War Maps of Puget Sound Country Prepared for Defense
War department has compiled extensive maps and reports on Puget Sound to detail roads shorelines and terrain. Lieut W Jones forwarded materials to Lieut Col Jones for review as part of a broader Pacific coast survey. Observers say Puget Sound could serve as a crucial communication base between naval and land forces in any international conflict.
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Ettawvall
W. Jones
Valentine
Col
Jone
War Department
Peelfie
Puget Sound
Pacific
United States
Daylight Apartment Robbery Suspect Flees Along Waterfront
A bold daylight thief, posing as a census enumerator, robbed six flats including George and Terry on Blenheim Street and escaped along the water front after a hot pursuit by a detective. Victims named Lindsey, Mrs Jacobean, Mrs Robinson, and Mrs Bragg reported loss of jewelry and trinkets.
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Blenheim Ata
George & Terry
Mise Lindsey
Jacobean
Robinson
Bragg
Coast cities urge support for Pacific fleet plan
A February letter from the Seattle Commercial Club, read to the Chamber of Commerce, urges passage of resolutions by Oregon Washington and California communities in favor of maintaining a coast fleet of battleships. The move aims to reflect coastal public sentiment and influence Washington.
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Eles
Cal
War Department
Oregon
Washington
California
Commercial Club of
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
Cal. Feb. 12 Tank Dealer Killed in Oak Park
A tank dealer was fatally shot in Oak Park when J. T. Anderson a brakeman allegedly confronted by Powell over a dispute involving children. The assailant reportedly drew a weapon from his coat pocket and fired.
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J. T. Anderson
Oak Park
Powell
Theraesetter
Powell Leaves Widow and Six Children In Mourning
Powell has died leaving a widow and six children, with Anderson in mar readings noting the family’s loss and seeking aid or remembrance from community members.
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Heart
Powell
Anderson
Mar
Ruef Sentence Delayed Amid Extortion Case
United Press reports in San Francisco that Abraham Ruef's extortion sentence was postponed two weeks after he pleaded guilty to one count. He objected to the continuance, seeking no more than a week, while the four other extortion charges were also set for two weeks.
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United Press
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Three Autoists Drop Out Of Race In New York Tour
Three of the six touring contestants in the New York Parade automobile journey via Alaska quit at Bidson River citing bad roads. The remaining trio reached Albany at 12 25 p m shortly behind schedule.
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United Prous
Albany
N. Y
Albany Club
New York
Naval debate over ships and submarines angers lawmakers
In Washington on February 18, the house committee on naval affairs debated a naval program to Congress. The plan includes two battleships ten destroyers and eight submarines while the administration sought four battleships ten destroyers and four submarines. A lobby has long pushed for submarines and past bribery allegations resurfaced from the seventh congress.
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Washington, RD. C
House Committee Onaval Affairs
Congress
Roosevelt
Volatile New York Stock Market Tries Investors
At the New York Stock Exchange on Feb 13 traders displayed erratic moves with hedging and abrupt shifts. The session opened with a strong average advance but soured with southern group leadership, Missouri Pacific and Louisville and American Smelting losing several points as trade conditions in the south weighed on rail securities. The close finished at weak lows.
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New York
The
Stock Exchange
Missouri Pacific
Loulaville
American Smelter
Thirteen Site Offers Made for Three Seattle Libraries
M F Jones proposed Ravenna perk site for a branch library and Rev Alexander Beebe offered Third Ave location. Businessmen offered Woodlawn and Rainier Beach sites with a fallback donation if a branch goes there. In all, thirteen offers exist for three branches, selection to follow.
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M. F. Jones
Ravenna Perk
Washington
Revenna Perk
Alexander Beebe
Seattle
St Ross
Third Av. W
Harriman Rumored to Control Huntington Electric Railway
In Los Angeles on February 15 the financial press reports persistent rumors that BE Harriman has gained full control of the Huntington Electric Railway system. The 500 miles of track would place Harriman as master of Southern California trolley lines, linking Pacific Electric, Los Angeles Interurban and Los Angeles Railway companies under one owner.
Free blotters for the school children at Hall's
Free blotters for the school children available at Hall's 1111 First Ave. Come and get some.
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Hall's
First Ave
Divorce closes dramatic marital dispute in Lom
In a superior court proceeding Judge Gilliam granted a divorce between Howard J. McKay and Maud M McKay. Their only child Dorothy J, three, is placed in the custody of Father O'lries. McKay attempted suicide with a revolver during a 1907 desertion dispute but recovered.
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Howard J. McKay
Maud M McKay
Gilliam
Dorothy J
Father O'lries
McKay
Port
Glaskow
Tworoger
Lumber Mills Stay Closed Despite Negotiated Rate Order
Resumption of work in the lumber mills will not follow the attorneys’ agreement with railroad officials and lumber manufacturers to seek court modification of Judge Hanford’s restraining order. The plan, if approved, would let mills ship at the old 40 cent rate with security until the Interstate Commerce Commission rules on the new rate.
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Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Hanford
Interstate Commerce Mission
Westminister Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting Elected Elders
The annual meeting of Westminister Presbyterian Church elected elders for three years J B Ragienon J B Bushnell J F Reed and W A Hillis and for two years G W Forsyth. A deacon for three years was Ovid A Hyers. The clerk of sessions reports 143 new members and a net gain of 86 bringing total membership to 696. Treasurer notes congregational expenses of 7082.51 and beneficence donations of 9146.12 by the beneficence secretary and church auxiliaries.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
J. B. Ragienon
Hazard Case Continued in Medicine Without Licence
The preliminary hearing of the state versus Linde B. Hazard for practicing medicine without a licence was adjourned to February 25 in Judge Gordon's court. Officer Vaupell's brief testimony was the sole hearing so far. Mrs. Hazard, a self-styled fast-cure physician, is accused of treating the daughter of Dr. D. D. Wheedon, a dentist, with her system until the child nearly starved, with the Washington Home and a trained nurse later involved in the case under Judge Frater.
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Linde B. Hazard
Washington
Frater
Government Plans New Winter Trail From Seward to Nome
A 12 man government survey party led by W. L. Woodwin has begun work on a winter trail from Seward to Nome. The project aims to complete in about two months and seeks $250000 from Congress, with $200000 anticipated for the trail. The route traverses from Seward to Kinik along the Alaska Central railroad line, then follows rivers and passes the Alaska Range to Kaltag on the Fairbanks trail, opening a new region rich in placer deposits.
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Seward
Nome
W. L. Woodwin
Kinik
Alaska Central Railroad
Yentna
Alaska Range
Ptarmigan Base
Kuskokwin River
Forks
Kaltag
Fairbanks
Congress
Water Shut Off Notice for Several Districts Friday
Water will be shut off tomorrow Friday February 14 in districts east of 97th av between Denny Way and Spring St and east of 32nd av north from Denny Way to Thomas St. Expected duration not specified. Please plan accordingly for affected addresses in these areas.
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97Th Av
Denny Way
Spring St
32Nd Av
Thomas St
Garfield Warns Roosevelt Sparking Wealth Control Debate
James R. Garfield told the Hamilton club that Theodore Roosevelt averted a revolution by curbing predatory wealth and called for public control of lands forests and resources. He warned corporations that prosecutions will continue despite consequences.
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Chicago
James R.garfield
Hamilton
Theodore Roose T
Garfield
Roosevelt
U P Fights Injunction In Terminal Street Vacation
Judge Frater hears arguments in superior court on injunction sought by Lewis and Wiley to stop city council from vacating streets needed for Union Pacific terminal grounds south of Jackson Streets. Plaintiffs claim $25,000 damages if vacation occurs and bond issue may be clouded by about $80,000. Union Pacific argues vacation would halt depot construction worth around $100,000 and hurt land value tied to terminal plans.
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Lesue
John P. Hartman
Union Pacific
Tne
Hammond Leaves Guggenheim Firm After New Assignment
John Hays Hammond resigns from the Guggenheim Exploration Company where he earned 250000 annually. Chester Beatty succeeds him as first assistant. Hammond is in San Francisco where he was operated on yesterday for appendicitis.
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New York
John Hays Hammond
Gugeim Exploration
Chester Beatty
Hammond
San Francisco
Prize Fighter Fatally Hurt In Pacific Fleet Bout
Frank Young a colored sailor on the cruiser California is dying after a 20 round championship match against Battling Robinson of the cruiser Buffalo. The drizzling rain bout ended in a draw three weeks ago, with Young showing signs of a fractured skull and now near death. Robinson has not been arrested.
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Vallejo
Cal
California
Frank Young
Young
Robinson
Buffalo
Washington High athlete Russell Mackey injures knee again
Russell Mackey track manager and halfback for Washington High School fell and broke his knee cap for a second time last year while playing football. He will be confined to his home for several weeks. Royal Pullen, also prominent in high school athletics, is severely ill.
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Russell Mackey
Washington High School Athie
Orday
Royal Pullen
Pacific directors declare dividends on common and preferred stock
The Iinton Pacific board declares a 2 percent quarterly dividend on common stock and a 2 percent semiannual dividend on preferred stock. The last quarterly dividend remained the same.
Fleet Arrival Prompted by Admiral Dewey Letter
Chairman James D. Phelan reports a letter from Admiral George Dewey promising arrival of the battleship fleet. Plans to receive and entertain the visiting crews next May are quickly taking definite shape in San Francisco.
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United Press
San Francisco
James D. Phelan
George Dewey
Morse arrival prep fuels DA suits and indict rumor
State and federal officials prepare to receive Charles Morse, the fallen ice king and financier, with DA Jerome and A. S. Marahel Henkel said to be armed with write for him when he arrives from Europe. U S District Attorney Bumeson denies a federal indictment has been returned.
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Charles Morse
Jerome
A. S. Marahel Henkel
Europe
U. S
Bumeson
Morse
City Council to Discuss Union Pacific Franchise Tonight
Mayor Moore called a special meeting at the request of Councilmen Mullen and Gill to consider the Union Pacific franchise and street vacations. The item has lingered before the corporations committee and city engineer as election day March 4 approaches and a charter amendment would require franchise ordinances to be put to a public vote.
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Mullen
Gill
Moore
Union Pacific
Corporations Committee
Officers Refuse to Pay for Honor Medals at Fort Lawton
Fort Lawton officers repudiate a Washington request demanding 45 cents from each officer who earned honor medals. The badges, tied to Spanish American War and Philippine Campaign service, prompt strong protests decades after the conflicts.
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Fort Lawton
Quartermaster’s Department of the Army
Washington, D. C
Quartermaster General
Wretched Track Cited in Wreck, Three Killed
The state railway commission spent yesterday afternoon and last night gathering evidence to assign responsibility for Monday's Southern Pacific wreck. Three people were killed and others injured as investigators report track conditions to be wretched, though findings will not be released.
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United Press
State Railway Commission
Southern Pacific
The College Girls at Coliseum and vaudeville acts
Lively chorus introduces next week’s lineup at the Coliseum with The College Girls. Richard Craig Armstrong Levering Kaufman Hayes Hobson and others perform in a mixed program featuring singers dancers and vaudeville specialties. Orpheum Eddie White Sullivan and partners join a comedy act with new specialties.
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Berdelle
Richard Craig
Armstrong & Levering
Kaufman Bros, Hayes & Suits
Hobson & Sheldon
Armstrong & Holly
Expressman
Orpheum
Eddie White
Sullivans
Sullivan's Diamond Belt and Star Five Cent Also
Sullivan's diamond belt is shown along with moving pictures and songs at the new five cent Star on Second Avenue this week. Sunday's Popular Concert features the Seattle Symphony Orchestra at Moore Theater next Sunday at 3 pm with reserved seats sold tomorrow at 10 am from Sherman, Clay & Co. A lecture titled Hell Where Is Hell Located and What It Consists Of will be given at the Grand Opera House tonight by Father Marshall J. Boarman.
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Moore Theatre
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Sherman, Clay & Co
Grand Opera House
Father Marshall J. Boarman
Hard Luck Dowagiac Banker Deposit
Dowagiac Michigan February 13 Charles Criffield a wealthy farmer believes he is the un luckiest man after selling property worth 10000 and hurrying to deposit the money in the City Bank. The bank closed just as it told him would break a rule for Brother Criffield and accept the deposit. The bank has not opened since.
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United Press
Dowagiac
Mich
Charles Criffield
City Bank
Brother Criffield
Amusements At the Moore and Seattle Theatres
The Tattooed Man continues to draw crowds at the Moore this week. Red Feather a popular Grand comic opera opens next Sunday. The Country Squire remains a Seattle favourite this week. The Kerry Gow visits Seattle Sunday afternoon with Bernard Daly. The Pit mob scene at Lois stars T. Daniel Frawley this week with What Happened to Jones next. Lyric burlesque enjoys success with Miss Barney Foster and two musical acts. Next week A Sculptor's Dilemma.
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Moore
Frank Daniela
Tattooed Man
Red Feather
Seattle
Kerry Gow
Bernard Daly
Joe Murphy
T. Daniel Frawley
Jones
Lyric
Barney Foster
Living Pictures
Public Market Prices Today Quoted at Local Stalls
Fancy sugar cured bacon at 17 cents a pound. Ranch eggs 33 cents a dozen after a 2 cent drop. Halibut 15 cents for two pounds. Cabbages 1 and a half cents per head. Italian prunes four pounds for 25 cents. Tangerines first supply yesterday at 0 cents per dozen. Oatmeal sold at be per pound. Pork ribs le per pound for tomorrow. Fish day tomorrow with ample supply at fish stalls. Quotations include eggs 50 cents a dozen Western eggs 25 cents Oregon 35 cents butter 40 cents local ranch 35 cents Swiss cheese 21 cents Wisconsin.
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Oregon
Washington
Lowa
Wis
Porterhouse
Roune Steak, LLC
Brazil
South Pacific Railroad Dividend Maintained Sparks Investor Outlook
New York February 13 financiers see the South Pacific railroad directors decision to keep the quarterly common stock dividend at its current level as evidence that other railroads may follow suit. The move signals potential stability in returns and could influence market sentiment on railway stocks. The announcement contrasts with expectations of dividend cuts amid industry pressures.
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New York
South Pacific Railroad
Rifle Wise Sportsman Demands Savage Ammunition
The article notes a sportsman seeking Savage ammunition and mentions Winchester Leader Shells used by the rival. It emphasizes authenticity by a box marked with the big red W and lists Theodore Wilts & Co. at 1008 let above as the seller.
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Pol Unter
Duckgetter
Theodore Wilts & Co
Pantages Vaudeville Features Top Liner Acts This Week
The Pantages program showcases multiple top liner acts this week. Promoters describe every act as a hit and a strong feature portion of the show.
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Pantages
Comic Opera Delights Pike Street Audiences
The Family Theatre on Pike Street presents a new musical organization drawing good crowds at three daily performances. The comic opera titled The Senorita features appealing principals and a lively chorus.
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Pikest
Grocery and meat sale listing with varied prices
A long list of produce meats and dairy items with varied per pound or per unit prices. Items include beef cuts, corn products, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and fish. Also advertised are baseball suits for boys and a store address at Hall's, 1111 First Ave.
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Hall's
First Ave
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