Coal famine eases but high prices persist in Seattle
Dealers and mine officers say the coal famine has passed its acute stage and domestic supplies to Seattle should improve, though no full relief is promised. Prices will stay high and orders remain two to four weeks behind. extra wages to coal teamsters may be required. Haswell & Company and the Northwestern Improvement and Naswell companies report increased deliveries, with many teams lining up at bunkers and yards to load coal for domestic customers.
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Seattle
Northwestern Improvement Company
Naswell Company
Haswell & Company
Pacific Coast Company
Pacific Coast Co
Thia
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Train Robbers Seize About 116000 on Cotton Belt
Investigators report six armed robbers assaulted Pacific Express Messenger Grissett on a Cotton Belt train at Eylau Saturday and seized nearly 116000. Five suspects are now in custody.
Deserter Faber Leads Witness Against Cruel Captain
Karl Faber, a deserter from the whaling schooner Bowhead, tells how he fled from Alaska to San Francisco to testify in federal court against Captain John A. Cook. Faber, a German immigrant, says he endured more suffering by resisting the crew’s mistreatment.
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Karl Faber
Bowhead
Seattle
Union of Canada
Alaska
San Francisco
John A. Cook
Faber
Germany
Charity Organ Society Aims for Tenement Ordinance Influence
The committee on tuberculosis prevention led by Austin E F Griffiths seeks building ordinances from other cities to curb tuberculosis. Efforts focus on enacting similar rules for tenements and housing conditions.
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Organiestrom Society
Austin EF. Griffiths
Tailor Ed White Promotes Unique Christmas Suits
Local tailor Ed White of the 208 Ceiling building offers distinctive Christmas suits with individuality and style, featuring new browns and natty greys. One look will convince you of their fresh line and quality.
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Ed White
Committee aims for clean ventilated housing for residents
A committee calls for buildings housing many people to be kept clean with ample ventilation and light. The effort seeks to improve living conditions by ensuring proper sanitation and bright, airy interiors for inhabitants.
Gormley Seeks Judge Gilliam’s Office Space Move
County treasurer Matt Gormley seeks the former judge Gilliam’s quarters for a private office. He plans an innovation in tax receipts to speed processing by printing most items except the signature, reducing delays for taxpayers.
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Matt Gormley
Judge Gilliam
Colorado River Near Danger Mark After Heavy Rains
The Colorado River nears the danger line as water climbs above 24 feet. The Southern Pacific railroad crew works along the levee and Imperial canal intake to prevent another breach amid mounting rains in the mountains.
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Pe Telegraph Service
Colorado
Southern Pacific Railroad
Imperial Canal
Evangelistic Services With Dr J Whitcomb Brougher
Dr J Whitcomb Brougher of Portland draws crowds at the Tabernacle Kap itst church. Last night he preached on Whatsoever ye sow that shall ye reap. The Oliphant slaters sang. No service today but three sessions tomorrow.
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J. Whitcomb Brougher
Portland
Tabernacle Kapitst
Oliphant Slaters
Brooklyn Bridge Crisis Warns of Calamity Risk
Brooklyn officials and Vice President John F Calderwood warn that heavy traffic and aging structure threaten a possible disaster on the Brooklyn Bridge. The piece notes vast daily loads, multiple bridge projects, and ongoing efforts to relieve strain while urging public sanitation and safety at home.
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New York
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Brooklyn Bridge
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Manhattaga
Brooklyn
The Best Xmas Gift Is An Artistic Photo
A promotional note suggests a current photograph as a valued gift for loved ones. It mentions creating art with light and a violet glow, and references a location at 706 First Ave.
Bridge Cable System Threatens Brooklyn Bridge Collapse
Engineers warn that a break in the oil coated wires wrapped around a solid cylinder could cause the towers to cave toward the river. The Manhattan tower holds 46,946 cable yards of masonry, Brooklyn tower 4,000 cable yards, each tower rising about 278 feet with the roadway 156 feet above the river.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan
Brooklyn
MAM DROWNED IS G. C. SANBORN
The body found floating near San Juan de Maca has been identified as G. C. Sanborn by W. B. Gordon of Bentile. Sanborn, formerly a Ballard grocer for 11 years, leaves daughters Agnes and Mea and son Charles.
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San Juan de Maca
Funeral Services for Jacob J Alexander at Carton's Parlors
Jacob J Alexander died December 4 at his home 384 Bagley Avenue. Funeral from Carton's undertaking parlors at 2 PM tomorrow under Fremont lodge 66 I.O.O.F. Interment at I.O.O.F. cemetery on Queen Anne Hill. G H Randall funeral from Carton's parlors 3117 Fremont Ave at 11 AM tomorrow. Interment Oak Lake cemetery.
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Jacob J. Alexander
Bagley Av
Carton
M. Worrow
Fremont Lodge 66
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LO. O. FL
Queen Anne Hill
G. H. Randall
Fremont Av
Mu A. m
Oak Lake Cemetery
The Unkindest Cut of All At Federal Ave
Reports reach the police of a resident near Federal Avenue and Newton Hin who patrols the area nightly with a lantern and a pistol. Neighbors say he serenades the street at 7 PM, keeping others awake and claiming his singing harms vocal cords, prompting police to intervene.
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Pederal Av
Ant Newton
Xlice
Boy Kills Sister In Farmhouse Accident
A 12 year old boy unintentionally shot and killed his sister this morning at a rural Iowa farmhouse. Authorities say the incident occurred during an accidental discharge while handling a gun. School and neighbors are briefed as investigators review the scene.
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Beripps Telegraph
George Clark Jailed with Fox Terrier in City Cell
George Clark a 306 pound man was arrested last night and kept in the city jail all night. His tile and white fox terrier was allowed by the jailer to keep him company during confinement.
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George Clark
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