Santa Ana Grounding Injures Vessel Struck Reef
The steamer Santa Ana formerly of Alaska Pacific fleet ran aground on a reef in Helkish narrows north of Queen Charlotte Sound Alaska while en route north. It backed off to Seattle for repairs with fore foot torn off and 600 tons cargo to unload. Captain Moore navigated slowly to avoid further risk and the ship is expected to resume northern service by January 15 after repairs at Moran Bros. drydock. Total damage estimated around 1500 dollars.
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Alaska-Pacific Navigation Company
Northwestern Steamship Company
Helkish Narrows
Queen Charlotte Sound
Alaska
Seattle
The
Santa Ana
F. 8
Moore
Nerth
Valdes
Gulf of Alaska
J. F. Trowbridge
Excelsior
Moran Bros
Trowbridge
Priest Attacked in St Louis on Way to Train
Father Charles Quinn of New York was attacked by three footpads in St Louis as he walked to the railway station. He was beaten and stabbed three times, left unconscious in the street, and his condition is listed as serious.
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ST. Louis
Chas. Quinn
New York
Butte, Mont
Earthquake shakes Gibraltar at dawn with minor impact
An earthquake shock was felt in Gibraltar at 5 oclock this morning and lasted only a few seconds with no damage reported.
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Gibraltar
Alaska Steamship Dolphin Departs With Noted Passengers
The Dolphin sails north tonight with a large passenger list and a full cargo of general freight. Among travelers is mining man M M Pritchard negotiating to buy the Snettisham mines from John Tisdale. Others head for the Tanana district, White River diggings, and Dawson area.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Dolphin
Veasel
Alaska
M. M. Pritchard
John Tisdale
Snettisham
Chas Boner
Tanana
Renner
Harry Taylor
Fifth Avenue
Skagway
Emil Peterson
P Pssenger
White River
Dawson
H. C. Brown
Klondike
Tidal Wave Strikes English Coast Causing Severe Damage
A tidal wave hit the east coast of England on the morning of January 7. Yarmouth saw waves surge over the marine promenade and homes in upper stories were flooded. Cleethorpes sea wall collapsed, and Scarborough, Dover, and Sheerness reported significant damage.
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Sert News Assn
London
England
Yarmouth
Cleethorps
Scarborough
Dover
Bherness
A Gloomy Christmas in Russia Celebrations Marked by Port Arthur News
The Russian Christmas was observed with a general gloom following Port Arthur's capitulation. The czar attended church services and the baby czarevitch received nearly a thousand presents.
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ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Czarevitch
Missouri Republicans Face Shakeup Over Senate Nomination
In Kansas City on January 7, reports say the Republican caucus naming Thomas K Niederinghaus to succeed Senator Cockrell sparked bitter feelings. The Journal called out doodle rumors tied to the caucus and alleged use of sixty thousand dollars, prompting talk of uprisings by GOP members.
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Kansas City
Thomas K. Niederinghouse
Cockrell
Niederinghaus
Journal
Missouri
Private detective Harmon jailed in subornation case
A. M. Harmon a private detective was surrendered by William Floyd and W. Mier and jailed on subornation charges. He allegedly urged Charles Baker to falsely testify in the damage suit by H. Oldt against Dr. J. Eugene Jordan. No action since April. attorneys seek to have case dismissed. Bondmen reconsidered agreeing to cover Harmon’s future court appearance.
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A. M. Harmon
Oes
Fet
Wiliam Floyd
W. Mier
Harmon
Charles Baker
H. Oldt
J. Eugene Jordan
Bondemen
Left H S clothes behind
Tacoma January 7 James Caruthers laborer created excitement by exiting from the Harmony house third floor window then sliding on telegraph wires to the second floor, leaping to a Cottage house porch, walking down stairs, and vanishing. He was underdressed and believed to be delirious after a protracted spree. His baggage remains in his Harmony house room.
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Tacoma
James Caruthers
Harmony House
Thirteenth and Commerce Astreets
Caruthers
Cottage House
Cottage Lodging House
Bishop Spalding Suffering Stroke Strikes Local Church Leader
PROBIA AL Jan Zeeeyy John JL Spalding of the Roman Catholic church suffered a severe paralytic stroke yesterday. His brother Dr Leonard HL Symiding stayed by his side as doctors treated him. The left side of his body was affected and speech was impaired for hours before partially returning. Spalding is 65 years old and had been in fair health though his age increases concern for further complications. He rested comfortably at a late hour last night.
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Probia
Jan
Zeeeyy
John JL
Spalding
Itin
Leonard HL
Diahop
Japan to Open Port of Penptheuia to Trade
Report from Tokyo states Japan plans to open the entire port of Penptheuia for work and commerce soon, with restrictions retained due to ongoing war.
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Tokio
Japan
Ap Pentheuia
Danny
Russian Grand Duke Named Commander in Chief in Manchuria
Dispatches from St. Petersburg report Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaievitch will become commander in chief of the second army in Manchuria when reorganized. He is nephew of Emperor Nicholas I and born November 6, 1856. He served with credit in the Turkish war and has been general of cavalry and inspector of cavalry. He holds several orders and is honorary colonel of regiments in Austria and Prussia.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Grippenberg
Nicholas Nicholalevitch
Nicholas Ie
Nicholas I
Austria
Prussia
Prisoner Prays in Court as Trial Opens for Trespass
In Portland Oregon on January 7 Rev Mr Pettyjohn faced a trespass case in Newberg court. He halted proceedings by kneeling to pray and singing a hymn in the courtroom. The case stems from a church dispute with Rev H Bowman over revival meetings and access to the church. He was fined five dollars after promising not to repeat the offense. Also, Shee Sing, jailed in county custody for three months on a forged certificate charge, faced federal court.
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Portland. Ore
Pickett
Pettyjohn
Newberg
H. Bowman
Bishop Coffee
Portland
Shee Sing
United States
Hanford
Great Northern May Absorb the Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Two Nippon Yusen Kaisha officials, K Nagai and T Nagai, visit Seattle to discuss possible consolidation with J J Hill and the Great Northern. The plan to place NYK steamers under GN management aims to secure freight and passenger traffic to the Orient, preserving Seattle as a port of entry and altering regional competition with Boston and GN steamships.
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Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Naval
Nagai
J. J. Hill
Great Northern
Orient
Boston Steamship Company
Great Northern Steamship Company
Minnesota
Dako
Dakota
K. Nagal
T. Nagai
Mee
Hill
Beattle
Seattle
Free Advice On Curing Catarrh By Sproule Specialist
Offer from Catarrh specialist Sproule promises free expert medical advice to cure catarrh permanently. Endorsed as a great chance for sufferers to receive personalized, no charge guidance by mail from 290 Trade Building. Readers urged to mail name and address with a yes or no.
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Vietine
Sproule
Trade Building
Ballard Postmaster Seeks Free City Delivery
Ballard postmaster Petia reports a telegram from Hon W K Humphrey confirming a proposal for free city delivery if Ballard’s December receipts meet targets. J B Hristo pledged free delivery if the town’s monthly average meets the quota, with a decision expected in a few weeks. John Stephens, longtime resident, died at work on a neighbor’s porch possibly from apoplexy. He left a wife and family. Knights of Pythian lodge No 128 held a social and installed new officers at its hall.
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Petia
Thin City
W. K Humphrey
John Stephens
Ballard
Stephens
Fourth Avenue West
Sixty-fourth Street
Knights of Pythian Lodge No. 128
Divorce Sought by Child Wife in Canada Ceremony
Mrs Venus Haney sues Warren Haney in superior court seeking a decree of divorce alleging she was 11 at the time of marriage in 1889 Canada. She says she never lived with him and was deceived by false statements used to induce the union orchestrated by her foster parents. Attorney Walter Fulton represents Mrs Haney.
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Representa
Venus Haney
Warren
Uple
Ra. Haney
Canada
Free Medical Advice Coupon
An advertisement asks about symptoms including foul breath nasal congestion and throat irritation. It prompts readers to provide name and address for free medical advice via a coupon style notice.
Watch and Jewelry Loan Offers Window Display
Money to loan on watches diamonds and jewelry. Do not buy a watch or diamond before seeing the display in our window. Prices marked in plain figures. Isaac Lurie, proprietor. Located at 105 Reconn avenue next to Guy's Drug Store.
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Reconn
Guy's
Isaac Lurie
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BER
Bscripps News Ass'n
Serious News Ass'n
Beripps News Assn
Geripus News
Mrs. Winslow
Bishop Spalding
Beripps News Aas'n
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Nate
Sprouse
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New York Liquor Co
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Bonney Watson CO Funeral Directors
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1St Avenue
Houghton & Hunter
First Avenue
Gunset
G-L
Holmes Furniture Co
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C. W. Boynton Law and Hardware CO
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