Bertha Arrives After Severe Alaskan Coastal voyage
Comox Vancouver Island Feb 7 The steamer Bertha of the Alaska Commercial Co capt Johansen long overdue reached Belvedere reporting terrific gales and extreme cold near Nome and via Swanport. Passengers describe the year’s worst weather with river Indians suffering privations while Rockefeller’s ranch shown as a vast western life exhibit.
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COMOX
Vancouver Island
Bertha
Alaska Commercial Co
Johansen
Alaska
Swanport
United States
Copper
Samna Bay
Aleutian Archipelago
Katmai
Pessengera
Nome
Flah
Engineer M. J. Heney returns to Seattle for northern railroad plans
Civil engineer M. J. Heney, builder of the White Pass & Yukon line, arrived in Seattle amid talks of a new railroad project in the north, signaling renewed investment and development prospects.
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M. J. Heney
White Pass & Yukon
Seattle
Puget Sound Savings Company Incorporates in City
The Puget Sound Savings company filed articles of incorporation with the auditor. Authorized capital stock is 2,000,000. Officers include J A Moore president Edward B Purnell vice president Lee Chilberg treasurer L J Burke secretary. Burke Megore as attorneys H C Moran and Calhoun directors. The firm aims to invest small savers deposits into first mortgage real estate loans for safety and shareholder protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound Savings Company
J. A. Moore
Edward B. Purnell
Lee Chilberg
L. J. Or
Burke, Shepard & Megore
A Calhoun
H.C. Wm. Moran
Pe ‘Cn Bers
KE. B. Burwell
The Nation Saloon Crusade In Topeka Address
Mrs Nation delivers a fiery Topeka talk against saloons with husband William Nation beside her in sympathy. The speech portrays activism in the Kansas temperance movement and previews tours aimed at wrecking saloons.
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Mrs. Nation
Topeka
Oakland Waterfront Title Settled by Superior Court
Superior Judge Ogden ruled in the long running Oakland water front case awarding Water Front company title to two fifths of the land claimed while the Alameda side remains with the state. The city receives right of way for three streets and the greater portion of the title goes to the state.
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Oakland
Cal
Ogden
Oakland Water Front
Supreme Court
Water Front Company
Alameda
Eldest Man and Woman Reported in City
New York, February 7. A committe e report by the Great Year club lists Izal Rodefsty of Moscow as the world’s oldest man at 196 years and Mrs. Nency Hollifield of Battle Creek Michigan as the oldest woman at 111. Rodefsty’s father reportedly died at 120. Rodefsty never drank alcohol or used tobacco.
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New York
Izal Rodefsty
Moscow
Russia
Nency Hollifield
Battiereek
Mich
Rodofsty
Ofsty
Seattle Bill Seeks Bigger Site For Federal Building
A Seattle effort seeks to raise the site limit for the federal building from 200000 to 700000 dollars. Business leaders filed actions with Secretary Prosch to memorialize Congress to allow the Treasury to locate a site without regard to the existing 296500 cap, arguing the rising real estate market makes the limit unworkable.
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Seattle Federal
P. Dose
Ciageives of Commerce
Prosch
Congress
Treasy
Seattle
Rockefeller’s Vast Ranch Described Near Belvedere Kan
An unmarked veteran stockman speaks from Belvedere Kansas region about a vast ranch near Denver described as the most complete in the world. The 21 000 acre property is fully fenced and divided for efficient ranching work. It is owned by a Rockefeller relative said to be worth 175000 dollars.
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United States
Belvedere
Rockefeller
Bereos
Asia
Africa
South America
America
Central Park
New York
Denver
Col
Kan
Manses
Ank Rockefeller
Local Stone Cutter Killed in San Francisco Scuffle
In San Francisco on February 1 M Gray a Lakeview Oregon stonemason aged six was killed during a scuffle with John Campbell of the city. Campbell accused Gray of theft and the incident occurred while the men argued over a loan as part of a housing aid program for shareholders.
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San Francisco
M. Gray
Lakeview
John Campbell
Gray
Seattle will aid Skagway in rehearing request
The Skagway townsite contest rehearing request received unanimous backing from the Seattle chamber of commerce. The action follows a court decision granting J Bernard Moore six acres in Skagway. Secretary Proech was told to notify J G Price, Washington’s Alaska representative, of the chamber’s action.
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Skagway
Chamber of
J. Bernard Moore
Moore
Proech
J. G. Price
Alaska
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Prisoner Hangs Self In Cell After Coal Theft
Cincinnati February 7 Andrew Brown a 19 year old colored inmate in jail for stealing coal was found hanging by the neck from his cell bars. He left a note saying he was going home to die. He was cut down and resuscitated.
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Cincinnati
Andrew Brown
Public Auditorium Plan Backed by City Leader
James Hamilton Lewis argued for building an auditorium to promote Seattle and Puget Sound. He said a 5 000 to 7 000 seat venue would host meetings conventions and celebrations and could be a money making investment with no rental income to repay construction and maintenance costs. A plan was sent to the city and county affairs committee to report back to the chamber of commerce soon.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Hoon
Pelicy
Lewie
Seattle
Puget Sound
Uielty
Sn Silat
Attorney argues to rescind restraining order against board
Attorney Bauamante appears before Judge Tallman this afternoon seeking to lift the restraining order on the board of public work. He contends the action targets the McGroarty group he represents and interferes with Automatic Telephone Co. operations.
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Bauamante
Tallman
Board of Public Work
The
Automatic Telephone Co
Bruius Dog Ownership Dispute Ends With Kennedy Gift
Justice Cannbis presided as a Alaska dog ownership dispute concluded. Fr. 8 Flemi bought a dog from Deapee, later found in the possession of Fit raid Crano fall dealers. After two witnesses confirmed, the court ordered the dog divided, but the judge ultimately awarded the animal to Kennedy.
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Cannbis A
Flemi
Alaska
Deapee
Fieming
Cranofall
Who
Kennedy
First Avenue Business Men Plan Model Street
The First Avenue Business Men's club meets in Hike hall this afternoon to discuss making First Avenue a model street. A committee chaired by A B Stewart will petition the board of public works for a cement sidewalk between Madison and Pine streets and an ordinance will follow at the next council meeting.
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First Avenue
Hike Hall
A. B. Stewart
Met
Public Wat
Madison
Pine Streets
Stewart
Beattie
Visstors
Fruit and produce prices and market items listed
A fragmented market listing shows diverse produce and meat prices and quantities. Items include apples, bananas, cranberries, olives, potatoes, onions, cabbages, tomatoes, beans, lettuce, artichokes, green peas, and dried goods, plus meats and dairy products with varied per unit costs and package sizes. Also notes regional wheat market quotations for No 1 club and bluestem varieties.
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California
Railroad Notes and Local Promotions Highlight Star Ad
Railroad notes report Beattie International line under North Pacific ownership will modernize with ties and rail upgrades. The inspector praised the vast and tributary regions as thriving and in good condition. Star Clothing Co offers a $2 sky piece for $1.00 at 1011-1919 Second Avenue as part of a major sale. Bee lint of age notes on page 2-oe. Dr. Carman has returned.
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W. G. Pierce
Beattiek International Railroad
Northrn Pacific
The
Star Clothing Co
Second Avenue
Markets hold steady as prices near week-ago levels
Trading remained steady with little change from the week prior. Fresh rancheque and Yakima potatoes appear. dairy and butter dip a cent or two while other commodities list mixed gains and steady quotes for wheat feed, corn, hay, cheese, eggs, poultry, and livestock prices.
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Puget
Washington
Lie
Egee
Cable Crash On Lexington Avenue In New York
A string of accidents on Lexington Avenue after a cable strand broke left many injured as cars were pulled into each other. Police and ambulances aided victims as the cable line carried vehicles into a chain collision for hours before the line was stopped.
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New York
Web
Lexington Avenue
Petroleum Fire at Haku Feared to Kill Hundreds
Reports from St. Petersburg describe a great petroleum fire at Haku with feared fatalities potentially reaching hundreds. Officials anticipate a death toll near 400 as details remain incomplete.
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ST. Petersburg
Tita
Haku
Earl of Galloway Dies Aged 67 In London
Police notes report Frank McIntosh and Marty Revington arrested on vagrancy charges by Patrolmen Mubbard and Freeman. London dispatch notes the Earl of Galloway died the morning, aged 67.
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Frank McIntosh
Marty Revington
Mubbard
Freeman
London
Earl of Galloway
J C Lee Arrested on Grand Larceny Charge in Everett
J C Lee, wanted at Everett on a grand larceny charge, was arrested late yesterday afternoon by Detective Powers.
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J. C. Lee
Everett
Detective Powers
Auction sale at 1109 Beyond Ave to clear out stock
Rudolph Gross owner of Mon’sa and Boy’s Clothing announces an auction for all goods at 1109 Beyond Ave. The building is deemed unsafe and insured protection unavailable. Auction Saturday with no reserve and high attendance expected. starting time to be posted Friday. contact telephone remains incomplete.
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Rudolph Gross
Ave
Ballard Notes and local happenings in a new paper
The Bellard Enterprise mentions editor J. F. Hubbel and notes on Mrs. Katherine Feollong of Fair Haven planning to wed cousin David Beollong. Lloyd Pineran injured two fingers at work while James ae damaged a finger during a Hearth Cedar Lumber night.
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Katherine Feollong
Fairhaven
David Beollong
Ard
Lloyd Pineran
Stimecn
James Ae
Every Woman Becomes Fascinated By Delicate Perfume
An old advertisement touts perfumes and scented waters including Florida Water and Violet de Parme from Roger & Galiet, noting dainty fragrances and various prices. It frames these scents as affordable luxuries appealing to women.
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Rickeecker’s
Florida Water
Murray & Ian
Blankets offered at discount for lodging houses
Hotel and boarding house keepers can save money on gray blankets and wool blankets. Notable prices include pairs priced around 1.10 to 159 in unclear currency, with other discounts cited for California or Comforta brand items.
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Optical Co Sehuchard
Second Ave
Spetaimas
Stone
Fisher & Lane
Green Fruit Prices Note Lemons and Limes
The listing shows lemons at 92.0042 percent a box and limes at 44.50 per case, with cooking apples and a reference to Tica.
Lookout Society Meeting At Methodists Church
A Lookout Society convention will meet tomorrow at the Methodists church to discuss its work. A program includes readings and papers on Lookout topics, with open parliament sessions led by several members from Green Lake and other speakers. The evening will feature further papers and open discussion.
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Lookout
Thenhart
Mies Nash
Green Lake
Withing
A. ‘Tregoning
Mer, Jackson
Obituary Notice for B. B. Green Aged 74 in Hood's Canal Area
In this city at his daughter’s residence 27th avenue north No and Hood's Canal region B B Green aged 74 years 9 months and 15 days. Remains at Bunney Blewarta.
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Thie City
Mra
Seventh Avenue
B. B. Green
Beabeck
Hood's Canal
Bunney & Blew
Arta
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M. J. Henry
Kansas
Carrie Nation
Rockefeller’s Menagerie
Bruius
Nebraska
Roquefort
Oregon
Mardie
Grese
Seattle Wheat Market
Railroad Notes
Valdes Steves
Miles & Piper Co
Carman
Adam
Reston
Lady Callan
Montaguy
Lallard
Wallard
Tmallard
Ballard Notes
New Week
J. F. Hubbel
Bellard Enterprise
C.gray & CO
Jenkins
I Company
Northwest
the Jenkins Shoe Company
Wen
Wien
Holden & Wilson
Seater & CO
Lookout Society
Sperger & Hurl
Washington Orygenor Company
Flickinger
Pike Street
Phow Mila
Chickering & Sons
Kimbell
Doll
Milton
Ginger
Johnston Berke
Miles & Piper Company
Yesler Way
Eiderdown
Nottingham
Rand Opera
James
Copeland
Whattle Theater
the Seeding Theater
Hird Avenue Theater
Fane M. Rue
Seattie’s
Up-Town Theater
Richards & Pringie
Ceorgia
Third Avenue Theater
Meats of
Seattie
Chese HH
Boyle
Paisen
Tel Maikeen
Fike Street
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