Warships Refit At Hong Kong Ships With Guns Planned
The navy board adopts Admiral Dewey recommendations to arm the Don Juan de Austria and two other Spanish gunboats with multiple guns. Guns will be shipped to San Francisco for transport to Manila on the Buffalo voyage across the Pacific.
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Don Juan de Austria
Isla de Cuba
Isla de Luzon
Washington
Theaval Board of Construction
Navy Department
Tela de Cebea
Isla de Luson
Tria
Cuba
Lusen
Admiral Dewey
San Francisco
Mongkongs
Manila
Buffalo
Pacific
Land Office Contest Over Homestead Claim
Albert E. Smith challenged Samuel Galloway’s claim to the southwest quarter of section M township 23 north range 7 west before the local register of lands. Smith previously homesteaded the site, while Galloway asserts abandonment. Many homestead lands taken years ago prove hard to prove, leading settlers to contest rights as new claimants realize value.
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Albert E. Smith
Register of Lands
Samuel Galloway
Section M
Smith
Galloway
Italian minister issues four day ultimatum to China over San Mun bay note
Perin March 11. The Italian Minister asks the Chinese government to take back the note with Italy s demand fee related to San Mun bay. He has given China four days to accede, a demand viewed as an ultimatum.
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Perin
Italy
Senator Jones Ill Again Doomed to Long Recovery
Washington reports Senator Jones is gravely ill and unlikely to recover soon. Medical updates say his condition remains fragile with little optimism for a swift improvement.
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Washington
Mareh I
Senator Jones
Japan May Officially Adopt Christianity as Religion
A Tokio dispatch reports the Japanese government weighs making Christianity the official faith to aid national progress. The motive hinges on claims Christians would push the country’s advancement.
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Hamburg
Tokio
Japan
Kip Hing Improves Amid Personal Tragedy
New York report notes Kip Hing remains improving while his writer grieves quietly for the death of his daughter, a deeply felt family loss acknowledged in private.
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New York
Kip- Hing
Queen to Ratify Peace Treaty Before Cortes
MADRID March 11 Queen He gent will ratify the peace treaty with the United States before the Cortes assembles.
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Madrid
Hegent
United States
Cortes
Cuban Brigands Confess in Santiago Arrests
Six brigands captured at Concepcion have been brought to Santiago where authorities pursue others. The prisoners confessed and implicated many Cubans in the band.
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Santiago
Concepion
Smiling Skies Promise Fine Weather Tomorrow
Weather Director Salisbury pledges a cerulean blue Sunday with pleasant temperatures from stock of warmth kept in storage. He is confident in delivering ideal conditions and avoids rain that could ruin ostrich plume hats and upset ladies. Mr Balls bury concurs on ensuring a responsible forecast tomorrow.
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Salisbury
Mr. Ballsbury
Pentathlon contest second in series at YMCA auditorium
A large crowd attended the YMCA auditorium for the second pentathlon series event. Scores show the top five contenders led by McDougall with 986 and McDonald close behind, followed by Cook Maud and others with totals indicated in the latest update.
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McDougall
Cook
Maud
McDonald
Postmaster-Elect Stewart Awaits Paperwork in Washington
Stewart expects papers from Washington City to finalize his appointment but cannot say when he will assume charge. He mentions bonds and notes the process may take several weeks and that he and the general are on good terms.
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Stewart
Northern Pacific plans summer improvements and traffic outlook
The Northern Pacific will invest 200 dollars in improvements near Duluth this summer. Co and Fee, the general passenger agent, predicts brisk eastern traffic and substantial freight from St Paul to the sound. Snow has nearly vanished in the Cascades as other local notices report bank promotions, funerals, ship interments, and rate changes.
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Northern Pacific
Duluth
St. Paul
The
Sound
Chicago
Chicago-St. Paul
Cascades
First Vessel From Seattle Set for Manila Trip
A government plan aims to send the first vessel from Seattle directly to Manila within two days. Officials emphasized prompt action and noted logistical steps underway to ensure a swift departure and direct voyage.
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Seattle
Manila
Marion Chilcott to Carry Manila Troop Supplies
The Marion Chilcott, a fast American clipper, will be chartered by the government to haul general supplies to Manila for the troops. After docking at Port Makeley for overhaul, she is slated to begin loading within a few days and sail in about three weeks under Captain Weedin.
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Haudécame Iroh
Marion Chilcoth
Firth of Harness & Chilcott
Chilcott
Manila
Bept Hatia
Richard Chilcott
Marion Chilcott
Farome
America
Port Makeley
Philippines
Notable Entertainment and Public Notices in Seattle
Lewis Morrison performs Faust at a Seattle theater with repeats tonight. Beattie theater hosts NanceNet sale as Sousa prepares to lead a coast tour. Blanche Stoddard joins Third Avenue theater next week. Melhee’s company wraps a successful run tonight. License checks list Carl Carteon seven, Jenne Carteon aged, and Christian Enedot and Marie Lindo both two from Norman in a local notice.
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Seattle
Lewis Morrison
Blanche Stoddard
Third Avenue Theater
Mel*hee
Hee
Carl John Carteon
Jenne Emile Carteon
Reamond
Nite
Christian Enedot
Marie Lindo
Norman
Queen Victoria Reaches Boulogne Then Heads to the South of France
Queen Victoria arrived at Boulogne this morning and was escorted by gendarmes as she traveled by special train to the south of France. The security detail accompanied the royal party from train to train.
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Houlogne
Mulletin
Queen Victoria
France
Esterhazy Back in Frame as Dreyfus Revision Moves
Paris dispatch reports Esterhazy is returning as the court weighs a supplementary inquiry into the Dreyfus revision case. The multiple suspects and proceedings move forward next week with Esterhazy given safe conduct to Paris for examination.
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Esterhazy
Paris
MarehhIte
United Court of Carnation
Dreyfus
Lieut Col Sharpe Reveals Bad Camp Beef
Chicago March 11 Lieut Col Sharpe chief of commissary at Chickamauga testified in the beef inquiry that beef moved from the depot to the camp was filthy and maggot infested. He blamed regimental commissaries rather than packers for the condition.
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Col. Sharpe
Chicago
Beef Inquiry Board
Sharpe
Chickamauga
Mining Exchange organized to foster Seattle mining ventures
Articles for a Mining Exchange drafted at the chamber of commerce meeting outline capital stock of 8000 dollars divided into 200 shares with 1 dollar down and 1 dollar monthly assessments to cover current expenses. Fifteen trustees were elected to serve until June 10, 1899 and the next meeting set for March 16 at Robinson and Rowell to elect permanent officers.
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Mining Bureau and Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Robinson
Yukon Pioneer Dalton Plans Queen Anne Hill Residence
Jack Dalton the Yukon pioneer and frontiersman has bought 1015 Eighth Avenue West overlooking Puget Sound on Queen Anne Hill. He intends to build an elegant residence and may arrive from Chilkat after the mining season to start the contract.
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Jack Dalton
Yukon
Alaska
Beattie
Queen Ann Hill
Mr. Dalton
Eighth Avenue
Chilkat
Datton
Deulen
Seattle
Dalton
Ro land Molineux to stand trial for murder
In New York on March 11 recorder Goff ruled that Ro land Molineux must face trial for the murder of Dire Kate Adame. The decision follows preliminary proceedings detailing the case and charges.
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New York
Goff
Roland Molineux
Dire
Kate Adame
Danish Crown Heir’s Wife Births Heir in Copenhagen
In Copenhagen on March 11, Alexandrina, wife of the heir apparent to the Danish throne, gave birth to a son today. The birth strengthens the royal line as the nation awaits official confirmation and naming.
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Copenhagen
Rincom Alexandrina
Business block buried in Mountain Grove
A business block was buried in Mountain Grove this morning with losses estimated at 115000 dollars. Local authorities reported the incident occurred in the early hours and investigations are underway to determine cause and liable parties.
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Mountain Grove
Smallpox Ravages Bac and Fox Indians in Guthrie
Agent Lee Patrick reports 67 deaths among Bac and Fox Indians by March amid raging smallpox. The pest house holds 9 canes, reflecting the deadly outbreak in Guthrie Oklahoma Territory.
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Guthrie
O. T
Maylee Patrick
Bac
Gores by A Cow in Troutdale Wound
Dr E B Hutchinson inspector for the United States bureau of annual industry station at Portland is hospitalized at St Vincent with a fever wound in the left thigh caused by an enraged cow in Troutdale stock yard. He is confined to bed but reports no pain and hopes to be out in a couple of weeks.
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Portland
Mareb la
EB. N. Hutchinson
United States Bureau of Annual
St. Vincent
Troutdale
Revenue officers crusade targets liquor stamp law violators
United States revenue officers begin a campaign in Portland aimed at lawbreakers in the liquor trade. The effort focuses on improper affixing and cancellation of revenue stamps on wine beer and other liquor in receipts at taverns restaurants boarding houses and similar establishments.
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Portland
United States Revenue
Plumbers Arrested Over Suspected Substandard Work
Plumbers Hary Coughan and Thomas Burke were arrested by Officer Burkman on a warrant sworn by the sank inspector. The First Avenue house showed improvements but allegedly used poor materials. They will face a municipal court hearing before Judge Cann next Thursday.
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Hary Coughan
Thomas Burke
Burkman
First Avenue
Cann
Union Pacific Completes Absorption of Oregon Short Line
W D Cornish of New York, president of Oregon Short Line, reports that most stock exchanges have completed the absorption by Union Pacific. Three quarters of Oregon Short Line stock have been exchanged, forming a unified control with Oregon Railroad & Navigation. No plans to move Short Line headquarters to Omaha. offices to remain in Salt Lake City and Portland.
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Omaha
Neb
W. D. Cornish
New York
West
Union Pacific Road
Oregon
Union Pacific Co
Union Pacific
Citizen Seeks City Water Along Pine Street Route
C H Van Prrocklin petitions the board of public works for city water and a new pipe line from Melrose avenue to Pine street and Belleview avenue. He offers to pay half the laying expense with this amount credited to water rent. Superintendent L B Youngs favors granting the petition.
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C. H. van Prrocklin
Board of Public Works
City Water
Melrose Avenue
Pine Street
Belleview Avenue
Lights and Water
L. B. Youngs
Cunningham Sues Brother Over Shared Inherited Rent Profits
Anna M. Cunningham files a complaint before Judge Moore alleging that her brother George Clancy has failed to account for rents and profits from jointly owned inherited premises. She says she moved to Washington recently and was misled into believing the property was unproductive.
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Anna M. Cunningham
Moore
George Clancy
Washington
Lawton Prepares to Advance as Skirmishing Occurs
Manila dispatch reports light skirmishing at Caloocan and San Pedro Macati with no casualties. American troops are in good spirits and awaiting an expected forward movement toward Aguinaldo. General Lawton has taken the field and is preparing for an immediate advance as Spanish redeployments continue.
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Manila
Catoocan
San Pedro Macati
Aguinaldo
Lawton
Spain
Nordstrom Murder Case Delayed by Week Stay
Charles W. Nordstrom murder case against William Mason of Cedar Mountain was postponed for a week by Judge Jacoba on motion by Kenny and Cready. Nordstrom's attorney James H. Lewis has long handled the case and is absent. The case has moved through multiple courts with Nordstrom repeatedly sentenced to die but remains alive.
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Chas. W. Nordstrom
Wm. Mason
Cedar Mountain
Jacoba
Kenny & Cready
Nordstrom
James H. Lewis
Lewis
Nordstom
Rev Garrett Called to San Francisco Rectorate
Rev DP C Garrett, a Seattle figure long affiliated with St Mark's, is reported moved to the St Luke's Church post in San Francisco. He currently serves Trinity Episcopal in Portland and has not accepted the call, though belief favors acceptance. the San Francisco seat was held by Rev William Moreland, newly elected Bishop of Sacramento.
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DP. C. Garrett
Seattle
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Aenall
St. Luke's Church
San Francisco
Garrett
Trinity Episcopal
Chicago Livestock Prices Drift After Mixed Trading
In Chicago cattle markets activity showed little change with cows at 204.65 and heifers around 4.60 to 5.90, Texans at 8.60, hogs unevenly bid from 2.50 to 3.25, and sheep and lamb prices holding near prior levels. Traders noted steady demand despite varied quality across cattle types.
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Chicago
Queen Victoria Sails for France
Victoria sails for France amid royal duties as London confirms a diplomatic move. The march 11 dispatch notes the Queen departing for official engagements with international implications.
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Victoria
France
London
the Queen
Cuban Army Expected to Begin Disbanding Soon
Havana dispatch reports circulating last night that the Cuban army is expected to begin disbanding in the near future, signaling a major shift in the country's military posture.
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Havana
Coffee Pot Prices Inexpensive Brew Hints
A small price list shows coffee pots priced at 44 cents for one quart 6 cents for additional quarts 7 cents for one quart 8 cents for two quarts and 9 cents for four quarts. The ad emphasizes low costs and simple quantities.
Spring Rush to Northern Golf Fields Draws Crowds
A lively crowd gathered at Ocean Dock as the steamship City of Topeka sailed north to Bringway port with miners and prospectors bound for Skagway and Dye. Captain George Tyler led the voyage with a large shipment of supplies and six dogs for sled use, causing a chorus of howls as the ship departed.
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Ocean Dock
Topeka
Bringway
Skagway
Dye
George Tyler
Frank Waterhoune
Akagway
Tyler
Mike Ruth McCormick
C. P. Lynch
Arthur MeVicker
Mra. MeVicker
Mise M. McCormick
Ja. E. J. Cormisk
A. Wilcher
C. Hanson
Mise M. Hawkins
W. M. Hawkins
J. H. Sullivan
Mre. G. BE. Howard
A. J. Knipe
F. B. Suley
A. G. Nays
P. Sully
A. Weeker
Lena Laska
John Enekeon
BE. Mitchell
F. Christansen
Frank Lusk
James Pratt
P. Peterson
George West
A. Bean
Mies Harvey Carlson
Emma Carlson
Rebecca Anderson
J. A. York
Charlies L. Urter
W. J. Makelin
Captain George Tyler
Charlee H. Morris
C. J. Berry
H. F. Berry
G. T. Kedgar
A. Poindexter
L. L. Booth
A. C. Carson
W. A. Mix
M. D. Mix
W. W. Hoff
Mre
J. English
J. O Rounter
W. H. Taylor
Hw. P
Sunday church services and inquest report items
Sunday services listed for Firet M F E church North tiet Plymouth Congregation St Marks Episcopal and several others with morning and evening subjects. An inquest will be held in Bonney Stewart's morgue this afternoon over a male child found in a garbage pile near the Vendome hotel last Thursday. Coroner Bparling to investigate. Anna M Klatt wins a divorce from Emil A Klatt on cruel and inhuman treatment. F L Jabotson receiver sells the Schooner Moonlight to Lister Sarle for 1000 dollars.
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Bonney & Stewart
Vendome Hotel
Bparling
Must Obey the Law Enforced on Brokers’ Special Tax
Portland March 11 The Internal Revenue Service has issued a decision on the special revenue tax for brokers handling county city and school warrants. The ruling affects Oregon Washington and Alaska brokers who must pay 60 dollars annually for the year ending June 9 1598. The old September 1498 interpretation exempted brokers using their own funds from the tax but this decision reverses that.
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Portland
Internal Revenue
David M. Dunne
United States
Treasury Department
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Legislative appropriations for Washington fish hatcheries
The legislature approved funds for fish hatcheries across several rivers and regions. Notable allocations include five thousand dollars for the Enatchee river area, two thousand for the Methow and Snohomish River districts, and other line items ranging from twelve hundred to four thousand dollars for fisheries projects on the Nooksack Willapa and other rivers.
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Enatchee Rivel
Nooksack River
White River
Neaqually
Cordving Cesessraevensee
Smillaguamish
Dungenens River
Hold Up at Lee Street Shows Minor Robbery Report
An ex pressman named Jackson and a friend were robbed on Third Avenue near Lee Street as two men demanded money with a revolver. Detectives pursued leads but found nothing. some officers allege many reported holdups are fiction and trace losses to gambling and risky social settings.
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Jackson
Third Avenue
Lee Street
Lee
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Loutaville
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Hin Now
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Paradise Take
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Steamer
Beattie Theater
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Mining Exchange
Local Bureau
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Missouri
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San Pedro Ma
Cati
Chicago Market
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Second Avenue
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I. J. Sawyer
Plymouth
W. J. Temple
St. Mark's Episcopal
J. P. Llwyd
First Baptist
Bowerman
Paptiam of the Holy Ghost
Judas and
Paul
First Presbyterian
A. H. Hutchison
Second Presbyterian
W. A. Major
Court of Divine Justice
Westminster Presbyterian
H. Whilchrist
Jesus
Trinity Parish
Herbert H. Gowen
Zachariah
John Wesley
Anna M. Klatt
Emil A Klott
F. L. Jabotson
Connecticut & Alaska Mining & Trading Association
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Lister Sarle
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