Weaver Begins Battle Over Seattle Electric Company Franchise
Councilman Weaver charges the Seattle Electric Co delay in a streetcar franchise works, saying tracks and wiring were ready but funds stalled. He moves to revoke the Wallingford route and seeks council action after briefing President Jacob Furth.
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Fear of Death Drives Anna Gould Into Seclusion
Anna Gould, fearing assassination threats, hides in a suite at the St Keele hotel in Portland after a tense Gould family conference. Doctors say she nears a nervous breakdown as she remains secluded while relatives and aides limit access to her.
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Former Alaska judge dies in poverty
United Press dispatch from SAPAEL California reports the death of a former Alaska judge amid poverty. The text notes an operation and subsequent care by relatives, with remarks on moving from a Napa city facility to a local institution.
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Alaska
Fine for Carrying Concealed Weapon in Judge Gordon's Court
Reece Caesart was fined $26 in Judge Gordon's court for carrying a revolver. Acting Chief Ward ordered officers to arrest all revolver carriers, stating no permission to carry is allowed except for sworn peace officers or those on temporary duty.
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Proverbial admonitions echo through a cautionary verse
A fragmentary verse warns against taking candy from strangers and urges restraint. The lines caution against biting at all temptations and advise careful, wary conduct, framed in a moralizing tone.
A G Valentine Dies in Reno
A. G. Valentine, one of the Pacific coast's best known figures, died yesterday afternoon in Reno of pneumonia. He was long associated with regional public life and business.
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City Revokes Permit for Metropolitan Building Project
City officials led by Thomsen revoke a permit for the Metropolitan building project at Foearthay and Unions after a committee recommendation. Construction halts as concrete work is paused while officials decide next steps, with the contractor planning to challenge the decision.
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Burdick Dies at Meadowdale at Age 75
E C Burdick of Meadowdale died yesterday aged 75. He was father of BE C Burdick Jr and C W Burdick of this city. The funeral will be from Hutterworth's chapel under the auspices of the G A R Thursday.
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America may blockade Venezuelan ports
The article reports looming U S actions to blockade ports in Venezuela amid tensions with the Venezuelan government and the United States. It cites Secretary Root and Congress preparing formal discussions on the dispute, including the New York & Hermannita asphalt deposits conflict and related confiscations.
Railroads Face Large Hiring Push Across U S
Chicago reports the railroads must recruit between 250000 and 306000 men to mend tracks and roadbeds in 60 days while another large force repairs cars and locomotives. Chicago roadbed work alone needs over 109000 laborers from April 1 to June 1 as railroads plan extensive spring repairs, expecting cheaper labor.
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United States
China Is Warned Over Japanese Goods Boycott
The foreign office told the Chinese government in Pekin that the bloodied boycott of Japanese goods across many Chinese ports must end. It asserts Japan believes China is lax in enforcing the embargo and warns Beijing could face indemnity demands from Japanese merchants if authorities fail to act. The move heightens anti-Chinese sentiment nationwide.
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Alaska Route Still Open for New York to Paris Race
Captain Hans Hanson says no orders to abandon the Alaska route and predicts the team will travel via the Arctic crust to Nome. The Thomas Flyer undergoes a thorough repair at the A C garage on Broadway with a new body to endure Siberian crossings.
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Tower Out Hill In Dr David Jayne Hill
Charle magne Tower resigns as ambassador to Germany effective June 1. Dr David Jayne Hill nominated by President Roosevelt to be ambassador. nomination sent to the Senate and referred to the foreign affairs committee.
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Cheap rate to coast for Chicago travelers to Evans fleet
Chicago March 41 Every facility is to be offered by the railroads to eastern people desiring to go to the coast to participate in the reception of Admiral Evans fleet A roundtrip rate of 72.50 from Chicago to San Francisco and Los Angeles will be offered Tickets will be good for 30 days will include a topover privileges and tourist sleepers These rates will be offered by virtually all roads making connections out of Chicago.
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Bank Clearings in Seattle and Tacoma
Bank clearings reported for Seattle totaling 1 085 450.00 with balances 97 051.76. Tacoma clearings 661 448.00 with balances 162 208.00. Additional figures show 52 924.00 and 136 565.00 without context.
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Navy confirms Rear Admiral Evans departure from Magdalena Bay
The Navy Department received a report from Rear Admiral Evans stating his departure from Magdalena Bay aboard the flagship Connecticut and that he would likely reach San Diego tomorrow. Anxiety had grown as messages indicated the Connecticut had sailed and no word had been received since. A private car, Sacramento, arrived at San Diego to transport Evans toward San Luis Obispo hot springs for treatment, with the Connecticut expected to arrive and preparations made for his move tomorrow.
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Trading Stamps in Sun Day School Boosts Attendance
United Press reports in Benver Colorado that the Golden Presbyterian church issues trading stamps to every Sunday school attendee. Stamps are pasted in a book and exchanged for prizes once enough are collected, encouraging higher attendance.
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Kirkland Ferry Crew Selected by County
County commissioners named Capt J L Oliver as master Capt Harry Cote as purser and H Rebenecht as chief engineer for the new Kirkland ferryboat Washington All are noted navigators with Oliver's Alaska experience. Separately a federal complaint accuses Joe Berliner of Alpha Washington of sending obscene matter through the mail in an indecent letter to a married woman.
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Will Not Give Up Paul Roy
Paris March 31 The foreign office today virtually turned down the request of Washington officials for the return to America of Paul Roy charged by his wife Graela Galla with her brother s murder The final reply to the note of the American state department is being withheld pending an offer from the French government to try him on French soil he is a French citizen
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