HITS REEF AND SINKS ALASKA STEAMER ELLA N
The steamer Ella N struck Copper Mount Saw Tooth reef near Prince of Wales Island during a severe snow storm. Crew and fifteen passengers reached shore and were later taken to Ket by the Kaseline, while Captain Brubn received care for exposure at Copper Mount. the vessel was a noted Ketchikan to Prince of Wales route boat previously owned by a Russian syndicate.
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Prince of Jaland
Copper Mount ‘Gank
Ket
P. 2. Smith
Brubn
Copper Mount Saw Tooth Reef
Ketchikan
Copper Mount
Albion
Prince of Walesalaland
We Ge
Wran- Rie
Vagabond Editor Loyd Praised in Literary Introductory Narrative
A fragmentary notice highlights Lloyd as a fertile editor and talented writer known in literary circles. It references his forthcoming pieces including a Seattle themed article and a piece on "The Alaskan Sage of Strain." The compact piece notes the correct version of the Prayer and mentions another Seattle edition to be released soon, on sale at stands.
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Tte
Lloyd
Alma
Fim
Weil
Seattle
King
Baptist Church Annual Meeting Reports Progress and Selections
Last night the Baptist church held its annual meeting with reports showing progress. Officers elected include Dr J E leader of the Temple f Mire J E B Crichton organist Park leader of pastor s choir Griffith president of the trustees H F Compton geher and H W Foster trustee of Sunday schools. The board discussed acquiring a church site and the corner of Third av at.
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The
Baptist Church
J. E
Temple
J. E B. Crichton
Park
Griffith
of Trustees
H. F. Compton
Geher
H. W. Foster
Third
Sunday Topics at Many Churches Across City
Church schedules list sermons and speakers for numerous houses of worship. Pastors include Rev. Wittman, Rev. Csarne, Rev. Simonds, Rev. Llwyd, Rev. Wall, and Rev. Cooper among others. Topics cover religious duties, moral duties, and the relation of church to the state as crowds attend morning and evening services.
Beattle Dominates Poultry Show Prizes
Telegraph briefs report Seattle win in poultry show with Beattle taking bulk of prizes while Circuit Increases. Also notes Portland theaters expanding Bullivan Considine circuit and a raid on Northern Pacific coal cars by Central Washington men. Everett hosts high school debate on ship subsidy question.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Beattle
Portland
Bullivan & Considine Ciircuit
Connell
Central Washington
Northern Pacific
Everett
Snohomish
Merchants Handicapped by Delayed Great Northern Traffic
Wenatchee reports merchants and shippers are seriously handicapped by the Great Northern railway's inability to move traffic, disrupting business and trade as of December 15.
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Wenatchee
Great Northern
Lumber Prices Rise Across All Grades In Vancouver
The local Millmen's Association in Vancouver announces an immediate advance of all lumber grades from $1 to $3 per thousand. In a separate incident, Joseph Krom and his family narrowly escaped death when their home caught fire, waking in time to flee.
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Vancouver
B.C
Millmen's Association
Joseph Krom
Fuel Famine in the Middle West Strains Rural Areas
A fuel famine across Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakota forces ranchers to destroy outbuildings to salvage timber for fuel. In Sweden King Oscar remains critically ill with guarded medical updates fueling concern about his recovery.
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Middle West
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakota
Stockholm
Oscar
Snowfall Forces Loggers Out As Camps Close
Heavy snow hits the northern coast of British Columbia driving loggers from woods and forcing logging camps to shut at multiple points along the coast.
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B. C
Vancouver
B.C
Barker Arraigned in Kennewick Murder Case
PROSSER Dec 15 Robert Barker the Kennewick bandit was arraigned in the superior court yesterday charged with murder in the first degree for killing Marshal Giever.
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Barker
Prosser
Robert Barker
Kennewick
Marshal Giever
Portrait of Late Senator John B. Allen Given to State Collection
Olympia reports Gov. Mead has received a handsome portrait of the late Senator John B. Allen for the state portrait collection honoring public men who served in former years.
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Olympia
Mead
John B. Allen
Eighteen Captains and Eight Owners Fined in License Case
A Aberdeen Washington dispatch reports eighteen steamship captains and eight owners fined $100 each for operating steamers without licenses as pilots. Wenatchee officials say the matter involves vessels in regional waterways. A separate note from Wenatchee announces Elder A J Adams called to the Christian church pastorate. In New York the Standard Oil Company says wages will rise 10 percent for all workers earning under $100 monthly starting January 1. In Victoria a steamer named Quito sustained minor damage after striking Nash rock between Hornby and Denman Island.
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Portland
Oregonian
Aberdeen
Wash
Tax Sale Nets About 14000 in County Property Sales
Bellingham on December 15 reports the county realized roughly 14000 from tax sale of properties owned by delinquent taxpayers this week.
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Bellingham
Whatcom County
Roosevelt to push ship and widy measure in session
Washington report says President Roosevelt will send a special message to Congress urging passage of a ship and widy measure during the current session. In Victoria, Captain Balcom returned from Ottawa with licenses for four more coast whaling stations, totaling five stations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Victoria
Balcom
Ottawa
President Roosevelt to Send Six Special Messages to Congress
Washington reports President Roosevelt will send six special messages to Congress next week outlining policy asks and administrative updates. The communications are expected to cover key domestic issues and legislative priorities.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Northern Pacific to Erect Ice House in Payallup
PAYALLUP Dec 16 Next Monday the Northern Pacific Railway company will begin the erection of an ice house in this city. The project adds to local facilities and highlights continued railway expansion plans in the region.
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Payallup
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Jefferson Fire Insurance Admitted in Washington
Olympia December 15 The Jefferson Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia was admitted to business in the state today H Roy Stovel of the city is named agent for the company
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Olympia
Jefferson Fire Insurance Company of
Philadelphia
H. Roy Stovel
The
Representative Jones Introduces Civil Service Salary Bill
Washington December 16. Representative Jones introduces a bill to raise civil service salaries by 20 percent, effective July 1, 1907. Bellingham women spearhead Civic league crusade for cleaner city in December 16 dispatch.
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Washington
Jones
Bellingham
The
Civic League
Review of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific affair by Washington delegation
Washington delegation meets today in Senator Ankeny’s office to review the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition affairs.
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Washington
Senator Ankeny
Roosevelt Receives Nobel Peace Prize Congratulatory Cable
President Roosevelt today received a cable dispatch from Emanuel Nobel of St. Petersburg congratulating him on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize from the Norwegian parliament.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Emanuel Nobel
St. Petersburg
Parlia
If We Warred With Japan A Pacific Power Clash Looms
Berlin editor argues the United States faces a Pacific coast blockade risk if Japan wins naval supremacy. He advocates doubling the U S navy and building bases in Hawaii and the Philippines to deter conflict, while noting England’s sea power as a continued concern.
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Newspapernterprise Association
Berlin
United States of America
Japan
Pacific Ocean
United States
Union
Pacific
Morton
Merchante’ Club
Chicago
America
Panama
Sho
Ths
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Philippines
Hawaii
Siton
Mayland
France
England
East Asiatic
Black Art in Chicago Death Mystery
The Chicago inquiry into six Vreal family deaths centers on Herman Billek accused of hypnotic influence and financial manipulation. Emma Neumann alleges deaths tied to medicine, insurance misappropriation, and a fear of poisoning. Billek’s mother Barbara Billek, a Cleveland fortuneteller, taught him the occult arts from childhood.
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Herman Billek
Chicago
Vreal
Mra
Emma Neumann
Hiliekh
Vren
Cleveland
East End
Rillek
Billek
Barbara Bil
Beattie Carnegie Library Inspect by Chicago Architect
P. J. Weber of Chicago, architect for the Carnegie library of Beattie, arrived to inspect the new structure before turnover. Also notes on hay shortage, London trip for pioneers, Princess Beatrice sea voyage, and local music and talks with various community events.
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Hay
P. J. Weber
Chicago
Carnegie Library of Beattie
Skyscraper Plans Filed for Washington Hotel Project
Plans and specifications for a new Washington hotel were filed today. Located at the northeast corner of Second and Stewart, the thirteen story building will have 180 feet frontage on Second Avenue and 60 feet on Stewart Street, with an estimated cost of 650,000 dollars.
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Washington Hotel
Second and Stewart
Second Av
Stewart
Steamers Maniaque and Ireland Reported Lost
Reports from Duluth Minnesota dated December 15 indicate that the steamers Maniatique and Ireland and the tug were believed lost. Authorities search continues as families await word.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Duluth
Minn
Ireland
Northland Crew Secures Prize For Melan ope Salvage
The Northland crew that towed the derelict Melan ope into Astoria has secured a prize worth several thousand dollars to restore the ship to its original condition. The Melan ope will be worth at least $50,000 after repair. Otto Young's Will filed in Chicago provides $460,000 for charity with about $20,000,000 in trust for wife, children and grandchildren over fifty years.
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Northland
Otto Young
Chicago
Dee
Otto Youngs
Fine Gift Umbrellas Arrive After East Freight Delay
Due to an east freight delay our new stock of fine gift umbrellas has arrived. To clear stock before Christmas they are being sold at one fourth off regular prices. Contact Chicago Jewelry Co. 207 Second Avenue.
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Chicago Jewelry Co
Seattle bank men chapter to host money contest night
The Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Bank Men will host an evening event on December 21 for bank men from Tacoma and Everett. A money counting contest with real cash is the headline feature and a large crowd from Tacoma and Everett is expected.
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Seattle
The
American Institute of Bank Men
Bank Men
Tacoma
Everett
New York Club Discusses State Building at A Y P Exposition
The New York club met last night in Commercial Club rooms. Judge George E B Morris Alienator F P Lewis and A H Bee spoke on securing an appropriation from the New York state legislature for a New York state building at the A Y P exposition.
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New York Club
Commercial Club
George EB. Morris
F. P. Lewis
A. H. Beebe
New York State
Llwyd to Speak at YMCA Sunday Club Address
On Sunday afternoon the Rev. J. P. D. Llwyd will address the Sunday club at the YMCA while R. H. Thompson the city engineer speaks to the boys in the gymnasium at the same hour.
Harbor line surveys for Lake Union and Lake Washington
The U S engineer corps completes field work on surveys for harbor lines in Lake Union and Lake Washington. A public meeting is set for January 16 1907 at the Chamber of Commerce to hear affected residents opinions. A pier head line will be drawn around Lake Union and Lake Washington from Pontat to Newcastle coal bunkers along the west and south shores.
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Entire
Christian Endeavorers Union
United Preatoteran Church
Colored Forum
Hitler J. M. Webb
Madison
United States Engineer
Lake Waashin
Lake Union
Chamber of ©Merce Rooms
Permsone
Lake Washington
Pontac
Newcastle
Launch Montana cruiser christened by Miss Minnie Conrad
The U S Navy cruiser Montana, a slater ship of the Washington and Tennessee, was launched today in Norfolk Virginia. The ceremony included a christening by Miss Minnie Conrad of Great Falls Montana.
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Beripps Telegraph Service
Norfolk
Montana
Slater
Washington and Tennessee
Minnie Conrad
Great Falls
Mont
Bomb Attack Near Naval Governor General In Moscow
Two men threw a bomb at Admiral Doubass and the governor general as they rode in a carriage in Moscow. Both victims were slightly injured in the incident reported by Geripps Telegraph Service.
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Geripps Telegraph Service
Moscow
Admiral Doubass
Issaquahua Mine to Resume Operations After Strike
Number 26 of the Issaquahua mines will resume operations within thirty days. The mine has a capacity of 250 tons a day and has been idle since the strike several months ago.
Divorce Granted to C F Lillie by Judge Frater
Former Beattie trolleyman C F Lillie is divorced from his wife by Judge Frater of the superior court for incompatibility. He must pay 20 monthly to support their son Earl.
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C. F. Lillie
Beattie Trolman
Frater
Perior Court
Earl
Mark Twain on Wildcat Mines and Foolish Stock Tales
The piece recounts Mark Twain's take on wildcat mines and their stock fever. It recalls the loosely credible Com stock gold and silver mines, the sign and stock certificate scams, and the elderly man selling gold mine shares to get along. The tone mimics a frontier of speculation and gullibility.
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Mark Twain
Mark
Mr. Clemens
Wildcat
Comstock
Bill
Gilad
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Ray Madeira
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A. B Allen
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Socialist Infer Temple
University Men's Glee Club
Second Avenue
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Wuesy Rug Co
Queen Anne
Sorthwes Trust
Seattle, Wash
Shormlck
P. Martman
Alex Myria
Vv. & Smith
Ocnebier
Pacific Outfitting Co
Pike Street
Bim
Ladyware Store
Second Ave
Lillie
Stuart Mnclean
Mr. Promoter
Vlcums
Pittsburg
People’s Bank
American - Canadian Oil Co
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