Harriman takes Seattle terminals plan to the sea
The Star reports E. H. Harriman expanding Union Pacific reach with tide lands at Salmon Bay and Smiths Cove. Purchases total about $600,000 as Harriman aims ocean terminals and potential Hawaii bound routes. Seattle may see three passenger depots and a distant tunnel solution to waterfront congestion.
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Valencia Disaster Hearings Reveal Desertion and Delay
The Valencia inquiry heard Charlie Brown claim he deserted his post as passengers crowded into lifeboat No 2 as the steamer struck. Timothy J. McCarthy testified volunteers were refused and lifeboats could reach the wreck safely. Boatswain McCarthy criticized Salvor and Czar for delays, while Charles Brown contradicted himself and admitted difficulty getting into a lifeboat. Frank Richley described confusion aboard as the ship went down. The commission resumes with crew and passenger testimonies.
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Valencia
Arrested Seattle Man in Spokane Counterfeit Case
Spokane reports the arrest of B. D. Seely on charges of passing counterfeit ten dollar gold pieces. He claimed real estate ties at 1107 Pike Street Seattle and residence at the Fairmont hotel there. A partner, George Robbins, notes Seely left to run a rooming house and later vanished. Robbins calls Seely honest. Seely, a 45 year old single man, came from Chicago last October. Omaha notes Pat Crowe’s trial for kidnapping and $25,000 claim in the Cudahy case, to be decided tonight.
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Explosion kills two in Geneva mill blast
Two men Gates and Lee Howard were blown to fragments when 1,500 quarts of nitro glycerine exploded at Here Torpedo company's mill in Geneva Indiana this afternoon.
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Davis Is Sentenced in Embezzlement Case
Pendleton Oregon February 15 ex deputy sheriff C P Davis was found guilty of embezzling 4200 dollars of county funds and sentenced to five years in prison and a fine of 5400 dollars.
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Chinese to Germany study mission sails for industrial social questions
The Chinese contingent sails for Germany to study industrial and social questions. Tuam Fong remarks that anti foreign sentiment toward China is confined to the lower strata and presents no broader impact.
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York
Tuam Fong
China
Kaiser Goes to Funeral Kings Visit
Feb 15 Kaiser leaves to attend the funeral of a king. The news item notes his attendance at a royal funeral, indicating a ceremonial visit connected to mourning and state protocol.
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Convention Tomorrow Sets Stage for City Nomination Fight
The Republican primary contest heats up as John Riplinger is expected to be nominated for mayor by acclamation. A bitter, wide‑ranging battle over comptroller and treasurer draws caucuses citywide, with wards reporting shifting support and multiple candidates jockeying for position.
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Star Office Deadline Demands Name by Tomorrow Night
Urgency escalates as readers are urged to have their name posted in The Star office before 6 PM tomorrow night. The notice emphasizes timely submission to ensure inclusion.
Star invites Alice Roosevelt wedding greetings by mail
The Star urges readers to send their names and a dime to be added to a public greeting to Miss Roosevelt on her wedding morn. Signatures must reach The Star office by 6 o clock tomorrow, with delays noted for mailing and rush work. Messages include names and addresses for per word charges.
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Star Office
Star
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Mrs. Longworth
J. J. Brown
John Brown
Roosevelt
Ada
Do Not Want to Pay Twice Tax Case Began
Balfour Guthrie & Co to test state taxation on imported goods before removal from packages in a superior court case. Hearing before county commissioners this morning led to the decision to proceed. The suit involves over 85000 dollars of goods assessed while in the warehouse. The firm argues taxation should wait until distribution and unpacking to avoid double taxation by federal and state authorities.
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Guthrie & Co
Superior Court
Joint ownership of Seattle railway tracks urged by city engineer
City Engineer Thomson proposes joint ownership of key railway tracks to prevent bottling entrances for future railroad interests. Council committee considers the issue amid pending franchises, with Thomson stressing protection of the city’s interests and denying personal stake in any railroad.
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Thomson
Corporations Committee
Vancouver-Seattle electric line to run through Bellingham
Col BE M Day says the Vancouver Seattle railroad will pass through Bellingham with depots at north and south ends. He asserts no trans continental line owns the electric road stock while Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Southern Pacific and possibly Milwaukee will arrangements for traffic. Construction starts after franchises granted. A gasoline motor powered car may replace poles and lines, storing electricity on down grades as the cheapest power.
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Vancouver-Seattle
BE. M. Day
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Canadian Pacific
Union Pacific
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North Seattle Republican Club to Meet at 420 Denny Way
The North Seattle Republican club of the Eighth ward schedules a meeting this evening at 420 Denny Way to discuss party matters of importance.
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