Federal appointment feud muddles Washington power split
Washington state delegation quarrels over federal appointments, West Side census and supervisory posts, with Cushman and Foster each pushing for a different regional choice. Jones may name an Eastern Washington appointee if no compromise reached, while promotions in Company C and D reflect broader shifts in leadership.
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Tacoma
Foster
Cusaman
West Side
Cushman
John Rea
Olympia
Foeter
Hatcom County
Cushian
Jones
Washington
Senator Foster
Anna Pots
Con- Cushman
Clark
King
Pierce
Suit Over Grubstake In Alaska Trip
A suit filed in superior court by Joseph Athert and Markus Yer against L. Garfinkle and his mother alleges a grubstake financed a trip to Alaska. Garfinkle allegedly sold the goods and used the proceeds for himself, accumulating gold dust valued at 26000 dollars. Mayers requests a receiver be appointed until ownership is determined.
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Joseph Athert
Markus Yer
L. Garfinkle
Garfinkle
Alaska
Mayers
Great Northern to Start Lining Two Mile Cascade Tunnel
The Great Northern will begin lining a two mile cascade tunnel through the Cascades next month under H. R. Laptain of Tacoma in charge. The tunnel length is 123,221 feet, about 21 feet longer than two miles, with six thousand feet already cut and a year or more expected to finish. Two hundred men will start lining the tunnel initially, followed by additional crews as work progresses.
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Great Northern
Cascade
Bigong
H. R. Laptain
Tacoma
Cascades
Officers Promoted as McCoy Named Adjutant in First Washington
Gov. Rogers promotes Lieut. J. B. McCoy of Company C to regimental adjutant in the First Washington, succeeding Adjutant Lasho as major in a newly organized regiment. McCoy, previously second lieutenant, has acted as regimental adjutant since Adjutant Lahn moved to brigade duties.
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Company C
Adjutant General's Office
Louie Steyer
Tacoma
Ergeant
Charles A. Lunan
Philippines
Wm L. Gray
Henry Db. Carter
Lamping
Gov. Rogers
Olympia
Rogers
J. B. McCoy
Washington
Lasho
McCoy
Lahn
Wholley
Leutenant
Bothwell
Prisoner Russell Recaptured After Jail Break
Russell, the inmate who escaped while working at the county jail last week, was caught in Seattle and transported to Tacoma on the 11 o'clock train last night.
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Tacoma
Russell
Liberty
Seattle
Pigeons outwit officer in belfry folly
In a comic tale from the corner of Third Avenue and Marion Street, Officer Spangle schemes to intoxicate pigeons with whisky and corn to fall for a “drunk” trap. The birds instead eat the corn and depart upright, leaving the officer baffled and muttering in Arabic as the tale spreads through police headquarters.
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Pottee Offeer Spangle
Piret Methex Duet
Third Avenue
Marion
Spangie
Seoming
Jack
Hicky
Oliver
Officer Spangle
Spanwie
Town Notices and Appointments Highlight City Affairs
Jennie C. Lombard named administrator of Emiline Lombard estate by Judge Jacobs. Joseph B. Hill appointed administrator of Richard F. Hill estate this forenoon. Public Works seeks two teams for fire department and police patrol. Dora J. Heime funeral held at Ronney Stewart chapel. Patrol wagon undergoing repairs with tiles repainted and wheels replaced. Louis Klahn, German native, granted citizenship by Judge Jacobs.
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Jennie C. Lombard
Emiline Lombard
Jacobs
Joseph B. Hill
Richard F. Hill
Board of Public Works
Fire Department
Dora J. Heime
Ronney & Stewart's Chapel
Louis Klahn
Germany
Alaska Rampart Commercial Company Incorporation Notes
The Alaska Rampart Commercial Company files articles of incorporation with FR F Sweeney and James Carroll listed as incorporators. The authorized capital stock is $50,000.
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Alaska Rampart Commercial Copany
FR. F. Sweeney
James Carroll
Lantz Announces Candidacy for Democratic VP Nomination
Congressman Lantz of Ohio declares his bid for the Democratic vice presidential nomination in Washington. He enters the crowded field as a long-shot contender aiming to bolster the ticket with his regional perspective.
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Washington, D. C
Lantz
Ohio
Miners Denounce Cape Nome Reports as Exaggerated
A letter signed by 28 miners from St Michaels and Cape Nome aboard the Alliance disputes sensational Cape Nome gold claims. They call reports by Seattle papers false and urge caution, noting fuel shortages and harsh winter conditions. Purser Shaw cites mixed signals from Roanoke passengers and other reporters about the gold field's viability.
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Michaelis
Cape Nome
Alliance
Star Office
Bt. Michaels
Seattle Star
Seattle
Yukon
Beattie
Frosen
Shaw
al Hance
St Michael
Alaskan
St. Michael
Star
Roanoke
Lane
Cr. H. Rogers
New York
Tin Dawanon
J W Corson Faces Fresh Disbarment Effort
Calvin H Hagan appears in superior court seeking Corson disbarment on another charge while his jury bribery disbarment remains pending. The affidavit alleges Corson misappropriated funds secured for a cent.
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Erday
Corson
King County
Charlies E. Niblock
Hagan & Wagan
Thies
Carson
Wm. EB. Hagan
Hagan & Hagan
J. W. Corson
Calvin H Hagan
Hagan
Cleveland Not Yet Made Professor at Princeton
Report that President Cleveland would accept a Princeton professorship was denied. A senior Princeton professor said a politics chair will be created next fall but the incumbent’s election remains unsettled until the trustees meet in September.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Northwestern Stocks Pushed for Easy Bids Market Holds Firm
At the Northwestern Mining Exchange bidders sought ease amid steady activity. Pacific Coast sold 1,000 shares and Wacconda 7 as the market held firm with typical call levels.
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Northwestern Mining Exchange
Seattle Mining Stock Market Report
The Beattie Mining Exchange held a full day of stock offerings with bids centered on six properties. Names listed include Morning Glory, Legal Tender, Colorado G & C, El Katif, Michigan Bay, and others with various volumes noted.
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Beattie Mining Exchange
Morning Glory
Legal Tender
Colorado G & C
el Katif
Michigan Bay. Lo
Departed for Alaska on Queen and Humboldt Ships
The Queen and the Humboldt sailed yesterday bound for Sitka and other northern points. Notable passengers include United States Senator George C. Perkins and financier Henry Villard. The Humboldt departed at 11 oclock with a large list of travelers led by Captain Bonifield, while the Queen embarked many more aboard for the voyage north.
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Queen
Humboldt
Sitka
United States
George C. Perkins
California
Henry Villard
Northern Pacific
Humbold
Capt
Bonifield
Frank Jordan
Roger &. Greene
Geo
M. Hil
R. F. Barham
R. H. Kileinachmidt
James O'Neil
Hawley
C. W. Carnes
James Carroll
W. H. Gorham
L. N. Lowell
Mise Johanna Cone
Dani, Jones
J. H. Hughes
J. C. Hughes
Ed Leak
Geo K. Mosser
M. BE. Moser
J. J. Moaser
Robi. Palmer
A. Hanson
W. R. Bowman
Vieda Reach
Edna Howman
A. L. Piper
James Buckley
A Eagan
Mrs. A. Bender
Etta Bendix
John T. Davie
Mr. Sliver
Geo ©. Brown
Richard Moore
John Buckley
P. Langren
Special Bale-Fine Note Paper Boxes By Denny Coryell Co
Note paper labeled Special Bale-Fine in boxes sold by Denny Coryell Co located at 716 Istave. The fragment mentions packaging and supplier but lacks context on date or additional details.
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Denny Coryell Co
Storage and Washhouse In City Addressed
Storage and washhouse operation listed at Raser and Morgan 40-410 Occidental Main 140. Describes storage and distributing house with negotiable receipts accepted as collateral.
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Raser & Morgan
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