Titler Hotel Robbery Baffles Police
Pinkerton detectives investigated a theft at the Titler Hotel where W. H. loss of diamonds and a railway pass occurred after the room was found unlocked. McCourtie, who slept in the room after a theater party, reported money jewelry missing. police and detectives followed leads for three days before notifying local authorities.
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Secreta Partland Ce
Jackson
Hutler Hotel
McCourtie
Deurtie
Burmot
Bianche
W. H. i. Meannual Railway
Chicago & Great
Mel‘ourne
Minneapolia
Galland Home Will Funds Seen For Charity Hospital
Leo Kohn of Temple de Mirsch expects the Galland will funds to be available within eight months. A contest is not likely as husband or relatives show no opposition to terms. Proceeds will support starting a home with $43,000 annual rent and $60,000 in specific legacies to relatives.
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Universal Religion
Leo Kohn
Temple de
McGraw opposes expo funding and backs canal progress
Ex-Governor McGraw says Congress should not push an appropriation at the current session for the exposition despite its historical ties. He warns against bias toward shore lands and favors canal completion, noting his group’s willingness to contribute to the effort.
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M'Graw
Lake Washington Canal
McGraw
National government urged to aid canal building
Everett True argues that the national government will assist in the canal project, noting strong sentiment in Congress and executive departments in favor of the plan.
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Congress
Executive Departments
Velvet gown for receptions described with velvet and lace details
The article describes a reception gown in blue velvet with Mechlin lace and pastel embroidery. The jacket features a deep front and back cut, a silk underwaist, a yoke skirt, and yellow Mechini flounces on the collar and sleeves. A square velvet hat with black plumes completes the ensemble.
Oregon Legislature Grants A T P Fund for Alaska-Yukon Expo
Salem Ore Feb 18 The Oregon legislature this morning passed a resolution approving a 10 000 dollar appropriation for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition to be held in Seattle in 1909.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Balem
Ore
Oregon
Alaska
Yukon-Pacific
Beattie
Curtin Defense in Deseration Case Heard by Judge
Edward C Curtin was arrested Saturday on Toledo authorities charge of desertion of a minor. He has engaged counsel and petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus, heard this afternoon by Judge Morris. Curtin not in custody, was unavailable. He had deserted wife and child in Toledo a year ago, claims divorce in Oregon and remarriage. Writ denied late afternoon.
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Edward ¢. Curtin
Toledo
Morris
Curtie
Sheriffmith
Oregon
Auto charges ordinance recommended for passage
At a city council committee meeting this afternoon the auto charges ordinance was recommended for passage. The Chamber of Commerce proposal sets 36 cents per fret hour and 4 dollars for subsequent hours.
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Hconse Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Lawmakers clash over Japanese passport clause and immigrant requirements
In Washington on February 18 Barrett objected to the conference report citing the Japanese passport clause and extra immigrant screening as new legislation that centralizes power with the president. John Sharp Williams argued conferees exceeded their authority while backing California on the school question regardless of the state delegation stance.
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Washington, D. C
House
Barrett
John Sharp Wiliams
California
Instructions in drawing and painting for G N Pfians
March 4 instruction on drawing and painting applies to G N Pfians located at 176 Ballard Avenue Ballard. Public notice outlines term usage.
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G. N. Pfians
Ballard Av
Ballard
Tidelands Purchase Advised by Cooper Willis
FR Cooper Willis of the Colman Building urges readers to buy tidelands, claiming they are superior investments and unbeatable choices for buyers.
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Tidelands
Cooper Willis
Colman Building
Rockefeller Seeks Public Approval Through Education Philanthropy
Marleen Pew recounts J. D. Rockefeller’s December interview in which he frames philanthropy as a business and says his aim is to uplift education. The piece describes his daily discipline, secretaries, and insistence that every donated dollar is properly accounted for, while he seeks the esteem of fellow Americans.
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Marleen &. Pew
Rockefeller
Euch
Tle
John D. Rockefeller
Get
Notable Gifts to Education and Endowments Across Institutions
The article catalogs large charitable gifts: Hoerkefelier donations totaling tens of millions, including a recent gift to CONOBR. Other significant gifts to education include Andrew Carnegie’s contributions to multiple institutions, Leland Stanford Jr. University funding of $70 million, Cecil Rhodes scholarships valued at $16 million, and P. A. B. Widener’s Memorial Training School for Crippled Children with substantial support.
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John Ding
Andrew Carnegie
Leland Mtenford
Stanford University
Ceeil Rhodes
P. A. B. Widener
Memorial Training School
Woman Kills Self and Two Babies in Pa Tragedy
In Connersville Pa Mrs John Muddle aged 23 used a butcher knife to kill her two children aged 1 year and 3 years and then ended her own life. The incident occurred this afternoon as a steamer Pennsylvania arrived from Seward Alaska with 29 passengers and 225 tons of ore for Tacoma smelter.
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Connersville
John Muddel
Pennsylvania
Seward
Valdes
Cordova
Alaska
Tacoma
German Savings, Building Loans Offer Read to Members
Notice from the German Savings, Building and Loan Association urging members to invest capital for liberal loans on easy terms. Signed by the owner and secretary at 416 Bailey Building.
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Haa
Bailey
Leese Names Seattle Firm President and GM
U. K. Leese is listed as President and General Manager of the firm located at 500-610 Marien Building in Seattle Washington or Attaliea Welle Walle Co Washington.
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U. K
The 32 Million Dollar Gift and Its Vast Scale
An analysis of John D. Rockefeller's donation highlighting its magnitude compared to US wealth. The piece compares the sum to coal output, population wealth, and national finances, noting its vast reach across states and institutions and its symbolic scale for a single philanthropy effort.
The Ham Tree Amazes Seattle Audiences This Week
Seattle theaters feature The Ham Tree with McIntyre Heath and Lord Field played by David Torrence. Frederick Bowers delivers topical songs while Jeannie Towler dazzles in Costumes. Nettie the News Girl also thrills audiences with scenic effects and a strong lead Keabelie Lowe. Captain Swift stars Ralph Cummings in a melodrama with pathos and crime. Vaudeville at Star Theater offers eight acts headlined by Solomon IE and Three Flying Valentines through the week.
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McIntyre
Heath
David Torrence
Lord Field
Frederick Bowers
Bowers
Seattle
Jeannie Towler
Maxine Elliott
Star Theater
Acta
Solomon IE
Flying Valentines
Kathleen Taylor Stars in The Diamond King at Lyric This Week
Kathleen Taylor as Bess leads The Diamond King a melodrama at Lyric this week. The production drew large audiences after two performances and earned applause for Frank Montgomery M. J. Hooley and the stock company. The Diamond King continues through the week.
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Kathleen Taylor
Bess
The
Lyric
Seattle High School Minstrels Set for Friday Show
The Seattle High School Minstrels will be presented Friday night at the Grand. The boys have practiced for two months and a good show is expected. The house is nearly sold out.
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Seattle High School Minstrels
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