Military Wedding in Washington Capt Pershing Marries Helen Warren
A Seattle Star report describes the January 26 1905 wedding at the Church of the Epiphany in Washington DC between Helen Frances Warren and Captain John Joseph Pershing of the U S Army. The piece notes crowds of spectators and the opulent arrival of carriages and guests, reflecting the public interest in a high profile military ceremony.
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John Joseph Pershing
U. S. Army
Church of the Epiphany
Washington, D.C
Military Wedding Lures President Roosevelts Guests
A first hand observer recalls a military wedding at a city church attended by 600 of 6000 invited guests. The bride is the daughter of Senator Warren of Wyoming. Captain John J. Pershing and staff attended. The scene features uniforms, cannons, and a Willard hotel reception with vast ceremony style.
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Willard Hotel
Senator Warren
Wyoming
John J. Pershing
Morea
Lanao Patrict
Mindanao
Tokyo
At Home After March 1 in Tokyo Japan
A report notes activities in Tokyo Japan following March 1 with residents returning to routines and local life resuming after the date. The piece highlights urban recovery, public spaces reopening, and everyday events unfolding in the Japanese capital.
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Tokyo
Japan
Objectors challenge park board’s Beacon Place ground sale
J. F. Deffenbaugh and others oppose the park board’s plan to sluice the Beacon Place high ground into the bay after accepting W. H. Lewis’s ground swap. Deffenbaugh repeats opposition raised against the Lewis Construction Company and the proposed aluciation.
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J. F. Deffenbaugh
Park Board
Beacon Place
W. H. Lewis
Deffenbaugh
Lewis Constructon Company
Police Ball Draws Record Crowd in Seattle
The tenth annual Seattle Police Relief Association ball filled Eagle's hall beyond capacity. Nearly all officers and detectives attended, rotating shifts on beats. Chief Delaney and Mrs. Delaney led the grand march, the chief in a new uniform with a large bouquet.
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Eagle's Hall
Seattle Police Relief Association
Delaney
Moore Plan Sparks Transit Franchise Debate in Seattle
Debates on introducing a new transit system vs the existing Seattle Electric company intensify. Proponents argue a 54 mile system including Second Avenue and Westlake routes could coexist with the present line and force transfers, while critics fear delays and favor a rapid upgrade. Local property interests back an elevated First Avenue route, noting potential 50 percent valuation gains.
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Moore
Seattle Electric Company
Dr. Crichton
Cotterill
Mr. Gilman
First
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Crichton
Westlake Boulevard
Fourth Avenue
Seattle HB Electric Company
Gilman
First Avenue
Moses
Stewart Street
Seattle
Gilman Pioneered Seattle Railways and Elevated Belt Line
The article praises Gilman as a railroad pioneer in Seattle linking Stewart street to Second avenue and First Avenue through Gilman and Cotterill. It notes the Queenie viaduct at 2900 feet high and criticizes Beattle Electric for preferring cost over progress. It recalls Cotterill’s earlier suggestion to Beattle and outlines Moore’s plan for a Fre mont to Brooklyn route and Ullmanca’s Fort Lawton streetcar franchise.
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Stewart Street
Second Avenue
First Avenue
Gilman
Cotterill
Moore
Queenie
Roy Street
Hill
Fort Lawton
Seattle Electric Company
Gillman
Beattle
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Seattle
Cotter
Fifteenth Avenue
Salmon Bay
83 Bodies Recovered From Virginia Mine Tragedy
Birmingham, February 23. By nine this morning 83 bodies of miners had been removed from the Virginia mine. Seven more corpses are visible and will be recovered soon. Pumping operations may continue into next week to complete the grim tally.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Swayne hearing advances toward final vote in impeachment session
In Washington the senate as a court of impeachment perfects trial plans with a final vote scheduled for Saturday. The trial runs daily 1 to 10 pm with a 6 to 8 pm recess. Deputies prepare subpoenas for Packwood and William Howard on counterfeiting charges. Ah Lee and 13 other Chinese nationals head to Port Townsend for deportation aboard the Shawmut on February 25. Seattle women urged to visit Wheeler & Wilson Marg. Co. to shop at new and second hand bargains.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Swayne
United States
Lathe
Whatcom
Bellingham
William Packwood
William Howard
Port Townsend
Ah Lee
Shawmut
Uncle Sam
Seattle
Wheeler & Wilson Marg. Co
Second Avenue
Ina
Track Meet At University Gym Leads School Year Events
The all class meet is set for tomorrow at 8 o clock in the university gymnasium and features 440 yard dash half mile mile and relay races. Officials include Dr. Roller Prof Douthitt of the Y M A Prof Hetzer of the B A C C M Hest and Mr Cutts a former Harvard football star.
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University Gymnasium
Dr. Roller
Douthitt
Y. M
Prof. Hetzer
C. M. Hest
Mr. Cutts
Harvard
Freshman Remble Sparks Inter-class Track Trials
Morris W. Christy, a Minnesota bred sophomore, seeks to earn UW representation this spring in a pivotal inter-class meet. About 100 entrants are expected as events set include the G. L. A. Remble, a freshman who stunned the crowd by winning the 30 yard dash at tryouts.
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University of Washington
G. L. A. Reuble
Remble
Themen
Yellow fever epidemic reported in Panama bay area
Advices from Panama indicate a yellow fever epidemic with widespread illness. The steamer reports tearing up streets as a suspected cause. The cruiser Boston remains anchored in Panama bay with several yellow fever cases aboard.
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San Francisco
Panama
Boston
Panama Bay
Peddlers Fight Over Customer Ends in Fines
Patrolman Smith investigated a peddlers dispute near Marion Street over a customer choosing apples at 75 cents. Farwell and Garbole were fined $10 each for fighting. Garbole appealed. Garbole claimed a rock injury while Farwell asserted the customer belonged to him.
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Smith
Twentieth Avenue
Marion Street
Gordon
P. W. Farwell
H. Garbole
Garbole
Patrolman Smith
Peddiera
Farwell
Harper's patient rests after operation in Chicago
CANNOT LIVE CHICAGO February 23. At noon doctors say the patient rests easily and show signs of a quick recovery from the operation but they hold no hope for eventual convalescence.
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Chicago
Harper
Market summary notes easing prices and abundant arrivals
Eggs are weakening as warm weather begins with large shipments arriving daily. White River potatoes drop to 22 dollars per ton amid expectations of further declines. Poultry remains scarce as markets adjust to the season.
State senators back appropriation for cruiser Washington gift
A broad consensus in the state remate favors funding a suitable present for the new cruiser Washington. Senators Iaker Stewart Rands Ruth Sumner Clapp Condon Welah Kennedy Le Crone Rasher Carlos Reid and others express strong support, citing honor to the state and economy in public praise.
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Washington
Star
Senate
Dan Dean
Iaker
Stewart
Rands
Ruth
Olympia
Sumner
Benator Clapp
Benator Condon
Welah
Kennedy
le Crone
Rasher
Carlos
Reid
Market Prices With Sparse Chicken Supply
The market details a near shutdown of chicken sales until spring. Prices for vegetables and fruits vary widely with Lima beans $4.75-6.00, lettuce $1.60, tomatoes $1.00-2.00, apples $1.00-1.50, and diverse produce from onions to cranberries listed. Meats and dairy show standard regional rates for cows, beef, pork, hams, lard, cheeses, and eggs among many items, reflecting a broad but irregular price slate.
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White River
Greeley
California
Grain and hay price list with multiple commodities
A dense catalog of feed and grain prices listing rye flour buckwheat corn meal oats hay and grasses by ton bale sack or per unit. Items include Eastern Washington timothy alfalfa Puget Sound hay and various poultry feeds with prices ranging from about 2 to 33 dollars per unit and several forage grasses priced per cwt or ton.
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Graham
Bbi. & C. Co
Washington
Puget Sound
Chicago Markets and New York Stocks Report
Wheat and corn prices fluctuate with May and July contracts listed for Chicago markets. New York stocks show broad gains followed by a late slump as traders react to rate talks and wheat corner concerns.
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the Star
W. A. Ayer & Co
Columbia Street
Seattle
New York
Close
Atchison
Anal. Copper
Can. Pac
Erie
Com
Tila, Cent
Manhattan
Mo. Pac
People’s Gas
Penna
Reading
R. L. Common
So. Pac
St. Paul
UN. Pac
U. S
Lawson
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Bushnell
Francia F Warren
Helen Frances
E. A. Hushnell
The
Seattle Star
PD. C
Argal
Warrens
Royal Maine
Moleskin
Mr. Roosevelt
Hengren
Atale
United States Senate
Anoth
Swayne Hearing
Scrippe News Ann
Morris W. Christy
Christy
University of Minnesota
W. B. Hutchinson CO
Weltmer School of Magnetic Healing
the Benator
Mons
Oregon
Strictly Fresh Ranch
Ducha
Geesa
Yakima
Gozen
Ohio
Scherring
Minnesota
Pillsbury
Pillsbury’s
Standard Dakota
Olympic
Flestric
Holly
Golden Northwest
Top Notch
W. A. Ryer & CO
Columbia St
Haller
Sunset Main
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