WICKED LETTER A SHOCK IN SEATTLE SOCIETY
A sensational anonymous letter targets a prominent Seattle society woman. Federal authorities led by District Attorney Gay probe the obscene note sent to a respected man, with potential court action expected within three days. Details withheld to avoid libel suits, while investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tibel
Ofice
United States
Gay
United State District
Deine
Mandamus Granted Against City Council in Election Petition Case
Judge Moore grants mandamus to A. J. Wells and J. W. Gottwin representing the Committee of One Hundred against city council members. The suit mirrors Saturday’s filing, seeking to compel action on a petition threshold for general versus special elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Moody Funeral Held For Evangelist Dwight S Moody
Dwight S. Moody was buried in Northfield after a simple funeral. Noted congregants and locals attended as his remains lay in state at the Congregational church before a funeral cortege carried them to Round Top Hall Cemetery for interment with a brief grave prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Dwight S. Moody
Moody
Round Top Hall
Moody Family
Judges Change Transfers Between Jacobs and Benson
The three superior judges met and decided an immediate transfer of course between Judges Jacobs and Benson. They will switch dock et s but keep their old court rooms. Judge Benson departs for Waterville today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs
Benson
Waterville
Christmas Quiet In Shops And Offices Across The City
Christmas cheer slowed activity as stores opened late and clerks arrived tardily. Professionals, including lawyers, spent the holidays away, signaling weaker business activity and a drifting, unsettled pace across the city.
Y M C A Plans a Big Week
The Y M C A outlines a packed week with junior parent reception, gymnastic exhibition, and swimming. Prof Edmond Meany to lecture on Isaac Stevens. Athletic and basketball carnival, then a talk on the Boyhood of Jesus. New Years reception by ladies auxiliary and Beattie versus Portland basketball game. Alex McGregor returns from Black Diamond. Night school reopens January 2. $35,000 association debt subscription completed. William Dalton and Geo Varney return from Index.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond 8. Meany
Isaac 1. Stevens
Marion Maxter
Jesus
Beattie
Portland
Alex McGregor
Black Diamond
Allen
Association
William Dalton
Geo. B. Varney
Index
City council delays street railway franchise report
The corporations committee will not report on the street railway franchise tonight. Details on extensions with Mr. Furth may be settled before next Tuesday. Until the consolidated franchise is disposed of, Northern Pacific ordinances will not be considered. Many council members wish to hear both sides at tonight's Armory mass meeting, but street improvement resolutions require a hearing first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporations Committee
Furth
Northern Pacific
Armory
Brown Is Still in Town
Fruit Inspector Brown received a letter from M P Wilson an orchardist of Lakeside Washington commending his stand against importing fruit pests into the state and pledging growers support. The inspector fumigated a shipment of 2000 boxes of Japanese oranges from the Orient and will fumigate another consignment of shrubs arriving recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
M. P. Wilson
Lakeside
Washington
Whatcom Go 16 Round Bout Sets Gate Split
Jack Dalton and Nick Burley discuss a 16 round bout in Whatcom with winners receiving 75 percent and losers 25 percent of gate money. Dalton recently arrived in the city while Burley has dominated in Seattle matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dalton
Nick Burley
Whatcom
Dalton
Burley
Geattle
Banker backs Lovel Arm Co to the tune of a million
Charles Cole former Globe National Bank president advanced the Lovel Arm Company over one million dollars, improving its finances while risking his position and the bank's reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Po Lovel Arm Co
Charles Cole
Globe National Bank
Steam collier Mackinaw arrives from San Francisco
Mackinaw arrived from San Francisco last night and is loading coal at the south bunkers. Steamer Jeanie also came from San Francisco this morning with light freight to load coal and ease city shortages. Cottage City, delayed by holidays, will sail tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Beiest
Jeanie
Cottage City
Spain Prisoners To Be Returned By United States
Washington December cabinet discussed the return of Spanish soldiers friars and civilians held by Filipinos and released by American forces. The decision favors a liberal reading of the Spain United States treaty and directs the United States to return the soldiers friars civilians and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
United States
Canadian bicycle trust moves Indiana plant to Toronto
The Indiana plant of a major bicycle trust begins relocating machinery to Toronto to anchor a Canada market. A. F. Atkins of Chicago and S. Smith of Milwaukee oversee parts manufacture. Joan F. Dodge of Detroit runs Canadian operations. Machines chosen won’t disrupt automobile production at the Indiana factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Bicycle Trust
Indiana
Toronto
Canada
A. F. Atkins
Chicago
Aseierant
Sedition spreading in Cape Colony amid Boer aid claims
Reports from Cape Town and Durban describe growing Dutch disaffection among Free Staters and accusations four Cape Parliament members and many farmers aid the Boers. naval bombardments near Ladysmith, Tugela actions, and railwatch concerns accompany ongoing Cape Colony unrest and British military moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Dec
Jacobadal
Cronje
Great Britain
Capetown
Cape Colony
Cape Cape
Tantalion Castle
London
Chivetey
Colenso
Tugela River
Tugela
Friere
Ladysmith
Queenstown
Natal
the Times
India
Buller
Long Will Not Resign Says Navy Secretary
Secretary of the Navy Long declares he will not resign his post. He says he will remain in the cabinet until the end of his term unless his daughter's health requires otherwise. He notes he has yielded to President McKinsey's urging that he stay on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Long
Realien
McKinsey
Christmas Fight at Simpson's Saloon Ends in Assault
A lively brawl erupted at Simpson's Saloon in the 300 block of Spring street last night about 7 30. FE Planahan John Hastings FE Runstetter and two others fled after refusing to pay for drinks. Hastings was knocked unconscious with a hammer, others were knocked out. Three fighters were taken to the police station for booking. Dr McKechnie treated the injured Hastings and the Simpson brothers face a hearing for assault tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Spring Street
Second Avenue
FE. Planahan
John Hastings
Runstetter
Simpson Brothers
Hastings
McKechnie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uncle Sam
Ti Association
Stwwse Ovuud du Weutss
City News
ARP
Arararararara
A. G. Mettride
King County
Alaska
Cenaue
Alaskan
Douglas Island
Mr. MeTride
United States Court
Cape Nome
Anthony Prue
Kate Prue
Jennie Moynihan
Joseph
Alice R. Blakeley
John W. Mlakeley
Bertha J. Fairbairn
Chestnut Avenue
Oak Street
Frem Hortense Leonard
W. RB. Chesley
Beattie Tide Lands
Alaska Company
Sidney J. Withame
Railroad Avenue
Connecticut
W. RK. Chesley
Meredith
Edwin Boyles
Whetham Bhoe Co., Limited
Montreal
R.A. Mackett
Port Angeles
Wash
Irving Baruch
Oberon
Cherry Street
S. D
J. W. White
Frances M. Lyman
George Lyman
Yien
Aston
Everett
Kent
Ant
John Genevin
Abbey F. Morrie
Lovell Arms Co
BIG Canadian Bicycle Trust
Cape
The
Graphic
Lorebso Marquész - Transvaal
Portugal
Morning Post
Britain
Komatipoort
Colenro
Farreon
Tenth Mountain Battery
Cloucestershires
Fifth Lancers
Port Elisabeth
Chipweley
Soera
Puller
Moddpk Riv
Paris
Johannesburg
Berlin
Germany
Transvaal
Lorenzo Marquez
Pretoria
Caprtown
Methuen
Modder River
Gatacre
Dordrecht
Stormberg
Joubert
Gibraltar
Kitchener
Dido
Madiera
Gen. Roberts
Dunottar Castle
Washington, D. C
Pike Street
Coon Bros
Brunner & CO
Corner Fifth
Monogram Rye
Canadian Club
Oscar Pepper
Burke’s Irish
Burke’s Scotch
McBrayer
Hennessy and Martel
Funke
Holcomb
Optician
Burke
Chas
the Commercial Importing Co
Second Ave
Tiamond
Bruce
Zooss
Albert Hansen
First Avenue
Nike
Russias
Queen City Steam Laundry
Fourth Avenue
Union
Pict
OUR House
Occidental Ave
Washington St
ART Furniture & Grill CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!