Young Women's Christian Association Opens New Home
The YWCA opens a new home at 1514 Second Avenue with twenty six rooms and a breakfast lunch service daily for 15 cents. Miss S. A. Lindberry, acting general secretary, outlines plans for instruction in vocal music Shakespeare elocution stenography bookkeeping and languages plus a domestic science class for cooking. Notable members include Mrs. RK Augustin Mrs. W. P. Boyd and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Young Women's Christian Association
S. A. Lindberry
RK. M. Augustin
W. P. Boyd
Edward Frink
A. A. Denny
Robert Moran
E. Cc. Kilburn
J. F. T. Mitchell
The Queens Excursion Sails with Notable Passengers
The Queen, Pacific Coast Co. steamer, departed for Lynn canal points with 0 passengers and 1909 tons of freight. The passenger list features Eastern tourists and Dawson bound travelers including Murray Miles, T. B. Darrow, Miss Helen Kimball, and Mrs. Casey with her daughter, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Co
Lynn Canal
Dawson
Murray Miles
White Pass
Burnett
New York
Dr. Tyson
Miss Tyson
Philadelphia
Richer Yields Reported From Ruby and Ophir Creeks Nome
Reports from Nome on August 12 note Ruby and Ophir creeks delivering richer rewards than expected. In dust for the week an average deposit has been added to the Bank of Nome credits for each creek. Ophir is mined continuously from mouth to head with several other creeks like Sweetcake Warm Crooked and Elkhorn also showing strong returns. Miners are elated by prospects and a pay streak is said to have been found on the hill near No 3 and 4 on Ruby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Ruby
Ophir
Ruby Creek
Seattle Defeats Portland In Cricket At Madison Street Ground
Seattle led by 126 runs after first innings and 62 for Portland in second. Carrick Dow Sauler Wingate and Captain Wilcox starred for Seattle. Portland’s Lawrence and Caxton held 10 points each. Evening banquet at Maison Barberia featured singing by Balfour Salvini and a speech by Bernard Pelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Seattle
Madison Street
Pat
Capt. Lawrence
Cawston
Carrick
Dow
Sauler
Wingate
Capt. Wilcox
City bans street rubbish burning without engineer permit
Public Works board rules no permits for burning rubbish or ole material on streets unless city engineer approves the application. Fire chief will designate burn locations and the person responsible for any damage or injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Lippy Medal Details From Mysterious Inscription
Fragmentary OCR describes a Lippy Medal with chains and an inscription. It mentions indoor use and lower text referencing the YMCA at the center, noting the medal is of excellent material and craftsmanship.
Medal Trophy Competing Members to Earn Three Year Bar
An athletic medal competition in red and white enamel will feature five raised figures of an athlete in events including half mile run potato race high jump shot put and rope climbing. Members must win three years in succession. Prof A G Douhitt will oversee gymnasium events. Three contests will be held this year to allow all members to compete. The winner is decided by percentage and yearly champions have their names inscribed on a bar beneath the existing medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G G. Douthitt Wilh
World council judges commend speedy murder conviction
The executive committee met in the office 422 New York block on August 2 and passed a resolution praising judges for the swift conviction of A. L. Toster Shell Cochran John McKenzie John Paca Jim Polk Demooney and J. B. Cochran charged with the January 3 1901 murder of Sterling Thompson in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Council of the World
New York Block
A. L. Toster
Shell Cochran
John McKenzie
John Paca
Jim Polk Demooney
Birthday of Henry George Observed by Seattle Group
Seattle single taxers celebrate Henry George birthday September 4 with a Lincoln banquet. The function begins at p.m. and toasts will mark the occasion. Tickets are available at Shoreys bookstore or by mail to Frank Southard in the Haller building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Henry George
Lincoln
Shorey's
Frank Southard
Haller
Brakeman Injured When Train Coupled Near City
H De Courney a brakeman for the Northern Pacific was seriously injured miles north of the city yesterday. He was brought to Seattle and taken to Providence hospital after being thrown from a caboose when the engine coupled. One wheel passed over his left arm and leg. Amputation likely. Dr F H Coe treated the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. de Courney
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Providence Hospital
de Courney
F. H. Coe
Laborer Severely Injured at Seattle Electric Building
Ralph Jas, a laborer, fell from the Post street framework to the ground at the Seattle Electric Co. building. He is at Providence hospital under Dr. Hastings care. A broken rib may have pierced the lungs, causing serious fears for his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Ralph
Seattle Electric Co
Post Street
Providence Hospital
Hastings
Pullman College Catalog Highlights Growth and Reach
Pullman Washington based Washington Agricultural College and School of Science reports 475 enrolled in regular courses and 153 in the Summer Science school for teachers. Thirty counties are represented. The chemistry and mining engineering programs are noted for strength. Three new buildings armory gymnasium and chemistry building are under construction. Annual student cost is 14 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Agricultural College and School of Science
Pullman
Wash
Ihs Department of Chemistry
Pacific Coast Co Relinquishes Charter as Hyades Sails In
The Pacific Coast Company relinquishes its charter on the Hyades, with the Pleiades now lying in San Francisco harbor to take its place. The Hyades will proceed to Oyster Bay to load coal for San Francisco. Crew recruitment failed as union men refused to sign, fearing coercion by the Frisco federation upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Co
San Francisco
Oyster Bay
Suttons New York company to present Black persons Cabin at Grand
A Suttons New York company single performance of Black persons Cabin at the Grand tomorrow night promises a scale never before attempted in the city with a large cast of children, lavish scenery by A Tender, and a strong opening for the fall season. Richard & Pringte's Minstrels also head to Third Avenue theater for September 1 with a large ensemble of performers. A novelty at the Searchlight shows a shoreside boat scene with a dramatic water sequence this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
New York
Grand
Sutton Company
Ohio
Sunert
Northwestern
A. ©. Tender
Grand Opera House
Third Avenue Theater
Begring
U. S
Maine
Cota
Marid
Admiral Dewey
Cuba
Manila
Rower
Richard & Pringte’s Minstrels
Second Avenue
Brooklyn
Halifax
Magnificent Displays At Great Play Exhibit
A vivid account describes scenes of liberty, childhood blessing, and industrial artistry. The showcase includes realistic cotton plantation pieces and numerous mechanical effects, all intended to bring a grand production to life.
Masters Shay and Dallam to star at juvenile minstrel show
Master Virginius Shay and Walter Dallam will perform a song and dance sketch at Prof Wilson's Big Juvenile Minstrels in the Grant Opera House on September 6 and 7. The costuming, scenery, and features have been carefully prepared to ensure a pronounced show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginius Shay
Walter Dallam
Reverend Crow to Speak at YMCA Meeting on Christ
Rev M C A Chicago pastor Theodore Crow will address the men at the YMCA 1417 First Avenue Sunday afternoon at 3 4 oclock. His topic is Christ Who Is Able to Save to the Uttermost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Crow
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Cta
First Avenue
Welock
Christ
Georgetown residents host guests and tea
Suburban Hyde Mussbach of Georgetown is a guest of Emil Guthrie of San Francisco. Mrs Evans of Georgetown entertains Mrs Dawson and Mrs Terrace O'Brien and Mrs J Burk at tea Friday. Seattle Brick & Tile Co at South Beattie starts a 700000 brick kiln, the largest on the Pacific coast. South Seattle schools appoints Principal B R McFireath and teachers Miss Ala P White, Miss A Wallace, Mina Cleary, Miss J Grant and Miss K Meek. Van Asselt fairground stables near completion. Rev A W Coleman of Arkansas to preach at Van Asselt M F Church tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Dawson
Terrace O’brien
J. Burk
Evans
Georgetown
Seattle Brick & Tile Co
South Beattie
Pacific Coast
South Seattle Public
B. R. McFireath
Miss
Ala P. White
Mire A. Wallace
Mina, Cleary
Mian J. Grant
Mies K. Meek
A. W. Coleman
Arkansas
van Aane't
M. F
Notable visitors plan Nome trip and business moves
The distinguished gentiomen arrive for a short pleasure visit. Wim Kraut and Virginia Street will depart for Nome next Tuesday with his family to pursue cement business opportunities. Mr Kraut is noted as a prominent member of the bricklay army union and the Columbia lodge of A UW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim, Kraut
Virginia Street
Nome
Bricklay Army Union
Columbia Lodge
Dugdale’s Ball Club Set for Series in Tacoma
Dugdale’s squad played light practice in Seattle yesterday and faces one of the last series games in Tacoma today. Next week they return home for a Spokane series. Manager Dugdale cites recent hard luck but says the club is hitting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugdale
Seattle
Tacoma
Bpokane
West Seattle Bridge Bids Opened for Spokane Avenue Route
County commissioners opened bids from Northwestern Bridge Co Puget Sound Bridge Co John Hailey Heattle Bridge Co Miller Gospel Ravage Beofield for the Spokane avenue bridge and approaches with prices per foot and total bridge bids. A contract award is expected Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vida
Spokane Avenue
Northwestern Bridge Co
Puget Found Bridge Co
John Hailey
Heattle Bridge Co
Miller & Gospel
Ravage & Beofield
Heattle Electric Co Plans New Offices in Grand Hotel Building
The Heattle Electric Co contemplates moving into new offices in the Hainer Grand hotel building around September first. All bills will be paid there as well on complaints regarding steam heat and electric service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heattle Eledtric Co
Hainer-Grand Hotel
Two Transports Sail From This Port With War Materials
The Warren sails to San Francisco to load supplies for Manila and to carry a group of school teachers for the Philippines. The Seward heads to Alaska with provisions for Yukon forts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Warren
Beward
San Franchero
Manila
Seward
Alaska
Yukon
Battleships Oregon and Wisconsin Open to Visitors
Navy yard steamers depart Columbia dock daily at 6 30, 8 20, 10 30 AM and 1 98, 2 15, 6 30 PM for round trips. Oregon and Wisconsin open for public visitation with scheduled ferry service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Dock
Oregon
Wisconsin
Navy Yard
Eee
Pacific Packing Company Establishes Beattie Head Office
The Pacific Coast Steam Whaling Company group headquartered by General Manager Annaworth consolidates offices in Beattie with 20 clerks. The operation, covering fishing from Heringsea to Lower California and extensive steamboat traffic, will be run from a new Globe block office as permanent quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Steam Whaling Company
Annaworth
Pacific Packing and Navigation Co
Das
Globe Block
Heringsea
California
Beattie
Beattle General Hospital Committee Thanks Donors at Meeting
After a Tuesday meeting the Beattle General Hospital committee passed a motion to thank Mrs. Marion Haxter Mr. G W Dickingen and Mr. John Cort for their aid in organizing and promoting the mass meeting and for support from the churchs and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattle General Hospital
Marion KH. Haxter
G. W. Dickingen
John Cort
Beattie General Hospital Benefit Meeting Report
A benefit event was held last Monday night for Beattie General Hospital. The committee reports the gathering was successful and members feel greatly gratified by the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie General Hospital
Building Permits Issued For Several Dwellings And Cottages
The city engineer’s office issued permits to multiple applicants including Mrs A Kure for a one story cottage at 31 Republican Street costing 1400, M Willman for a two story dwelling at 2410 Mant IO Street costing 600, Capt J Rows for a one story dwelling at 712 Sixth Avenue costing 8200, John Spencer for a one story cottage at 1112 Tenth Avenue NE costing 3400, Bilow Bos for a one story cottage at 1112 Thirteenth Avenue costing 1200, Hd Metrath for three frame dwellings at 1107 to 1111 Live Street costing 2100, Jenkins and Yan for a one story cottage at 1101 Olive Street costing 1000, A Felder for a fence house at 1102 Eastlake Avenue costing 900. Also noted is a moonlight excursion and clam bake on August 27 aboard the Steamer Skagit Chief leaving city dock at 7 PM and returning at 11 PM. Public notices mention bicycle repairs and charters from Went 391.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. A. ©. Kure
Tenth Avenue
Bilow Bos
Thirteenth Avenue
Hd Metrath
Live Street
Jenkins & Yan
Olive Street
A. Felder
Finten
Eastlake Avenue
Price comparisons Notice on Various Patent Medicines
The item lists several products such as Castoria Cocaine-free drugs and hair tonics. It notes that nearly everything is cheaper when compared with current asking prices. Mentions brands like Newbro's Herpicide and Listerine among others.
Clambake at Alki Point Draws Spectators
Clambake at Alki Point announced with Sunday sessions at 12 and 4 o'clock. Steamers from the Columbia dock every half hour for a 2 cent round trip. Clams free. Advertisement lists Kilbourne & Clark Co and Morley & Henderson for gas and electric fixtures and saddlery suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alki Point
Columbia
Kilbourne & Clark Co
Second Ave
Moonlight Excursion Run by W C T U to Bage Harbor
The ladies of the W C T U plan a moonlight excursion to Bage Harbor next Tuesday evening August 1. The Skagit Chief steamer is chartered to depart City Dock at 7 90 p m and return by 11 p m. A free clam bake is offered. public trip fare is 9 cents round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bage Harbor
Skagit
Personalities attend Portland conference and harbor visit
Mr A Allen and Prof A Douthitt of the M A left for Portland for toast night and to attend the conference of the secretaries and Physical Instructors of the neighborhood Young Men’s Christian Association. Chamber members entertained Senator Gamble of South Dakota and Don Kreseman Stewart of New York at the Puget Sound navy yard center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Douthitt
Portland
Young Men's Christian Association
Chamber of Commerce
Senator Gamble
South Dakota
Don- Kreseman Stewart
New York
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Ceater
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the Queen's
Lippy
Y. M. C. A. Athletic
Council of the World
Pullman College
Hyades
Walter Datlam
Wideon
Uncle Tom
Dewey
Menita
Moving
Little Dottif King
Uncle Toma Cabin
the Grand
V. M. CA
Hy. Mussbach
Emil Guthrie
van Asselt
West Seattle
Pape
Pike St
Pacific Packing Company
Big Concern
Cahn & Cohn’s
Jackson Street
Harvard Dental Office
Eree
W. Cor
Union
Leo's Business College
Jin
Rainier Beer
Rainier
U. U
le Harbor
City Dock
Tel
Elliott
Cor Ord Av
Pike Ft
Allcock
Cresescees
Menuen
Colgate
Pinaud
Hind
Castoria
Newbro
Reef, Iron and
Wright's Oy
Warner
Shaw
Main
James
Maison Barberis
Aswell
Iece
Rescen
Ane
Grocers
Rand Opera
Third Avenue Theatre
W. M. Russell
Ewe Uj
Hird Avenue
Goianank
Hird Avenue Theater
Aally
Hotel Butler
C.F. S
Third Ave
Red
Geo, McLernon
MEE Chong & CO
Matzger
Raymond & Hoyt
Jamaica
Ernst Bros
Pike Bt
Green
A. Lindauer Scientific Optician
Pike Street
Seattle Tailoring CO
sKhohen
First Ave
Msorley & Henderson
W. S. Mayfield
Grocer
Pike
Ireen Shoe
Noor
Howard Building
Mutual Life Building
Portland, Or
Cal
Madrona Villa
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