Porter Suicide Reported At Rio City Home
A man named Porter died by his own hand using crystallized strychnine at his residence on Firet Avenue. The death occurred after a period of alleged external pressures and business troubles. The body was found by Mr. Adama. Dr. Johnson attended, with a death report and public notice issued. Witnesses named Daisy and Weet were linked to the case, and Porter’s wife is mentioned among those involved.
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Porter
Firet
Adama
Johnson
Alain
Fnr
Mont
Daisy
Convict Labor to Build New Walla Walla Machine Shop
The state board of auditing and control authorized a $2600 machine shop at Walla Walla to be built entirely by convict labor with convict produced materials. Completion is expected in about two months if plans proceed, aiming to save state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympi
State Board of Auditing and Control
Walla Walla
Tacoma Smelting worker dies after ore car accident
John Mee, head ore sampler at Tacoma Smelting Works, was crushed between two ore cars this morning. He died within an hour at the hospital. McKeown served 12 years in the smelting company and was a lifelong bachelor. His funeral arrangements were to be held with local lodge involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
John Mee
Cereck
McKeown
Lodge of l and Protective Order of
Rodneys Divorced Case Voices Turbulent Navy Link
In Washington district court Judge Hagner denied the divorce petition of Robert Burton a former United States navy paymaster from his wife and reserved ruling on the cross petition alleging adultery. The trial featured a lengthy session with witnesses and jurors discharged after a long morning.
Tunnel Plan To Link San Francisco And Oakland
Articles filed by a company led by F. Smith and Seam King seek a $2.5 million capital to operate a ferry and railway between San Francisco and Oakland with a future rail tunnel between the two cities. The entry notes ongoing bylines about Seattle weather with continued cold and possible rain.
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San Francisco
San
Oakland
Emeryville
Relations i and Co
F. Smith
Fon
Sanisco
Unknown man killed near Puyallup identified by clothing
A unidentified man killed by a freight train near Puyallup had marks of a coma clothing firm on his clothing, but no one recalls him. His remains were brought to Tacoma for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Puyallup
Coma Clothing Firma
Escaped Pest House In City With Smallpox Case Reported
Truman Campbell, ill with smallpox, escaped the Pesthouse last night and was recaptured by Officer Wilkes. He was returned to the pest house after quarantine measures in City Hall. A smallpox case was reported at Chase Farmly on Seventh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Campbell
Wilkes
Campbell
George Deveeman
City Hall
Island County
Chase Farmly
Seventh Avenue
Titania and On the Quiet headline draw Seattle crowds
The Seattle theater last night featured Titania or Theaters Carnival with Prof B R Collins praised for direction. Cast members Estelle Stevens Gertrude Perrie Susie McArdle Juanita Wheeler and others received applause for singing dancing and acting while William Collier starred in On the Quiet, a Yale comedy by Augustus Thomas, praised as a season highlight with performances continuing tonight and through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania
Seattle
BR. BE. Collins
Estelle Stevens
Jania
Gertrude Perrie
Puck
Susie McArdle
Wiliam Collier
Collier
Augustus Thomas
New York City
Mr. Thomas
Funeral of Mrs Jay C Allen Held at Sacred Heart Church
The funeral was held from the Church of Sacred Heart at 10 o'clock this morning with requiem high mass. Interment followed at Lake View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay C. Allen
Church of Sacred Heart
Lake View Ty
Local Events Highlight Tacoma Talk and Track Plans
Tacoma hosts a crowded meeting at the First Congregational Church where Raymond Wert is elected track captain and Wilber Harlan track manager. Plans are underway for Washington state’s largest interscholastic meet in May as Whatcom High School’s football win spurs track hopes.
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Raymond Wert
Ore
Wilber Harlan
Whatcom High School
Plana
Beattie Oke Factory and Tannery Plans Endorsed
The Beattie chamber committee in charge of the $250,000 factory and tannery project led by J M Arrington expects easy subscriptions for the capital stock. Secretary J B Mela says the investment will pay strong interest and be controlled entirely by Beattie residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Arrington
J. B. Mel
New Flour Mill and Starch Plant Planned for Seattle
NEW MILLS Seattle is assured of a new flour mill and starch factory. The negotiations, pending in regard to these enterprises, were closed this morning. The proprietors will be KK Peblow of Montana and H W Hammond of San Francisco. J A Moore secured sites for the mill and factory near the Centennial mill. The four mill will have a capacity for 1 600 barrels per day. These enterprises will furnish employment for 400 men. EB Peblow left today for the boat to purchase machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
KK. Peblow
Montana
H. W. Hammond
San Francisco
J. A. Moore
Centennial Mill
Co. EB. Peblow
Sailor Wager Lawsuit Ties Up Schooner Long
Deputy Marshal Stringer seized the schooner Ralph J. Long this morning under a libel led by T. P. Dorgan over a $100 claim. The suit alleges the amount is due for a month's cook’s wages aboard the vessel.
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United States
Stringer
Ralph J. Long
T. P. Dorgan
Ammount
Cook
Electric Co Gets Street Lighting Contract
Youngs of the water and heating department will report favorably on the Seattle Electric Co bid to light the streets. It was the only bid and is considered reasonable. The report will be sent to the city council for confirmation.
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Tupt. Youngs
Water and Heating Department
Seattle Electric Co
Pagetteeaana
J Candle Power
Market Prices Hold Steady for Staples in Local Trade
Market notes show no change in prices for hullane supplies and a broad consensus on sweet potatoes at 1.55. Nut prices vary widely while street markets report light receipts, mainly potatoes and onions, with steamer wax beans cleaned up that night.
Jobbying Quotations Market Produce Prices Snapshot
A fragmentary list shows varied produce prices including lemons at 2.00, 8.00 per bot, cranberries 9.50 to 10 per bag, pineapples 6.9, grapes and oranges with multiple unit notations, and potatoes at 24.00 per ton or 1.15 per unit. Other items include cabbage carrots lettuce radishes parsley onions and sauerkraut with miscellaneous weights and prices.
Prices and poultry and provisions listing
A dense price listing from a historical newspaper shows varied costs for produce meats dairy and grains. Items include cauliflower beans cucumbers and wax beans with prices per box or pound, and farm products like timothy hay alfalfa grain and grain prices listed by region and type.
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Washington
Iowa
Bigin
Nefre
Eastern
New York
Roquefort
Tigwr Case
Limburger
Kane
Card Socials and Club Events Highlight Local Gaiety
Mrs H C Henry hosts a card party on Minor avenue and Beneca street with six handed cinch. Mrs Percy Smith hosted a charming party on Thirtieth avenue with fourteen guests. The Cheu Club plans its annual dinner at the Rainier Grand with Mr J B Case as toastmaster and Mr H A Austin assisting. Members invited only. Also noted are El dall and Miss Dora Freer visiting, and Mr W R Barlow summoning home due to illness. Ladies Gold Guard Chains advertised at Pinck's Jewelry. Dr Ludlow relocated to Globe Building.
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H. C. Henry
Minor Avenue
Beneca Street
Percy Smith Wan
Rainier Grand
J. BR. Case
Wil
H. A. Austin
Hammond
Gossette
J. Austin
Cheu
Mattie Hallock
Mise Dora Freer
W. R. Barlow
Twenty-fourth Avenue South
Skagit Chief to be floated for temporary repairs
Capt I A Swift departed with the tug Queen City and four scows to float the Skagit Chief. Plan is to lash two scows each side and beach the wreck at high tide to undergo temporary hull repairs before returning to service within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Swift
Queen City
Pecvons
Wae
Mears descendant dies at family home
Artemus T. Mears a descendant of early North Pacific explorer John Mears died at 2227 Wearing Avenue at age 8. He is survived by a widow and three children Rev C L Mears of Snohomish Glen Mears of this city and Mrs W W Ewing Nome. Funeral held at 1 30 this afternoon from the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artemus T. Mears
North Pacific Coast
John Mears
Wearen Avenue
Evan
Rev
C. l. Mears
Snohomish
Glen ©. Mears
W. W. Ewing J. Nome
Flood threat returns to White Horse after Skagway news
The town of White Horse faces renewed flood danger after late news from Skagway aboard the steamer Dolphin. The Daily Alaskan reports the paper sold last week to Lt. Jensen for $1000, with associates George B Town and J F Gorin once Seattle residents. A diamond, watch or jewelry sale is linked to Moore's on 705 Second Avenue.
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White Horse
Dolphin
Hunter
Skagway
Alaskan
Wan
Lt. Jensen
Jensen
George 8
J. F. Gorin
Seattle
Moore's
Second Avenue
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Tosam
Russell
Mrs Allen
Re & Wiston
Yokohama
United Kin
Plattery
Bert Métnigre
Tolle Wit Christians Association
Christ
West
NEW Mills
Western Avenue
The
First Ave
Puget
Ladlew
Pinck’s Jewelry
Dr. Ludlow
Globe
F. E Elliott
M. Seller & Co. Cor
Madison St
A. T. Mears
Moore‘s
T. A. Tohneon
Boston
Eve
Columbia
Asain
Richards
Andendlenn
Shannon
California
Shannon’s
Quaker Drug Co
Globe Building
ADV
Goldman
Northwest
BucklLld On
Yester Way
She Soin Lee
Dee
Galliher
Debria
Tacoma Milia
Attic
Diamond Ice
Tiemt Ice
Best Service
Insts Jongest
Tel
Main
Eppone
Trust
Castoria
Me Betties
Bettes
Bartetdrucco
Becond Avenue
Winter & Harper Co
Second Ave
Burke Bidg
Seattle, Wash
Chesterfield
Wehutchinsonco
Oras Ner Unions
J. Redelsheimer & Co
Cor
Columbia Street
First Avenue
Neward
Siatuel Idle
Portland, Os
Cal
Capitol Hill
Thomas Russell
Tenino
State
Capitol Hil
M. C. Wark
Holmes Good Furniture
Lholm Ae A & Mt
Pateient A Co
Abe Kach
S@c
Soc
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