Sanitary crackdown spurs drastic laundries cleanup in Honolulu
Expert George Otterson warns of danger from foul laundries similar to Seattle’s typhoid scare of 1894. Investigations reveal dilapidated Chinese laundries breeding disease, prompting public outrage and violence then, leading to demolition and construction of the Iwalel washhouse under government oversight.
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Sanitary Commission
Honolulu
Seattle
George WV. Otterson
Juneau
California
Mr. Otterson
Hone
the Sanitary Commission
Iwalel
Canada arrest closes hunt for Portland murder suspect
Taylor the colored waiter who fatally stabbed a man at the Washington hotel in Seattle was arrested by Vancouver police in British Columbia on suspicion of being the killer. He acknowledged identity and offered to accompany officers to Seattle, waiving extradition. Detectives Hubbard and Freeman departed by train for Vancouver to bring him back for questioning.
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Taylor
Washington
Vancouver
B. C
Seattle
Bellingham
Hubbard
Freeman
Electric Current to Fry Eggs Demonstration Planned
3 D Ross superintendent of the al plant will demonstrate an electric current passing through the body to heat a stick of wood without burning flesh. He plans to perform for university students in Benny hall on March 24 illustrating how a safe current can generate heat.
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D. Ross
Benny Hall
Ross
40 000 Miles in a Canoe Titilikum Captain Voss Returns
Captain J C Voss of the ocean going canoe Titilikum returns to Victoria after journeying 40 000 miles with one companion. He toured seas and rivers and now visits London on exhibition. Voss urged northwest coast life saving needs to British Columbians. A London dispatch notes a Moroccan bank problem solution. Blaine Chamber offers a 40 acre deep water site for Coppert Lead Smelting with a cash bonus urged.
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J. C. Voss
Seattle
Victoria
England
Voss
Northwest
Great Northern Railway
Coppert
Chamber of Commerce of
Blaine
Salary Increase Defeated in City Referendum
Mayor William Hickman Moore will keep a 9000 dollar annual salary as proposed by the defeated charter amendment No. 4. Voters rejected the salary hike by 4558 to 5753, with opponents largely aligning with Moore’s supporters. Other salary rises for officials were also rejected. recall amendment passed 9272 to 1278, while the light plant bond failed by about 3093 votes.
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William Hickman Moore
Ballinger
Moore
Beattle
Tempe
Amiy
Bond issues carry in city vote tally across wards
The city faces debate over whether bond propositions require three fifths of all voters or just those voting on the proposal. In mayoral totals 17 708 ballots were cast with 9 968 for Nechting bonds and 7 541 for park bonds. ward by ward tallies show mixed support with majorities varying by amendment.
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Re. F. Blaine
Park Board
Pacaave & Dupees
Remarkable Electric Experiments Promised by Mr Rees
Mr Rees plans a series of high voltage demonstrations using 11 500 volt and 60 cycle current. He will light wood, pass current through his body to ignite and extinguish a candle, run a motor, and display a climbing arc. Two adduction experiments include frying an egg and melting metal held in a band by wireless.
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Rees
Washington News Notes and Appointments
Justice Henry F. Brown plans retirement and President accepts. J N Scott confirmed Kennewick postmaster. Senate confirms Marshal Hopkins of Washington. Four revolutionists executed publicly in Colombia. nine accomplices sentenced. Snohomish National Bank to cost 146000. Sanderson Miller to build 90 foot 300 hp ocean vessel costing 16000 with 60 day completion. Genoreffa Omegna sues James Tachel in Renton jail for 1500.
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State Department
Reyes
Colombia
Robbery fizzles at Ryan Grocery early with two suspects
Two men attempted to rob Ryan Grocery at 101 Priet Ave W. the front door was opened with a skeleton key and the burglars fled when workers heard the noise. The incident ended without theft as the pair escaped toward the waterfront. Real estate deals totaling 297000 were completed: Ettel block sale for 135000 to T A Livesley Co, Wa Chong property for 125000, and Prefontaine property for 27000. John J. Mulholland sold Hotel Ferguson lease to Catherine Deal for 14000. Pacific Investment represented the seller. Retail Grocery Association plans a vaudeville fundraiser on March 25.
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Ryan Grocery Company
Priet Av. W
Ettel
Second Av
Pike At
Wu Chong
Prefontaine
Ettel Building Company
T. A Livesley & Co
Salem
Ore
Wa Chong
Lytna
Tate A
Sixth Ay
Springer
C. M. Farrell
John J. Mulholland
Ferguson
Third Ay. South
Catherine Deal
Pacific Investment Company
Retail Grocery Association
Hotel Ferguson Sold and Furnishings Transferred
J. J. Matholland sold the Hotel Ferguson and furnishings at 1117 Third Ave to Mrs. Catherine Deal who assumes management. Transfer handled by Pacific Investment Co of the Walker Building for 14 000 dollars. Manager F W Hartwell reports rising demand for upscale hotel property.
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J. J. Matholland
Perguson
Third Av
Catherine Deal
Pacific Investment Co
Walker Building
F. W. Hartwell
Pacific Coment Co
Convicts Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder
Jefferson City Mo March 8 Convicts Vaughn Ryan and Raymond were found guilty this morning of first degree murder for killing Captain Clay and a penitentiary guard during last year's mutiny.
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Jefferson City
Vaughn
Ryan
Raymond
Clay
Shopping Ad: Baking Powders and Spices Sale
Washington Tea and Coffee Co offers very low prices on baking powders extracts and spices for Friday and Saturday at Pike Street location with discounts aimed at home bakers and cooks.
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Washington Tea & Coffee Co
Pike Bt
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Crnrury Furniture Company
Srcamp Avenue
Spring Steer
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Western
REO International
Jose Mo
Diry
Avia
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the Sundwall Co
1St Ave
V.W. Voorhees
Eltel Bldg
A. Bridge & Co
Popular Price Clothier
Mammoth Sale
Sachs Bros
Ganter
Second Avenue
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