Ballard Businessmen Oppose Outside Lock
Ballard manufacturers and waterfront property owners oppose placing locks at Salmon Bay entrance to the Lake Washington canal. They warn higher water levels and street, sewer, and water system changes would ruin mills, force mass relocations, and put jobs at risk while supporting dredging of the bay and harbor improvements nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Association
Salmon Bay
Lake Washington Canal
Balrmom Bay
Lake Washington
Stuart
Peed Company
Lake Wierents
Ballard
Ballard Gring
Rees
Salmon Hay
T. J. Willett
Queen City Lumber Company
Githardt
Tevela
Enne Bay
Hallard
Big Mass Meeting Planned at Ballard Hall
Ballard residents prepare for a large public meeting in Junction hall on February 1 to discuss the proposed Lake Washington canal. City Engineer BR HLT and Judge Burke are among several speakers with close knowledge of the project.
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Ballard
Lake Washington Canal
BR. Hlt
Judge Burke
Facta
Junction Hall
Mystery figure drives Westlake real estate frenzy
Townsfolk inquire into Mr Eckston who visits Westlake Avenue between Deanyway and Pine seeking property to invest in with a friend. Rumors claim railroad ties to Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific, boosting prices as options surface on lots near Westlake and Stewart and on Seattle Electric car barns, though some denials appear.
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Mr. Eckston
Westlake Ar
Deanyway
Pine At.t
Cty
Eckston
Westlake Av
Nan
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railway
Noran
Westlakery
Bim
Hannah
Westlake
Stewart
Seattle Electric Company
Barnes
Jecon Furth
Death Lurks in the Big Cut on Eighth Avenue
A Seattle Electric Co streetcar danger report describes a ten foot deep cut along Eighth Avenue between Pike and Pine where tracks run near a steep bank. Prolonged rush hour car jams threaten collapse and derailment into the street, with drivers protesting unsafe conditions and contractors blamed for the unstable edge.
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Eighth Avenue
Seattle Electric Company
Eighth Av
Pines
Righthaw
Pike
Pinesta
Beatlake
Lake Union Care
Ths Place
Brock
Heattle Eiecric
Petition for extra King County superior judge
All King County lawmakers except two signed a petition urging the appointment of an additional King County superior judge. Senator Cotterill and Potts did not sign. Ten house members also signed. R F Terhane, KC Republican Central Committee chair, circulated the petition.
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Olympia
King County
Itn
Cotterill
Potts
House
R. F. Terhane
King County Republican Central Committee
King County Har Association
Boss barbers forestall strike on weekly pay cut
The barber strike threat of reducing weekly guarantees from 18 to 15 was forestalled last night as the boss barbers decided not to cut pay. The dispute between bosses and journeymen has centered on the issue for about a year.
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Boss Barbers
British steamer Adato abandoned after shoreing near Kobe
Advices received today state the British steamer Adato, which went ashore on Oshima island at Kobe harbor, has been abandoned to the underwriters and will be a total loss. The steamer Craigvar, after discharging at Yokohama, will enter drydock there to repair damages from its recent grounding.
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Adato
Oshima Island
Kobe Harbor
Orchants’ Exchange
Craigvar
Yokohama
Remodeling bids opened for Alaska Pacific steamer Admiral Sampson
Bid for remodeling and refitting the Alaska Pacific company's new steamer Admiral Sampson will be opened tomorrow in San Francisco at the company's local headquarters. The ship will include to burn and metal fittings and will carry more passengers, with an estimated expenditure near $50,000. Also a note cites 1906 chemical manufacturing data: 1,796 establishments with $825,997,141 capital.
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Bida
Alaska Pacific Company
Admiral Sampson
San Francisco
Sampson
Witch Itme
United Staten
Oregon Legislators Talk Adjournment
Basem Ore Feb 2 By U P P In the sension resolution was cations are that the legislature will air the full 40 days under the constitution and will adjourn Feb 20.
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Basem
Ore
U. PP
Indictments Hit Pittsburg City Leaders in Court
The grand jury returns indictments against city councilmen in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Charges include two counts of court trade and one count alleging the men favored a street paving device to influence the city’s adoption. Named defendants include Hrand Waseen Hameey and Vil sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
V. P—Truegar
Rand
Hrand
Waseen
Hameey
Vilsack
Amateur Wrestler Burned Out Home Near Columbia City
Fire destroyed Virgil Venables home near Columbia City this morning. Captain Rhodes and the Columbia City volunteer fire department battled the blaze but water shortages prevented saving the building. Venables reportedly saved some furniture despite the damage.
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Virgil Venables
Columbia City
Rhodes
Venabiew
Wood and Reber Move to Central Building
Wood and Ker advertising firm moved from 615 Lowman building to new offices in the Central building suite 248 near Chamber of Commerce rooms on the top floor. The King County exposition office shares the suite with executive commissioner Bill Reber.
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Eet
Wood & Ker, Inc
Lowman Building
Chamber of Commerce
King County Commission
Bill. Reber
Warrants Issued for Arrest of Scandia Bank Officers
Everett authorities issued warrants for the arrest of Scandia bank officers on a charge of taking deposits while insolvent. Bail was set at 2000 dollars for Jacob Hunsacker president trustee G Reep vice president trustee and receiver Christ Olson cashier and trustee Theodore Anderson J Brace Armstrong and others. Hearing date not yet fixed.
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Everett
Wash
Feb. S
Py U. P
Scandia Bank
Jacob Hunsacker
Br. G. Reep
Eden
Christ Olson
Theodore Anderson
J. Brace Armstrong
Sent
Hs. L
Speiig
G Nicklason
Atees
Bell
Lythe
Billy Sunday: a dramatic evangelist with mixed taste
The essay analyzes Billy Sunday as an emotionally charged orator who blends blunt, dramatic stagecraft with Bible quotes. It notes his appeal to feelings over intellect, his metrical slang, and praises his effectiveness while questioning refined taste and sincerity.
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Billy Sunday
Billy Baxter
Abraham Lincoln
Gunday
G Anday
Mayor Miller Leads Annual Police Relief Ball
Mayor Miller will lead the grand march at the Seattle Police Relief association dance at Lake Park pavilion on February 22. He will help open the program for the evening as proceeds go to the relief fund for disabled or sick officers.
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Miller
Seattle Police Relief Association
Lesehi Park Pavilion
Police Relief Association
Woman Arrested for Aiding Jail Break
Sadie Frede, held in county jail, is charged with aiding prisoner Montia Bowman to escape. Sheriff Hodge acted after Bowman slipped away with prior help, including Frede arranging a room at 609 Yeeler Way to supply money and clothing. Bowman reportedly received $60.
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Montia Bowrman
Sadie Frede
Jall
Frede
Hodge
Bowman
Phil Kearney
Yeeler Way
T Bowman
Seventh Venire Ordered in Major Trial
The court ordered the seventh venire as jurors are drawn for the trial of a high ranking U S official. Ten temporary jurors have been chosen so far and one potential juror may be excused. The proceedings continue to assemble a jury for the case.
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Francisco
Pebb
Chosan
Otriak Oi: Houn
United Staihoads
Johnn Saas
Pantages Sues Seattle Electric for Damages
Alex Pantages sues Seattle Electric Co for 2000 dollars for auto injuries and 1000 dollars for personal injuries after December 3 2007 collision. Mrs Pantages drove the car when it was struck and both car and occupants fell into a ditch. The complaint claims the auto suffered extensive damage.
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Alex Pantages
Pantages
Seattle Electric Company
Wilson R. Gay
Tages
Erand
Ise
Admits Love for Lord Northland in Court Testimony
The woman on trial admitted strong feelings for Lord Northland while denying a divorce proposal. She refused to answer whether she would marry Mia if divorced, stating her husband Horton had not proposed. The record notes the emotional testimony and uncertain romantic affiliations.
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U. P
Mia
Eala
Pons Shiaed
S Ponape
Horton
New Commission House Expansion Contract Awarded
Pacific Warehouse Co receives morning contract for construction of an addition to the new commission house at West 2nd and Madison. The building will be occupied by Hunlt-Hanlet, J W Godwin, W Biglow & Co, and Washington Houting Co a Seattle startup for sweaters and knit goods. Back of this item notes political maneuvering in California and Washington assembly.
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Pacific Warehouse Company
Commission House
Weat
Madison St
Hunlt-Hanlet Company
J. W. Godwin
W. Biglow & Co
The
Washington Houting Company
Seattle
Police Briefs and civic notes from local city pages
A local man Theodore New the ear thmaffeur is charged with theft of goods worth 71.95. Claude Lambert seeks a warrant for his arrest. Olympia lobbying trips are planned by Chief Ward and Captain Tennant to push police pension bills, with W Lawbeeker already there. Louis Lurie seeks a receiver for Breck-Chaffee Inc., claiming 246.20 due and total debts of 7,969.40. M G C A Boys and M C A members debate whether the Chinese Empire could challenge the Great Powers. M C A team wins the discussion.
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Theodore New
Claude C. Lambert
Olympia
Hartes Tennant
W. F. Lawbeeker
Breck-Chaffee Company
Louis Lurie
Lurie
Bon- Board
Hie
M. GC
Young Men's Bible Clah
First Presbyterian Church
Debating Society
M Co. A
Josies
J. O. Dalby
Christopher Horr
M C.A
Prices Paid to Producers and Agricultural Market Quotes
OCR fragment lists prices for livestock veal and cattle per pound as well as produce goods. Mentions Live Veal Inara 1.96 per pound and hogs and oxen prices, with produce items like see carrot $1.25 per sack and potatoes $2.60 per ton. Local notes indicate regional market figures and unit prices.
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Abe
Lew Tie
Inara
Oetaml
Women's Morning Sacques and Long Kimonos Catalog
Fashion notes describe morning sacques in navy blue Copenhagen percale with fitted belts and circular peplum, high collar, and broad shoulder tucks. Also listed are satin trimmed crepe and flannelette kimono sacques in blue black red and floral crepe long kimonos with chrysanthemum designs and satin bands.
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Copenhagen
Plain and Fancy Blankets and Stitched Comforts Sale
Plain and Fancy Blankets and Stitched Comforts offered in tan gray and white with cotton and wool blends. Heavy cotton blankets priced at 1.45 per pair, all cotton plaid at 3.15 per pair, all wool plaid at 4.55 per pair, white mixed wool and cotton at 3.85 per pair, and white mixed wool and cotton at 4.35 per pair. Stitched comforts in two sizes priced 2.85 and 1.45 each.
Royal Austrian China Cups and Glassware Sale Listing
China Glass and Art Pottery wares include Royal Austrian cups and saucers. Special light-weight Austrian china 10cc. Table tumblers set of six with bands. Colonial glass salt and pepper shakers with sanitary tops. Optic glass sherbet or punch glasses set of six. Historical jugs special value. scenes of Independence Hall Washington Crossing the Delaware and more. Basement salesroom.
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ROYAL
Independence Hall
Washington Crossing
Delaware
Faneuil Hall
Liberty Bell
Bunker Hill Monument
Shipping and Port Movements Across Neah Bay and Tacoma Harbor
The report notes multiple vessels in port and en route including Barkentine Geod News and schooner Spokane anchored in Neah Bay awaiting favorable winds. The Minnesota is due tomorrow from the Orient with rumored changes if cargo losses recur. Transport Dix shifts to Tacoma for Philippines cargo. Queen arrives with passengers from San Francisco.
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Frank Acne Eye
Auite 1
Central Building
Barkentine Qeod
Spokane
Neah Bay
Breamner Feration
Morangdock
Minnesota
Orient
Star
James
Hill
Perton
Umatilla
Umatilla Reef
America
Autoria
United States
Dix
Tacoma
Philippines
Queen
San Francisco
San Diego
Thor
Port Cynadad News: Major Andrew Hero Jr Promoted
The report states Andrew Hero Jr. is promoted to major while commanding the 85th Company Coast Artillery in Snohomish. Other local notes include a stock company forming to build electric lime peig ht across the Nohe and Cherry valleys and incorporation plans in Vancouver for a wagon route along the Columbia River. Olympia's Gov Onagrove secretary Howard Cosgrove ill with typhoid pneumonia. Chehalia coroner's jury exonerates Nathan Hamilton for a killing on a farm three nights ago as justifiable.
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Port Cynadad
Andrew Hero, Jr
Maj. Hero, Jr
85Th Company
Coast Artillery
Snohomish
Foveal
Nohe
Cherry
Wresdlay
Vancouver
Columbia River
Olympia Loward Cosgrove
Onagrove
Chehalia
Nathan Hamilton
Dantellynn
Kfiyan
Ham
Railroad Tragedies Reported Across States
Report mentions a veteran o Civil War era, a prospector named Aetna, and Gustave Kompean a young farmer. A Great Northern train collision near Wenatchee and a Northern Pacific train strike near Auburn result in multiple injuries and one fatality. State auditors in Olympia oversee county finances.
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Bellingham
Olympia
Oan Hee
Auburn
Gustave Kompean
Ee Nog Paorthern Pacific
Diphtheria Quarantine Placed at Oregon State Asylum
Salem Oregon February 3 at the state insane asylum the institution is under quarantine and no visitors will be received as officials work on developing several diphtheria cases.
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Salem
Ore
Tenth Cooper Juror Accepted at Nashville Trial
Nashville Tennessee February 3 11. Woodruff a farmer was accepted as the tenth juror at today's session of the trial concerning the murder of ex Senator in Carmack.
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Cooper
Nashville
Tenn
Woodruff
Robin Cooper
John Ovrr
Carmack
Specially ground glasses cure irritable temper
Irritable temper and discomfort are described as caused by blurred print. Schuchard Opt Co Eye Specialists advertises specially ground glasses as a positive cure, located at 1207 ayv Seattle.
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Schuchard Opt Co
Ayv
Seattle
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