A Great New National Park
The piece discusses Minnesota’s pine region as a potential national park rival to Yellowstone. It notes a 611495 acre site 200 miles north of Saint Paul, with 218470 acres of water, crossed by rail lines, containing three large lakes and rivers feeding the Mississippi. It argues forest preservation, health benefits, and resource potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Paul
Yellowstone Park
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Great Northern Railroad
Brainerd & Northern Minnesota
Winnibigoshie
Leech Lake
Growth of Our Shipping in the United States in 1899
The 1899 annual report by Navigation Commissioner Chamberlain shows U S shipping growth across five years with total documented tonnage on June 9 1899 at 22 728 vessels totaling 4 066 238 gross tons the largest since 1545. Coasting tonnage reached 21 397 vessels and 4 015 992 gross tons the nation’s peak while steam tonnage at 2 470 011 tons surpassed all other crafts. Worldly, steam over sail dominates. Foreign trade remains a small share of exports and imports at under 9 percent the smallest ever.
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Washington
PD. C
Chamberlain
Commissioner of Navigation
Ross
A Bachelor Suitors for Mrs Catchfellow’s Twins
The scene centers on Mrs. Catchfellow’s schemes to wed Octavius Martin to one of her twin wards, as competing proposals surface from Jennie Minnie Florinda and the bachelor Martin. Amid social maneuvering, the mansion hosts a decisive moment when multiple marriages are offered and accepted, shaping a comic matrimonial drama.
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Mr. Martin
Mammal
Minnie
Mrs. Catchfellow
Tom Smith
Alfred Brown
Ineheibie
Mise Catchfellow
Longaeve
Fort Martin
Mr. Catchfellow
Jennie
Octavius
Farmers as railroad men
Dayton, Washington. The Columbia Cevello Railway Company organized last week prepares for future operations. Two surveys are underway to determine the route with profiles, grades, and construction cost. A second line is being surveyed. as maps are completed, estimates will be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Wash
Columbia @ Cevello Railway Company
Legal farce in a New York courtroom scene
In a New York court a defense counsel grills a jury candidate about handling conflicting impulses. The candidate dodges with humor and cites a remark about Cairo, leading to excusal for cause as the court adjourns.
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New York Court Room
Railroad Officials on Way to Seattle Arrive Beattie Tonight
Vice President Martin Miler and Chief Engineer John F Stevens of the Great Northern are en route to Seattle. J W Blabon left yesterday to meet them at Spokane. They expect to reach Beattie tonight or tomorrow morning and the significance of their visit is uncertain until action is announced by President J J Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Miler
John F. Stevens
Great Northern
Seattle
J. W. Blabon
Spokane
Beattie
J. J. Hill
Veterans elect leaders as new Spanish American War group forms
At a Washington meeting the Spanish American War veterans elected Admiral Dewey as Commander in Chief and T Roosevelt as senior vice commander in chief, with Gen Irving Hala named junior vice commander in chief. Also noted are local Seattle port, construction plans, a theft report, and civic petitions pending council action.
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Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
T. Roosevelt
Irving Hala
First
Colorado Infantry
Charter overhaul looms as New York eyes charter changes
The Great New York charter faces criticism after two years of trial. Republicans plan to push major revisions at the upcoming session, including shortening the mayoral term to two years, expanding mayoral power with removal authority, consolidating the municipal legislature, and reshaping school and police structures.
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New York
Greater New York
Assembly
Senate
Jam Easton
Municipal
State Constabulary
A Stranger in New York at Seattle Theater Review
The Seattle show of A Stranger in New York is a Hoyt farce with a functional plot and clever players. Nicholson lacks standout qualifications, but a strong supporting cast including Merars Tallman Grant Flint and Hooker makes the production satisfactorily entertaining.
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New York
Seattle
Hoyt
Nicholson
Merars
Tallman
Grant
Flint
Hooker
Mies
Charlotte Stolle
Helle Davies
Charlotte Hooker
The Olympic theater draws crowds nightly with strong attractions
Frequent and hearty applause shows appreciation for managers like Kunkler who provide first class entertainments. The Trocadero Puree Comedy and Specialty Company of ten performers is engaged for this week, promising a strong draw. Arrangements are underway to refresh the house with opera chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Theater
Kunkler
Mttle Playhouse
Trocadero Puree
Suit Brought by Ballard W. Taylor Against Halland City
Suit filed for 10000 against the city of Halland after an April 24 incident on Shilehole Avenue near A Street. The horse shied from escaping steam at the Mallard pump house, the carriage fell from a raised plank road, and Taylor alleges severe and permanent injuries.
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W. T. Taylor
Halland
Henson
Shilehole Avenue
Funeral services held for J. P. Pomeroy at Butterworth’s chapel
Funeral services for J. P. Pomeroy the North Beattie hermit were held yesterday morning at Butterworth's chapel under Golden Link lodge No 1 LO O FB and Occidental lodge No 72 FA&M. Interment followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery. The Dewey Club will meet at 7:00 this evening in the chamber of commerce Haller block, a nonpartisan expansion group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Pomeroy
Butterworth's Chapel
Golden Link Lodge
Occidental Lodge
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Dewey Club
Chamber of Commerce
Haller
Ladies' Fine Hand Made Zephyr Fascinators at CMON
Auction style listing of ladies accessories and garments with prices. Items include Zephyr fascinators in multiple colors, imported German ice wool squares, satin collars, velvet stock collars, kid gloves, felt slippers and linen tablecloths. Prices range from $1.00 to $5.00 with per item quantities.
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Coon
Filipinos Impress at Third Avenue Theater Show
The Manila sourced Philippine circus troupe, rebuilt last July, dazzled audiences with tumbling, juggling and gymnastic feats at the Mechanics’ Institute in San Francisco. Prof. Lillie presented battlefield views as a special feature and the audience reacted with excitement.
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Third Avenue Theater
Manila
Mechanics’ Institute
San Francisco
Lillie
Eighth Army Corps
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Second Avenue
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Arlington Dock
Arington Dock
University
Seneca Atreeta
Council
Democratic City Central Committee
Hinckley Block
John T. Condon
Greater
Chas. MH. Hoyt
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Louis Klodt
Second Ave
Cor
Marion
Bonney & Stewart Eners
Embeimerseriom
Third Ave
Columbie
la Heattia Wark
Welsbach
Seattle Gas
Electic Co
Cherry Street
Nethersole
Pak
Crecee- MO
Palrien
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
E. W. Andrews
L. Miller
Home Office
Collins Block
W. Avens— Tel
White
Lymam Seattle Heat and Plumbing Co
Joseph Mayer & Bros
Tee Bs
Ae FK Are
Tyres Transfer CO. L
Omee, Cor. Occidental Ave
Jackson Street
ILMAN
COAL
Catarre
German Medical Institute Pacific
Seattle National Bank
Yesler and
Re Frame Co
Avenue
Had Medical Institute
Boston
Miles
Army
W. S. Kirk
Mats
Holden & Wilson Furniture Ca
Emerson Pianos
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway” Dealers
Avenue Seattic
W. D. Field
G. A. Virtue
Bailey Bldg
the Martin
N. B. Curtis
Washburn
Winter & Harper Burke Building
Marion St
Seattle Wash
Secomt Ave
Rammaker Music Co
C. C. Berg
T. W. Lowe
Seattle Printing CO
Yesler Way
Butterworth & Sons
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