Council grills Sunset Telephone on service failures
In a heated session the council blasted the Sunset Telephone Company over defective appliances and crowded lines. The debate prompted calls for a permanent committee to oversee prompt improvements with two new substations planned for Renton and Queen Anne hills to relieve the central system.
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Pense
Improvemental Dam
Thi
Corporation
Daulton
Renton Hill
Queen Anne Hill
British authorities probe Valencia wreck details
Investigators, led by commissioner Laugrain, question British and Canadian officials about the Valencia disaster. Survivors describe raft events, and the Topeka stayed visible until dark before drifting. Captain Collister and Mr Thompson testified the Valencia was in good condition at last inspection and its boats should withstand exposure.
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Victoria
B. C
Collister
Kalia
J. A. Thompson
Valencia
Asphalt Paving Monopoly Risks and Fairness Concerns
The statement argues that allowing asphalt companies to control paving projects creates a monopoly and eliminates true competition. It warns that bidders could favor some property owners, causing uneven street quality and unequal tax burdens while maintaining the same overall cost to taxpayers.
Adams to Have New Trousers in Jail Wardrobe
George Edward Adams the jailed ex cashier will order a new pair of trousers from samples and patterns while in Sheriff Smith's custody. His wife has brought fashion books, and inmates eagerly await the fashion upgrade as Adams awaits federal grand jury action in Tacoma.
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George Edward Adams
King County
Adams
Sheriff Smith
Stepent
Assay Office
Adama
Tacoma
City Council approves daily water payment ads
Councilman Crichton leads plan to publish a standing ad in all daily papers listing water payment due dates and shutoff schedules. He says the system will inform districts and reduce trouble after delinquency, noting confusion since the year began.
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Crichton
Amg
City Council Special Session to Pass Improvement Ordinances
A special session of the city council will convene at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon to pass several 50 percent improvement ordinances. The measures require a unanimous vote. Councilman Hurnett has been ill but is expected to attend this meeting.
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Hurnett
Monopoly criticism over city paving bids in Seattle
A Seattle asphalt firm protests city pavement bidding methods, claiming a monopoly by the board of public works. The issue will be discussed at the next regular meeting on Saturday, with the letter urging changes to bidding practices and permit processes.
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Seattle
Actress Marian Badger Apprenticed by Emma Calve Abroad
Marian Badger, a young San Francisco actress, has impressed Emma Calve enough to win a chance to join the diva in Paris and receive free instruction. Badger has been performing with a local stock company and her voice has shown notable potential.
Calve Discovers Proteges in California
The renowned soprano Calve, while in San Francisco, met Miss Badger after friends urged an interview. Calve heard her sing at the apartment and at the St. Francis hotel, applauding ecstatically and offering to supervise her Parisian instruction. Calve has a habit of guiding proteges in California.
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Los Angeles
Seattle
Preacher Dies By Own Hand In Early Morning Suicide
Peoria reports the suicide of Rev George Simmons a prominent local clergyman and businessman who had just been named manager of Governor Yates campaign for senator. A gossip rumor linked him to immoral actions provoking parents of Baptist Boys Brigade to file complaints. Editors warned he must leave town within 24 hours to protect reputations. he left a widow and several children.
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Peoria
George Simmons
Yates
Gosip
Lock
Baptist Boys Brigade
Hearing Resumed in Valencia Wreck Inquiry
United States District Attorney Frye reopened the Valencia inquiry after the wreck. Witness C. J. Allison recalled. he and 17 others were saved on a liferaft by the Olly of Topeka. Allison’s testimony echoed prior statements but pointed to captain Johnson’s inexperience, crew faults, and vessel mismanagement. The hearing resumes after a brief pause. survivors face hotel bills and awaited government aid.
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Topeka
Mr. Allison
Marine
Frye
Valencia
Mr. Frye
Allison
Captain Johnson
Priday
Tacoma
Star
St. Paul
Fred Erickson
Vancouver
Pacific Coast Company
A. H M. Nankina
G. D. Marraden
J. F. McCaffrey
Washington
Lawson in Iowa conference visit with governors
Thea Lawson of Boston arrived in Des Moines with Governor Howard of Florida and former Attorney General Monett of Ohio for an insurance conference with Governor Commina.
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Des Moines
Thea. Lawson
Boston
Hroward
Florida
Monett
Ohio
Commina
Burglary Case Fines Man for Overcoat Theft
A. Barth, arrested Saturday by Detectives Adams and Corbett, charged with stealing an overcoat from A. P. Burwell of 200 Colman block, was fined $100 by Justice Gordon and must serve 33 days on the chain gang after failing to pay.
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A. Barth
Adams and Corbett
A. P. Burwell
Colman
Justice Gordon
Valencia wreck victims buried in city funeral
The funeral for Netta and Carl Ogle, two children killed in the Valencia wreck, was held at 10 o clock from the Bonney Watson Undertakers chapel and interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Netta
Carl Ogle
Valencia
Bonney-Watson
Lakeview
Hawley and Higgins Appear in Court for Unlicensed Engine Work
WwW. W Hawley faced charges for employing an unlicensed engineer while W P Higgin displayed in Justice Gordon's court. Higgins was fined $10 and Hawley was allowed to go.
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W. Hawley
W. PD. Higgins
Must Keep the Peace Bond For Roma Carroll
Roma Carroll appeared before Justice Gordon charged as a habitual drunkard. The court set a $200 bond to keep the peace for three months after a friend offered to take charge. Dr. Gen Herbern returned from Philadelphia due to his mother's illness.
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Roma Carroll
Gordon
Dr. Gen. Herbern
Philadelphia
Identified Body in Victoria Case
Victoria line reports that one of the two bodies brought in yesterday has been identified as John N. Bella Walter. The remains will be sent to San Francisco tonight.
Gorman Reports Satisfactory Fisheries Mission Trip
T J Gorman chair of the Washington fisheries commission returned to the city Sunday night very well satisfied with his Washington Ottawa trip. He expects a federal appropriation for hatcheries in the state but cannot assess Canadian action after Minister Prefontaine's death and pending successor appointments.
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T. J. Gorman
Washington
D. C
Ottawa
Canada
Prefontaine
Burlington Great Lakes Train Schedule Adds New Daily Trip
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy will run a second daily train between Chicago and Seattle around February 11. The new morning departure will be at 7:45, supplementing the existing evening train.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago
Seattle
Lost Checks Warn of Theft From Inavian American Bank
Three certified checks signed by Philip Tindall as Trustee were reported lost or stolen. They were payable to Ferdinand Bioal for 1441.00, S. James Nelson for 2225.00, and Mabel I. Kenyon for 3092.50. All persons are warned not to cash or accept the checks under any presentation.
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Philip Tindall
Joot Or
Telegraph Briefs Report On Transport Meade Damage
It was found damage to the transport Meade from a recent fire will not exceed 20. Many pieces of baggage belonging to officers and men were destroyed. British Columbia will have a branch of McGill College at Vancouver. The Sixth Ward Republican club met and urged every Republican to register. The city committee is asked to boost registration.
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British Columbia
McGil) College
Vancover
Sixth Ward
City Committee
Descriptions of bodies found after Lorne tug arrival
Victoria B C Feb 6 The 12 bodies brought in by the tug Lorne are listed with gross physical details including heights weights hair colors clothing tattoos and distinguishing marks No 11 appears to be a young woman No 23 was buried on the beach February 4 No 21 was picked up at sea with only a life belt remaining.
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Victoria
B.C
Tug Lorne
United States
O. W. Englehorn
Ferndale
California
Erickson
Iowa
N. M. Peters
Seattle
Grant
City News in Brief Highlights Seattle Topics
Searchers fail to locate Raymond Wests body after Kel river drowning near Ukiah Cal. O W Engelhorn and Peter Clady bodies arrive from Victoria aboard Bonney Watson line ship. Er Semple fined 10 dollars for operating without license. Jesse Ford fined 10 dollars for drunkenness. West Queen Anne Improvement Club protests city sewage from Orphans home. George Davidson charged with fraud over falsely mortgaged property. Rotary pump planned for Volunteer's Gate House to supply summer water. YWCA cooks course rewards 19 scholars with progression. Kern Meeker lectures on Oregon Trail history. Alaska Club to host Governor Mel Inn es and Dr Alfred Thompson. J W Draper assumes duties as Canadian Pacific general freight agent Seattle.
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Seattle
Kel River
Ukiah
Cal
P. D. Hughes
15Th Av
San Francisco
O. W. Engelhorn
Peter Clady
Valencia
Victoria
Harry Watson
Bonney-Watson Company
Semple
Justice Gordon
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Costa
West Queene Anne
Orphan's Home
Ninth
McGraw
George Davidson
F. W. Howard
Davidson
Gate House
Y. W
Kern Meeker
Oregon Trail
Unitarian Church
Alaska Club
Mel Innes
Yukon Territory
Alfred Thompson
W. Draper
Canadian Pacific
City of Destiny
Ninth Ward Ownership Club to Meet Tomorrow Night
The Ninth Ward Municipal Ownership club will meet tomorrow night in the Odd Fellows hall. Judge EB D Benson and Ed Brady will address the meeting.
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Ninth Ward Municipal Ownership Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
EB. D. Benson
Ed Brady
Maple Syrup Toasts Seattle Flavor Echoes Vermont Pride
An old Vermonter, Hiram Squires, praises a Seattle made maple syrup claiming it tastes like pure maple from Vermont. Lively dialogue underscores regional pride and surprising local production.
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Hiram Squires
Seattle
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