Memorial Day Observances Across Cities Honor American Dead
In Manila graves of American soldiers were decorated with half mast flags and Catholic and Protestant services held at local cemeteries. In Cuba memorial rites included graves at Las Guasimas and Guantanamo, with a national salute at Punta Blanca. New York, Washington, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Chattanooga reported parades, ceremonies, and closed institutions as veterans from Civil and Spanish Wars participated.
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Manila
Bay
Paco Cemetery
Father McKinnon
San Francisco
Father McCraid
Battery Knoll Cemetery
Stoll
Montana Regiment
Pierce
Fourteenth Infantry
Minnesota
Otle
Barker
Santiago DE Cura
Cuba
Las Guasimas
Guantanamo
Punta Blanca
York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Cincinnati
Spring Grove Cemetery
Soldiers to Alaska Heading From Chicago
Under War department orders Brig. Gen. Anderson directs Company E of the Ninth Infantry to Alaska. He notes his earlier Alaska venture drove out Dominion police and asserts the United States will not yield any territory to Canada in the Alaska dispute. With Skagway and Dyea held, he envisions Manila, Honolulu, Guam and other possessions, and proclaims the Pacific Ocean becomes an American lake of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
War Department
Anderson
Ninth Infantry
Alaska
Dominion
United States
Canada
Skagway
Dyea
Manila
Honolulu
Guam
Pacific Ocean
American Lake of Commerce
Little danger of floods now in mountain streams
The danger of spring floods in the mountain streams is passing rapidly as warm weather and winds melt snow. Rivers are only lightly swollen and snow along railroad lines has largely disappeared. If warmth continues, all snow may melt without damage, per P F Robinson of Victoria, B C.
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Tacoma
Washington Volunteer Landing Rumor Denied in City
A Washington rumor that volunteers voted to land at San Francisco instead of Beattie is dismissed as untrue by Mrs. F. W. Denizels and Mayor Humes. Denizels questions the claim based on furlough anecdotes from ex boys in San Farndeco. The cablegram that sparked the report is described as a wild write signed by Col. Whobsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Volunteers
San Francisco
Beattie
Mre
F. W. Denizels
Fortson Relief Corps
San Farndeco
California
Humes
Col
Whobsley
Steamer Rosalie Reports Regular Northland Service
Steamer Rosalie under Captain O'Brien arrived from Skagway and Lynn canal porta with passenger L H Gray White Pass Yukon railway official stating no blockade on the line and trains running normally freight moving over the pass. Dyea tramway reports indicate a blockade and travel disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie
O'Brien
Skagway
Lynn Canal Porta
L. H. Gray
Trafic
White Paes Yukon Railway
Dyea
Marchand Receives Ovation On Toulon Arrival
The French cruiser and escort arrived at Toulon today to cheering crowds and cannon fire. Major Marchand and the explorer were welcomed ashore as spectators lined the quays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Marchand
Venerable French Explorer Honored by City Festivity
In Lecreuvsgot France thousands from surrounding towns joined a lavish fete for a returning explorer and Major Marehand, receiving an unprecedented ovation amid a continuous stream of receptions and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de la Jallee
Marehand
Bis
Night driver injured in yard accident near depot
William Wyatt, the night driver on the United States mall wagon, suffered serious injuries Sunday after a truck near the track was struck as he jumped aboard a moving train. Several ribs were broken and internal injuries reported with two months of home recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wyatt
United States
Caa
Mal
Portland
Bets Will Be Even In Jeffries Fights Betting Frenzy
Out of town sports report renewed interest in the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout with odds expected to narrow to even money. Bets on Fitzsimmons and Jeffries run high. wagers reach thousands as ringside plans include two automatic clocks to record knockdowns. Sullivan advises Jeffries to press early and keep a steady pace to secure a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pitasimmons
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Fitssimmons
Martin Dowling
Frank Bangs
Billy Daly
Coney Island
Billy Delany
Sullivan
Dreyfus Innocence Claimed in Revision Case Report
Paris reports M. Ballot Beaupre concludes a revision court martial argument claiming Dreyfus innocence. The speaker asserts the Bordeaux document was forged by Esterecase and supported by new trial grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
C.M. Ballot Beaupre
Dreyfus
M. Ballot Beaupre
Heterhasy
Bordeaux
Seattle Decoration Day Observances Mark Somber Local Holiday
Seattle observes Decoration Day with public offices closed and most stores limited or shut. Post office adheres to the public request, while in the forenoon few excursions and modest sports occur. In the Armory and at the G A R cemetery ceremonies proceed under Lt. Ty, commander of the John F Miller Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Hariness
G. A. Rt
L. Ty
John F. Miller
Parades And Military Drills Mark Tacoma Event Day
A late morning parade and ceremonies featured a salute to veterans with the Stevens Post and John F. Miller Post taking part. Military bands, school cadets, and civic groups marched from Mount Avenue to the Armory while sports events in the afternoon included bicycle races and a Tacoma Seattle baseball game. Decorations at cemeteries were planned for the day with floral tributes for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Seattle
Madison Street
Athletic Park
George EB. Avery
C. N. Butterworth
George Thompson
Joe W. Young
Charles Batooch
W. C. Reyburn
Frank Norton
H. M. Pickering
C. Smith
Seattle and Tacoma
Beattie
Shirley M .Treen
Tatoma School
Warren M. Walley
Murder At Yoko hama House Ends In Critical Condition
K Tak a proprietress of the Yoko hama house on Fourth avenue south and Jackson street was strangled between 1 30 and 2 00 am. A Japanese boy saw the door open and Mire Tak a gasping for breath. Doctors fought to save her as detectives investigate. Her two gold rings and $20 are missing. The victim is near death. The incident prompted a police inquiry led by Detective Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Taka
Yokohama House
Fourth Avenue South
Jackson Street
Mire Taka
Gibson
Hoffman
M. Morita
Meredith
Barber
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Bng
Ernest T. Hooley
Beattie Pioneers
A. RB. Hall
Bylvester
C. Shorey
C. B. Bagtey
Tho. W. Prosch
David Graham
Thos. J. Carte
Chamber of Commercce
Empire Transportation Company
Samoa
Fitzsimmons and Jeffries
APACE
Warner
Marshal Brown
Tes
Dr. A. Gard
Select Knights No
Columbia Lodge
Beattie Co
Shaffer
Beattie Sisting
Chemical
New
lStanta
Ward
Amon HH. G
Secion
Kelloggs
Engine Co
J. HW. Erke
B.C
A. BR
A. W. Mastic
Aark
North
Bounth
Wagner
A. O. Benjamin
Stevens Post
W. M. Niblock
Stevene Post
A.W. Hastie
Firet
Echool
Ft. D. McCutcheon
Mra
Ferry
Grass
Chester
E. C. Hughes
R. F. Powell
Ripley
J. D. McCutcheon
Wagner's Flrst Regiment
L. T. Dodge
Madisontreet
Pike Street
Women's Relief Corps
Second Avenue
Union Street
Miret Avenue
Columbia Street
T Miret Avenue
Yeslerway
T Wyealer Way
Beoomd Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Armory
A. Barndaby
Virg! Hall
J. Cotter
George Sharick
Chasty Hall
J. M. Chapman
Amith
J. W. Young
Chester Strayer
Haymond Chesney
Geo. Thompson
Harry Askwith
Joe Fink
George Wotton
Irvin Bounds
Fred Morten
Paton Crawford
George Avery
Beattieve
E. G. Dorr
A. GO. Douthitt
Prof
W. Crane
A. T. Armorove
John A. Whalley
F. W
F. A. Frederick
G. A. FL
John ¢ Sheehan
Croker
Tammany
Sheehan
Thomas F. Gilroy
Charlier W. Dayton
W. H. Lord
Tolt
The
Diller
Spelger & Hurlbut
Neal
Star Paint CO
Pike
E Bazaar CO
First Avenue
Auditorium
Bicycle Riding Academy
Third Ave
Madison St
W. W. Houghton Jeweler
Clay Eversole
Optician
Ad —S Clevelank
Boston
W.J.B. J. B. Nichols & CO
Couer Ence
Keel Estate
Hafele
Caliph
Tim Blaine
Kate Howard
Buffalo
Morning Glory
Gilge
Tom Thumb
Treasury
Lost Creek
Silver Creek
John E. McManus & Son
Dewey
Sampson
Coon Bros
Rautman Plumbing CO
Spring St
Snoqualmie Falls Power Co
Gilman
Renton
Second Ave
Main St
Moran Brothers Company
Worthington
Mophor
Roberts
VY Heenan Ass Taylor
Christy Mat
Union Hatters
Queen City
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