Egg Thief Detained After Daring Chase Through Pike Street
A lively pursuit ends when James Quinn grabs a case of twelve eggs near Williams Gow utter store on First Avenue. Officer Cameron orders halt, fires, and Quinn surrenders, then chats with the crowd while jailed. Rural delivery in Tennessee and South Carolina expands the post service with carriers paid low wages but allowed outside work.
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Pike Street
James Quinn
Williams’ Gow Utter
Firet Avenue
Pike
Quinn
Willams
Cameron
Rema
Tennesnee
South Carolina
United States to Build Large Government Ice Plant in Manila
Federal supervision signals permanent U S occupation of the Philippines with plans for a quarter million dollar government cold storage plant in Manila within six months. Chief Engineer Frank L Strong says the refrigerator will provide troops in Manila meats and luxuries equal to those in Chicago.
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Chicago
Washington
Mants
United States War Department
Philippine
United States
Manila
Frank L. Strong
United States Navy
Soap Price Increases Tied to Global Demand Says Kirk
CHICAGO March. J RB Kirk of James S Kirk Co notes heavy soap fat rises from strong foreign demand. He says the price jump is legitimate and not due to a combination or a soap trust. Cheaper grades rose six weeks ago due to higher date costs. laundry grades up about a tenth of a cent per pound.
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Chicago
J. RB. Kirk
James S. Kirk & Co
Franklin MacVeagh & Co
Sprague, Warner & Co
Tree delivery of mail gains congressional support
The March 30 report from Washington notes Congress increased rural tree delivery funding from 150 000 to 300 000 yearly, signaling its success and potential permanence. Officials say it satisfies many regions, though the South shows higher failure risk due to sparse population and literacy variability among white and Black residents.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Postal Service
Permanent Institution
Hawaii to Name New Attorney General Amid Political Pressure
Report from Honolulu states a $6000 yearly Hawaii salary is set for a Washington-connected attorney general. W S mith, in office since the overthrow, has resigned after a coup that ousted Minister J A King. No successor chosen. Robertson denies offer. rumors tied to A G M Robertson and Harry E Cooper, with public opinion opposed to Cooper.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Hawaii
Washington
Treasury
Congress
J. A. King
Smith
A. G. M. Robertson
Robertson
Dole
Harry E. Cooper
Cooper
Bucey railway franchise moves toward passage in Tacoma
The Bucey railway franchise units move through the Tacoma judiciary committee toward passage at tonight's meeting with revised ordinance copies due. Survey teams relocate near Sound and Des Moines while Chief Engineer Rifle marshals a workforce to finish the line survey in one to two weeks. Rights of way are largely secured with few tiny parcels expected to resist.
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Tacoma
Bucey
Judiciary Committee
Stone's Landing
Indian Reservation
Des Moines
Trust claim on champagne output dismissed
Chicago reported that Charles Dilespie, agent for eastern and European wine merchants, debunked a New York telegraph story alleging a champagne output cornered by a 5 million dollar trust. He cited a telegram from Frederick de Bary & Co of New York as the source, noting the firm was named as first in the alleged combination.
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Chicago
Charles Dilespie
New York
Frederick de Bary & Co
Rumor Of Rowan Torpedo Boat Accident Denied
A report of an accident to the Rowan torpedo boat machinery at Port Orchard navy yard circulated on the streets yesterday, but Moran Pros. president Robert Moran denied any word of an incident and steamboat men said they had heard nothing.
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Rowan
Port Orchard Navy Yard
Robert Moran
Moran Pros. Company
Port Orchard
Two Men Executed by Hanging in Kansas City and Morrisonville
Kansas City witnessed the execution of James Reed a colored man for the murder of his sweetheart. At Morrisonville Bates Loper was hanged for killing his wife and two children in a separate case.
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Kansas City
James Reed
Morrisonville
Bates Loper
Germans Explain Coaling Station Claim at Friendly Islands
A report from the German ship Tauranga arriving at the Friendly Islands states Germany did not intend to seize the group but sought only a coaling station. The dispatch was received in Auckland on March 20.
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Auckland
N. Z
Tauranga
Friendly Islands
Exile Likely for Mataafa After Samoa Rebellion
In Apia Samoa Admiral Kautz and British commanders plan to capture Mataafa and exile him aboard a warship. His fate depends on powers decisions, with the likely outcome an exile to prevent further bloodshed and repeat rebellion in the islands.
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Apia
Samoa
Auckland
Kautz
Mataafa
Warships Bombard Apia as Samoan Crisis Worsens
Tension over the Samoan king election prompts naval action. Admiral Kautz commands the Philadelphia aided by British boats Porpoise and Royalist to shell Apia towns. Mataafa rejects terms and white residents evacuate per military orders. Provisional government supporters rally. fighting continues with Germans blamed for unrest.
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Apia
Kauta
Philadelphia
Porpoise
Royaliat
Mataafa
Kautsce
Mulinu
Rose
Kauts
Brittah
Banker Missing in Cripple Creek Crises
John Stuart president of LaSalle State Bank left the National Hotel Cripple Creek with two unknown men en route to Victor. He did not reach Victor and has not been heard from since. His behavior was erratic and incoherent raising fears he perished from exposure in the mountains. Stuart recently sold coal mining interests in Hinotes and planned to invest in Cripple Creek mines. He carried letters introducing him to mining owners.
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Colorado
Princs
Col
John Stuart
LaSalle
State Bank
National
Cripple Creek
Victor
Stuart
Hlinots
News Update on MacArthur Forces Reaching Malolos
Washington dispatch reports General Otis indicating MacArthur’s division has reached Guiguinto after heavy fighting and Corbin believes Malolos was reached this morning. Telegraphic communication delays hinder front updates but officials expect good news soon from Malolos.
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Washington
Otis
MacArthur
Guiguinto
Malolos
Corbin
McArthur
Wheat voyage update amid Tacoma and Seattle arrivals
The British ship Weartlothian bound for Europe has reached Tacoma to finish its wheat cargo. The British ship Drumbarton arrived from Port Angeles and anchored at West Seattle, with expected alongside operation at the Centennial.
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Tacoma
Aineworth & Dunn
Cape
Weartlothian
Europe
Drumbarton
Port Angeles
West Seattle
Fourth Day Highlights at King County Teachers Institute
The meeting featured Edna Pusey, six, playing piano. Dr W B Witton spoke on Learning the Fundamental Arts. Reeves discussed University Requirements. Hart Wagner spoke on Use of Art Pictures in School Work. Spilman lectured on Simple Experiments and Syntax of Nouns and Pronouns. State Supt Browne gave the afternoon lecture.
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King County Teachers’ Institute
Edna Pusey
W. BK. Witton
Ellensburg Normal
F. P. Graves
Dean Reeves
Hart Wagner
W. J. S Pillman
F. J. Browne
Fine new tugboat for Puget Sound Tugboat Company
The Puget Sound Tugboat Company plans a new steel tug to be the coast’s largest. It will measure 150 feet long, 27 feet beam, 16 feet 6 inches hold, with 40 gross tons and 290 net. It carries 280 tons of coal, uses triple expansion engines at 1500 HP, and can reach 18 knots. The hull and deckhouse are steel and it includes an advanced electric Nacht plant.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Port Orchard
Puget Sound Tugboat Company
Fearlers
San Francisco
Seattle Inklings and Local Notices From Victoria Visit
Seattle Kennel Club president Josiah Collins traveled to Victoria to recruit dog owners for the beach show and bring fine dogs to Seattle. A license was issued to John Van Norsche and Maggie Goodman. Alfred Saltiel’s remains were shipped to Philadelphia after a boiler explosion fatality. Mayor Hummer appointed Harry Penjamin James Mattey and Andrew Porter to a four year board of examiners for horse shoers. Bank clearances reached 229,155.55 with balances of 108,776.86. Trial of Williamen and Walker for a $50 robbery continues in Judge Jacob's court. Articles of incorporation filed for Ketchikan Mining Company with 100,000 capital stock by Mather, Rigden, and Thinley.
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Josiah Collins
Seattle Kennel Club
Victoria
Combe Beach
Collins
Seattle
Harry Penjamin
James Mattey
Andrew Porter
Hummer
Ketchikan Mining Company
J.C. Mather
G. M. Rigden
H. 8. Thinley
Medium exposed at Portland seance fraud on Fifth Street
In Portland a medium named Elsie Reynolds was exposed during a Spirit séance at 192 Fifth Street. Dr. Edgar Hill and associates staged the exposure with witnesses, revealing a half nude performer and deceptive props. Gate receipts were offered for refunds, and further séances likely canceled.
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Portland
Ore
March
Fifth Street
Edgar P. Hill
Elsie Reynolds
Hill
EB. T. Allen
Ella Mcfride
B. A. R. Hillmer
George R. Gallant
Mr. Gallant
Mr. Alien
Mr. Allen
Prisoners Slip Free Then Foiled In Tacoma Chase
Three county jail inmates working on a wood pile in Tacoma broke for liberty yesterday but were quickly caught after a furious pursuit. A. Berge funds missing Tuesday night remain unrecovered by police.
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Tacoma
A. Berge
Seattle public works hearing on First Avenue track
The Seattle Traction company seeks permission to occupy the east side of First Avenue north between Denny Way and Harrison Street with a temporary track during sewer work. The report covers naval station site debates at Port Orchard and port concerns. It notes labor and rail connections issues and mentions invites to the National Educational Association and new chamber members including Dr J L Neagie and J W Blabon.
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Seattle Traction Company
Board of Public Works
First Avenu North
Dennyway
Harrison Street
Spain
Edincott
Port Orchard
Mare Island
Chamber
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Seattle
Lovett M. Wood
Beattie Press Club
National Educational Association
Portland
Prosch
J. L. Neagie
J. W. Blabon
J. D. Farrell
F. M. Studley
J. H. Braggins
Port Orchard Naval Station Report Criticizes Delay
A chamber of commerce meeting heard a Special Committee report that Port Orchard is the optimal Pacific coast naval yard and that $212,000 appropriated by Congress last year remains unspent due to Chief Endicott’s objections. The panel urged immediate use of funds to complete the drydock and related facilities, arguing that a first class yard is needed near a populated area with rail and market access.
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Chamber of Commerce
Naval Station
Port Orchard
John RB. Allen
E. O. Graves
Thomas Nhurke
Pacific
Chief Endicott
Congress
Endicott
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Desiderata
Mare Island
Puget Sound
Oregon
Notable Visitors Stay at City Hotels
H. P. McCann of the United States army stationed at Vancouver bar racks stops at the Rainier Grand. W. H. Baird registers from Hawaii at the Rainier Grand. E. G. English, a Mt. Vernon logger, stays at the Diller. Geo. W. Tibbitts of Isaquah, department commander of the G. A. R. for Washington and Alaska, dines at the Diller during his city visit.
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H. P. McCann
United States Army
Vancouver Barracks
Rainier Grand
W. H. Baird
Hawaii
E. G. English
Mt. Vernon
Diller
Geo. W. Tibbitts
Isaquah
Washington
Alaska
City
Cedar River water supply aimed to start June 15 1900
On June 15 1900 the Cedar River water supply may be turned on if current plans hold. Bids due June 12 specify a forfeiture of 150 per day for delays beyond the date. City Engineer Thompson leads a country survey with bidders. Federal court files lien on the steamship Evangel for 616.93 in crew wages.
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Cedar River
Thompson
Queen Sails for San Francisco with Passengers and Freight
The steamer Queen departed this morning for San Francisco carrying passengers and freight. The Wall Walla arrived from there with a full list of passengers and a large freight cargo.
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Queen
San Francisco
Sinking of the Rowena Lee Claims Three Lives
Advices from Memphis report three confirmed dead from the Rowena Lee disaster: Mia Chambers, Caruthersville Missouri, a colored woman, and Geo Keuchler a math clerk. Four persons are missing and survivors are being brought to Memphis.
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Memphis
Mia
Chambers
Caruthersville
Geo. Keuchler
The Hubbard Chinese Lottery Case Continued
The Hubbard Chinese lottery case has been continued until next week, delaying a ruling and extending court proceedings.
Mrs Maude Ballington Booth to Visit Plymouth Church
The Volunteers of America prepare for Mrs Maude Ballington Booth to visit this city in April. She will conduct one evening church service at Plymouth Congregational church.
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the Volunteers of
America
Maude Ballington Booth
Plymouth Congregational Church
Miss Virginia Fair Plans 100000 Charity Gifts
New York March 30 Miss Virginia Fair announced she would donate gifts totaling 100000 to Catholic charities upon becoming Mrs Vanderbilt Jr. She said California Catholic institutions would be among the beneficiaries.
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New York
Virginia Fair
Vanderbilt Jr
California
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