Lynching Fire Kills Fred Alexander in Leavenworth
A mob of citizens dragged Fred Alexander from a jail cell and burned him on the spot of Pearl Forbes’s murder. Crowds chanted as coal oil was poured, a rail tied to the ground, and the wretch burned alive. Gov. Stanley denounces the act and calls for lawful capital punishment to deter such lynchings.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Fred Alexander
Eva Roth
Pearl Forbes
Eitigens
Alexander
Peter Everhard
Sherif Everhard
Forbes
Stanley
Lumber Prices Soar in Review of Past Year
The Pacific Lumber Trade Journal notes a remarkable year with high lumber and shingle trade prices. Early six months set records while later months lagged behind 18 percent against 1899 figures, yet overall cargo totals show a handsome gain.
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Pacific Lumber Trade Journal
Yesouter
Puget Sound Defenses Shipment Listing Details
The United States Army Ordnance Department plans use of Sound defense materiel. A recent shipment includes two eight inch rifles and two 20 inch rifles with carriages and appurtenances from South Bethlehem. The load weighs about half a million pounds.
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United States Army Ordnance
Tr Epment
Tiean's Point
lLiremerton
Wison Point
Warden
Bethlehem
Executors Sell Property at Corner of Yesler and Fourth
Executors of the estate of 8 Qrandin sold to John Re Maurin Thompson and W. GQ. us a combined property deed at the corners of Yesler and Fourth avenues and Yesler and Fifth Streets for a total consideration of 61,000.
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Qrandin
John Re
Maurin Thompson
W. GQ. Us
Yesler
Fourth Avenue
10 Amend Mining Law in Senate to Aid Alaska
A bill by Senator Stewart of Nevada would amend U S mining laws to relieve Nome and other Alaska gold regions. The measure proposes power of attorney for staking single claims with six month acceptance and requires assessment work on claims before year end if staked by October 1.
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Washington
D.C
United States
Stewart
Nevada
Nome
Alaska
Senate
Recorder of the
Steamer Al-Ki Awaited From Ure Pacific Coast Service
The steamer Al-Ki of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company under Captain Nicholson is expected to sail from the port tomorrow.
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Al-Ki
Ure
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Nicholson
Ay Morrow
Counterfeiter Arrested for Slugging Nickels in Saloons
John Raines, a 44 year old man described as clever, was caught by Patrolman Adame in the Willard Blouse saloon playing counterfeit nickels into a slot machine. Officers found more fake coins at headquarters and linked them to Raines, who admitted producing them but refused to reveal hiding place of the plant.
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John Raines
Adame
Raines
Willard
Salogon
Haies
Yeeway
Adama
Adame Aces
Skagit
Firet Avenue
Namee
Falnes
Villard
Scounterfelt
Akagitaloon
Dreeme
Deed Bodies Found Amid Galveston Storm Tragedy
Two hunters reported finding corpses near Jones Creek in Galveston. One victim is identified as a mother holding an infant, part of a single family. The storm disaster has claimed multiple lives.
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Galeston, Tos
Galveston
Jones
Frank James Sheds Slouch and Embraces Conventional Derby
The article traces Frank James transition from a wild outlaw image to a quiet citizen. It notes his surrender to Missouri authorities fifteen years ago and the shift from a distinctive slouch hat to a plain derby. James remains tall and athletic with gray eyes, but his public persona has softened.
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ST. Louta
Jen
Frank James
James
Miscouri
Frank Janes
Eagie- James
Beattie Considers City Gas Plant Feasibility
A Seattle council resolution proposes examining the cost of building and operating a municipal gas plant. It requests estimates on franchise value, equipment costs for gas and water gas production, and candle power comparisons with other cities.
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Crichton
Seattle
Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Beattie
Seattle Gas & Fleetri Pe
Tika Wstor
Gaa
Beattle
BR. MH. Thomson
Eaid
Thie City
Switchback Bridge Test Shows Strong Structural Confidence
The Switchback bridge on White Pass summit underwent a Sunday test with a rotary engine and two coaches on the unsupported span. Deflection remained minimal, with readings from one eighth to one half inch as engines and cars crossed, confirming safety and rigidity. The first regular train crossed the bridge the next morning and an evening train ran on schedule, eliminating the prior delay.
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Bradway
White Pass
Apan
J. P. Bowers
van Cleve
Williama
Pivor
Williams
Supt. Horers
Licenses To Wed In Beattie And Vallard Couples
The marriage licenses issued today include Henry Brooke 47 and Elma Cole 40 of Beattie, and Victor Roemer 22 of Vallard with Bessie May Louker 22 of Attle.
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Henry Brooke
Elma Cole
Beattie
Beherd
Victor Roemer
Vallard
Bessie May Looker
Attle
Local option petitions circulate in New Whetcom
In New Whetcom petitions have circulated asking the legislature to pass a local option law. A new HMotlander colony forms near North Yakima with sage bruh clearing. A proposed rail line from Spokane to 4 would create a branch, boosting regional connectivity. In Olympia Jan 18 Hogers inaugural ball will be attended by the staff in full uniform.
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New Whetcom
North
Yakima
Sage Bruh
Proarves
Loma
Siev. Hogers
Olympia
West Street Trade Report Shows Stable Prices
Quiet market on West Street with no price changes. One car of bananas, one of oranges, and one of Yakima potatoes arrived. Oranges perform well in cool weather and shipments may pick up later in the week.
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West Street
Yesterda
Oran
Yakima
Ee Ae Pta
Trial Trip Again Today for Goldsborough Boat
The torpedo boat Goldsborough will make a triad trial trip this afternoon from Beattie. It is the first run by the new boat and owner Mr. Wolf of the Portland yard. Previous tests showed engine troubles, but a new engineer is expected to manage them. The trip will go to Port Townsend with several runs around the sound to ensure the vessel is ready for the government trial.
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Goldsborough
Beattie
Mr. Wolf
Portland Frm
Han Wolf
Port Townsend
Seattle's Traffic Grows As Freight Hiring Increases
Seattle's freight activity rises with new workers from the 0 K and NM lines beginning duty this morning. Local railroad men anticipate higher throughput as Spokane gateway shipments surge and Beattie benefits from added personnel. Dertling Kelly and veteran conductors bring experience while EB. Filla aids expansion, with plans to add more crews to handle growing loads.
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Spokane
Dertling
He Kelly
Beattle
Burtington O
Aleo
Filla
Thy
Beattie
Lesches Put Up for Travetest at 720 Recond Avenue
A brief local notice states Lesches is set for Travetest with a compact setup requiring few items. The address given is 720 Recond Avenue.
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Lesches
Irrigation Scheme Planned Along Columbia River
White Bluffe reports in North Yakima on an artesian well project to water 6000 acres near the Columbia. C B Waring and C B Livermore secure title to lands as promoters plan wells 900 to 1000 feet deep with possible reservoirs, or a canal from the river if needed.
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North Yakim
White Biuffe
C. B. Waring
Seattle
Columbia River
Columbia
C. Bb. Waring
C. B. Livermore
Beattie
Chas. B. McGlothien
Wella
Two American Ships Seized by Venezuelan Government
Washington January 14 reports say Minister Loomis at Caracas cabled the state department that two American ships have been seized by Venezuela and will be used again at the revolution rate. The vessels are steamers of the Orinoco Steamship Company operating between Port au Prince and Orinoco river points. The head of the company is American Alcott.
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Washington, D. C
Loomis
Caracas
State Department
Venesuelan
Orinoco Steammehip Co
Port Au Prince
Orinoco River
Alcott
Seizure Investigation Into Mixed Stockholder Group
Report says the stockholders are mainly Middle Eastern and American with a varied charter. The seizure will be investigated immediately to determine ownership and compliance.
Judge George Off Duty as City Court Sits
Judge Miller presided in the police court while Judge George remained at his home due to illness. The first case involved Johnson charged with begging. Kelly and Adams conducted the arrest. Johnson received a sentence of days hard labor in the chain gang. O Donnell was found guilty of vagrancy and sentenced to 10 days in the chain gang.
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George
Oidkness
Miller
Waelas
Johnson
OM Oors Kelly
Adama
J - Son
J. O'Donnell
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