Proclamation of King Edward VII Opens Historic Crowds
London eyewitnesses describe the proclamation ceremony at St. James's Palace with the Duke of Norfolk reading the crown's title. Bells, cheers, and salutes mark the declaration as crowds pledge allegiance and the king remains absent. Edward and the royal party travel to Osborn and Isle of Wight amid a show of national rejoicing.
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Duke of Norfolk
College of Heralds
Templebar
King
Cheapside
Hoyat Exchange
Edward
London
Private Royal Funeral Service Held at Caborn House
A private royal family funeral was held at Caborn House this afternoon in a dining room transformed into a temporary chapel. Only royal family members attended the service in East Cowes as of January 24.
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East Cowes
Caborn House
Funeral arrangements announced for queen to Windsor Feb 1
Sir Arthur Biggs, former private secretary to the late queen, states the queen’s body will be moved to Windsor Castle on February 1 and the funeral set for February 2. Burial will take place at Frogmore with full British military honors.
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East Cowes
Arthur Biggs
Windsor Castle
Frogmore
Memorial for Victoria Death Prompts Excutive Action
American-British League executive committee names Pratt Griffiths McKenzie Gowen and Pelly to draft condolence appeal to ward VII of England. Memorial services set for Sunday at First Presbyterian Church with invitations to the British admiral Exquimalt lieutenant governor and Beattie clergy. Committees named for Programme Church arrangements Finance and Emblems. Seattle newspapers urged to invite King County citizens.
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American-British League
John W. Pratt
A. K E. Griffiths
D. McHenzie
H. H. Gowen
Bernard Pelly
Victoria
VII
England
First Presbyterian Church
Ernor
British Columbia
Beattie
Pratt
Geo. Newlands
Griffith Davies
EB. Shorrock
P. WD. Hughes
A. FE. Griffiths
Frank KR
Armatron Finance
Arwood Morass
H. Bebb
A. G. King and
Jutton
Embleme
J. C. Readman
J. Gilligan, Jr
James Lee
Seattle
King County
Mint reports show coinage totals for Seattle and Denver
Official reports from the director of the mint indicate Seattle refined gold coinage totaling $22,038,775 in value, while Denver’s refine and assay office totals reached $18,379,047 in the same period.
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Washington, D. C
Jan
Denver
Seattle
City News Notes on Railroad Staff Movements
FE Penn of the Canadian Pacific is in town today. J Eddy of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road left for Portland after overseeing moves of the local Seattle office. B H Turnbull of the Illinois Central at Portland visits the city. R C Stevens and J W Blabon of the Great Northern are in Spokane for Western road business.
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FE. Penn
Canadian Pacific
Co. J. Eddy
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Portland
Seattle
B. H. Turnbull
Illnois Central
City
R. C. Stevens
Great Northern
J. W. Blabon
Stranger reports lost pocket book in city
G H Chilcote reported to police this morning that a pocket book containing a twenty dollar bill is missing.
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G. H. Chilcote
Po Hce
Miner Haggerty Arrives With Ore From Sixties Mine
J M Haggerty of Okanogan county introduces three sacks of fine ore including gold copper and silver. A mill test today will be watched closely as plans push to ship large quantities to the Everett smelter within nine months. A branch of the Canadian Pacific railroad is proposed to run within two miles of the district and local mining men foresee bright prospects for Washington properties.
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J. M. Haggerty
Okanogan County
Haggerty
Everett
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Beer
Washington
Alaska
Macedonian Revolutionists Blow Up Magazine in Vilayet
Rioting in Vilayet results in immediate assault with a Macedonian group blowing up a magazine. One Turkish officer and 20 soldiers die in the initial blast. A later clash leaves 14 of the Macedonians killed in action during engagement with Turkish forces.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Revolutionista
Vilayet
Senate Adopts Resolution On Deportation To Guam
Washington January 4 The senate adopted Petti grew s resolution asking why a US citizen was deported to Guam as a political prisoner and for the papers and correspondence. Indian appropriation bill considered, naval appropriations on the house agenda.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Pettigrew
Secretary of War
United States
Guam
House
Kruger Undergoes Left Eye Operation
Utrecht dispatch reports ex President Paul Kruger had a left eye operation at noon today with excellent results.
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Utrecht
Paul Kruger
Two Snake Indians Arrested in Creek Country Threats
Jan 24 report says two full-blood Snake Indians were arrested under guard after they were seen moving through the district. They issued threats against whites and warned of burning Checotah and killing white residents unless the detained individuals are released.
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Musbrogef
Bennett
Checotah
Galloway Released After Promising Good Behavior
O M Galloway was arrested by Officer Burkman for creating disturbance in the Brev ens hotel lobby. Judge George discharged him upon a promise of good behavior in the future.
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O. M. Galloway
Burkman
Urbance
Brevens Hotel
George
Nation and saloon battle ends in arrests in Kansas
In Lovely Kansas on January 4 Mrs. Nation and WCTU leaders clashed with supporters of the saloon cause outside Shook's saloon. A fight broke out in a butcher shop area and Mrs. Nation, Mrs. Schilling, and Mrs. Bittner were later arrested for disturbing the peace.
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Kan
Carrie Nation
Olympia legislative actions prompt state exhibit funds
In Olympia on January 14 committees were appointed to investigate state offices. A Pan American exhibit bill proposes $50,000 for a Buffalo summer exhibit. Spokane County gains an extra superior court judge as a senate bill passes the house. The grain inspector office is set for next week’s special order. Merritt introduces a railway bill in the senate.
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Olympia
House
Senate
Buffalo
Spokane County
Merritt
Duke and Duchess of Manchester Arrive in Los Angeles
The Duke and Duchess of Manchester and party arrive at noon in Los Angeles. The Duke says reports that Papa Zimmerman cut off their money are untrue.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Duke and Duchess of
Manchester
Papa Zimmerman
Russian Admiral protests British gunboat action at Elliot and Blonde
Admiral Alexieff at Port Arthur protests to British Admiral Seymour over gunboats clearing pirates from Elliott and Blonde islands, which Russia claims as its territory. Seymour replies he does not recognize the islands and the gunboats will proceed. The incident is described as grave.
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Shanghats
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Seymour
Elliott
Blonde Islands
West Point hazing witness details MacArthur’s condition
F H Cunningham, a former cadet and tent mate of Douglas MacArthur, testified to the house committee that MacArthur was badly hazed at West Point and partially lost his senses for a time.
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Washington, D. C
F. H. Cunningham
West Point
House
Douglas MacArthur
Hazers
Marriage License Issued to Hobson and Hell in Beattie
The marriage license was issued today to Chas F. Hobson aged 25 and Nellie Hell aged 21, both residents of Beattie.
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Chas
F. Hobson
Nellie Hell
Beattie
Pickpocket Stella Nelson Arrested. Complainant Drops Case
Stella Nelson was arrested Monday night by Patrolman Pfeif on a charge of robbing a man of 40 dollars in a saloon box. The morning she was released as the complainant refused to prosecute.
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Stella Nelson
Pfeif
Proclamation Read On Nadward VII Accession
London reports the proclamation announcing Nadward VII accession was read in all cities of the kingdom. The reading underscores the transition of the throne and the nation’s formal acknowledgment across major centers.
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London
Nadward VII
Stolen cane with 5000 cigars from Great Northern warehouse
A cane containing 5,000 cigars was stolen from the Great Northern warehouse located at Second Avenue South and Weller Street last night.
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Great Northern
Second Avenue South
Weller Street
High toned drummer on Great Northern Special trains
Special cars B and M of the Great Northern passed today. They are large white cars used by Spencer KB Carr, a commercial traveler for a large eastern firm. One car is used for samples and the other is fitted for the comfort of Mr. Carr and his party.
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Great Northern
Spencer KB. Carr
Carr
Actress Daisy Grogan Inherits Fortune In Kansas City
Miss Daisy Grogan of the Chas. Evans "Naughty Anthony" company has fallen heir to 400000 dollars left by her uncle Joseph Le Queval. The fortune, said to be coming to her in this city, surpasses her previous earnings and elevates her social standing.
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Kanbas City
Daisy Grogan
Chas. Evans
Naughty Anthony” Company
Joseph le Queval
Daring Hold-Up In North Yakima Saloon and Gambling House
At 1 oclock this morning three masked men robbed Bhardiows saloon and gambling house in North Yakima, taking 9200 total with 700 from the gambling games and 220 from the till and safe. They escaped on a stolen team, while Sheriff Tucker pursues. Proprieties Pyburn Mabry and owner Pete Aysor noted. bandits hitched a horse from Aysor, driving off into darkness.
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North Yakima
Bhardiow
Tucker
Pyburn
Mabry
Pete Aysor
Massive Montreal Fire Tops City in Stolen Night Loss
A three million dollar blaze in Montreal began at 6:06 pm and raged until daylight, destroying the wholesale clothing house M Saxe & Bona and spreading through St Peter and St Paul streets. The Board of Trade Building and numerous warehouses were scorched, with losses estimated between 2.75 and 3.9 million dollars as crowds hampered firefighting efforts.
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M. Saxe & Bona
Lemoine
St. Peter Streets
St. Peter Street
Board of Trade
St. Paul Street
Furmer
Coristine & Co
Insurance Ac
Penne
Saxe
Tll
A. Nelson & Bons Beardmore & Co
Silverman
Reybold, Bons & Co
Red. Co
Ft. Levin & Co
Gilmore Bros. & Co
la Porte, Martin & Co
J. Cohen & Co
Great Rush Expected As New Homeseeker Rates Set
The local railroad received 12 formation today about new homeseeker rates to begin February 12. Tickets may be bought every Tuesday after. Fares list from St Louis Chicago to Montana $25, Missouri river points $23, to Washington Oregon Idaho British Columbia from Chicago St Louis $20, Missouri river $28. A great rush is expected once rates take effect.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Missouri River
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
British Columbia
S J. Louie
Dowager Empress Frederick Shows Modest Improvement
Berlin reports the Dowager Empress Frederick is somewhat improved today, with officials describing her condition as steadier and showing signs of recovery after recent illness. Her health remains a matter of public concern across the German Empire.
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Berlin
Frederick
Hanging of Martin Stickles Set for Tomorrow in Kalama
The hangings will occur tomorrow forenoon at the Kalama courthouse for the murder of W. B. Shanklin and Mr. and Mrs. Knapp. Ex-Sheriff A L Watson supervised the gallows construction and rope testing. Sheriff Huntington of Cowlitz County issued about 100 invitations.
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Kalama
Martin Stickles
W. B. Shanklin
Knapp
A. L. Watson
Huntington
Cowlitz County
Verdi in Critical Condition in Milan
Milan January 24 reports the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi in very critical condition. Doctors fear he may not survive many hours as his health deteriorates substantially.
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Milan
Verdi
Vote totals for Oregon U.S. Senate race announced
In Salem on January 24 the senate ballot results show Corbett 28 votes McBride 19 votes and Smith 25 votes.
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Ore
United States
Corbett
McBride
Smith
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