Bids Opened for Philippine Roads
Washington January 20 two bids were opened for Philippine railway construction. J G White & Co of New York bid 90 miles Luzon and Manila Dagupan road with no government interest guarantee. others proposed Ravay Negros line and Dagupan Laoag route with a 4 percent guarantee for 30 years. Taft and Philippine officials revised terms allowing either no guarantee or guaranteed interest with adjusted costs and timelines.
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Washington
Morntor
New Yorkers
International Banking Corporation
Ravay
Negroe
J. G. White & Co
con @ Ce
New York
Luson
Manila Dagupax Road
Dagupag, Laoag
Taft
Wright
Forbes
Philippine Commission
Kidwards
Ehiet
Insular Bureau
Morality and Temptation in The Theater Era
A critical meditation argues women in the workplace face a bitter struggle and that managers are not purely to blame. It discusses morality as active trial through daily life and contrasts abstract virtue with practical character formed by temptation.
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Eve
Graves 10 to be Returned to Seattle in Diamond Theft Case
Judge Cook ordered the extradition of J. B. Graves to Seattle. Graves is accused of stealing two diamonds, waived at 125 dollars each, from Laura Stewart Irving Ward of Seattle.
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San Francisco
Woman Sought for Embes sment Arrested in Portland
Madge Leyborn was arrested at 1 45 this morning by Detectives Kennedy Barbee and Wappenstein on a Portland warrant for embes sment. She agreed to extradition and an officer was en route from Portland. The O'Brien Good Roads club heard W W Beck address the County Good Roads association last night.
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Madge Leyborn
Portland
Kennedy, Barbee
Wappenstein
Valve
New
O'Brien Good Roads Club
W. W. Beck
County Good Roads Association
Ward on the way a grand larceny arrest in Prisco
A report from Captain Ward states James G Graves, in charge after Ward left, was arrested in Prisco on a grand larceny charge. He allegedly stole valuables from Mrs Brew at the Potter apartments last December. Graves resisted extradition but failed to prevent arrest.
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Ward Leat Hieht
Prinen
James G. Graves
Graves
Prisco
Brew
Art of the Potter Apartments
Thin City
Samaliet
Lightning speed in bank clerks contest at Mik's hall
The American Institute of Bank Clerks chapter held a speed contest. O B Jensen of National Bank of Commerce won first prize by processing 500 checks in 8 minutes 16 seconds. W R Bow of Dexter Horton Bank took second with 14 minutes 48 seconds. Wil Buckley of American Banking Bank and Trust Co finished third in 19 minutes 17 seconds. Bow had the fastest time but a total error of 310.00, while Jensen was $20.00 off the actual amounts.
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American Institute of Bank Clerks
Mik's
O. EB. Jensen
National Bank of Commerce
W. R. Bow
Dexter Horton Hank
Wil Buckley
American Baving Bank and Trust Co
Bow
Jensen
Lillian Russell Suspected Hotel Theft Case
Lillian Russell, a domestic, was arrested yesterday on charges of stealing from the Lincoln hotel. Police found linen and other items in the women’s room after a search. Russell confessed but pleaded she would not be prosecuted if spared.
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Lillian Russell
Lincoln Hotel
Miss Russell
Ashe
University musicians plan fundraiser and student events
A post exam jubilee dance at the university gym will raise funds for uniforms and new orchestra instruments. The glee club, musical club, and Back Shore Dramatic club stage two comedies. In March Dete Rinker stars in a new club production. Lenora Jackson-Sity Sammis company performs January 4 with two soloists. A freshman-sophomore oratorical contest offers a $25 prize in March at the state university.
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Musical Clube
Glee Clube
Chume
the State University
Suburban Hotel to Become a Sanitarium
Dr J J Letater buys Motel Mercer on Mercer Island across from Lesehi Park in Lake Washington and plans extensive improvements. The former hotel, built sixteen years ago and most recently a summer hotel run by Mrs Myivia Garcken, will now serve as a sanitarium for nervous disorders.
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Mercer
Myivia Garcken
Arrest of 16 year olds for curfew violations
James Doyle and Lilly Reiley both 16 were arrested at 1 26 am by Officers Leighton Decker and Phillips for violating the curfew ordinance. They could not account for themselves and were taken in. Authorities know only their names. the girl was turned over to the matron and the boy remained in the city jail.
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James Doyle
Lilly Reiley
Leighton, Decker and Phillips
Boston
COBT
Burglar Foiled by Nervy Girl at Local Home
An attempted burglary at Mrs. RE Allen’s residence on 1715 15th Ave was interrupted when Gertrude Allen confronted the intruder in her room. The man fled down the stairs and escaped through the kitchen door after promising to leave.
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Mra. RE. Allen
Mra. Allen
Gertrude
Mise Allen
Mina
Allen
Buralar
ALLEN @ LORY
Aamas - Er
Recond Ave
Telegraph briefs mix storms crimes and politics across regions
Colorado and California endure severe storms causing heavy damage. McReynolds & Co. of Chicago allegedly borrowed on warehouse certificates after grain removal. Chicago grand jury indicts Ivane for Mrs Harrison’s murder and Constantine for Mrs Gentry’s murder. Gov Peabody’s family recovers from poisoning. Vancouver sailor George Thompson fatally injured by a horse kick. Ensign Wade cleared in Bennington disaster. Viola Allen wed to Peter Duryea last August. British Liberal gains continue in elections. Senator Chauncey Depew ill health reported.
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Colorado
California
McReynolds & Co
Chicago
Ivane
Mra Harrison
Constantine
Mra. Gentry
Gov. Peabody
George Thompson
Vancouver
Ensign Wade
Benningtom
Viola Allen
Peter Duryea
Chauncey Depewla
Pacific Coast Steamship picks Delhi for Alaska run
The Delhi schooner, when completed, will sail Alaska routes with a capacity of 1 600 000 feet of lumber. The Queen City rescued the distressed M Turner whose sails were gone and hull leaking.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Delhi
Alaska
Queen City Yeterday
M. Turner
Turner
United States Marine
William C. Ansell
Nebraska
J. D. Peters
California
Window Break Incident at Rear House Reported
Brief notice notes a window breaking at the rear of a residence with no further details available. The report mentions no injuries or suspects and leaves the incident description limited to property damage.
Extreme Cold Dampens Alaska Roads
Bitter weather grips Alaska with a fierce gale in the southeast and temperatures around 26 degrees below zero at Dawson and Fairbanks. Traffic is temporarily suspended due to the severe conditions.
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Alaska
Dawson
Fairbanks
Opposition to Lovey bill circulates in Alaska claims area
A petition against the Lovey bill circulates among Alaska claim owners in the Nome and Tanana districts. The bill would levy a yearly assessment of 100 dollars on each claim, payable in cash or by work equal to 75 dollars.
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Nome
Tanana
Tacoma Hold-Up Report From January Night Incident
Tacoma hold-up details a meat cutter Harry M. OCroaham of Frye, Siruhn & Co. robbed on his way home at about 16 30 o'clock. Two highwaymen seized $2.50 total, $1.25 each, and left his watch. The victim lived at 2148 Jefferson Ave.
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Tacoma
Harry M. Ocroaham
Frye, Siruhn & Co
Jefferson Av
Court dispute over salvage amount between Chehalis owners and Pacific Coast Steamship
Jotineon and Higgins for the Insurance underwriters of Puebla City contend salvage due to the Chehalis may be netted by ongoing court action. The steamship company and Chehalis owners have not reached a satisfactory agreement.
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Jotineon and Higgins
Puebla
Chehalis
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Bids Open for Seattle to Union City Mail Run
Bids to carry the mail 92 miles each way between Seattle and Union City are due at the post office on February 20. The steamer Perdita currently holds the contract.
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Seattle
Union City
Perdita
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Hitle Soubrette
Millicent Evans
Richelieu
Ielands
Great Ward
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Starascope
STAR
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