Disaster at sea Rio Janeiro sinks near Golden Gate
The Pacific Mail steamer Rio Janeiro struck a rock off Mile Point near Golden Gate harbor in dense fog and sank in 20 minutes. About 75 to 100 lives are feared lost including many Chinese steerage passengers. Passengers and crew were rescued in scattered boats, with several fatalities confirmed. The cargo valued at about a million and a half dollars.
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Ward
Howell
Rio Janeiro
Hong Kong
Honolulu
Golden Gate
Pacific
Chester
Yokohama
Gate
Presidio Reservation
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Port Point
Beyyond
Winfield Projecta
Fort Point
Five Die as Erie Freight Strikes Men on Track
A south bound Erie & Pitts freight hit five men walking to work in Sharon Pennsylvania early today. Four were killed instantly and one was severely injured. The bodies were severely mangled and identification was difficult.
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Sharon
Erie & Pitts
Ted
Disiu
Inquest Hears Where Alfred Bought Drug
An inquest into the death of Joseph Alfred, a Black man, aims to determine where he purchased the drug. Coroner Hoye presides as city ordinance seeks to identify the source. Alfred had a despondent nature and previously attempted suicide. burial is planned for tomorrow.
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Alfred
Tottern Marine Beyreed
Atterworth
Cipal Oriest
Hoye
Removal of Gen Colville Cited for Lindley Fight Mismanagement
In the house of commons the parliamentary secretary for the foreign office said Gen. Colville was removed from command for mismanagement during the Lindley fight. Ashmead-Barnett faced Irish cheers as he asked if higher generals would be treated similarly. The speaker called him to order.
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London
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Redmond
Iriah
Colville
Lindley
Ashmead-Barnett
Fire Hits Clatsop Lumber Mill in Astoria Blaze
A large fire at the Clatsop Lumber mill in Astoria destroyed the mill and five schooner loading sheds. Local damage estimates place total losses around 75,000 with the blaze partially under control by night.
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Astoria
Clatsop
Allegations of Pay Misuse in House Employment
A Democrat Mr Dinsmore alleged an employee was drawing pay for a task not performed. JT Bailey claimed salaries were split among workers and urged affidavits if an investigation were set. His resolution for inquiry was referred to the rules committee.
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Dinsmore
JT. Bailey
Committee On
Washington Birthday Observance Noted in DPD District
The District marks Washingtons birthday with a commemorative service. The chaplain offered thanks for the nations founder and his long life of service as a soldier and statesman who helped build the nation.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Kepecertene
Parliament Opens in Victoria with Veteran Banquet
The British Columbia parliament opened with officer staff in full dress, Sir Henry Jolly leading ceremonies. Canadian South Africa veterans in khaki appeared in parade without arms. Ladies in mourning filled the galleries and South African veterans were later treated to a banquet.
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Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
Sir Henry Jolly
South Africa
Legislators Train Excursion to Everett Provokes Revelry
A party of senators and representatives traveling from Olympia to Everett on a special train aboard five Northern Pacific coaches plus a baggage car enjoyed champagne as they moved through Seattle. The excursion, organized by the Everett Land Co., drew many lawmakers and accompanying spouses, with the train expected to return to Olympia later tonight.
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Olympia
Seattle
Everett
Washington
Asad
Gome
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Everett Land Co
Hepburn Attacks Officers Over Navy Wrecks in House
Washington lawmakers clash as Mr Hepburn accuses army and navy officers of tyranny and incompetence claiming most wrecks since 1666 ended with mild punishment. Representatives defend services while Cannon and Dayton challenge the wrecks cited.
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Washington, D. C
Hepburn
Oine
Army
Navy
Cannon
Dayton
British general repulses Boer stronghold at Haartbustefontein
London report says Lord Kitchener cabled from Klerksdorp that Gen. Methuen faced 1400 Boers led by Devilliers and Linebendberg. The defenders fought fiercely but were driven back with severe losses, ending the engagement.
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London
Lord Kitchener
General Botha vows never to surrender to his troops
Word from Standerton reports General Botha telling his men they will never surrender. He claimed the Lord would feed and arm them, delivering a message of steadfast defiance.
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Standerton
Botha
Results of DAR election naming president general
The annual election of officers for The Daughters of the American Revolution was announced today with Mrs. C. C. W. Fairbanks elected president general.
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Washington, D. C
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Mra. CC
University Fight Between Seniors and Juniors Ends in Knockout
At Ravenna old grist mill at 9 this morning University senior Guy Robertson and junior Paul Harper fought under Queensbury rules. Robertson led early but Harper landed decisive blows in the fourth round to win by knockout. Both men were injured and carried from the field as spectators praised the bout.
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Guy Robertson
Paul Harper
Ravenna
Robertson
Howard Cosgrove
University of Washington
Vriesland
Harper
Nek Huntroon
Ed Wright
Vrie#land
Lown
Fiesta
Roeberteen
Robertsen
Kaiser Anger Over Edward Visit Sparks Berlin Show
Berlin reports Emperor William plans to bring King Edward to the city this week to display firmness amid criticism of the planned English visit. Two morning papers note the move and anti Kaiserites oppose the plan.
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Berlin
William
Edward
City Marshal Weinberg to be examined on improper conduct charges
Colfax report says City Marshal KE W Weinberg will face city council for examination after petitions by prominent citizens. Port Townsend note adds government notification to the collector.
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Colfax
KE. W. Weinberg
Bond Accepts Pacific Coast Steamship Co as Common Carrier
Everett reports the bond of the Pacific Coast Steamship company accepted as a common carrier allowing transport of appraised merchandise between United States ports and through Canada in company owned or controlled cars or vessels. In Olympia, A. S. Taylor and others escort a legislative crowd to Everett for a capitalistic view. In Olympia, Chas Jaynes was killed after being struck by a Northern Pacific train while delivering papers from Tacoma.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
United States
Dominion of Canada
Olympia
Chas, Jaynes
Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Cabinet Discusses Nicaraguan Canal Bid for U S Talks
London reports the cabinet discussed the Nicaraguan canal issue. The result was not announced but it is believed the government favors resuming negotiations with the United States.
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London
United States
Hendrik Tbsen, Poet and Dramatist, Dies
Christiana reports Hendrik Tbsen, noted poet and dramatist, has died after a period of illness. The early obituary notes his major works and influence on contemporary literature. His death closes a significant chapter in regional arts and theatre history.
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Christiana
Hendrik Tbsen
Bribery Talk Sweeps Indiana Legislature Speaker Promises Inquiry
In Indianapolis on February 22 Speaker Artman urged journalists and lawmakers to reveal any bribery knowledge related to bills before the legislature. He pledged investigations if charges are brought, as local papers discuss bribery regarding the Joss railroad consolidation bill.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Artman
Joss
Waterfront Notes Prompt Sailings and Passenger Booking
The Walla Walla will sail for San Francisco tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock and the Cottage City sails for Skagway via Juneau Sunday night at 9. Forty five passengers are booked to take passage on the Cottage City.
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Sal
San Francisco
Cottage City
Skagway
Juneau
Sailings Announced for Skagway Voyage
The Dolphin of the Alaska Steam Ship Co sails to Skagway tomorrow night at o o clock with 126 passengers booked. Passengers include A C Connolly of Lane Connolly San Francisco Chappel and wife famed in the Klondike, Captain Libby Puget Sound tugboatman and A K H Smith among others.
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Alaska Steamship Co
Skagway
A. C. Connolly
Lane & Connolly
San Francisco
Chappel
Klondike
Dawson
Libby
Puget Sound
A. KH. Smith
Humboldt Leaves Drydock for Pagway Route Sail
The Humboldt steamship of the Alaska Steamship Co. emerges from drydock at Mission wharf San Francisco after mooring at Martinez. It will sail Thursday to Beattie via Beattie and resume Pagway route service, as Washington's birthday prompts harbor ship decorations including the cutter Grant and Mr. Talbot of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. from Vancouver reports rising spring travel prospects.
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Martinez
Cal
Mission Wharf
San Francisco
Beattie
Reka
Mr. Talbot
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Vancouver
Ome
Senate on the Trusts and Post Office Bill
The Senate debated trust regulation and the post office appropriation bill. Platt of New York said the house anti trust measure is unconstitutional and warned against using the subject for political games. The pneumatic tube item and fast mail train appropriations were attacked as waste and railway gifts. A Washington's Birthday recess was taken until 7 p.m.
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Truste
Post Office
Platt
New Rk
House
Washington
Unt & P, m
Kennedy Murder Trial Delayed as Jury Reports
The Kennedy murder case jury is out and the court has taken a recess until 2 o'clock. Initial reports suggest the majority favor acquittal.
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New York
Kennedy
City Mall Reports Demolition of Broadway Pumping Station
Water works began dismantling the Broadway pumping station as the city moves to retire it. Other stations remain in service through next fall to ensure water supply during the dry season.
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Ceme
Broadway
Legislature Deliberates on Tax and Horticulture Law
In Olympia on Feb 22 the election bill faces delays amid veto talk by Gov. Rogers. Fruits dealers from Everett and Snohomish petition to keep the 1899 horticultural law. Weinrich proposes a boulevard around Lake Washington but meets opposition from property owners who fear feasibility issues and ten-year upland-rights restrictions.
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Olympia
Saher
Gev. Rogers
OLY Myre
Zene
Erett and
Snohomish
Segislature
Weinrich
Lake Washington
Former President Harrison Ill in Indianapolis
Former President Harrison is ill and confined to his house by order of physicians in Indianapolis on February 22. The report notes his condition and home confinement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Missing Seattle man John Held sought work as sketch artist
John Held a 18 year old mattress maker living at the Cleveland house 606 Pike street has been missing since December 23. He recently told hotel keeper he could not find work in Seattle and would seek opportunities in Tacoma. His bicycle and trunk were left with the hotel and no trace of him has been found. His brother George traveled from Portland to aid in the search.
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John Held
Cleveland House
Pike Street
Beattie
The
Star
Seattle
Tacoma
Cleveland
Held
George Held
Portland
John
Interviews on saloon licenses postponed
Due to space constraints in the Star's column, a number of citizen interviews on the question of higher saloon licenses are withheld until tomorrow.
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Star
Shriners to Visit Honolulu by Train from Grand Rapids
Great preparations in Honolulu for a Myasic Shriners reception. About 250 Shriners from the Middle North States will travel here by train, leaving Grand Rapids on February 25. They will stay in Honolulu for about ten days, enjoying the town.
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Middle
Grand Rapids
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