Chandler on self effacement and Republican prospects
Washington, May Senator Chandler clarified his remark on the self effacement of Senator Hanna. He urged less money and more modesty in party matters and suggested President McKinley should take more direct control to benefit Republican prospects amid intra party tensions. The exchange touched on leadership dynamics within the party ahead of the national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Chandler
M. A. Hanna
Murder link to hidden death in Bevansville case
In Bevansville Indiana on May 9 the death of Mrs Mary Storck was exhumed and a cord found tightly around her neck indicating strangulation. Doctors missed this at the first examination and the body was buried. A murder theory is now widely held and a mysterious man who rode with her the night she vanished is urgently sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevansville
Ind
Mary Storck
Prayer and fasting proclaimed for Negro unity
The National Afro-American council urged a national day of fasting and prayer on June 2 for Black Americans, calling on all colored ministers to hold sunrise services the following Sunday. The proclamation condemns lynchings and mistreatment, praising loyal Black service in wartime. It invites prominent clergy from all denominations to cooperate and aims to place the country’s “deplorable case” in God’s hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National
Afro-American Council of the
United States
Baw
Father of
South
Gold Near St Michael Discovery Reported
The North American Trading and Transportation company confirms a cold discovery at St Michael with news dated December 1. Prospectors report gold in small creeks feeding the Snake River and into the sea at Cape Nome. two claims are staked. Crowds head to the site, logs scarce, and diggers claim $690 in a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Trading & Transportation Company
St. Michael
Cape Nome
Snake River
St Michael
Weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity tonight and Wednesday
Tonight and Wednesday fair weather and warmer with northerly winds. Rain fell in parts of Washington, Oregon and Montana in the last 24 hours. California and Nevada reported no rain. Temperatures cooled 5 to 10 degrees in the northwest while rising in the middle plateau. A high pressure area is centered over Western Washington and Oregon near the Columbia River mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Enat
Washington
Oregon
Montana
California
Nevada
Columbia
Smithsonian scientists embark on six months ethnology expedition
City of Mexico May 9. Dr. J. N. Rose and Dr. Walter Hough of the Smithsonian Institution arrive tomorrow and at once begin a six months ethnological tour throughout the republic. Dr. Rose focuses on economic botany while Dr. Hough studies the primitive area of the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF Mexico
J. N. Rose
Walter Hough
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Republic
Rose
Hough
Epworth League Meetings Set for Indianapolis Convention
Epworth league members from the United States and Canada plan to attend an international convention in Indianapolis on July 20. Dozens of committees prepare, with ministers and hundreds of attendees expected. Events will be at Tomlinson Hall and a large tent near the state capitol, plus excursions and varied entertainments. The opening sermon will be “Methodism of Today,” with welcomes by Gov. Mount and Mayor Targart and responses by Bishop W. X. inde of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Epworth League
United States
Canada
Thi City
Methodist Episcopal
Tomlinson Hall
State Capitol
McSorley's Twins at Amusphment Bulelioten
Nobby Gaylor headlines the third avenue theater in a vaudeville style program titled McSorley's Twins. The act features comic timing and stage business typical of the era, drawing laughs from a local crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue Theater
Nobby Gaylor
Convention Aims and Home Arrangements for Visitors
A sunrise ceremony on the state house square will inaugurate the second day of the convention. Methodists and Episcopalians from Toronto and Canada are involved, with Bishop Candler and Rev Carmen leading talks. Nearly all attending young men and women will be housed in private homes, and the local committee reports city canvases showing residents ready to welcome travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodiat Episcopal Church
W. A. Candler
Methodiet Episcopal Church
A. Carmen
Toronto
State House Square
Committee On Homes
Messenger Hero Captures Burglars In St Louis
May and Harry Blackford, teen messenger for Mound City Courier, pursued four burglars from M. Palmer’s front parlor window for blocks on Pine and Garrson avenues. On Olive Street they collided with policemen Kelly and O’Neil, resulting in the arrest of the two suspects. Harry delivered his message and declined praise, slated to testify at the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
May
Harry Blackford
Mound City Coupe and Messenger Company
Marty
Pine Street
Olive Street
Garrion Avenue
Kelly
O'Neil
Harry
Dr Jackson Expected in Seattle Tomorrow
Dr. Shelton Jackson United States Commissioner of Education in Alaska is due in Seattle from the East tomorrow and is expected to address the Alaska Geographical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton Jackson
United States
Alaska
Seattle
Alaska Geographical Society
Undressed by Machinery in Mill Injury
Shippednsburg May 9 Silas Hustler an employee at a team nail mill in toippensburg had his clothes torn from his body when a belt dropped from a pulley and a rapidly revolving shaft caught him He was thrown some distance from the machine and is reported seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shippensburg
Silas Hustler
Toippensburg
Along the Wharves Ships Depart for Tacoma and Beyond
The Japanese training ship Fiyer leaves tomorrow for Tacoma then San Francisco and Honolulu. Steamer Discovery shifts to the Seattle Port Townsend and Hansine route. City of Seattle, Captain Cornell, to sail tonight for Akagway with heavy passenger and freight load. Revenue cutter Grant loads coal and sails north as Bering Sea fleet advance waits for all ships from San Francisco. J. M. Colman lumber schooner plans 1 summer run from Nanaimo to Michael. Tyr, the Norwegian steamer, chartered to load lumber for Nenchang China as the first tramp toward the Sound this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiyer
Tacoma
Rapid Transit
San Francisco
Honolulu
Discovery
Seattle
Whatcom
Port Townsend
Hiaine
City of
Bering Sea
J. M. Colman
Michael
Nanaimo
Tyr
Nenchang
China
Railroad Personalities Visit In City From Several Roads
FP A Wadleigh Rio Grande Western Salt Lake City and ft Manefield Portland in city today. D Willie James and wife and Misa Walatram New York arrived in President J J Hill’s private car, guests of J W Biabon Great Northern. Mr James a Great Northern director. General Manager Miller of the B & I left for the north in a private car. J William Carlisle of Carlisle & Co lumber mills Onaluska Ork Centralia Wash Miy Minn arrives for timber land inspection and mill site survey tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. A. Wadleigh
Rio Grand Western
Salt Lake City
Ft. Manefield
Portland
City
D. Willie James
Misa Walatram
New York
J. J. Hill
J. W. Biabon
Great Northern
Mr. James
The
Miller
William Carlisle
Carlisle & Co
Onaluska
Ork
Centralia
Wash
Miy, Minn
Young Wife Found Dead Near O'Neill Ice House
PORT HURON Mich May 9 The dead body of Mia James Marka wife of James Marks a military street barber was found in Blask river near the O Neill ice house by men at work there It is not yet clear if she died by self inflicted action but rumors of foul play circulate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Mia
James Marka
James Marks
Blask River
O'Neill
Go north for gold voyage from Moran's yard
The schooner Arthur B. is overhauled at Moran's shipyard and prepared for a cruise to Alawan waters. A party of four men, including miner Johnson, plan to sail to Golofnin sound near Golomnin bay to start mining operations. They expect a land trek of about twenty five miles to reach the mining grounds, with a hard journey ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. le
Moran
Feng
Alawan
Golomnin Bay
Golofnin Sound
Golofnin Bay
Goelofnin Sound
Johnson
Golofain Sound
Seattle
Golofain Bay
Hamilton man pleads not guilty to whisky charge
Jacob Woodring of Hamilton denies guilt for disposing of whisky without a government license and disclaims any connection to GeCar Wiren, jailed for liquor sales without a license, while denying Willis is the suitor of his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Woodring
Hamilton
Gecar Wiren
Wileen
Eagles Elect Their Officers For The Year
The Eagles elected their Grand Aorta officers and a cattre lodge contributed leaders including John Considine unanimously chosen grand worthy president. Officers listed include Jon Cort Seattle as post president, KR Littlefield Portland as vice president, Maurice Eisenberg Butte as chaplain, F Lincoln Seattle as secretary, Henry Bachr San Francisco as treasurer, Bert Harris Spokane as conductor, A A Hrodeck Everett as inner guard, B C Shaw Rowsland as outer guard, A T Van de Vanter Beattie as trustee, Stephen O'Brien as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Grand Aorta
Cattre Lodge
Grand Worthy
John Considine
Order
Jon Cort
Seattle
KR. Littlefield
Portland, Or
Maurice Eisenberg
Butte
Mont
F. Lincoln
Henry Bachr
Grand Worthy Treasure
San Francisco
Bert Harris
Spokane
A. A. Hrodeck
Everett
Bh. Shaw
Rowsland
B.C
Pacific Coast Cracker factories consolidated under one management
The Pacific Coast Cracker factories are merged into a single management structure. A P Burwell, president of Seattle Cracker & Candy, has returned from San Francisco after the deal closing. The new company carries 4,000,000 in capital stock with 1,600,000 to be issued. About 460,000 is allocated for improvements and expansion. some factories will close while the Seattle Beattle branch remains open, possibly expanding capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Beattle
Conscience Contribution Sent to Secretaries Over Note
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn received a $10 gold coin contribution from a former war office clerk. The giver cited the letter stating the government stationery was destroyed and used by him. Meiklejohn sent both the coin and letter to the secretary of the treasury for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meiklejohn
War Office
Secretary of the Treasury
Fishing Season Opens Amid Muddy Idaho Waters
KPNCHICK Idaho May 9 The fishing season opened in May but catches have been few as water remains muddy and high. Much snow still to fall though Potlatch river area shows no flood threat this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kpnchick
Idaho
Sudden Death of Mrs Forrest at Seattle Residence
Mrs. William R. Forrest died yesterday afternoon at six at the home of Mrs Barrett, Summit avenue and Columbia Street. After six months of heart enlargement and two weeks bedridden, her husband read beside her. He paused to raise the window as she murmured his name and passed away. A well known Seattle resident and member of St Mark's Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Forrest
Pendleton Jewelry Store Robbed. Reward Offered
The Pacific Coast Jewelry Company at 207 Court Street Pendleton Oregon was robbed last night of goods valued at 2500. Thieves took 76 watches 100 diamond rings and other gold rings. A 280 dollar reward is offered for the capture of the robbers and Portland police have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton, Or
Lewis Burger
Pacific Coast Jewelry Company
Court Street
Salmon Run Improving in Astoria May Weather Boosts Fishermen
In Astoria Oregon fishers report a notable improvement in the salmon run last night and today. Cannery workers and cold storage crews share the optimism as catches increase and morale rises among maritime workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astoria
Chinook Size Shift and Market Prices Amid River Fishing
The river fishery reports Chinook adults much larger than before with 8 to 40 pound ranges now common. Birebacks are being caught up the river as the season progresses. The combine has set the price for birebacks at 3 cents, reflecting a period when Chinooks were scarce and prices for other fish rose to as high as 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combine
Gold Struck Near Skagway Sparks Rush
Reports from Skagway announce a new gold discovery five miles from town. Mayor John Blanley and a party of five investigated a creek, found good colors, claimed twenty parcels, and shared the wealth as crowds surged to the site amid great excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvices
Skagway
John Blanley
Seattle Inklings and Local News Highlights
Eli Perkins scheduled to lecture at High Reheat hall on Friday evening with proceeds benefiting Whima school paper. Puget Bound Bureau of Information plans a Joint committee meeting to discuss bureau operations and future prosperity for Puget Sound. University students visited the Japanese training ship Higel after an afternoon invitation. Victor H. Heckman, two, son of W. M. Heckman, editor of Pacific Lumber Trade Journal, died of heart failure after diphtheria. The body of an unknown man found near Juneau is identified as Dr. A. Whalen of Varsta Sweden, likely died over two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Perkins
Chamber of Commerce
Joint Committee
Puget Bound
Bureau of Information
Puget Sound
Victor FH. Heckman
W. HM. Teckman
Pacific Lumber Trade Journal
Mar
Juneau
Dr. A. Whalen
Varta
Sweden
Whalen
Teamster narrowly escapes injury on collapsing bridge
In Springdale Washington a teamster hauling lumber for Washington Brick and Lime rode over a bridge whose stringers broke. The team halted the wagon and narrowly avoided a plunge as the lumber slid off the rear and the team sprang up. The bridge rose about feet above swift water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Wash
Washington Brick and Lime Company
Red Men Convene in Hil's Hall with Delegates
The Red Men hold a state convention in the city at Hil's hall with about seventy delegates. B. O'Conner of Spokane elected Great Baden after organizing. Officers to be chosen this afternoon and degree work to follow. A parade is planned for tomorrow morning and a ball with reception tonight at Banke hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hil’s Hall
B. O'Conner
Spokane
Great Baden
Banke Hall
School Board Plans Additions To Rainier Minor South And Queen Anne Schools
At a board of education meeting the need to enlarge room accommodations was a key topic. Finances are tight but steps will be taken to raise funds before the next school year. Architects Josenhaus & Allen were directed to draw plans for additions to Rainier Minor South and Queen Anne schools, with a majority also favoring a new high school on a recently secured block. April teacher pay was ordered paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Josenhaus & Allen
University Regents Meet Wednesday
The regents hold their regular quarterly meeting in the chamber of commerce room at 1 pm. They will hear architects on two new dormitories and consider bids for construction. A plan to establish a law department will be discussed, with King County Bar Association resolutions and President Graves guiding. Steps to open a law department for the coming year are likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents of
University
Graves
Etepa
Queen Arrives From Frisco With Passengers and Freight
Gleamship Queen reaches port from San Francisco at 7 o clock with many passengers and heavy cargo. list of passengers includes Mrs Fraser W Fraser Mrs Stevens Judge Shaw and others. Steamer Umatilla sails at 11 30 for San Francisco with freight and passengers.
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Queen
San Francisco
Fraser
W. Fraser
Mra Mtevens
Judge T. Shaw
W. H. Beach
BR. J. Monalll
A. Wingell
C. W. Wentcott
Mra
C. A. Harm
W.T. Martin
W. B. Crowe
J. Henning
H. M. Spear
J. A. McCormick
L. Zeh
J. Praecke
HM. Rountree
Rountree
M. Champion
J. Bruner
B. Hart
Mra. Mart
J. J. Carroll
J. Tilton
O. H. Close
Mies Hannah
A. Fh. Ruck
W. Careron
Mire L. @. Bennett
Mins Mitchel
W. Brown
8. Roberts
W. J. Barnett
C. Siocum
C. W. Hadley
Sataier
W. Polehenen
W. E. Holcomb
Split in the Axle Trust Prompts Ohio Antitrust Battle
Cleveland May 9 The Hess Spring and Axle Company of Cincinnati former trust member wins a temporary injunction against the Vehicle Manufacturers Association. A cash deposit of 2200 and a note of 4000 are required to guarantee obedience to rules. Hess claims the agreement violates Ohio anti trust law and vows to fight to a finish. dealers in Cincinnati and elsewhere express sympathy and intent to support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Axle Trust Ie
Hess Spring & Axle Company
Cincinnati
Common Pleas Court
Vehicle Manufacturers Association
Hess Company
Ohio
Hees
Hess Spring & Axie Company
W. C. T. U. Union Session Opens at Ballard
The tenth annual King County Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention began at 10 a.m. in the Methodist Episcopal church in Ballard with devotional exercises led by Mrs. Wood. An 11:30 memorial service followed led by Mrs. A Parker. Welcome addresses were given by Rev. Brooks for the church and by Mayor Startup for the city. The afternoon featured department reports, bank offering service, parliamentary drill, and other business. Mrs. Pratt to speak in the evening on department demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Women's Christian Temperance Union
O'Aloe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ballard
Mia
Margaret Pratt
Senator Turner to Speak at Chamber Meeting Tomorrow
United States Senator George Turner will address the chamber of commerce tomorrow afternoon on matters of local interest. An invitation has been extended to all members and the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
United States
George Turner
Chamber
Mystery Murder on Indiana Railroad Tracks
A well dressed man about 90 years old, 165 pounds, was found dead on the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern track near Crownstown, Seymour, Indiana. A bullet hole near the spine suggests he was killed on a passing train and thrown off. No identifying clothes or belongings were found to reveal his residence or name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ind
Crownstown
Nordstrom Murder Case Heads to Final Hearing Tomorrow
Charles Nordstrom faces a final hearing in the superior court criminal department tomorrow afternoon. Captain J Hamilton Lewis last week objected to the medical commission appointed by Judge Jacobs and will argue that the private examination into Nordstroms sanity was illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nordstrom
Criminal Department of the Superior Court
Cpt
J. Hamilton Lewis
Medical Commission
Jacobs
Will
Nordstrom
Rev Moore's Last Sermon at Tekoa Farmington District
Rev Mr Moore pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Tekoa Parmington and Helmont preached farewell here Sunday. He will leave this week for Palestine and the Holy Land to spend one year traveling and studying. Rev Galley, formerly of Oregon, will succeed him as pastor of the Farmington district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tikoa
Wash
Moore
Tekoa
Parmington
Helmont
Palestine
Holy Land
Galley
Oregon
Farmington
Government Work Stepped ABTORIA Fort Stevens Layoffs Continue
A number of employees on the government fortifications at Fort Stevens have been laid off, with more set to be discharged next week as appropriations are exhausted and no funds will be available before August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stevens
Ladies Tan Colored Kid Oxford Ties at $1.50 pair
A dull advertisement lists ladies shoes in tan colored kid and Viet Kid styles, with prices marked as low as $1.50 per pair. Various lasts and tops are described, including brocaded vests and chrome tanned options, all marketed as stylish, well fitting and affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mien
MDPN
MPN
Vici
Dreas
Judge appoints Bedden as receiver for Beatle Land Co
In superior court Judge Lenson appoints W L Bedden to act for Beatle Land Company as receiver, shaping management of the firm under court oversight.
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Chandler
ST. Michaels
Weather Forecast
Mexico
Epworth
Amusphment Bulelioten
DR Jackson
Arthur B
Mrs. Forrest
Pendleton
Higel
University Regents
Frisco
Axle Trust
W. C. T. U. Union
Senator Turner
Indiana
Russia
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Gramophone
Reginas
Sherman, Clay & Co
Dee Eie
San Diego
Pike Street
Apples In
D. S. Johnston
Second Ave
Burke Building
H. Lewis & CO
First Avenue and
Cherry Sts
la Roche
Cor, 24
Union At
Acme Publishing Co
P.O. Alley
Bailey
Coil
Winter & Harper
Second
Dewey Nvesment Co
Ramaker Music Company
I4ais
Pike and
Union
Baggart
Peter Egge
Éthave
Meale
OUR
Con. A. Rideout
Third Ave
James St
BANKS
SKA Ap Capital
Puget “Tour Iponat Saxe
Sips
Lee Praett
Europe
Battle
Yesler Way
First Avenue
Andrew Chil
A. H. Boelberg
James Bothwell
Dancing Academy
Daheing School Fnelty
Tesainn
He and Colomblast
Millinesy
Hansen
Tore
Seattle Clothes Pressing Co
Tlobaday
VOK Sale City Real Estate
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