Indignant Citizens Rally to Oppose Northern Pacific Waterfront Plan
A large Seattle meeting at the Armory denounces Northern Pacific Railway aims to take over the waterfront from Washington to University Street. Speakers warn of depots and tracks damaging harbor commerce and property values. resolutions urge council defeat and public vote in March. Steamer Wolcott to sail north tonight for Sitka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McGilvra
Beattie
Railroad Avenue
Washington
University Street
Seattle
Firet Avenue
P. Forcad
McHilvra
N. P
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Railway Co
Washington Street
Hae
Western Avenue
Wester Avenue
agere@ste
Ald Company
Marion, Spring
Seneca
Northern Pacific Railway
Water Commerce Co
Wolcott
Sitka
Golden Gate
Cape Nome Miners Debate Claim Descriptions
A special committee examining mining laws at Cape Nome is split over requiring miners to describe claims in detail or to work new claims by staking. The ruling will be announced this afternoon by the chamber.
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Cape Nome
Trainload of Cripple Creek Gold Ore Reaches Denver
A Denver report notes a broad gauge train carrying gold ore from Cripple Creek has arrived, described as the largest ore shipment from any mining district. One car holds about 80 tons, valued at 6250,000, with 18 additional high grade cars following. Five armed guards accompanied the train.
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Denver
Col
Cripple Creek
Realty notes on Whitney and Lappy property moves
Real estate items report T Whitney halved block on Third Avenue South between Main and Jackson priced at 1 500 and denial of a Pacific Coast Biscuit Co factory. Lappy, noted Kingston investor, bought east side First Avenue South site for 40 000 for a business building.
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T. Whitney
Third Avenue
Main
Jackson
Whitney
Pacific Coast Biscuit Co
Lappy
First Avenue South
Robb and Levan sue Schwabacher for damages
Robb and Levan contractors sue Schwabacher for 2.47 in Cedar River water line work damages. They claim on November 14 he caused a writ of attachment to be levied on wire cable in Arthur precinct and kept it over ten days injuring their Beattie business. Robb also cites a prior November action by Schwabacher at Arthur precinct.
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Robb
James Levan
Leo Sehwabacher
Cedar River
Schwabacher
Arthur Precinct
Beattie
Land Sales Record Show Multiple City Transfers
A flurry of real estate transfers listed includes Jacob Diering selling a Hyde Street lot near Division to Nellie Hoeth for 1000 dollars. Jennie Page buys from W BK St Wentsel a Dhean and Hanner corner lot for 104 dollars, then resells to Henry Lang for 320 dollars. Diney T Inman obtains a sheriff's deed to a lot on Market Street near Jackson. Mina Reed buys a Tots lot at Thirteenth and Frederick for 1442.62 dollars.
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Jacob Diering
Hyde
Division
Nellie Hoeth
Jennie Page
WBK
St Wentsel
Dhean
Hanner
Henry Lang
Diney T. Inman
Martet Street
Jackson
Mina Reed
Thirteenth
Frederick Street
Directors Get A Writ A Permanent Mandate For Tax Levy
The temporary writ of mandate issued by Judge Jacobs against the Ren ton school directors was made permanent by Judge Moore. County Treasurer Whit thorn ey is ordered to return the 1899 tax rolls to the county auditor and for the county commissioners to levy extra tax to cover interest on district bonded indebtedness. Writ is referrable January 3, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs
Renton
Moore
Whit
Theney
Boston Bank Resigns Amid Mining Stock Pool Collapse
I E C Hodges & Co bankers and brokers in Boston announce a resignation this morning as the failure is linked to the collapse of the United States mining stock pool in the city. The incident reflects wider financial distress tied to mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
E. C. Hodges & Co
United States Mining Stock Pool
Christmas gift from operators to chief operator at local office
Telephone operators presented chief operator Mies Harber with a magnicent sliver and ebony manicure set as a Christmas gift. Local merchants sent 4 or 4 pounds of fine candies and sweetmeats to the office on Monday.
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Mies Harber
Cottage City Sails for Alaska with Passengers
The steamer Cottage City under Captain Jansen sailed in the afternoon around 2 oclock bound for Alaska with general merchandise and 84 passengers. Among first class travelers were Marscal J. M. Shoup J L Kagedale Mrs J M Tanner Fd Dolan Lucy Semple A M Somerfield Mrs J L Ragsdale J M Tanner Frank Abrahamson Mrs Ed Dolan L Hogue John McMvpilin W Kh Kroll E M Taylor J M Tompkins Carrie Chambers P G Nash CC KE Crane and six second class passengers.
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Cottage City
Jansen
Alaska
Marscal
J. M. Shoup
J. L. Kagedale
J. M. Tanner
Fd. Dolan
Lucy Semple
A. M. Somerfield
J. L. Ragsdale
Frank Abrahamson
Musicians Report Bonny Balance From Sufferers Benefit
The Musicians Union reports a benefit for Carbonado sufferers with a total receipt of $190.05. Expenses include hall rent $39, advertising wagon $9, painting $1.50, and a lady attendant $1.50, leaving a net balance of $94.75. Tickets were largely sold on the personal conviction of the musicians.
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Musicians’ Union
B Bray
Carbonado
Canada to Send More Troops for South Africa Service
Ottawa reports Canada will contribute 1 04 men and 032 horses with three mounted rifle squads and three field artillery batteries to the British service in South Africa. Cavalry and batteries will fill quotas with half of mounted riflemen drawn from the Northwest Mounted Police. Dominion pay will cover the pay difference. The Parisian liner has been chartered as a transport and will depart Halifax in January.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
South Africa
Feild
Feld
Northwest Mounted Police
Dominion
Halifax
Moore Roberta Co presents The Sifence of Dean Maitland in Seattle
Amusements note the Moore Roberta Co brings Maxwell Key drama The Sifence of Dean Maitland to Seattle theater tonight with Friday and Saturday changes to David Garrick. Lincoln J Carter Remember the Maine crowd at Third Avenue theater pleased by the performance while Chinaman and villains draw attention. The London Gaiety Girls and Dancon in Miniature offer further entertainments at Olympic and 1323 Second Avenue. The skating rink remains popular with holiday crowds and rollers as a major draw for the season.
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Moore-Roberta Co
Seattle
Maxwell ‘Key
Dean Maitland
Stepan
David Garries
Russell
Third Avenue
Lincoln J. Carter
Maine
Star Alley
London Gaiety Girls
Olympic Theater
Dancon
S Till
Second Avenue
Practice Begins For Seattle Stanford Football
Practice for the All Seattle Stanford football opened yesterday at the M C A park. A full team was not present but two full elevens were expected today. Work began at 2 30 sharp.
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M.C.A
Beattle Ministers to Meet on Charity Work Plans
Beattle ministers will convene at the Charity Organization Society office on Fourth avenue and Jefferson street this evening to discuss church relations and expanded charity efforts. Finances are reported better than usual for this season, signaling an encouraging outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattle
Charity Organization Society
Fourth Avenue
Jefferson Street
New Franchise Inspector Appointed for City Improvements
Tyron Thomas named to the newly created franchise Inspector role pending civil service compliance. He comes from the city engineer's office and will oversee streetcar track work, Seattle Steam Heat & Power pipe laying, and similar city franchise projects to ensure proper conditions, materials, and return of streets to prior state.
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Tyron Thomas
Civil Service
Thomas
City Engineer
Ines
Seattle Steam Heat & Power Co
A Million to Aid the Boers Plan Backed by Hibernians
John T. Keating, national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, announces a plan to raise 1,000,000 to fit out troops and hospital corps to join the Boers in South Africa. The initiative has strong support across the United States and Canada, with authorized action planned by executive officers.
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Chicago
John T. Keating
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
United States
Canada
Keating
South Africa
Nome Miners Meet at Stock Exchange in Anchorage
The Cape Nome Alaska Miner Association will meet at the Stock Exchange 1020 First Avenue tomorrow evening at o'clock. All parties interested in mining in Alaska are invited to attend. James Hamilton Lewis will deliver an address on matters of vital importance called by George W. HI, president.
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Cape Nome Alaska Miner Association
Stock Exchange
First Avenue
Alaska
James Harmilton Lewis
George W. HI
Krupp Factory Produces 25 000 Shells Night and Day
A Bavarian paper reports Krupp works are operating around the clock to manufacture 25 000 shells. The shells are sized at 7.4 millimeters, matching the gun caliber used by the German armed forces.
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Bprlan
Paven
Krupp
Pnglieh
Yesler Estate Title Clarified by Quit Claim Deed
Minnie G Yesler and heirs file a quit claim deed to transfer all Yesler estate claims to the Yesler estate for one dollar. W W H White L 8 J Hunt and wife A Ti Stewart and wife Annie M Brown are named as parties in the action and surrender their rights.
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Minnie G. Yesler
Moore-Roberts Company presents Silence of Dean Maitland
The Amusement Bulletin notes Moore-Roberts Company performing Silence of Dean Maitland at Beattle Theater. Listings include Third Avenue Theater featuring Remember the Maine and Olympic Theater showcasing Purlesque London Gaiety Girls. Dawson City venue on Second Avenue 132a% is listed.
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Beattle Theater
Moore-Roberts Company
Dean Maitland
Third Avenue Theater
Maine
Olympic Theater
London
Dawson City
Second Avenue
Maine Dead Arrives at Arlington for Interment
A special train carried the Maine dead to Roslyn Virginia and Arlington Cemetery. Marines posted a guard over the caskets in sheltered tents near the graves for the interment the following day.
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Washington, D. C
Roslyn
Fort Meyer
Arlington Cemetery
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Claenes
Cownell
Robert Abrams E. ¢. Kinnear
McGrivis
Marion Street
University
EB. C. Kinnear
W. H. White
Thie
Republican Party
R. B. Lindsey
An Gom Paul
Northern Pacific Raidlway Co
Boston Bank
Cottage City Sails
The
Seattle Theater
Hully Gee
Inisters
Mother Hubbard
Ic Bach
Hetter
Ide
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Moran Bros. Company
Steel and Wood Lumber Mill
Denny Blaine Land Co
Dexter Horton Bank
Our
Standard Tailoring Co
Third Ave
Palace Steam Laundry
Vel
the Palace Steam Laundry
Riscent
Maan
NOME
Thurlow
Yesler Estate
Amusement Bulletin
Arlington
Ee Bonney & Stewart fFuneral
Embalmer Verlora Ihird
Aye
Columbia Dt
Li Beatlia Wash
D. S. Johnston Burke Building
Second Ave
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