Seattle preacers urge reforms ahead of fair
A Seattle reader writes to The Seattle paper urging immediate action to prepare the city for the upcoming fair. The letter calls for better streetcar service relief from smoke nuisance more public amenities and clear information for visitors to ease travel and use of facilities in downtown Seattle. The writer asks for a public bulletin on what must be done to host visitors comfortably and efficiently.
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Seaitiette
Om Union
Pike
Seattle
Cara
Down Town
A.y.pr
Beattie
Viettor
Pioneer Square
Girls' Orchestra Appears at Olympia
The State Training school orchestra from Chehalis arrived in Olympia and played in the legislative lobby. They were hosted by local ladies at the theatre and performed at the cap and a public reception at the Woman's club. They return to the school tomorrow.
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Olympia
Chehalis
Woman's Club
Patriotic Societies Plan Seattle Lincoln Centenary Tour
The Patriotic Societies of Seattle led by G A R and Related groups announce a Friday morning tour program at the attic tre to honor the centenary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Music by an orchestra will accompany the event with complimentary provisions from Russell and W. Berge.
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Patriotic Societies
Seattle
G. A. KR
W. KR
UO America
Banquet Notes at Reform Presbyterian Church Meet
Interesting toasts were delivered at the annual banquet of Reform Presbyterian Church members held last evening. A sum of 144 dollars was raised and a vote of thanks awarded to Barbara et for funding the rest room project for the ladies of the congregation.
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Reform- Presbyterian Church
Barbaraet
Question of Honor Urges State to Redeem School Warrants
The Chamber of Commerce committee on state legislation recommends urging the current legislature to redeem an early issue of normal school warrants paid to contractors for Cheney and Bellingham schools. Although bond legality was questioned, the committee insists the state's moral obligation to honor the debt remains.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
Cheney
Bellingham
Cham Dber
Nunn Seeks Countywide Accounts Contract
A. H. Nunn of A. H. Nunn & Co., brokers in insurance and collections, urged county commissioners to award a contract to collect county funds held by the court. He said he would handle all accounts if the contract covers every county debtor. The commissioners prefer Nunn only for hard to locate accounts.
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A. H. Nunn
A. H. Nunn & Co
Nunn
Million-dollar monthly profits of Edwin Hawley exposed
New York report details Edwin Hawley profit from Wall Street deals in 1908. He built control of Colorado and Southern, then moved to Chesapeake and Ohio, claiming about 12 million dollars in gains. It notes his age, reputation, and a playful wheelbarrow calculation of his earnings.
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New York
Edwin Hawley
Colorado & Southern
Hawley
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Newport News
Cincinnati
Wall St
Anti-Jap Bill Defeated in Oregon Senate
Salem Oregon February 10 Senator Haileys anti Japanese resolution was defeated after the resolutions committee majority report was accepted Bailey spoke on the situation and argued for reenactment of the Chinese exclusion act broadened to include Japanese Malays Hindus and all other Asiatics
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Salem
Ore
U. P
Hailey
Senate
Bailey
Chamber of Commerce Backs Anti Bucket Shop Bill
The state relations committee of the Chamber of Commerce recommends endorsing a petition to prohibit bucket shops in Washington. The measure aims to stop operations seen as diverting large sums from legitimate investments.
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Chamber
the Chamber of Commerce
8. C. Osborn
Washington
Larger appropriation for navy yard expanded
The naval appropriation bill reported to the senate includes extra allocations for the navy yard at Puget Sound totaling 237000 dollars. Additions include a mineral store room 260000 dollars new pier 75000 dollars pattern shop 40000 dollars two officers quarters 18000 dollars and warrant officers quarters 4000 dollars introduced as an amendment by Senator Piles.
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Washington
U. P
Senate
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Pier
Piles
Liberty Bell to be moved to Seattle for fair
A Philadelphia city council plan, advised by a prominent local, calls for removing the Liberty Bell to Seattle for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair. A special train will convey the bell with guards given sleeping and dining accommodations and railroads offering free transportation.
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Seattle
Philadelphia
Arrests After Sparrow Killing in Fall City
In Fall City Santora Sasheyaeims and two accomplices BSonemura and Uyeda were charged after allegedly offering Ganear den to secure release. They were arrested with money paid and taken to county jail while the incident involved paying a fine for killing the bird.
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Santora Sasheyaeims
Fall City
Ganearden
Bsonemura
Uyeda
Retf
Better Mining Laws Sought In Washington
Special Correspondent reports in Olympia on proposals to raise the mining age to 16, require guide posts in coal workings, substitute magnetic lock lamps for keys, test air weekly with records, and form a five member mining code commission including a practical engineer, a farmer operator, two miners, and the state mine inspector.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Dave Hotting
Mag Hue Din
Dave
Rest Room Fund Planned for Exposition site
A women’s Baptist church group launches a drive to raise funds for a rest room at the exposition. Preliminary organizing occurred at a meeting yesterday hosted by Mrs. Effie L. Dana at 4210 North Bet Av. EB.
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Effie L. Dana
Canadian Pacific Plans To Open 3 Million Acres In Alberta
Montreal Feb 10 The Canadian Pacific Railway announces plans to open 3 million acres of reclaimed land in the How River district of Alberta. The land has been made inhabitable by the installation of a gigantic irrigation system.
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Montreal
U. P
Canadian Pacific Railway
How River
Alberta
Divorce case alleges bigamy and desertion in Hungary
The prosecuting attorney argues in answer to Al Gerger's divorce petition against Anna Gerger that a husband cannot have two wives. Gerger is alleged to have entered the country with Kate Gerger, claimed as his wife, and has since lived with her at 2014 14th Ave, while his wife remained in Hungary. The defendant has been adjudged in default.
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Hungary
al Gerger
Anna Gerger
Gerger
un@ary
Hie
Anewer
Kate Gerger
Eines
Michigan Club plans Lincoln birthday music program
The Michigan Club announces an entertainment event on Friday at Knights of Columbus Hall to honor Lincoln's birthday with a musical and literary program. The club also plans a dance for February 3.
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Michigan Club
Knights of Columbus
Lincoln
Anty Drudge Advises Fels-Naptha for Snowy Whites
In a household tip, Anty Drudge tells Mrs. Neighbor to wash curtains and clothes in lukewarm water with Fels-Naptha soap. She claims it keeps fabrics white without excessive wear, saves steam and fuel, and works on flannels and woolens. Follow wrapper directions.
Flag of Maine to Come to Exposition
The Union Jack of the battleship Matos, sunk in Havana harbor, arrived at the Navy Department from Capt. J. C. Fremont. It will join the Washington Navy Yard museum collection and be displayed as part of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle.
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Washington
U. P
Matos
Havana
Navy Department
J. C. Fremont
U. S
Misatasippi
Guantanamo
Cuba
Washington navy # yard
Alaska
Seattle
Opposes Central Park Plan In City Club Vote
The Commercial Club rejected the central city park proposal by 81 to 26 at its meeting. It also urged sending the cadet corps and military band of the United States Military Academy to the government exhibit in Chi as part of the exhibit program.
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Commercial Club
Court Home
United States Military Academy
A.¥.chi
Americans at the Emperor's Ball
Vienna reports the emperor presented Gen Stewart L Woodford former American minister to Spain and Mrs Woodford at the ball last night. Also shown were Maj William K Allaire a military attaché, Nelson OShaughnessy second secretary of the embassy and Mrs OShaughnessy and Mrs Whitehead of Denver.
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Vienna
U. P
Stewart L. Woodford
Spain
Woodford
William K. Allaire
Nelson O'Shaughenessy
Mra. O'Shaughenessy
Mra. Whitehead
Denver
Civil Service Exam Schedule for Philippine Islands
The Civil Service Commission schedules exams on March 16 for chief veterinarian with a 2000 dollar salary. No educational tests. show proof of ability and prior education. March 17 and 18 offer exams to qualify engineers and blacksmiths with salaries of 1200 and 900 dollars respectively.
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Civil Service Commission
Philippine Islands
Japanese Colony Anniversary Event at North American Times
On Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Japanese colony will celebrate the anniversary of the North American Times first publication. City editors of other local papers have been invited to attend. The program will include Japanese dancing moving teatures and other entertaining features.
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North American Times
Sleeping care welsh 115000 pounds length and cost
A vessel described as Sleeping care Welsh measures 72 feet 6 inches in length and carries a weight of 115000 pounds with a price tag of 19000 dollars.
Osteopath Arthur Holt Promotes Drugless Cures
The advertisement centers on Arthur Holt an osteopath offering cures using osteopathy electricity vibration light therapy hot air baths and other drugless methods. He claims to cure at least 90 percent of his patients and notes contact information at 407-408-409 People's Bank Blog Second and Pike.
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Arthur Holt
People’s Bank
Second
Pike
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