Seattle Chamber Probes Captain Bryant Compass Dispute
A letter to the Chamber of Commerce accuses Captain W. J. Bryant United States inspector of steam vessels of faulty judgment in sending to San Francisco for a compass adjustor for the army transport Bebert. The matter is referred to committees on mines entertainment and relief and order Pan-American troubles for investigation. New members Captain Wm Howe and Col A Blethen join the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
W. J. Bryant
United States
San Francisco
Bebert
Faebert
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Maj
Ruhten
Bryant
Seattle
Rad
Body of
New England
Committees On
Mines and Entertainment
Committee On Relief and Order
Paul Lane
Washington Commission
M. Moore
Maine
Buffalo
Beattie
Port Townsend
Andrews
Seattle Trade Register
Moore
Indictments Return For Endowment Rank Pythians Leaders
John A. Hinsey co president and E. H. Stolte ex secretary of the board of control of the endowment rank Knights of Pythias have been indicted on two charges of making false statements about the order's assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A. Hinsey
E. H. Stolte
Board of Control
Knights of Pythias
Order
Bad Feeling Runs High Over Claims Drawn by Okla. Land Commission
Bad feeling runs high in Reno as government land claims provoke anger among groups in camps and on the streets. Gov Richards says there is no explanation. everything is fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Okna
Gov. Richards
The
Land Commission
Teason
City records show record hires across departments
The office notes that many positions were filled this month with a historic number of hires. Mr Grout states the Cedar River water plant saw the largest single month of employment since the office began, reflecting broad staffing across the city government and related projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emcena
Grout
Tobe Las
Cedar River
Sailor H Lind Buried After Drowning Incident
The body of sailor H Lind was buried yesterday under the auspices of the Army and Navy union after drowning while coming on the government transport Warren from Skagway. A militia squad acted as escort to the burial ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lind
Warren
Skagway
Army and Navy Union
Woman Charged With Robbing Friend at Barker Hotel
At 3 26 p m yesterday Mrs Wie was sentenced at the Barker hotel on First avenue for stealing 190 dollars from her friend Miss Jennie Slind while she was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Wie
Barker Hotel
First Avenue
Jennie
Atlas Lumber suits Kalberg for lumber account in court
In a superior court action Atlas Lumber Co. sues John Kalberg for a lumber debt of 316.4. Judge Griffin appoints A Forticula as receiver of Harness & Saddlery Co. Abe Meyer filed the application. Stella Andrews was granted a divorce from Richard B. Andrews for neglect and failure to provide and resumes the name Stella Lewis. Both parties are barred from remarriage within six months. Transport Seward to Morans for repairs. Steamship Conemaugh to sail Friday from San Francisco to Nome and may stop here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Lumber Co
John Kalberg
Griffin
Stella Andrews
Richard B. Andrews
Stella Lewis
Two Additional Affidavits Filed in Foster Divorce Case
The case sees two new affidavits. W. Ming, brother to Mrs. Foster, says she visited Piagit with her children this month and the children appeared happy while in her care. Henry McClure discusses an alleged agreement on child disposal and Foster allegedly failed to carry it out at the last trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
McCarthy Bound Over On Grand Larceny Charge
Jack McCarthy a one legged man bound over to the grand larceny charge after Judge George heard testimony from Winneenen who described the defendant unscrewing braces from beneath cars at Interbay during a lengthy tirade in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McCarty
George
Winneenen
Interbay
Lanky Bob the Author on Fitzsimmons Book
New York August 1 The Decline of Le Bob Fitzsimmons has led him to write a book on physical culture and self defense Editions are planned for the United States and overseas Diesel Biddle wrote an introduction praising Fitzsimmons for reshaping training and health rules The introduction notes his eight years of acquaintance and states Fitzsimmons has retired from the ring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
le Bob Fitzsimmons
United States
England
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
India
Diesel Biddle
Robert Fussimmons
Fitzsimmons
Mine In Cumberland Shaft Fire Traps Fireman
A mine blast at shaft No 4 in Cumberland sparked a fire. All miners escaped unharmed but fireman T E Nichol was trapped. rescue efforts are underway as of yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Cumberland
T. E. Nichol
Police Notes Take Aiding Warranted Arrests
Hugh McConnaughey a South Park contractor was arrested on a warrant sworn by John Kehoe charging threats to do bodily harm against Geo Webb. Wm Carrol John Ryan and W McIntosh were arrested as vagrants. Woo Yen and John Clancy fined for gambling. R Foley held on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McConnaughey
South Park
Shenaman
John Kehoe
Geo. Webb
W. McIntosh
Wm. Carrol
John Ryan
Ryan
Hadeen
Woo Yen
John Clancy
R. Foley
Hubbard and
Freeman
Rider J. Mart Injured After Horse Slip on Second Avenue
BE. J. Mart narrowly escaped serious injury when his horse slipped on Second Avenue yesterday. The animal fell on him and caused a sprained ankle and knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Mart
Second Avenue
Chambers appoints committees for the year
At a regular chamber meeting President J W Clise named standing committee chairs for the year. Notable posts include Judge Roger D Green for Lake Washington Canal, J A Moore for manufacturing, Judge Thoo Murke for national affairs, Josiah Collina for entertainment, J F Trowbridge for celebrations, Ira Bronson for county affairs, Will H Parry for finance, John P Hoyt for state legislation and Robert J Huston for manufacturing sites. A Weston headed rivers and harbors entertainment committee said bills for entertainment have been paid and a final expenditure report will be given at the next meeting. A letter from A W Hawks of Everett was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Clise
Lake Washington Canal
Roger D. Green
J. A. Moore
Thoo Murke
Alaska
P. Weston
A. J. Blethen, Jr
Goldsmith
Josiah Collina
J. B. Meikle
Griffith Davies
Army
Andrew Knox
John Schram
J. F. Trowbridge
T. W. Prosch
Ira Bronson
Will H. Parry
Lovett Mood
EK. Shorrock
John P. Hoyt
John P. Hartman
Robert J. Huston
Weston
Congressional Rivers and Harbors Entertainment Committee
Chamber
A. W. Hawks
Everett
Men’s Home Will Stay Open in Seattle
The Men’s Home on Jefferson Street will not be discontinued after a property transfer. Promoter Rev. Hugh Gilebrint says the association holds the property until Nov 16, 1993, with 230 beds, reading room, bath, hospital department, and efforts to aid homeless men seeking work. The home remains financially sound and aims to provide temporary shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Street
Hugh Gilebrint
G. B. Swart
Seattle
Whidby Island Dairy Ships Milk to Seattle Markets
The ae County Dairy Co owned by Feek Broa began shipping milk from Whidby Island for local retail trade. It marks the first delivery of Whidby Island milk to Seattle markets. The Feek dairy farm spans 809 acres and is stocked with nearly cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae County Dairy Co
Feek Broa
Whidby
Seattle
Feek
Cox
War over wages halts pay for John A. Briggs crew
Beattie and the Shipowners Association of San Francisco clash with the Pacific Coast Seamen's Union over wage payments aboard the John A. Briggs anchored in harbor for over a week. Owners refuse to authorize union wages, delaying coastwise crew payroll and costing hundreds of dollars.
Local Order of Protection establishes city lodge
W. R. Rose state deputy for the American Order of Protection visits the city and inaugurates a lodge. A partial election of officers includes John Bushell as commander Judge C. H. Ballon secretary Geo Knom captain Mrs Susan Knox pilot Reverend Jas Bushell chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Rose
American Order of Protection
Ite
John Bushell
C. H. Ballon
Geo. Knom
Mra
Susan Knox
Jas. Bushell
Queen City Good Road Club to Stage Second Bicycle Meet
The Queen City Good Road club announces a second bicycle meet next Saturday night at the Palace track on Howell and Horea avenues. Promoters expect a larger, more spectacular event than prior meets with top riders from Oregon California and Canada. Local favorite Chris Dow, once Beattle record holder, returns to professional competition after a long layoff. The program includes electric track illumination Wagner’s band and the Orient Motocycle pacing for Mall with three entries already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City Good Road
Palace Track
Howell and
Horea
Northwest
Oregon
California
Canada
Chris Dow
Wagner
Mall
Seattle Schoolteacher Weds Deming Groom in Grace M E Church
Mrs Lillian Hildebrandt of Seattle married Mr Carl E B Hell of Deming in Grace M E Church last night with Rev Sei fleck officiating. Relatives and friends attended a reception at the bride’s parents home at 523 Twenty third Ave. South. The couple left for a bridal tour and will reside in Deming where the groom is in business. The bride is a well known Seattle teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hildebrandt
Seattle
Carl EB. Hell of
Deming
Grace M. E
Seifleck
Andrew W. Hildebrandt
Twenty-third Ave
Hell
Up and Down Waterfront Tugs Speed Repairs
The tug Rapid Transit of La Conner Transportation & Trading Co. was beached near Seattle for a new propeller before returning to service. The Indiana Male Quartet, a noted evangelist group, will sing and preach at the local Y M C A on Sunday afternoon and also at the First Methodist church in Ballard and the First M E church in Ballard later, drawing interest from California evangelistic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Conner Transportation & Trading Co
Wear Seattle
Indiana
Will Beard
Pao
California
Firet Methodist Church
Firet M. E
Ballard
Man Falls From Window In Grand View Incident
J. P. Rice, who fell from a second story window at Grand View house on Stewart Street near Firet Avenue, is probably fatally injured. He lies in Providence hospital under Health Officer Carroll care with internal injuries and paralysis of several organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Rice
Grand View House
Stewart Street
Firet Avenue
Providence Hospital
Carroll
Steamer Lane wrecked near Nunivak Island in Alaska
The Charles D Lane struck rocks off Nunivak Island and broke up, forcing Captain Ames to evacuate most of the crew. The Vega, under Captain Errett, searched amid fog while the passengers endured crowded holds and dwindling water. A volunteer crew aided the escape, and Nome was reached with the Lane’s fate confirmed as a wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errett
Vega
Ca Ames
Nome
Ames
Port Safety
Arctic
King’s Island
King's Island
T. Lawrence Island
Sledge Island
Brett
Barbara Hemneter
Oregon
Charlies F. Bailey
Charles D. Lane
Star
Nunivak Island
Bering Sea
Beattie
Chas. D. Lane
Crewmembers Transfer From Wrecked Vessels to Vega and Benator
A list of favorably known maritime crew remaining on Nunivak Inland and aboard the wrecked Veoonel until every passenger was moved to the Vega. The roster names captains, officers, carpenters, boatmen, quartermasters, and many sailors. A complete passenger transfer list follows with names of those who left Nome on the Lane and were brought down on the Benator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Nunivak
Veoonel
Chas
W. Ames
KH. G Roure
G. F. Gage
Wm. Plascheen
Carpenter
F. Denhard
Boatewain
T. D Pederman
A. FH
Milebury
Ed Ellison
H. Callagher
J. W. Smith
Jue Ren
Joe Duncan
Michael Bannon
Otto Brober
Jas
Lawton
Thos
Kelly
F. 8. Marshall
A. Louie A. Fernandes
Theo Garnhaufer
Aue Nhodewig
Ed. Pickering
Wm Wyman
F. Mellvoy
P. C. Hubbell
J. ¢. Fruhill
Geo, Rees
R. J. McKnight
Jack Annesley
Nome
Vega
Benator
Birner
J. Tolpolar
DD. McKay
N. McKay
Pat Lynch
Maon
Daniel Cadson
Frank
Towl
Wolmes
Monroe
Mckay
White
Mre. White
Derby
Thrown
C. 1, Gundrum, Wm. Chapman, W. C. Rhem
H. Richardson
Ches, Lund
Frank Methaw
Davis
G. W. Dennis
Roda Clark
H. ©. Hilla
Wm. Barron
O. Ewenson
L. T. Ragnett
Carl Schedie
Mra
F. Maniey
Tony Tubbs
A. Plougn
Rh. McDonald
Res . Call
K. F
Detective Adams Accused Of Brutality In Pawnshop Incident
Attorney Gill plans to file charges with the civil service commission against Detective H C Adams of the local police after an arrest at Cohns pawnshop on Second Avenue South. Grogan was struck during questioning over funds and jewelry, was hospitalized with a jaw injury, and released after several hours in jail. Grogan resumes work as a supervising engineer for Pacific Coast Co. improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. C. Gill
Co. A. Nmn
Pacific Coast Co
Civil Service Commission
H. C. Adams
Adama
Grogan
Cohn
Second Avenue South
Grocan
Jewett 5
Waa
Citizen
Geteee
Adame
Jal
Bchoenle
Main Street
Pacific Coast Co. Improvements
No Lungs and Died in Klondike Lodging Death
The body of George C. Towne was found in his room at the Klondike lodging on Fifth Avenue and Main Street at 6 last evening. He was the son of W. B. Townsend, a prominent attorney from Leavenworth. Coroner notified. autopsy to be performed. Cause stated as pleurisy of the lungs with organs nearly absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Townesend
Klondike
Fifth Avenue
Main Street
W. B. Townsend
Leavenworth
Kan
Kanaan
Bonney & Stewart
Dre. Ostrom and
Wiltaie
Portugal Readies as Hoer Commando Camps in Chuneta
Aug. 1 A Hoer commando with two guns has entered Portuguese territory and camps at Chuneta. Five hundred Portuguese troops are on the spot with artillery sent. Other Portuguese forces stand ready to be dispatched if the Boers refuse to surrender. The Star will be sent to campers statewide at no extra charge. The paper has consented to act as official starter at the big race meet Saturday night by the Queen City Good Read Club, which supports him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo, Marquez
Chuneta
Queen City Good Reade Club
Progressive Democrats Organize in Columbus
About twelve Bryan Democrats gathered at the Great Southern hotel in Columbus to form the Progressive Democratic party. They split from the Ohio Democrats after the state convention declined to endorse Bryan or reaffirm their platforms, angering supporters of the “matchless leader.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Great Southern
Progressive Democratic” Party
Ohio
Piryan
Bicycle Races Saturday Night For Road Fund
Support good roads by attending Saturday night bicycle races. Proceeds go toward road improvements.
To the Three Battleships Steamers Schedule
Steamers leave Columbia dock daily for U. S. navy yard at 6 30, 9 30, 10 30 a m and 2 15, 2 15, 6 30 p m. One round trip. Children 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Dock
U. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. J. Bryant
Lieyds Com
Corbin
Concord Improvement & Exploration Co
Boston
Mars
Fastern Company
Beatty
Seward
Morans
Conemaugh
McCarthy
Lanky
Bob
Old
Jefferson Street Theater
Whidby Island
John A. Briggs
Indiana Male Quartet
Penton
Oakland
Cal
Purser Bailey
Charlies D. Lane
Wild Goose Company
Irrawaddy
Minneapolis
Teller
Charlies W. Ames
United States Army
Hancock
Adams
C. A. Grogan
Portugal
Werby & Gordon
Becond Ave
Union
Raymond & Hoyt
Ernie Bros
Pike St. Tel. Green
Hirsch
Flint and Pike
Prichard Hardware CO
Pike Street
PF. Stolting
Third Avenue
Marion
Second Ave
J. Matzger
A. Lindauer
Mee
Chong
H. T. Turner Sanitarium
Hinckley Block
Aestoria
Listerine Cae Saannebeese
Mennen
Lyon
Sheffield
Pinaud
Tytet Wisdom
Wright
Barra Na Heef
Cuticura
Shaw
Pike St
Treen Shoe Co
Grand John Cort
Opera House
Iager
Mr. Henry Miller
Hig
Peerless Company
Firetaix
Hird Avenue
Maia
J. Bee, Sagager
Mr. Charles
Erin Verner
East Lynne
Progressive Democrats
Harvard Dental Office
W. Cor. Union
Upstatia
Leo's Business College
Jim
Biking Powell
Grocers
Yesler Way
Broadway
Dr. J. & Stevens
Pink
Phletic Park
Tacoma
Rt Nf
24 Ave
Columbia
Shannon S
Boston Grocery
Washington
Kona Copfee
Java
Ss. 1
Famit
Tel. Main
Sweon Albert Hansen
North Weat
Herbert S
Scheuerman
First Ave
Cherry St
Wash
Searchlight
Madison Park
New York Harbor
Cascade Laundry
Moran Brosco
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