National Letter Carriers Convention Meeting Report
A convention discussion covers changes to parcel weight limits and service items. The event includes a postmeeting program with a quartet, piano solo, guitar and banjo performances by various named individuals at a local church.
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Eiti
Manson and Kina
Mesars
Bullion
Reely
Aebo Yi
Steiner and Me
J. Davin
M. McCulloch
Dullos
Wave of moral reform hits Port Townsend
Local discussions in Port Townsend weigh whether stricter liquor laws should be enacted. Residents note differing views on saloon saloon closures and the potential impact on grog shops across the Sound.
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Beecie
Townsend
Tecoma
Port Townsend
Sound
Congress approves open lands measure sparks local protest
In Townsend on February 11 residents express satisfaction yet dispute the Ham pid and Game Preserve measure. Local committee protests the term in section 3 and worries department heads might misapply the open lands provision.
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Senate
World Kew Mill Site Near Townsend Southern Depot
Fragmentary notice indicates a mill project to be built near Townsend Southern depot on or around February 21. The Starrett Mill is listed as the site, with Bale seen in relation to the project.
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Lember
Ting
Starrett Milt Om
Townsend Southern
Pioneer Building
L. Frank Brown
Hatlste Frocks to Highlight Summer Wardrobe
New York fashion notes predict hats and thin fabric will dominate small women’s dressy frocks this summer. Embroidery and fine insertions embellish bodices and hems, with baby air created by short skirts and revers opening onto white batiste underlayers. Dr. Lee Baker listed as a dental contact.
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Seattle Star
New York
Postal Raises at Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Clarence J. Mackay announced that salaries at the Postal Telegraph Cable Company will be increased ten percent starting March 1, 1907. The rise applies to all operators traffic chiefs wire chiefs assistant operators chief operators and managers at principal offices and all company offices in the United States.
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New York
Clarence J. Mackay
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
United States
Burglar Shoots Officer in Fresno. officer dies
A burglar shot Fresno police officer Harry Van Meter four times last night, twice in the body, and he cannot live. The incident followed a fight with the burglar. the state law hike includes a $60 minimum fine and forfeiture of the weapon. Also in Lincoln, Neb, a Senate memorial urged Congress to amend the constitution to allow women to vote. the House passed an anticipping bill.
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Fresno
Cal
Feb
Harry van Meter
Lincoln, Neb
Senate
Congress
House
Postoffice Bill Passed in House on Budget Huge
Washington February 21 the postoffice appropriation bill the largest ever reported by the committee on postoffices and postal roads passed the house today the measure sets funding for mail service and related infrastructure statewide and nationwide.
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Washington
Committee On
Posal Roads
House
Hehilling's Best Sets Standard in American Tea Market
Washington reports Hehilling's Best becomes the standard in the American tea and coffee market as of February 21, highlighting its prominence and competitive edge in retail trade.
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Hehilling
Defense questions mark White House meeting with Metcalf
Secretary Metcalf and the naval heard called at the White House yesterday afternoon for about 16 diaries with the president to discuss national defense matters.
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Vitation
Metcalf
Naval
White House
Bralos gunboat Gloucester damaged in last September hurricane
The Gloucester, a Bralos gunboat, was beached and badly damaged during the September hurricane and will be taken in for repairs. Local crews report it remains afloat but in rough condition after the storm.
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Pensacola
Fla
Gloucester
Shea Case Evidence Closes in Second Trial
In ICAGO on February 2 the taking of evidence in the second trial of Elias P. Shea, president of the editors' union, and his fellow workers Lea was completed last night. The case will go to the jury Friday.
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ICAGO
Elias P. Shea
Eters’ Union
Lea
Cane
Big Dance Tonight at Leweht Park Pavilion
Evening of music and social gathering at Leweht Park pavilion with orchestra. Gentlemen and ladies admitted free as attendees enjoy a pleasant program and festive atmosphere.
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Leweht Park
Missionary Kirkyvolt Dies Suddenly in Stooped Run
AVERETT WASH Feb 21 H C Kirkyvolt missionary collapsed and died last night at the smelter while attempting to catch a street car. No information on relatives is available.
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Star Special Service
Averett, Wash
C. Kirkyvolt
Great Northern colonist rates set for scheduled periods
News notes that Great Northern plans to apply one way colonist rates from March 1 to April 30 and from Sept 1 to Oct 11 while maintaining those rates for residents of Minnesota. Former Minnesota residents met at the Alaska club to push for a state appropriation to support the exposition and agreed to involve state newspapers in advocacy.
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Great Northern
Minnesota
Alaska Club
Bavarian butcher Besold found guilty of second degree murder
Anton Besold a Bavarian butcher was found guilty of second degree murder for the stabbing death of his wife whose skeleton was found in Temescal canyon a month after the crime. Aldrich secured an hour’s consideration of his financial measure Closing Ordinance. South Bend city council passes a stringent Sunday closing ordinance.
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Besold
Los Angeles
Anton Besold
Temescal Canyon
Aldrian Gill
Washington
Genator Aldrich
Finan Lal
South Bend
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Heath
Grand John Cort
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Paul Gilmore
YALE
Henry W. Savage
English Grand Opera Co
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Esc Railroad
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Razor Strops
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Standard Furniture Co
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Petkovita
Petkovits Fur Co
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BR. H. Denny
View
Novelty Skirt Mfg. Co
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Main
Victor and Edison Talking Machines
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