Double hanging at St. Scolastique shocks Quebec crowd
Cordelia Poiter and Sam Parslow were hanged at St. Scolastique amid a riotous mob outside the jail. Shots fired by assailants were answered from the scaffold as guards maintained order. The couple's crime was the murder of Poiter, her husband, after a plan hatched during a drinking session. Poiter sang a final death sentence instead of using an organ accompaniment.
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ST. Scolastique
Quebec
Cordelia Poiter
Sam Parslow
Parslow
Poiter
St. Canut Church
Poirer
Captain Carroll Downplays Alaska Venture Plans
Capt James Carroll, receiver for the Boston and Alaska Transportation Co, returned from the East and denied large summer preparations for Alaska. He said the firm is focusing on river steamers at St Michael, overhaul work, and arranging freight contracts for the season. He noted only one steamer will operate between Seattle and St Michael to connect with river boats, with the chosen vessel already on the Pacific coast.
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James Carroll
Boston & Alaska Transportation Co
Carroll
Boston & Alaska Company
Noston & Alaska Company
Bt. Michael
Atlantic
St. Michael
Heattle
Pacific
Cuban Assembly Faces US Offer Wariness Grows
Havana March 10 The Cuban assembly must accept the United States offered two million dollars or risk open clash with the Americans General Brooke prepared a statement saying he and the U S government will not heed the assembly s recent decisions The situation has caused much uneasiness and Brooke plans to end it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Brooke
Assembly
Brooker
Farmer Chris Dolph Arrested for Trespass Near Marshall
In Spokane on March 10 neighbor George Dickerson reported farmer Chris Dolph for trespass. Officer B Weatfall arrested Dolph after he crossed a land strip dividing Dickerson’s 40 acre parcels to reach a pasture, triggering the complaint.
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Spokane
Marshall
Chris Dolph
George Dickerson
Offcerch
B. Weatfall
Dolph
Dickerson
Murdered Infant Found Near Vendome Lodging House
The body of a male infant was found near the north wall of the Vendome lodging house on First avenue. Coroners are investigating for possible murder. An abrasion on the head and signs indicate death occurred four or five days ago.
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Vendome
First Avenue
Woman shot by neighbor in Walla Walla
Mrs. Jonnie Clark, a visiting resident, was shot and seriously wounded by Joseph Berry, a colored cook lodging nearby. Berry fired as Clark attempted to enter her locked home through a pantry window at about 1 am, then assisted by her husband and Dr. Newlands as she faced possible complications in recovery.
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Jonnie Clark
Walla Walla Addition
Joseph Berry
Why Hill Came
The article explains James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern, visited the Pacific Northwest to arrange a new steamship line between Seattle and the east, clarifying the motives behind his western trip. The move is presented as significant for the railroad and regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Autocrat
Hill
Beattie
Pennsylvania
Enat
Seattle
Great Northern
Union Tron Works
Ban Francinc
Smith's Cove
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Pacific Northwest
Boxing Exhibition at Seattle Athletic Club on St Patrick Day
The Seattle Athletic Club hosts a boxing exhibition in its gym on March 17. The feature bout is a six round contest between Dan Clodfrey the Australian Block and Ike Hawkins the hard hitting Seattle welterweight. Four four round and two two round bouts accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Athletic Club
Dan ‘Clodfrey
Ike Hawkins
Seattle
South Portland Captain Moves to Fastnet Command in Fruit Trade
The steamer South Portland carried papers from the supervising inspector general of steam vessels authorizing Captain Seeley to command both British and American ships. After the South Portland was removed from the Alaska run, Seeley went to San Francisco and was placed in command of the Fastnet, the former Tritied from Victoria, B C, assigned to sail between San Francisco and Mexican ports in the fruit trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Seeley
San Francisco
Victoria
B. C
Mexican
Tuesia withdraws protest on China term extension rail issue
Layndon report states Tuesia withdraws protest against China’s acceptance of terms for Nat Chwang rail extension by England. Crisis in China unsettled for now. Bogota dispatch says Colombia paid 1.5 million in full settlement of Cerutt case claims risking hostilities with Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layndon
New Four Story Building Planned on Madison Street
The Moore Investment company proposes a large modern four story house at the northwest corner of Madison Street and Fourth Avenue. Estimated cost around $80,000. Brick and limestone construction with two and six room suites. Steam erators and modern conveniences included.
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Madison Street
Fourth Avenue
Moore Investment Company
New Time Card For Northern Pacific Trains
Northern Pacific issues a new time schedule affecting Atlantic mail routes Portland Aberdeen and South Bend Olympia Tacoma trains. Changes include earlier Olympia departures and revised Portland and Tacoma times, with adjustments to Sunday and daily services and varying arrival times.
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Northern Pacific
Atlantice Mall
Portland
Olycepia
Teave
At & A
Stranger's body found near trestle prompts inquiry
Coroner Bparting receives a telegram from Mack Diamond reporting a stranger's body found near a trestle. Dr. Stone requests permission to move the body to shelter pending an official investigation.
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Bparting
Mack Diamond
Dr. Stone
Grant Arrives With Troops as Lawton En Route
Cen. Otte wires that the Grant has arrived with troops and Gen. Lawton. He reports the forces in good condition and that transports Arizona and Newport depart for San Francisco.
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Washington
Cen. Otte
Grant
Lawton
Arizona
Newport
San Francisco
Van Alstine and Norton Held in Contempt in Prison Case
In a morning session Judge Moore ordered Low Van Alstine and Emma Norton to pay 30 965 for the benefit of Con Van Alstine. With an appeal pending to the supreme court the court jailed them until the money is paid and seized Mrs Norton’s property. Bonds were deemed insufficient and set higher at 84 000 each. Deputy Clerk Wallace testified no portion of the 990 965 had been paid.
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Low van Alstine
Emma Norton
Moore
Con van Alstine
Amme Norton
Supreme Court
Use
Wallace
Sherif
Longshoreman Hurt in Saloon Brawl in Tenderloin
John Maliday, a longshoreman, was involved in a saloon quarrel in the Tenderloin and received a scalp wound from a broken beer bottle tossed during the fight. He was transported to police headquarters by patrol wagon and was treated for his injuries by Dr. McKeehnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maliday
Tenderloin
Dr. McKeehnie
Troops Arrive in Manila as Pandacan Rebels Terrorize
March 10 report from Manila notes a transport grant bringing the Fourth regiment, battalion of the Seventeenth and Gen Lawton. Rebels attacked several houses in Pandacan last night, terrorizing natives not aligned with the rebellion.
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Manila
Grant
Lawton
Pandacan
President’s Southern Trip Planned for Week
Washington March 10. All arrangements for the presidential southern trip are complete. The party, including the president Mrs Hobart Benater and Mrs Hanna, will depart Washington Monday evening for Thomasville Ga to be guests of Senator Hanna. Length of stay undecided.
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Washington
Mra
Hobart
Benater
Hanna
Thomasville
Diver Donaldson Dies After Madison Square Garden Plunge
New York March 10 Thomas Donaldson the diver who was injured in the plunge at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night died this morning.
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New York
Thomas Donaldson
Madison Square Garden
Uncle Laws New Project Involving Filipino and Cuban Recruits
Secretary of War Alger directs Generals Otis and Brooke to recruit a battalion of Filipinos and Cubans for U S army service, a move seen as significant and a departure from prior policy since the Spanish–American hostilities ended. A similar order may reach Porto Rico, with discussion noting a native army under American command could spare Anglo-Saxon troops.
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Washington
Alger
Otis
Brooke
United States Army
Spain
Porto Rico
England
Lord Beresford
America
India
Superintendent replaced amid $120 shortage probe
C A Anderson relieved from the superintendency of Bt Paul Tacoma Lumber in North Yakima while Miles Cannon takes charge during an accounts investigation. H Jones of Menominee Michigan investigates a $120 shortage. Anderson, secretary of the Republican county central committee, is ill and unavailable for comment.
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North Yakima
C. A. Anderson
Bt. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company
Miles Cannon
H. Jones
Menominee, Mich
Anderson Io
Republican County Central Committee
Foster
Olympia
Anderson
Jones
Cedula Personal Certificates Issued In Manila Year 189
United States officials in Manila announce the issuance of Cedula personal identity certificates for 189. Each certificate bears the holder’s name and details, valid for the year, with a fee of one peso per person to cover printing costs. All males 18 to 60 must obtain. women may opt in. The Cedula were issued February 10, printed by Hacienda Publica in Binondo, signed by Major General Otis and Col Murray. Judge John A. Ladd dies suddenly at Arlington Hotel from pneumonia. he was a noted Elk and K of P member.
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Manila
United States
John A. Ladd
Arlington Hotel
First Avenue
K. of P
Misa Nance Nett to Perform at Seattle Theater Next Week
Seattle audiences will see Misa Nance Nett in a repertoire including Madame, The Jewels, Camille, Ingomar, East Lynne and Oliver Twist. Mise ONeill is hailed as a leading actor of the era with a first class supporting company.
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Seattle
Misa Nance Nett
Magda
Camille
Ingomar
East Lynn
Mise O'Neill
Arrivals at Rainier Grand Include Varied Guests
J. C. Glade Hope Idaho M. C. Fish New York Ba win McKee Rathdum Idaho Mrs. Wright Rathdum Idaho James Robertson Clarendon Texas Dr P J B LeBlanc Detroit Mich registered at Northern Davie Sachs Levy Louisville Ky JamesL Hara Fort Meyers Fla John L Bantell Inlet City Mich at Stevens Clarence J Berry Klondike fame H F Berry G T Edgar San Francisco party at Butler They plan to depart north on the City of Topeka tomorrow.
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Rainier Grand
J. C. Glade
Hope
Idaho
M. C. Fish
New York
Bawin McKee
Rathdum
Mrs. Wright
James Robertson
Clarendon
Texas
P. J. B. LeBlanc
Detroit
Mich
Davie Sachs Levy
Louisville
Stevens
Jamesl. Hara
Fort Meyers
Fla
John L. Bantell
Inlet City
Clarence J. Berry
Klondike Fame
H. F. Berry
G. T. Edgar
Butler
San Francisco
Topeka
Cattle Prices Reported From Chicago Market Floor
Chicago market notes show Reeves M50 cattle at 5.76 and stockers at 4.75, cows around 2404.60, Texas entries near 3.0004.75, Hoge-Light rough and mixed categories around 3.80 to 7.47, pigs about 3.10, natives sheep near 3402.40, western lambs around 3.50 to 4.00.
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Chicago
Texas
Western
Lamba
Russian advance into Afghanistan threatens Saripur town
An Allahabad dispatch reports a Russian force moving into Afghanistan toward Saripur. England is alerted to the danger and ready to deploy a large force into the region on short notice.
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London
Allahabad
India
Afghanistan
Saripur
England
Shawneetown Flood Threat Worsens as River Rises
Early today the Ohio River spilled into Shawneetown prompting residents to hurry out belongings and watch water invade deserted homes. Officials fear a repeat of last year’s drownings and extensive damages as the city braces for rising floodwaters.
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Ohio
Shawneetown
Senator Jones Improves After Heart Trouble
A tired heart Washington report says Senator Jones of Arkansas, suffering from heart trouble, is slightly improved this morning after the attack.
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Washington
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Insurgent skirmish near San Pedro Macau injures officer
On March 10 at San Pedro Macau a group of insurgents were found building an embankment near the Kansas regiment. A Kansas company charged and repelled the attackers. Captain Madward Smith of the Pirot Idaho was wounded in the clash.
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Mantla
San Pedro Macau
Kansas Regiment
Kansas
Madward Smith
Pirot Idaho
British ship Iranian sails for Liverpool with large wheat cargo
The Iranian, under charter to Balfour Guthrie & Co, departs tonight for Liverpool carrying one of the port's largest wheat cargos. The vessel is commanded by Captain A Watt with Captain fieeley formerly master of the ship.
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Liverpool Direct
Balfour
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
A. Watt
Fieeley
Paul Derouli Doill Illicit Rebel Attempt Arrested
On March 10 in Patus Paul Derouli Doill, arrested amid President Yaurea’s funeral for allegedly inciting troops to rebel, is reported seriously ill in custody.
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Patus
Paul, Deroulido
Yaure'a
Kipling Improves and Seeks Daughters Visit
Kipling shows rapid improvement in New York with repeated requests to see his daughters, notably Josephine, the child who died.
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New York
John Franklin Hanged for Murder in Glasgow KY
John Franklin was hanged this morning for the murder of his mother in law. He blamed her for causing the separation between himself and his wife.
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Glasgow
John Franklin
Trial defendant Frank Sheldon ends own life in prison
In Syracuse area, Frank Sheldon awaiting murder trial hanged himself in Aurburn prison this morning.
Cabinet Farewell Meeting Before President Departures
The cabinet held a farewell meeting today before the president sails south. No Philippine news was discussed as Otis reports no unsettling developments. Tug Wanderer arrived from the Cape and is coal loading at the south bunkers. Mug Rabboni also coal loading and preparing to depart for the Cape. The Cafe Halbe will be open for inspection. tomorrow they will be ready for business at 520 Second Avenue, Collins Block.
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Washington
South
Otis
Wanderer
Cape
Mug Rabboni
The
Cafe Halbe
Second Avenue
Collins Block
Rear Admiral Howise Named to Command South Atlantic Squadron
Washington announces Rear Admiral Howise has been selected to command the South Atlantic squadron. The proclamation confirms his new assignment and outlines the leadership transition pending formalities.
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Washington
Howise
Miles board inspects Swift and Morris packing houses
Chicago men from the Miles board continued inspections of packing plants this morning visiting the Swift and Morris facilities. Board members appeared satisfied with the join departments and overall methods observed during the tour.
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Chicago
Miles’ Board
Swift
Morris Packing
Opium Seed Federal Detectives Make a Haul
Opium valued at 30000 dollars was seized in New York today. The drug was brought in by a gang of smugglers who had operated on or near the Canadian border for several months.
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New York
Miners Arrested After Fight Amid City Notices and Transit Updates
William Gitely and Ford Lenman, miners, were arrested by Meer Chipman this morning for fighting. Gitely carried 286.00 in his possession at arrest. Wittism Powraneki and Bernard Moffman face trial this afternoon before Judge Jacobs in the inferior court for receiving stolen goods. The city comptroller sent notices to Fourth Avenue North property owners to pay assessments. tax becomes delinquent in 30 days. Engine No. 9 horses moved to headquarters to assist with heavy trucks on return from fire calls. The Thirteenth Avenue improvement contract signed by Mayor Humes and City Comptroller William Petry with bonds for 1000 dollars, bondsmen Julius Wegert and W. L. Childs. W. W. White reports an encounter with two highwaymen near Pike and Terry. A telegram from Lead, South Dakota, asks about Lee Fulton, who left Lead for the Klondike via Seattle on March 5. wife ill requests his return. Great Northern lowers second class immigrant rate to 25 dollars from 26, effective immediately. A. C. Shelton, Burlington general agent, based in Portland, is in Seattle. Herman Haskell, seriously injured at Centennial mill, is hospitalized at Providence after being taken from 110 Highteenth Avenue.
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Wittism Powraneki
Bernard Moffman
Jacobs
Imerior
Aseiet
Chas
W. Ellis
Thirteenth Avenue
Humes
William Petry
Julius Wegert
W. L. Childs
Store manufacturers hike prices amid raw material costs
Wire reports at Chicago say store manufacturers met at the Auditorium hotel and, due to higher raw material prices, voted a 10 percent price increase. The president appointed Evan L. Barry of Colorado as consul at Tunis.
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Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
Evan L. Barry
Colorado
Tunis
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