Steamboat Companies Fight Tax Assessments in Court
Assessor Parish challenged Port Townsend registrations as many Sound steamers paid low taxes. Jefferson County vessels Dolphin and three Beattie steamers were reassessed, with Seattle home ports and Alaska registrations noted. Lawyers filed suits today to contest the valuations and push for higher or proper assessments.
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Guaesaur
Westion
Jefferson
Alaska
Steamahp Co Navigation
Parish
Seek Anchorage for the Fleet Arrangements at Seattle Visit
The text notes a plan to anchor the fleet at Puget Sound between June 1 and the opening of new work. Harbormaster charts the bay from Alki Point to Magnolia as arrangements are prepared to avoid conflicts with other boats. Entertainment committees prepare receptions with ticketed events and free rides, while officers tour the city by automobile.
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Chamber of Commercialy Department
Seattle
Anchorage
Shall We Eat Our Bread Bleached Question
A report on bread bleaching examines whether bleached flour alters bread and involves extensive testing on bread by the so called poison squad. Dr. Wiley plans to explain findings to the House Agriculture Committee once the report is finished.
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Star
Ton
Wiley
House Committee On Agriculture
Traveling salesman Percy T Pish found dead in Spokane den
United Press reports Percy T Pish, a traveling man for the Nen oy Manefertrion company, was found dead in a crime den in Spokane this evening. Fate of death is listed as opium based, with no clear recovery of his money or belongings.
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United Press
Percy T Pish
Nen Oy Manefertrion Company
Spokane
the Order of
Lone bid for Worth Trunk Sewer raises cost comparison
The Board of Public Works received bids for the Worth Trunk Sewer project from Grant Smith & Co. A definite comparison shows the latest bid exceeds the former amount. The prior bid is considered lower, while the new submission will require further evaluation.
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Board of Public
Grant Smith & Co
Massachusetts man accused of check forgery in San Francisco
Curtis Guild of Massachusetts reports H Mortimer Wilson forged a check in San Francisco Moon. Extradition debated between Philadelphia and San Francisco with witnesses ready if Wilson is tried there. Also mentions Salvation Army funeral services for Adjutant P B of the Scandinavian see.
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Py Unites Press
Nci8co
Curtis Guild of
Massachusetts
H. Mortimer Wilson
San Francisco
Moon
Wilson
Wontver
Philadelphia
Goveali
Obituary Notice for Salvation Army Leader
The Salvation Army officer who died Tuesday will be remembered at a funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at the Scandinavian Army hall located at Pine and Terryav. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
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Tion
Salvation Army
Scandinavian Army Hall
Pine and
Terryav
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Through Tickets Still Sold Over U P
The Union Pacific continues selling through tickets from this city to eastern points via Portland. No official notice yet of the Interstate Commerce Commission decision likely to prohibit a railroad from selling through tickets to points on another line with which traffic agreements exist. G. and Ellis, Harriman lines general agent here, declines to state policy pending formal commission order.
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Union Pacific
Portland
Interstate Commerce Commission
G. &. Ellis
Harriman
Opposition to the Ring Nominates Rival for Club President
At the Ring Republican club nominating convention the Laner circle opposed Reeves Ayimore for club president against Ring choice D B Trefethen. Walter Reale, Tom Alderson, and Irving Ballard were nominated for secretary treasurer and vice president respectively.
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Faner
Young Men's Republican Club
Ring Republican Club
Reeves Ayimore
D. B. Trefethen
Ring
Walter Reale
Tom Alderson
Irving Ballard
Laner
New York Mareeto Rear Admiral Kane Dies Suddenly
Rear Admiral Theodore F. Kane of the U S Navy, retired, died suddenly today in a Park Avenue hotel. Baptist church officers in West Seattle bought two lots at Olympic and Whittlesey to build a church within a year. Services at Wear Reattle are led by Rev Arthur D Carpenter, etty talastonary of the Baptist Churches.
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New Yorn
Theodore F. Kane
U. S Navy
Park Avenue Hotel
West Seattle
Olympic and
Whittlesey
Wear Reattle
Arthur D. Carpenter
Etty
Another Arrest Expected in Roper Murder Case
ALAINE Wash March 14 The Daily Hee says with one man in prison and another near, for complicity in the murder of Mrs Addie Roper in this city over a year ago officers continue the case. Sheriff Williams, while in the city, said he had no definite statement but is confident of an important clue leading to a sensational arrest soon.
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Alaine
Wash
Daily Hee
Mies Addie Roper
Thin City
Williams
Chamberlain for Senator Chamberlain for Senator
United Press reports Gov George Chamberlain will announce a candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Fulton. He does not deny the move but offers no campaign details. Chamberlain relies on statewide support and his popularity as he likely faces two Republicans, Fulton and H M Cakw.
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Portland
Ore
Geo. Chamberlain
United States Senate
Fulton
Chamberlain
H. M. Cakw
Nomination of Wickersham for Alaska delegate gains support
In Juneau on March 14 supporters back Judge Wickersham for delegate to Congress to replace Tom Cale. Mining men and Republican papers in Ketchikan Wrangell Douglas Skagway and Juneau back Wickersham as best to aid the administration and secure favorable Alaska legislation, opposing Gov Hoggatt’s faction and its personal organ in Juneau.
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Juneau
Alaska
James Wickersham
Congress
Tom Cale
Gov. Hoggatt
Republican Party
Wickershaw
Wickersham
Ketchikan
Wrangel
Douglas
Skagway
Junean
Ersham
Hogcatt
Knife attack in drunken row leaves clothing slashed
Johan Skoan age 31 cut slashes in Ed Andersons clothes with a knife but did not wound him. The pair fought in a shack at Western avenue and University street after noon. No charge has been placed against Skoan while Anderson is being held as a witness.
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Johan Skoan
Ed Anderson
Anderson
Western Av
University «#1
Skoan
Anderson Io
Unite To Celebrate St Patrick's Day Banquet
Catholics of the city unite for St Patrick's Day celebrations with the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosting a banquet at Egan's Ball Arcade Building. Rt Rev B J O'Dea bishop of Seattle diocese will deliver the principal address.
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Ihe Land
Order of
Iibernians
Egan's Ball
B. J. O'Dea
Vishop
Seattle
Catholic Church
Michigan Building Plans to be Discussed at A Y P Fair Meeting
The Michigan club will discuss plans for erecting the Michigan building at the Alaska Yukon Pacific fair at a Thursday meeting in Carpenters hall 1620 Fourth Ave. I A Nadeau director general of the fair will address the club.
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Michigan
Michigan Club
Carpenters’ Hall
Fourth Av
I. A. Nadeau
Ciut
Plans for Baptist Missionary School in Tabernacle Church
Tabernacle Church members prepare plans for a Baptist training school to train young women for missionary work. At present no Baptist school exists west of Chicago. Seattle churches and those in Idaho Oregon and California will cooperate with Tabernacle.
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Tabernacle Church
Baptist Church
Chicago
Seattle
Idaho
Oregon
California
Tabernale Church
Market Open Sees Bear Cover Push Stocks Higher
New York stocks opened with panic buying as shorts rushed to cover. Ansconda rose about 2 percent while Union Pacific New York Central St Paul Reading and Copper gained around 1 percent. The session closed strong with renewed optimism.
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Ey United Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Bulla
Bears
Shorts
Ansconda
Union Pacific
New York Central
St. Paul
Reading
Copper
Attack by Two Thugs Reported on Piretay and Holgate
Horse trader Dante Murray told police two men attacked him on Piret ay and Holgate as he headed to his room. They knocked him down and ransacked his pockets, leading to a brief struggle before they fled. Murray sustained cuts to head and face.
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Dante
Murray
Piret
Ay and
Holgate
Ruef Branded as Most Dangerous Criminal in Court
In San Francisco on March 14 Judge Frank Dunne derided Abe Ruef as the most dangerous criminal ever before his bench. Ruef failed to set aside an extortion indictment after pleading guilty and sought a withdrawal. The motion was denied, with the judge granting temporary arrest of judgment and dismissing related extortion indictments against Ruef and former Mayor Eugene Schmits.
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Unite! Press
Francisco
Abe Ruef
Frank Donne
Ruefs Hope
Murphy
Rees
Danne
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Eugene K. Schmits
Ruef
Dunne
Schmits
Two City Treasurer Office Clerks Resign Amid Change Rumors
Gravee and Herbert Collier, longtime clerical employees in the city treasurer’s office, tendered their resignations to City Treasurer Russell this morning amid anticipated changes in the office. Treasurer elect Prosser stated he does not expect further shifts, though current staff doubt the assurances due to circulating rumors.
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AN. Gravee
Herbert Collier
Russell
Elect Prosser
England’s Political Hostess Mrs Lewis Harcourt
In London Mrs. Lewis Harcourt wife of the first commissioner of works has built a popular political salon at Berkley Square Mayfair. She plans a season of brilliant reunions for her husband’s Liberal party while aiding his career since their 1900 marriage.
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Star
ANDON
England
United States
London
Lewis Harcourt
Commissioner of Works
Walter H. Horns
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Berkley Squate
Mayfair
Mrs Glidden Found Dead at Otis Post Otis
Mrs Harry Glidden aged 35 was found dead in her room at the Otis Post. A post mortem will be held Monday to determine the cause of death.
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Harry Glidden
the Otis
Western Girls Die by Own Action in New York City
A harlem boarding house tale centers on Helen Haxter a 17 year old who attempted suicide by asphyxiation along with four friends all traveling from the West to seek fortune. An inquiry found four had died by suicide and one survivor had married. The group reportedly decided the others would kill themselves if one failed and asphyxiation seemed easiest.
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Oon Press
New
Harlem
Helen Haxter
New York
Ahe
Ward Injured In Unusual Way At City Car Stop
Harold Ward, a city treasurer’s office employee, suffered a dislocated shoulder and multiple injuries after being dragged from his feet by a speeding car at Columbia station on the Ben Tom Hine line. He sought treatment at a local store, then returned to the city and may be out for weeks. A mistaken encounter with Dr. Kelly added a comic twist to the accident details.
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Harold Ward
Chelsea
Ward
Columbia Station
Bentom Hine
Columbia
Kelly
Dr. Kelly
Fears for a Young Girl Missing After Sudden Disappearance
Rose Wilson, a 21 year old who worked for Mike M Cameron in rooms over 804 Second Ave, has vanished. Cameron, her guardian, fears she met with misfortune and notes the orphaned girl drifted into melancholy when left alone, with speculation she may have jumped into the bay.
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Rose Wilson
Mike M. Cameron
Mike Cameron
Miss Cameron
Woodson Dominates Democratic Committeeman Pick in Kentucky
Urey Woodson, longtime editor and political figure from Owensboro, is the clear favorite to be named national committeeman at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Born in Kentucky 48 years ago, he built the Owensboro Messenger and later founded the Paducah News-Democrat, establishing influential papers in western Kentucky.
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Peete Elk
Kentucky
Denver
Urey Woodson
Doughty Qwensboro
Woodson
Tennyson
Owensboro Messenger
Paducah
Vanderveer Begins Stratton Manslaughter Case
A formal charge of manslaughter is filed against Guy Stratton in superior court. The death of Henrietta M. Johnson, a young girl, occurred when Stratton’s automobile struck her in Ballard on January 26. The prosecution says it was a plain case of exceeding the speed limit and vows vigorous pursuit of the case.
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Guy
Stratton
Vanderveer
Henrietta M. Johnson
Ballard
Yang Ham
Campaign to Clear Name of Averbuch Gains Chicago Support
Chicago March 14 organized effort to clear Jacarne Averbuch name the alleged anarchist shot by Chief Shippy on March 2. Led by Jane Addams and ten prominent settlement workers claim he was murdered by police and that weapon and knife were planted on his body after death.
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United Press
Chicago
Jacarne Averbuch
Shippy
Mies Jane Addams
Hull House
Averbuch
H Cuse
Wife recounts harsh marriage and child death in 1904
In March 1904, Mrs. Shaw states her little child died and her husband refused funds for a coffin and burial robes. Neighbors provided both through charity.
Down and Out for Bourke Cochran Shelved by Tammany Regulars
New York March 14 The line passes the phrase down and out for Bourke Cochran after the general committee removed his two remaining chairs on speakers and on legislation. The action signals he will not be returned to Congress and marks a shelving by Tammany.
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New York
Bourke Cochran
Tammany
General Committee
Cochran
Congress
Woman Granted Divorce Over Baby's Coffin Cost
Mary Shaw obtained a divorce from John Shaw in superior court after testifying he refused to pay for a coffin for their two month old baby who had died. They were married October 22, 1899.
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Mary Shaw
John Shaw
Mystery of Phyllis Dare Deepens in London
The disappearance of Phyllis Dare, England’s famed actress, sparks rumors she eloped with Lord Dalmeny, son of Lord Rowseber. The heir to a fortune of 15 million dollars reportedly fled to Scotland with the actress after she left Birmingham without explanation.
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Genttie Star
London
Phylita Dare
England
Lord Dalmeny
Lord Rowsebers
Waa
Beotland
Mine Dare
Birmingham
Attorney Mr Doty to speak at Scandinavian Temperance meeting
Mr Boyd T Doty attorney for the Anti Satoon league will speak at the Scandinavian Temperance society meeting in the Free Lutheran church 1415 Eighth av tomorrow at 3 p m A musical program will also be given.
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Boyd T. Doty
Anti-Satoon League
Scandinavian Temperance Society
Free Lutheran Church
Eighth Av
Public Market Offers Wide Fresh Produce and Bargains
A bustling public market scene features Wenatchee apples and pears selling at 2.00 per box, lettuce at 3 for 6 cents, and Brussels sprouts at 5 per pound. Local chickens and mutton appear at bargain prices, with a broad array of fruits, vegetables, dairy, and prepared goods listed. Also advertised are piano sales and rental notices from Kohler & Chase, highlighting used instruments and special offers.
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Lee
Puget Sound Amelie
Washington Creamery
Lowa
Wisconsin
Brazil
Miner safety concerns at Witke Won Coal mines cited in letter
Seattle reader GHO.8 Snowden accuses Witke Won Coal & Coke Co of unsafe practices and suppressing mine accidents. He claims many workers sent from Wilkeson lacked mining experience and alleges multiple undisclosed rock falls and hidden injuries. He urges publication of these concerns.
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Seattle
Wash
The
Star
Witkewon Coal & Coke Company
Mifler
Wilkeson
GHO
Snowden
Rec
Treas. Dist
Grand Union Hotel
Fence operator Orchinsky held on stolen goods charge
M Orchineky a cigar store clerk living at 1104 Washington street was arrested by Detectives Kennedy McClurg and Peterson after a room search. He is charged with buying stolen plunder and operating a fence linked to a sale to Wilson and McVey stationers on Occidental Avenue. Police found 37 cases of matches 15 gross of pencils and stationery in his room. He admitted poor memory for names of men who sold the goods.
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M. Orchineky
Washington St
Kennedy
Occidental Av
Orchlinsky
Freight handlers threaten strike over reinstatement at Oak
In Chicago on March 14, seventy five Rock Island rail freight workers at Oak, fifteen miles south of Chicago, voted to strike if the company refuses to reinstate two discharged coworkers.
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United Press
Chicago
Rock Island Road
Oak
Five Deaths Reported In Local Homes This Week
Grace Johnson aged 6 died at her parents home 2508 Norman St Peter Br Neerland aged 33 died at his brother s residence Fourth Ave and Hillside Pl March 10 Mrs M Cowen aged 63 died March 13 at Hanover Apartments Kiyo Otsuka aged 29 died at his family residence March 12 James C Parmelee aged 53 died at his family residence 814 Minor Ave March 13 The remains are at the Bonney Watson company
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Grace Johnson
Norman St. Peter BR
Funeral Services For Grace Johnson and Others Scheduled
Grace Johnson funeral Sunday at 3 from Emmanuel Norwegian church. Peter RB Neerland service Sunday at 2 from Scandinavian Salvation barracks. Ivy Jane Garrison to be buried at Mt Pleasant cemetery after 2 pm service from 3111 East Cherry. Martha Mason service Sunday at 2 from Butterworth Sons chapel. Kiyo Otsuka cremated after 2 pm service at Benney Watson parlors.
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Grace Johnson
Emmanuel Norwegian Church
Peter RB. Neerland
Scandinavian Salvation Barracks
Ivy Jane Garrison
East Cherry St
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Martha Mason
Chapel of Butterworth & Sons
Stanley Tools Zig Zag Rule Sale Ends March 21
The notice advertises Stanley white enamel and yellow enamel zig zag rules in multiple lengths from 4 to 6 feet with concealed joints and brass ends. Prices shown include 4-ft, 5-ft, and 6-ft models with specials for first class rule and field discounts. Sale ends March 21.
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Stanley
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