Chamber of Commerce meeting in Seattle discusses Alaska boundary and ship building plans
The Last Edition 4 O Clock reports a largely attended Seattle chamber of commerce session debating the labor situation and plans for American shipbuilding. Resolutions urged U S ownership of Alaska seaports, opposition to British concessions, and Northwest representation on a joint commission. Captain Chilcott noted ships built in Shanghai for the Philippines, and Captain Struve resigned to supervise vessel construction. The meeting entertained Japanese visitors, upcoming visits by John Barret, and requests from Eagle Alaska for Washington influence to improve local highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Inter Tree
Robert J. Pluston
Hile
Dandie
Bee
Be Com
Ant
Huston
Alaska
Pacific Northwest
Joint High Commission
R. Chilcott
Chamber
United States
Shanghai
Hongkong
Philippines
Harry Struve
Judge Struve
U. S
Hancock
Washington
National Capital
Seattle
E. O. Graves
Josiah Collins
John Barrett
Siam
Orient
Eagle
Valdes-Eagle
Waa
Committee On
Wilson
Department
Vashon
Arctic Circle
W. P. White
F. D. Moore
H. O. Blankenship
J. W. Swesen
M. A. Mat
Campaign notes and civil service changes in March session
The report outlines House actions on the Boer question and a pro Boer resolution, rival Kempf for conduct at Taku, and a morning prom assigning General Funston to Colorado. Garfield declines, with civil service vacancies noted and personnel changes, including James A. Garfield’s role.
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Kempf
Taku
Garfield
Harry Garfield
Lete Creek
Civil Service Commission
William Roden
James A. Garfield
Madam Fisk In Concert
Katherine Fisk arrived on the morning train to an ovation as she prepares four recitals in Sherman and to secure engagements. She will sing this evening at the First Presbyterian for the St Mark's fund, with a program planned as a treat for music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Fisk
San
California
Mme
St. Mark's
California actor sentenced in Maryland court
In Smore Maryland on March 19 the California tball was sentenced to a jail term and fined $259 for alleged crimes. A member of the Hen Hur club pleaded guilty and claimed intoxication, saying he did not recall the offense. The Rat Club release was noted in court records.
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Smore
California
Asmine Pieids
Hen Hur
Rat Club
Denlin
Acon aasAtlt
Trial of J Cowiey Delayed as Defense Seeks More Time
Report says J Cowiey, accused of obstructing public order, faced trial before Judge George today but postponed until tomorrow morning to obtain additional defense. Police note the case involves alleged anarchist doctrine as motives in the incident.
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J. Cowiey
George
Meteor Steamer Arrives From San Francisco With Iron Cargo
The steamer Meteor of Globe Navigation Co arrived from San Francisco this morning with a cargo mainly iron. Captain K A Jensen reports a pleasant voyage, despite some headwinds. The Meteor left the Sound for the Golden Gate exactly 12% days ago, showing no time in making her round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteor
Globe Navigation Co
San Francisco
K. A. Jensen
Golden Gate
Pacific Coast Co President Farrell Leaves for San Francisco
President J. D. Farrell of the Pacific Coast Company has departed for San Francisco on official business. He may be absent from the city for several months.
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J. D. Farrell
The
Pacific Coast Co
San Francisco
Favorable James Bill on Washington school lands
In Washington D C on March 19 the James bill received a favorable report. It outlines grants of lands to Washington Territory and state for school purposes and notes errors in land selections made when Washington was a territory.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Vandalism Reported at New House on Fifth Avenue
R F Ward of 1823 Seventh Avenue reported intruders damaged plumbing at a new house at 1914 Fifth Avenue on Monday night. Police will investigate as prior similar reports have reached headquarters. Ward suspects outside trouble tied to his plumbers.
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R. F. Ward
Seventh Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Ward
Fear Murder Rumor Ties North Yakima Missing Man
March 10 report from North Yakima says 21 year old Joe Miller of Moxee may have been murdered. He arrived with $200 to pay his mother's land debt and was last seen leaving H B Scudder's office. No trace found. mother and friends distressed.
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North Yakima
Joe Miller
Moxee
H. B. Scudder
Disreputable individual taunts school children under report
J W Daw of 7 Maynard avenue reports a man terrorizing the South school children. Daw says the man followed his daughter, made lewd remarks and exposed himself. Police are now tracking the suspect.
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South School
J. W. Daw
Maynard Avenue
Daw
Snohomish County Fair Racing Program and Local Events
Everett notes the racing meet schedule with July 3 and 4 pony and dash events including purses from 60 to 300 dollars. It reports Great Northern through-train delays, a forthcoming Washington Woman Teachers Social Club banquet on April 14, and a public schools performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin by 2260 pupils at the Opera House organized by the Everett Improvement Co.
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Everett
Snohomish
Great Northern
Favre
Dakota
Wawoteno
Washington Woman Teachers’ Social Club
Nellie Hatch
Enele Toms Cabin
Opera House
Questa
Pverett Improvement Co
Man Charged With Assault After Doughnut Shop Incident
Charles Nelson faces a preliminary hearing before Judge Cann on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. The complainant, Sam Mosley, a baker at Nelson's lodging house, alleges Nelson struck him with a heavy revolver after Mosley refused to stop noisy doughnut frying. Mosley's head remained bandaged and he had difficulty recalling the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nelson
Cann
Sam Mosley
Mosley
Nelson
Fifth and
Jackson
Investigating the accident involves key figures at the scene
Jacob Furth George W Dickinson and Chief Cook assessed the Saturday evening crash site to determine responsibility and gather facts for a formal inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Furth
George W. Dickinson
Chief Cook
Pope
Real Estate Man Arrested Over Fur Bill Dispute
Real estate man J. J. Wright was arrested by Patrolman Barr last night on a charge of assaulting Mrs. Cornelia Sullivan. The dispute centered on a bill of sale for fur that Sullivan sold to fright. The case will be tried tomorrow morning before Justice George.
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J. J. Wright
Barr
Cornelia Sullivan
Sullivan
George
Beggar Kuhn Fined by Judge for Abusive Begging
A. Kuhn insulted and begged on Second Avenue, arrested yesterday. Judge George fined him 8 shillings and coins after he swore at a victim when money failed to appear, and women and children were not spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kuhn
George
Kuhn
Second Avenue
May 10 Bond Vote Set for Meacham Library Site
The city fixed May 10 as the election date to approve a 106000 bond to buy the Meacham property at Fourth Avenue and Madison Street for a new public library. Mayor Humes signed the ordinance. Ballot and polling logistics mirror the Inez election. judges appointed by council.
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Fourth Avenue
Madison Street
Humes
Inez
Momeer
Bronson Hotel Sold to Omaha Purchaser for 55400
A deed filed with the county auditor transfers the Bronson hotel property on First avenue between Marion and Madison streets to J. H. Hiffe of Omaha for 55400. Former owners were Wm. M. Thomas and wife of London. Mayor Humes names Fred Lysons as private secretary, a former law partner and former secretary of the Republican state central committee.
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Totday
J. H. Hiffe
Omaha
First Avenue
Marion and
Madison Streets
Thomas
Wife
London
Humes
Fred Lysons
Lysons
Republican State Central Committee
Court upholds will trust clause distributing 9 million
In San Francisco on March 19 the supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling that the trust clause in the will of the late J. G. Fair applies to personal property. The decision allows about 9 million dollars of personal property to be distributed among three Fair children after years of litigation.
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Baltimore
Selses
New York
San Francisco
Supreme Court
J. G. Fair
Markets Report Potatoes Rise As Pineapple Arrives
Markets note a brief advance in potatoes with prices up to $20 per ton before a expected drop. Live poultry arrives rapidly while prices weaken. Vegetables stay steady with high trade, green fruit from Walla Walla and California moving easily. Cabbage firm at $1.75 per cwt. Oranges scarce with fresh supply due tomorrow. A car of extra fine bananas arrives today.
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Ireen Atory
Wella Walla
California
Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Provisions in Seattle Market
Corrected daily prices list fruits vegetables meats and grains with figures for box and sack lots. Includes oranges apples pineapples cranberries cabbage lettuce peppers and more. notes on dairy eggs poultry and regional grain prices. Also mentions the steamer Dolphin voyage to Lynn Canal ports with freight and horses aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolphin
Alaska Steamship Co
Lynn Canal
Mexican resident seeks U S move amid Western Washington agriculture inquiry
A letter from a Mexico City resident asks Moore of the Bureau of Information for help with moving to the United States. He notes several Americans in Mexico City consider the U S a residence option and apologizes for not providing stamped return mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Bureau of Information
Mexico City
Mexico
Washington
Stampa
Entertainment at United Presbyterian Church by Christian Endeavor group
An entertainment was held last night at the United Presbyterian church under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society. Five pupils from Miss Marc Elizabeth Stephens class presented oratory including Clement Nadeau Katherine Hays Mia Vogt KK G Simpson and Wentfield. Blanche Proudfit accompanied on piano Miss Vesta Morrison and W T Kiwell provided vocals.
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United Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society of the Church
Marc Eilzabeth Stephens
Clement Nadeau
Katherine Hays
Mia. Vogt
G. Simpson
Wentfield
Mise Blanche Proudfit
Vesta Morrison
W.T. Kiwell
Man Released On Habeas Corpus Then Sentenced
Andrew Entelople was freed on habeas corpus after being held since Saturday without a hearing. He appeared in superior court and after a brief arraignment on a game charge received nine days in jail from Judge George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Entelople
Andrew
George
Troop Libeled in Tacoma for Damages by British Seizure
Albert Lewis sues the British ship Troop for 24000 after a seaman Lewin says he fell from the rigging near Fusan Japan just after departure. He asked Captain Kenny to return to port for care but was refused and claims permanent injury due to alleged malpractice. A separate permit was issued for excavation at 1596 Third Avenue with a 4335 cent sum noted. Social dance at Rank Hall on Fifth and Pike for March event with 50 cents for gentlemen and free for ladies.
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Tacoma
Albert Lewis
Lewin
Fusan
Japan
Kenny
James Taylor
Third Avenue
Ranke Hall
Sound and Shore Notes and Maritime Movements
The Masters and Pilote Association lecture by Captain H H Liegd is postponed to tomorrow afternoon. Revenue cutter Muth is ordered to Mare Island for repairs and may head to San Francisco. Bertha sails north with remaining mail and winter consignments. Celtic Chief loads general cargo at Liverpool for Victoria and Vancouver on wheat charter to Seattle. Star of France and Himalaya, owned by J J Moore & Co, to be auctioned in San Francisco March 26. City of Puebla sails to San Francisco tomorrow morning with many passengers. Farallon waits for the north tomorrow night. Tug Doctor with a raft near Tacoma. Majestic tows sloop from Port Madison.
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Masters and Pilote’ Association
H. H. Liegd
Juneau
Muth
Alaskan
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Bertha
Nome
Celtic Chief
Liverpool
Victoria
Vancouver
Seattle
Star of France
Himalaya
J. J. Moore & Co
Merchants’ Exchange
City of Puebla
P. Co
Farallon
Alarka Steamship Ca
Walia
Tacoma
Majestic
Jurgenson
Port
Madison
Tutoosh Repaired Venturing to Astoria After Tug Departure
The tug Tutoosh was repaired and set to sail from Hound for Astoria to remarine her ation at the mouth of the Columbia. The Thekla with wheat for Europe proceeded down the Bound. The Guernsey cleared from Tacoma with wheat valued at 144468 dollars bound to sea. Gustav Nilson and Ida Anderson wed at the clergyman’s residence and will reside in Keatule.
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Gustav Nilson
Granite Falla
Ida Anderson
Borton
Kev. M. A. Christiansen
Keatule
Home Camp Degree Team Dance Promised Thursday
Readable notes indicate a dance event hosted by Home Camp Degree Team on Thursday March 20 at Reichert Brow with invitations from committee and piano music at 119 Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichert Brow
Union
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Free International Rural Clinic
la Salle Ave
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Brussels
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Srtex
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Lota
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Oate
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Westberg & Childs
Fiyen
A. Lindauer
Pike Street
J. Aronson
Columbia St
Hotel Bi
Cline
Newsy
J. Fim Edman and
Bon
Our Children's Department
J.friedman
Coon Bros
First Ave
Pike & Union
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Ngey She
Conmat
Nottingham
Cable Net
Beattie
Howard Building
Mutual Life
Portland, Or
Cal
Rhodes Bros
Tea, Coffee and Crockery House
Rainier Beer
Rainier
Carload
Juel
D. $. Johnston
Second Aven Burke Building
Acold
Second Ave
Co-Operative Home Building Co
Seattle, Wash
Kodak Work
Alfred S. Witter & CO
of Red Cross
Remington Satisfaction
Kemington Typewriters
E. C. Niles
Cherry St
Shamek Umbrella Hospital
Kodaks
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
Ernst Bros
Tel
Sunset Oil & Refining
Sunset Oi and Refining Co
Sunset, Kern Co
Hunset Oil & Refining Co
A. B. Graham
William M. Calhoun
George F. Meacham
Chas
E. Shepard
Ellis Morrison
J. N. Prather
Mutual Life Building
S.tudents
Sai
MacDougall & Southwick
Sp.m
Seater & CO
Wash
John J. Kowalski
Scientific Optician
Columbia
Marion Ste
Grand Ridge
Kole
Issaquah Coal CO
Telephone
Main
Fremont
Phoenix
Stern
Withianee Sore Oo Reo
Bodo Sarin
He To
King Bros
Henry Hensel
Hinckley Lock
Manafactarian
Chicedo Furniture & Stove Co
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