Substantial Charity Response Aids Fisher Family
The Star reports wide charity for Gov. A. Fisher’s family at Green Lake after exposure of their misery. Donations from Caspar A. Rick and others, plus gifts from the Fraternal Order of Eagles and local businesses, aim to provide shelter clothing and furniture. Fisher has begun work on a Seattle Electric Co. section crew, with community volunteers ready to build a house and supply provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btar
Gov. A. Fisher
Green Lake
Star
Ward
Fisher
Ridgway
Seattle Electric Co
Caspar A. Rick
Rick
Third Avenue
Order of Eagles
Riggs and Marks
Fleet Avenue
Murphy
PD. N. Foy
The
Rudolph Grosa
A. A. Beagrove
Burglar Foiled by Clever Trap at Occidental Hotel
Miss Catherine Countiss of Manhattan stock company set a trap to fool a midnight burglar. The thief entered her room, found a box of fake diamonds, pocketed them, and fled. Countiss later recovered real gems from a hidden case, revealing a successful ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Counties
Manhattan Stock Company
Brnke
Occidental Hotel
Miss Counties
Funeral Service for Jailor Grant
Funeral services for the late Jailor Grant will be held at the First Methodist church at 3 p m Friday. A military style procession will follow with a funeral dirge, under police auspices and attended by members of six fraternal organizations. Embalmed at Bonney and Stewart and sent to Terre Haute Indiana for interment. Honorary pallbearers appointed by the Choppers W O W A O U W Street Car Association Eagles and Foresters report at Bonney and Stewart's at 1 39 pm Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
First Methodist
Police Department
Bonney and Stewart
Terre Haute
Indiana
Ward
Denny Hotel Opening Hinted By Chicago Investor
George W. Heynolis of Chicago arrived in Seattle and told a Star reporter that he supports opening the Denny hotel, citing Seattle’s prosperity and seeking eastern interest. He calls the current period favorable for launching the project. The steamer Chingwo departed Yokohama for Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Heynolis
Chicago
Seattle
Star
City Council Meeting Canceled By Republican Caucus
Owing to the Republican caucuses tonight there will be no city council meeting. The council is scheduled to meet Tuesday night as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Peterson
Yoesler Way
Firat Avenue
Furnace Explodes at Everett Smelter Killing Laborer
A gas overflow caused a furnace blast at the Everett smelter. Debris flew for hundreds of yards. laborer Joseph Terrett, 200 feet from the smelter, was struck on the head and died soon after. The company faced hundreds of dollars in damage but says the blast was less serious than it could have been. No other workers were hurt and a post blast fire was quickly controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Joseph Terrett
Robbery in Ellensburg Stirs Local Shop
Ellensburg February 17 Frank Koblins tailor shop burglarized last night three bolts of cloth stolen believed the act of trampa. Jack Lyon paid 270 after striking Martin Stieren over the head with a gun. Chinook wind brings thaw. high water possible. Dawn office shipped a press to Portland new press soon. Neuhart Snyders new store nearly ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
Frank Koblins
Trampa
Jack Lyon
Martin Stieren
Dawn
Portland
Neuhart & Snyders
Municipal Electric Plant News Circulates in Beattle
The Star reports on the electric light situation and notes that extra copies circulating now contain unique information not found in other papers. Read The Star for the latest on Beattle's municipal electric plant and related developments.
Wreck at Everett Blocks Great Northern Train
Engine No. 186 of the Great Northern derailed after sliding into a stump blocked track one car plunged into the bay and another dangled over the sea. Engineer Tom Hetherington and fireman escaped unharmed as foggy conditions delayed three trains at Everett yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Great Northern
Byram
Tom Hetherington
Five Trains Stalled After Landslide Near Ravenna
News reports late today say three Great Northern passenger trains one Northern Pacific train and one freight train were stalled by a landslide on the Ravenna side. About 15 passengers returned by boat. crews work to clear the line with Seattle division washouts delaying sums from Sumas. The worst damage occurred at Lake four miles from Beattie where the main line and a side track were washed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Wr
Ravenna
Seattle
Northern Pacife
Sumas
Pixtra
Lake
Beattie
Woman Drowns Suicide Attempt Foiled at Galbraith Dock
A young woman believed to be 18 to 20 attempted to drown herself at the Galbraith dock around 1 30 PM. Lacking steps, she slipped toward the water but was restrained by George ee the warehouseran and Jack Hughes before being led back to the wharf. She identified herself as Annie Gray though the name may be fictitious. No further details were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith Dock
George Ee
Jack Hughes
Annie Gray
Miss Gray
War Tax Repeal Moves Through Congress Amid Debate
The House passed a bill repealing the war tax act by unanimous consent after a rapid roll call. The measure would cut about 76 million dollars from annual revenues. Other items include reciprocal trade with Cuba and purchase of the Danish West Indies. Hobson retirement sought. Daniels resignation rumored in Arizona post.
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Washington
D. C
House
Richard
Noor
Cuba
United States
Permanent Census Bureau
Senate
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Hobson
Roosevelt
Ken Daniels
Arizona
Daniels
Sale on 126 dresser patterns and 35 washstand patterns
A local sale this week offers strong reductions on 126 dresser patterns and 35 washstand patterns. The advertised items include various odd dressers and washstands, aimed at shoppers seeking affordable furniture styles.
Great Northern delays cape troupe transport from Mt Vernon to Seattle
The For Her Sake company faced a 14 hour delay at Mt Vernon as a downed bridge and downed wires stalled travel toward Seattle. By 4 a.m. Monday the derailed train reached its destination after miscommunications and travel hazards. The Northern Commercial Co. announces three steamers for the Nome run: the Ohio Indiana and the Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Tke Mark Twain
Mt. Vernon
Seattle
Third Avenue Theater
Watta
Everett
Carpenter
Russell
To & S
Great Northern Railroad
Northern Commercial Co
Nome
Ohio
Indiana
Portland
Steamers and maritime movements reported along sound shores
The Kruse line steamer Santa Ana is expected tomorrow from San Francisco, while Join & Kimball left for Seattle last Thursday. Catrina arrived with explosives from San Francisco and Robert Dellar from Bannersea plans lumber loading at Port Hadlock. Sentinels and Dauntless clash over rates ends with no schedule. Queen and City of Puebla await or sail, tug aids stranded Hertha, Excelsior due Friday from Isthmus and Cook Inlet with mail. Also notes an address by Charles Fairbanks urging reduction of congressional representation and a speech supporting monuments to revolutionary heroes.
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Santa Ana
Kruse Line
San Francisco
Join & Kimball
Seattle
Catrina
Robert Dellar
Hruse
Bannersea
Port Hadiock
Dellar
Sentinel
Dauntless
Tacoma
Queen
Pacific Coast Company
Banneieco
City of Puebla
Victoria
Hertha
Excelsior
Pacific Packing and Navigation Company
Istanmna
Cooks Inlet
Robbers Loot Flanigan's Gambling House in Clinton
Two masked men robbed Flanigan's gambling house in Clinton at gunpoint taking about $2000 from 12 attendants and players. They threatened to shoot anyone leaving within an hour. a dealer narrowly escaped a bullet and fled back inside. Police were not notified for 14 minutes as the robbers disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Flanigan
Clinton
D A R IN CONVENTION ARRIVALS AND FUND FOR CONTINENTAL HALL
Delegates from every state and territory gather for the eleventh Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington D C. A fund of 85060 is raised for Continental Hall the national memorial and headquarters with early work expected on the building. State regents will be selected Friday and the congress opens this evening led by Mrs Charles W Fairbanks Indiana president general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. C
Mra. Chae
W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Society
Mra
Harbor chief critique sparks Seattle port probe
Captain R. P. McFarland filed a communication in the city clerk’s office criticizing the harbor department’s administration. He alleges Sound and Coast cities receive preference over Seattle due to mismanagement. It is expected the council will investigate the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. McFarland
Sound
Coast
Seattle
Wrecked Trust Discussed Over Reichert Bros Piano Firm
The Chamber of Commerce revisits concerns about carelessness in reporting. A letter to the council demands action regarding Reichert Bros. pianos located at 110 Union, signaling potential accountability steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Reichert Bros
Union
Punctual Store Restock Promises Fresh Goods
A punctual shop vows strict business and timely service with all items fresh except salt. They remind staff about Cutirine and Factiine to ensure inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Shemacha
Chas
Denny Hotel
Chingwo
China Mutual Line
Yokohama
Se Stile
Catt
Washington, D. CC
Carrie Chapman Catt Wan To- Cay
National Women's Suffrage Association
Dumont IN
Paris
Santos-Dumont
E. Collier
I. Grant
Kegley’s
Occidental Ave
Mountain View
Yakima
Beattle
Los Angeles
Cal
Snyder
Bartell’s
Red Cross
Isceees Wees
Red Crosse
Carter
Paine
Richardson
Danish Islands
Danish West Indies
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
Dresser
Cial
Nead & Leopold
Gendron
Lace Furniture Co
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Chair Co
Maestic Kitchen Queens
Majestic
Buckley Pron
Furniture Co
Ivings ,Delle & Metzger
Frederick & Nelson Complete House Furnishers
Second Ave
Madison and Spring Sts
Here
First Avenue
Pine Street
Empire Furniture CO
First Ave
Cor
Pine
E. G. Bickerton
Charles Fairbanks
John Swift
California
Congress
Bouth Rend
Ind
Binger Sewing Machine Co
Life Assurance Society
New York
Equitable
Butegest
Total Assets
Omth
Ami
Absh
Curgenteatons
Apneung
Francis W. Jackson
RB & Courben
Aneta Piiter
A. W. Maine
Ascurance
New Assurance
Stebete
Vv. P. SY
C. Ledtaahd
Alaaeceder
Ono
Ey Walszaxpen
GAGE
Louis Fiteoarald
Chauncey M Deprw
WM. A. Wherlock
Memay O. Vand
Cornelive N. Obo
KH. Bouira
Thomas D. Jordan
C B Albekander
VP Oyder
Samuel M. Inman
Directonms
Wit Alexkander
McCoor
KC Maarsti Lavid
Mofpa Money
D. Lolby
John S.loara
S. C. Bolling
Frank Waterhouse & Co., Inc
Burke Building
Wash
John A. Samborn
Cadi
Pring
J. Friedman
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Yeoaler Way
Washington Street
H. Kessler
H. E. Merkel
Mutual Life
Seattle, Wash
Annie Kastal
Providence Hospital
Bonneyaart's
Third Ave
Uni
Pioneer Square
Dentists
Pioneer Sqr
Fourth All Streets
Howard
Lot
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