Deceptive Are the Filipinos in Manila War Dispatch
Manila June 6 report from a special launch with Gen Lawton aboard describes the Napidan gunboat patrolling the Morong peninsula. Insurgents reportedly cleared out or avoided combat while natives greeted the Americans and claimed Col Truman had moved across the peninsula toward Morong.
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Manila
Napidan
Lawton
Morong Peninsula
Moreng
Angono
Grangoran
Col. Truman
Morong
Penincula
Mall Coun
Antipolo
Eacape
Port Warden May Report Totals for Steamers and Freight
Port warden N. L. Rogers presents May figures: arrivals 54 steamers at 6,760 net tons and 14 sailing vessels at 1,174 net tons. departures 82 steamers at 4,260 net tons and 4 sailing vessels at 9,56 net tons. Coastwise merchandise received 64 tons plus fish 5 valued at 1,420,000. foreign shipments include British Columbia 2 tons. Coastwise exports total 7,858 tons with coal 3,28 tons valued 106,780. cedar 70 tons valued 13,050. four barrels 450 valued 19,410. Foreign shipments 4,741 tons with coal 2,000 tons valued 9,906. wheat 1,215 tons valued 25,615. four barrels 43,454 valued 149,123. salmon 9 cases valued 934. shipments to British Columbia 3,819 tons with feet 122 valued 2,640 and four barrels (incomplete).
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N. L. Rogers
Wae
Foreien
British Columbia
Bound over and indicted in mayoral court then sentenced
The defendants were bound over to court by the Mayor this morning indicted before noon and arraigned later in court. They pleaded guilty and received three year terms in the penitentiary this afternoon.
City Council Advances Franchises and Public Works
The council approved the Seattle & San Francisco Railway franchise, limited work hours for municipal contractors to eight per day, and authorized sewer projects on Queen Anne hill and Third avenue north. It also allotted 220 for Mrs Brabon, widow of a firefighter killed on duty, and adjourned to discuss street railway municipal ownership.
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Seattle & San Francisco Railway & Navigation Company
Queen Anne Hill
Third Avenue
John Street
Aloha Street
Mre. C
Detro it Doctor Shot by Wife in Jealousy Incident
Dr A Bennett aged 23 was shot just below the heart this morning by his wife Mrs Anna Bennett at 297 Brush Street in Emma Abraham’s rooming house. Mrs Bennett is in custody at police headquarters. He says jealousy and accusation of my giving money to another woman sparked the act.
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Detroit
Mich
A. Bennett
Anna R. Bennett
Emma Abraham
Brush Street
San Poil wagon road progress noted
On the San Poil Road Republic in Washington progress is reported with several miles usable by wagons. Plows and scrapers have prepared the routes, with limited blasting needed between Republic and the west fork. Rocky ground and slide rock create ongoing challenges as officials plan to widen the narrow completed section.
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Republic
Waeh
San Poil
West Fork
Fleet
Amusement Foeteten at Third Avenue Theater
A social highwayman performance titled A Social Highwayman headlines the Third Avenue Theater, drawing local crowds with a provocative stage piece and mixed reviews.
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Third Avenue Theater
Ambitious Transit Idea Lacks Speed to Spokane
A dubious public browsing note questions a planned route or timetable. It states the aim of enabling quick travel to Spokane remains unattainable in a single day, despite high expectations and praise for the project.
Middletown Clerk Struck by Lightning in New York
Pert Myer a hotel clerk from Middletown New York was struck by lightning last night. A hole was knocked through his hat and hair singed with a severe headache and nausea afterward but he is not seriously hurt.
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New York
Pert Myer
Middletown
N. Y
Desperate Union Pacific Robbers Fight Sheriff Wounded
Cheyenne reports ongoing pursuit of Union Pacific outlaws near Casper. Sheriff Mazen is badly wounded after a fierce engagement. reinforcements are sent as the posse presses the chase with hopes of capturing the trio.
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Omatha
June
Union Pacific
Caspar
Cheyenne
Mazen
Casper
Brickwork Advances for New College Buildings in Pullman
Rainy week slows brick production but workers have 56 600 bricks ready and aim to 300 000 for the first kiln to be burned by June. If needed 206 000 more will be burned to keep the June start on track. 150 000 old bricks salvaged from the dormitory wreck will be used in construction.
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Pullman
Waaah
Jane
Boat upset and six drowned on Maumee River
In Toledo Ohio the Maumee River tragedy left six dead after a small boat with three men and three women capsized. The State of New York steamship crew heard cries for help at about 9 PM and rescued two bodies later identified as John Chase and E Reiffert while police continue to search for others.
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Toledo
Maumee
State of
Wae Econ
Accient
Rehearsal at Armory Hall for Endeavor Concert
The Christian Endeavor convention choir rehearsed last night at Armory Hall with Prof Joy approving results. Parts were rehearsed and the chorus arranged for strong effect. the Holy City oratorio offered solo and choral opportunities. State president J Presse attended. Endeavor friends chartered the steamer Keating to join Friday night concert.
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J Presse
Christian Endeavor
Tacoma Endeavor
McKinley Ultimatum Shapes Philippine Campaign
Washington dispatch reports McKinley’s cabinet endorses a hard line in the Philippines. The plan calls for considering peace only if surrender is unconditional, shutting peace commissioners from within American lines, closing negotiations in the United States, and demanding acceptance of terms or continued fighting. Separately, a Montana fire destroys the Western Ironworks plant at a loss of about 60,000 dollars.
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New York
Washington
Evening Journal
McKinsey
Philippines
Unies
United States
Otto
Trainmen and Miners Fight in Rockwood Hostile Incident
In Rockwood Tennessee at Pyott's switch two miles north a crowd of drunken miners tried to force a southbound freight to take them to the city. Conductor West was shot through the chin and neck in a dangerous wound. several crew members were hurt. Chief Edde and a posse with bloodhounds pursue the assailants as crowds tremble.
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Rockwood
Tenn
Pyott's Switch
Ths Place
West
Edde
University dormitory contracts awarded in summer plan
The university board of regents awarded contracts for two dormitories to be built this summer. Heyes and Apurr cited at 21 828 dollars and Hayley and Loh e e at 24 018 dollars. Work to begin once contracts are opened.
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Board of Regents of the University
HW. King
Heyes
JO. Apurr
Haneley & Lohee
Question of Hendersons Eligibility for President
Washington June 6 There has never been a speaker born of alien birth. If Col David B Henderson becomes speaker he would be the first speaker by birth with American parentage. His parents were visiting England when he was born, which did not make him alien. The house has insisted on native born speakers since the presidency requires it. A new line of succession placed cabinet members after the vice president, altering who can ascend. New York June 6 Stocks opened lower. Brig Gen Chan King arriving from the Philippines will visit Beattie on return to the East. Bank clearances today were 248200.88 and balances 7819.41.
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Washington, D. C
Apeaaker
House of Representatives
David B. Henderson
Col
Henderson
theMidd
England
Representatives
Bealee
Senate
Home of Representatives
Euce
Cleveland
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Chan. King
Banquet for a Murderer in Jail Sparks Outcry
In Kansas City a jail banquet was held for Freeman Cochran awaiting execution. Levi Moro, described as a murderer of three women, reportedly attended. Cochran cried openly after rising from the table and Hill Hunter, a preacher accused of horse stealing, allegedly preached Cochran’s funeral sermon.
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Kansas City
Jane
Freeman Cochran
Levi Moro
War
Hill Hunter
Cochran
Collision on Colorado Road Kills Two on Midland Line
Leadville June 6 two railroad workers died after a Colorado Midland engine collided with an eastbound passenger train between Higgins and Buena Vista. The engineer and fireman were reported killed. Pais June 6 reports royalists who attacked Loubet planned to kidnap the president and seize him in an automobile.
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Leadville
Barty
Colorado Midland
Higgins
Buena Vista
Pais
Mafin
Loubet
Auteull
Officials swap amid Seattle legal shifts and gold rush plans
Judge Moore’s absence brings Judge Frank F Reid from Snohomish county to preside. J W Coreen engages L C Himan and James B Howe in a disbarment case. Opening of the Seattle Information Bureau June 15 with Otia M Moore in charge. Skagway reports a Bank of First closing with liabilities around 16000 to 19000, Moody possibly in Juneau, J G Price named receiver. Post offices set at Valdes and Sunrise, F G Barrett appointed Valdes portmaster, H A Smith at Sunrise. Prospecting party led by Fr G Abbott of Chester Oak Ia plans a Northern Alaska trip aboard the Roanoke aiming for the Koyukuk river. Starbuck party previously went to Dawson aboard the Highland Light reaching 400 miles down the Koguluk. Names listed include B G Abbott and F A Benjamin among others.
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Roanoke
Koyukuk River
Alaska
Fr. G. Abbott
Chester Oak
Seattle
Dawson
Koguluk
B. G. Abbott
Charter Oak
F. A. Benjamin
Marehalltown
T. Vail
Mar
New Figure for Women From Paris Promotes Hipless Silhouette
The article describes a Parisian fashion shift toward a hipless figure for gowns. It highlights two lace fastening systems a waist-to-top elastic lace and a bottom linen or silk lace, aiming to emphasize a full bust while minimizing hips. It condemns hip pads as unsightly and outdated.
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Paris
Weather Outlook for Seattle and Vicinity
Weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity calls for fair weather through Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer temperatures. South to west winds are expected.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Lake Washington Ferry Bids Opened by County Officials
County commissioners opened bids for Lake Washington ferry construction with Moran Bros Co at 22800 Vulcan Ironworks 22950 Beattie Bridge Co 28190 Puget Bound Dreiging Co 25044 T C Reed 20427 and Wolf Dwicker Iron Co of Portland 36140. Grand jury for June term convened and will hear criminal cases including Hamilton moon shining case and several alleged counterfeiters after tributes to Chief Justice Field.
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Lake Washington
Moran Bros. Co
Vulcan Ironworks
Beattie Bridge Co
Puget Bound Dreiging Co
T. C. Reed
Wolf Dwicker Iron Co
Portland
United States Court
J. B. Metcalfe
Burke
Hoyt
Stephen J. Field
Hamilton
Oscar Wilson
Jacob Wooding
Armour Heart Condition Improves After Illness
June 6 report from Bad Nauheim states Philip D Armour of Chicago showed marked improvement. Doctors confirm the financier did not suffer a stroke but an attack of heart disease and he arrived here in precarious condition.
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Bad Nauheim
Philip D. Armour
Chicago
Vacant Committee Seats Highlight Speaker’s Patronage
Washington reports that the next House Speaker will fill multiple committee vacancies across appropriation banking and currency coinage weights and measures and others. Key panels with chairmanships include accounts banking and currency and printing while vacancies on ways and means foreign affairs and more raise questions of political calculus and coalition balance.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Congrese
Interior Department
Tate Department
District of Columbia
Het
Thoes
Large wheat sales in Tekoa draw Pacific Coast Elevator buyer
In Tekoa Washington on June 4 about 40 bushels of local wheat were purchased by D. J. Kiser, agent for the Pacific Coast Elevator. Prices paid were not specified. Estimated 54,000 to 60,000 bushels remain stored across local warehouses awaiting disposition.
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Tekoa
Wash
D. J. Kiser
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
Wool Cleaned Up Prompting Concern in Prindleton Market
Wool buyers report scarce supply in Prindleton Oregon as shipments accelerate this year. The average price is expected around 10 cents per pound for typical lots. Carl Jones, a laborer, was fined 16 by Judge Cann for mutilating library books. Bolton Rogers funeral services scheduled tomorrow at 9 30 AM at Elks hall Cotman block under the auspices of Odd Fellows and Elks.
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Prindleton, Or
Carl Jones
Cann
Bolton Rogers
Elks Hall
Cotman Block
The
Sixteenth Washington Pioneers Reunion Opens in Hinckley Grand Army Hall
The Washington Pioneers held the sixteenth annual reunion starting at 10 AM in the Hinckley Grand Army hall. About ten pioneers attended. President J J McGillvrn opened with a welcome address as the morning session adjourned for routine business. The group reconvened at 1 30 PM and set tomorrow’s program including a noon dinner and talks on boundary disputes and Pioneer poetry. Officers elected include President C E Ferguson of Snohomish secretary Edward Bryant of Seattle and treasurer L G Rowe of Seattle.
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Washington Pioneers’ Association
Hinckley Brock
J. J. McGillvrn
C. MH. Hanford
Edmund Stephen
Ines Denny
Bertha Piper Veren
W. A. Whittlesey
Madison Street
Lake Washington
C. E. Ferguson
Snohomish
Edward Bryant
Seattle
L. G. Rowe
Casualties in Battle Dispatch From Manila
Washington D C June 6 The following dispatch lists additional casualties from Manila on June 6 Killed Twenty first Infantry Private David Goldechmidt Private Converse P Warner Second Oregon Co H Private William McMinain Wounded Second Oregon Major Surgeon M E F Ellis Private Henry M Wagner Austin J Saliebury El mer L Doolittle William EB Smith Fourth Cavalry Private Earl B Miles Patrick Branigan Nelson EE Daily Maurice Comfeld Steamer Laurada Captain White arrived port from Skagway with 40 passengers
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Washington, D. C
Otiewan
Manila
Ffth
David Goldechmidt
Converse P. Warner
Oregon Co
William McMinain
Oregon
M. EF. Eilis
Henry M. Wagner
Austin J. Saliebury
Elmer L. Doolitthe
William EB. Smith
Fourth Cavalry
Earl B. Miles
Patrick Branigan
Nelson EE. Daily
Maurice CoMfeld
Laurada
White
Skagway
Way Ports
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Meeting OF the Pioneers
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Hm & S
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Union Street
Telehone Huff
Fred . Merrill
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