Launch of Kaiser's yacht marked by Roosevelt ceremony
Feb 25 in Jersey City crowds cheered as Prince Henry and President Roosevelt christened the German yacht amid festivities. The launch featured a bottle break, salutes, and a banquet in the shipyard's molding room with dignitaries from Germany and the United States.
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ORK
Toetre
Pennaymeray
Jersey City
York
Pennwe
Philadelphia
Townsend
Downey Shipco
Kalver
Roosevelt
Pope
Emi
Germany
Misa Rooseferry
Romes
Prince
Besifent
Lloud
Miss Roosevelt
Storm Warning For Seattle Region And Pacific Coast
A large storm covers the Pacific states from British Columbia to Southern California with its center along the Washington coast. Winds are forecast to be high and dangerous, with lines possibly prostrated and barometric pressure dropping. Mariners are warned it is dangerous to venture to sea in the next several hours.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Trisk
Pacific States
British Columbia
California
Washington
Noah
California Areaia
Strait and Sound
G. N. Salisbury
World League for Christian Patriotism organized in Chicago
Chicago hosts the World League for Christian Patriotism aimed at unifying movements for Christian patriotism and hallowing the flag. The emblem features a crimson cross on white within blue field and the motto By The Sign Conquer. Rev. E M Johnson leads the league with an 11 member executive board of Austin pastors and plans Citizenship Sunday observances. Funeral set for Mrs Carolina Herzoe at 9 am at Jeault church with Mass, then Calvary Cemetery.
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Chicago
World League For Christian Patriotism
Sure
M. Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Austin Station
Austin
Carolina Herzoe
Colline
Herman , Foley Co
Republican Street
Jeault Church
Calvary Cemetery
City council accepts Meacham site for new library
The council approved purchasing the George F. Meacham lot at Fourth Avenue and Madison Street for 100 dollars after considering other offers. A Corcoran proposed a Firet Avenue and Stewart Street site, but was referred to committee. Parry motioned to delay approval. Smith and others opposed. final resolution amended to require an agreement on payment terms before purchase.
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George F. Meacham
Fourth Avenue
Madison Street
Meacham
A. Corcoran
Firet Avenue
Stewart Street
Corcoran
Jed Blake
Parry
Navin
Stode
Byers
Murphy
Seemites
Widow Mary Dennis Fights City Over Damages
The widow, living in a 10 by 14 shack on Twenty second avenue south, broke her leg in July 1900 when stepping on an old sewer left by the city on Norman street. She sued for 15 000 dollars, lost, and now relies on 5 dollars monthly county aid for her and two children. She describes extreme poverty and a long court battle marked by delayed trials and a judge jury verdict against her.
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Mary Dennis
Mrn
Twenty-second Avenue
Norman Street
Star
Dennis
Carroll & Carroll
Strike reported in Tanana region. rush to Klondike diggings begins
A large strike is reported between Tanana and the Chenoa river areas, prompting a mass exodus from Dawson Forty Mile and Forty Mile. Old timers learn of the strike and spread word. the O Connor party led the departure, with James Cudahy and others leaving for the strike about to reach from Forty Mile in roughly 12 days.
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Dawson
Tanana
Tanana Mall
Chenoa River
Klondike
O'Connor
San Francisco
James Cudahy
Musical Battle at Ranke Hall Promises Spectacle
Salvation Army command presents a grand musical battle tomorrow night at Ranke hall. Mrs McAbee leads Staff Capt and Tacoma officers with brass bands, raphophone records, guitar and auto harp pieces, and a quartet by Knaign and Mrs Davis. A Wayside Cross trio, a McAbee Smith duet, and a Miss Funnemark solo highlight the program with local songs.
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Salvation Army
Hawthorne Identified by Saloon Proprietor in Robbery
Jack Hawthorne, longtime barber at 2903 First Avenue, was identified by saloon proprietor Mr. Ma ple who recognized his voice after Deputy Sheriff Cook arrested him on a Van Anselt robbery case. Hawthorne denies involvement saying he was in Georgetown Sunday afternoon seeking a shop location.
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Jack Hawthorne
van Anselt
Cook
Proprietor PLC
Maple
Hawthorne
First Avenue
Georgetown
Robery
Commercial Club Forms In Ollenburg As Businessmen Meet
Business men in Ollenburg organized a commercial club and will reconvene tomorrow evening. Sam Kleinberg, top hay buyer, is in Seattle this week. The ditch project prospects are strong. A report committee will be ready in about a week. Martin Cameron purchased an interest in J H Scott's furniture store and undertaker business. Oliver Hinman is the postmaster. Rev Park Oregon to lead M B church parish. Rev Hanks moves to Cle Lium mission field.
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Ollenshburg
Sam Kleinberg
Seattle
Hain
Big Ditch
Martin Cameron
J. H. Scott
Oliver Hinman
Park Oregon
M. BB
Hanks
Cle Lium
Eld
Sailors Union Denounces Chinese Labor on Pacific Steamers
Seattle branch of the Sailors Union passes unanimous resolutions opposing Chinese employment on steamers between Pacific coast ports and the Orient. They urge passage of Seamen's clause in bill 92390 to protect American seamen and request action by House Foreign Affairs and Senate Immigration committees.
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Pacific Coast
Orient
Seattle
The
Sailors’ Union
Pacific
America
Pacific Mail Steamship Co
Pacific Railroad
Hongkong
China
Gaflors’ Union of the Pacific
Republic
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate Committee On Immigration
House of Representatives
United States
G. F. Steadman
P. B, Gill
Seal
Getting Back at Corbett Lawsuit Filed Over Break-In
W. H. Brownlee and wife seek 2500 damages from Detective Samuel G. Corbett and Camille Bernhardt for an unlawful break into the town residence that led to Corbett’s suspension. Complaint and summons served this morning. Action to be filed in the superior court.
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W. H. Brownlee
Samuel G. Corbett
Camille Bernhardt
Townlee
Corbett
Train Crash at Auburn Kills Five in Headon Collision
A night crash on the Central railway near Aurelius Auburn left five dead and two fatally injured as a passenger train and a wrecking train collided at full speed. Victims include Edward Vinp and engineers John Hazeman Charles Durand Frank Haines and William Evans. Durand was buried beneath the engine while others died or were injured. wreckage blocked the track as workers rushed casualties to Aurelius.
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Auburn
N. Y
Aurelius
Edward Vinp
John Hazeman
Frank Haines
Charles Durand
William Evans
Durand
Seattle Council Grants Streetcar Franchises and Green Lake Extension
After midnight the city council approved ordinances granting Seattle Electric Co a parkside streetcar franchise to run through Green Lake and north south across the park. A spur from Yeeler Way toward Columbia Street faced protests but was allowed. A Green Lake double track extension from Ewing Avenue to Albion Street via Fremont and Blewett was authorized, with grade changes and new sidewalks planned. The council also debated purchasing 160 acre Lake Washington park land near Lesch Park to serve track needs, noting $7000 in delinquent taxes and engineer support for public use rather than residence.
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Committee On Corporations
Seattle Electric Co
Ninth Ward
Park
Murphy
Green Lake
Cara
Street Car Company
Yeeler Way
Post Street
Columbia Street
Navin
Washington Street
Railroad Avenue
Ewing Avenue
Fremont
Blewett
Albion Street
Woodland Park Avenue
Lesch Park
Lake Washington
Thomson
Ventriloquist Tricks Crowd At Northern Pacific Dock
A ventriloquist at a local variety theater amused a small crowd near the Northern Pacific dock. He mimed distress inside a barrel shouting Let me out I’m smothering. The crowd tipped the barrel and a ship carpenter removed hoops before the finale.
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Northern Pacific
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