Lewis and Clark Exposition Nears Opening in Portland
The Star Ore reports Portland Kair nearing completion as Lewis and Clark Exposition prepares a summer opening. Officials LED by President in Washington announce a grand launch with chimes and a world stage. The vast fair faces extensive foreign and state participation with a $5.9 million cost and displays worth millions. Centennial Park and Forestry Building highlight Oregon woodlands and grand log structures. Open daily until October 15, with Sunday gates at noon.
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United States
America
Chicago
St. Louis
Odde
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Uncle Sam
Japan
Imperial sailor on board Hamburg a prince in disguise
On the Hamburg yacht entry a young man aboard is called Mr. Pincinelli by Capt Peters but is identified as Prince Adalbert, second son of Emperor Wilhelm. The prince, a navy favorite and commissioned officer, is famed as the Sabior Prince and a keen yachtsman in the race offered by his father.
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Peters
Pincinelli
Prince Adalbert
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Sabior
Bie
War Threat Lingers After Norwegian Cabinet Resignation
Report from Christiana states King Oscar refused to sanction a separate consular service for Norway and that members of the Norwegian government have resigned. The text notes intense feeling between the two countries as tensions rise.
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Oscar
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Water Shut Off Planned on Yesler Way Areas
Water will be shut off Monday on Yesler Way from Highteenth to Thirty-second, and north to Pet Thomas, plus from Twenty-seventh east to Lake Washington, affecting adjacent blocks.
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Yesler Way
Highteenth
Pet Thomas
Lake Washington
Ballard to grade Sillishele Ave. Great Northern charged
Ballard city council votes to grade and lay planks on Sillishele Avenue at public expense after Great Northern failed to begin work for over a year. City to open bids for grading and plank laying in a few days.
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Cownell
Ballard
Sillishele Avenue
Great Northern
Smuggling Ring Reported Operating Along Salmon Bay
Five year pattern of organized salting smugglers in Salmon Bay tied to Ballard spotters. Revenue officers warned of a boat due at Salmon Bay but smugglers evade by using lookout crews and landing at dusk in row boats. Local merchants push latest styles and hats at Brooks & Co.
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Ballard
Salmon Bay
Offerings of the Fun Factory
A man laments office life and hires a laborer to till half an acre at $1.76 a day. He insists the work is playful but dislikes excuses as he encounters the drudgery of gardening and spading in a quoted exchange.
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Mr. Subrubsenite
Vote totals exceed 300000 in teacher contest
The ongoing teacher contest shows voting surpassing 300000 with a 311843 tally to date. A 1000 vote coupon requires 75 cents for a three month subscription and voting within one week. Standings list numerous candidates from various schools including Ballard and B F Day, with votes shifting daily.
Westlake Residents Back Municipal Ownership of Street Car Tracks
Westlake Improvement Company leads public meeting at Westlake hall urging city take over street car tracks from Seattle Electric. Protest cites contractor delays on Westlake avenue grading and calls for equal access if city runs tracks. Moore and Gilman offer to pay city rent if tracks laid by municipality.
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Weatlake Hall
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Board of Works
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J. R. Andrews
J. M. Sparkman
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John L. Gow
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Hoyle Rejoins Siwashes For Northern Trip
Santa Clara college pitcher Hoyle reenters the Siwashes lineup and will travel north with the team. He spent the previous fall with Seattle and was in college all winter.
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Hoyle
Santa Clara College
Seattle
Siwashes
What the Chinese Think About the Chinese Exclusion Act
Wong Kai Kah argues the Chinese government does not oppose exclusion but condemns harsh enforcement. He cites brutal treatment of merchants and professionals at ports, urges equal access for wealthier Chinese visitors, and appeals for fair policy while noting past hospitality from the United States. The piece frames a demand for humane treatment and reciprocal respect.
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Wong Kai Kah
London
St. Louis
Wong
Oxford University
Seattle Star
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