Water Proof Decorations by Seattle Volunteers Ahead of San Francisco
Seattle volunteers plan dazzling decorations with electric displays and large oil paintings of fallen soldiers. F R Wilson chairs the decorating committee with aide Stringer, who notes Seattle plans aim for quality while saving money and awaiting word that transport from San Francisco has left. The Star solicits photographs of the dead to forward to the committee and promises prompt delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
F.R. Wilson
Stringer
Templars of
Stringers
San Francisco
Star
Philippines
Men to Manila for machinist and wagonmaker roles
Labor Commission Grout ordered 120 machinists blacksmiths and wagonmakers to join the next government transport sailing from Seattle to Manila with mules. A shed construction gang works opposite Beattie General Hospital while a government agent Thomas Bevan is active locally. The free employment office was crowded for government positions and women are sought for housework and general labor roles.
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Labor Commission Grout
Seattle
Manila
Beattie General Hospital
Thomas Bevan
No Fears of Rate Wars Now
The article notes a historic shortage of freight cars on trans continental lines since last May due to rapid trade growth. It cites the Canadian Pacific adding about 2,500 freight cars and similar builds by other roads, yet demand remains higher than supply, leading officials to expect no serious rate wars for the foreseeable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Miller Is Back in Phillips Lyte Meplin Case
A. Miller, the prosecuting witness, has arrived from Whatcom for the Phillips Lyte Meplin trial. He previously left Vancouver on business and deposited a Nanaimo property deed worth 4009 in security for his appearance, a move many believed to be permanent.
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A. Miller
Phillips Lyte Meplin
Whatcom
Miller
Vancouver
Nanaimo
City Engineer Forecasts Pipe Laying Near Black River Crossing
Assistant City Engineer Scott Jett reports the laying of 140 lineal feet of 42 inch submerged steel pipe at the Black River crossing will be completed by Monday. A large force of workers is on site to finish the project.
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Scott Jett
Black Fiver Crossing
Scott
Ths Point
Alaska convention in Juneau opposes surrender of territory
The City of Seattle brought news of a two week territorial convention at Juneau to draft Alaska’s requests for Congress. Ex Gov Swineford was elected permanent chairman and a resolution was passed opposing any surrender of Alaskan territory to Great Britain. The resolutions were sent to President McKinley.
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Seattle
Juneau
Alaska
Gov
Swineford
Great Britain
Alaskan
McKinley
There's music in the air price drop shocks Seattle dealers
Seattle music dealers cut sheet music from 35 to 15 cents after reports of earlier reductions to 20 cents Bon Marche counters by keeping 23 cent pricing while other shops push 15 cent songs. The price war prompts a note that the Bon Marche will continue selling at 23 cents despite rivals selling at 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Seattle
Bon Marche
Reception to McKinley at Milwaukee Banquet Planned
The Milwaukee banquet list for October 14 at the Pfister Hotel was released by Capt. Irving M. Bean who will act as toastmaster. First toast is The President of the United States with President McKinsey replying, followed by The State of Wisconsin with Gov. Scofield.
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Milwauker
Wis
Pfister
Irving M. Bean
Captain Bean
Tonetmaster
United States
McKinsey
Scofield
Wisconsin
McLean Tax Return Photo Flecked by GOP Claim
Republican campaign managers release a photographic facsimile of John R. McLean's Hamilton county personal property return. The caption asserts out of 10,000,000 in stocks bonds and other property his private secretary Wisnewski reports 1647 for taxes. McLean referred to as Cleveland tax dodger.
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Columbus
John R. McLean
Hamilton County
McLean
F. Wisnewski
Cnto
Yacht race canceled due to no wind in New York
New York on February 1 reports no wind causing the yacht race to be declared off for today. Officials announced postponement plans if conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Get
Duttons Offer Large Prize for Son’s Sobriety
In New York on October 14 Martin Dutton of Poughkeepsie offered Gould M. Dutton a graded set of rewards to quit drinking. Six thousand dollars for a week of sobriety five thousand to remain abstinent and ten thousand a year for life. Gould began treatment at Bellevue’s alcoholic ward within minutes of arrival.
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New York
Martin Dutton
Poughkeepale
Gould M. Dutton
Bellevue
Frye to Campaign in Ohio on President's Request
Senator William P. Frye will depart Monday for Ohio to participate in the campaign. He travels at the request of friends of the president and will focus chiefly on the Philippine question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
William P. Frye
Ohto
Bushnell Not in Demand in Republican Campaign
At Republican headquarters in Columbus the claim surfaced that Senator Foraker said Gov. Bushnell would soon back the campaign. Officials offered no confirm or discuss acceptance by Bushnell, noting no counties requested him. Observers view the lack of calls for Bushnell as indicating limited support compared with Foraker Nash Roosevelt Hanna.
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Columbus
Senator Foraker
Hushnell
Hudnell
Gov. Bushnell
Foraker
Nash
Roosevelt
Hanna
White Ribbon Special Leaves for Seattle from Chicago
The White Ribbon special of the National W C T U departed Grand Central Station at 11 p.m. yesterday en route to Seattle with a layover Sunday in Fargo North Dakota. Noted passengers included Mrs T M N Stevens of Portland Maine president of the national organization Mrs Francis J Barnes of New York and Miss Francis Energn Ohio W C T U's corresponding secretary among others.
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Chicago
WC. T. U
Grand Central Station
Fargo
N. D
Mra. T. M
W. HH. Bush
Twentythird Avenue
Joseph Hamblet
Alaska
Mise Gertrude Levy
Fourteenth Avenue
Portland
John B. Libby
Port Townsend
Beattie
F. Kinestrawne
Olympia
Eugene Hockett
Oriffith House
Victoria
Louisa V. Cruce
Alder Street
Montreal
W. . Parry
Lovett M. Wood
Marion Street
Spokane
Anna C Wells
Maud
Alameda
Cal
City
Harry Shaubut
G. G. Bright
Cincinnati
Clarence & Preston
James Carroll
G. Yerkes
F. M. Pollock
B .B. Fills
W. J. Moore
Superior Court
Bpokane
George Shoup
Idaho
J. M. Shoup and Son
Ray Meeker
Puyallup
Business
George BE. Morris
Fourteenth Avenue North
Tacoma
Alice Vinnedge
Boylston Avenue
California
Miles Constance Baxter
Aloha Street
Mise le Notr
Mra
Crawford
San Francisco
Charlie Bigney
Meaghereville
Wash
Asa Lee Willard
Seattle
Young Men's Club
Plymouth Congregational Church
Henry Hamilton
C. R. Graham
Whatcom
William Redfield
Redfield
Portus Poxter
Baptist Pastora
W. EB. MoKer
Morris Hall
Temple de Hireach
George B. Kittingeer
Terry Avenue
Francis Rotch
Thirteenth Avenue
Steamers to Cape Nome and northwest fleet expansion
Transportation officials plan for a surge to Cape Nome next year with early May departures from Seattle and advance ticket sales. Empire Transportation Co may place large steamers on the St Michael route, boosting Seattle’s northern fleet by at least ten vessels. Four Yukon-bound ships are due in Beattle, including the Lakme and Roanoke, with Roanoke possibly returning from St Michael. The Queen Victoria remains overdue after leaving Shanghai, while Gen M Wilson reports back from a Sound cruise.
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Cape Nome
St. Michael
Seattle
Transportation Companien
Empire Transportation Company
Yukon
Akma
Laurada
Roanoke
Cleveland
Michael Octoher
University Heights boom expected as Moore prepares market entry
J A Moore of the Moore Investment Co oversees preparations for University Heights ahead of its market launch next week. The new addition is viewed as a potential charm city extension with strong natural advantages and likely high interest from buyers seeking a premier university town environment.
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J. A. Moore
Moore Investment Co
Tiniversity Heights
United States
Grea
Social Circulation Notes From Tacoma Week
Tacoma residents and visitors noted in social column: Mis Farwell and Mis Gillette set for Honolulu. Dr J Eugene Jordan visiting. George Leghorn and J M Densmore travel plans. many appearances of local society figures at Spokane fair and Portland visits.
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T. J. Wallace
Tacoma
Mise Farwell
Mise Gillette
Honolulu
J. Eugene Jordan
A. C. Smith
Fremont
George Hh, Leghorn
James Street
Apokane
J. M. Densmore
Ralmier Beach
British Tourist Seeks Odd Eyeball at Arizona Bar
A British tourist wandered into the Ruastler's Retreat in an Arizona town and asked the barkeeper for a led ball or eyeball. He spoke oddly to an assistant and mentioned a Chinaman, prompting caution from staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruastler
Arisona
Light eases patient suffering says Vienna doctor
Dr. Goldechneider of the University of Vienna argues that in 99 of 100 cases a light in the sick room alleviates pain. He adds that if children prefer a night light they should have one.
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Dr. Goldechneider
University of
Vienna
Prudent Housewife Blanket Sale Offers Big Savings
Advertises large size cotton and wool blankets at reduced prices from 1.00 to 4.75 dollars. Items include Bilkoeline Comforts, satin lined, French Pateen Comforts, Comport variations, Comet blankets, and pure wool white and gray blankets in multiple borders and colors.
Home Textile Sale Promises Low Prices On Linens
Laundered pillow cubes and heavy Smyrna pieces offered at low prices. Hugs and hassocks with practical designs priced to attract buyers. Tapestry table covers shown with others including lace curtains Swiss draperies mumme draperies and curtain hardware.
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Voice of the
Territorial Convention
M’kinley
Wmclean
Ohio Campaign
Bushnell
Shanghai
the Sound
United Kingdom
London
Harry T. Hayden
United States Hydrographic Office of
Puret Sound Tug Boat Company
Gen. M. Wilson
Beecher
Sound
Alki
Lynn Canal
University Heights
George Bm, Ward
Fourth Avenue
Kingston
Ing
Beattle
William Pendergast
Port Angeles
B& A. Strout
Country Club
A. Allen
Jacksonville
W. T. VA
J. PD. Llwyd
St. Mark's Church
Chappell
Watkins, N. Y
Rachael Wellman
Cherry Street
Young People's Society of
Third Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Harrington
Jessie Hicks
Stinckley Block
First Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
Wilkison
W. HM. Raton
N. M. Thomas
E. L. Dent
Miss & Maynard
Leland Moughton
Second Avenue North
Frank Barnard
Ladies’ Musical Club
Barnard
Ruth Smith
Ballara
Pau Claire
F. A. Osmund
A. T. Friend
J. Kuhn
Badie Ward
William Ward
T. Chadwick
Colfax
State of Washington
Order of O. 8. E
Ballard
Daniel Rose
Mary Wagner
Brunswick Hotel
A. L. Hutchison
Avon
East
Independent Order of Forestere
First Avenue
John A. Maccgillivray
David C. Hay
Mary Roothan
Haye
Mies Roothan
Pneland
M. F. Backus
Jefferson Street
Estaria
Academy of Science
Rome Business College
Fse
Academy
McLaren
Edmond 8. Meany
State University
Forests
Forestry of
Washington
Mies le Notr
L. Crawford
F. Kirks
Mary Reber
Alice Fisher
Betelie Fisher
Misa Kate Mechaw
Martha Keating
Mine Millicent Fox
Claire Hagley
Carrie Morgan
Mabel Morgan
Los Angeles
Ada Morgan
Eadie Morgan
Misa Cora Smith
Ida &Smith
Helen Healy
Alfreda Healy
Olive Miller
Logan Geary
Pervie Hausmann
F. J. Craig
Dudley Rood
Hammons
Robert Brinker
Matt Scurry
Prudent Housewives
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Bio Pike St
QO. S. Gold M. C. & Therston & Co
Lt. CO
Cherry St
Holden & Wilson Furniture Co
Second Ave
Flest
Narciscus
Sherman, Clay & Go
Steinway” Dealers
Avenue
Ewer
Creph Ceilery
Lacy
Jng Weil
E. Edwards
Marion &., Vet. Western
Aves Skattir
WABH
E. H. Johnson
Cor, Madison
Yres Transperco
Pigott & French CO
Washington St
Linotype
Casalonges
Stafford & CO
Third Avenue Theater
Seattle Exposition
Armory Hall
Rannrerne
Kaneas
Union
The
Planes
Selec
Pike
Wescent
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