Lincoln Started for White House Fifty Years Ago Today
A syndicated reminiscence recalls Abraham Lincoln leaving Springfield on February 11 1861 to become president amid a nation torn by secession. The piece notes his midnight journey to Washington with a small escort, rumors of plots, and warm reception in Indianapolis and Columbus before reaching the capital.
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White House
Springfield
Washington
Capital
Harden County
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
South
James Buchanan
Elect Goodby
Elect
Leo Lincoln
New York
Baltimore
Girl Confesses to Murder Revisited at Shelter
Inez Yates, inmate at the House of Good Shepherd, confessed to killing a lover in Bellingham a year ago. She was taken back to the shelter last night and will be held pending verification of the confession. Authorities question her sanity as the girl now denies committing the murder.
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Inez Yates
House of Good Shepherd
Bellingham
Hunt for girl ends as mother halts search in Alaska trip
Mrs. Lizzie Magnuson gave up the search for her daughter Marjory who she believes will not consent to go to Alaska with her. She thinks Miss Rieman is with friends and will not reveal her location until Mrs. Magnuson returns to Valdez. Police had been pursuing leads in the missing person case.
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Marjory
Alaska
Lizzie Magnuson
Miss Rieman
Beieves
Mrs. Magnuson
Valdez
Turkish transport Marmora Lost with All Aboard
Reports from Constantinople say the Marmora, a Turkish transport carrying troops and munitions to Yemen, has been lost in the Red Sea with all hands lost. The note adds Cicero Jones was found guilty of stealing from two Japanese in Judge Main's court and may face further criminal charges.
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Marmora
Yeman
Red Sea
Cicero Jones
John F. Main
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Captain Harris Cleared in Drowning of Clarence Hoyle
The U S marine inspectors exonerate Captain W B Harris of the launch City of Port Orchard from blame in the drowning of passenger Clarence Hoyle. Evidence shows the captain did all in his power to save the boy.
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W. 8. Harris
Port Orchard
Clarence Hoyle
Widow sues for 40000 in mine death case
Anna Davies widow of Thos Davies who died by suffocation in the Rose Marshall Coal Company mine on December 30 yesterday filed suit for herself and her infant son seeking damages of 40000.
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Anna Davies
Thos. Davies
Rose-Marshall Coal Company
Hale Pleads Guilty to Burglary Before Judge
Hale pleaded guilty to burglary yesterday and told Judge John F. Main that he was influenced by hangup impulses. Judge Main sentenced him to six months to one and a half years in the penitentiary.
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Hale
John F. Main
Anniversary of Empire Ruler Accession Celebrated in Japan
Tokio reports nationwide celebration of the accession anniversary of the empire's first ruler marked across Japan with ceremonies and public observances today.
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Tokio
Japan
Taft's Early Breach of Promise Story Unearthed
Cincinnati report recalls William H Taft as a rising journalist in 1889 writing a breach of promise trial vignette for the Commercial. The piece compares Mr Pickwick to Mr Smith and portrays a satirical look at testimony and courtroom antics with Taft noted for his fire and brief early career.
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Wahkiakum Pronunciation Sidetracks Olympia Debate
In Olympia on Feb 10 the Wahkiakum name stumbles lawmakers as Speaker Taylor keeps mispronouncing it. Megler corrected him and insisted on Wah-kiakum while other pronunciations circulate, causing visible displeasure and prompting a Reading Clerk to clarify the pronunciation.
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Taylor
Joe” Megler
Ralph Pierce
Burke
Probe aims to find cause of Cokedale mine disaster
Carbon Coal & Coke Co officials in Trinidad Colorado investigate the Thursday night explosion at the Cokedale mine that killed 17 workers from black damp. All victims' bodies have been recovered.
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Trinidad
Colo
The
Carbon Coal & Coke Co
Cokedale
America
Six New Libraries for Los Angeles
The city faces a Carnegie proposal to donate 210000 for six public library branches. Los Angeles must provide sites and allocate 21000 annually for upkeep, with the offer announced publicly last night.
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Andrew Carnegie
Public Library
Carnegie
Chamber Opposes Bill Limiting Municipal Utilities
The Chamber of Commerce opposes a proposed public utilities commission bill that would transfer municipal utilities control to the state. A special committee met this morning to push for killing certain features of the measure, arguing it would strike a death blow to municipal ownership.
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Chamber of Commerce
Rasmussen Urges Seattle Rose Culture After Portland’s $5 Million
Rasmussen, landscape gardener, spoke before the Seattle Rose Society at the Chamber of Commerce urging citizens to grow roses. He cited Portland's achievement of $5,000,000 in four years as an example to follow.
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Seattle Rose Society
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Portland
Morgan Skips Rome Visit. Heads to Meypt This Season
For the first time in years, J Pierpont Morgan will not visit Rome this season. The American financier plans to travel to Meypt instead, marking a notable change in his traditional itinerary.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Meypt
Damaged Launch Columbia Sunk in Fog Incident
Damages totaling $5 000 are claimed by the Columbia launch owners after it was run down and sunk by the Kitsap in fog on December 14 shortly before the Kitsap itself collided with the Indianapolis.
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Kitsap
Indianapolis
St inger Stung by Ponies Bet Case Ends in Jail
Logger C. F. Carlson lost $113 when he was lured into a ponies bet by Harry Y. Rhawn. Carlson chased Rhawn to Seattle where Rhawn fled but was stopped by Patrolman Welcott. Rhawn jailed on grand larceny charges.
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North Coast railroad contracts to be let Portland to Spokane
The Harriman system in Portland announced that contracts for constructing the North Coast railroad between Portland and Spokane will be let soon. The project will shorten the distance by 46 miles with over 98,000,000 to be spent on the line.
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Spokane
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Harriman
Crippen Will Awards All To Girl Leneve
The will of Dr. H. H. Crippen, hanged for Belle Elmore's murder, names Ethel Clare Leneve as the sole heir with property valued at 1941 dollars. The longtime fugitive partner was the Canadian-bound companion cited in official probate records.
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H. H. Crippen
Belle Elmore
Ethel Clare Leneve
Mins Leneve
Canada
Rev E E Morrin to speak on Analysis of Love
Rev E E Morrin will discuss Analysis of Love at Haven Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday morning in a religious service. The address will focus on love from a Christian perspective and invite parishioners and guests to attend.
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Ernest Vincent Shayley
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
E E. Morrin
Haven Methodist Episcopal Church
Nine candidates to speak at Political Equality quiz night
Nine council candidates will expound their views on municipal affairs at a quiz meeting of the Political Equality club tonight at Eilers Hall.
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Political Equality Club
Eilers Hall
Edison Birthday Noted as Inventor Reaches Sixty four
Edison 64th birthday celebrated in New York as reports from St Paul note a highwayman named William Koehn, 22, was sentenced to Stillwater for 60 days after entering saloons and lining up customers.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
St. Paul
William Koehn
Stillwater
Quarrel Over Father's Body Rises in Court
Ben and Buel R Wood asked the superior court to set aside a burial restraining order for Chauncey L Wood arguing his widow Mrs Wood is a second wife and dislikes the children of the first wife. The sons seek to move the body to Rapid City South Dakota.
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Ben and
Buel R. Wood
Chauncey L. Wood
Be wary of false ad solicitation by railroad order group
Authorities warn that officers of the Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen disavow responsibility for ad subscriptions for the souvenir journal. Vice President Moore cited impostors visiting businesses to discuss vote. Rev J H Teale to preach on women voters influence at Bellevue and South Seattle Baptist churches tomorrow.
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Carmen
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Moore
J. H. Teale
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Seattle
Women to Meet in Eighth Ward Discussion
Women voters in the Eighth ward gather this afternoon at 3 at Emily M. Peters home 2437 Firet av N to discuss councilmanic candidates.
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Eighth Ward
Emily M. Peters
Firet Av. N
Dance Tonight at Carpenters Hall by Scandinavian Aid Drill Team
A dance will be held tonight at Carpenters Hall hosted by the drill team of the Scandinavian Aid and Fellowship Society. Proceeds or purpose not specified in available text.
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Carpenters’ Hall
Scandinavian Aid and Fellowship Society
Publicizes Sarsaparilia and Toris Cure Mixture Claim
Article touts a home remedy: one ounce each of Sarsaparilia and Toris, plus half a pint of whisky. Mix and take a tablespoon before meals and at night with a daily shake. Claims indicate rapid improvement and cures for severe cases, noting druggists can supply ingredients.
Ministers Hear Rev Garvin Speak At Covenant Church
Rev. Joseph L. Garvin of the First Christian church will address the Presbyterian Ministers Association Monday at the Church of the Covenanters located at Terry Avenue and Olive Street.
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First Christian Church
Presbyterian
Church of the Covenanters
Terry Av
Olive
Seattle names Claude Bannick as new city police chief
Claude Bannick 35, a 10 year Seattle police veteran, rises from patrolman to chief to lead the force. A college football alumnus who earned a reputation as an honest, hard working officer, Bannick emphasizes prevention over punishment and strict hours.
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Seattle
Bannick
Ann Arbor
Yost
Wappenstein
Pankhurst Trio Attacked by Insurgent Suffragette
London reports a rift in the militant suffrage movement as Mrs Teresa Billington Grieg accuses Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters of autocratic control. She says the Votes for Women society has become exclusive, pursuing personal gain and aristocratic approval while working women are sidelined.
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Teresa Billington
Grieg
Emmeline Pankhurst
Mra Grieg
Matzoh Bread Bakers on a Strike
New York reports a strike of 700 union matzoh bakers threatens Passover preparations set to begin April 12. Employers refused to adjust grievances, risking shortages of unleavened bread essential to orthodox Jewish households during the eight day festival.
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Uless
Baron Rothe Heir Dies of Heart Disease in Vienna
Vienna reports the death of Baron Rothe, head of the Austrian branch of the Rothe family, from heart disease at age in the city. The passing marks a notable loss for the lineage and its European ties.
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Baron Rothe
of Rothechilds
Henry F. Dixey, Noted Actor, Dies at 57
Henry F. Dixey aged 57, a renowned figure among older stage actors, died today at his home in Ichaca New York. The veteran performer had a long career in theater and was widely known for his contributions to early American drama.
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Hoquiam
Willis G. Davis
Plains
New York
Hors
Henry F. Dixey
Ichaca, N. Y
The Dental Board and Law in Court Challenge
Edwin J. Brown criticizes the Dental Board and its law, alleging abuse of power and legal manipulation. He claims the Board enforces corrupt licenses, blocks inspections, and benefits a dental combine, urging legislative relief and court scrutiny. The piece portrays a struggle between reform-minded citizens and professional interests.
Building Owners Fight New Insurance Code in Seattle
Seattle building owners strenuously oppose a proposed insurance code arguing it will block competition among insurers operating in the field and undermine market dynamics. The challenge centers on the measure's potential to restrict entry and choice for policy buyers.
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