Sealing Schooner G. W. Prescott Wrecked Off Seattle
The sealing schooner G. W. Prescott capsized in heavy seas on March 10 while sailing from Maereh to Seattle with four crew and thirteen Indians aboard. The vessel turned over, masts snapped, and several men were swept overboard before rescue by Conema after 64 hours afloat. A steamer passed without aid despite signals, while the crew and boats endured exposure and peril until pickup.
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Nemaugh Apt
San
Seattle Harbor
Indiana
Prescott
Maereh
Columbia
Sallese
Ranmalese
Floods Leave Thousands Homeless Across States
Reports from Tenn Ark Mo Va and Miss describe levee breaks and rising rivers. Refugees face privation as lowlands flood towns. some drownings reported near Obion and nearby rivers. Evacuations, makeshift shelters, and emergency work continue as waters advance.
Whittlesey on the Stand in Corruption Trial
The former treasurer Whittlesey testified about shortages in the county accounts and blamed deputies for irregularities. Prosecution also questioned mayoral ally Teater and other officials as indictments loom. An assortment of figures including Rosenberg and the Minne-sotio Tontine agents face formal charges pending drawn indictments.
Burglar’s Record and Fall of a Local Criminial Figure
A damaged account discusses Thomas Murray and Roward Murray as suspects in a burglary. The piece alleges connections to underworld rumors, gambling, and a gang in the city. It mentions a fallen woman linked to the case and police interest surrounding Murray’s activities.
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Roward Murray
Adame
Lane
Musfed
Mable
Hay
Murray
Portland Highwaymen Still At Large After Robbery
Police recount a Portland robbery in which a man and a partner escaped with $200 while authorities failed to capture the attackers. A second tale from J. T. Bellamy, an ex convict in the city jail, describes prison time and a claim of murder and cremation, raising questions about its truth. The report notes ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting and the arrival of Francisco to take charge of the remains tonight.
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Portland
J. T. Bellamy
Bellamy
Felson
California
Murray
San Quentin
Pentanssery
Folsom
Francisce
Rother
Mutineers Rewarded Remanded Again
Liverpool reports that the four Veronica mutineers were remanded for a fourth time today.
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Liverpool
Veronica
Palmer man faces charge after alleged ax attack on woman
Prosecuting Attorney Beott filed a complaint against 4 D Pierce of Palmer for a felonious assault with intent to murder and attempting to strike Mrs Kate Mullen with an ax on Tuesday. A family feud and disputed debt are said to have sparked the incident as Pierce allegedly broke toward the Mullens’ home and tried to brain Mrs Mullen at the door.
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Beott
D. Pierce
Palmer
Kate Mullen
Pierce
Maulien
Mullen
Youthful Bandits Ring Revealed In Small Town
Special to The Star reports Whatcom youths from prominent families formed a secret society. Members concealed plans and meeting places, leaving a note that exposed an underground fort with a tunnel to a ravine. Police found revolvers, dime novels, tobacco, and cigarettes at the hideout.
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Whatcom
James
Tracy
City
Seattle Debt Totals Shown At Chamber Meeting
At a Chamber of Commerce session Secretary Meikie outlined Seattle’s bonded indebtedness. City debt totals include local improvements bonds, school bonds, county obligations, and state bonds, with the city likely responsible for a significant share of the totals.
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Chamber of Commerce
Meikie
Beattie
Seattle
Remy
Quiet ties shape councilman race amid committee influence
In a terse bid, two councilmen compete for a sought after position while the president wields influence over several committees. The honor remains highly valued as speculation grows over who will be appointed and how it may affect city governance.
Dougherty-Leon Fight Promises Notable Racketeers Tonight
Dougherty from York and Leon from Georgia prepare for a boxing bout in Savannah. The bout pairs two seasoned ex-champs noted for cleverness and hard punching, expected to be among the best seen in the South.
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York
Caoper
Danny Ty
Sevannah
Champoux on Trial for Murder Sanity in Question
Champoux, charged with murdering his sweetheart Lottie Brace, is said to be sane by court yesterday while a jury probes his mental state. The trial resumes in criminal court today after an inquest found him not insane. witnesses testified he may have been influenced by a man named Nugent who allegedly ordered him to act.
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Champoux
Lottie Brace
Vetil
Louis Muney
Re. Haney
Nugent
Champouix
Indicted for Starting Timber Fire in Washington
G M Vanderpool was arrested in Lawts county on Sunday by Deputy Marshal Bt on the charge of setting fire to timber lands. He was released on 860 bail in the first arrest in five years for this crime. The felony could bring five years in the penitentiary if convicted. Several acres of timber, barns, and fences burned as the fire spread during dry conditions. Vanderpool was indicted by the federal grand jury in Tacoma.
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G. M. Vanderpool
Lawts County
Marshal Bt
Vanderpool
Tecoma
Manifesto aims to ease peasant burdens and grant religious freedom
In St Peters burg and Chicago reports on a new imperial manifesto promising to ease peasant conditions by improving rural laws and ending forced labor. It plans provincial conferences to gather input and to strengthen tolerance and freedom of religion for all subjects especially Jews.
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Texarkana
Ark
Hed River
ST. Louis
Cahekia Creek
Dees Railway
Paducah
New Orleans
March
ST. Petersburg
Ecitar
Chicago
Alexander Mil
Caar
Suspicious Slot Machine Bill Undergoes Review
Olympia reports a misdraft in the slot machine bill regarding amendments to section 149 and section 169 of the 1901 law. Uncertainty rises over potential invalidation of the law, with legislators calling for a full investigation into the drafting errors and attached amendments.
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Olympia
Sampelon
Bargain Lots Near Car Line Offer 5 Down 5 Monthly
Lots priced at 75 and 100 dollars lie one block from the car line and a 15 minute ride from Pioneer Square. Buyers can start with 5 dollars down and 5 dollars per month.
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Pioneer Square
New York NL Club Preparations Move to Savannah
Several players of the New York National League ball club have registered at the hotel in response to Manager McGraw's call. The remainder of the team is expected to arrive tomorrow. The club will depart for Savannah on Saturday, the chosen training quarters for the season.
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Washington, D. C
New York National League
Hore
Rnger McGraw
Savannah
Rebuilding Underway After Fairhaven Mill Fire
The Bellingham Lumber and Shingle Company plans immediate reconstruction of the Murchison mill gutted by fire at Fairhaven. Workmen began clearing debris today and rebuilding will start at once. The blaze left over 100 workers jobless and the mill carried a monthly payroll above $4,500.
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Whatcom
Bellingham Lumber and Shingle Company
Lady Gordon Located. Contempt Warrants Issued
Lady Granville Gordon, who fled with custody of the child, has been located in Paris and wrote to her husband declaring she will keep the child. Courts issued warrants and ordered committal for contempt. She may seek to return to Minnesota.
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London
Granville Gordon
Paria
Minnesota
Gordon
Public Reception For Col Blake By United Irish Society
Great preparations mark tonight’s reception at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia to honor Colonel John F W Blake who led Irish in the Boer war. A street parade of Irish American groups will precede the event and remarks by notable Irish American leaders will follow.
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United Irish Societien of
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
John F. W. Blake
Chamber Endorses Sailors' Home Project
The Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Seamen's Aid Society plan for a waterfront sailors' home. Low attendance prevented action beyond endorsement and a resolution to seek subscriptions in the chamber's name was slated for the next meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seonmen's Aid Society
Chamber
Reorganization of City Council Set for Next Meeting
The annual city council reorganization is expected at the upcoming meeting next Monday night. A new president will be elected and new committees named, with a contest anticipated between incumbent HW Parry and Ma Rinehart of the Sixth Ward.
Widely Known Seattle Woman Dies In San Francisco
A prominent Seattle resident known for charity and real estate holdings died in a San Francisco hospital after a brief illness. The case involves an estate likely to go to a young daughter with no immediate relatives. Special administrator Dr V Ankeny appointed. the estate valued with Seattle properties.
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Graham
Seattle
San Prandhco
Superior Court
Third Avenue
Washington Street
San Francheco
Nomt
Beattle
Brakeman fatally injured in railroad incident at Ava
A brakeman named A. G. Loaehy of the Columbia and Puget Bound railway was fatally injured while switching cars at Ava at 6:30. He was dragged under the trucks when the wheels passed over him. He died at Providence hospital with Dr. Montgomery Russell attributing no chance of recovery. Loaehy had joined the railroad only last week and was well known to the line's operations.
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A. G. Loaehy
Columbia & Puget Bound
Ava
Providence Hospital
Montgomery Russell
Leasby
Port ‘Townsend & Houthern Read
Wallace Takes His Own Life in Despondent Moment
James W. Wallace manager of the Lloyd Transfer Co. died by suicide at his home on Twenty third avenue and Yester way after learning of a consuming illness. His wife found his body in a bathtub at 4 p.m. He leaves a widow and two children. Wallace had moved to Beattie Tacoma three years ago from cashier at the National Bank of Commerce and later joined the transfer firm.
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James W. Wallace
Lloyd Transfer Co
Third Avenue
Yester Way
Wallace
Marion Street
Mr. Wall
Beattie
Tacoma
National Bank of Commerce
Tranefer Co
Ite
University of Washington feud over Pearsons erupts
The University of Oregon first charged the Pearson brothers last May. The Oregon track team refused to meet Washington athletes until the Pearsons were withdrawn. Doubt remains whether other institutions will join Washington faculty in that decision.
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Kline & Rosenberg
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Meek
McConnaughey
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A. K. Hawthorne
Minsheapolia Tontine Assortation
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Fred Lysons
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Dougherty
Leon
Honor Col. Blake
Herbert
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Scheuerman
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Mtubley
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