Carnegie Gift Sparks Seattle Library Revival
The Seattle public library, burnt in a disaster, receives a $200000 pledge from Andrew Carnegie to fund a new building and equipment. A $500 annual maintenance fund is planned, with negotiations for temporary quarters and land use under legal constraints, and an estimated two-year construction period.
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Seattle
Tts
Beattie
Carnegie
Star
Carrnegie
Car
Ol University
A. J. Blethen
Regents
Special Library Committee
Will Carson
H. Parry
Council
University
Smith
Oh Bs
Atlin Region Prospects Highlight Skagway Visit
Skagway January 1 J D Graham gold commissioner of the Atlin District arrives for a short visit and speaks at length on district prosperity and mining prospects He favors Caribou route over Fantail for heavy freighting this winter noting dog teams on Fantail and improving prospects for the Atlin camp despite criticism from some syndicate talk He expects mid January freighting to begin with mining machinery moved over ice from Caribou to Atlin.
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Skagway
J. D. Graham
Atlin
Graham
Caribou
Fpantall
Lake Bennett
Smooth Arma
Lane to sail after repairs near Guayaquil
The Charles D. Lane should sail Thursday once repairs finish. The cargo includes ties and other track material consigned to Guayaquil, where a railroad is under construction inland. The Lane broke down at sea two weeks ago while attempting to depart.
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Chas. D. Lane
Guyaquil
Lane
Congo Free State Troop Outbreak Reported in Congo
Advices from the Congo Free States describe a native troop uprising with serious outrages reported. The incident signals unrest within colonial forces as authorities monitor developments.
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Brussels
Congo Free States
Dalton Arrives with New Ownership for Puget Sound Run
The sternwheeler Dalton, Capt. F. White, arrived from New Westminster last night. Recently purchased by Willey Navigation Co, she will begin a Puget Sound run. Captain White reports heavy snow on the hills during the return trip.
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Dalton
F. White
New Westminster
Willey Navigation Co
Puget Sound
White
Young Boy Injured In Seattle Horse Incident
Deputy Sheriff Mike Kelly reported a 14 year old boy named Prinetly was thrown from a horse in South Seattle last evening. He suffered a broken left leg in two places and received care at Kelly’s residence before being taken to his Sunnydale home this afternoon.
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Mike Kelly
Judy Austin
Seattle
Prinetly
Portland Reaches Harbor After Heavy Gales
The barkentine Portland sailing from San Pedro to San Francisco was reported January 2 with heavy gales. She entered the harbor with 9 1/2 feet of water in the hold. The Japan steamer Ricjun Maru departed the Great Northern dock in the morning carrying freight for Hong Kong Yokohama and Shanghai.
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Barkentine
Portland
San Pedro
San Francisco
Cal
Japan
Great Northern Dock
Hongkong
Yokohama
Shanghai
City Council Considers Madison Street Upgrade
Council plans a slate of street improvements tonight including a Madison street project estimated at 66,000 dollars from First to Twenty third avenues. Grades too steep will use planking where paving or brick is not feasible, and other proposed streets listed include Fast Thomas Street East Fir Street First Avenue North and Virginia Street with varied boundaries.
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Madison Street
First Avenue
Twenty-third Avenue
Thomas Street
East Fir Street
Broadway
Twelfth Avenue
Highland Drive
Brain Street
Virginia Street
Fourth Avenue
Dennyway
Thirtieth Avenue
Yeeler
Dearborn
Cold Weather Suffering Amid Fatal Exposure Toll
January 7 report from Pari6 notes ongoing cold snap with widespread hardship among the poor. Nine deaths from exposure occurred overnight and provincial reports indicate many perished due to the cold.
J L Adama Injured In Fall At Kern Block
J L Adama suffered a broken right ankle after losing balance while leaning over a banister in the Kern block on Yealer way. A patrol wagon took him to Providence hospital.
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J. L. Adama
Kern Block
Yealer Way
Adama
Providence Hospital
Foreman Marty Cowan Crushed by Rock Near Index
A Great Northern construction foreman Marty Cowan was crushed by falling rock near Index. He was brought to Providence hospital in this city in precarious condition.
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Marty Cowan
Great Northern
Index
Providence Hospital
Cowan
Where has he gone missing man in residence near Yealerway
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of R Cruikshank from his Fifteenth Street home near Yealerway. The 32 year old man has not been seen since December. Police were notified by Wm Cruikshank who says the missing man carried over $400.
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R. Cruikshank
Yealerway
Cruikshank
Wm. Cruikshank
Kitchener Telegraphs on Boer Field Actions Near Nauwpoort
Report from Kitchener dated January details engagements near Nauwpoort with Babington against De larey's and Steenkamp's commandos forcing the enemy to retreat northwest. Boer losses reported as 20 killed or wounded and Commandant Duprey captured. Wounded accounts from Heilbron indicate Knox's detachment of 120 clashed a superior force near Lindley, with Lieut Lang and 17 others killed or wounded.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Babington
Delarey
Steenkamp
Nauwpoort
Duprey
Heilbrow
Knox
Lindley
Lang
Caribou Sinclair Stops Kid Barnes in Quick Round
In a boxing bout at the Orpheum last night Dee Daweon Caribou Sinclair delivered a decisive right to stop Kid Barnes in the first round. The crowd witnessed Barnes fall as Sinclair claimed the victory in a sharp, brief encounter.
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Daweon
Dee. M
Caribou
Sinclair
Kid Barnes
Orpheum
T. Barnes
Watch Snatcher Arrest Told by Police
Police report J. Williams was arrested by Officer Crane on a Saturday night for robbery after he snatched a watch from Miss Pauline Miller as she entered her home at 310 James Street. Williams admitted guilt to Capt. Winard.
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J. Williams
Crane
Williams
Pauline Miller
James Street
Capt. Winard
Costly Fire Hits Pacific Lounge Mattress Co
A blaze at 11 yesterday morning damaged the Pacific Lounge Mattress Co building at Grant and Norman Streets. About $5,600 worth of stock was destroyed and the structure sustained $100 in damages.
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Pacific Lounge @ Mattress Co
Grant
Norman Streets
ITY GAINS A RESIDENT
A. L. Andrews, the civil engineer who built the Cascade tunnel on the Great Northern, says he has finished the tunnel and will settle in Seattle. He recalls past Seattle work on the Denny hotel hall and the Front street road turntable, and vows to live here no longer temporary but for good.
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A. L. Andrews
Great Northern
the Butler Today
Star
Seattle
Denny Hotel
Front Street
Waterfront Notes: Steamers Depart For Ocean Ports
The Dirigo is due from Skagway tonight and the Czarina sails from the same area. John B Kimball of the British American line departed January 9 for ores. City of Seattle leaves for Skagway tonight. Rainier sails for San Francisco with 990 tons coal and loads 950000 feet lumber en route. Robert Dollar leaves for San Francisco at 2 pm with 18 first class passengers and general merchandise. Mary F Perley to be sold off for repairs between Seattle and Port Orchard for a few days.
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John 8. Kimball
City of Seattle
Skagway
Rainier
Pollard & Dodge
Ine
San Francisco
Ateam
Rober Dollar
Ballard & Dodge Steamship Line
Mary F. Perley
Seattle
Port Orchard
Seattle to rival Frisco in shipbuilding for battleship
Secretary Long awarded the contract to Moran Bros for one battleship. Seattle Beattie plant expands with a new dry dock machine shop and power house to support year round work. Moran Parry confirms contract and Seattle’s plan to build several warships and commercial vessels, boosting local industry and jobs.
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Long
Moran Biros
Beattie Company
Parry
Moran Pros. Co
FE. C. Graves
Waerhington
Moran Bros
Moron Bros
Seattle
Construction Board
Moran Co
Pacific Coast
Beattie
Reat Shipbuilding
Battleehip
Wisconsin
United States
Aleo
Crampe Co
Pacific
Emoeng
Will H. Parry
Moran Bree
Junta Established In Manila Allegiance Oaths Under Scrutiny
The deportation by Gen. MacArthur of Filipino leaders Mabini Pilar Ricaret Trias Campo and two others to Guam is cited as proof that insurgents formed a junta in Manila. The men had sworn allegiance but remained connected with field forces providing information. Guam becomes a Botany Bay prison for political offenders.
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Washington, D. C
MacArthur
Mabini
Pilar
Ricaret
Trias
Campo
Guam
Manila
Botany Baya
Letter Confusion Hints at Rats Over Dogs In City Notices
A city clerk discovers a mail envelope marked dogs though postmark seals show doge and officials infer the writer meant rats. The letter, containing local tax assessments, suggests the addressee keeps rats or dogs, prompting inquiry by city authorities.
Mayor Humes Expected to Veto Telephone Franchise Ordinance
The mayor is expected to veto an ordinance passed by the city council granting J G McGroarty and George Blankner a telephone franchise. Debate arose over the exclusive control of conduits, with some questioning the petitioners' intentions. The veto is to be pressed tonight.
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Humes
J. G McGroarty
George ©. Blankner
City jail to be cleaned and enlarged after leaks
The board of public works is expected to act to place the city jail in sanitary condition. Jailor John Corbett informed Chief Meredith that the women's cell is leak damaged and uninhabitable, prompting Clerk Kennedy to report to City Engineer Thompson. The board's involvement suggests immediate enlargement of the jail.
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Board of Public Works
John Corbett
Meredith
Kennedy
Thompson
Plummer Street Bridge Dispute Dismissed by Judge Moore
In the Seattle Transfer Co. v city case over the Plummer Street bridge Judge Moore ruled the plaintiffs lacked authority to challenge the council’s right to order construction. He noted the council acted with foresight and knowledge of conditions.
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Seattle Transfer Co
Plummer Street
Moore
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Adam and Mare
Garden
Biden
Plummer Street Bridge
India Tea
Brunner & CO
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Safe Deposit Vaults
Piaza
Safe Deposit Building
Pirst Ave
Cherry St
Mia
Piper
Northwest
Z. C. Miles & Piper CO
Yesler Way
Ogden
Cascade Laundry Co
Third Ave
Main St
Uptown
Second Avenue
MOLAY
J.E. McManus
SON
New York
Washington
John H. McGraw
George
Kittinger
Babey Big
San Diego Fruit Co
Engine and Ship Builders
Steel and Wood
Migliavacca Wine CO
Main Street
Winth Ave
Ninth Avenue South
12Th Avenue South
Washington Street
Third Avenue
Norman George
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