Oriental Limited to Run 10 Chicago
Reports indicate the Oriental Limited will run through Chicago to Portland with Tacoma as a terminal region. A daylight train between Twin Cities and the coast is planned, coordinated with Great Northern speeds, prompting railroad rivals to reassess routes and forecast shifts across the system.
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Oriental Limited
Chicago
Windy City
Portland
Seattle
Chic Beattie
Tacoma
Burlington
Twin Cities
N P Plans New Freight Warehouse Expansion
Northern Pacific to construct a 600 by a new freight shed in its yards between current tracks to serve terminal needs. The shed will replace cramped facilities and allow five low mood tracks, with express offices and heating plant included south of Hill depot. Completion will create one of the coast's largest express buildings.
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Northern Pacific
Tee
Foto
Great Northern
Hill Depot
Northern Pacific Express
Beattle
Street Costume in Garibaldi Red for Summer Wear
A description of a street costume featuring a round skirt with double boxed pleats, a three quarters length close fitting coat, Pagula epaulets with buttonhole effect, red velvet trim, a white Russian lace waistcoat with red velvet bows, black embroidery, and a boat shaped black and white leghorn hat trimmed with red velvet and gray wings.
Train service changes postponed to June across routes
The Star reported a June 3 postponement for Great Northern's train service and Northwestern Pacific officials now delay the planned May 27 inauguration of the new five transcontinental train until June 7.
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the Star
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Notice to Water Consumers Delinquency for May Water Rent
Water rent due in May covers May June and July. If not paid by May 31 the account becomes delinquent. The district lies between Galer and Union avenues and Bay and Lake. Metered water is due from the 1st to the 20th of each month and becomes delinquent on the 20th.
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Galer
Union Ats
Bay
Lake
Plans for Lake Union crematory site sparks protests
Public works proposes condemning a Lake Union block for a garbage crematory claiming central location and future fill value. Officials insist smoke will be odorless and refuse will fill the ground over 10 to 15 years. Lake Union Improvement Club votes to oppose the site.
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Public Works
Lake Union
Btreet
Waiters
the Star
Lake Union Improvement Club
Endorsement of Workingmen's League Campaign Plans
The Workingmen's League for Honest Politics received unequivocal approval from the executive committee of the Brit Federation of Labor at a Tacoma meeting. Delegations from both organizations discussed campaign plans and agreed to provide moral and financial support to the league’s effort in the upcoming campaign.
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Workingmen's League
Organized Labor
Tts
Brit# Federation of Labor
Donnelly Hotel
Tacoma
W. Harmen
James Murphy
Frank Cotterill
John May
Election Plates Promote Direct Primary Backed Measures
Plates urge electors to back candidates favoring a direct primary law and measures to advance the interests of working men, signaling a campaign focus on reform and labor.
Paria Leader Returns After Inspection Visit
Thouroude of Paria, head of the Charhbeur Reunia, arrived at the Mut der Hotel from San Vinencisco. He previously led steamers from San Francisco to South American ports via Bwaneea to France. The current trip is mainly for general inspection and observation.
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Thouroude
Paria
Charhbeur Reunia
Mutder Hotel
San Vinencisco
San Francisco
South American
Bwaneea
France
Mormon Church President Smith Relinquishes Traction Proposal
Salt Lake May 17. President Smith of the Mormon Church announces he relinquishes his traction proposal in Salt Lake City, signaling a shift in the church’s public business stance.
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President Smith OF Mormon
Salt Lake
Smith
The
Railroad and electric line plans loom in Utah Idaho
The Inter-Mountain Consolidated Railroad to file articles of incorporation at Boise and take over the Salt Lake and Ogden street railways. The International Taist company to be formed soon will finance a major western electric road from Levan Utah to Preston Idaho covering 228 miles. A Mormon businessman retires from business after transferring properties for 500000.
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Mormon
Inter-Mountain Consolidated Railroad Company
Boise
Balt Lake
Ogden
International Taist Company
Levan
Utah
Preston
Idaho
British Troops Leave Canada After Barracks Departure
In Victoria British troops were formally withdrawn this morning as the royal garrison artillery and engineers marched to the Charmner and sailed for England. They were greeted by the Fifth regiment band and hundreds of cheering citizens. Work Point is now held by Canadian troops.
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Victoria
B.C
Canada
Royal Garrison Artillery
Royal Engineers
England
Outekirta
Work Point
Market Prices and Supplies Snapshot From Local Markets
Market report shows a general price decline on the street amid arrivals of oranges and new potatoes. Vegetables a scarcity with Yakima Hurhenk potatoes, White River potatoes and other locals priced per ton or sack. fruits include bananas, lemons, pears, apples, strawberries, and cherries with varied per basket or per crate costs. Dairy and poultry products listed with regional butter and cheese prices. meats, eggs, and canned goods noted with standard market figures.
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Airawberrien
Walla Walla
White River
Denver
California
Capi
Baneras
Wenatchee
Cal Ornia
Alifernia
CS. Keenewick
Washington
Seattle Hearts Plan to Move Valencia Wreck Victims
Victoria officials and the provincial government back a mercy effort to recover and inter victims from the Valencia wreck. A Seattle relief drive will fund hermetically sealed caskets and labor costs, with Victoria and Seattle undertakers collaborating. The plan shifts to Seattle for final interment, using Devries and fire boats to ferry caskets from the coast to vessels offshore.
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Victoria
Seattle
Valencia
W. H. Hell
Secret Service
Indianapolis
J.C. Newbury
Mr. Hell
Beatetle Company
Victoria Undertakers
Vie~toria Undertakers
Vie~ Toria
Vane Conver Island
Devries
Olympia Arrives With Laborers for Railroad Work
The steamer Olympia will arrive this afternoon from Honolulu with a small cargo and 100 Japanese laborers for railroad work. News of the San Francisco disaster spreads as the Hawaiian Star secures papers and prints extra editions. The Olympia will be prepared for its first Nome trip by the Northwestern Steamship Company.
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Olympia
Honolulu
Seattle
San Francisco
Hawaiian Star
Islands
San Francossco
Northwestern Steamship Company
Harper Gains as a Popular Summer Spot Near Seattle
Nine miles from Seattle Harper attracts business men with boating access and low fares. The Pacific Investment Co. of the Walker building controls numerous nearby properties and reports several sales in the past week as buyers seek economical summer homes in a scenic location.
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Harper
Seattle
The
Pacific Investment Co
Walker
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