Party Bound for Salmon River Yukon Rich Diggings
A fourteen man party from St. Paul with two Wisconsinites sails for Alaska seeking gold on Salmon river a Yukon tributary. Led by A J Armatrong they plan hydraulic mining with pumps and eight horsepower treadmills using long tom sluices along a gravel bank two miles above the river. Clark pleads in Chinook to jurors and wins acquittal in Tacoma News report.
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Tacoma
Alaska
Yukon
St. Paul
Minn
Wisconsin
Salmon River
McArdie
A. J. Armettone
Armatrong
California
Arctic
Sleep of Plants Across Species and Its Significance
The article surveys plant sleep, noting varied daily timing across species and regular opening and closing of blossoms. It argues sleep benefits the nervous system and mind more than the body, and summarizes long-standing attempts to explain the phenomenon.
The Frank Clark Case Recalled By Tacoma Attorney Tale
In a Tacoma conversation, attorneys recount the career of Frank Clark, now deceased eight years, focusing on a twelve year old timber cuttings case. Federal prosecutors arrived with a stack of books while Clark entered with three volumes, and the timberman jury included loggers and ranchers.
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Tacoma
of Washington
Frank Clark
Clark
United States
Portland
San Francisco
Winter Football Riot Ends With Wellington six downs
Phil Wellington of the Chicago Athletic association scored six successive downs on Congress street near the Auditorium theater. A riot call halted the game as officers arrived and halted the match after Wellington battered Pixley and Sprague, with Hammill also hurt.
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Phil Wellington
Chicago Athletic Association
Cab Rivers
Frank Sprague
George Hammill
A. W. Pixiey
Chandler
Wellington
Pixley
Whe Ie
Athletic Association
Sprague
Hamel
Hammill
Deownt
William Carpenter Camp
Pixter
Ellis
Auditorium Theater
Talmage Forced Out as Pastor of First Presbyterian
Washington reports the resignation of Rev. T De Witt Talmage from the First Presbyterian Church amid friction with the congregation. Dissatisfaction centers on missed pastoral calls and duties beyond preaching and services.
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Washington
T. de Witt Talmage
First Presbyterian Church
Talmage
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Said To Take Over Long Island Railroad
Rumor circulated on Wall Street that the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company gained control of the Long Island railroad. Roswell P. Flower declined to confirm but suggested nothing definite. He hinted a statement could come on the 20th or 26th.
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New York
Wall Street
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Long Island Railroad
Roswell
Plan of Volunteers at Manila for Discharge and Gold Search
The Manila meeting reports Washington and other volunteers plan to remain in the Philippine Islands after discharge to search for mineral wealth. A committee sought travel pay and a formal petition was drafted to President McKinley and Secretary Alger, pledging service for a year and geological reporting in exchange for discharge at Manila.
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Manila
P. 1
Russell A. Alger
William McKinley
United States of America
United States
Philippines
Philippine Islands
War Department
Petition to Sign and Schedule Permanent Organization Meeting
A petition was placed before the chairman with instructions to obtain signatures from absent supporters. Those wishing to sign may call at Co. FF, Firet Tenneance, where Mr. Campbell or Mr. Huggins oversees the petition. A motion was passed to hold the next meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. for permanent organization. All interested are invited.
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Co. FF
Firet Tenneance
Campbell
Huggins
Died in His Father's Office
A four year old boy, Benjamin Peebles, killed himself in his father Benjamin K. Peebles’s office at Second Street by inhaling illuminating gas. The child had been sent away from home for intemperate habits. he entered through a back fence and was found dead by morning staff. The mother and two siblings resided with his grandfather. He left no note.
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New York
Benjamin Peebles
Benjamin K. Peebles
TS Second Street
Young Peebles
Peebles
Tacoma Election Talks Split on Ticket Name
In Tacoma on March 16 the opposition to the Republicans debates whether the ticket will be called the Democratic or People’s Party or citizens’ ticket. Populista oppose dropping their name while Democratic members urge reuniting under the old label. No nominations set for city council yet. Republican caucuses Monday, primaries Thursday, general convention following Monday March 27. Election to be held April 4.
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Tacoma
Democrats
Democratic Party
Dairy School Opens At Washington Agricultural College
PULMAN Wash March 16 This week marked the start of the annual school of dairying at Washington agricultural college with six students the attendance is expected to reach twenty over ten weeks Butter and cheese makers of national reputation will teach the courses promising a successful program through May
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Pulman
Wash
Washington Agricultural College
Where Is The Cash For The American Boy Fund
Cincinnati March 16. The amount and disposal of the American Boy funds are being debated in every school that raised money. Some suggest using the funds for a national tribute to war dead rather than a battleship, while others favor immediate distribution. Rankin Good holds much of the funds and claims no city or national total can be stated. One party proposes appointing a receiver. Bapt Morgan and others want a financial statement on Cincinnati contributions, which totaled about 1600 dollars in the city.
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Kirk Munroe
Kirk
Coceanutgrove
Fia
Mr. Munroe
H. C. Kunner
Rudyard Kipling
W. L Stoddard
John Kendricks Bangs
John Fiske
Hosta
Biscayne Bay
Amelia Barr
Cincinnati
Rankin Good
Young Good
Good
Morgan
Post
Regents Meet at Washington Agricultural College
The Washington Agricultural College and School of Science regents held a bi monthly session in Pullman Washington. They discussed building plans including a new library museum connection and roof repairs. The board urged correct naming by newspapers and considered hiring an architect.
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McCroskey
Board of Regents
Pullman College
Pirates Oppose Puget Sound Stealing Ring Near Tacoma
Reports from Tacoma say a organized pirate gang preys along Puget Sound extending from Seattle to Victoria. A Fox Island home of A P Carr was looted while empty, weapons stolen, and the raiders fled in a small boat behind a white sloop seen near bays and inlets.
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Tacoma
Puget Sound
Seattle
Port Townsend
Victoria
Down Sound
A. P. Carr
Fox Island
Lower Sound
Crazed Patient Ends Life At Riverdale Infirmary
In Yonkers on March 16 Solomon Richmann a 75 year old inmate of the Home for the Aged and Infirm on Riverdale avenue died after leaping from a four story window. He had relatives in Albany.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Solomon Richmann
Home For the Agen and Infirm
Riverdale Avenue
Albany
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Weiss
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Calle Newva
William Crozier
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Oregon
George Lard
A. M. Campbell
Tennessee
Murrey
First Nevada Cavalry
William Crosier
Carl J. Moltke
Piret
O. Huggins
D. M. Mickie
Wee
McKinley
Alger
Secretary of War
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Dairy
College
Pirates
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