Mystery of Mrs Houghton Disappearance in Ballard
The Ballard area reels over the unexplained absence of Mrs. Willard Houghton last Saturday. Doctors reportedly deem her despondent amid jealousy and possible self harm fears. Husband Willard, 50, arrived from his camp to arrange care for family and search for his wife, age 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rious
Willard Houghton
Ballard
Nalthem
Mra
Mra Houghton
Anwar
Mre
Pass
Ore
Houghton
Hoods Canal
Seattle
Wing for the Grant Gapt Kilgore to Report to Senator Piles
A revenue cutter arrives at port and Captill will report to Senator Piles about the bodies at Valencia. The Seattle committee prepares, undertaker Nolce has the bodies and gaskets ready for shipment, and the expedition will depart soon to Carmanah Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Toxiay
Piles Jones
Valencia
Carmanah
Seattle
Sullivan estate petition for equal distribution urged
A petition asks that the Sullivan estate be divided equally among heirs. It requests a fair distribution akin to a prior agreement and seeks a balance among all named parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bile Hickey
Mary Neagie
Ha- Oieary
Anca Metube
Girls Wanted for Housework and Employment Bureau
Free Employment Bureau headed by N. A. Thompson reports strong demand for female help in restaurants and private homes. The first hop pickers will likely be sent to Yakima around September 6, with workers dispatched in batches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girie
N. A. Thompson
Yakima
Fremont youth case ends with dismissal after unclear evidence
A Fremont resident reported the arrest of several youths by Patrolman Who for foul language and loafing during unreasonable hours. The case was heard before Justice Alex yesterday and dismissed for insufficient evidence. Neighbors express indignation at the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Weillierd
Fremont
Alex
District 159 pupils to use wired rooms and donated grounds
The district will use two loaned houses for 48 pupils each placed near Ravenna Park, with Dr. furnishing ground space for the project. Repairs and a power electric light plant will supply the building. Real estate deals include Wil Ruggie selling land to a firm and Chandler selling a business stake. Labor shortages affect fruit pickers as growers seek workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ravenna Park
C. Fox
Will Ruggie
Iary J. Chandler Holding
Ravenna
Tom Corbett Rescues Car Fire at Becond and Columbia
Tom Corbett brother of the ex champion fighter starred as the leading figure yesterday afternoon in a scene at the corner of Becond and Columbia. A burning auto owned by P. Keily sparked a clash with a janitor and a bucket of water. Corbett seized the janitor's bucket and dumped its contents on the machine, stopping the blaze despite interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becond
Columbia
Tom Corbett
PF. Keily
Tom
Corbett
Seattle Manufacturers Pressed to Exhibit at State Fair
An exhibit of Seattle manufacturers is expected to play a major role at the Washington state fair in North Yakima from September 17 to 22. Promoter President H. J. Cameron arrived in Seattle to recruit local firms, carrying a letter to Seattle Manufacturers' Association president George James from Chamber of Commerce secretary C. B. Yandell urging participation in the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
North Yakima
J. Cameron
Cameron
George James
Madame Yale and Mia Swan arraigned for tune feloni released
Madame Yale and Mia Swan were arraigned before Justice yesterday afternoon on tune felona charges and released under bond of 150 dollars. They were warned a second conviction would bring jail time and to stop the business in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Yale
Mia Swan
Fortune Teflera
Justice Vis
Shipping Movements and Repairs Highlight Dockyard Activity
Government tug Gen. J. M. Wilson awaits at Winslow ship yard for dock repairs. James J. Hill to abandon Tacoma warehouse and store goods with Central Warehouse Co. of St. Paul, cutting Tacoma duties by about 200000 annually. British steamer Twickenham to Victoria, then Esquimalt drydock for damage inspection from San Juan rocks. Nevadan sails from San Francisco to Beattie then Honolulu cargo. Tampico and Anubis report loading lumber and foodstuffs, with Anubis bound for Hamburg. Meteor to Moran's drydock for scraping and painting. Edith due from Nome and St Michael with 56 laborers. Santa Clara to sail to Valdez and Seward. Kelvinbank to coal at Tacoma then Fremantle, Australia, before finish load at Port Blakeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wilson
Winslow Ship Yard
James J. Hill
Tacoma
Central Warehouse Company of
St. Paul
Twickenham
Victoria
San Juan Island
Princess Beatrice
Nevadan
San Francisco
Beattie
Honolulu
Tampico
San Franco
Ballard
Anubis
Kosmos
Hammond Mill
Hamburg
Meteor
Moran
Nome
St. Michael
Edith
Santa Clara
Valdez
Seward
Kelvinbank
Port Blakeley
Fremantle
Australia
Receiver Appointed In Copeland Medical Institute Case
Ma Bel Seagraves filed to recover 1190 dollars lent to the Copeland Medical Institute, with a mortgage on four promissory notes and the institute furnishings. This morning A A Seagraves was appointed receiver as the action proceeds. The suit claims 1905 loan of 1199 dollars amid the institute's financial distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland Medical Institute
Mabel Seagraves
Medical Institute
A. A. Seagraves
Ohio steamer Ohio reports to Beattie in fog bound passage
The steamer Ohio from Nome with 3460 passengers and a gold treasury is expected to be reported hourly at Tatoosh. Heavy fogs blanket Puget Sound as the Ohio may be entering Beattie on its route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Nome
Tatoosh
Beattie
Meadowa Friday Races Feature Selling Sprints
Entries list multiple races at Meadowa with details on six events. Notable horses include Menden TriMeTiTtt TT, Prince of Actors, Grace Van Bec, Queen Alleene, and Geo. W. Tuthill among others. Races cover five to two miles, ages from two to five, with selling conditions and post numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapnagootia
Nc Cass Eensivese Tee Lin Dt
Queen Alleene
Geo. W. Tuthill
Trapehooter
Kiftin
Tom Kingeley
Gilenree
Daisy Wagter
Elewen Pelle
Welling
Eeves
Winck Eyea
Sevesvese
Jim
Ana
BOONE
Coce
Ccce
Montana Peerees
Mametta
Ccc
Ccue
Ceve
Dinetic . Pessteccvess
SOO
la Tarania
Harbor
Ccc Neve
Rich copper strike reported near senator's lake
Ace Hale Shaw, veteran prospector, reports a rich silver ore strike at asd silver ore enator's lake near the summit in the Stasilaus forest reserve. Specimens assay $600 per ton and the ore is heavy with copper. Shaw's brother in la, Senator Cur tin, also reports a mine in the new territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonora
Cal
Ace Hale Shaw
Enator ‘S Lake
Stasilaus Forest Reserve
Shaw
Senator Curtin
New Territory
Captain Caine Fined In Disorderly Conduct Case
Captain Elmer EB Caine faced a drunk and disorderly charge before Judge Alexander. Testimony from witnesses was damning as a large crowd gathered in the courtroom. Caine was fined $50 and costs and planned to testify later this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Caine
Elmer EB Caine
Alexander
Captain Caine
Seattle Delegates Aim to Move Retail Grocers Convention
At the state convention of retail grocers in Spokane September 26 27 Seattle delegates seek to host the gathering next year. Delegates include D F Power F L Heidrich James Brannigan BKC Busse President A F P Bickford and Secretary J J Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Seattle
D. F. Power
F. L. Heidrich
James Brannigan
BKC Busse
A. F P. Bickford
J. J. Higgins
Strike-breakers accused in attempted wreck near Helen
In San Bernardino California on August 26 an attempt to wreck the overland Santa Fe train at Helen was reported. Two men were captured and taken to Barstow charged with the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Cal
Overland Santa Fe
Helen
Barstow
Property Sale Near Minorcy and East Pike St
The southwest corner of Minorcy and East Pike Street sold by McGraw and Kittenger to D. Stimson for 62000 dollars. Former owner was M. H. Caine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minorcy
East Pike St
McGraw & Kitttinger
D. Stimson
M. H. Caine
Last Sound Summer Excursions Planned for Sunday
The Whatcom sails to Orean Island and Fast Sound for a clam bake while the State of Washington takes a trip to Olympia on the same Sunday, marking the final outings of the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound
Whatcom
Orean Island
Fast Sound
State of Washington
Olympia
Union Express Driver George Riggs Arrested for Beating Horses
Patrolman Duncan arrested George Riggs, driver for Union Express, this morning on charges of brutally beating his horses. The incident occurred as authorities investigated reports of animal mistreatment. Riggs faces potential charges and is held for further questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Riggs
Union Express Company
Duncan
Carroll’s Theory Childish He Thinks Ballot Tampering Probe Lacks Depth
Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh criticizes Comptroller Carroll for not probing ballot tampering deeper. He says evidence shows tampering occurred after delivery to the comptroller, cites interviews with election judges, and urges a full investigation to identify and remove responsible city employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Boxer
Athey Mackintosh
The
Star
Ile Han
Weichert Son-in-Law Faces Charges in Superior Court
Everett Maw Dewies reports on his son-in-law George Hees amid sensational accusations of conspiracy and mutilation of geld pieces. Hees defended, while Hees’s appeal to the supreme court is pending. Also, Charles William is jailed for three years and a half after a higher court upheld the sentence.
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Everett
John Weichert
George Hees
Hees
Sait
Heras
Hene
Supreme Court
Charles Willieme
Williame
Walla Walla
Indians in nasty mood threaten uprising in British Columbia
Reports from settlers in Northern British Columbia and Vancouver state that local Indigenous groups are contemplating another uprising. Troops have been asked to be sent for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Iitish Columbia
Court allows name change for Rosenblum boy
The superior court considers granting a name change for one Rosenblum child after parents failed to find separate guardians. The boy is repeatedly answering his brother’s call and is in confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie
Louita Rosenblum
Calla
Thomas given 30 days on chain gang in Seattle
HM KB Thomas a colored man in business in Bellingham but often in Seattle saloons was this morning sentenced to 30 days on the chain gang. This is his third arrest and release on promises to go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KB Thomas
Bellingham
Seattle
Woman Arrested for Intoxication Claims Robbery Of $1500
Charlotte Holden, arrested yesterday for intoxication, says she was robbed of $1500 by a trusted man she had been with recently. The man’s name is being kept secret for now. Attorney Hawking plans to bring the matter before Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Holden
Attorrey Hawking
Mackintosh
Pondo Ashores at Sand Heads Cited by Vancouver Advice
From Vancouver, B. C., advices report the ocean liner Pondo ashore at Sand Heads. The incident details and timing are described in the coastal navigation updates of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Sand Heads
Richardson arrested for drunkenness by city patrolman
W A Richardson a steam pilot was arrested last night by Patrolman Damm on a charged drunkenness but was released this morning by Justice Alexander. The arrest was made principally in connection with the Lake Washington Log brother Leater, who is now seven years at Walla Walla for robbery of several prominent houses in this city some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Richardson
Damm
Justice Alexander
Lake Washington
Leater
Walla Walla
Saloon Violator Arrested on Ordinance Warrant
N Lawrence proprietor of the Loop saloon was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman King on a saloon ordinance violation warrant. The case is set for hearing before Justice Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Lawrence
Loop
King
Serence
Alexander
Port Lawton Deserter Arrested and Returned to Fort
John Edwards, a deserter from Port Lawton, was arrested last night by Patrolman Lockwood and this morning returned to the fort in the custody of the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Port Lawton
Lockwood
LYMAN GAGE NOT A THEOSOPHIST
Los Angeles August 90. Former Secretary of the Treasury Ly man T. Gage has returned from Point Loma cottage. He declares he is not a Theosophical society member and never intended to join. He also comments on Bryan’s rise predicting his inevitability as the Democratic nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Diego
Cal
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman T. Gage
Point Loma
Theosophical Society
Bryan
Hanihara Leaves Washington for Vaides Trial
Maranao Hanihera, third secretary of the Japanese embassy, sails from Washington on the revenue cutter Hush to Vaides to attend the trial of Japanese charged with seal poaching tied to the St. Pauls Island raid. He carries letters from the state department to aid his investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maranao Hanihera
Japanese Embanay
Washington
Hanihara
Vaides
St. Paul's Island
City Hall Registration Closes for Primary Election
Registration books at City Hall close tomorrow for the Republican primary. They will reopen Saturday, with books then closed again at midnight for the municipal ownership election.
Vice President Fairbanks Attends Kansas Slavery Conflict Anniversary
Vice President Fairbanks spoke at ORBAWATOMIE Kansas on August 2 during a celebration marking the anniversary of the first slave conflict with John Brown as the central figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbawatomie
Kan
Fairbanks
John Brown
Settlers Wanted in Northwest Settlement Plan
Secretary Rohrbach of the Tacoma chamber seeks delegates from Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana to Spokane for a Washington Publicity Bureau conference on September 26. The plan aims to bring settlers to Northwest rural districts with railroad rebates and funding, with local delegates to be named at the next chamber meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrbach
Tacoma
Yandell
Chamber of Commerce
Eant
Northwest
Spokane
Parcel sold at Pike and Boylston corner in Union addition
C J Smith via McGraw and Kittinger completed a sale to Miller Freeman for forty thousand six dollars. The southwest corner parcel is lot 1 block 7 Union addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike At
Boylston Av
C. J. Smith
McGraw & Kittinger
Miller Freeman
Union Addition
Miss May Comet Returns Home from Beattie Visit
Miss May Comet came back yesterday from Beattie after a pleasant visit with friends. Wagons stay busy to ease the Australaance ahead of fair crowds. weather looks favorable for exhibition days though some hope for rain. Mrs. W. N. Tucker of Monroe visits her brother HM Gent at 1215 Highland Ave. The Ladies Al of Lowell plan a Friday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Parker at the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Tucker
Monroe
Vietting
Highland
al of
Lowell
Mra Parker
Directoire coat with lace and chiffon jabot detail
A long Directoire coat worn over gray mouseline de soie features a cutaway front and a chiffon jabot at the throat. Large elbow tabs hold lace in a straw tone, with simple stitched edges and dull silver buttons. A yellow lace collar extends to the shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Directoire
Machinery for sugar refinery shipped from Japan
Abe Kobel, a leading Japanese importing merchant, sends machinery on the steamship Aki Maru for a sugar refinery with a daily capacity of 250 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Kobel
Japan
Judson resigns from American Lumberman to seek Seattle move
William Rf Judson longtime manager of the American Lumberman of Chicago resigns from the post and indicates planning to locate in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rf. Judson
Businee
The
American Lumberman of
Chicago
re #aid
Seattle
Lake Whatcom Logging To Extend Railroad to Alger
Lake Whatcom Logging Company of Bellingham will begin work at once to build several more miles of railroad to the head of Lake Whatcom. The line will reach Alger on the Great Northern, creating a link with Park where it connects to the Northern Pacific. The plan followed a conference with Peter Larson at Helena and J. J. Donovan and J. H. Bloedell of Bellingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Whatcom Logging Company
Bellingham
Lake Whatcom
Alger
Great Northern
Park
Lne
Northern Pacific
Peter Larson
Helena
J. J. Donovan
J. H. Bloedall
Stackpole Sentenced to Life for Scheck Murder
In Los Angeles on Aug 1 F C Stackpole was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Joel Scheck. He will be taken to San Quentin on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
F. C. Stackpole
Joel Scheck
San Quentin
Ballard School Opening Delayed To September 10
Ballard schools will not open until September 10 due to remodeling and repairs. Students get an extra week of vacation while several schools are prepared for the delayed start. Former residents of New Bedford Iowa now in Ballard and Seattle plan a reunion picnic at Woodland Park next Monday. A Ridles to build a home at 709 km at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
New Bedford
Iowa
Seattle
Woodland Park
A. Ridles
Jeanie Arrives from Nome with Fur Cargo Worth 45000
The steamer Jeanie docked this afternoon bringing a freight of furs valued at 45000 dollars. The ship carried no gold and no passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
San Francisco Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide
Abraham Green, 32, of the San Brun road, killed his wife this afternoon and then shot himself. No reason was given for the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abraham Green
San Brun Road
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the Meadows
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Wing
Kila True
Mia
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Hter Aloha
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Montana Q’eerena
Notrou
the Meadowa
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Lieves
Everett Maw Dewiesson
Law
Avera
Tulalip Indian School
Horee Racing Today
Snohomish County
Yaterday
Pondo
Baloon Box Violator
Deserter
Lyman Gage
Theosophist
Grant Calhoun
Georgetown
James PD. Hoge
N. B. Bolner
Ferdinand Schmita
Banuel Rosenberg
George Danworth
Edward K. Dunn
James BD. Hoge
J. D. Lowman
A. B. Stewart
Robt. C. McCormick
Chas N. B. Sbolner
Union Savings & Trust Co
Second Ave
Cherry St
Wash
Alaska Banking & Safe Deposit Co
Alaska
Everett Small News
Miss May Comet
Beattle
Stackpole
Ballard Notes
Jeanie
WIFM
C. DD. McRoy
Sunset Main
N McCarthy
McCarthy’s
Pequot
Pepperell
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Avenue
Pike and
Pine Streets
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