Washington Oarsmen Triumph Over Portland Crew on Lake Washington
The University of Washington varsity easily defeated a Portland Rowing Club picked crew on Lake Washington. Washington finished the 1.5 mile course in 8:58, four lengths ahead as Judge and coach observers praised Knight and the UW rowers for precise technique and steady, strong strokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Portland Rowing Club
Lake Washington
Washington
Portland
University
Knight
Leacht Park
Cyrene
Odell, Campbell, Green and Hart
Coach Knight
Lowe
Taylor
Oregon
McKimon
P. B. Knight
Local notes from Ritaville and county records
Mayor F B Robbing confined at home with severe tonallitta for a week. Alison elected secretary of the Washington Jute Press Association and a delegate to the National real Association at Oklahoma for 1905. Four couples granted divorces by Judge Nealan: Clyde Hervey and Minctiel Mervey, Lattle Bennard and Charles Denward, Eawin Hoyd and Mamie Hoyd, Jeremiah Haley and Catherine Haley. Assessor Walton values Northern Pacific rail property at 12000 per mile. rolling stock and buildings add about 4000 per mile. Farm property assessment at 22 percent of actual value, totaling 858020 for 67.60 miles main line and 12.70 miles of sidings. County commissioners back Walton. Hayden and Thompson receive first grade certificates. 11 receive second grade and 10 receive third grade certificates.
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Mitazville
Wash
May
Sto
F. B. Robbing
KB. J. Alison
Adame County News
Washington Jute Preas Association
National Real Association
Oklahoma
C. H. Nealan
Clyde Hervey
Ritaville
Minctiel Mervey
Portland
Lattle Bennard
Charles Denward
Riteville
Eawin Hoyd
Mamie Hoyd
Paha
Jeremiah Haley
Cunningham
Catherine Haley
Missouri
Laula Wilton
Northern Pacific Railway
Adame County
Tothie
Board of Equalisation
Walton
Henry W. Hayden
W. Thompson
Lavina Seized Over Smuggling Suspicions
The sloop Lavina, run ashore at Twin a few days ago, has been seized by customs authorities. Originating with Victoria owners, it is believed to have carried contraband Japanese and Chinese imports into the country. Inspector Frank Fisher of Port Angeles will hold the vessel pending investigation.
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Lavina
Twin
Victoria
Thin Country
Frank Fisher
Port Angeles
Alaska Wagon Road Surveys Ready to Begin
Surveys for new wagon roads in Alaska will start soon as arrangements are completed for the work. Major Millia of the United States leads the effort to organize the project and coordinate the terrain surveys and path planning.
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Alaska
Major Millia
United States
Nervine advertised as nerve restorer by Dr Miles
A testimonial ad claims Dr Miles Nervine strengthens nerves and relieves nervous prostration and related symptoms. The sponsor states Nervine soothes, feeds and builds the nerves and promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit.
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Miles
Iles’ Nerine
Chas. Landrum
Carthage
Nervine
Army engineers appoint leaders for northern expedition road duties
Army engineers have named the men in charge of the expedition with about 0 miles of road to be worked on this year. Assistant Engineer J. M. Clapp will oversee the Valdez Fort Egbert road while A. Piper will supervise the Yukon Coethfoot trail. Clapp and his party sail on the Excelsior tomorrow and Piper set sail on the Humboldt today.
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Army Engineers
J. M. Clapp
Valdez-Fort Egbert
A. Piper
Humboldt
Incendiary Strikes Again At Vacant East Massen Home
An unknown arsonist tried to set a vacant house at 1009 East Masson Street on a recent night. Neighbors halted the blaze, estimating about 206 in damage. The building owned by Judge Rivera carries no insurance. Detectives probe, no crew identified yet.
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East
Masson Street
Olympia Mayor Opens Shingle Mill With Nonunion Crew
Olympia Mayor H G Richardson, a director in the Interstate Shingle Manufacturers' Assn, began operating his shingle mill with a nonunion crew after failing to secure a union agreement on wage reductions. The plant runs at partial capacity due to labor disputes.
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Olympia
H. G. Rich+ardeon
Russians showy ships mask slack discipline at Vladivostok
A Davos correspondent recalls a visit to the Russian armored cruiser Gromevol at Vladivostok and Melbourne. He notes lavish officers quarters but cramped crew spaces, poor ventilation, and dirty conditions aboard. The fleet's entry into Vladivostok by Admiral Birkeney Hamerton remains a cited anecdote.
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Ingles
Pnegieh Meneofewar
Vladivostok
Thowe Ahipe
Vladivortok
Birkeney Hamerston
China
Vladim Vostok
Snehler
Mieharbor
Davos
Melbourne
Bayy
Local Fire Destroys Home. Patrols Reorganized
Malcom Smiths residence burned early Sunday. building uninsured. Police patrols to shift roles with night and day crews swapped. Pat McGinty robbed at a saloon on First avenue and Washington street. Pleasanton hotel to reopen after sanitary improvements. Immigration agent 4 N Grieve arrives to promote Western Canada settlement. Union church dedication tomorrow with Rev. M A Matthews speaking. Russian Peter Brown attempts armed assault on Japanese after reading war reports. taken to station. Humboldt Steamship sails for Alaska ports with passengers and freight.
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Malcom Smith
Pat McGinty
First Avenue
Washington Street
Pleasanton
Firet Avenue
Pine Street
N. Grieve
Spokane
Seattle
Puget Sound
Canada
Grieve
Washington
Oregon
California
Union Church
M. A. Matthews
Peter Brown
Orient
Ribbach
Brown
Humboldt Steamship Company
Humboldt
Skagway and
Lynn Canal
Eonet
Alaska
Abe
Peculiar Placer Find In Similkameen District
Vancouver reports a rare discovery of rich placer ground high in gold and platinum near Otter Mat in the Similkameen district. Mining engineer Charlies F. Law notes previous overlooks, with enthusiasm sparked by a pan near a truck that yielded 26 cents and renewed interest after decades with little platinum.
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Vancouver
B. C
Similkameen
Charlies F. Law
Otter Mat
Prof
Campbell
Columbia School of Mines
New York
Law
Thomas Lee
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Ranke Hall
Washington Oarsmen
Varsity Shell
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Yalu
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Budiner Colley
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W. S. Tarrant & Co
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Cascade Laundry CO
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Eary
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State
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