General Miles Foresees Massacre at Port Arthur Finish
American General Nelson A Miles writes on the siege at Port Arthur, comparing it to Troy and other historic conflicts. He predicts Russia and Japan could field millions by spring, with disease as deadly as bullets and peace unlikely soon.
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Miles Fears
Port Arthur
Nelsons
A. Miles
Bo Long
Troy
Babylon
Carthage
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Sevastopol
Plevna
Vicksburg
Richmond
Mets
Paria
Stoes
Bich
Tvere
Hall
Jehal Oyama
Siberia
Whalers Claim Pay Shortage From Northwest Steamship
Four whalers led by James Trimmins allege Northwest Steamship officials cheated them out of six months of Arctic work aboard the Barbara Hemester. They say the crew signed under questionable terms and received only a few dollars while owed hundreds, ending in destitution at the Labor Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Trimmina
Oscar Soren
Patrick Kelly
Paul Miller
Northwestern Steameahip Company
Barbara Herwater
Arctic
Labor Exchange
Washington Street
James Trimmins
Barbara Hemster
Trimmings
New York
Trimmine
Oae
Trimmins
Peri
Perl
George Millan
Millas
M. M. Perl
Northwestern Steamship Company
Barbara Hemester
Far Northwest
Siberia
Northeast Siberia Company
United States
J. D. Trenholm
Trimmina
Trenholm
Thoughtful Man Helps Wife With New Life Pills Cure
A Winchester man named M. M. Austin used Dr. King’s New Life Pills for his wife who suffered from an unusual stomach and liver trouble. Physicians could not help her but she found relief and was cured at G. O. Guy, Inc. drug store at Second Avenue and Yesler Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Sach
Dr. King
G. O. Guy, Inc
Second Avenue
Yesler Way
Berger Socialist Elected to Congress from Wisconsin
Victor L. Berger elected to the U.S. House from Wisconsin's Fifth District becoming the first socialist congressman in American history. A Milwaukee native and former German teacher, he helped convert Eugene V. Debs to socialism and led labor movement activities with AFL ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
Socialist Party
America
United States
Eugene V. Debs
Mr. Berger
Austria
Popullar Movement
Mayor Rose
American Federation of Labor
Tom Humes Claiming He Was The One Legally Elected
The tale recalls Tom Humes arguing in the territorial legislature that he was the sole legally elected member, amid debates on women's suffrage and votes cast. He challenged the house with a theatrical point of order, asserting no legal impediment existed for him to address the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Story
Apeskeger House
Flr
Tom Humes
Mel
Tom Hunter
Humes
State Supreme Court
Mr. Speaker
Ward
Walters Named Chief by Nespelem Indians
Albert Walters, friend of Chief Joseph, chosen to head the Nespelem tribe after Joseph’s death. He will serve until next June when a permanent successor is selected at a large council. Captains Webster and Tahuke attended the multiple two day councils at Nespelem and Omak before Walters’s designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nespelem
Wash
Albert Walters
Joseph
John McA. Webster
Colville Reservation
Miles
Webster
Peo Peo Tahuke
Omak
Asylum Sought for Dope Fiends in Seattle Reform Debate
Chief Delancey urges an asylum for drug addicts as a humane solution, citing cured cases from confinement and abstinence. He argues current jailing fails to break the habit, describes a pilot hospital setup for a notorious local, and highlights the need for focused treatment over punishment.
Electric Hitters Rescue Man From Grave Warning
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with jaundiced skin red eyes and weight loss. After three doctors gave up, he found relief using Electric Hitters, reporting improvement after three weeks and claiming he escaped death. The ad touts 60 cents at G. O. Guy Inc store Second Avenue and Yesler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
G. O. Guy, Inc
Second Avenue
Yesier
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Russia
Japan
Unla
Aeanatete
Murphy Wine & Liquor Co
Daniel Murphy
Pike Street
Seattle
Second Ave
People’s Bank
TEL
Barbara Hernster
Coal Wood, Charcoal and Coke
Seattle Coal and Wood Co
Lane Street and Railroad
Ava & Phones Main
Iod
Berger
Victor Berger
Tont’ Humes
Olympia
Wame
Frederickshaven
Denmark
Shawlight
Cline’s Piano
Delaney
Uute
Beattle
Municipal Problm
Tom Wilson
Dirty Tom
Beattie
Cannon
Aotitude
Tom
C.c. Berg
First Avenue
Pure Drugs
Quick Service
Guy
G. 0
GUY, Inc
Second and
Yesler
Hillman
Lake Washington Garden of Eden
Taylor's
Aden
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