7M to Buy a Railroad for His Duke Son-in-law
London dispatch reports Eugene Qiemermas of Cincinnati and his partner the Bier Neacheeter forming a business alliance with the Duke of Manchester. The plan aims to fund a new railroad between Newry and Tynan linking the American financier with the royal family through marriage. The duke's role as railroad president would mark a notable modern venture for the noble house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
London
All England
Eugene Qiemermas
Cincinnati Railroad
Tindaw
Leo Fastall
Newry
Tynan
Duke of Manchester
Zimmerman
GAUSS FRAUDS ARE ALLEGED IN CITY CONTRACTS
In Gauss Francisco Aug 1 May Submits with GH Ambsen and Harry Creaseel on the board, graft and fraud alleged in public works as exams show padded pay rolls and city bills. Rebates and bribery suspected. mayor to announce investigations later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAM Francisco
GH. Ambsen
Harry Creaseel
Counterfeit $20 Coin Arrest Mentioned at Log Cabin Saloon
Capt. Bell of the secret service states Julius Naster, proprietor of the Log Cabin saloon, may face serious trouble after a counterfeit $20 coin was passed. The coin, returned by a bank during a regular deposit, was identified as counterfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Naster
Capt. Bell
Secret Service
Coun
Coin passed to innocent party triggers bank notice
Capt. Bell was informed by the bank about a counterfeit coin and confronted Nester who admitted the coin had been disposed of, prompting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Nester
Nexter
New York Suit Alleges McCarren Deceived Woman Into Common Law Marriage
Mrs Mary H. Dixon sues State Senator Patrick McCarren for 200000 dollars claiming he persuaded her to marry as his common law wife and then abandoned her and their son.
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New York
Aug
Mary H. Dixon
Patrick McCarren
McCarren
Veterans Hold Re Union at Woodland Park in Seattle
The King County Veterans association G A R held a reunion at Woodland Park. Col J C Wetsting presided, Rev Fletcher Wharton offered the opening prayer, Col C J Deming spoke as Department Commander, and Senator Pilea discussed Civil War causes. Congressman Willie Humphrey recalled Charles Peterson's death in the Palace Hotel fire and pension pursuit. A business meeting planned officers and the 1999 Seattle national convention. A camp fire and reception capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Veteran's Association of
Woodland Park
J.C. Wetsting
Fletcher Wharton
C. J. Deming
Spokane
Pilea
Willie Humphrey
Chas. Peterson
Palace Hotel
Peterson
G. A. RA
Seattle
Boy Searches for Mother After Long Separation
Sixteen year old George Gerhardt came to the police this afternoon claiming he beat his way from Terre Haute to locate his mother in this city. His mother Mrs J B King moved to Seattle years ago after her divorce from his father. He has no funds and only knows her general delivery address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gerhardt
Terre Haute
Seattle
J.B. King
Double Corner on First Hill Seeks Quick Cash Sale
Property listing offers $20,000 for a double corner on First Hill in Seattle with one and a half cash down. Seller claims price is $5,000 below market. Contact Hee F B Farrah at 304 Boston Bike for fast completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Hee F. B. Farrah
Boston
Lillies Leave Expired in Police Leave Saga
Patrolman Lillie faced suspicion over a home fire and held a six day leave of absence which expired without his return. The ordinance allowed 15 days paid vacation annually. he had nine, leaving six days. He sought two weeks more but was denied by Captain Sullivan. Chief Wappenstein, ill, could not confirm a return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie
Sullivan
Wappenstein
Lilie
Harbor Report Indicates July Trade Shifts and Fluctuations
The July harbormaster report shows San Francisco shipments up 2 percent from June amid strike disruptions and Pacific Coast Steamship cancellations. Nome traffic declines from June but rises versus July 1905, with seven steamers from Beattie to Nome in July. Southeast Alaska trade stays level with June while White Pass & Yukon rates boost business despite fewer June voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Eugene Burke
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
L. H. Gray Line
Nome
Beattie
Alaska
White Pass
Yukon
Seattle Made Day Promotes Local Goods Purchases
On August 11 the Chamber of Commerce asks Seattle residents to buy products made by local manufacturers. Secretary Yandell says the day will benefit manufacturers and consumers and provide jobs across trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Chamber of Commercce
Yandell
County May Be Liable for Damages Over Lake Washington Canal
Depew Prosecuting Attorney Prigmore advised the county could face liability for personal and property damages from the Lake Washington canal project. He urged a bond from Jas A Moore to cover potential costs, with the exact amount to be fixed tomorrow. Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club representatives will attend, and land ownership questions from the canal recession will be discussed.
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County Commissionera
Depew
Prigmoore
County
Lake Washington Canal
Jas. A. Moore
Mere
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Prigmore
Results at the Meadows Horsetrack Summary
Old Mike trained by Lawson won the one mile selling race at The Meadows over Van Hope ridden by Pettijohn in clear weather and a fast track.
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Mike
Lawson
van Hope
Pettijohn
Theft at Western markets alarms commission merchants
Numerous reports reach police from Weastern ar commission merchants about nightly fruit thefts. Merchants express concern as officers struggle to catch the offenders despite efforts.
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Weastern Ar
Steamer Lyra Arrives From Manila to Seattle Tacoma
The Boston Steamship Lyra passed in at 1 o'clock from Manila bound for Seattle and Tacoma. The Excelsior sailed at noon westward with a full cargo and many passengers, mainly railroad laborers for Cordova and Bernard. The Jefferson is due late tonight or tomorrow morning from Southeastern Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Steamship Company
Lyra
Manila
Seattle
Tacoma
Excelsior
Cordova
Benard
Jefferson
Alaska
Admiral Jauregueberry to Reach Port Tomorrow
The Admiral Jauregueberry will arrive from Winslow with cargo bound for Central and South American ports. The French company operating the vessel plans to expand the Beattle service adding semimonthly sailings from the port.
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Admiral Jauregueberry
Winslow
Puget Bound Tug Boat Magic Strikes Propeller Trouble
The Puget Bound Tug Boat company reported that the Magic dropped its propeller wire towing the four masted schooner Anna M Campbell to Olympia and signaling for aid in Wear Passage. Two tugs were sent to assist with Campbell tows and the Magic headed to Eagle Harbor for repairs.
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Puget Bound
Magic
Anna M. Campbell
Olympia
Wear Passage
Asei
Campbell
Eagle Harbor
Overnight entries for Thursday Meadows races
Entries listed for Thursday at The Meadows across six races. Notable horses include Daisy Wagner, Blackthorn, Judge McCone, Mabel Reed, Chief Alpha, Pred Parkinson, Goldane, Mendon, Palemon, Calmar, Lady's Beauty, Enchanter, Dr. Herman, The Huguenot, Ruby, Buchanan, Procrastinate, Alice Cry, Floranola, Virginia Boy, Gloomy Gue, Little Buttercup, and Dw 197 Buwa Gates. Tracks show distances from six furlongs to one mile and one and a half furlongs with selling and handicap conditions and track bonuses for potential records.
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the Meadows
Daisy Wagner
Blackthorn
Eberonns
Judge McCone
Anne
Apa Olde
Mendon As i
Palemon
Calmar
Lady's Beauty
Bt Runte
Enchanter O
Munchuca
Nea
Dr. Mherman
Bert Arthur
Sian
Callahan
Bulicho
Brarnahan
TJ Davis
Ruby
Buchanan
Kirschbaum
Saa
Alice C@rey
Wiewriot
Laera PF
Miivescecensres
Floranola
Seecinens
Eerie
Fwapo
Virginia Boy
Erie
Tossing the Caber Native Highland Throw Explained
An illustration shows the Beotch tossing the caber, a Highland game. A 16 foot beam, five inches at one end and eleven at the other, is held against the chest and flipped to land with the thick end down. The winner is the competitor who teases the caber the farthest.
Black and White Frock Styled with Turquoise Belt
A young woman wears a white organdie jackdaw frock with black velvet Insertion and yoke, a grad Spanish flounce skirt, and a turquoise velvet belt with bow. The hat complements in blue pink and white. BE. L. Wella of Arlington hotel reports a lost purse this morning on Secondary Street containing 1L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. Wella
Arlington Hotel
Afro-American Political Club Smokers Tonight
The Afro American Political club hosts a smoker tonight in the club room at 1612 Fast Madison. The event features speeches and refreshments with food drink and smoke. J. G Gaylen is president and W. C Peoples serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
J. G Gaylen
W. ¢. Peoples
Deed Recorded for Block Sold to Washington Securities
The deed for the transfer of the block bounded by Third and Fourth Aves and Blanchard and Virginia Streets, from the Washington Hotel Company to the Washington Securities Company, was recorded reflecting a sale price of $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
Virginia
Washington Hotel Company
Washington Securities Company
Rainier Valley Meeting to Discuss The Seattle Press
The Rainier Valley Improvement Association will hold a meeting at Lakeside Hall Dunlap next Monday evening to discuss The Seattle Press and its relation to Rainier Valley. Topics include water policy annexation to Seattle and other vital issues with invitations extended to local newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Press
Ita
Rainier Valley
Lakeside Hall
Dunlap
Seattle
Man seeks absolute divorce from Laura Chellis Hie
William Chelliea filed for absolute divorce from Laura Chellis Hie alleging she travels the country with a Dowette preacher. The complaint was filed this morning in the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chelliea
Laura Chellis
Fire Destroys Home Hoards Letters and Manuscripts
A recent blaze destroyed a residence and its contents worth thousands including letters and old manuscripts. The owner had planned to rent a safe box in the Perkins fireproof vaults at 211 Cherry Street but delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Wm. D. Perkins & Co
Cherry St
Alaska
The Theaters At the Beattle and Star Theater Schedule
The Beattle runs Capt Swift for two more weeks with Lord and Lady Alay and Sherlock Holmes. The Third Avenue theater reopens Sunday with The Girl Engineer starring Laurette Taylor and a strong supporting cast. Star theater showcases Bud Snyder the trick bicyclist and others this week.
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Capt. Swift
Third Avenue Theater
Charles A. Taylor
Taylor
Art Ota
Laurette Taylor
William Raynor
Viola Keene
Edith Raynor
William Morrie
Forger Uses Phony Stamp in Check Forgery at Bank Saloon
A worthless $34 check passed on Bank saloon Yesler Way last week. Dated July 26 and cashed the same day by Canadian Bank of Commerce. Written to Peter Larsen by Hutching Criddie contracting firm, using a rubber stamp bearing the contractors name. Police suspect the same men forged another check with similar stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesler Way
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Peter Larsen
Fr. &. Hutchins
Hutching @ Criddie
Weet Galerat
Imilar
L. H. Gloets
Shipping Notice From Copper Mountain and Tacoma Ports
Steamer Alki with concentrates from Treadwell and Copper Mountain arrived this morning and proceeded to Tacoma to discharge. The Lewannan towing the barge Richard III also arrived for Tacoma discharge. Steamer Alaskan with a 200000 dollar matte shipment from Copper Mountain reached port and will head to Tacoma this afternoon. Two Italian ships Ascenstone and Italia loaded with cement for Galbraith Bacon Co expected today or tomorrow. Markentine Retriever sailed for San Francisco after returning to Port Angeles for a mate following an injury. The Meteor arrived in Portland this morning and will depart tomorrow for Beattie with Alice loading powder, then proceed to Seward and Good Hope News Bay, Alaska.
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Alki
Treadwell
Copper Mountain
Tacoma
Lewlanan
Hichard III
Ascenstone
Italia
Galbraith, Bacon & Co
Alice
Seward
Good Hope News Bay
Alaska
Ballard Council Approves Fred & Bander Maine 1 Franchise
Last night Ballard city council approved a new franchise for Fred and Bander Maine 1 after previously denying it. The decision followed assurances that Bander would fund Second Avenue improvements, while other items included street improvement bids, bond issuances, and the suspension and pending case of Patrolman Burke.
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Ballard, Ave
Fred & Bander
Maine
Bander
Mander
Green
Times St
Sasesement Rolle
North
BK Polk
Main
Spring St
William Burke
Steamers Take Big Cargoes Amid Freight Blockade
Due to Southern Pacific railways limiting freight, San Francisco steamers from this port are loading record cargoes. Pacific Coast Steamship Company ships Mentara and Umatilla head south with large consignments while Buckman and L H Gray line vessels fill for upcoming departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railway
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Mentara
L. H. Gray
Bigell-Wiggins Home Surprise Sparks Shock
Bigell says he renovated the house while his wife was away. When asked if it was a surprise, he replied it was a shock.
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Bigell—Wiggins
Mrs. B
Bigell
Will of Alaska miner Wadeworth admitted to probate
The will of Frank Wadeworth, a well known Alaska miner, was admitted to probate yesterday. The estate is valued at 300000 dollars. Moer ceden KE Wadeworth and Maggete A Wadeworth, wife and mother, are named as managers of the estate. The largest property is the Wadeworth block on First avenue between Madison and Spring streets, valued at about 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wadeworth
Alaska
Moerceden KE. Wadeworth
Maggete A. Wadeworth
Wadsworth Block
First Av
Madison
Spring Sta
Missing 16 year old worker from Frederick & Nelson
The mother reports 16 year old Fred Seblafite missing from the family home at 1132 Stuv ens rang es. He was last seen near a Wolff American or Spinning bicycle once valued at 40 dollars.
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Fred Seblafite
Frederick & Nelson
Stuvens Ranges
Wolff
Runaway Injures Jones Family Near Novelty Bridge
A wagon runaway at Kirkland near the Novelty bridge yesterday forenoon injured Philip Jones and his family. The neck yoke dropped causing the wagon to overturn. Philip was thrown headfirst and taken to Providence hospital unconscious. His mother broke a limb and endured a severe shaking. Mrs. Jones held her infant son and escaped harm, while Onward Jones escaped uninjured.
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Philip Jones
Oswald
Kirkland
Novelty Bridge
Providence Hospital
Steamer Fines Reduced for Minnesota and Dakota
Washington notices disclose reductions in fines for the steamships Minnesota and Dakota after an 1882 act limiting steerage bunks to two high. The Minnesota’s fine drops from 225 to 175 dollars and the Dakota’s from 215 to 165 dollars.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Washington, D. C
Rail Excursion Rates for Milwaukee and Minneapolis Conventions
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific announce special excursion rates to Milwaukee for the Fagies convention August 14 18 and to Minneapolis for the G A R encampment August 13 18 Tickets sold only August 7 and 9 The round trip fares are 69 70 to Milwaukee and 60 to Minneapolis plus 10 for one way first class.
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Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Fagies
Minneapolis
Party reaches Rampart for Fairbanks trip
Secretary C. B. Yandell of the Chamber of Commerce received a cablegram from Director General Nadeau stating the party arrived at Rampart and would start today for Fairbanks where they would remain a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C._B. Yandell
Chamber of Commerce
Nadeau
Rampart
Fairbanks
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Dukee OF
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GAUSS
Frisco
United States
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Ames PD
Hoge
N. H. Solner
Pat M’carren
King County
Veterans
Senator Piles
JA A. Moorege
Fruit Thieves Baby
Late Steamer News
Roa
Chellis
Third Avenue
Bud Snyder
Armstrong and Hiolly
Aerial Martins
Cora Beach Turner
Peter Duneworth
Starascope
Star Theater
Forger
Eeel
Markentine Retriever
Port Angeles
Portland
Ballard Council
H. F. Moe
Nichols
John Kyle
Second Ay
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
M. ¥. Church
T. W. Armstrong
Bakerst
K. B. Cox
John Stewart
BE. B. Cox Investment Company
Lake Kitchelas
Stampede Tunnel
J. B. Casey
Stimson Mi Company
Schneider
Fraternal Brotherhood
Mra Houghton
Polket
Lake Washington
Madison Et
Ethel Skinner
Ballard
Chum
Walter Woods
Salem
Ore
Vancouver
G A.lch
Swedish Mission Church
Third Ay
Wadsworth
Boy
Meydenbauver Bay
Leschi Park
A. Bridge & Co
Second Avenue
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