Death of Henry M. Stanley the famed African explorer
London reports the death of Sir Henry M. Stanley from pleurisy. Born in Wales he rose from a pauper background to become a renowned explorer and journalist. He joined the Confederate army, served in the Federal navy, and reconnoitered Central Africa for chartmakers. Stanley led Congo stations, aided Emin Pasha, and was decorated by royal and scientific bodies. He married Dorothy Tennant in Westminster Abbey and served in Parliament for Lambeth.
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Stanley
Wales
New Orleans
John Rowlands
Turkey
Theew York Herald
Africa
Livingstone
Congo
Queen of England
Royal Geographical Society
Central
Stanley Pool
Emin Pasha
Equatorial Africa
Dorothy Tennant
Westminster Abbey
Lambeth
100000 Troops for Kuropatkin Mobilized in Russia
St. Petersburg May 16 official notice confirms Gen Kuropatkin stays at Liao Yang. Mobilisation completes for the Tenth and Seventeenth corps adding about 100000 men to Kuropatkin. Four more corps along the Volga to mobilize in July or August, with 20000 reserves per corps.
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ST. Petersburg
Russian Army Units Rearranged in Peace Time
In peacetime an army corps numbers about 20 000 and 50 000 to the war. With 31 army corps departing, the Russian European army will lower its strength accordingly.
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Warrie
Reverend F C Lee Chosen For Memorial Day Sermon
Reverend Frederick C Lee will deliver the Sunday Memorial Day sermon at a church yet to be chosen. The decision came at a meeting of the general committee of the local post of the Grand Army of the Republic arranging the observance. The committee also discussed other commemorative plans but offered no further details.
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Frederick C. Lee
Posta
Grand Army of the Republic
Whitworth College Trustee Action Clears Gault Reappointment
Three Whitworth College students aboard an Interurban train celebrate a trustee meeting that reaffirmed Prof. F. B. Gault as principal. Trustees dismissed talk of trouble as a tempest, noting they acted to preserve harmony and allow the youth delegates to return happily.
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Tacoma
Whitworth College
F. B. Gault
Presbyterian School
Gault
First Presbyterian Church
M. A. Matthews
Prof. Gault
Matthews
Manhunters dispute over Eldridge capture reward
Patrolman Johan L. Cameron of Seattle claims a share of the reward for capturing Harry Eldridge, the escaped Folsom convict, but his claim is denied and the money goes to Sheriff Cudihee. Cameron says he followed the fugitives from Billy the Mug’s saloon to Madison street and Railroad avenue before the arrest, while Deputy Downey, Sheriff Cudihee’s nephew, also pursued the suspect. The reward was eight dollars. Officials state Cameron did not take part in Eldridge’s arrest beyond guiding Downey.
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Johan L. Camron
Seattle
Harry Eldridge
Folsom
Cudihee
Cameron
Billy the Mug
Madison Street
Railroad Avenue
Downey
Sheriffs Office
Eldridge
Board Likely To Save Pennies In Teacher Pay Plan
At last night’s meeting the board left the teachers’ request for twelve monthly salaries undecided, referring it to the teachers and salaries committee. The general mood favored no change now and no action on school improvements at Central. Fourteen enumerators were chosen to conduct the school census.
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Board of Education
Chartered for the Nome Run
The steamship Quite, a British vessel chartered by the Northwestern Commercial Company, will carry coal to the North for the Nome run. It will load at Nanaimo with local mine products, take 5,000 tons on its first voyage, and sail in the latter part of June.
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Northwestern Commercial Company
Nanaimo
Prince Pu Lun Li Delights Women At World Fair Visit
Prince Pu-Lan heir apparent to the Chinese throne visits the World’s Fair in Seattle. He charms ladies with his “beautiful ladee” greeting while admiring gowns and decorations. Wong Kai Kah notes his diplomacy and admiration for American hospitality and Roosevelt. Pu-Lan’s stay highlights Sino U.S. ties and his future role as emperor.
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ST. Louis
Imperial
Prince Pu-Lan
China
Wong Kai Kah
Pu-Lon
His Highness
Wong Kail Kah
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Wong
Roosevelt
Empire
Pu-Lan
United States
Beattle theater hosts largest Monday audience for Fiddle Dee Dee
The Casino company presented Weber Mielchan travesty Fiddle Dee Dee to the largest Monday night crowd in Beattle theater history, with strong applause matching opening night. Cast members Five, Cady, North, De Grey and Miss Marlow plus dancer Miamsie Hope starred in McFadden's Row of Flats and the rural comedy The Punkin Husker at Grand Turn a tag. The Redmond company offered Galatea to packed houses while Streets of London was set to replace the bill Thursday.
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Beattle Theater
Casino Commpany
Tts
Five
Cady
North
de Grey
Miss Marlow
Miamsie Hope
Mpadden
McFadden
Redmond Company
London
Seattle Invited to National Good Roads Convention
Mayor Mallinger received a letter from the National Good Roads club inviting him and five delegates to attend the convention in Fort Worth on May 16. He has not yet made appointments, but will choose men who favor Louisa. Seattle has funds to send delegates, and the club plans a statewide campaign next year. The mayor went to Tacoma this afternoon to attend the Republican state convention.
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Mallinger
National Good Roads Club
Ftute
Becanee
Viet Louisa
Convent Moore
Campalan
Thin State
Orto
Taégoma
Chamber Committee Visits Vashon Island Controversy
The Chamber of Commerce committee that visited Varhon island returned this morning after hearing one side of the portage and wharf dispute. Secretary Metkie said a full report is not expected for a week from Wednesday, as both sides will be heard before the chamber decides which side merits its support.
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Chamber of Commerce
Varhon Island
Metkie
Chamber
Invincibles Defeat Oregonian Bowlers in Monarch Alleys Matches
In two-man events the Invincibles beat the Oregon Journal Bowling Club by 82 pins with Searle scoring 201 for high in game one. Taylor McManamy beat Davis Jenkins in game two as Jenkins posted the top average of 193. Beattie won the four-man events as Portland and Seattle split games, Seattle narrowly overcoming a Portland lead before final margin.
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Bearle and
Reimer
The
Invincibles
Kneyse and Gaillard
Oregon Journal
Monarch Alleys
Pine
Searle
Taylor
McManamy
Portland
Davis
Jenkins
Fountains Ready for Seattle Shipment Plan
The board of works was notified by J. G. Shortaki of the Hilmole Humane society that the nine drinking fountains ordered by the city would be completed at the foundry by May 34 and shipped to Seattle via the chosen railroad. They should arrive in about two weeks.
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Board of Works
J. G. Shortaki
Hilmole Humane Society
Seattle
Inspecting billboards to enforce law on eye sore structures
The board of public works will act to enforce an ordinance limiting billboards near property lines. Street Superintendent Walters and Water Superintendent Youngs will notify owners on Republican Street and Fant Lake Avenue to move billboards back or face removal as nuisances. Local residents led by Alvin Heinrich petitioned to remove the eye catching sign.
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Board of Public Works
Walters
Youngs
Alvin Heinrich
Republican Street
Fantlake Avenue
Eastlake Avenue
Meacham Sees Benefit in Structure for Local Property
George F. Meacham declared the proposed structure would benefit the property rather than harm it. He noted the ground is low and destined for business establishments sooner or later, arguing the project suits the area’s plans.
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George F. Meacham
Pope's protest letter to President Loubet over Vatican neglect
La Patrice publishes the pope's letter to President Loubet condemning his neglect of the Vatican during the Rome trip. The message calls out anti clericalism in Europe and urges Loubet to uphold the concordat with dignity, using power and magnanimity to defend church interests.
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Paris
la Patrice
Loubet
Vatican
Rome
Europe
Sea Wall Plan Discussed by Chamber Committees
City affairs committees met this afternoon to discuss constructing a sea wall along the water front and its implications for the town.
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Chamber of Commerce
Examinations This Week At Ranke's Hall
Teachers examinations will be held in Ranke's hall Thursday Friday and Saturday of this week. About 1 per sons are planning to take the examinations.
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Ranke’s Hall
Attorneys Fight Livery Stable Plan on Broadway
Large turnout of property holders and attorneys before the board of public works over the proposed livery and feed stable on Broadway between Pike and Union streets by B T Carr and C A Johnson. The board took the matter under advisement as local abutting owners protest and health officials earlier deemed the site unsafe.
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Board of Public Works
Broadway
Pike
Union Streets
B. T. Carr
C. A. Johnson
Board of Health
Phillipe
Whishire
Carr
George W. Dilling
English Champion Madge wins Gordon Bennett trial
The eliminat ing trial for the Gordon Bennett cup was held in London on May 10. English Champion Madge, driving the Napier, finished first in the trials ahead of other entrants for the June 17 race at Homberg.
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London
Homberg
Madge
Napier
Kuropatkin Differing War Plans From Viceroy Alexieff
General Kuropatkin issues a long telegram from St. Petersburg on May 10 detailing the front situation. He asserts his plan for the conduct of the war differs entirely from Viceroy Alexieff.
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ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Alexieff
Marriage Licenses and Civil Proceedings Highlight Seattle notices
Floyd Dowd of Seattle and Alice Gilson of Minneapolis obtain marriage licenses. Department Commander Thomas Cavanaugh of the G A R arrives May 11 from Olympia with a reception by the Stevenson Miller post and the Woman's Relief corps at Pythian hall. Anna Jamison, injured in a streetcar crash, wins 1400 dollars from Seattle Electric Company in superior court. D Wainwright files for divorce from Grace Wainwright in superior court alleging desertion.
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Thomas Cavanaugh
Olympia
Steven C. Miller
Woman's Relief Corps
Pythian Hall
Anna Jamison
Segae
Seattle Electricompany
Ordae Armory
D. Wainwright
Mra
Grace Wainwright
Portland Beats Seattle In Doubleheader Low-Scoring Pair
In the opening game Portland tops Seattle with McManamy and Jenkins sharing high scores. The second game features Kreye, Gaillard and Searte leading the scoring as Seattle falls short despite balanced totals.
North Broadway Club to Discuss Street Improvements
The North Broadway Improvement club will meet at Bethel Chapel tonight to discuss plans for improving North Broadway and Harvard Avenue.
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North Broadway
Bureau of information to hold first meeting at city hall
The board of control of the bureau of information, formed to promote the county and city at the world’s fair, will meet this afternoon in Comptroller Kiplinger’s office. Officials plan preliminary steps to activate the bureau.
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Board of Control
Bureau of Information
Kiplinger
Dentist on Trial for Unlicensed Practice
E. J. Brown faces trial in superior court for conducting the Brown Painiess Dental Parlors without a license. He was convicted recently of practicing dentistry without a license and a related case accusing him of failing to post his employer’s name in a conspicuous office location remains pending.
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E. J. Brown
Brown Painiess
Brown
Lacrosse Schedule Changes After Northwest League Meeting
The Northwest Lacrosse League delegates approved Portland club membership and altered the season schedule. Early games include Seattle Everett May 22, Tacoma June 6 and Portland July, with other fixtures set for May and June across Tacoma Everett Beattie and Portland, ending with July matches. Horace Phillips, longtime Seattle civil engineer, died after a long illness, survived by his wife, five children, and three sisters.
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Northwest Lacrosse League
Portland
Seattle
Everett
Tacoma
Feattiie
Beattie
Horace Phillips
Mra F. A. Bsehneider
San Jose
Cal
Walter
Lucy
Dorothy
Horace P. Phillips
Reed Acquitted In St Paul Flats Robbery Case
A Superior Court jury acquitted H. W. Reed of breaking into Jacob Furth's St Paul Flats apartments last December. A. B. Cox faced conviction after police tied a card case to him, and stamps found on Reed at arrest suggested possible theft. The prior estate case against Reed collapsed. the jury deliberated briefly.
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H. W. Reed
A. B. Cox
Jacob Furth
St. Paul Plats
Cox
Reed
Arrest of man tied to bogus money order case at Firet Avenue
Frank Smith, suspected by authorities as the man who passed a worthless money order at a Firet Avenue jeweler, was arrested last night by Patrolman King. His handwriting matches that on the bogus money order.
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Frank Smith
Firet Avenue
King
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