Railroads Push Panama Canal Scheme in Senate Fight
Washington report details a railroad-backed effort to secure government approval of the Panama Canal Company offer while opposing a Nicaragua route. Rail interests push delays to derail the Nicaragua project, pressing in the Senate as House action favors Nicaragua.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Panama Canal Company
Nicaragua Canal
Senate
Reat
Nicaragua
Panama
Inventor Claims Large Royalty Settlement in Curving Aid Case
On January 22 in Go New Jersey a famed inventor Landis argues his metallic curbing patent entitles him to royalties exceeding five million dollars. A U S circuit court supported his minor claim with several users already settling. Landis, a taciturn figure, has long lived modestly while his peers debate the substantial gains from his decades old invention.
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United States Circuit Court
Landis
Trial notes recount Henry murder case and witnesses
Proceedings recall the John Henry case with testimony and defense plans before adjournment. Witnesses from the Washington Club describe Henry drinking, a bar scuffle, and the shooting scene at Central. Court hears about the gun, bruises on Fahen, and testimonies from police reporters and bystanders.
Surprise Appointment Shocks Olympia Readers
Governor announces T Fier Shaw of Whateon as fish commissioner, replacing A C Little, a move seen as a surprise and sparking speculation about future appointments. The scene hints at close ties and ongoing concerns about safeguarding regional interests as the event unfolds.
Mount Vernon Man Plans Move After State Tour
A Mount Vernon resident will relocate his family to Olympia after returning from a tour inspecting state institutions next month. The trip and move are described as part of ongoing oversight duties and relocation plans.
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Mount Vernon
Olympia
Revenue cutter Grant returns from Vancouver Island search
The Grant completed a cruise off Vancouver Island returning with news of an unidentified ship's boat at Barclay Sound likely from the English warship Condor. An unknown derelict near Cape Keale is believed to be the schooner L. Paint.
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Port Townsend
Grant
Vancouver Island
Barclay Sound
Condor
Cape Hkeale
L. Paint
Embezzlement Rumor Shakes Cincinnati Firm
Theodore Braemer, a longtime confidential official at the packing firm 8 C Roth Bros, faced a sensational morning report alleging misappropriation. He denied the charge, offered that errors may exist, and turned over about 72 000 in property to the firm’s attorneys to indemnify the company.
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Cincinnati
Theodore Braemer
8. C. Roth Bros
Ebert
End Braemer
Antion
Braemer
Moved federal offices set for Saturday relocation
The United States Government master offices will move Saturday from the Fanemeni block to the Denny as corner on Union street. Repairs to the transport Dix are not yet awarded with an estimated cost of 12000 dollars. About 4900 dollars of repairs will be done by quartermaster labor. remainder covers machinery work. Marine Ironworks, the low bidder, cannot comply so Heffernan Engine Works is recommended. Approval from Washington and six weeks until sailing are anticipated.
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United States Govertermaster
Fanemeni
Denny
Union Street
Avenue
Transport Dix
Quartermaster’s Department
Marine Ironworks
Quartermaster Penrose
Heffernan Fingine Works
Department Fom
Ington
Acknowledgment by Reverend Gowen for Artiste Quartette Aid
Rev Gowen accepts help from the Artiste Quartette Club for Trinity church as the group offers services to aid recovery. He praises community sympathy and expresses intent to rise above adversity with the club members blessing. Seattle theater manager Howe offers his venue for afternoon events. The quartet includes Grace Helen Bradley Anna Selirk Norton Arthur Leonsard Alexander and G Magna Behutz Boyd Wells leads.
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F. Boyd Wells
Quartette Club
Herbert H. Gowen
Howe
Seattle
Renunciation for Love Alters Austrian Royal Wedding
Archduchess Elizabeth of Austria renounces her claim to the throne to wed Prince Otto Von Windreich, a lowly lieutenant in the Austrian army. The ceremony, attended by Emperor Franz Joseph and royal family, carried a romantic, nonstate tone as she chose love over rank.
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Vienna
Elizabeth
Otto von Winderachgrachs
Sho
Mrs Burnett Seeks Separation From Townsend
New York January 22 Frances Hodgson Burnett Townsend creator of Little Lord Fauntleroy files for divorce Her friends view Townsend as an adventurer whom she met two years earlier while abroad He helped nurse Lionel Burnett the original Little Lord and later influenced her theater ventures Townsend acted as manager during rehearsals and controlled decisions Burnett has been divorced from her first husband who lives in Washington They wed in Genoa Italy March 1900 and lived at Maytham Hall Kent England
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New York
Frances Hodgson Burnett Townsend
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Townsend
America
Julia Arthur
Genoa
Italy
Maytham Hall
Kent County
London
Fingland
Quarantine Rules Revised for Immediate Inspection
In Victoria British Columbia on January 22, new quarantine rules eliminate the night delay for arriving travelers. Natives and travelers will be examined immediately upon arrival, ending the long wait for daybreak inspection. The change is welcomed by frequent users of the Puget Sound to San Francisco water route.
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Victoria
B. C
Ts'san Svanttoneshnore Eevee
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Robbers in Battle in Hartford
Four men robbed the Hartford morning of January 2 in daylight. A pitched battle broke out between highwaymen and armed citizens who tried to capture them. The four robbers rode away on horseback firing back, pursued by a large posse. about $1000 was taken before the attack.
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Hartford
Thees
May Fight Washington Cablegram on Colon Threat
A cablegram from the United States consul in Colon Colombia reports to the state department that insurgent activity against Colon is laboriously anticipated and may lead to a concerted attack.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Cansul
Colon
Colombia
State Department
Lecture on the Slums by Professor Yoder at Unitarian church
Professor Yoder of the University of Washington will speak on The Slums and How to Deal With Them at tomorrow night’s lecture in the Unitarian church. The talk is part of a course on Present Day Topics and is expected to draw a large audience due to its interest and the evening’s program.
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Yoder
University of Washington
Unitarian Church
Weather forecast for Seattle and Vicinity
The afternoon, tonight and Thursday in Seattle and vicinity will be fair with light to northeast to southeast winds.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Miners Convention Elects Officers Amid Charges
Indianapolis January 22. Routine business filled most of today's session of the United Miners convention as officers were elected under plans outlined yesterday following charges by Mise Meredith against President Aditebell and Secretary Wilson Kay.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Miners’ Convention
Mise Meredith
Aditebell
Wilson
Kay
Incomplete fragmentary note on elections and re election
The readable portion hints at a deferral and mentions names like See wiles Ce evatchell and Wilson. It suggests a context of votes or council or party leadership and possible re election outcomes. The text is too fragmentary to determine precise event, date, or location.
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Ing
Wiles Ce Evatchell
Wilson Weil
Carstena Bread Wonders Fate of Five Buffalo Exhibits
The owners have not decided whether to sell or slaughter the five buffalo shown here. If no bids are received by tomorrow, the animals will be slaughtered for the market.
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Carstena Bread
Republican City Committee Keeps Apportionment. Clancy Vacancy Filled
The Republican city committee met at Chairman Fred H. Petersons office yesterday and did not change the apportionment fixed at the previous meeting. T. H. Clancy resigned due to move to Aberdeen. his brother John Clancy was elected to fill the vacancy. The committee endorsed William Horner, Philippine veteran, for appointment as patrolman in the Olympic forest reserve.
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Republican City Committee
Fred H. Peterson
T. H. Clancy
First Ward
Aberdeen
John Clancy
William Horner
Olympic Forest Reserve
Teller pushes resolution on British death sentence in war
In Washington the senate hears Teller call on the president to urge Britain to spare a death sentence as a civilised warfare issue. The move sparks expected debate between pacifist and conservative factions. The House revises wartime deficiency bill and the president sends nominations to the Senate including W. W. Bowers for San Diego customs and Robert Croaler for U.S. attorney in Idaho.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Teller
Great Britain
Louse
W.W. W. Bowers
San Diego
Cal
Robert Croaler
United States
District of Idaho
Ball for Charity at Armory to Aid Seattle Home
The House of the Good Shepherd in Seattle plans relocation from Ninth Avenue to land outside city limits. A charity ball at the Armory on Friday Feb 10 will raise funds to cover debts and improve facilities. The home, opened Dec 31 1890, has cared for 825 people and now houses 110 inmates with a 20 000 debt and 6 percent interest plus street assessment.
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House of the Good Shepherd
Ninth Avenue
House of Good Shepherd
Seattle
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Good People of
Good Shepherd Aid Society
Catholic Order of Foresters of
Young Men’‘s Institute
Jefferson and
Terrace Streets
Ninth Avenues
The
Good Shepherd
Slottenders Free After Judge Rules On Gambling Claim
Police Judge Lueders cleared several saloonmen charged with nickel in slot machines. He ruled the devices function as sales tools like traveling agents, not gambling. Swargentruber died from injuries after a wharf fall, his skull crushed. body at Bonney and Stewart's.
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Cincinnati
Lueders
Swargentruber
Providence Hospital
Bonney and Stewart's
Prescription Service Emphasizes Pure Drugs and Skilled Compounding
The notice extols pure full strength drugs and long experience in compounding. It promises careful prescription filling and skilled customer service, inviting readers to have this work done by the service.
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Akill
Reallit
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