Rockhill to Lead Pekin Negotiations Amid China Talks
Rockhill is slated to accompany Minister Conger as the special commissioner for treaties with China. The State Department emphasizes Pekin as the negotiation venue with Rockhill trusted to gather information and counter any remarks from Conger.
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Conger
China
Washington
BD. C
W. W. Rocckhill
Pekin
State Department
Department
Sekin
Oner Rockhill
Cot
Rockhill
Orient
Swallowed His Savings Costs Boy His Life
A six year old boy Abraham Bretor received a time savings bank as a birthday gift. He began filling it and trying to remove coins. He bit off the nickel-plated cap and swallowed it and several dimes. An operation failed to save him and he died.
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New York
Abraham Bretor
Will Watch the Crooks Will Watch the Crooks
In Seattle hotels face a rise in clever crooks during the northern rush. Clerks are warned as silverware towels and light globes were stolen in past seasons. A recent scheme by a woman crook targeted linen from several hostelries, prompting proprietors to tighten defenses.
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Seattle
Els
Worthiers
Amusements clash with war drama at Grand and Third Ave
The Grand and Third Avenue theatres showcase a war scene heavy program this week with Uncle Tom’s Cabin and a March 16 bow for The Little Minister by J M Barrie. James Kidder leads Shakespearean revivals including Richard III Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Kathryn Kidder in key roles.
Shirley Company Opens With A Woman's Power At Avenue Theater
The Shirley stock company will present A Woman's Power as the opening play at the Avenue theater next week. Also on the bill during the week are La Belle Marte and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Miss Shirley, a noted actress, leads an excellent company in a new work by Robert Drovet, written for Hibler, plus The Searchlight at 105 Second Avenue with fresh views for patrons.
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Shirley
Ind Avenue Theater
la Belle Marte
Lord Fauntleroy
Miss Shirley
Beattie
Robert Drovet
Ete Hibler
Derelict sighted off Bridge Island near Penny River
E P Jones reports a derelict seen November 20 drifting near Bridge Island on the Tee Flow. All nearby residents observed the wreck and recovered eggs and other merchandise washing ashore. The vessel lost all masts and crew members were missing after the incident.
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Name
Alaska
E. P. Jones
Penny River
Bridge Island
Tax Exemption Bill for Vessels in Interstate Trade
A bill before the legislature seeks to exempt ships and vessels registered in any U S custom house within this state from taxation if used exclusively in interstate or interstate with this state trade. It declares such vessels shall not be deemed property under existing tax laws.
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United States
Spectacular raid leads police to major gambling houses
New York march 7 a dawn sweep by men in opera hats and evening dress raided the Thirteenth Street police station and led to the seizure of gambling gear and arrests. Austin G Fox headed the citizens committee for vice suppression aided by Judge Jerome and prominent business figures. Prisoners were bailed and raiders returned with trophies to the station as witnesses lined the streets. attendees included magnates from Seattle Portland Honolulu and Vancouver and others from Canada and across the region.
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New York
Loin Wan
Austin G. Fox
Citizens’ Committee
16H
Wan
Atree
India
Fox
W.u Baldwin
Long Island Railroad
Jerome
J Jerome
Gray Appointed Agent for Garonne Sails to Nome in June
iL. HM. Gray has been named agent for the Garonne, the British American line’s steamer bound for Nome in June. Gray formerly served as traffic manager for the White Pass & Yukon Railroad, earning broad goodwill through his courteous service.
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HM. Gray
Garonne
Nome
Mr. Gray
White Passe
Dangers Faced by Electric Workers Revealed in Accidents
Article surveys daily risks for linemen and inside electricians. It notes wires, insulation wear, and high voltage shocks as constant hazards. An incident in a large building shows near fatal flash when pliers touched a pipe. It warns that power house workers face deadly, unpredictable failures among dynamos and dense wiring.
Humboldt Sails to Skagway Tomorrow
The steamer Humboldt will sail for Skagway tomorrow night with a large tiger list and any car. The vessel is speedy and well appointed and has long been popular with travelers.
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Humboldt
Skagway
Thome Takes Charge of Washington Anti Saloon League
Rev J C Thome arrives in Seattle to assume duties as superintendent of the Washington Anti Saloon League. He plans a conservative campaign to arouse public sentiment against the saloon as an institution and to enforce laws. The league aims to unite religious and nonreligious men in the effort.
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J. C. Thome
Washington Anti- Saloon League
Seattle
League
Al-Ki Arrives With Pears and Halibut From Skagway
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co. steamer Al-Ki has arrived from Skagway carrying five barrels of pearrore and 60 cases of fresh halibut. The vessel docked to discharge cargo and prepare for return voyage.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Skagway
Notable Guests at Rainier Grand Listed
Hotel Corridors notes guests include BE Newhall from San Francisco drygoods, Dunlap More of the United States Marine Hospital Service, H C Jewett Aberdeeen businessman, Geo Sutherland of Frank Waterhouse Shanghai, D R Lord Fairhaven canneryman, R C Hurlbut Sault Ste. Marie lumberman, and at Stevens Stewart Bh Hanna Y M C A secretary Portland, J A Matheson Anacortes cannery owner, W J Campbell Vashon postmaster, J N Max.
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Rainier Grand
BE. W. Newhall
Drygoods
San Francisco
Dunlap More
United States Marine Hospital Service
H. C. Jewett
Aberdeen
Geo. Sutherland
Frank Waterhouse Limited Steamship Co
Shanghai
China
D. R. Lord
Fairhaven
R. C. Hurlbut
Sault St. Marie
Mich
The
Stevens
Stewart Bh. Hanna
Portland
J. A. Matheson
Anacortes
W. J. Campbell
Vashon
J. N. Max
Dr Montague Entertained by Beatie Foresters at Ranke’a Ball
Dr W Le Montague rector of the Independent Order of Foresters was entertained by Beatie members in Ranke a ball. A short literary and musical program preceded his address on Forestry advantages and the order’s growth from birth to mid life. The evening ended with dancing after the hall cleared.
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W. le Montague
Independent Order of Foresters
Ranke
Will Visit Seattle by Chicago Commercial Club Tour
The Chicago Commercial club departed yesterday for the Pacific coast on a special Santa Fe train to San Francisco arriving Beattie March 21. Chas HM Baker of Snoqualmie Power Co will guide a trip to the falls. A Port Orchard navy yard visit is planned. The chamber may host a banquet. Lumbermen seek widening of West Beattie Street drawbridge to eight feet to accommodate to raft traffic.
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Chicago Commercial Club
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Beattie
Chas. HM. Baker
Snoqualmie Power Co
Port Rchard Navy Yard
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Committee On
Bohemians Addressed by Rev W D Bimonda at Rainier Grand
Art League Bohemians heard Rev W D Bimonda of the First Australian church speak on Men and Mirth in Rainier Grand hotel parlors. The speaker and the Llwyd and Fringer couple were elected Bohemian. Milen & Piper Co advertised Alaska outfits.
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Art League
Rainier-Grand Hotel
W. D. Bimonda
Mra
Terms of Surrender in Britain Angles
London reports negotiations with Gen. Botha proceeding as Sir Alfred Milner arrives in Pretoria to aid Lord Kitchener. Botha and Behalkenberger at Pietersburg discuss surrender terms. Motha and Kitchener face doubt over who can speak for Devaantien. fighting may continue after surrender.
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London
Botha
Alfred Milner
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Dent Behalkenberger
Pietershure
Motha
Kitchener
Miritieh
Eneral
Deva Aantein
Hhe
Rotha
Mr Hanna Registers at Stevens Hotel Beattie
Stuart B Hanna secretary of Washington and Oregon YMCA arrived in Beattie last night and registered at the Stevens hotel He was at Eugene Oregon where he helped start a canvass to raise twenty six thousand dollars to build a YMCA.
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Stuart B. Hanna
College
C. M
Washington
Oregon
Beattie
Stevens Hotel
Manna
Eugene
University of Oregon
Train Collision Kills Dozens in Walove Clearing Crew
A Moscow report says 66 railway workers clearing a line near Walove were struck by a speeding train as 30 were killed instantly. Trainmen were intoxicated at the time of the crash.
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Moscow
New Walove
Waa
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James Keller
Sam
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D.$. Johnson
Burke Building
CAFE
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Yesler Way
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