Married woman implicated in sensational larceny arrest
Clara Donovan alias Beattie, wife of Patrick Donovan, faces larceny charges after an alleged theft involving mining claims and a move through Skagway and Seattle. Detectives tracked her to the Pioneer Building where she was arrested. bail set at 500 dollars.
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Patrick Donovan
Alaska
Pioneer Building
BK Donovan
Clara
Tain Ubecher
Nearje Atlin
B.C
Beattie
Donovan
Swae
Seattle
Don
Skagway
Tregain
Dolphin
Topeka
Barbee
Lavenue
Lord Staverdale to Pay $50,000 for Lost Casket
London mocks the betrothed lord Staverdale who must pay $50,000 after misplacing a casket of wedding gifts for his fiancée the daughter of the Marquis of London. The cabby recovered the jewels and police will rule Staverdale’s payment of finder’s fee per local law.
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London
Lendon
Stavordale
Seattle baseball season promises a redesigned park
The Star Gamond notes a major overhaul for next year including a raised grand stand enlarged facilities a ladies room partial track removal and drainage. It lists signees such as catcher Donnelly from Sac Calme Kelly and outfielders Henry Lally and Charles McGreggor as joining the team with further negotiations ongoing.
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Seattle
Gamond
Amey
Sac Calme Kelly
Nam Donnelly
Charles McGreggor
Henry Lally
Railroads discuss White Pass Yukon route details
Clelland and Chariton of Pacific Northwest lines confer on transport details at Portland and White Pass Yukon office. The trip to Whitehorse set a record time of seven hours and forty five minutes with the line’s traffic manager noting the route’s rapid service and historic performances.
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Clelland
N. P
St Bt. Paul
D. Chariton
Portland
Beattie
White Pass
Yukon
Wien
Whitehorse
Ween
Gays
Yukon Railroad
Jiri
Ah Calte
Viet Victoria
Beeek
Weather Forecast For Vicinity Tonight
Forecast calls for snow arriving tonight with fresh cold air and slippery conditions across the vicinity. Residents should expect accumulating snow and hazardous travel. Stay alert for changing conditions and follow local advisories.
Southeast Lake Union Improvement Club Formed
A meeting of residents in the southeast Lake Union district last night elected C. T. Dearborn temporary president and FR. A. Case temporary secretary. The club named Southeast Lake Union Improvement Club aims to similar goals as other city improvement groups and will meet next Wednesday to elect permanent officers and formalize the organization.
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Southeast Lake Union District
Taylor Loundary
C. T. Dearborn
A. Case
Southeast Lake Union Impment Club
Robbed the Register at Miglavacca Liquor Store Beattie
A daring burglary occurred at Miglavacca and Co. 109 111 Main street in Beattie last night. Thieves climbed transom entered the front, moved behind boxes to the rear, pried open a cash register with a jimmy and stole about $1 plus a few bottles of whiskey. The rear door was found locked from inside.
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Beattie
Miglavacca and Co
Main Street
Jimmy
Licensed to Wed: Marshall Minn and Seattle Seattle Couples
The marriage licenses issued include John P Olson age 62 of Marshall Minnesota and Hannah Porteous age 24 of Seattle. Also listed are William Newjamin 41 and Mary Anna Kemp 29 of Tacoma. Albert Grantman 37 of Tacoma and Rosa Canel 27 of Beattie Thad Spain 29 of Toronto Canada and Maggie Lindsey 20 of Beattie.
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John P. Olson
Marshall, Minn
Hannah Porteous
Seattle
William Newjamin
Mary Anna Kemp
Tacoma
Albert Grantman
Rosa Canel
Beattie
Thad Spain
Toronto
Canada
Maggie Lindsey
Beattle
Big Storm Hits California Coast Across State
Storm signals posted from Eureka to Port Harford as rain reaches San Jose at noon. Officials forecast a multi day storm system sweeping the state with heavy precipitation and winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Verancisco
Eureka
Port Harford
San Jose
Judge rules mayor cannot remove county officers
Superior Judge Hebbard holds mayor lacks charter authority to remove county officers though county clerk Mahoney remains a county officer. The ruling returns Mahoney to office and the decision will be appealed to the supreme court.
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Ban Francisco
Hebbard
Mahoney
Supreme Court
Wealthy St Louis man murdered in bathhouse
A. Dean Cooper a multimillionaire and clubman was attacked in a Turkish bath early today. He died hours later from multiple skull fractures. Police detained a black bathhouse attendant and recovered the hammer and 2500 dollars worth of diamonds hidden in the cellar.
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Cooper
Seattle Men Meet President In Congress Chronicle
In Washington D C Representative Jones introduces Griffiths and Brainerd to the president who weighs his U S attorneyship bid for Seattle. The president gives no comment, Seattleites expect Griffiths to obtain the post. The Interstate Commerce Commission delivers its report urging no new anti rebate laws and condemning voucher destruction. Oklahoma statehood claims are presented by governors and officials to the house territories committee. President Roosevelt signs franking privilege for McKinney. Senator Mason offers a resolution to thank Admiral Schley with a sword of honor, likely blocked. Ex Secretary Foster argues against Chinese exclusion bills as a treaty violation. American sugar interests push for duty cuts on Cuban sugar before Ways and Means. California post office nominations are sent to the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Martin BE. Griffiths
United States
Seattle
Erastus Brainerd
A. W. Frater
Representative Jones
Seattlelies
Griffiths
Scores
Oklahoma
House Committee On Territories
Murphy
Arizmona
Otero
New Mexico
Roosevelt
McKinney
Schley
Mason
Illinois
Senate
Congress
Admiral Schley
Committee On Sater
Foeter
Senate Committee On Immigration
Footer Quien
China
House Committee On Ways and Means
Murder Verdict in Second Degree For Kinney Killing
John Henry was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Henry P. Kinney on November 3, 1901. The verdict came at 9:40 am after the defense argued mitigation. penalties range from 10 to 20 years in prison.
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John Henry
Henry P. Kinney
Hawking
Henry
Protechie
Coats
Meres
J. KB. Hawkins
A. B. Black
Missouri Democrat Introduces Resolution on South African Sympathy
Representative Clark of Missouri introduces a joint resolution expressing strong sympathy for the South African republics the Orange Free State and the Christian people suffering there. urging favorable consideration by Great Britain and action by the House and Senate.
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Washington
Atative Clark
Missouri
House
Unit States
Repub
Orange Free State
Senate
Great Britain
New Pastor Grace M E Appointed for Grace Church
Rev J W Frescoth, current pastor at Blaine Washington M E church, is named to fill the vacancy at Grace church in this city. He recently moved from the Southwestern Kansas conference to Puget Sound and was admitted at Olympia last September. The transfer was arranged by Presiding officials Whitfield and Harrington, placing Blaine in the Whatcom district. Fresconi is reported as a capable and earnest pastor and will preach his first sermon a week after the appointment.
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J. W. Frescoth
Methodist Episcopal Church
Blaine
Wash
Grace Church
Edward cEivers
Puget Sound
Kansas
Olympia
W. F. Mallalien
der Whitfield
Beattie
Harrington
Whatcom
Republicans of the Fifth Ward Rally for Stronger Delegation
Sherman W. Foote leads Fifth ward Republicans in a bid for greater influence at the coming convention. Elllie Morrison and Scott Benjamin emerge as top nominees for council seat, with Mullin and Greg chasing the nomination for councilor at large. The group seeks unity between Wilson and anti Wilson factions to advance ward interests.
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Sherman W. Foote
Ellie Morrison
Scott Benjamin
Couchlman
Frank Mullin
James Greg
Gregn
Retail Grocers’ Association
Burglary At Jacobs Grocery On Denny Way Reported
A break in at C. G. Jacobs grocery at 416 Denny Way last night left the rear window broken and the store ransacked. Only a box of cigars and a small amount of pennies stolen, with limited loot recovered.
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Bure
C. G. Jacobs
Denny Way
Tacoma Eyes 16 Percent Cut in Water and Light Rates
Tacoma council committee on fire and water backs Holgate ordinance proposing about a 16 percent reduction for consumers in both water and light charges. Initial 20 percent water cut was trimmed after City Controller Lister Instated warned of potential revenue shortfalls affecting the annual tax levy.
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Tacoma
Council Fire and Water Committee
Lister
Earthquake Ravages Chilpancingo City Hearsay
In Chilpancingo residents flee as aftershocks continue. Another quake was felt yesterday. about 700 buildings have been destroyed and many houses left in ruins.
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City OF
Mexico
Chilpancingo
Wagon Obstruction Leads to Morning Arrest on Court Avenue
T H Reams, a teamater, was arrested by Policeman Kent after Fire Chief Cook complained he left a loaded wagon across Court Avenue near Spring Street. The wagon blocked the street for the night.
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T. H. Reams
Kent
Cook
Court Avenue
Spring Street
Ill Wind of Smallpox Helps, Harms and Delays Officials
A fragmentary piece satirically suggests smallpox creates exemptions for victims and hinders officials. It describes a sheriff skipping an arrest, a subpoena served on John Doe blocked by illness, and a rent collector encountering a convalescent claiming emalipox. The tone mixes warning with farce about disease as defense and obstacle.
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Congress
John Doe
Steenth Avenue
Jane Doe
Mr. Doe
Prince Henry of Prussia to visit old battlefields
The arrangements committee plans Prince Henry of Prussia's visit to Cincinnati on March 1 followed by stops at Chattanooga Chickamauga National Battlefield St Louis Chicago and Niagara Falls. He favors natural wonders over other sights and will receive costly jeweled souvenirs including a hunting gun for the president.
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Washington
D. C
Prince Henry of
Prusela
Prince Henry
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Tefield
Chickamauga
Loula
Chicago
Niagara Falla
America
al Plana
United States
Roosevelt
Burglary Strikes Trio of Homes On Eighth Avenue
A carnival style burglary last night hit three houses on Eighth avenue near Union street. At 1412 Eighth, From A Tyrtl lost about $20. 1416 Eighth saw A Pearson, George Conrodi, and G Sturdin robbed of around $35, a gold watch and chain. 1420 Eighth, H Bray, endured $15, a silver watch and gold chain missing. In total about $75 and various jewelry were taken. The burglars worked quietly and woke no one. police alerted.
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Eighth Avenue
Union Street
A. Tyrtl
A. Pearson
George Conrodi
G. Sturdin
H. C. Bingman
Conrodi
H. Bray
Teller Seeks U S Action Over Scheepers Execution
Senator Teller introduced a resolution urging U S intervention on behalf of Boer commander Scheepers. He claimed to have information of Scheepers' execution, alleging a Geneva Convention violation. London dispatch notes the House of Commons said Scheepers was executed for war crimes.
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Washington, D. C
Teller
Scheepers
London
House of Common
Clearing house transaction totals and balances report
The clearing house reports today show a total transaction value of 414800.19 dollars. Balances cover 118914.16 dollars.
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Ciomlancom
Cecececne
Ceeweeee
Repairs Complete On Last Plate Of Oregon At Bremerton
The battleship Oregon had rivets secured on the final plate at Bremerton navy yard after months of repairs from striking an uncharted rock in Chinese waters. Work began on gunners quarters at the Puget Sound yard and bids of 128000 dollars for a coaling plant at the yard are due in Washington by February 15. The Manila, a United States vessel, is expected for repairs at the yard soon.
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Oregon
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Puget Sound Navy Yard
J. B. Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Burwell
Washington, D. C
Manila
United States
Quartermaster Awards Dix Transport Repairs to Heffernan Iron Works
Quartermaster Penrose awards about 7000 dollars in repair work for the transport Dix to Heffernan Iron Works of the city. Repairs cover engines boilers and machinery and will take several weeks. An additional four thousand dollars in Dix repairs and improvements will be done by the quartermaster's department.
Immigration Tide Reaches West Early This Year
Secretary Moore of the bureau of information reports large numbers of people from eastern states arriving by train, noting an earlier westward immigration surge this season than before. He forecasts heavy travel to the West this year as interest grows.
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Moore
Bureau of Information
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Interbay
DD. R. Huntoon
Pacific Coast Company
Huntoon
Detective Purvurs Ber
Ove Dream
Lord
Thletic Park
Wew
Migliavacca Wine Company
WED
Lionaire
ST. Louis, Mo
St. Louis
Dean Cooper
Negro
Griffiths, Brainerd and Frater
By Jones
Commerce Commission
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Congrem
Packere
Kananaa City
Oklahoma State
California Post Office
Ide
Arroyo Grande
Marcus Isaaca
Aetna Mills
MR. Clark
Grace M. E
Rock Ny Street
Fiat
Adams & Blanchard
Beyond
Hinckley
Second Ave
Hinckley Block
Newhall
E.w.newhall & CO
Kaiser
Berlin
Tie
Germany
Eighth Ave
Bremerton Briefs
Sweden
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
Ceilins Mmoccin Susinens College
la Sporting Goods
Northrup GO
Firet Ave
Slouth Park
Rainier Heights
Herbert
Schewerman
First Avenue and
Cherry St
Lion Clothing House
Iscee Covescuee
Rufus Waterhouse
First Ave
Geo. Hi. Woodhouse Co
Garland
Punt
Pike St
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