Prohibition Warranted Suit Targets Tenderloin Games
Out for arrest are owners of tenderloin gambling houses in South Seattle as Deputy Sheriffs Nelson and McGee coordinate with Con Schwedel and Deputy Sheriff Page. Complaints filed by Samuel Cohn prompt police to close the houses by nightfall. officials expect crackdown to continue amid regional tensions. Madrid reports a cabinet reshuffle with Silvera forming a new lineup.
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Sherif Nelson
McGee
Con Schwedel
Seattle
Gerve
Samuel Cohn
Nanace
Page Ted
Law Obeyed as Saloon Side Doors Sign Off
Saloons once operating private boxes were found with side door signs removed and doors locked after the Business Men's Association urged enforcement of the new ordinance. In a few days saloon men may choose a plan to retain female trade while still complying with the law.
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Star
Business Men's Association
Wrecking Crew Courage and Hazard in Rail Disaster Work
The wrecking crew faces dangerous tasks at accidents, crawling through debris under rain and darkness. They search for victims, deal with shifting wreckage, and work until every trace is cleared, with cook car and bunks provided, and workers fed on site. Young men mainly fill the crews, prized for nerve and cool heads.
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Railread
Reports from the Philippines and a cavalry captain’s update
A letter from Captain Andrews of the First Forty Infantry in the Philippines describes battlefield conditions, regimental health, and changing insurgent leadership. He notes cautious quiet, but warns against trust and mentions possible orders to return to New York with his men.
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L. C. Andrews
Philippines
Beattie
Reinier-Grand Hotel
Islands
Prin Pal
New York
Death of A. Cox Secretary of North American Transportation
A. Cox, secretary of the North American Transportation Co. of Ban o and Alaska, died this afternoon at Providence hospital. His home is in San Francisco. Mackinaw sailed for San d today, tied up with coal, and encountered weather. Crews reported Montserrat and Keene were lost years ago due to overload.
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Il A. Cox
North Ararican Transportation Co
Ban O
Alaska
Providence Hospital
San Francisco
Mackinaw
Montserrat
Keene 1
Robbery at KB M Brooks Clothing Store
Burglars entered the KB M Brooks clothing store on Second Avenue near Union Street last night using skeleton keys and stole cuff buttons and various articles from the shop. No suspects listed.
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KB. M. Brooks
Second Avenue
Union Street
Umatilla Sets Sail For San Francisco Tomorrow
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. ship Umatilla will depart for San Francisco tomorrow. She will carry a freight and her usual complement of crew and cargo.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Co
San Francisco
Mrs W L Meredith Injured While Lodged at Providence
Mrs W L Meredith wife of the police chief is reported to be in Providence hospital fit after an incident that left her admitted for treatment.
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W. L. Meredith
Providence Hospital
Tacoma 19 year old Vivian Lamont Arrested on Second Avenue
Vivian Lamont aged 19 says she resides in Tacoma and was arrested on Second Avenue today. Patrolman Buorkmean noted the officer was in intoxicated condition.
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Vivian Lamont
Tacoma
Second Avenue
Buorkmean
Seattle Gas & Electric Gets Street Work Permit
The Seattle Gas and Electric Co. obtains a permit from the board of public works to lay a gas main along the east side of Fleet avenue south from Yesterway to Jackson street. The permit notes it is without prejudice to city rights and may be subject to future franchise conditions. If required, the company will tear up the new mains to comply with any new franchise or court orders.
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Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Board of Public Works
Fieet Avenue
Yesterway
Jackson Street
Public Works
Rmit
Reporters notes on Guilty Pleas and Local Scandals
Mollie Vaughn pleaded guilty in the afternoon. Olsen was found guilty in the superior court. Mrs Estes Jones was fined 25 dollars for petit larceny by Justice Cann. Complainant was Mrs Barton. Junk dealer Chas Vanenst arrested on suspicion by Detectives Powers and Hubard and Freeman. Shomo and John Hines to have hearings on a charge of role. Fort D Rote funeral held at 1914 Harrison Street today.
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Mollie Vaughn
Olsen
Estes Jones
Justice Cann
Barton
Chas. Vanenst
Powers
Hubbard and
Freeman
Chas. Shomo
John Hines
Role
Heroes on a Tramp Ship
A doomed Jupiter bound for Philadelphia loses coal and desertion claims emerge. Captain Zenaro and Chief Engineer Jor battle to save the ship as other crews search for the vessel. Diphtheria scare spreads, quarantine begins, and schools close for a week.
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Philadelphia
Jupiter
Siryenss
Citta de Messina
Bermuda
Zenaro
Jor
Mandecta
Oder
Guests at Rainier Grand hotel list of visiting locals
A posted guest list from the Rainier Grand shows travelers and locals in attendance. Names include A A Barber of Grand Rapids Michigan and J Db Bowles of London along with a long roster from Seattle Northern and Seattle Bath areas. Other attendees include Julius Roesch of La Grande Oregon and Peter Larren Arlington among miners, lumbermen, and merchants.
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Rainier Grand
A. A. Barber
Gtand Rapids
Mich
J. Db. Bowles
London
Knogth CC
Butler
Julius Roesch
la Grande
John Rosene
San Francisco
PD. L
Barker
Nethart, Mont
Peter Larren
Arlington
Amusements in Seattle Theatre Scene Spotlighting Mrs Fiske
Mrs Fiske stars in Becky Sharp at the Seattle theater drawing strong crowds and a loud ovation. Tonight she closes the run with Drurbervilles drama while Pawn Ticket 10 continues at the Grand. The Little Meddler repeats tonight with East Lynne planned for tomorrow. Sousa concerts, matinee violin recital, and moving pictures at Searchlight highlight a busy program.
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Nat T
Ghosts Exploit Woman For Money In Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania on February twenty seven officers requested a commission to examine Anna Hewitt who faced maniacal ghost harassment. Neighbors later learned she was drained of funds after payments of around one thousand dollars following threats of eternal haunting. Her relatives moved her to an asylum to stop the abuse.
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Scranton
Ignacy
Anna Mewitt
Saloon Keeper Unveils Garbassien Coattail Drink
A First avenue saloon keeper debuts a new Garbassien coattail drink in honor of a temperance crusade. The event features a masquerade ball cake walk and Waltzing contest scheduled for Saturday evening in March.
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First Avenue
Kanease
Newsboys Benefit Planned at Third Avenue Theater
The Beattie Newsboys union hosts a benefit next Saturday live at the Third Avenue theater with Saved from the Bea. Funds aid ex president Fred Guilford who is recovering from a broken knee cap after a January accident. Tickets are available from newsboys and at the box office for reserved seating.
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McWhee & Downie
Third Avenue
Beattie Newsboys Union
Fred Gullford
Fred Guilford
Secident
Newsboy Union
Usec «& Drew
McPhee-Downie Company
Moody Woman Arrested on Portland Grand Larceny Charge
Kate Moody was taken back to Portland by a city officer on a grand larceny charge. She had appeared in a local police court as a witness when Detective Powerran identified her as the wanted woman, prompting her arrest and transfer.
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Kate Moody
Portlan
Portland
Moody
Powerran
Municipal Civil Service Meet Sets Up Promotion Examinations
City commissioners met last night to arrange regular examinations for promotion in the municipal service. After fixing details they adjourned until next Monday when classifications and city salary changes will be adjusted. Go to Z C Milet Piper Co for Alaska outfits.
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Civil Service Region
Northwest towns report election results and local notices
State items from North Yakima Centralia and Dayton describe a decision to keep Park addition in the municipality. Mia Malherick committed to Stellacoom asylum with violent episodes noted. Dayton reports a failed 40 000 bond measure with 274 to 276 votes. Ingalle Bros Lumber Co dissolves partnership with Fred and Theodore selling interests to Mayes Springer and Buck.
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Centralia
Mia
Mary Malherick
J. Mamerick
Stellacoom
Ingalle Bros. Lumber Co
Diesolved
Fred
Theodore Ingalls
Mayes
L. M. Springer
Ira Buck
Biteimens
Watereront Notts Steamer Alice Arrives for Inspection
The steamer Alice was brought from Tacoma to day for government inspection after being paid to Puget Bound & Norway Company of Minnesota. The 70-foot vessel will serve as a tow boat. it carried $1000. The Flyer has a new propeller and is back on the Tacoma run with its bottom cleaned to improve speed. The Buckingham chartered by Dodwell & Co. is detained at Astoria unable to cross the bar and should arrive in a day or two. The Ping will load coal at Tacoma and reach Beattle Sunday. The Towalle returns to the Victoria run after repairs at the Quartermaster dock.
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Tacoma
Falkier
Wit i
Thomas O'Toole
Eclty
O'Toole
Sousa
T pub‘Iic
Great Britain
Ireland
Seattle
Blanche Duffeld
Fiertha Bucklin
Geat Wale
Alice
Puget Bound & Norway
Minnesota
Flyer
Buckingham
Dodwell & Co
Adtoria
Ping. Buey
Beattle
Quartermaster Dock
Duffy Arrives in Beattie During Portland Visit
K. J. Duffy traveling passenger agent of the Denver Hip Chande arrived in Beattie this morning during a port visit.
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K. J. Duffy
Portland
Beattie
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Skagway
Robert Dollar
Louie Sloss, Jr
Gen. Bupt, Washburn
Alaska Commercial Company
Capt. Carroll
Nome
Madrid
Tite
Silvera
Winter End
Ack
Major Andrews
E A. Cox
Waterfront
Pes
Sehwab
Sailing of
Umatilla
Mrs. Meredith Lil
Fort D. Rote
Harrison Street
Heroes
Merbert Amater
United States Grand Jury
W. H. Remington
Evernt
Nora McLane
Peter McLane
South Bend
Pugaley and
Willapa River
New Whatcom
Puget Sound
HH. W. Huntoon
B. Norton
E Bsex Ironworks
Oakland
J. Donnelly
Aoaieanie Benster
Geo. W. Simons
Chicago
Fort Angelen
Rovert A. Smith
Robert A. Smith
Fairhaven
A. Bumming
Whatcom Lumberman
J. N. McLeich
Chemainus
B. C
M. J. Roache
Wm Patios
Rossland
B.C N. Claueen
Kaeeask N. D
J. MH. Russell
Fiske
Grapa Opera
Third Avenue Theater
McPhee & Downey
Dudley Gordon
Sousa’s Band
Violiniste
Leonorm Jackson
Mme
Josephine Elfurna
Seldon Pratt
Pennsylvania Town
Boston Grocery
Second Ave
Shannon's
Nourewire
Isc
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Cees
The
Sco
Newsboys
Civil Service
Z C. Milet & Piper Co
Settle Off Co
Washington
Bfrattle Oil Co
N. Y
Rhodes Bros
China
Carlsbad
Ehige
Aniil
M. Seller & CO
Cor
First Ave
Madison St
North Yakima
Park Addition
Dayton
Yea
Queen City
Fourth Ave
Tel
Main
Adams Grocery Co
Northwest
C.gray & Co
Sevoud
C. Gray & Co
Avery
Goldman
Evone
MH. A. Goldman
Burke Bldg
Ladiva Fanct
KID Blip
Mises
Fac
Re ‘Utton, Ones
Jonness Miller
Ladier
John FreeTren
Hel Bhoer
Cali
Treen Shoe GO
Geo. J. Turrell
Pres
Mgr
Rainier Beer
Rainier
Hamburg
Valenciennes
Reent
Torchon
Oriental
Albert Hansen
Tas
Rand Opera
Gory, Mang
Lotta
Seattle Theater J
Bowe
Te Maia Wo
the Seeding Theater
Mrs. Fiske
Tess of the
D'Urbervilles
Attle Theater
Howk, Mavagen
Wreestquegeen
Phird Avenue Theater
Mm. Kumell
Seattie’s
Up-Town Theater
Downie’s Big Company
the Meddler
East Lynne
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
H. M
Camperdown
G. N
WNW
Seattle Gas & Electric
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