First Christmas Gift Delivers to Local Assay Office Defaulter
Mrs George Edward Adams wife of the local United States assay office cashier visits downtown shops for Christmas gifts. A large bound book wrapped in tissue and holly is left with Sheriff Smith as a present for her husband who remains jailed. Dinner arrangements are planned for the defaulter at the jail with meals sent by Mrs Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Adams
United States Assay Office
Sheriff Smith
Adaype
Adams
Wise
Pigeon Exhibit Showcases Finest Birds in Seattle
At the poultry show in Seattle John H. Hill of Port Townsend displayed a black hen among his squab-producing birds. A spectator praised the birds, as the show nears its final day with awards announced including first hens from various exhibitors such as Mrs. Norton Ravena Park and F. Hoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hill
Port Townsend
Hill
M. F. Hunt
America
Quick Brea
Victoria
Mra
J. C. Norton
Ravena Park
B. P F. Hoff
F. M. Smith
B. H. Hoyt
J. &. Fleet
F. A. Johnson
Two Men Assaulted in Chicago Saloon Fight Leads to Arrests
Carl Peterson and John Erickson were arrested by Patrolmen Kefe and Anderson on suspicion of assaulting two men in a Chicago saloon last night. The victims suffered severe injuries including a stab wound to the chest and a damaged nose. Police found a large knife on Anderson and brass knuckles on Peterson during processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
John Erickson
Kefe and
Anderson
Chicago
Peterson
Laqua lumber schooner reaches port after stormy voyage
The steam achooner Laqua lumber la den arrived this morning in San Francisco after a seven day stormy voyage from Willapa harbor. Its rudder was washed away in heavy seas during the trip under a jury rudder. Also arriving were Tampico from Ta coma and the steamer Umatilla from Puget Sound after a trying voyage with heavy seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Willapa Harbor
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Sheriff Killed and Suspect Captured in Cal Murder Spree
In Ukiah California Sheriff Smith was instantly killed by Frank Willard who also fired at Superior Judge White missing him by inches. Willard, deemed insane on examination, escaped but was captured about a mile from town and jailed. He is from Hopland and known for a rough temper. In Chicago officials state government detectives were reviewing veniremen records in the Packers cases as Morrison challenges jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukiah
Cal
Sheriff Smith
Frank Willard
White
Willard
Hopland
Chicago
Atto Morrison
Challen
Proposed Terminal Aims to Serve All Railroads Into City
Citizens study a municipal terminal to accommodate every transcontinental railroad entering Seattle. Mayor Ballinger has been informed and may push council review in his annual message. A meeting is planned tomorrow between City Engineer Thomson and railroad and business leaders to discuss a proposed terminal company for Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Getti
Whacom and Railroad
Citheens
Ballinger
Thomson
Seattle
Tacoma Tide Lands Scheme Aimed at Terminal Access
General J M Ashton, Tacoma attorney, says rumors of Union Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul buying tide lands are false. He leads a local group organizing to purchase tide lands railroads may use to enter Tacoma, protecting the city and other railroads, and expects swift execution with broad approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ashton
Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ashton
Tacoma
Bryan arrival sparks Manila welcome
William Jonning Bryan arrived in Manila at noon and received an enthusiastic reception from citizens and bikers. He will not travel to Australia but plan to go to India in two weeks.
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Manila
William Jonning
Bryan
Australia
India
Court Corridors Report On Local Divorce Pleadings
Mari Groshi files for divorce from Frank Groshi alleging cruelty. Benjamin Miller granted a divorce from Belle Miller for desertion. Catherine Merriweather sues Richard Merriweather for non support. Attorney Fulton argues for new trial in Hub ert Tyrrell vs Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co case. Judge George Hatch presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mari Groshi
Frank Groshi
Benjamin Miller
Belle Miller
Catherine Merriweather
Richard Merriweather
Fulton
Hubert Tyrrell
Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Company
Tyrrel
George Hatch
Shie
Port An Gelen Man Sent to Jail for Alimony Refusal
The judge signed a commitment for Merritt Bohall to be arrested and confined in the county jail for 30 days after he refused to pay alimony and suit money ordered by the court in the case Bohall vs Bohall. He will spend the holidays at Port Angel n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greig
Paderewski
Chimonarde
Port Angelen
Merritt Bohall
Griffin
Merritt
Beball Va
Bohall
Public Office Hours Extended for Holiday Weekend
For public convenience the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Chicago Express offices will stay open until 12 m on Sunday and Monday, providing extended service to travelers and residents seeking tickets, schedules and information during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Chicago Express
Man Injured By Log Shot Across Street Car Line
An unidentified man about 37 was injured this afternoon on the Renton car line near the Taylor mill when a log shot across the street car struck him. He suffered a broken leg and serious injuries and was taken to Wayside hospital. The incident left him severely hurt and in need of care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton
Taylor Mill
Manny
Aquatic birds featured in Northwest show debuting new enterprise
This morning the show owner expressed satisfaction with growing interest and diverse entries. Chickens dominated though other birds also fared well as efforts continue to improve future exhibits. Mr Hill presented the finest aquarium display yet and announced plans for a wholesale import venture from California birds. Mr Simpson of Green Lake earned a blue label for his fancy pigeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Northwest
California
Simpeon
Green Lake
Christmas Gift Goods At K N Brooks Co
Store offers wide range of styles and gifts for Christmas at K N Brooks & Co located on 1933 2nd Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. N. Brooks & Co
2Nd Ave
Eee
Tool Chest Offers Progressive Sets for Youths and Men
An advertisement describes a range of tool chests from 10 cents to 6 dollars, varying in size and content. Small stained ash chests include a 23 division tray with 23 tools. larger varnished ash chests hold 16 to 33 tools, covering hammers saws planes and measuring devices. Some chests use oak and offer built in locks and bronze handles. Prices scale from 10 cents to 6 dollars with sizes up to 26 by 10 inches at 1316 Second Ave.
West Seattle Railstead Report Shrinks City Losses
Davis reports year end figures show the city rail line may profit about 250 instead of a 1500 loss as feared. The note cites 2½ cent fare boosting patronage and municipal ownership momentum for Seattle electric railways. Attorney Jones appointed to Amos Brown case. Kilbourne Clarke Co. holds bonds and contracts for the flow municipal plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Seattle
Councilan Davis
West Seattle Municipal Railway
Seattle Municipal League
Seattle
Richard Saxe Jones
Amos Brown
Flow Municipalit
Kilbourne- Clarke Co
Kilbourne & Clarke
New Boat to Serve Nome Route With Pacific Coal
L. M. Gray steamship company plans a new vessel to run Nome route between Beattle Nome and way porte with the Corwin. Pacific Coal Transportation to purchase the ship and Gray is elected vice president and traffic manager. Directors to meet in February to discuss the steamer and potential four year mail service contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coal & Transportation Company
East
Gray
Alaska
Walsh Plans Rail Moves and Bank Cuts
Chicago December 22 The Chicago National Bank's temporary president Charles H. Bowworth outlines Walsh’s plan to move offices to Grand Central Station to link the Chicago Southern with the Chicago Terminal and enter the city via that route. Seventy five clerks will be dismissed as affairs are closed. Bowworth has sent his report to Washington. A lecture series at Christensen's Arcade hall featured George A. Gearhart with future topics by Elias Day and Sam P. Jones scheduled for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walsh
Charlies H. Boeworth
Chicago National Bank
Grand Central Station
Chicago Southern
Chicago Terminal Company
Benworth
Washington
Tacoma Tid Bits Buttle hits include fines for theft and arrests
Samuel Robinson fined 100 dollars for stealing William Morris watch. Search continues for 14 year old Robert Hoffman who absconded with 92 dollars. Mrs Sadie Collins complains Madison street merchant sold tobacco to her minor son. Fred Lanton with shrubbery from Wood land P. A. arrested by Detective Adams as suspected thief. Robbers enter City Attorney Ellis DeBruler home but take nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Robinson
William Morris
Robert Hoffman
Sadie Collins
Madison Street
Fred Lanton
Woodland P. A. Agey
Adams
Ellis DeBruler
The Neckwear Store Ad by Brooks & Co.
An advertisement for quality neckwear from N. Brooks & Co at 1331 2d Ave promotes reasonable prices and finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pris FE. N. Brooks & Co
2D Ave
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Mrs. Adams
J. M. Porter
Wyandotte
C. H. Burnett
Rhode Island
Black Bros
Rhode Inland
H. H. Collier
Miller Bros
A. L. Lundberg
London
D. S. Johnston Co
Chickering
Hobart M. Cable
Kimball
Pease
Colman Building
Eeeome
Waterman
Fountain Pens
Haynes
Thompson Furniture CO
First Avenue
Pike
Allare
Chase
Aids Geome
Andy Esyrcesdp
Paty
Union
Fownes, Dent
Perrin
Nome Run
George A. Gearhart
Christensen
Arcade Hall
W. W. Gilday
Elias Day
Sam P. Jones
A. Bridge & Co., Popular Price Clothiers
Priestley Cravenettes
Priestley
SV 2
Eee Veer
LOU Wwu
A. Bridge & Brotiers
Second Ave
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