War of Gold Against Gold in the Far East
W. B. Colver, special correspondent, reports from Tientsin on the evolving struggle in the Far East. He argues the conflict will hinge on Russia versus Japan with Korea and Manchuria as pivotal fronts, noting Western powers backing Japan and the looming risk to expatriates and diplomacy in treaty ports.
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Japan
Yalu
Massa
Russia
Korea
Manchuria
United States
England
Pacific
Far East
W. B Colver
No Wall Debate Aboard Chamber of Commerce Meets
The city affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce debated a no wall along the water front. A report is expected at tomorrow's chamber meeting. Santa Ana sails for Valdes Seward with 150 passengers bound for Seward and 500 tons of steel rail for Alaska Central Railway. Princesa Victoria to run Seattle to Victoria May 24 with return to Seattle. Grace Owen 18 committed to reform school for disobedience. Pump governor exhibit planned by Mullin. Heverleigh manager Swart travels east. Valencia sails with 1600 tons freight to Bragway and Lynn Canal. carries no passengers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Pacific Navigation Company
Santa Ana
Valdes
Cook Inlet
Seward
Vesel
Alaska Central Railway Company
Vensel
Chehalla
Tallman
Ro J’ Mullin
Fremont
St. Louis Exposition
Swart
Heverleigh Manufacturing Company
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Valencia
Bragway
Lynn
Left Her Penniless After Husband Flees With Cash
Mrs. Gus Oleson of Wall Street near Fifth Avenue reports to police that her husband abandoned her last Monday taking $1,100 and leaving her with a baby. She says he claimed he would seek an easier job and had been kind before leaving after three years of marriage.
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Gus Oleson
Wall Street
Fifth Avenue
Mra. Oleson
Olesons
Mra Oleson
Mamie Scribner
Main St
G. O. Guy's
T! Firm
G. O. Guy, Inc
Memorial day observance by G A R and Veterans
The G A R and Spanish American War Veterans plan a 10 am Memorial Day parade with local military groups and fraternal orders. Afterward, ceremonies in the Grand opera house feature Rev M A Matthews, Rev F M Wharton reciting Gettysburg, and schoolchildren performing. Church services follow at First Methodist with Rev F E Lee preaching. Graves of veterans decorated by Stevens Post.
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M. A. Matthews
F. M. Wharton
Lincoln
Saloiats
Leaben
First Methodist Episcopal Church
F. KE. Lee
Stevena Post
Bargain Apparel Prices Across Coats Suits and Waists
A list of price values for clothing items shows regular values for Mets five dollars, coats nineteen dollars, suits twenty five dollars, chiffon flowers La Price chiffon items priced at half, silk waists two dollars six dollars nine dollars.
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Mets
Gold on Talavena shows rich Tanana strike
A new Tanana country gold strike reportedly richer than prior finds. Telegrams to J. J. Williamson from William Thompson and John Crane say they found promising diggings on the Tolavena river tributary, with pans yielding as much as 2.50.
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Tanana
J. J. Williamson
Williamson
William Thompson
Fairbanks
John Crane
Tolavena
Thompson
Crane
Norsemen Celebrate Norse Heritage in Beattie Gala
Hundreds of Norwegian citizens gathered at Madison Park for a Norwe club program honoring Norway’s independence. W C Berg spoke on Norway’s fight for independence and the constitution. The Norwegian Dramatic club staged Charles Tanta to mixed reception and praise. A Nordmaendenes Bang forening music gala at Christensen's hall followed with a ball planned by Sons of Norway groups.
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Beattie
Madison Park
Norwe Club
W. C. Berg
Norway
Europe
Charles Tanta
Norwegian Dramatic Club
Pavillon
Nordmaendenes Bangforéning
Seattle
Sons of Norway
Pacific Coast
Ware
Christensen’s Hall
Democratic state convention in Great Falls backs Hearst
The Democratic state convention in Great Falls, Montana, met this afternoon with indications it will instruct for Hearst. In Rome on May 17, Dowager Grand Duchess Pauline of Saxe-Weimar and Eisenberg died of syncope aboard a train en route for Venice.
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Great Falla
Mont
Hearst
Rome
Pauline
Suse-Weimar
Eisenberg
Venice
Man Pursues Wife After Sanity Complaint
Spencer filed in the superior court alleging his wife is violently insane. He reported taking her to the courthouse for an insanity examination. She escaped during transfer and fled down the stairs while he and officers continued searching for her into the evening.
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Court House
Spencer
Superior Court
Woman sues Seattle attorney over marriage promise fraud
Hannah Anderson filed a suit against P. G. Gregson claiming he promised to marry her while borrowing $257 and that his vows were deceitful. She seeks $237 in damages plus costs, alleging he used affection to defraud her.
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Hannah Anderson
P. G. Gregson
Seattle
Gregson
Gillespie Trial Highlights Silence on Fire Incident
Detective Franklin states James Gillespie refused to reveal information during the Gillespie trial. Myron Barbour and Elizabeth Gillespie are linked to the dispute, with Barbour confirming some knowledge of the shooter. The New York Society of Washington plans its annual banquet at the Washington on Friday evening with an eligible membership rule based on birth or legal residence in New York.
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Rarpang Ieee
Meyer
Po Hce
Une Trdimance
Gillespie
Franklin
James Gillespie
Myron Barbour
Elizabeth Gillespie
Barbour
New York Society of Washington
the Washington
Washington
New York
Sought Converts Arrested at Washington Street
Mrs. Mary Wilson was committed to the insane asylum by Superior Judge Bell after police arrested her on Washington street for attempting to convert waiters in a Japanese restaurant and causing a disturbance. She has suicidal tendencies and has previously attempted to take her life. Secretary Cortelyou is favored as Republican National Committee chair. Northern Pacific plans regular sleeping car service from Beattie to Yellowstone Park starting May 29.
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Mary Wilson
Washington Street
Bell
Washington, RD. C
George B. Cortelyou
Commerce and Labor Department
Republican National Committee
Northern Pacific
Beattie
Yellowstone Park
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