Unstable Philippines War Sparks Harsh Reprisals
Open insurrection declared in Cavite and Batangas provinces of the Philippines. Twelve hundred regulars rushed to the troubled area with talk of reestablishing reconcentration methods as atrocities spread, including brutal punishments on natives exposing Ladrones. Meanwhile, other items note a court meeting delay in Japan and local birth notices.
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Washington
Cavite
Batabags
Philippines
Powell May Be Removed from Nome Post
Portland reports Powell faces suspicions of gross frauds tied to last June's municipal election and a multi thousand dollar deficit as Multnomah County clerk. The U S marshal appointee, backed by Senator Fulton and Governor Mitchell ally, may be suspended once he reaches Fairbanks. Salaries begin after arrival. until then his expenses are self funded.
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Portland
Ore
T. Calder Powell
United States
Nome
Alaska
Fairbanks
Powell
Multnomah
Fulton
Mitchell
Burns Defends Victory Over Sullivan in Tacoma Bout
Tommy Burns writes to The Star editor disputing referee J Carroll and the Tacoma decision. He asserts he box to win by any means and that he won the bout through fouls, demanding a rematch with Sullivan and Jack Grant as referee.
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Carroll, Tommy Burns
J. Carroll
Tacoma
Jack
Carroll
Sullivan
Jack Grant
Tommy Burns
Mercer Island School Board Discusses Reform Procedures
Mercer Island residents and the school board debated rules for the Mercer Island reform school and county funding for inmates, but no action was taken until Superintendent Cooper returns from reform school duties. The lumber contract for a new training room was awarded to Kandt Lumber and Shin gle for 160.86 dollars, with equipment bids referred to the manual training chief. A petition asked for reinstatement of Miss Bertha Johnson, a former Mason Fre mont teacher, and the matter was tabled.
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Mercer Island
Rteform
Cooper
Vielting Reform Schools
Kandt Lumber and Bhingle Company
Bertha Johneson
Fremont
Fire Wrecks Cedar Rapids Plant Killing One Worker
A fire destroyed the American Cereal company plant in Cedar Rapids covering two city blocks. Losses were placed at 81.5 million with insurance of 1 million. One worker was killed and several others were injured.
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Cedar Rapids
Ila
American Cereal Company
Down's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Cure for Kidney Troubles
An advertisement warns of kidney disease dangers and claims Down's Kidney Pills cure many cases. It describes symptoms from backache to urine changes and lays out harsh outcomes like Bright's disease. The copy touts the medicine as a reliable remedy with numerous local testimonials.
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Bright
Down's
Doane Kidney Pills Free Trial Ad from Seattle
Seattle ad offers Doane Kidney Pills praising relief from backache and kidney troubles. Message invites readers to request a free trial box by mail, referencing a local contact in 416 Aloha Street and naming Mrs. KL Spencer as a resident and sponsor.
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Mra KL Spencer
BR. Spencer
Aloha Street
Dean
Construction Site Injuries Reported With 600 Men Employed
About 600 men were employed at the site when injuries occurred and details on the extent of harm were reported as the incidents unfolded.
Lion Sighting Scares Portland School Children
A huge mountain lion appeared on the Marquam School playground in Portland Oregon frightening students who fled to the building. Police arrived after the sow had departed and neighbors have long hunted the animal in nearby timberland with no success.
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Portland
Ore
Marquam School
Zook Upheld In Breach Of Promise Hearing
Judge Albertson ruled in a breach of promise case against Ballard Mayor Zook that if medical experts testified the plaintiff had consumption posing contagion risk to a close associate, the defendant could object to the marriage. If proven, the court would not compel damages nor override public policy against forcing a marriage to spread infection to a future generation.
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Regena Iover
Zook
Ballard
Albertson
Roosevelt recommended for Eastern Washington Judicial District
Senators Ankeny and Piles and Representative Jones urged the president to appoint RE. D. Whitson for judge Joseph Lindsley for United States attorney and George H. Baker for marshal all from Washington. They were strongly endorsed by state citizens and expected to be appointed. It is reported Whitson will appoint George H. Stevenson as court clerk.
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Washington
Ankeny
Piles
Representative Jones
Eastern
Washington Judicial District
RE. D. Whitson
North Yakima
United States
Joseph Lindsley
Spokane
George H. Baker
Goldendale
Whitson
George H. Stevenson
Lenten Service At St Clement's Church Tonight
A special Lenten service is held at St Clement's church located at Twenty-four 4 avenue and East Fir street at 8 o'clock this evening. The rector will begin a sermon series on the church its nature and function.
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St. Clement's Church
Avenue
East Fir Street
Paris Sculptor Jules Thomas Dies at [ era unspecified ]
Noted Paris sculptor Jules Thomas has died. The report confirms the death of the artist whose work influenced French sculpture, with obituaries noting his lasting impact on public art.
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Paris
March
Jules Thomas
Olympia Bound or Vladivostok Run Rumor
Olympia steamship of Northwestern Steamship Co reportedly headed for San Francisco with oats cargo from Portland. Local mariners speculate a Vladivostok run to dodge a blockade, but company officials say the vessel sails for San Francisco and will return to Seattle after cargo discharge.
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San Francisco
Northwestern Steamship Company
Olympia
Vladivostok
Tacoma
Portland
Orient
Shanghai
China
Seattle
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