Harriman seeks franchise to rail line to Seattle depot site
Harriman plans to secure a city franchise enabling the Union Pacific to reach a depot site in Seattle described as large enough to serve extensive dockage and terminal facilities. The proposal positions Harriman against Milwaukee and Northern Pacific in a race for Alaska and Orient trade, with battles over the city’s western approaches and surrounding properties.
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Union Pacific Railway
Northern
Northern Pa
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Alaska
Orient
Star of Purchase
Oriental Av
Great Terminal
Great Northern
Infants Die Sudden in Lodl Cal Bed Sorrow
Two infants die in Lodt California with one suffocated in bed between parents and another after swallowing quinine pills. An autopsy will determine causes. Also reported is a robbery at the Southern Pacific depot last night stealing $175 and numerous script tickets.
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Lodt
Cal
Don Lewis
Ernest Hopkins
Southern Pacific
Bride Shot by Groom Then Suicide in New Mexico
In Baton New Mexico on February 13 George Evane aged 30 killed his bride of a day with a shot and then took his own life in the same incident.
Colorado & Southern Shops Destroyed by Fire
Denver Colorado February 13 The Colorado and Southern railroad shops in this city were destroyed by fire today causing losses estimated at 290000 dollars.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Eight Hundred Sent to Siberia Reported in Feb 13 Dispatch
A Feb 13 dispatch from St. Petersburg reports eight hundred revolutionaries exiled to Siberia amid government crackdowns. The item cites The Novye Vremya from America describing broad arrests as the regime consolidates power. The note also mentions Roosevelt’s possible actions and Alaska’s bid for federal aid amid postwar tensions.
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ST. Petersburg
Siberia
America
Roosevelt
President appeals for aid to famine stricken Japan
Washington February 13 The President issued an appeal to the American people for contributions to aid the famine stricken people of Northern Japan.
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Washington
Japan
Rockefeller Engagements Drawn in Augusta Hotel
Augusta Ga February 12 John D Rockefeller has been seen in the city occupying rooms in a hotel and is expected to arrive tomorrow. The public has followed his movements since December as he conducts private business in the area.
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Augusta
John Pd, Rockefeller
Jacob Kauf
Gelovin
Mr. Kauf
Tanana
Fire Victim Dally Dies From Burns In Portland Blaze
Portland reports another fatality from the blaze as T. Dally dies at the hospital. Officials expect more bodies to be recovered while clearing debris from the site.
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Portland
Ore
T. Dally
Admiral schooner missing near Nome and harsh Alaskan dangers
Nome dispatch reports the gaso line schooner Admiral, under Captain Quinn, missing after departing Nome for the Siberian coast in October. It recounts perilous Arctic events including mushers Fox and Bell surviving eight days on frozen blueberries, a deck hand from Anglo-Saxon found dead, and multiple near drownings and disappearances along ice and river routes. The report notes the Teller to Tin City telegraph line completion and planned expansion with long range high tension lines.
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Siberian
Quinn
W. H. Fox
Joe Bell
Candle Creek
Gunt Gromreocs
Charlies Ott
Teller
Tin City
Host River
Shiemarell
Beavers Pleads Guilty to Postal Fraud Case
George W. Beavers former superintendent of salaries and allowances for the post office department pled guilty to conspiring with former Senator Green of New York to defraud the government in the sale of time recording devices. He received a two year sentence in the Muncie or Mandeville penitentiary.
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Washington, D. C
George W. Beavers
Postoffice Department
Green
New York
Manndeville
W. Va
Victims Identified in Valencia Disaster Reach 192 Dead
Victoria report states H L Rowland and H L Hazard from Los Angeles sought two Rowland daughters Lulu and Mabel and Hazard’s son Roy Hazel. One victim is identified as Mabel Rowland, 18, among three extra deaths in the Valencia sinking. Hazard left a letter for Rowland about departing with the girls but it arrived after the disaster.
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H. L. Hazard
Los Angeles
Lulu
Mabel
Roy Hazel
Valencia
San Francisco
Mabel Rowland
Young Hazard
Star
Wail from Boston Falls Upon Deaf Ears Over Seattle Electric Franchises
A Seattle editorial criticizes Stone & Webster of Boston for public statements about losses and city treatment. It argues they maneuvered to secure and retain the Seattle Electric franchise, showing how they opposed public takeover efforts and inflated their value while city lines remained dilapidated.
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Stone & Webster
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
America
Webster
NnaNenna Baal Renal
Madison Car
James Street
Ballard
University Line
OO Ee
Seattle Electric Comepany
Shuffleton franchise clash fuels Seattle municipal fight
A fragmentary article discusses the Shuffleton lighting franchise clash with Stone & Webster. It cites duct rights, overhead wires, and city control of utilities, linking municipal ownership to political tactics and taxation issues amid a growing public contest.
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Shuffleton
Lican
Canall
Peldeftat
Stone & Webster
Fire Hits Lime Cargo Aboard Texan Freighter
Information came from the Marine Exchange that the Texan lime cargo caught fire while en route from port to Honolulu. Agents downplay severity, noting no further details. In Seattle, railroad commissioners consider a proposal as officials weigh options. Albert Wild, a machinist at Washine Chamber of Commerce affiliated Foundry Co., has been missing since Fortnight to attend a state convention. Mrs. Mary J. Marsh hosts Stevens Relief Corps and friends Friday at 223 Terry Ave.
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Honolulu
Albert Wild
Washine Chamber of Commerce
Making Ofton Foundry Co
Saffort
Mary J. Marsh
Stevens Relief Corps
Terry
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