President for Peace reports progress in Chinese negotiations
The latest edition notes President Ashington's hopes that the crisis in China ends swiftly after the harbor bill passage at 4 20 p m The president seeks guidance from Special Commissioner Rockwell on Chinese talks while Berlin hints at Germany adjusting its stance under pressure from the United States and other powers
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Ashington
D.C
Ener and Harbor
China
Rockwell
Feh
Berlin
Germany
Great America
Burkman Employee Denied by Local Agency
A Pioneer block report quotes Gariier claiming Richard Burkman is employed by a local agency as stated in the Star columns.
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A. Gariier
Richard Burkman
Newsboys Benefit Earns Big Receipts at Sea Theatrical
The Newsboys Benefit performance at the Third theater Saturday night drew large receipts. The proceeds from the show will be presented to Fred Guilford, president of Waion, who has suffered a lengthy illness. A committee oversaw ticket sales with great success, and street sales by newsboys continued throughout the evening.
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Newaboye Union
Pex
Fred Guilford
Waion
Ake Cherae
Teutonic Struck By Tide in Mid Ocean
New York February 2 passengers aboard the Teutonic were swept by a tidal wave in mid ocean on Sunday morning. The forward portion of the vessel was damaged and some passengers were injured though none severely. Officials believe the wave arose from a distant volcanic eruption or iceberg impact.
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New York
Arry
MANSLAUGHTER HEARING SET FOR TWO CHARGED INQUIRY
Two defendants Justice Cann Arthur Ford and Charlotte Morgan Chepman face manslaughter charges with bonds set under 569 dollars each. They will have a hearing on March 7. Funeral services for Archie Wilson and G W were held at Butter 12 o'clock under Nicholton auspices. Masrie Sawtell aged 14 died at home 1414 First Ave. Body at Bonney & Stewart's funeral home.
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Cann Arthur Ford
Charlotte Morgan Chepman
Archie Wilson
G. W
Masrie Sawtell
Ava
Bonney
Secretary Hay Not To Resign March Fourth
A high official stated in Washington that Secretary Hay will not resign on March fourth. An official interview clarified the department’s stance and addressed rumors surrounding the secretary’s future.
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Washington
D. C
Atie
Hay
Department
Saloon Doors Reopened as Restaurants Prep Extensions
Saloons across the city are reopening entrances as owners overhaul their establishments. Oak Leaf at 611 Third Avenue becomes a restaurant, with several other venues planning similar changes. If the new law cannot curb such resales, many places forced to drop their bottle service may convert to meal and drink service under the new dining licenses.
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Oak Leaf
Third Avenue
Lcense
Sickles Objects to Parade Order in Inaugural Display
Washington report says Daniel Sickles, designated head of the fourth division in the inaugural parade, claims he has no parade escort and that the third party was assigned to the first position. Rumors say Press Kinsey sought escort rights, but Gen. Greene denies the claim.
Ex-convict bound over on mandolin fraud charge
Reporters notes describe RK G Relff an ex convict bound over to the superior court by a police judge on a charge of obtaining a mandolin under fake pretenses. The arrest was made by Sergt of Pollos ward.
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RK. G. Relff
Sergi
Pollos Ward
Lake Front Improvement With Seattle Electric Co
County commissioners reach agreement with Seattle Electric Co to grant a lake front parcel near East Madison Street for improvement. The company will create a terminal for its Madison Street line and the county will install a ferry facility on this side of the lake.
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Seattle Electric Co
Lake Front
Madison Street
Car Company
Death of E E Cox Headed for San Francisco Interment
The body of EE A Cox secretary of the North American Commercial Co of San Francisco and Alaska died yesterday at Providence hospital from Brights disease. He was 61. The body will be shipped from Bonney and Stewarts tonight to San Francisco for interment.
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EE. A. Cox
North American Commercial Co
San Francisco
Alaska
Providence Hospital
Bright
Bonney & Stewart's
Violent Scene at Vienna Secret Sitting Sparks Clash
A riot breaks out during the secret sitting in Vienna as an interpolation on the Sant Rome agitation triggers a quarrel between Ultramontanes and Protestant Germans. Insults fly with terms like Papal Jackies Heathen and cannibals. Herr Molff and deputy Lustresses wrestle on the floor before aides intervene.
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Vienna
Fed
Reiharath
Sant Rome
Molff
Colored People Mean Business Resolutions Condemn Lynching
The executive committee of the International Council of the World met to condemn the lynching of George Ward in Terra Haute and John Knox in Scranton, with a $500 reward offered by the Society of Colored People in Seattle for arrests. Resolutions were sent to influential figures and state leaders. signed by Samuel Burdett and John L. Gideon.
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International Council of the World
Terra Haute
George Ward
Scranton
John Knox
Society of Colored People
Seattle
Samuel Burdett
John L. Gideon
Shomo Free After Ruby Saloon Robbery Claim
Shomo was discharged by Police Judge George after two weeks in custody on a robbery charge. John Lewis, the alleged victim, did not appear in court and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Griffith questioned the credibility of the witness. Local chatter says Lewis returned the $67.
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W. Shomo
Powers
John Lewis
George
Lewis
Shomo
Griffith
Atorney
Ckrmail
Waterfront notes on ships and cargo movements
The Elihu Thomson will carry 1 ton of a and commissary supplies to Vides for the government on her next trip. The Dirigo has sailed for Skagway with a large cargo and full passenger list. The Umatilla sailed for San Francisco this morning with considerable freight and a fair passenger complement. The Rush has returned from a voyage and is coal ing in the stream. The Ping Suey arrived from Tacoma and docked at the White Star wharf to complete cargo, carrying 9 000 tons in all including 5 000 tons of feed for Manila. Repairs on the cutter Grant at Fisherman wharf should finish soon and she will return to anchorage. The Port Albert is to be released as a transport after Washington instructions, with dismantling of upper deck stalls. Puget Sound Drydock Machine Co. lands contract to repair City of Topeka for 45000 dollars. The Kentuck is expected Tuesday and will likely be released.
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Elihu Thomson
Vides
Tacoma
White Star Wharf
Manila
Oea
Quartermaster's Department
Toda
Washington
Port Albert
United States
Puget Sound Drydock Machine Co
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Topeka
Alaska
Steamship State of California Arrival Noted
An item notes the steamship State of California arriving from San Francisco at a port tonight. The brief records a scheduled maritime movement and identifies the vessel by name.
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California
San Francisco
Brothers in Congress Share Kitchin Backing in NC
Washington reports William Walton Kitchin will sit with his brother Claude in the next House representing North Carolina districts. Claude Kitchin, from Scotland Neck, will be among the first Democrats to represent the second district since the Civil War, replacing George Henry White the lone Black congressman who retires March 4. The Kitchins, both lawyers, come from Roxboro and Scotland Neck and are sons of a former congressman. Claude has not held office before, while William entered Congress four years ago after earlier political push.
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Washington, D. C
Wm. Walton Kitchin
North Carolina
William
Roxboro
Claude Kitchen
Scotland Neck, & CC
George Henry White
Kitchin
Claude Kitchin
Wm. Kitchin
Congress
Hinsone
Congréss
Poster Dance Tonight by Seattle Letter Carriers
Tonight Seattle letter carriers hold a dance at Armory hall organized by the arrangement committee Thos T Hainey W G Copestrink R A Leeman Wm L Lindsley and Goldsmith. The program features dances honoring George M Stewart and others with names like Have Your Address Corrected and Don t Call the Carrier Back. The grand march starts at 8:02 and Wagner Orchestra provides music.
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Seattle
Armory Hall
Thos. T. Hainey
W. G. Copestrink
R. A. Leeman
Wm. L. Lindsley
Goldsmith
George Wington
George M. Stewart
Geo. M. Stewart
M. Colbett
Chas. W. Old
Miss M
Frank Coomie
Wagner
Chicago Club visitors to Seattle expected in March
The Chicago Commercial club plans to travel in a group of about 33 members, leaving Chicago on March 4 and arriving in Seattle around March 20. The Seattle chamber of commerce will host the visitors during a brief stay.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Chicago Commercial Club
Chicago
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
City
Markets See Steady Trade with Strong Alaska Demand
Market reporting notes little change in quotations and slow overall activity, while Alaska trade remains robust with frequent consignments northward. California produce, Seattle fruit and goods, and Seattle docks show strong prices for oats, hay, poultry, eggs, and dressed meats amid an optimistic outlook.
Green Fruit and Provisions Price List Highlights
A historical price rundown lists lemons at 2.26 per box, limes at 6.50 per case, apples from 0.90 to 1.26, citrus and produce quotes, fresh meats including beef and pork, and various staples such as potatoes at 14.00 to 16.00 per ton, cabbage at 2.00, onions 3.00, and other vegetables with unit prices.
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Seattle
Barney
Oata
Puget Son Ton
Ryig Og
Local Market Prices Include Fresh Produce and Dairy
A fragmented listing shows prices for flowers vegetables and dairy products across multiple regional suppliers. Items include celery sweet potatoes head lettuce artichokes tomatoes butter cheese eggs and poultry with varied prices per case per pound and per item.
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California
Railroad Notes Spark Spokane Lodge Meeting and Fare Deals
Duffy of the Denver & Rio Grande travels to Seattle as oil and grocer routes and passenger service are noted. E J Waugh of the Pacific reports in from San Francisco while homeseekers ride the Pacific and Great Northern lines. Northern Pacific announces officer changes as W H Hauributt replaces a resigning general agent. The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen meets in Spokane April 10 to 12 with a two day fare reduction. Northern Pacific earnings show a February rise of 43007 with annual projections near 1.99 million to 2.0 million if trends continue.
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E. J. Waugh
the Pacific
San Francisco
The
Be Pacific
Great Northern
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
Spokane
Washi
Northern Pacific
Kaiser narrowly escapes tram collision in Berlin drive
The Kaiser was riding in a carriage along Unter den Linden when a tramcar struck the vehicle. He was uninjured but had a very narrow escape as the coachman diverted the carriage just in time to avoid a serious accident.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Unter den Linden
Conachman
Talbot Returns from Business Trip in Whatcom
M. Talbot commercial agent of the Pacific Canal Steamship Co returned from a business trip to Whatcom. He visited ports and met with ship officials to discuss trade opportunities and cargo schedules for the Pacific Northwest routes.
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M. Talbot
The
Pacific Canal Steamship Co
Whatcom
Manufacturers' Meeting To Report On Legislative Matters
The Manufacturers' association of featth will meet in the chamber of commerce tonight. A number of committees will report, with the principal focus on legislative matters.
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Manufacturers’ Association of Featth
Chamber of Commerce
Abbie Glenn Charged With Grand Larceny in Paris Case
In the court scene Judge Griffin presides over Abbie Glenn a Paris resident charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing 90 dollars from Fred Itrelt on November 29. The report also notes Seattle rail receiver matters and a Moran Bros damage suit involving Adrian Srufe for Henry Srufe's minor children.
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Abbie Glenn
Paris House
Moran Bros. Co
Adrian Srufe
Henry Srufe
Minnie FF. Caine
Plaintiff Opens Federal Case Against Terrence Martin
Terrence Martin fled a petition in federal court this afternoon. He owes 825,012 and has no assets. In Emory's court Williamong is charged with burglary. Long is accused of entering Takienh Pukul's premises on January 20.
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Terrence Martin
Asary
Guage Emory
Williamong
Long
Takienh Pukul
Evangelistic Meetings Held Daily at Volunteers of America Hall
Evangelistic meetings are held each noon and evening this week at the Volunteers of America hall on Booth Pond Street. The popular speaker ev Sutton leads the events drawing local attendees.
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Hall of the Volunteers F America
Booth *Pond Street
Sutton le
Bids On Big Contracts For Army Posts And Launch Gear
Quartermaster Ruhlen opened bids for supplying posts in Alaska with lumber and for a launch and steam steering gear. Lumber bids ranged from Port Blakeley Mill Co to Weastaide Mill Co at various totals. several firms submitted but not totaled. Launch and steering gear bids included Michigan Yacht and Power Co, Moran Tiros Co, Mitchell Lewis Staver Co, and others with prices from 906 to 2154. A masquerade ball and related events were noted at Rank e hall with local vendors.
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Geo. Ruhlen
Bida
Rewa
Hideon
Port Blakeley Mill Co
Kerry Mill Co
Tacoma Mil Co
Hida
Nelson-Bell Mill Co
Seattle Timber Supply Co
Bt. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co
Bunset Lumber Co
Weataide Mill Co
Huceda Lumber Co
Clark & Nickerson
Atimeon Mill Co
Summerville Aros
Carstens
Clairvoyant Gertrude Myren At Hotel Leland
In an aspirational trance clairvoyant act at 13 Second Avenue Hotel Leland, Gertrude Myren presents psychic vibration to contact distant friends, restore affection, warn of danger, foretell success or failure in speculation, and claim cures. Hours 9 am to 5 pm. Cat? and be convinced or pay nothing.
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Gertrude Myren
Hotel Leland
Second Avenue
February Building Permits Show Seattle Boom
February building permits in Seattle reached a total valuation over 332000, compared with 204000 a year earlier. The day’s authorizations pushed the day’s total above 932000 for frame and brick structures, with several small divisions totaling 105600 and 3000 noted among the releases.
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Seattle
Plank Boulevard Project Nears Letting In Seattle
The board of public works will soon let contracts for a plank boulevard along Lake Union from Almy Street to the Denny Fehrman addition. A Mast Lake Avenue road is near completion. Total Lake Union roadway cost runs about 4000 dollars. East side residents have long needed this improvement. An Arab mule transport to the Philippines is anticipated with another cargo shipment.
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Lake Union
Almy Street
Denny-Fehrman
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