Telegraphic world counts show US lead in messages sent
A survey tracks telegraph activity across nations noting the United States sent about 90 million messages last year, far ahead of Germany France and other countries. The article also cites line totals, costs per message and recent telegraph developments in Batavia and the Dutch Indies.
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Europe
United States
United Kingdom
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Germany
France
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Holland
Spain
Detech Indies
Batavia
Semarang
Sourabaya
Australia
United Dates
Goethe Faust Anniversary Marks Stage Debut Milestone
The seventieth anniversary of Goethe's Faust on stage is noted in Germany. The premiere history shows initial theatrical resistance until Klingmann produced it at the Ducal theater in Mraneswick and later in Hanover Leipzig and Weimar, with later public debuts in Berlin. Goethe opposed performing Faust.
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Goethe
Faust
Germany
August Klingmann
Mruneswick
Saga
London Telegraph
Klingmann
Ducal
Karl II
Hanover
Leipeic
Weimar
Berlin
Prince Radziwill
Empire
Sixth Washington Legislature Closes with Busy Session
The sixth Washington State Legislature ends its session after a busy close. Lawmakers complete work on several bills of varying merit as the session winds down amid final formalities.
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Olympia
Maret li
State of Washington
University athletic association adopts purple and gold sweater
At a university meeting the athletic association approved a purple sweater with gold stripes and a white track suit with purple and gold stripes. The indoor meet was postponed to Friday March 17. Prof Van der Veer offers a cup for breaking a university record. Supt Meredith spoke at Denny Mall. The senior class held its third monthly reception at Mies Horton’s home. President Graves and wife returned from Olympia to pursue appropriations. Prof Ronard McMahon lectured on cabinet government.
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The
Athletic Association
van der Veer
Mies Horton
Third Avenue
Graves
Olympia
University
Modest Japanese matrimonial ads provoke disbelief
A Kanazawa newspaper ad features Masuioshi seeking a husband describing herself as beautiful with lofty appeals and a life of shared grave burial. Ari wara Mitesunji counters as the era's greatest genius promising a swift rendezvous if the lady sees him, claiming unmatched handsomeness in Kanagawa.
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Masuioshi
Kanazawa #himbun
Hite
Ariwara Mitesunji
Kanagawa
Unauthorized Strike Ended by Board Ruling in New York
The state board of arbitration released its report on the Smith, Gray & Co. strike of February 10. The board ruled the strike unauthorized and contrary to the Amalgamated Association of Clothing Cutters and Trimmers. It called for the strike to be declared off and noted boycott actions were unwarranted. The firm offered work to long-time strikers who refused to return unless rehired as a group.
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New York
State Board of Arbitration
Smith, Gray & Co., Clothiers
Amalgamated Association of Clothing Cutters and Trimmers
Alaskan gale damages two boats as fishing fleet plans south
The Alaskan coast faced rough winter weather with frequent gales. The schooners Alcedo and Pilot suffered damage in Frederick Sound while the Lawrence schooner was wrecked last summer. The fishing fleet will head south inside a month or two. Caroline heads toward Beattie.
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Alaskan
Chieveck Brothers
Daniels
Alcedo
Frederick Sound
Wrangell
Lawrence
Caroline
Beattie
Bishop Orders Removal Of Controversial Prompts Book
In Jersey City the Holy Cross Episcopal church rector Augustine Bimersdorf is told by Bishop Starkey to cease distributing The Way of Penitence. The pamphlet, given at a January church mission, urged auricular confession and drew objections for immoral suggestions to youths, especially girls. Confession should be voluntary and avoid explicit questions.
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New York
Joseph Pienty
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Jersey City
Starkey
Augustine Bimersdorf
Passing of the Pie in New York Restaurants
A diner laments the decline of pie in eateries from uptown hotels to downtown lunch counters as pie moves out of fashion and many establishments offer only a few varieties. The proprietor concedes the shift, noting pies once a staple finish to meals have faded from prominence.
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Hmit
America
Ple
New England
Epicure
New York
Land seeking in Lewis county praised by Centralia writer
A letter from O HM Burton of Centralia Washington urges land seekers to consider vacant and railroad land near Lewis County. He says government and proved land can be acquired cheaply and that single men tired of living alone may relocate for work. He touts the area as ideal for tend and outside labor, noting Lewis County as a leading farming county near the Cascades. Burton signs ZIMEL HH BURTON twice.
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Chamber of Commerce
O. Hm, Burton
Centralia
Wash
Lewis County
Cascade Mountains
Zimel HH
Burton
Zima
Notable theater and social figures registered in Seattle hotels
The report lists Selby Tapefield, O. G. Hook, Mins Morrison, Mise Ormedy, A. W. Brown, Lion de Groot, and Harry Makes of the Faust company as registered in Seattle. W. J. Rucker, Nance O Neill, and McKee Rankin are also noted guests at various hotels. Miss O Neill, born in Oakland in 1875, opens a week at Beattie theater. Mr Rankin led her early career. Other names include Miss Alma Addely, Frank Simpson, and several Road Club members registered at the Stevens, Butler, Rainier Grand, and Diller.
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Selby Tapefield
O. G. Hook
Mins M. Morrison
Mise L. Ormedy
A. W. Brown
Lion de Groot
Harry M. Makes
Lewis Morrison
Faust Company
Seattle
McKee Rankin
Nance O'Neill
the Butler
Miss O'Neill
Beattie Theater
Oakland
Call
Mrs. Selby Tapefield
Miss Alma Addely
O. R. Club Wins in Bowling Showdown
The Oregon Road bowling team edged toward the American Cocked Hat association title by taking three of four from the 8 A C. Visitors showed strong form while home players failed to meet average. Multnomah club to face A C here tonight. ladies admitted.
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Oregon Road Club
Funeral of Engineer Walter H. French At Bonney Chapel
Funeral services for Engineer Walter H. French who died from injuries in an accident at the Front street cable power house were held at Bonney and Stewart's chapel with Rev J P Llwyd officiating. The A O U W conducted the service. grave services were by Master Workman Garbutt and Post Master Workman Grout. He was interred in Lake View cemetery.
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Walter H. French
Front Street
Bonney & Stewart's Chapel
Rev
J. PB. Db. Llwyd
Garbutt
Grout
Lake View Cemetery
Polar expedition plans surface in Rome letters
A Rome letter reports Prince Luigi of Italy, Duke of Abruzzi, pursuing a polar expedition to the north pole with Swiss climbers. He aims to sail or fly to the Arctic after talks with explorers, rejects sharing the quest with Nansen, and plans three fundraising excursions this spring to fund a new path project.
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Europe
Prince Luigi
Duke of
Abruzsi
Mount St. Elias
Alaska
Beattle
Rainier Grand
Mt. St. Elias
Rome
Abruzzi
Italy
North Pole
Nansen
Pleasant Plymouth social hosted by Intermediates at Mrs Murray home
A monthly social of Plymouth Congregational's Intermediates occurred last evening at 1025 Pike Street the residence of Mrs Murray. Attendees included Grace King Bertha Mason Carrie Waters Grace Waters Florence Haselil Grace Hasell Lena Church Laula Murray Susie Murrary Jeanette Davin Gertrude Fairbanks Cora Vashon Florence Waters Iscaline Pratt Caribol Meeker Louis Clark Mise Bigelow Miss Holbroke Annie Murray Lissy Murray and several gentlemen including Mr Freeheart Mr Church Mr Hassel Mr Raymond and Mr Clark.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Mrs. Murray
Pike Street
Grace King
Bertha Mason
Carrie Waters
Grace Waters
Florence Haselil
Grace Hasell
Lena Church
Laula Murray
Susie Mureray
Jeanette Davin
Gertrude Fairbanks
Cora Vashon
Florence Waters
Iscaline Pratt
Caribol Meeker
Louis
Immigrant trains arrive in Seattle and Pacific Northwest
The Great Northern train bringing nearly 800 homeseekers arrived from St. Paul last Tuesday. About 120 headed directly to Seattle while the rest disembarked at points in Montana and Oregon. The Northern Pacific also carried over 100 homeseekers from the east.
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Great Northern
St. Paul
Seattle
Montana
Oregon
Northern Pacific
Bicycle Path Proposed To Army Post By Queen City Club
The Queen City Good Roads clubs debated a bicycle path to the army post with details on post construction and funding. Estimated cost ranges from 2000 to 5090 dollars. George Meacham was appointed to lead the arrangements.
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Queen City Good Roads Clubs
Army Post
George Meacham
Jealousy Motive Eyed in Lawrence Murder
Maria Fletcher was shot dead in Lawrence Massachusetts by John Roberts who surrendered claiming jealousy as the motive. The couple had long been married with a year apart in New Jersey and worked at the Artington mill.
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Lawrence
Mass
Maria Fletcher
John Roberts
Roberts
New Jersey
Artington Mille
Roberta
English critic William Archer arrives to study American theater
NEW YORK March 11 William Archer the English dramatic critic hired by William Waldorf Astor to study American theater arrived aboard the Lucania. He will stay two months observing the stage and may lecture at American universities.
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New York
William Archer
William Waldorf Astor
Lucania
Working Out Fines on County Roads Colfax W Jailer
COLPAX Wash March 11 William Curry jailer at the county jail is now supervising five prisoners on the county roads and making improvements on the highway near Colfax. The administration plans to work all petty offenders on the roads and courthouse grounds while serving their sentences.
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Colpax
Wash
Wm. Curry
Colfax
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Victoria
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John Nelson
Tourville
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Ramaker Music Co
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