MacArthur Recall Sparks Washington Debate On Philippines
Washington reports the recall of General MacArthur with General Wade and General Ludlow ordered to the Philippines. MacArthur to return to the United States as Chaffee may be promoted to lead the islands. Officials and friends react with bitterness and concern over the justice of the move.
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Chaffee
MacArthur
Philippines
Gen. McArthur
Washington
Ing
Gen. MacArthur
Gen. Chaffee
Women Die in Hotel Fire in New York
A hotel fire in New York at 4 AM trapped two women on the seventh floor. Eleanor Dowing, a nurse, leaped from a fourth story window but the rope broke, fracturing her skull. Four others injured during escape as frantic rescues occurred. Property loss about $20,000. faulty insulation of electric wires blamed.
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New York
Eleanor Dowing
Yukon Council Memorial Seeks Administrative Reforms
Advices from Dawson report a Yukon council memorial to Ottawa proposing changes in Yukon internal affairs. The measures include lower gold royalties, an assay office, a small export duty, a government mint, a court, and fully elected Yukon council members.
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Skagway
Dawson
Yukon Council
Ottawa
Yukon
Yukon Territory
Ouffwa
Painful accident injures man at yard by Wall Street
C. W. Showers was sawing wood in a yard at the foot of Wall Street when three fingers of his left hand were completely severed. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Wall Street
C. W. Showers
Ordered Him Shot In Dutch Cape Campaign Report
A Boer force is said to have arrived at Lambert's Bay on the west coast. Reports claim the Jirit ish plan a land expedition with arms. Mullock, an alleged eye witness, says Gen Dewet personally ordered a British subject shot at Morganveal after a failed peace envoy trial.
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Cape Town
Lambert's Bay
Mullock
Morganveal
Orange Free State
Dewet
Barbarian Brown the Luge of Spokane and South Africa
Washington reports President McKinley sent to Congress papers about RK Brown of Spokane known as Barbarian Brown a young audacious mining figure who fought for his claims in the Transvaal. He aided American prospectors in a clash at the registrar office winning registration and partial judgment awarding 500000 dollars with a remaining million at stake.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
McKinney
Congress
RK. Brown
Spokane
Brown
Seattle
Northwest
South Africa
Transvaal
Mr. Brown
Rush
Amb Bern
Pageeres
McKinley
Supreme Court of the
South African Republic
Mr Monroe in $500 damage suit over train fare dispute
In Moscow Idaho a probate court awarded Northern Pacific Railway $500 after Mr. Monroe was removed from a train for paying cash instead of a ticket. He plans to appeal, saying the cents are irrelevant. the case centers on principle and the railway’s fees.
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Troy
Ida
Jan. W
Northwest
Northern Pacific Railway
Co. Alex
Northern Pacific
Moscow
Senec
Trea
Monroe
Man Missing After Last Seen With Friend
W. W. Orr aged 71 vanished from 712 First Avenue South on January 26. Friends fear foul play as Orr had planned to travel to Tacoma with a friend to seek work and was carrying 40 dollars.
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W. W. Orr
First Avenue South
Orr
Tacoma
Emperor William of Germany saves money says dispatch
A Berlin dispatch reports there is no truth to rumors of heavy debt by Emperor William to Herr Krupp or other German capitalists. The emperor is on firm financial footing and has been saving money for some time, the dispatch states.
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New York
Berlin
William of
Germany
Herr Krupp
Senate finance panel approves tax amendment on farm goods
The senate finance committee adopted an amendment to the war revenue bill exempting sales of gas, cotton, and similar produce produced for actual delivery, and exempting bills and invoices for grain or produce delivered for transport. Bucket shops taxed like houses for exchange deals. I Roderick Robertson, a pioneer mine owner in the Kootenai district, visited the Canadian Pacific office today.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On Finance
Biligio Justices of the Peace
Renate
Secretary of State
Washington Regiment
Senate
Joy
Nenator Hallett
King Charles of Portugal Arrives in London Amid Welcoming
King Charles of Portugal arrived in London and was greeted at Buckingham Palace by King Edward. Edward then departed for Osborne where the Duke of Cornwall is confined to his room with measles. In Ostend King Leopold of Belgium sailed for England.
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London
Charles
Portugal
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Osborne
Duke of Cornwall
Ostend
Belgium
King Leopold
England
City Hall Notes Include Damages Claim Over Tree Felling
J W Lawis and Annie Lewin sue the city for 400 damages over unauthorized tree cutting near Swan Lake on June 15 1900 and for leaving trees and piling dirt on their premises. The annual civil service exam date is pending. Fewer building permits were issued as builders rushed to complete long lines of work this morning. Permits granted include M Cohen one story frame cottage at seventh avenue north and W H Bernberg one story frame house at 129 Thirty second avenue costing 560.
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J. W. Lawis
Annie Lewin
Swan Lake
M. Cohen
Seventh Avenue North
W. HM. Bernberg
Hyades Overdue From Pacific Coast Express
The steam collier Hyades of the Pacific Coast Company under Capt Gar Heh left San Francisco on the 2th instant and was due at Seattle the 2th. It has not been reported at Port Townsend or sighted by California or Mackinaw. A northwest gale may have driven her off course, as she lies well out of the water.
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Hyades
Pacific Coast Company
Gar- Heh
San Francisco
Seattle
Port Townsend
State of California
Mackinaw
Pacific Coast
Owen
Covently
Mines Dispute Over Indebtedness and Plant Improvements
A contract dispute centers on a long term agreement between a company and the Heattie National Bank to satisfy an 1800 debt and share 1 percent of net earnings with the plaintiff. Defendants allegedly progressed with mine development and plant upgrades before abandoning the property in 1918. The case mentions road connections, ore cars, and compressed air plant installations, with implied breach of contract and financial terms.
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Heattie National Bank
Miro
Great Northern Railway
Lost Anchor Of Yang Tease Recovered After Tacoma Tow
The British steamer Yang Tease ran aground loosely anchored in four feet of water after loading at Tacoma. Captain H. & Alien oversaw the mishap as the anchor and about a fathom of chain were dropped inadvertently. Towed to the main harbor by tugs Fairfield and Favorite, the ship was released and a search for the anchor and chain is under way. The windlass appears damaged.
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H. & Alien
Tacoma
The Elusive Pat Crowe kidnapping tale swirls rumors
Reports say a mysterious figure may be taunting Pat Crowe the kidnapper of millionaire Cudahy's son Seim with a hoax. Detective Weppenstete followed leads all day with little result. Police caution the San Francisco rumor of a hitch on a foreign vessel as authorities stay vigilant on the Pacific coast.
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Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Se Im
Beattie
Lee
Crowe
Weppenstete
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
United States
Verdi’s Funeral Procession Draws Immense crowds in Milan
A simple funeral in Milan attended by vast crowds as Verdi’s cortège followed the route lined with onlookers. The ceremony reflected a sober farewell to the famed composer and his lasting impact on opera.
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Milan
Verdi
CP Officials Return After Brief Western Trip
Canadian Pacific officials Boyie and Calder returned from a short trip through Seattle and Chicago with R Morris of Mon ALB.
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Boyie
Chicago
Seattle
R. MH. Morris
Mon
Alb. Calder
Canadian Pacific
Waterfront notes aboard Falkland and Duke of Fife arrivals
The British bark Falkland under Captain is due in Seattle today to load 1,500 tons of grain for the Orient. The steamer Duke of Fife, Captain Dodwell, from Japan and China, was reported at Victoria, B C yesterday noon with a full Orient cargo and a strong list of Puget Sound passengers.
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Falkland
Seattle
Orient
Duke of Fife
Dodwell
Victoria
B C
Japan
China
Puget Sound
Three Saloons Wrecked by Wichita Women Raiders
In Anthony Kansas ten women from the W T U led by Mrs Sheriff of Dangville wrecked three saloons early today causing over 20000 in damage. James Klenley’s bar fixtures were toppled while liquor survived. Mrs Sheriff struck a bartender with a beer bottle. In Topeka Carrie Nation tried to raid two joints. guards blocked her and a mass meeting pledged to back further raids. Kansas Temperance Union raised 100 for a gold medal for Mrs Nation, who refused to accept the medal.
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Wichita
Kan
Anthony
Hartender James
Topeka
Jan
Mra
Carrie Nation
Kansas State Temperance Union
Kidnappers Beware in Washington Senate Bill Introduced
In Olympia January 1, Senator Welty of Lewis introduced a bill to make kidnapping a felony with penalties from one to fourteen years in prison. The measure cites existing Washington penal code text defining kidnapping and kidnapping of a child under twelve with related punishments.
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Olympta
Senate
Welty
Lewis
City Council Debates Flag Issue and Legislation Actions
At a regular meeting Stewart M Hiice proposed lowering the city Hall flag to honor Queen Victoria signals amid rebuke from councilmen. Bills pass to regulate petty estates and tax collateral inheritances with $800 to state secretary.
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New York
Stewart M. Hiice
Calvin & Hirtce
Crie
Great Britain
Queen Victoria
Brice
Murray
Merediths Clash Over County School Post
W G Hartranft assumed the duties as superintendent of Keng county schools after appointment by county commissioners. W J Meredith refuses to vacate claiming Hartranft term starts in August. Judge Talisman dismissed the dispute in favor of Hartranft after days of argument.
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W. G. Hartranft
Keng County
W. J. Meredith
Hartranft
Talisman
Indian Agency Grants and School Expansion Debate
In the senate an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill proposes to continue maintenance of Indian agencies at Puyallup and Neah Bay and to appropriate 71000 dollars to expand the Puyallup reservation school to 1000 pupils. The amendment also calls for other improvements and construction of several new buildings.
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Senate
Puyallup
Neah Bay
Puyallup Reservation
Y M C A Basketball Team Heads to Tacoma for Title Match
The Y M C A basketball squad travels to Tacoma to face the Tacoma association in a crucial game that will crown the Washington champions. Prof Douthit of the Seattle Y M C A predicts a tough test despite confidence, noting a unfamiliar gym as a potential handicap. Saturday Chehalis meets Seattle in Tacoma, with Chehalis described as an unknown factor that could surprise.
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Tacoma
Tacoma Association
Spokane
Washington
Douthit
Seattle Y. M. C. A
Chehalis
Seattle
Seattle High Seeks Strong Baseball Team This Year
The Seattle High School aims to rebuild its baseball program this year to rival past reputations. With ample material and a capable coach, an excellent team could emerge. the athletic association will choose a manager today to begin immediately.
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Seattle High School
Athletic Association of
Army Appropriation Bill Prompted by Larger Army
Washington January report: The house committee on military affairs began debating the army appropriation bill based on a 196000 man force. Paymaster General Bates outlined the needs of a larger numerical strength for the army.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Military Affairs
Bates
Neeley Departs Havana After Arriving by Steamer Mexico
Hundreds gathered to watch Neeley the all postal ambassador disembark from the steamer Mexico in Havana. He appeared quiet and composed though his face showed the effects of the journey and the strain of the train ride.
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Havana
Neeley
Allo Postal
Mexico
Court action against Pacific Clipper Line over contract claim
IN THE COURTS. W Johnson sues Pacific Clipper Line for 50000 alleging breach of contract to carry all freight from Nome vessels to shore. He claims to have spent much on lighters boats and tugs and that the company failed to perform and allowed others to handle freight. The Cleopatra Mining Co vs Geo W Dickinson and Frank W Mitchell set for hearing to morrow in civil department seeking 1847.99 for alleged non fulfillment of contracts involving lease of Miller river area quartz claims.
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RE. W. Johnson
Pacific Clipper Line
Johnson
Nome
Cleopatra Minin Co
Geo. W. Dickinson
Frank W. Mitchell
Civil Department of the Superior Court
Dickinson & Mitchell
Miller River
Barber Licensing Bill Clears Senate Passage
Olympia January session reports the senate passed a bill licensing barbers and setting examination requirements for practitioners. The measure aims to regulate barbering and ensure standardized qualifications across the state.
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Olympia, Jan
Senate
Auditorium plans proposed at Seattle chamber meet
Seattle chamber of commerce set for February 6 at 4 40 PM with James Hamilton Lewis slated to address members on the need and benefits of building an auditorium. He argues Seattle’s growing stature calls for a central venue for large assemblies and conventions at local, state, and national levels.
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Chamber of Commerce
James Hamilton Lewis
Lewis
Seattle
Carpenters Vote to Refuse Work in Labor Standstill
Carpenters at a meeting last night voted to not report for duty until demands are met. A new trades council branch would run a general contracting business as officials warn rival non union firms may enter. Builders Exchange plans a decisive meeting this afternoon to determine next steps.
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Trades’ Council
Carpenters’ Union
Buildéers’ Exchange
Puliders’ Exchange
Ters’ Trion
Bulldere’ Exchange
Atven
May Wheat Opens Higher on Chicago Floor
May wheat on the Chicago board opened at 76 1 2 cents and closed at 76 1 8 cents, reflecting modest gains in early trading.
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Chicago
Robbery on Sunset Street: Miss Stella Horan Held Up
Miss Stella Horan a Sunset Telephone operator was accosted at First avenue and Vine street as she walked home at about 9 45 p m A man wearing a cap and red sweater sprang from shadows struck her elbow and demanded her pocketbook She handed over 1 40 a few stamps and trinkets then the robber fled She believes she can identify the young tall assailant but the incident was not reported to police.
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Stella Horan
Sunset
First Avenue
Vine Street
Miss Horan
Misa Horan
France Murphy Holds Series of Meetings in Honolulu
Francia Murphy the temperance advocate conducts a series of meetings in Honolulu with strong turnout. The text notes the attendees are in mourning.
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Honolulu
H. 1
Francia Murphy
Temperanc Advocate
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Patrowe
Fairroad Personals
Waterfront Notes
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Mrs. Nation
Queer Crusader
Ballinger
Brunner & Co
Pike St
Herbert S.upper
Bcheverman Steek Firet Avenue
Slayer
Stewart & Holmes Drug CO
New York Council
MR. Meredith
YM. CA Basketball
Baseball
James Hamis
The
Victorian
Washington & Alaska Steamship Co
Ae Roberts
Salle
Skagon Meno Canal
Carpenters’ Strike
Ootpad
Adams & Blanchard
Clothiers and Furnishers
Second Avenue
Hinckley Block
Z.C. Miles & Piper CO
Yesler Way
IL. X. L
Oxford
Pike Street
Cascade Laundry Co
Third Ave
Main St
Uptown
Moran Bros
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