Mineral water limits grand opening at Comique theater
The Comique theater and dance hall opened with a mixed crowd, selling bottles of mineral water and ginger pop as a novelty. Manager Joe Goldsmith advised restraint amid the revelry while Cedar River water and soda beverages drew attention at the $1000 license venue. The event followed John Considine’s earlier lead and signals future similar openings.
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Boone
Joe Goldsmith
Cedar River
Munyadt
Marty
Comique
Danchta Moor
John Considine
May Regrade Third Avenue Plan Presented at Chamber Meeting
City business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce discussed regrading Third Avenue to boost retail activity. Two main proposals were offered: start at Yesler Way with a straight grade to Pike Street, or remove several sections to create a gentler incline from Cherry to University. A five member committee led by A. Peters was appointed to work with City Thomsen to obtain street profiles and evaluate proposals.
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Third Avenue
A Way
Pike Street
Chamber of Commerce
Yesler Way
T Street
Cherry Street
University
A. Peters
Thomsen
Burglars Target South Seattle Homes Early Morning
Two South Seattle residences were entered by burglars in the early hours as a homeowner interrupted a burglar carrying loot. A shot meant for the returning resident missed. Police were notified, and the incident was reported to the central station. The Beattie Brewing and Matting Company is named in connection with the case.
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Seattle
John Troutwein
Beattie Brewing and Matting Company
Bevan
Central Station
Hane P. Hansen
Hansen
City Council Debates Sidewalk Elevator Regulations
At a recent meeting the city council discussed sidewalks elevators, proposing owners remove or secure devices. The comptroller would indemnify the city for accident damage. A helper note mentions a miner named Frenk-a who fell and had an amputated limb.
St Patrick’s Day Plans By Ancient Order of Hibernians
The Ancient Order of Hibernians announce St Patrick’s Day events including church services in the morning an entertainment with a distinguished speaker and a banquet in the evening. An annual banquet of the Congressional Church tension society was held at Edgewater Church Fremont with about 76 delegates and pastors from 13 city churches in attendance. The society has organized two churches three Sunday schools three Christian Endeavor groups and erected two chapels during the year.
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Order of
Mibernians
Congressional Church Tension Society
Edgewae
Fremont
Christian Endeavor Societies
City Council Considers Two Sites for New City Hall and Jail
The Seattle city council discussed two land options for the new city hall and jail. One option offers four rear lots behind the current hall, with Crawford & Conover proposing two lots for 66000 and Gleason two for 7560 each, totaling 140000 for a half block. The second option is the Youter estate block between Third and Fourth avenues and James and Jefferson streets priced at 235000. All bids were referred to the finance committee for review.
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Youter
Third
Fourth Avenue
James and
Jefferson Streets
Littell
Lake Union
James
Barteils Reports A Big Difference In Prescriptions
A fragment notes two prescription differences at Barteils, referencing ee 2S compounding preveriptiona and suggesting a notable change in supply or formulation. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Barteils
Deaths and a theft reported in local notices
Deliruille Albert aged year old son of Mr and Mrs Deliruille died from injuries after a fall at his home on Pittie th avenue North. Susanna Gregg wife of Gregg died at Kirkland from illness. The funeral is set for 10 tomorrow morning. Butterworth & Bona directing. An overcoat was stolen from J D Dieckmann while at dinner on Second Avenue.
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Albert BE. Deliruille
Nves
Mra. H. Deliruilite
Pittieth Avenue
Hutterworth & Bent Nave Charme
Mas
Gregg
Susanna Cregg
Kirkland
la Arippe
Greg
David D
John KR. Gress
Kirkhand
Butterworth & Bona
J. D. Dieckmann
Hearth Electric Company
Second Avenue
Vigorous Debate On City Hall Civil Service Bill
Councilman Gill clashed with Rinehart over a bill to re grade Second Avenue and add a deputy attorney. Gill argued over hiring control and sought committee scrutiny, while supporters said extra staff would handle increased work. The issue was allowed to drop for now.
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Gill
Second Avenue
Pike
John Street
Corporation
Comel
DIA
Streets
Gil
Rinehart
Ellis & Hanauer Mining Brokers Advertisement
Local mining brokers Ellis and Hanauer at 114 James Street Mata advertise financing and trade names Great Excelsior Yellow Jacket and Hak amy. The notice promises office headquarters service and potential patronage savings from ten to sixty six percent.
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James St
Mata
Great Excelsior
Yellow Jacket
Hakamy
Washington
Man Found Near Police Station After Apparent Drugging
John Meynolde, marine engineer, was picked up near Occidental Avenue and Washington Street this morning by police near insensible condition with facial injuries. A wallet containing $145 in gold and a diamond pin were found on him. A man named Reyneide, suspected in a poolroom incident, was arrested and reported to have consumed drinks but not severely intoxicated. Meynolde claimed no illness before the fall and police suspected robbery as a motive.
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John Meynolde
Orccidental Avenue
Washington Street
Jatler Corning
Reyneide
Reynelin
Corine
Mayeu
Passing of the Arcade Plant by Seattle Electric merger
The Arcade Electric Company seeks a 126 share fund bond guarantee after its franchise redesign and absorption by Seattle Electric Company. Once supplying light to Arcade buildings, efforts to secure cheaper kilowatt contracts faltered as Seattle Electric plains dominate. Previous patrons now pay 20 cents for the first kilowatt hour under the larger utility regime.
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Arcade Eiectric Company
Seattle Electric Company
Comny Wee
Arende
Keterbrook
Mder Kenta
Piracy Incident Reported in Liverpool Area
Fragmentary note reports piracy activity near Liverpool with unclear details. The brief mentions a venture or incident involving wallers and a reference to Yeorontoa with no clear outcome or dates.
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Liverpool
The Man Reports Theft At St Hotel Room
A man claimed he was at the station when he reported the theft of about in ex orders from his room at the St hotel. A detective searched the room with him and found the valuable papers. The suspect is connected to a theatrical company in the city.
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Paiva
Express service aims to link town and city for freight only
An express service between the city and nearby town is planned to serve the White River valley dairymen. The express line will focus on freight shipments, with regular passenger service not included.
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Tin Elty
Income
White River Valley
Bound Over J Kremek in Envelope Theft Case
J Kremek, arrested for stealing 1600 Bhian envelopes from Amour Packing Co, bound over to the superior court on burglary charge. Detective Jack Barck nabbed him at the port while he had 400 envelopes. remaining stamps found in a street grocery. He remains jailed until trial.
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J. Kremek
Amour Packing Company
Wan
Superior Court
Justice Nnn
Kravel
Jack Barck
Big Fire Destroys Mehulte Bridge Plant
A large blaze gutted the Mehulte branch of the American Bridge Company plant at Mattaburg early today. Fire crews battled the flames as heat surged through the structure, with extensive damage reported and investigations underway into the cause.
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Mattaburg
Mehulte
Arrest in City Air Space Ordinance Violation
Y Ashimoto a Japanese lodging house keeper was arrested by Hy Detective Philbrick on a warrant for violating the cubic air space ordinance. He was booked and released on own recognizance. Expect more arrests among cheap lodging house keepers in the city.
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Y. Ashimoto
Philbrick
Ashimoto
Iim
Heattie
Arrest Under Health Ordinance for Unusual Livestock Housing
Health officials report crowded indoor housing of cattle in a building at 1447 Western. Arrest of a man identified as Awhi ia ie is noted as one of the few cases under this ordinance. Warrant issued by K Frash of the health department.
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Awhiia Ie
Weetern Arcian
K. Frash
Fire destroys tobacco factory in Paternburg blaze
A fire swept the J. M. Kennett factory and adjacent buildings in Paternburg early this morning, destroying the plant that produced about 1,000,000 cigarettes daily. One worker sustained injuries while fire crews prevented spread to nearby structures.
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BT. Louis
Patermburg
I Tte
J. M. Kennett Jeweber
Columbia
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Renton
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Ellis & Hanauer Mining Brokers
Richmond
Shermar
R. T. Shannon Grocery Company
2D Ave. Main
Bpechagen
Nebraska
Oregon
California
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South Seattle
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A. Lawrence
Royal Baking Powder
Adams 1
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Meer Madioee
Warrour
Kalemale Notions
Toya, Etc
First Avenue
J. Aronson
Ora
Henry Hensel
Hinckley Brook
Third Pier
Crockery Dept
Second Avenue, Mad.co
Spring Straats
Cubic Air
Max Solomon
New York
King of
Harvard Dental Parlors
72Nd Ave
Collins Building
Are
U. & Government Navy Depot
Kirk
Snoqualmie Power
Gataract Company
Mee
Worker
Ave
Jette Peattle
Chartered
Chery St
Dexter Horton
A. A. Denny
Joan Collins , Charles E
Horace C. Henry
National Bank of Jas. S
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