Last Edition On Verge Of Starvation At Sea
Port Townsend report details schooner Ralph P D facing starvation with 100 passengers aboard on a voyage from Nome to Unalaska. Passengers recount a death after a crew member was washed overboard and the Barbara tied at Dutch Harbor. Two bottomry bonds issued for 900 dollars each backed by passenger funds to provision the vessel for completion. No further reports available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph PD
Port Townsend
North End
Vancouver Island
Barbara
Unalaska
Nome
Dutch Harbor
Spesengere
Ironworkers win second victory over Metal Trades union
Local ironworkers secure a second notable win as most shops return to a ten hour day under overtime arrangements. Seattle Iron Company shape remains ten hours. Vulcan shop and other firms must revert to nine or ten hour terms per prior settlement. The Metal Trades association had previously backed the extended schedule after a temporary pause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metal Trades’ Association
Seattle Iic Co
Vulcan
Ng Pacific Coast Co
Printing Press and Supply Co
Automobile Co
Seattle Electric Co
Subsidy bill echoes past but tightens ship rules
Washington reports on a subsidy proposal that differs from prior ship subsidy laws. The bill sets general subsidies at one cent per gross ton per nautical mile, with a five year extra allowance for ocean vessels. Vessels must carry mail, be built to high standards, and commit to government service if needed for defense, with export cargo provisions deemed unnecessary to avoid evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jess
Ocean
Troop Reductions and Deployments Mentioned for Lawton
The report notes Natives on the Pacific coast and a 30 day adjournment as M Randall visits posts. General Beattie accompanies the commander to Washington. Authorities consider Magnolia and nearby facilities for mobilization and movement of troops due to proximity to a major commercial city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Randall
Columbia
Aeon
ED. C
Oon
Pacific Coast
Sound
Washington
Beattie
Magnolia Buff
Last Sad Rites for Jone A. Held at Mt Pleasant Cemetery
The Funeral service for Jone A. at Mt Pleasant Cemetery was officiated by Rev. T. P. Revelee. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included colleagues from Seattle and local workers. Floral tributes and community attendance marked the ceremony amid the Baptist church dedications and local notices.
Varsity Football Cup Title Bout At State University
This afternoon senior and sophomore teams from State University contest for a trophy cup on campus. The seniors hold the cup but may cede it if they win. the sophomores aim to retain it as league champions. Bailey meets at eight o'clock this evening for routine matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State University
Tree
Cal
Y M C A Lectures and Meetings Wednesday Notes
Rev Robert McIntyre speaks on Mut toned Up People at the Y M C A rooms Wednesday evening. Chas K Heifner discusses Tax on Land Values to Y M C A members tomorrow at 8 o clock. Indoor baseball: Y M C A defeats Woodmen of the World camp 14 to 4 on Saturday. Geo B Dun and Lile I Cravatte wed last Wednesday in Chehali. Canal committee of the Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesday at 3 for Lake Washington canal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McIntyre
Washington-Alaska Miners’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Chas. KK. Heifner
Lile I. Cravatte
W. B. Harmon
Chehali
Race Street
Lake Washington Canal
Y W C A Holds Quarterly Meeting This Evening
The Y W C A will hold its quarterly meeting this evening in the association rooms. Miss Fiora Shank, general secretary, reports on world work and her 1898 London International convention trip. The meeting will detail missionary work and allow for a local foreign missionary appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fiora Shank
Markets report on Western avenue trade and holiday orders
City trade was not good on Western avenue today. First Christmas turkey orders arrive from Alaska. A car of cranberries comes in. ten dollars asked. Ranges and butter coming in more freely and cheaper.
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Western Avenue
Alaska
Market Prices for Fresh Produce and Groceries
A garbled list shows prices for fruits and vegetables including lemons apples oranges bananas pears grapes cranberries potatoes beets carrots lettuce celery peppers cabbage tomatoes and other items with various per unit or per case costs. The entries mix inconsistent spellings and broken values, indicating a historical grocery price page with multiple items and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gartic
Local Market Prices Mix Veg and Dairy Across Rivers and States
A chaotic OCR list shows prices for vegetables fruits and dairy items across Eastern Iowa and New York. Items include radishes, parsley, squashes, beans and cucumbers with varied per doz and per lb pricing, plus butter cheese and poultry prices from Washington creameries and regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
New York
Wreanen
Ido
Roquefort
Londoner Pays Price in Liverpool Bank Frauds Case
James Goodle Burge and commission merchant Kelly were arrested at Bow Street on charges of uttering forged checks connected to a Liverpool bank fraud. Prosecution alleges they learned large sums were obtained from Goudie and shared a six check total of 441350 among them.
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London
James Goodle
Liverpool
Burge
Kelly
Bow Street
Goudie
Laurie Marks
Mars
Mances
Marke
Sheriff Recovers Fugitive Treasurer Noted for Tumwater Robbery
Captured at Olympia on December 9, Sheriff Mills returned from Leadville Colorado with word that Hardt, once Tumwater town treasurer, robbed the town of 772 dollars three years ago. He fled after learning the books would be exported and had been missing until Mills issued a description.
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Olympia
Sheriff Mills
Leadville
Colo
Has
Hardt
Tumwater
Mille
Mrs Cora Gibbs Dead. Baroness De Basus Seriously Ill
New York reports Baroness De Basus known as Mrs Frank Leslie seriously ill from complications. For months she had been ailing but not seen as critical until recent days. Funeral for Mrs Cora Gibbs Gibbs of Thomas is scheduled, with services to be held tomorrow at the eras chapel.
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New York
Baroness de Basus
America
Frank Leslie
Thomas
Gibbit
Mise Lulu Werden Buried
Pan Funeral services for Ma Lele Werden were held at Harney and Stewart's chapel yesterday afternoon. Interment will not be entered as an order arrives from Dawson.
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Ma Lele Werden
Harney & Stewart's
Terment
Orden
Dawson
Queen Oil Company Hikes Stock Price At Directors Meeting
Washington and Alaska reports note M Heten of the information bureau issues a delivery license for Toseday. The Illustrated album claims half tone views and resource capacity. The Queen Oil Company directors vote to raise stock to 25 cents per share effective December 11. Craven departs for Sunset California to oversee Well No 2 as a potential Pacific coast gusher. Dr Waggoner advertises in Globe Block. Gold Samed Contes listed at Pinckn Jewelry Store.
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Washington
Alaska
M. Heten
Eitnnetion Bureau
Gothers
Queen O1l
B. W. Craven
Sunset
Cal
Pacific
Desperate Escape Attempt Ends with Rescue by Bay
A prisoner unnamed by police made an early morning bid to escape but fell into the bay. He was rescued in the nick of time, kept over night, and shipped out of town on the Seattle train at noon.
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Seattle
Traveling salesman dies after steamer steam exposure
W Gleason a traveling salesman aboard the steamer Dode in Puget Sound was fatally scalded when an engine cylinder head blew out flooding his stateroom with steam. He died at Providence hospital eight hours later. His family resides in Oakland. The Bucklin Drug Co of Pago and a Northwest trip were his employers. Donnellan & Kingsley architects dissolved. Mr Donnellan partners with P J Donohoe at 614 Pacific block.
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Gleason
Mid-Sound
Providence Hospital
Honney & Stewart
Bucklin Drugee
Pago
Waa
Northwest
Decorated china sale at studio display this week
Mrs. T. A. Johnson offers a ape celal holiday line of decorated china at her studio room 64 Boston block on Wednesday through Saturday. The collection includes dainty articles for both ladies and gentlemen and features pieces that were shown at the Pan-American Exposition.
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T. A. Johnson
Boston Block
Perfectly Fitted Dental Parlors Open in Globe Building
Der Weggoner announces new quarters in the Globe building at the corner of Avenue and Jison street. The facility features gas and electric fixtures aimed at painless dentistry with modern care and methods. Light, airy rooms overlook the waters of the Sound and the snow capped Olympic mountains, offering deluxe service. The source also mentions D. Pease Johnson Co and inter-state fisheries Pacifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Mountains
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Lawton
Jone A
T. P
Evelle
Mt.oasant
Aed
Ahan
W. Wilmot
W. H. Holt
H. Beverton
G. W. Gabriel
J.B. Blackwell
G. H. de Hasreth
D. RK. Godwin
Samuel Kaufman
W. B. Main
the Baptist Organization of
Dunlap
Mr. Cairns
le J. Lawyer
Chrum
J. B
Ludlow
Second Avenue
Moore's
Avenue
Lee Health
Ae A Iainur Beliding
Bailey
F. W. Peters
Bonine
Guvoes
Cubiner
Y. W. CA
Rey
Ian
Veowind
VOPR
Ceose
Rhodes
University of Heidelberg
First Avenue
Olympia News
Eee
Efractia
Leslie
Cora Gibbs
Mise Lulu Werden
Dr. Waggoner
Globe Block
Eddie Foy
Qpelger & Arlbut
David Malley
Thurston County Bar Association
705 Avenue
Washington Tent & Awning Company. (Inc
Tol. Main
Yesier Way
Glass & Dice Cash Grocers
Adame Ce
Cana
ADV
Sterling
Goldman
Second Ave
Cor, Marion
D. Pease, Johnson & Co
Aoron Ave
Eadquarters
Bartlett Co
the Drug Trust
Drug Trust
Stuart
Bo Pierce
Pierce
Graduate Prescription Drugeista
Barrett DrucCo
Becond Avenue
Ana
Buchildn
Yesler Way
Simon Bros
Melton
Oxford
the Lion Clothing House
First Ave
South Cor. Main
Working Men's Headquarters
Soma
MENT
Asemey
Akana
the People’ Bargain ™ Store
Boston Grocery
Shannon
Nebraska
Shannon’s
Pike Street
Bargain House
K. M. Kalaf
Pike St
Alexander & Martin
Mutual Life
Martin & Fox
Joe Martin
Boom & Schmidt
John
Tims
A.ms Pune
Kaassan
Togs and Armor
Horthrup CO
Fleet Ave
Winter & Harper Co
Burke Bldg
Seattle, Wash
Singapore
Wm.s. Mayfield
Cline’s Piano
Union
Pingrees
Gloria
EEN Shoe Sole Agents
Diamonds
Diamond Palace
Uncle Jee
Star Paint CO
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