Advance of Wheaton's brigade in Manila operations reported
Washington reports General Otis forwarding word on Wheaton's brigade advances with insurgent losses heavy and American casualties totaling thirty five. In Manila the Twenty-Second Infantry led the charge as gunboats shelled Pasig and nearby towns, with captured property and prisoners taken after fierce fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
War Department
Wheaton
Manila
Pasig
Twenty-Second Infantry
General Wheaton
Pateros
Taguig
Fourth Cavalry
Laguina de Bay
Port Orchard land condemned for fortifications
Federal court completed condemnation for Fortifications at Port Orchard fixing land value at 36500 for 470 acres. Government estimated value 19000. Captain Harry Taylor and Attorney Gay note jury valuation may be high and that government need not buy at the jury price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Orchard
Harry Taylor
Puget Sound
Gay
Horton elected president of Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Co
The Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse company named Gordon B. Horton president after Thomas A. McIntyre declined re election. McIntyre became first vice president and executive chair. William A. Nash retired as treasurer and Warren B. Nash was elected treasurer. Samuel Taylor Jr. named assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gordon B. Horton
Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company
Brooklyn
Thomas A. McIntyre
William A. Nash
Corn Exchange Bank
Warren B. Nash
Samuel Taylor, Jr
Personal County Taxes Delinquent With Large Unpaid Sum
County taxes are overdue with about 114000 still unpaid, representing nearly three quarters of the personal tax total. Taxpayers are delaying while preparing the delinquent list, a process that will take time.
Government condemns Port Orchard lands for fortifications
The condemnation suits to secure lands for Port Orchard fortifications ended yesterday. About 670 acres were condemned and appraised by the jury at 34.46 per acre. Government officials had valued higher, and landowners testified to values two to three times that amount. The verdict settled between government and landowners’ appraisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Orchard
Gay i
Robbery Claim After Sleepy Night at Van Aseeck Cabin
Martin Rode told the sheriff he was robbed of 296 dollars in bills while sleeping in his cabin at Van Aseeck. He accuses a man named Hold, saying they had been drinking together before the money vanished. Rode works on a milk ranch near his cabin and is described as young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rode
van Aseeck
Hold
Rode
Queen City Good Roads Club Announces Evening Meeting
The Queen City Good Roads club will hold its annual meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the chamber of commerce rooms, Hatter building. Officers will be elected and reports from committees will be acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Good Roads Club
Chamber of Commerce
Hatter Building
War Department Lt Appointments Near Twenty Thousand Files
The war department has about 20 000 applications on file for second lieutenants with only 101 openings remaining. Examination date is unset but will mirror last May’s process used for the Spanish American War appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Spain
Seattle Steamer City of Seattle Sails North to Briagway
The steamer City of Seattle left early this morning for Briagway with heavy passenger and freight load. It was scheduled to depart at 11 last evening but did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Nicaragua Returns to Normal After Civil Unrest
Dispatches report Nicaragua back to calm following Col Neves surrender. Foreigner rebels, mainly Americans, begin leaving the country as Reyes travels to Colombia. Consuls in Bluefields and Maefeleda note peaceful transfers and restoration of commerce as government troops assume control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Nicaragua
Col
Neves
Reyes
United States of Colombia
Boreby
United States
Sean Juan de Norte
Greytown
Symonds
Marietta
Bluefelds
Todey
Sailor Charlies Leucht Dies After Bridge Fall
Charlies Leucht, a sailor brought from Port Hinkeley with injuries from a bridge fall, died yesterday at Providence hospital. The death was caused by skull fracture. he remained unconscious until his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Leucht
Port Hinkeley
Providence Hospital
Naval Academy Board Appointments Named
The board of visitors to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolia was appointed on March 14. Members include Rev. James Lewin from Jotet Michigan, Rev. Alexander McKay Smith of Washington D C, H Harrison of Chicago, James H Brown ing of Pocahontas Virginia, W H Haille of Springfield Massachusetts, J J McCardy of St Paul, and Frank J ymmes of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Naval Academy
Ananapolia
James Lewin
Jotet
Alexander McKay S Smith
D. C
H. Harrison
Chicago
James H. Browning
Pocahontas
W. H. Haille
Springfield
Maes
J. 3. McCardy
St. Paul
Frank J
Ymmes
San Francisco
Will Meet of Co E Easter Praise Services
On Easter morning the Christian Endeavorers will hold special praise services at the Plymouth Congregational church starting at 7 20 oclock. All other religious fraternities of young people in the city have been invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers
Plymouth Congregational Church
The Columbia Again Faces Legal and Financial Turmoil
The steamer City of Columbia faced a string of misfortunes. It was claimed sold to Captain Evans of Honolulu for 15000, then declared off by the superior court on technicalities. Evans pursued the matter to the supreme court while the vessel, after sinking and being raised at Hilo, was sold for wages short. A Chinese syndicate led by Ne Foon claimed to bid 8000 but arrived too late as the sale was set aside by affidavits, delaying settlement and leaving crew unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Columbia
Evans
Honolulu
Evane
Supreme Court
Hilo
Ibeta
Columbia
Ne Foon
Manager Sought for Seattle Clearing House Position
The committee in charge of selecting a manager for the Seattle Clearing House faces a flood of applicants after the resignation of Benjamin Pettit who previously held the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Benjamin Pettit
Lieutenant Edward W Robinson Promoted Army Second Lieutenant
Edward W. Robinson senior, son of Capt W W Robinson of this city, has been named a second lieutenant in the United States Army per a private Washington dispatch received that night in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Robinson
W. W. Robinson
United States Army
Washington, D. C
Forgotten name haunts Yukon veteran in police shelter
George St. Young once chief steward for the Boeton and Alaska Transportation Co. wandered into police headquarters last night believing two men pursued him. He bears memory loss from a head injury in Alaska and is now temporarily held as doctors assess recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George St. Young
Yukon River
Boeton & Alaska Transportation Company
Baw
Alaska
Fire destroys nine buildings in Bootewood area
A blaze that started in the Appleby and Dill store in Bootewood near New Brunswick, New Jersey, about 2 AM, ate nine structures. The conflagration consumed the original store, five former cigar factory buildings, and three vacant houses, all owned by Leonard F. Appleby of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
Appleby & Dill
Bootewood
Leonard F. Appleby
New York City
Plans for the Census Start in April Under Merriam
Ex-Gov. W. R. Merriam, director of the next census, says no appointments are planned now for the census force. He aims to start organization by April 1 with 200 supervisors to be named by December 1. Enumerators will be needed, and enumeration begins June 1, 1900, with the survey dividing the United States into geographical divisions. Alaska and Hawaii are directed to be counted. Porto Rico and the Philippines decision pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Enya
W. RR
Merriam
United Tes
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Nine Transatlantic Steamships Overdue Bills Pose Heavy Loss
A Lloyds statement says nine US bound steamers are overdue across the Atlantic. Probable loss ranges to 24 lives and about $2,000,000 of property after ships left port in January during a great storm. Vessels named include Allegheny City Wekefield Croft Dora Foster Lavehton Minister Mayback Oberon Port Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lioyda
Atlantic
United States
Allegheny City
Wekefield
Croft
Dora
Foster
Lavehton
Mayback
Oberon
Port Melbourne
Lineman John Callahan Falls to Death on Pole
John Callahan, a Sunset Telephone lineman, fell sixty five feet from a Firet avenue pole and died instantly. Struggling with numb hands in the cold, he slipped and struck the street below after being turned by a crossing wire. Callahan, about thirty five and unmarried, had come to the city six weeks ago, with St Louis as his home. no family is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Callahan
Sunset Telephone Company
Callahan
St. Louis
Firet Avenue
Carl Phelps
Phelps
Diller
American District Company
Kansas City
Seattle
Alaska
Child Siblings Struck by Trolley Car Incident
Mary Hanley five and her brother Joseph ten were crossing Monticello avenue Jersey City in front of a Newark line trolley. Mary was caught in the fender and dragged about ten yards but was found uninjured after being lifted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Hanley
Joseph
Monticello Avenue
Jersey City
Newark
Weather forecast predicts rain and cool NW winds tonight
The report indicates Salisbury forecasts rain and cool weather with northwest winds for tonight and tomorrow. For the eastern part of the state the outlook is cool and fair conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Want a Franchise for Seattle and Tacoma Electric Railway
The Seattle and Tacoma Electric Railway seeks a city franchise but a city charter clause bars bids under 2 percent of gross earnings, demanding 2 percent of Seattle and Tacoma traffic. The company may skirt this by operating cars along railroad avenue as trains, a route with challenges but possibly necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle & Tacoma Electric Railway Company
Seattle
Cty
Tacoma
Railroad Avenue
Man Mistaken for Suspect Faces Tacoma Patrol
J W Gerlach, a Pacific coast steamboat man, was stopped on Pael ie avenue by a large man who questioned his residence and hanging out. After resisting with a punch he was handcuffed and taken toward police HQ but released after meeting a Tacoma merchant who vouched for him. The incident underscores Tacoma’s outgoing citizen patrols and their quick response to perceived strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gerlach
Pacific Coast
Tacoma
City of Destiny
Ita
Gerlach
Spain Appeals to Powers Over Otis Prisoner Negotiations
Premier Silva and War Minister Polavieja met to press an appeal to the powers against General Otis order forbidding negotiations to secure the release of Spanish prisoners in the Philippines. Spain will also send a protest to Washington as the government prepares the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Silvela
Polavieja
Otis
Philippines
Spain
Washington
Farallon Arrives With Passengers From Alaska Run
Steamer Farallon under Captain Roberta reached port from Skagway Wrangel and Juneau after a rough trip marked by snowstorms. No news of the Dirigo disaster was carried. Passengers include J McGregory L Johnson KB Murphy H Milla J Hass W McDevitt and others. In Chicago a headless mutilated corpse was found in the lake with deep cuts at joints, suggesting removal for disposal.
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Farallon
Roberta
Skagway
Wrangel
Juneau
Dirigo
Haines Mission
J. McGregory
L. Johnson
KB. Murphy
H. Milla
J. H. Hass
W.mcdevitt
G. Rhodes
C. Brown
M. James
J. Beott
W. Creighead
J. Larson
G. McBeth
A. King
B. Bhue
H. P. Elit
Mra. Ells
Mr. Dean
H. B. Hughes
John McHan
J. R. Quinn
W. J. Williams
Frank Record
BE. J. Baldwin
Brownlee
J. Thompson
R. Wiliams
C. H. Smith
John Smith
C. J. Sonnes
Winchell
Mrs. Winchell
James Wilson
Chicago
Bankrupt saloon keeper Robert H. Furey filed in Brooklyn court
New York March 14 Robert H Furey of Brooklyn a saloon keeper and son of William A Furey commissioner of jurors filed a bankruptcy petition in the U S district court in Brooklyn. Liabilities are 15980 64 assets include a suit of clothes Creditors include Contractor Robert Furey his uncle St Francia College and the Sacred Heart academy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert H. Furey
Brooklyn
William A. Furey
United States District Court
Robert Furey
St. Francia College
Sacred Heart Academy
Nance O'Neil Presents Camille at Seattle Theater
Amusements note Nance O'Neil and company perform Camille tonight in Seattle with strong audience acclaim. Last night The Jewess drew large crowds and multiple encores for Mrs O'Neil in the title role. Third avenue theater to show Ingomar by Blanche Stoddard and her company tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Nance O' Neil
Camille
Mrs O'Neil
Third Avenue Theater
Ingomar
Blanche Stoddard
Seattle Theater
J.1. Nowe
Scofield Named Chief Clerk in War Department
Washington March 4 John C Scofield was appointed chief clerk in the war department to succeed Mr Tweedale who has become a major in the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John C. Scofield
War Department
Tweedale
Army
Japanese cabinet crisis after finance minister resignation
Tokyo dispatch reports a crisis in the Japanese cabinet with the minister of finance resigning, signaling upheaval at the top. Additional details were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
The Pope Suffers Renewed Fainting Fits in Rome
Rome reports the Pope endured a renewal of fainting episodes last night as authorities monitor his health. Vatican sources say he remained seated during the incidents and received medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Freight train wreck near El Paso claims two lives
Fort Worth report says a Texas Pacific freight train wrecked near Fl Paso this morning. A fireman and a man stealing a ride were killed, while the brakeman was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas Pacific
Fl Paso
Panic in Paris Theatre Causes Crush Injuries
A frightening panic broke out at the Gymnase theatre in Paris during a performance. Women became hysterical and men cried fire triggering a door rush. In the balcony many people were hurled over rails, several women and children crushed in the orchestra. The alarm proved baseless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Collision in the Irish Sea between Fastnet and Hector
Liverpool reports the British steamers Fastnet and Hector collided last night in the Irish Sea. The Hector was damaged but the crew are said to have been saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Sea
Liverpool
Fastnet
Hector
CP railroad ticket office in Seattle under renovation
The Canadian Pacific ticket office on First Avenue is being redecorated with papering and frescoing. The office has looked like a small cyclone after several days of work. A B Calder traveling passenger agent for Canadian Pacific is in town from Tacoma. J R C Kline general traveling agent for Wabash Pacific, based in San Francisco, is in Seattle. The funeral for two sailors who died yesterday will be held at Bonney Stewart's chapel today under the Pacific Coast Steamship union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railroad
First Avenue
A. B. Calder
The
Tacoma
J R. C. Kline
Wabash & Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
Bonney & Stewart's Chapel
Pacific Coast Steamship Union
Steam collier Lelanan loads 7650 tons at south bunkers
Lelanan will take on about 7650 tons of coal at the south bunkers and proceed to San Francisco. The mariners report the schooners Marion and Charles H. Merchant loading lumber and amber respectively for San Pedro and Ballard. Resolute will depart on the 17th for Skagway with two scows in tow carrying lumber and powder for the Skagway Railroad. Stannard takes on lime at Apache harbor for Honolulu. J. & Boyden remained alongside Edison street bunkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelanan
San Francisco
Charles H. Merchant
Ballard
San Pedro
Resolute
Skagway
Skagway Railroad Company
Stannard
Apache Harbor
Honolulu
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Sam
J. C. Hunter
Saye
Beattie
W. A. Connell
Mra
J. Vining
A. Moss
BE. Jones
James Reilly
Charles Woog
Chas, Megoda
Mra. Treen
W. M. Metitfert
Ida Brown
George J. Drucker
BE. Kingey
C. MH. Kinsey
K. Kerryman
P. DD. Whitehead
Mra. Whitehead
F. Kh. Parr
8. Buponiski
D. Crukehank
M. Anderson
W. Hooper
C. DB
Lambert
L. It, Raser
the Warehouse Trust
C. of F
G. A. R. Hall
Naval Academy Board
Co. E.'S
Mime Are Werdue
Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Weather Forecast
T. Electric Railway Co
General Otis
Agquinaldo
Port
Furey
Armory Hall
Manegement
John W. Hanne
Sousa
Maud Reese Davis
Dorothy Hoyle
Arthur Pryor
Merbert Clarke
Franz Hell
Fuegerhorn
Hanson's Jewelry
Marion
Boyden
Edison Street
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