Rhodes Death Recalls Illicit South Africa Leader
Intense obituary notes Cecil John Rhodes dying after a long heart ailment. Born July 5 1883 he rose from Natal to Kimberley fortunes then Cape premier and Rhodesia expeditions. Describes his ascetic life, anti feminine stance, and obsession with power and conquest.
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Cecil John Rhodes
Bishop Stealford
Natal
Kimberley
England
Uth Africa Commission
House of Commons
South Africa
Rhodes
Wife of Police Chief Vanishes After Domestic Row
A dramatic report from Mallard a police chief named Chan Turner and his wife Miaie Turner are at the center of a domestic dispute. Mrs Turner reportedly left home after a quarrel and alleged abuse. neighbors say she was seen later at a neighbor’s home. The husband, a local officer, has not found his wife and speculation ties the disappearance to marital tensions and financial strains during home construction.
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Miaie
Ying
Police
Chan
Turbada Linaie Turner
Eay
J. Turner
Turner
Turners
Railroad Avenue
Pope Street
Mallard
State suit challenges Northwestern rail merger in Minnesota
The state of Minnesota files a bill of complaint against the Northwestern rail merger. The case, heard by the Minnesota Supreme Court, opens April 7 and argues a conspiracy to restrain trade and destroy competition. The state cites a stronger document than its prior complaint and plans a new line of attack this week in state courts.
Davidson and Bertha Roper Runaway Pair Apprehended
Police nabbed Davidson and Bertha Roper, two runaway girls, after a Latoma lodging house keeper notified authorities. The pair were found in the landlady’s home and arrested on suspicion but said they were merely out for a good time. Bertha Roper is a Stellna Roper witness in a pending criminal case.
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Davidson
Bertha Roper
Geo. Krown
Third Avenue
Iria
Latoma
Roper
Stellna Roper
Meamer Juneau Overhauled SP Yards at Mallard
Meamer Juneau has been read thoroughly overhauled SP yards at Mallard. It has last night and will recount by the United States ambassador today. Griffin yesterday fined M Green Lake $50 for each charnel gain at him. He practiced medicine coming to Lake for some time. He had practice and was male more than enough to keep.
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Mallard
United States
Anbretor
Griffin
M. Green Lake
Han
Leing
Lake
Charges of misconduct in Carpenters union arise
At a regular union meeting charges of conduct unbecoming the methods of trades unions were referred against J. T. Oldham, 4. EB. White and Jas. Hopkirk. The action ties to H. C. Baker’s expulsion from the Building Trades council over alleged political payments. Patrick Boullin, a union member, filed the charges. Oldham defended himself saying he welcomes scrutiny and will explain his acts when the proper time comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
J. T. Oldham
EB. White
Jas. Hopkirk
Building Trades Council
H. C. Baker
Baker
White
Oldham
Hopkirck
Patrick Boullin
Buttner Bound Over for Trial on Fraud Charge
W. H. Buttner was bound over to the superior court by Justice Camn for trial on obtaining money under false pretenses from Roscoe Green concerning a Seattle Journal purchase. Bonds set at $2000. defense fought dismissal and decried the witnesses and remarks during the hearing. Green alleges he was swindled in a false representation about a newspaper stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Buttner
Justice Camn
Mar.coe Green
Glasgow
Butier
Janatlee Cann
Cann
Tom
Wm. H. Buttner
British Columbia
Roscoe Green
Seattle Journal
Green
Yakima Desert Land Proof Extension Bill Introduced
Washington Representative Jones introduced a bill in Congress to extend the final proof time for an imperfect uncontested and uncancelled desert land in Yakima County by one year. The proposal moves through legislative channels in the March session.
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Washington
D. C
Jones
Washington Today
Yakima County
Captain Devries Arrested Over Chinese Landing
Port Townsend reports Capt Devries of the Holland steamship Wilhelmina arrested this morning on charges of landing Chinese. This is his second arrest. The Hin steamer also held under customs regulations and awaiting action.
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Port Townsend
Devries
Engineers Tour Mount Pleasant Cemetery Extension Plan
Extending the West Queen Anne street car line was reviewed by Engineer Thomson Street Superintendent Little and General Manager Dickinson of Seattle Electric Co They inspected Mount Pleasant cemetery extension and discussed a possible loop via Aiath and Beventh avenues West with an aim to serve the cemetery and reach areas not previously touched by street cars. The proposed route starts at Sixth Avenue West and Caler Street to Howe Street then Beventh Avenue West to Mt Pleasant cemetery and may seek public works approval to extend on Seventh Avenue West.
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Thomson
Little
Dickinson
Seattle Electric Co
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Withape District
Ape Company
Board of Public Works
Seventh Avenue West
Builders oppose arbitration in local strike stand
Henry Holtkamp secretary of the Building Trades council says the group opposes arbitration and will not recede from its demands. He argues arbitration fails to help workers and that workers must defend wage increases without mediation. Carpenters and Painters unions back the council, while Plasterers threaten to leave unless paid at least $4 a day. The strike situation remains unsettled.
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Henry Holtkamp
Building Trades Council
Star
Building Trades Council Baa
Inez Ditch
Board of Arbitration
Carpenters
Painters’ Union
Plasterers Union
Matsukata and Party Arrive in Seattle on Kaga Maru
Count Masayoshi Matsukata and a party of Japanese officials arrived in Seattle from the Orient aboard the Kaga Maru. They were greeted by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce at the Great Northern docks and driven to Rainier Grand. The group includes Goro Matsukata and others. a banquet at the Rainier club with speeches is planned.
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Masayoshi Matsukata
Seattle
Orient
Great Northern Docks
Japan
St. Paul
Chicago
Boston
Niagara Paris
United Bentes
Elurope
Sues Canal
Matsukata
Questa
Seattle Electric Co
Chamber of Commerce
Rainier Club
Covere
John &. Allen
John H. McGraw
Great Northern
New Gas Company Secures Its Site On Waterfront
The Citizens' Light & Power Co wins a waterfront plot in North Seattie for a gas plant after 60 days of negotiations. The site spans two city docks with tanks and a large steel telescope tank setup. Generating will rely on Lowe coke ovens and an improved water gas process. Plant aims to deliver 760,08 feet of gas daily and extend mains across Beattie and Yesterway districts. Officers include Lyman C. Smith, J. W. Cline, and K. Hiscock. A six year franchise is in place. work starts immediately with Beattie shop construction and pipe laid along miles of streets.
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North Seattie
Citizens’ Light & Power Co
Aite
Bealdes
Eliott Avenue
Milwaukee Street
Beattie Ahope
Yester Way
Lyman C. Smith
Syracuse
J. W. Cline
Beattie
K. Hiscock
Syracues
Mallard
Alte
Hallard
Wreckage Found Near Skidegate After Sea Disaster Tale
Reports to American consul in Victoria detail a bottle message from Dead Tree Point six miles north of Skidegate describing a sea disaster. Wreckage washed ashore includes a shipboard name board Altavela a boat fragment Nannies a white painted gang plank a buoy marked HM 8 Condor and two cases of canned salmon with no labeling.
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Star
Victoria
B. C
Abraham FE. Smith
Wm. Russ
Skidegate
Russ
Dead Tree Point
Divison of
Marine Meteorology
Cardiganshire
Altavela
Morgan Testifies on Northern Pacific Stake in Power Struggle
In New York March 24 J Pierpont Morgan testified in Peter Power versus Northern Pacific. He described his company as financial agent for the railroad and asserted directors alone could retire the preferred stock. He discussed Hill and Chicago expansion, and defined community of interest as a group that owns property and acts freely. The questioning continued at 8 20 p.m. with Morgan calm and controlled despite crowd reactions.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Peter Power
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Securities Co
Northern Pacific
Giant of Finance
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Great Northern
James J. Hill
Chicago
Pauline
Hill
Burlington
St. Paul
Centrol
Lawyer Albert Patrick Murder Trial Reaches Jury
The New York case of Albert Patrick, a lawyer charged with killing millionaire Rice to seize property, went to the jury this afternoon after extensive testimony and arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Patrick
Millionaire Rice
Miners and Operators Begin Arbitration Talks
A conciliation session in New York between the National Civic Federation and anthracite miners opens to discuss federation involvement in the dispute. Senator Hanna presides with United Mine Workers President John Mitchell and anthracite leaders present as Mitchell explains the miners’ position and seeks permission to bring 14 miners’ delegates to talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Civic Federation
Anthracite Miners’ Unions
Senator Hanna
Washington
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
John Fahey
Thomas Nichole
Thomas Dully
Mitchell
Seommion
Federation
Permuasion
Robber IL. FF. BRoyren Convicted in Interbay Case
IL. FF. BRoyren, arrested last winter at Interbay during a meat emporium robbery of Zobel and Gose, was convicted in Judge Griffin's court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. FF
Broyren
Interbay
Zobel & Gose
Griffin
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Cecil Rhodes
Cecil Senbe Nero
Afou
Origen
Mr. Rhodes
Jim
Ballard
Mr. Turner
Wirhavied
Buttner
Yakima
Queen Anne
NEW Gas Company
Monarch
Kastor Millines
Pastor Millinery
Daily Papers
Northwest
Third Ave
Corner Union Telephone Main
Northrup
Hanna
Kegley
Macarron
OG Nooples Pfaffmann's
Fancy Fresh
California Dairy
Bic
California Creamery
Steinway
Pacific Coast
Sherman Clay
Second Avenue
James Henry
Wholerale and Hketail Butcher
Jovber and Packer
F. BE. Elliott
Pike Street
Pioneer Square
Iota
Herbert S. Upper
Voubgor
Lion Clothing House
Star Shoe Factory
First
Walhuichinson
Kunon
The
Seattle Electric
Grippe Cure
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