Midway Dive Could Rise or Fold in Seattle Crackdown
Chief Bullivan says the notorious Midway must be elevated above street level or close. He vows to weed out crib houses and reopen parlor houses in the new tenderloin district while enforcing a felony for men living on earnings of fallen women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Seattle
Bullivan
Star
Beattle
Tentertain
Erib
Orb
Efeet
Amnatroen
Arthouse
Agee Ae
Hullivan
Famine Rumors On Board Southwark Steamer Incident
New York reports say the steamship Southwark arrived after a slow voyage amid famine rumors and a steerage riot. Passengers accuse the vessel of unfitness and filth and looted pantries while steerage passengers allegedly starved the last days. Indignation meetings were held and legal action may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwark
New York
Chief of Police Faces City Over Open Gambling Threats
The Seattle chief of police discusses whether gambling and vice will reopen before June and how public officials influence permits for gambling, slot machines, and concert halls amid ongoing mayoral and grand jury concerns.
Patrolman Wilkes Charged In Saloon Encounters Case
In police court yesterday L Wiseman and Mrs L Bhannen accused Patrolman A J Wilkes of making improper advances to women in upper Dayton saloons. The women were discharged after testimony. Wilkes denied the claims. Attorney John F Dore defended, arguing the arrests were revenge. Civil service questions were hinted at regarding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
More. L. Wiseman
Wilkes
Civil Service Commission
Found Dead in Bed in Jefferson Hall
Hoye suspects the death of Kerry Dey in Jefferson Hall. A Seattle resident and known laborer, he worked citywide and used the free employment bureau. The body was taken to Honney-Watson morgue for a post mortem to determine the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Dey
Jefferson Hall
The
Hoye
Kerry
Seattle
Odd
Free Employment Bureau
Honney-Watson
Fifty Mile Gale Rips Coast As Weather Bureau Warns
A gale alarm remains posted by the local weather office as coastal winds rage. Reports from Director Salisbury indicate the storm maintained high velocity overnight with gusts reaching a violent pace at Tatoosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Salisbury
Tatoosh
Klincline to Leave Providence Hospital After Shooting
M. J. Klincline, wounded in a Pike street saloon shooting by C. tte, is expected to leave Providence hospital soon. He remains in county jail with no charges filed yet. Also, Columbia Street fire headquar ters bell will be moved to Third Avenue and Main Street, funded by a $100 appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Klincline
Union Street
Columbia Street
Obscene Mail Charges Stir City Courts
Deputy Marehall was arrested on a morning charge of using mails for obscene purposes. The case involves circulating silent and obscene material through a patent machine. A witness named L. Whyland testified in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mw. J. Peer
Marehall Neer
United States
Malta
L. Whyland
Postal inspector arrest leads to county detention
Burtie was taken to the county immediately after his arrest. The case is before United States Commissioner Keefer this afternoon for a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtie
United States
Keefer
Large Cargo for Orient Liner Tyo Maru Sets Sail
The Japanese liner Tyo Maru departs for Japan and China laden with American goods chiefly Seattle Nour. Passengers include 14 missionaries from Los Angeles, who miss their embarkation and will sail on the Aki Maru in two weeks. Cargo features cigarettes, salmon, packing cases, cotton, and whiskey valued at substantial sums. The Aki Maru, captained by Bektrand, arrives from Yokohama replacing the Kin Shin Maru.
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Seattle Nour
Japan
Ter
Los Angeles
Tyo
Bearden Nananeee
Washington Fieur
Beketrand
Arrow
Yokohama
Park legislation and new park department salaries outlined
The city councils finance committee introduced an ordinance to allocate 2000 dollars for Washington Park clearance. A parks department salary schedule sets monthly pay at 100 dollars for foremen, 75 for mechanics, 75 for first nurserymen, 70 for assistants, 70 for park keepers, and 40 for park helpers. A baby was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Brown of 711 Seventh Avenue. Trade in old furniture for new at Thompson Furniture Co at 1427 1420 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rk
F. W. Brown
Seventh Avenue
Thompson Furniture Co
First Avenue
State of Washington
Geo
Virtue
Boston
Phoenix Bavings
Ladd & En
Portland, Ore
Dexter Horton & Co
Beattie
Esnicy Lire
Rainier Beach
Fenton Electric
Cam Strike Lake En
Buibdh
Saeme Eatemill
Weed
24Th Ave
Madison
23Rd Avenue South
New
Taylor-Cook CO
Desperate salvage on storm wreck Columbia in Pacific
The German four mast bark Columbia, damaged after a gale off Kobe, was towed by the steamer Norman Isle to safety 60 miles off Cape Flattery. The ship had lost her main and fore masts and drifted along the coast for days toward Victoria. The Norman Isle salvaged the derelict as salvage investors expected profit, while telegrams clarified the ship’s fate and tug details.
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Gtr
Victoria
H.C
Norman Ines
Portland
Orient
Cape Flattery
Pertoi
Columbia
Kobe
Royal Roads
Kalhaat
Vietorie
Puget Sound
the Columbia
FPM
Studley
Nippon Yueen Kaisha
M K
Renewed Interest in Burdick Case in Buffalo
Three principal witnesses in the Pennell inquest will appear Friday afternoon. Frederick Pennell administrator of the estate and medical? legal representative Thomas Penney and Wallace, to whom Pennell lent 50 dollars for 26 000 payment to Mrs Burdick, are set to testify. Prosecutor Coatsworth says the aim is to reveal who killed Burdick if alive, not to prove Pennell killed himself. The alleged feud over the hardick bequest 26 600 is cited as background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Witeceree
Pennell
Frederick Pennell
Thomas Penney
Pennells College
Wallace
Coatsworth
Burdick
Crook
Penney
Thayer
Beacon Hill Slaughterhouse Limits Postponed
Residents of Beacon Hill and Green Lake oppose new slaughterhouse limits as the city council adopts the health and sanitation report and indefinitely postpones the ordinance. The Green Lake area and Beacon Hill residents speak against abat toirs near their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gencon Hill
Beacon Hill
Green Iake
Health and Sanitation Committee
Green Lake
Ueacon Hill
City considers curb on grotesque street advertising
A committee on police license and revenue reviewed a pre ordinance from local merchants led by Samuel Rosenberg to ban cheap advertisers with grotesque banners and street carriers. The measure, deemed a nuisance by business leaders, was approved for revision before council action. A separate note says the Blanche steamer, tied to Port Blakeley, ran a trial trip on its new Beattie Olalia Dig Harbor Tacoma route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rosenberg
Meaeurete
Rosenberg
Blanche
Port Blakeley Fi Company
Oslin Improvement Company
Beattie
Olalia
Dig Harbor
Tacoma
City Frees Water for Excavation on Second Avenue Regrade
The city council voted to provide free city water for hydraulic excavation on the Second Avenue regrade between Pike Street and Dennyway. A resolution by May Rinehart to allow free water use was unanimously approved, stating oily water can bring the regrade within the 35 percent bene fit of assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Dennyway
May Rinehart
Inner Avenue
Washington Street
Downing & Leighton
Halley
Organizing the Carpenters Spreads Across City Hall
A. EB White named state organizer for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America has formed a 23 member union in Kent. Tonight in Ballard City Hall carpenters plan a larger enrollment, with officials predicting over a hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB
Carpenters’ Union
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America
Kent
Ballard
Carpenters
City Council Considers Redeemable Property Rebate Bill
A bill introduced by the judiciary committee at last night's meeting proposes that if a sale of property for improvement becomes an ordinance, owners may redeem within a year and receive a rebate from the city treasurer covering interest and penalties. Previously a special ordinance was needed for each rebate, and often none was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee
City Treaurer
Seattle Kennel Club Beach Show Opens Downtown
George and Thomas of Hamilton Maes has been secured as a judge for the Seattle Kennel Club beach show arriving this morning. Benches and show paraphernalia are being set up at the Armory for the opening at noon tomorrow. Several large strings of dogs arrived in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George & Thomas
Hamilton
Maes
Seattle
Ten acres on California avenue offered for quick sale
Best Buy a anon West Seattle today advertises ten acres on California avenue as a perfect, level subdivision site of 126 lots. Each lot valued at 100 dollars, price asked 2000 dollars, and buyers urged to come immediately to secure the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Avenue
Peeset
Consolidated Mining Company
Burke Building
Seattle
Washington
Fort
Louis Henry Lea
Satin ribbons and auctions at Bickerton salesroom
Classifieds advertise satin taffeta ribbons in multiple widths with colors, prices per yard and wholesale details. Also listing of auction sale items at EK G. Bickerton Co salesroom 2928 First Avenue on Thursday at 10:90 sharp featuring beds, furniture, and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. G. Bickerton ,& Co
First Avenue
BE. G. Hickerton & Co
Wednesday Specials in Silks and Dress Goods Aisle
Reader prices on all wool fabrics, silks, and dress goods dominate the page. Highlights include 40 to 62 inch all wool cloths in various colors, crepe de Chine, whipcord dress cloth, redfern cloth, and fancy tweed patterns. Also listed are solid color alpaca goods and baby or infant fabrics with value details and sale prices.
Beautiful wash fabrics and fine dress materials
Printed dotted lawn and fine dimities offered in rich colors. Ground printed fabrics feature white stripes and corded textures. Includes broadcloth crepon and zephyr for dresses and evening wear with a wide selection of patterns and prices per yard.
Hosiery and Underwear Advertised in Cotton Vests and Hosiery
A legwear and undergarment advertisement lists women's ribbed white cotton vests with low necklines and lace, Jersey wool vests and pants, outside-lift cotton vests in white or ecru, and fancy colored lace and novelty patterns. Also featured are Hermedorf Mack gauze lisle hose with high heels and double soles, all-over lace hose, and ribbed white fleece lined union suits. a fast black cotton hose is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Dolly Varden
Hermedorf Mack
Popular Priced Groceries The Gen March in Seattle
A local grocery shop touts deep discounts on staples and imported items. Listings include baking powder coffee oats salmon and various cheeses with prices aimed at undercutting Coast stores.
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Seattle
Ednesday
Easter Sale Prices on Boys and Men’s Wear Note
Boys clothing for ages 3 to 10 in navy blue and green shades offered. Mens Cravenette raincoats in Oxford grays and browns priced around 7.50 to 10.00, two piece suits in navy blue and wool mixtures available. Spring wear for ages 4 to 8 shown in navy, green, and brown with one price 4.95.
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Sailor House
Navy
Sarerkes
Oxford
Isoye Nortuits
Guiin
Spemeren
Many Classic Titles in a 50 Cent Half-Price Sale
A bookstore lists a varied catalog of titles with half price reductions and regular prices. Included are works by Dunbar, Crane, and Kingsley era writers along with a range of novels, poetry, and essays.
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Paul Imurence Dunbar
Landry
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Dunstable
Zack
Bowen
M. F. Bradham
Daniia
Robineon
John Kendrick Tang
Acre
Sony Kendrick Fangs
Dreamers
John Lange
Kendrick the Hinderers
Ram
Jeez
Paul Fora
Leicenter
Disciple
Pau Monica
Paul
Robert 7
Chambers
Vice
Frank T. Bullen
Stephen Crane
Mr. Steele
Hampton Heads
Nikola
Guy the Banker
the Webster
Red Pitty Potta
Mabel
Henry Peck
Enoch Willoughby
James A Wickersham
Eden Peatpotta
Hampton Drummond
Max O’rel
Dr. Dale
Weman Tees
Vlan
Pia
Cupar Varden
Mit
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Notorious
Klincline
Orienf
China
Ried
Young MR. Brown
Ontca
Ranke's
C. A. Lindauer Refracting Optician
U. S. Government
Kirk
Norman Isles
Hi. Lewis & Co
N. E. Corrstove
Cherry Street
Eore
Hut & Gorden Mat
Gordon
King Bros
Shoe Mecca
Kid Oxford
State University
Houlidinga
Fiftieth Street
Hew, Thom Furniture Co
Ine
Ret
Jenet
Fr. J. Cheney
Thealle
Best Buy
West Seattle
A. Lawrence
Recond Avenue
Marion
Geo. H
Woodhouse CO
Schuchard Optical
Beyer Specliali
Second Ave
Adams & Nigqiole
Washington Buliying
Reer
Bool
Tos
Reent Merchants
Teameter
Ee Cae Ousen
Argerie
Ering En Tolman
R 40
Avenue
H. West
Barto & Feed
Cherry
H. A. Wella
Seper Yard
Fememale
Star Bakery
Rallard
Hmouses
Loteroome
Valley
Capitol Mii
Mointyre
Adams & Nichols
Sir Washington
Harrison
Dexter
Ares
Tenaren & Aly
Roxwell
Man City
Joe
Tink Gorner
Woodland Park
Madison Street
Goon
Qualheimm & Holman
New York Block
Thompson Purniture Co., Inc
Charles Bishop
Torpedo
Root,imer & Brown
Gifford & Dew
First Ave
Grand Pacific Hotm
Byen Ave
Hue
Mederete
Woughton
Collins
Ners Businesses
Sehorn Vokbstreete
BOOTH
Whittlesey - Hanford
Seattle Abstract CO
N.Y
Bik
Jarrllogg
CG. M'Donald
D. Lambuth
Pacific Rice
A. Ward Kemp
Burke
National Cash Register Co
Pderic Christen
A. & Smith
Hinckley
Office
Puget Bound
Dridge
DR Rdoing Co
Holyoke
Bren Eas
Funeral di Huttrakorita
Tel
Bicreato Pioneers
Geattlien-A
Goelber
Ené
Ing
Jemenue Go
V. Holl
First National Bank
Erattle
Wectieten
Exchange
James Bothwell
Renken
Uncle Jor Loan Office
Wallaster
Millinery
Mi Manson
Prices Corner
Auriete
Burke Bulatt
DR. Kibar
Batley Mudding
Atto Pannes
F. BF. Adams
Annie Nusrei
Binck
Gro. H. Woodhoube CO
Rautman Plumbing
O. Printing and Bind
Nue Roberson
Rom Fiss
Eerie the Gon Marche
Norohoff
Arbuckie
Lee
Malta Vita
Ile
Nice
Mim
Alexander
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