Bids Opened for Fire Headquarters at Third Avenue South
The board of public works opened bids for the proposed fire headquarters at Third Avenue South and Jackson Street. Seven bids were submitted with two lowest being Alexander Pierson and Cawsey and Carney. The board will report to the council and seek about 5000 additional funds as the low figure exceeds the city estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Bidehia Morning
Third Avenue South
Jackson Street
T Eine Thos Leff Alexander Piercon
Cawsey and Carney
Windom and Coombs
N. H. Beer
Garretty
C O
Cawney and Carney
Alexander and Pierson
Bromiley and Wells
David Dow and Co
Alexander Pierson
Cawsey
Carney
Councl
Councell
Cook
Eighth Avenue
Joe Grant
Battery Street
Sixth Avenue
Dennyway
Goerig and Pope
Socialist Ticket Unveiled At City Convention
A Socialist party convention named a full ticket led by mayoral candidate George Scott and listed candidates for comptroller William Randolph and other posts. The platform decries capitalist control and vows to pursue policies that advance working class interests through the ballot. Meanwhile a separate report recalls a shipwreck tale of a freighter raft carrying freight and passengers toward Nome that was beached after a storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party
George Scott
Carpenter
W. ¢. B. Randolph
William McDevitt
George W. Ficka
Larre
T. E. Latimer
W. O'Keefe
New Passenger Steamer Planned Between Valdez and Seattle
Local capitalists form a company to construct and operate a 1200 ton passenger steamer on the Seattle Valdez route. Engines by El P. Allis and Co Milwaukee will power the ship, built on the Pacific coast. Estimated cost 260000, speed 15 knots, schedule two trips monthly, in service by July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capittaliatas
Valdez
Pacific Coast
EL Pp. Allis and Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Seattle
Here
Vaides
Sercege
Ofuly
Republican state convention set for April 2 in Portland
The Republican state central committee announced the state convention for April 2. The apportionment provides one delegate for every 150 votes cast in the presidential election, yielding two delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Republican State Central Committee
Umatilla Arrives From San Francisco With Passengers
The Pacific Coast Company's steamer Umatilla arrived this morning from San Francisco with passengers and a general cargo. The voyage was smooth with fine weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Company
San Francisco
Ghost of the Old Skookum and the Nome Transport Scheme
William Beland known as Billy the Mug and partners from Pioneer liquor store and O W Ash sues L O Waldo for about 13500 alleging control of Northern Transportation Company formed February 1900. The barge Skookum was bought to run between Puget Sound and Nome and Waldo is accused of mismanaging stock and blocking an accounting. The case stems from Nome excitement two years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beland
Billy the Mug
W. F. Robb
Pioneer Liquor Store
0. W. Ashby
L. O. Waldo
Northern Transportation Company
Kookum
Puget Sound
Nome
Waldo
Tie
Charity hall preparations and social events flow in Seattle
Preparations for the Charity hall opening near completion as tickets and donations arrive. The Armory will be artistically decorated on Monday night and the grand march will start the ball led by Josiah Collins and Mrs. Daniel Kelieher. A patronesses meeting at the Rainier Grand hotel reported committee progress and thanks to merchants for advertising space and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Humes
Josiah Collins
Daniel Kelieher
Rainier- Grand Hotel
Stevens’ Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Collins Block
Jessie Tuttle
Woodmen of the World
L'Allegro Club
Little's Hall
Benedict Club
Republicans Form Fifth Precinct of Ninth Ward Club
The Republicans of the Fifth precinct in the Ninth ward met at May's hall Latona and organized a permanent body. Officers elected: Stephen P. Willis president Watson Allen vice president W T Laube secretary John Ackela treasurer. Over 100 Republicans attended. Lund led the councilmanic preference vote with Williamson garnering strong support and a fierce primary fight anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Latona
Stephen P. Willis
Watson Allen
W. T. Laube
John Ackela
Epublicans
Martin J. Lund
A. B. Willamson
Oleo Bill Moves Back Toward House Vote
The oleomargarine bill returns to the house for a likely vote before week end if appropriation bills do not intervene. The revenue reduction bill may soon be called. the Philippine tariff bill is to be resumed in the senate Monday with expectation of passage later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, K, C
House
Baturda
Senate
Official Call Of People's Party Meeting In City
R Winsor and J W Haight announce a Saturday meeting at G A hall Colline building to nominate a full city ticket for the coming election. Only party members may attend and all must sign a pledge to support the majority ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Winsor
J. W. Haight
People's Party City Central Committee
G. A. Hall
Colline
Eighth Ward Republicans Plan Club House
A meeting of the Eighth ward Republicans formed a temporary organization and voted to build a club home. A two story building with stores on the ground floor and a club room above would be placed on a Firet avenue and Harrison street lot. Beott Calhoun was elected chairman and a precinct committee including Dr Crichton John A Whalley Gleason George B Lamping and W Sprague was appointed to study the site. The club will meet again next Monday at 429 Denny Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
Stope
Firet Avenue
Harrison Street
Beott Calhoun
Child Goldie J. Pufner Dies in Placerville Colorado
Goldie J. Pufner aged three daughter of L. T. and J. Ruffner of 216 Western avenue died Wednesday in Placerville Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie J. Pufner
L. T. and
J. Ruffner
Western Avenue
Placerville
Colo
German American Democrats to Organize Club Meeting
A meeting of German American citizens is scheduled tomorrow at 3 PM in the club rooma 7 and Howard block 614 Fleet avenue. The purpose is to organize a German American Democratic club and all German American citizens are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooma
and & Howard
Fleet Avenue
City Engineer Issues Building Permits For Several Dwellings
Permits issued today include two one story cottages for William Cade at 114 Twenty-first avenue cost 2000 dollars. A move of a house at 606 Twenty-second avenue north costs 216 dollars for A P Adama. A one story frame cottage at 603 Twenty-second avenue costs 700 dollars for W Wick ereham. A two story residence at 1702 Past Howell street costs 6500 dollars for B McCord. Four one story cottages at 62 4 Hlattery street total 2000 dollars for L H Bunnell. A one story frame store at 088 Allan place costs 1000 dollars for F G Horsehut. A one story frame cottage at 1913 Fifteenth avenue south costs 00 dollars for W I Snyder. A one story frame cottage at 4126 Aurora street costs 1400 dollars for Mrs M Gerford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cade
Twenty-first Avenue
A. P. Adama
Twenty-second Avenue
W. Wickereham
Bh. B. McCord
Howell Street
L. H. Bunnell
Hlattery Street
F. G. F Plorsehuta
Allan Place
W. I. Snyder
Pitteenth Avenue
Mra. M. &. Rerford
Aurora Street
Seattle Tonight and Sunday Rain and Shifting Winds
Weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity calls for tonight and Sunday with occasional rain. Winds from the south to southwest shift from light to fresh as the system moves through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Vicinity
Man Arrested in Polished Swindle Case
Police seized a man on upper First avenue identified as Munroe an electrician by trade. He posed as a physician to scam Inez Johns at a hotel and prescribed medicine. Johns alerted police and Munroe was detained with her aboard a patrol wagon awaiting prosecutor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Upper First Avenue
Munroe
Inez Johns
Hd A
Emil Bortes
Genttleman
Bortes
Tcerman Kelly
Arrest in Medical Practice Case Cited
A man was arrested for practicing medicine without a license and collecting fees. Initial reports linked him to Dr. Carroll's case, but he avoided confirming the description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Hee
City Hall hours extended at the end of week
City Hall will keep its books open until midnight on Saturday Monday and Tuesday Megiater tonlaht extending access for residents to complete filings and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megiater Tonlaht
First Ward Democratic Club Chooses Council Nomination Battle
The First Ward Democratic Club plans a meeting in Union Hall to discuss councilman candidates Thomas Navin and William McArdie. Navin supports the current councilman. the club is split and faces a bitter struggle for control.
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Union Hail
Pacific Block
Thomas Navin
William McArdie
Helmg
Markets Highlight Fresh Produce Flow and Juicy Prices
The Saturday market shows improved business with California celery selling at 8 to 9 cents per dozen, and potatoes arriving from Eastern Washington. Bananas are moving fast while supply tightens with an eight day wait for a new shipment. Various fruit and vegetable quotations span lemons to onions with figures per box, sack, or case. Dr. Waggoner, dentist, Globe block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon
California
Washington
Roosevelt Jr. condition holds as plans for Charleston trip stay in question
Telegraphic updates from Groton report Theodore Roosevelt Jr. remains in a high fever and the boy’s condition is unstable. Secretary Cortelyou states the president should not travel to Charleston, plans postponed until Monday to reassess after the boy’s condition possibly worsens. Mrs Roosevelt arrives and finds slight improvement noted this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dpd. C
Groton
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Charleston
Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Grotone
Swindling Doctor Targeting Residents in North Beattie
Health Officer Carroll reports a suspected unlicensed swindler operating in North Beattie. He allegedly charges exorbitant rates for vaccination, with one woman billed $5. Police are seeking to locate the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Beattie
Carroll
Maritime Movements From Pacific Ports Today
The schooner Fred J Wood departed Port Townsend while the bark Kinrous sailed from Ladysmith British Columbia. The Norwegian bark Rose also set sail, marking a busy day for regional shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Wood
Port Townsend
Kinrous
Ladysmith
B.C
Rose
Shipping News From Victoria to Yokohama and Local Vessels
Cargo steamers move between Port Angeles Moodyville and San Francisco with lumber aboard the Tromalle and S intram, while the Marie TS. Smith arrives at Port Gambie. A flotsam board bearing faint letters and a recovered cap hint at the ill fated Condor. Victoria inks a steamer contract for the Skeena river service. Knight Companion ashore at Inuboye Lake prompts rescue, and Clink contests salvage in federal court. Pollard line plans Steamer 869 to 1000 tons for $120000. Utopia faces coupling failure near Blaine. Queen of the Pacific sails to San Francisco with passengers and cargo. Local ads note bicycle repairs and a new Savings Department at London and San Francisco Bank.
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Port Angeles
Moodyville
D. C
Tromalle
Victoria
Fliverett
San Francisco
Marie TS. Smith
Port Gambie
Lt Dinejacket
Yokohama
Knight Companion
Portland
Inuboye Lake
Japan
J. W. Clink
Puget Bound
Clirk
Pollard Steamship Co
Tta
Gray
Line
Utopia
Blaine
Whatcom
Queen
Pacific Coast Line
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Meikle
Chamber Commerce Today
Umatilla
John Nelson & CO
Congress
Elite Island
Bil
Gov. Tatton
Senate Philippines Committee
Taft
Wright
Manila
Gov
Epreme Court of the Islands
United States Supreme Court
CALL
People’s Party
Collins’ Hall
Goldie
H. G. Storsting
The
Manufacturers’ Association
Star Paint and Wall Paper Co
Ine, Corner Third
Pike St
H. E. Merkel
Mutual Life
Seattle, Wash
Democrats
Dr. Waggoner
Globe Block
Bie
Quick Prrug Co
Benninghausen
Columbia & Power Bound Railroad
BelkLd
Yesler Way
Mase
Mra. Roosevelt
Theodore
Theodore Roosevelt
Marine News
Bkeena River
Grobe Block
Car
First and
Madison
Reichert Bros
Union
London
D.S. Johnston Co
Second Ave
Burke Bldg
A. Lindauer
Pike Street
Geo. HH. Woodhouse Co
Garland
Frederick & Nelson - Fine Furniture
James
Maison Barberis
Connection
2D Ave
Columbia, Tel, Main
Christy
Globe Wernicke
Rand and Leopold
Love Furniture Co
Grand Rapides
Gendron
Go-Carta
Grand Rapids Chair Co
Majestic Steel
Stickley Bros., Furniture Co
Grand Rapids
Round Oak
Ivins
Metz
Metewar
Majestic Kitchen
Rainier Beer
Rainier
Pahi
Victor Napoleon
Kegley’s «x
Occidental Ave
Fletcher
Castoria
Kline
Second Avenue
Ladiew Furs
Ead C. C. Berg
Saturday Night News
Sole
W. L. Douglass’ Union Made
W. L. Dougiser
W. L. Douglass
Worth &c
Steve
Gerester
Treee Eeettre
Ernst Bros
Tel
Remington
E. C. Niles
Cherry St
Kodak
Alfred S. Witter & CO
Photo
Northwest
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
E. H. Shamek
First Ave
Hirsch
Sanitarium
Hinckley Block
Frederick & Nelson
Furnishers
Madison and
Spring Sts
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