Federal Building Funds Move in Congress for Several Cities
Washington March reports Mercer Nebrman chair of the public buildings committee outlined the order to advance bills favorably. Of sixty-one acted, thirty-nine prioritized post offices courts or customs houses, with totals around 600000 while twenty-eight bills amount to 1327000. Cities listed include Oakland Rimira Hot Springs Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Topeka Beaumont Dubuque Jackson Minn Butte Salt Lake Beattie Canton Hastings Fergus Falls Columbus Omaha and New York customs house funding noted at 74000.
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Congresman Lewis
Senate
Washington
Mercer Mn
Nebraska
Committee On
Oakland
Cal
Wideba
Rimira
N. Y
Seceeses
Hot Springs
Bem di Chasse TS
Pitchburg
Mans
Gay New Eet
N.Y
Branawick
Cleveland
Topeka
Kan
Mie Beaumont
Tex
Dubuque
Iowa
Jackson, Donne
Butte
Mont
Salt Lake
Utah
Beattis
Wash
Canton
E.cess
Hastings
Ned
New York
Fergus Falls
Minn
Columbus
Omaha
New York City
Customs House
Steamer City of Seattle Arrives From Skagway With Passengers
The steamer City of Seattle from Skagway brings fifty one passengers to Dawson including fifteen from Dawson City. A heavy sea battered the vessel near Queen Charlotte Sound but did not slow speed. Tug Resolute arrived at Skagway with the tow safe. Barge carried railway material for White Pass and Yukon railroad. Passenger list includes F Currie F H Ames H F Wilkeson Geo Howard H C Macaulay W O Horton and others.
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Seattle
Alaska
Skaeway
White Pass
W Crane
J. A. Manning
Ma. G
A. Jonnaton
F. 4. Gram
M. Hamburg
N. Oorth
A. C. Hall
Geo. Carry
Carey
D. MH. Young
C. Collins P. McDonald
A. Hmigom
Wm . J. Zinner
Marriage Licenses Listed Across Seattle Area
A garbled extract lists multiple proposed marriage licenses including Hector Me j m and Fannie Car ii in Allyn, Seattle pairs such as Elizabeth Keene and Robin J. Hastee, Irene Fleisher and Bert J. Taxlor, and Noland and Lilia, with ages and residences miswritten. The text also contains stray dialogue and garbled phrases about social interactions.
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Hector Mej m
Fannie Carii
Allyn
We Miter
Seattle
Elizabeth Keene
Renton
Robin J. Hastee
Beattle
Irene Fleisher
Duwamish
Bert J. Taxlor
Noland
Seat Ea Lilia
Marquer
Seattle Ledger Notes Include City Court, Crimes And Deaths
A Seattle probate of the week reports Robt B Rodgera Jr facing a sentence of years by Judge Jacobe Thebey. Reports mention theft arrests, a waterfront arson case, and a pending divorce petition for Oscar Frank Swangon and Cullis of Mremonth Washington. James McNally dies of pneumonia. funeral at home, interment Lake View. Police shifts change. Beattie Dime Bank receiver reports 7 percent deposits. Williams Bowley dies of pneumonia. funerals at God's Regular Army hall. Officer Tripp receives $200 reward for opium case.ú
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B. Rodgera Jr
R. D B. Reothers
Jacobe Thebey
Todwers
Wrehia
Potton
Nm Real Denace
Queen Annve
Jacoba
James McNally
Third Avenue South
Woodmen of the World
Lake View Cemetery
Germany Relieves Manila Tension Ships Ordered Away
Washington reports Germany will withdraw all warships from Manila Bay and place German subjects under U.S. protection. The move aims to prevent any clash with American interests and to reassure Germany’s cordial relations with the United States.
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Washington
Germany
William of
Ita
United Later
Attoke
Nila
Clerman
United States
Clark
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Ray
Paras
Offetala
Meshine
Tientsin
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State Department of 4
Philippines
United State
Mensa
Halle
Alaska brewers plan large Chicago beer shipment
Ty the time the Alaska mosquito tunes his ahrill Pipe to welcome the open teaton and the hardy miner begging to feel a summer sensation of dry near and longing for something more exhilarating than the pure mountain climate. Adolphus Dusen, the brewer, now in Chicago, plans to send beer with the North American Trading and Transportation Company as the transporter. The venture may cost about 3 5000,000, backed by Mr Neech who hopes his golden Maid will supply capital and profits.
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Chicago
Alaska
Kiondike Adolphus Dusen
North American Trading and Transportation Company
Neech
Elli
Huech
Charles T. Shewell
Manuense In Island Trade May Cut Hawaii Travel Costs
The Manuense, a 2500 ton steamship from Liverpool, arrived at Puget Sound port after coal loading for Honolulu. Cargo includes sheets iron and bottling materials. sailing date to Honolulu undetermined. Officials discuss potential rate wars with rival lines and possible Kanadan trade entry, with whiskey aboard once landed plans unsettled.
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Departure Bay
Honolulu
Arrington Dock
Garonne
Tone
Purepe
Liverpool
McNabb
Puset Sonne
Manuensze
Shagwey
Floyd
Hawa
Passengers from City of Beattie and City of Seattle lodging in Seattle hotels
The notice lists numerous travelers arriving on the City of Beattie and City of Seattle. Guests at the Beattle include WwW Sutherland of Arlington and A H Calkins of Tacoma. Other registrants include W J Tucker of Everett, A Madge and wife of Olympia, and Henry Mackaul ay of Dawson along with many loggers. Additional entries show arrivals at the Butler and Piller, with names from Arlington, Tol t, Alaska, Dawson, Rochester, and Skagway. Henry Bucey of Tacoma registers at the Rainier Grand.
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Beattie
The
Butler
Henry C. Maccaulay
Dawson
Vincent Keenan
J. C. Captnin
Alaska
W. J. Crann
Canada
J. C. Mosler
Rochester
Fight on Harrison in Chicago mayoral race grows bitter
Chicago March 1 The Democratic nomination contest between Carter B Harrison and John P Altgeld widens with talk of a Republican edge. German American voters loom large asAltgeld could gain their support if mobilized. Rumors mention Richard Croker may tour Chicago to help Harrison and recall past Tammany ties.
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Chicago
Carter B. Harrison
John P. Altgeld
Harrison
Pertone
Altgeld
Reg Warty
Riehard Croker
Marrison
New York
van Wiek
Powers and Samoa Crisis Outline by Foreign Minister
Parlan March 1 The minister of foreign affairs Daron von Buelow discusses the Samoan situation noting the Tripartite act of 149 giving Germany Great Britain and the United States influence over the islands. He cites repeated frictions since 1891 and outlines Mataafa versus Tanus as the throne dispute resolved by a provisional government.
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Parlan
Daron von Buelow
Germany
United States
Tracis
Ramos
Cllowera
Maatenfa
Malleten
Tasaonet
Oe Sa
Mataata
Milletéa
Maltetoe
Mataafa
Whewe
Qward
Ae Nbecenmmor
Malleton
Eve
Tanne
Hoth
Tanus
Matania'e
Reri
Steam ships and cargo activity on the Seattle wharves
Steam colliers Progreso and Willamette load at the south bunkers and head for San Francisco. Townsend nears completion of repairs at Bretton & Post mill and will soon depart for the California coast. Lena Bmnesseey arrived from San Francisco with 9 cases of powder at Arlington dock before heading to Tacoma.
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Willamette and
Progreso
Townsend
Bretson & Post Mill
California
San Francisco
Arlington Dock
Tacoma
Willamette
Spartan
Senatorial Fight Still On In Sacramento
Sacramento March 1 The battle for the Senate remains unsettled with Grant Burns and White leading but no one holding a decisive majority. The outcome is uncertain as candidates press for support across the state capital.
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Sacramento
Cal
Grant
Burns
White
Altered murder case ties to Luetgert murder in Chicago
The Becker murder case gains fresh parallels as investigators report fragments of a kneecap and charred human teeth found in the Becker home kitchen ashes. Authorities seek expert opinion from George A. Dorey, hoping forensic science aids the case against sausage maker Albert A. Becker, now prior linked to the Luetgert affair.
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Chicago
Becker
Lueigart
Albert A. Becker
George A. Dorecy
Luetgert
Aftet
Joliet Penientiary
Up Go Brooms Prices Rise After Iowa Brokers Meet
In Attoone Illinois March 1 brokers from central Iowa meet at the Essex house. Broom corn price surges from ten dollars a ton as markets react to shortages and previous low prices. The advance follows discussions on supply and farm market expectations.
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Attoon
Broon Cok
HiXkis Farme
Ilinoia
Ensex
Gonday
Inet al
Tsrmera
Alank
Bat in a Church Scandal Rocks Brooklyn Service
A Sunday evening service at Cixrtat church in Brooklyn was disrupted by a fight among choir members. Two young women struck at each other while the curate ducked to avoid blows. A bat in the church reportedly flew and later struck a pillar fatally injuring a man.
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New York Sun
Clinton and
Harrison Streets
Brooklyn
Orekt
Borinalog
Fifth Year Court Set To Resume Gorman Larceny Case
Judge Baker will reopen a larceny case after John Gorman escaped five years ago when the jury sentenced him in 1864. Gorman, found in Milwaukee under alias John Smith, is to be returned for sentencing after detective Rohan brought him in from the house of correction.
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Kanbas City
Baker
John Gorman
Gorman
George Tierney
House of Correction
Milwaukee
John Smith
Andy Rohan, Jr
New Shipping Act Locks Advances for Masters and Owners
A March 1 report from New York notes a strengthened shipping act of 1884 going into effect. It imposes fines up to 600 and six months in jail for masters owners or agents who advance wages before earned and bans commissions to procure seafaring positions. The law excludes seamen on foreign vessels and prohibits advance wages and wagering payments.
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New York
Mio Sinecure and a French Official’s Easy Berth
A historical anecdote centers on a French official who, while enjoying a comfortable deputy custodian post, absconded with his salary. He later admitted to a friend he could not locate the establishment and showed no interest in visiting the office, revealing lax oversight and a fixed routine before retirement.
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Pijria
No Rate War Rumors Hit Alaskan Steamship Trade
The smaller steamship managers warn against rate cuts as Pacific coast lines hold dominance in the Alaskan trade. They claim any undercutting would trigger a price war, with losses to drive out competition, while predicting a public reveal within a week.
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Etill
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Dig Company
Imagination, a tale of a telephoned tragedy and oysters
An incident on Arch Street ends in a fatal injury as a crowd gathers around a man who collapses after a confrontation. A bystander recounts a quixotic scrub of violence with oysters used as a club, while the Detroit Free Press weighs the Philippines situation and cautions patience with Spain.
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Detroit
Arch Street
Detroit Free Press
Ill-Treatment Case Fued Over At Marquette School
Ira French files suit in Chicago superior court seeking 5000 dollars claimed for abuse by George H. Rockwood principal of Marquette School Wood and Congress streets. Plaintiff alleges January 21 incident at a school entertainment with seizure and detention for half an hour. Rockwood denies the charges.
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Ira French
George H. Rockwood
French
Marquette
Wood
Congress Streets
Rockwood
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