Escaping by Bed Sheet Rope Sparks UW Melodrama
A University of Washington incident unfolds as juniors overpower seniors during a planned senior banquet. A student escapes a third story window using a knotted bedsheet rope, while others lock junior rivals in the dorms. Measures of restraint and an upcoming secret fight between Guy Robertson and Paul Harper are noted, with tense campus atmosphere and unresolved confrontations.
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University of Washington
Feiami
Guy Robertson
Paul Harper
Harper
Robertson
Iite
Daga
Chinese emperor accedes to all demands, cables report
Washington February dispatches say the Chinese emperor has conceded all points demanded by the powers as outlined in his cablegram.
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Washington, D. C
Conger
Buried Body Communicated By Telegram
A telegram received today from SiecAnoenet waist a city informs undertakers that the deceased died by own action. The message directs burial arrangements consistent with the self inflicted death report.
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Buttarworths
Avce Alford
SiecAnoenet
May Wheat Market Report From Chicago
May wheat in Chicago trader activity shows a price at 4G TS%e with the day’s movements reflecting steady demand and fluctuating futures.
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Chicago
Bishop W M Parker Dies in Tacoma at 6:30 AM
Rt. Rev. William M. Parker bishop of Olympia's diocese dies in Tacoma after heart disease. He leaves a widow and an 8 year old. Living with him are his mother Mrs. Geo Parker and sister Anna Parker. Andrew Erickson, a teamster, was fined $16 by Justice yesterday for leaving his team untied.
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Tacoma
Wiliam M. Parker
Ajoceen
Olympia
Seoegeens Soorthwest
Washington
Cascades
Hhis
Geo. Arker
Anna Parker
Andrew Erickson
George Yesterday
Bank Act Elasticity Bill Advances in House Panel
The House Committee on Banking and Currency by vote authorized a favorable report on the bill to increase currency elasticity. An amendment extending the national banking system to state banks was defeated.
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Washington, D.C
Fed. M
House Committee On Loank and Currency
Railroad man John Hendrickson falls in Our House saloon
John Hendrickson, a railroad worker, fell at the Our House saloon. Details on injuries or cause were not immediately disclosed.
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John Hendrickson
Our House
Court action seeks removal of temporary receiver in Fidelity case
Judge Tallman advances a motion in the case The Fidelity Co. v. ot John line. Clarence C. Dexter through guardian A W Dexter sues Great Northern Way Co. for damages 156.06 after a boy was knocked from a freight train at Interbay to Everett and lost a leg.
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Tallman
Ot John Line
the Fidelity Co
Clarence C. Dexter
Hie Guardian
A. W. Dexter
Ben
Great Northern Way Company
Interbay
Everett
Woman files threat to life complaint in judge's court
Emily PF Tussey of 511 Mailivon street swore out a complaint in Judge Cann's court accusing A G Kent of threatening to take her life and to burn her home on several occasions. Constable Mike Kelly has the warrant for Kent's arrest.
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Emily PF. Tussey
Mailivon Street
Inquest Planned Over Death At Butterworth Morgue
An inquest will be held tomorrow afternoon at Butterworths morgue over the death of Joseph Alfred Col who died by his own hand on Tuesday.
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Butterworth’s Morgue
Joseph Alfred
Tuest
Crusader Against Vice Targets Lake Washington Resorts
Cann, once in a position now held by Police Judge George, issued warrants for arrests of resort operators around Lake Washington alleged to sell liquor without license. Warranted defendants appeared voluntarily. hearings set for Madison Park and other sites as authorities seek to stop liquor sales at public parks and amusements.
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Cann
George
Lake Washington
W. Barrett
On Park
Park
Kelly
Barrett
Fulton
W. Cowen
Haloon Lalasaid
League
Judge Cann
Judge George
Obscene Picture Man Arrested
Constable Kaufman arrested Chas. a shooting levy suspect at Recondave ira! south with a warrant from the Anti-Baleon league. Rede was released on 60 bail and will have a hearing this afternoon.
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Yenener
Kaufman
Judar Cann
Chas
Recondaveira! South
Aiot Seley
Bk Sea
Anti-Baleon League
Rede
Ferns Ball
Bold Bandit Robs Bank then Seizes Locomotive
At Fisher Illinois a 22 year old former boy named A Hyser entered the F G Mirnum bank yesterday afternoon and demanded money with a pistol. He fled with $1426, boarded a freight train, and took control of its engine before an alarm and posse captured him and recovered the cash. The bandit was turned over to authorities.
Tragedy in Stringville Drug Store Fire
A fire at a Stringville Va drug store killed John Clendenn. Two men were arrested for arson and murder amid a local crusade against taverns. A warning had been given to halt liquor sales or the store would be burned or blown up.
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Sifterville
S Tringville
John Clendenn
Carrie Nation
Robbery at Chicago loan office window break in
At 10 o clock last night Harry Silver, owner of a Chicago loan office at 117 Yesterday, heard a crash as a plate glass window shattered. A thief was seen taking several diamond rings. about $400 in valuables were stolen. Investigators are on the case.
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Harry Silver
Chicago Loan Office
Bilver
Tectives
Ballard Boxing Showdown Set At Ballard Club Hall
Emil Shock and Ben Tremble prepare for a near even %-round fight at Ballard Athletic Club hall tonight. Tacoma fans expected ringside support for Shock, the local favorite, with both fighters in good condition and sparring well.
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Emil Shock
Ben Tremble
Ballard Athletic Club
Ballard
Tacoma
Wong Shock
Callahan to Answer in Omaha Robbery Case
James C. Callahan, identified as an alleged accomplice of Eddie Cudahy, was arrested in Omaha this morning and charged with robbery, false imprisonment and larceny. He pleaded not guilty and posted bonds of 100 on each count. A hearing is set for Monday with expectations of further arrests.
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Omaha
Neb
James C. Callahan
Eddie Cudahy
Capetown Proclamation Accuses Britons of War Atrocities
Felxtie-Dewet issues a proclamation condemning British warfare in Gage Colony. He claims the Hah capture doctors and ambulances and deport them to deprive wounded Boers of aid, while arming Kaffire against British forces. He alleges mistreatment of Boer women and children and says mothers and fathers are taken from unprotected houses and children left prey to savages.
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Capetown
Felxtie-Dewet
Gage Colony
Kaffire
Fire Razes Wholesale Firm and Several Homes in Atlanta
A morning blaze in Atlanta destroyed the wholesale firm of Ma Bros Gramene and Dauid Mc Connett Christopher Rankin Davideon and the Draper Ceiling Co. Several nearby dwellings were burned. The origin of the fire is under investigation.
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Atlanta
Ma Bros, Gramene
Dauid McConnett
Christopher
Rankin @ Davideon
Draper Ceiling Co
Franklin Inquest Jury Rules Death Accidental
Coroner Moye held an inquest at Franklin on the death of John Callan who fell down a coal mine shaft yesterday morning. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
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Moye
Franklin
John Callan
Wife No 2 Appears in Hotel Poison Plot
W. Campbell returned to his First Avenue apartment to find his wife apparently dying after swallowing poison. A stomach pump revived him as onlookers summoned Dr. Davidson at the Arlington Hotel. The rival wife registered under a male name two weeks earlier, claiming marriage. Campbell had fought with Kid Fredericks the night before and wife no 1 suspected the rival.
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W. ©. Campbell
Mote Barker
First Avenue
Bence Street
Borhood
B. M. Davidson
Arlington Hotel
Cam T
Campbell
Bart
Cat
Wife No
Kid’ Fredricks
Pallard
Beli No. 1
Campbel
Cottage City Arrives From Skagway With Passengers and Freight
The Cottage City of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. arrived from Skagway this morning with fair passengers and freight. She will sail Sunday at 9 a m. Engineer Murphy and Water tender Hysted were badly scalded on board the vessel at the ocean dock. Murphy injured arms and face while Hysted suffered burns to hands and neck. They were treated on board and resting as possible.
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Cottage City
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Skagway
Rphy
Hysted
Ocean Dock
First Street Sewer Breaks on the Shoreline
At noon today the large Flrat avenue sewer discharging into the bay broke at the shore line. The remaining structure extending to the end of the bunkers on piles grew weak and in parts gave way. The break is serious and will need extensive time and labor to repair.
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Flrat Avenue
Death of 17-year-old Henrietta Schmidt in Seattle
Miss Henrietta Schmidt aged 17 died at Providence hospital this afternoon from appendicitis. She was the niece of Karl Schmidt of the Butler hotel. Her parents are dead. She arrived in Seattle recently from Germany.
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Henrietta Schmidt
Providence Hospital
Karl Schmidt
Butler Hotel
Seattle
Germany
Topeka Judge Rules Mrs Nation Not Guilty of Malicious Destruction
In Topeka Kansas Mrs Nation was acquitted of malicious destruction in the Senate saloon raid. Judge McCabe ruled she did not commit malice but believed she was abating a nuisance, freeing her from city custody though she remains jailed for lacking a peace bond.
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Topeka
Kan
Nation
Senate
McCabe
End of His Life Work
Former United States Senator Stephen M. White died at his Los Angeles home at 4 AM after a long illness. Born in San Francisco January 19, 1853, he led Southern California Democrats, served two terms in the state senate, and seven years in the United States Senate. Known as "Plteve" to friends, he built a major law practice after moving to Los Angeles about 26 years ago and rose to prominence in state politics. His funeral was planned as one of the largest in California.
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Los Angeles
Stephen M. White
San Francisco
California
Senate
Bae “Ry
Santa Clara Co
Father Iu
Los Ateeles
Dart
United Senate
Guerin Leary Case Settled in Superior Court Action
A case before Judge Osborn ends with Green River Construction Co receiving 12,000 shares of Seattle and San Francisco Railway stock. The stock forms controlling shares of the railroad and bonds requirements may be specified in the final findings.
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Thia Morris
Guerin — Ozone
Superior Court
Osborn
Green River Construction Co
Seattle & San Francisco Railway Company
Ranwas Company
Post Office To Open For Limited Hours Tomorrow
The post office general delivery will open tomorrow from 9 to 10 o'clock. No mall deliveries will be made during the day. A morning and afternoon collection will occur in business districts and an afternoon collection from residential areas.
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Post Office
Langdon murder trial opens with officer testimony
Late yesterday the jury was sworn to try William Langdon for first degree murder in the killing of Edward B. Shank. Police Officer George A. Tripp testified about reaching the scene and the dying statement from Shank after being shot. The court ruled on the admissibility of that statement as evidence.
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Shank
Bill Langdon
Tripp
John W. Hut
Burt Taylor
Hubbard
Ed Christen
Bsing House
Pence
Pia
Langdon
T W. Young
BE. Iu. Smith
T. Witt
Edward B. Shank
George A. Tripp
Griffin
Debates Over Cuba Convention Resolutions in Havana
In Havana on February 1 delegates discussed the convention resolutions detailing the agreement the United States proposed. They debated wording of the constitution list and articles touching the United States relation with Cuba, aiming for adoption as soon as practicable.
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Havana
United States
Allen
Neglect Case Involving Fannie Roston Sparks Custody Fight
The 1 year old daughter of a late city police chief ran away from home after claiming her mother assaulted her while intoxicated. Officers report the child showed head wounds and sought relief as Attorney Bimon threatens habeas corpus. The city patrolman also reports a separate arrest for Robert Birra, 11, on concealed weapons.
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Poliee Ambatne
Fannie Roston
Boston
Fannie
Avenue
Bimon
Defalcation Found in Oregon School Funds
Salem Oregon February 21 1895 legislative committee reports a 1894 defalcation in state school funds under George W. Davis. Records were falsified and the embezzled amount reaches forty thousand dollars.
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Salem, Or
Legislative
State Land Office
George W. Davis
Was He The Guilty One
San Francisco February 21. Ramon Tapia an Indian was granted a new trial by the supreme court this morning on the ground of insufficient evidence. He was previously sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder and incineration of Jacob Veltinger of San Diego ten years ago.
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San Francisco
Ramon Tapia
Jacob Veltinger
San Diego
Supreme Court
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