Romance Ends In Portland Marriage Elopement Story
Seattle attorney Mr Welch and Miss Clare Ford, daughter of President James C Ford of Coast Steamship, eloped to Portland to wed after a protracted pursuit by family and friends. Detective efforts and a midnight ceremony at the county courthouse led to a later train departure and mutual forgiveness from the bride’s parents.
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James C. Pord
Coast Steamship Company
Ford
Portland
Peace Reid
Welch Coe
County Court House
Seattle
County to issue bonds to refund warrants
A legal opinion on Upell bonds proposes 1,006,000 in new bonds to fund outstanding warrants at lower interest. The plan would buy up warrants costing 6 percent and save about 15,000 annually. County indebtedness totals about 1.5 million with 560,000 in real estate assets.
Missionaries Safe as Families Reach Shelter
The Mission board reports the families of missionaries are safe and their property unharmed in York on February 27. Tensions arose from quarrels between French Catholics and magistrates.
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York
Meth- Mission Board
Charles
Gambling raid nets hundreds in Sew Joint arrest
Francisco police report 246 gamblers and visitors arrested at a Sew Joint opened by Daroux and Harvey. They were arraigned in police court with cases postponed until money to the amount of unspecified sums.
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Francisco
Daroux & Harvey
District Attorney Stands Against Gambling After Raid
District Attorney Langdon organized the raid on illegal gambling, gathered $1400 in cash stacks and a full layout of gambling paraphernalia, and vows to continue fighting gambling until it is stamped out.
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Langdon
Pleads Guilty in Patrick Murder Case
J Jordan, indicted for perjury in the Patrick murder trial, pleaded guilty this afternoon in New York.
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New York
J Jordan
Patrick
Editor Elected At University Sophomore Election
Edward Dalby was named editor in chief of the Tyee with James Murphy as manager after a noon vote by the sophomore class. The race was delayed from last week due to lack of a quorum. Kay Andrews and Chester Coulter were defeated candidates.
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University
Edward Dalby
The
Tyee
James Murphy
Kay Andrews
Chester Coulter
Asiatic Fleet Strategically Placed Along China Coast
Washington reports the Asiatic fleet arranged along the China coast to deter threats. The Canton viceroy is said to be instigating anti foreign sentiment stirring tensions.
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Washington, D.C
China
Canton
Amendment to rate bill restricts carrier coal ownership
Washington D C Feb 21 Senator Clay filed an amendment to the rate bill making it unlawful for common carriers to own buy or sell coal coke or related products except those for their own use. Officers and representatives are forbidden from owning controlling interests in coal lands or other coal property.
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Washington, D. C
Clay Today
Gunboats Depart for Kinkiang in Response to Disturbances
The Navy announced the gunboats El Cano under Lt Cmdr Rodney and Quires under Lt Train, with crews of 260 including Marines, sail for Kinkiang to reach the disturbance area by tomorrow. The British consul in Kiang Chiang reports a gunboat has gone to Nachang.
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Washington
Navy Department
Kinkiang
el Cano
Rodney
Quires
Train
Pekin
Kiang Chiang
Nachang
Deficiency Bill Signed Affects Panama Canal Labor
The president signed an urgent deficiency bill removing the eight hour law from alien labor on the Panama Canal. The action was announced from Washington on February 27.
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Washington, Dpd
Panama Canal
Packers Were Given Chance During Investigation
Chicago February 27 Commissioner Garfield identified a telegram received from his representative during the investigation and the court admitted them as evidence. The government claims the packers were allowed to refuse to answer questions posed during the inquiry.
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Chicago
Garfield
Policemen Questioned in Bertha Claiche Trial
In New York Feb 27 during the Bertha Claiche trial several policemen were questioned about their relations with the accused. The proceedings focus on potential connections and conduct. The testimony aims to clarify police involvement and any influence on the case.
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New York
Bertha Claiche
Northwest Stone & Webster shakeup announced
A major management reorganization at Stone & Webster takes effect tomorrow affecting Beattle Electric and properties in Ingham and Portland. Howard F. Grant moves to oversee all northwest property, Jacob Furth becomes general financial agent, and J. B. Lukes takes over as manager of lighting.
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Stone & Webster
Northwest
Beattle Electric Company
Ingham
Portland
Howard F. Grant
Seattle Electric Company
Padded Them at the Alamo Captain Bell Charges Counterfeiters
Captain Bell of the secret service swore out a warrant charging A. Plrdges with passing counterfeit money. He is a barkeeper at the Alamo, a notorious tenderloin saloon where crimes are alleged. Coins passed to Bridges were fake babbit metal gilded in plaster mold. Bridges’ room at the Detroit hotel yielded one counterfeit, with no known link to the Webber gang.
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Captain Bell
Secret Service
Alamo
Tenderloin
Paris
Detroit
Bell
Webber
Outbreak Reported in Pekin Palace Guards Riot
A Beijing palace outbreak is reported with Yuan Bao Kai sending 10 000 troops into the capital to quell disturbances. The plan and movements of the modern army are described as decisive actions in the capital.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Yuan Bho Kai
Bank Clearings Report February Dates and Totals
Bank clearings dated February 27 1606 and February 27 1906 show totals of 797 468.00 and 853 918.00 with an increase over the same date last year 943 549.00. The figures indicate stronger activity compared with prior year.
Lashes By Angry Sea Damages Umatilla On Coast Run
The California liner Umatilla arrived from Prisco with a heavy sea gate ripped from its track. A door of the purser’s room tore off and moved objects were swept overboard. Captain Sargent called it the roughest weather he had seen with waves breaking over the ship. Umatilla carried 108 passengers and 1950 tons of general freight, 70 tons for Seattle merchants.
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California
Umatilla
Prisco
Sargent
Beattle
Empress Afraid to Show Regally in Palace Gardens
Pekin dispatch says the court is agitated by the uprising. The dowager empress now fears to appear in the palace gardens without a heavily armed guard, signaling unrest and high security concerns in Beijing.
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Pekin
Troops Arrive in San Francisco for Philippines Duty
Six companies of the Eighth Infantry led by Col. Smith landed at the Presidio after a morning voyage aboard the transport Logan March and were readied for the Philippines. The arrivals came from Fort Jay and Giocum near New York.
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Francisco
Eighth Infantry
Col. Smith
Philippines
Logan
Presidio
Forta Jay
Giocum
New York
Hopkins Reappointed to Washington Western District
President Well nominated Charlies B. Hopkins for the United States Western District of Washington. The nomination was announced in Washington on February 27.
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Washington
Charlies “B. Hopkins
United States
Gov Gooding and Hawley Clash Over Prosecution Threats
Reported stormy conference reveals Special Prosecutor Hawley objected to Governor Goodings statement to press and a current claim he might withdraw from the case. Prisoner conditions at Caldwell jail are cited as harsh with limited mail, clothing, and exercise. Grand jury delay in Steunenberg cases noted with Caldwell Masons lending lodge rooms to prevent leaks. Adjutant General Wells of Colorado to testify against Western Federation men.
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Hoish
Ida
Gooding
Hawley
Caldwell
Nugent
St. John
van Duyn
Steunenberg
Masonic Lodge
Wells
Colorado
Western Federation
The Star's Anti Cigarette League Pledge
The Star's Anti Cigarette League offers a pledge to refrain from allowing any young man to smoke in one’s company and to discourage smoking among acquaintances. Members may have their names entered as supporters in the league. Address.
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Star's
Anti-Cigarette League
Anti Cigarette Campaign Urges Seattle Women Pledge
The Star calls Seattle readers to pledge against tobacco and form an Anti Cigarette League led by young women while welcoming mothers and young men to join. The appeal notes cigarette harms nationwide and urges immediate action by sending pledges to The Star office. Also reported is a theft at 1905 Lt. Ave where two small diamond rings worth 40 dollars were stolen from a room.
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Seattle
The
Star's
I the Star
Star
Anti-Cigarette League
the Star
George Conklin
Bed clothing recovered from Japanese lodging houses
Sheets, pillow slips and bed clothing were recovered by Jailer Oscar Wise and Deputy Tom Smith from six lodging houses in the city. The items belonged to the Great Northern railroad and were stolen by William Davis, a Black porter, currently serving two years in prison for the offense. Brief weather note reports showers tonight and Wednesday with light to fresh west winds.
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Oscar Wise
Tom Smith
Great Northern Railroad
William Davis
Marshall Field Education Plan After Injury
Marshall Field is not seriously hurt after a horseback accident at Lakewood New Jersey. His mother was named guardian and received a yearly $75 000 allowance for the son’s education to be restricted to American aboola. A C Duel a former Seattle policeman was tried on obscene literature charges.
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Chicago
Marshall Field
Lakewood
N. J
Dakota Liner Dakota Held by Fierce Gale Off Juan de Fuca
The Great Northern liner Dakota with the Chinese imperial high commission aboard is believed to lie outside the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Wind and storm delay her, with Yokohama departure three days late and Seattle arrival uncertain. Port Townsend and Pacific coast Chinese merchants await her in Port Townshend as the party heads east from Seattle.
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Great Northern
Dakota
Imperial High Commission
Straits of
Juan de Fuca
Tatoosh
Straits
Cape Plattery
Yokohama
Seattle
Port Townsend
Portland
San Francisco
Commission Without Power Buoys Oil Case Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission found oil company rates unjust and creating a monopoly in favor of Standard Oil but dismissed the results for lack of authority to grant relief. The decision came from Washington on February 27 in the Ohio oil companies versus railroads dispute.
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Standard Oil
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Ohio Oil Companies
Standard Oil Company
Roommate Mail Fraud Charge Filed in Dawson Saloon Incident
Patrolman Applequist arrested E. F. Sealand at the Dawson saloon on Washington Street for obtaining money under false pretenses. Sealand allegedly opened Oscar Anderson's mail and cashed a $10 money order that proved worthless. Anderson, held at the city jail, will provide bond for his appearance as the case proceeds.
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Applequist
E. F. Sealand
Dawson Saloon
Washington St
Sealand
Oscar Anderson
Anderson
Battleship Onto to China as tensions rise in Manila
Manila reports the battleship Onto, Admiral Train's flagship, will sail for China within days. Troop units in Manila intensify preparations amid rising tensions and concern over possible trouble with hostilities looming.
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Manila
Admiral Train
China
Sunday Reflections From Ballard Officials
Ballard residents including M. H. Ingersoll city attorney and G. H. Stratton chief of police discuss how they spend Sundays. Other interviews mention family dinners, walks, church, and outings weather permitting, with wording reflecting period interview style.
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Ballard
Dr. C. F. Engels, Ballard
J. Murdoch
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Uma
Tilla’s Purser
OB Hopkins
Gov. Gooding and
the Star's Anti-Cigarette League
Tacoma
Young Field
A. C. Duel
Commission
Nish Bond
M. H. Ingersoll
C. A. Schneider
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