Cooperative Colony Plan Aims to Aid British Settlement
A proposed Inter State Colonization Corporation seeks 3 million dollars capital to fund land, machinery, and transport for colonies. Members buy blocks of 100 shares at 8 dollars each, then sell certificates at a dollar, financing land at low rates with the colony intended to become habitable and self sustaining after amassing thousands of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
la J. i
Chris War
Gor Rogers
Barkley
Ands
Patel
Inter Put Colonization Corporation
Gow
Prince Colonna Denied Trip To See Battleships
New York reports indicate Prince Colonna denied a claim of planning a mere social trip. He stated he intended a pleasure journey for education and touring America, but remains barred from entering the Republican floor at the pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D.C
Colonna
Hame
Mario Striteh
New York
America
Facts About National Conventions and Electoral College
The text explains Democratic and Republican national conventions with 1008 and 980 delegates respectively, including breakdowns by states territories and islands. It notes presidential electors equal to lawmakers and that electors usually choose by ballot, with a 242 majority needed and potential constraints if president and vice president share a home state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Officers Must Take Tests At Army Duty Check
United Press reports Roosevelt requires coast artillery officers to pass physical endurance tests. They must ride or walk 50 miles in three consecutive days, part of trying to purge habits and keep fit for active service. Tests occur during upcoming cavalry maneuvers this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Peary Seeks 850,000 to Reach the Pole says he can reach it
Captain Peary declares he is positive he can reach the North Pole if he secures 850000 in funding. He plans to meet with President Roosevelt and asks for help to raise the money, estimating 50000 will buy equipment and launch the expedition by July. He notes he came within 200 miles of the pole in April 1906 and hopes to succeed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Press
Wash Aaron
Peary
North Pole
Roosevelt
Forth
Pole
Moody of South Africa to Speak at University M. S. Church
Evangelist David Roswell known as the Moody of South Africa will speak at the U MCA tomorrow afternoon at eight o clock. Fred Hatter will sing. In the evening Mr. Russell will address the union men’s meeting. Mise Hollinghead of New York will sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Roswell
the Moody of
South Africa
U.mca
Fred Hatter
Mr. Russell
University M. KS
Mise Hollinghead
New York
Rosalie Put On Night Run Between Victoria Ports
The steamer Rosalie of the Landing Navigation Co will start the Victoria night run leaving the city at 11 PM. Victoria shippers complain about the Canadian Pacific withdrawal from the night service. The change restores service after a rate war with CP and prior moves by Princess Victoria and Chippowa to day runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie
Toland Navigation Company
Victoria
Thin City
Canadian Pacific
C. PK
Princess Victoria
Chippewa
Francis May Run Against Bryan in Democratic Ticket Headlines
Elder Missouri figure David KR Francis arises as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. Rumors swirl as party leaders weigh his past roles including St Louis mayor, Missouri governor, and Interior Secretary under Cleveland. Supporters tout his unbroken candidacy record and pledge liberal self-funding if a united campaign forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David KR. Francis
Missouri
Francis
Democratea
Judge Parker
United Party
Francia
St. Lowis
Cleveland
St. Lambe
Warning is given Japan on Japanese labor influx
An unofficial announcement to President Roosevelt warns Tokyo that continued Japanese laborer arrivals could force the United States to pass an exclusion law. Since January 1907 passport rules reduced arrivals by 4,301, with declines of 2,167 in February, 2,198 in March, and 1,186 in April. Deportation can occur for unauthorized workers found in the continental United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Bargent
Missing Man May Have Drowned From Transport Dix
William H. Smith a quartermaster's clerk on the United States transport Dix is missing since Monday night with grave doubts about his safety. Friends have searched in vain. his uniform and cap are missing and his belongings remain aboard. His father G N Smith lives at 1515 Ninth Ave. the Dix was six feet from the pier when he vanished, suggesting a fall overboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Smith
United States
Dix
Smith
G. N. Smith
Heavy rainfall ends drought in eastern Oregon wheat belt
Rain and snow drenched the Eastern Oregon and Wabbington wheat belt for a day ending a drought that had alarmed ranchers. A foot of snow was reported in the Simon mountains and the Columbiaville area near Goldendale Washington. North Yakima reported heavy snowfall with more on the way. Shoppers should check Piper Talts for fishing tackle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Wabbington Wheat Belt
Simon Mountains
Columbiaville
Goldendale
Wash
North Yakima
Peace conference opens as arbitration gathered in Philadelphia
Men aligned with the international movement to abolish war arrive in Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania arbitration and peace conference. Governor Stuart is set to open the session tonight and preside tomorrow and Tuesday as the event begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pai Adent Phila
International Movement For the Abolition of War
Pennsylvania
Laborer Hit by Falling Limb Injures Worker Near Hothell
N. W. Noorviet, a laborer at Kelly's camp near Hothell, was struck on the back by a falling limb while in the woods yesterday afternoon. He was brought to Beattie and then Providence Hospital, where his condition improved considerably this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Noorviet
Kelly's Camp
Hothell
Beattice
Providence Hospital
Norviet
Special Excursion East Chicago and Return Arrangements
Tickets issued by the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co through Portland and Salt Lake or Denver go on sale May 4 May 18 June 5 6 19 and 20 with later July and August dates. Fares include 72508 to Louis 6750 to Omaha and Kansas City 6000 to other points. Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave East Kilie General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Oregon i. R. & Nav. Co
Portland
Salt Lake
Denver
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
Kilie
Torpedo boat men enjoy a day in Sacramento
Fourth torpedo boat unit members travel to the American river range with the National Guard to drill. They attend the Stockton Sacramento State league baseball game, and officers and enlisted men plan evening entertainment at Turner Hall and the Clunie Theatre. Services and a plaza concert are planned for the next day. Monticello sailings from Flyer dock are listed for morning and afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Sacramento
Cal
Torpedo Notitia
National Guardeamen
Turner Hall
Clanie
Boy Takes His Life In Oakland At 14
Harold Hardy, fourteen, a pupil at Grant School, drank carbolic acid on Cemetery Creek banks. An empty carbolic acid bottle was found beside his body. Officials believe despondency over his divorced and remarried parents, plus reading difficulties and headaches, contributed to the tragedy.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
Harold Hardy
Grant Schooil
Cemetery Creek
Wakeburg club prize beat button contest announced
The Wakeburg Commercial club offers a prize for the best button design. W W Robinson of Ellensburg secured a 5500 ton hay contract for the government. Hundreds will watch ships pass Coupeville bluff next week as the fleet sails past for Seattle. Lester Bhoff of Kent, aged 11, found a revolver and 50 cents and set out to see the world. He was arrested in Olympia and returned to his parents. James L. Chamberlain, Northwest pioneer, is dead at North Yakima. North Yakima plans a big Fourth of July celebration. Everett clerks prepare for the Fourth annual convention in that city. Capt Curtis commanded the ship Ben F Peckard, handed over by Capt St Clair who brought the vessel from Norfolk to Bremerton. St Clair is wanted to head a new ship for Arthur Sewall and left for Boston last night.
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Wakeburg
W. W. Robinson
Ellensburo
Coupeville
Seattle
Lester Bhoff
Kent
Olympia
James L. Chamberlain
North Yakima
Curtis
Ben. F. Peckard
St. Clair
Norfolk
Bremerton
Arthur Sewall
Boston
Mass
Yerkes Mizner Suit Seeks 20 Percent Fee from Estate
Mrs. Yerkes Mizner faces a lawsuit filed by an attorney demanding twenty percent of her share from her late husband’s estate as the agreed fee for managing the affair. Separately, the National Retail Grocers Association plans its 11th annual convention in Portland, Oregon next year. The Pacific coast Baptist conference in Frisco notes Baptists lead other denominations on the coast. China intends to reorganize its navy. Texas Republicans head to Chicago to resolve disputes over contesting delegations.
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National Retail Grocers Association
Portland
Ore
Frisco
China
Texas Republicans
Chicago
Pickpockets Take Gold and Cash from Miner at Beattie Club Camp
Tomy Miner reported to police that pickpockets touched him for 61 dollars in gold and silver and 12.70 dollars in checks while he was drunk in a saloon near the Northern hotel on First Avenue between Washington and Yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomy Miner
Beattie Country Club
Northern
Washington
Emma Goldman to Speak at Christen Een's Hall
Emma Goldman arrives in town and plans a afternoon lecture at Christen Een's Hall followed by an afternoon debate with Dr Tina at Egan's Arcade Building.
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Emma Goldman
Anarchy
Ther Hotel
Christeneen
Npa
Tina
Egan's
Bali
Arcade
California Heiress Presented to King and Queen at Buckingham Palace
San Francisco socialite Mice Jennie Crocker, a prominent California heiress, received the honor of being presented to King Edward and Queen Alexandra at the season's first court at Buckingham Palace. The presentation was conducted by Mrs. Kell, wife of the American ambassador, and drew high compliments from the king.
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United Press
London
Mice Jennie Crocker
San Francisco
Edward
Alexandria
Ruckingham Palace
Mie Crocker
California
Mra. Keld
Soap Leke Salts Relieve Rheumatism Greatly
A fragment notes relief from rheumatism using Soap Leke Salts, with druggists quoted or implied to endorse the remedy. The text is sparse and uncertain about broader effectiveness.
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Mis Soldiere
India
Jae Prince
United Prose
St Pier 2
Eagle Transfer Co
PAIGN
Coast Artillery
Capt. Peary
Francis May
Bryan
Exgov. OF
Cratic
Star Special Service
David R. Francis
Japan
Piper
Edenas
Mane Iy Ave
Arcade Annes
Christian
Science
First Church of Christ, Seientist
Massachusetts
Dreamland Rink
U. & Navy
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Flyer Dock
Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit Co
Myena
Alert Hansen di
Tewar
Eastern Outfitting Co. (Inc
Union St
U. S. Navy Yard
Gelbraith Dock
Madison Street
Serattle
Nremerton
Spacal
Beattie
Beth
Flyer
Seattle-Tacoma
Tacoma
U. Seeley, Jr
Everett and Edmonds
Seattie
Everett
Everest
the Angeles
Viret Avenue
Restalbant
Cade
State News
Amusea
Pantages’ Theatre
Sangs Gotham Four
Comedy and Harmony Quartet
Zarrow
Broadwalk
Rae & Brosche
Ellmer
Shortey
Lillian Deup
Jugaier
Come Witt
Dian
Lilliputian
Soubrette
Heardsley
Arthur Elwell
Pantagescopa
Rainier Clothing CO
Bipst
T. Raven
Agte Bie
Management
Liebler & Co
England
Charles Frohmman
Francis Wilson
Charles Marlowe
Garrick Theatre
Grand Opera House
Frank W. Healy
SAN Francisco Opera Company
the Bohemian Girl
Anna Lichter
Alice Carle
Seattle Theatre
Emma Bunting
Burgess-Bunting
Mark E. Swan
Laramie
Lois Theatre
Pantages
Janice
Meredith
Paul Leicester Ford
Mary Mannering
Coliseum
Third Ave
James St
Marzella
Romalo
Dill
Ward
Effie Pearson
EDW
Mewade and Co
Eddie Robsch
King
Luna Park
Looff
Pauelfie
Rainer
Hiram
H. &L. Klein
James Street
Tysett
Young
Jack and
Jul
Johnson
Nellie Jones
Comedienne
Motion Pictures
France
Lyric Theatre
Washington St
Occidental Av
Seattle, Wash
Ike Holland
Geo. A. Bird
Riley
Josephine Turner
The
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Phone
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