Soldier Murd ers Filipino Sweetheart in Manila
In Zanesville Ohio January, Phineas Fouts of this city, a former American soldier in the Philippines, has been sentenced to death for stabbing to death his Filipino sweetheart Genevieve Torrence in Manila. Torrence, reported as among Manila’s most beautiful girls, came from a prominent family and was killed in a fit of jealous rage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville, O
Phineas Fouts
Philippines
Genevieve Torrence
Zanesville
Fouts
Manila
Jeelowry
Tragedy in Sandon as Englishman Dies in Fire
An elderly Englishman named Geo Chapman perished in a blaze in Sandon British Columbia on January 24. The fire started in his room, likely from a stove. Chapman apparently did not attempt to escape, and the house was owned by E A Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandon
B.C
Geo. Chapman
E. A. Chapman
Chapman
New Club Organized in Seattle University
A meeting was held in Charlies B. Shepard's office to form a University Club in Seattle. Members must be matriculated students from a college or university. Attendees included EW Andrews, LB Steadman, C Red, H P Le Winlock Miller, Rev J P Llwyd, R C Washburn, Pendleton Miller and others. The club will have 106 members and elected EW Andrews as president along with trustees Charlies Ed, Edgar Ames, Marshall nd, Erastus Brainerd, Gen Hurd, LB Steadman and C M Auatin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies B. Shepard
Seattle
Eagar Anes W. A. Peters
L. B. Steatman
C. ‘Red
E. W. Andrew
Marenell ‘Bond
H. P. le Winlock Miller
J. P. Llwyd
R. C. Washburn
Pendleton Miller
Ton
EW. Andrews
Charlies E.rd
Edgar Ames
Marshall Nd
Erastus Brainerd
LB. Steadman
C. M. Auatin
Man fights for life after chewing poker chip to destroy evidence
In New Haven Connecticut Thomas Bush tried to swallow a poker chip to hide gambling, nearly dying as police raid seizure of Meadow Street house nets five gamblers. Four escaped to another room leaving cards chips and money. one chip remained on the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Bush
Meadow Street
Seattle Chamber of Commerce mourning Queen Victoria
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce adopted resolutions of regret at Queen Victoria’s death and expressed sympathy to the British people. The meeting adjourned as a mark of respect to the late monarch.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Queen Victoria
Moony
Bryan Launches The Commoner Weekly Newspaper
Lincoln Nebraska reports the first issue of William J Bryan's The Commoner appeared with no advertising. Bryan rejected a $10 offer from an English soap firm to place four pages. He supervised printing at his office as crowds watched. The edition ran to 60 000 copies.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
Commoner
Bryan
Frye and Hanna feud over ship subsidy authorship in Senate
Washington January 14 Senator Frye and Senator Hanna clash over who wrote the ship subsidy bill. The senate leadership hints it will be recognized as the author, while amendments flow to Hanna. Also real estate ads for cottages and lots appear, offered by Benson & Rust and W J McConneal & Co along Madison car line and other city districts.
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Washington, D. C
Frye
Manna
Hanna
Senate
Benson & Rust
Madison Car
W. J. McConneal & CO
Pike
Recofid Ave
Delano Wins Seattle Club Pool Tournament
The Seattle Athletic Club pool tournament ends after three days with Frank Delano defeating C. K. Robeson for the title and a handsome billiard cue. Final scores include Delano over Matheson 80 to 100 and Robeson over Morate 30 to 100 among other results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Athletic Club
Frank Delano
C. K. Robeson
F. Delano
W. Matheson
W. McTagtue
John Morate
J. Young
KB. Wright
C. W. Stimson
Delano
Wright
Robeson
Morate
Jail Victim George Bolom Dies of Typhoid
George Bolom, previously an inmate at City jail, died of typhoid fever yesterday in the Jefferson lodging house after being moved to County hospital two weeks ago. He was discharged last Monday and found lodging at the Jefferson house where he passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bolom
Jefferson Lodging House
Jefferson House
Bottlebilliards Tournament Progress At Seattle Club
The Seattle Athletic Club hosts a bottle billiards tournament with thirty games played last night. Results show Mumford and Gilliam opening with close scores, while Cullyford and Rounsfeld, Rett and Robeson, and several others post victories as the event extends into a second week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Athletic Club
Mumford
Gilliam
G. Upper
Everett
Robeson
Cullyford
Rounsfeld
Hopkine
C. Bebb
Moore
Rott
Bebb
Denny
Baker
Hopkins
Mathison
Upper Upper
Blakistone
C. Upper
Restless carpenter found dead in Cedar street room
Chas W Mudgett a 49 year old carpenter was found dead in his Cedar street room. A note reading Please do not disturb me as I long for rest was found among four scraps of paper in the room. Police consider the case likely suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Chas. W. Mudgett
Cedar Street
Mudgett
Washington Volunteers Hold Meeting and Banquet Plan
The Washington Volunteer Association met in the Armory, adopting an inclusive constitution for honorary membership of all who served in the Spanish war or Filipino insurrection. Monthly meetings now occur on the first Wednesday, with a banquet set for February 4 at Hotel Stevens to mark the second anniversary of the Battle of Santa Ana.
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Washington Volunteer Association
Banta Ana
Hotel
Stevens
Annual Bench Show Set By Seattle Kennel Club
The Seattle Kennel Club schedules its annual bench show for April 10 to 12. Portland and British Columbia citizens supported forming a circuit influencing the dates, and Geo Tinto C B Yandell F B Costigan H C Bromiley and J A Peebies were named to the executive committee by President Redelsheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Art League Bohemians Elect New Members
A large audience enjoyed last night’s program in the council chamber by the Art League Bohemians. Vice President Dr. E Weldon Young presided at the meeting during which new members were elected including Gen J B Metcalfe Columbus T Taylor Geo Folsom Geo Baale Clark M Nettleton Miss Shaw and Miss Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Art League Bohemians
E. Weldon Young
Gen. J. B. Metcalfe
Columbus
T. Taylor
Geo. Folsom
Geo. Baale
Clark M. Nettleton
Miss — Miss Shaw
Mise Harris
Portland Denies Supplying Lumber for Manila Contract
The United States Army seeks 3,900,000 feet of lumber for the Philippines with bidding next Saturday by Major Ruhisen. Portland dealers reportedly asked for specifications to compete with local firms. Con tractors here are confident Portland mills will not supply the lumber, which will be shipped to Manila in two consignments.
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Philippines
Ruhisen
United States Army
Puget Sound
Portland
Portland Milla
Manila
Slashing at Alladie cafe wounds Blanche Gould
Blanche Gould was slashed in the face at the Alladie cafe on Howard Street by Mrs. Annie Masten in a dispute over a husband. A razor cut left life changing scars. Gould was taken to the police station for treatment. Mrs. Masten was bound over to the superior court in twelve dollars.
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Spokane
Blanche Gould
Alladie
Howard Street
Annie Maaten
Mise Gould
Miss Gould
Masten
Royal Wedding in Spain Unites Asturias Princess and Bourbon
Dona Maria Mercedes the princess of the Asturias marries Don Carioca de Bourbon despite opposition by the Spanish cortes. The couple links the Spanish and Neapolitan Bourbons as Carlos de Bourbon is named infante after the ceremony. The bride is about 20 and is connected to historic Spanish rulers through her family.
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Dona Maria Mercedes
Asturias
Don Carioca de Bourbon
Don Carlos
Spain
Carlos II
Naples
Ferdinand
Carlos IV
Ferdinand VII
Isabel J
Alfonso
Governor Brady urges Alaska visit and mine reforms
Alaska Governor John G Brady addressed the Chamber of Commerce on the Nome muddle urging McKinley to visit Alaska. He backed transferring Judge Noyes to halt ongoing evils and mine-right issues tied to receiver ships, stressing development needs. President McKinley showed interest. motions urged his visit and extension of general land laws to Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Brady
Alaska
Chamber of Commerce
McKinley
Judge Noyes
Capiel
Jodie Noyes
Gov. Brady
McKinney
Brady
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Or. Brady
Seattle
Proech
Beattie
Notable Travelers At Rainier Grand And Local Hotels
A stream of visitors checks into Seattle area hotels including Rainier Grand and the Butler. Notables include Alexander D. Grant, a New York businessman, and F. Ba, union manager from Vancouver. Miners, lumbermen, and merchants from Valdes, Fair Haven, Port Sailed, Dawson, and Quesnelle are registered or lodging, with names such as W. W. Amey, Lester W. David, M. Karie, J. Weat, and George M. Miller. Some arrive from Porcupine Creek and Dawson gold fields while others visit San Francisco connections.
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Alexander D. Grant
New York
Rainier- Grand. Co
Crammer
Pt. Gamble
Rainier-Grand
F. Ba
Vancouver
Isa
Diller
C. G. Ah
Mount Vernon
Dille
A. Gates
Valdes
W.W. & Amey
E. Moody
Butler
Lester W. David
Flaine
W. M. Cornell
Seattlec
Beattie
M. Karies
Fairhaven
Seattle
J. Weat
Dawson
BK. Fuller
New Whatcom
Cc. T. Moore
Hiaine
Stevens
George M. Miller
Porcupine Creek
Butler Mine
Hay Prager
San Francisco
W. L. Collings
Quesnelle, B. C
L. Hayashi
L. Tekaagi
Toukata
Navy orders assign Captain Stockton to battleship Kentucky
Navy orders direct Captain H Stockton to take command of the battleship Kentucky on the Atlantic station as its present commander Captain Colby M. Chester returns to duties in the United States upon relief. The Kentucky is due to arrive from home waters.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
H Stockton
Anna
Opalite Tiling At Lincoln Building Draws Attention
Opalite tiling lines the Lincoln Apartment House court, praised for satin whiteness and stain resistance. Miles-Piper Company markets the material, with strong interest from Seattle builders. Visit the Lincoln building to see opalite and consult Miles-Piper, 78 Yealer way.
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Lincoln
Miles. Piper Company
Seattle
Lincoln Building
Miles-Piper Company
Yealer Way
Olympia Seeks Alliance with Beattie and Seattle Trade Shift
Olympia merchants propose an alliance with Beattie and urge Seattle to petition the legislature to relocate the state capital from Olympia. They would transfer all trade to Seattle wholesalers, citing monthly commerce estimates and freight rate studies showing parity with Tacoma. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce heard the plan but deferred further action.
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Olympia
Beattie
Allen Weit
Olympia Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Olympa
Merchants of
Seattle
Tacoma
Weir
Olympic
Taccoma
Queen Vic
State Chat Olympia Pioneer Frank Shotwell Dies
An aged pioneer, Frank J. Shotwell, of Olympia is dead. In Fairhaven J. D. Kuykendall, a printer, lies in a state of insanity from excessive lacquer exposure. Spokane residents lament a local ice trust situation. Kent J. W. Smith has completed.
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Olympia
Frank J. Shotwell
Spokane
Ice Trust
Mining property sale to Victoria Li C for 25000
A notice lists transfers and local incidents: sale of a mining property to Victoria Li C for 25000. Aberdeen land deal of 3711 acres for 90000 to Charles H Davies. Fairhaven sheriff Jim Lorimer named state land inspector. various town notes on accidents elections fires and civic actions in Centralia Fairhaven Spokane New Whatcom Walla Walla Tacoma and North Yakima.
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Aberdeen
Eugene France
Charles H. Davie
Michigan
Negro Thief Sentenced in Tacoma Diamonds Theft
In Tacoma in the superior court the arrested Negro L. D. Fuller pleaded guilty to buying concealing and disposing of stolen property from the 1100 dollar diamond theft at the Harmon hotel apartments last summer. Judge Snell sentenced him to 13 months in the penitentiary at hard labor with all diamonds recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
L. D. Fuller
Wilbert Harmon
Snell
Beattie
Mereit
Special Tourist Train Wreck Near Walnut Hitler
A St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railway tourist train derailed near Walnut Hitler, Arkansas. Only a Pullman porter was reported injured in the wreck, with no further casualties. The incident occurred January 4 as the train traveled in the Little Rock region.
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Little Hock
Ark
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway
Walnut Hitler
Clairvoyant Gertrude Myren Offers Free Life Readings
Beattie Gertrude Myren at Suite 22% Colonnade Hotel, First Ave near Pike 81 claims to read lives accurately without payment unless the purpose of the visit is explained. Thousands praise her timely advice on business speculation and life affairs. A visit may make you a lifelong friend.
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Gertrude Myren
Huite
Colonnade
Firet Ave
Pike 81
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MR. Frye
Mark Hanna
Bottlebilliards
Washington Volunteers
Princess OF the Asturias
Don Carlos OF
Bourbon
GOV
Nome Mudd
Opalite
Lincoln Court
Lala Klodt
J. D. Kuykendall
Kent J. W. Smith
Victoria
Li. C
Centralia
Atle
Carl Reed
South Bend
Citisens
Anerdeen
Jan, Axford
Hoggulam
Walla Walla
Athena Eiectric Light & Power Co
Thin City
North Yvakima
Park Addition
Fairmhaven
W de Lorimer
Honest Jack
Whateoom County
Kalliapell Valley
New
Whatcom
Bacon
Nitertiary
Second Avenue
J. C. Miles Co., Inc
Yesler Avenue
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
First Avenue
Lincoln Apartments
Z. C. Miles
Piner Go
Yesler Way
The
Star
Phen
Beattie Gertrude My
Asl
Pike Street
Second Avs
Telephone Main
Percy J. Schalar
Fremereton Naval Station
Pfeil
Ward
Tee
Holden & Wilson
Brussels
Seattle Mattress and
Holto Lhos Secondavenue
Jenkins
Vici
Jenkins Sho
Raymond & Hoy
Second Ave
Queen Ty Steam Laundry
Paarth AY
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
Chandlery
Ascate.s
COR
Jackson
Junk Department
Yesler Dock
Seattle Gas
Rnt
Sn Albert Hansen
Northwest
Bonney & Stewart
Third Ave
Columbia St
Roatthe
Wash
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