Two High School Boys Battle In Prize Ring
Two sophomore rivals Meacham and Davis fought twelve rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules near the university as about twenty students watched. Meacham endured heavy blows and a swollen nose while Davis sustained rib and hand injuries. Davis finished with a knockdown in the twelfth, but Meacham was declared the victor by durable endurance and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Meacham
Jefferson Davis
Marquis OF
Soho
University
Meacham
Ding
Davis
State University
Raymond West Meacham
Joe
Charlies Black
Ryan Wintrode
Regwaran
Davie
Hie
Father and Son Prisoners In City Jail
Charles Givens, a trusty prisoner, serves breakfast to his 14 year old son who is also jailed. The elder has served years in the jail, while the boy faces a minor charge after being caught gambling with three other youths on Main Street. The reunion scene reveals a grim family contrast and suggests the boy will likely receive only a reprimand in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Givens
Givens
Fey Givens
Willie Bell
Main Street
Fifth Avenue
Fletcher
Tom Bevan
Charley Givens
Esr
Herrick
Congress Considers Silver Coin Bill in Treasury Plan
The House committee began consideration of a bill to authorize the treasury to coin into subsidiary coins all silver bullion in the treasury purchased under the act of July 1899. The vote is set for Tuesday at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
See
The
Treasury
Beattie Electric and City Plan Street Car Warning Devices
City officials including Beattie Electric, Cook of the fire department, Electrician Hickey and Chair Crichton reach agreement on installing street car warning devices. An ordinance will be introduced next Monday to seek appropriation for the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Electric Company
Cook
Hickey
Crichton
Fire and Water
Council
City and Electric Company Plan Fire Safety Warning System
The Beattie electric company will fund and install a warning system at nine principal street intersections to prevent collisions between fire apparatus and street cars. The cost will be shared with the city, though some council members favor the electric company bearing all expenses. The project, urged after a near fatal incident at Third Avenue and Columbia Street, aims to protect firemen and the public as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Columbia Street
Meat shortage fears rise as Chicago strike disrupts shipments
Meatless Chicago reports the possibility of a meat famine in Chicago as packers smuggle carloads from stockyards in the morning. Striking teamsters blocked deliveries, persuading drivers to join or forcefully stopping them. Riot calls were logged but no serious outbreaks occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Voices from Washington and Cushman on the Island of Success
A congressman from Washington speaks with resolve about courage and persistence. Cushman vows to join the effort and cause a shift among the men. Henderson reacts with interest as tensions rise and plans unfold.
Martinique Volcano Eruptions Continue Amid Ash Clouds
May 28 dispatches report ongoing eruptions in Martinique with heavy ash clouds from multiple craters. Raine prevented inland exploration, while mudflows into the Red River surged after a new eruption. Fort de France notes northern Pelee area evacuated with residents moved to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Martinique
L'Huerte
Ministry of Colonies
Raine
Cruieer Tage
T. Pierre
Red River
Fort DE France
Pelee
Grandviere
Basee Pointe
Morne Rouge
Norfolk
Leonidas Salle
St. Vincent
President Nominates U S Attorney for Alaska and Postmaster
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of Melvin Grigaby of South Dakota as United States attorney for the district of Alaska and Fred W. Miller as postmaster at Oakendale Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Melvin Grigaby
South Dakota
United States
District of Alaska
Fred W. Miller
Oakendale
Wash
Arrival of Wisconsin Ships to Bremerton for Repairs
The Marine Exchange reports the battleship Wisconsin passing Neah Bay this morning en route to Bremerton. It will reach the navy yard this evening and be put on drydock for extensive repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Exchange
Wisconsin
Neah Bay
Bremerton
Navy Yard
Republican State Convention Adopts Platform in Cleveland
Day two session opened with Congressman Grosvenor as permanent chairman. Applause followed references to Roosevelt. Platform honors McKinley, endorses Chinese exclusion reenactment, favors the Panama Canal, denounces trusts, and backs reciprocity with Cuba and the Philippine policy asserting U S flag remains in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grosvenor
Roosevelt
William McKinley
Cuba
Destroyers to China Sent by British Navy
May 28 Victoria B C British North Pacific squadron destroyers Virago and Sparrow Hawk prepare to depart for China to join the fleet there. Admiralty says they will be more useful near hostile boundaries and will be escorted by a warship, likely Arethusa, with strengthened hulks and girders to prevent buckling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bredal
A. Victoria
B. C
Virago
Sparrow Hawk
China
Admiralty
Arethusa
Washington Stone Debate At Chamber Meeting
At the chamber of commerce meeting this morning several communications and committee reports were reviewed. A letter from Emman Cushman discussed using Washington stone for the Federal building, noting that marble is unlikely due to the large appropriation. Similar letters from Congressman Jones and Senator Foster were read, while J. J. Taylor said he cannot discriminate in materials but would consider Washington material after contractor awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Gambler War Moves to City Council Action
A clash between Tid Rickard and Seattle city authorities over Western gambling is set to shift to the City Council. Rickard seeks an investigation into police discrimination against the Western Club and possible closing orders for all gambling houses if council action fails. The dispute involves Mayor Humes, the police chief, and prominent merchants backing Rickard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criste
Tid Rickard
Seattle
Richards
Fleet Avenue
Washington Street
Fleet
Gambl
Humes
Arbiafe
Richard
King Street
Shalenland
Himite Express
Rickard
Counsi
Elity Council
Pas
Police License and Revenue Committee
Richard & the Bottom
Chamber of Commerce
Young Een Up Chief of
Ronning
Prohibition Elephant Kills Keeper at Brooklyn Circus
Jesse Biount of Fort Wayne Indiana was crushed to death by Topsy the elephant at the Sella Porepaugh show on the Brooklyn circus grounds. Biount reportedly offered a grass of beer, provoking the animal which grabbed him with its trunk, tossed him to the ground and knelt on him. Crowd and handlers rushed to remove the elephant as authorities described no further signs of anger from the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jesse Biount
Fort Wayne
Ind
Topsy
Sella Porepaugh
Brooklyn
Biount
Blount
Eepera
Labor Leader Warns of Coal Miner Sympathy Strike
Frank Sargent chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and national arbitrator criticizes coal mine owners and says a sympathetic strike by bituminous miners could start unless the anthracite dispute is settled promptly. He advised Mitchell to call a strike following the arbitration panel’s opening meeting amid owners’ alleged reluctance to concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Frank Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
National Committee
Mitchell
Arbitration Committee
Woman Arrested At Imperial Palace With Infernal Machine
Belo dispatch reports a woman was arrested at Zarskoe palace near St. Petersburg with an infernal machine concealed on her person. The palace lies near the czar's residence as per recent advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A &T. Petersburg
Imperial Palace
Zarskoe
Belo
St. Petersburg
Marriage Licenses Issued for Addison Coleman and Asalia Perkina
Probate court sessions shifted to tomorrow in the equity division. Decoration Day is a legal holiday, and the courts will be closed. Addison A Cole man is 24 of Green Lake and Asalia Perkina is 22 of Beattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison A. Coleman
Green Lake
Asalia Perkina
Beattle
Equity Court
Detective Captures Suspected Burglar After Lodging House Theft
Detective H C Adams nabbed W Leonard, an alleged burglar, after a chambermaid described the thief. Leonard confessed and police recovered two suites of clothes a watch and clothing. he is jailed for burglary. Missing items include the watch and another burglar’s effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Adams
W. Leonard
Leonard
Great Northern
Jackson Street
Adams
Yester
Adama
Government and Private Mall Matter Reported
A lengthy report notes about 40 pounds of government and private mall matter had to be addressed. The item details the dual responsibilities of public and private stakeholders and the scale of the cleanup effort.
Mail Missing on Trail Rescue Linked to Nome Expedition
Charles BE Lowe and J. M. Griswold arrived in Seattle Friday from Nome where they abandoned mail on the trail. Dr. Robert B. Miller died from exposure in the Kuskokwim country. Lowe says William Taylor, who rescued them and promised to deliver the mail to Ilamna, will bring it to Seattle on the Excelsior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BE. Lowe
J. M. Griswold
Seattle
Nome
Robert B. Miller
Kuskokwim
Mr. Lowe
William Taylor
Griswold
Ilamna
Man committed to insane asylum by judge
C J Lindquist, claiming ancient years of age and following Solomon, was ordered confined by Judge Tallman. He believes he can spit fire and cites a sister who recently became insane. He refuses to eat beyond a minimal amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Lindquist
Judge Tallman
Solomon
Lindquist
Morgan's Gift to King Edward Tapestry Donation Reported
London May 28 J P Morgan presented King Edward with a costly tapestry valued at $100 000 to be used in the coronation abbey decoration. The Spanish tapestry reportedly measures about 120 feet with gold thread and rich blues and greys and remains in the museum with restricted view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. P. Morgan
Edward
Museem
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Cushman
Old Boy
North End
Alaska
Flag
Ohio
A. W. Hastie
F. C. Nicholas
J. Lubbe
Chamber
Committee On Alaska
Die
Committee On Foreign Commerce
Portland Chamber of Commerce
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Orient
P. MH. Scullin
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Tex
Richard Winsor
Sullivan
Winsor
Columbia
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Olympic Mountains
Seattle Harbor
Herbert
Rice, Baywood & Whitten
Boston
Lion Clothing House
Maurice Gerber
Shannon Grocery Co
T. Shannon Grocery Co. Wholecare and Retail Outfitters
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Barthe
Ostecccwecelet
Stout Tetsu
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Gzar
Morgan
A Hutchison Co Save. & Union ST
Henry Hensel “Sist
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Albert Hansen
John J. Kowalski
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Marion
Wessberg
SY Childs
Second Avenue
2Nd Ave
Sella
Rhodes Bros
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Rhodes Bros. Co, Tea, Coffee and Crockery House
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