Ballard Officials Scramble Over Market Delays
Ballard residents hear of slow progress on public market measures as the club pushes plans. Councilman and city workers face delays on paving, awning, and a needed steam engine project while questions about leaks and contract handling draw criticism. Community events include Women of Woodcraft dances funding Portland drill teams and a Shubert Club visit by tenor Glenn Hall. City Engineer R H Thomson set to speak March 2 at Presbyterian Brotherhood.
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Russell Av
Woodcraft
Junction Hall
Portland
Northwest
R. H. Thomson
The
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific boosters visit California for exposition tour
In San Francisco a 100 strong Alaska-Yukon-Pacific party travels via Seattle and Portland to Oakland and Berkeley to tour the University of California and the Exposition site. After Mount Tamalpais sightseers head to Los Angeles, with A. Nadeau noting the trip aimed at informing and pleasing California residents.
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San Francisco
Seat- Tacoma
Portland
California
Seattle Fe
Oakland
Uni
Bay Mate
Alaska-Ye Exposition
Mount Tamalpais
Fairmont Hotel
Los Angeles
L A. Nadeau
Honeas
Police and Firemen Pension Bill Advances in Senate
The Washington state senate passed the police and firemen pension measure this morning after the House had already cleared the related Roube bill. Other actions include Palmer's uniform accountancy bill, McMaster's university regents proposal for streetcars on campus, and the House killing of an election bill and a party declaration requirement for voters. Meanwhile the Vega and Marett Bessham fishing fleet from King & Winge is docked at King & Joe in West Seattle with preparations under way for the upcoming season.
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Genmpia
Senate
Palmer
Infor
McMaster
University
House
Vega
O Marett Bessham
King & Winge
King & Joe
West Seattle
Fagarate
Sonme
Seanon
Port Ladiow
Amusements listings for Moore-Charles and others
The column lists performances including Moore-Charles BH Hanford Grand-Corinne Seattice A Race Across the Continent Lole The College Widow and vaudeville acts at Orpheum Star and Pantages venues.
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Moore
Charles BH
Hanford
Seattice
Night at the Orpheum and Star Theatre Review
The program featured Elke and roare with pasteboard buyers, Palace Girls led by James Clemons, and a Heartie series buildup. Royce and Reyes impressed, while Ginger and Ward offered vaudeville acts. Pantages closed with Madame Hermann illusion and Scotch Macka performances.
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Orpheum
Elke
Joare
Laphtain
James Clemons
Palace
Mr. Clemons
Palace Mippine
Capt. Clemone
Firat
Diplomat's Wife Welcomed at Capital Amid Gossip
Washington February 28 Society eagerly inspects new arrivals to the diplomatic set. Mme de Lagercrants wife of Sweden's new minister draws attention as a potential first lady of a legation. The Lagercrrantses are reportedly very wealthy and preparing lavish entertainments.
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Washington, D. C
Mme. de Lagercrants
Sweden
Lagercrrantses
Maj Byers Plans Unparalleled Entertainment Galaxy
Maj Byers declares an outdoor grand show featuring Theodore Roosevelt Carrie Nation and Jeff Davis of Arkansas. He promises 32 000 in gate receipts, open-air performances, and a dramatic rapid-fire writing act with Roosevelt. Jim serves coffee and rolls in his lunch wagon as the plan unfolds.
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Maj. Byers
Jim
Maj Byers
Theo. Roosevelt
Carrie Nation
Jeff Davis
Arkansaw
Teddy
Carrie
Jeff
Roosevelt
Alaska Fight In Sight Delays Alaska Matters Until Taft
Washington February reports confirm Alaska affairs including key appointments will be postponed until Taft assumes office. Secretary Ballinger likely to oversee Alaska issues as Marshal Shoup resignation sparks factional fight between Hoggatt and Wickersham. Idaho’s Lena Heyburn seeks Shoup’s seat. Applicants include J C McKride and Dr L S Keller from Juneau and Skagway respectively.
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Washington
Uv. P
Wickersham
Alaska
Taft
Ballinger
Marshal Shoup
Hoggatt
Lena Heyburn
Idaho
J.C. McKride
Juneau
Dr. L. 8. Keller
Skagway
Shoup
Prices Paid to Producers for Local Farm Goods
Market notes list prices for live cattle, hogs, and lambs with per pound rates. Butter and meats are given for local ranches including steers, cows, ewes, and lambs, alongside vegetable prices such as carrots, potatoes, beets, turnips, onions, watermelons, cauliflower, and peppers. The figures are labeled per pound or per sack with unit ranges.
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Te Howe Rr
Complete Lines of Spring Floor Coverings Now Being Shown
Recent arrivals complete the display of Domestic Floor Coverings for the Spring Season and the showing of Oriental Rugs is approaching completeness. Domestic Rugs are shown on improved devices allowing hundreds of patterns to be examined quickly.
Gowns and Pink Wigs For Judges
Olympia reports the Washington senate debated a bill requiring superior judges to wear lavender gowns and pink wigs. The bill, returning with a majority amendment, was kept alive as a special order for tomorrow despite a minority calling the majority proposal foolish.
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Olympia
Senate
Williams
King Eco
Mittee
Reindeer Aid to Alaska Natives Says Government Program
In Nome Alaska Feb 23 the U S government reindeer program in northern Alaska is praised as a lifeline for natives relying on deer for clothing food and transport This system replaces caribou and faces extinction risk for the Kekimos from Point Barrow The program directed by the commissioner of education and Rev Sheldon Jackson started with Siberian stock in 1889 and expanded with annual imports by 1902 totaling about 1280 animals then 6000 by 1903 and roughly 16000 domesticated deer with natives owning about 7000 Apprenticeship assigns five year terms with yearly deer quotas for each native
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Nome
Alaska
Point Barrow
Sheldon Jackson
Siberia
A. J. Lopp
Government Reindeer System Expands Herds Across Alaska Coast
The program assigns steading herds to families with an apprentice to oversee for a set period, ensuring each household gains a herd. Male carriers relay journeys between stations along the coast to Point Barrow, Alaska. Natives show strong support for the government program, with few evasion incidents of the reindeer laws.
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Point Berrow
Alaska
Dual Personality Tale Of A Man Haunted By Dogs
A man named Norton fears dogs and believes his soul may have lived as a canine in a past life. His uneasy conviction grows after an eerie night, ending with a locked-in animal state and an unresolved question about his soul and sanity.
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Die Home
Norton
French Curve Railroad Engine Uses Oblique Grip Wheels
A French railroad noted for curves operates an engine with flangeless wheels. It stays on track through oblique wheels that grip the inner rail side, providing traction and guidance on tight bends.
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Aon
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Columbia River Valley
Spokane
Richland Land CO
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Ray Ll. Royce
Bancal
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Rome
Charles BR. Ward
Alice Ward
Charles
Cleese
Kieachere
James Me
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Grant
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Jade
Eimer Fenney
Alice Davenport & Co
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Eddie Roesch
Madame Hermann
Adame Hermann
Hayden
Ate
Otte
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Dorothy Davis
Seattle Theatre
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Iuwe
Fred Schaefer
James
Mwverrthiog
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
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Meek Trunk
Bag CO
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John C. Walling Co
Unatom
Second Ave
Kohler & Chase
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