Transcontinental lines near start of a rate war
Reports from Montreal claim Canadian Pacific has opened a rate war to the Pacific Coast, though details are unclear. Officials say the road may push aggressive cuts to challenge rivals while Great Northern contemplates permanent cheap rates. Railway leaders expect confirmation of a national rate battle soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Pacific Coast
Canadian
Great Northern
McNicholl
Jim Hill
New York
Eastern
President Hill
Northern Pacific
Iron Mills Kept Busy by Strong Demand in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania iron trade remains brisk as large buyers press for prompt deliveries under existing contracts. Foundrymen, shopkeepers, and contractors seek terms within six weeks to two months. Bars and plate materials show gains, builders secure June tonnage, and many bids are rejected without consideration while sheet steel prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Post Office Site Sought for Seattle Public Building
Dispatch from Washington reports advertisement preparations by the Treasury supervising architect for a site in Seattle for the new public building funded by an appropriation in the last Congress. Required lot size ranges from 230 by 144 feet on a corner to 184 by 275 feet for an inside site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Supervising Architect
Treasury Department
Seattle
Congress
Fireman Believed Lost On Dick Brown Reappears In Cincinnati
Captain F A Luidiey delayed reporting the missing fireman Henry Arnold after he fell from the Dick Brown on March 15 near Carrollton Kentucky. The vessel returned up the river, searched with a light, and only then reported the presumed death. Arnold was later located alive in Cincinnati bringing relief to the crew and officials.
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Cincinnati
Dick Brown
Carrollton
Henry Arnold
F. A. Luidiey
Cincinnati Harbor
Spider and Fly Amusement Bulletin Report Reveals Rescue
The Amusements Bulletin at Third Avenue Theater recounts a missing fireman found alive after river misfortune. Capt Laidley questions the body’s location as Arnold survives, drifting to shore and is discovered by a farmer’s dog whose barking prompts the homeowner to rescue the man.
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Laidley
Capt
Dody
Arnold
John Moore waives preliminary hearing in child murder case
Autchinbon reports John Moore waived his preliminary hearing today and was sent to jail to await trial. Authorities initially feared a lynching but reassured the public that no danger remains.
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Autchinbon
Kan
John Moore
Paper Vests Reach Backward and Forward in Style
The article promotes paper waistcoats as a warm, affordable option for spring wear. Made of paper fiber or cloth covered variants, they promise heat retention under jackets and compete with chamois and cambric garments. Prices range from a few cents to $1.50, with various coverings and fits.
Mr Pillsbury's Trip to Le Conte Glacier Alaska
Mr Pillsbury relates a five person voyage from Fort Wrangel in a 29 foot launch into Le Conte Bay. He describes house sized icebergs a half mile wide glacier movement of 15 feet daily and dangerous 20 foot waves from calving. A timely rescue saved a woman from fire ignited by a burning dress.
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A. C. Pillabury
le Conte
Alanka
Fort Wrangel
Alaska
le Conte Bay
Mr. Pillabury
Where is Sowerby
Postmaster Meem received a letter from Thomas Sowerby of Jarrow England asking for information on his son William Sowerby. The last known letter from William was in 1892 when he was president of the Puget Sound Box Manufacturing Company in this city.
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Meem
Thomas Sowerby
Jarrow
England
William Sowerby
Puget Sound Box Manufacturing Company
Four Die in Fire at Memphis Boarding House
Four persons suffocated in a boarding house fire in Memphis early today. Several others injured. The deceased are Mia Chapin Cheater Chapin Hoy Chapin and Smith.
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Memphis
Tenn
March
Mia, Chapin
Cheater Chapin
Hoy Chapin
Smith
Rustler Grocery Promoted as Cheapest Groceries Source
The Rustler Grocery at 10 Columbia between Third and Fourth advertises itself as the cheapest place to buy groceries with phone contact listed as Main 443.
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Rustler Grocery
Columbia
Letuya Bay Gold Placer Mining Company Near Lituya Bay
From San Francisco the Letuya Bay Gold Placer Mining Company sails toward Alaska aboard the Dora to outfit a claim near Lituya Bay, within 1.5 miles of shore and along 10 miles of coast on 1200 acres. The firm lists Bernard Stahl as president and O. M. H. Ray age as vice president with Laula Meyers as secretary treasurer, incorporating in May 1898 with 100,000 shares. The party plans to haul supplies and seven mules to the site, with a history of early gold finds and a plan to bring modern machinery next season.
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Latoya Bay Mining Company
San Francisco
Alaska
Dora
Lituya Bay
Juneau
Bernard Stahl
O. M H. Rayage
Laula Meyers
Savage
Letuya Bey Gold Placer Mining Company
California
Lituvya Bay District
Seattle
Asmayers Terra
San Franchsco
Dorale
Artington Dock
Advices to the Filipinos From Mr Dooley in Peace and War
The vignette humorously imagines American imperial attitudes toward the Philippines. It portrays condescending offers of schools clothing and housing while threatening control and coercion. The piece emphasizes power, paternalism and asserted dominance over colonized peoples.
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Mr. Dooley
F. P. Dunne
Spain
Hogan
Dad
Coreotton
Boy Fears Lions as Posters Stir His Imagination
A small boy fears the jungle beasts pictured on a carnival poster while learning from adults that lions and tigers rarely attack humans unless hungry. The article notes carnivores avoid people, cites the peccary as a bold jungle foe, and ends with the boy seeking safety in a tree.
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Thia Clana
South
Central America
British battleships and the value of sea trial experience
An analysis from Casseler's Magazine argues that British ships benefit from vast sea trial data across global stations. It credits high freeboard and robust gun platforms, with Sir William White’s Admiralty view prioritizing shooting excellence and reliable artillery over sheer numbers.
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Russia
Europe
W. E B. Epherte
United States Navy
U. S
Oregon
Huntish
Olympia
Manila
Spanich
William White
Admiralty
Wiliam White
Hint
Majestic
Caaseler
Private Herman McCall Dies in Wharf Accident
San Francisco reports Private Herman McCall of the Ninth U. and Infantry was crushed last night between the iron side of the transport City of Puebla and the Broadway wharf while climbing down for fun.
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San. Francisco
Herman McCall
Ninth
U. & Infantry
Puebla
Broadway
Market Symbols and Court Quips Highlight Chicago Notes
The report weaves commodity quotes for cattle hogs and sheep with prices like Reeves and Brockers while a Philadelphia dialogue quotes a courtroom attorney and judge. A brief aside notes a singer's interruption as a stray line about drowning appears from The Man and The Maid.
Market Quotations and Prices for Potatoes and Related Goods
Quotations show potatoes at 40 with rising prices for other grades amid activity at Central dock. Home and eastern shipments discussed with expectations of above 0, while markets for fish, butter, eggs, hay, and grains remain largely steady. Buyers and sellers list prices for oats, wheat, bran, hay, coffee, flour, sugar, and livestock with wide ranges across multiple commodities.
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Home Commission
Hilewmer Lake
Hilewmer Lake Brought In Peventy
Central Dock
Beattie
Puget Sound
Washington
Timothy
California
Farina
Graham
Java
Costa Rica
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Small Boye
Marvel
Wonder
Chicago
Brockers
Western
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Mgm
Iowa
Elgin
Perth
Imo
Columbia River
White River
Yakima
Amyrna Fee
Mir
Washington Red Cedar
IBM
Cahn & Cohn
Pool of
Yester Are
Yesser Bock
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James BD
J Ceres
Uinites
Puget Sound National Bank OF Sea
Copteal
Qocot Parte
V. Ankeny
Sater
James Bothw
Joans and
Insu
Boston
City Real Estate
Block
Wanes and Insurance
Boston Con
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7Th
Columbiad
Randall &Co
Serecins Wendows
Doors
Tel
Es Bonney & Stewart Funeral Directore
Embalmere Portors
Third Ave
Columbia 81
Mata
Wash
HALBE
Second Avenue
Collins
Siigh-gred
al Tts
Triasbe
Sapien
Vieri
la Roche
Second Ave
Union &T
San Diego Fruit Co
Lane
Nats
Ramaker Music Co
Pike and Fifth
Madame Brown von Pike
Acme Publishing Co
Alley
Beria
Winter & Harper
Seattle, Wash
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co
Motions
Gilman
Rewpon
Main St
Third Avenue
New
Seattle Star
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