Kirkland Woolen Mill to Resume Ops Under New Management
The Kirkland woolen mill, shut three years ago for lack of capital, will reopen within a week under BK W. EBeancon of Beran son lineage. New owners James D. Hoge Lester Turner and Jace Furth plan rapid growth, add modern equipment, hire at least sixty-five workers, and boost Kirkland into a thriving mill town with rising property demand. James Howe Jr leads the new company as president, Turner as secretary, and Jacob Furth joins as private client member.
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Kirkland
Tee
James Howe, Jr
First National Bank
Lester Turner
Jacob Furth
New Combine
Nonge
Marshal Field Company of
Chicago
Whale Hazard Aboard Georgina Spurs Night Gunfire
Captain C W Bryant aboard the barkentine Georgina fired on whales all night fifty miles from Cape Platters to keep them from damaging the rudder. The 220 foot vessel, built in Eureka California, embarked on its maiden voyage from Sydney to Melbourne Honolulu Seattle and Port Rickety to Callao Peru.
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C. W. Bryant
Barkentine
Georgina
Cape Platters
Vensela
Bryant
Callao
Peru
Honolulu
Eureka
California
Sidney
Melbourne
Seattle
More Trouble at the Nagle Restaurant
The first arrest from the Nagle restaurant boycott occurred with Policeman G. Carr taking EF. B. Price into custody for obstructing the street after refusing to move on in front of the restaurant on Madison Street. Judge Hanford issued a temporary restraining order barring Cooke and Waiters Union members from boycotting the Nagle sisters’ restaurant.
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Nagle
G. Carr
EF. B. Price
Price
Piret
Second Avenues
Madison Street
Ward
George
Lock Hong
Nagle Sisters
Hanford
Cooke and Waiters’ Union
Om the Saint
Frank Riest
8. Winer
Nk Gaffney
John Doe Curry
Sailor Drowned After Fall Overboard Near Unalaska
The Steamer Kodiak arrived in San Francisco from Unalaska with furs lebone and curios for Alaska Commercial Company. Seaman John Winder fell overboard May 14 at Unalaska and drowned. On departure from that port the Kodiak passed pumice stone likely from the Mokushin eruption inland in Alaska.
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Kodiak
San Francisco
Unalaska
Alaska Commercial Company
John Winder
Alaska
Seattle's Financed City Year 1901 Report Unveiled
The 1901 annual financial report by former City Comptroller Frank H. Paul, prepared by Accountant Harry W. Carroll, shows city debt of 79067.20 and expenses of 2,852,667.59 from multiple funds. Revenues reached 2,542,624.17 with year-end payrolls of 74,913.53. balances reconcile. The Caledonia Club picnic is set for August 4 at Madison Park, with Caledonian games and prizes totaling 1000 dollars.
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Frank H. Paul
Harry W. Carroll
General
City
Aceterakacana
Caledonia Club
Madison Parks
Coroner Reports Record Month for Death Investigations
Last month the coroner's office handled a high volume of cases, the busiest in many months. Five murders were investigated, including three Tracy victims, along with five suicides, five drownings, 13 accidents, seven deaths without a physician, and one natural death inquest.
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Tracy Inctims
Miss Newman Extends Lead In Carnival Queen Race
Lizzie Newman now leads Florence Walker by 112 votes in the carnival queen contest. Today Newman gained 101 votes to Walkers 57 as voting closes tomorrow at 10 pm. After 4 pm only boxes at three storefronts stay open while others close. current totals show Newman 9,190 and Walker 3,078 with other candidates far behind.
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Lizzie Newman
Florence Walker
Miss Newman
Miss Walker
Law L. Moore
A. L. Cohen
Stewart & Holmes
Ella Steiner
Carrie Heimen
Eva Rice
Della Spray
Centennial Steamship En Route From Nome to Teller
The Marine Exchange reports the Centennial passed Port Townsend at 2 p.m. on its voyage from Teller July 20 to Nome July 1 with 21 passengers nine sacks of mail and treasure. By July 21 it was 120 miles from Senator and 200 miles south of Unimakpana with a pleasant voyage and good Teller Nome conditions. Also notes Queen City Good Roads Club excursion to Tacoma on Sunday August 8 with bicycle ticket sales and a 9 a.m. departure from Galbraith's dock.
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The
Marine Exchange
Centennial
Port Townsend
Teller
Nome
Indiana
Unimakpana
Queen City Good Roads Club
Tacoma
Galbraith's Dock
King County School Census Shows Big Increase
The King County school census shows an overall gain of about 184000 children, up 9000 from prior counts. Beattie Ballard and West Beattie districts account for nearly 2000 of the rise, while rural districts grow more slowly. The total district count stands at 16 with several districts now approaching capacity.
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King County
Beattie, Ballard and Weat Beattie
Paris Church Closures Decree Signed by President Loubet
In Paris Ang le-At and the council of ministers meet this morning President Loubet signed a decree closing 400 congregational establishments. Even his enemies feel the move was driven by necessity. Opposition warns trouble will follow enforcement.
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Paris
Ang. le-At
Council of Ministers
Loubet
Baldwin Returns From Arctic Exploration Expedition
London dispatch reports Arctic explorer Baldwin returning from Norway amid a challenging voyage. He says the year proved successful in establishing deep condensed depths though sledges were destroyed and food depleted for ponies and dogs forcing a retreat. He describes discoveries and plans to repair at Tromso before sailing.
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London
Honningeves
Norway
Saldwin
Tromaoeak
Young Will Succeed Young In Army Command
According to authority the President has decided Major General Young will succeed Miles as commanding general when Miles retires for age in August. Miles will stay on active list until statutory retirement, serving five months as commander before retirement. Corbin is planned to be appointed adjutant general to follow. General W. C. Carter is named as the adjutant general.
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Washington, Aug
Young
Miles
Army
Corbing
W. C. Carter
Woodmen Camp Names Death Notice and Plans Excursion
At Home Camp No. 246 Woodmen of the World a death notice for Neighbor William Hamill who died in Pasadena California on July 20 is announced and a committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions. The Choppers committee arranged an excursion to Victoria on the steamer Garonne for August 24 tickets priced one pound fifty. The next meeting is set for Wednesday evening August 6.
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Woodmen OF the World
William Hamill
Pasadena
California
Fell
Committee of the Choppers
Victoria
Garonne
City considers grading Firat avenue with cost share
Street committee plans regrading Firat avenue from Pike to Vine with property owners paying grading costs and damages. Second avenue regrade petition pending. Grant Street bridge repairs funded. Mast Spruce Street improvement delayed by owners. Pollard's Kiddies touring Grand with An American Millionaire musical comedy starring Daphne Pollard.
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Firat Avenue
Pike Street
Vine
Second Avenue
T¢Patrick
Grant Street
Mast Spruce Street
Broadway
Twelfth Avenue
Reynolds Stars in Michael Strogoff at Beattle Theatre
On Sunday night August 3 Har wis br Reynolds and his company will stage an elaborate production at Beattle Theatre with Reynolds in the title role. Strogoff, the Russian soldier and courier of the ear, is played with natural ease by a man whose years in the English army inform his performance.
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Harwis Br Reynolds
Weather and Transit Notes From Seattle Area
Seattle region forecast calls for warmer Saturday and fresh north winds. Daily excursions advertised to battleships and trips to Colman Dock with listed departure times. Weekend plans include Monte Cristo excursion and Baptist Ladies event with dates noted in August.
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Seattle and
Vicinity
President to Hold an Inquiry on Desertions Aboard Mayflower
In Oyster Bay August issue reports the Mayflower sailed to Gardiner's Bay for target practice and the president intends to investigate desertions from the vessel. Sailors complain of green liver mildewed bread and a harsh captain described as a martinet. The Roosevelts visited the woods with their children and fundraisers, no guests. Also notes Baptist Ladies plan Monte Cristo reading August 12 and Carpenters Union No. 1h June meeting with Lee Harrison and M. Parsons giving roof framing demonstrations.
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Oysten Bay
Aug. L
Gardiner’s Bay
Wessel
Mra. Roosevelt
Fundhs
Carpenters Union No
M. Bros
Lee Harrison
M. Parsons
Carpenters
G. BR. Compton
Ferry Schedules for Saturday Visit to Oregon and Wisconsin
The message lists sailing times from Colman Dock on Saturday with departures at 6 50, 6, 10 a m and 1 16, 2 30 and 4 80 p m and mentions bicycle repair spins at a shop.
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Oregon
Wisconsin
Hoate lJeave Colman
Grading of Upper Second Ave Would Aid North End
A petition filed with the board of public works requests regrading of Upper Second Avenue from Pike Street to Denny Way. It is signed by many property owners including some out of the city, with several acceptances by telegraph. The movement is seen as a favorable sign for broader street improvements along First Avenue.
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Board of Public Works
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Denny Wey
First Avenue
Puget Sound Bridge Company Wins Navy Yard Coaling Plant Contract
Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company wins the $265 000 contract to build a coaling plant at Puget Sound navy yard. C E Fowler, president, announced approval after bids from Beattie Tacoma Oakland and New York. Completion in ten months. Plant located 30 feet offshore with a 660 by 271 foot wharf and 400 foot coal shed with modern coal handling equipment.
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Puget Sound Bridge Company
Puget Sound
Navy Yard
Rough House Chaos at Star Concert Hall Captures Three
A disturbance at the Star concert hall involved FE G Graham James Miller and W Jones assaulting Roy Howard and others. Police intervened with Chipmaan and Carr escorting the trio to city jail. Battleship excursion on Saturday features Oregon and Wisconsin with dock departures at Colman at 6:30 9 10 a m 1:16 2:30 and 4:30 p m.
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Star Concert Hall
FE. G. Graham
James Miller
W. Jones
Roy Howard
Chipmaan
Carr
Oregon
Wisconsin
Colman Dock
Dancing Classes by Professor Wilson at Ranke Hall
Professor Wilson offers dancing classes at Ranke Hall on Monday and Friday evenings. Fletcher & Carpenter advertise realty services with limited gains.
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Professor Wilson
Ranke Hall
Vate Jessons
Fletcher & Carpenter
Just Reward for Seattle Fire Crews After Fremont Fire
Bryant Mill company presented Chief Cook a $6 check in appreciation of the Seattle fire department’s prompt response to the Fremont fire. The donation will bolster the Firemen's Relief association fund, reflecting a history of citizen rewards totaling over $1000 in the past year for efficient firefighting.
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Seattle
Fremont
Bryant Mill Company
Chief Cook
Eastern Ways Fire and Water Committee Review
The fire and water committee of the council met to discuss inspections and safety measures for eastern districts. They outlined steps for evaluating water systems and fire prevention, aiming to improve infrastructure and public safety.
City to Send Officials to National Convention of Fire Engineers
Eight city officials including Chief Cook of the fire department and Superintendent Youngs of the lighting and water department will attend the National Convention of Fire Engineers in New York this September. Cook will visit major Kant cities and the firemen training school while Youngs inspects large factories manufacturing fire apparatus. The tour lasts about thirty days.
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Chief Cook
Fre
Youngs
National Convention of Fire Engineers
New York
Cook
Firemen
Battleship Visits and Harbor Transit Schedule Update
A coastal ferry schedule lists sailing times from Lilly and Bogarduna docks to Alki Point aboard the Oregon near Colman Dock. Departures occur hourly on Sunday with round trip fare 25 cents for children 15 and under, times include 6:26, 9, 10 a.m., 1:15, 2:26, and 4:30 p.m. Family beach access noted.
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Alki Point
Lilly
Bogarduna Dock
Sunset Oil stock sale offers 40000 shares at 26 cents
Sunset Oil and Refining Co announces the second block of 40000 shares is nearly sold with remaining shares offered at 26c each. Buyers are urged to act promptly as early price movement is expected. Ellis Morrishon, Assistant Secretary, Basement Mutual Life Building, Seattle, Wash.
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Ellis Morrishon
Basement Mutual Life Bidg
Seattle
Wash
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