Death of Hon. John Sherman Shocks Washington
A White House dispatch reports the death of Hon. John Sherman aboard the Paris on the Kingston to Santiago voyage. Flags on government buildings to half mast as McKinley cuts southern trip. Embalming planned and remains to be sent home, with a Florida stop and burial in Manefield, Ohio.
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Washington
Bul-letin
White House
John Sherman
Caimanrera
Cuba
Kingston
Paria
Santiago
Paris
Sherman
Baltimore
Winfield Scott
Dred Scott
Congress
Salmon P. Chase
Senate
Ohio
Treasury
Hayes
McKinley
Florida
Manefield
oOtor
Governor Brady in town on Alaska issues
Governor John G. Brady of Alaska, arriving from Washington, discussed congressional aid on Alaska boundary matters and a proposed high license for the territory. He warned of possible trouble if Canadians encroach on Porcupine and Stickeen areas and noted American miners’ claims. Brady plans to stay in Seattle several days before returning north.
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John G. Brady
Alaska
Washington City
Congress
Star
Porcupine District
Russia
United States
Sitka
Brady
Seattle
Charles Fairbanks
Indiana
Joint
Hich Commission
North
Canada
John P. Hartman
Fairbanks
More Bodies Recovered From Victoria Hotel Ruins
The New York search for victims continues as laborers in relays remove debris at the Victoria hotel. Fragments of bodies and melted jewelry are found. total known dead stands at fifteen, including Miss Dora Hoffman of Hattimore. Mina Helen Gould provides meals for exhausted workers.
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New York
Victoria Hotel
Mina Helen Gould
Gould
Wans
Dora Hoffman
Hattimore
Misville
Wild Times in Havana Bomb Threat Shocks City
A dynamite bomb found in Havana Cathedral triggers a citywide manhunt as hundreds of police search for the perpetrator amid rising brawls and growing fear after dark. Citizens blame the withdrawal of American troops from police duty for the disorder.
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Havana
Guilford Murder Trial Opens In Yellow Pond Case
In Bridgeport on March 1 the trial of Mrs. Nancy Guilford began for the murder of Emma Gill. The indictment was amended to second degree murder.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Nancy Guiliford
Emma Gill
Chicago boy found in Painesville hovel
Gerald Lapiner, missing since May, was found in a Painesville hovel run by Anna Ingersoll and John Collins. The pair were arrested after the mother identified him as her son.
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Painsville
Gerald Lapiner
Chicago
Anna Ingersoll
John Collins
Filipino General Dismissed In Manila Turmoil
Manila reports General Antonio Luna has been dismissed from the Philippine army and General Garcia named as replacement after a quarrel with the secretary of war over a manifesto forcing foreigners to aid the uprising on pain of death. One Colorado volunteer was wounded by a Filipino sharpshooter while lines remained quiet.
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Manila
Antonio Luna
Garcia
Lana
Colorado
Rush to Puget Sound trains increased to Beattie
Overland passenger travel from the east to the Pacific coast is rising daily. Great Northern adds two extra westbound trains from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Beattie for a single trip, departing at 9 a.m. and noon, due in Beattie on Wednesday.
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Pacific Coast
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Seattle
Great Northern
P. Paul
Beattie Thisla
Beattie
Great Northern Line
Weather in Beattle Plans Cloudy Cool Rain Likely
Salisbury reports Beattle will see cloudy skies and cool temperatures over the next 24 hours with occasional rain. Local observer notes no change in wind or temperature trends.
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Salisbury
Beattle
Peace and Harmony Reported as All American Prisoners Released
From Lovely White Dove in New Orleans on March 21 passengers from P Bluefields Nicaragua say peace prevails there and all American prisoners have been released.
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New Orleans
Saloon Ordinance Debate and Sewer Plans Dominate City Council
Last night the city council debated re districting saloons amid accusations of corruption and “black matters” influence. A committee referral passed, and resolutions authorized sewers on Weller and King streets plus a Grand boulevard bridge repair, with additional building and water rent items discussed. President Rinehart was acclaimed after James withdrew and urged clerk to cast thirteen votes for him.
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Hill
Baily
Hutier
E. W. Way
Diller
Crichton and Hill
James
Gill
Rinehart
Weller Street
Maynard
Eighth Avenue
King Street
Lath Avenue
J. M. Whatling
King St
J. A. Moore
Navin
Main
Day Street
Seventh Avenue
Teast Marion
Yesterway
First Avenue
Dennyway
Harrison Street
Board of Public Works
Grand Boulevard
Interbay
Reed
Seattle Kennel Club
Committee On
John P. Jones
Phipp
C. Prollick
Stewart
Repairs to the Belt Line
A large force of Chinese laborers is at work on the old Hell Line railroad east of Lake Washington. Owned by Northern Pacific, the line was never completed beyond Kirkland and Renton, leaving a central gap. Officials deny resumed work signals any project beyond keeping the road-bed in shape. If the Lake Washington canal is built, the belt line could be completed and operated.
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Lake Washington
Northern Pacific
N. P
Lake Shore & Eastern
Kirkland
Renton
New Government Tug Planned for Puget Sound Yard
A steel tug for government service in Puget Sound will be built at WaldolK Michigan and shipped to Seattle in sections for assembly. The vessel will measure 95 feet in length with a 19 1/2 foot beam and 11 feet depth. It will be equipped with a powerful propulsion system and coastal duty gear.
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Puget Sound
Wandolk
Mich
Seattle
Tugboat design details with engine and boiler specs
The document describes a compound expansion engine 16 by 50 inches with a 0 linehen stroke of preton. It notes a Seated marine boiler 104 by 10 feet delivering 126 psi. Estimated tug coat around $40,000.
Recruiting Regulars in City Under Army Officer
The United States Army recruiting officer is now in full operation in the city. Captain Joseph F. O'Neil will lead recruiting from a room secured in the Pioneer block and runs two offices in this city and Portland. He left for Portland yesterday and will return later this week. In his absence a clerk will run the local office.
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United States Army
Pioneer
Joseph F. O'Neil
O'Neill
Portland
Bia
Spider and Fly Charm Local Audiences at Third Avenue
A large crowd attended the second performance of Spider and Fly at the Third Avenue Theater last night with the burlesque continuing through the week. Queen City Dramatic Company presented Ingemar at Ranke Hall, followed by a dance after the show. Miss Jane Coombs is set for Bleak House at the Seattle Theater tomorrow in a Police Relief Fund benefit.
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Third Avenue
Ranke
Queen City Dramatic Company
Ingemar
Seattle
Mies Jane Coombe
Police Relief Fund
Bpattle
Souna
Third Avenue Theater
Jane Coombs
Seattle Theater
Dicken
Police For the Relief Fund
Fiendish Beating Case Tells Brutal Family Tale in Court
Bartlett Jordan, a laborer, was fined five dollars and costs by Judge Cann for beating his eight year old niece Mamie with a raw hide after her mother stripped and urged punishment. Police looked on as flesh showed bruising and blood. Marie's plight drew sympathy. no defender appeared in court.
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Partlett Jordan
Costa
Cann
Mamie
Taylor
Mehechnne
P. D. Mughes
Civil Service Commissioner
Marie
Vacate Black Chapel Delayed to Allow Sewer Plan
The board of health set March date for vacating Black Chapel extending from the 16th to the 26th to give residents time to devise means for a sewer and improve sanitation. The city council will decide on a sewer at the next meeting. Health Officer McKeehpie said if ordered, eviction will wait until the sewer is ready and connected. noncompliance will force vacating.
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Board of Health
Blackchapel
M'Keehpie
Northwestern notes and visiting dignitaries at local hotels
Capital from Nebraska mining prospectors backs ventures in the northwest. G Crittenden, vice president of Central Graneries Nebraska, discusses Nebraska corn interests in Washington growth. G A Tonnesen returns from Orient. observes Manila fighting aboard Boston. Dr W Semple and Dr Chas Winslow register at local hotels. mining promoter John Lewis and David Murray noted in town. Supt J F Trowbridge of Puget Sound reports. San Francisco agents Goodall Perkins & Co listed.
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RE. G. Crittenden
Central Graneries Company of
Nebraska
City
Northwest
Washington
J. F. Trowbridge
Puget
Ocean Dk
Seattle
Uptown Ticket Office
First
Goodall, Perkins & Co
San Francisco
Kinshin Maru First Oriental Liner at Hillis Hostelry Pier
The Japanese liner Kinshin Maru, Captain Brady, arrived at Townsend to berth at Hillis’ aquatic hostelry as the first Orient liner between Seattle and Japan to use the harbor. It left Yokohama February 2 after rough seas and reached Honolulu for 24 hours before Seattle. The voyage carried 16 passengers including 12 Chinese and 34,000 packages of freight, with rice tea matting and curios. Nine more Japanese passengers landed at Seattle. The ship will cargo for the Orient, including 60,000 tiles of cotton.
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Brady
Townsend
Great Northern
Smith Cove
Sertile
Japan
Hillis’ Aquatic Hostelry
Kinebta
Honolulu
Yokohama
Seattle
Kinshin
Orient
Seattle Inklings and Local Legal Happenings
Seattle citizens discuss social labor and political topics as Judge Moore commits Tyler C McCleene to an asylum after a prior evaluation. Incidents include epileptic attack on Mise Tosalie de Wolf, a tennis-ground property note, a marriage license, and a court claim filed by Richard Winsor over attorney services.
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Tyler C. McCleene
Ballard
Moore
Richard Winsor
Superior
Lou van Alstine
Emma Norton
Don van Alstine
The Wrong Mr Leavitt Theatrical Troubles in Portland
In Seattle a stage dispute echoes a Portland case where Dr Fenton sued M B Leavitt over services to Dolly Raymond in 1894. Mrs Leavitt owned company paraphernalia and fought attachment for a doctor’s bill. The sheriff sided with Mrs Leavitt, but new suits loom as M St Leavitt claims 45000 in damages and a misidentification scandal resurfaces with Harry Leavitt barnstorming on the coast in 1898.
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Spider and Fly
Tug Golden Gate Brings Steamer Excelsior to Harbor
The tug Golden Gate arrived with the steamer Excelsior in tow from Quartermaster harbor. The Excelsior heads toward Alaska after leaving the south bunkers.
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Golden Gate
Quartermaster Harbor
Excelsior
Alaska
Fire destroys Larson house above Lake Union hill
Last night a vacant, furnished home owned by John Larson on the hill above Lake Union was completely destroyed by fire. The blaze was reported at about 8 20 and heavy apparatus could not reach the hill, with chemicals used to save outbuildings and a plane and lamp being the only items saved from the main structure.
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John Larson
Lake Union
Manx Governor R Black Visits Spokane Mining Interests
Manx Governor R Black, Spokane mineral land inspector for Idaho, in the city for a few days. He shows interest in mining and notes Spokane wealth rising with development of tributary mines. Brokers profit from mining stocks as new buildings go up.
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Manx
R. Black
Spokane
Idaho
Transports Ohio and Senator Leave for War Duty
A dispatch from Otis reports transports Ohio and Senator departed on the 20th for necessary repairs delaying the grant. The ship started on the 26th carrying all sick and wounded and the Sherman is expected tonight. No volunteers can be shipped now, but an additional battalion of California regiment will be sent to Negros this afternoon.
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Washington City
Otis
Ohio
Senator
Sherman
California
Negros
Man Arrested Over Muse Knife Incident
Dave Brock was arrested yesterday by Detective Corbett on a charge of running his wife out of the Muse with a knife. Brock testified that quarrels and his wife's taunting led to drink and anger. Judge Cann will hear the case this afternoon.
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Dave Brock
Corbett
Brock
Cann
Crittenton Lectures Draw Big Attendance at M. E. Church
Charles N. Crittenton spoke to a crowded First M. E. Church last night with lectures growing in popularity. His afternoon topic was Assurance and tonight he will address Where art thou. He noted to the Star that he travels by special car because rail costs would be high, while railroads provide free transportation in appreciation of his work.
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M. E
Charles N. Crittenton
Mr. Crittenton
Buckley Fined and Jailed for Suit Theft
Joe Buckley, described as a petty larceny thief, received a $95 fine and thirty days in county jail for stealing a suit of clothes. Judge Cann lamented wishing to give Buckley five years in prison.
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Joe Buckley
Costa
Cann
Buckley
Cardinal Gibbons as Papal Candidate Stirs US Hope
Brussels dispatch notes Petit Bleu claims Cardinal Gibbons could win the papacy and convert many Americans, reviving the collection of Peters Pence. The article frames the move as a potential turning point for US Catholics.
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Brussels
Petit Bleu
Cardinal Gibbons
Peters Pence
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Statesman
Lafcaster
Charles
Philadelphia
Zachary Taylor
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Windsor Hotel
Wild Times
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Weather Forecast
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Beattle Theater
Armory
Hansen's Jewelry Store
Bartlett Jordan
Black Chapel
China
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Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Pike Street
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Pike
Star Paint CO
G. A. Tonnesen
North Beattle
Boston
Panieh
Dr. W. Semple
The
Klondike Nugget
Natler Grand
Chas. BE. Winslow
Orca, Alaska
Painter Grand
John Lewis
Index
David Murray
Elienshire
Mr. Murray
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Queen
Walla Walla
Umatilla
Beattie & A. m
Port Townsend
Victoria
Cottage City
Mra
James D. Hoge Jr
James 8. Ingalls
Co-Operative Brotherhood Colony
Malla
Masonic Temple
Mr. Ingalls
Olalla
Mise Tosalie de Wolf
Columbia Street
Grant
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Scots
Stepler
Seios
John EB. Payne
Fifth Avenue North
W. A. Shannon
Madison Street
Minor Avenue
Seattle Tennis Club
John Andrew Heassle
Fiverett
Ada A. Randall
Beatrice, Mich
P. A. Getz
Ellensburg
Mr. Getz
Ellensburg Normal School
MR. Leavitt
Doctor Fenton
Newport
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Unalaska
Aitka
Marion Chilcott
Elihu Thomson
Tacoma
Garonne
Thomson
Vhitied American Steamship Company
Otis Movements
Dave
Acme Publishing Co
Alley
Madame Brown
Pike St
San Diego Fruit Co
Ramaker Music Co
Pike and
Fifth
Crittenton
the Good News
M. E. Church
Lord Werschel
London
Lord Herschell
Ambassador Choate
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