Railroads face higher taxes as King County board seeks property review
King County assessors plan wide reassessment of railroad property in the parish area. The board will summon railroad owners to show cause why their real and personal property should not be taxed at higher values. The proposed tax hike targets main lines and branches with million-dollar land values, sparking laughter and embarrassment during discussion when councilman Reynolds seeks a larger exemption for household goods.
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Ty Assessor
County Board of
King County
Momndert
Syin Os Eee
Pierce County
Green River
Buckley
Auburn
Seattle
Waashinaten
Great Northern
Chicago
Milwaukee
RK. T. Reynolds
Tenth Ward
Reynolds
Explosion wrecks Besar town. engineer killed at Michigan Central
An explosion of dynamite nearly destroys Besar, a 1,500 resident town, collapsing the Michigan Central station and killing an engineer. Rescue teams recover other bodies from the wreckage as shocks are felt as far as Detroit sixteen miles away, with the blast likened to an earthquake.
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United Presa
Mich
of Besar
Michigan Central Sta
Detroit
Telegraphic tape runs machines cut time in messages
In York on August 10, a report describes a device by Western Union engineers using 790 perforated paper tape to record messages at the sending end and punch them through a tape reader at the receiving end. The system promises faster, cheaper telegraphy, with potential links to type setting and submarine cables. The Humboldt arrived from Skagway with a cargo of fresh fish and Oriental goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacos Waldeck
York
Western Union
Chicago
Union
Moots Meeting Targeted on Seattle Telegraphers Strike
A moots meeting is expected in Seattle tomorrow called by local telegraphers to discuss the strike situation and decide on action for or against a sympathetic walkout. No formal grievance has been presented to the companies here, but conditions are said to be similar to those in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrow
Seattle
Frederic Seixas Joins Meacham & Co Real Estate Dept
Frederic L. Seixas, five years with Parry Investment, assumes charge of the real estate department at Geo F. Meacham & Co in Seattle. He has been active in major real estate deals and investment circles, and switches to a leading firm to further his work as a real estate operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic L. Seixas
Parry Investment Company
Geo F. Meacham & Co
Seattle
Selxas
George F. Meacham & Co
Setxas
Dow Smith arraigned in murder case for double killing
Dow Smith was arraigned before Judge Morris on charges he killed his former wife Mabel Smith and mother-in-law Sarah OAD. His attorney W A Holzheimer requested time, and next Saturday is set for Smith to plead to the first degree murder information. He is understood to plead insanity as a defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Smith
Mabel Smith
Sarah Oad
Jane
Morris
W. A. Holzheimer
Sarah GH
Etto
Deportation Ordered for Japanese Immigrant Kidzo Muramoto
Kidzo Muramoto, a Japanese national, was caught crossing the border and ordered deported. Evidence shows he has never been legally admitted, and Canada will have to take him back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidzo Muramoto
Canada
Births and Deaths Registered in Seattle Area
Births were registered today for multiple couples and ages including Ira Orson Smith 26 Seattle and Jane Johnston 22 Snoqualmie and others in Seattle and nearby areas. Deaths include Mary F. Noble 70 Everett James H. Kinney 74 Wayside hospital and infant William at Mortimer station.
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J. Ll. Raeech
Lib Manford Pence
Pearton Legal Age
Rainier Beach
M. Rows
Legal Age
Seattle
Rinzatmon Toshiyaki
Beattie
Kane Tamura
Japan
Ira Orson Smith
Jane Johnston
Ee Sant
Loere
Herman Loers
Providence Hospital
Sakakifara
J! Sakakifara
Seattle General Hospital
Noble
Mary F. Noble
Everett
Wash
Kinney
James H. Kinney
Wayside Hospital
Williame——t
Mortimer Station
Schooner Snow and Burgess Reach New Westminster
The schooner Snow and Burgess arrived in New Westminster today after sailing from Ladlow.
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Snow
Burgess
New Westminster
Ladlow
Seattle noon meals tempt working girls into excess
A Seattle Star column urges caution for working girls at noon meals, noting a steady restaurant rush from 11 to 1 50. It warns that most earners spend beyond their means on lunch, urging self restraint and daily mild exercise to resist expensive temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Star
Seattle
Beatrica
Pacific Coast Steamship Rontta Aground At Ventura Beach
The Pacific Coast steamship Rontta grounded on a Ventura beach after the captain missed the wharf in glare from a nearby electric plant. Efforts to pull her off may fail as she could break up. State of California is to assist, with the Bonita in support in a salvaging craft. The vessel has hauled lumber in southern waters for years. Four years ago the Hestia was run by Pacific Steamship Co between Juneau and Sitka Alaska.
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United Press
Ventura
Cal
California
Hestia
Pacific Steamship Co
Junean
Sitka
Alaska
Fotka
Roxton
Annie
Uly
Jim Mullen
Great Northern
Howton
Annie Rooney Leaves for the Effete East
Annie Rooney, the jail’s oldest inmate, departs from Profanity Hill to her Massachusetts home. She bids a fond farewell to Mrs. Kelly and other prisoners, with Jailor Smith praising her as she leaves for Roxton. Sheriff Mullen mourns the loss after a decade with the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Rooney
Hill
Massachusetts
Mrs. Kelly
Tom Smith
Annie
Woman Sentenced After Forged Check Case
Rose Anderson was sentenced after being charged with obtaining money under false pretenses via a forged check. She resisted arrests, scuffling with Deputy Jim Mulien as she was led to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Anderson
Jim Mulien
Lady Paget Works for Marlborough Duchess Reconciliation
London August 10 Lady Arthur Paget the American beauty who married into the Hunt nobility continues efforts to reconcile the Duke of Marlborough and the Duchess once linked to Vanderbilt. Reports say she remains indefatigable in the mission.
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London
Arthur Paget
Duke of Marlborough
Vanderbilt
Arm Amputation of Pay Master After Money Handling
Major Paymaster Eugene Coffin loses his left arm due to infection from money handling while paying troops. Coffin, Civil War veteran, belongs to the old McKinley regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Eugene Coffin
Old McKinley Regiment
Japanese Tea Room Window Opens at 1 to 5
The Japanese Tea Room at 806 Second Avenue opens daily from 1 pm to 5 pm. Local patrons can visit for traditional tea service in a compact setting.
Navy Sailors Arrive as Nebraska Band Adds to Bremerton Crowds
On August 16 Bremerton reports 65 sailors arriving from eepy yard to join Nebraska's crew and its musicians. Local figures note a navy musician shortage on the coast with many men taking other trades. Excursion to Luna Park by Capt. Mitchell draws crowd as James Stephenson returns from Scotland with plans to settle here.
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Star
Bremerton
Eepy Yard
Cess
Nebraska
Navy
Marchal A. B. Codding
Ita
City of Men
Luna Park
Capt
Mitchell
Port Orchard
James Stephenson
Scotland
Ellore
County miners fined for strike as market plan advances
At Linton Indiana on August 10 800 Summit Coal Company miners each saw three dollars deducted from their pay in a strike penalty totaling eight dollars per man. County commissioners back a new public market site using the old Yesler estate to serve farmers and link southern and northern districts with joint operation. Commissioner Abrahams says this will curb the county commission combine and benefit the public market system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Summit Coal Company
Commission Men's Combine
Yesler
Cite
James
Jefferson
Abrahams
Pike Place
New Trial Granted in Johnson vs Seattle Typographical Union
U S district judge H Hanford granted a new trial in the Don K Johnson case against Seattle Typographical Union No 202. The prior verdict held all defendants, including the union, liable though the suit targeted individuals not the organization. Johnson won 3500 dollars for suspension without cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hanford
United States District Court Today
Don K. Johnson
Seattle
Dynamite Explosion Kills Two in Boulder
A blast in Boulder Colorado injures and kills several as four tons of dynamite on freight cars detonates. Reports say hundreds were burned or maimed and many are missing. Fire sets fires to freight depot and nearby houses and cars. one man loses a leg and another loses a leg. firebugs suspected.
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Boulder
Colo
Colorado and Southern Railroad
Laura Biggar in court over Bennett estate dispute
Pittsburgh reports the actress Laura Biggar continuing her fight for portions of H. M. Bennett’s estate for herself and a claimed posthumous son. A court decision on shares is pending while she seeks income during the wait. The Olympia docked Nome activity noted in the same dispatch.
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Pittsburg
H. M. Bennett
Laura Biggar
Bennett
Biggar
Tragedy in Coal Mine To City Run For Aid Ends Fatally
Richard Tamborine twenty is killed when he is run over by a coal train while being moved toward Seattle for medical aid. He unhitches and the cars coast by gravity. a driver fails to clear the path and the train passes over him. He dies at Thomas station en route. Remains at Bonney-Watson's with family in Cumberland awaiting shipment for interment. Local notice notes the incident amid mentions of home insurance and a fire conflagration topic.
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Richard Tamborine
Cumberland
Tamborine
Seattle
Thomas Station
Bonney-Watson
State encampment near Lake Contrary to open tomorrow
Nearly 2,000 troops including five regiments of the national guard and two battalions of artillery will join the annual encampment beginning at Lake Contrary tomorrow. Officers and soldiers from Fort Leavenworth will participate along with the state militias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
National Guard
Lake Contrary
Fort Leavenworth
Japanese Art Goods at M. Furuya Co
M Furuya Co located at 206 Second Ave offers a range of Japanese art goods including prints sculptures and decorative items for collectors and enthusiasts. Local shop hours and selections vary by season.
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M. Furuya CO
Second Ave
Hotel Stevens Cafe Sunday Dinner Special
The Hotel Stevens Cafe at Corner First Ave and Marion St offers a special Sunday dinner from noon to 2 pm for six cents. The article notes a unique pricing detail and location.
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First Ave
Marion St
Sic
Mining Stocks Offered by H. M. Herrin & Company
H. M. Herrin and Company bankers and brokers at 610 First Ave offer to buy and sell all stocks and securities. Daily quotations by special wire cover Goldfield and all Nevada stocks with margin and money advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Herrin & Company
First
Goldfield
Nevada
Ose
Excursions East by Oregon R R and Navigation Co
Travel notices announce excursions to James town Saratoga Springs Chicago St Louis and Missouri river points with round trip prices from 60 to 98 dollars and dates in August September and October Tickets and reservations available at Union Ticket office 608 First Ave. G A R encampment rates apply for some trips امور
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Oregon R. R. & Nav. Co
Jamestown
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri River
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
B. B. Ellis, Gen’ Agt
Aoe
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Board of Equalization
Barclay
San Francisco
Humboldt
Skagway
Oriental Billard
J. C. Barclay
Frederic Seixas
Meacham & CO
WED
Pricht
A. Pricht
Allen
Olive
Redda
C. H. Redda
G. D. Dunbar
South Park
Sulenes
C. A. Sulenes
Casler
M. Casler
Benson
L. Henson
N. W
Mahan
T. W. Mahan
Dennyway
Boyd Wayand
Howellet
Harlington
Renton
Beulah Danforth
Lady Arthur Paget
Ing
Geo. H. Woodhouse Co
University At
Olympia
Nome
Pussy Weecy Bug Co
Seattle- Tacoma Routh
New Lee
Tacoma
T. Sboe
Tacoma Tel
Green Lake Reservoir
State University
Green Lake
Green Lake Station
International Bond & Realty Co
Pioneer
Washington
The
Hotel Stevens Cafe
Eo SnehanNae Ilner
Cashier
Ferdinand Sehmite
Emanuel Rosesberg
Dean
Lowman Union Savings and Trust Co
Cherey Street
Alaska Ceeking and Safe Deposit Co
Ants
Humanity
the Trustee Company of
Lowman Building
Acsena
West Seattle
Columbia
Sound
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