Panama canal terms outlined for Hay approval
The protocol granting U S rights for building and maintaining the Panama canal would be presented to Secretary Hay. Colombia agrees to a 200 year lease with a five mile wide strip, annual rent 750000, full police power, rights to try civil cases, and Panama exempt. Colombia surrenders Panama Rail Co stock and releases claims.
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Washington, PD. C
United States
Panama Canal
Hay
Colombia
Panama
Panama Railroad Co
Independent Telephone Co. to Suspend Service in Beattie
The Independent Telephone Co of Beattie announces a temporary shutdown of its Fourth Avenue and Marion Street exchange for up to 60 days while moving to a new building on Fourth Avenue. The firm plans permanent operation by May 1 with expanded capacity and upgraded equipment for 6560 private lines, up to 15,300 ultimately. The notice dated Feb 20 states service ends Feb 24.
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Independent Telephone Co
Fourth Avenue
Marion Street
Pike Street
Eume
Exaa
S. B. Claypool
Star
Claypool
Council
Twentieth Avenue Exchange
Carpentera
First Avenue
Mercer Street
Beattie
Wash
New York
Hohenzollern
Hoboken
Thirty Fourth A Street
Philadelphia
United States
Crampe Yard
Steamship Company
John B Agen Pier Under Construction At Arlington Point
Work began this morning on the John B Agen pier to be built between the Arlington and Schwabacher jets. When complete it will be one of the largest structures on the Pacific coast, with 250 feet extending into the water and a total length of 420 feet from the railroad track. The $56 000 project uses Carbolineum coated piles and modern warehouse design, with Miller and Genke as contractors and local ship owners among potential renters.
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John Agen
Arlington
Schwabacher
Pacific Coast
Railroad Avenue
John B. Agen
Agen
Telliing
Janneke
Messrs. Miller and
Genke
John B. Agen Pier
Water Shut Off Planned Tomorrow West of Queen Anne
Water service will be shut off tomorrow morning until 12 o clock in the area west of Queen Anne avenue and north of Highland drive. Local crews will perform necessary work and restore service as soon as possible. Residents are advised to plan for disruption and store water as needed. Local officials remind that access to affected streets may be limited during the shut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne Avenue
Highland Drive
Disorder in Reichsrat as Pan German clash erupts
In Vienna on February 20 the reichsrath saw wild disorder as clerical Hagenhofer labeled pan German leader Schoenerer a drunken dog. Pan Germans mobbed Hagenhofer and a general brawl followed.
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Vienna
Reichsrath
Hagenhofer
Schoenerer
Take Action On New Depot By Commercial Circle
The Commercial Circle Improvement club met in the chamber of commerce rooms and adopted the constitution and by laws. A committee led by MH Hill J M Frink and Watson Allen was appointed to study the King Street grade and report a solution at the next meeting. A resolution opposing a depot north of Connecticut street or between King and Connecticut streets was adopted and sent to railroad authorities, sparking debate about timing and fairness toward railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Circle Improvement Club
Chamber of Commerce
King Street
MH. Hill
J. M. Frink
Watson Allen
Tragic slide near Mukilteo injures Gun Nelson and two others
In Everett on February 20 a Great Northern slide near Mukilteo crushed Gun Nelson who was rushed to the hospital. He may die as 200 workers clear debris while the track remains blocked and two other men were swept into the bay.
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Everett
Wash
Nelson
Mukilteo
Attorney General Knox Resigns as Latour Dies in New York
In Knox New York an afternoon report claimed Attorney General Knox tendered his resignation to the president. Tandore Latour, 48, a former Beatile merchant, died of heart failure at 1607 Fifteenth Avenue. Funeral under A C U W at 9 am Saturday at the undertaker's chapel then at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Latour left two daughters and a son.
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New York
Wall Street
Knox
Tandore Latour
Fifteenth Avenue
Hatterworths
Maas
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Broadway
Madison Street
Latour
Beatile
Marvelous Great Northern office on Pioneer Square
The Great Northern office at Pioneer Square shows chaotic debris with desks and furniture scattered and literature everywhere. Clerks scramble to sell tickets amid the mess while noting renovations will bring new prism glasses for front windows and better rear light, and interior rearrangements for staff comfort.
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Pioneer Square
Pope Leo XIII Jubilee Celebrations Planned in Rome
Rome February 2 The 25th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s pontificate will be marked with a jubilee celebration next month. Cardinal Reapigh will present a gold triple crown valued high as part of the observance. Pilgrims from Catholic lands are arriving for the Easter ceremony in St Peter’s.
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Rome
Leo XIII
Cardinal Reapigh
International Committee
St. Peter's
Frisell Hardware Co Stock Inventory Sets Stage for New Ownership
Whatcom Washington February 20 The Frisell Hardware Co inventory is completed and the new company will take possession tomorrow The voiced stock totals about 40000 dollars The Beattie Hardware Co holds the home stock in the new concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Whatcom, Wash
Frisell Hardware Co
Beattie Hardware Co
Receipts of City and Sources of City Income January
A statement from the city comptroller details January receipts of the treasurer totaling 152 722 45 with sources including Taxes liquor licenses miscellaneous licenses police court fines water rentals general fund water sub departments Library local improvement assessments penalties and interest sale of local improvement bonds redemption tax sale and allocations into current interest local improvement and trust funds.
Two Dead After Edmonds Railroad Slide On Great Northern
Two Japanese section hands killed by a railroad slide on the Great Northern line near Edmonds. The slide occurred Sunday. The two men were removed and the bodies lie at Butterworth's morgue awaiting identification and further disposition.
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Great Northern Railroad
Edmonds
Butterworth's
Mail Carriers in Convention at Tacoma Hall
Seattle letter carriers plan to attend the state convention at Sons of Veterans hall in Tacoma beginning at 2 p m Saturday. About 50 carriers from Seattle will travel on the 11 45 Flyer. David K Roberts state president will give the welcome address. Reports from credential secretary and treasurer will be read. Elections for officers and a delegate to the national convention in Denver follow, with a post session discussion on free delivery. A banquet is set for 6 o clock in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Lester
Sons of Veterans
Letter Carriers’ Convention
Denver
Redmen to Celebrate Washington’s Birthday Event
Chief Beattie Tribe No 2 of the Improved Order of Red Men will celebrate Washington's Birthday with an entertainment and dance Friday evening February 2 at hall No 1 New York block. The program includes a lecture on George Washington songs violin music recitations and orchestra pieces.
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Beattie
Red Men
Washington
Hall No. 1
New York
George Washington
Navy secretary comments on Solsey appeal ruling
Secretary Long in Washington says he has no comment on the president's ruling but praises its conscientious and straightforward character. He expresses appreciation that the Navy Department is sustained and believes the decision will shape public opinion and close the matter.
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Washington, D. C
Long
Solsey
Navy Department
Pioneer Miller Found Dead in Everett Home
Chas Miller aged 57 a pioneer of Everett was found dead in his bed with heart disease cited as the cause. A movement to start a large cannery here is reported. J T McCheeney recently returned from the East predicts immigration next month will set records with many small investors and lumber men.
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Everett
Wash
Chas, Miller
J. T. McCheeney
Bound over for trial in adultery case against Angus McAulay
Angus McAulay the real estate man was bound over to the superior court for trial on the adultery charge brought by A. B. Farnsworth. Bonds were set at 760 dollars. The hearing featured heated exchanges between defense attorney P. V. Davis and prosecutor Frank Griffith. Strongest prosecution evidence cited McAulay’s alleged admissions in the Farnsworths’ presence. McAulay denied all charges.
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Angus McAulay
A. B. Farnsworth
Superior Court
Justice of the Peace
Cain
McAulay
P. V. Davis
Frank Griffith
Farneworth
Boers Hold Position Near Nigel After Engagement
General Kitchener reports Hamilton engaged the enemy near Nigel on Tuesday. The Rivers surrounded the Second Dragoons, killed two and wounded eight. They captured four, who were later released. Hamilton failed to dislodge the Boers who lay behind rocks.
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London
Kitchener
Hamilton
Nigel
Second Dragoons
McGovern Sullivan Mill Draw Brings Hurst Kennedy to Louisville
The advance quartet for the McGovern Sullivan bout arrives in Louisville Feb 20. Tim Hurst and Jim Kennedy are among the fighters. Sullivan’s condition is reported as very good, training has ceased except to stay alert.
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Louisville
McGiovern-Sullivan
Tim Hurst
Jim Kennedy
Sullivan
Steals a March on the Skipper
The Umbrina at Victoria reported six Indian sailors each stealing a march on the skipper by slipping into two canoes and slipping away in darkness bound for Heaquest, about 200 miles up the west coast. The escape went undiscovered until dawn and no pursuit followed.
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Victoria
Boy Struck by Horses in City Accident
A 14 year old boy named Inglia Jacobs stepped from a car at Third avenue and Pike street last night and was run down by a team of horses owned by Butterworth and Sons. He had boarded the wrong car and swung off as the wagon approached. The horse team hit him causing a slight scalp wound and he was later taken home by hack arranged by an undertaker on First avenue north.
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Inglia Jacobs
Third Avenue
Pike Street
Butterworth & Sons
Horaes
First Avenue North
Weather forecast for Seattle area tonight and Friday
Forecasters expect showers over Seattle and vicinity tonight and Friday with fresh to brisk south to southwest winds. Temperatures remain mild with active precipitation likely in coastal and inland zones.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Opium Den Raided at Lobby Hotel. Four Arrested
Detectives Lane and Byrnes raided the Up-Time Opium Den in the Lobby hotel at Third Avenue and Cherry Street. Four smokers were arrested: Hoff, Dalby, Soren, and Johnson. An opium layout was seized and taken to headquarters.
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Third Avenue
Cherry Street
Lane
Byrnes
Hoff
FP. Dalby
G. Soren
BK. Johnson
Rate War May Loom Among San Francisco Puget Sound Firms
Port Townsend reports a potential rate war among transport and trading companies operating between San Francisco, Puget Sound and St Michael. Auditor Downs of the North American Trading and Transportation Co. traveled to San Francisco to confer with other firms to settle current difficulties.
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Port Townsend
San Francisco
Puget Sound
St. Michael
North American Trading and Transportation Co
Indian bill amendment funds removal of Wenatchee to Colville
Representative Jones secured an amendment approving 12000 dollars for moving Wenatchee Indians to the Colville reservation. He failed to save the Yakima agency, which was struck off.
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Washington, D. C
Jones
Colville Reservation
Yakima Agency
Rescued in Bhamaka Earthquake Aftershocks
Thirty people saved alive and many in critical condition from the Bhamaka quake ruins by relief troops. Most were sheltered in a church basement with others still believed trapped as systematic digging continues under military direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Bhamaka
Italian Parliament Opens as King Praises Relations and Reforms
The king opened the Italian parliament noting friendly foreign relations, especially with France. He referenced bills to improve divorce laws and recognize illegitimate children, and closed with remarks on the nation's solid finances and economy.
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Rome
France
Mission Board Seeks Word on Mise Btone Release
NO WORD HORTON Feb 20 The board of foreign missions has not yet received any word of Mise Btone's release and seems inclined to doubt reports.
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Horton
Board of Foreign Missions
Mise Btone
Building Permits Issued For Several Dwellings And Remodels
City engineer’s office issued permits to BK KE Felt for a two story frame house at 109 and 11 Twenty third avenue costing 2000. Dexter Horton to alter at 9 and 82 Washington street for 250. P C Brown to move and alter a house at 215 Twenty second avenue north for 405. N W HMugagens to build a two story frame house on East Valley Street for 3200. Mrs Charles Waidhey to build a two story frame house at 216 Twenty seventh avenue north for 70. J W Dodd to build a two story frame house at 1664 Sixth avenue west for 700. W R Dickinson to build a two story frame house at 14 Olympic place for ?
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City Engineer's Office
BK. KE. Felt
Twenty-third Avenue
Dexter Horton
Washington Street
P. C. Brown
Twenty-second Avenue
N. W. Hmugagens
East Valley Street
Charles Waidhey
Twenty-seventh Avenue North
J. W. Dodd
Siath Avenue
Weet
W. R. Dickinson
Olympic Place
Lease of Times Building Recorded in 191
The lease of the Times building was recorded today from Barah L. Times Pub Hehing toe akice. It covers lot 1 Sok at A. Decays addition with a three story building. Rent is 600 dollars per month and the tenant agrees to pay taxes and insurance. The lease lasts 15 years from November 1, 191.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Barah L
All Kinds of Misconduct Divorce Case Involving Bensons
Ollie Benson seeks divorce from Amos Benson claiming several misconduct instances including abusive language and an umbrella assault. The filing notes continued outrageous conduct and dissatisfaction with the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Benson
Amos Benson
Amos
Denny Hill Landslide Threatens Main Avenues
Heavy rain caused a large earth slide from the northwest corner of the Denny hotel plot. Sidewalks on Virginia street and Second Avenue for about 40 to 60 feet are buried under sliding clay, likely fueling calls to remove the sloped area to restore access.
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Denny Hotel
Virginia Street
Second Avenues
Denny Hill
Market Report Highlights Mixed Produce Demand
The California produce shows strong demand for cabbage celery and cauliflower while fruit sales remain fair. Commission men report ample apples and slow demand for extra fancy stock as a car of Wenatchee stock arrives. Washington creamery butter prices rise two cents and overall market remains firm with large poultry receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Washington
Burglary Suspects Reported as Detectives Nab Five Men
Multiple petty thefts noted this morning while major burglaries and hold ups have not occurred since the arrest of five suspects by Detectives Hubbard and Freeman. Edith Abday reports a room entry with a pocketbook stolen. J H Moffman’s overcoat and clothing taken from Monogram saloon. Harness stolen from C M Farneworth. Ralph Stuart’s overcoat missing from Seattle theater dressing room with a $10 reward offered. F H Griffin arrested on boarding house bill, to be sent to Olympia.
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Hubbard
Freeman
Edith Abday
Seventh Avenue
J. HM. Moffman
Monogram
C. M. Farneworth
Grant Street
Ralph Stuart
Seattle
Bright Pianos Limited Member Club Offer
Ten dollars cash and we place it in your parlor. Thirty days later you pay six dollars, and zero. Now Bright Pianos, fully guaranteed, offer a limited number of club members can be accepted.
Police Notes Detail Local Court Actions and Incidents
Charles W. Elliott, an architect, swore to a complaint charging Miller Freeman, weekly editor, with assault and battery after a dispute over a bill. Stanley was discharged after being charged with intent to murder Laura Welsenbacher. Charlie Bing, a Chinese resident, arrested for disorderly conduct after a domestic dispute. Fong Gee bound over for trial for attempting to strangle Dolly Jones and committed to county jail in default of bonds. A butter theft occurred at White Cow Butter Store with 20 pounds taken while a companion distracted staff. George Mallock, hack driver, arrested for reckless conduct at First Avenue and Columbia Street.
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Chas. W. Elliott
Justice Cann
Miller Freeman
Freeman
Eliott
Hi. Stanley
Laula Welsenbacher
Charlie Bing
Chinatown
Charlie
Fong Gee
Dolly Jones
Superior Court
Second Avenue
Geo. Mallock
Schaneman
First Avenue
Columbia Street
Confess Chicago Robbery Killing of Boy Schroeder
Frank Kohler and John Majaki both 18 confess to killing Schroeder at a grocery store on January 2. They say they entered to rob the store but Schroeder confronted them with a gun and they fired in self defense. Bank clearances show balances of 127 dollars.
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Chicago
Frank Kohler
John Majaki
Schroeder
Marconi reports success in wireless system at stockholders meeting
Marconi told stockholders in London that all defects are overcome and commercial use is assured. He cited 70 ships and 25 land stations already equipped with the wireless system and said applications exist for many more as trans oceanic experiments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co
Marconi
Special Curtain Sale Hampers Stock With Fast Sellout
An immense shipment of real Arabian Renaissance Brussels and Novelty Laces from France and Switzerland drives a special curtain sale. All lace patterns are expected to sell out by Friday night, with many patterns gone before Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
France
Switzerland
Swindler Tom Boylan Hit With 10-Day Chain Gang Sentence
Judge George yesterday sentenced Tom Boylan to 10 days in the chain gang for swindling after Goebel with a phony ring. Goebel bought the ring following a hard luck tale, then learned it was fake and helped arrest the seller on the street last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boylan
George
Goebel
Toylan
Merchant booked for street lottery operation
John Tolling a merchant was booked at police headquarters yesterday for running a lottery as an agent of a Mexican game. He had no regular shop and sold tickets on the streets and was released on a ten dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tolling
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Biuddian
Wales
New Depot
Isadore Latour
Leo
Redmen
Pioneer
M’aulay
Auita
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First Ave
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Petty Thetts
F. H. Griffin
Adams
Olympia
Steinway Dealers
Sherman, Clay & Co
Second Ave
Quick Drug Co
Sim
24 Ave
Columbia
Beattle
Spisder
Cooper & Levy
Bet
Yesier
Yestor
Joe Martin
E. H. Gilmore
Marconi Reports
Washington, D. G
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Daughters of America
Lbraring Register General
F. Broner
Teenth Avenue South
Frederick & Nelson —Fine Furniture
Will Coutt
Household Goods Department
Cee Ela
Frederick & Nelson Complete House Furnishers
Madison and Spring Sts
Swindler
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Trust Co
Northwest Trust
H. E. Merkel
Mutual Life
Ollcloth
Turkey
Chicago Furniture & Stove Company
Cor
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Cusem Hiness Col
Seattle Hat Factory
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