Baker Estate Suit Signals Major Seattle Gas Control Battle
The article outlines a pending Baker estate injunction linked to the Seattle Electric Co. stake in a 4 street system and the broader power struggle involving Chicago interests. It notes key figures Howard Baker his wife and two sons and a government tug Snohomish arrival with Seattle Chamber of Commerce officials planning a reception and escort aboard the Snoqualmie. The piece highlights the significance of the legal action for gas and electric control in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gad
Seattle Eiectric Co
Beattie
Geetry
Chicago
Baker’s
Eis
U. & Government
Ufeaaving
Beattice
Chamber of Commerce
Lewla
Men Organize Wellata of Chicago Meet
A Chicago gathering outlines officers for a reunion as Prancis Mo Larned, Eugene Banks, W. Erty, T. Rowley, Walter Brimekert and others are named. The group plans to take a hand in organizing the event at an early hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellata
Chicago
Prancis Mo Larned
Eugene Banks
W. Erty
Tee T. Rowley
Walter L. Brimekert
Wiehe Gay
Unclear OCR Fragment on Board Deliberations
Damaged text fragment notes a board meeting discussion about restraining degradation of Green Lake and potential cuts. Names appear: George W. Hill, A. Pletcher, Coover, M. Raliwin, and E. P. John, with no clear date or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pad
George W. Hill
Beattie Visitors Boost Prohibition Era Delegation
Fragmentary text notes a delegation welcomed by Beattie and mentions newspapers and territories involved in reporting the pro prohibition period. The readable items hint at a local civic event or announcement tied to the era and its reception.
Pine Compound Cure Promises Cold Relief
A vintage advertisement-style note touts a Pine compound mixture with glycerine and Virgin Pine extract. It claims to shake well and take a teaspoonful every four hours to break a cold and cure ailments, urging buyers to ensure the product is genuine and guaranteed by Cincinnati suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce. Ciacinnati
Fire destroys Mrs. Laecan's home at 2600 Fourth Ave
A blaze gutted the residence of Mrs. H. Laecan at 2600 Fourth Ave W early this morning. The home, valued around $2,000, with $1,200 insured, was damaged beyond repair. Mrs. Laecan escaped with little trouble after being awakened by smoke. investigators suspect a faulty fire as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Laecan
Mre Leone
Police switchboard numbers updated for Sunset and Independent
The Sunset telephone number remains at Main 168 for police headquarters while the Independent line is 4100. Detective Chief Captain Charles Tennant now uses Sunset Main 585 and Independent 50 for contacts. calls can connect to any department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset
Main
Charles Tennant
Sunset Main
Indian Held for Robberies
Frank Tulep a quarterbreed Indian is in county jail awaiting trial on charges of robbing several homes along Puget Sound shorelines near this city and Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tulep
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Ranchers Win Concessions On New Road Plan
County Engineer J. R. Morrison was requested by the board of county commissioners to prepare an estimate of the cost to build the proposed Old road linking the old military road and the Sunnydale pike. A delegation of ranchers appeared before the board to press the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Morrison
Board of County Commissioners
Sunnydale Pike
Fire Engulfs Los Angeles Paper House Area
Fire rages in several business blocks near the wholesale paper house of A Zellerbach and Gene at 6 North Los Angeles Street. The paper house is doomed as a general alarm is sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
A. Zellerbach and Gene
Los Angeles St
Bank Clearings and Balances Reported for Today
Clearings total 51,051,296 with balances of 374,184.78 and 36,477.00. Today's clearings amount to 1,233,279.09 and balances show 103,323.00.
First Train Through Reach Seattle After Nine Day Crossing
The first Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train to cross the Cascades arrived in Seattle at noon Sunday after a grueling nine day journey slowed by heavy snow drifts. Local freight traffic starts July 1 with daylight operation only. A $1,200 suit was filed this morning by frown-Ketchum Iron Works against Cancey & Kohee for owed supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Cascade Mountains
Seattle
Frown - Ketchum Iron
Cancey & Kohee
Amusements at the Pan Theatre and Star Theatre
A fragmented review notes acts at the Pan Theatre featuring Caesar Rivolta and Dordeene with strong applause and a new turn by The Moneta Five. It also covers the Star Theatre where Frank r returns, Nita Allen’s troupe, and the general reception of various sketches and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar Rivelt
Pan
Ela
Daweoen & Whitflelt
Frank R
See Toon
Star Theatre
Nita Allen
Her Tittle Company
Wii Cressy
Iner & Tempest
Nice & Mn
Goo Filme
Supreme Court Orders N P to Set Terminal Rates
The Washington Supreme Court ruled the state railroad commission must compel Northern Pacific to set terminal rates from Eastern Washington for hay oats barley and millfeed to Bellingham Aberdeen Hoquiam and South Bend. The order followed a preliminary commission action before a formal complaint and hearing.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
State Railroad Commission
Northern Pacific
Washington
Bellingham
Aberdeen
Hoquiam
South Bend
Policewomen Named At Y W C A Protective Dept
At a preliminary directors meeting of the Y W C A three appointments were made in the protective department with a monthly appropriation of 175. Pauline A. Krockestead was to manage office records Mina G. W. Harris M D patrols the waterfront Alda Arnold was assigned and Dr Martin was named head of the department with full police power over the girls protective work in Seattle
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Pauline A. Krockestead
Mina G. W. Harris
Alda Arnold
Martin
Beattle
Pleasant trip aboard Princess Charlotte steamer from Seattle
Newspaper men joined Captain J. W. Up and A. B. Calder on a round trip Seattle to Vancouver and Victoria aboard the new steamer Princess Charlotte. The voyage lasted one night and a day with full ocean views, luxurious cabins, observation rooms, a grand forward lounge, a deluxe dining room for 124, and high praise for comfort and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. UP
RK. Coast Steamship Service
A. B. Calder
Seattle
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Victoria
Beattie
Jane
Beatgins
Bertha
Railway magnates to confer in Portland on terminal war
An important conference of the Harriman and Harriman interests will be held in Portland tomorrow to seek a permanent truce in the terminal war centered there. Lew W Hill of the Great Northern and other Harriman officials will attend, with Senator Clarke and W. C. Nett among the key participants.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Marriman
Warriman
Lews W. Hil
Great Northore Railroad
Bartingarme
Cal
President Hill
California
Proal
Emt Clarke
Spokane, Portland & Beattie Railroad
New Hilt
Thin City
W. Co.nett
Northorn Pacific Road
Hitt
PB Orion
Harriman Lines
Northwest
Marki. Haan
Man derailed by talkative street orator jailed for disturbance
James Murphy long resident of Seattle addresses a crowd with old lines from Spartacus causing a disturbance. Patrolman J A Hetge escorts him to jail as Judge Gordon imposes a $5 fine for disorderly conduct.
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James Murphy
Seattle
High Hoon
Janes
Eald James
James
Spartacus
Rome
J. A. Hetge
Palles
John BR. Gordon
Mystery Boat Disappearance Reported Near Madison Head
Oscar Lawrence recalls renting a boat on February 21 and losing its bottom the next day off Madison head near Bainbridge Island. Peterson a Madison boat builder found the wreck and has not visited the city since. Lawrence says five men rented the boat but three returned after three hours claiming the others would return shortly.
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Oscar Lawrence
Near Boat House
Madison Head
Bainbridge Island
Peterson
Madison
Lawrence
ALL PORTS BARRED AGAINST CASTRO
Washington reports that UK and US officials will bar Ci Priano Castro the former Venezuelan president from landing in Port of Spain Trinidad and Colon and Venezuela. The United States has issued orders to block his landing in those ports.
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Ie Pees
State Department
London Foreign Office
Knox
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Trinidad
Port Au Spain
United States
Colon
Gomes
Venesuelan Aol
KINGFIGHER CASTING LINES
The best casting Hues made. They are extra strong and durable. A full assortment of roda reefs and lines at A. L. HALL T1911 First Av.
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Kingfigher
A. L. Hall
Destin on Trial Melmville L Lagvitt Faces Licensing Charge
Lagvitt is brought before Superior Judge Mitchell Gittlam for practicing dentistry without a license. Also noted are a saloon license granted to Frank Brokes of Palle City and a board rejection of gravel use proposals by W W Ims. Community notes cover county U M meetings and local resignations and reorganizations.
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Destin
Melmville
Lagvitt
Mitchell Gittlam
Frank Brokes
Palle City
W. W. Ims
Interlaken
Norts
S0th
Board of County Compessioners
Ww. Co. T. U
WTW
Weet Beattie Congregational Church
Seattle
Charles W. Groves
Femahe
de Bebb
Rowe A. Hebb
Inet
Bebb
Bo«attia
Tacoma
North Yakima
Pohene
Chenalian
Acare Ih Beattlen
Bebt
Coter
City engineers urge careful use of parking strips
At the Seattle Chamber of Commerce request the city engineers department issues instructions for contractors using parking strips for storage. They must remove all refuse and leave the grass in as good condition as when found.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
City Engineer's Department
Paving Contracts Awarded by Public Clerks Board
The board of public clerks awarded three paving contracts this morning. P. J. Mc Hugh won sandstone paving on Summit Ave for 71,239.95 dollars. Ide & Jones received the contract on E Howell at 118,452 dollars. F. Melelan & Co won the Jackson St paying job for 153,009.35 dollars.
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Board of Public Clerks
P. J. McHugh
Summit Av
Ide & Jones
E. Howell
F. Melelan & Co
Jackson St
Residents clash over sale plan for Prospect Terrace fire station site
Residents of Prospect Terrace protest an alleged deal by broker Hird Bary to sell city lots for a fire station. The dispute centers on property use and expected benefits, with residents voicing concerns about the process and outcome.
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Prospect Terrace
Hird @ Bary
Silk and Dress Goods Evening Display Highlights
A late season display features Silks and dress fabrics including Pongee with satin stripes seventy wide, Latin Ottoman Cord in new colors, Chiffon Satin Duchesse in Spring shades, Cashmere Ottoman, Novelty Messaline with two tone effects, Drap d Empire silk wool blend, Directoire Ottoman Cord, and Seaside Suiting in broad ranges. Fabrics shown on the First Floor with varied widths and prices from 1 to 2 dollars per yard.
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Wistaria
Lotus
Reseda
Directoire
Colored Wash Goods and Fabrics on First Floor
Wide selection of fabrics listed with widths and prices. 34-inch Madras waisting stripes and figures. Calcutta Silk a silk linen mix 27 inches wide in multiple colors. Mercerized Poplin 27 inches wide chevron stripe in many colors. Mirror Silk silk linen pongee 25 inches wide in several colors. French Ramie Linen heavy linen suitable for coats or suits 46 inches wide in lavender tan blue. First Floor.
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Madras
Calcutta
Italian Silk Underwear and Knit Spring Styles On Display
Second Floor Vests in plain and embroidered styles priced from 3.00 to 6.50 with lace medallion insets. Drawers offered in white black or tan 3.00 to 4.50, Union Suits white plain 5.50 to 8.50 and embroidered 6.50 to 8.50. Knit underwear for spring shown in varied styles sizes and prices.
Jeweled Rosaries and Gold Plate Beaded Necklaces
Rosaries offered in several lengths from sixteen to twenty-two inches with imitation gold plate guarantees ranging five to twenty years. Prices run from 1.75 to 10.00 with variations in beads including amethyst and topaz and medallion decade beads.
German Silver Bags with Shirred Mesh and Silk Lining
Large German silver bags offered in medium fine shirred mesh with white and gray silk lining. The frame measures 6% inches in length, with a buttered outside finish, dull interior, burnished edges, ball fasteners and a chain. Special value at 3.75 dollars.
A Y P Souvenirs in Sterling Silver on First Floor
Large assortment of A Y P souvenirs available in sterling silver including collar pins enameled with the seal, hat pins, cuff links and spoons. Prices range from 95 cents to 2 50 with several items in $1.75 and $2.25 bands. Includes flag pins lapel buttons stick pins monogram pins and other A Y P souvenirs on display on the first floor.
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A.P
A.Y.P
Threatened Collapse in Murder Trial Halts Proceedings
In Lyons New York on April 6 the trial of Mrs Georgia Sampson for shooting her husband last November faced a potential halt as the defendant showed increasing nerves and required sedatives. The state’s key witness, Mrs Frank P Allyn, mother of the defendant, also fell ill, risking critical testimony. District Attorney Gilbert indicated her testimony was essential, though she hesitates to testify against her daughter.
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United Press
Lyons
N. Y
Mis
Georgia Sampson
Mra
Frank P. Allyn
Mra. Sampson
Harry Sampson
Paroled Insane Girl Esther Mitchell Freed From Steilacoom Asylum
Superintendent Arthur P. Calhoun announced Esther Mitchell, who shot and killed her brother George Mitchell at the Union depot on July 12, 1906, was released from the state insane asylum at Steilacoom on March 28. Prosecution and Superior Judge A. W. Frater sanctioned the parole, with custody placed under O. V. Hurt, her father.
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Arthur P. Calhoun
Steilacoom
Esther Mitchell
George Mitchell
Union Depot
A. W. Frater
O. V. Hurt
Thy Oriental Pool Rooms Ad With Gambling Elements
An old styled ad describes Thy Oriental Pool Rooms offering tables and amenities including a restaurant cigar stand and a seven chair barber shop. It proclaims a large venue between Pike and Union with daily ash giveaways and promotional lines.
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Indav
Pike
Union
Esther Mitchell Killings and Holy Roller Fight in Asylum Case
Esther Mitchell, linked to the Holy Roller sect, was committed to an asylum after she killed her brother George Crefield who had just been acquitted. She said God told her to punish him. the case follows the prior shooting of Joshua Crefield by the same brother. Canadian lumber prices rise in Western Canada by 1 to 3 per thousand.
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Franz Edmund Crefield
Holy Roller
Esther Mitchell
Joshua” Crefield
George
Preachers raid blind pig in Mayfield raid ends with whisky seized
A band of about 100 citizens aided by county officers and ministers marched to an alleged blind pig in Mayfield Kentucky broke in the door and confiscated twelve gallons of whisky. The item closes with an advertisement for CC H Brown Plumbing Co offering services.
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Mayfield
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BAKER
Pahting
SF Co
Snoqualmie
Armghurst
John A. McGraw
Chamber
J. ©. Port
Misier
C. AW. Nettleton
Geo. P. Thorndyke
Rainier Grand Hotel
Fta
To & Be
Hire
Tam
Minnie Kaufman
Alttesimoe
Ve Amatin
Abe
Mina
Mr. Ketter
Epdie Botden
Pantaare
N. P
Aln Mansion
Jeweter
Princess Charlotte
Happy Party
Harriman
Will Will
Bing & Champion Gas
Model Millainery
Uer Tro
Tametes
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Ladies’ Home Journal
Frederick & Nelson
Georgia Sampson III
HEAL
HH Campbell
Columbia St
Canadian Lumber Advances
Winnipeg
British Columbia
Canada
CC. H. Brown Plumbing Co
Ind
Palace Market
Yesler
Benet
MH. L. Klein
James Street
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