Japanese Hold Steamer Tacoma
The Tacoma, captured by Japanese forces off Shakotan Island, is towed south by Mikado's warships toward southern Japan for prize court consideration. Officials cite fuel shortage after lingering in ice and becalmed near La Perouse Strait, delaying escape and prompting protests in Washington.
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Tacoma
Northwestern Steamerhip Company
Shakotan Island
Anmiwa Bay
Fat
Joe
Np Company
Ade
Jghom
Trenholm
Washington
Japan
Dutch Harbor
Orient
la Perouse Stralt
Den
Connauton
Wessels
Death in mill accident crushes Merry Fralley
Last night Merry Fralley ward in the mill was crushed under tim falling from a car and died this morning. He was a well known worker in the community.
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Merry Fralley
Tim
Stearns Co operates with Commercial to ship freight Seattle to Yukon
Stearns Company Thursday announced its retention of cooperation with the Commercial company to move freight from Seattle to Yukon river points. Secretary 1 says all arrangements are complete and bills of lading can be issued anytime. The steamships will connect with Commercial lines at Michaels. Given uncertainty about the Tacoma's fate, officials seek a replacement vessel in case it cannot return to this port under the American flag.
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Pee Northwestern
Stearns
Foo Commercial
Local shooting triggers charges as clerk Cassel faces deadly assault case
A grocery clerk Cassel was charged with a deadly assault after a shooting on a street weeks ago. John Anderson was the target while Savery of Green Lake was wounded in the ankle. Lavery, previously injured, is improving and expected to testify. Cassel and Anderson were arrested by Patrolman The suit between J. L Kennedy and Seattle Electric settled out of court. A city commission plans a ball and jail project and meets Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce. Millinery opening prepared for Saturday the 25th by Maley and Kringer at 1716 24 Ave.
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Gorscourt Thureday
Cassel
John Anderson
Savery
Green Lake
Lavery
Anderson
J. L Kennedy
Seattle Electric
Ball and Jail
Chamber of Commerce
Gasoline schooner Barbara Hemster sails for Siberia
The gasoline schooner Barbara Hemster will depart Seattle for Siberian permits on April 11 as the first schooner to leave Bethell for Siberia this year. She will carry supplies to Northeastern Siberian company trading stations then return to Nome. In summer she will act as a tender for Seattle Nome freight to Siberia.
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Barbara Hemster
Seattle
Siberian
Beattie
Siberia
Northeastern Siberian Company
Nome
Meise Sues Alaska Commercial for 75000 Damages
George Meise sues the Alaska Commercial company for 75000 alleging negligence in employing a drunken stevedore to hoist cargo on the Hertha. He claims loss of his left leg and other internal injuries after cargo fell on him. The case went to the jury on Thursday.
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George Meise
Alaska Commercial Company
Hertha
Franchises Granted for Electric Railroad Kirkland to Falls City
County commissioners granted two franchises for an electric railroad from Kirkland to Falls City. Companies led by John Cort and Otto Sandahl compete on the same route. The first to begin work gets right of way. the other must cease. Line to operate across the full distance within five years with a half fare for school children.
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Kirkland
Falls City
John Cort
Otto Sandahl
Clancy to Plead to Petty Larceny Charge
Clarence B. Clancy a young decorator who mimicked a fictional character will appear before Police Judge Gordon Thursday afternoon to plead to a petty larceny charge filed by Mrs. Blackwell owner of the Lincoln hotel. The case may be continued for several days as friends seek influence for a suspended conviction allowing him to leave the city.
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Clarence B. Clancy
Haffles Dawe
Hornung
Gordon
Hiim
Dugdale to Manage Bellingham Baseball Team
D B Dugdale is in Bellingham to manage the four team league with Victoria Everett Bellingham and Vancouver. He will start signing players immediately and plans to announce the team make up in a few days.
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Bellingham
D. B. Dugdale
Victoria
Everett
Vancouver
First Train Reaches Vancouver Depot Amid Applause
For the first time this week Great Northern trains run into the heart of Vancouver B C. The new brick depot was completed last week and the first train on Monday morning was greeted with applause from a large crowd at the depot.
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Great Northern
Vancouver
B. C
T Pell
Stuck With Judgment in Indictment Case Against Off Company
The Standard Office company has accepted judgment and fines totaling 8100 on one of a batch of S1 indictments. The case involves alleged selling off without a license. The company contends that payment of one fine settles the remainder of the indictments.
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Nopeinesvillg
Standard Off
Uprising Amends Pulajanes in Samar Under Control
Reports state the insurgents under control in Samar as regular forces withdraw. Generals Allen and Corbett meet there to discuss future measures as command shifts progress.
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Manila
Emerni Alleh
Samar
Allen
Corbett
Mm Samar
Peary Arctic ship launched in Bangor with new plan
The arctic exploration steamship Teary, three masted and schooner rigged, 182 feet long, built for $100000 with auxiliary power, was launched at 12 35 PM in Bangor Maine. Funded by the Peary Arctic Club of New York, it will start from Cape Joseph Henry next voyage instead of Cape Sabine, aiming for a better equipped expedition and a lighter pioneer party.
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Bangor
Aall
Peary Arctic Club of
New York
Peary
Cage Joseph Henry
Grant Land
Cape Sabine
Cape Joseph Henry
North Pole
Capes Sabine
Joseph Henry
Ballard Feud and Local Notices Highlight City Events
The Ballard Feed case surfaces with claims against Hansen over missing funds as a plant permit is issued to Ballard Milling. Ballard death of William Dodd at 41 from Bright’s disease, with services likely at Mayfield’s. C. W. Cook to move to Portland to run a cafe. Mrs. Morrison sued by F W Conn over poisoned meat. attorney R B Ferree sentenced to 60 days for fraud involving deeds and notary seals.
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Ballard Feed Company
West Sixth Avenue
William Henry Dodd
Second Avenue
Broadway
Bright
Ballard
Seattle
Green Lake
Mayfield
C. W. Cook
Ballard Oyster House
Portland
Cook
The
Eagles
Masonic Lodge
Morrison
Brainerd Seeks Appointment to Railroad Commission
The Brainerd editorial figure hopes for a seat on Washington's railroad commission, backed by ex-Senator Wilson and Prime supporter John L. Wilson. Critics doubt his grasp of transport economics, noting his fame for securing passes and political insider access.
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Brastuse
Mr. Wilson
Gov Mead
Erastus
Peedunk
Erastus Brainerd
P.1
Olympia
Hratherd
Wilson
Roads Inspector Visits Seattle to Review Uncle Sam Sample Roads
James W. Abbott of the U S Department of Agriculture arrived in Seattle from Portland to inspect the two Uncle Sam sample roads built last fall. He spoke of cooperative plans with machinery firms and railroads to promote road building in Washington and Oregon and expected to report to Washington, D C by early April. He noted the National Good Roads convention would meet in Portland June 14 to 17, signaling progress in road work.
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James W. Abbott
Rocky Mountain and
Pacific Coast Division of
United States Department of Agriculture
Seattle
Portland
Ofe
Heliingham
Walla Walla
Abbott
Sam Ast
Washington
Oregon
Railronda
Bam
Washington, D. C
National Good Roads Association
Seattle Men Named for Royal Arcanum Officers Slate
The slate for election of officers includes Grand regent C. S Bowtie, Vice grand regent J. T. era of Everett, grand secretary J. A. Parish of Seattle, and grand treasurer C. C. Larned of Beattie. Parish will represent the state at the supreme council in Atlantic City in May. Twenty candidates will be initiated.
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Royal Arcanum
Bowtie
Ae Coma
J. T. Era
Everett
J. A. Parish
Seattle
C. C. Larned
Beattie
Parish
Supreme Council
Atlantic City
Tonteht
Pardon Petition Circulates for McTavish Forgery Case
A petition to Governor Mead, supported by Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh and Judge Griffin, circulates at the courthouse seeking a pardon for H. R. McTavish, who allegedly forged a check and ate exhibit A during his trial. The petition notes his wife and baby and claims no money was gained by the forgery. Meanwhile Harry Learner and Rene Learner sue Jack Mattler and Robert Mattler in superior court for 2500 dollars alleging assault and battery.
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Mead
Mackintosh
Griffin
H. R. McTavieh
McTavish
Harry Learner
Rene Learner
Jack Mattler
Robert Mattler
Thompson Hearing Highlights Grand Larceny Case
Charlotte Thompson faced a preliminary hearing in Olympia on a grand larceny charge filed by N. T. Lun ing. The complaint alleges theft of clothing and valuables worth 260 dollars with some recovered. Detectives linked arson to the case and she was arrested by Olympia police before she could leave the state. The district asserts a solid case while she remains jailed pending the hearing.
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Charlotte Thompson
Gordon
N. T Luning
Olympia
Jal
Senator Van de Vanter in Critical Condition
The condition of Senator Van de Vanter worsened with brain fever feared as his strength waned through the day. Dr. Carroll remains in constant attendance and warns thatIf brain fever develops the patient may not survive for more than a few hours.
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van de Vanter Ta
Dr. Carroll
Isthmian Canal Commission Directors Meet in Panama
New York March 23 semi monthly meeting of the isthmian canal commission directors of Ge Panama Railroad company held today. No business of import was transacted and none of the commissioners discussed the president letter endorsing Taft recommendations for personnel changes until order is issued. They will not make any statement.
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New York
Isthmian Canal Commission
Ge Panama Railroad Company
Markets Quiet As Steamer Goods Await Arrival
The markets open quiet as steamer goods await Friday arrival. Potatoes show a sharp decline after new early stock hit the market and farmers worry about spoilage if unsold. Three cars of fancy apples arrive and sell well with last minute demand. Lettuce price climbs to 1.50 as commissionmen struggle to hold stocks.
Parsley Forecast on Steamer and Egg Prices Drop
Day morning reports cold weather with expectations of parsley on the steamer Friday. Egg prices have fallen from 21 cents to 20 cents anticipated by night.
Grocery and Fruit Prices Mix in Dense List
A crowded catalog of fresh produce and staples lists beans, cabbage, cauliflower, apples, oranges, cheese, eggs, sugar, cereals, and meats with varied per pound, per dozen, or per crate pricing. Regional notes reference Yakima and California produce, Oregon cheese, and Chicago market figures.
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Oregon
California
Pen Davis
Spitzenberg
Cal
Asparagua
Washington
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