Worthless Insurance Policies Warned By Merchants Exchange
W T Isted of the Merchants Exchange in Seattle warns that many fire insurance policies are worthless and few people pay premiums. He cites San Francisco disaster impacts and urges policy holders to review their papers, noting slow settlements and widespread nonpayment amid postearthquake rebuilding and labor strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary
Merchants’ Exchange
Paltey
W. T. Isted
Merchants Exchange of
San Peanciaco
San Prancesco
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Steamship Companion
West Seattle committee weighs boundary change to settle Alki Point area
A West Seattle committee works to deter mine boundary changes affecting nearby neighborhoods including Alki Point, Youngstown, Oxbow, Three Tree Point, and South Park. Officials discuss territory shifts and the role of the port to address residents concerns while the mayor guides the process.
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Seattle
Weat
Alki
Eane Nation
South Park
Sound
Alki Pwset
Youngstown
Oxbow Three Tree Point
Beattie
Ted
Seattie
Movement
Alki Point
Railroads undergo federal traffic reforms this summer
The policy changes set for June 25 enact reforms affecting main freight and passenger service. Some railroads in the area plan special excursions while clerks and officers adjust to the new regulatory framework. The Elkins and Hepbern line will be dismantled and operations rewritten to align with the new rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Portland in 16 from Westward Steamer Arrives
The Portland steamer of the Comat company arrived at Seward and Valdez early this morning with 125 and 350 tons of ore. The Reynolds Co of Alaska sent 70 investors to examine the property. Humphrey, president of the Alaska Coast company, led the voyage aboard the Port.
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Portland
Comat Company
Seward
Valdez
Reynolds Co Company
Alaska
Humphrey
Alaska Coast Company
Local butchers firm dissolves partnership and disincorporates
The firm Kienert & Co. of Se is dissolved after an order involving C. B. Smith & Co. in general sheet metal and works. The partnership breakup follows dissolution proceedings and the entities are to cease joint operations.
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Kienert & Co
Se Butchers and
C. B. Smith & Co
Con & General Sheet Metal and Works
Aed
Palace of Sweets Reopens This Saturday
Palace of Sweets will reopen on First Avenue Saturday with an afternoon and evening musical program. Souvenirs will be given away to ladies, and management invites former patrons and others to inspect the stock and enjoy the new features in the lunch room. The goal is to make the venue the most attractive in the city.
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Palace of Sweetin
First Avenue
Pat
Rockefeller Fortune Traced to Small Savings
The article notes D Rockefeller's wealth at $100000000 and argues every great fortune begins with modest savings. It highlights founders who earned $3 to $10 and saved a portion of their income.
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D. Rockefeller
Meadows Racing Entries for Saturday Expose Mixed List
Entries listed for Saturdays races at the Meadows across multiple races including four-year-olds and up. Notable horses mentioned include Byron Rose Katle Crews Mey Hotlada Pettijohn Larentia Black Cloud Plourteh Pearl Watera Aveyetin Martenor Red 010 Anirad Melitah Calmer Glendenning Titus Tf Terra Tones Mety's Pride and others in various stakes and conditions.
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Helanee
Carrick
Byron Rose
Katle
Mey Hotlada Pos
Pettijohn
Larentia
Black Cloud
Bewste
Plourteh
Pearl Watera
Aveyetin
Gsne
Martenor
Anirad
Melitah
Calmer
the Meadows
Bewen Furtongs
I'Righ
Lema
Marie H
Aliee Carey
Libervale
Birdie
Mosaro
J. Clem
Tony Faust
Grace St. Clair
Atles
Col
Jowell
Partinemas
Sheridan
Glendenning
Titus
M. Prattain
Moon Eclipse to Darken Skies Tonight Across Seattle
The notice describes an imminent lunar eclipse visible in Seattle if observers stay up, with the event set for 3 o clock tomorrow morning. It notes a second, rare obscuration expected next Sunday along the Pacific coast in Alaska, attributed to a crossing of the rays by the chief dispatcher.
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Res
Seattle Made Day lists diverse goods from local makers
Secretary Yandell of the Chamber of Commerce outlines a partial Seattle made list of purchasable items for Seattle Made Day on August 11. The effort urges merchants to display in windows only goods manufactured in Seattle with cards provided by the chamber.
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Yandell
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Portland Club Manager Talks Publicity Federation Plans
Tom Richardson of the Portland Commercial club addressed about 76 Beattie Commercial club members at lunch on the proposed publicity federation to be held in Spokane on September 25. The Oregon Development league will send about 90 delegates from every commercial club in Oregon, with Seattle Commercial club invited to join but not yet decided.
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Tom Richardson
Portland Commercial Club
Beattie Commercial Club
Spokane
Oregon Development League
Oregon
Seattle Commercial Club
Colonial one way rates to Seattle set for period
Special railroad circulates announce new one way colonial rates to Seattle from all sections, effective September 15 to October 31. The Transcontinental Passenger association approved the agreement in Chicago five days ago. Texas and Louisiana gain similar special terms this year.
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Seattle
South
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Chicago
Texas
Louisiana
Rainier Beach Water Shutdown Case Postponed
The injunction case aimed at cutting water to Rainier Beach, brought by Alden J Blethen via his brother in law David Hunter, was postponed this morning until Tuesday. A residents meeting at Dunlap Monday night will discuss the case and its motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden J Blethen
David Hunter
Water Department
Rainier Beach
Dunlap
Union Lithos Hit By Widespread Strike Action
News brief reports more than 1060 lithographers striking across 24 firms in Philadelphia Des Moines Milwaukee and St Louis on August 1 to 3 1936. The unions followed a national strike order as employers reject an eight hour workday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
ST. Louis
Jax to Advertise City in the South Tour
A touring party led by A Woodard G Mondial of Seattle and Robert Jackson of Colfax will travel by stage to California to promote the city. They will depart Monday in a large touring car carrying literature from the citys commercial bodies and manufacturers to support the Exposition 1909 and broader promotion along the route.
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Jax
California
A. Woodard
G. Mondial
Seattle
Robert Jackson
Colfax
Fire destroys Milan exhibition palace with injuries
The palace of Decoration of the Milan exhibition was destroyed by fire this morning. Many people were injured. Property losses are estimated at 500000 pounds.
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Scripps News Service
Milan
T.e
Liquor License Renewals Missed by City Drug Stores
The time for renewing federal liquor licenses expired on the first of the month and the U S collector of revenues says many city drug stores did not renew in time. They will pay a 59 percent penalty in addition to the license fee. Licenses run to July 1 with a one month grace period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Collector of Revenues
Teamster Injured At Pier I In Crushing Accident
L. Barnard an Independent Transfer Company teamster suffered a crushed foot and broken arm when a heavy case fell on him at Pier I. He was conveyed to Wayside hospital for treatment.
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L. Barnard
Pier I
Barnard
Wayside
Milas Bertha Siegal Case Dismissed by Secretary Bell
The case of Milas Bertha Siegal regarding passing counterfeit money appeared before Commissioner Kiefor and was dismissed at the request of Chief of Secret Service B. W. Bell.
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Milas Bertha Siegal
Commiealoner Kiefor
Secret Service
B. W. Bell
Drake Fined for Poisoning Parking Strip by Neighbor Witness
M. F. Drake of 1706 Sixteenth Avenue was fined $10 by Justice of the Peace for placing poison on his parking strip presumably to deter dogs. Neighbor Fr. D Cenrey testified as the principal witness against Drake. Drake announced an appeal.
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M. F. Drake
Sixteenth
Justice of the Peace
Fr. D Cenrey
Drake
Drake Drake
Alaska and Southern Rail directors meet for Juneau Douglas line
Directors meet at the Dexter Horton Bank building to discuss Alaska and Southern’s new electric railroad franchise from Juneau to Douglas around Salmon Bay with material and rolling stock due north within the next 60 days.
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The
Alaska & Southern Railroad
Dexter Horton Bank
Juneau
Douglas
Alaska
Salmon Bay
Columbia & Puget Sound Railroad Plans Double Tracking
The Columbia and Puget Sound railroad begins preparations to double track the Seattle to Mack River junction line. Surveying teams are at work and construction is expected to start by month end. The right of way appears wide enough for two tracks, with strips to be purchased if needed.
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Columbia & Puget Sound Railroad
Seattle
Mack River Junction
Warehous burns at Pillsbury fire largest world storage center
Telegraph dispatch reports a massive fire in Albany at the eastern districing point of the Pillsbury operation engulfing a world leading warehouse. The loss is estimated around 900000 dollars with eight thousand barrels of flour destroyed. Akron inspectors accuse County Treasurer Smith of embezzlement for diverting public funds for personal gain, with over a quarter million dollars unaccounted and outstanding.
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Alhany. BN
Pillsbury
Lowe
Akron
Ohio
Rxpert
Smith i
Hse
Residents report fires by youths near Crockett Street
Local residents near Eighth and Crockett Street complain about small boys lighting fires in vacant lots. Police on beat duty have been instructed to stop the practice to protect surrounding property.
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Eighth Aw
Ncd
Crockett St
Missing 11 year old girl reported from Ross home
Fthel Anderson, aged 11, disappeared from her Ross home on August 1. Police asked to locate her. Description notes she is blue slender with dark complexion, black hair and blue eyes, wearing a black skirt, light waist, and straw hat.
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Fthel Anderson
Ross
Dirigo Arrives With Light Cargo for Alaska Steamship
The Dirigo of the Alaska Steamship line arrived from Southeastern Alaska ports this noon with a very light cargo and no fish shipments. She is due to depart north again next Monday with a full cargo.
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Dirigo
Alaska Steamship Company
Alaskan
Porta
Great Northern official to return from east trip
HM M Adams assistant traffic manager of the Great Northern railroad has been east of the mountains for over a week on business and will return tomorrow morning.
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HM. M. Adams
Great Northern Railroad
Mountains
Montara Trades Through Cape Heading to Beattie
Steamer Montara with 3,000 tons of general merchandise from San Francisco passed the cape this morning and will dock in Beattie tonight. After discharge she will load a cargo for the Bay City.
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Montara
San Francisco
Cape
Beattie
Bay City
Peddler Greely Arrested On License Charge
G. W. Greely, a street vendor, was arrested this morning by Patrolman Poolman for peddling without a license. He was released on a $5 cash bail for his appearance before Justice Alexander.
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G. W. Greely
Poolman
Justice Alexander
Five men await trial after hotel arrest in July case
Harry Barker Frank Emory J L Brown Frank Jonne and F Steven son were arrested at the Federal hotel on July 29 and are to appear before Justice of the Peace Day this afternoon. Patrolman George Hannell is the principal witness for the prosecution.
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Harry Barker
Frank Emory
J. L. Brown
Frank Jonne
F. Stevenson
Federal Hotel
Justice of the Peace
George
Hannell
Tyler Reaches Semifinals in Seattle Tennis Meet
Joe Tyler of Seattle advances to three semifinals in the IOP tennis tournament and aims for three prizes. He faces Major Williams this afternoon to decide the final berth while other Seattle players are eliminated. Fourtees arrives in Seattle from unknown location.
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Seattle
Victoria
Community Struggles With Drought Spark Membership Contest
Aug 3 Green Lake notes a dry spell as residents cope with parched gardens. Beho Lodge No 2 O F launches a three month membership drive, splitting into two teams led by Geo W Hill and J A Rood, with the loser paying for a lodge banquet. Local residents Loren Kidd and A C Lange ban travel news and travel plans. A runaway ice wagon incident disrupts Green Lake streets. Robert Davis oversees Eardley Mercantile Co as Bardley family camped at Surprise Lake near Tacoma.
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Reen Lake
Queen City
East Green Lake
Beho Lodge No 2
Geo. W. Hill
J. A. Rood
Loren Kidd
Greenle
North Bend
Green Lake Society
A. C. Lange Ban
Montana
Noria Safe & Lock
Hawkins
Lewteton
Idaho
Wittn
Robert Davis
Eardley Mercantile Co, Ts
Bardiey
Surprise Lake
Tacoma
Troubles of Schwartz family draw West Green Lake attention
At West Green Lake a dispute between Schwartz and ex wife Mary Buel stirs talk. Neighbors say Schwartz, once attached to Mary Buel, has financial trouble and erratic behavior. A crowd of boys stoned him after he persisted in harassing his ex wife and he drew a knife in pursuit.
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West Green Lake
Schwartz
Schwarte
62D
Fremont A
Mary Buel
Schwarts
Schwarts Ta
Hat sale and home plans advertised in Seattle paper
An advertisement lists special hats at 2.00 and odd sites for 1.60 or 2.00 each. Hutchinnon Co promotes a corner Second and Union Seattle display. Knapp West offers house plans for 26c at 364 Colman Building.
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Hutchinnon Co
Corner Second
Union
Seattle
Knapp & West
Colman
Hutchinson Ca
Beattie
Seattle Commercial Club Sees 153 New Members in July
The Seattle Commercial club reports July membership at 153 new members. This rise reflects ongoing outreach efforts and local business engagement in Seattle. Members join various committees and contribute to community events coordinated by the club this month.
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Seattle Commercial Club
Fire destroys nine buildings in Dayton business district
Scripps News Service reports a daytime fire in Dayton Oregon destroying the city’s business portion. Nine buildings were burned with a total loss of about $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ore
Becket Boy Burn Injury and Street Grading Update
The son of Mr and Mrs John Becket of West Green Lake survived burns from a coffee spill. The district reports rapid recovery. C Maust’s new building area is graded to align with surrounding grade with city funding considerations under discussion for completing the improvements.
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John Becket
Weat Green Lake
C. Maust
Mauet
Country Joke Traced Through Seattle Hotel Letter Mixup
A Seattle humor item recounts a prank using the Rainier Grand hotel letterhead. W M Herman of Seattle receives a letter sent care of the hotel, prompting a lighthearted misunderstanding about orders and addresses.
Busiest Month on Record for City Employment Office
July capped the busiest month for the city free employment office with 4 207 men and 875 women registered for work. This surpassed the prior peak set in July 1991 by about 650, driven by high demand for railroad construction labor.
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Thiesle
Hang Woman Said the Juror
In Stockton California on August 3 the death sentence for Emma Ledoux in the McVicar murder faced further delay as the court considers a new trial. Affidavits allege a juror said he intended to hang the defendant. another juror denied discussing the case. The defense has one day to submit further affidavits and the motion is expected to be denied.
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Stockton
Cal
Emma Ledoux
A. N. McVicar
Nome and Seward steamers head to port with gold cargo
Three steamers from Nome named Indiana, Ohio and Orizaba along with the Santa Clara from the west ward are due to dock tomorrow. The Nome fleet is expected to carry large passenger lists and gold treasure exceeding one million dollars aboard. The Santa Clara additionally brings ore from Elamar.
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Nome
Seward
Indiana
Ohio
Orizaba
Santa Clara
Elamar
Robbery Suspect George Winbur Arrested in City Deliveries
Morning arrest of George Winbur, a teamaster for Kahaley Transfer, by Detectives Adams and Corbett follows charges of theft from freight loads bound for city merchants. He is accused of a systematic robbery over a period of time.
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George Winbur
Kahaley Transfer Company
Adams and Corbett
Winbur
John W. Wilson
Bon Marche
Department
Sore
Wilson
Navy Yard Sunday Steamers From Pier 2
Take the Port Orchard Route steamers from Pier 2 to the U S Navy Yard. See the Dix on the dry dock and enjoy Sound scenery. Boats depart 8:30 10 11:30 a m 1:15 2:30 4:30 7:30 p m. Round trip 50 cents. G H Brown Plumbing Co 221 Pine St.
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Pier 2
Port Orchard
U. S Navy Yard
Dix
Canoe trip ends with find of overturned boat
In Ottawa Ontario Bus 3 Dr Scott of Philadelphia and Dr Cram of Montreal with Scott’s nephew went on a canoe trip this week. The canoe was found bottom up with no trace of the physician.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Dr. Scott
Philadelphia
Dr. Cram
Montreal
Scott
Patrolman Lillie Still Absent After Leave Ends
Patrolman C F Lillie remains absent from duty after his six days leave of absence. His leave ended Tuesday but he is three days late returning to the city. The case centers on questions about his home firing and current status.
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C. F. Lillie
Unknown broncho breaks pacing mares world record
In Glenville on August 2 an un named broncho set a new world mark by completing a mile pace in 2 02.
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Glenville
Large Plummers Addition Sale Noted
A large sale in Plummer's addition sees James McElroy acquire W. Baker lots 6 7 and 8 and block 5 for 70000 dollars in a single transaction.
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Plummer
James McElroy
W. Baker
Barth Arrested Under City Ordnance For Violating Sidewalk Tax
A merchant named Barth was arrested at noon by Sergeant Sprenglie and Patrolman O'Connor for violating the sidewalk ordinance. The item list shows merchandise with prices and a Hutchinson Co display at a corner location, mentioning a $2.00 hat and a $900 amount tied to a date in August at a Seattle area corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Barth
Bergeant Sprenglie
O'Connor
Sidewrk
Hutchinson Co
Union
Eattie
Hilly Madden Committed to Steilacoom Insane Asylum
The superior court ordered Hilly Madden, described as addicted to drugs and repeatedly arrested, confined in the Steilacoom Insane asylum this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilly Madden
Steilacoom Imsane Asylum
Henderson Saddlery Company in Beattie
The T M Henderson Saddlery Company advertises the finest and most complete line of saddles in Beattie. Located at 212, the shop emphasizes quality saddles and related equestrian gear for local customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
City 10 Rent Agreement Postponed in Immorality Case
The case of William Chappelle, Kennedy, Kean and Eugene Levy on renting houses for immoral purposes was postponed to August 16. A compromise may allow the city to collect 20 percent of rents as fines, with owners paying indirectly. Meetings will be held to finalize terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chappelle
Ho. Kennedy
FW. Kean
Eugene Levy
Tire shop ad lists prices and products at Hutchinson corner
A smoky city ad fragment shows a Hutchinson tire shop at corner second and temen advertising retire now tires at 65.00 and various tire prices. It mentions puncture proof tires priced around 3.99 and 4.49 and tubes priced to 23.00 2.49 for double tubes and spinning related terms.
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