Boers Defeated Near Lichtenburg In March Action
Kitchener reports Boer attack on Lichtenburg failed. Commander Cehlers killed. British losses include killed and wounded. French operations continue with Boers scattered. 979 Boers killed captured or surrendered since Pretoria campaign began. Also mentions Tacoma custody transfer and local theatrical notices and a cinema program at Searchlight theater.
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Cehlers
Addite
Dewet
French
Pretoria
Botha
Sprague Memoir Ends as He Is Sent to Insane Hospital
Boston March report states former Congressman EF Sprague, a multi millionaire, was removed Wednesday to McLean Hospital for the Insane after his term ended Monday. Doctors show little hope for recovery and no expectation of a return.
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Boston
March
Charien EF. Sprague
McLean
Washington
Gas dispute over Seattle's municipal ownership debate
A Seattle Star critique argues editor Blethen and Sam Hill push municipal ownership while masking price issues in the gas system. It cites Francisco and the Richmond, Virginia gas works as contrast, and notes tomorrow’s Star will publish the Richmond official statement.
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Seattle Star
Col. Blethen
The
Times
Sam Hill
Hill
Francisco
Blethen
Seattle
Richmond
Electric Light Company
National Electric Light Association OF the
United States
Star
Richmond, Va
Bats in His Belfry Alleged as Exynperor Seft
Berlin report notes a former sea captain, previously attacked by the Exynperor, kept in a darkened room for two weeks to aid healing. During examination, doctors found bats in his belfry as he heard a fountain and imagined sailing. The man once commanded a ship and was linked to a sead court.
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Berlin
Welland
Weil
Amusements Tonight and Saturday at the Flat and Seattle Theater
A last opportunity this week features Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Flat with two remaining shows tonight and Saturday matinee. Held by the Enemy has pleased Third Avenue audiences and will close with similar crowds. Louis James and Kathryn Kidder open at Seattle Theater March 10 with Shakespeare, Richard III. A Midsummer Night's Dream and other titles follow with first come first served and tickets on sale Saturday at 10 o'clock.
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Louis James
Kathryn Kidder
Seattle
Beate
Clerks Union Anniversary Celebration Draws Seattle Crowd
The Retail Clerks International Protective Association local No. 830 held its first anniversary event at Rank hall with about 1,000 attendees. The evening featured musical numbers, a dance, and speeches including W H Middleton and Frank Porter. Police arrested several suspects tied to thefts and a man charged with burglary was bound over to the superior court.
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W. EB. Middleton Vowal
Paul Holbrooke
Glocker
Edmonds
A. Paterson
Western Central Labor Union
Seattle
Police Notes: Kitty Wilson Arrested in Past Robbery Case
Kitty Wilson was arrested last night on a charge of robbing H. Faulhaber several days ago. The report notes the ongoing investigation into the robbery.
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Adame and
Griffitha
Fred Gepulle Wen
Noe Meer Kasson
Kitty Wilson
H. Faulhacer
Islanders to Receive Overhaul and New Paddle Steamer
Victoria reports the CP line will overhaul the Islanders adding cabin accommodations and a promenade on the top deck. The ship will feature lounging chairs and a more pleasant Vancouver to Victoria passage, while a new paddle wheel steamer will operate on the Vancouver Victoria run. Miles & Piper Co. advertised Alaska outfits.
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Victoria
Vancouver
Vancouver-Victoria
C, Miles & Piper Co
Alaska
Washingtons Jumel Mansion to Become City Exhibit
New York city will take over the Jumel mansion in Harlem once the home of General Washington ally Mme Jumel. Built in 1760 the house was used in 1777 during the Revolutionary War and later housed Mme Jumel who married Aaron Burr. The city paid $200000 for the property.
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Maren
Waston
Jume
Harlem
New York City
General Washington
Jumel
Aaron Burr
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