. Critics warn of $1.5 million extra debt and strained state institutions if the move proceeds.
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Olympia
Tacoma
Hovee
Bill
House
Y Committee
Ruth
John J. Wilson
Beattie
Whitson
Suspended Sentence for Ida Williamon on Disorderly Conduct
Ida Williamon was convicted of disorderly conduct and given a suspended sentence for good behavior. Special officers Philbrick and Bead arrested her in plain clothes to gather evidence about the resort. The judge offered leniency, but she remains under probation as police efforts continue to curb prostitution in uptown areas.
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Ida Williamon
Philbrick
Otm Bead
Gordon Dered
Seattle
Cracker Manufacturers May Hold Seattle Convention
The Cracker Manufacturers association may hold its annual convention in Seattle this August, contingent on chamber of commerce efforts. About 200 delegates are expected, with attention to suitable accommodations and city support. The chamber plans to discuss the proposal this afternoon while the legislature considers endorsing a timber testing department at the state university per the Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
United States
Christian Endeavorers
Ely
State University
Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Cure For Many Ailments
An old medical advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a universal remedy. It claims kidneys cause aches and that proper kidney function cleanses the blood, preventing conditions like rheumatism gout neuralgia gravel stones heart disease indigestion diabetes and Bright's disease, with a 72 year record of cures.
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Bright
Dean
Spanish Soldiers Held by Manila Forces
The Beniah Coen general at Manila reports about 150 Spanish soldiers captured before the American occupation remain held by a Nagal ethnic force amid a base request to lower the American government range of these held prisoners.
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Madrid
Manila
Nagaleth Theadinet
Cabinet reshuffle scrapped and withdrawn gains
The refig nation of the cabinet delivered to King Peter on Monday has been withdrawn. No further details accompany the change and no new appointment is announced.
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Pelorade
Peter
San Domingo Ratifies New Protocol on Financial Oversight
The state department reports San Domingo has ratified the new protocol assigning United States control of its finances and customs duties. The document will be sent to the Senate next week for consideration.
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Washington
Web
State Department
San Domingo
United States
Senate
Narrow Escape From Tide Flats Quicksand
A man calling himself Bington, heavily intoxicated, was rescued by Prye-Brubn packing plant night watchman at 4:25 am from the mud of tide flats. He was pulled out near drowning and later left for the city. residence listed as North Beattle. Police were notified of the rescue.
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Bington
Prye- Brubn
Hington
Brington
North Beattle
Sheriff closes Portland dives in a campaign
Sheriff Ward and deputies raided the Paris house and Little Paris in Portland Oregon, arresting the manager and inmates and declaring the buildings closed until lawful use. He vows to seize illicit venues and target profiteers preying on women, calling the Paris house a notorious coastal dive.
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Portland
Ore
Ward
Paris
Veteran Captain Kaempff Sets Atlantic Crossing Records
Capt Carl Kaempff, veteran Hamburg American line commander, sails the Deutschland on January 7 for a Mediterranean voyage with 140 west and east Atlantic crossings, 200 in all. He earned Imperial praise for calm nerves and has a history of courage including saving the Gellert from fire.
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Carl Kaempfy
New York
Mediterranean
Carl Kaempff
Thies
Atlantic
Kaempff
Emperor William
Hed Eagie
Hamburg-American Lime
Japaneer
Gellert
Theories About Food and Health Claims
The essay argues for a balanced diet including meat and plant foods, warning against extreme health theories. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestive aid and claims they contain pepsin and diastase to help digestion after meals. The piece cites Dr Julius Reminson and asserts druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at 50 cents for full treatment.
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Lavge
Julius Reminson
Stuart
Ten Arrested Challenge Mayors Instructions on Western Ave
Patrolmen Hart and Hibmer arrested Violet Wilcox twenty and a companion Mies Johnson on Western avenue early this morning. They are charged with loitering about saloons and the officers say they have a strong case. Wilcox posted cash bail and was released for trial this afternoon. Johnson remained in jail through the morning.
Parents cause Beatrice Struble arrest in Chicago dive
Beatrice Struble 17, daughter of Wallace Struble a Portland clergy man and Anti Cigaret league head, was arrested in a Chicago tavern for singing to a questionable crowd. She says she seeks a wardrobe and more stage work. Her father campaigns to bar cigarette sales to minors in Oregon.
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Portland
Ore
Beatrice Struble
Wallace Struble
Chicago
Anti-Cigaret League
Oregon
Bill Aimed at Packers Trust in Washington Legislature
In Olympia Feb 1906 Megler bill seeks to regulate fishing and close seasons to favor packers. Independents fight the proposal while Senator Karlee backs a sockeye close season from July 10 to August 25. The battle may shutter independent canneries and affect Alaska fish sales.
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Olympia
Megler
Karlee
Senate
Fraser River
House
Alaska
Frank KE. Roberts
Maloney Targets Corporations in Olympia Bill Push
Representative Maloney proposes a bill requiring all corporations to file yearly receipts and disbursements with the state. Webber advances a measure allowing cities to own and run electric lighting plants and street railways beyond city borders, aimed at enabling West Seattle to build and operate a shore line project.
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Olympia
Maloney
Webber
West Seattle
Peace dove flickers as King County delegation may fracture
The King County delegation in Olympia shows fragile harmony as factions drift toward renewed disagreement. A recent patching of differences offered hope, but tensions remain high and a break could occur at any moment, observers warn of renewed discord among the flying squadron.
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Olympia
Dove of Peace
King County
Santa Fe Railroad Elects New Directors
At an adjourned meeting of the Santa Fe railroad directors M. M. Rogers and Frick were elected as new directors. The report notes the February session in New York with the two appointments.
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New York
Santa Fe Railroad
M. M. Rogers
Frick
McNally breach of promise case verdict in favor of defendant
In Boston Massa the McNally breach of promise case Charlotte Helen Bates McNally a chorus girl sought 30000 from Robert Emmons Lee son of a wealthy Boston publisher and near relative of Gen Lee. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant. Judge Bishop called the testimony a deplorable history and said both parties had fallen into dishonor and shame.
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Boston
Maas
McNally
Charlotte Helen Bates- McNally
Robert Emmons Lee
Gen. Lee
Bishop
Hoch waives rights to extradition in Chicago case
Johann Hoch the alleged Chicago Bluebeard waived all rights and consented to return to Chicago without fighting extradition. He will be escorted by officers this afternoon.
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New York
Johann Hoch
Chicago
Bluebeard
Pollasky Eyes Seattle Bond Bid for Jail and Plant
Marcus Pollasky, the financier who chased a Washington hotel deal and quit the Butler hotel after friction with Manager King, plans to bid on the $425 000 bond issue for a new jail and an expanded municipal building plant. He says he will bid lower than rivals, trusting Seattle’s bright future and intends to settle here. He has told Comptroller Kiplinger of his intent but has not yet submitted a bid, with brokers expected to wait for the last moment.
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Marcus Pollasky
Washington
Butler
King
Kiplinger
Pollasky
Seattle
Fire destroys Cedar Rapids Bozen-Ryan plant
A fire today wiped out the Bozen-Ryan Elevator and Malting plant in Cedar Rapids causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze but could not save the facility. The incident occurred on February 8.
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Berions News
Cedar Rapids
Town
Bozen-Ryan Elevator and Malting Company
Women’s Day in Tailoring as Driving Coat Opens Commerce
A journalist notes how men’s clothing shops offer quick fittings and tailored suits in three days, predicting a future where women buy street suits as easily. A young woman tries a driving coat in a shop, finds it well cut and stylish, pays, and leaves. the incident suggests women will increasingly shop in men’s stores and influence fashion.
Suit over Garden of Eden lot title before Judge Frater
The suit of S M Hilberg against C D Hilman to force a deed to a lot in the Garden of Eden is being heard by Superior Judge Frater. Hilberg accuses Hilman of substituting another property description on a deed receipt. Judge Frater ordered Hilman to provide clear title to the Garden of Eden lot or refund the purchase price with interest.
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S. M. Hilberg
C. PD. Hilman
Frater
Hilberg
Hilman
Garden of Eden
Peter Johnson
Jefferson Hall
Garden of Eden Addition
J. F. Driggs
H. C. Schumaker
Antlers Hotel Watch Thief Sought After Chain Stolen
F L Crampton of the Antlers hotel gave police a description of a thief suspected of stealing the cook’s watch and a gold chain. The man, who gained trust by doing minor jobs, vanished after the theft. his location is unknown.
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F. L. Crampton
Antlers
City considers rate cut for local telephone company
An ordinance to regulate prices by the city’s telephone company was introduced and will be considered at the next council meeting. Some claim the city already benefits from 12 free phones, while others oppose a rate reduction fearing loss of free phones and possible shifts in franchise plans related to the Sunset and Independent companies. In Washington, Henry L. Wilson, minister to Chile, is slated for a European post after March 4.
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Sunset
Washington
Henry L. Wilson
Chile
Europe
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Doan
Ry Bertpps News
Bremerton
Navy Yard
Packers’ Trust
Olympia Bureau Beattle Daily Star
The
Cc. W. Morse
Clemence Dodge-Morse
Dodge
Standard Furniture Co
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Fir First Ave
Seatile
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Scripps News
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