Government transport service to move here permanently
Senator Perkins comments on transferring the Government Pacific transport service from San Francisco to Puget Sound. He notes bids for the ocean carriage of government freight and Philippine service, and discusses possible outcomes if San Francisco does or does not bid. He warns the city could lose the transport business or see it kept in repair and moved to fresh water harbors.
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California
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Root
Puget Sound
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San Merald
San Francisco
New York
Shektenees
San He Cece
Boston Teowboat Company
Transport Service
Lous
Sound
Dee
the Examiner
Government Pacific Transport Service
Perking
Barry
Former Blind Pig Man Appears in New Role
An early 20th century coastal town tale describes Dee Beattie, once the local blind pig proprietor, taking a new role as he allegedly organizes a crew to crack a “crimping” ring on Puget Sound. Capt. Henderson of the British ship Lew seeks to recruit seamen from Dee’s house to oppose him, sparking a local clash with residents wary of the infamous figure.
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Blind Pig Man
Dee
Puget Sound
Henderson
Lew
T Und
Seattle
Neverthelens
Henderson Capeota
Reed in Wright disease shows improving condition
Doctors report Thomas B. Reed improves with normal vitals and clear mind but condition remains serious. Medical team notes ad underwent Wright's disease progression and apendicitis is a minor aspect of the case.
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Warkington
Thomas B. Reed
Wright
Robbers Bind Woman In Seattle Home During Break-In
A pair of masked thieves held and bound Mrs Kampe in her Sixth Avenue home, ransacking the residence for valuables including jewelry and cash. Neighbors alerted police after the crime as officers tighten patrols following Chief Sullivan’s orders amid a wave of similar daytime burglaries.
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Mr. Kampe
Sixth Avenue
Grand jury call conflicts with Fulton plan
An abortive bid to convene a grand jury was halted after Fulton summoned for a discussion with Judge Bell. Judges Griffin, Jordan and Tallman reportedly opposed the move, while Bell granted the motion only after reconsideration. The matter centers on legality and potential future action on alleged corruption and gambling.
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Fulton
Bell
Tomorrrow
Dell
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Jorrian
Tallman
Butlers Room
Inez
Pet
Rel
Futon
Butler
Senate
Tell
Hell
Supe Court
Wutton
Sudden Door Tapping Leads to Chinatown Suspects Arrested
Officers Hubbard and Freeman entered a room after a tapping at the door. They found a lone Chinese man and a companion reclining. both were arrested with smoking outfits seized. They faced court that afternoon.
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Mary
Hubberd
Freeman
Hubbard
Balana Berten
Chiasma
Lone Highwayman Steals Gold Watch In City Robbery
A lone highwayman robbed A Cowell near the corner of Trow and Madison at 2 o clock in the morning. Bullivan's bluecoats investigated after the victim reported the revolver hold up and surrender of a gold watch.
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A. GC. Rockwell
Street Lighting Bids to Be Opened Tomorrow in Seattle
The Seattle board of public works will open bids tomorrow for street lighting for the coming year. The Seattle Electric Company is likely to win the contract again, as competition was deemed impractical under current terms. Proposals to divide the contract into districts failed, preserving a single citywide bid. The contract includes strict penalties for delays or outages, and the company faces expected deductions for poor service in the current year.
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Seattle
Board of Public
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Board of Public Works
Seattle Hiect
Slaughter House Gases Before Court in Wilcox Case
Witnesses finished testimony in the Charles K. Wilcox versus Frye-Bruhn Company case. Counsel arguments held until later as two related nuisance cases proceed. Salte for filth and nuisances tied to Carstens Bros and John Henry are scheduled this afternoon.
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Charles KR. Wilcox
Frye-Bruhn Company
Frye-Brubn
Marine News: Vessels Reach Ports Amid Distress Calls
The steamer Beattie carrying 90 passengers and 700 tons of merchandise reached Port Townsend after an 11:45 arrival from San Francisco. An earlier vessel, Beattie’s consort Katie Filckinger, arrived in distress and sailed to Everett for repairs. Also, the steamer Toamer Ghees arrived at Smith Cove with dynamite for blasting across the boundary creek in the Puget Sound region.
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Fanancisco
Beattie
Katie Filckinger
Port Townsend
Everett
Toamer Ghees
Smith Cove
Pyat Ndary Creek
Ootenay
Tragic Cromartyshire Recall Speaks On Sea Disaster
Captain Oscar Henderson, once master of the Cromartyshire, recalls the 1913 collision with the Burgoyne off Newfoundland that killed 166. He criticizes French crew actions and notes the ship’s $40,000 damage. The Cromartyshire heads to Seattle in ballast to load wheat from Port Elizabeth.
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Cromartyshire
Rce
Oscar Menderson
Seattle
Largo Law
Port Elisabeth
Cromartyebire
Burgoyne
Newfoundland
Henderson
Legion of Honor
Mallfax
Miraculous Escape In Winch Incident At Sea Dock
William F. Brink, longshoreman, narrowly escaped death when a winch capstan on a China Mutual liner job dragged him. The wire wound around his body, he was flung, then released. he survived with severe scalp wounds, a torn ear, and bruises after being rushed to St Joseph’s hospital.
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Tacoma
William F. Brink
Longshoreman
Prtty
Krink
St. Joseph's Hospital
Gambling House Robbery in PoCatpula
Gunfire erupted as three masked men robbed the Eagle gambling house in PoCatpula during a late night hold up. The assailants entered, demanded money, fired several shots, and fled in the room before escaping with cash. Local authorities investigate the incident.
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Eagle
Checks Lost On Street Reported By State Instructor
Lieutenant A T Abbott of the state university reports the loss of deposit checks totaling 7600 last night. Police are asked to search for the finder. Also a 26 year old man named Marty Mart is believed missing in Seattle. The steamer Excelsior at Moran's undergoes a full rehabilitation and resumes the Vaider run December 2.
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Washington State Pager Company
Waverly
A. ‘T. Abbott
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State University
Lieut. Abbott
Marty Mart
Seattle
Excelsior
Moran
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