Eleven New Lights for Alaskan Waters
Eleven new lighthouses are planned on the Alaskan coast for the coming summer with fog signals and lights at each post. The government will spend about 900000 dollars on the lighthouse system and contracts will be let within three to four months. Sites include Green Island Ketchikan Creek Quart Abraham Midway Sentine Islands Point Sherman Battery Point Point Retreat Faraway Island and Patch Harbor may host two lights. The project aims to improve navigation along the dangerous Sound routes with experienced pilots and new beacons to reduce wrecks and uncertainty. Senator Foster and others have advocated for these coastal lights and Alaska representatives promise to press the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaskan
Ummer
United States
Mary's Bet
Green Island
Ketchikan Creek
Quart
Abraham
Midway
Sentine Islands
Point Sherman
Battery Point
Point Retreat
Faraway Island
Benator Porter
Patch Harbor
Dutch Harbor
Philip Pines
St. Michael
Foster
Alaska
Fairbanks
Curhman
Payne and Hui
Cushman
Skagway
Women Strip a Non-Union Miner of Shoes and Stockings
In Nanticoke Pennsylvania on December 1 striking families’ women marched to the Busquehanne mines and stripped a non union miner of his shoes and stockings. The mob scattered others who approached the colliery and a revolver was drawn by one man before police arrived to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanticoke
Busquehanne Company
Old Forge
Lackawanna County
Jail inmate still in custody after eight months
A Seattle area case centers on Roy Mason who was convicted of burglary in December 189% and sentenced to four months in the county jail. An appeal to the supreme court stalled due to perfection issues, leaving Mason in hospital confinement while a Seattle attorney plans to seek release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Olympia
Jacobs Mason
Seattle
Mason
Escape and intercession alter Philippine prison march
Manila report from A L Connen Shein describes the escape of Amercans with Lieut Gilmore's party. From Baler they were moved to San Isidro and Abra where they were reportedly well treated before the escape. Admiral Watson reports six of Urdaneta's crew with two escaped four killed and one mortally wounded. The Filipino treasury secretary was captured yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
A. L. Connen- Shein
Lieut. Gilmore
Baler
San Isidro
Aguinaldo
San Josidro
Abra
Washington, DP
Watson
Navy Department
Urdaneta
Anchorage ban proposed in Seattle harbor fairway
The Pacific Coast Board of Marine Underwriters will prohibit anchoring of veerels in Seattle harbor's fairway to prevent accidents. Gen N L James reports that all U S vessels are in the fairway, making navigation difficult as they cannot move into the deeper water, forcing anchorage to the north or south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairway
Seattle
Pacific Coast Board of Marine Underwriters
N. L. James
Northwest
United States
Kilpatrick and Collins win Burlington rail line contract
Cody City Wyoming December 1 Kilpatrick and Collins awarded a Burlington contract to build a road from Kaluka on the Hillside line through the Big Horn basin to Cody. Grade work to begin soon. Northern Pacific to set a contract for a line surveyed last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody City
Wyo
Kilpatrick & Collins
The
Burlington
Kaluka
Hiilings Dine
Big Horn Basin
Cody
Northern Pacific
Non Partisan Ticket Nominated in Olympia Meeting
In Olympia on December 1 a nonpartisan meeting nominated a municipal slate for the coming election. The ticket includes Mayor Hebhart incumbent, City Treasurer Millard Lemon, City Clerk J T Otis, City Attorney D M Baily, Health Officer Dr J W Morvell, Councilman at Large G C Winstanley, Councilman George Be Mankenship, James Doherty. Republicans plan a full ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Hebhart
Millard Lemon
J.T. Otis
Dm BF. Baily
J. W. Morvell
G. C Winstanley
Havana and American Cigar Co opens in Tampa
The Havana and American Cigar Company with capital of 10000000 began business in Tampa by taking possession of three factories just purchased. The company plans immediate relocation and the formation of partnerships with Heroshelim Mrothere Co of New Orleans Mugene Walton Co of Chicago and DL Trujilo Hons of Key West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Capital
Heroshelim Mrothere Co
New Orleans
Mugene Walton & Co
Chicago
Dl, Trujilo & Hons
Key Weat
Local Union Meeting At Second Presbyterian Church
The local union of the Christian Endeavor avcretion will meet tonight in North Battle in the Second Presbyterian church. All the chairmen of the different committees are re Wverted to be present on account of important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Endeavor Avcretion
North Battle
Second Presbyterian Church
Ex-Policeman George Cave Arrested for Assault
Ex-policeman George Cave was arrested by Officer Iverson on a murder threat and assault with a deadly weapon after a dispute over a dance with a woman. Cave allegedly forced entry, pointed a gun at Kennedy, and fired a hammer on Kennedy's wife’s thumb when the weapon misfired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cave
Omeer Iverman
Kennedy
Cave
Worlicek
Iverson
Sale of Charles H Seig Plant to Bicycle Trust
The Charles H Seig Manufacturing Company plant was sold this afternoon to the American Bicycle Company, known as the bicycle trust. The price cited is about $246,600, with the firm holding orders for over 1,000 wheels that will likely be produced elsewhere.
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Milwaukeer
Wie
Dee
Wisconsin
Kenosha Maya
Charles H Seig Manufacturing Company
American Bicycle Company
The
Bicycle Trust
Mente
Along the wharves ship news from distant ports
The Spartan, left Seattle 32 days ago, reported from San Francisco with First Officer Emil Larsen dying and buried at sea. The Miami arrived in San Francisco after rough weather. The Doon arrived safely at Los Angeles 165 days from Hamburg, thought lost. Captain Wallace takes a two month shore vacation. Captain Jansen to resume command. Purser Curtis to be absent after his mother’s death. Purser Vope resigns to fish at Fort Wrangell.
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Spartan
Seattle
San Francisco
Emil Larsen
Miami
BR. BE. Caine
Grendoon
Los Angeles
Hamburg
David Wallace
Cottage City
A. C. Jansen
Wiliam KR. Curtis
EK. T. Vope
Fort Wrangell
Grain Growers Indignant Over Higher SP Grain Rates
Southern Pacific raises Utah to coast grain tariff from 84 to 7.60 per ton sparking protests among Utah farmers and dealers. Salt Lake reports call the rate prohibitive prompting shifts to other marketing routes and fears of reduced grain tonnage to coastal ports. Freight officials cite equipment needs for higher paying traffic.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Utah
Salt Lake
Southern Pacific
Kentucky Corporation
Ganpete
Fertilizer Trust Meeting In Montgomery Sparks Speculation
A significant gathering of prominent figures in the fertilizer industry was held in Montgomery on December 1. The event is viewed as an effort to form a fertilizer trust or cooperative to advance industry interests and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Joy May Yet Be Disappointed In Chair Appointment
Washington December 1 Congressman Joy may be disappointed in his bid to be named chairman of the committee on recounts. It appears Congressman Bull of Rhode Island will win the chair, leaving Joy as second member. Congress Ray of New York will become chairman of Judiciary, and Sulloway of New Hampshire will head the Invalid pensions committee.
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Washington, D. C
Congreseman Joy
Bull
Rhode Inland
Joy
Ray
New York
Henderson
Sulloway
New Hampshire
Penaslona
Wood $2.25 a Load Declared by Seattle Firm
Tel Seattle Fuel Co announces wood selling price at 2.25 dollars per load. The notice lists the company's name and price, indicating a standard market quotation for fuel wood in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel
Seattle Fuel Co
University of Washington Triumphs Over Whitman in Rough Title Race
In a hard fought game at MC A park the University of Washington defeated Whitman by a fierce scoring drive near the end. Larson and Hunton starred for the Huskies with tandem plays and strong defense holding Whitman at key moments. Captain Sterling Hill and Jeffs were praised for line work and the Varsity claimed the silver trophy presented by T. Lippy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MC. A. Park
Suapenne
University of Warrington
Idaho
Whitman
Larson
University
Huntoon
Wright
Varatty
Plotkin
T. Lippy
Mr. Lippy
Sterling Hill
Jeffe
Nichol
Vareity
Shane Jeffs
Harding leaves city after unexplained disappearance
Harding vanished from the Rainier-Chand hotel taking no information on his future whereabouts. The police have abandoned the search for his wife, whom he claims deserted him for a wealthy Klondiker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KB. H. Harding
Rainier-Chand Hotel
Harding
Market Quotation Summary After Thanksgiving Trading
Prices today match pre Thanksgiving levels as poultry lines clear, wheat weak, and many commodities show limited activity. Beattie quotes for grain and feed include eta 21.00 22.00, barley 14.00, wheat 17.9, bran 14.00, shorts 16.00, rye 21.00, hay and alfalfa prices varied, and dairy and livestock values listed with mixed demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Puget
Washington
Timothy
Freeh Ranch
Faartern
Puget Sound
Iarley
Java
Costa Rica
Gack
Guatemala
Lion
Blank books urged for new year orders
A brief notice states blank books should be ordered at once to allow seasoning before use. Estimates are cheerfully given and telephone contact is Black 731 for inquiries and orders.
Wholesale Grocery Prices and Lumber Quotations Listed
A dense catalog lists dozens of produce items and wholesale rates. Items include cauliflowers lettuce turnips radishes pumpkins and celery with per unit and per sack pricing. Lumber and timber quotes follow with dimensional specs and market grades.
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U. S
Congress
Burelor
Washington, RD. C
Dec
Henry Wilson
Brian C. Hendricks
Thomas A. Hendricks
William R. King
Alabama
Dallas County
George Clinton
Elbridge Gerry
Vice Prellent
Senate
Hobert
Ite
Gilmore
Moore Invest. Co
Big Horn
Havana-American Cigar Co
C. E. Union
Southern Pacfic
A Fertilizer Trust
Seattle Wheat Market
Oregon
Henny
California
Hutter — Washington
Mantern Town
Elgin
Sarge
Perth
Washington Red Cedar
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Queen
Wallin Walla
Umatilla
Ve Slattle
Lear
Fan Hrapelsco
Fedule
Seattle Dam
City of Topeka
Thowbridge
Ocean Dock
Beatti
Uptown
First Avenue
Beattie, Goodall, Perkins & Co
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
City of
Tesler Wharf
Vancouver Ketchikan
Junea
Ours
Farallon
Skagweg
Vencouver
Ketchizen
Heim
OP. M. Dodwell & Co., Ltd
James
Cape Nome
Seattle &Cape Nome Transportation Co
Hoom GL
Stlelivan Mlilding
Ooj Grauman Ceneral
White Pass
Yukon
Pacific & Arctic Railway and Navigation Company
British Columbia Yukon Railway Co
British Yukon
Lake Bennett
B.C
Dawson
Intermediate Pointa
Skagway Atlin
Dawson and
FP. Meyer
Westerway
Wash
Ss. M. Irwin
Dexter Hoerten
Garett
Pires Ave
Cnn
Coat Everett
Whatcom
Louis Klodt
Second Ave
Marion
Unny Fvnnie
Bangs
Aturad
Coloe
Ee. G. Hanson
Eti Cor
Caton St
Plest Ave
Bunney
Stewart Funers
Emt Krmbalmern
Derior
Third Ave
Columbia
Seattla Wasi
West
Phone Bay
Hlgit OY
Addrenr
Amstract
DOUNE
THEMEN @ CO
Imc
Ron That
Law
Roy aMhors
Proctor
Witmielty
Solicitor of Patents
N. Enor
Naylomn
Prom. Atty. Rhohemiah Co
Bullivan Bik
Ate Ereem
W. Houghton
Collin Block
Heine Col
Wilson
Hanks
Ee. Pals
Ap Capital
Geverst
James Lb. Hoge, Peateten McMalier Turner
Europe
TUR Puget Boeae
Ceapital Tock Ua
Jaco
B.C. Neuteider
Y. Ankeny
United
Tigual Bank Eeatile
Erattle Uridge CO
Bullaers
Pridgre
Ameral
Era Tile Ng
O Heen
Tei Fat
Paylog Grocery
Grol
Damus and Osner
Madison Street
Cahn & Obn
Cor. Krathonday. and
Yesser
E. A. Humphreys
Modern Toilet Specialty Co
da Neilline Nominatien Aan
Noreis
York
Firet Av
Pike
Pleasantrome
Alabka Junk Co
Rampage
James Bothwell
Greins & Warety
Heston Block
le. M
Pioneer Bldg
Atenaleomnhds
Haks Ao & OO
Eds Mare
Food Building
Teo
Eitver
H. Heneel
Mir
Hinekiey Bloca
C. H. Nelson
Care Star Office
E. Chapin’s, 6Th & Pike
Clark
W. Madison Sthone Main
Ranke
Wagner
Butterworth & Sams
Pigott & French Printing Co
Washington St
C. E. Edwards
Bet, Westerh and Railroad Ave
Wightman
W.D. Field
G. A. Virtue
Bailey Bldg
Real Estate Mines Loans
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