Panama Canal Offer Faces Tough Conditions
Washington Jan 20 The United States pace to accept the Panama canal offer stalls as Colombia proposes an 80 year lease with renewal while the isthmian commission demands an perpetual lease The Panama Company assets include 30000 acres of land 2431 buildings and extensive machinery valued at 21000000 plus railroad assets and maps valued at 2000000 The commission says completing the canal would cost 45680000 more than the Nicaraguan route An irrigation bill is introduced in the Senate as Hansbrough notes Western support and a special committee backs it.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Panama Canal
Colombia
Isthmian Commission
Panama Company
Admiral Schrey and wife arrive in Washington for appeal decision
Admiral Schrey and his wife arrived in Washington from the South for a conference with attorneys on an appeal to be reviewed by President Roosevelt. Schrey and attorney Raynor planned to present the appeal to the President this afternoon.
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Washington, D. C
Admiral Schrey
Roosevelt
Raynor
Schley
Harvard President Eliot to visit Seattle and Portland
Word reaches the city that President Eliot of Harvard University will arrive Wednesday March 12 for a one day Seattle visit and a trip to Portland. Harvard graduates plan a 3pm meeting to arrange his reception and entertainment and may extend his stay.
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Eliot
Harvard University
Seattle
Portland
Harvard
Bank cashier in Great Falls charged with embezzlement
Herbert H. Matteson, cashier of the Great Falls National Bank, was arrested in Helena on embezzlement charges after confessing to misappropriating about $20,000. Bank Examiner J. B. Lazear reported the loss, and Matteson said he used bank funds amid copper speculation to save his property during the slump. His wife traveled east to raise funds to cover the damages.
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Helena
Mont
Great Falls
First National Bank
Herbert H. Matteson
J. B. Lazear
Matteson
City Council Orders Street Improvements and Clerk Increases
At last night’s meeting the council ordered grading of alleys in blocks 51 and 52 Maynard’s addition and East Cherry Street work with costs listed. They passed final on East Spruce Street sewer work and alley work in Maynard’s plat. Petitions protested saloon license on Terry avenue and a billboard at Twenty‑third avenue. A request to create an assistant janitor post for city hall at 65 dollars monthly was filed. Dairymen seek better train service. State Hort. commission cites unsanctioned tree sales. Franchises questioned for telephone firms. A bill authorizes Seattle Waterway Co to receive surplus city water at half a cent per 300 cubic feet to aid tide flats and Beacon Hill washing.
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Sarah A. Bell
East Cherry Street
T Avenue
Galer Street
Highland Drive
King
Maynard
Terry Avenue
Harrisan Street
J. Smith
Twenty-third Avenue
Yester Way
Thomson
Corporations Committee
State Horticultural Commission
von Holderkeke
Judiciary Committee
Revolver Incident at Montana Stables Ends in Ejection
Branson, a former Montana stables employee, pressed Colman for $61.50 last night. He drew a revolver when told to wait for balanced accounts, but bystanders wrested the gun away and Branson fled.
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Geo Hrancon
Montana Stables
Colman
Branson
Hrangon
Three Men Executed in Separate States
Three men were executed after clemency failed in Missouri Jer Craft. in Pennsylvania John Luta, who killed his wife, collapsed as the rope was set and died after the drop. in Kansas City Albert Garth was hanged for the murder of his sweetheart in a jealousy frenzy.
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Wilkrsbarre
Jan
John Luta
Luts
Kanbas City
Albert Garth
Maritime Trade Movements Across Puget Sound
The Ia Conner and Pak Ling from China Mutual line prepare cargo runs to the United Kingdom and Liverpool, with 1200 tons for Seattle. The Victoria sails to Vancouver via Port Blakeley, while Den-ie and Denderah plan Tacoma calls for loading and return trips. Neptune’s arrival from Port Townsend will bring wheat exports.
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Ia Conner
China Mutual
Tacoma
United Kingdom
Pak Ling
Conrad
China Mutual Line
Liverpool
Orient
Seattle
Victoria
Cosmos Line
Port Blakeley
Vancouver
Frisco
Den—_ ie
Sound
Denderah
Neptune
Port Townsend
United King
Five Men Held In Fake Jewelry Case By Police
Detective Adams and Tennant report five men in custody on suspicion of dealing fake jewelry to railroad workers near Grant Street. Unopened packages of supposed articles were found on the group. No charges filed yet.
Police Notes Report Missing Seaman and Stolen Horses
D W Clark of the Fremont house reports a coat and overcoat recovered from the hail last night. Mrs Blank of South Park seeks help locating G B Steen a seaman who left two children in her care two years ago and has not been seen since. The Columbia marshal notifies Seattle police that two horses were stolen in the suburb yesterday.
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D. W. Clark
Fremont House
Indoor meet at University armory features fast half mile race
Next Thursday the university hosts its second indoor meet in the armory with the usual events. The highlight is a half mile pursuit featuring Robert Pearson and Harry Boetzkes versus Joe Pearson and Fred Chestnut, noted as the fastest runners at the university.
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University Armory
Robert Pearson
Harry Boetzkes
Joe Pearson
Fred Chestnut
Derby Hall
Feartes Wood
Professor Anderson
Seattle
Explosion at St. Elmo hotel causes blaze and burn injuries
In Everett on January 21, a gasoline explosion at the St. Elmo hotel threatened property but was put out with about 800 dollars in damage. Mrs. J. W. Smith, wife of the proprietor, was severely burned while using the fluid to clean a dress when it ignited.
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Everdptt
St. Klmo Hotel
J. W. Smith
Rainier Arrives with Cargo and Passenger for Seattle
The Rainier docked from San Francisco carrying about 700 tons of merchandise for Seattle and Puget Sound points. It also delivered a shipment of dogs for Tom Dutton and carried one passenger. The dogs are bound for interior Alaska.
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Rainier
San Francisco
Seattle
Puget Sound
Tom Dutton
Alaska
Marconi Engagement Ends Quietly
IT'S ALL OFF New York January 21. Marconi's engagement to Josephine Holdenman of Indianapolis is broken at her request with no reason given. Marconi sails for Europe tomorrow.
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New York
Lg. Mareconi
Josephine Holdeman
Indianapolis
Marconi
Europe
A PITY THAT SHE DRINKS
Pearl Boyd a 15 year old North Seattle girl is jailed for vagrancy after repeated misconduct. Police blame bad associations and describe her as the ringleader of local mischief in Hell Town. She previously received a suspended sentence but now faces a new 90 day term.
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Beattie Joe
Pearl Boyd
Seattle
Pear
Hell Town
Pearl
Market Report From Western Avenue on Fine Weather Trade
The day sees strong buying with good conditions for bananas and steady prices for butter and poultry. Eastern Washington stocks and upcoming scarcity keep some goods firm while California vegetables arrive by steamer. Yakima potatoes sell well and a near term price dip is expected after today or tomorrow.
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Western Avenue
Washington
Prices for fruits vegetables and groceries in Seattle market
The document lists varied prices for produce and goods in Seattle area markets. Items include apples oranges bananas pears cranberries quince saps and many vegetables with per box sack or per pound rates. Also noted are dairy poultry and meat prices and daily corrected market data with grain and feed figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
Ninth Ward Republicans organize at Fremont Good Templars hall
The Ninth Ward Club was organized at Good Templar's hall in Fremont with Republicans from across the ward in attendance. Plans for the municipal campaign were discussed and precinct committees to handle registration were appointed. Officers named include A. Tucker president N. W. Lovejoy treasurer and A. J. Goddard secretary.
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Ninth Ward
Good Templar's
Fremont
A. Tucker
N. W. Lovejoy
A. J. Goddard
Monsignor Antonini Visits Pacific Coast on Health Trip
Pope Leo's secretary Monsignor M Antonini arrives in Seattle on a health driven visit to America his first time here and plans to travel to Victoria Portland and San Francisco before returning. The 92 year old pontiff is reportedly in good health according to the prelate despite persistent rumors.
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Monsignor
M. Antonini
Pope Leo
In Beattle
Samuel Ilill
Rome
America
Mar. Antonini
Mer. Antonini
Seattle
Victoria
Portland
San Francisco
City of Seattle News From Alaska Report
From Lynn Canal to Juneau reports note a large landslide on January 1 damaging the flume of the Lest Chance Milling Company but causing no injuries. A new Mush Creek strike fuels Halne’s Min alon excitement amid ongoing civic push toward a March municipal election. A $600 nugget is rumored prior to freeze up, and pioneer Taylah Charley loses most of his $3,230 cash after a trip.
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Beattie
Lynn Canal Pointe
Juneau
Lest Chancelling Company
Halne
Minalon
Cever
Koyukuk
Taylah Charley
Second report on missing man C A Lord
The Star revisits the case of C A Lord with new corroboration from B W Abbott and G B Riley who knew Lord in Nome and Beattie. They confirm Lord sailed from Beattie to Nome in June 1899 with J B Blair, later claimed marriage to May Neilson, and disappeared after Chicago correspondence. Lord owned Nome property and surfaced in Chicago letters to Nome contacts.
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C. A. Lord
BE. M. Leef
Larkin Street
San Francisco
Stewart
Beattle
Nome
J. B. Blair
B. W. Abbott
Ablecity
The
Star
Young Lord
Roanoke
Hie
Lord
Seattle
Abbott
G. B. Riley
Mr. Abbott
Beattie
May Neilson
Chicago
Mr. Riley
J. EB. Blakr
Kiley
California
New York
Licensed to Wed: List of Marriage Licenses Issued
A batch of marriage licenses is recorded with numerous couples from Beattie Seattle Everett Portland Spokane and Kent. Names include Patrick H Mc Mullen and Mary T Gel lagher. George E K Hollaway and Marciath King. Walter Curr and Marjorie Adell Twich ell. Louis F P Kpaplich and Ellzabeth Dorthea Nicoline Hansen. Mastard P Mc Cord and Alpha M Henderson. Frank T Mc Carty and Maud J Herlis. Thomas M Fisher and Deisy W Rawlins. John J Joyce and Stella A. Karl P F Kwarswolder Milby. John Place and Mildred Cameron. Felix Duplan and Marie Francoin Deamona. Frank C Parker and Nelile B Brady. Julius Rane and Olivia Pedersen. William Harry Houghton and Myrtie E B Miller.
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Patrick H. McMullen
Mary T. Gellagher
Beattie
George EK. Hollaway
Marciath King
Hearthe
Walter Curr
Seattie
Marjorie Adell Twichell
Everett
M. Gentry
Armina K. Chandler
Louis FP. Kpaplich
Ellzabeth Dorthea Nicoline Hansen
Mastard P. McCord
Alpha M. Henderson
Portland
Frank T. McCarty
Sumner
Maud J. Herlis
Auburn
Thomas M. Fisher
Deisy W. Rawlins
Seattle
John J. Joyce
Riteville
Stella A
Spokane
Karl PF. Kwarswolder
Milby
John Place
Mildred Cameron
Seaton
Felix Duplan
Marie Francoin Deamona
Frank C. Parker
Nelile BE. Brady
Pverett
Julius Rane
Olivia Pedersen
Silvana
Wiliam Harry Houghton
Myrtie EB. Miller
Kent
City Contractors Demand Timely Payment Under Street Contracts
Sixteen city contractors represented by Ballinger, Ronald and Battie urged the council to enforce the 70 percent monthly payment of city engineer estimates. They alleged delays in approving the assessment rolls and protests delaying the final 90 percent held 90 days for defect checks. One contractor claimed 400,000 due with bonds not yet initiated. The council meets tomorrow night as a committee of the whole to hear their case.
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Ballinger
Ronald and
Battie
Monald
Metcalf’s Hearing On Kaneas Pension Nomination
Senatorial committee heard Metcalf deny a charge he killed a Filipino while kneeling for mercy amid debate over his nomination as pension agent for the Kaneas district. A witness described three Kansas regiment members ordering the death of two prisoners who refused to accompany them. Metcalf denied involvement and blamed political enemies and Twentieth Kansas Volunteers.
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Warhington
PDC
Wilder Metcalf
Kaneas
Wee
Senate Committee
Metcal
Twentieth Kahane
E One
Kansas Regiment
Metcalf
Newsboy Bail Forfeited After Alleged Theft Incident
A Handly newsboy failed to post bail of 60 dollars after a charged theft incident. Police report a bench warrant was issued for his arrest and he is to be rearrested.
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Asean
Caner
Paving Resolution Puts Bricks and Asphalt on First Avenue
President Crichton of the city council introduces a resolution to improve First Avenue from Pike Street to Dennyway with vitrified brick only between Pike Street and Pine Street and asphalt for the rest. The plan includes vitrified brick gutters and a concrete foundation. Payment is proposed by bonds over ten years if approved.
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Crichton
Firet Avenue
Pike Street
Dennyway
Pine
Trinity Smok er Event Reflects Parish Recovery Plans
The Trinity Parish Episcopal church disaster prompted a smoker in Morris hall attended by many. Attendees discussed rebuilding the burned church, with a short musical program and remarks from H. H. Gowen on the parish’s loss and future plans.
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Trinity Parish Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Morris Hall
J. B. Butler
Carl Hoffman
A. B. Coon
Charleston
H. H. Gowen
Parioh
Beattle Public Works Board Sees New Revised Ordinances
Secretary Bagley announces the first copy of Beattle’s revised ordinances issued for nine years. The edition includes the city charter adopted two years ago.
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Bagley
Board of Public Works
Beattle
Last of the Big Buffalo Exhibition Ends
The five live buffalo from the East conclude their display at the Pan-American exhibition. Carltons Bros. own the animals and have not decided their fate. Tacoma wild beast show managers and park commissioners may purchase, but no offers accepted. Local authorities plan no retention and may sell the animals for meat.
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Carltons Bros
Tacoma
Park Commissioners
Officials Change W. D. Benson Freight Agent Shift
Officials announce W. DD. Benson who was in the New York office of the China Mutual is now contracting freight agent for Canadian Pacific in this city. Richard Millard takes Benson's former post and moves to Vancouver.
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W. DD. Benson
New York
The
China Mutual
Canadian Pacific
Richard Millard
Ponte
Vancouver
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture Bed Room Selection
The ad promotes affordable solid oak bedroom furniture at low prices, claiming superior buying power allows prices equal to those for soft wood locally made pieces. It emphasizes cheap yet satisfactory options and a large variety of patterns available at comparable regional costs.
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Northwestern
Gresser
Clara Brown Sold At Public Libel Auction
The S tearmer Clara Brown was sold this morning by Deputy A S Mar echal Tyler under the libel recently filed by parties who assisted In her rescue when she was beached on Al Ki point a short time ago. A M Hunt was the purchaser at $1500.
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Clara Brown
A. S. Marechal Tyler
Al-Ki Point
A. M. Hunt
Farewell Dinner For Richard Croker At Tammany Hall
Fifty cav ers will attend a farewell dinner at the Democratic Club in New York honoring Richard Croker and other Tammany Hall leaders. The event is described as a personal tribute marking Croker's retirement with bronze horse miniatures as souvenirs from his Epsom Derby entries.
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New York
Democratic Club
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Mr. Croker
Manafield Benefit Draws Crowd for Actors Home Plan
The public packed Herald Square Theater today in New York for Richard Manafield's benefit performance. Proceeds support the Actors' Home to be built at Stapleton, Staten Island.
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New York
Herald Uare
Richard Manafield
Actors’ Home
Stapleton
Staten Island
Grant Arrives in San Francisco Three and a Half Days Late
The transport Grant arrived from Manila last night, three and a half days overdue, amid earlier naval concern. Governor Taft was confined to his cabin due to illness during the voyage.
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San Francisco
Grant
Manila
Taft
Factory Burns Hoquiam Dust Heap Fire
The Western Basket and Manufacturing Company plant burned yesterday morning in Hoquiam. The fire started in a dust heap and caused an estimated loss of about $60,000. La Roche was moved to 11 First Ave during the blaze.
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Hoquiam
Western Basket Andanufacturing Company
Auction Sale of Household Furniture by G Bickerton
G Bickerton will sell at his rooms 1812 First Avenue on Wednesday the 6th at 10 30 sharp. Bed sets springs mattresses blankets and comforters extension tables secre taries bookcases chairs rugs stoves fine china art squares and more. Parties with goods to dispose of by auction must send them in the day before sale. BH G Bickerton auctioneer.
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G. Bickerton
Flrst Avenue
Dress Goods Stir in Pretory Sale Eyes Record Prices
The dress goods section shows startling price drops during the Pretory Sale. Desirable dress fabrics are priced very low, prompting readers to compare the rest of the store offerings with these bargains.
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Panama
Senate
Hansbrough
Eliot Coming
Dockery
ST. Louis
J. L. Craft
Marine News
Grewa Fruit
Coraion
Ares
Ariic
Wisconsin
Roquefort
Henan
Cehicago
Jan. H.wheat
City of
WED
Shellac
Cerner
Pike St
BIG Buffalo
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
Ideaie Brathart
Sutter Street
Josephine Huseer
Spanagie
Waah
Hethe
Ninth Avenue
Akiese
Josephine
Liggie Brulhart
Feather Mamet
Hush Street
San Franciaco
MR. Groker
Trenton
N. J
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Trust
Second Avenue
Howard Building
Mutual Life
Portland, Or
Ofice
Pen
Sterling Pianos
Reicherts
Union
Socialist Party
Globe Wernicke
Majestic
Grand Rapids Chair Co
Luce Furniture Co
Grand Rapids
Majestic Kitchen Queen
Ivine, Dietz and
Metsgar
Rand and Leopold
Frederick & Nelson Complete House Furnishers
Second Ave
Madison and Spring Sts
Cor
Eeees
Alfred S. Witter & CO
Norway
Borthen
A. Lindauer
Ernst Bros
Tel
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply
Columbia Street
H. T. Turner
Hinckley Block
E. C Niles
Shamek Umbrella Hospital
First Ave
du Ave
James
Maison Barberis
Rainier Beer
Third Ave
Corner Union Telephone Main
Sherman, Clay
Seattle, Wash
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