Alaska Trade Decline Linked to Population Advertising Says Fairbanks Chamber
A Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce report argues Seattle merchants lost $6 million in Alaska trade in 1907 due to Alaska’s stagnating population. It cites $2.84 million lower shipments to Nome and Fairbanks and a drop in gold production from $22 million to $19 million, blaming insufficient immigration and advertising to develop resources.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
Fairbanks
Rebring
Seattle
Fairbanke Chamber of Commerce
Archbishop Farley Threatened in York Incident
A garbled United Press dispatch from York reports threats toward Archbishop Farley. The text is incomplete, listing no clear details of the alleged threat, dates, or involved parties beyond a mention of officials and deputies.
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United Press
York
Wypeor
Bine
Iso
Presibertial Nominations Reported Amid Farce
Fragmentary OCR hints at presidential nominations or permissions with unclear names. The item mentions Me China and Fran 1) 4 at Me China, but lacks verifiable details or full context for a proper summary.
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China
Naval base funds urged for Pearl Island Hawaii
The naval committee reports in Washington on March 23 that a bill seeks 5 million dollars to improve and establish a naval base at Pearl Island Hawaii. It warns that an enemy capture of Hawaii could threaten the western United States and enable control of the Pacific Ocean.
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United Press
Washington
House
Naval Committee
Pearl Island
Hawaii
United States
Pacific Ocean
Japanese Cast Illegal Vote in Fifth Ward Poll
Thaeo Yeokawa, a Japanese man, impersonated Lew Chang a naturalized Chinese and cast a ballot in precinct five. Lew Chang later appeared and tried to vote but was informed he had already voted. Yaokawa was arrested and charged with illegal voting.
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Miller
Thaeo Yeokawa
Lew Chang
Heing
Yaokawa
Automobile Races Open With 100 Mile Dash
Ormond Beach Florida March 3 The annual automobile races begin here today under perfect conditions. The first race in a 100 mile dash will determine the world championship with drivers poised for action and crowds gathering for the start.
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United Prec
Ormond Beach
Fia
Threats against young King Manuel shock Lisbon
Lisbon reports Queen Ametia has received multiple death threats aimed at King Manuel. Authorities fear for the young ruler’s safety as officials consider heightened precautions and possible abdication as a safeguard.
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Lisbon
Ametia
Manuel
Powder train explosion near Litchfield injures two
A car loaded with powder overheated at 60 miles an hour near Litchfield early today causing the powder to explode and set the train ablaze. The 60 car train was bound for Chicago and eastern points. Lieyd Gyw of San Antonio Texas suffered severe burns and was taken to St Francis hospital and is reported dying. Paul FE Dougherty of Paxton Illinois was burned and taken to the same hospital, also reported dying.
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Lieyd Gyw
San Antonio
Tex
Prancis Hospital
Paul FE. Dougherty
Paxton
HITS THE PIPE JUST ONCE TOO OFTEN
Clarence Wiley a Canton actor is believed dead after a single night in a Chinese opium den police found his body on a cot in the laundry of Charles Waw 3228 Clark street Chicago March 3 authorities report Wiley known in Canton as a stage performer is said to have frequented den and died from opium use in the early hours of today
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Chicago
Clarence Wiley
Canton
Charles Waw
Clark St
Indictments Return Against Railroad and Lumber Firms
A federal grand jury in St. Louis issued 120 indictments against the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad and the Chapman and Dewey Lumber Company of Kansas City for rebating. The counts stem from shipments in 1995.
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ST. Louis
Federal Grand Jury
Winton Hardware protests Bunset fees for extension phones
At a chamber session the Winton Hardware company challenged the Bunset Telephone charges for installing extension phones. The protest was referred to the committee on city affairs for investigation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Winton Hardware Company
Bunset Telephone Company
Committee On City Affairs
Local Child and Two Men Die in City Deaths
Evelyn Francis Gwyne Lee age 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Row land Lee dies at home in Dun lap March 2. Body held at Butter worth Sons private reception room. J Klrne 26 dies Feb 25 in city. Dan Huber 25 dies in city March 2 remains at Hutterworth Sons.
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Evelyn Francis Gwyne Lee
Rowland Lee
Dunlap
Butterworth & Sons
J. Klrne
Dan Huber
Hutterworth & Sons
Funeral rites for J Kirino at Henney Watson parlors
The funeral service for J Kirino was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Henney Watson company parlors and the body was cremated. A second notice states Mrs Cath erine Dennis will have a service at Butterworth Sons chapel on Wednesday at 2 o'clock with interment at Mt Pleasant cemetery.
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J. Kirino
Henney- Watson Company
Catherine Dennis
Chapel of Butterworth & Sons
Mt. Pleasant
University Chorus to Present Gounod Paust at Columbia College Hall
Chomus Rehearsal directed by C O Kimball will train the combined mens and women's sections for Gounod's Paust. Rehearsals start tomorrow night at Columbia College hall Broadway and Pine and continue weekly until the April 9 concert date.
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C. O. Kimball
the State University
University Chorus
Columbia College Hall
Broadway
Pine
Tillman presses banks loan details in senate probe
Senator Benjamin Tillman introduced a resolution demanding a detailed statement of loans by New York banks from June to December 1907. Senator Aldrich objected seeking broader scope. Tillman argued banks near stock exchanges financed worthless securities and posed a public danger. The measure faced a vote the following day. Also, United States Attorney General refused reports of government moves to restrain Southern Pacific on a Union Pacific dock.
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Washington, D.C
Benjamin KR. Tillman
Senate
Aldrich
Tillman
Washington, D. C
United States
Honaparte
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Ash Wednesday Services At Trinity Parish Church
Tomorrow marks the start of Lent with Ash Wednesday services across Episcopal and Catholic churches. Trinity Parish Church holds Holy Communion at 7 30 a m, morning prayer at 11 am, and evening prayer at 7 pm, plus daily 9 am and 4 30 pm services. Rev. Dr. Webb of St. Luke's Tacoma leads next Friday's address.
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Trinity Parish
Dr. Webb
St. Luke's Church
Tacoma
Republican Convention Opens in Columbus With Taft Favor
Columbus Ohio March 3 Republicans convened, with Secretary Garfield as temporary chair. The platform likely backs Rooseveltian principles while Taft is expected to control the convention. A new state central committee may be appointed.
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United Press
Columbus
Garfield
Taft
Harriman Seen Likely to Control Stockholders Meeting
Chicago March 3 The proxy committee of the Central railroad labored to finish its work for the adjourned stockholders meeting. Indications from the proxy room show EB Harriman expected to dominate the meeting with a large vote margin.
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Chicago
Fillmeta Central Railroad
EB. HM. Harriman
Capitol Graft Case Proceedings in Harrisburg Hearing
In Harrisburg on March 3 the capital graft trial of Sanderson Snyder Shumaker and Mathues focused on defense arguments over technical points. The defense asked to instruct the jury that no fraud evidence had been produced by the state.
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Harrisburg
Sanderson
Snyder, Shumaker
Mathues
Public Market Prices Today
A new supply of asparagus will be on the market tomorrow at about 15c per pound. Some specials include wheel Swiss cheese two pounds for 45c and Yakima potatoes nineteen pounds for 25c. Local offerings cover butter, pork, spinach, cottage cheese, peppers, oatmeal, apples, and other staples with multiple per pound or per pound prices.
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India
Wisconsin
Ibe
Forked Face Fight A Seattle Transfer Driver Charged
Don Crimmina, a Seattle Transfer stable header, allegedly drove a six tined pitchfork through George Kanouff’s cheek after an early morning dispute at Plummer and Maynard. Kanouff, a Washington Iron Works driver, claimed Crimmina attacked him amid profanity and threats. Crimmina says self defense and was arrested for assault and battery.
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Don Crimmina
Seattle
Plummer
Maynard Ots
George Kaaouff
Kaaouff
Crimming
Knacuff
Washington Iron Works
Kanouff
McNamee
Frater Denounces Court Martial Appeal Ruling
Judge Frater in the superior court denied the motion to quash the appeal of Maj. Otto M. Case of the National Guard of Washington. He condemned the court martial as a secret, behind closed doors judgment and affirmed the right to contest proceedings, noting the need for public scrutiny and due process.
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Frater
Maj
Otto M. Case
National Guard of
Washington
Peater
May
Will H. Thompson
Maj. Cave
William E. McClure
E. C. McDonald
Railway Franchise Moves Through City Council
The Union Pacific franchise cleared the city council by unanimous vote amid debates over a new charter. Protests from Interbay residents were voiced by John W. Roberts, while a joint franchise for the Northern Pacific and Great Northern was also approved for service tracks to reach tide land district properties.
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Union Pacific
Aren Paneed
On Moore
Crichton and
Armstrong
John W. Roberts
Interbay
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Tide Land
Highwayman Robs Visitor in Pendleton
Will Schidel of Chehalis Washington visiting relatives in Pendleton was held up by a highwayman last evening. The thief took a gold watch and $50 in cash.
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Pendleton, Ore
Will Schidel
Chehalis, Wash
Barbers Win Fight Over Wage Guarantee
Spokane union barbers locked out yesterday won their dispute and were readmitted on the old wage scale after refusing to work for less than eighteen dollars per week. The dispute was with the tonserial trust.
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Tonserial Trust
Chamber Plans Seattle Fleet Reception and Entertainment
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the entertainment committee announced plans to host officers and sailors of the American fleet when it arrives in Seattle. John H. McGraw said Secretary Metcalf confirmed the fleet would visit, with preparations in progress for a public ship visit and aquatic sports prizes. Admiral George Dewey has accepted the invitation to attend, with other visitors possible.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
John H. McGraw
Chamber
Washington, D. C
Navy
Metcalf
George Dewey
Vieitora
Fun at Metcalfe Derides Seattle Mayoral Bid
An affidavit filed in the Simpson estate lawsuit cites a facetious remark about Gen. J. B. Metcalfe, a Democratic mayoral candidate, claiming he was too busy “earning his $2 per diem” to attend court. The case, ongoing since 1991, involves a motion for a new trial and a continuance.
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Seattle
J. B. Metcalfe
Superior Court
Richard Saxe Jones
Loi G. Simp
Morris
Simpson
Supreme Court
Mr. Jones
Gen. J. B. Metcalfe
Mayor Moore Vetoes Two City Ordinances
Mayor Moore vetoed two council ordinances. One transferred $70,000 from the light plant fund to the general fund. The other dismissed court proceedings in the Pinest area, with the veto citing that the light plant does not owe the general fund.
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Moore
Cny Council
Sawyer
Wight
Optical Firm Schuchard Moves to New Address
Schuchard Optical Co. relocates to 1207 Second Avenue. The listing notes the store is expanding its eyewear offerings and serving customers with eye care services.
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Up. Schuchard Optical Co
Veto Sought On Street Improvement Plan
A local government considers vetoing the ordinance on ground that the current street improvement leaves only five feet for sidewalk along a section. The measure involves more than $7 821 in revenues to be used by the entity itself.
Marquis Townsend Sues Clergyman Over Heirlooms
Sensation in London as Marquis Townsend sues Rev. Arthur Robins, former curate of Holy Trinity, alleging he secured priceless paintings, jewels and furniture by hypnotism. The claim centers on theft of heirlooms in a high society dispute.
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United Press
London
Marquis of Townsend
Arthur Robins
Holy Trinity Church
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Pike
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Harriman
United Preas
Capitol
Barbers
Bpokane
The
Union
Watkins
R. M. Watkins
McRoy’s
Burbank
Wenat
Puget Market CO
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St. Germaine
Savings
Rainier Boulevard
Jones-Thompson Investment Company
Seneca Street
Chamber Plans Entertainment
Gen. Metcalfe
LaDies
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