Trial Date Set For Washington Block Gambling Case
The Washington block gambling case is scheduled for February 23 at police court with Prosecuting Attorney Wit declaring intent to forfeit $3,176 if gamblers do not appear. Arrest warrants will be issued and offenders brought to court. Disputed hearth delay stemmed from a misunderstanding between defense and prosecutors. City Detective Wappenstein and plainclothes officers raided rooms, some gamblers fled, and several arrests followed. Hearing postponed due to illness affecting a Police Judge.
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Washington
Atorney Wit
Nalue
Wappenstein
Gordon Mediaters
Surprise party marks Will I Perry’s 72nd birthday
A surprise gathering in honor of Will I Perry’s 72nd birthday took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. La Squires on Melrose Avenue on February 1. Guests included Carry Cockreham F Peabody Lenore Pfohl Lottie Quinn Emily Galeter Amy Floyd Amy Squires Irene Squires R Rock J Rock Della May Sherman and others enjoyed dancing and refreshments.
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Will I. Perry
la Squires
Melrose Avenue
Carry Cockreham
F. Peabody
Lenore Pfohl
Priel
Lottie Quinn
Emily Galeter
Amy Fioyd
Amy Squires
Dr. Cook
Religious Services and Talks Across City Churches
A list of church services and events dated for a Sunday across Portland and nearby areas. Preachers include Bishop David H. Moore of Portland and Rev. John At, with times from 6:30 to 11:00 am. The schedule highlights sermons, organ recitals, Sunday schools, and special lectures at multiple congregations including Lane Street Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Westminster, Trinity Parish, First Unitarian, Wesley Methodist, and others. Also notes a business going out of business sale at Washington Fixture Co.
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First Presbyterian
M. A. Matthews
Grand Gorn House
Westminster Presbyterian
Ev. M Wilson
Jesus
Trinity Parish
H. H. Gow
First Unitarian
W. D. &Moeds
Wesley
Ballard
St Mark’s
J. P. D. Liewyd
Millions of Pounds Russian Armies From Puget Sound Ports
A terse dispatch notes huge cargo movements from Puget Sound ports as Russian forces mobilize, signaling strategic logistics shifts and heightened wartime tension in the Pacific theater. The brief highlights rapid accumulation of war matériel and transportation assets, with no injuries or casualties reported.
Contraband Beef Exports Reported From Puget Sound
Analysis shows illicit beef shipments from Puget Sound with baited and canned products totaling 667 pounds over two months. The TA01 code accompanies the record. No additional details on origin or destination are given.
Contraband Beef Exports From Puget Sound To Far East
Over seven million pounds of contraband beef destined for Japan and Rusela armies were shipped from Puget Sound in December 1904 and January 1905. Commerce Department figures show ships like Olympia and Minnesota carrying beef and other provisions to the Orient, with Nippon Yusen Kaisha lines Kanagawa Maru and Aki Maru among the major carriers. Naval steel beams and torpedo boats also moved through Seattle, underscoring a rising, covert trade patterns.
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Japan
Rusela
Far East
Puget Sound
Department of Commerce and Labor
Seattle
Northwestern Steamship Company
Olympia
Beattie
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
Minnesota
St. Paul
Spectators barred from Great Northern dock during ship load
Authorities denied spectators access to the Great Northern dock at Smith Cove for several days while the Minnesota and the Kanagawa Maru loaded cargoes, despite some reports of sighting boats in the city.
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Great Northern
Smith Cove
Minnesota
Senator Van de Vanter in critical condition at press time
The Star reports Senator A. T. Van de Vanter is in grave condition with a poor prognosis. He had a restless night and relies on stimulants to keep heart action, with a sinking spell looming over the night as doctors attempt to sustain his life. The piece also notes maritime changes as the steamer Advance is chartered and competes with the Norwood on the Seattle to Washington route.
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A. T. van de Vanter
Carroll
Attempt to Poison Her
A private detective investigates an alleged murder attempt on Mrs. Jane Stanford widow of the late senator. In her San Francisco home a poison was placed in mineral water she drank it three times and the large dose acted as an emetic. Water analysis showed poison capable of killing. Mrs. Stanford’s servants are under watch.
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San Francisco
Jane Stanford
Police chief attacked by unknown assailant in February
The chief of police here was attacked by an unknown man armed with a club. The assailant has been arrested.
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Tous News
Kishune Rusata
Five die in Hal Antworth home fire in Me
Five lives are lost when a fire destroys the Samuel Antworth home in Hal Antworth Me. The dead include Mrs Antworth and two children. Local authorities report the tragedy as a fatal house blaze.
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Howebrook
Samuel Antworth
Antworth
John Shorey
Russian officials struck by assassination in past 25 years
A historical tally lists high Russian officials killed or targeted in unrest over 25 years. Names include Sipiaguine, De Plehve, Bogdanovitch, Bobrikoff, De Menentzoff, Kropotkine, and others with incidents from 1878 to 1906, detailing assassinations and attempted slayings across St. Petersburg, Kharkoff, Ufa, Warsaw, and the Caucasus.
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Inet
Sipiaguine
Interior
Bobrikoff
Finland
H Bogdanovitch
Ufa
de Plehyve
de Menentzoff
Atreeta
St. Petersburg
Demetrius Kropotkine
Kharkoff
Alexander II
Moscow
Winter Palace
Alexander I
Gen
Streinikoff
Odeana
Lieut. Sudetkin
M. Sadov- Sky
Capt
Solotouchine
M. Bogollepoff
M. Pobledonostzeff
M. Siptaguine
Prince Obolenck
Bogdanovitch
Prince Galitein
Caucasus
Elizabethpol
Edgehakent
M. de Plehve
St Petersburg
Gogu
Lavaky
Igdir
Teherikoff
Warsaw
Czar
Neva
Seininen Solsaion
Heisinfors
Karl L. Hohenthal
Grand Duke
Sergius
Telegraphers Strike and Russian Unrest Report
Moscow railway workers walk out demanding $20 monthly wages and an eight hour day. In St Petersburg alarms rise after revolutionary leaflets are scattered. Assassins confess to Dawning revolutionary actions. Leaflets claim war of reprisals and list potential targets in Russia. Paris reports possible next victims among Grand Duke Vladimir and others as czar contemplates a constitution.
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Moscow
Moscow-Risan
Moscow-Winden
Southwestern Railway
Paris
Vladimir
Trepoff
St. Peteratire
M. Pableronotezoff
Holy Synod
Assassination Not Seen To Halt Reforms Note
Report from St. Petersburg on February 18 says the assassination of Sergius is not expected to delay reforms for workers. It may speed the new era as the revolutionary mood appears desperate. Police hold barber Charles Nathan and F J Kelley for opium use after a raid on a joint frequented by users. Also an unrelated ad notes bargains at Wheeler & Wilson Mfg Co and an ophthalmology claim from Williams Optical Co.
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ST. Petersburg
Sergius
Eaar
Charles Nathan
F. J. Kelley
Hubbard and
Freeman
Trouble on City Building Jobs Over Stone Cutter Use
Stone cutters on the federal building and library project threaten to strike over the new stone cutting machines. Contractors Duhamel and Cawsey Carney face union opposition with 26 men quitting at the library job. A depot project may also face delays over non union granite work but a settlement is expected soon.
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Federal
Duhamel
Cawsey & Carney
Oell
Lost Money Theft Report At Phoenix Hotel
Valentine Knorz woke in room 7 at the Phoenix hotel to find $11.85 had been stolen from his pockets. Police report also notes two other thefts this morning, including a cigar stand burglary at 1600 Sixth Avenue with 6500 cigars taken and tools from EB D. Martin of 1406 First Avenue stolen from the Mutual Life building.
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Valentine Knorz
Phoenix Hotel
Knorz
Sixth Avenue
EB. D. Martin
First Avenue
Mutual Life
Lydia Thompson Stranded After Shaft Breaks En Route
The Lydia Thompson left Seattle at 2 this morning and broke an intermediate shaft on the run to Whatcom. The Doctor set out to tow her back to port. City of Everett to switch to Seattle Bellingham run after March 1, with Telegraph taking its Seattle Everett route. all three ships owned by Seattle Everett and Tacoma Transportation.
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Puget Sound Navigation Company
Lydia Thompson
Seattle
Whatcom
Everett
Tacoma Captain Missing as Japanese Hold Ship Tacoma
Officials of the Northwestern Steamship Company suspect the Tacoma is being held in confinement by Japan. No word has reached Captain Connaughton or the company since she left for the Orient, fueling fears of capture and secrecy amid Allied naval activity in Japanese waters.
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Northwestern Steamship Company
Tacoma
Connauton
Orient
Mikado
Maji
Beattle Marine Exchange
Seattle
Moji
Waa
Olympia
Portland
J. D. Tdenholm
Japan
Mr. Trenholm
Peace talk and military moves amid Russian reforms
St Petersburg reports a peace discussion after the Grand Duke Sergius assassination. Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia is said to carry imperial representations to Berlin. Nicholas and Leopold discussed peace yesterday. Leopold left for Berlin at midnight. Russian forces mass near Kurecki south of Mukden as a prelude to an offensive. Tokyo notes increased Russian activity on both flanks and an extended right wing for an attack. Japanese denial of any unofficial peace terms to Russia.
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ST. Petersburg
Grand Duke
Sergius
Frederick Leopold
Prussia
William
Nicholas
Kurecki
Mukden
Drunk and Disorderly Bust Nets Cash and Arrests
Police raided Thomas Henneddy in his sandspit home finding a demi john of dago red and several beers. He and Mary Johnson Nell Purcell and William Purcell were jailed on drunk and disorderly charges as an Indian trio was also taken into custody. A search recovered 580 in checks from the Scandi navian-American bank.
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Thomas Henneddy
Sandspit
Henneddy
Wiliam Purcell
Renton
Mary Johnson
Nell Purcell
Peterson
Keefe
Pfiel
Henreddy
Man Held After Threats Of Suicide
Bud E. Hansen was arrested by City Detective Tennant and jailed after threatening death by his own action. He faces insanity charges and will be examined by an insanity commission. His wife reported the perilous state, with a revolver and rope found at home, amid fears sparked by financial worries.
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Bud E. Hansen
Tennant
Dr Miles Ant Le Pain Pills Claim Fast Relief
Headache nervousness dizziness indigestion and scardigun are caused by sick nerves. Dr Miles Antle Pain Pills soothe the nerves and stimulate their action to relieve almost immediately. They contain nothing injurious and leave no trace after relief is felt.
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Miles
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Reach Households Nationwide
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills praised as a household remedy with claims it cures pain and common ailments. An user testimonial from Mrs Q at Moorestown notes relief from neuralgia and indigestion after using the product. bottle price listed as 25 cents and warnings about bulk sales.
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Miles
W. Ord St
Moorestown
Pateney
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Lommry
Washington Fixture Co
Russia
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Great Sunday
Putiloff
ST. Pretersburg
Customs House
Advance
J. P. Moe
J. C. Beaton
W. O. Dally
Weasel
Seattle-Port Washington
Norwood
Hal
Auburn
Tuttle
Weber
Johnson
Webb Wil
Boston
Mass
McPherson, Hyde & Simon
Sunset Telephone Company
Corporations Committee
Gopon
France
Marseilles
Pfather Gepen
Mt. Petersburg
Odessa
Social Democratic Revolutionary Party
Sergiya
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co
Second Avenue
Williams Optical Co
Gzar Nicholas
Prince Frederick Leopold OF
Prince Frederick Leopold
Berlin
Kuroki
Tokio
Dr. Miles
Kohler and
Chase
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