Deadlock on proposed blanket street railway franchise
A Seattle street railway franchise faces deadlock as Boston promoters report stockholders refuse the modified plan. The special committee remains split over wages and fare provisions with Graft changes rejected, and attorney Perkins to consult stockholders in the East. Councilman James cautions the issue may be deferred until after Alaska trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Furth
Boston
Seattle
Coynellman McArdie
Street Railway Syndicate
Consolidated Company
Perkins
Street Callway
James
Alaska
A Monopoly of Electric Power in Seattle and Tacoma
The Snoqualmie Power Company seeks control of distribution with a rumored merger involving Geneva Electric and Solidated Street Railway. Tacoma is said to be included in the plan. Snoqualmie reports an agreement with General Electric to distribute power to small consumers, which Mr. Baker denies as completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snoqualmie Power Company
Seattle
Baker
Atem
Snoqualmie Power Co
Geneva Electric Co
Stampede at Selwyn River Draws Crowds and News
Report from Dawson lists steamer arrivals and a stampede to Selwyn River for a new gold discovery. Names include Frank Durand, Jno Marchbank, J. R. Gandolfo, and many passengers aboard Dirigo and Victorian. Interior reports mention new strikes, pricing feats at Dawsons, and a drowned mate on the Columbian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Canal Porte
Frank Durand
Montana
McKay Bros
Vancouver
John Marchbank
Hunker Creek
Gardner
Nugget Press Company
Sunirctes
Neon
U8 Coneul
McCook
J. R. Gondolofo
Dawsons
Dawson
Dirigo
Elwyn
Victorian
Mise Royce
L. Belanger
J. Mignalik
L. K. Hennngren
W. D. McKay
C. McKay
J. KR. Gandolfo
A. J. Powell
Mise Maltby
E. B. Hanley
W. J. Kearney
Mra
G. H. Nation
A. Heaunley
A. Walker
Mra. F. Clancy
H. A. Ferguson
A. Gardner
Bert Hansen
BA Hurlburt
Mre
Craft
8. Tiedeman
M. ©. Leary
F. Hurmann
Oscar Durand
M. Hamiltnn
Arrests in Adultery Case At Hotel
Annie Lawrence and Gus Dorman were arrested at 1:30 AM on an open and notorious adultery charge at the Firet venue hotel. Lawrence, jailed on the warrant, had left her husband destitute four months earlier and worked at a laundry then with Dorman at the Miret avenue hotel. Dorman posted 75 bail. Lawrence remains jailed. Judge Cann set trial for August 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lawrence
Gus Dorman
Charere
Worman Lawrence
Ahe
Dorman
Miret Avenue
Troops Arrival Delayed for Third Cavalry Units
Troops C, B and F of the Third cavalry, due today, had not been heard from at the Quartermasters office or railroads and are not expected to arrive until late this evening. Capt Robinson accepted the transport Garonne yesterday and horses will be shipped today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Cavalry
Quartermasters Office
Robinson
Garonne
Canadian Press editors plan eastern excursion to Vancouver
Canadian editors association of prominent Eastern Canada journalists will visit Beattie next week. The trip will reach Vancouver August 20 and then proceed southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novociation
Canada
The
Stars Today
Beattie
Vancouver
BH. C
Bank Clearances and Balances Reported at Seattle Clearing House
Today at the Seattle Clearing House the bank clearances totaled 413,146 with balances at 123,986.71. The figures capture daily transactions and liquidity levels across member institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattlee
Beetle Swarm Over Indianapolis Paralyzes Downtown
A cloud of brown black beetles filled Indianapolis streets last night blocking electric lights. The monument district remained dark as beetles swarmed around lights and were carried away in baskets. The state geologist and state enzymologist cannot classify the insect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grand jury to stay in session in Tacoma this week
The Tacoma grand jury will not adjourn this week and, if new matters arise, may be prolonged. No report has been made on the Corey matter, though the investigation is believed to be nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Tts
Corey Mater
Porto Rico Toll Rises Amid War Toll and Needs
Telegram from Gen. Davis, military governor, reports massive road destruction cutting communications to a third of the island. Deaths likely reach 2900 with many more dying from injuries and dehydration. urgent need for more provisions is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Davis
Porto Rico
Harbor and Steam Transit Movements Reported
The Mercury barge departs for Alaska with lumber cargo, towed by Resoute from Everett. The Seattle steamer excursion to Alaska draws inquiries as passengers rush to book, while Harbor Master Rogera returns from Wear Seattle due to rain delaying campers. Aryan arrives in tow of Keller, coal shipments from three ships ready for San Francisco, Germania arrives after a Frisco voyage, and Port Albert nears Beattie for condenser work before returning to Tacoma to fetch mules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Eheurtly
Alima
Everett
Resoute
Sumver
Rogera
Wear Seattle
Aryan
Keller
Frisco
Smith’s Cove
San Francisco
Insurgents Seize Villages in Luzon Outbreak Feared
Manila reports the cruiser Wheeling returns from a northern cruise with word that insurgents hold all villages in the area. Advices from Negros and Cebu indicate growing insurgent control as prominent leaders join the uprising amid fears of outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cunboat
Wheeling
Ube
Nexroc
Cebu
Heme Inlande
Vigilancia Sighted Missing Steamship Off Florida Coast
New York authorities received a dispatch stating the steamship Vigilancia was sighted off the east coast of Florida this morning. All on board were believed safe, though fears persisted that the vessel may have been caught in the recent hurricane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ward Line
Vigilancia
East Comast
Florida
Werewell
Secretary Prom h plans Alaska trip amid city bustle
Secretary Prom h of the chamber of commerce prepares for an Alaska excursion leaving tomorrow night. Abeonte Mine Deuglan the efficient stenographer will act as secretary. Deputy Sheriff Harnon of Skagit County passed through en route to Mount Vernon. He had to charge George Lar engage. Wanted for forgery Lorento was arrested in Tacoma for a crime committed two months ago. Harnen could not recall the victim's name or the amount of money involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom H
Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
Abeonte Mine Deuglan
Chamber
Harnon
Skagit County
Mount Vernom
George Larengage
Lorento
Tacoma
Harnen
Building permits issued for multiple residential and alteration projects
The city authorized several permits including H. & Ward for a two story frame house at 122 Fourteenth Avenue North for 2200 dollars, Alonso Hall for alterations at 2700 Third Avenue for 408 dollars, W. F. Kennedy for two one story frame cottages at 2002 20 Mont Marion Street for 1000 dollars each, Cline Investment Co for a two story frame residence at 128 Highland Drive for 99000 dollars, Hi Hone for alterations at 1952 North Broadway for 555 dollars, EK Doney for alterations at 515 Summit Avenue for 800 dollars, C Farnandie for repairs at 15 Occident al Avenue for 1000 dollars, total valuation 13450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. & Ward
Fourteenth Avenue North
Alonso Hall
Third Avenue
W. F. Kennedy
Mont Marion Street
Cline Investment Company
Highland Drive
Hi. Hone
North Broadway
Railway Notes from the West Coast and Inland
J A Clark, general agent at Portland for Wisconsin Central Lines, left for Portland this morning. J A Nadeau, general agent for Northern Pacific, departed for Spokane for a two day trip. C J Steeple, Southern Pacific district freight and passenger agent, in Tacoma today. W E Coman, Portland for Oregon Short Line, left for home. H C Burdick, St Paul local freight agent for Chicago St Paul and Omaha, in the city today and heading home tonight. Track laying on the Santa Fe system from Stockton toward San Francisco has begun and will progress rapidly as the San Joaquin river bridge framework takes shape. Material is arriving. delays earlier were due to Eastern steel demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Tacoma
H. C. Burdick
St. Paul
Chicago, St. Paul
Omaha
Santa Fe
Stockton
San Francisco
San Joaquin River
National League Games Report and Standings Update
Baseball results from Aug 16 list Brooklyn 2 in Cleveland 6, New York 6 at Isola ville, Boston 0 Cincinnati 1, Philadelphia 1 Chicago 2, Washington 4, and Baltimore Pittsburgh rain postponed. Standings show Chicago and Brooklyn near top with Philadelphia, Boston, St Louis, New York, Washington, and Cleveland in pursuit. notes include several misprints and formatting errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cineinmath
E.ee
Gessise
Louie
Ann Talioville
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Tardy delegates arrive for L A W meet in Hamilton
Tardy delegates to the L A W meet arrived this morning in Hoston. The committee noted attendance at nearly sixteen.
Funeral and legal notices from city column
The city reports funerals for Mrs Sophia Monroe Mrs Co Clark and Francia G Tutt le with interments at Lake View Oak Lake cemeteries. Warrant charges M Chartier with robbing a farmer of 240 at Palmer cut off. Reed seeks divorce from Chas Reed while he serves a penitentiary sentence. Isaac Simon buried at Oak Lake. Benjamin H W Fmard seeks city permission to stay on Filliett avenue. City to collect rent for ground. Washington Children's Higher society opens an office in New York block. Police Chief Reed and Sheriff Frank Kirby arrive with inmate Yin Munroe for robbery removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provecuting Attorney's Office
M. Chartier
Palmer
Iaet
Benjamin HW. Fmard
Filliett Avenue
Reed
Frank Kirby
Cowlitz County
Yin Munroe
Weather Outlook for Seattle and Vicinity
Rain and showers affect Seattle area this afternoon and tonight with southerly winds. Rain extends into the coast region of Washington from a moving low over British Columbia, with high pressure off North California coast. Springlike conditions noted, warmer in Sound country than Sacramento valley, cooler in California, winds southerly along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Waahington
Columbia
California
Washington
Oregon
Sound Country
Sacramento Valley
Malcom Baker Dead Fast Linotype Operator in Seattle
Malcolm M Anaker died this afternoon at 2114 Western Avenue Seattle of heart trouble aged 40 He was a premier Linotype operator in the city having worked for the Beattle Telegraph the Post Inter Ocean and Pinot French Co He belonged to Typographical Union No 292 and Court Seatie 1 0 FF Funeral plans are handled by the two fraternal orders The remains go East to Springfield Ohio on Sunday for interment He leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm M. Anaker
America
Western Avenue
Mr. Baker
Seattle
Beattle Telegraph
The
Post-Intelligencer
Pinot & French Co
Baker
Typographical Union
Court Seatie
Springfield
Ohio
Arlington U Dock
Victoria
Sheep man’s fatal fall from hotel window in Waah
Landon Smith, a sheep man from the county end, fell from a second story window at the Central hotel in Waah. He landed on the sidewalk, breaking a leg in two places and suffering a concussion, then was found unconscious and lapsed into a deathlike stupor. Doctors say recovery is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocoldiendalibe
Waah
Landon Smtth
Central Hotel
Riday
Trewan
Seattle Mining Stock Market Report
At the Seattle Mining Exchange a fair day of business occurred with numerous lots traded. Names of companies and quantities include Weath erabby Donanga 1,000 and Golden Tunnel Development 15,000 shares among others with various prices and cash terms recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Donanga
Ite
Bullivan
Golden Tunnel Development
Mountain Lion
Itlge
Cheepa
Deer Trail No
Golden Tunnel
Quiip
Rincess Maud
Kate Hayward
Huckleberry
Auction Sales Daily at New York Jewelry Emporium Event
Auction notices announce daily sales at the New York Jewelery Co stock at 17 Heound avenue. They offer a free diamond ring and ten other presents to attract attendance, with special respect for ladies. Moore Inv. Co and Kor Dreg Co feature additional deals at Fifth and Mike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Jewelery Co
Emporium
Heound Avenue
Quality Blankets Sale Listing
A rough ad notes several blanket offerings in white or gray with low prices. Items include Dompet blankets in various sizes at about one dollar per pair, extra large wool mix blankets suitable for camping, and an Alaska and Mackinaw blend blanket assortment offered at a deep discount.
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Stampede
Selwyn River
Tyitec
Gonte
Canadian Editors
P. mm. Tempertree
Sargeant
Germania
Ocidental
Relief
Rescue
Port Albert
Bebe. Lytle
Caine
Nethell
J. A. Clark
Portland
Wisconsin Central
Ines
J. A. Nadeau
Northern Pacific
Spokane
W. EE. Coman
L. A. W. Meet
Sophia Monroe
Bonney & Stewart's Chapel
Co, Clark
Honney & Stewart
Lake View Cemetery
Francia G Tuttle
Clara BR. Reed
Chas. W. Heed
Isaac Simon
Oak Lake Cemetery
Washington Street
Washington Children’s Higher Society
New York Block
Libby Beach Thow
Weather Forecast
Malcom Baker
Northwestern
Northwestern Mining Exchange
Weatherery
Honansa
oGid
Anne Tom
Heiden Tunnel
Keystone
Cuba
Cariboo
Pacific Coast
Tom Thumb
Kor Dreg Co
Mike Dieser
Puew Specieles Teense Fine
Moore Inv. Co
Hotel and Lodging House
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
H. E. Weymouth & Co
First Avenue
Sitamboal
Union Bakery
P. A. Hallberg
C. E. Thersten & Co., Omoral Brokers
Cherry St
Com
Cleims Pein
Skookum
Neattle Mining Exchange
Western Union Service
Telegraph
First Ave
Mutual Life Building
U.S. A
Telephone
John A. Clark
Weatherby
Bonanza Gold Mining and Milling Co
B. Nichols & CO Gt
Starr-Boyd Building
Sever Eee
Main Street
Second Avenue
Seattle Cataract CO
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