McKinley Begins Second Term With Oath and Parade
President William McKinley takes the oath for a second term in Washington. Crowds fill the Capitol steps and avenues as officials, ambassadors, and spectators witness the ceremony. McKinley addresses Congress vowing continued effort in the Philippines and tax reductions, then attends a parade, fireworks, and an inaugural ball.
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William McKinley
Capitol
Nn Hne
White House
Pension
Seven Hours in the Bath in Hunt Case Ends
In Louie, March 4, Constable Ellison served papers on At F Hunt Jr for a debt from the F Goods Co. Hunt was kept in a Turkish bath from 10 am to 5 pm until a friend paid $20.90. he then left the bath. He has offices in the Union Trust building and plans to move to New York. Plague cases rise to seventeen in Capetown.
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Louie
F Hunt
Ellison
F. Goods Co
Mr. Hunt
Thies
Hunt
Bath
Pearance
Union Trust
Steers
St. Louis
New York
McGroarty Fights Telephone War In Youngstown
McGroarty aims to block Western capitalists from funding a competing telephone system. He pursues appeals and petitions while the Automatic Telephone project proceeds, with 60 to 69 workers and a new 6,000 pole contract already underway.
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McGroarty
Youngstown
McBeattie Automatic Telephone
Prohibition Hearing Tests Slot Machines in Community
Test set for Wednesday morning as George will decide the fate of money paying slot devices amid a push by saloon owners to suppress them. A hearing has subpoenas for FE Aa Gardner Lucy Reena and G. Austin with sensational testimony expected. Also Charles Rude to face a minor access to obscene pictures charge as police report notes a break in at J K Faxee store on First Avenue near Madison Street.
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George
Legislature Moves to Pass Over Governor's Veto
Olympia March 4 A vetoed bill will be passed over by a strict vote as the Republican caucus claims enough support. Two deputy fish commissioners will be hired at 1000 dollars each. The old blanket ballot law survives. J L Collison named librarian to replace Bashford and to join the Populist state committee.
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Senate
Cancus
Jor. Rogers
JL. P. Collison
Chehalia Advocate
Lbrarian
Herbert Bashford
Tacoma
Collison
Populiet State Committee
Senator Land
King
State University
Washington
Washington Agricultural College
Pullman
Strate University
Limanseemy
Agricultural College
State College of Agricultural, Mechanical Arts and Mining
The
Funeral of Wm. M. Evarts Held in Windsor
The funeral for Wm. M. Evarts was held in Windsor with the body brought from New York in a special car. Mrs. Evarts and relatives attended, a family service was held at the old mansion, followed by public services at St. Pauls Church led by Dr. Goddard. Former employees served as pallbearers.
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Windsor
Wm. M. Evarts
New York
Conscience Troubled Woman Confesses Rail Fare Evasion
A Maine resident writes to Chicago & Northwestern Station Agent Laing in Evanston admitting two rides without paying. She tendered five two cent stamps as payment and asks forgiveness while noting remorse and repentance. The agent refused to publish her name.
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Maine
Laing
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Evanston
Publiec
Etampe
Police notes report thefts and a missing person inquiry
Two clarionets valued at 0 were stolen from James Tracey’s store at 46 Main Street last night. An itemized theft occurred at 003 Firet Avenue where an overcoat was taken. Razors valued at 50 were stolen from J amad’s store at 1113 Western Avenue last night. W. M. Lewis of Canyon City California asks Chief Meredith to locate Arthur Richardson. A memorandum mentions notify Arthur Richardson in Seattle Ward after death of J F Betabrook.
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Main Street
Firet Avenue
Jamad
Western Avenue
Last Nune
W. M. Lewis
Canyon City
Cal
Meredith
Arthur Richardson
Lewis
Tis
J. F. Betabrook
Arthur Richardean
Seattle
Ward
White Messiah rumor among Ite Rock Indians in Utah
Reported belief among Ite Rock Indians near White Rocks that a new white Messiah will perform miracles and restore hunting grounds. When ready, they will summon the Messiah named Mesetah to live among them and present demands through a gathered body.
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White Rocks
Utah
Ite Rock Ae
Harry Sullivan
Kilby Banderson Records Poisoning at Lodgings
Peeti Hir lap reports Kilby Banderson a former operatic singer born in California drank poison at her lodgings and was hospitalized in Budapest. Her condition was not considered critical.
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Budapest
Peeti Hirlap
Kilby Banderson
Antonio Terry
California
Ice field disaster near Silver Creek claims several boats
A sudden gale swept thirty fishermen from an ice field off Silver Creek into the lake. Rescue efforts from Dunkirk and Buffalo saved all by midnight, though some men were in distress. Officials fear some may be lost.
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Silver Creek
Dunkirk
Buffalo
Anti trust meeting in New Bedford bans tobacco trade
A crowded New Bedford gathering called by Harry M. Chapman formed a non trust club pledging not to use or sell trust tobacco after Chapman was denied goods by Continental Tobacco. In Chicago, labor leaders denounced Admiral Sampson over a promotion letter.
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Mase
Harry M. Chapman
Continental Tobacco Company
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Sampson
Gunner Morgan
King Edward Plans Luxurious Reign and Palace Upgrades
Court officials say King Edward aims for a reign of pomp and luxury. Windsor Castle will be extensively altered while Frogmore House is prepared. Prince Albert’s rooms reopen, Buckingham Palace upgrades loom as public opinion pressures for a larger royal allowance.
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Prince Albert
Windsor
Fong
Edward
Victoria
Frogmore House
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Troops to Leave China Alliance Powers Plan March Withdrawals
The article notes approaching troop withdrawals with Americans packing supplies for Manila and sending two companies, British planning a Pekin summer guard and railway escort, French keeping a brigade and Hankow post, Germans selling horses, and mixed allied officer relations. London reports Marshal von Waldersee still ready for an expedition and China likely to sign a convention with Russia.
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India
Igne
Manila
Pel Ho
Hankow
London
Marshal von Watldersee
China
Russia
Anniversary Ball Changes Venue for Clerks' Union Event
The Clerks' Union marks its first anniversary with a ball at Ranke hall on Pike Street next Thursday evening, replacing the earlier G A BR hall plan due to heavy ticket demand. The note recalls a city push a year ago to close secular stores at 6 p m and to keep Sundays free, alongside a March parade celebrating reform and the Clerks' torchlight event in Seattle.
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Clerks’ Union
Ranke Hall
Pike Street
G. A. BR
Seattle
Supreme Court Plums in Play for New Appointments
Friends of ex Judge Richard Winsor plan to urge Governor Rogers to appoint him to one of two newly created Supreme Court seats as Olympia awaits the legislature. Inside lines point to Beattle, White for another seat, with ex Judge M M Godman of Columbia County as a third possible nominee.
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Richard Winsor
Thie City
Rogers
Olympia
Wiese
Beattle
Wm. H. White
M. M. Godman
Columbia County
Gov. Rogers
Hearing on Remand Motion in Washington v. Seattle Gas Co
In federal court, Seattle Gas Co seeks more time on remand. The motion for remand will be heard next Monday March 11 to decide whether Judge Hanford or the superior court has ruled on the case.
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Washington Va
Seattle Gas Co
Hanford
Superior Court
Civil Service Commission Plans Tonight Meeting for Exams
The civil service commission will hold a meeting tonight to resume arranging examinations for promotion. A railway laborers order arrived at the free employment bureau Saturday for action. J. B. Valentine of the city engineer's office, who had been home sick with inflammatory rheumatism, returned to work today.
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Free Employment Bureau
Ned
J. B. Valentine
City Engineer's Office
Bargain Fashion Sale Opens Season With Low Garment Prices
The Leader announces a New Shirt Waist sale with eight cent value options and a seven cent Bea Island Percales shirt waist. Jackets, dresses, skirts, and waists are advertised below cost with strong discounts to attract customers.
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Waiitsa
Bea Island
Dewet Escapes Across Orange River With Boer Host
London reports General Dewet and about 1400 Boer followers swam their horses across the Orange River at Littlefontein escaping reconnaissance by British forces. Losses were heavy in men and stores during the Cape Colony raid as Kitchener’s lieutenants continue pursuit beyond the river.
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London
Dewet
Orange River
Littlefontein
Cape Colony
Kitchener
Orange Civer
Stole the Child Chief Receives Letter From Mother
Mrs Fila McGlarney of Livingston Montana reports to Chief Meredith that about eleven years ago a man abducted her daughter Gursie Palmer aged four. She claims the suspect lives in Beattle and uses the name C H Ketchem.
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Meredith
Fila McGlarney
Livingston
Mont
Gursie Palmer
Beattle
C. H. Ketchem
Street Car Men Fight At Cedar Street In Somerville
Somerville, a motorman, was arrested on an assault charge after a confrontation with conductor J. B. Graeber on a Cedar Street car. The two fought on Firet avenue near Pike street as the car slipped back on Virginian street hill. Judge George discharged Somerville after Graeber was found at fault.
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Deigh
J. B. Graber
George
Graeber
Cedar Street
Virginian
Firet Avenue
First Avenue
Pike Street
Graewee
Ferrand Arrested for Assault at Oak Leaf Saloon
Police Clerk Basson arrested F Ferrand last night for assaulting D Freeman after a fight at the Oak Leaf saloon on Third avenue.
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F. Ferrand
Basson
D. &. Freeman
Oak Leaf Saloon
Third Avenue
Bowden Child Eddie Dies at Age Three
Eddie Bowden the three year old son of Manard and Ella Bowden died February 27 from pneumonia in a family tragedy.
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Eddie Bowden
Manard
Ella Bowden
Degson of the Court Overlooked in Seattle Company Dispute
Stockholders of the Seattle San Francisco Halfway Navigation Co remain divided after a court decree favoring the Guerin faction. Leary supporters occupy offices, two sets of officers are elected, and a sheriff arrests several workers while bonds are posted. A hearing is set for March 12 to pursue a settlement of the long running conflict.
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Seattle , San Francisco
Halfway & Navigation Co
Superior
Guerin
John Leary
Osborn
Leary People
W. EB. Guerin
John Dovey
Hd Cudihee
Hickman Moore
Leary
Cudihee
Shuffleton
Pierre Ferry
Railroad and Navigation Company
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