Desperadoes Rob Japanese Laborers On Quiet Early Morning
Masked highwaymen robbed two Japanese laborers at a railroad bunkhouse on the outskirts of the town. They forced the men to hand over $50.10 and fled into the darkness. Officials in Seattle and the local sheriff's office opened an investigation with few leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Seattle
Turner
Ratard
Ma Northern Railway
Geeperdie
Japan
Oriental Trading Company
Lighting Plant Costs Show City Profit and Rates
Analysis compares WBLIC and Seattle Electric Co. on street lighting. It details kilowatt hour rates, monthly bills for eight lamps and five lamps, and the impact of cash payments. The narrative argues a city plant averaging 4 cents per kilowatt hour would yield profit, per the Star’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
Sertile Metric Co
K. W
Tony
So Co
Jena
Seattle Electric Co
Suit Seeks 15000 in Coal Co Death Case
Yowell and two minors sue Issaquah Coal Co alleging negligent mine conditions caused a fire that killed C. M. husband and father. The 15,000 claim arises from damages for wrongful death as trial before Judge Eu Morning proceeds with testimony about a fire in a mine shaft and resulting suffocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wig Yowell
Issaquah Coal Co
C. M
Vowell
Fragmented OCR Clip Lists Pensions and Names in C City
A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous names and small sums such as $10 $6 and $84 alongside places like Pe Ell and Madsen. The legible elements include names like Clay Bevana Catherine and Juliane with scattered monetary figures. The text appears to be a damaged personal or legal notice fragment with no coherent event.
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Clay Bevana
Bookane
Val- Everett
Charles
Catherine UN Lau
Heprpe
Wade Enti
Oring
Madsen
Pe Ell
Moduta Mists
Ee Mathew Yur
Juliane
Ferne
Walter Enti
Pea Katha
Freud
Natucy
Sacramento River Flood Threat Now Near City Line
Sacramento reports the river at 26 feet above low water mark with further rise expected. Meteorologists say rains continue in the mountains and a 29 foot danger line remains a critical threshold for city protection.
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Sacramento
Cal
Rain in California Storm Edges Northward
Heavy rains sweep from Tehachapi to Puget Sound as the present storm moves across California. Wires are being repaired and communication is being re established, with the southern part of the state likely spared.
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San Francisco
Tehachapi
Puget Sound
Ice breaks on the Susquehanna near Lancaster
Lancaster, Feb 27 The ice on the Susquehanna River broke clear yesterday near Lancaster causing concerns for river traffic and shoreline safety as officials monitor ice movement on the waterway.
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Lancaster
Susquehanna River
Flood Threatens City Waterfront After Rapid Rise
Rushing downstream, a gorged river raised water levels endangering the Columbia waterfront. The city fears widespread damage to docks and streets as authorities monitor the swollen river.
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Columbia
Forbes to Defend Bantam Crown in 20 Round Bout
Harry Forbes the bantamweight champion meets Tommy Felts of Brooklyn in a 20 round title defense at West End A. C. in St Louis. Felts has won recent bouts and some see him as strong challenger while critics favor Forbes to retain the title in a lively fight.
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ST. Louis
Harry Forbes
West End A. C
Tommy Felts
Brooklyn
Forbes
Kratz Case Called For Trial In Bribery Inquiry
Kratz former councilman is one of five indicted in suburban bribery cases. The trial date was set as proceedings began in St. Louis with two former delegates and two St. Louis brewers among the accused.
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ST. Louis
Charles Krats
House of Delegates
Silo advertisement swindle uses Confederate note shield
A young man bought a $7 suit from M Wiesfield, a second hand dealer, with a $19 Confederate note that was a counterfeit. The note appeared real on one side but bore a dealer ad on the other. Change of $3 was given. The word facsimile was written across the face. Police were notified.
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M. Wiesfield
Burglar Steals Watches After Botched Shave
A thief entered John P. Hartman’s residence at 114 Seventeenth Avenue between 7:20 and 7:00 last night while the family was away. Two gold watches an overcoat and a shaving cat were taken, with blood spots found on the dresser suggesting a failed attempt at shaving during the burglary. Police investigate the case.
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John P. Hartman
Seventeenth Avenue
Barely Escapes Drowning on Excelsior Voyage
A belated passenger aboard the steamer Excelsior narrowly escaped drowning after falling overboard while trying to board from the tug Wallowa. A rope was thrown, he sank three times, and a wharfinger secured him with a rope before he was hauled aboard. The man’s name was not learned.
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Moore
Wallowa
IVEY IN SPLEEN OVER REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Washington report says Treasury Secretary received a letter from Alaska Collector Ivey condemning his removal and alleging U S subservience to Great Britain. The document also warns customs at Skagway of disavowed orders and mentions Lt. Jervis amid political friction.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Alaska
Ivey
United States
Great Britain
Skagway
Jervia
Fire at Ballard steam laundry causes little damage
A small blaze was discovered at 1 90 o clock in the boiler room of Ballard steam laundry. Firemen responded quickly and prevented major flames. Earlier, the C club hosted a reception at Mrs. Kline Smith's Crawford street home with refreshments and good cheer.
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Ballard
C. @. club
Kline Smith
Crawford Street
Tribute of Congress to the Late President
Washington scene recalls Memorial exercises in the House of Representatives in honor of the late President McKinney. Prince Henry of Prussia arrived from New York and was greeted by officials and escorted to the German embassy. The ceremony featured a German national anthem and a speech by Secretary Hay, with Mrs. Roosevelt and daughter Alice in the executive gallery among a colorfully dressed crowd.
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Washington
D. C
Prince Henry
New York
State Department
Engineer Corpu
President McKinney
House of Representatives
Hay
Roosevelt
Alice
Desperate Klondike Robber Brophy Captured After Shootout
Dawson police capture Wm Brophy, a notorious Klondike robber, after a night battle at Stockade Road House below Discovery on Bonanza creek. Brophy shot in abdomen during struggle with Constable McMillan. he survived and was transported to Dawson as authorities claim a long pursuit since the Danson bank raid.
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Star
Dawson
Ashcroft
Wm. Brophy
Klondike
Mounted
Stockade Road House
Claim 19
Discovery
Bonanza Creek
Brophy
Mort Tomertin
Dominion
Danson
Tomerlin
Magnet Gulch
American Gulch
Prophy
McMillan
Cudlip
Egan
Road House
Broony
Shaw Speaks at National Business League Banquet
The National Business League completes arrangements for the annual banquet at the Auditorium this evening. Prominent financiers merchants and manufacturers from many states will attend. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw will speak on commerce and industries of the West.
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Chicago
Til
National Business League
Shaw
Tillman’s Revenge and a Presidential Sword Request
A telegram from James Tillman claims the president accepted a Charleston visit sword award for Major Micah Jenkins. The message asks the president withdraw the acceptance as retaliation for the treatment of Senator Tillman.
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Washington, D. C
Addrega
Charleston
Micah Jenkins
First
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Aak
Jamea Tillman
Flist
South Carolina Volunteer Infantry
South Carolina
Tilman
Ten Little Maids From School Readies Seattle Port Town Match
Tomorrow evening the Seattle high school girls basketball team will face Port Town girls at the Armory in a match described as well trained and eagerly anticipated. This will be their first meeting. The Norwegian tramp steamer Mathilda with a wheat cargo sailed for Stockholm and then St Vincent for orders.
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Seattle
Portand
Mathilda
Stockholm
St. Vincent
Georgetown to Have Police Protection
Georgetown to hire a special officer to guard against crooks and desperados. The county commissioners agreed to pay 40 dollars per month toward the deputy salary. Citizens will contribute 35 dollars, making the total 76 dollars per month for the new officer.
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Georgetown
Minstrel Hilly Emerson Died. Wife Claims Body
The body of famous minstrel Hilly Emerson, who died in the city last Saturday, has been claimed by his wife. A will sent to California for burial has been directed with her instruction for interment.
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Hoston
Hilly Emerson
Minstree
Thin City
Renant
California
Degree of M.A. debated at Chicago convention
The Association of American Universities closed its annual convention in Chicago with discussions on granting the Master of Arts degree. Leaders debated whether to encourage the degree, the conditions for awarding it, and the standard of achievement required.
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Chicago
Association of American Universities
Ihs
Striking Catalan Workers End, Troops Remain Under Martial Law
The captain general of Catalonia reports the strike troubles have ended though troops remain and martial law will prevail until all claims are settled. Property owners harmed by looting and arson are asked to file inventories at once for assessment.
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Madrid
Catalonia
Tracey Defeats Ferns in Two-Round Portland Bout
Tom Tracey won a decision over Rube Ferns in a fast two round match at the Pastime Club in Portland. Tracey used sharp footwork as his key asset in securing the victory.
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Portland, Or
Tom Tracey
Rube Ferns
Tracey
Ellensburg Club Elects Officers Amid Booming Plans
The Commercial Club adopted a lively meeting with B Wilton named president A Goets secretary and J C Hubbell Mat Bartholet James Ramsay H Stewart joining the board. New York High Line Canal promoters visit and the Kittitas plan advances a canal to irrigate 160000 acres of fertile land.
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Ellensburg
Commercial Club
Hr. B. Wilton
Pr. A. Goets
J. C. Hubbell
Mat Bartholet
James Ramsay
H. Stewart
New York City
Lost Blades Halts Neckar at Halifax Amid Storm Damage
The North German Lloyd liner Neckar with over 1 000 passengers reached Halifax after nine days of storm damage. Propellers were disabled and the rudder shaft broken, despite eight tow attempts by the Karlsruhe. Expected detention for repairs may last about four six weeks.
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Halifax
Neckar
Lloyd
Karlsruhe
Storma
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B. C
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Fillmore
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Stanford
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Second Avenue
Bantam Fight
Kratz Gase
Ivey Again
Congress
Wit, Weinley
Frye
Chizen
Himeelf
Hirmeelf
May
Dawson Police
O'Brien
Tillman
Beattie and Vicinity
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley Block
Oregon
Cassimeres
Youman’s Hat Adams& Blanchard
Hinckley
Re Y
Otten
Tomorow
Fourth
Pike
Mia
A. M. Livingwell
Third Ave
Corner Union Telephone Main
Nbc
Ceee Eee
Pike St
Ngcrtharup CO
Jerbert
Scheweman
First Avenue and
Cherry St
Lion Clothing House
Hal
WB. Hutchinson
Uhon ST
D. Buck & CO
New Times
Main
EF. Co
Second Ava
Sherman, Clay & Co
Ill
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