America Maru Befriends Nation as War Declares
Special Commissioner Will H Brill reports from the America Maru bound San Francisco to Yokohama. The ship sails under heavy war risk with few first class passengers while steerage fills with volunteers. News of Port Arthur victory triggers joy as Japanese celebrate and Captain Going is hailed a hero. The America Maru soon expected to be armed as an auxiliary cruiser.
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Tokio
Japan
Russia
Korea
Manchuria
Toya Kisen
Honollulu
San Francisco
Honolulu
Yokohama
Philip Going
Port Arthur
Going
Will HH
Brita
Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale at Monarch Shoes
Bankrupt stock sale announced by Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co at 1217 and 1319 First Ave North of Post Office. Public urged to inspect bargains on clothing and footwear while stock lasts.
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Great Bankrupt
Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co
First Ave
Postoffice
Reward Offered for Dog Poisoning Arrest
Humane Officer Clark pledges $100 for information leading to the arrest of the dog poisoner after a second dog was poisoned. The Seattle Kennel Club adds a $5 reward for convictions in such cases. A separate report notes a burglary at Alt. Otewon of Columbia with valuables stolen.
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Clark
Seattle Kennel Club
Alt. Otewon
Columbia
Seattle
Weather Observer Commentary From An Odd Morning
Weather Observer Sallebury offers a curious remark about kickers and the weather scene. The report notes a breakfast distraction and a three day old war extra as the observer muses on what kind of world surrounds him.
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Sallebury
Weather Bureau Boss Salisbury Forecasts Uncertain Skies
A whip smart weather gab of Salisbury in charge of the bureau as he decides to dole out rain and wind to please the citizenry. He plans to deliver light showers and a southerly breeze while joking about harsher weather if critics persist.
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Salisbury
Seattle
Bureau
Republican Rallies Tonight Highlight City Meetings
Republican meetings are scheduled for tonight in multiple wards. Speakers include T. J. Humes, R. A. Ballinger, BR. C. Hughes, Sam F. Rathbun, C. HE Burnett Jr, Arnold Zhiden and Mitchell Gilliam with performances by the Roosevelt Glee Club, Rough Rider quartet and Philippine quartet at designated venues.
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Sixth Ward
First Avenue
T. J. Humes
R. A. Ballinger
BR. C. Hughes
Sam F. Rathbun
C. HE. Burnett
Arnold Zhiden
Mitchell Gilliam
Roosevelt Glee Club
Ninth Ward
Goldbanks Hall
Eighth Precinct
John Inger
W. K. Merwin
H. B. Wilson
BE. Hart
Gill
Rough Rider Quartette
Sherrick’s Hall
R. A. Railinger
Milo A. Root
C. H. Barnett, Jr
George HM. Walker
Philippine Quartette
Fifteenth Avenue
Marriven Street
Mahnken's high scores lead in lane league games
The Siwashes defeated the Empires as Mahnken topped the series with a 230 first game score and an 861.3 series average. Final tallies show Empires 801 897 770 and 468 for 2,324, while Biwashes posted 721 928 685 for 2,324. Also announced is a new Alcohea dining car on the Beattle-Whatcom run.
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Siwashes
Empires
Mahnken
Great Northern
Beattle-Whatcom
Bankrupt Sale At Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co
Bankruptcy sale announcement for Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co at 181 T 1219 First Avenue block north post office. Shoes and clothing offered as liquidation items with reduced prices. Sale dates and full terms not provided in readable text.
In Favor of Annexation by Local Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce issued circulars urging voters in the southern strip to support annexation. Reasons include lower taxes, improved police and fire protection, better schools, and access to Cedar River water.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cedar River
Captain Laubscher Ends Jail Lawyer Boon in City
Police Captain Laubscher has ordered that prisoners may only see an attorney by request, ending lawyers who hung about the jail to solicit clients. The change curbs unscrupulous attorneys who profited from prisoners with money or valuables, restoring order at the station.
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Laubscher
Laubecher
Jaldo
Deaf mute convicted in theft case in Ballard election notes
Aged deaf mute J Vincent was found guilty by a superior court jury of obtaining 80 by forging a dead relative’s name on a check. He is expected to receive a light sentence due to age and prior imprisonment. Ballard voters go to polls from 2 to 7 pm for school director candidate W H Peter of Peter Thort, a prominent local businessman.
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Cc. J. Vincent
Vincent
Chris Miller
W. H. Peter
Ballard
Peter & Thort
Mr. Peter
Man Testimony on Hog Ranch Disturbance Sparks Court Hearing
Peter Steep testified in Superior Judge Bell's court about hogs near his Hillman City home claiming pigs were chained to trees and even counting legs. The Edmunds brothers deny keeping animals chained and admit about 160 hogs total. The judge urged restraint and the hearing will continue next Monday night.
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Se Chaina
Peter Steep
Hillman City
Little Farm
Bell
L. Edmunds
Steep
Edmunds Boys
Edmunds
Gigantic Sale of High Grade Pianos and Organs
A vast in-store sale at H. & H. Chesbro Piano House 1207 Second Avenue offers piano, organ, and piano player deals with $10 down and monthly payments. Weber and other brands are highlighted with deep discounts, including available models from $168 to $698, plus accessories and guaranteed warranties.
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H. & H. Chesbro
Second Avenue
Chesbro
Hobart M. Cable
Kimball
Emmerson
Western Cottage
Comoro Islands Eruptions Report Prolonged
Paris dispatch reports Madagascar authorities say the Comoro volcanoes have erupted for two weeks. The ongoing activity threatens local native populations with heavy lava and life loss as the situation persists through early March.
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Paris
Madagascar
Comoro Island
Red Cross Nurses Arrive En Route to Japan
Dr Anita McGee leads nine Red Cross nurses whose services were accepted by the Japanese government. They will arrive here Tuesday and sail at daybreak on March 9 aboard the Lyo Maru. Accommodations on the Weasel have been reserved for them.
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Anita McGee
Red Cross
The
Great Northern
Japan
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United States
Coone
Shafer Bros
Weather Man
Attra
Sho
Morgun
Ladies’ Shoes
Firat Ave
Poajet Fice
PIG Ranch
Levinson’s
Levinson's
RED Cross Party
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
Bigelow and
Lowell Body Brussels
Frederick & Nelson
2D Ave
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Union
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