Legislature Takes It Up
The Star proposes the legislature fund a gift for the new cruiser Washington as it nears launch. A concurrent Senate resolution calls for two Senate and three House members to draft a bill authorizing a suitable appropriation. Governor Mc was said to oppose new legislation carrying cost. Senator J J Smith argues for public subscription rather than state funds.
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Star
Washington
Olympia
Legis
Stevens County
Senate
Eadh
J. J. Smith
King County
Wreck of North Coast Limited at Hope Ida Reported
A Western bound North Coast Limited wreck at Hope Idaho left seven killed and several injured as the train, late and trying to make up time, ditched and overturned coaches. Northern Pacific officials cited a broken rail as cause with the observation car spared. Clara Genslar sues William Brooke for 5200 damages for seduction in Superior Court.
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North Coast Limited
Hope, Idaho
Hope
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Northern Pacific
Clara Genslar
Sult Rm
Wiliam Brooke
Train wreck on No 9 injures many in California
A Santa Anita and St Augustine bound Southern Pacific No 9 wreck occurred after hitting a landslide. One man, Lowrie of San Francisco, was killed and several passengers were seriously injured including J Pitheon Staples H J McClung Bertrand and BP Negrich San Luis Obispo. Crew member a porter also injured. Relief trains cleared the track and the train continued to San Francisco with the injured.
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Cal
Southern Pacific
Santa Anita
Lowrie
San Francisco
Ey Weer
Co. J. Pitheon
Staples
H. J. McClung
Bertrand
W. Blake
Fruit- Cal
G. Negrich
San Luis Obispo
No. 9
Addition contract for Masonic temple three story project
The contract for a three story addition to the Masonic temple at the corner of Second Avenue and Pike Street has been let. The contract price is not stated and work is expected to start immediately.
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Masonic Temple
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Wall Street
Ike
Sam Was Re-elected Secretary Of Bowling Congress
February 21 report notes Sam Was re-elected secretary of the American Bowling Congress. Details are unclear due to damaged text. Senator A. Y. Van de Vanter is mentioned as nearly improved and Dr. Carroll attends, with the Star preparing to go to press.
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Raver
Sam
American, Bowling Congress
A. Y. van de Vanter
Btar
Presa
Dr. Carroll
Olympia House Passes Commission Bill With Governor Removal Power
NEW BILLS in Olympia keep the governor’s power to remove commissioners for 18 years and grant the commission authority to modify railroad rates on complaint or initiative The joint rate clause remains while the general financial inquiry power is dropped The House committee accuses the Senate committee of robbery and will act independently Also notes losses from a rear-window break in and theft of opera glasses worth 35 dollars and a lodging robbery for a suit and overcoat at the Oregon hotel.
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Olympia
Wash
House Railroad Substitute Committee
Veara
House Committee
Senate
Blast seals fate of miners at Virginia mine disaster
Rescuers hunted through tons of debris after a late February explosion at the Virginia mine in Birmingham reported to have entombed 150 workers. Early tallies showed nine bodies recovered, with 300 rescuers at work 1000 feet below as officials traced cause to a dry shot that ignited gas and a massive cave‑in.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Birmingham Mineral Railway
United Mine Workers of America
Manu
Debria
Edward Flynn
Alabama United Mine Workers
Faikey
J. K. Alller
Flynn
Anarchy Spreads in Caucasus and Russia Unrest
Telegraph dispatches report widespread anarchy in the Caucasus with massacres, arson, destroyed trains, and suspended river navigation. In Baku a street clash kills and wounds 85 as reinforcements are sent and rioters are subdued. The Russian youth protests close Moscow University and a nationwide stagnation follows with student suspensions and widespread demonstrations. Grand Duke Sergius' assassin is identified as of gentle birth while hiding in a worker’s disguise.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Caucasus
Baku
Mussulmen
Moscow
Grand Duke
Sergius
Secret Service
Russians Make Raid In Reconnaissance Near Yingkow
RUSSIANS LOSE ONE COSSACK AND 11 WOUNDED IN A DARING RECONNAISSANCE LAST WEEK BELONGING TO GEN RENNENKAMPF'S DIVISION PASSED AROUND THE JAPANESE LEFT FLANK AND REACHED BEHIND ENEMY LINES DESPITE LITTLE EFFECT. MUKDEN FEB 21. INFANTRY ATTACK TO KIO. OYAMA REPORTS A SMALL JAPANESE MOVE ON FANG SHAN. RUSSIANS SHELLED CAPATAL SUNDAY WITH HEAVY GUNS BUT LIMITED DAMAGE. THIRD BALTIC FLEET AT COPENHAGEN COALING TODAY.
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Mukden
Rennenkampffs
Yingkow
Kio
Marshal Oyama
Fang Shan
Preparatory Note Before Journey to the Far East
A brief to the Bkaw prepares for its voyage toward the distant East. The document outlines initial steps and readiness in advance of departure.
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Far East
Second Baltic Fleet at Mauritius Gathers Supplies
The second Russian Pacific squadron with over 20 ships remained at Nosilip on Feb 16. It was gathering provisions including 10 000 bags of flour and 60 000 cane of potatoes, while most supplies consisted of wines and liquors.
Russo Japanese War Dispatches From Vladivostok Front
Anticipating an attack on Vladivostok the Rua silane are throwing up high earthwork trenches along the Turnen river north bank with other defensive works near THEODORA Crimea reports say General Stoessel former Port Arthur commander arrived today en route to St Petersburg confirming movement of high ranking officers during the conflict.
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Tokio
Vladivostok
Turnen
New Charge Filed Against Frances Price in Silk Theft
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh filed a charge of petty larceny against Frances Price, a 13 year old actress from the 10 cent theater, for allegedly stealing silk from the Bon Marche. She was previously tried on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses from local stores.
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Mackintosh
Frances Price
Meat Inspection Bill Threatens Small Dealers and State Trust
A harsh critique argues the Meat Inspection Bill aims to force small meat dealers from business and to create a powerful meat trust in the state. The piece condemns the measure as rotten to the core and exposes alleged motives behind its passage.
Iniquitous Meat Inspection Bill Sparks Olympia Debate
Olympia readers saw fierce opposition to a proposed meat inspection bill backed by the Frye Bruhn company. The measure would impose a 50 cent tax per carcass on state slaughterhouses except for interstate packers, drawing charges of favoritism and risking small farmers and independent fences. Speakers argued for fair play and universal inspection costs to balance the field.
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Frye-Bruhn
Dr. Hess
Frye- Bruhn
George C Larnel
Olympia
Isreal
Compromise Reached on Meat Inspection Bill in Olympia
In Olympia on February 21 the warring factions agreed to a compromise on meat inspection. The Dawes bill to be killed, a new measure framed, inspection placed with the state veterinarian for first class cities only, expenses borne by the state, no office fees, and no state inspections at plants under government control.
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Olympia
Planta
Seattle Meat Inspection Bill Decried as Rival Packing Trust
Local butchers and several Seattle wholesale houses condemn a meat inspection bill as a bid by Frye Bruhn and allies to monopolize state meat output. They warn farmers and retailers would suffer while packers gain control. a Pacific Market meeting denounced the measure as a beef trust threat.
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Washington
Seattle
Frye-Bruhn
Frank Jobst
Jobst
Pacific Market
Sixth Avenue
Pike Street
Frenzied Finance Exploits and Amalgamated’s Rise
A first person narration outlines a grand copper venture backed by the Standard Oil faction, detailing plans to seize wealth and power from the System. The speaker condemns Amalgamated as a murderous, parasitic force, warning against greed and urging vigilance to protect civilization.
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Standard Oil Party
Weather Spotter Tonight and Wednesday Rain and Wind Shifts
The notice lists occasional rain and brisk to high south winds shifting to southwest. It notes a low temperature in the past 24 hours reaching 46 degrees. In Muskogee Oklahoma on February 21 a sensational courtroom scene occurred with Federal Judge C W Raymond and Assistant Attorney General Fuller, who is to investigate and may seek the judge's removal.
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Muskogee, L. T
C. W. Raymond
Fuller
Raymond
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