Danube Ashore at Cape Mudge in British Columbia
News from Victoria and Nanaimo report the Canadian Pacific steamer Danube ashore at Cape Mudge about 55 miles from Comox while en route from this port to Skagway. Captain Meyers, famed navigator, commands the 100-ton steel vessel. Assistance vessels Maud and Tees were dispatched. exact damage and extent of danger remain unclear.
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Victoria
B. C
the Star
Danube
Cape Mudge
Union
Myers
Maud
Tees
Non
Columbia
Alaska
Skagway
Nanaimo
Btar
Meyers
Comex
Butler
Mo Mwane
Manube
Nanaime
Morntime
Skagwey
Hia Te
Kioadike
Gambling May Resume in Seattle
Gambling may be resumed in Seattle as gambling houses are expected to reopen within days. City watchers report influx of dealers connected to past gaming, with clubs likely to start up soon amid claims that revenues declined after closures. Officials and proprietors remain silent on specifics.
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Seattle
Washington Street
Tt Ie
Pro Prieture
Robbery accusations rise as Burke held up in city
Frank Richards confined in the county jail on a robbery charge against Reed Giddings is now accused in connection with the William Burke hold-up on Pike Street and Summit Avenue. Mrs Richards, a witness, says Richards confessed and Burke’s watch was recovered at a pawnbroker, though the chain was discarded. Ballard police pursue a separate daring hold-up where a bartender reports an old man lured into a saloon and robbed of $40 after drinks, his name unknown. A new steamer to replace the Greyhound is planned by BE B. Scott, to be built for about $20,000 at Beattie or Everett. the Greyhound remains in service.
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Frank Richards
Reed Giddings
Burke
Pike Street
Summit Avenue
Richards
Thomas Burke
Ballard
Sam Hamilton
BE. B. Scott
Tuanager
Greyhour
Beattie
Fiverett
Greyhound
Everett
5 McKINLEY IS DANGER Says She Came From Heaven to Bring Peace
A California woman named Sarah Sykes visited the White House claiming a heaven sent mission to secure peace for the United States. She shouted for peace before being restrained and handed over to local authorities. Her assertion centered on calming tensions at the capital and nationwide.
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Washington
Sarah Sykes
Pasaden
Cal
White House
General Wilson to tour Puget Sound fortifications
General John M. Willon chief of the United States corps of engineers arrives from Portland with his wife for a tour of Washington state fortifications and the proposed Lake Washington canal. Colonel Wilson and Capt. Marty Taylor plan inspections Thursday and Friday of forts and routes on Puget Sound. A letter from General Wilson praises Washington and Puget Sound. In Arkansas Edward Dick, a prominent trader, was shot by Rube Thomas in an old feud. Thomas was arrested.
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John M. Willon
United States Corps of Engineers
Washington
D. C
Portland
California
Oregon
Cooneral Wilson
Marty Taylor
Lake Washington Canal
Graves
Wilson
Puget
Sound
Lake Union
Puget Sound
Little Rock
Ark
Mazen
Edward Dick
Rube Thomas
Thomas
Otis Refused Orders as Insurgents Lose Ground Near Manila
Native officers desertion lessens as U S forces advance from San Antonio to San Pedro and Manila. Lawton drives enemy west toward Santa Anna and Caminba while McArthur pushes toward Fernando to secure south and west. Insurgent disintegration continues south of Manila as civilians return home and coastal areas calm. Troop and gunboat redeployments planned to quell inland and Cebu unrest after armistice talks fail.
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Washington
Mionic
Ean
Quings
Helinag
San Miguel
Lawton
Rio Grande
San
Barias
Luna
Manila
Pamphanga
Bulacan
Negron
Cebu
Aguinaldo
Senate Pure Food Commission shifts plan after Bribery probe
In Chicago the Pure Food Commission again altered its timetable with Senator Mason heading to Washington to confer with Senator Harrison and others on whether the probe should continue there or in Chicago. Prosecutor McElroy noted a possible grand jury hearing may be ordered, but no evidence yet links jury members to any go between. Admiral Schley received a warm reception at Omaha’s Commercial Club and will be honored at the Omaha Club by Senator Manderson. Rumors of a naval clash claims remain unconfirmed as neither Navy nor State Department has corrobated the report of the Detroit sinking the San Jacinto. Jefferies saw betting odds shift with firs at 2 to 1.
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Chicago
Senatorial Pure Food Commission
Mason
Washington
Harrison
McElroy
Omaha
Admiral Schley
Commercial Club
Cornell Puffa
Senator Manderson
Schley
Omaha Club
Leather Trust Formed Aiming To Control Nation
In NPWATE New Jersey on May 22 patent leather makers here, responsible for about 95 percent of the national output, agreed to unite interests. Former U S Senator Smith is believed to be steering the plan. The trust would be capitalized at 10 to 15 million dollars and could include all manufacturers nationwide.
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Npwate
N. J
U. S
Smith
Forty Will Graduate From Seattle High School
The Seattle High School will hold final examinations this week before commencement exercises on May 21 and June 1 at the Seattle theater. Seven graduates will speak, including Vivien M. Carkeek and Don McDonald, with Wagner's orchestra engaged for the evening. An inter-scholastic track meet will be held at the park next Saturday featuring teams from neighboring schools. The graduating class will total at least thirty members, with a list including Marie Ames, Mabel Chilberg, Arthur P. Denton, and many others.
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Seattle
Vivien M. Carkeek
Don McDonald
Shirley M. Treen
Lucy Donoghue
Hertha Diehen
Mabel Chilberg
Wagner
Beem
Sreduating Close
Wreck of the Paris Strands Off Falmouth in Dense Fog
The steamship Paris bound from Southampton to New York ran ashore on the lowland near Falmouth in a dense fog. All passengers were saved, but prospects for salvaging the ship are bleak. Some passengers reported no life preservers were provided and a period of quiet fear followed, while relief vessels may ferry survivors to New York or London.
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Falmouth
Eng
Paris
Southampton
New York
London
St. Paul
Long Branch
Paria
C. Tt
Joliffe
Low Angeles
Cal
Bremen
Debated Criticism Split Ames Era in Washington Critique
May 2 in Washington Brigadier General Adelbert Ames faces division within the department over his remarks. Ames, a Civil War veteran, is free to speak, while critics question his official status and influence.
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Washington, D. C
Manila Peace Talks Seen With Liberal Government Plan
Philippine commissioners met US representatives to discuss McKinley’s government scheme, proposing an advisory council elected by natives and representation in major offices. officials say the Filipino cabinet member views it as liberal, pending Congress action.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
United States Commission
McKinley
Congress
Graecio Gonsage
Filipino Commission
Mustering out of volunteers and Harlem fire report
The secretary of war informed the Governor that the Twentieth Kanenas and all volunteer regiments will be mustered out in San Francisco. In Chicago a grand stand at Harlem race track burned four hours, destroying the stand and threatening nearby stables housing valuable horses. loss about 100000 dollars with no insurance. Harlem’s opening set for May 30. In The Hague the American peace delegates received widespread sympathy and encouragement from across America, with surprise at U S interest.
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Chicago
Harlem Race Track
Harlem
United States
the Hague
America
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Arthur P. Denton
Kiva Mae Harlan
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Anna Olivia Iverson
Eugenie Levy
Allie B. Muldoon
Eilen Beatrice Quinn
Bhirley M. Treen
Otto A. Preece
Bjarne Hailstan Graff
Clifton l. Lamping
George W Sohne
Nellie Skintosh Talbotige
Meta Vel- Harriet Dut
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Wildman
Kurt
York
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E Bazaar CO
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Schlitz
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Wieland
Rainier, Brunner & CO
Bicycle Riding Academy
Third Ave
Madison St
Clay Eversols
Opticien
Buffalo Legal Tender Developing Company
War Office
Dexter Horton Bank
Nichols & CO
Marcue Daly Copper Combine
Pte
Guneset
Lower Creek
John E. McManus & Son
Coon Bros
Second Ave
Rautman Plumbing CO
Spring St
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co
Gilman
Renton
Main &T
Moran Brothers Company
Sitip Builders
Worthington ” Galloping Meceiper
Mosher
Roberts
United States Metallic Packing Company
William Taylor
Christy Hat Factory
England
Commer
Union Street
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Ndee Deal
Fred J Merrill
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