Indian school scandal and statehood bills dominate Congress
The Indian appropriation bill faced debate amid revelations on alleged immorality at the Mt Pleasant Indian school. An Inspec tor O Connell report corroborated misconduct and noted lack of action by Superintendent Nardin and teachers. The House passed the appropriation bill and ordered an investigation into Nardin's administration. Meanwhile the Territories Committee favorably reported bills for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico statehood. Taft endorsed Chinese exclusion, arguing it benefits American labor and Philippine development by protecting jobs for locals and promoting civilizational progress.
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Washington, D. GC
Committee On Indian Affairs
Aomen
O'Connell
Nardin
House
Nardin’s Ad
House Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Taft
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Philippines
Fire destroys Seattle dredger Anaconda prompting swift Snoqualmie response
A disastrous fire broke out in the boiler room of the steam dredger Anaconda owned by Seattle Dredging Co. The Snoqualmie fireboat arrived quickly, saving the hull and large machinery valued at 100,200 dollars. The cause remains undetermined and insurance covers the loss.
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Seattle Dredging Co
Secon
Snoqualmie
Expert Kytka Hired In Murder Case Card Address Search
In San Francisco on February 21 experts seek the real name and address of Ben-Hett, a long time city resident and Popular restaurant proprietor. Kytka, famed handwriting authority, will compare signatures from Chronicle ads and Ambsen’s receipts, sifting through 16990 cards to locate the address change. Police offer no new leads.
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San Francisco
Nora Fuller
Kytka
Postolie Department
Ben- Hett
Walters
Unknown man found slain in North River inlet
A mutilated body of an unidentified male was recovered from the North River. The corpse shows deep knife wounds, a crushed face, multiple chest injuries, a severed throat, and a missing top of the skull, leaving facial features unrecognizable.
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New York
North River
Dix to Open to Public Before Sailing March
The United States Army transport Dix will be open to the public all day tomorrow after repairs. A cargo of forage is being loaded for the army in the Philippines. She will sail on March ival. Carroll was granted a divorce from A. J. Carroll and may resume her maiden name Eva J. Garner. Judge Bell hears a damage suit Letteriain v Berg. Berg is accused of shooting a cow owned by Hetteriain and was arrested by the humane officer.
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United States Army
Dix
Philippines
Convention sees Humes elected mayor and Riplinger comptroller
Fred Peterson leads a committee to escort Mayor Humes onto the platform as nominations begin. The convention delays other business until the mayor appears and then nominates Riplinger for comptroller by a large margin. Mitchell Gillam is named corporation counsel as Frank Paul pledges to support all Republicans.
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Fred FH. Peterson
Humes
John Riplinger
Samuel F. Rabhin
Tmn
Kiplinger
Rathbun
Mitchell Gillam
Pass Speaks
In Memory of Washington Birthday Observances
The article notes the 170th birthday anniversary of George Washington and mentions public business suspensions in his honor. It explains Washington's influential life, the calendar shift from Julian to Gregorian, and why Washington's birthday is observed on February 22 instead of February 11.
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George Washington
Washington
Pope Gregory
O'Brien Returns From England Seeks World Title Bout
Jack O'Brien arrives in New York after a year in England with a claim as the mid and heavy weight champion of England. He announces plans to fight Tommy Ryan for the world’s championship.
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New York
Jack O'Brien
England
Tommy Ryan
Bank Clearances and Balances in Seattle Today
The Seattle banking figures show clearances totaling 512,646.77 dollars and current balances of 191,801.40 dollars. These amounts reflect daily financial activity across local institutions.
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Seattle
Pioneer Gottlieb Burton Dies at 66 in Seattle
Gottlieb Burton 66 died at 1020 Spring Place this morning from complications after a streetcar accident last year. A longtime Seattle resident of 40 years and German community member, he helped found the Seate Turnverein and joined the Ancient Order of Druids and Bons of Hermann. Burial Sunday at Germania hall under Bons of Hermann auspices. He leaves a widow and two grown children, Frank P F and Emma C. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM.
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Gottlieb Burton
Spring Place
Seattle
Seate Turnverein
Ancient
Order of Druida
Bonn
Bons of
Hermann
Frank PF
Hmma C
Democrats in Line for City Nominees at Armory Convention
The Democratic convention will be held tomorrow at the Armory. J W Godwin appears the likely mayoral nominee with Malley challenging. Ballot battles loom for corporation counsel as Wilmen Tucker Sweeney Gephart and Brown compete. Joseph Winship likely city treasurer, HM Steel contender for comptroller, and several council seats hotly contested. The convention opens at 16 o clock with Strudwick chairing and multiple candidates seeking permanent chairman.
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J. W. Godwin
Malley
Mr. Godwin
Wilmen Tucker
Bo Sweeney
First Green
Thene
J. M. Gephart
Frank Brown
Joseph Winship
Twket
Godwin
Winship
HM. T. Steel
Ewan Lewis
H. H. Kalies
William Piggott
Tomm Navin Wil Grosanty
Williamurphy
Frost Contempt Case Returns to Nome Court
In San Francisco the court of appeals cancelled the unexpired period of relief for Special Agent of the Justice Department and ordered a one year sentence for contempt in the Nome yogurt scandal. Frost attempted to return north for more evidence but went to Washington and engaged in wire pulling for his own interests. He criticized the circuit court of appeal that ruled on the Nome cases.
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San Francisco
Court of Appeals
Ment of Justice
Prost
Frost
Fat & Wrs
Nome
Washington
Noyes
Circuit Court of Appeal
Nome Canes
Building notes on local purchases and plans
W H W Green, owner of Variety Iron Works, bought two tide land lots to locate a foundry. Kent bought a lot on Fifteenth Avenue next to the engine house to build two stores and a dwelling. J A Hyde revised plans for a three story mixed use factory and business block on Avenue South with stores on the first floor and offices in front.
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W. H. W. Green
Variety Iron War
McGraw & Kittinger
Waterfront Music in Dense Fog Delays Steamers
The waterfront orchestra plays amid thick bay fog while ships drift in late. The Mainlander from Victoria is delayed, its whistle and bells audible as Vancouver’s steamer nears harbor. Several Sound steamers are late but no accidents are reported.
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Waterfront Symphony
Colman
Nto
P. Cc. C
Northern Pacific
Mainlander
Victoria
Vancouver
Governor Knew It Denies McBride Walla Walla Visit Death Case
Ernest Lister of the state board of control denies Seattle papers claim Gov McBride was in Walla Walla during Convict Shea death. He says the governor was notified that morning and knew all facts. Officials discuss retention of Superintendent Watson and a Kalama mayor led delegation requesting L H Jacobs for deputy commis.
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Olympia
Wash
Ernest Lister
State Board of Control
Seattle
McBride
Walla Walla
Shea
Watson
Bchod
Vancouver
Stevenson
B. Huntington
Cowltts County
Kalama
L. H. Jacobs
Sevenwneen Aa
Multiple Burglaries Reported Across City Overnight
Police report a string of burglaries last night with petty thieves and a few burglars involved. Targets included homes on Corties avenue Spring street and University street, with items such as knives forks a wardrobe key and a pocketbook.
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William Hovey
Corties Avenue
Washington Addition
Terry Mc Govern Prepares for Sullivan Bout
Terry Mc Govern in Cincinnati tightens training for tomorrow's fight with Sullivan. He trims time in camp as trainers and admirers express enthusiasm. He aims to regain former glory and says he will face Young Corbett once article terms are agreed.
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Cincinnati
Terry McGovern
Sullivan
Terry
Young Corbett
Hatcheries Report Totals From Pacific Northwest Rivers
The state fish warden reports 64 million young salmon released into the Columbia and its tributaries this season. Oregon hatcheries produced 15 million, federal facilities 14 million, and Washington hatcheries 18.5 million.
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Astoria
Fed
Columbia River
Oregon
Washington
Cabinet Denial on Knox Resignation Rumor
Washington February 21. Comment swirled over rumors that Attorney General Knox would resign from the cabinet. Knox has not responded to inquiries, but other cabinet members say the report is without foundation.
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Washington, D. C
New York City
Knox
National Mail Carriers Meet in Tacoma
The National Mail Carriers Association Washington branch convenes in Tacoma tomorrow with a large turnout expected. President David A. Roberts will open the meeting with a welcome address.
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Tacoma
National Mail Carriers’ Association
Washington
David A. Roberts
Washt
Tolstoi London Crisis Report Sparks Concern
Tolstoi London agent reports a crisis in the author's condition arrived, with cautious apprehension among those familiar with the course of his illness.
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London
Tolstoi
Seawall Project Drives Double Tracking Plan
Stakes planted for Great Northern double tracking from Everett toward Seattle and to move tracks inland with a new seawall pushing into the bay. Project cost runs into thousands of dollars and marks a major infrastructure expansion.
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Everett
Great Northern
Here
Seattle
Bay
Celestine seeks habeas corpus over child Annie George
Jesse Celestine formerly Mrs J George files in federal court for a writ to recover possession of her child Annie George alleging unlawful detention by Mary George. Hearing set for March 3 with Indians and Charles W Buchanan superintendent of the Tulatip Indian agency joining the petition.
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Jesse Celestine
J. George
Annie George
Mary George
Arties
Chas. W. Buchanan
Tulatip Indian Agency
Mra
Celestine
Impressive Cortege for Geo Carelovich in Seattle Funeral
The funeral for Geo Carelovich, who died at Fifth Avenue and Spring Street last Tuesday, drew a large Seattle crowd. Services opened at Masonik temple with the Austrian American Benevolent association paying respects at 1 30 p m then Wagner's band led the procession to Our Lady of Good Help church across Third Avenue South and Washington Street Father Prefontaine conducted the rites and the interment followed at Calvary Cemetery Bonney and Stewart directed the arrangements
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Geo. Carelovich
Fifth Avenue
Spring Street
Seattle
Geome
Masonik Temple
Second Avenue
Vike Street
Austrian American Benevolent Association
Wagner
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Third Avenue
Washington Street
Father Prefontaine
Calvary Cemetery
Bonney and Stewart
Seaman Sues Over Injury On Rosalie
Alexander 8 McDonald, a seaman aboard the Rosalie, libels the vessel in federal court for damages alleging a hatchway accident when a beam tipped and precipitated him, causing personal injuries.
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Alexander
McDonald
Rosalie
No Quorum Delays Public Works Bids on Several Avenues
The board of public works failed to meet due to lack of a quorum this morning. Bids for the improvement of Twenty-first Avenue South, Warren Avenue, Twenty-first Avenue, Twenty-eighth Avenue, and Second Avenue West will be considered at a late afternoon meeting.
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Board of Public Works
Twenty-first Avenue
Douth
Warren Avenue
Twentyfirst Avenue
Twenty-eighth Avenue
Second Avenue
Dally Hanged for 1900 Kings County Murder
Isaac Dally was hanged at San Quentin for the July 10 1900 murder of Lemuel Matta in Lemoore Kings County after a quarrel over a wheel repair bill. He went to the scaffold with bravado and smoked a cigarette as he ascended to the gallows.
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San Quentin
Cal
Isaac Dally
Lemuel Matta
Lemoore
Kings County
Dally
Matta
Ninth Ward Democratic Delegates Meet at Local Plumbers
Democratic delegates of the Ninth ward are summoned to meet tonight at Holman and Creevey's plumbing store, 9415 Fremont avenue. Every ward delegate is urged to attend. Schooner Sophia Johnson cleared from Port Hadcock today coal laden for Port Angeles. The steamer Santa Ana sails tomorrow for San Francisco with a large passenger list.
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Ninth Ward
Holman and Creevey’s
Fremont Avenue
Sophia Johnson
Port Hadcock
Port Angeles
Santa Ana
San Francisco
King Leopold to Tour United States Manufacturing Centers
Brussels reports King Leopold will make a short roughly month long tour of the United States this summer. He plans to visit several manufacturing hubs to study American conditions and learn from observations how industries might be introduced to his realm.
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Brussels
Leopold
America
United States
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