Cable project debate and royal prefatory notes amid Northern press
A British London document on the Canadian Australian cable scheme shows cautious government support conditioned on imperial subsidies and control. Langley flight, city jurisdiction over air travel, Meissenburg castle sale, and Rhine frescoes are noted alongside a coroner’s inquest into a boxed rail station find with a mummy and two skulls.
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London
Documenta
Canada
Australasia
Hamburg
Seattle Street Cars Need Overhaul If Boston Syndicate Arrives
The author criticizes Seattle street-car facilities citing antiquated cars and inferior cable lines with weak equipment. He urges that, if a Boston syndicate controls six major lines, bonds ensure new cars and improved cable machinery so multiple cars can haul uphill. He warns the weather director may face a grand jury over spring issues.
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Seattle
Boston
Dynamite Sticks Destroy Jugier Colliery Engine House
In Clatrs Pa last night unknown enemies exploded six sticks of dynamite in the Jugier colliery engine house. The building and large engine were wrecked and nearby residents were awoken by the blast. Dynamite and about feet of fuse were stolen from the company magazine.
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Clatr
Jugier
Hepner & Whines
Foreign notes highlight notable appointments and refusals
Sir Robert Ball receives freeman status from the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. An Antwerp orchid show offer of $20 000 is refused. Adrien Etienne, aged 13, has a watercolor accepted for exhibition at Cramp 4¢ Mars saloon. Reports cover a Shaftesbury heir to Windsor, Purcell's death at 76, Hauptmann's play blocked in Holland, Captain Bone’s long circumnavigations, and a Leipsic investment note.
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Robert Ball
Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
Antwerp
Adrien Etienne
Cramp
A. Ae
Weather Forecast for Seattle and Vicinity
Tonight and Tuesday expect fair conditions with warmer temperatures and light variable winds. A high pressure system lies off the Columbia mouth while a low persists at Salt Lake, with stationary western Washington pressure and slight temperature changes. Fog and cloudiness affect several northwest stations, and Utah records warmer readings as the center of the low. rain has occurred in Kalispell Helena and Winnemucca.
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Seattle
Columbia
Salt Lake
Washington
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Kalispel
Helena
Winnemucca
Notable Clergy Shift and Labor Tensions Across U S
Dr Charles A Briggs ordained as Episcopal priest in New York after heresy suspension by Presbyterian assembly. Thursday last day for Coeur d Alenes miners to work sparks clash fears with soldiers as permits scarce. Buffalo grain shovelers’ strike partly settled at 1.85 per thousand bushels. coal handlers to sign written terms today. New York unions denounce Gen Merriam for Idaho union disbandment. Death toll from Exeter Pa train collision at 29. coroner to hold inquest. Nelson schooner foundered off Grand Marais Lake Superior. all hands lost. Henry Keita Chicago janitor killed for refusing to buy drinks. Italy’s King Humbert approves new cabinet selections. Chicago public schools chief Dr E Benjamin Andrews declines Colorado state college presidency. Yesterday death notices: Oliver Moody Hidden, Plummer Page, Richard Layton, Anson M Stratton. Fred Reed drowned near Gulf of Georgia. Eddie May to be returned from Victoria. Rogge ex city treasurer at Tacoma to be paroled about June Mm.
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Buffalo
Kissing Right Declared In New York Public Streets
In Center Street police court Magistrate Poole rules the right to kiss a willing partner on public streets or in private spaces is not restricted by penal code ordinances or the city charter. Patrick Murphy and Hose Malone were charged with disorderly conduct after being seen kissing on Oliver Street. they were discharged.
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New York
Center Street
Poole
Patrick Murphy
Pring Street
Hose Malone
East Twelfth Street
Oliver Street
Murphy
Ballard to Lay Corner Stone for New City Hall
Wednesday afternoon the corner stone of Ballard's new city hall will be laid with Judge William H. Upton of the Masone to officiate. The village plans to close for the ceremony and hold a public demonstration.
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Ballard
William H.upton
Masone
ASK CIVIL RULE FOR PORTO RICO
Porto Rican commissioners Dr J Julio Henna and Manuel Zeno Gandia urge the President to end military rule in Porto Rico. In a lengthy written argument they detail why civil government should be established and outline relief measures, while praising military officers and denying criticism of their administration.
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Washington
J. Julio Henna
Manuel Zeno Gandia
McKintey
Porto Rico
Americana
Tomato crop sold promises steady Indiana canneries demand
Wabash Indiana reports that more than one vegetable cannery in the state, including the city’s, have sold out last season’s tomato pack and all output for the coming season at good prices. Canners fear they may not meet contracts if the state tomato crop is not unusually large.
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Wabash, Ind
Indiana
Carter Marrison As Carter H Harrison Jr Bidder For Presidency
Carter H Marrison is Robert Nurke's candidate for the presidency. The plan involves the Democratic Marching club led by Burke and a Gram major with a band to campaign in Ohio Denver and Milwaukee this fall in return for support from Carter Henry Harrison at the national convention. The idea sparks visions of mass rallies parades and daisies on Harrison in Washington.
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Chicago
Carter H. Marrison
Robert Nurke
Ife
Democratic Marching Club
Burke
Gram
Ohio
Denver
Milwaukee
Carter Henry Harrison
Pennsylvania Avenue
Milwaukee Faces Municipal Scandal Over Park Records
Milwaukee May 15 The mayor and Park Board Secretary Lydon with ex secretary Lash led an hours long review of park records. Officials report records mutilated and tampered to cover a board member transaction. Wahl's supporters deny charges while protests and petitions surge.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lydon
Park Board
Lash
Christian Wall
Wahl
Wah
Struck with tongs at union plant two killed in city
In Alexandria Indiana Gillam Graves struck Andrew Blunk with tongs at the Union steel plant. Blunk died from burns and injuries after falling on hot metal. John Ramilott was shot dead by Jack Williams in Williams’s chicken coop amid claims of theft and a disputed romance.
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Alexandria
Ind
Union Steel
Gillam Graves
Andrew Blunk
Graves
Blunk
John Ramilott
Jack Williams
Willams
Williamea
Ramlott
Asiatic Labor in Hawaii Sparks Immigration Debate
United States Chinese inspector Jowtua K. Brown reports to the commissioner general of immigration that Hawaii considers policy to restrict Asiatic labor influx. He notes public sentiment and growing U.S. opposition since annexation, suggesting a drift toward colonial administration if the policy continues.
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Washington, D.C
Jowtua K. Brown
United States
Hawaii
Commisraoner General
Torenda
Executive Council
Planters’ Association
Islands
Annexation
Japan's Asiatic Labor Mix Shapes Island Policy
Mr Brown cites that 12 480 Japanese have entered the lands since annexation with 1197 free entrants required to hold $60 in gold and 108% as contract labor. Three year terms bind workers with optional future stay. He says roughly half the population is Asiatic and Japanese outnumber Chinese by about 10 000, predicting Japanese dominance by year end.
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Mrown
Brown
Aelatic
Ands
Rider and cyclist suffer dramatic fall on open railway bridge
In P r i g h t o n New Jersey Walter Hogan a eye expert attempted to ride across an open trestle over the Conangey spanning last night. He fell about one foot into the river, wrecking his bicycle and likely injuring himself.
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Prighton
N. J
Walter Hogan
Conangey
Hogan
Sword for Funston
Kanear will present to General Funston a sword in recognition of his valor in the Philippines. Subscriptions were asked from every Kansas community. The committee will select a trophy to be presented during the regiment homecoming ceremonies.
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Toveka
Kan
Kanear
Funston
Philippines
Funsten
Kansas
Eage
Maryland
Bodley
Amusements this week at Third Avenue and Seattle venues
The Third Avenue theater offers A Hot Old Time with the Rays Jennie and Himema and a strong company, featuring numerous specialties and costumed beauties. McFadden's Row of Flats at the Seattle theater delivers vaudeville humor with bright costumes and laughs. A rock travesty troupe led by Happy Ward, Marty Vokes, and Lucy Daly forms for Chicago’s Great Northern season.
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Third Avenue Theater
Rays
Jennnie
Himema
McFadden
Seattle
Rock Travesty and Barbeque Company
Great Northern Theater
Chicago
Happy” Ward
Marty Vokes
Lucy Daly
Match Makers Consolidation Rumor Ran Rampant
Akron May 1 Reports claim a New Jersey incorporated Union Match company with 10 million capital aims to control most match factories. The plan envisions a three company consolidation including Diamond and Continental to form a vast trust.
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Akron
New Jersey
Match Industries of America
Bronson
EB. Cranell
W. EB. Cook
William M. Iving
C. H. Williams
C. G. Kidder
Diamond
Continental
New Union Match Company
Diamond Match Company
Continental Company
Goulds
Akrom
Millone
Union Company
Diamond and Continental
Death of Malone the 105 year old city icon
Marysville reports the death of Malone age 105 the oldest Black citizen in the city and county He died this morning from grip and Brights disease Malone was a former slave in the Southern States He had two marriages and left a family of 23 children
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Marysville
A Malone
Thin City
Bright
Malone
New Settlers Increase as Idaho Land Rush Opens
Lewiston Idaho May 15 The railroad expansion and survey routes are reshaping Idaho as settlers flock to land on the Clearwater line, attracting homeseekers to Kamiah and nearby areas. O R N survey activity and rumors of a Grande Ronde line spur further settlement, with fourteen North Carolina families joining a valley influx. Rich copper float suggests mineral wealth amidst thriving pasture lands.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Clearwater
Northern Pacific
Kamiah
Grande Ronde
Lewinton
Snake River
North Carolina
Charges Not Sustained Against Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington May 15 The secretary of the treasury reports to the president that Samuel Gompers charges against the Bureau of Engraving and Printing under Director Johnson are not sustained in any material degree. The inquiry from 1897 and subsequent bureau work show no incompetency or misuse of civil service law and no authority to appoint or discharge.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Samuel Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Johnson
Gompers
Irregularities Described as Technical Violations
The report says alleged irregularities were technical violations over two years old with no evidence of improper motives by the director. After investigation the contract letting method is now changed with the director’s cooperation, future developments to determine advisability. The findings note unfair and tyrannical treatment of employees not supported by facts in the cited cases.
Household Hints From An Old Manual
A collage of domestic care tips includes cleansing methods for ivory, wax, ink stains, and wall papers. advice on avoiding draughts, proper chair care, and keeping fur moths at bay. tips on hair, teeth, digestion, and safe handling of fabrics. and cautions about clothing, hats, and cosmetics.
Young Husband Murky in Idaho Horse Flight
Geneese Idaho May 15. Murphy a young man left his wife and borrowed a horse from R Ruddy’s livery stable claiming a trip home. Days passed and the horse was not returned. Inquiry shows he did not visit his home and is now reportedly somewhere troubling the livery owner. Ruddy vows to apprehend him.
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Genesee
Idaho
Murphy
R. Ruddy
Ruddy
Mrs Paulus Dotter Dies From Lockjaw After Splinter Injury
Columbus reports the death of Mrs Paulus Dotter who contracted lockjaw following a splinter injury to her right hand two weeks prior. She delayed seeking treatment until last Wednesday and medical efforts failed to save her.
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Columbus
Paulus Dotter
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Purcell
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Capt. Bone
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Henry Keita
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Academy of Music
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Sheridan
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Wirth and Vike
Match Makers Consolidation
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Stetson Bros
Yesler Way
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Labor
Cas
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First Ave
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