Hawaiian Legislation and Census work in the Territory
A. T. Atkinson discusses census work in Hawaii and argues for a permanent, stable U S government. He warns against unprepared moves to wealth, notes capital opportunities, and calls for amended laws to fit conditions. He believes a strong government will protect property and investments and ease transition from monarchy to republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
A. T. Atkinson
Monoalge
Atkinson
Hawaii
Atald
Congress
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Ite
Gueran
Republi
Attempted Spiteful Act Ends With Tongue Cut Off
Mrs Jennie Miller of Port Cheeter allegedly cut off a portion of her own tongue after a heated exchange with neighbors. The incident followed years of provocative remarks and a confrontation with a visitor. Authorities report the event may reflect a disturbed state of mind.
Spokane Exposition Wrestling and Rope Climbing Featured
Spokane Exposition will include wrestling and rope climbing events for amateur athletes. Entries must weigh in by the evening of Sept 23, with a list of officers and judges announced. Mentions A J Carroll and a nine year old participant among the notable contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
A. J. Carroll
Carroll
van Bb. Dei
J. H. Featherstone
Sn- L. K
Shedd
Pullman, Wash
Meet the Soldiers Asks Former Kifles to Reorganize
All members and ex members of the Seattle Kifles and ex Co B are requested to reorganize. Steps will be a proper movement to the homecoming Wash. The meeting will be held in the company room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Kifles
Co. B
German American Benefit Concert Delights Germania Hall
A Seattle German American fundraiser at Germania hall drew high praise and a large crowd. Prof Leuben led top Seattle voices with a zither duet by Mises Friend and others, ending with a lively reception as attendees danced until midnight.
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Germania Hall
Seattle
Leuben
Mises
Metin
H. A. Candrian
Ae Reckzeh
Audi
Railway Notes from the Pacific Northwest
Railway agents and managers travel between ports. Glenn, Midland general agent, arrives from Port. Miller of S. & I in Spokane. Allan Cameron of C. P. R. heads to Vancouver this month. Jngkenon departed Seattle for Racine Wisconsin after an extended layover, and tax agent for the Northern district arrives from Tacoma. Baker, BW general agent, visits Portians city today.
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Miller
Spokane
Allan Cameron
Vancouver
H. Z Jngkenon
Seattle
Racine, Wis
Heeleh
J. Baker
Portians
Preparations for Hostilities Across South Africa
A Sept 29 dispatch from Pretoria reports a proclamation guiding citizens on martial law including exits for Outlanders, liquor ban, gold deposits, and a passport system. Capetown notes a plan for a South African republic south of the Zambesi and a new general government with Kruger or Steyn as president. The Times cites Kruger denying peace possibilities, while London reports tense cabinet deliberations and escalating push toward war.
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Pretoria
Capetown
Transvaal
Cape Dutch
South Af
Zambes
Kruger Or
Steyn
Alfred Milner
Glencoe
Natal
Puffalo River
Cape Colony
London
Eng
the Times
Kruger
Chamberlain
Downing Street
Foreign Office
Colonial Office
Man Killed Trying To Catch Seattle Train
Tacoma Sept 20 Benjamin F Day of Sumner was killed on the Iron viaduct track while attempting to catch the 7 20 train. He was about 35 years old and weighed nearly 200 pounds and was a member of the legislature of 1807.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Benjamin F. Day
Sumner
Northern Pacific
Firth Street
Day
Great Northern reorganizes key operatives in Montana and Northwest
The Great Northern announces changes in its Montana and Northwest divisions. G. T. Thorn becomes general superintendent at Montana Central with headquarters at Great Palace. J. M. Davis moves to Hereckenridge division. H. M. E. Pyram leads Cascade division from Everett, while L. F. Bean heads Northern division and W. N. Neff oversees Kalispell division from Kalispell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BT. Paul
Great Northern
Pointinente
G. T. Thorn
Montana Central
Great Palle
J. M. Davia
Hereckenridge
HM. EE. Pyram
Cascade Division
Everett
F. Bean
Northern Division
W. N. Neff
Kalispell
Kallapell
Ex CURSIONS Leaders Face Travel Privilege Tightening
The article warns homeworkers leaders may struggle to find Pascor over northwestern and tran continental lines as the privilege is abused. Free transportation likely to be halted or substantially reduced to curb misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewoekers
Pascor
Northwestern
Trank Continental
Embarkation Delayed Over Smallpox at San Francisco
Four regiments delayed from sailing this week as Col. Hell of the Twenty-seventh and Col. Pettit of the Thirty-fifth dispute transport orders. Company M of the Thirty-fifth quarantined for smallpox risk after outbreak in Cincinnati amid summer emalipos. Fort Thomas, Kentucky rendezvous implicated in exposure. Surgeon General Sternberg expects the outbreak soon controlled and no embarkation while danger exists.
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Washington, D.C
San Francisco
War Department
Col. Hell
Col. Pettit
Cincinnati
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
Clincinmati
Pettit
Auch
Bell
Sternberg
Presidio
Timber land locations in Oregon draw renewed interest
Portland Ore September 29 The present demand for Oregon timber mirrors a decade ago when cruisers located settlers to acquire title for sale to speculators. Many were abandoned as profits waned yet forecasters expect a permanent rise in timber land values amid growing East and foreign demand and concerns over global timber exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portlanl
Ore
Oregon
East
Oregon Lumber
Fiendish Murder Reported Near Gold Beach
State land agent L F Geer cites a letter from Myrtle Point describing a dwelling fire at Gold Beach where Mrs Edacon was killed in her bed and burned. The letter, dated late last week, recalls the 1856 killings of her husband and two sons by Indians and captivity of the wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
L. Fi. Geer
Myrtle Point
Evelyn Geer
Gold Beach
Edacon
Return of Volunteers Parade Draws 1500 Excur sionists
A special train contracted for yesterday will bring about 1500 Thurston county excursionists to a celebration. More attendees will be provided for as the county forms a parade line with patriotic societies banners and badges. Capital City Military band to lead the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurston County
Capital City
Local Vaudevie Resident tarred and feathered in Willimantic
John Latham of Hampton Hill, known for admiring a neighbor’s wife, was tarred and feathered by twenty men and ridden on a rail in Willimantic Connecticut last night. The incident occurred on September 29 and reflects a violent mob action targeting an individual for his alleged personal attentions.
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Willimantic, Conn
John Latham
Hampton Hill
Swiftwater bully operator fleeces Dawson family
A Daw son dispatch reports Swiftwater Bill Gates known as Swiftwater Willie exploited Dawson water rights to ruin the Lamore family. He lured a Portland singer to Dawson, financed her lodging, and sent the Lamores to San Francisco claiming they had been robbed. Officials say miners’ dust carelessness and his heavy spending left the Lamores with $25 000.
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Portland
Dawson
William Gates
Gates
Dominion Creek
Yukon
Ewell
Warner
Hop Crop in Washington Predicted Below Last Year
Puyallup Washington reports H B McGowan a leading hop dealer says the state will produce far fewer bales than last season estimating 9 000 to 83 00 bales. Yard production dominates west of the Cascades and the crop quality is fair with greener hops than 1899 but mold avoided by spraying. Last year prices ranged from 10 to 17 cents with a top at 17. Growers look for good prices if European demand remains tight.
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Puyallatp
Wash
H. EB. McGowan
Cascades
McGowan
Puyallup Valley
England
Germany
The Future of Shanghai Port Conservancy Plan
Shanghai officials seek foreign aid to dredge the Whangpon river and remove the Wooeung sand bar obstructing Shanghai’s entrance. A conservancy board with maritime powers would oversee improvements and collect tonnage dues to fund work, with representation from major maritime powers and support from the Seattle chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Whangpon
Chamber of Commerce
Conservancy Board
Reception at Walla Walla for Washington volunteers
Walla Walla reports preparations to welcome Pirot Washington volunteers arriving from the valley and expected in San Francisco by November. The city plans to pay fares and provide support to the regiment from San Francisco to Beattie, with citizens eager to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Pirot Washington
San Francisco
Beattie
Mother Missing From First Avenue Apartment
Mrs Mitta Daly of an apartment house on First avenue near Cedar street disappeared after a quarrel with the woman caring for her 16 month old baby. The husband is in the Cape Nome district. The dispute involved claims that $3 per week was insufficient. Despair feared suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitta Daly
First Avenue
Cedar Street
Daly
Harvest Hop Crop Near Peak In Yamhill County
Hop picking in Yamhill County Oregon nears completion with yields near normal. From North Yamhill and nearby yards reports indicate some losses from mold while the Latay and Dayton areas may miss about a cent of the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Minnville
Ore
Meldrom
North Yambill
Lowe
Latay
Tte
Dayton
Me State News Item Patrols and Incidents Across Regions
A fragmentary Me State News report notes a rectory project near Me State cost 1000, a yellow jacket disturbance at a Concord stage by the Columbia River, and thieves plundering Oakemlale. A Everett man returns from Alaska planning profit from crime and a Cheney worker injured on the Marshall rail line. Fairhaven Land sells 100 feet to 8. Bwaneen for 4000. Spokane Falls & Telegraph expands to Greenwood and plans Grand Forks and Cascade extensions within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Columbia River
Keller
Fairhaven Land Company
Bwaneen
Fairhaven
Woman fined for disturbing religious meeting
Mrs. Jennie Jenson was fined 16 dollars and costs by Judge Cann for pouring water on worshipers at a Wayside mission on Haliroad Avenue. Dr. Alexander Drefoto testified to the complaint. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Jenson
Cann
Alesander Dre Foto
H Aliroad Avenue
Mtte
Seattle's Relic totem pole offered for city council review
A 15 member P. 1. Alaskan excursion committee plans to present the northward brought totem pole to Seattle City Council at the upcoming regviar meeting. Presenters include Kev J P Llwyd and Whit H Thompson. The group also pursues a society to beautify the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regviar
Moncer Square
Kev
J. P
Llwyd
Whit H. Thompson
Vancouver camp hailed as healthiest in the world
Report argues the Vancouver reservation is the finest site for a large hospital to receive returning soldiers from the Philippines. It notes low daily sick rates compared to Presidio and examines climate and facilities, urging establishment of convalescent facilities at Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Wash
United States
Pacific Coast
Vancouverenne
Presidio
Oregon
Philippines
Soltier
Barbers Licensed Under New Michigan Law
The new Michigan barber licensing law went into effect today, charging $1 per year and requiring all new barbers to pass an examination before the state board. The law covers proficiency with the razor and disinfecting practices to prevent disease spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Estate Commission
Market Quotations Friday Morning Review
Markets show little change with steady demand and supply. Rye and grapes remain scarce, and bacon and other reserves are tight though not heavily traded. Overall trading week described as unimpressive with no major price swings anticipated.
Store hours notice for tonight and Saturday closing
The notice states the store will be open until a certain hour tonight and until 10 o clock on Saturday. It provides no specific store name or location.
Ladies and Mens Mackintosh Covert Cloth Capes Sale
Vintage sale notes offer Navy or Black Sprge Mackintosh capes with velvet collars at deep discounts. Prices range from 3.36 to 14.00 with several styles including English covert cloth and military full sweep capes advertised as new with color fast finishes and water repellent features.
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AK. Glenn
Estor Midland
Port
Manila
Fiend
Tar
Washington
Yambill County
Me State News. A
Yakima
Spokane Falls & Telegraph Company
Greenwood
Fh. C
Grand Forks
Cascade
the Barbers
New York State
W.C. T. U. Convention
Yiews
Denny - Coryell Company
Fleet Avenue
Colummbia
Cherry Street
Stafford & CO
Firet Avenue
Ant Uclon
Dor. W. C. Carr
Joseph Mayer & Bros
Ocherry
Holden & Wilson Furniture Co
Second Ave
Bunney & Stewart
Jeriorm
Third Ave
Columbia Tt
Main St
Wael
Amusement Bulletin
Third Avenue Theater
Theatrr
Vanity Fair
Mackintosh
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
John B. Nichols
California
Los Angeles
Plectrozone Mfg. Co
Monrovia Lodge
Aick
John B. Nichola
South
Los Angeles Street
T. M. Killian
Los Angeles County
Pike
Plana
Geo. H. Woodhouse
Second Avenue
Pigott & French CO
Washington St
Linotype
Baggaga
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