Chinese Lottery Case Heads to Judge Cain
In a Washington street joint two Chinese proprietors China Quong and Louie Key are jailed after Officer Hubbard’s brother Wu claims a $1900 prize was stolen by altered tickets. The proprietors dispute the drawn numbers saying the Hubbard ticket was changed, possibly by acid, a practice they allege players use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Hubbard
Washington Street
China Quong
Louie Key
Yeaterday
Missing Sacramento real estate man Edwin Alsip named in policy transfer
Edwin K Alsip the Sacramento real estate dealer who disappeared over two years ago is believed alive. A Sacramento county superior court notice filed by W H Spencer states Alsip transferred a 2000 life insurance policy to Spencer on September 2 1904. Attorney J N Turner filed the notice saying a woman friend delivered the transfer and that Spencer may be in the east. Turner has no knowledge of Alsip’s location but suspects the affair occurred in Sacramento.
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San Francisco
Edwin K. Alsip
Sacramento
Alsip’ Sother
Superior Court
Sacramento County
W. H. Spencer
Alsip
Spencer
J. N. Turner
Turner
Guardian Spirit of New Territories Belief
The text argues that occupying powers must act as moral guardians offering free schools speech and worship and a stable government. It calls for teaching by example to promote self government while reminding the United States and its institutions are on trial in new territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Abducted Boy Gerald Lapiner Returns Home
Gerald Lapiner, abducted last ten months, was brought home by his mother to Chicago on March 2. The pale, thin boy rejoined his brothers and sisters and will travel to Painesville on Thursday for court proceedings. His parents vow to pursue those responsible, suspecting a wider network behind the kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gerald Lapiner
Painesville
Ohio
Lapiner
Tapiner
Ranform
FISH TRAP DEAL BETWEEN CHICAGO FIRM AND BOUND TRAPPERS
The Pacific- American Fish company of Chicago will pay 550000 to the Bound lower Sound fish trap and cannery owners at Fairhaven on Friday. The deal includes forty six traps and two canneries with total investment about 709000. The takeover signals broader Puget Sound fishing industry investment nearing 1.2 million dollars.
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Pacific- American Fish Company of
Chicago
Fairhaven
T. A. Moran
R. Onffroy
B. Deming
W. F. Gould
J. P
Puget Sound
Immense Cannery Planned Between Patrhaven and Whatcom
Mr Caffrey will manage the venture to build a large cannery between Patrhaven and Whatcom with steamers to connect with traps and a full fertilizing plant for salmon refuse. A refrigerating facility for shipping fresh fish will also be constructed as offices open in this city and Fairhaven with Chicago as the company’s headquarters. The party plans to return to Seattle Friday.
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Patrhaven
Whatcom
Caffrey
Fairhaven
Chicago
Seattle
Pacific Coast Steamship Company Rumor of Move Denied
A San Francisco dispatch says the Pacific Coast Steamship Co may move its general offices to Seattle due to rising Great Northern traffic and Canadian Pacific competition, but President J D Farrell denies the rumor. He states the San Pedro office handles Mexican and Southern California trade.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Seattle
Great Northern
Canadian Pacific
J. D.D. Farrell
Pacific Coast Company
San Pron Éhere
Prairie Fire Devours Grain and Hay Near Maywood
A large prairie fire roars near Maywood Nebraska on March 2 burning unthreshed grain and hundreds of tons of hay. Farmers fear widespread losses as the town with weak defenses is saved only by communal efforts to beat back the flames.
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Maywood
Neb
Seattle and Alaska Steamship sued for breach of contract
G Orielli and G Orielli Jr sue the Seattle and Alaska Steamship Co in Superior Court seeking 6423 each alleging the Noyo failed to carry out a contract. They say they traveled to Dawson last year, boarded at Seattle, were taken to St Michael and returned. They claim 3148 each for passage plus 8275 for loss of time and outfits.
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Seattle & Alaska Steamship Company
G. Orielli
G. Orielli Jr
Steamship Company
Dawson
Noyo
St. Michael
Seattle
Call for 35000 volunteers under army reorganization plan
Washington reports a call for 35,000 volunteers to be issued within days under the army reorganization bill. The move will enlarge the army to 100 percent and release volunteer regiments still in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fatal Fight Over Soldier Record Ends in Death
In Sacramento George M. Francis employed at the railroad shops dies after a bare knuckle fight with John Sherburn who surrenders to authorities charged with manslaughter. The incident stems from a dispute over Sherburns military record while both men were guardsmen in Santa Cruz last summer. Sherburn, nearly 19, is jailed as Francis leaves a widow and child.
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Sacramento
George M. Francis
John Sherburn
Sherburn
Francia
National Guard
Santa Cruz
Francis
Temple
Wiliam H. Sherburn
Board of Education
Indian man killed by freight train at Seattle street crossing
John Curly, an Indian resident known on the waterfront, was run over and killed by a Columbia and Puget Sound freight train near Weller street and Sixth avenues south about 10 pm. He was seen intoxicated near the track before the accident and may have slept on the rails or failed to hear the locomotive. The body suffered severe injuries, with the head severed, and was identified by Sergeant Laubscher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curly
Columbia
Puget
Water Front
Seattle
Pushing 04 to Victory in Philippine Campaign
MacArthur's division advances with little opposition, pushing three miles by 10 am leaving rebels beyond Hocave. Two Pennsylvanians and one Dakota youth wounded as Filipinos fire volleys to gauge positions. Filipino casualties reported along roads from Manila to Marilao and in the river.
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Mantla
MacArthur
Hocave
Manilla
Marilao
General MacArthur Reaches Bigaa Nearing Manila
Gen. MacArthur's troops advance to Bigaa and near the Filipino capital Manila. Today's report lists four killed and thirty wounded.
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Manila
MacArthur advances toward Manila front in March push
Cablegram from General MacArthur reports an advance to Manila outskirts with rapid rail bridge repairs and supply lines. Troops press toward Rocave and Bigea near Malolos as enemy resistance eases and local towns face destruction by fire. Losses are described as light and troops in good spirits.
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Washington
Tle
MacArthur
Outekirta
Manilac
Treopa
Rocave
Bigea
Malolos
Caliroad
Two Killed and Three Wounded in Yesterday’s Engagements
Gen. Ovin reported two killed and three wounded in yesterday’s engagements. The alec reported that the troops are in no need of supplies.
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Washington
Ovin
Alec
Troops Engage Filipinos Near Malolos In Fierce Battle
In MANTLA March the US troops attacked near Bagan. Filipinos offered heavy resistance. the front line fell back across the Hocave river with heavy losses. The Pennsylvanian and Nebraska regiments earned praise for swift river crossing and vigorous assault. Prisoners were taken. capture of Bilgaa reported. advance on Malolos expected.
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Mantla
Bagan
Iatter
Hocave
Penneylvania
Pirset Nebraska Infantry
Reeave
Rigsa
Bilgaa
Malolos
Missionary Convention Held by Seattle Women's Society
The seventh annual convention of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society in the Seattle district was hosted at Grace M. E. church. Forenoon papers on Christian and missionary work were read and late this afternoon officers for the ensuing years will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Seattle
Grace M. FE
Ferry across Lake Washington gains legislative approval
Legal barriers to building a Lake Washington ferry are removed by a legislative amendment extending the act to lakes and estuaries. Prospective county commissioners must decide on cost, with estimates likely under 11,000 dollars and operating expenses to come from the county current expense fund.
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Lake Washington
McElroy
Tunnel under Forty-seventh Street to Jay Gould’s house
The New York Journal reports a secret tunnel from a hotel under Forty-seventh Street to Jay Gould’s house built at his expense after a Cleveland election riot. Gould escaped in a closed carriage to avoid rioters and had the tunnel cut through for safety. The hotel stood on a former skating pond in the neighborhood.
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Forty-seventh Street
New York
Jay Gould
Mr. Gould
Maire
Cleveland
Gould
New York Journal
New District Judge Named for Third Judicial District
The President appoints former Senator Gray of Delaware as United States judge for the Third Judicial district.
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Washington
Gray
Delaware
United States
Third Judicial District
Man jailed for bicycle theft linked to Tacoma case
Robert Westcott alias Tom Campbell was sentenced to thirty days in jail after a prior Tacoma arrest for stealing a bicycle at Puyallup. The bicycle was identified and returned before Campbell left the area.
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Robert Westcott
Tom Campbell
Tacoma
Puyallup
Campbell
Beattie
Tole
Remains of Edward Denroine Arrive After Cascade Tunnel Death
The body of Edward Denroine, a Great Northern railway employee, arrived last night from the Cascade tunnel. He was killed by falling rocks while working in the tunnel.
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Edward Denroine
Cascade Tunnel
Denroine
Great Northern Railway
Olympic Trail Proposal Aims From Brinnon To Heart Of Olympic Mountains
W F Horner of Brinnon advocates a thirty mile trail from Dosewallips River to the Olympic mountains to spur mining prospects and open new routes. He estimates $1500 to $2000 suffices and promises swift benefits from the project along scenic routes through high mountains, valleys, and lakes.
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W. F. Horner
Brinnon
Olympic Mountains
Olympic Ranges
Horner
Portland Without a Mayor Leads City Until Election
With no mayor in Portland, the city will operate without one until a council fixed date in April assigns a successor to the late W. S. The council president W. A. Storey will discharge duties in the interim. The next head of city government remains a public interest as the term continues with no patronage to the mayor.
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Portland
W. A. Storey
Mecon
Giepense
Board of Public Works
Uielr
Cedar River water system cost hike approved
The board of public works increased the Cedar River water system cost by 125000 dollars yesterday afternoon. They will substitute larger pressure pipes to deliver 9090000 gallons daily instead of 95000000 as previously proposed.
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Board of Public Works
Star
Cedar River
Robbery Report Near Olympia Sparks Sheriff Probe
An Indian rider arrived in Olympia about 9 o clock this morning to report two strangers held up a man two miles west of the city and robbed him of a roll of bills and silver money. Sheriff Millings led the investigation, linking the robbers to a weekend post office burglary at Sheiton.
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Olympia
Carpenter Crushed Between Ferry Slip and Fender
M Grogh a carpenter with Paraffine Paint company was crushed to death between Ferry Slip No 6 and a spring fender. His body fell into the water and was recovered hours later. The accident occurred about 1 25 p m as the ferry boat Newark came in. Krowh and Gus Roberta were repairing teredo proof covering when Roberta bailed a leaky boat and was caught between the boat and the dock.
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RAN Fhranci
Roberts
Newark
Crittenton Home Donation Rumor Ties Tacoma to Florence Crittenton
Rumor suggests the White Shield home at Tacoma may be donated to the Florence Crittenton organization. The house is currently owned by the State Women’s Christian Temperance Union and Charles Crittenton departed for Tacoma last night to begin a series of meetings.
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White Shield
Tacoma
Florence Crittenton
State Women's Christian Temperance Union
Charles Crittenton
Bicyclers in Seattle Show Spring Awakening
The bicycle world wakes in Seattle with 1809 outfit claims and many shops displaying essentials. Fine weather over the past week boosts trade as beginners learn on back streets, and new paths on the route to the army post promise some of the coast’s finest riding avenues.
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Seattle
Tacoma Chief Faults Low Patrols In Wake Of Holdups
Chief Reed of Tacoma testifies in the Williams and Walker robbery case. He complains the police force has been cut to twenty one patrolmen, with three in Old Town and three in South Tacoma, leaving only fifteen citywide. He asserts ex patrolmen exaggerate hold up claims. praises recent efforts against bunco and petit larceny and notes he has faced heavy workload with limited resources.
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Reed
Tacoma
Willams
Walker
City of Destiny
Mead
Old Town
Goutd
Bunco
Remains of Cuban War Dead Return to New York Voyage
Coffins carrying soldiers killed in Cuba were removed from the funeral ship Crooke in New York and sent to their destination. John Sherman arrived in Washington this morning with his condition showing great improvement.
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New York
Cuba
Crooke
Washington
John Sherman
Filipino Agent Denies Aguinaldo Seeks Compromise
Paris on March 2 Felix Roxas the Filipino agent denies claims that Aguinaldo wishes to compromise with Americans amid ongoing tensions and negotiations.
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Paris
Felix Roxas
Aguinaldo
Sloop Gen Biglin Loads Freight for Sunrise City
The Gen Biglin of MacDougall Southwick will load 125 tons of freight for Sunrise City at Schwabacher dock before sailing to Cook's Inlet next Monday. The Siglin, first small sailing craft to depart Seattle north this season, has undergone extensive overhauling and adds two new staterooms and a hatch-covering. The Siglin will carry supplies for the Sunrise store and hydraulic plant material for Wible of Bakersfield. Nettie G Thornton will depart a week later to take remaining freight. Captain Johnson to command Siglin again.
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Gen. Biglin
MacDougall@ Southwick company
Schwabacher Dock
Bunrise City
Siglin
Seattle
Alaska
G&he
Sigtin
Cook
Sunjet
Sunrise City
W. Wible
Bakersfield
Cal
W.bble
Sunrise
Sigiin
Nettie G. Thornton
Cook's Inlet
Biglin
Johnson
Miss Sparke Engaged To Bushman After Brief Courtship
A fragment from Richmond Dispatch quotes Miss Florence praising steady business like and noting Miss Sparke’s engagement to young Bushman after only two months of courtship. The exchange centers on admiration for enterprising men and rapid matchmaking.
Dearest Murmur Sparks Trust in Hidden Truth
A Plain Dealer quote portrays a couple's whispered exchange about change and fidelity. The woman voices fear of change, the man vows constancy, and the line humorously undercuts the seriousness with a sly, double meaning. The brief item captures a moment of intimate banter.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Age disputed in suit over facial treatment and wages
Mrs. L. B. Houghton sues Mrs. Gervaise Graham for the maximum $200 in a case alleging an 1854 agreement to remove wrinkles and blemishes from Graham’s face. Houghton claims half the face was treated first and she would sit in a storefront window to show the before and after results, with $10 weekly pay, but Graham refused the second half restoration and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Underwood
Mra. L. B. Houghton
Justice Court
Gervaise Graham
Graham
Houghton
Third Day Session At King County Institute At High School
The King County Institute holds its third day at the high school with strong interest. Hart Wagner addresses Local Geography and History, then Composition in the Grammar Grade. Prof Gardner discusses Nature's Work. Mrs Macy presents The Teacher as a Cult Woman. Afternoon program mirrors the morning.
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King County Institute
Hart Wagner
Gardner
Island County
Beefs Board Testimony Highlights General Eagan Anger
Witness John Diack recounted General Eagan's fury after learning soldiers refused beef. He quoted Eagan saying he would have forced them to eat it. Fagan testified this afternoon and revised the twenty four hour clause, noting a change from seventy two by his order.
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Ngton
John Diack
General Miler
Porto Rico
Beef Board
Washington
Gen
Ragan
Eagan
Fagan
Hawaii sugar trade opens as ships freed from registry
Advices from Honolulu confirm the sale of the City of Columbia. Congress failure to enact coastwise laws loosened tonnage for Hawaii sugar business. The Cunboat Wheeling sailed from Honolulu March 21 for Manila and the transport Conemaugh arrived the same day.
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Honolulu
Columbia
Congress
Hawaii
Wheeling
Manila
Conemaugh
City Council Tour Of Seattle Traction Cars
At the request of Manager Blanchard the Seattle Traction Company, city councilmen toured Green Lake and Kinnear Park in one of three newly purchased cars. They inspected line facilities with stops along the route and enjoyed luncheon served by the company in the car.
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Blanchard
Seattle Traction Company
Greenlake
Kinnear Park
Green Lake
Ewinging
Tottering
Duck Swallowed a Fish Found in Street Sale
A wild duck killed by a farmer and dressed at Frenchys saloon carried a fish 12% inches long and 3 inches wide in its innards. The fish, a kip jack herring, entered tail first through a narrow throat, puzzling onlookers about how it could pass. The duck’s species remained unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort Roundabout
Boy in Burns writes humorous essay on newspapers
A Burns Oregon boy offers a witty take on newspapers noting the editor as a legendary figure, doubting biblical mention of editors, and joking that the paper is a poor one with unpaid subscriptions, reflecting lighthearted views from the Philadelphia Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Oregon
Pen
Vicious Drug Clerk Mulls Safer Substitute Claim
A villainous drug clerk glowers and insists they have something just as good, hinting at a safer or better alternative while speaking in a hissed, distracted aside. The line suggests deceit and duplicity in a tense scene.
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America
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Alaska Steamboat Company
General Otis
Missionary Convention
Jay Gould's
Crittenton
Bicyclers
Cher Read
Sherman
Western
Northern Pacific
Montana
North Pacific
McNicoll
Ottawa
Co. P
Pacific Coast
Friend of Quay
Harrisburg
Quay
Richard Olney
Texas
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Kingerton
Jamaica
Santiago
Gray's Harbor Commercial Company
Centraiia
Corey
Col
T. T. Burgess
Walla Walla
Messie, Stuart & Wells
Deadman's Island
Vancouver
A. Berg
James O'Conner
Pinnacle Jim
Loomis
Wash
John O’ Herrin
O'Herrin
William Kingman
Jack Burns
Snohomish
Monroe
Kingman
Pike
Gen. Eagan
Joax
Philadelphia
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