War Dogs Growling Over China Turmoil in Europe
London dispatch notes Liberal push for adjournment to spotlight China policy as Anglo Russian tensions rise. Nations build fleets in the Orient with England leading in sailors and ships, amid fears of China's dismemberment and potential crisis involving Japan and the United States.
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London
Far East
China
Foreign Office
Russi
England
Orient
Russia
France
Germany
Italy
Admiral Dewey
Europe
Great Britain
Dewey
Japan
United States
China Sea
Port Arthur
Korea
Vladivostock
Put Down Nuisances City Ordinance Aimed at Hog Ranch
A drafted city ordinance would ban keeping more than three in a single home and curb nuisance water contamination. It targets a hog ranch on a hill above Interbay water sources. The measure plans sanitary improvements for blocks bounded by King Weller Sixth and Mayner avenues.
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Interbay
King and Weller Streets
Sixth Avenue
Maynera Avenue
Weatheredship disaster tale from old port stands tall
In March the steamer Black Ben endured two days of trouble as a hurri case stirred havoc. The ship sustained widespread damage with many steamers ashore and several scattered wrecks along the coast.
Hunger at Dawson Amid Yukon Distress
Consul McCook in Dawson City reports a worsening food shortage as navigation nears. Hundreds may require relief when spring opens. local relief committees cannot extend further aid and urge government support for destitute residents.
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Washington
McCook
Dawson City
State Department
Charity meeting selects Foster for reappointment
At a meeting of the executive council of the Charity Organization Society held at the Sullivan Building yesterday afternoon, M. M. Foster was reappointed to a leadership role. The session reviewed ongoing charity work and plans for the coming season.
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Counell
Charity Organization Society
Sullivan Building
Foster
Admiral Sampson to lead fleet toward Puerto Cortes mission
Washington dispatch says Admiral Sampson will sail from Mavane with the North Atlantic fleet next Monday to Puerto Cortes to urge Honduran authorities to act on the murder of an American named Mr. Peas by a sentry.
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Washington
Sampson
Mavane
Puerto Cortes
Peas
Cedar River Water System Plans to Be Bound for Board
The plane and specifications for the Cedar river water system are being printed and bound in book form and will be ready for the board of public works by Saturday. City Engineer Thompson will have 9090 Waples struck off for the first edition. The pamphlet contains 196 pages and will be in blue ink.
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Cedar River
Board of Public Works
Thompson
Robbery at Spring Street Corner
Ocetge Newman was held up and robbed of his gold watch by two Dishwaymen around 11:15 p.m. The crime occurred at the corner of Spring Street and Terry Avenue.
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Ocetge Newman
Spring Street
Terry Avenue
France Debates Army Budget Amid German Prep Concerns
In Paris today deputies debated the army budget. It was admitted Germany was prepared and France was not. The budget totaled 75,000,000 francs, deemed preferable to rebellion that would leave France more at Germany's mercy.
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Paris
Germany
France
The Gay of Wolf
Assistant Postmaster W J Cal kett received a copy of The American published at Manila P 1 today It is the theme of Feb and contains a graphic recount of the fight with insurgents Some of the boys were at Warren's circus when the alarm came and a cry A Wolf was raised The paper gives a full account of bravery and a complete description of the battle.
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W. J. Calkett
Manila
Warren
Steamer Movements At Local Wharves Describe Freight Flows
The Charles Nelson is due this afternoon from San Francisco with passengers. Tug Resolute returns from Shetton and may head north soon. Neptune arrives from La Conner towing a grain laden lighter and will discharge at the Flyer dock before loading coal. Rosalie expected to sail tonight with freight and passengers. Umatilla from Vancouver will load tonight for San Francisco. Tyee at south bunkers takes on coal. Trene, a newly built stern-wheeler, tests boiler pressures this morning.
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Charles Nelson
San Francisco
Rosalie
Micameship Umatilla
Vancouver
Crack Tackle in Town
Prank Law, the crack tackle of the Puyallup industrial training school, was in the city yesterday afternoon looking for boys who have run away from the reservation school lately.
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Puyallup Industrial Training School
Kipling Improves at New York Hospital
Kipling shows steady progress in recovery at a New York hospital. Doctors report he is improving in health and functioning well, with plans to move him to a new room or setting in a few days.
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New York
Friend of Pope Dies After Anoplexy
A close friend of the Pope, identifiable as Mer Clarr, died today from a stroke related event described as anoplexy. The report notes his friendship with the pontiff and places the incident in Partos, March.
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Clarr
Fireman’s Funeral for Engineer Chan of Fire Engine No 9
Engineer J. Chan Drabon of Fire Engine No 9 was killed when a hose reel overturned while answering an alarm. He was buried yesterday afternoon with Tacoma fire department members present. Chief Kellogg and Assistant Chief Cook attended the services at Bonney & Stewart’s chapel.
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Chan, J. Drabon
Bonney & Stewart's
Kellogg
Cook
Tacoma Fire Department
Memorial services for a Tacoma fireman and pallbearers
A Tacoma fireman Vraben was honored with funeral services led by Rev. J W Metoher. Fire Department pallbearers included Captains Noonan Latham Braun and Lieutenants Stevens Horne Lonefellow. The hose reel and engine were draped in mourning and followed the hearse to Lake View cemetery. The department organized the services with expenses borne by members. widow to receive a donation from the relief association.
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Emory
Og of Flowers
Payne
Davis
Hruemmer
Russet
J. C. Classon
V. C. Hancock
J. M. Kept
Tacoma
Lake View
Fire Department
Vraben
Firemen's Relief Association
Therm
Dog Trade Brisk As Alaska Bound Canines Sell Fast
A large journalistically styled notice describes brisk dog trade with many dogs sold to parties heading north. Malamutes are scarce and fetch high prices while general breeds bring 10 to 25 dollars. The column also notes various obituaries and local arrivals to Tacoma for social events.
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Tom Dutton
Railroad Avenue
Seattle
Americans Landed in Malta Parade Before British Governor
Dispatch from Valetta Island reports 2000 troops aboard the US transport Sheridan landed and paraded in review before the British Governor. The crowd cheered wildly as the Americans, arriving en route to Manila, presented a splendid sight.
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London
Valetta Island
Malta
United States
Sheridan
Manila
Peace conference date set by czar in The Hague
The Hague reports May 18 as opening day for the czar's peace conference. Tom's pet canary, kept on the roof, died after attacking kennel animals while Tom tried to drive it away with a stick.
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the Hague
Tom
Trial set on theft charges in municipal court afternoon
The case involves receiving and concealing stolen foods in a store. Judge Cann will preside this afternoon. Separately, licenses to wed were issued for Giuseppe Magnet age 7 and Mary Nicolini age 22, both of Innquah, NVM.
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Cann
Munerpal
Guiseppe Magnet
Mary Nicolini
Innquah
Queen's France trip delayed by rough sea
London dispatch reports the queen will not depart for France today due to rough seas and will instead leave on Saturday. An invitation from Cafe Halbe at 620 Second Avenue invites locals to view the event on Friday evening. The note ends with a quirky line about distinguishing phuglietll water from beer by lack of froth.
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London
France
Cafe Halbe
Second Avenue
Arrivals Compile Busy Seattlers and Travelers
A string of travelers checked into Seattle hotels this morning and yesterday. Notables include T. C. Loillenia from Dawson City, W. White and W. Carlisle from Omaha and New York, KB P. McCormack and wife from Salem Oregon, P. Kennedy from Rossland B C, P Nooth and A C Carson from Nutte Montana, I.4 Smith from New York, F C Ward and wife, and W. Henninghott from Sundam Alaska. Hotel stays span Rainier Grand and Diller Mr and Rosenberg managers noted.
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The
Cutler
W. White
Dawson City
W. Carlisle
Omaha
Neb
W. Sears
New York
KB. P. McCormack
Balem
Oregon
Soldier letters from Manila reveal harsh conditions and hospital care
Mrs. Daniels reports her son William Pyncheon of Company Mf First Warrington Infantry writes from Manila detailing poor sanitary conditions in the Kenes regiment quarters with seventeen diphtheria cases and multiple hospital patients. He notes daily pay allowances and observes a benefit show by Company B that raised about 40 Mexican dollars.
Tug Golden Gate Sails to Hunter's Bay for Cannery Work
Tug Golden Gate of the Pacific steam whaling company departs for Hunter's Bay with a crew but no supplies to operate the cannery. The vessel recently underwent a full overhaul at Moran's ways after keel damage in Alaskan waters. Captain Snow commends the ship for its readiness.
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Golden Gate
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Hunter's Bay
Ince
Moran
Alaskan
Snow
Moran Mill Construction Advances On Sawmill Complex
Moran Brothers push forward a mammoth sawmill project with workers sinking piles and laying timber foundations. Old Kerry mill deck removed, new piles extend along the wharf, and flooring is laid to enlarge the wharf for lumber piling. Shore clearing proceeds to set foundations for the new mill.
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Moran Brothers
Kerry
Weamer
Companion Heretic in Presbyterian History Chapter Closed
The article notes Dr. Briggs, who joined the Episcopalian church, and his associate Rev Henry Preserved Smith converting to Congregationalism. Briggs remains a professor at Union Theological Seminary after twenty five years of service receiving recognition, while Smith holds the chair of William history and interpretation at Amherst College. The Hampshire Association warmly welcomed both to fellowship during its February meeting in Northampton Massachusetts.
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Charles A Briggs
Henry Preserved Smith
Briggs
Union Seminary
Smith
Amherst College
Hewards
Hampshire
Northampton
Mass
Miles court of inquiry reconvenes in Chicago for beef packing hearings
The Miles court of inquiry resumes in Chicago with a plan to hear testimony from major beef packers and local army officers. After packers, their employees will be heard though likely limited by potential terminations. The panel also visits the stockyards to study beef preparation methods.
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Chicago
Miles Court of Inquiry
Washington
No Trouble in Santiago Says General Wood
The War Department cabled General Wood to check rumors of unrest in Santiago. He reported there is absolutely no ground for apprehension or anxiety, stating the situation is calm and orderly.
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John A. Miller
The
Great Northern
Tacoma
Washington
Santiago
Ry of War
Wood
Rich new mine discovery eyed as Washington boosts mining
J P Fogh of the Dutch Miller copper mine outlines a vast potential field near Skykomish on the King Kittitas line. He notes a 18 1/2 foot ore vein with about 89 dollars per ton value, calls for a wagon road to enable exploitation, and forecasts Washington becoming a leading mining state.
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J. P. Fogh
Tacoma
Tacoma News
Fogh
Countery
King and
Kittitas
Great Northern
Skykomish
Roslyn
Thatch Miller
Boston
Washington
Cle-Flum
Miller River
Money Creek
Index District
Union
Slavery Era Ads Highlight Prices and Hired Status
An 1840s style list republished in the Columbia Herald shows enslaved individuals at set prices and hired out terms. It records ages and values such as a twelve year old girl at fifty dollars, an eight year old boy at one dollar, and multiple adults with prices ranging from one hundred to over a thousand dollars.
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Columbia
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Wm Cheader
Mary Finsty
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Donald B. Noar
T. C. Loillenia
P. Kennedy
Rossland, B. C
Rainier Grand
Co. P. Nooth and
A. C. Carson
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W. &. Henninghott
Sumdam
Mr. & Rosenberg
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Heretic
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