Commercial Club Seeks New Assay Office Superintendent
George E Roberts director of the United States mints said yesterday that no one else is implicated in the scandal as the investigation proceeds. In a few days the inquiry should close, with Roberts and Frank A Leach departing for their posts. A resolution to appoint a superintendent of the local assay office, trusted by business and mining men of the northwest, was unanimously approved at the Commercial Club meeting.
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United States Mints
Adame’ Era
Roberta
Frank A. Leach
Northwest
Come
Mercial Club
Steamship and marine notes from coast and Atlantic
Steamer Indianapolis sailed from New York for Seattle yesterday. The Carmania, Cunard’s first turbine liner, reached New York yesterday. Wreckage thought to be from the sealing schooner Fawn washed ashore at Carmanah BC. Seven Norwegian sailors of the collier Reider were refused landing at Nanaimo yesterday for trachoma. Pacific Mall steamer Siberia was damaged by fire yesterday. Fishing will be allowed in British Columbia in 1906.
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British Columbia
Reider
Nanaimo
Carmania
Cunard Line
New York
Carmanah
B. C
Victoria
Pacific Mall
Siberia
Alleged Slayer of Six Unmoved at Ordeal
Des Moines reports farmer William McWilliams confronted with the bodies of his wife and five children after a butcher knife and hammer were used in their slaughter. A milkman found the slain family. McWilliams denies knowledge and faces murder charges amid jealousy motive claims.
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Des Moines
Wm. McWilliams
Geo. Snow
McWilliams
Tiny Woman Sees Seattle After 1 3 Of A Century
General Tom Thumb arrives in Seattle with the Count and Baron Magic. He notes Seattle’s growth from village to world city, recounts meetings with Queen Victoria Napoleon III and the Bavarian king, and declares this his last tour. He hints at writing a memoir and recalls fleeing to marry General in Grace Church New York.
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Tom Thumb
Seattle
Count
Baron Magic
Paince
the Star
Queen Victoria
Napoleon
Tuileries
Bavaria
P. T. Barnum
General
Grace Church
New York
Grim question on bringing cholera victims to Seattle
The state board of health reviews whether bodies of persons dying from infectious disease may be shipped into the state from the Philippine islands. Manila Meyer Ballinger asks permission to bring two relatives of cholera death to Seattle for summer storage in a receiving vault. Mayor Bal linger referred the letter to the state board for action.
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Philippine Islands
State Board of Health
Manila
Meyer Ballinger
Seattle
H Ballinger
Great Surgeon Goes to Japan
Rear Admiral 8 M Suzuki surgeon general of Japan’s imperial navy visited Seattle as a guest of Consul Hisamiden. He sailed today on the Lyo Maru bound for Japan after attending the Detroit meeting of the American Military Surgeons association where his paper on battlefield and ship sanitary arrangements drew strong interest.
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8. M. Suzuki
Imperial Navy of Japan
Misaka
Togo
Seattle
Hisamiden
Japan
Thi
Detroit
American Military Surgeons Association
Lookout for Bogus Money In Beattie Circulation
Secret Service reports counterfeits of six and sixteen dollar gold pieces and silver dimes circulating in Beattie. Capt. B W Bell notes fake coins sent from Bellingham and suspects Seattle area involvement. Agents pursue suspects as investigation continues.
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B. W. Bell
United States Secret Service
Bellingham
Beattie
Seattle
Secret Service
Health Board Aims Fresh Meat Inspection Bill
The board of health at a special meeting within days plans to draft a bill requiring inspection of all fresh meats sold in the city.
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Board of Health
Ballard Firemen to Hold Sixth Annual Ball
The Ballard firemen plan their sixth annual ball on December 30 at Junction hall Willisfa. Fitch, who died Monday night from stomach trouble, was sent to Marysville where three of his sons reside. Dr. A M Critz, Ballard’s leading physician, who recently had a stroke, remains in critical condition.
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Ballard
Ballard Firemen
Junction Hall
Willisfa H. Fitch
Marysville
A. M. Critz
Fund Growing for W F Bohringer Relief
The relief fund for W F Bohringer, a teamster who mortgaged his home to buy two horses and lost one in an accident, is increasing. J C Smith donated $5 in the morning, adding to his brother B F Smith's contribution.
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W. F. Bohringer
J. C. Smith
Star Office
B. F. Smith
Chicago Charter Convened To Frame New City Charter
The Chicago convention called by Mayor Dunne to draft a new city charter opened today. He argued the old charter is outgrown, patchwork past repairs create confusion, and a modern plan is essential. Committees were appointed as addresses on charter features followed. The draft will need state legislature assent. Most aldermen and councilmen favor the charter proposal to establish a city lighting plant and seek voter consideration.
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Chicago
Dunne
Ecounct
Hillman Divorce Granted to Evelyn Hillman
On grounds of incompatibility and cruelty Evelyn Hillman was yesterday granted a divorce from Homer L. Hillman a real estate man. Special announcement appears on page 6.
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Evelyn Hillman
Hmomer
Aristocratic Canine Mystery Prompts Legal Fight
Prince Henry the thoroughbred Bt. Hernard dog is missing after a dispute. C Hauschildt sues Harry De Vett for 600 dollars claiming the dog was borrowed and not returned. De Vett alleges theft and confinement aftermath. State treasurer Matt H. Gormsey files an intervening tax claim on the dredge Seattle. Washington Good Roads group pushes 1904 convict labor law for road work.
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Harry de Vett
C. Hauschildt
Hauschildt
de Vett
Hauschnldt
Seattle
Puget Bound Bridge and Dredging Company
Pacific Canal Company
Washington State Good Roads Association
Child's Doll Go-Cart On Sale At Discount Price
A toy doll go cart with steel wheels and gear, wicker bed and parasol is offered for 1.79 dollars tomorrow, reduced from 2.50 dollars. The item promises sturdy construction and attractive finish for young owners seeking a bargain.
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BIA
Acme
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First Avenue
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Busi
Ness
Columbia
King Bros.co
Sully
King County
Matt HH
Gormsey
Marvelous Toy Land
Toyland
Sue Walter
Ase
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Tee
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McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Ave
Madison St
H. Lewis & CO
Tet Ave
Cor Cherry
RED Front Furniture CO
Pike Street
PIRSA
Allen & Gilbert-Ramaker CO
Second Avenue
Christman
May Ragley Mittden
Berta Mey
Roe Oy
the Star Publishing CO
Crorory Furniture Company
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Sprane
Harrington
San Domingo
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