Hill Wins The Columbia Fight In Western Rail War
James B. Keer of the Portland and Seattle Railway says the legal department’s yearlong contest over river right of way and Harriman opposition ends with Portland and Seattle prevailing. The battle secured a river route along the Columbia and blocked Harriman’s push for trackage into Puget Sound and Seattle. The case involved multiple lawsuits and counter suits in state courts.
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Star
Vancouver
Wash
James B Keer
Portland & Seatte Railway Company
St. Paul
Portland & Beattie
Harriman Com
Portland @ Seattle
Columbia River
Flest
Harriman Company
Puget Sound
Harriman
Portland
Seattle
Hin
Washington Mining Firms Operated Illegally
A historical notice reports widespread illegality in Washington mining companies. Many corporations issued treasury stock without proper paid in capital or valid subscriptions, leaving certificates potentially worthless. Articles of incorporation often failed to state share counts and ownership, making stock trading questionable and potentially fraudulent.
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Treasury
Ho Vale
Washington
No Prosecution Yet in Mining Stock Fraud Reports
The Star reports victims of mining investment scams have not pursued legal action. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh says no complaints have been filed and no strong evidence has been presented to justify prosecution. The article notes many victims followed press guidance to report cases, but remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Mackintosh
Lowe
Verne Joslin Buys The Municipal News
Verne L Joslin a noted Seattle newspaper man purchases the Municipal News weekly from G Costello and W Bailey. Joslin assumes control last Saturday and pledges coverage aligned with Republican principles and party leadership while supporting honest candidates for public office.
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Verne L. Joslin
Seattle
Municipal News
G. . Costello
W. Bailey
Joslin
Joplin
Pew
Citi Sens
York Requests Water Service Extension to New Town
York, recently incorporated with Southeast Seattle, asks the council to extend water mains to the town. Petitioners say extension can follow the Hunter tract project, benefiting 306 families lacking adequate water supply and sanitary access. Petition sent to the fire and water committee for consideration.
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York
Seattle
Hunter
Fire and Water Committee
Desperate Knife Fight Ends With Arrest Near City South
A morning confrontation between M Bur and Mugh McMillen a steam man escalated when McMillen lunged with a large knife injuring Burbeck in the abdomen. Patrolman Jennings intervened arresting McMillen. Burbeck treated as a witness. Burbeck's wound is serious. The incident occurred in the city’s southern district.
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M. Bur
Mugh McMillen
Jenanin
SieMillen
Burbeck
McMillen Uyder
New Theater Ordinance Introduced to Govern Permits
A new theater ordinance was introduced to become law before any permit for the Moore theater is issued. The council adopted a resolution instructing the building inspector not to grant permits for theater construction alterations or changes until the ordinance becomes law. An application for a permit for the Moore theater was about to be made.
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Moore Theater
Steamship Movements and Vessels in San Francisco Harbor
Front page notes vessels and arrivals including City of Puebla 237 passengers bound for San Francisco and Mackinaw cargo arrival from San Francisco. Beattie Beattie Beattie The Chippewa Iroquois and Santa Clara sail or arrive for repairs and loading. A captured Spanish captain's boat, black walnut and 36 feet long, planned for Jamestown expo use.
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City of Puebla
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamerhip Company
Mackinaw
City of Topeka
San Franeleco
Ramona
Fanny Dutard
L. HM. Gray
Ballard
Tacoma
Chippewa
Alaska Steamship Company
Great Lakes
New York
Beattie
Iroquois
Eagle Har
Valdes
Mremerton
United States
Manila
Barkeep Assaults, Drunk Arrests Mark Night Patrol
Patrolman Mead detains a drunken man after leaving his team untied and later releases another after promising to stay sober. J Dyer, jailed for intoxication, is freed on pledge and re-arrested for attempted violence toward bartender J Anderson. Swede Bees Funny Things, Nelson the madman, and Addison report theft and mysterious sailor disappearances in Georgetown.
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Mead
J. Dyer
J. Anderson
Mnon Mivret
Anderson
Pa Brown
Blesler
Women and Doukhobors clash over head tax in Yorkton
Yorkton reports authorities have issued 192 warrants against Doukhobors who resisted a head tax payment. Women joined the men in retaking cattle seized by collectors, and mounted police were called to restore order.
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Boripps Telegraph Service
Yorkton
Bask
Republican Club Meets at Cecil Hotel Tonight
Local note reports the Beattle ican executive committee chaired by P. J Farley and D. C. Slocum will convene at 30 o'clock with all officers urged to attend. Also describes baggage officer Partridge's arrest for soliciting baggage near dock arrivals and Chicago Dan Den arrest of a Chinese laundryman.
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Cecil Hotel
Beattle Ican
P. J Farley
D. C
F. O. Partridge
Mayberg
Real estate deals unfold across Seattle district
Realty reports show multiple land and home sales in Seattle area. G A Virtue sells four lots near Ninthav to Bouth Beattie for 3000 each, with buyers including Arney and Rogers. Also 29 acre Birdie Heights tract sold for 2566 to KR A Bird near California and Ninth. Real estate offices surge as market shows movement in West Seattle.
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G. A. Virtue
Bouth Beattie
Bouth
Mr. Arney
KR. J. Rogers
Mise Caughey
Beattie
Boston
BB. Farrah
G. B. Haubers
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing
Spring St
M. C. Pearsell
H. FP. Bredes
Fourteenth Avenue
N. EB
Frances BE. Leeter
A. A Miller
Crockett St
Nob Hill
Third Avenue West
William Herrington
HM. A. Bonnar
Bruen & Beet
Capitel Hill
Melrose
T. F. Rainey
Peter M. McGregor
Fifteenth Avenue North
Howett
City Land Co
Nielson
Newport Om
Thirty Eighth
T Breen & Bost
Mercer Island
New York Club Plans Friday Alaska Club Meeting
The New York club will hold a special meeting at the Alaska club near Friday night to celebrate Washington's birthday. Members and friends will be welcomed.
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New York
Alaska
Washington
St Mark's Men’s Club to Meet. Obituary filed
Hoquiam note reports Mrs Walker Ray died suddenly in the city aged 20. She was a native of the area and her passing follows a regular reunion of St Mark's church men.
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St. Mark's Church
Corrugated white curtain poles with brackets and sockets
Corrugated enameled white curtain poles measure 6 ft long. Special price effective tomorrow and Thursday. Brackets ends and sockets available at usual prices.
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Columbia
Verne Joslin
Nelson
Pa An Osborn
Neleon
Vielona
Enemien
Addison
Georgetown
EAA Pok March Nordhoff& Co. I
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Veila
Wellings
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Paris
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ST. Mark’s Men's Club
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Chilling
Kohler @ Chase's
Tata
Arcade
Second Ave
Frederick & Nelson
Soney
Cedarine Furniture
Bissell
Bigeeil
Grand Rapids
Japan
Slccond Avenue
Madison Street
Spring Street
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Northwest Furniture Co
First Avenue
Bell
Battery
Steinway
Knahe
Sherman Clay & Co
Seattle, Wash
THE
Benson Cloak CO
Pike
Edward Neufelder
R. MH. Denny
Jos. T
Morris
Woodhouse & Platt Furn. Co
Dabney & Woodhouse Furn. Co
Pike St. Main
Ind
Chas. McRoy
City Dock
Main St
Tommy Atkins
Louise
Black Cat
Iola
Wile Morning Star
Honeymoon Valley
Idaho
Marguerite
Red Domino
Cline
Plano
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Edis
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