Burnt Cork Boys Make Big Hit At Fifth Annual Minstrel Show
The Burnt Cork Boys delivered a lively minstrel performance at the Grand Theater as part of the fifth annual high school event. The entire company drew cheers from a full audience, with standout numbers and enthusiastic applause for the chorus and soloists including Art Shorrock Howard Rath Win Ceylin and Jack Seugham. A policy pitch from Inter State Livestock Insurance Co. followed the show offering horse mortality coverage at seven percent per year.
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Cork
T. Packwood
Buss
Art B
Shorrock
Howard Rath- Win Ceylin
William McKay
Licensed marriages and births reported in Seattle area
Licenses issued for numerous marriages with ages and locations across Seattle and nearby towns. Also registered are several birth announcements detailing addresses and dates, followed by delayed death notices for Elenora Goss and Joan Good, with ages and minimal locations.
Unclear Personal Names and Dates Listed in Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple individuals with ages and dates in Spokane Washington Hanford and Manford areas. Entries include Fossett Loula M Fossett February 1 Spokane Quim Sam 45 February 21 at 222 Washington St Houge John Hougen 64 February, Railroaday Washington St Gumbrecht Paul 65 February 15 Waterfront Sager John Sager 19 at 1626 Fourteenth Ave South BigHer Bewste C Bigler 25 January 22 Manford WaPhae Higera Harriet H Byers February 90 Hanford Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fossett
Loula M. Fossett
Spokane
Quim
Sam Quim
Washington
Houge
John Hougen
Railroaday
Washington St
Gumbrecht
Paul Gumbrecht
Waterfront Sager
John Sager
South Bighor
Bewste C. Bigler
Manford
Waphae
Higera-Harriet H. Byers
Hanford
Wash
Obituary notices from Seattle area deaths and services
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for William Moss Mrs Sarah Hall Mrs Louisa King Annie Schmits Capt Edward Cle menta Josephine Wilson and William Holt Wallace list ages residences and next of kin funeral homes like Watworth Fenney Watson and locations Fall City Brinnon and Lakeview Cemetery with services scheduled for upcoming days.
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William Moss
West Seattle
Watworth & Sons
Auspions
Foresters of America
Sarah B. Hall
Tabernecle Baptist Church
Fifteenthay
Morrison St
Hall
Seattle
W. FR. Hall
Walter A
Emma K. Pigelow
Louisa JL. King
W. D. King
Fall City
King
Fall
Ronney Watson Company
Annie Schmits
Peter Schmits
Burlington
Providence Hospital
Renatus
la Connor
Fenney-Watson Company
Edward Clementa
Brinnon
Wash
Puget Sound Harbor
Pilots’ Association
Josephine McKay Wilson
Exu. Wilson
Youngstown
Witeen
Puget
Booney Watsons
William Holt Wallace
Lakeview Cemetery
Patriotic Services at the Grand Methodist Church
The Grand service will feature strong patriotism with popular tunes such as Tenting on the Old Camp Ground Columbia the Gem of the Ocean The Battle Hymn of the Republic The Star Spangled Banner and America. Helen Howarth Lemell will sing Marvellous Work from Haydn’s Creation before her sailing to Burgpe. A non union man for 4 forge is wanted at Spring Street, apply Monday at 7 o’clock.
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Columbia
Ocean
America
Helen Howarth Lommell
Burgpe
Haydn
Oregon legislators approve $100,000 expo appropriation
Henry Reed reports a telegram from W B Wehring announcing passage of a bill in the Oregon legislature awarding $100,000 for the exposition. The total tech appropriations rise to $1,100,000.
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Oregon
Henry Reed
W. B. Wehring
Tech
Whitelaw Reid Rejected Rest Amid Ill Health
London Feb 28 Whitelaw Reid the American ambassador to England remains ill after a long attack of la grippe. He is ordered to rest but he refuses stating he will return to work.
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Gerippe Telegraph Service
London
Whitelaw Reld
England
Ievery Ui
Kelid
Steamers in port and repairs on Seattle waterfront
The Santa Clara returned from Hagle Harbor for repairs and will sail Monday. Watson from Everett undergoes overhauls at Pier 2 as work enlarges its capacity. The Pacific Coast Co reports coal shortages easing though lines still suffer. the steamer President faces 10 days coal delays. A damaged tow, Richart US, was found destroyed at Graham Island, Alaska by the Flamingo.
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Santa Clara
Northwestern Steamship Co
Hagle Harbor
Valdes
Ballard
Watson
Everett
Pier 2
Honolulu
Port Townsend
Pacific Conat Steamship Co
New Sorea
President
Oriental
Prelades
Sehubach
Hazellton
Boston Steamship Co
Portland
Ketchikan
Hadley
Flamingo
Graham Island
Alaska
Oregon Legislature Adjourns in Salem
Salem February 22 The Oregon legislature adjourned at noon Governor Chamberlain signed the supreme court commissioners bill and appointed Wit BR King of Ontario and James H Slater of Salem as commissioners.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Salem
Ore
Chamberlain
Supreme Court
Wit BR. King
Ontario
James H. Slater
Your Own Company North Western Mutual Fire Association
The North Western Mutual Fire Association of Seattle presents itself as the largest most conservative yet progressive fire insurance company in Washington. It offers New York Standard Form policies issued for cash premiums with no assessable liability and promises to return dividends to policy holders, aiming for savings of 25 to 46 percent. After March the head offices move to Seattle National Bank Building at Second and Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association
Seattle
Northwestern
Seattle National Bank
Second
Columbia
Fine Turkey Dinner at Ane Atevene Cafe
Dinner special offered at Anevene Cafe with a turkey dish priced at 300? amount unclear. Patrons invited to join for a modest meal.
Western States Hit By Agricultural Bill
Washington February 24 The pericniteens bill advances but faces opposition. An amendment would prohibit forest reserves in Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Colorado and Wyoming unless a special act of Congress is passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorippe Telegraph Service
Washington
Oregon
Wanahington
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Congress
Heyburn Opposes $1,000,000 Agricultural Bill Increase
Senator Heyburn continued his opposition to the proposed one million dollar increase in the agricultural bill today. He spoke at the government policy event, urging rejection of the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benetor Heyburn
Water System Bidders Arrive for Cedar River Work Bid Opening
Representatives from New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Portland gather in Seattle for the Cedar River water works bid opening Tuesday. Local contractors also expected to submit bids at the big contract, with many firms staying at the Butler hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Cedar River
New York
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Portland
Butler
Forester Heads East to Organize Trust Co
B W Forester of Forester and Co real estate agents travels to New York and other eastern points to arrange a trust company. He will also represent Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition interests on the trip. He plans to stop in Chicago St Louis and Kansas City and will be away about 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Forester
Forester & Co
New York
Forester
Chicago
8. Louis
Kansas City
Comical Late Night Paper Tickles Reader
A playful exchange reveals someone slept poorly and spent the night on a sheet of paper. The humor centers on a comical press item that amused the reader. The dialogue highlights a lighthearted moment in a domestic setting.
Complaints of Poor Light Hit Upper Second Avenue
R. 8 Thomson, a property owner on upper Second avenue between Battery and Blanchard streets, complains to the board of public works about inadequate lighting. He says the poorly lighted thoroughfare makes entering and exiting his premises difficult.
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Thomson
Upper Secondav
Battery
Blanchard Sta
Board of Public Works
Pansy Broad Marino Seeks Divorce on Grounds of Support
Pansy Broad Marino filed a complaint in the superior court against her husband Joseph Marino seeking divorce on the grounds of support. She alleges he struck her on various occasions and used abusive language. Marino works at the Standard Furniture Company store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Broad Marino
Joseph
Marino
Standard Furniture Company
Steamer Rita Newman Sighted Near San Francisco
The Rita Newman, overdue for three weeks, was seen ten miles off San Francisco this afternoon in tow of the Coquille which was thought lost. The sighting follows days of anxious search as authorities confirm her location and condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Rita Newman
Coquille
Mass Meeting Tonight Over South Park Water Pipe Costs
Residents gathered at the city engineer's office to review pipe cost data ahead of a mass meeting protesting the South Park council action on laying water pipes. The eight inch pipe cost $1.19 per foot, vastly higher than the council's estimate, and councilman Hi Gil will represent the protesters at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Board of Public Works
Davis and the police clash over pocket change in arrest
William Davis, 62, was arrested for drinking heavily early today. By noon he appeared sober and was released, but upon receiving his belongings he demanded more money. His abusive insistence led to new detention in a dark cell.
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William Davis
Poe Mehran
Jaliwan
McDonald
Davis
Wee
Bureau of Information Proposed for City Depot
The Chamber of Commerce committee on city affairs hears a proposal to introduce a Bureau of Information at the new city depot. Secretary C Brandel says he is daily flooded with questions about the city and a dedicated bureau seems nearly necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enten
Chamber of Commerce
C. Brandel
Chamber
Bomb Thrown at Odessa Police Chief Injures Leader
A bomb exploded under the carriage of Colonel Genseberg, chief of police, in Odessa this morning. The blast severely injures the chief and damages adjacent houses. The would be assassin of Cape was involved in the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beripos Telegraph Service
Odessa
Genseberg
Cape
California General Appropriation Bill Shows Large Increase
Sacramento February 23 The general appropriation bill introduced in the assembly shows a 900000 rise over two years ago reaching 1000000 six. The tax rate is set at 6 1 2 cents as against 4 9 cents currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boripos T Service
Sacramento
Cal
Assembly
Indictments for Murder Return in Athens Hospital Case
A grand jury indicted Henry Merkins Woodo Petry and Hobart Reader, former attendants at the hospital for the insane, on a murder charge in the death of C. W. Barnes, an inmate. The indictment details a first degree murder allegation arising from Barnes’s killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iSerione Telegraph Service
Athens
Petry
Grand Jury
Woodo
Henry Merkins
Hobart Reader
Hospital For the Insane
C. W. Barnes
Mayor Moore to Name New Streets Superintendent Soon
Mayor Moore said he will appoint a new streets superintendent within ten days as the prior appointee was rejected by the council last Monday. He must nominate a successor by Wednesday.
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Moore
Excursion of Omaha Merchants Heads West in June
The Omaha Commercial Club excursion westward in early June will divide honors among Portland Tacoma and Beattie. A telegram to W R Williams secretary of the local club confirms the visitors itinerary and the plan for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Commercial Cab
Honora
Portland
Tacoma
Beattie
Saveh
W. R. Williams
Inter-State Live Stock Insurance Co Policy Notice
Our rate for Seattle and sub urban towns is seven percent per annum to insure against fire disease and accidents. We are the only company in Washington that promises to pay claims within sixty days from date of loss. Inter-State Live Stock Insurance Co Pel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter State Livestock Insurance Co
Ind
Seattle
Washington
Inter-State Live Stock Insurance Co
Pel
Eee
Albers Bros Milling Loss of Valued Draft Horse
Albers Bros Milling Co reports the loss of a top draft horse last month. They had insured the horses with Pioneer Live Stock Insurance Co of Seattle. A letter dated February 9 1907 from Seattle acknowledges a $250 payment in full and praises prompt adjustments. The firm plans to buy another team within ten days and will insure it with the same company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albers Bros. Milling Co
Pioneer Live Stock Insurance Co
Seattle
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Leteher Lambuth
Ed. Mallinger
Johon Considine
Jack Seugham
Drigand
Hummona
Cavalling Haleer
Lillyblade
Bana Parke
Fred Ward
Art Shorrock
Myer
Cap
Lambuth
Vos
Red Ward
Clyde Kenyon Senet
Seattle Teamsters
California
Molerg
Lehave
Jamne
Nieve View
Robert Mastey
RED 2 Co., Inc Real Estate
North Oc
Beacon Hill
Fea
Laurelhurst
Meivo
Armington
Eer
Rainier Valley
Bowen
Green Lake
Fine View
Mie Ak
rReTieer Corners Way
Sound End Mountains
Vterum
SRT
Malthy
Alesha Baliting
Ree Keres Ane Investments
Malloy
McChelsen Rien
11Th Ave
Wee Te
Booth Ie
Mth
Bind Ave
Jelier
Walker Poner
Tietle College
Fine Garien
Reiley
Mxiern Troom Howe
Alaska Malling
Kilmouree
Nade
Dulding
Busines
American Pral Estate Co, Sa Ace
Picsber Bate
Anne Meter
Sane Eng Mil
Winenip
Ares
Echool
Meridien Etree
Charles Company
Almeke
Benet i Eacrifice
Iver
Dewbie Corner
Firerm
Genie Sents
Ns & Whit
Epler
Edmonds
Phoenix Ar
Sullivan Bicen
L. Bieek
Glee Garner
East Rent
Car Lime
Qeren Anne
Renton
Prich
Pred & Sander
WED
John K. Anderson
Silvana
Broghild McLachlan
Vancouver
lovich-Mondich
Peter Gilovich
Douglas
Bovka Mondich
Kosakoff
South
Nachan Kosakoff
Campbell
Henry Campbell
Dronin
Mendel Dronin
Payne
Weet
Arthur Payne
Silliman
Jackson
PD. Siliman
Rae
Prank FE
Goss
Eblenora Goss
Elliat Ay. Good
Joan E. Good
Nerakd
J.P. Torma 9 Co
Mountain View
Enger
Tay uprLowss Realty
Bat Im Pe Ie
Raiver
Goxioo
Abe
Jas. N. Rosenbaum
Eget Bae
Walt
Green Lake Se
Sita Me
Ro An
Foam Paaskilt
the Times
Tnd
Tee Ee
Mas Pater
Jacob
Haase Carital
Denny i Bidg
Heattie
And
Jacob Ha KO
Mane
Madieon
Lot Wal
Westlake
Denny Way
Boulevard 8
Emily Star
Green Eke
Hanes Eaey
Olarn Investment CO
Ana
Wits
Uae
Rainier
North Green Lake
Rome
Bath
Green LA
Dae
Fremont Ave
Moe Fardinand Miller
Ferdinand Miller
Ramida Boulevard
Éroom
Bexice
Whitelaw Reid
Calderwood & Thurston
Cherry St
Fine Sound View
Brick School
Ninth Av
Columbia City
Lake Washington View
Hayes & McLaughlin
Pioneer Building
Bureau OF Information
Horse Insurance
Albers Bros. Milling Company
Pioneer Live Stock Indemnity CO
JGDJ
FRUIT
Grand View Orchard
Northern Pacific Railway
Yakima County, Wash
Washington Irrigation Company
Madrona
B. Union
Jnc. G. Hayes & Co
Peoples Bank
Conway
Edward Conway
de Wappenstein
Oriental Hilliard and Pool
Third Ave
Sendahi & Bon
Granches — Ballard
Renten
Orgetown
James D Yo i
Solner
Igerdinane Bohmite
D. Hoge No
Union Savings & Trust Co
Second Ave
Cherry
Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co
Nome
Hodgson & Moore
Pike Street
Puys
Pike St
Pike #1
7Th Av
Kilbourne
Tamm & Kunkel
Columbia Canal CO
U. K
Gregor M
Gregor
Denny Building
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