Chamber of Commerce backs Cedar Falls municipal light plant
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce, in a 3 to 1 vote, approves establishing a municipal lighting plant at Cedar Falls. The group also advances charter amendments including a $1000 retail license and a seven member library commission. A committee will review damage claim timing and other reforms as part of an effort to inform voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Falls
Library Commission
Chamber
First Presbyterian Elects New Church Elders and Deacons
The First Presbyterian Church held a large Monday meeting to elect a reorganized board of elders and deacons along with new committees. Dr. Mathews led reforms adding committees to visit workers in various industries. Installation is planned for tomorrow. Elders listed include George H. Quinlin J B Blone Ramsey Walter McClure and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Seattle
Kid Lewis Found Guilty of Larceny in Court
Jas Lewis known as Kid Lewis was convicted this morning in Judge Griffin's court of larceny from the person. Prosecution by M Griffith and defense by M Shipley followed a tale of Lew is dancing with a comrade at the Alhambra when a pocket pick occurred. A 220 bill stuck to his fingers, and he was arrested days later at Georgetown training quarters after a witness testified to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Lewis
Kid Lewis
Griffin
M. Griffith
Eagles Donation Report Rebutted by Humane Officer
Humane Officer Ridgway states the Eagles contribution of 626 to the Fisher family did materialize despite prior reports to the contrary. The Eagles reportedly will give more but defer to their relief committee rather than handing funds directly to the humane officer.
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Star
Ridgway
Fisher
Market Report Notes Mixed Goods Arrival and Scarce Butter
Markets report heavy receipts from California with multiple carloads of cabbage celery onions oranges and more due today. Butter remains scarce while overall market tone is firmer though prices have not risen yet due to expected new ships and steady meat and grain demand.
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California
Municipal ownership talk at the Armory tonight
Deo invites the public to hear Professor Parsons discuss municipal ownership at the Armory this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deo
Professor Parsons
Armory
Kid Groucher Captured in Whatcom Boxcar
Whatcom police captured Kid Groucher, murderer of Policeman Robertson of San Francisco, in a B. B. and B. C. boxcar at 9 o'clock last night. He is confined in the county jail awaiting word from San Francisco.
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Whatcom
Kid Groucher
Two Daughters of General Botha Arrive With Letters
Two Boer field commanders daughters arrive in Rotterdam carrying secret letters to Kruger. Rumors suggest the missives reveal Boer sentiment on peace talks between Kuyper and Salisbury, potentially leading to renewed negotiations within days.
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Brussels
Botha
Rotterdam
South Africa
Kruger
Netherlands
Kuyper
Salisbury
Filipino band surrenders near Batangas in Manila theater
A Filipino unit of 98 men and eight officers surrendered in Batangas province. They turned in six rifles as hunger drove them to surrender outside lines of concentration that have been drawn so tightly that civilians friendly to the insurgents cannot supply food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Batangas Province
Opening of the National Council of Women Triennial Session
Washington D C Feb 19 The triennial session of the National Council of Women opened with President Annie Humphreys Gaffney presiding. Prominent figures on the platform included L M N Stevens Sadie American May Wright Sewall Josephine S Yates Donald Mc Lean Madame Mountfort Fenwick Miller Weaver and Anna Howard Shaw. The opening focused on welcomes committees and routine business ahead of a public meeting this evening with May Wright Hewall Mountfort and others addressing organized work among women.
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Washington
D. C
National Council of Women
Mreannie Humphreys Gaffney
Nowore
Mra. L. M. N. Stevens
Sadie American
National Council of Jewish Women
Mra
May Wright Sewall
International Council of Women
Josephine 8. Yates
Kansan City
National Association of Colored Women
Donald McLean
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Madame Mountfort
Society For Church Work
Fenwick Miller
Society of Work of English Women
Mra, Weaver, of the Rathbone Sisters of the World, and the Rev. Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman's Suffrage Association
May Wright Hewall
Politician Kern Defends Germans Against Hallucinations
In the house Kern of Illinois argues Republicans exaggerate Wheelers speech and that Germans in the United States will not respond to such rhetoric. He says remarks in Congress won t alter votes and notes Germans came to escape and won t fund natives entertainment for Prince Henry and King Edward events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Kern
Ilinoia
Prince Henry
United States
Congress
Edward
Revot
Western Labor union leader cites Japanese labor in Colorado mines
Daniel McDonald president of the Western Labor union returns from Tacoma and discusses a Denver Post report that Colorado mining firms are using Japanese labor. He calls it a serious matter, vows to fight for workers, and says his visit to Seattle aims to gauge organizing potential. he plans a two week stay.
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Daniel McDonald
Western Labor Union
Tacoma
Star
McDonald
Denver Evening Post
Colorado
Mr. McDonald
Seattle
Orchestra to Give Odd Ranch Concert Tomorrow Night
By general request of patrons the Y Orchestra will present an odd concert at the ranch tomorrow night performing a popular program.
Death Toll From South Africa War Report
London February 19 an official report shows that of 984749 men raised for the South African war up to January 1 1902 6201 have been killed 20087 wounded 13708 have died from wounds and sickness and 11720 are now in hospital.
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London
Nevada Stampede Over New Tonopah Strike Attracts Miners
News from Tonopah area reports two unknown miners locating a ten foot ore vein worth 0 a ton seven miles north of Tonopah. Word of the find sparks a stampede with multiple camps heading to the site as the district prepares to locate the new field by nightfall. A second strike is reported at Camp Tay near Butler City but lacks rush due to established ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Nevada
Tonopah
Camp Tay
Butler City
Brave act stops runaway team on upper Pike street
John Kettlewell intervened as a runaway pair of horses dashed toward pedestrians on upper Pike street. He grabbed the bridles and slowed them but collapsed afterward, with fears for internal injuries. Edith Curren, who died at Piaga hotel by her own action, will be shipped to Victoria for interment by Butterworth and Bons tonight, with a sister taking the remains to her former home.
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John Kettlewell
Upper Pike Street
J. Kettlewell
Mr. Kettlewell
Edith Curren
Piaga Hotel
Victoria
Butterworth & Bons
Seattle Council Grants and Renounces Franchise Changes
City council meetings discuss gas plant franchise for Kt. Hi Malone with a $10,000 bond and $3,100 deposit due. 10 miles of mains to be laid by December. Seattle Steam Heat and Power gains pipe rights on Fourth and Fifth avenues. Sander and Trimble relinquish street car franchise south city. funds returned. Underground wiring plan referred to committees. Petitions seek vacating lots for new schools and a roadway to a plant. Cataract Company pole permits debated.
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Rude
Navin
Corporations Committee
Kt. Hi. Malone
Seattle
City Comptroller’s Office
Seattle Steam Heat and Power Company
Couny
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Madison
Jackson Streets
Fred BE. Sander
W. P. Trimble
Occidental Avenue
Yesler Way
Jackson Street
Fourth Avenue
Wan
City Electrician
D. L. Hickey
Council
Fire and Water Committee
Banks
Finance Committee
Atlantis
Atreets
Parry
Water Main Upgrade and Small Water Meter Plan Passes
City council carries resolution to install a 1 inch water meter in the Madrona parish district to improve summer water supply. Superintendent Youngs recommends replacing a six inch main on Wiret avenue to an eight inch main from Virginia Street to Dennyway. Several street improvements and petitions are read and referred.
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Byers
Madrona Pare
Water
Youngs
Wiret Avenue
Virginia Street
Dennyway
Washington Society of the Bonn of the American Revolution Meeting
The annual meeting will be held next Saturday evening in the parlors of the Nainer Grand hotel. Officers will be elected. After the banquet in New Zealand Dinner, the gathering continues in the hotel private dining room.
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Washington Society of the
Nainer-Grand Hotel
Butterworth Undertaker Reaches Beattie After Wide Trip
G M Butterworth of Butterworth & Sons returned to Beattie this morning after visiting the Kaat Hoston New York and Chicago during his trip. Assistant Postmaster Colkett confined to home with a light attack of grip and has been absent from his desk since yesterday afternoon.
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G. M. Butterworth
Butterworth & Sons, Undertakers
Beattie
Kaat, Hoston
New York
Chicago
Mr. Butterworth
Colkett
Saloon manager beaten in Tacoma hold up
Albert Hall, Cove saloon manager, was knocked unconscious shortly after midnight by two marked men who rifled the till. A woman from the tenderloin district is held on complicity charges, but the assailants remain at large.
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Tacoma
Yeb
Albert Hall
Cove
Mall
Tenderloin
Burglary suspects bound over to March superior court
Bound over Ellensburg February 19 for the March superior court session after stealing rolls of cloth. A son was born to Mr and Mrs L N McCan today and Mrs HM V Hinman is seriously ill.
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Ellensburg
Superior Court
L. N. McCan
HM. V. Hinman
Broadway Improvement Club Backs Municipal Lighting Plant Plan
A lively Broadway Improvement Club meeting debated Cedar Falla lighting plant ownership. A six member committee reported in favor and a resolution was approved by a large majority after arguments for and against. Figures cited included Stark light rates and city oversight concerns. The session also noted related dock repairs and personnel moves in Seattle.
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Broadway Improvement Club
Cedar Falla
O. A. Playter
Seattle Electric Comp
Ifie
Engi
Jamon Kieter
United Dot Eoner, Co
Kiefer
Frederick & Nelson Lace Curtain Sale Three-Day Event
Frederick and Nelson announces a three day sale on real lace curtains imported from France and Switzerland. An oversized shipment arrived together due to miscalculation and will be sold at about half price with no reservations. The store touts its reputation for reliable advertising and the sale begins tomorrow and continues.
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France
Switzerland
First Avenue
Corner Street
Seattle
Empire Furniture
First Ave., Cor
Pit
E. G. Bickerton, Auetia
Laces Sale in Seattle Three Day Event
A three day sale of laces and last season stock begins 8 30 a m Thursday Feb 19 in Seattle showing in show windows. No exchanges or approvals, cash only, no hold or future delivery, strict sale terms with limited quantities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamber OF Commerce
Committee On National Affairs
Committee On Foreign Commerce
Nanaimo
Fort Lawton
War Department
Joseph Shippen
Elot
Harvard University
Arveré Club
Tokyo
Japan
Eliot
First Presbyterian
George H. Quinlin
J. B. Blone
Ramsey
Walter McClure
J. A. Kanan
John F. Main
David Gilmore
Robert Robinson
F. HM. Houtz
J. §. Chase
Robert Campbell
A. EF. Griffiths
Eagles
NEW Whatcom
Francisco
Women IN Council
Benator Lodge
Senate
Funston
Conatatson
Root
Filipinas
Philip Porter
Quick Drug Co
New Feature Incorporated
Grant
Malone Gas Co
Northwest Telephone and Telegraph Company
American Savings Bank and Trust Co
Beattie, Wash, Iuetees
Enohomish
Skagit
Everett
Whetcom
Everett Exchange
Hortharup CO
First Ave
Sons of the Revolution
Ibera
Westberg
Childs
Second Avenue
Eax
Beattle
Regal
Olomo Mherry
Ovis Sz Caveliero
Aee & Levy Pad Ree Saint Broa
Man Dock
J. H. Pelletier
Inte Gov
Mutualsurance Co
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
Maynard Carbines
U. S. Arsenal
Benecia
Cal
Hells
W. S. Kirk
Bolt Drawing Room
Bremen
Saxony
Luce Furniture Co
Grand Rap Rand
Leopold Ottice Denke
Dea A. Majestic
Globe Wernicke
Grand Rapids
Deaf Furniture Co
Ivins
Diets
Metsgar
Dolntetans
Frederick & Nelson
Second Ave
Spring Streets
Waington Street
H. Kessler
NEU
H. E. Merk
Mutual Life Bull
S& m
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