Missing Brother Dream Rides WWI Tale to Fort Lawton
A fragmentary note reports a missing William Daweon, a private in the Third regiment, last seen after serving in New York and Illinois. He may have been located via a letter to the War Department, with a sister in New York state pursuing contact and travel to meet.
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Dewam
War Department
Port Lawton
Willam Daweon
Thia E
Hiinda
Wrater
New York State
Tlineis
Hee
Addream
Thompson defense questions in state trial discussed in court
In a King County proceeding the defense and state debated questions about a boy's life and prior conduct. Judge Thompson admonished a doctor for speaking to the boy while in jail after indicating friendship. Prosecuting attorney Meckintosh and additional experts are expected to testify.
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The
Bay
Thompson
King County
Meckintosh
WL RemodeI We Athlon WL RemodeI We Athlon Transporta
The text describes interior changes and improvements to a steamer. It mentions a torpedo bay, better steare facilities, and possible seven or eight units. It notes plans to place Meahet on a route with the Atbian and inland Plier and references taking the steamer Inland off a route while preserving the old steam hard.
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Tourtat
Inland Company
FAVORS. MARINE SCHOOL SHIP FAVORS
The Masters' and Pilots' association proposes a nautical training program to produce American-born seamen for merchant ships. They seek legislative funding to support a training ship and to supply capable naval officers, aiming to expand the marine service and recruit yout h for maritime roles.
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J. Kinnes
Wesesecration
Wappert
IT GIRL SNE AND THE MYSTERY ON THE STEPS
A terse clipping reports a 31 year old woman and a child linked to a standalone incident on a city steps morning. An inquest is planned to determine responsibility for the conduct claimed by authorities.
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Winnie
Raymond
Tracy
Beatingces Opens Vaults at Alaska Building
A compact notice announces Beatingces affairs secure with PAPERS to be deposited. A fee of 4.00 is required for an advertisement deposit at the Vaults of Werking & Co located in the Alaska Building.
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Werking & CO
Hank- Pre Alaska
Bank Clearings for January 21, 1907 and 1906
Bank clearings reported for January 21 1907 show a total of 1412288 73 dollars compared with the same date in 1906. The figures reflect business activity across banks in the period, with the 1907 total surpassing the prior year.
Storm Devastates Buffalo Waterfront As Storm Wreaks Havoc
Storm rages through Buffalo on January 21 causing two deaths and property losses over 2 000 000. Lake Erie and the Niagara River flood docks and wharves along the waterfront. Five large liners driven ashore and unable to be aided, with environmental damage and widespread destruction.
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Seripes Telegraph Service
Buffalo
At Maat
Lake
Niagara
Short Fur Coats and Velvet Details for Midwinter Styles
As midwinter cold returns fur coats dominate the scene with short jaunty jackets trimmed in velvet lace and braid. A streamlined design features shoulders loose to below the waist with broadfall shaping and wine velvet cuffs. Accessories include wine velvet and black soutache in a Greek key motif, plus a striking wine chiffon velvet hat with a large crown and four droops.
Japan trained army in the Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu reports claim the Japanese population, about 70 000 of Hawaii 460 000, has formed a militia like drill groups and mobilized across the islands. The piece asserts Japanese laborers expanded into many trades and that a strong military spirit exists among youth and veterans, with relatives in battles late.
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Japan
Hawaiian Islands
Islands
Hely
Era Fe
Murant Park
Diamond Head
Honolulu
China
Rueota
Hawaii'e
Portugese
Germany
Mawaii
Pacific Coast
Prospero Use Seattle Poor Shelter Conditions Explored
An unnamed Seattle writer visits Georgetown county hospital and poor farm to expose overcrowding and neglect. He finds 15 year old brick buildings inadequate for a growing city, with crowded dormitories and meager meals for paupers while officials spend on roads and staff. The piece urges charity groups to inspect the facility and pressure reform for cleaner air and humane care.
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Georgetown
Pearer Town
Seattle
Tuamates Mae Farm House
Greater Court Power Proposed in Senate
Olympia January 21 Three bills were introduced in the senate. The main measure would abolish the fixed term of the supreme court and create a court to hear appeals with discretionary expenditures for rooms staff furniture fuel light and records. The governor has sent to the legislature the report of the special committees on the penitentiary and state capitol. The report recommends custody of the capitol building and grounds be transferred from the secretary of state to the state board of control.
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Star
Olympia
Senate
Eupreme Court
Capitol
Secretary of State
State Board of Control
Separate Schools Proposed for Japanese and Other Races
Senator Keene of San Francisco introduced a resolution to provide Japanese children with separate schools alongside Chinese Indian and Korean children. The measure aims to support the school board in an ongoing test case and seeks early consideration.
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Sacramento
Keene
San Francisco
Board of Education
City panel bars saloon licenses in Twelfth ward
The letters committee of the city council will not grant any saloon licenses in the Twelfth ward. Southeast Heartion Nation? ordered Police Wappenstein to clean up all bitten pigeons in that section of the city.
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Heartion Nation
Wappenstein
Coal Shortage Eases as Weather Warms Across Coast
Warmer temperatures and melting snow improve travel conditions and ease the coal shortage. Pacific Coast bunkers receive supply at nine, with 66 wagons loaded and four on other routes. Carbonate and Northwestern report normal shipments as all companies continue deliveries.
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Temp
Pacific Coast
Neual
Libel Defined by Supreme Court Ruling in Arkansas
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that headlines are only an index to the article and not libelous if the body explains the alleged libel. Editor Miller of the Argenta Daily News faced indictment for libel of Attorney General Rogers over a headline claiming bribery and forgery.
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Little Rock
Ark
Supreme Court Today
Artcle
Miller
Argenta Daily News
Rogers
Safety devices urged to prevent deaths and injuries
The American Institute of Books Service led by Josiah Strong promotes safety devices to curb the looming death toll. Roosevelt and major manufacturers are urged to adopt protections for workers on railways, ships, and factories to reduce fatalities and injuries without raising government rates.
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United States
American Institute of Boois
Roosevelt
Strong
Ge Co
Fugitive Bookkeeper Captured in Los Angeles
James Evans once trusted bookkeeper for the J. KB Thomas real estate company was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly embezzling 1500. Seattle police were notified and a deputy sheriff will bring him back to the city. Evans disappeared January 4 after leaving to collect rent and the investigation revealed defalcation of company funds.
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Seattle
Evane
Finds Brother After Thirty Years in Montreal
James Murphy of Montreal told police he found his brother Edward Murphy within fifteen minutes of reporting a search. He rushed back to the station exclaiming the reunion occurred on the street, astonishing the sergeant with the coincidence.
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James Murphy
Montreal
Canada
Polie
Edward Murphy
Murphy
Thaw Causes Flooding Across Vancouver Business District
Melting snow in Vancouver B C has flooded streets and basements, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Cellars filled with water as men pumped out water on Sunday. The electric railway struggles to maintain traffic. three cars left the rails this morning.
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Vancouver
B.C
Electric Railway Company
Blackmailer Arrested in Glendale Extortion Case
James Lauer once employed at Mrs. Joseph Mater's country home near Glendale is arrested on charges of attempting to extort one thousand dollars. A letter demanding payment and a threat to take her life was sent to the Glendale post office. the suspect was apprehended at the residence.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James Lauer
Joseph Mater
Glendale
Sea Diver Arrest Ordered for Contempt of Court
Christiania Johnson seeks enforcement after a court ruling requiring her husband to pay $26 per week. The SEA DIVER is to be arrested for contempt of court as Johnson remains hundreds of dollars in arrears and has not complied with the order.
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Christiania Johnson
Mabel
Johnson
Obituary: Mrs. Sarah J. Clark Dies in Beattie
Mrs. Sarah J. Clark widow died yesterday morning in West Beattie of heart failure. She was beloved by many in Beattie and West Seattle and a member of the McKinney Circle which will handle funeral services tomorrow at 1 30 in the Platter Worth Bone chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
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Sarah J. Clark
West Beattie
Mra
Clark
Beattie
West Seattle
McKinney Circle
Platter- Worth @ Bone
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Ex Governor Higgins Death Looms As Condition Deteriorates
Olaan Tsdan 31 reports former Governor Higgins to sinks gradually after a day of decline. He is described as likely to die at any hour with condition worsening and medical staff monitoring closely.
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Olaan
Higgins
Kind and Kind Mr Howler Spends Fifteen Years
A garbled dialogue hints at a domestic inquiry where Mrs Howler has spent fifteen years seeking to identify a kind man. The fragment lacks clear names, places, or events to confirm specifics.
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Howler
Salary Ordinance Up At Council Tonight
The city council will take final passage on a salary ordinance tonight. The measure provides a general increase for all city employees ranging from 6 to 12 percent.
Mary Mullikens Dies at Magnolia Bluff Home
Mrs. Mary Mullikens aged 67 died at her Magnolia Bluff residence Saturday morning. Butterworth & Sons prepared the body for shipment to Cold Water Michigan for burial with her daughter Mrs. C E Fowler to escort.
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Mary Mullikens
Magnolia Bluff
Butterworth & Sons
Mich
C. E. Fowler
Mullikens
Loulae Weeat
James Weeat
Republicans Reach Brownsville Accord Amid Military Inquiry
The Republicans announced a Brownsville agreement and adopted a resolution allowing the committee on military affairs to investigate without questioning the legality or justice of any presidential act. The move pleased Senator Lodge and President Roosevelt.
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