Most Interesting Institute Held at King County Teachers Meet
Eighteen attendees participated as sessions covered primary and grammar methods, penmanship debate, and coordination of high school with the university. D. L. Bardwell led on discipline while R. B. Ryan spoke on the course of study and a South District Teachers association planned for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. & Jones
F. A. Hechdolt
General Assembly
F. J. Barnard
Ippine Quartette
R. B. Ryan
Battleship Iowa Heads to Bremerton Drydock for Repairs
The battleship Iowa left Port An yesterday and steamed to Bremerton for drydock repairs expected to take six to seven weeks. Only a few witnesses saw the vessel pass, with naval salutes noted from nearby steamers. Sailors remain in Seattle as preparations for the repair work proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Port An
Bremerton
San Francisco
MecKinney
Towa
Ashe
Severmall Sound
Seattle
Plague in San Francisco Reports Immune Prolonged Outbreak
April 3 report from Surgeon General notes Ty and 32 cases since 1960 in San Francisco tied to bubonic plague. The disease has been almost exclusively limited to a specific area and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
Acto
City Hall petitions seek extended cattle traffic limits
Madison residents petition the council to extend cattle limits to cover lanes between Lake Washington and a line north of Madison Street through the bridge to South Park. Williams seeks 2500 dollars for injuries from a brewery wagon said left on a city avenue. Emma Kinnear G J Bige Thurston and R J Fish sign for a plank road along Anne Avenue from Highland to Roy Street citing wagon traffic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Parks
Lake Washington
Madison Street
Bridge
South Park
Williams
Anne Avenue
Highland
Roy Street
City Hall
Emma . Geo. Kinnear
J. W. Bige
BE. Thurston
R. J. Fish
Frank H. Renick & CO
Nailey
Mpifteenth Avenue
North
Madison
Queen Anne Hill
Green Lake
First Avenue
Crockett
State University
University Hetehtsa
Important Ruling in J Brown v Nir Railway Case
In the court note Judge Hanford holds that service on a local agent for the Nir railway is valid for recovering property. The ruling clarifies who may be approached to effect service in common carrier matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brown
Nir
Local Service Valid for In-State Delivery, Judge Rules
Judge Hanford rules that delivery in state and the carrier’s business here make service upon the local agent sufficient for the case. The decision hinges on property intended for in-state delivery and the carrier’s in-state business operations.
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Hanford
Jury finds Seattle Electric Co not liable in Troberg assault case
Julius Troberg, 20, sued Seattle Electric Co for damages after a Ballard car assault by four passengers. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, finding no interference by the company. Troberg sought 1.66 in damages. Anna Sears case against EB C Kilgore for 6400 interest from 1890 to be appealed to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Troberg
Seattle Electric Co
Troberg
Anna Sears
EB. C. Kilees See
Supreme Court
Law and Order Officials Press City on Gambling Enforcement
Representatives of Seattle Law and Order visited Mayor Humes and Chief Meredith Monday to demand enforcement of public gambling. Chief Meredith said a committee informed him the league intends to seek warrants to arrest operators in the Tenderoitn district if city officials fail to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Law and Order
Humes
Chief Meredith
Meredith
League
Tenderiotn
Seattle Library Expands With Purchase of 1000 Books
About 1 000 books were added to the Seattle public library after a Saturday purchase. Librarian Smith notes the old collection is being replaced gradually while staff stay busy arranging the new volumes in the university building. Space shortages hinder access to new releases and room on the second floor remains unsettled. The university tract site for a future library is delayed while the fate of land sale awaits a state supreme court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Public Library
Smith
University Building
University Tract
State Supreme Court
Miner F P Condon Identified as Dead Man at Tide Flats
The man who died Monday on the tide flats was identified this morning as F P Condon a miner who recently came to Seattle from Butte Mont The identification was made by J H Sexton The deceased had been a patient at the county hospital about two weeks before his death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tide Flats
F. P. Condon
Seattle
Butte, Mont
J. H. Sexton
Seattle approves 35000 building at Seneca and Summit
E C Burke has secured a permit for a 35000 dollar three story apartment house at the northeast corner of Seneca and Summit streets in Seattle. The 600 by 120 foot frame structure will be cement covered and designed by architect A W Spalding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
E. C. Burke
Seneca and
Summit Streets
A. W. Spalding
Bond Approved to Grade Fastlake Avenue Route
Normile’s bond of 4100 to guarantee his contract to grade Fastlake avenue from East Blaine street to the south line of the Denny Fuhrman addition was fired at city hall and approved by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normile
Fastlake Avenue
East Blaine Street
Denny- Fuhrman Addition
Six Story Fireproof Hotel Planned For City Block
Moore Investment unveils a six story fireproof hotel occupying the southwest corner of a prominent avenue and Seneca. The project includes 240 rooms with 120 tiled baths, suites with baths, a dining room on the sixth floor, a music program, and extensive parlors. Building cost estimates exceed $290,000 with furnishings likely bringing total to about $250,000. The project requires tenants to vacate and is slated to begin immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Investment
Seneca
Realiz
Second Avenue
Pacific Coast Steamships advance repairs after wreck
The cargo ship Williamette salvage crews report the main machinery will be saved and engines moved. Pacific Coast Company crews repair the Puebla ready to resume service on April 19. Work on the Spokane for Alaska service progresses and aims to sail June 9 from the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette
Pacific Coast
Ompany
Seco
Comox
Puebla
Pacific Coast Co
Spokane
Alaska
Seattle man offers plan to entertain President McKinley
W Nightingale of Seattle writes to Mayor Humes asking to explain his scheme to entertain the president either in writing or in person. He says the plan would be a credit to Seattle, an honor to the visitors, and would beat other cities, though it must respect laws. Mayor Humes likely to permit a written explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nightingale
Seattle
McKinley
Humes
Teens Held on Grand Larceny Charge Hearings
Willie Larsen Clayton Smith and S Paulson were arrested last week on grand larceny. A police court hearing yesterday resulted in Larsen being released. Paulson will join a training ship and Smith heads to Alaska tonight to join parents. All defendants are under 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Larsen
Clayton Smith
S. Paulson
Larsen
Paulson
Smith
Alaska
Big Crowd Sails North On Steamer Victorian
An unusually large crowd will sail north tonight aboard the steamer Victorian captained by Roberta and operated by Deedwell and Co. About 200 passengers are expected with 180 tickets sold by noon. The vessel loaded coal, moved to Yesler dock, and began freight pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian
Roberta
Deedwell & Co
Yesler Dock
W. D. Hoflus & Co
Skagway
White Horse and Yukon Railroad Company
North B
County Clerk Receives Improved New Books
Charles B. Grant introduces a fresh set of ledgers in the county clerk's office. The updated volumes replace the old ones and are said to greatly ease daily documentation tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Clerk’s New Books
Chas. B. Grant
Colfax Armory to be turned into a theater at $2000
Colfax plans remodeling of the armory at a cost of $2,000 retaining part of the structure for a theater use. The report notes related city interest and ongoing changes in the area. Anacortes hosts funeral services for Wm Deutch, 76, prominent Emory poet and Grant Army member, with survivors. Port Townsend hears revival of the old Iron Dale smelter by Pacific Steel Co. and a Presbyterian church selects Rev J S Smith as pastor. Local ads note Diamond Ice pricing and bicycle repairs at Spinning, with concert details at Rainier Grand.
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Anacortes
Wm. Deutch
Emory
Grant Army of the Republic
Cabinet makers promise quick completion and move soon
The cabinet makers have promised to finish their work in a few days, after which the move will proceed promptly. The note indicates upcoming preparations and swift progress toward relocation.
Municipal Ownership Favored Over Gas Monopoly in Seattle
City officials and citizens push municipal gas plant as relief from extortion by gas trust. If courts fail to curb perpetual franchise, Seattle may build own plant to provide gas at reasonable rates, backed by officials citing Chicago example and Beattie spirit mobilizing public support for immediate municipal ownership.
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Corporation Holding
Gas Trust
Seattle
Chicago
Carter Hertison
Ens
Neer
Republic
Beattie
Earth
He Miers
Emerale
City En Thomeon
Ag Ainet
Police Notes Highlight Local Court Actions
Jeanette Fager of the Ink and Vagrant forfeited her ball in police court. Ainsworth patrolman Moyu detained Alexander St. Peter, labeled insane, last sight. PA Roberts and F J Kelly were bound over to the superior court yesterday afternoon on highway robbery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Fager
Alexander St. Peter
Moyu Last Sight
PA Roberts
F. J. Kelly
Superior Court
Gas franchise ruling shocks Cotteril in public debate
Geo. F. Cotteril declares the gas decision a stunning surprise and argues perpetual franchises are harmful to common rights. He says a small group could bind future generations to private profit over public streets, urging reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Cotteril
United States
John Smith
Des Moines Stock Push for Nonassessable Shares
An issue circular urges investors to buy nonassessable stock in a Seattle enterprise with claims of rich Puget Sound oil prospects. It notes Des Moines and King Snohomish Kitsap counties holdings, props up potential gains, and promotes Frontier expansion with a limited allotment at eight cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
At & Cents
G. Chane
Copalis Point
Copalia Point
Geen
Aberdeen
Dr. Chase
Tacoma
Tenino
Ruceda
King County
Snohomish
Bkagit
Kitaap
Reat Northern
Freeno County
McKittrick
Kern River
Puget Sound
Ardrens Great Northern Otlco
Seattle
Ward
Cherry Street
Poat Intelligencer Building
Markets in quiet trade amid dull week and thin demand
Trade remained quiet with little week to week change as buyers await spring weather. Prices for fruit vegetables meat and dairy are listed with corrected daily figures. notable items include lemons 1.76 to 2.75 per box and mixed produce prices, cattle at 6 to 9 cents per lb, and grain and hay notes reflecting regional commodity offers.
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Beattie
Oata
Washington
Timothy
New Buildings And Repairs Across City Addresses
Transactions list multiple construction and improvement orders including a 2 story frame dwelling at 181 Poy'ston avenue for Mrs M Hollenbeck and Mrs J Trimble, foundations on Nieth avenue and Cherry street costing 1590, new floors at 14 Harvard avenue for Mrs Van Houghton at 200, a 1 story frame store for E Conrad at Burne Atkinson addition costing 450, and other cottages and repairs with prices from 290 to 1000 in various streets.
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Mra. M. Hollenbeck
Mies J. Trimble
Poy'ston Avenue
Everett Smith
Nieth Avenue
Cherry Street
Mra. van Houghton
T14
Harvard Avenue
E. Conrad
Burne & Atkinson
C. F. Lancaster
PF Avenue
22Nd Avenue
Examination Papers Graded for Promotion in Municipal Service
Examination papers of applicants for promotion have been graded by Secretary Graut and forwarded to the civil service commission for approval. The results likely will not be known before the regular meeting next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graut
Civil Service Commission
Ten Additional Policemen Appointed by Mayor
Mayor Humes informs the city council of ten emergency patrolmen appointed to serve until the next council meeting. He cites a finance committee decision to halt pay for December 3 1900 appointments, arguing the emergency persists with a large city area and only one third on duty. Names listed include Con Thomson J D Meary W A Lane Owen Roberts Lane L Uniand W W Fletcher W G Wilson A W Crane CC Stuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
Con. Thomson
J. D. Meary
W. A. Ane
Owen Roberts
Lane
L. Uniand
W. W. Fletcher
W. G. Wilson
A. W. Crane
CC. Stuck
Also Mentioned on This Page
King County Teachers’ Institute
Lamont Sistera
Harry Middlebrook
G. S. Fetter
D. L. Barbary
Mary
Meta
Armour
Cora B. . Speer
Janette Tomlinson
E. Core
C. Prince
BK. H. Stafford
J. P
Wilson
D. L. Bardwell. Grammar Department
Battleship Iowa
Bre
Moore Investment Company
Seneca Street
Marine News
Colfax
Colfax Armory
Port Townsend
Irondale Smerter
Pacific Steel Co
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Cline
Rainier Grand
Pike Streat
Second Ave
Yesler Way
W. B. Tuichinson
Second Ay
Boston Clothing
Jorgbing
California
Epinach
Elgin
Fresh Ranch
Eastern
New York
Wisconsin
Roquefort
Lée
Limburger
Eger
England
G. L. Holmes Furniture Co
G. L. Holmes Furniture Company and
Spring Str
Pacific Oil Wells
Wedesese Va
Tacoma Well
Gale
Green
Rhodes Bros
Jardiniers
Isc
Hipping
Lach
City Real Estate
Salin
Atreeta
Fern Hill Station
J. W. Wheeler
Union Bhock
Keeley Institute
British Columbia
J.P. Ray
Kilbourne Ave
Fremont
Wash
Washington Park
Puget Mill Company
Northrup Company
Boa First Avenue
Brunner & Co
Pike Street
French Delicatessen A. Prudhommeaux
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