Tacoma’s Baltic Mission and Rumored Russian Ties
Reported decisions state the Tacoma sailed from Seattle with salt for warships and aims to reach Vladivostok via ice lanes north of Hokkaido as the Russian Baltic Squadron heads toward Vienskostok. The vessel’s risk coverage and exact plans remain unconfirmed by Northwestern Steamship officials.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Viensostok
Puget Sound
China
Vladivostok
Ermack
C Ts
Vlad
Hokkaido Island
Connauton
Veese
Connauuton
Northwestern Steamship Company
Battle Over State Oil Inspector Choice Sparks Tacoma Seattle Clash
Tacoma and Seattle vie for the state oil inspector post created by the legislature with Pierce and King counties at odds over the appointment and the location of Rockefeller tanks. Spokane joins, Brewster eyed as successor if King wins, chambers of commerce mobilize, and a 1500 salary is set.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Otis
Spokane County
King County
Pierce County
Spokane
Pierce
King Counties
J. M Brewster
Aimenst
Tacoma and Seattle Chambers of Commerce
Maid of Orleans Sets Sail With Explosives Cargo May 15
The schooner Maid of Orleans owned by L H Gray & Co will depart from the Duwamish river port for Kotzebue sound on May 15 carrying dynamite gasoline and merchandise. The Arctic coastwise trade will see many schooners active this season as steamships head to Rt Michaels to serve Yukon traffic. The vessel has a new mainmast rigging after winter repairs.
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Maid of
Duwamish River
Senator Vanter Rally Fosters Hope For Recovery
Senator A T Van de Vanter rallies again and hopes for his recovery this afternoon. Dr Carroll, attending the sick man, says he has a fair chance for life.
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A. T. van de Vanter
Dr Carroll
Jefferson Sails for Skagway and Southeast Alaska
The steamer Jefferson of Alaska Steamship Company sailed for Skagway with many passengers bound for interior points. It carried mining material and supplies for Dawson and Tanana camps and a large cargo for merchantile establishments. Among the passengers was Captain Norwood, government mine inspector, bound for a tour of inspection of the mines.
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Jefferson
Alaska Steamship Company
Skagway
Alaska
Dawson
Tanana
Norwood
Government
Marriage Licenses Issued in Seattle and Vancouver Region
John Matsuri aged 32 and Louise Cabis aged 23, both of Seattle, received marriage licenses. William Burtenshaw aged 49 and Mrs Josie McLain aged 26, of Sheewah Washington, also secured licenses. David Brown aged 50 of Hong Kong and Gertrude Moore Mil aged 29 of Vancouver, B C, were issued licenses as a couple.
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John Matsuri
Louise Cabis
Seattle
William Burtenshaw
Josie McLain
Sheewah
Wash
David Brown
Hongkong
Gertrude Moore Mil
Vancouter
B. C
Georgetown Mayor to Leave for East in Coming Days
In nearing departure the Georgetown mayor will depart for eastern duties. Councilman Downe will fill in during the interim, acting in the absence of the mayor.
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Georgetown
Mailer
Downe
Mies
Mothers Congress Elects Officers in Washington Session
At a morning session in Washington DC on March 16, Mrs Frederick Reohoff of Philadelphia was re elected president, an office she has held for three years. Mrs W W Murphy of Los Angeles was chosen second vice president.
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Washington, DC
Mothers’ Congress
Mra
Frederick Reohoff
Philadelphia
Mra. W. W. Murphy
Los Angeles
Fairbanks Dog Trade Booms With Northward Shipments
Alaska and interior buyers rush to acquire dogs ahead of spring, sending large shipments from Alaska and the states. Canines of varied breeds and condition fill steamer cargo as speculators push a brisk market for sled dogs despite concerns over welfare and quality.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Jefferson
Divorce actions and civic notes in local meeting roundup
Charles L. Holmes sues for divorce from Fannie Holmes claiming improper relations. Annie Conkin files divorce against Bernard Conkin on non-support. couple wed in Osceola Michigan in 1873. King County Horticultural society plans county exhibits for the Lewis and Clark exposition. committee named. Western Central Labor Union votes $25 fines to push a Portland exposition boycott amid labor-director disputes. Mayor Ballinger recounts police regulation gains and remaining challenges in remarks to the Young Men's Municipal league at the Washington hotel. Olympic Mining stockholders dispute seeks court intervention and possible receivership. stock transfers tangled. St Patrick’s tea and a progressive whist at Mrs. J. P. Jacobson’s, 1611 East Alder Street, March 17.
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Charles L. Holmes
Fannie Holmes
Annie Conkin
Bernard Conkin
Osceola
Mich
King County Horticultural Society
King County
Portland
R. Merchant
J. A. Stewart
John Hadish
Western Central Labor Union
Ballinger
Young Men's Municipal League
Washington Hotel
W. J. Malcolm
BE. R. Butterworth
EB. BE. Harvey
Olympic Mining Company
W. RC
St Patrick's
Mre
J.P. Jacobson
East Alderstrowt
Accused Forgery Suspect H McTavish Faces Jury
Attorney Thomas Casey argued for acquittal over a three day trial in which H McTavish is accused of forging a $15 check passed to Leader store. The defendant, a fireman, faced trial with his wife and infant child present as prosecutor Mack Intosh warned of further charges if the current case fails. The defense contends the crime was not complete because no money was obtained.
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Thomas Casey
H. McTavish
McTavish
Mack Intosh
Leader
Storms Halt All Rail Traffic From Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
Railroads remain blocked as a new storm hits the region. Seven Southern Pacific trains stalled between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara with scarce passenger food and supplies. Wreckage from a sea disaster lands ashore but no drowning victims found. Santa Barbara city streets flood and rain continues. A landslide at Benham 20 miles south of Santa Barbara worsens damage on the line to Los Angeles. Washouts occur near Santa Paula and near Los Angeles. Only one of five trains from Santa Barbara reached Los Angeles, taking 18 hours for 100 miles.
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Los Angeles
Southern Pacific
Santa Barbara
Benham
Santa Paula
City Council Appropriation Debate Over Public Information
The passage discusses a council appropriation limited to securing information valuable to the city. It notes that funds for a less business-like aim, such as sending uninformed councilmen to a convention, could not be legally approved.
Murder Suspect Tied to Child Killings in Lying-In Hospital
Following the arrest of Mrs Liasie Goeteler on a murder charge police say they have uncovered links to multiple child murders. The woman ran a lying-in hospital patronized by young women, intensifying the investigation.
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Cre News
Sat Lak
Mra
Liasie Goeteler
Thompson Will Go on European Mission
City Engineer Thomson appears set to depart for Europe after the council approved an appropriation. Rumors say Comptroller Riplinger and Mayor Ballinger might block the warrant, but corporation counsel hints support for the council action. Previously ex-Corporation Counsel Gilliam ruled the procedure proper in similar cases, though trips are generally forbidden by the charter.
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Thomson
Europe
Riplinger
Ballinger
Jim
Gilliam
Stranger paints Colfax with red and leaves a thousand ahead
George B K Brewster a self described wealthy lumberman from lone Michigan registered at the Moscow hotel in Colfax. He spent freely and treated locals to champagne then introduced a 17 year old girl as his wife before leaving for Spokane after securing a $1000 draft endorsement. The girl says she does not know his whereabouts.
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Stranger
Colfax
George BK. Brewster
Lone, Mich
Moscow
George W. Gale
Brewster
Spokane
Gale
Elaima
Geome
City tests new sprinklers and flushers at barn
Three combination street sprinklers and flushers ordered by the city arrived and are tested this afternoon at the city barn. Reports say they have already proved to be a failure. Superintendent Walters was not available for a statement. The apparatus cost several thousand dollars.
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Walters
Aonparatus
He Won't Do It Again After Door Negligence Accident
Antone Jensen mourns a personal loss of 70 dollars after a bedroom door accident. He reported the incident to police as detective Adams investigated. Jensen says he found his money missing and the door left ajar upon waking, suspecting negligent entry.
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Antone Jensen
Adams
Jamwen
Jensen
Fire at Northern Fish Company Plant Quickly Extinguished
A six minute blaze at the Northern Fish Company plant at the foot of Connecticut street began from an overheated furnace used in kippering fish. The fire reached woodwork before discovery but was checked as firefighters arrived. A bucket brigade of workers failed to stop it and the Snoqualmie fireboat aided. Damage was slight.
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Northern Fish Company
Connecticut Street
Snoqualmie
Cortelyou Stands By Resignation Timing
Washington March 16 Postmaster General Cortelyou reiterated he would resign as chairman of the Republican National Committee but said no date has been set.
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Cortelyou
Washington, D.C
Republican National Committee
Market notes on cabbage potatoes apples and more
Market report highlights fresh cabbage quality and ice shipments. California spuds at 5 cents per pound. Yakima Early Rose potatoes up to 50 per ton. Apples abundant but poor, prices slipping. eggs rise to 19 to 21 cents. Various vegetables and fruits listed with prices across regions and suppliers.
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California
Yakima
White River
Greeley
Florida
Washington
Strictly Fresh Ranch
Grain and feed prices and wheat market update
A detailed listing of grain and feed prices including corn meal, hominy, oats, barley, and other commodities with per ton and per bale rates. It also covers copper and rail quotes, and closes with a wheat market summary noting May and July option activity and market nerves.
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Bbi. & C. Co
Farina
Pearl Barney
California
Oregon
Feca
Chicago Markets Wheat and Corn closing figures
Seattle reports show wheat trading activity with May 1331-2 to 1131-8, July 923-8 to 913-4, Sept 863-8 to 857-8. Corn prices for May 1968 at 491-8, July 491-2 to 491-4, with oats data incomplete.
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Seattle
Wheat
Cora
Oata
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