McNIGHT Installed as City Jail Chief Jailer
G A McNIGHT became chief jailer at the city jail today after winning the civil service exam with the highest score. John Corbett, longtime jailer, retired last Saturday at half pay after about 20 years with the local police. Corbett had investments in Seattle property during boom days.
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George W. McKnight
City
John Corbett
McKnight
Civil Service
Waas
Rannick, McKnight
Police Department
Attle
Bellingham
Corbett
Seattle
California Corporations Lose Charters Over Tax Delinquency
About 3,000 California corporations forfeit their charters due to non payment of the tax. The piece notes office stationery costs rise as some business ventures shrink or vanish.
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California
Leap year bride to receive fifty chicks
Visalia California March reports the county clerk announces a leap year promotion. The first bride to obtain a marriage license will be presented with fifty one day old White Leghorn hens from his office.
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Visalia
Cal
Mareh
Did the paper reveal foolshead watermark lore
A quirky note claims foolscap paper did not exist in the thirteenth century and that early paper carried a watermark showing a crowned jester’s head.
Markets Selections From Wenatchee and Northwest Produce
A fragmented market list shows Wenatchee apples and native fruits alongside naval oranges and spring lamb. It also notes cows, hogs, fowl, and regional vegetables such as onions, potatoes, carrots, celery, and lettuce with assorted weights and prices, reflecting a rural commerce snapshot.
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Orinen
Oregon
Timothy
Ian
Sidatines
Geese
Uliflower
Dow
Leeny
Inspection Rules Change for Vessels Over Fifteen Tons
The Department of Washington announced a return to tonnage based inspection for all vessels and all ships fifteen tons and over will fall under the inspection laws. Funeral services were held for Cometock Beetle at Beat Rite temple with Masonic rites and addresses by H. L. Hughes.
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Department of Washington
Cometock Beetle
Beat Rite Temple
RK. C. Teed
Nile Temple
Myatic Shrine
Numerous Odd Items Reported Across Cities on March 11
Reports from Omaha New York Chicago and London describe events from a jewelry loss a reward offered for diamonds a hoard of coins found in a fireplace a river rescue by policemen threats of arrest by two men a raid on a card game syndicate a lengthy dinner with Chinese guests fashion costs for spring outfits and a hospital stay during Lent plus a veteran receiving repayment for a postwar loan.
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Omaha
Neb
Norbert
New York
Holes Spon
Hip Song
Lincoln Relieves McClellan in 1862 Military Shuffle
The 1862 decision removes Gen George McClellan from command of most Union forces, directing other armies to report to the secretary of war. Miss Sewell of Beatrice Nebraska plans travel to Southern California to oversee an orange ranch. Dorothy C Robbins of Seattle dies of tuberculosis in Mooreville California. body to be shipped to Seattle for funeral at First Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Mies
Charlotte Sewell
Beatrice
Beattle
Areter
Mra
W. BR. Jones
Mise Sewell
California
Dorothy C. Robbins
Seattle
Moorevia
Cal
Marehod
Pirot Presbyterian Church
The Prince of Tonight at Moore Henry Theatre
The Moore Henry Theatre presents The Prince of Tonight with Moore and Henry Woodruff featuring The Girl From Rio and vaudeville acts at the Metropolitan Dark Seattle. Grand Motion pictures and vaudeville programs fill the bill with local attraction and variety.
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Moore
Henry Woodruff
Seattle
Reo
Tor
Geoecen Veudaville
Girl From Secotor's Shines Despite Act Three Dip
Seattle theatre review notes a strong overall performance by Katherine Raynore as Laure Sedaiis and Anita Allen as the French maid. The third act disappoints with weaker dancing and very poor stage setting, though costumes are striking and the comedy lands well with audiences.
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Secotor
Seattle
Katherine Raynore
Laure Sedaiis
Anita Allen
Artist Struggles with Debt and Dignity in Taxing Art
A poem portrays an artist burdened by rent, laundry, and tailor bills while clinging to a desire for high art. The speaker laments the clash between the artist's "cheap, commercial art" and his true devotion to art, noting higher status for low brow sketches and reluctance to abandon the craft.
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Josh
The Prince of Tonight at Moore Theatre Delights Audiences
The Prince of Tonight drew a large Moore Theatre crowd last night with comedy chorus girls and glossy scenery. Prince Harry Woodruff appeared with his signature calm style, Vera Stanley joins the cast from The Prince of Pilsen, and Mort Singer presents a lineup of old and new song hits. The show runs tonight and tomorrow, followed by The Astalkan Princess.
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Moore Theatre
Harry Woodruff
Vera Stanley
Mort Singer
Grand program tops bill with comedy acts and cartoons
At the Grand Ferrer Forest RFF a Claire and Clinton a cockney and a pretty girl spy conversation sing catchy songs and win top place on the program this weekend. Hughes and Prior present a pantomime musical and acrobatic act. Chet Wilson draws funny cartoons. Three photoplays round out the bill.
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Ferrer Forest
RFF
Claire
Clinton
Hughes
Prior
Chet Wilson
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