Re-press Agent: The Great Scheme Of Society Widow
New York reports reveal a widow, Mrs Geo Law, active since 18 when married to 50 year old Geo Law and later widowed, hiring a re press agent for 2500 dollars a year. The agent promotes publicity as the widow travels from New York to Paris London and Italy, keeping her name in newspapers. Hotel Manhattan has hosted her since October without scandal, suggesting the agent’s effectiveness.
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Scale Star
New York
Mra. Geo
Geo. Law
Paris
London
Italy
Reggie Vanderbilt
Rawv
Paradise
Manhattan
Post Office Bill Advances Large Appropriation
United Press reports Congress moves a vast post office appropriation of 722,190,392 dollars as the bill passes the House after fourteen days of debate. Chairman Overstreet presented a proposition to raise carrier pay, which failed by a 136 vote margin amid discussion of the measure.
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United Press
Washington
House
Overstreet
Stolen U S Cipher Code Ties to Emissaries
Detectives from the American legation trace a stolen U S cipher code used to transmit correspondence between Washington and embassies. The case, tied to a French former employee, follows an earlier code theft in recent years. The suspect fled from Bucharest to Constantinople as the investigation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Bucharest
Legation
Constantinople
Washington
Signals From the Fleet Reported by University Station
Operators at United Wireless university station picked up signals from the fleet near Maxdalena but poor atmospheric conditions blurred complete messages. Bits of words and calls for Point Loma stations were clear, and last night the Loma operator spoke with the fleet though replies could not be fully distinguished.
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Maxdalena
United Wireless Company
University Station
Point Loma
University
Loma
Strike in Mexico City Threatens Mexican Central Rail
In Mexico City on March 14 a potential strike by trainmen on the Mexican Central railroad looms after President Felton rescinded an order barring conductors and other workers from wearing emblems of secret or other organizations while on duty. Workers, mostly Americans, condemn the rule as an infringement on personal rights and call it bad form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mexico City
Mexican Central Railroad
Felton
Merges Sues to Recover Land in King County Tax Sale
Ernest E. Merges of Portland filed suit in circuit court to recover land sold 16 years ago for delinquent taxes in East Tacoma Land Co. tract across the bay from Tacoma. Merges valued his former interest at 19000 dollars. the property is now owned by H. Bennedy and others.
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Ernest EF. Merges
Portland
King County
East Tacoma Land Company
Bay
Tacoma
Theroperty
H. Bennedy
Coast Defense Bill Aims Pacific and Philippine Fortifications
Washington March 14. The coast defenses bill proposes millions for fortifications along the Pacific seaboard and in the Philippines. A House Appropriations member says the measure reflects Pacific and Orient concerns and provides strong protection against any foreign threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Pacific Seaboard
United States
House Committee On Appropriations
Orient
Pacific
Atlantic
Wappenstein Resignation Looms As Miller Takes Office
Mayorelect Miller will assume duties on Monday and faces the possible resignation of Chief C. W Wappenstein. Miller has hinted at replacing the chief, though allies urge keeping him temporarily. Wappenstein says he will not stay if politics influence department discipline.
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Miller
C. W Neteln
Wappenstein
Ballinger Declares He Will Not Seek Governor Post
Ex mayor KR A Ballinger returning from Washington DC stated he will not run for governor in the upcoming state campaign. He told friends he is not considering the race and plans to remain a private citizen. Ballinger emphasized continuing his professional practice after three terms in public office.
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KR. A. Ballinger
Washington, D. C
Ballinger
Olvenota
Hallinger
Washington
Widow's life sparks wild rumors and public scrutiny
According to contemporary gossip, the pretty widow attracted claimants from a French count to an Australian prince and others. Allegations ranged from jewelry gifts to publicity over every action and even non happenings, with observers tracing every detail through published diagrams.
Big Northwest Indoor Track Meet At University Of Washington
The University of Washington hosts a major indoor track meet next Friday night open to amateurs and clubs. Seattle Athletic Club Washington Lincoln Tacoma Everett High Schools and Y M C A of Seattle plan to compete with university athletes. Strong entrants include Lovejoy King Knight Lovegren Campbell and a capable freshman jumper near 6 feet 6 inches.
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Northwest
University of Washington
Colioceum
Seattle Athletic Club
Washington, Lincoln
Tacoma
Everett
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
T. of W
Whitworth College
Puget Sound Academy
H. H. Connibear
Collegiana
Lovejoy
King
Knight
Lovegren
Campbell
Donny
Rants
Babcock
Grimm
University
Green
Tibbals
Ker
Livingston
Walls 20 Feet Thick and Canton’s Strategic Position
A historical sketch describes Canton as a 1.6 million strong Chinese port near Macao and Hong Kong. It notes the city walls, notable buildings, and long trade links with the United States since 1784. It covers exports and shipping, and the influence of Hong Kong’s proximity on local life.
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Japan
China
Canton
Choa Kiang
Pearl River
Kwang Tung
Kwang-Si
Macao
Honam
United States
Ita
Hongkong
Roosevelt brands Jesse Roote as false in Ananias club remark
President Roosevelt brands Salt Lake lawyer Jesse Fr Roote as false in an Ananias club remark after Roote sought clemency for a friend accused of mailing obscene matter. The president later issued a personal statement calling many statements in Roote’s interview rank falsehoods.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Jesse Fr. Roote
Salt Lake
Ananias Club
Roote
White House
High School Minstrels Set for Moore Theatre Show
About 100 city high school students rehearse twice weekly for months to present a minstrel show at Moore theatre on March 27. The act features novelties and original acts with first and second parts, costumes, wigs, and a souvenir program by student artists. Tickets go on sale next week at King Bros. Secondary store and W. B. Hutchinson company.
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Moore Theatre
Thady
Bolensins
King Bros.’ Seconday
W. B. Hutchinson Company
Avalanche kills 18 in Dukhtar mine district
In Tomsk region a deadly avalanche in the Dukhtar mine district leaves eighteen dead. Rescue teams and officials confirm the count and assess the disaster site for survivors and hazards.
Socialists to Meet at Rainier Hall
Fr Backus will speak on Christian Socialism at Rainier hall 1420 sec onday at p.m. A newly elected provisional committee of the party will attend. Mallory’s juvenile orchestra will furnish music.
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Backus
Rainier Hall
Mallory
Stone mason George S White sought for estate settlement
George S White, a 56 year old stone mason, is wanted at his former home in Farmer City Illinois to participate in settling an estate. His brother C F White writes the police saying he believes White may be in Seattle.
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George & White
Farmer City
C. F. White
Seattle
Russian woman Olga Stein indicted for swindle in St Petersburg
The American embassy certified the December indictment against Olga Stein, a Russian woman, on swindling and embezzlement charges. The certificate will go to Washington for extradition. No betrayal of secrets is mentioned. Stein was arrested in New York on March 9 at Russia’s request for larceny of $50,000 captured in Russia.
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ST. Petersburg
Olga Stein
Washington
New York
Russia
Mme. Stein
Mme. Humbert
Paris
Receiver Appointed for Kurtz Bros Grocers
Judge Hanford appoints J. H. Jennings as receiver for Kurtz Bros grocers located at 6809 Kensington Place.
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J. H. Jennings
Hanford
Kurtz Bros. Grocers
Kensington Place
Postoffice nominees sent to the senate for Colville and Friday Harbor
Washington announces postoffice nominations to the senate for W. P. Baker at Colville and F. E B. Kirby at Friday Harbor. Both are named as postmasters awaiting confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
W. P. Baker
F. E B. Kirby
Colville
Friday Harbor
Yellow Hoodoos Show Up in Seattle Street Cars
A century old dispute over Seattle streetcars by Stone & Webster sparks female complaints. Women report torn skirts from steep steps and wet clothing from roof leaks on the new Yellow cars, criticising cost saving measures and urging action from Jacob Furth to fix steps and drainage.
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Jacob Furth
Bowton
Seattle
Parth
Stone & Webster
Boston
Seattle Electric Company
Furth
Central
Jacob Parti
Wil
Ead
Railroad conference advances in Chicago next week
A major railroad conference led by the American Railway and Maintenance of Way Association will convene in Chicago next week. Presidents general managers and superintendents from every major road system in the United States and delegates from South and Central America will attend the session beginning Tuesday.
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United Presse
Chicago
Marea
United States
Arager
American Railway and Maintenance
Waydion
Fem South
Central Amerie
Card of Thanks to Patrons of Dr Jordan
A notice from Dr. Jordan in Seattle praising patients who recommended others and noting free eye examinations and prescriptions for glasses over four weeks. The message mentions over 200 people benefited and emphasizes the value of medical attention over optometric treatment for some cases.
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DR. Jordan
Seattle
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