City to Enforce Saloon Box and Side Door Rules Tonight
Tomorrow Chief Meredith will enforce the saloon box provisions and side door entrances as one week has elapsed since the council ordered changes. Many saloons have begun removing boxes and closing side doors, while others exhibit no change, with reports of varied enforcement patterns and possible shifts toward restaurant liquor amid ongoing compliance efforts.
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Meredith
Coun
Third Cherry Street
Oak Leef
Avenue
Brooklyn
Second
University Street
Superintendent Barnard Leaves for East Conference
Frank J. Barnard city superintendent of schools departed for Chilast to attend a nationwide convention of school superintendents. Prof Shearer of Newcastle will present a paper claiming invention of a school promotion system dated 1491. In his absence Prof C S Jones of the Denny school will fill his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Barnard
Chi
United
Shearer
Newcastle
Achocal Promotions
Barnard
C. 8 Jones
Denny
Willll Hie Place
Gambling Paraphernalia Seized in King County Saloon
An 19th century document describes a warrant issued by Justice T. H. Cann for searching a saloon at 117 Cresdent Avenue for gambling tools and paraphernalia. Michael Kelly aided officers who seized items and closed the house, with the warrant remaining in effect until the next morning. Samuel Cohn declares state law supports the seizure.
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Mare Avenue
Cudines
Seavite
Cohn
Cudthee
King County
Washington
Beattle
Wash
T. H. Cann
F County
Michael Kelly
Stowe
Pebsine
Gambling raid escalates as sheriff delays action
A debate over prosecuting the Totem gambling house grows as Sheriff Cudihee delays beyond tomorrow. Samuel Cohn pressed for action and warrants were issued in South Beattie justice court. Proprietors reportedly overpowered the constable, prompting further raids on public gambling venues.
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Cohn
Warmhanta
Kelly
Cudihee
Samuel Cohn
Justices Court
South Beattie
Hamburg News: Dowager Empress Rides With King Edward
In Hamburg on a February day the dowager empress appears improved and travels by wheel chair accompanied by King Edward, signaling better health and royal presence.
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Hamburg
Empresa
Edward
Train derails near Columbia after cold weather
The New York Florida fast mail on the Southern railway ran off the track twenty miles from Columbia at 2 am. The engine pulled only a baggage car and one Pullman at a slow speed. the Pullman derailed. No fatalities. Hon J L Curry of Washington injured his shoulder and Mrs Sperry of Brooklyn broken nose.
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Columbia
City Attorney Quests Franchise Rights in Telephone Case
This morning Attorney F K Raveman associate counsel for the city addressed the court on Automatic Telephone Co. rights to a franchise. Mr Hausman cited authorities on permits and contract requirements suggesting non performance could annul the contract. Mr Rausman argued revocation of a permit is not the city’s duty but failure to meet contract terms may annul it. A decision is expected soon.
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F.K. Raveman
Determin the Automatic Telephone Co
Hausman
Rausman
Udge
Flyer Intercepts Interference Delays Tacoma Seattle Run
The Flyer damaged two propeller blades after hitting a float log and will undergo a dry dock screw replacement. The Caitom will service the Tacoma Seattle route during the Flyers temporary withdrawal.
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Flyer
Quartermaster Dry
Tacoma-Seattle
Sampsons Mistake in Washington Controversy Over Promotions
In Congress Sulzer's resolution on Russian sugar duties was reported adversely and laid on the table. Lampoon's letter to Long about ensign promotions fuels debate as Lampoon is criticized by Long and Dewey. Members in the lower house condemn Samp son with no chance of reward for the admiral.
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Washington
D. C
Sulzer
Secretary of the Treasury
Payne
Ways and Means
Lampoon
Long
Dewey
Sampson
MacArthur Narrows Filipino Treason Trials Penalties
General MacArthur reports to the War Department that he has reviewed trials of a score of Filipinos condemned for tearing up four military railroad tracks and cutting telegraph lines. He commuted the sentences to 15 years imprisonment and issued a proclamation risking the extreme penalty of war laws for future offenses. He warned natives to avoid bands of marauders posing as insurgents who plunder towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
MacArthur
War Department
Senate remark sparks slang clash amid resignations and Alaska ads
In Washington on February 26 the Senate debated Sampson's letter about Gunner Morgan and a remark labeled a conceited ass and rank coward by Allen. Assistant Secretary Vanderlip resigns to head the Western Financial institution, to be succeeded by Ailes. An Alaska outfits ad for Miles & Piper Co ends the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Allen
Sampson
Gunner Morgan
Treasury
Vanderlip
Western Francial Institution
Gages
Ailes
Alaska Mail Contract Awarded to North American Co
A post office announcement grants the Alaska mail contract to North American Trading & Transportation Co. The service covers open navigation season with trips to Unalaska Nome Dawson and Yukon river points. Initial capacity ten tons on first trip then five tons each run. First mail leaves Seattle June 1 with follow ups July 2 August 9 and September. Compensation totals 1496 dollars per round trip.
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Alaska
North American Trading & Transportation Co
Unalaska
Cirete City
J. Michael Nome
Dawson
Yukon River
Seattle
Funeral services for Mrs. Laurie Dryfoos held
Funeral services for Mrs. Laurie Dryfoos were conducted at the family residence on Eighth Avenue at 2 PM. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Dryfoos
T18
Eighth Avenue
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Steamer New dark Sunk On Rocks Near Catan Duanes Island
Manila February 26 report states the quarter Master department steamer New dark was wrecked on rocks off Catan duanes island. No further details given on casualties or salvage.
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Manila
Newdark
Catanduanes Island
Mrs Fiske Beckons Audiences In Becky Sharp and More
Reviews praise Mrs Fiske’s Becky Sharp for magnetism and faithful Thackeray portrayal with Frank Gillmore as Rawdon Crawley and Laura Meulvray as Amelia Bedelia. The program also highlights Pawn Ticket and The Little Meddler at Third Avenue Theater with strong company stars and varied attractions. Moving pictures and a Sousa band engagement are noted for Boat Theater performances.
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Laura Meulvray
Amelia Bediey
Shee
Tess of
Fiske Sousa
Cat
Markets Briefs Show Steady Trade Amid Poultry Arrival
Market page notes limited price drops with general demand steady. A carload of live Eastern poultry arrived easing scarce supply, with prices for grain and hay listed. Poultry and livestock quotes cover chickens ducks turkeys and cattle, with fresh butter cheddar and ranch eggs among items.
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Hutter
Washington
Iowa
Elgin
Nebraska
Fresh Ranch
California
Roquefort
New York
Limburger
Hartern
WaPite
Seattle
Bluestem
Bluestem, Co
Fragmented Grocery Prices With Erratic Spelling
A misread advertisement lists varied produce prices including lemons and limes with errors, alongside mention of apples pears and bananas. Provisions section references beef mutton and other meats with garbled figures and units.
Coal handling cost hopes spark fleet shift on the elite coast
The Boston Tow Boat and Barge Co plans to lower coal handling costs on the coast by using tugs with 5,000 ton capacity and tow barges each carrying 4,000 tons. If adopted, many steam coal carriers may be forced out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Towboat & Barge Co
Cone
Mountain lion killed by Munroe hunter near Seattle
J T Cochran manager of Morgan Oyster Company received a 14 pound mountain lion carcass in Seattle. The beast measured about five feet from nose to tail. Hunter Hert Hayes of Munroe killed the lion after a confrontation that began when Hayes spotted the animal on a limb near a trail. The hunter fired twice, hitting the belly and heart, ending the beast. In a separate line Mrs J P Rich wife of Prof Rich died in Victoria after an operation. she was 42 and mother to local police officers Chas Tennant Albert and Geo Tennant. Remains to be brought to Seattle for interment.
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J. T. Cochran
Morgan Oyster Company
Cochran
Teddy
Hert
Munroe
Ash Young Hayes
Hagee
Fred
Mart
Hir
Mra. J. P. Rich
Prof
Rich
Cieal
Ineorbay
Victoria
B. C
Veil of Mystery at Hotel Leland Demonstrates Clairvoyant
Gertrude Myren, famed living exponent of a mystic science, performs at Hotel Leland on S13 Second Avenue. She communicates with distant friends, predicts business outcomes, diagnoses ailments, and offers demonstrations with promised results or nothing. Open 9 AM to 9 PM.
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Gertrude Myren
Hotel Leland
S13
Second Avenue
Filipinos Prefer Freedom to Independence Change
Paris dispatch reports The Petit Journal reviewing the Philippine situation declares Filipinos want freedom not sovereignty and that American supremacy is impossible. The Journal says the essential solution is withdrawal of America and the grant of an independent government.
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Paris
Petit Journal
Journal
America
Cabinet Sees Confidence Vote Sparks Possible Resignations
In a Feb session the chamber passed a vote of confidence in the cabinet. Observers expect cabinet members may resign following the outcome.
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Mur Harest
Reports of De Wet defeat and escapes in Capetown dispatch
A Capetown dispatch says De Wet's forces were smashed but the general escaped. James Howard was found guilty of burglary. Rev J A Thomas sought warrants for the arrest of several boys linked to his Haven M E church. A fallen woman Magete Munencker died at the Pacific house amid morphine treatment. Dr Ford at the Washington sanitarium allegedly gave a hypodermic and autopsy is planned. Hattie Hansen arrives from Portland. The steamship Humboldt sails for Skagway tonight with Captain Bonish and J J Carroll aboard.
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Londdon
Capetown
de Wet
Magete Munencker
Pacific House
Goddard & Ford
Washington
Charlotte Morgan
Ford
Chopin
Putterworth
Huns
Aime Edwarde A Ritter
Hattie Hansen
Portland
Oregon to Leave Seattle for Nome with Passengers Booked
The Grant, loaded with passengers, will depart Seattle bound for Nome after repainting and overhaul to first class condition. Chas Reichenbach, who arrived from Dewcon on the Senator, brought $100,000 in dust and nuggets, mocking claims that Bonanza and Hunker creeks are worked out. The transport Port Albert is also mentioned.
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Oregon
Valdes
Katmal
Potrt
Nome
Cal
Chas. Reichenbach
Dewcon
Humboldt At White Star Dock In City Harbor Notice
The Humboldt rests at White Star dock awaiting department guidance on disposition. The vessel dazzled today with a fresh paint and trim as she lay at the pier. Tomorrow the harbor master will connect two buoys with anchors and move cargo by barge to Galbraith Bacon & Co. wharf as Caarina loads coal in Tacoma. Ping Fwey, from Frank W Waters Co. Ltd, returns to White Star dock tomorrow from Tacoma to finish her cargo.
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White Star Dock
Department
Humboldt
Lew
Galbraith
Ping Fuey
Frank Waterhouse Co. Ltd
London Heattle Line
Tacoma
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Supt
William Parmerlee
M Diing Resorta
Automatic Company
Eee
Z. C. Miles & Piper Co
Mrs. Fiske
Becky Sharp
Third Avenue Theater
Little Meddier
Downie
East Lynne
Moving
Cascade Tunnel
Nge Grain
Oata
Hiay
Puget Sound
Ashington
Hawke
Fine Wall Papers
Wvenle Harrie & Greenus Vote
Uncle Sam
James Howard
J. A. Thomas
Haven M. EB
Griffith
Skagway
Capt. Bonish
J. J. Carroll
Marine News
Grant Les
Las Sey Ons Ovegau
Port Albert
C.gray & Co
Patr
Chevalier
2D Ave
Columbia Tel
Caarina
San Francisco
Railroad Notes
Northwest
Ashland
Carman
Ranke Hall
Saal
Nobby Beotehes
Cassimere Bults
Ween
Rnglian
Pormer
Price 66c
Price 3S
M. Seller & CO
Cor
First Ave
Madison St
D—Nous Fm
Lotta
Paw Ticket
Pricea
The
Geatle Theater
MOWE
Jess
O'Urberviles
Hird Avenue
iBone
Husee
the Meddler
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
H. M
Camperdown
G. N
Mechanics’ Clothing CO
Yesler Way
H. Lewis & CO
Clothiers
Dorethys Fike
Second Ave
East India Tea Co
Java
Banquet
Pike St
Thene Brown
Geatile Theater
Howk, Masage
Sousa
Mr. Sousa
le Journal Des Bats
Bale
Wemeene
Tateom
Anderson Mineral Springs
Port Orchard
Charleston P. D
Galbraith’s
Greyhound
Wilber Cattle
Stupults
Namsook
Orten
Broadway
J. BE. Stevens
Pink
Seattle Gas & Electrico, Liverry Se
Moran Bros
Engine and Ship Builders
Steel and Wood
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