Seattle Dispute Over Union Depot Plans and Players
Seattle figures in a tug between Great Northern and Northern Pacific over a Union passenger depot. The Star and Mel lens telegrams showHill favoring a King street location while Mellen backs Columbia street or a water-front site, with city leaders weighing impacts on wholesale, manufacturing districts and future growth. Local figures Trimble Kinnear and others weigh pro and con, highlighting street-car access, front-waterfront expansion, and private vs public rights.
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Case of Embezzlement Against J. A. Hoshor Postponed
The embezzlement case of Sgtinat J. A. Hoshor is postponed amid ongoing proceedings. The matter was set to be heard this morning in the priminel apartment with court officials awaiting further action.
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Court case continued as defendant Hosher remains hospitalized
The superior court continuation until March 11 concerns the defendant J. A. Hosher who is now at Providence hospital for fines. Testimony supporting his condition came from doctors T. W. Broan and H. J. Fleisher of Beattie with corroboration from Dr. Johnson Armstrong of Tacoma and W. J. Miles of this city.
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Weather Outlook for Beattie and Vicinity
Beattie and vicinity expect tonight and Thursday to bring occasional rain. Breaks in the south winds are anticipated with turning conditions.
Christian Endeavor executive committee to meet Friday
The executive committee of the Christian Endeavor societies will hold a meeting next Friday evening at the Pilgrim Congregational church at 6 15 o clock. Business of importance will come up and sit pen ton and chairmen are named.
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Carrie Nation to tour Utah amid saloon crusade plans
Salt Lake City reports Carrie Nation and her party will lecture in Ogden on March 1 before visiting Salt Lake City and the Pacific coast. Local saloon men vow a warm reception if she targets Utah, with notice of her visit reaching Ogden broker John Baker, cousin to the joint wrecker.
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Snow plow collision leaves one dead in Buffalo wreck
In western New York on the Western New York and Pennsylvania road a snow plow struck the rear of a passenger train this morning near Chaffee. One person was killed and two were fatally injured in the crash.
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Morgan Talks With Admiral Sampson in Boston Visit
Feb 7 Copied dispatch says Cononer Morgan from Charlestown navy yard met Admiral Sampson in Boston. The private conference was pleasant but details were not disclosed. The meeting appears tied to Sampson’s letter protesting promotions of warrant officers for lack of breeding.
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Musicians Union Plans Costume Ball for Denver Delegate
Beattie will host a masquerade ball at the Armory on Friday evening to raise funds to cover the expense of sending a city delegation to the Musicians national convention in Denver Colorado in May. On Friday afternoon the musicians will parade the streets in costume.
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Chinese Cowards at Sea Disaster Report
Report from San Francisco on February 27 describes a shipwreck where the Chinese crew allegedly showed cowardice and refused to aid passengers. Witness Jordan claimed he advised Captain Ward against entering the harbor as the vessel was driven onto rocks by a strong tide.
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Miners Perish in Kemmerer Mine Fire Tragedy
Terrible scenes at the Diaville mine reopening in Kemmerer as miners are killed by a fire. Bodies and coffins are recovered today, and heavy debris hinders rescue efforts while ferries gather at the mine entrance awaiting the next bodies.
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May Wheat Prices in San Francisco Report
In San Francisco on February 7, traders reported May wheat at 97 percent of standard milling quality with little later-day movement in the market.
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Conference report on military academy bill approved by Senate
Washington Feb 27 The conference report on the military academy bill was presented in the morning. The main clash between the two houses centered on hazing provisions. A clause requires the academy superintendent to publish a hazing code with expulsion for violators, and this proviso was unanimously approved.
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Ation Dill
Senate blocks bids on fish bills and safety rules
In Olympia on February 21 the senate refused to pass bills reducing tolls and banning salmon on trout, and rejected Land's proposal for safety appliances in mills. The house passed Senate measures to allow cities to refund warrants and bonded debt, and to allocate 12,523 dollars to judgments against the state. A memorial to Congress requests a lighthouse at Hilaine harbor. Tomorrow the house plans another effort to override the governor’s veto on the doctors bill.
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Explosion Claims Two In Blue Canyon Coal Mine Blast
In Whatcom on February 21 an explosion at the Blue Canyon coal mine killed two men, Ed Mulligan and Dick Lely, as rescue operations began and investigators assessed the cause.
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Telephone Competition Case Ends With Automatic Franchise Victory
Judge Tallman ruled for the Automatic Telephone Company in the city’s suit over the franchise. The decision held the franchise alive despite whether the grantees began required work within sixty days, noting the company had started some pole work.
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May Hunt for Scalps in Fargo India Uprising Threat
Reports from multiple agencies indicate heightened Native American unrest over land sale money in the 1899 treaty ceded lands. Authorities fear an uprising planned for July 11 as Interior Department attention is sought to resolve grievances.
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Proposals Sought for Transportation At Seattle and Tacoma
Bids invited by the quartermaster for oats and general merchandise moved by lighterage and ship freight. Proposals specify weight and measurement charges, Seattle wharfage to shipper, and delivery points chosen by consignee. Mention notes that vessels to Tacoma and Tacoma White Star line engage in the terms under the department.
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Bowler Located After Six Months Missing From Bowler Montana
John Bowler reported missing from Bowler Montana six months ago was seen yesterday by his wife who noted he failed to answer letters. Local authorities may investigate his location to verify well being and safety.
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Bowler, Mont
Olympia House Passes Rumored Bills Amid Uncertainty
In Olympia the session stalls on banking law passage with a Lake Washington Boulevard committee meeting scheduled. A reapportionment bill has been enrolled and sent to the governor. A stimulus to buy stamps for each House member failed 41 votes to 1. A capital removal bill to a vote was postponed by the constitutional revisions committee. A direct tax bill stalled after a King county representative’s amendment.
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Boers Not Conquered in Eastern Tranevant
London dispatch reports General French pursuing General Botha in the Eastern Transvaal. Kitchener expected a grand coup but plans failed. First tally lists four killed and five wounded, with about 560 soldiers wounded overall. British forces suffered no major additional casualties according to the telegraphic summary.
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Miners Perish in Diamondville Mine Fire
A Wyoming incident reports many entombed miners suffocated within minutes as fire broke out in the Diamondville mine. Efforts to recover bodies begin after flames are subdued. Mrs. Simpson dies from shock related illness. origin of the fire under investigation with possible carelessness and language barriers cited.
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Railroad Notes Recall Northern Pacific Agent's Trip
I A Nadeau general agent of the Northern Pacific left last night for Flint Michigan where he was called to the sick bed of his mother M J Roache traveling passenger agent of the Great Western at Portland in Seattle today.
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Indicted assault spurs fear of Indianapolis lynching
Carter, assaulted at Irvington, is identified by S. Adentie as the alleged attacker. Reed is expected here tonight. Tension runs high in Irvington with fear of a Terre Haute style lynching spreading among residents.
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Forty Men Fight in Reichstag Chaos in Vienna
In Vienna on February 27 the reichsrath erupted again as Deputy Freasel spoke in his native tongue provoking German outrage. A brawl broke out when a deputy rushed Freasel by the throat, drawing blood and causing a riot. The incident ended with forty men fighting before the president ordered a halt.
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German Reichstag Debates China Troop Funding Bill
In Berlin on February 27 the Reichstag debated a 120.9 million mark bill for German troops in China. The government urged pressing claims against the Chinese government while noting a satin factory arrangement would be secured soon.
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Senate action on army bill amends land sale and franchise rules
In Washington on February 27 the Senate aroused debate over the Philippines public land section of the army bill adopting an amendment that restricts land sales and the granting of franchises.
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Effort to Reduce Sentence for J Wallace Cary
A move to commute the life sentence of J Wallace Cary, 14, for killing an Indian woman he lived with, gains support from Mrs Etta Bartlett who sought clemency and prepared a petition to Gov Rogers. The petition will be signed by the trial prosecutor and other officials.
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Mistakes in the Q M Bids
Quartermaster Geo M Ruhien addresses all bidders for government freight to Alaska. He notes misunderstandings of freight conditions in Feb letters and returns bids for resubmission. Shipments include hay in double compressed bales oats in sacks and various merchandise. Some property is to be delivered to Captain Abercrumble on the south side of Valdes.
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Valdes
Plague Spreads Alarm hits Cape Town as cases rise
Cape Town reports eight new cases raising a serious alarm as health officials monitor the growing threat. The Suorepe remains a focal point in the outbreak response and containment efforts.
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Coroner's Jury Finds Strynichine Death in Hunsucker Case
A coroner's jury ruled Maggie Hunsucker died from strychnine poisoning after morphine treatment at a sanitarium. Arthur Ford and Mrs. Chapman along with Mrs. Morgan face charges as principal or accessories. Detectives arrest Chapman and Mrs. Morgan. Ford is guarded at the sanitarium. warrants issued for others.
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Amateur Photographers Club Planned at Young Naturalists Hall
Invitations issued for a meeting at the Young Naturalists hall on the old university grounds to form an Amateur Photographers club. The aim is mutual benefit, instruction, organization with officers, and a headquarters with dark rooms and printing facilities. Signers include Chas Be Crane C Tl Methen A Kinnear M Rief Mrs J M Rosenberg Mrs Chas L Denny N W Huggins BR Boesell C F Young Hunter L Denny J A Bothwell W Parker H M Bemiss Emi De Neuf H Jh Holmes H G Maltby W G Thompson Jno Riplinger W A Cole Lewis F Coppa C C Denny A W Conant P Anderson J H Cleason F C King.
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Bell Telephone Patent Case Decided Against American Bell
Judge Brown announces the circuit court ruling in Boston that the American Bell Telephone Company loses the Berliner patent case. Independent companies are favored, with disputes over introduces or eté in the record.
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