Negotiations Opened For New Treaty Amid Immigration Debates
Reports from INGTON Feb 20 indicate the president signed the bill with an exclusion clause. Secre and Ambassador Aoki discuss a treaty to protect Japanese immigrant expor ts. Officials note opposition from a yellow banner of the Japanese population. Mayor Schmitz and Francisco school board members show mixed reactions to qualified Japanese children in schools. The Chinese exclusion issue prompts the Chinese minister to Germany to Tokyo study. Korea is expected to protest Korean exclusion from Japanese schools.
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Ington
Secre
Aoki
Aokita
Schmits
Francisco
United States
Aidale Japan
Schmitz
Pacific Coast
Japan
Germany
Tokyo
Korea
Lumbermen Seek Redress Over Rail Transport Shortage
Washington lumber industries petition the Commercial Club for support of a national reciprocal demurrage law. They argue tight rail car supply harms investment in mills and camps, call for penalties on defaulting railroads, and expect action by state representatives in Washington.
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State of Washington
Law Department
Lumber Manufacturers’ Joint Committee
Charming gown and spring hat debut in Florida resorts
A report from New York on February 20 notes that gowns and hats seen at Florida resorts signal the fashion to northern women for the coming spring. A deep olive frock in liberty satin on display reflects the season's style, with its elegant silhouette and refined fabric choice.
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New York
Florida
North
Green satin frock with pink roses and ivory accents
A detailed description of a woman's dress featuring a satin frock with a thick-skirt skeleton and lace sleeves. Pink roses, Dreaden ribbons, and an ivory trim decorate a green hat with a delicate maline crown. Ribbon bows frame the hair while pink roses peek over the brim.
Escapes With a Promise
Edward Duffy, arrested Sunday night for violating the saloon closing order, was dismissed by Judge Gordon yesterday on his promise to respect the closing order in the future.
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Edward Duffy
Gordon
Railroad plans post office station near King Street depot
Great Northern Railway reportedly prepared a plan to build an 80000 dollar postal station opposite the King Street depot to relieve downtown congestion. Federal approval would be required to proceed, and the new federal building may not be ready for a year, possibly delaying the station.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Alaska, Oriental
Federal
Thirday
Union At
County Treasurer Arrested in Portland for Embezzlement
Portland February 20. J F Fisher treasurer of Mania County for two years is taken into custody on embezzlement charges after $5400 is believed wasted on a handsome young woman. He was found with $262 on his person. Fisher, once a respected leader who headed the polls in his last election, is described as aged 61 though worn by dissipation.
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Scripps Telegraph Servios
Portland
J. F. Fisher
Amania County
Fisher
Pood tea and coffee a nice pair twine Schillings Beat
The fragment mentions tea and coffee as a paired pairing, with phrases like Schillings Beat. The readable text hints at a shop or brand note but lacks clear event or persons. No verifiable details beyond the pairing concept and a stray name.
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Schillings
Death of 16 year old Stella May Lavanway in Puyallup
PUYALLUP, Feb 20. Mise Stella May Lavanway aged 16, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H Lavanway, died yesterday after severe burns suffered Monday afternoon. In a separate item from Washington the Senate passed a House bill authorizing the secretary of the interior to affirm control of any individual Indian deemed able to manage his own affairs.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
McCarthy’s Store Promotes New Spring Goods
McCarthy’s advertises a large stock of fresh spring merchandise and promises more new items than any other town store. Readers are urged to visit in person to see the full selection and latest arrivals.
New Auto Coats Displayed On Second Floor
New Auto Coats shown in gray brown and tan full length with fine tailored effects and fancy hoods. Not cheap looking yet priced moderately. Ideal for traveling or driving. See them and other new coats on our second floor.
Swell New Hats In Fresh Spring Millinery
Visitors praise the new spring hats as stylish and chic. The shop offers more than fifty new models in the millinery department on the second floor, inviting customers to pick their preferred hat tomorrow or any day.
Spring suits and gloves parade on city storefronts
A lively sales pitch touts express ships and handsome novelty suits in chiffon Panama and French cloth. The ad promises up-to-date styling, large assortments, and no alteration charges, with prices from 18 to 52.50 and glove ranges from 1 to 3.75 per pair. It guarantees satisfaction and easy returns for kid gloves, elbow length varieties, and silk options in multiple colors.
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Express
Shawl of fabrics and new wash dress goods in Seattle
A Seattle store advertises a wide range of fabrics including Dot Swisses Organ dies Toile du Nords and Galatea Cloths plus new lingerie and muslin underwear. Prices range from 0.23 to 0.60 per yard with emphasis on shadow embroidery, white undergarments, and corset covers night gowns chemises and drawers.
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Seattle
India
Indian Treasury Tribal Fund Shares Ordered
A directive orders the distribution of the tribal fund in the treasury by each Indian, specifying the amount or share due to every member.
Washington Pioneer J T Wiseman Dies in Hospital
J T Wiseman a Washington pioneer of 1463 died at St Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon from a swelling on the neck.
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Walla Walgda
J. T. Wiseman
Washington
St. Mary's Hospital
Burglary damages Fobes Building in Monday night break in
PVERETT Feb 20 Burglar entered the Fobes building during Monday night causing considerable damage but taking little in value.
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Pverett
Fobes
Portland Railways Plans Steel Depot in City
The Portland Railway, Light and Power company, operator of the city's street car system, announced plans to build a steel depot in Portland yesterday, signaling expansion of city transit facilities.
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Portland
Portland Railway, Light and Power Company
Eye Steel
Portand
Piles Re-appointed To State Board Of Control
OLYMPIA Feb 20 The governor yesterday reappointed Matt Piles to the state board of control to serve six more years until March 1 1913. The appointment preserves continuity of leadership on the board.
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Piles
Olympia
Matt Piles
State Board of Control
Machines Destroyed After Tacoma Raid
Police Judge Amazon orders destruction of 53 slot machines seized in Pierce county saloons during a raid by Deputy Rowland and colleagues. Judge FR R Bigelow is noted. Also reports the death of RR Bigelow in San Francisco and plans for a large shingle mill in Everett, with a former local plant worker organizing the venture.
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Tacoma
Amazon
Pierce County
Rowland
Everett
Smallpox Case Reported in Eastern Wash
Smallpox case noted in Eastern Washington state during the medical column. A mild instance was discovered on Monday and reported in the health notes section.
Local asylum vaccinates and quarantines patients
At the asylum for the insane patients were isolated and vaccinated promptly between 200 and 400 individuals. Halls and rooms were fumigated to control the spread.
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Ington Asylum
Engineer Blown to Atome in Freight Engine Explosion
Houston report: a Southern Pacific freight engine exploded while filling water at Strang. Fireman George Merchant killed. Wireman Elliott severely injured. The incident occurred February 20.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific
Strang
Peer George Merchant
Wireman Elliott
Pioneer Alexander Oswald Dies in Aberdeen at 69
Alexander Oswald, a Chehalia county pioneer and Aberdeen resident for six years, died yesterday morning of typhoid fever at age 69. In Findlay, Ohio, John D. Rockefeller posted a 1000 appearance bond for the Standard Oil cases to insure his presence at the next court term.
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Alexander Oswald
Aberdeen
Chehalia County
Findlay
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Attempted robbery at Cloverdale depot thwarted
An attempt to burglarize the Great Northern depot at Cloverdale six miles north of Blaine was interrupted Monday night. Robbers were frustrated and failed in their objective. Local authorities investigated the incident and no injuries were reported.
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Blaine
Great Northern
Cloverdale
B. C
Dlaine
Perjury Charge Filed in Court Martial Case
Richard B. Jacob arrested by federal marshals and to be taken to Tacoma after indictment for perjury in a court martial. Also notes prices for Stanley Miter Bar and a sink plubing item from local ads.
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Star Speds Service
Vancouver
Wash
Richard B. Jacob
Tacoma
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McCarthy
Crockery Store
G.R
Tly
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Tihis
Second Ave
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Second Avenue
Pike and
Pine Streets
Jd. T. Wiseman
Victoria
Thomas Greenway
Manitoba
Dominion
St, Paul, Minn
Northwest
Pierce
Pierce County Bar Association
Philadelphia
Cpeann
John B. Reyburn
Potter
FR. R. Bigelow
Ban Prancisco
RR. R. Bigelow
Supreme Court of Nevada
Stanley Miter
Bpinning
Sorthwes Trust
I” Corneline Vanderbilt
Cit Suas Ld
First Ave
J. Redelsheimer & CO
Col
Columbia St
Canrury Furniture Company
Sconp Avenue
Spring Steeet
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