Prince Henry Visit Itinerary Faces City Bids and Security
Washington D C January 22 The committee plans for Prince Henry's U.S. visit reject Boston Chicago and St Louis as rushed options while time shapes invites. A banquet with leading editors is likely and up to a hundred journalists may attend. Safety measures form part of arrangements amid feared anarchist threats. Berlin signals possible Kaiser support for the princess to lobby for the trip.
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Wasrington
PD. C
Prince Henry
Boston
Chicago
S. Louis
New York
Newepapers
TOC
Berlin
America
Health Department Expands Inspectors and Quarantine Staff
The board of health met with Health Officer Carroll and agreed to appoint two assistant sanitary inspectors and one assistant quarantine inspector. A free hospital and dispensary for the poor is planned at Fifth Avenue and Yesterday. Quarantine Inspector Deveeman has handled 760 rooms and 320 houses in the past month, with duties now heavy enough to require an additional assistant.
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Board of Health
Carroll
Fifth Avenue
Deveeman
Kaiser Aims at Peace in South Africa Guardian reports
The Guardian of Manchester reports on January 22 that it believes Kaiser Wilhelm is using his offices to pursue peace in South Africa, signaling a possible diplomatic effort amid the South African conflict.
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Manchester
Eng
Kaiser Wilhelm
South Africa
Put His Arm Around Her Put His Arm Around Her
Foreman Patrick Soren reports a mishap on a Great Northern flat car near Ballard involving a Japanese brakeman and three deer. One deer ran, two fell back, and the brakeman was knocked amid a wild tumble. the deer vanished and the brakeman was stained with blood, clothing torn, and the crew laughed nervously.
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Ballard
Patrick Soren
Great Northern
Soren
Denmark to Sign Sale of Danted West Indies
Copenhagen January 22 Navy and government officials confirm a treaty with the United States for the sale of the Danted West Indies. Washington signing is planned this week after formalities were completed. Opposition protests with thousands of signatures have largely subsided but critics may pursue fallout from the decision.
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Copenhagen
United States
Washington
Kitchener reports British actions against Boer forces
London dispatch says General Bruce Hamilton marched on Botha, who shifted position. 27 of Hamiltons men were captured. General Methuen overtook a Boer commando at Boschpoort, fought for eight miles, and captured a laager with 24 prisoners and cattle.
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London
Kitchener
Bruce Hamilton
Botha
Methuen
Boschpoort
Notable Patrick Murder Trial Opens in New York
Albert Patrick, a well regarded New York lawyer, faces trial for allegedly using hypnosis or suggestion to influence a mentally weaker accomplice Charlee Jones to poison William Maresh Rice. Prosecutors claim Patrick planned a forged will and checks to seize Rice’s vast fortune.
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New York
United States
Albert Patrick
William Maresh Rice
Patrick
Charlee Jones
Rice
Marconi sails for Europe amid engagement dispute
Marconi the inventor sailed today for Europe. He refused to discuss further the breaking off of his engagement with Miss Holman. The split was made public April 27 and was expected to end in a wedding last autumn. Miss Holman remains in New York with her mother and sister.
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New York
Marconi
Europe
Miss Holman
Quo Vadis Ends Tonight at the Grand Theater
Last performance of Quo Vadis graces the Grand this evening. The Lost Paradise runs all week at Seattle theater with a matinee Saturday. Don Casar De Bazan at Third Avenue theater is the romantic drama this Tn Town. Pollard’s Big Little Australian Juvenile Opera Company presents In Town, London’s hit musical comedy. The burlesque features the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Duffehire and Lady Gwendoline. The Geisha continues with seats selling rapidly.
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Seattle
Don Casar de Bazan
Don Caezar de Bazan
Third Avenue
Pollard
Big Little Australian Juvenile Opera Company
London
Duffehire
Gwendoline
Lord Clanside
Sam Hopkins
Australian Juvenile Opera Co
the Geisha
Augustin Daly
Warner
W. M. Russell
Mer
Don Caesar VE Bazan
Carl Bereh
Frank Readick
Police Notes Stir Seattle Crime and Pursuit
A gang of hobos lingering near Beattie Brick and Tile in South Seattle prompts police action. A coon skin coat was stolen from E M O Brien on the steamer City of Seattle. K H Young, an alleged Skagit embezzler, is being returned to trial after capture in Victoria. Ed Williams faces custody for suspected fur lined overcoat theft. Tools stolen from C D Wiltse near Summit Avenue and Howell Street. Italian stevedore Joe La Franze arrested for leaving his team untied on Third Avenue. The Seattle Republican editor H R Cayton loses his typewriter. police seek the thief. The coat and overcoat stolen from D W Clark are recovered after a suspicious man drops them upon questioning. The incident occurred in the southern city.
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Beattle Brick and Tile
South Seattle
E. M. O’brien
City
Seattle
K. H. Young
Skagit
Sherif Wells
Young
Victoria
Ed. Williams
Adams
C. D. Wiltse
Summit Avenue
Howell Street
Joe la Franze
Wilks
United
Third Avenue
Seattle Republican Today
H R. Cayton
D. W. Clark
Helms
Croker Departs for England Amid Sparse Farewell
Richard Croker, former Tammany Hall leader, left for England this morning. Only a handful of close friends saw him off as the city’s vast admirer base offered little comment on his departure.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
England
Time-ball postponement at G Benninghausen due to defect
A defect in the electric apparatus prevents the time-ball from dropping at noon as planned. A crowd gathered to watch the event and the proprietor announced the operation would be postponed to tomorrow or Friday.
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G. Benninghausen
Colombia Sets Terms on Panama Canal Lease
The Colombian minister told Admiral Walker that Colombia will cede absolute canal control but retain sovereignty. It seeks an annual rental and a 900 year lease across the isthmus with renewal rights, a package regarded as unlikely to be acceptable to U S supporters who expect a perpetual lease.
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Washington
Admiral Walker
Ethmian Canal Commission
Columbia
United States
City Wharf Now Closed After Dock Deterioration
Ballard council reports the city dock in dangerous condition with piles nearly eaten through. The street commissioner orders closing the wharf to the public. To ease parking complaints on Polk Street, walking paths will be reparked per ordinance. City hall assigns G A R events and a kindergarten program on January 29.
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Ballard Councl
Polk Street
Second Avenue
Spring Street
Chestnut Street
Core Street
J. H Peabody
Beattie Letter Attacks City Delegates Choice
Jan 29 1909 Beattie Wisconsin letter writer denounces Beattie city central committee for appointing delegates to the con vention. He accuses a Democratic ward group of corrupt influence and possible money bribes, urging Republicans to resist perceived graft and defend decency against anarchy.
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University Station
Beattie
City Central Committee
Repub
W. Wolff
Road Law Interpreted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Griffith told county commissioners that Ballinger code section 2803 means that any county road unopened to public use for five years shall be vacated and building fees barred by lapse. Several roads have been located but not opened, allowing landowners to fence adjacent roads if the statute is upheld.
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Griffith
Confesses to Burglary by 15-Year-Old Felitz
Karl Felitz a self confessed boy burglar aged 15 was arrested after police linked him to a break in at his brother in law A N Lydon residence near Yorler Way and Ninth Avenue. Detective Barbee traced the case and a large portion of the stolen clothing and jewelry was recovered with the youth in custody awaiting disposition of the case.
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Karl Felitz
Felitz
A. N Lydon
Yorler Way
Ninth Avenue
Barbee
Lydon
Police Headquarters
Ladies of the G A R Circle Meet at G A R Hall
The Ladies of the G A R William McKinley Circle No 11 will meet at the G A R hall in Colling block Thursday at 2 m. All eligible women are cordially invited to be present.
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William McKinley Circle
G. A. Kt
G. A. R. Hall
Colling Block
Elizabeth Hawking Seeks Divorce Over Husband Hawkins
Elizabeth Hawking petitions the superior court seeking a divorce from John F Hawkins citing chronic sobriety issues as the sole fault. The complaint alleges an eight year period of hardship and seeks legal relief.
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Elizabeth Hawking
John F. Hawkins
West Seattle Incorporation Question Heads to County
The county commissioners will hear the incorporation question for West Seattle tomorrow with expected turnout from the borough's able bodied population to debate the issue on both sides.
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West Seattle
Impressive Service for Dr Harry Kilne at Lakeview
The funeral for Dr. Harry Kilne was held at Elke hall in the Coleman building with services at 1 oclock. Kilne arranged his own funeral planning pallbearers and singers before his death, with a list of active pallbearers and honorary attendees.
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Harry JD. Kilne
Horne
Lakeview Cemetery
Elke’ Hall
Colman
Dr. Kilne
Percy T. Smith
W. H. White
Edmund Bowden
H. A. Kennedy
Fred ©. Sanders
G. Yerkes
Jas. T. Bagteson
Bharplea
W. A. Oak Lane
Alfred Raymond
A. BH. Kibbe
Frank Carroll
W .Saunders
Geo. Edmunds
Gottstein
Mrs. Faben
Frank Coom
Admiral Schier Appeal Adopted by President
Washington Jan 12 Admiral Schier has appealed the court of findings to the president. The appeal was presented to President Roosevelt yesterday and may be referred to the cabinet before any action is taken.
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Washington, D. C
Admiral Schier
Roosevelt
New Grades of Lumber by Seattle Lumber Exchange
The Seattle Lumber Manufacturer's Exchange issued a pamphlet listing official grading rules for fir and cedar lumber adopted January 4. It covers all rough and dressed lumber and offers a convenient compilation for contractors and builders.
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Seattle Lumber Manufacturer's Exchange
Licensed to Wed in Seattle and Tacoma Notices
The licenses list Geo L Lacy and Anna Hermansen of Seattle and Finton D Foley aged 27 and Laure Murphy aged 21 of Tacoma. Also an apparent advertisement for a Seattle tailoring shop promoting discounted suits at 1297 First Avenue.
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Geo. L. Lacy
Anna Hermansen
Seattle
Finton D. Foley
Laure Murphy
Tacoma
Library site purchase urged by city commission
The library commission meets at Judge Stratton's offices to consider buying a Union street site 240 feet square for 100000 as a library location. Regents insist the price reflects full market value and would prefer city council approval to proceed with sale if needed.
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Drary Comminsion
J. A. Stratton
Union Street
Fifth Avenue
Provate
Library Commission
Brary Commission
Board of Regente
Library Alto
Fourth Ward Democratic Club Sees Strong Turnout
The Fourth Ward Democratic club met last night with many prominent speakers delivering hours of Democratic rhetoric. The group claimed to be the best organized in the city and pledged to uphold true democracy with no single man rule. Members are urged to attend future meetings.
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Democratic Club
Y M C A Secretary to Speak in Everett Tonight
Secretary Allen of the local Y M C A will address Everett members tonight. The speech will cover practical tips on money and charting expenses as part of a series of talks by the Everett association. La Roche photographer, 11 Ist. Coal, wood, phone Battle Fuel Co.
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Allen
Everett
Phone Battle Fuel Co
Suit Against Ren ton Coal Company Dismissed After 29 Years
In 1874 Sarah Maurer and others filed suit to recover an interest in land against Ren ton Coal Company. Judge Tallman dismissed the action for want of prosecution after no progress for 13 years. The original plaintiff's attorney appeared to resist the dismissal.
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Sarah Maurer
Renton Coal Company
Tallman
Crane Destroyer Rumor Of Accident Off Falmouth
A rumor circulated today that the torpedo destroyer Crane was involved in an accident off Falmouth, as reports from Portsmouth dated January 22nd.
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Portsmouth
Falmouth
Class of 1903 Elects Officers at University Law School
The class of 1903 at the University Law School elected W. Moyer Revelle as president, King Dyke man as fire vice president, Marcellus F. Porter as second vice president, Merton KH. Prewer as secretary and treasurer, and Frank N. Ragen as historian. The group aims to foster fellowship, unity, and support for the class and university.
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Lane
University Law School
W. Moyer Revelle
Baltimore
King Dykeman
Beattie
Marcellus F. Porter
Seattle
Merton KH. Prewer
Hiestorian
Frank N. Ragen
Alma
Mich
Al-Ki Arrives From the North With Freight and Fish
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. steamer Al-Ki arrived at 11 o'clock with 39 tons of concentrates and 101 boxes of fresh fish. It carried 150 tons of freight, no passengers from the Klondike, and left Skagway on the 15th. The ship heads to Tacoma this afternoon to discharge and will call north again on the 24th.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Skagway
Ihih
Al-Ki
Tacoma
North
Ker Shaw Named Fish Commissioner in Whatcom
T RR Ker shaw of this city has been selected by Gov. Mofiride to succeed A C Little as fish commissioner. Little's term expired March 1. The commissioner's salary is 2060 a year with two deputies funded at 1000 per year. the law provides for three deputies. Reicherts' Union Go to Spihning for bicycle repairs.
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Whatcom
T. RR. Kershaw
Mofiride
A. C. Little
Seattle Shoe Firm Announces Pre-Inventory Sale
A Seattle shoe retailer launches a pre inventory sale with record low prices. The store highlights recognized quality and asserts any reduction is newsworthy beyond typical ads.
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Seattle
County Roads and Schedules Meeting Focuses on Rail Milk Transport
The chamber of commerce meets this afternoon to discuss dairy petitions urging action to secure better milk transport by the Northern Pacific railway. A separate circulated petition asks steps to repair the road between the city and Everett.
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Chamber of Commerce
Tn Veminion
Chamber
Geome
Northern Pacific Railway
Iverett Ia
Building Permits Issued For Several City Projects
City engineer’s office approved multiple permits including two two story flats at 1828 1880 Fourteenth avenue costing 1600 and 3600 dollars, a 2 story frame residence at 1482 Fourteenth avenue for 1200, a 1 story residence at 1214 Past Cherry Street for 1160, and two story slate houses at 600 and 602 Mercer Street with costs listed as 3600 and other amounts.
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City Engineer's Office
M. Windmiller
Fourteenth Avenue
East
Denny Way
M. McTaigh
Cherry Street
J. B. Bansett
Mercer Street
Frederick & Nelson Metal Beds Reduced This Week
Over 20 metal bed patterns shown on the sales floor are reduced for this week. Regular prices on metal beds are already low and the sale offers money saving opportunity. Reduction continues until further notice at Frederick and Nelson Fine Furniture.
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Valet Jones
Marconi Mum
the Grand
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City Wharf
Dr. Kline
WED
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Firet Avenue
Wm. Walker and Co
Rhodes Bros
Second Ave
Williamsa
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Bie
Stuart
PEICO
Vtec Warner
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Alki
SterlingMiance
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W. L. Douglas
Alaska
Infante
Pike Street
Maine
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E. Ht. Hoover & CO
Third Ave
D. $. Johnston
Burke
Opera House
Main
F. C. Whitney
Edwin Knowles
Origins
Wagner
Benattle
Main 66
Third Avenue Theater
Reeve
Ralph Stuart
the Manhattan Company
New York City
Lost Paradise
Frederick & Nelson — Fine Furniture
Globe Wernecke
Majestic Steel
Rand & Gene
Gendron
Round Oak
Luce Furniture Co
Grand Jestic Kitchen
Grand Rapids Chair Co
Noh Wilton
Frederick & Nelson Complete House Furnishers
Cohn and Silliman
Cohn
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Cohn and
8Silliman
Colin Silliman
Billimstock
Great Bargain House
Second Ave. South
Alfred S. Witter & CO
Waltham Or Elgin
A. Lindauer
Ernst Bros
Tel
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First Ave
Remington
E. C. Niles
Cherry St
H. T. Turner
Hinckley Block
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply
Columbia Street
Ruffin’s
EB. Co
Pike St
Speak of the Star
Rel
Kirk
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