Queen Victoria Nearing Death Amid World Reaction
Osborne House bulletin reports the queen slight rally and coma risk as Kaiser Wilhelm and Prince of Wales visit. Generations of Britons and Canadian troops recall her reigns and the queen’s moral influence while officials monitor her condition and prepare for possible succession actions.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Osborne House
Prince of Wales
Prince
Kaiser Wilhelm
London
Portsmouth
Dre. Reid
Powell
Theos. Barlow
Prince and Princess of Wales
East Cowes
Prince Albert
Prince Consort
St. James
Europe
Princess of Wales
Victoria
Teally
Employees urged to buy stock under new railroad plan
The report notes that workers fear results of recent stock actions. Rumor says employees who bought stock may avoid danger, while those without stock will soon need to buy in or lose their jobs. Mr Hill proposes making every railroad man a stockholder of the company.
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Vancouver
Royal Canadian Regiment
Empire
Henry
Harry Honner
Windsor
Bonner
Tranner
Atock Lawge
Hill
Burglar Arrested in Japanese Lodging House
W Law, atlas Long, was caught last night in the act of burglarizing a room at a Japanese lodging house on Second Avenue South and Main Street. He was arrested by officers Chipman Hubbard and an unnamed man.
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W. Law
Atlas Long
Second Avenue South
Main Street
Troimen Chipman
Hubbard "Ana Man
Lisale Abbott Arrested in Washington Street Robbery
Lisale Abbott was arrested last night by Officers Mefford and Me. Clary on suspicion of robbing John Anderson of 20 dollars on Washington Street.
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Lisale Abbott
Mefford
Clary
John Anderson
Washington Street
Gambling houses thrive as patrols note busy activity
A Star rep observed heavy gambling activity across several venues including the Standard Totem Union Club and White House with eight to ten tables each. The month’s takings reportedly reach $1 275 and about 1 00 workers serve as boosters dealers and floor walkers. Proprietors face a monthly $100 fine due today.
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It Waa
Totem
Occidental Avenue
Ite House
Washington Wrest
Union Club
Second Avenue South
eSog
Pasoes
White House
Clancy
Ben Pincus
Occidental —E
Aington Street
Executive committee outlines expo expansion funding plan
The committee agreed to push state and provincial legislatures and BC government to fund the expansion. They seek $60,000 from Oregon Idaho Montana and British Columbia each, totaling $260,000 plus a $200,000 federal appropriation. Spokane would contribute $150,000 and Inland Empire counties $100,000, aiming for a grand total.
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Oregon
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Northwestern
Congress
Spokane
Inland Empire
Accident at Getchell Mill Injures J Hope
J Hope was injured by falling timbers in a Getchell mill in Boonehemish County Saturday. He was brought to Providence hospital.
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J. Hope
Getehell
Bnohemish County
Providence Hospital
Queen Victoria Near Death As Nation Fears Loss
London reports anxious Sunday as crowds read bulletins on Queen Victoria's condition. Emperor William of Germany visits amid fears, yet his presence endears him to Britons. Victoria, crowned in June 1838 at age 14, has reigned 62 years and remains a symbol of duty and stability for a democratic realm.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Mansion House
Exchange
Ruger
Transvaal
Duke of York
Frogmore House
Windsor Castle
Prince Consort
Lord Salisbury
Osborne
Home Secretary
Osborn
Prince of Wales
Sewakton
I Noorta
William
Germany
Victoria
George II
Alfred the Great
And
Scotland
France
Denmark
Great Northern Men Scared Over Coastal Labor Report
At the Great Northern offices in Seattle a wave of concern arose as executives review payrolls for sailors on the coast. James J. Hill requested a thorough report detailing how many railroad workers are underperforming and whether they are the right personnel to keep.
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The
Great Northern
Seattle
James J. Hill
Seattle Gas & Electric Presses Ahead Amid Franchise Battle
The Seattle Gas and Electric Company continues costly ground work while city authorities dispute its rights. Samuel Hill defends ongoing expenditures, saying the city will grant fair play after court cases. The firm plans system extensions and plant improvements, seeking a new limited franchise despite legal challenges.
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Seattle Gas & Electric Company
Samuel Hill
the Star
Mr. Hill
Gaa
Elf
Robbed in a poker game at U&I saloon
Shortly after 7 this morning W. Wes reported to Patrolman Wilkes that he lost $200 in a poker game in a rear room of the U and I saloon at First avenue and Madison street. Three men were arrested after identification. Names given were P F Husia, Co Shelton and W S Smith. All charged with gambling and held on bail. case to be heard by Judge George this afternoon.
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W. Wes
Ciity
Trolman Wilkes
First Avenue
Madison Street
Wilkes
Wiles
PF. Husia
Co. Shelton
Smith
George
Abolish State Grain Inspector Office Debated
The Washington state House considers a bill to abolish the office of state Inspector of grain. Supporters call the office a sinecure harmful to the public and hindering grain shipments to Washington coast ports. Opponents argue abolition would threaten regulatory aims.
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Olympia
Friends of
Washington
New Fire Alarm Box Placed at Republican Street Foot
A new fire alarm box identified as number 64 was installed at the foot of Republican Street.
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Republican Street
Bold thieves loot bank in Walnut Springs heist
In Walnut Springs Texas on January 21 robbers broke into the general store and bank of J A Rushing and Ben blew the vault and safe with dynamite and escaped with between four thousand and four thousand dollars and more in losses reported by local officials
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Walnut Springs, Tex
Ben
Thin Town
Inventor Eiiesha Gray Dies at Newton Ville
Prof Eiiesha Gray, noted for inventing the telephone and numerous telegraph and telephone devices, died at Newton Ville on Walnut Street last evening from heart trouble. He collapsed at 10 o clock while walking, leaving a wide mark in the mechanical science community.
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Newton, Masa
Eiiesha Gray
Newton Ville
Brunner Firm Interest Transfers to A L Jansen
The interest of A. A. Brunner in Brunner & Co. passes to A. L. Jansen who will settle liabilities and collect all accounts.
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A. A. Brunner
Brunner & Co
A. L. Jansen
Andrews Seeks Senate Seat Again in Washington Bid
The article reports Senator Andrews of Genics proposing a bill to appoint a Washington general commissioner and leave selection of the in charge commissioner to the appointees. It notes competing bills in the Senate and House allocating appointment powers to different officials. Democrats are accused of seeking a party bill to grant the governor full commission appointment power or to amend existing bills to that effect.
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Andrews
Washington
Senate
Ehrlich and Thompeson
House
Counr
Dilla
Brisk Market On West Street With Fresh Produce
The market opened brisk on West Street with steamer goods from California including cabbage cauliflower Brussels sprouts pears green beans parsley and celery. Carload of cabbage arrived others sold at unchanged prices and oats hay and butter remained steady. A carload of Redland oranges and more fancy apples moved as buyers stayed active.
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California
Sigee
Beattie
Professors Resignations Roil Stanford Faculty
San Francisco January 21 turmoil hits Stanford University as Prof William Henry Hud eon and Prof Charles N Little resign amid forceful departures. Dr George B Howard and Prof Botton Cotts Brown threaten to quit. discipline follows the earlier ouster of Prof Ross last November over political science teachings.
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San Francisco
William Henry Hudeon
Leland T. Stanford University
Charles N. Little
Howard
Jordan
Sepenret
Palo Alto
Stanford University
Botton Cotts Brown
George B. Howard
St. Market Street
Stanford
Ross
Murder at Harlem hotel shocks New York
Clarence Davis was found beside the body of 19 year old Magrin via at St Luke's Home in Theybold's hotel Harlem. The girl died from a drug administered by Davis for immoral purposes. He then swallowed poison and fell into insanity.
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New York
Clarence Davis
Magrin Via
St. Luke's Home
Theybold
Gas Company Plans Expansion at Seattle Plant
The Seattle Gas Company outlines adding a washer a scrubber and a condenser to its gas plant to raise capacity. President Mr Hill says mains will be extended. He declined to comment on ongoing court litigation.
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Seattle Gas Company
Hill
Walla Walla Fire Destroys Stensil Building
A disastrous blaze in Walla Walla destroys the Stensil building, the city’s premier commercial property. The two upper floors housed a lodging house with guests escaping in night attire as firefighters aided in dramatic rescues. Ground floor Joseph Merchant general store sustains about 12 000 in stock loss with 6 000 insured. Fire under control by 1 PM.
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Merchant's General Store
Northwest Pacific International Exposition committee meeting
The Spokesman Review reports a joint meeting of the executive and finance committees of the Northwest Pacific International Exposition. It will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 in the office of A. Browne in the Traders' block, Spokane.
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Spokane
Spokesman Review
Northwest Pacific International Hexposition
I A. Browne
Traders’ Block
Hia
Happy Days For Woodenware Family No Trust Prices
A historical notice reports that the Standal Wooden ware Co and allied firms will not raise prices this spring. The piece notes clothes pins, rolling pins, potato mashers, meat pounders, and bread bowls kept in check by a trust and a “combination of interests” to avoid ruinous competition.
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Clothes Pin Company
Standa Woodenware Co
Michigan
Ohio
Senate session recalls Queen Victoria in prayer
In Washington on January 21 the senate morning prayer asked for Queen Victoria's recovery, praising her piety and justice. Chandler's defeated reelection drew warm reaction in the chamber as the house reported the post office appropriation and the senate confirmed James F. Harlan, son of Chief Justice Harlan, as attorney general for Rantaica.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Queen Victoria
James F Harlan
Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Rantaica
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Getchell
J. A. Rushing
Prof
Elisha Gray
East
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Pyke St
Lake Union
Ear
Pearl UT
Buffalo Commission
Frisco
Tex
Eure Slandherchiefs
Torchon Lace Eee
Yard
Sita Lot Corpeta
Weki
Dreas Shields
McLay
John H. McGraw
B. Kittinger
George B. Ritts
Bailey
Fire and Marine Insurance
Ogden
Oxford
Pike Street
Migliava
CCA Wine CO
GAS Company
Aph
Escides
Walla
Walla Walla
Stensil
Ing House
Ing
Ground and Safety
Stewart
Spokanes
Sty
Adlastate
COR
Jackson
Junk Department
Yesler Dock
Cahn & Cohn
Lier
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C.gray &Co
Second Ave
Main 690 Electric Laundry Co
Third and
Marion
Yesler Way
Broadway
J. KE. Stevens
Red Bis
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