Directors Elected For Citizens' Light & Power Gas Co
The Citizens' Light & Power a new gas company plans rapid citywide service with 18000 shares of 100 each and 1040000 capital. Directors named include J W Clise L C Smith W Nottingham Albert K Hiscock C D Beebe Thea Nottingham and W A Jones. Mains already laid and more to come with free connections offered as the firm begins construction staged to start in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Light & Power (O
J. W. Clise
L. C Smith
Wm. Nottingham
Albert K Hiscock
C. D. Beebe
Thea
W. Nottingham
Wm. A. Jones
W A. Jones
Newark
Seattle
Salmon Canneries See Record Run Driving Boom in Whatcom
L L Gray reports an extraordinary salmon catch with 5 750 000 cane in the Pacific American Fish Co warehouse. Canneries operate at full capacity while labor wages rise and families work in canning plants amid a veritable boom in Fairhaven and Whatcom. Gray seeks to expand transport of the vast salmon supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. H. Gray
Whatcom
Pacific- American Fish Co
Two Bay
Fairhaven
Gray
Lost Wife and Son Reported Missing in City
John Taylor, stopping at the Globe hotel, reported to police he left his wife and their son two weeks ago from Plasstar Arizona. Mrs Taylor, 35, and the boy have not been heard from since leaving Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Globe Hotel
Plasstar
Arizona
Labor Day Plans by Western Central Labor Union
The Western Central Labor union outlines Labor Day events with a morning parade led by Wagner's band and a night ball at the Armory. The cornerstone of the new temple will be laid after the parade, with a future date for the formal details due to current labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Central Labor Union
Wagner
Spokane Defeats Seattle 5 to 2 in Errorless Game
Spokane yesterday beat Seattle 5 to 2 in an errorless contest with an attendance of 2006. Tacoma lost to Portland by a score of 9 to undefined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Rockafellow Missing After Discharge From Northwest Fixture
L. H. Rockafellow, former Northwest Fixture Co. employee, is missing. He allegedly cashed vouchers at customers under supervisor sign offs, and circulated worthless checks at Morrison's saloon and Heady's shop. No legal action yet. a camp address can receive mail at the same rate, and contact details are requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Rockafellow
Poice
Northwest Fixture Co
Kaseon
Rockafellow
O. K
Aacon
Morrison's
Heady
Hockafellow
Cries for Reform as City Jail Fails Under Strain
Alarming conditions in the city jail prompt calls for investigation by the city council and Humane Society. Wooden cells are rotting, damp, and crowded with prisoners, including women, the chain gang, and receiving cells. Officials fear winter crowding and lack space, with a former chief's plan to add upper floors abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Bolton Rogers
Rogers
New Orleans Camp Jackson Free of Mosquitoes
In New Orleans Camp Jackson, the U S barracks near a severe mosquito district report no mosquitoes. Capt John T Martin says oil treatments started before a War Department order and kill hatching eggs and adult insects. He notes fumes drive mosquitoes away or kill them quickly and expects growing usefulness.
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New Orleans
Camp Jackson
United States Barracks
Louisiana
John T. Martin
War Department
Capt. Martin
Stacia
Water Works Complaint Sparks Neighborhood Quarrel
An excited man enters the water works office to complain that a woman wastes water. He claims proof by saying she threw a bucket on him, prompting the clerk to ask for evidence while the man vows to have the issue investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works
Toran
Tam
Suburban notices and developments in Fre mont and surrounding area
The W C T U plan a meeting with Mrs Buhts on Eldorado hill Fre mont next Friday inviting temperance workers. Mrs Revel Robinson will entertain the Laulew Aid Society Thursday afternoon. South Seattle Sunday school hosts a picnic at Woodland park Wednesday. A Congregational church is planned between the car line and Lake Washington at Brighton beach with most funds raised. Architect Stephen has begun the plans. Two large dairies to be established at Maple valley. South park work starts on three extra schoolrooms. Black River townsite laid out. likely named Fostoria after the Posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revel Robinson
South Seattle
Laulew Aid Society
Wesley M. Behuren
Lake Washington
Brighton Beach
Stephen
Black River
Fostoria
Fire Destroyed Rev. Adams Residence at Green Lake
The new Christ Mission church manse of Rev. J. F. Adams at Green Lake burned last evening. Neighbors saw a light before flames and forced entry found doors open. Incendiary cause is unanimously suspected. loss runs to several thousand dollars with partial insurance.
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J. F. Adams
Christ Mission
Green Lake
Faniy
Fight in the baggage room between two wilesats at Union depot
Two wilesats quarrel in a Union depot baggage room after hours of glare and taunts. The larger cat attacks the smaller, fur flies in a tense box struggle while onlookers prod with sticks and a nearby parrot cracks, Let em fight its a peach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Cotterill Receives Harsh Letter Attacking Mayor Humes
A Star reporter learned of a typed letter sent to Geo F Cotterill at New York Block City Aug 5. The note accuses Cotterill of temperance and Christian pretensions while urging him to quit campaigning and “talk less and stay at home.” It references Beattie and local business Har ness and Saddlery 212 Occidental and mentions the mayoral clash over public parks and blind pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Cotterill
Star
Cotterill
Beattie
George F. Cotterill
New York
Humes
Seattle
Pink and White Luncheon Party Theme and Delicacy Guide
A detailed guide for hosting a pink and white luncheon with carnations as the decor, including suspended arrangements, a pink satin centerpiece boat, mirror lake, ferns, and pink iced dishes. It offers tips on dress, ambiance, and a candied carnation petal favor, plus a recipe list for finger foods and almond cups, ending with a signature line from THE GIRL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinina
Alma
About Ye Sofa Pillow
A lighthearted guide to choosing practical sofa pillows rather than rigid decorative ones. It praises cushions for use during camping and boating, describes leather, chamois, denim and Swiss fabric options, and emphasizes comfort and accessibility over strict display. The piece ends with a shout of THE GIRL.
Picnic Basket Delights Menu From Outing Prep Guide
Advice on items and methods for a portable picnic meal. Discusses packing, open fire cooking, chafing dish use, and ready made dishes like deviled eggs and scotch eggs. Recommends salads, lobster or vegetable jars, watermelon servings, croquettes, and a variety of desserts and snacks, plus tableware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Missing Links and the Congo Ape-Like Peoples
Sir Harry Johnston returning from Uganda brings photographs and measurements of ape-like peoples near the Congo forest. He cautions the public against exaggerated views until anthropologists review the material. Johnston notes their distribution from Lake Albert to Lake Tanganyika and on Mount Elgon’s slopes.
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Harry Johnston
Uganda
Lkely
Bia
Grogan
Sherp Firet
Congo Forest
Great
Lake Albert
Lake Tanganyika
Mount Ruwengzor
Mount Elgon
Victoria Nile
Ape-like Negro Traits Described in Early Anthropological Note
The writer details physical features such as a dirty yellow hue, protruding brows, wrinkled foreheads, woolly hair, long arms, weak thumbs, and knock-kneed legs. He asserts average height and claims apelike appearance, suggesting an early form of humanity and an origin from Asia into Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolley
Asia
Man Destroys Self By Carbolic Acid In Street
A man named Louis Helpin, 20, a Russian resident in a Willett Street furnished room, drank carbolic acid and fell from a fourth story window in New York. He died on impact after witnesses saw him drink the poison then drop. A note found stated he wished to die and to give insurance money to his sister. The scene drew a large crowd and police note Helpin had been despondent over money. In Seattle a separate public notice concerns mortgage foreclosures in King County.
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New York
Louis Helpin
Willett Street
Helpin
Coney Inland
Mores Helpin
Louisa
Moses
Louis
Final Account Settlement in Mary Ronning Estate
In King County Superior Court Olaf Ronning seeks final settlement of the Mary Ronning estate with a hearing set for August 16, 1901 in Seattle. The notice invites all interested parties to appear, file exceptions, and contest the account before the Probate Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Washington
County OF King
Mary Ronning
Olaf Ronning
Probate Department
Cald Superior Court
Seattle
Aald King County
Arthur B. Griffin
Co. A. Koepfli
Northern coast railway schedule glimpsed in travel guide
The travel guide lists multiple routes and times across the northern coast line. It mentions trains to Mt Paul, Seattle area connections, Vancouver, Spokane, and New Westminster with varied departure and arrival times. Several routes show weekday exceptions and limited service on Sundays.
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North Coast
Mt. Paul
AL Maul
Hurtington
Beanie Kansan
Beatt
Portland
Clymypia
Gray's Harbor
Jay
Heattle
Thomeel
Kiapress
Vancouver
Bedro Woolley
Bundey
Munday
Northern
Overland Flyer
Kaprese Laine
New Westminster
Beattie
Overett
Canadian Pacifie Daprest
Overland
Columba
Puget Hound
Mack Diamond
Franklin
Notice of Stockholders Meeting Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Co
A notice declares a stockholders meeting of the Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company in Seattle Washington at Room No 4 Dexter Horton Bank Building on September 10 1901 at 2 p m to approve a capital increase from 75000 to 150000 dollars with 1500 shares of 100 dollars each ER A Stuart and W A Peters named as officers or attorneys in fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of Washington
County of
King
Jane
Agard
Nela N. Anderson
A. B. Petergon
D. J. Strait
August Lovegren
Preston Mill Company
Corporation
Scandinavian - American Bank of Seattle
Fation
Nels . Anderson
Peterson
Kings County
Washington
Dwight
Perponering County
Ington
Nela x Anderson
Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company
Dexter Horton Bank
Seattle
ER. A. Stuart
W. A. Peters
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New Gas Company
Cc R. Collins
Cannery Business
L.h.gray
Western Central Labor Union Arranging
Seat. P.C
Marlerovee SL
Au“ Ali Te Theee
Weattle
Cecees Tl
AIS
South Seattle Weatey M. F
Woodland Park
Maple Valley
South Park
Omsorley & Henderson
Athlon
Patera & Powell
Dexter Horton Hank
K Co
EB. B. Erwin
Annie Innes
David Innes
A. D
J. M. Wiestling
Washington Building
King County
HO Tel Butler
Travelers’ Railway Guide
The
RIGC
Rhodes Bros
Boston Grocery
Second Avenue
Delicatessen
Stort
Cavert
Buits
Kersey
Miles & Piper CO
Hirst Avenue
Corner Spring Street
Bartell Drug Co
Astoria
Schiller
Mellin
Mennen
Packer
Burt
Lee
Adams
Adams Grocery
Tel
Seattle Daily Star
Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Cherry ST
Yesler
Herbert S
Scheuerman
First Ave
Cherry
Farnsworth's Pharmacy
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