Russian exports to Russia questioned in tariff debate
Washington reports dispute over claims of U S exports to Russia for countervailing duties on sugar. Bureau of statistics cites annual U S exports to Russia far below 30 million dollars with iron and steel making up a small portion. Russian finance minister De Witte explains tariff policy aims to defend domestic interests and denies any bounty on sugar exports.
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Army Bill Passed in Senate On Cuba and Philippines
Washington Feb 4 The army bill passed the senate shortly before 1 am. It carries the Republican plan for control of Cuba and the Philippines. Spooner amendments with Hoar would regulate land sales and franchise grants. Hoar denounced annexation as dangerous and urged a constitutional extension debate. Bacon of Georgia gave the speech of the day defending administration policy.
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Three Charged with Manslaughter in Maggie Hunsucker Death
A coroner jury last Tuesday charged Arthur Paddite Cumrielle Morgan and Bert Chapman with manslaughter in the death of Maggie Hunsucker. A preliminary hearing was set for this afternoon. Hunsucker's body was sent to Lathrop California for burial, with funeral details provided by RK Butterworth and Mrs H, the defendant's sister.
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Fort rare Col announces grievances to Washington
A fragmentary note reports Col McLoug and associates seeking redress from proper authorities in Washington. The passage mentions prior attendance and promises to present their grievances to officials, amid unclear context and missing details.
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Washington
Seattle theaters stage Uncle Tom’s Cabin and mask ball
The Grand presents Uncle Tom's Cabin next week with a capable cast and handsome scenery. Eva's Golden Chariot costs over four dollars and is shown. Held by the Enemy, Wm. Diniette's drama, under Howard & Doyle, comes to Third Avenue theater. The Musicians' Union plans a masquerade ball at the Armory tomorrow night with grand music and decorations. The Searchlight Fire Searchlight features the Cascade funnel scene this week.
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School Board Changes Proposed by Educational Committee
In Olympia the educational committee backs a substitute bill to reform the school law. It creates three examination districts with January February and March tests and raises the state board to eleven members drawn from city superintendents in major cities. The plan makes the free text book system compulsory in districts and lists Spokane Tacoma Walla Walla Whatcom and Everett among the cities involved.
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Death calls WM. M. Evarts
William Maxwell Evarts former United States senator and renowned jurist died at his New York home at 53 after pneumonia He was surrounded by four sons and four daughters at his bedside Funeral services were set for Saturday with interment in Windsor Vermont Evarts mentored by a long career as a lawyer and orator and served as attorney for the Republican party during the Tilden Hayes contest
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Public build funds rise for Seattle project in Fairbanks bill
Senator Fairbanks sundry civil bill increases Seattle public build option to 70000 dollars. Chairman Allison says the bill will not pass this season. The Coast and Geodetic survey boat Patterson lies in the stream awaiting spring to resume survey work along Alaska’s coast.
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Alaska
Oil Fields Developments Hint at Rich Lands Near Point
An oil field update notes lands near Point and Seattle are rich in oil. Plans call for a standard rig for full development. A small block of development shares is now offered on the market at a New York block address. If oil is struck within ninety days, shares could rise fivefold.
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New York
Assistant Chief Clark Selected for Fire Department Role
The fire department appoints Captain Nam Fr Clark as assistant chief after long service and recognition as a capable leader. Clark, with tenure at Engine Company No 2 and time as acting chief, is noted as one of the department’s best known and competent men.
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Inheritance tax bill advances through the house
Olympia reports the inheritance tax provision nears passage. It exempts direct inheritances up to 316,000 and grants liberal state provisions for collateral inheritances, setting rates for relatives up to the third degree and scales from 10 to 4 percent on sums above thresholds.
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Mrs Fiske Joins Seattle Humane Society
Mrs Fiske further endeared herself to Beattie by joining the Seattle Humane Society and taking out a life membership to support the organization.
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Mrs. Fiske
Humane Society
Victims of Capital Hill attack identified and updated
Denver reports three women struck on Capital Hill. Mrs. Josephine Unternuhrer died this afternoon, joining Mrs. Mary Short who died yesterday. Miss Emma Johnson remains hospitalized and may recover.
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Capital Hill
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