Hanna and Mitchell argue over canal route and volcano risks
In Washington a Senate debate over the inter-oceanic canal bill features Hanna backing the Panama route and Oregon’s Mitchell warning that defeating the Nicaragua plan delays the project. Mitchell asserts Nicaragua is feasible, disputes executive overreach, and Hanna counters with a map showing 29 volcanos within 100 miles of Nicaragua and none on the Panama path.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Hanna
Panama
Mitchell
Oregon
Ama
Nica
Congress
Tn Thu
Morgan
Kitchener Award Sparks Commons Debate Over War Grant
In the House of Commons a debate over a 60 000 pound grant to Lord Kitchener ended with a 390 to 44 vote in favor. Redmond accused Kitchener of cruel war on women and children claiming 15 000 child deaths, then the motion for closure passed. Pretoria dispatches note Boer surrenderes and Kruger’s critical condition in Amsterdam reports.
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London
House of Commons
Lord Kitchener
Redmond
Kitchener
Pretoria
Amsterdam
Kruger Thie
Hackdriv ers May Strike Over Pay at Montana Stables
Hackdrivers employed by the Montana stables threaten a strike tonight over pay. Day workers at 85 cents monthly, $19 below Seattle Transfer rates, while night workers reportedly earn more via shares. Manager A. B. says night pay will drop to 40 monthly. some drivers refuse to return. Webster, a day driver, notes wage increases but hints at broader unrest.
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Montana
Seattle Transfer Company
A. B
Port Wardens May Trade Shows Sharp Increase
The May report to the council notes higher activity with imports up 4 percent and exports near 980000. Total imports and exports reach 685912, with five steamships and 17 other vessels in and 15 out. Coastwise trade totals 13006 imports and 1541661 exports.
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Port Warden
Kiplinger Ordered to Show Cause on Taxing Library Warrant
Judge Tallman’s court orders City Comptroller John Kiplinger to tax a warrant for library books purchased by the library board. He must appear June 9 and show cause why he will not comply.
Balliet Found Guilty After Five Hour Jury Deliberation
In Des Moines a jury deliberated five hours before finding Balliet guilty on charges linked to sales of S200. The court directed due consideration and Balliet faced intense pressure from adversaries using government aims for revenge.
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Des Moinesa
Balliet
Hallet
Halliet
Charg
Hotel Byron Sold to Local Company in Whatcom
Whatcom June local report says Hotel Byron purchased by a local firm led by C Wright as president and M C Run secretary. Mr. Dickinson to oversee operations. The Byron is described as a first class hotel with strong commercial trade. H B Dunbar of Rainier Grand in Beattie was also negotiating.
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The
Star
Whatcom
Byron
Cs Wright
M. C. Run
Dickinson
Chas. Wright
Carlisle Packing Co
H. B. Dunbar
Beattie
Will Duel in Paris After Parliamentary Lobby Altercation
In Paris a duel is planned after an afternoon altercation in the parliamentary lobby. Mille voye and Rochtimehve each won seconds to join the combat as the dispute unfolded in the Unie.
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Paris
Millevoye
Rochtimehve
Unie
Interurban line to run Tacoma Seattle service July first
The Interurban road announces opening between Tacoma and Seattle with a regular schedule around July 1. Three through trains on fast time will cover the trip in 1 hour 20 minutes and two will run each way. Round trip fare will be one dollar and one way tickets for cont. The company will not handle freight or express and will run its own buxiness on these lines.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Fraion
Wey
Conta
Tts
Mor tensen murder trial testimony shocks Salt Lake crowd
In the Mor tensen murder case James Sharp, father-in-law of victim James Hay, swore he had a vision of the killer and a bloody trail to the body found last December. Sharp and others connected with the case are described as Mormons, his testimony sparking a tense courtroom scene as the trial resumes.
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Salt Lake
Mortensen
James Sharp
James Hay
Morteneen
Sharp
Fils
Boiler Men Employed In San Bernardino Strike
San Bernardino California June 5 The Santa Fe shops opened with imported boilermakers under guard. Strikers predict a general system strike amid excitement. hundreds of idle men walk the streets. John Forseth and Matilda Forseth sued J A Wold and wife for 1590 in Judge Emory's court. Wold owned the rental house. drainage allegedly made Mrs Forseth ill. Case dismissed on a non-guilty finding.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Santa Fe
John Forseth
Matilda Forseth
J. A. Wold
Emory
Wold
Nome Manager Bailed in Deadly Assault Case
Frank Simonds Nome theatrical manager received a $1000 bail after a preliminary hearing on a deadly assault charge against a backdriver. Friends expected an out of court settlement. Albert Packard was indicted for mailing an indecent letter to Finie Stampa of Walla Walla from Ellensburg. Louis Flag, head of the Alaska Commercial Co, died in San Rafael after a long illness. State elections in Oregon left governor race undecided with a likely post election contest. Coal Dealers Association members in Toledo sail for Mackinac to Duluth for their annual convention aboard ship.
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Tacoma
Frank Simonds
Nome
Albert Packard
Finie Stampa
Walla Walla
Ellienebore
San Francisco
Louis Flag
Old Alaska Commercial Co
San Refael
Toledo
Ohio
Coal Dealers’ Association of Obhio
Mackinac
Duluth
Hearing Pending on Western Freight Rates Dispute
The Interstate Commerce Commission hears the Leadville board of trade complaint against the Colorado Midland and others over high freight rates from Kansas and Midwest points to Colorado. Merchants in Colorado and along the Mississippi fear discrimination against Pacific coast competition, citing water routes from New York and Southern Pacific owned lines as advantages.
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Lmadvilee
Colo
Interstate Commerce Commission
trans-Mississippi
Leadville Board of Trade
Colorado Midland
Kant
Chicago
Mt. Louis
Missouri River
Colorado
Iourl River
Pacific Coast
New York
Seaboard
Erawda Western
Anid
It Ie
Sunset Route
Pacific Mall Steamship Company
Southern Pacific
California
Seattle
Portland
Markets Show Brisk Trade On Western Avenue
A steady market develops as West Coast shipments arrive. Prices rise for sacks tied to bagged goods while receipts remain heavy. Hood River cherries fetch 1.35 and Lake Washington fruit ships arrive as peaches and oranges join the flow.
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Western Avenue
Herries
Lake Washington
Hood River
Stoc Ee
Market Prices and Produce Listings Amid Wholesale Fluctuations
A dated scrawl of produce and dairy prices lists items from strawberries to cabbages, onions, and pumpkins with per unit or per crate costs. It notes grains and dairy like oats, barley, butter, and cheese, plus live poultry and turkeys, with prices corrected daily for producers on dock at Beattie.
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Washington
Newark
Monnefort
New York
California
Oregon
Lée
Frrera
Goa
Beattie
Hirletly
Uber
Vaneh
Dawes Bank to Open in Chicago Under Dawes Name
Dawes Bank Chicago with capital stock of 4,000,000 and a surplus of 1,090,000 will open under Charles G. Dawes, ex-controller of the currency and recent Senate candidate. The Central Trust Company of Illinois is its chosen name, marking the third new Chicago bank organized in three months.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
United States Senate
Central Trust Company of Illinois
Midair fight between bridge builders shocks Parkerburg crowd
In Parkersburg West Virginia two Baltimore and Ohio bridge workers William Nelson and a rival known as Yellow Kid fought on a three foot square platform 60 feet above the river. Police and about 100 onlookers watched as Nelson fell but grabbed a board and struck his foe with a mallet. Nelson lost seven teeth after being struck with an iron bolt. The brutal clash left both men badly injured and exhausted.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
William Nelson
Asman
Yellow Kid
Nelson
Lont
National Freight Agents Meet In Indianapolis
The National Association of Traveling Freight Agents holds its annual convention in Indianapolis with reps from major US and Canadian rail lines attending. The event runs several days, mixing business sessions with entertainment by the Indianapolis Commercial Club. In a separate case, the third trial of Fu Yum Yen for stealing rice from Quong Tuck Co. concluded with a guilty verdict for the Chinaman.
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Indianapolis
Lad
National Association of Traveling Freight Agents
United States
Canada
Indianapolis Commercial Club
Fu Yum Yen
Quong Tuck Co
Wan
Harbor Dead Animals Prompt Call for Action by Officials
Port Warden Jensen and police condemn unknown locals throwing dead horses and other animals into the bay along the waterfront. Fines exist under city and federal rules, and authorities vow to identify and stop the culprits, with detectives possible.
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Jensen
U. S
Capt. Jensen
Alineworth & Dunn
Jengen
Grace Dollar
San Francisco
al- Ki
Schwabacher
Seattle
Al-Ki
Treadwell
Juneau
Oregon
Nome
Charles D. Lane
John Rosene
Maj. L. HH
Count Podhorski
Eugene Chitberg
Behneider
Bertha
Valdes
Rainier
Whatcom Tonteht
Dream of Green Lake Fish Comes True for Davie
An 11 year old boy from 423 Pine Street claimed a dream foretold a catch at Green Lake. He used a simple pole and potato bait and landed a 9.5 pound carp after a dream led him to the lake. He celebrated at home with the prize.
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Onie
David Clayton
Pine Street
Davies
Green Lake
Mud Carp
Davie
Mr. Carp
Woodland Park Car Line Permit Held Up by Board
The Seattle Electric Company awaits a final permit for a Woodland Park street car trestle line. The board of public works plans only a right of way clearing permit, postponing steel trestle construction until its Saturday meeting.
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Board of Public Works
Seattle Electric Company
Woodland Park
Park
Ny Fort
Electric Company
The Mansfield rider Mansfield at Grand Opera House
Eminent actor Richard Mansfield with his thoroughbred King Cole arrives for Friday and Saturday shows at the Grand. Beaucaire and The First Violin headline his program with a large backstage cast. Also notes Seattle theater offerings and new summer stock Hands Across the Sea. Terra cotta sleepers on Japanese railways resist decay despite higher costs.
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Richard Mansfield
Grand Opera House
King Cole
Mr. Manefield
Beaucaire
Mansfield
Navy Welcome for Wisconsin Crew Planned at Colman Dock
Boats depart Colman dock at 6 20 am 10 am 1 15 pm 2 30 pm and 4 30 pm to greet sailors aboard the battleship Wisconsin The message urges locals to give the crew a hearty reception amid wartime celebrations and drink.
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Wisconsin
Colman Dock
Horticultural Society Announces June Meeting
The King County Horticultural Society will hold its annual meeting at the chamber of commerce on a Saturday in June at 2 p.m. The exact date appears unreadable.
Wisconsin At Navy Yard Ship Visit Schedule
Dent fails visiting the battleship at the Port Orchard navy yard. Kents leave Colman dock at 6 20 PM and 10 PM. Times listed include 1 15 PM 2 30 PM and 4 36 PM.
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Wisconsin
Navy Yard
Port Orchar Navy Yard
Colman Dock
Building Notes on Elliott & Weat Projects Including Young Building
Architects Elliott and Weat report progress on multiple structures. Plans near completion for a four story Young building at Third Avenue South and Washington Street. J W Stanchfield contracted to erect a thousand dollar flat for idea Miller. J W Clothier handles cottage on Thirty second Avenue near East Union Wirect. Figures requested for two houses on Queen Anne Hill and one on Sixteenth Avenue East Columbia Street.
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Stanchfield
Idea Miller
J. W. Clothier
Thirty-second Avenue
East Union Wirect
Queen Anne Hill
Sixteenth Avenue
Columbia Street
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Pidsate Prescripcion Deruggists
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Coloman
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Cor
Marion
Scientitin AG
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Higward
Oppe Life
Portland, Or
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Peak of the Star
Buck & CO
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Richmond
Sherman, Clay & Co
Sond Avenue
Neca and University
Rellabte Pianos
Cline
Piano House
Second Ave
Ane
UNION
Ind Ave
Sella Ladies
Frea
G. L. Price
Eagiteh
Ramaker Music
Mark
Kiplinger
Dunbar
Olympia Beer
Pabst Milwaukee
GEO. T. Maginnis & CO
James Henry Wholesale and Metall
Best Wheats
Ateam
Western Ave
Hone
Daulton Carpet Co
Main
21St Ave
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Ore
Goast
Green
Shervien
Crete
Sionan
Gael Ewes
C.tbery
Ee Tees
Walla Walle
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DEA
Harbor
James Drummond
Neah Bay
Manila
Fortunate Figari
Port Blakeley
Valparaiko
Berk Visureis
Blakeley
Derawaddy
Hopenent
Edith
Ban Prancisco
Saginaw Steel Co
Washtenaw
Astoria
Sound
Horn
Globe Navigation Co
Steamles
Eureka
Boy
Harrington Reynolds
Oulda
Ird Avenue
Po‘athe
H.lewis&co
N. E. Cor
First Ave
Cherry Street
E.w.newhall& CO
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