Tongueless man speaks and eats with effort in Cleveland
In Cleveland a man named Witserman lost his tongue in a Lakeside hospital after cancer. He survives by using strong facial muscles to move food and avoid choking while slowly speaking, pronouncing letters except linguals as he gains speech skill.
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Canal
Dover
Witserman
Cleveland
Thie
Vietima
Witeerman
Fulfi
Witgerman
Witherman
Witterman
Divine Healer Schlatter Arrives in Seattle After World Tour
The Divine Healer Schlatter arrived in Seattle on his sixth around the world journey. He travels incognito to avoid crowds and claims to have healed about 75 people in 1896 and five last October. He says he is not a priest but possesses healing powers and will offer his services free of charge in Rankment Monday at 4 o clock. He has a complex tale of travels from New York to Edinburgh and claims connections to figures like Carnegie and Croker along with various testimonies.
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Seattle
Chas. McLean
Eurgron
Scetch Burr
Edinburgh
I McLean
Denver
Sehiaetsleeper
Cam
Colorado Mountains
Chicago
Rine
Variands
Aera
Schiatter
Poston
Green
Andrew Carnegie
R. Hearnt
New York
Pulaski
Gior
Fia
Bedlatter
Kipling
Pnewmontia
Richard Crok
Simeone
Croker
G. Ingersoll
Schlatter
Libel Filed for Five Thousand Against Northwest Vessel
Anton Bunetson, a former seaman on the barkentine Northwest, sues for $5,000 claiming a rope broke while he worked 23 feet above deck at San Diego during a voyage to Everett, injuring him. Madrid trod: War Minister Weyler proclaimed the siege state removed and civil administration restored.
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Anton Bunetson
Barkentine Northwest
Bunetson
Northwest
San Diego
Everett
Railroad and telegraph growth amid regional plans
Reports from Everett and Colfax detail Pastern railroad company starting large scale construction within two weeks, acquiring lands along the route to coal fields and laying out Jamarck town. The Everett telegraph system expands with 270 new poles and over 70 miles of wire, while Colfax records a hotel lamp explosion causing damage and minor injuries. Olympia notes examinations for horticultural commissioner positions to be held at county seats, coordinated by the state agricultural college.
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Everett
HM. Voltans
Olympia
A. Ryan
State Agricultural College
Pullman
Wash
Nebraska and Washington shipbuilders named for vessels
Secretary Long outlines ship contracts with Moran Bros Seattle to build the battleship No 14 named the Nebraska Union Tronworks Sannelace to build the armored California and South Dakota. The largest homeseekers train to West leaves J Paul yesterday via the Northern Pacific. A Baker Northwestern line agent in Beattie. L Dar traveling agent of O R N arrives Seattle.
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Washington, PD
Long
Nebraska
Moran Bros
Seattle
California
South Dakota
Union Tronworks
Sannelace
Weet
Teft &J. Paul
Northern Pacific
Washington
A. Baker
Northwestern
Portland
Beattie
L. Dar
Wifey Shaves Hubby Chicago Fashionable District
A society woman in Chicago’s fashionable North State Division area popularized home shaving for husbands calling it a fad. Wives now shave their husbands daily with several men praising the result as effective and convenient, though one bank clerk notes financial strain from the expenses.
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Chicago
North State and
Division Streets
Lake Shore Drive
Crates
Easter Bonnet Styles Attract Milliners In Seattle
Western Washington milliners converged on Seattle to view Easter bonnets noted for light airy designs. Hats mix tulle and chiffon with roses, lace and velvet trims. Evening hats favor chiffon, tulle and black velvet bows. Batiete hats and soft brims emerge as popular new styles.
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Washington
Seattle
Venice
Great Northern stops cashing third party time checks
Everett march 7 the Great Northern has notified the bank it will cash no time checks held by a third party. Some boat men in the city say the move will create hardship for business interests and for the company’s employers. Tacoma march 1 the Tacoma
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Everett
Great Northern
Dr Jordan Seeks Return of Gold Dust in Klondike Case
Dr J Mugene Jordan filed a complaint against BE C and A D Coulter claiming 325 ounces of gold dust valued at 9000 dollars are rightful his. Attorneys Ballinger Howall Battle and A H Spelburg indicate custody and safekeeping, reopening the famed Jordan Klondike case with potential sensational developments.
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J. Mugene Jordan
BE. C
A. D. Coulter
Ballinger
Howall
Battle
A. H. Spelburg
Ti Te
Cottage City Arrives in Seattle with Minor News
The Pacific Coast Co steamship Cottage City docks in Seattle from Bragway and Lynn canal points at 4 15 p m carrying no major dispatches. Patrolman Hubbard found a pocketbook with two mining claim receipts in the Tenderloin district and returned it to its owner. A limited number of shares at 25 cents are offered by the Olympic Oil Co, with office hours stated and Alaska outfits advertised.
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Pacific Coast Co
Cottage City
Seatie
Bragway
Lynn Canal
M. Fubbard
Hubbard
Tenderloin
Health officer neglect blamed for smallpox spread
The Star reports repeated failures by the city health department to quarantine contagious diseases. J G Gallaham and a Harden daughter remain in pesthouse. Webber and his wife allegedly carried germs to the American lodging house where Gallaham resided. Police say quarantine officers were not dispatched and health officials initially ignored warnings.
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Health Department
J. G. Gallaham
Mechanics
First Avenue South
Iedward Harden
Piret Avenue South
John Webber
Mechanical
Webber
Morrison Street
Gallaham
Ham
Harden
Ryan
Police Department
Callaham
Lodgwey
Kennedy
Health negligence in smallpox case alarms city
A sick man with smallpox was moved from McBorney's saloon to the pesthouse after Patrolman Griffith intercepted him. The health department faced delays and questions of investigation lapses at McSorley's saloon and in quarantining Mrs. L Moore's home four blocks from Mayor Humes. Dr. Gibson pledged an immediate inquiry and urged stricter quarantines to protect residents, including children at Ralner School.
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Health Department
Griffith
McBorney
Washington Street
McSorley
Twenty-eighth Avenue
Humes
L. Moore
Ryan
Mia. Moore
Ralnler School
W. C. Gibson
Court actions in Emory and Talman departments
In Judge Emory s department a suit by Chenango Keott vs Stateon Post involves damages for a back injury from a falling plank. Plaintiff seeks 16000. Judge Talman dismissed A D Coutter vs J Eugene Jordan over an amended complaint. In Judge Ve s department a jury hears D A W illamd against H Wheeler for recovery of personal property. Judge Talman ruled for Donald H Amith against Geo Cauffman for an accounting with Smith, third owner, facing about 5000.
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Emory
Superior Court
Chenango Keott
Steteon Post
Meott
Taliman
A. D. Coutter
Eugene Jordan
Ve Department No
Cauffman
Bmith
Smuggling Arrest in Seattle Tied to Opium
Custom Inspector Osborne and Prinker arrested Jas O'Brien on a charge of smuggling opium from Victoria into Seattle. Suspicion had lingered for some time. 4:30 a.m. sighting of O'Brien leaving the steamer Howalle with a grip led to examination of the valise and discovery of an empty violin case arousing further evidence.
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Customa Inspectora
Osborne
Prinker
Jas. O'Brien
Victoria
Seattle
O'Brien
Howalle
Opium found on suspect linked to San Francisco firms
Officers detained O'Brien after finding opium in his satchel and on his person. Papers seized at the customs house hint at Chinese firms in San Francisco implicated, with a hearing set for the afternoon before US Commissioner Kiefer. A separate note mentions 1.9 million cases of salmon to be opened this summer with value estimates, and Alaskan product expectations.
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Penne
O'brien
Tie Pernen
Custom House
San Franciscco
Beattie
United States
Kiefer
Clerks' Union Anniversary Celebration Tonight
The Clerks' Union marks its anniversary with a program at Ranke hall tonight at 8 p.m. The event is invitation only for members and free to attend. Wagner's Orchestra opens the program followed by several performances and a concluding dance.
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Clerks’ Union
Ranke Hall
Wagner
H. Midtetem Bone
Rank Coombe
Ranke
Paul Holbrook
Bamanda
Murdoch
A. Peterson
M C A Notes on Life Work Lecture by Ira Fronnon
Hon Ira Fronnon spoke on life work at the YMCA last night. He focused on The Law and outlined qualifications needed to become a successful lawyer. About 100 attendees, including law students, heard a detailed talk on preparation, cases, and potential compensation.
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Ira Fronnon
Beattie
Broncon
The
University Law School
Grocery Bargains Friday and Saturday Sale Notice
Housewives save with price and quality emphasized in Friday and Saturday specials. Fresh produce includes sweet corn tomatoes and apricots from California with cans and sacks priced to attract shoppers. Limited to this two day window.
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California
Faney
Alifornia
Local talks and theater planned as seasons advance
A series of evening selections led by Frank Cooman and others continues with talks on various professions. An upcoming Seattle medical man will discuss the field, followed by talks on general business and journalism. A March 18 entertainment by Charles F. Craig is expected to draw members of the YMCA. The basketball team travels to Portland for a final season game, aiming to close undefeated.
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Seattle
Allen
Charles F. Craig
Portland
Asl
Police Order Removal of Picture Machines from Two Galleries
Capt Willard acting on Chief Merediths orders removes picture machines from shooting galleries at 119 and 210 second avenue south. The action targets gambling devices and aims to reduce disturbances in the area.
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Willard
Meredith
Second Avenue South
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
H. M
Camperdown
G. N
Second Avenue
Local Burglary Arrest Reported in Renton
Deputy Sheriff Jones arrested John Miller in Renton on burglary charges after a hardware store was robbed of cutlery. Officers found stolen articles on his person at a Renton Electric substation house and brought him to Beattie. Police also investigated a claim by John Sullivan that he was drugged and found on the City dock in a stupefied condition.
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Jones
John Miller
Renton
Miller
Beattie
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Charcot Inspired French Nerve Treatment Promises Strength
A promotional note extols a "Cheroot Treatment" as a cure for nervous prostration indigestion and fatigue. Quoted testimony from 4. O. Guy, a druggist in Beatio, Washington, claims long study and reputable physician origins. The ad touts real vitality and overall system health benefits.
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Drogeeist
Beatiio
Waeh
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