Merchants Association Seeks Support to Admit Chinese Workers in Hawaii
A memo circulated in Honolulu via San Francisco proposes honorary signatures from labor unions to urge Congress to modify anti Chinese laws enabling Chinese workers to enter Hawaii. The move aims to revive the sugar industry and relieve business stagnation, with a plan to memorialize Congress and seek a limited admission for Hawaii only.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
The
Merchants Association
Islands
Hawaii
Soa Os
Congress
Washington
Fortification plans near Asquimault threaten local land
Pinault deputy minister of mil and defence studies a land purchase at Asquimault for fortifications. Nine inch guns to be placed on Signal Hill overlooking Regiment require expropriation of about 4 acres and removal of the naval church at Bequamount and other structures.
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Naval Church
Bcquamount
Market Report Shows Turkeys High on Western Avenue
Western avenue markets report turkeys at top prices around M cents, most dressed stock 28 to 22 cents, with brisk demand and limited good bids. Retail rate about 25 cents. Chickens plentiful with tiers in commission houses. weather and heavy trade lift produce on Western avenue. Vegetable and fruit prices listed include potatoes 2F6c lb, chili peppers 73 per lb, squash 1 1c lb, pumpkins 1 1c, green fruit varied, white poultry prices shown for fresh ranch and dressed meat.
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Western Avenue
Social Event Notices and Hosted Tea varied in City Homes
Miss Carrie Denny will entertain on Se tomorrow evening at home on Ninth avenue. An afternoon affair honored James Ball preparing for Port Mise. Helene Tremper hosted a tea at her home with Mrs. Richard S. Cox Jr. and others attending. A luncheon party at 3010 Boylston avenue featured Mrs. W. A. McDonald as guest of honor.
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Carrie Denny
Ninth Avenue
James Ball
Helene Tremper
Richard S. Cox, Jr
Boylston Avenue
W. A. McDonald
Local Socials Report A Busy December Schedule
Mise Terena Thomson hosts a Friday dancing party on Madison Street and Terry Avenue. Mrs K E Ainsworth held a tea on Minor Avenue and University Street. Mrs C B Burnside plans a December 4 card party on Terry Avenue and Marion Street. The Allegro Club announces a December 10 dance at Little's Hall with more December dances planned. Seattle Nobles of the Mystic Shrine invitees for a December 3 ball at the Denny Hotel. Shrine and Masonic groups receive invitations. Mrs Filia Morrison hosted a tile gathering on Terry Avenue in honor of Miss Wert visiting the city.
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Mise Terena Thomson
Madison Street
Terry Avenue
K. BE. Ainsworth
Minor Avenue
University Street
Dunn
C. BE. Burnside
Marion Street
Lallegro Club
Little's Hall
Ite
Seattle
Denny Hotel
Afifi Temple
Knights Templar
Turkieh Patrol
Mya
Shriners
In Ar Brillant
Will
Filia Morrison
Miss Wert
Persian ambassador appointment ends 2595 year gap with Athens
Announcement that Ibrahim Khan Doviet is named Persian ambassador to the Hellenic court signals a renewed Athens Persia diplomacy after 2595 years. The envoy will soon arrive to present credentials, with ceremonies planned. Conover named third assistant prosecuting attorney in the W T Scott administration, completing the staff for the next two years.
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Athens
Ibraham Khan Doviet
Darius
B.C
Athena
Conover
Co. Conover
W. T. Scott
Elmer K Todd
Kriete
City Council Refers Star Theater License to Committee
The renewal of the Star theater license at 12 Occidental Avenue was referred to the committee on police license and revenue without comment, as the council debated the expected fight over concert licenses in the old Tenderloin district.
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Tenderlain
Last l
Son
Monroe & Barnett
Star Theater
Occidental Avenue
Committee On
City Delays Vote on Dearborn Street Vacating Plan
The city council postponed action on vacating Dearborn Street after a deadlock with the Pacific Coast Company. A later vote was set for December 1 as council officials debated terminal franchises and the street’s potential private park development.
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Dearborn Street
Ped
Pacific Coast Company
City council approves funds for new pesthouse furniture
At a city council meeting an ordinance was adopted allocating 2500 dollars to furnish the new pesthouse. The measure aims to provide proper comfort beyond bare floors and cold walls for patients.
City Council Adopts Ordinance for Grading and Sidewalks
At a council meeting an ordinance was passed setting the work for grading on time to January 24 1903 and concrete sidewalking on John Street and adjacent properties.
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John Street
Tacoma man wins Port Lawton barracks contract
J. H. Estes of Tacoma receives the contract to construct the new Port Lawton barracks with a bid of 108 996 dollars. The report notes Seattle area weather and a local sales pitch tied to a downtown arcade event.
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Tacoma
J. H. Estes
Port Lawton
Appalling Plague Toll Reported in India
The Marine Hospital Service reports 117000 cases of bubonic plague in India in the weeks before October 6, with about 100000 fatalities. The epidemic shows no sign of stopping and new cases are daily across affected districts. Medical authorities are unable to halt its spread.
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Washington
The
Marine Hospital Service
India
Brazil's New President Takes Reins of Government
Elated Brazil witnesses the inauguration of Dr. Rodrigues as the nation’s new president on the fifteenth of August. The ceremony marks a peaceful transfer of power and the start of his administration.
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Rodrigues
Brasil
Theater Notes: Warde Company closes Gaston Cadet then Romeo and Juillet
The Warde Company bows out Gaston Cadet at Seattle’s theater Wednesday night and presents Romeo and Juillet on Thursday for the rest of the week. Other People’s Money closes at the Grand tonight. Hearts of Oak revival efforts feature James A. Herne's Heats.
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Warde
Gaston Cadet
Seattle
the Grand
New York City
James A. Herne
Shore Acres
Manhattan
Rudolph
Adolph
Steamer Cottage City Resumes Run After Overhaul
The Steamer Cottage City under Captain David Wallace resumed her Lyne canal run this morning with a fair passenger list after a thorough overhaul. The article notes the John Bna sailing to Fairhaven with 86,000 canes loaded in Seattle and 49,000 canes expected at Fairhaven valued at 980000 dollars. A verdict of 76 dollars was awarded to Gertrude Carson against the Columbia River Puget Sound Navigation Co over lost goods on the steamship Flyer.
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Cottage City
David Wallace
el Peire
Lyne Canal
Puget
John Bna
Fairhaven
Seattle
New York
Roanoke
Coronado
Puebla
California
Gertrude Carson
Columbia River & Puget Sound Navigation Co
Tacoma
Steamship Flyer
Havana strike quiet as conditions improve says Squires
Washington received a cablegram from Minister Squires indicating Havana conditions are much improved today. There is no renewal of the strike action. Strikers remain sullen yet quiet, with arrangements in place to quell any disturbance promptly.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Squires
Havana
Gen Siglin Said Lost After Terrific Storm
Capt C M McClellan of the revenue cutter Manning believes the overdwe schooner Gen Siglin was likely caught in a severe storm while en route to a harbor. The Manning waited for the ship from Oct 15 until Nov 5 with no sign of arrival. Special candy isle offers for Thanks Choice entice shoppers at Me per pound.
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C. MH. McClellan
Revenue Cutter
Manning
Sigiin
Biglion
Mann Meade
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