Capitol commission meets with resignations in Olympia
The capitol commission convened at 10 with all present except Pearson of Seattle arriving at noon. Commissioners Simpson of Seattle and McNeely of Tacoma offered verbal resignations citing business pressure, with Simpson also signaling no stay if policy shifts occur. Governor Melville urged them to remain. Dr. Ward the state immigration agent visited and spoke with Governor Rogers. John B. McMillan, seeking the finance commissionership, returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Capitol Commission
Pearson
Seattle
Sol. Simpson
McNeely
Tacoma
Buasi
Rogers
Melride
B Ward
John B. McMillan
Finh
Gift Accepted for Carnegie National Institute
Secretary Hay and Supreme Justice White with Chas. P. Wolcott and other officials signed articles of incorporation for the Carnegie National Institute to receive a $10,000,000 gift for a government operated institution. President Roosevelt appears to have informally accepted the plan, though details on funding from the Steel Trust remain unclear.
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Washington
Pp.c
Hay
White
Chas. P. Wolcott
Geologica Ore
Wright
John Billings
New York
Daniel Gilman
John University
Artic of Incorporation
Carnegie National Institute
Carnegie
Bold Bank Robberies Hit Wisconsin and Missouri
Two bank heists reported on January 4 with confrontations and heavy losses. In Bethany Wisconsin the Exchange Bank lost 2000 dollars after robbers bound the marshal. in Morley Missouri the Scott County Bank was wrecked by safe blowers taking all vault cash, with four men on horseback and no solid trace yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Exchange Bank
Wreck rumor surrounds Norman Lunde off Finger Island
Purser McClinton of the steamer Dolphin reports a rumor of the fishing schooner Norman Lunde lost with crew off Finger Island Alaska after leaving Juneau. Two Seattle crew members named, others unconfirmed. Nordby doubts the loss, saying letters from December 28 claim all well in Juneau.
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McClinton
Dolphin
Skagway
Norman Lunde
Finger Island
Alaska
Vetallien
Seattle
John Daniels
Ebbot
Jureen
P. F. Nordby
Juneau
Norman Lunde Ia
Nordby
Norman Sunde
Paulsho
Death by own action in Diamond Ice incident
A brief notice notes a death linked to self harm during an incident at Diamond Ice located on Tel Main 1059. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Battle Looms as Venezuelan Revolt Nears Coro
In Willemstad Curaçao on January 4 a revolutionary force led by Gen. Matos is reported landed at Barcelona with Gen. Riera en route to Coro to mobilize partisans. President Castro is alerted as troops prepare to intercept and a large battle is anticipated with manifestos issued.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Matos
Martinique
Barcelona
Venezuel
Riera
Coro
Castro
Three Mounted Police Drowned on Stickeen River
News from Skagway reports three Canadian Mounted Police drowned after a hunting trip near the Stickeen river mouth. An overturned canoe and starving dogs were found six miles downstream, triggering search parties. two identified officers were Fitzgerald and Heathcoat, a third’s name unavailable.
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S&tlekeen
Canadian Mounted Police
Frank Byrne
Alaska Steamship Co
Skagway
Mounted Police
Stickeen Barracks
Stickeen River
Mounted Po
Fitzgerald
Heathcoat
Maiden voyage yacht model thrills bay observers
The revenue cutter Manning reached the bay from Port Townsend and will sail to Tacoma this afternoon. A four foot model yacht, rigged and detailed, sailed with sightseers and its owner for safety. John Robeson built the model in this city and also works as a longshoreman. The Newport of San Francisco is at Ballard for repairs at Arlington dock. Freeno sails from Port Gamble tomorrow with a cargo of timber to San Francisco. Santa Ana of the Kruse line is expected to call at San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue
Manning
Bay
Port Townsend
Tacoma
Thomas Lipton
John Robeson
Newport
San Francisco
Ballard
Arlington Dock
Freeno
Port Gamble
Tomber
Santa Ana
Kruse Line
Calie
Engagement of Ruth McCook Announced in New York
In St Paul on January 4 an engagement was announced for Ruth, daughter of J. H. Anson McCook of New York, the attorney. The notice states the couple plans a forthcoming marriage in the near future.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Agagement
Ruth
de Ter
Jhl
Anson McCook
New York
Theosophical and Spiritualist Meetings Tonight
The Theosophical Society Amanda lodge meets at 7 30 PM with D W Phipps speaking on Practical Theosophy. Queen City Society meets Sunday at 7 30 PM featuring BE Bohwagert. Progressive Spiritualists hold a 7 30 PM event at Forester's First Avenue with Chas J Anderson. Socialist party gathers Sundays at 7 30 PM in Carpenters Hall 1520 H Avenue for talks and music.
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Theosophical Society
Amanda Lodge
D. W. Phipps
Queen City
Socialist Party
Carpentere’ Hall
H Avenue
Address by Rev Hugh Gliebrer at Y M C A event
Y W CA That Which Battalion is the attraction at the Young Men's China Han Association tomorrow afternoon at 8 20 o clock Rev Hugh Gliebrer will speak Flora Shank leads reaper services at the Young Women s Christian Association tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock subject A New Year s Mew age
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Hugh Gliebrer
Young Men's
China- Han Association
Misa Flora Shank
Young Women's Christian Association
Y M C A Junior Exhibition Planned By Douthitt
Next Wednesday evening the Y M C A Junior class will present their annual athletic exhibition with a drill program prepared by Professor Douthitt. The Y W C A educational clauses resume sessions next Monday with courses in German French stenography and history added.
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Douthitt
Courne
Mortality notes for Captain J. P. Pearson and others
Funeral rites for Captain J. P. Pearson, veteran Pacific coast ship master, were held at First Baptist Church with burial at Lake View cemetery. Attendees included the Honor and Mil Post groups. Butterworth & Bone led the service. Also listed are services for Mrs. Mary De Launay at Sacred Heart and Annie E. B. Fl. den at Butterworth's chapel, with Calvary and other interments. A separate item references the death of The Carrivean, killed December 27 near Mt. Baker, with Pacific to Grand Rap dog by the Collins, Sherman Foley.
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J. P. Pearson
Pacific Coast
Lake View
Firet Baptist Church
Rev. L. & Bowerman
Ree of
Hionor
Mil Post
G. A. RR
Butterworth & Bone
Pearson
Mary de Launay
Sacred Heart Church
Calvary Cemetery
Annie EB. Fl
Butterworth's
Carrivean
Mt. Baker
Pacific
Collins
Sherman Foley
LICENSED TO WED IN SEATTLE AREA NAMES LIST
Marriages issued for multiple couples including John Lottal Me and Elisabeth Allan in Toronto and Chicago. Justin Ashman and Emily Carkeek Fremont. Otto Furuwin Andrews and Lena Johnsen Seattle. others from Beattie Ballard Kent and Seattle. Amid marriage notices a grief report notes L Druce missing aboard the ill fated steamer Walla Walla with some passengers feared lost and later confirmed saved relatives sent word Katherine Stream and kin aboard were rescued after ten hours adrift.
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John Lottal
Kenaie
Toronto
Canada
Elisabeth Rachel Allan
Chicago
Charlies Hoach
Neltle May Wheeler
Everett
Clarence Cady
Julia Helen Duffy
Beattie
Justin T Ashman
Emily Carkeek
Fremont
Joseph John McTeigh
Jean Corcoran
Peter Jackson
Filton Lind
Ballard
Harry Clyde Fordman
Kent
Nettle Tucker Chapman
Virginia
John Pradie
Maud Foster
Seattle
Otto Fu
Win Andrews
Lena Regine Johnsen
Markets Offerings and Quotation Box
The market page lists fruit and vegetable prices with multiple items and ranges. Lemons at 1.75 to 82.75 per box, oranges 1.95 to 1.90, pineapples 1.25 to 1.75, grapes 4.00 to 5.00 per box, cranberries 10.00 per barrel, and more. Potatoes 24.00 to 27.00 a ton, carrots, lettuce, cabbage, onions, and other staples with varied per unit or per case rates. Dressed poultry and dairy items add further prices for butter, cheese, eggs, and related products.
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Washington
Eastern
New York
Wisconsin
Roquefort
Limburger
Market Prices and Provisions Ledger Listing
Daily price sheet showing fresh meat rates for beef mutton veal and lamb, with per pound marks. Grain and feed costs list oats barley wheat corn and chicken feed with corrected Seattle dock prices. Dairy and poultry values include butter cheese eggs and fowl, livestock values for cows steers sheep and hogs.
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Puget Sound
Washington
Seattle
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Roosevelt
Iit
Steel Trust
Morley, Mo
Scott County
Lunde
ST. Louis
Henry Tatum
Western Travelers’ Protective Association
Kegley
Yakimas
Seattle, Edmunds and
City OF
Colman Dock
E. B. Scott
Mgr
Hanna
Columbus
McKinnon
Ohio
Ali Hanna
Marine News
Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture
Drapery Roon
Household Department
Majestic Steel
Globe Wernicke
Grand Rapids Chair Co
Luce Furniture Co
Grand Rapids
Frederick & Nelson Home Furnishers
Second Ave
Madison St
Y. W. CA
YM. C. A
WED
L. V. Druce Missing
L. Druce
Grand Trunk Railroad
Walla Walla
Cruce
California
Mies
Katherine Stream
Thomson
Witheo
Woodhouse Co
Garland
Alfred Benjamin
Cahn Wampold
Michael Stern & Co
Coates
Coats
Adiere and Bros
Adams & Blanchard
Hinckley
Pioneer Make
Oxford
Cheltingham
Adams& Blanchard
Blk
Tive Creamery
ABC
Pike Street
Fletcher
Castoria
Pierce
Carter
Kilmer
Second Avenue
Johnston Co
Second Avenue Burke
Bonney & Stewart Funeral Directors
Third Avenue
Columbia & Telephone Main
Wash
The
Seattle Electric Co
John M. Davis & CO
Pioneer
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