Hill Residents Protest Seattle Electric Car Service
Beacon Hill residents accuse the Seattle Electric Co. of dangerous service after a ninth street wreck damages McRae grocery and nearby stores. An ad by Hanson cites risks to life and limb, calling for better tracks and safer cars and alleging company negligence. The dispute prompted officials to promise investigation and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Seattle Electric Co
Youle
McRae @ grocery
Tennant
Geattle Electric Company
Hanson
Electric
James St Reese
Btone
Com
Inheritance Tax Debate Cited by Wandehil Gould
A fragment notes figures from New York and Washington discussing inheritance tax. It mentions Dee Ton Perkine and others in relation to defense of tax policy and potential gains or losses from estate duties. The text is incomplete but centers on tax policy and political figures’ positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
D.C
Dee
Perkine
New York
Ewald
Wandehil
Gould
Port Townsend Ship Olivebank Seized and Downed
Sehmits and the British vessel Olivebank are reported involved in a violent incident at Port Townsend. The ship was brought to the harbor, and the case is described as chaotic with local authorities noting a dramatic naval action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sehmits
Olivebank
Port Townsend
Ted
Germany
Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes at N. Brooks & Co
An ad notes a large variety of smoking jackets and bath robes with tea prices at N. Brooks & Co Broond a oo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Brooks & Co
E. N. Brooks & Co
Suicide on the Umatilla Steamer Ends Tragically
John Smith a shipyard foreman shot himself aboard the steamer Umatilla while en route from San Francisco to Seattle. He died instantly on the upper deck as wind muffled any report of the revolver. A deputy coroner later transported the body to Benny’s Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Umatilla
Smith
San Francisco
Seattle
YMCA
Arnold
Mier Bh
Benneys Watron
Schmitz Extortion Case Up Again in San Francisco
In Judge Dunne's court the extortion case against Mayor Schmits and Abe Ruef was heard again. Prosecutor Heney opposed the motion to dismiss the indictments while defense counsel urged dismissal as invalid under the civil code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Schmits
Abe Ruef
Dunne
Heney
Attorney Act
New Church Formed on Queen Anne Hill
A new church organized on Queen Anne hill at Galer and First avenue after December meetings led by Dr L A Chapman of First Christian church Broadway and Olivesta. Broadway church members and Queen Anne residents formed a large congregation buying land and building a temporary meeting house while Darst of Banaderota conducted nightly services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne Hill
Galer
First Ave
L. A. Chapman
First Christian Church
Broadway
Olivesta
Banaderota
Improvements to the Steamer Burton Refit in Seattle drydock
The steamer Burton recently bought by Kitsap County from Tacoma is undergoing a thorough overhaul at King & Wing drydock in Seattle. A lower cabin aft is being added and the vessel is expected to be ready around December 20. Also advertised are watches by Wm. H. Finck at 68 Becondav.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Tacoma Burton Transportation Company
Kitsap County Transportation Company
Seattie
King & Wing
Wear Seattle
B H. Morgan
Ashe
Coal famine inquiry finds no deliberate cutbacks
A Commercial club inquiry failed to prove coal companies in the area were cutting work crews to create a shortage. The Renton Coal Company reportedly employs 250 men while Black Diamond, Newcastle and Puget Bound total 90 200 tons monthly. Pacific Coal and Renton mine officials noted steady supply except flood weeks, with about 40 teams daily previously serving bunkers. next week a council meeting is planned.
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M HB. Harben
Vivian M. Carkeek
J. M Sparkman
Alexander McLean
Renton Coal Company
Ix Oper
Black Diamond
Newcastle
Puget Bound
James Anderson
Pacific Coal Company
F A. Hill
Renton Intne
Anderson
Railroad Permissions and Permits Reported in City Board Action
The Public Works board granted Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul permission to lay a single track on Colorado Avenue from Forest to Atlantic era and a double track on Whatcom Avenue from Stacy Street to Rainier Avenue. The House of Good Shepherd received a permit for a Fremont building with an extra exit. Grading Olympic Way progress was ordered except where injunctions apply. The Leland Hotel’s owner gained authorization to add two brick stories. Albert Hansen Jewelers secured an awning permit. Bunset Telephone Co. may install conduits and poles on secondary streets with city use option.
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Board of Public Works
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Colorado
Forest
Atlantic Era
Whatcom
Stacy St
Rainier
Massachusetts
House of Good Shepherd
Ths
Fremont
A.C. Rig
Olympic Way
Pike Western Investment Company
Leland Hotel
Pike At
Pike Place
Albert Hansen
Lowman
Bunset Telephone Company
Seconday
Post Office seeks bids for annex space in Seattle blocks
Postmaster George G Stewart reports Washington orders to solicit bids on room rental for an annex to the Seattle post office. The Union Trustee Co offers 6,700 square feet in a new building at Third and Washington, with bids needed to relieve congestion and accommodate transit mail through Seattle to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G Stewart
Washington
Union Trustee Company
Department
Third
Seattle
Berlin War Funding Fight Ends With House Rejection
The house committee refused to back an order for funds to prosecute the war in South Africa. The Reichstag may dissolve as Chancellor warns that without money Germany risks losing half its colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Berlin
House Committee
Reb Ia
South Africa
Reichetag
Germany
Firefighters Contain Classroom Fire in New Waldorf Area
A brief blaze in New Waldorf at Seventh Avenue and Pike Street was sparked by a paint bucket accident. Workmen quickly extinguished the fire with little trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Waldorf
Seventh Av
Pike «St
Samuel Jones sues Hoge for $4200 injuries from April crash
Amended complaint filed in superior court states Samuel Jones demands $4200 damages from James D. Hoge for injuries alleged after being struck by Hoge’s automobile at the Main and Pike street corner last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Jones
James D. Hoge
Main and
Pike Sta
New 16 Story Hotel Planned on Seconday Between Hell and Blanchard
Architect J F Byv erett in the Walker building drafts plans for A A Schuchard owner. The 606 by 120 foot structure will be leased as a hotel for five years then converted to an office building if conditions warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seconday
Hell
Blanchard
J. F. Byverett
Walker
A. A. Schuchard
Council authorizes sale of water and sewer bonds
Comptroller Carroll was authorized by the council to advertise the value of 2,500,000 water bonds and 1,660,000 sewer bonds to be sold to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Immigration Inspector Turner Takes Charge in District
Immigration Inspector C. A. Turner is appointed to lead the district, replacing W. Eatell who lies under medical care at Providence hospital. Turner brings extensive experience from Ellis Island where he served three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Turner
W. Eatell
Providence Hospital
Turner
United States
Ellis Island
Alaska Steamship Merger Probed by Grand Jury
United States grand jury in Juneau has summoned witnesses to investigate a suspected merger between the Pacific Coast Steamship and Alaska Steamship companies and their rebate system. The inquiry stems from a petition by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce to the U S attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Juneau
Alaska
United States Grand Jury
Pacific Coast Steamship
Alaska Steamship Companies
Douglas Chamber of Commerce
United States
Sterling silver gollet set by Wick the pioneer jeweler
Sterling silver gollet set by William H. Wick, pioneer jeweler, at 908 B See Omay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Wick
Pioneer Jeweler
Thompson Trial Third Venue Ordered in Tacoma
Judge Brel issued the order for a third venue in the Chester Thompson trial in Tacoma. The order sets return to court tomorrow evening at 8, and directs state witnesses to appear Friday at 10 o'clock while defense witnesses are to appear Monday at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Chester Thompson
Brel
Forger Surrenders After Forgery Claim of $10,000
Probia reports Attorney Don FF Baum, alleged to be wealthy, turned himself in to the state's attorney. He admits obtaining $10,000 by forging the signatures of county officials and residents and misusing the county seal. A forgery warrant is in preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Probia
Don FF Baum
Hhe
Water System Plans Ready for Cedar River Extension
City Engineer Thomson reports Cedar river water system expansion plans ready for board of public works review on December 13 and council meeting next day. Proposal includes three new reservoirs at Beacon Hill and Green Lake, with capacities of 106 million and two at 64 million gallons each, plus three large booster pipes to the waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Thomson
Board of Public Works
Council
Art
Beacon Hill
Green Lake
Heacon Hill
City depositories named for funds by treasurer Russell
City Treasurer George F. Russell designates banks to hold public funds with specified maximum deposits at each institution. Depository list includes Power Bound National, Scandinavian American Bank, Washington Trust Co, Beattie National, Washington National, First National, National Bank of Commerce, Des ter Morten & Co, Union Savings & Trust, Northwest Trust & Base Deposit, and State Bank of Beattie with varied limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Russell
National Bank
Scandinavian American Bank
Washington Trust Company
Beattie National
Washington National
First National
National Bank of Commerce
Dester Morten & Co
Union Savings & Trust Company
Northwest Trust & Base Deposit Company
The
State Bank of Beattie
Eagle Harbor Piling Inspector Killed in Water Rescue
Ed McNair of Eagle Harbor died while attempting to rescue a boy who fell into the water. He reportedly stubbed his toe, fell from a dock, struck his head on a piling, and was killed. McNair was a piling inspector for the railroad company and will be buried under Odd Fellows auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McNair
Eagle Harbor
McNair
Bonney Watson Company
The
Odd Fellows
Mayor vetoes license for Kentucky saloon on Yesler Yesler corner
Mayor Moore yesterday vetoed the council approved license for the Kentucky saloon in the basement at Yesler and Occidental. He cites improper management and the unsafe location where women and children waiting for care are exposed to drunken patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Kentucky
Yesler and
Occidental
Jackson St
Yesler
Renton
Carnoa
Youth Falls Aboard Steamer Umatilla Breaks Leg
Charles Day aged 17 fell on the deck of the steamer Umatilla this morning and sustained a leg fracture. He was transported to Providence Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Day
Umatilla
Providence Hospital
Jury panel in second degree murder case of Julius Moreaudike
The jury for Julius Moreaudike charged with second degree murder was fully impanelled at noon. Testimony began in this afternoon's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Moreaudike
Carnegie Medal for Mrs Patterson Heroine of Coloma Wreck
A Seattle meeting of the steamship men appointed a committee at the Merchants Exchange to determine if Mrs. Thomas Patterson should receive a Carnegie medal for her heroism during the Coloma wreck. Captains Thorndyke McKenzie and Plummer were named to the committee.
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Patterson
Seattle
Merchants’ Exchange
Thomas Patterson
Coloma
Thorndyke
McKenzie
Plummer
Forgery Warrants Out for McGaran in California
A warrant is sworn by Joe Green for the arrest of Thomas A. McGaran on forgery charges. McGaran, a steel worker, has passed worthless checks totaling several hundred dollars and is jailed in Redding, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Green
Thomas A. McGaran
McGaran
Reddings
Cal
Funeral Services for Mrs Ella J Goodman and Infant
Funeral services for Mrs Ella J Goodman and her four month old child burned to death at Hillman City were held at the Butterworth & Sons chapel at 2 PM. Mrs Goodman leaves a husband and three children. Interment followed in Lake View Cemetery with mother and child in a single casket. The Commercial Club met last night and granted the investigation committee more time to study the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella J Goodman
Hillman City
Butterworth & Sons
Death over disgrace ends life of accused forger
Robert E. Luhn, son of a wealthy Frisco soap manufacturer, allegedly drew a $175 check on Bank of California in John Decker’s name and passed it. After failed private settlements, Luhn was arrested near Beattie Athletic lab. en route home he drew a .22 revolver and shot himself, dying at Bonney Watson's. His wife fainted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Luhn
Robert
W. J. Ber@ Co
Enieide
Ugbav
Cherry
Lughn
Francisco
W. J. Barnard
Bank of California
John Decker
L. BE. Hoor
Hoor
Decker
Lugha
Justice Quorge
Luka
Beattie Athletic Lab
Binwell
Luhe
Bonney Watson's
Serious charged affidavit in Titus obstruction trial
Attorney Edwin J. Brown files affidavits in Beattie obstructing streets case alleging juror influence and prejudice. Affidavits from Peter Mayer and jurors Van Wormer Wooding and Pomeroy claim bias and intent to seek constitutional review. Judge Frater's court hears the motion amid a tense trial atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Brown
Kerman F. Titus
Brown
Peter A Mayer
A. Wintera
C. G. van Wormer
Supreme Court
J. H. Wooding
W Pomeroy
Estelle Fades After Illness at Providence Hospital
W. B. Estelle, head of the immigration office, remained in serious condition at Providence Hospital this afternoon after several days of poor health. Doctors indicated only limited chances of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Hospital
W. B. Estelle
Immigration Office
Varsity Concert and Glee Show Planned at University
Wiley Hemphill named temporary manager aims to fill Denny Hall for a Friday night concert following a successful campus football season. Fraternity and dorm stunts were dropped to ensure a smooth appearance, with high student support reported after yesterday’s assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Hall
Wiley Hemphill
Ex Senator Arthur Brown Shot by Mrs Bradley in Utah
Washington dispatch reports former Utah senator Arthur Brown was shot Saturday afternoon by Mrs Anna Bradley and remains in critical condition with little hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur Brown
Utah
Anna Bradley
Century Furniture Big Value Christmas Selections
Century Furniture showcases Christmas selections with deep prices on mantel clocks and various glassware. Featured items include cut glass bottles, hand painted plates, brass candle holders, and children’s tableware, all offered as ready bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Furniture Company
Driver thrown as train collides with wagon at Health's Cove
A Northern Pacific passenger train from Vancouver struck a Seattle Transfer wagon at Health's Cove near the crossing. Driver OG W Jarvis was tossed 40 feet and treated at Seattle General Hospital. One horse was killed and the other mangled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health's Cove
Northern Pacific
Vancouver
Seattle Transfer Company
OG. W. Jarvis
Mr. Jarvis
Seattle
Laurelhurst Prospectus Tour Draws Property Interest
The owners invite visitors to Laurelhurst over the next days to view an elegant prospectus with colored photographs of Laurelhurst and its surroundings. The brochure highlights high quality property and attractive features for potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurelhurst
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Wm. H. Finck
Library
Ingrain
Cent Lee Ae Reall
Waldorf
Alabgka Steamship Companies
Alaska Grand Jury
Thompson
Forger
Himself
Commerceial Club
Shington
Secretary of the Inte
Southwest
Alaskan
France
Pavers Telegraph Service
the Central News
S. E. C. Pranchises
Corporation Committee
Beattie Eiedric Company
Wellevue Ay
Woodland Park Ay
Chicago
Geattle
Wescott
Cook County
Equad
Estelle
Mas Y Robes
Cub & E. Oe
Corthwes
NO Trust SI Ssafe Deposit CO
Tire Family
Hoyt
Pike St
Opera Cloaka
Kimonas
China
Garvey-Buchanan Co
Portland
Fleishner & Mayer
Java
Brookfield Creamery
the Fair Department Store
Second Avenue
A. Mafridge Co., Inc
J. J. Wolf, Mgr
Able Christmas Gifts
Bergen
Madras
Rope Portieres
Carrury Furniture Company
Spring Street
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