Meeting of State Camp at Seattle by Modern Woodmen
The Modern Woodmen of America hold their biennial state camp in Seattle on Feb 12 and 13 with delegates from across the state. Since 1897 the order has 1644 camps and 4600 members in this state. The program includes a parade, address of welcome by Mayor Humes, woodcraft speech, drill, band concert, grand ball, banquet, and social events at Armory Lincoln and Elks' Ball venues.
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Woodmen of America
Seattle
Aince
Humes
Woodcraft
Armory
Idclock
Lincoln
Disen Street
Elks
Street Grading Halted By Ongoing Landslides Near Lake
Continuous landslides near Lake 'nton force suspension of grade cutting and the Second and Third Avenue electric lines project. One block of excavation was completed before dirt piles were removed, and city officials and the Seattle trio manager and the board of public works agreed to stop piling and seek measures to halt the shifting earth.
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Lake ('Nton
Third Avenue
Seattle
Board of Public Wor
Left Fortune for the Sea Crowns Reed’s Stubborn Claim
Cyrus A. Reed a Seattle resident long at sea resists homeward pull as a telegram from his Portland grandfather urges him to return to claim a $290000 fortune bequeathed to him. Reed insists he will continue the voyage to Cape Town and decide his future after the voyage ends.
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Cyrus A. Reed
Seattle
Capt. Whitmore
Chief of Police
Portland
Reed
Cape Town
Embassy updates on Mrs Maybrick pardon status
Officials in London report no word on Mrs Maybrick’s pardon. They say stealthy communications would be shared if a decision had been made, and no new information has emerged from the embassy at this time.
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London
Maybrick
Transport on Rocks Near Merrimac Wreck
In Santiago Cuba on February 11 the U S transport Rawlins ran aground on a coral reef near the Merrimac wreck sunk by Hobson and remains unmoved. In New York on February 11 the asphalt trust plans to charter the filibuster steamer Three Friends and send a force to Venezuela to protect its interests by force if needed.
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Santiago
Cuba
U. S
Rawlins
Merrimac
Hobson
New York
The
Asphalt Trust
Venezuela
Ambush and pursuit near Capetown in Boer War clash
On February 11 Capetown area saw action between Fontein and Smalldeel on Bleerm akesberg. Maj. Crewe narrowly escaped Boers ambush. Gen. Dewet harassed British forces and seized a large artillery piece. Maj. Crewe later rejoined Gen. Knox.
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Capetown
Tab- Bleermakesberg Mountain
Betweenfontein
Smalldeel
Maj
Crewe
Dewet
Gen
Knox
Dewet Confident as Cape War Pushes to Capetown
Captured dispatch notes De Wet and Boer resistance in Cape Colony as British columns close in. An official report cites ministers debating a state liquor bill with a November 1902 election plan granting or prohibiting sale by precincts. House actions await intro by Lewin and party leaders amid political upheaval.
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Capetown
Dewert
Cape Colony
Arnold
Alam
M. C
W. H. Lewin
King County
House
Les Mr. Alien
Tratter
Penny
Wyner Trafic
Floating mission appeal and Seattle streetcar crash report
Judge Green reads Seamen's Friend Society request for ministers to aid a floating mission to Beatie. A head on collision between Seattle Electric Co. cars 21 and 122 on the school grounds leaves both cars badly damaged but injures no one. Motormen Snyder and Burner escape with miraculous luck.
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Green
Seamen's Friend Society
Beatie
Green Lake
Seattle Electric Copl Hoes
Oarns
Co. M. Snyder
Ben F. Buner
Senate Likely to Defer Nish Sessions and Ship Subsidy
In Washington on February 11 the Senate majority appears to downplay Nish sessions and will advance appropriation bills before a ship subsidy measure.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Mob frees prisoner in Paris Kentucky lynching incident
A Black man named Carter, jailed for assaulting Mrs Lake Beard, was taken from the Paris jail by about 80 men at 2 am and killed in a related courthouse incident amid a tense climate following the attack on a white woman. A note on the swinging corpse mentions vengeance and rewards for ravishers of white women.
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Paris
Carter
Mra
Lake Beard
Tren Arch
Judge Hollister to rule on prize fight case
The Cincinnati paper reports Judge Hollister will issue a ruling by Tuesday on the prize fight case. A temporary injunction may not become permanent, with W A Brady vowing an appeal to the Supreme Court if the decision is adverse. Contenders train as officials weigh next steps and possible delays.
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Cincinnati
Holliater
Lance
Hollister
Supreme Court
German and French commanders clash over commission claim
From Pekin dated Feb 11 the report says German commander Von Waldersee believes the French general has ignored his right to command in the current operations. The exchange hints at tensions between German and French forces in the area.
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Pekin
von Waldersee
Statesman Found Dead In Washington Room
Congressman Albert D D Shaw of Watertown New York ex commander in chief of the G A R was found dead yesterday morning in his room at the Riggs The death appeared due to apoplexy He had attended a banquet the evening before for his successor General Kasseleur
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Washington, D. C
Albert D.D. Shaw
Watertown
N. Y
The
G. A. KR
Rigss
Col. Shaw
Gen. Kassleur
Nation lecture canceled in Chicago for lack of support
Mrs Nation’s advertised lecture in Chicago was canceled due to poor turnout with only $12 received for seat sales in two days.
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Chicago
Kru ger Nearing End Says Report From The Hague
The Hague report states Mr Kru ger cannot recover as doctors admit his heart remains weak and his general health is steadily failing.
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the Hague
Kruger
John Vaughn Denies Police Report On Infant Death
John Vaughn, husband of Mollie Vaughn, says their child died three months ago and that police misreported the infant’s fate after a Friday Star statement about a colored baby on Columbia Street. He calls the police report inaccurate.
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the Star
Columbia Street
Mollie Vaughn
John Vaughn
No Lottery for Seattle Arrest of Lottery Agent
Louis Leopold an agent for the Lite Hondarhs Lottery Co of San Francisco was arrested by Chief Meredith and Detective Wappenstein at noon today. The company opened offices in the Union block on Second avenue. Leopold had hundreds of lottery tickets on him and admitted he represented the company and was selling tickets. He appeared before Judge George with bonds set at $500.
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Louis Leopold
Lite Hondarhs Lottery Co
San Francisco
Meredith
Wappenstein
Lottery Company
Union Block
Second Avenue
Namw
Allen & Co
Leopold
Little Honduras Lottery Co
Bio Company of
Honduras
George
Way Down East Plays at TLE Theater This Week
The Way Down East company presents four engagements at the tle theater starting Thursday night. The thief company arrives with a herd of acts from across the country as an attractor for audiences.
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Tle
Heralted
North Seattle Man Arrested on Assault Charge
N Kelland of North Seattle was arrested by Officers Benedict and Deigh for attempting to assault Carrie Olsen. He was intoxicated and given a hearing on a drunkenness charge before Judge George and discharged.
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N. Kelland
Seattle
Benedict and
Deigh
Arrests Spur Confusion Over Suspect's Identity
Frank McCarthy was arrested last night by Detective Barbee. Today the suspect was recited as P McDermott by Detective Powers and identified as Michael Haley, an ex convict who once served time in San Quentin on a charge of assault with intent to commit robbery.
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Frank McCarthy
Barbee
McCarthy
Powers
P. McDermott
Michael Haley
San Quentin
Rison
Jealousy-fueled shooting and explosion reported in multiple cities
In Winsted Connecticut Heys shot Minnie Cook a schoolteacher and then killed himself. Reports from Marseille and Cincinnati note a feared incident with the African mail steamer Aliban in the Mediterranean and a powder explosion near a King's mine destroying two large buildings.
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Winsted
Heys
Winnie Cook
Marerilles
Mediterranean
Cincinnati
King’s Minle
Fresh produce and baked goods sale features
Adams cents per dozen for r anteed fresh ranch eggs packed in cartons, salt engine shoulders and flour priced per pound and per barrel, Adame Java Coffee 25 cents per pound, home made pies 16 cents each, store offers home cooked beans, macaroni and cheese, silteedam, beef and pork and custom orders for special cooking.
Sensational murder trial shocks Pekin community
In Pekin on February 11 Samuel Open faced charges for killing his wife and three children, with prosecutors alleging religious motive tied to Amish faction tensions. The case drew intense public attention as investigators probed extraordinary accusations and court proceedings. Meanwhile, Seattle harbor saw the drowning of Thos Crawford, first mate of the Yoserurtte, whose body was found and taken to Butterworth's morgue.
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Pekin
Samuel Open
Thos, Crawford
Yoserurtte
Weet Seattle
Hoye
Butterworth
Warrants Issued for Shomo and Hines in Robbery Case
Warrants issued today for the arrest of Chas Shomo and John Hines on a robbery charge. The witness John Wis, a stranger in the city, says the pair assaulted him yesterday at the Ruby saloon on Washington Street and stole 44 dollars. Detective Vowert arrested Hines at noon. Shomo was captured late this afternoon. Shomo was previously tried for the murder of Chas Mohrbacher and acquitted.
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Chas
Shomo
John Hines
John Wis
Shome
Washington Street
Hines
Shoma
Chas. Mohrbacher
Legislature Kicks Off After Break Amid Reapportionment Talk
In Olympia on February 1, the Legislature reconvened after a three day recess with reapportionment the main issue. Pierce County stands to lose one representative and one senator, triggering a tense battle over the rate bill.
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Olympia
Pierce County
Burglary Charge After Peacock Street Theft
Early this morning Ward and Patrolmen Pfeil and Stuart arrested Geo. Mart on a burglary charge. He entered the Peacock shop on First Avenue and Reneca Street, taking eight cigars and six boxes. Officer Stuart chased him. Mart escaped but was later captured on Second Avenue by Ward and Pfeil.
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Eret
Ward
Pfeil
Stuart
Geo. Mart
Peacock
Avon
First Avenue
Reneca Street
P. Peterson
Hart
Second Avenue
Robbery Suspect Arrested in Fourth Avenue Break-In
Reporters note Edward Thompson was caught in the act stealing from the room of F Crawford at MM Fourth Avenue last night. He faces burglary charges and will have a hearing. Thompson was arrested by police and Herald. Abe Goldberg was also arrested by police.
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Edwerd Thompeon
F Crawford
Fourth Avenue
Ompeon
Fcere and
Herald
Abe Goltberg
Humes Charged With Interfering With Officer On Saturday
Ex convicts John Ofraney and Jed Preston arrested on Washington Street for allegedly stealing watches from John Pennatt and N Lord. George Wood, a resident of Hoss, jailed on charge of throwing stones from a passenger coach window. Frank Martin to have hearing before Judge George this afternoon on burglary. N A Leitch found in tenderloin district suffering scurvy to be taken to county hospital. Senator arrived from Skagway on the large steamer Dolphin beating the round trip by an hour. About 70 passengers and 70 tons of freight reported. A Laind said he was swindled for 20 by a woman in a bus at the People's theater.
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Oer Humes
Ohn Ofraney
Jd. Preaton
Washington Street
Bar
John Pennatt
A. Laind
People's Theater
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Calvary Baptist Church
Kentucky
Afraid OF
Gov. Nash
Statesman
Frost
Dr. & Carman
Treen Shoe Co
First Ave
Goldman
M.A. Goldman
Second Ave
Burke Bidg
Man
Adams
Custer Creamery Hutter
Thos
Crawford
Peterson
Crockery
Henzoin
Columbia
Shannonsee
Boston Grocery
Tel
Pike
Prunes
California
Bitannon
Packer
Miles & Piper CO
Yesler Way
Bet
Stove House
Vere
Best Apples
San Diego Fruit Co
Pike Street
Laue Aa
Holden & Wilson
Seater & CO
Dr. Reed
Raymond & Hoyt
Ren Steve A
Frank E. Adams
Moran Bros
Engine and Ship Builders
Steel and Ywood
Mitchell
Guion
Bryman Benaios
Insura Kindesnes Ming & TromCa
Merylan
Cassaltty Compeus Telephone
F. Corner
Econd
Seattle Gas
Telephone
R. Electric Co
Cherry St
J. K Stevens
Rest Tra
Fast India Tea Co
Pike St. Tet. Green
Eine & Bons
Kimball
Dol
Milton
Singer
D. S. Johnston Barke Building
Cadet
Day
Solo
Mein
Mr Keenen Ceeeeeeee
Sherman, Clay & GO
Rion Marche
C. Gray &Co
Beatties
India
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Tacoma
Spokane
OR. Cc. A. Gay
Marton
Seattle Transfer Co
Star
Rand Opera
Prospect
Wba
Pile Theater
Howe
Leeding Theater
Wm. A. Brady
Lottie Blair Parker
Joseph KR. Grismer
Hird Avenue Theater
Russell, Maseger
the Star Boarder
Chas. H. Boyle
Edison Moving Pictures
Edward VII
Searchlight
Conta
SA Ast Ave.s
COR
Jackson
Yesler Bock
Cahn & Cohn
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