Memorial Services for Her Majesty Victoria Draw Large Crowds
Thousands attended yesterday afternoon memorial services for the late queen at First Presbyterian and Plymouth Congregational Churches. English and Americans filled the churches with music and reverence as Rev. J. P. D. Llwyd and Rev. H. H. Gowen led the services. Some expected speakers were absent, and a printed program served as a souvenir.
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First Presbyterian
Plymouth Congregational
Victoria
Presbyterian Church
J. P. D. Llwyd
Plymouth
H. H. Gowen
Benediction Attendance and Clergy Absence Noted
An editor recalls missing the benediction due to a busy hour, noting a supposed personal invitation and the Bettish league services led by a secretary. The article mentions Catholic clergymen were invited but absent, with no clear explanation provided.
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M. G
Bettish League
Clerinymen
Rate War Shrinks Seattle Victoria Fares Between Lines
The Dodwell & Alaska Steamship Co dispute cuts Seattle to Victoria passenger fare to 3 1/2 cents and lowers freight rates per ton on the Sehome and Utopia route. Observers doubt if the Alaska line will match the cut. Previous freight rates stood higher per ton before the reduction.
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Victoria
Dodwell
Alaska Steamship Co
Sehome
Utopia
Seattle
Eileberk
Alaska Enn
Large four story Pittsburg building collapses with injuries
A four story brick building housing Stevenson-Foerter Co. printers collapsed in Pittsburg in the early morning. Fire followed the wreckage but was put out after an hour. Ten workers had been laid off due to overloaded floors and two laborers, Michal Farnslow and George Columbus, were found in the ruins with Farnslow fatally injured and Columbus badly hurt. Authorities warned the strain risk and city officials noted the dangerous condition.
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Pittsburg
Stevenson-Foeter Co
Michal Farnslow
George Columbus
Now Zealand
Tikelinesd
Organ Obscured by Oversized Hat at Plymouth Church
A reader complains that a sermon at Plymouth Church was missed because a woman’s enormous hat blocked the view of the organ and speaker. The letter urges church leaders in other cities to enforce a no-hat rule to improve sightlines for worship.
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Star
Plymouth Church
Iala
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Seath
First Ave
Saloon Row Incident Mentioned in Everett Report
A garbled Everett item notes a saloon row between W H Daly and another man. Daly struck, details unclear.
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Everett
W. H. Daly
Joore
Judge Rules Seattle Must Not Interfere With Telephone Pole Permit
Judge Talimar signed an order restraining Seattle from interfering with Automatic Telephone Co. in erecting poles and pursuing permit terms. The city must show cause why the company should not proceed with its telephone system. A hearing is set for Wednesday Feb 1.
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Talimar
Automatic TelePhone Co
New Wards Proposed for Seattle Precinct Realignment
The elections and boundaries committee will redistrict Seattle during the week and present a complete plat to the council next Monday night. Precinct divisions will follow last fall’s general election registration of 16,720, aiming to place about 225 to 260 voters in each precinct.
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Council Committee On
Seattle
Marine Movements Report From Pacific Coast Steamship Line
The steamer Walla Walla arrived from San Francisco with 0 passengers and 1 500 tons freight. The schooner Comet sailed from San Pedro for Seattle on February 2. The steam collier Mackinaw left for San Francisco February 2 with 500 tons of coal. Steamer Behome runs from Yesler dock daily except Sunday to Port Townsend and Victoria at 9 a m. Freight 60c per ton. fare 25c. Great mantel sale at Z C Miles & Piper Co. Dr 8 Carman has returned.
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Walla Walla
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Paul
San Francisco
Comet
San Pedro
Seattle
Mackinaw
The
Pacific Coast Co
Behome
Yesler Dock
Port Townsend
Victoria
Mills May Not Be Prosecuted In Tacoma Case
Tacoma February 4 Norman Mille and Naomi Davis remain jailed as authorities weigh prosecutions for Mille’s alleged irregularities while he served in the city comptroller’s office. His father, ex-Sheriff Milla, had offered to cover the defalcation amount.
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Tacoma
Norman Mille
Naomi Davis
The
Orient
Milla
Ballard Council Considers Beattie Telephone Franchise
A. Seeley of Beattie Automatic Telephone Co. asked Hal council for a Ballard franchise to extend lines and operate locally. No action taken yet but members favor granting. City attorney to review papers and report Tuesday. J B Zook to manage Ballard shingle mill. resign as postmaster June 1. Council to push abolition of fish traps in state legislature. Marston’s Athletic Club planning Friday event in Hall. James Bradford, Dayton educator, visiting Ballard.
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Re. A. Seeley
Beattie Automatic Telephone Co
Hal Council
Ballard
J. EB. Zook
C. A. Donoughue
Mr. Zook
West Seattle Prize Fight Ends Quickly as Cane Dominates Jones
A small crowd watched Dick Cane stop Walter Jones in the fourth round at West Beattie. Cane’s relentless punishment left Jones unable to continue after a decisive right uppercut, ending the bout as Jones was floored and counted out.
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Dick Cane
Walter Jones
West Beattie
Case
Jones
Markets report notes plentiful butter and fresh produce
On West street markets open with butter prices rising and Washington creamery butter scarce but improving. Fine apples and hothouse lettuce appear for sale, California fruit from Walla Walla arrives. Daily grain and hay prices listed for Seattle with cattle, sheep, and poultry values noted.
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Washington
California
Walla Walla
Jobbing Quotations for Fruits and Provisions
A list of fresh produce and meats with quoted prices. Lemons 2.00 box, apples 36 per 1b, cranberries 12.00 per barrel, olives 60 75c per gallon, potatoes 17.00 19.00 per ton, bananas 1.75 2.50, lettuce 1.80 per case, endive, onions 2.50 2.76, artichokes 1.00 a dozen, green peas 0.40 a pound, beef, mutton, pork, veal prices per pound, and hams 11 12c per pound listed among provisions.
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California
Market Prices and Dairy Products Across Regions
A garbled list shows various dairy items and prices from Butter Cheese to Eastern Iowa Washington creameries. It also mentions New York and California brands along with poultry live and dressed stock prices and a Seattle Wheat Market note for No 1 club and bluestem prices.
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Washington
Iowa
Elgin
Nebraska
Freeh Ranch
California
Ebaam
New York
Lee
Geone
Beattie Receives Praise For Seattle Financial Activity
F H Eitel of Chicago lauds Beattie and Seattle for booming finances with bank clearings and census data predicting large capital inflows. The Pacific Northwest Poultry Association, formed last Friday, plans a show likely in a Northwest city next year.
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Beattie
F. H. Eitel
Chicago
Eitel
Seattle
Pacific Northwest Poultry Association
Northwest
Ultra show closes in Seattle under poultry association
The ultra show in Ger mania 1 last week, run under the Seattle Poultry association, closed Saturday night. Secretary Charlie McAlister of the ammunition et al considers the display the most creditable ever seen in Seattle. The next exhibition of blue blood.
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Germania
Seattle Poultry Association
Charlie McAlister
Etal
Seattle
Beattie Burglar Suspect Joseph Creedon Arrested
Police chief Meredith and detective Phil ips arrested Joseph Creedon on suspicion of recent burglaries in Beattie. The report notes Creedon’s alleged connection to the series of break ins while mentioning Diamond Ice and a street context with vague store references.
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Joseph Creedon
Beattie
Meredith
Philips
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Father Brown
Church of the Sacred Heart
Congregational Church
Father Prefontaine
Church of Out of Good Help
Pate
Oeast
F. X. Prefontaine
British League
Una
Armstrong
Austin E. Griffiths
Olympia
BP. F. Hushin
Ireland
Windy City
Miga Alma Steinberg
St. Mary's Hospital
Henry Steinberg
Colfax
John Powers, Jr
Chehalla
Pullman
C. H. Bull
J. B. Holt
Puell
Yakima
City of Pittsburg
Aberdeen
Jotn Greer
Houghton
Agt
Harry A. Taylor
England
Harry A. Attenburrow
Friday Harbor
C. W. Morse
Roche Harbor Lime Co
Auburn
Green River
Roberts
Chamber of Commerce
Sumner
Gorham
State Capitol
Marine News
Z. C. Miles & Piper Co
Dr. 8
Carman
Pierce County
Ballard Notes
Bpallard Council
Marstons Athletic Club
Tal
James Bradford
Dayton, Wash
J. W. Peter
Dallard
West Seattle
West Street
Ashington
Adams
Adams Grocery Co
Second Ave
Tel
Wales
Rogers
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Seattle Wheat Market
Bluestem
Ue City
Sam Lami
Pike, Fatab
Z. c. Omies & Piper Co
Pike ST
the People’s
Frank E. Adams
Moran Bros
Steel and Wood Lumber Mill
Keeley Institute
Errth Columbia
Kilbourne Ave
Gee
Sullivan Buifiding
Eversole
Oxford
San Diego Fruit Co
Second
Savon
Matheson Bros. Grocers Cor
Frederick & Nelson
INE Furniture
Beddin
Rialto Bldg
2D Ave
Cor
PTICM
Cesenpgese Peessesses
C. Gray & CO
Columbia
Fiotel Butler
Bonney & Stewart Funeral Directors
Wintaimers
Third Ave
Aw, Mt
New York Dental Pai
Howard Site Mutual Life
Portland, Or
Cal
Chickering & Sona
Dell
Milton
Singer
Johnston Beke
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