Pedro the Mascot's Mischief and Departure from Tacoma Tug
Pedro the mascot of the tug Tyee went ashore in Tacoma yesterday prompting Captain Bollong to worry for his pet. Descriptions note Pedro as yellow and white and fond of climbing ladders. The tale mentions a possible burglary tip if Tacoma police hear of a crime, though Pedro was not known to steal before his departure.
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Pedro
Tacoma
Bollong
Pedey
Tua
Hle
Man Refuses Pest House Care Over Money Fear
Dr. Carroll, health officer, examined a man from Blaisdell found at Fourth and Jefferson lodging house. The man objected to being sent to the pest house, claiming he would lose his money. He carried $1600 on his person and held $5000 in bank deposits. He said he had lived in Beattie for 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Beattie
Army YMCA to Open Branch at Fort Lawton
An army branch of the YMCA will open at Fort Lawton next Sunday under Beattle association supervision with C. E. B. Jensen in charge. Post Commandant Summeral has provided a room in the bar racks for the new group and a promising future for it. The first meeting is set for 3 oclock next Sunday with final arrangements pending and speakers to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lawton
Beattle Association
C. EB. Jensen
Summeral
Iainature
Eclodea
Bright Scheme Inspires City Reports Initiative
Mayor Humes received a letter from M R Mubble of New York requesting reports from city departments. Mubble, secretary of a municipal library, favors pamphlet reports and seeks the charter ordinances council proceedings and department reports for wider distribution and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
M. R Mubble
New York City
New York
Voters confuse dead man with alderman election
In Oil City Ninth ward the count showed J. F. Reeder elected alderman though the office was held by Guy J. Hecker. Officials found dead John Parker leading the Prohibition ticket for county assessor, though he had died a month earlier.
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Oil City
J. F. Reeder
Guy J. Hecker
John Parker
Lively Season Foreseen by Skagway Merchants
Merchan t CG Kaufman of Skagway and Juneau predicts a busy year with heavy travel through Magway and increased mining activity in the Porcupine district. The Treadwell mine plans improvements, expanding employment as quartz mining draws attention to southern Alaska towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufman
Magway
Juneau
Porcupine District
Treadwell
Routh
Alaska
Advertising Has Results Beattie Literature Prompts California Interest
Secretary Moore of the Puget Hound Bureau of Information sent Beattie literature to Southern California points and received several letters seeking more information. He has addressed hotels and railroads urging cooperation to spread descriptive matter and stimulate opportunities. A railroad man M. P. Benton advocates a large advertising field after visiting California.
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Moore
Puget Hound Bureau of Information
Beattie
California
M. P. Benton
Beattle
Receiving hospital project falters over funds and site protests
The health and sanitation committee is seen to report unfavorably on a Fifth Avenue and Yesler receiving hospital project due to lack of funds. City officials may indefinitely postpone the plan as objections from nearby property owners and a lengthy petition are noted over Yesler site suitability.
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Health and Sanitation Committee
Fifth Avenue
Th and
Yesler
Convact
Prominent Guests at Leading Hotels List Bank of Names
Hotels display a wide roster of guests from across the country. Notable arrivals include figures from San Francisco Ashcroft Portland Calgary Seattle Philadelphia and Chicago among others, with travelers from New York, Baroda and Spokane listed in multiple houses.
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George A Crux
San Francisco
James CC. Shields
Ashcroft
H. C
W. H. Conbett
Portland
Mies Adelaide Warren
New York
R. B. Smith
Calgary
Walter Hitchcock
Harry Hanson
Stevens
Kokiemiadelphia
DP. Baechand
Mission City
Reuben J. Johnson
Granite Falls
Mion
A. M. Perry
Bremerton
W. W. Conner
la Conner
D. G. Rieman
Leavenworth
D. Carleon
Tacoma
Butler
Frank Narregan
Baroda
Mich
G. R. Ingles
Kansas City
B. FP. Swope
J. G. Kaufman
Skingway
Mre
Mine Ireland
C. M. Vowell
Issaquah
A. Burnick
A. K. Williams
Minneapolia
H. M. Killegan
Arlington
Hart Healey
Tolt
Change of stations to shift Wheat shipping point Downs
Great Northern will abandon Mohler station in eastern Mohler region and open a new Downs station two miles west. The move aims to balance distance between depots and open up more wheat country. Mohler shipped over 600000 bushels annually. Mayor Humes received a prospectus inquiry from J R Brown about settlement.
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Mohler
Great Northern Railway
Downs
Humes
J. R. Brown
Plans for Big Addition to University Club Building
Architect W D Kimball prepared plans for a $10000 addition to the University Club at the corner of Meren Avenue and Madison Street. The two story structure will mirror the present club house and include an entrance on Madison Street a Ladlew club room cold storage and kitchen link shower baths and upper bedrooms. The project lists Alexander Pearson as general contractor with Donaldson as plumber. Kimball also completed plans for a two story residence for Winfield Smith at Summit Avenue and University Street.
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W. D. Kimball
University Club
Meren Avenue
Madison Street
Alexander Pearson
Donaldson
Winfield Smith
Crm
Bhank & Smith
Summit Avenue
University Street
Home Camp Social Highlights Community Gathering
About 647 residents and friends attended the Home Camp No. 26 Woodmen of the World stag social at Elke hall. Capt. Beamer led the event with neighbor Buterworth in the chair, featuring music, lectures on Abraham Lincoln, recitations, and variety acts.
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Elke’ Hall
Capt. Beamer
Butterworth
Neighbor Kluteves
Abraham Lincoln
A. J. Boeckert
Mr. Perry
Mendelssohn
Neighbor Kneves
Casey At
Mr. Stevers
Atwood Brothers
Tim Teolan
Larry
Carthage
Stevers
Beamer
Hatch Smith vs Eddie Gardner Bout Draws Omaha Interest
Considerable interest in the 20 round bout at Washington hall Omaha between Hatch Smith and Eddie Gardner with Gardner favored on weight though Omaha supporters back Smith for the decision. Preliminary four round bout pits Danny Haley against Paul Murray.
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Omaha
Neb
Hatch Smith
Eddie Gardner
Wheeling
Washington Hall
Gardner
Danny Haley
Paul Murray
Wood alcohol factories to shut down nationwide
A conference of U S manufacturers led to the closing of 2600 wood alcohol retorts for six months. About 25 percent of U S plants will halt, reducing monthly output by 655000 gallons. The action covers all states except Michigan.
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New York
United States
Wll
Michigan
Rainier Arrives in Seattle With 750 Tons for Puget Sound
The Pollard Steamship Rainier reached Seattle yesterday carrying 750 tons of general merchandise for Seattle and Puget Sound ports. Captain Hanson says the ship will sail to San Francisco at 8 p.m. March 4. The schooner Web Foot reported all well and bound in from 30 miles west of the Columbia River. The Rainier completed the San Francisco to Seattle leg at record speed, aided by strong westerly winds, at times 14 knots.
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Pollard Steamship Company
Seattle
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Capt
Hanson
The
Rainier
Achooner
Columbia River
Frisco
Neah Bay
Major Rubien To Return to Charge of U S Cartermastern Dept
Major George S Hublen returns to head the United States cartermasters department taking charge Saturday with Major Bingham ready to assume new duties. Transfer will take two to three weeks as Hingham assumes control. Nitta Goldberg sues A Goldberg for divorce citing insults and alleged unchastity.
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George S Hublen
United States Cartermastern Department
Calfornia
Bingham
Anoumen
Ile
Himmself
Hingham
Wreat hing Match Set As World Championship Bout
The Lenox Lyceum hosts a boxing match between Carl Norbeck the Norwegian and John Pleninig the Butcher Boy. The contest is billed as determining the world championship and has drawn keen local interest as both fighters have trained vigorously for the event.
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New York
Carl Norbeck
John Pleniig
Lenox Lyceum
Han
Norbeck
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M.C. A
CG. Kaufman
Skagway
Goerorth
Bureau of Information
Rogers’ Ware
F. E. Elliott
Third Ave
Pike St
Rainier IN
D. S. Johnston
Second Avenue
Burke
Atest
A. Lindauer
Pike Street
Major Rubien
Nitta Goldberg
A. Goldberg
Seattle Electric Co
Aeattle's Baby Store
Iways
Jent
Pines B
Rizew
Eizen
London
Erdashery
Ralph Stuart
Monte Cristo
Third Avenue Theater
J. M. Russell
Walter Perkins
the Man
Mexico
John Cort
Mer
Opera House
Viola Allen
Main 66
Skae & CO
Uvan Cort, Mer. van
Su. Yesday
Daniel Sully
Bos Succe
Boston
Neumontia
Anal An
G. Benninghausen
First Avenue
Columbia
Sunset Oil & Refining Company
Sunset Oil and Refining Co
Sunset, Kern Co
Thatepany
Sunset Oil & Refining Co
Sun Land
A. B. Graham
William M. Calhoun
George Fam
Chas
E. Shepard
Ellis Morrison
J. N. Prather
Pedua
Mutual Life Building
Washington
Charter Oak
Matt St. Louis
Wilney
Chicago Furniture & Stove
Iad
Ted
Badshirts
CRG
Aorthrup CO
BOE First Ave
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