Peace Talks in South Africa Stir Amsterdam Reports
Amsterdam reports a preliminary peace effort between Great Britain and the Dutch government to facilitate Boer negotiations. Premier confirms talks but withholds terms, expecting a possible settlement in days. Paris notes Boer mediator Holland may be involved but Kuyper not authorised to negotiate.
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Amsterdam
Great Britain
South Africa
Paris
Leyda
Holland
Kuyper
Yds
Maritime movements and dock arrivals in harbor news
Steamer Mathlander limped to harbor after a storm with minor damage and will drydock. City of Seattle arrives from San Francisco with passengers and cargo. Umatilla sails for San Francisco. Czarina, Pleiades, and other vessels noted in harbor, with several ships prepping for San Francisco and Seattle routes.
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Mathlander
St. Clair Island
North Pacific
Ocean
City of
San Francisco
Seattle
Umatilla
San Franciete
General Miecanes
Czarina
Pleiades
Tanner
Marine Circles
Hono
Nicaria
Smiths Cove
South America
Skagway
Serious Injury After Coaster Crash on Ninth Ave
Oscar Elridge of Tacoma visiting the city was seriously injured when he and others were thrown from a coaster on Ninth avenue. Elridge suffered a fractured knee and was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors reported a broken limb and in serious condition.
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Ninth Aveter Way
Oscar Elridge
Tacoma
Elridge
Yester
Emil Hor
Bertha Arrives with Passengers and Mail from Dilamma Bay
The Northern Commercial Co.'s Bertha brought 16 passengers and mail from Dilamma bay and Dutch har. Civil engineer Brown arrived from Wilamna bay with a party to open a trial to Til i. The expedition faced varying fortune as they traveled. They endured freezing conditions and relied on horseflesh for three days before reaching Wiamna, with injury risk to Brown.
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Northern Commercial Co
Bertha
Dilamma Bay
har‘Brown
Wilamna Bay
Nore
Brown
Tili
Grown
Wiamna
Street car derailment blocks traffic at Fifth and Pike
A street cable car derailed at Fifth and Pike this afternoon, halting traffic for about thirty minutes. The car left the corner of Second Ave and Madison Street and was returned to its post by a cable attached to the Second Avenue electric line.
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Fifth and Pike
At &M
Second
Spokane Democrats Plan Municipal Campaign Meeting
A Spokane meeting of the Ward Democrats is set for this evening to organize a municipal campaign. The session will occur at Rooms 7 and 9 on Fir Street, with discussion on local public buildings and liquor licensing issues reportedly postponed.
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lHiow
Ayabinet Firat Avenue
Mortality notices of Emmerling Spencer Dunn and Dunn
Herman Frank 19 son of G R Emmerling died yester day on Orcas Island. Funeral tomorrow under Collins Sherman Poley Co. Mrs M Spencer old South Park resident died this morning. Bonney and Stewart funeral charges. Mrs Anna Elizabeth Dunn 53 died at No 48 First Ave NE of heart failure. Funeral by Butterworths.
Memory Spark Sparks at Third Avenue Theater Reunion
Last night manager Russell of the Third Avenue theater, on stage at his house, met Run nels a former acrobat who played the German baron in Whose Baby Are You. Russell remembered Run nels after 29 years and recognized him instantly despite time and distance between Detroit and Cincinnati in 187.
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Russell
Third Avenue Theater
Runnels
Mr. Russell
Mr. Runnels
Howard
Languish
Carle
Detroit
Cincinnati
Mr. Ruese
Runmels
Mr. Russel
Saloon Brawl Ends With Givens Victory at Mug Saloon
Police halted a pugilistic encounter at the Mug Saloon on Washington Street this morning. Charles Givens and Charles Gill fought hard with Givens winning the decision by referee Mickey the Fat. Gill suffered significant facial damage. neither principal nor officials were arrested, but the men were locked up.
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Washington Street
Charles Givens
Charles Gill
Givens
Gill
Mickey the Fat
Missing American with $300,000 funds reported in Mexico
Charles Richmond an American disappeared yesterday in Mexico with $300,000 in funds. He is believed to have traveled to the United States.
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City OF
Mexico
Charles Richmond
United States
Light Menu and Household Tips in AM Woman's Corner
A daily light menu lists breakfast items such as rolled oats fried beef scrambled eggs and coffee followed by clam chowder brown vegetable curry and rice for lunch and raw oysters steak baked potatoes creamed parsnips and brown betty for dinner with coffee cream and cake. A correspondent asks how to remove dark under eye circles. guidance notes no simple cure and links causes to overwork anemia and poor nourishment with some home remedies and emphasis on treating the underlying issue. Fancy sleeve styles and robes de nuit are described with details on puffed elbows tight wristbands and decorative finishes.
Bobby Burns Remembered Under Caledonian Society
Under the Caledonian Society of Seattle an anniversary tribute to Robert Burns drew about 2000 attendees in Rankin a last night. James B. Meikle, secretary of the chamber of commerce, gave the feature address praising Burns with eloquent tributes and urged readers to feel what the poet felt. Notable performers included Grace R. Davenport Jennie Houghton Edmunds Anna Derting Magete Rutherford Nee Moore and professors F R McLaren A B Calder Robert Haddow Chas Patterson and A B Drummond.
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Caledonian Society of
Seattle
Robert Burne
Rankehal
Scotland
James B. Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Grace R. Davenport
Jennie Houghton Edmunds
Anna Derting
Magete Rutherford
F Nee Moore
F R. McLaren
A. B. Calder
Robert Haddow
Chas, Patterson
A. 8. Drummond
Caution on Stoves and Ranges in Freezing Weather
During freezing weather great care is urged with stoves and ranges connected to hot water boilers. If water is frozen and won’t run from kitchen faucets, do not build a fire in the stove or range before disconnecting the pipes to prevent bursting and possible severe damage or loss of life.
Road bid for Fort Flagier wagon road project
Major Penrose as United States quartermaster at the port received authority from Washington to advertise for bids on a 4 foot wagon road extending about 1000 feet from Fort Flagier to the army barracks. The project costs up to 5000 dollars and bids will be invited in a few days. the improvement is seen as of significant value to Fort Flagier.
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Penrose
United States
Washington Authority
Fort Flagier
United States Army
Fort Flagter
Hi. F. Flynn
United States Roast and Geodetic Survey
Washington
Woenebbington
War Rant Issued In St Louis Bribery Case
A warrant charging bribery against members of the last municipal assembly was issued. The arrestee’s identity was initially withheld. Later official word named Ellis Wainwright, a millionaire brewer, as the subject of the warrant. Charles Turner of the street railway firm testified he often funded certain legislation.
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ST. Louis
Chas, Turner
Grand Jury
ST. Louie, Mo
Ellis Wainwright
Barbara Frietchie closes at the Grand tonight
The last performance of Barbara Frietchie is shown at the Grand tonight and has pleased most local theatergoers. Clyde Fitch’s reputation as a premier dramatist is reflected in the production. The Senator by the Manhattan company improves after a rough first presentation and features fine stage settings. The Third Avenue presents another winner this week with the usual Saturday matinee.
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Barbara Frietchie
Clyde Fitch
Manhattan Company
Third Avenue
City to add second assistant fire chief
Chief Ralph Cook proposes a second assistant chief of the fire department to cover city districts while he and Assistant Chief Clarke handle central fires. He will ask the city council for appointment and include the recommendation in the annual report. A January fire in the ONeill building caused near forty thousand dollars in damage and panicked Lindell hotel guests. This ad-like text includes installment terms offered by Seattle Tailoring Co.
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Ralph Cook
Cook
Clarke
ST. Louis
O'Neil
Lindell
Rheumatism Cured by Modern Scientific Treatment
A health advertisement promises a non opiate non tar remedy for inflammatory muscular chronic rheumatism sciatica neuralgia blood and skin diseases. It guarantees cure if the patient follows simple instructions and pledges to comply, citing testimonials from a bona fide patient.
Naval clash near Panama ends indecisive
A brief naval engagement occurred near Panama between government vessels and rebel-controlled ships. The battle was short and produced no clear winner, with government forces returning to port afterward.
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Panama
Construction Plans Move Forward on Capitol Hill Projects
Architect John Graham attends to excavation work for Trinity church basement. Clayton Wilson drafts two flat two story buildings for Oliver Cooper on Fourteenth Avenue near Capitol Hill. Anderson and Kingsley finalize a 10 room colonial two story house for M. B. Brugge man on Sixteenth Avenue Capitol Hill. Dr Waggoner, dential. Globe block London and San Francisco Hank Ltd opens Savings Department Feb 1112 Cherry street.
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Ride
John Graham
Trinity Church
Clayton Wilson
Oliver Cooper
Seattle
Fourteenth Avenue
Capitol Hill
Anderson and
Kingsley
M. B. Bruggeman
Sixteenth Avenue
London
San Francisco
Hank, Ltd
Cherry Street
Robbers Identified in Japanese Family Robberies
Thomas Cunningham and Howard Dwyer held in county jail after being identified by K Okutawa and wife as suspects in the robbery of two Japanese families in the southern county. The Okutawas were beaten and robbed of over $300 in cash, two watches, and other items at their Orillia cabin last week. Cunningham and Dwyer are wanted in Tacoma for burglary but likely to be prosecuted here for robbery.
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Thomas Cunningham
Howard Dwyer
K. Okutawa
Orilla
Okutana
Orillia
Cunningham
Dwyer
Tacoma
Prohibit Killing Tame Pigeons at Shooting Tournaments
Albany January hearing before the assembly committee on forest fish and game on a bill by Assemblyman William Bennet to ban killing tame pigeons at shooting tournaments. Representatives of humane groups spoke in strong support of the measure.
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Albany
N. Y
Assembly Committee On Forest, Fish and Game Today
William & Bennet
Markmaneship
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Animania
Oregon Commands Oregon Battleship to Pacific Station
Capt Joseph Hi Maton was detached from the Boston navy yard and ordered to Puget Sound to command the battleship Oregon, to be commissioned soon and assigned to the Pacific naval station. A Bow Woolen Mill is planned, with a large stock of woolen goods and affordable prices. Seattle Tailoring Co., 1207 Firet avenue, promotes a 100 cent value per dollar with one price to all.
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Seattle Tailoring Co
First Avenue
Horton
Mase
Joseph Hi. Maton
Boston Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Oregon
Pacific Naval Station
Washington
Firet Avenue
Eighth and Ninth Ward Precincts Listed in City Guide
A reader notice outlines precinct locations for the Eighth Ward first to fourth precincts on Denny Way Harrison Street Queen Anne areas and for the Ninth Ward precincts at Interbay Old Rora and Fremont areas along with the Good Templars hall May's hall and Forty second avenue north Sixth avenue northeast.
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Seattle
Republ
Maidery of
Eet
First Ward
Washington Fifth Precinct
Fifth Avenue South
Seventh Avenue
Argo
Jackson Street
Fourth Avenue
Third Ward
Eighteenth Avenue
East
Jefferson Street
Madison Street
Pourth Ward
Municipal Court Room
Occidental Hotel
Perrin Hotel
Marion Street
Columbia
Fifth Ward
Western Avenue
Cayuga House
Seneca Street
Pike Street
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
B. Horton
Seventh
Pike
Third Avenue
Sixth Ward
First Avenue
Good Templars’ Hall
Fifth and Battery
Bowers
Sixth and
Olive Street
Seventh Ward
Church
Hellevue Avenue
Pontius Avenue
Howard Avenue
Alma
East Denny Way
Pike and
Harvard
Mederal Avenue
Seventh Precinet
Erighth
Eastlake Avenue
Eighth Ward
Denny Way
Pacific Rug Factory
Harrison Street
Queen Anne
Ward Street
Queen Anne Avenue
Key Street
Ninth Ward
Interbay Hotel
Fremont
May's Hall
Second Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Corber Keystone
Fifty-seventh Avenue
O. G. T. Hall
Seventy-first Street
Sixty-eighth Street
T. J. Hamen
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Ays
Reyer
Gue
Mace
Umrent
Leyds
Spokane
Ashington
D. C
Today
Eree
Spokane Francisco
Democrat ¢ Meeting
Ivo Mary
Asta
Woman's Corner
Bobby Burns
J. B.meikie
BOG
Cassimere Sox
Marie
J. Friedman
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Senator
Chief Cook
Fire Department
H. B. Merkel
Eee
F. W. Merrick
The
American Clothier
First Ave
Mauve A
Lace
Brussels
Nottingham
Seater & Company
Lake Washington
J. FR. Justice
Madison
1St Ave
Goldman
Second Ave
Marion
Hobart
M. Cable
D.S. Johnston
Second Avenue Burke Building
Glass & Dice
Yakima
Rhodes Bros
Coffee and Crockery House
Tel
Maia
Cooper & Levy
Beattie Drug Trust
Carter
Ruet
H.e.merkel
Mutual Life
Seattle, Wash
J. Aronson
Columbia Street
Wash
Firat
Eeeer
Highth
RU Peswees
Ond Ee
Armory
Sabd Crty
City Central Committee
Republican City Central Committee
Fred H. Peterson
Cairman
T. J. McCorry
Hl Aynes
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