Solons Move Capital From Olympia to Seattle or Tacoma
Olympia, Jan 18 Olympia reporters say a bill to move the state capital from Olympia to Seattle or Tacoma will be introduced in the Senate and House soon. Proponents argue Seattle or Tacoma best serves the state and would boost its prestige, while opponents fear disruption and jealousy among towns.
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Cossacks Trapped by Japanese Forces Near Newchwang
Report from Port Arthur says Japanese trap Cossack raiders south of Newchwang with Russians surrounded and little hope of relief. In St. Petersburg officials admit unrest due to Port Arthur fall and Manchuria defeat, while Lodis reports rioting with red flags, gunfire, one officer wounded and 16 rioters detained.
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Japanese Raiders Cut Off by Russian Lines near Newchwang
An account from Rondon reports Japanese raiders harassed the Russian front near Newchwang. Cossacks and Japanese clash in a desperate struggle as rail lines are defended and repaired amid heavy fire from hills. Trains continue to move after the gauntlet of shelling and musket fire.
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Japanese general praises Stocane as loyal ally
Gen Nogi writes to the governor praising Gen Stoessel as no longer foe but a meritorious servant of the country. In Constantinople, a relief fund vote favors using funds to care for French and Japanese wounded in the far east.
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Japan’s War Stance Quoted On Foreign Bowing Rule
A Jan 16 note from Prein cites a Japanese envoy speech by Count Okuma, Minister of Japan, linking foreign bowing customs to the Monroe Doctrine’s pioneer stance. The item notes Japan’s insistence on foreigners bowing in traditional fashion amid wartime conditions and mentions American influence as a reference point.
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Moore to Launch Big Store and Theater Projects
J A Moore of the Moore Investment Co announces two major builds in Seattle within 60 days. A $350000 four story steel department store will rise on Union Street between Fourth and Fifth avenues, with October completion and ready leases. A corner theater at Second Avenue and Pine Street will include a cooled salt water natatorium in the basement. construction to begin after the steam shovel clears the hill. Moore pledges rapid progress and broader growth for the city.
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Seattle
Town Burned by Scripps News Run
Aurora Newfoundland January 16 Fire destroyed the business section of Leland thirty miles west with an estimated loss of one hundred thousand dollars. RK Holmes and H W Miller face today’s superior court trial on charges of running a horse race wagering place. they were convicted in justice court last May and appealed.
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Weather Spotter Brief Forecast Summary
The report notes a forecast for tonight and Tuesday with generally fair, colder conditions. Light to free north winds are expected and the instrument indicates the lowest temperatures over the past four hours.
City to Cut Water Rates on July First
Finance committee plans a 18 to 26 percent reduction with new equitable rates to be announced soon. The chamber of commerce backs the move, framing the policy while investigating alleged diversions. Debate centers on residence versus business district cuts and meters, with broader reforms eyed.
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Mayor Ballinger Pleads Ignorance Over Saloon License Case
The article reports Mayor Ballinger and the license and revenue committee allegedly ignoring violations at Jack Barberis’s resort on Second Avenue and James Street. It details lack of license, recent sale of the saloon, open basement spaces, Turkish bathroom assignations, and ongoing poker gambling despite committee investigations and the mayor’s claimed ignorance.
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Star
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Chamber 710 Considers Judgeships and Municipal Judge
A chamber of commerce committee will discuss enacting legislation to appoint an extra superior court judge and another justice of the peace. Unfavorable action is expected on both, with opposition from most city lawyers including Mayor Ballinger. Some back creating a municipal judge position.
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Storms drive ships ashore along Scotch coast
Frightful storms along the Scotch coast drive ashore a Ullapool fishing fleet with three wrecked vessels and many losses. Two coasting steamers run ashore at Ullapool while a fishing emack is wrecked off the Orkney Islands with crew drowned. A French vessel wrecked on the Isle of Wight with five drowned as harbors fill with shelter seekers.
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Man in Jail Over Statue Bomb Plot and Umbria Bomb
A man using the alias Gensler Rosseau is jailed in Philadelphia for attempting to blow up Frederick the Great statue in Washington last week. He admits placing the bomb and says he sent an infernal machine aboard the British steamer Umbria. He was earlier deemed insane in 1903 over foreign influence concerns and will likely be sent to Washington for the prior affair.
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Frederick the Great
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Torpedo Boats Shipped to Japan from Seattle
Five torpedo boats destined for the Japanese navy sail from Seattle aboard the Kanagawa Maru early next Wednesday. The craft arrived last Saturday, shipped as machinery to maintain secrecy. A second batch of five boats may follow on the Minnesota amid lingering Russian interest.
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Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line
Smiths Cove
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Ruassians
Seattle Welcome for Oriental Tour By Dr Brown
Dr Brown general agent for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and Steamship company toured the Orient and passed through Seattle last night en route to San Francisco. He hadn't visited the city in six years and expressed surprise at its recent growth since his previous visit.
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Canadian Pacific Railroad & Steamship Company
Orient
Seattle
San Francisco
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Republicans to bolt caucus over U S senate race
Jefferson City Missouri January 16 14 Republicans will bolt the Republican caucus and refuse to vote for U K Niedringhaus for United States senator to succeed Senator Cockrell.
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