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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1906

Page

3

Customs Ring Deported Chinese At Government Expense

Customs officials uncover a ring in the northwest sending hundreds of Chinese back to China at the government's expense. The scheme crosses the line from British Columbia to the United States and back, with smugglers exploiting the lack of cross border deportation. Similar conditions are said to exist in California and Oregon.

Orient Northwest Canada China California Oregon Busidem Sumas

War Bonnet’s Wife Dies in Wyoming Alcoholism

Mra War Bonnet, wife of the famed Sioux chief and a figure who killed many whites, dies in Lusky Wyoming from alcoholism. In Washington, Representative Rhinock of Kentucky introduces a bill to make all pipelines common carriers and subject to Interstate Commerce Commission restrictions.

Washington, D.C Representative Rhinock Kentucky Inter- Male Commerce Commission

FOLLOW SUIT Inheritance suits challenge Went Beattle area

Following the Amon Trown estate success several property owners file suits in superior court alleging the city did not legally become a third class city or annex land. A former case moves toward the supreme court likely to settle all claims. The current complaint charges present officials elected contrary to court injunction are not legally in office.

Amon Trown Went Beattle Superior Court Alee Supreme Court

Firemen Aide in Runaway Horse Incident

A team owned and driven by P Masters ran away on 7th Avenue near Seneca, crashed into a house owned by J C Stein and damaged siding. Firefighters freed two trapped horses after cutting away the sidewalk to drop them to the ground.

P. Masters Seneca Masters Mercer J. C. Stein

Inland Empire federation plans central body meeting in Spokane

Plans call for a federation of all Inland Empire commercial organizations to form a central body that will meet annually or more often in Spokane to coordinate immigration efforts. The fish commission reports 276000 sockeye salmon released into the Nooksack river as an experiment to test spawning returns. A fatal lamp explosion in Washougal killed Margaret Copeland, the 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Copeland. Governor Mead has not yet returned to Olympia. a telegram from Dodge City said he left for Olympia and is expected home by Friday.

Inland Empire Spokane United Action Fish Commissioner's Office Nooksack River Margaret Fred Copeland Washougal Copeland Mead Olympia Dodge City Kas

Wealthy Miner Identified in Western Burial Mystery

Denver February 22. The body found in a local cemetery Tuesday has been identified as John Taylor a wealthy mining operator of the west and South America with headquarters in Buenos Aires.

Denver Fed John Taylor West South America Buence Ayres

Eight Ward Campaign Meetings Planned by Republican Committee

The Republican city central committee schedules eight ward meetings over five nights with prominent speakers for campaign discussions. Tonight focuses on the Tenth ward at Paysee's hall with speakers including Morris Hurd Granger Parry Reynolds. Additional gatherings occur Friday through Monday at venues across wards seven eight and eleven with a Harmony club rally in Ben Hur hall and I O O F hall in Fremont.

Republican City Central Committee Diecuas Tenth Ward Paysee’s Hall Lst W. H. Morris F. H. Hurd H. T. Granger John H. Parry R. T. Reynolds Oltman’s Hall Harvard

Woman loses twenty to con man in Swedens touch gag

Mrs J P Johnson of 1609 F First Teporta reports being fleeced of $20 by a clever con man who used the old touch gag about a friend from Sweden. The man gave the name of a supposed contact to deceive her.

J. P. Johnson 1609 F. First Teporta Sweden

Status of Ship Subsidy Bill Reaches House Action

Special report from Washington notes the ship subsidy bill, passed by the Senate, now rests with Speaker Cannon who is seen as guiding its fate. Supporters say Cannon eliminated objectionable features, tightened subsidies to American vessels, and aligned the bill with his aims, while regional blocs and New York backing bolster its prospects.

Washington, D. C Senate Cannon Auch Oslo House Committee On Merchant Marine Standard Oil Pacific New England New York Senate Assembly New York House

Germany Extends Most Favored Nation to United States

Berlin February 22 Chancellor Von Huelow introduces a bill to extend the most favored nation clause to the United States until June 1907. He argues Germany must pick between the provisional arrangement and tariff restrictions. A new steam schooner Delhi will be placed on the Alaska run when finished.

Berlin von Huelew United State Germany Delhi Alaska

Lived 28 Years On Homestead Sold To Real Estate Firm

The Edmonds area homestead of 160 acres taken up by John C. Land in 1878 near Puget Sound with waterfront and a Meadowdale rail station nearby has been sold to Weat & Wheeler. The tract is being subdivided into one to five acre parcels sold on small payments with on‑the‑ground agents. Great Northern trains stop at Meadowdale daily with a return at 3 p.m.

John C. Land Edmonds Weat & Wheeler, Colman Building Land Puget Sound Meadowdale Great Northern Railway Weat & Wheeler Great Northern Beattie Meadowdale A

Valet Jane to testify in New York for retrial

An officer connected with the district attorney's office says Valet Jane will travel to New York to witness in Patrick's case and will repeat the confession that led to his conviction for a new trial.

York Jane New York Patrick

Alaska Shipping Simplification Sought by Merchants

R. G. Parsons returns from San Francisco where he studied simplifying manifest procedures in shipping goods from coast cities to Alaska at the request of the local merchants association and prominent shipping firms.

R. &. Parsons San Francisco Alaska Merchants’ Association

Portland Arrives After Alaska Steamer Damage

The steamer Portland, after a calm voyage from Ketchikan, Alaska, was towed to port by the tug Pioneer. Fourteen crew members stayed aboard as removal of about 90 tons of ore cargo begins, with the ship to enter drydock for damage assessment. Captain Omar J. Humphrey estimates damages near 20000 dollars pending full inspection.

Portland Ketchikan Alaska Pioneer Oriental Dock Omar J. Humphrey Alaska Commercial Company

Postmasters Nominated Across States

Postmasters were nominated today in several states. California selections include Robert Stephenson Hollister Henry Whitman Oxnard P L Ferguson Healdsburg, while Idaho picks W C Fenton Boise Austin G Nettleton Nampa John 8 Towers Miles ty Washington, and I Brunton Walla Walla.

Washington, D. C California Robert Stephenson Hollister Henry Whitman Oxnard P. L. Ferguson Healdsburg Idaho W. C. Fenton Boise Austin G. Nettleton Nampa Ao John 8. Towers Miles Ty Washington Brunton Walla Walla

Hallard Kindergarten Association Presents Night of Entertainment

The Hallard Kindergarten Association hosted an engaging program tonight in the public library auditorium attracting families. Local residents enjoyed performances and community spirit highlighted by young participants and supportive neighbors.

The Hallard Kindergarten Association Public Library

Washington State Dental Society Meet In Bellingham

Arrangements for the Washington State Dental Society annual session are set for Bellingham on May 24 26 and 28 with about 160 delegates expected from across the state Beattie Dr C A Darling presides over the association officers include Dr B Beott Tacoma first vice Dr J W Dunning Spokane vice president Dr George T Willame Seattle secretary and Dr B Hurd Hoquiam treasurer Executive committees met with Dr C A Custer and Dr F J She Journalisms chair at the university soon to be established with an English department plan welcomed by President Kane

Washington State Dental Society Bellingham Beattie C. A. Darling Association Ramelon B. & Beott Tacoma J. W. Dunning Spokane George T. Wilame Seattle B Hurd Hoquiam C. A. Custer F. J. She Thin City University Journaliam Kane Raw

Suburban Homes Planned at Lakeside City West Shore

Buyers from Lakeside City plan early spring cottages near the west shore of Lake Washington. The area is marketed as rapidly developing with cheap tracts and limited availability. Bee Van D Vanter-Davis Co Starr-Boyd builds ing promotes early purchase.

Lakeside City Lake Washington Bee van D 'Vanter-Davis

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