Federal officers chase organized opium smugglers
A Seattle area crackdown targets a large, well organized opium smuggling ring believed linked to Victoria emigines backers from the east. Revenue launches under Lt. T. L. Brockway patrol Seattle waters while the Grant aids efforts toward Seattle and coastal depots in Portland San Francisco and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Victoria
Seattle
Vallejo
Sound
Ite
Portland
Montana
Kiondike
Nome
Alaska
Woodmen Camp Plans Terrace Block and Hall Build
BLAINE Wash Feb 12 The Woodmen of the World camp has consideration for a terrace block and hall project. Mortal ity record Mrs W F Warren died at Providence hospital last night. The body was removed to Bonney and Stewarts morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine, Wash
W. F. Warren
Providence Hospital
Bonney & Stewart's
No Action on Regrade Proposal by City Committee
The council street committee met yesterday to discuss regrading Second Avenue from Pike Street to Dennyway but took no action. The bill to raise the street improvement assessment from 2 to 50 percent remains pending in the state legislature, delaying definite steps for several weeks.
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Second Avenue
Pike Street
Dennyway
Council Committee On
Fon
Eye of Opponent Sparks Mayhem Charge in Fleet Avenue
Albert Voechan and Morrie Elsbert, laborers, fought yesterday over a small debt on Fleet Avenue. Justice Cann charged one man with mayhem after the clash. ELMLUND-ERICKSON Miss Anna G. Bimiand of Carleton Oregon and Andrew J. Prickson of this area wed Saturday at 122 North Broadway residence of August Peterson with Rev. L. Larson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Voechan
Morrie Elsbert
Fleet Avenue
Justice Cann
Elmlund-Erickson
Anna G. Bimiand
Carleton, Or
Andrew J. Prickson
Denese
August Peterson
North Broadway
Rev. L. Larson
Market report from The Markets section
A market summary notes rising prices for carrots to 75 cents to $1 per sack and two Yakima apple carloads arriving with shipments hindered by snow in the Yakima valley. Apples risk frost damage en route. Mutton and pork advance to 9 and 9 1/2 cents per pound. Wholesale prices show higher costs on small purchases, with provisions and produce listed. eggs, poultry, butter, and dairy products also cited alongside assorted fruits and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Gipete Griese Oy
Quanon
Drowned at Sea Loss Sinks Young Sailor on Clan McPherson
Captain McDonald of the British ship Clan McPherson reports that near Cape Morn a 16 year old sailor named William Todd was swept from the foretop hall yard during a pitching sea and drowned. The ship had arrived from Antwerp and Honolulu and notified Todd's parents in London.
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McDonald
Clan McPherson
Antwerp
Honolulu
Cape Morn
William Todd
Hall-Yard
Lon
Eastern buyers eye Pacific Northwest furniture trade
Nettleton of Freder ick and Nelson returns from six weeks in eastern markets. Manufacturers report strong orders from the West and rising oak prices due to timber scarcity. Some study hardwoods from the Philippines, with potential Seattle factories on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton
Frederick & Nelson
Pacific Northwest
Philippines
Seattle
Protection for Mariners: Cape Pilattery Life-Saving Station Favored
The chamber of commerce endorsed establishing Point Gamble near Cape Pilattery for a life-saving station. The committee report was adopted unanimously and will be sent to Waaht senators and representatives to urge federal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
T Ee Point Gamble
Cape Pilattery
Chamber
Sec
Peteeres Te & Counties
Waaht
Congress
Powder Storage Violation Tied to Fire Hazard
George D. Patch president and general manager of Going North Hall was cited for violating the city ordinance on powder storage. The breach involved a large quantity of powder stored in the basement of the company store on First Avenue before a fire at Hedelsheimer. The hardware store and Redelsheimer clothing shop occupy the same building, and a possible explosion was narrowly avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Patch
Going-North- Judee Tranterpal Court
Ee Ee
First Avenue
Hedelsheimer
Redelsheimer Clothing
Cravens Arrested After Odd Wagon Incident
T V Cravens was arrested on First avenue by a patrolman who found him lying in the bottom of a wood wagon that was moving with loose reins. The wagon rolled along while the driver was jailed. horses were cared for at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Cravens
Teameter
First Avenue
Craven
Johnson Arrest In City Mischief Case
Lee. Johnson, a colored man, was arrested in the lower city last night by Patrolman Hannick and Police Clerk Mannon, in company with three small boys, Herbert Herker, Willie Mwensen and Albert Geehie. All the boys are under 1 years of age and were reported missing by their parents. A criminal charge is likely. Washington Thumbnail Sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IND
Lee. Johnson
Hannick
Mannon
Herbert Herker
Willie Mwensen
Albert Geehie
Johnson
Chamber debate over city council power bill stalls chamber votes
Chamber of Commerce members debated a state bill granting city councils in first class cities more powers to fund public improvements. They noted a 60 percent cost cap tied to property valuation, while the city charter limits improve ments to 15 percent. A proposed charter amendment to raise the cap to 25 percent drew opposition and delay. A special committee was formed to investigate burglaries at two homes, with theft reported at one location and another entry under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. 2. McGlivrn
Nationnally
State Legislature
King County
Olympia
M.D Leehey
Eastern
Beattie
Burt
Pawn shop clerk in trouble over stolen cuff buttons
Detectives Hartke and Wappen report a pawn shop clerk Charlee Shallit refused to surrender a pair of red cuff buttons with large diamond settings stolen by Jesse Vables from the Washington loan office on Washington Street. He is jailed on a charge of language tending to provoke an assault. A Seattle meeting is planned for this month at the Arcade building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartke
Wappen
Stein
Jesse Vables
Washington Loan
Washington Stret
Dayton
Bie
Charlee Shallit
Electric burn fatal at Snoqualmie Power Station
ASA HUTCHING, 34, former station foreman for Snoqualmie Power Company, died at Seattle General Hospital from severe burns received Friday while working in the basement of the Seventh Avenue plant. He left hutoh to the floor above when a short circuit caused his clothing to ignite. attendants fought to save him as he was carried to safety. Burial plans will follow at his former home with survivors including a wife and one brother.
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Awa Hutetina
Hooqualimie Power Company
Beattle General Hospital
Beattie Undertaking Company
Hknohomieh
D. Hyman
Hutchine
Seventh Avenue
Eman
Hutoh
Forte
Beattie General Hoe
Snoqualmie Power Company
Camp
Wooderen
Hutching
P.O. Mortman
Tober Sof
Po. Knight
Iseff
the General Hospital
Mining bulletin prospectus notice request
The fragment urges readers to send their name to receive a copy of the latest mining bulletin. It mentions various assets and companies and invites business inquiries, promising a prospectus upon request. It reflects a prospecting ad style with sourcing hints like Monteauma and Alaska references.
Drunkenness Arrest Follows Name Disclosure at Station
A man who gave his name as George Kaley was arrested by Patrolman Hannell in the city's lower section today after admitting he was a tramp when booked. He declined to state an occupation and was processed accordingly.
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Rowell
George Kaley
Hannell
Capt. Ward
Whatcom County Halfway and Light raises wages for conductors
Whatcom County Halfway and Light Company raises wages for conductors and motormen by ten percent. Old pay scale 17 to 20 cents per hour increases to 18 to 28 cents per hour. Work system unchanged. Judge Hallinger speaks on Commercial Law to Washington Society of Accountants and Keepers at Hinckley building hall. Basel hotel reports two overcoats stolen from rooms. Cash for old gold offered at Colonial Block.
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Whatcom
Whatcom County
HA. Hallinger
Washington Society of Accounteante & Kheepers
Hinckiey Building
Basel
Social evenings and club dances reported across city venues
The Mariposa club hosted a ball at Christensen's hall with many guests expected. The Metall Clerks held a Wednesday night ball at Titties hall with guests enjoying the evening. A Counc of Jewish Women met at Temple de Hirech this afternoon with an attractive program. The Hechetor's club gave a dance at the Masonic hall last Wednesday in a pleasant affair. The City V Federation of Women's clubs met Monday afternoon at two.
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Mariposa Club
Christensen's
Metall
Titties
Temple de Hirech
Hechetor’s Club
Masonic Hall
City V Federation of Women's Clube
Clionean Club Hosts Reception at Mrs Abrams Home
Mrs Robert Abrams hosted a reception for the Clionean club in the New York block on a Wednesday afternoon at her residence in the Densy Fuhrman addition. Mr and Mrs J Powlen plan a dancing party February 14 at the Kenton. Fire apparatus at the residence on Eighteenth Avenue put out a blaze damaging a kerosene heater and ending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Abrams
Clionean Club
Densy-Fuhrman
J. Powlen
Kenton
Weekly Textile Sale Listings Offer Varied Fabrics and Accessories
A dense catalog of fabric and notions items lists crochet cotton spools tarwe white, shell hair minders, mack coats, tuxedo welting, pearl buttons, mill remnants including taffeta ribbons and etamine wool. Prices shown as sale values per spool or yard with multiple bulk offers, highlighting quality and variety across fabrics, trims, and sewing notions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Sk
Classified Sale Bid Listings Across Various Goods
An early catalog fragment lists Rubifoam Tooth Wash and Tooth care items at discounts to 11, sewing machine parts and large bot ties to 11, powder in 1 ½ can units, children’s umbrellas at 38 each, Celebrated Fruit Tablets in 15 varieties at 25 cents, Turkish towels valued 100 with special pricing, and White India Lawn fabrics 27 inches wide with special 11 pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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Ft Columbia
Treasury Department
Thie
Revenue Launch Guard
Port Townsend
T. L. Brockway
Washington
Aberdeen
Oh Cromise
Burbank Fone
Prare
Grave Fruit
California
Ette
Madison Street
Thirtieth Avenue
Globe
D. Buck & CO
Werrone Clothing
Furnieht Gooda, Hate and Bhoes
New Times Building
Congressman Groovenor
Onto
BH. Bhanek
W. A. Mastic
Etelen
North Dakota
Preset Association
Ae Eee
Ee Mair Iis
Yesler Conta
A. Lawrence
Second Ave
Paris
Asa Hutching
Snoqualmie
Ben Marche
Ellis & Hanauer
Alaska Central
Setae
Tell Drug Co
Ayer
Carter
Bbc
Pierce
Virginia Bouquet
Red Cross
Pho Ain
Adame’ Windeer
Adams
Drop Valentines
Coon Bros
Firat Avenue
al Ryan
Jota Hayne
W. King
Cor Yan
Wa Chong
Carmen
Nordhoff & CO
Bon Marche
Nual
Mar Vancouver
Custom House
Hae
1 Union Council
Ottewe
Lumbia
Kag
Buffalo
Ave
Ealy
Etraighe Ail McKinley
Talking Machines
Columbia Phonograph Co
Ering & Bons, Kimball
Mobart Tecrace D
Jobnaten Co
Piance and Kimball
Northwest
D. S. Johnston CO
General Music Dealers
Burke Building
Garland Angel
Geo. H. Woodhouse
COCA
Ingrin
Brussels
Equasi Tagentry
Bruen
Cooper & Levy
BON Marche Nordhoff & Co
Terre
Schuchard Optical Co
EYE Specialists
Stone, Fisher & Lane
Bosto
Teetr
Andern
Beatty
Supu
Henry Hensel
Hinckley
Western A . Telephones
Indep
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