Black Line of March for Harrison Funeral in Indianapolis
Cold weather in Napolis and Indianapolis as preparations for Benjamin Harrison funeral proceed. A state funeral, state house processions, military escort, and church services are planned with Harrison family, cabinet members, and governors attending.
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State House
Indianapolis
Harrison
Presbyterian Church
L. M. Harnest MecKinney
Tllinois
Taf
Indiana
Washington
Boer Leader Heads Toward Natal in March Movement
Reports say Kitchener Dewet has reached sea from Brandfort and may head for Natal. Boers suffer casualties with prisoners taken and horses and cattle captured. Communication wagons move and peace negotiations seem unlikely to yield a favorable issue.
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Kitchener Dewet
Brandfort
Natal
Botkin Granted New Trial in Poison Candy Case
In San Francisco March 15 Cordelia Botkin who was convicted of killing Mrs. J. P. Dunning by sending poisoned candy by mail has been granted a new trial. The suspension delays her sentence and reveals details of the parcel’s journey from Dover Delaware to San Francisco. The condemned woman’s husband and other parties surfaced as motives and connections in the case.
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Francisco
Cordelia Botkin
J. P. Dunning
California Supreme
Dunning
Dover
Del
Fevera
San Francisco
Flot
Drunintimate
Hearing set for Columbia beer hall owner and gallery operator
Peter Emil, proprietor of the Columbia beer hall, faces a police court hearing next Monday on a charge of operating a money paying slot machine. Chan Rude, owner of a shooting gallery at 219 Second Avenue South, will also be heard next Monday on a charge of permitting a minor to enter a gambling device venue.
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Peter Emil
Columbia Beer Hall
Chan Rude
Second Avenue South
Duel in Swiss canton ends as officials intervene
In Lausanne on March 15 M Andre Buffet and M Deroulede prepared for a dawn duel but the magistrate warned against a duel in Band canton. In Berne the Puffet Deroulede duel concluded as the parties declared satisfaction and the seconds declared the incident closed though the event played out as a tragic farce.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
M. Andre Buffet
M. Deroulede
Canton of
Band
Berne
Paying Taxes County Treasurers Sees Record Real Estate Payments
The county treasurer’s office swarms with taxpayers taking advantage of a last day offer of a 2 percent rebate on all real property taxes paid in advance. Receipts for the past week exceed previous records, with average daily receipts over $20,006 during the last 10 days.
Man and wife sentenced in brutal child assault case
Arlington man and wife faced trial for attacking a young girl. The woman received a year in prison and the husband ten months after pleas and testimony. Neighbors expressed satisfaction as the couple were led to the cell. women prisoners vowed to discipline the assailant.
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Ligzte
John Arlington
Arlington
Hotel Burglary Report Stolen Papers At Michigan Hotel
A break in occurred at a Michigan hotel where Josep was robbed of valuables and clothing. An entry used an apparent pass key to access a room, with papers and items stolen from the apartment.
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Josep
Michigan Hotel
James Sia
Death of Mrs. Mary Flanigan at 2210 Madison Street
Mrs. Mary Flanigan aged 3 died today at her home 2210 Madison Street. Wife of N M Flanigan. Body rests at Bonney and Stewarts undertaking parlors. Funeral services set for tomorrow at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
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Mary Flanigan
Madison Street
N. M. Flanigan
Bonney & Stewart's
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Missing Child Reports Prompt Truant Officer Alert
Police report 16 missing child cases with ages between and 12. Truant officer has been notified.
Alaska steamship and White Pass rates dispute
The Alaska Steamship Association met to discuss freight and passenger rates with the White Pass and Yukon Railway Co. The railway company, perceived as controlling Skagway to Dawson, set a through tariff of 100 dollars for continuous service and 106 dollars for unlimited tickets. Freight rates were to range from 1% to 200 dollars per ton. Gen. Manager Hawkins was to decide today, affecting the entire through rate.
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Alaska Steamship Association
Discese
Meee
Awae
White
Hawkins
White Posse Road
Defeat in Vancouver court over railroad right of way
In a Vancouver superior court ruling the Washington and Oregon Railroad Co won in its intervention against the Portland and Puget Sound Railroad Co to condemn a right of way between Vancouver and Lewis River. Portland & Puget Sound Co appeared absent and the jury set aside the intervention leaving the Washington and Oregon group in undisputed possession. The verdict awarded the Portland and Puget Sound Co 11000 for 17 percent miles of right of way amid reportedly strong rail interests forming a cross country alignment on the north bank of the Columbia River.
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Portland, v
Superior Court of Vancouver
Columbia Valley Railroad Co
Washington & Oregon Railroad Co
Portland & Puget Sound Railroad
Vancouver
Lewis River
Portland & Puget Sound Co
Washington and Oregon
Columbia Ir
Indiana steamer ashore near Racine risks many lives
Reports from Milwaukee March 15 say the Goodrich steamer Indiana ran aground near Racine. Passengers and crew are in grave danger.
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Milwauker
Wis
Ti Ts
Goodrich
Indiana
Racine
President and Mrs McKinley Arrive in Canton Overnight
The president and Mrs McKinley reached Canton at 1 o'clock this morning and were driven to the Barber residence, according to local dispatches.
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Canton, O
McKinley
Canton
Barber
Court actions update in Meade Emory's court
Judge G Meade Emory hears M B Jackson v Graf over an 800 dollar commission claim for a property sale. case was non suited. In Bell department a jury hears T G Bird v L C Smith over fixtures alleged taken during a Pacific block move. Benson previously set aside a 225 dollar verdict deemed excessive.
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G. Meade Emory
M. B. Jackson
John Graf
Jackson Va
Graf
Bell
T. G. Bird
L. C. Smith
Pacific
Girls Glee Club to Perform at Denny Hall Tonight
The University of Washington Girls Glee Club of about 20 members will sing in Denny Hall tonight under Miss Katherine Glenn. They will be supported by Miss Mildred Robertson Gagnus Schultz and Miss Sarah Andrews Thornton, with Prof. W F Murdoch's mandolin and guitar sextette also on stage. The program ends with a special dance.
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Glee Club
University of Washington
Denny Hall
University Building
Katherine Glenn
Mildred Robertson
Gagnus Schultz
Beattie
Sarah Andrews Thornton
Everett
W. F. Murdoch
New Bank Opens in Seattle With Saturday Hours
Northwest Trust and Safety Deposit Co plans a savings bank at 0% Columbia Street, offering Saturday evenings from 6 to 8. Shorrock serves as president with Hartman as vice president and counsel Myers as secretary treasurer. National Bank of Commerce to be New York correspondent. March 16 report. L. F. Henry died from smoke suffocation in Merchants Hotel fire injuring several others.
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Seattle
Northwest Trust & Safety Deposit Company
Columbia Street
Shorrock
John P. Hartman
Alex. Myers
New York
National Bank of Commerce
Disappearance of Nettie Barnett Prompts Tacoma Police Probe
Ta coma resident BD R Barnett seeks help as his 15 year old daughter Nettie Barnett vanished from home on Wednesday March 6. He believes she may be hidden in Beattie and that an older person enticed her away. Police will search hotels and lodging houses in the tenderloin district for a match to her description.
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Russell Har- Thom
McKee
BD. R. Barnett
Tacoma
Nettie Barnett
Nelile
Beattie
Nettie
Tam
Jose
Tenderloin
Harnett
Bernon
Hosher Trial Nearing End
The case State v J Hosher on grand larceny moves toward a jury verdict this afternoon. Prosecutor Fulton opened the state’s case at 10 30 AM and defendant’s attorney Humphries will present the defense followed by John Hart. Yesterday witness A B Kerry testified about buying a log raft for $1 from Torrence and discovering many unsatisfied bills of sale.
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Ve. J. Hosher
H. G. Torrence
Fulton
Humphries
John Hart
Kerry
Dawson
Torrence
Hosher
Engineers of the Chicago and Southeastern force payback wage row
In Anderson Indiana March 15 engineers on the Chicago and Southeastern railroad forced payback wages for all line workers. After chaining drivers to tracks and halting engines for three days the company agreed to settle once every man was paid. The pay car resumed traffic yesterday afternoon.
Court rules against justice of the peace on filing fees
In a state ex rel case in superior court today the judge ordered that only statutory charges may be collected by justices of the peace. The mandamus sought to compel lower court action regarding a $2 filing fee.
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Fulton Market
Thomas Cann
Superior Court
Olympia closes as legislature adjourns amid humorous resolutions
The Olympia legislature adjourned early after a lively closing, the House finishing its calendar by 9 pm. A facetious set of resolutions accused Speaker Albertson of throttling members and depriving posterity of oratory, and the measures were readopted after debate.
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Olympia
House
Albertson
Lawmakers clash erupts over repeal bill postponement
A senate session sparked by postponement of a bill to repeal the blue laws. Representative Masterday accuses Senator Ruth of breaking promises, then strikes him in the face. Ruth sits injured as supporters restrain him and the body adjourns. Masterday apologizes later and Ruth accepts.
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Seattle
Lake Washington
Senate
Ruth
Thurston County
Waterday
Lierce County
Masterday
The Duel of Count Bon in Paris Expected to Go Forward
Paris March 15 The Castellane and Kodays duel is expected to be fought tomorrow. Count Dien M and M Olivet are named as seconds, Castel lane is about town, Hodaya has chosen pistols for the weapons.
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Paris
Castellane
Kodays
Dien M
M. Olivet
Hodaya
Germans in China bill reads 123 million marks finance
In Berlin today the Reichstag discussed a bill authorizing 123 million marks for China finance. Buelow said negotiations with China and other powers are slow and German troops may depart Beijing only when guaranteed conditions are met, hoping never to return.
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Herlin
Reichstag
China
Ina Diaeuerton
Buelow
Pekin
Swedish officer patents new air torpedo travels fast
A Swedish army officer patents an air torpedo of unknown construction. The device uses slowly burning material to generate gas that escapes to propel the torpedo. Initial velocity is low, but speed rises with gas pressure. tests show range up to 14 006 feet with no recoil.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Guenther
Frankfort
Germany
Woman Disrobes in Street Near Broadway
A well dressed 26 year old woman on 27th Street near Broadway stripped in public amid a cold rain before a crowd of several hundred. Officer Burke cited section 4879 of the city code and she refused to re-clothe, claiming mental strain and saying she is wife of the “celebrated Harry Cortez.”
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New York
27Th Street
Broadway
Burke
Went
Harry Corten
Harry Cortez
Decisely
Seattle Labor Temple Association forms to start project
The Seattle Labor Temple Association was formed last Monday night, beginning construction on the long awaited labor temple. Twenty one men were chosen as the board of trustees, each understanding the heavy responsibility and the need for unity among unions to realize the project.
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Labor Temple
Seattle Labor Temple Association
Bank Robbery Ends in Cashier's Death in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on March 1, cashier Charles W. Styan of the Hal Fax National Bank was shot and killed while defending the bank from two burglars Henry Rowe and Waton Keeper of Lykenes. The assailants entered by horse drawn bogey, forced employees to raise hands, and fled with a satchel of money after a struggle. Rowe was captured by citizens, Keeper wounded and captured, with Styan dying the following night.
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Harrisburg
Chas. W. Styan
Halifax National Bank
Ile Slayers
Henry Rowe
eWaton Keeper
Lykens
Fail
F. St. Straley
Ryan
Keeper
Faustenbaugh
Rowe
Eeper
Zhyan
Jail Choice Over Household Duties In Altoona
In Altoona Pennsylvania on March 15, Mrs. Jacob Henry declares she will stay in jail rather than return home to cook or perform domestic chores. Since Sunday she has refused to leave the city building, insisting on freedom from duties, despite her husband’s pleas and relocation to Hollidaysburg. Authorities are unsure how to proceed as she remains uncompelled to depart.
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Altoona
Jacob Menry
Henry
Hollidaysburg
Independent Telephone Co Incorporation Filed in Beattie
The Independent Telephone Co of Beattie filed articles of incorporation in the county auditor's office this afternoon. Incorporators include W. Clee John S. McGroarty Sherwood Gillespie BE W Andrews BE B Burwell B S Barnes and W H White. Capital stock stated at 600,000.
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Independent Telephone Co
Beattie
W. Clee
Jonn
McGroarty
Sherwood Gillespie
BE. W. Andrews
BE. B. Burwell
B.S. Barnes
W. H. White
Dolphin Steamer Sail Tonight to Alaska Ports
The Tit Dolphin of Alaska Steamship Co. will call at Skagway and Lynn Canal points tonight with 73 passengers and full freight. Notable travelers include J W Stetson en route from Whitehorse to Dawson by bicycle to Yukon shipbuilding, H Hogwers and Mrs Hogwers traveling to Dawson, N T and A T Hadley bound for Ketchikan, H Knox and Clara Knox on their way to Dawson, and H K Goldberg and bride headed to Skagway after their wedding.
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Dotphin
Alaska Steamship Co
Briagway
Lynn Canal
Exchief
Mia. Kaldron
Lee
Daveen
N.T
A. T. Hadley
Ketchikan
Knox
Clara Knox
Dolphin
Texas
Dawson
H. K. Goldberg
Skagway
Leap to death on railroad proves thief caught on train
Two well dressed men boarded the Pennsylvania Southern express in Philadelphia. A passenger then saw one thief removing papers from a pocket and grabbed him. A scuffle followed as the pair tried to flee. One jumped from the car and died. About $30 was taken in 20 minutes.
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Trenton
Pennsylvania Southern
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Washington UW Students Plan Armory Celebration Meeting
University of Washington students announce a 7 o'clock Saturday evening celebration at the Armory to mark the legislature's passage of the university bill. A student committee will manage the event and arrange activities for the program.
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University of Washington
Armory
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Capitol
Crown Hill
Rixey
United States
Hodge Emory
Emory
P. D. Hughes
Ohio
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U. of W
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Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit
Savings Department
D. C
L. F. Henry Washington
Merchants
ROM Tome
Hoshor
Pennsyvania
Oxford
Cheltingham
Brunner & Co
Pike Street
Hardman Stores
Creedmore
Congress
the Hardman Stores
Second Ave
N. E. Cor
Seneca
Bugs
Brown
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
Firat Avenue
Queen Anne Hill
M.S. Drew
Haller
van Camp
Migliavacca Wine Company
Raymond & Hoyt
Stanter
Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Sporting Goods
Spalding Goods
Coisreurs
Second Ava
Telephone Matin
Standard Sewing
Bane
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