City Council Grants Beer License at Madison Park Pavilion
The Madison Park beer license vote passed by one, with seven for and six against in the license and revenue committee report, amid protests by Cole and Oulton. Delaney supported a well run beer garden, while opponents warned of saloon drift in parks and residence districts.
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Corporation Committee
Rude
Cole
Daulton
John Mullen
Murphy
Henry Beck
Madison Park Pavilion
Agee
Benjamin
Bowen
Burnett
Conway
Mullen
Zbinden
Gill
Noel-Cole
Crichton
Danston
Johnston
Naguor
Madison Park
Ballinger
Aulton
Civic Union
James Harriott
Beck
Japanese Efforts to Take Port Arthur Reported Amid Action
Reports from Chefoo describe a night and morning assault on Port Arthur by Japanese land and sea forces. A Chinese junk first cited the land attack while a remnant Russian garrison and naval activity were noted. Sightings and rumors across nearby areas indicate heavy firing and possible gulf engagement.
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Cheefoo
Port Arthur
Ue Hart
Gulf of Pe-Chi-i
Lai Shan Cheng
Mai Tao Islands
Here
Mines Destroyed Near Talienwan Bay Aboard Japanese Efforts
Admiral Togo reports 41 mines destroyed and exploded in Talienwan bay over the past two days with Chinese pilots aiding in mining clearance. A Chefoo dispatch claimed a Japanese navy ship Yashima sunk by a mine, but is not credited as Admiral Togo did not note any loss.
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Tokio
Togo
Talienwan Bay
London
Cheefoo
Tallenwan Bay
Yashima
Leavenworth Fire Destroys Several Businesses After Explosions
A morning blaze in Leavenworth destroys Darling's drug store, the Leavenworth Mercantile warehouse, Tumwater saloon restaurant barber shop and Hin hotel. Most contents saved except the drug store. Loss about 7000 dollars, insured. Last week a livery stable and other structures burned in separate incidents.
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Pverett, Wn
Leavenworth
Darling
Leavenworth Mercantile Company
Tumwater
HIN
Fireproofing Neglected After Block Destruction
Residents recount widespread destruction with no fire-fighting provisions following a three month lapse since a whole block was wiped out. Local officials faced questions over preparedness and safety measures amid ongoing recovery.
Great Manchester Fire Threatens Destruction
A huge blaze at the Lee Company's printing warehouse in Manchester's business district threatens extensive damage. The fire, now under control, caused losses estimated at 800000 dollars. The East Union Improvement Club plans a meeting tonight at Finnish hall to discuss local protection and related issues.
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Manchester
England
Lee Company
East Union Improvement Club
Finnish Hall
Second Avenue
East Pine Street
Navy yard work due here by June thirtieth
Navy department officials indicate Puget Sound facilities will soon receive extensive orders. Two vessels already ordered to Puget Sound with seven more to follow, as reports from Washington and Bremerton describe rapid mobilization and construction activity ahead of June deadlines.
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Puget Sound
Washington D.C. Jaume
Alention
Martlehead
Con
Perry
Bremerton
Con Creeeman Jones
Thie State
Caplains
Navy Department
Puget
Fleet Ordered To Bremerton Bring Pacific Squadron To Puget Sound
The Navy orders Admiral Glass with the Pacific squadron from Honolulu to Bremerton, with ships Marblehead Concord Bennington Albany Wheeling and the collier Nero due by July 1. The overhaul and repairs imply months of work and substantial spending at Bremerton Navy Yard.
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Admiral Glass
Pacific Squadron
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton Navy Yard
Navy Department
Puget Sound Navy
The
Star
Washington
Pacific
Honolulu
Bremerton
Concord
Bennington
Nero
Navy Yard
Albany
Fremerton
Wheeling
Sary Yard
Gavy
New York
Ruiser Marblehead
Benningstein
Bremerton Navy Yard Wins Shot In Pacific Fleet Repairs
The Star reports Pacific fleet plans to visit Bremerton for repairs, a major beat that boosts the navy yard town and challenges local rumors of Navy Department discrimination against Puget Sound. The P L and the Times run similar stories three days later, showing a shifting narrative in local press.
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the Star
Bremerton
P.L
the Times
Navy Yard
Navy Department
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Not With Johnston
Councilman Johnston of the Second ward declares a boycott on council votes to block street improvements unless his ward is favored. He vows to withhold his single vote to approve projects funded from the general fund, risking paralysis of urgent street work.
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Johnston
Second Ward
Charles Street
General Fund
Pacific squadron to work at Bremerton ships and plans
The Pacific squadron under Rear Admiral Glass sails from Honolulu June 30 for Aleutian operations then to Bremerton with nine warships expected in port by month end. The Albany and New York receive major overhauls while the Bennington and others gain repairs. yard expansions costing 71500 are planned, including quay wall extension and new facilities.
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Pacific
Glass
Bremerton
Honolulu
Aleutian Islands
Petrel
Saturn
Kiska
Navy Yard
Bennington
Albany
Railroad Plan Links Seattle To New York Trains
Canadian Pacific officials announce arrangements to run trains directly into New York via the New York Ontario and Western line. The through service will connect Seattle with the eastern metropolis over the shortest available route.
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
New York
New York, Ontario & Western Railroad
Seattle
Metropolia
Waterspout damages Fort Worth area rail and crops
A waterspout struck Enloe causing a half mile of Texas Midland railroad track to wash away and hundreds of acres of cotton land to flood. Residents fled to tree tops as livestock losses mounted following the disaster.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Enloe
Texas Midland Railroad
Judge Denies Negligence Claim in Elliott v Northern Pacific
Superior Judge Griffin grants the railroad motion in the damage suit by Emil Elliott seeking 20000 dollars for injuries when he warned children not to cross before a train. The court finds no negligence by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
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Griffin
Emil Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Elliott
Ear Bite Dispute Over Curtiss Case In Franklin
Deputy Sheriff R T Hodge of Franklin clarifies that Pat Curtiss did not bite off his ear but Harry Bakers ear. Baker from Cedar Mountain sent a letter saying he won’t prosecute Curtiss, who faces malicious mayhem charges and awaits trial in the city jail. Baker plans to leave the country to avoid testifying, and a bench warrant may be issued.
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R. T. Hodge
Franklin
Pat Curtiss
Seattle
Harry Baker
Hodge
Cedar Mountain
Curtiss
Baker
Supreme Council in Session At Galt House Louisville
The supreme council of the Knights of Columbus opened its annual session at the Galt House in Louisville with about 100 delegates representing 400,000 members nationwide.
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Louisville
Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
Galt House
Seattle School Board Set to Consider Annual Supply Bids
The Seattle school board will discuss annual supplies for city schools at tonight’s meeting. A decision on calling for bids for text books desks and other classroom items is expected.
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Seattle
Despondent man missing from home after Sunday departure
McLaughlin, an elderly man, left home Sunday morning and returned yesterday. Friends fear a suicide attempt and monitor him. meanwhile Peter Peterson claims he was robbed of five dollars on the waterfront near the harbor.
Lodging house threats and court actions reported
Two weeks earlier Frank Nelson faced larceny from the person in superior court. Elaine Coffman owed room rent, and lodging house keeper W H Merchant of 616 Third Avenue threatened her with a hammer before a patrolman intervened. A warrant is sworn for Merchant on an assault charge. The federal grand jury convened at 2 pm with organization and minor cases. End smuggling case expected to be taken up tomorrow.
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Frank Nelson
Nelson
Superior Court
Elain Coffman
W. H. Merchant
Third Avenue
Merchant
Federal
Boy Maimed by Explosion in Centralia
Kenneth Sewell aged 10 was badly injured when a cartridge cartridge powder explosion occurred near his home. He lost one eye and sustained severe hand and chest injuries. He was taken to St Josephs hospital in Tacoma for treatment.
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Centralia
Kenneth Sewell
J. K. Sewell
Damon
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tacoma
Rush to St Louis Excursion Tickets in Great Demand
Excursion tickets to St Louis are in great demand as advance sales surge. Railroad workers have prepared for the rush amid a short sale period and a busy schedule for travelers seeking early access to the fair. Garretty and Co. of Port Townsend win the Port Townsend quarantine station repair contract for 4464.
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St. Louis
Washington, MC. Lee
Garretty & Co. of
Port Townsend
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