Supreme Court Reverses Defeat in Alaska Lumber Case
The Washington Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling in Carroll Johnson Co. v. E. E. Caine and F. E. Johnston, remanding for a new trial over lumber unloading from the Garfield in Dyea Alaska. Damages claimed totaled 9176.07 with interest. a $912 verdict for plaintiffs was upheld. The decision relates to light erage and duties of unloading.
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Olympia
Wash
GoveBride
Seattle
Board of Control
Orting-Stetlacoom
Chehalis
Supreme Court
Carroll Johnson Co
E. E. Caine
FE. W. Johnston
Fioting Dock Co
Garfield
Dyea
Alaska
W. H. Remington
Fidelity and Deposit Co. of
Maryland
Pierce County
John F. Hishop
Toohey
Remington
Fishop
Man Found in the Bay Identified as Patrick Sharkey
Mrs. Josephine Siara of 13 Tenth venue south reports she believes the man found in the bay several days ago is Patrick Sharkey. Sharkey, 29, married with wife and child in Philadelphia, had lived in Seattle, worked for Moran Bros and other places, and left his wife after a quarrel. Remains to be buried tomorrow if no positive identification is made.
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Bay
Slara
Star Today
Patrick Sharkey
Eighteenth Avenue
Yester Way
Moran Bros
Seattle
Butler Works
Philadelphia
Butterworth
Fire chief receives $100 prize for dredger fire service
Chief Ralph Cook of the fire department was presented a $100 check today by the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. in recognition of his excellent service during a fire aboard the dredger several days earlier.
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Ralph Cook
Fire Department
Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co
Fie
Burglars Fail After Robbery at Local Cafe
Burglars entered the Commercial cafe at Third Avenue and James Street by a rear window last night. They rifled the cash register but found it empty, leaving without reward when the cashier counted the takings this morning.
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Commercelal
Third Avenue
James Street
Library site decision prompts committee to manage title
City council will likely appoint a committee to handle all matters concerning the library property title. The panel will oversee the transaction, after which the council will affirm it. A special election will be held to vote bonds for the library site.
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Brary
Kintuck Sails Thursday for the Orient from Tacoma
The steamer Kintuck of the China Mutual line sails from Tacoma on Thursday for the Orient. Her cargo includes 6900 tons of flour lumber tobacco beer and machinery.
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Kintuck
China Mutual Line
Tacoma
Orient
Raquel Towed In After Delay At Port Blakeley Passage
The schooner Raquel under Captain Anderson from San Francisco to Port Blakeley was towed to Port Townsend last night by the tug Tyee and then proceeded to Port Blakeley this morning. Delay due to ballast shortage forced sailing adjustments including shortened pail and sailing under bare poles during gales.
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Anderson
San Francisco
Port Blakeley
Port Townsend
Tyee
Nome Mail Delivers Morning Cargo After Cottage City Arrival
A large amount of Nome mail arrived at the post office on the Cottage City at 8 o clock. Distribution occurred in the afternoon delivery.
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Cottage City
Young Thief Theodore Dejoussand Faces Reform School Consideration
Theodore Dejoussand, a youth, pled guilty to stealing a cow before Justice Cann. He is held on a $300 bond pending settlement and possible reform school placement due to his age.
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Theodore Dejoussand
Justice Cann
Reform School
Sailor sues for damages over brutal on board assault
N P Jensen second mate of the Maid of Orleans sues in federal court for 7600 dollars alleging a vicious assault by Captain John Murray and two others on February 17. Jensen says he was beaten, nose broken, tied with cords, kicked unconscious, and kept aboard for six hours and nearly a day without medical care.
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N. P. Jensen
John Murray
G. Marck
Ferris S. Thompson
Botha Offers Surrender Terms Declined by Milner
Reported from London that Gen. Botha made surrender terms to Lord Milner with independence guarantees, which Milner did not accept. Later in the Commons, an official denial stated Botha had offered to surrender.
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London
Botha
Lord Milner
Milner
House of Commons
Jefferson Fourth Ward Club Meeting Plans Democratic Campaign
An important meeting of the Jefferson Fourth Ward club convenes this evening at … p. m. in the club rooms 614 First avenue. All Democratic nominees and supporters are urged to attend to hear campaign plans and discuss the party’s strategy.
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Jefferson Fourth Ward
Howard Block
Flist Avenue
Prince Henry Receives Free City of New York
Prince Henry visited New York City Hall where Mayor Low granted him the freedom of the city. He delivered a witty reply and stated the aim is to strengthen existing good will between nations.
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New York
Prince Henry
Low
Franchise Granted for Electric Light Plant and Wires
The city council granted S. L. Shuffieton a franchise to operate an electric light and power plant for years. A 2000 horsepower plant must be in operation by January 1906 or a 5000 dollar forfeit applies. Wires must be installed to cover a district as large as current service and eventually be placed underground in parts of the city. The city reserves duct rights for fire and police telegraph use and may cut wires during a fire. A 10000 dollar bond is required to guarantee street restoration.
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S. L. Shuffieton
Corbett Suspended Over Unauthorized Search Case
The commission finds Mr. Corbett at fault and suspends him for days with potential reinstatement through civil service channels. The incident arose when Corbett and Camille, a French woman, entered the Brownlee residence at 419 Bore Avenue without a warrant to search for dress goods claimed to have been taken during a fire at Camille’s home in Allin, B C.
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Camille
Th Brownleer
Bore. Avenue
Mre Brownlee
Allin
B.C
Brownlee
Carmille
Browne
Sullivan
Frank Kennedy
Sergt
Leighton
Building permits issued for three residences in city
City engineer's office approved permits for Mr Jorup to build a one story frame house at 2412 Seventh Avenue costing 550 dollars. FB Powles to construct a one and a half story frame at 611 Twelfth Avenue North costing 1500 dollars. W H Shepard to erect two two story frame houses on Fifth Avenue North costing 6000 dollars.
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Seventh Avenue
FB. Powles
Twelfth Avenue North
W. H. Shepard
Fifth Avenue North
Licenses to Wed Issued to Four Couples
The following marriage licenses have been issued J A Gallagher 35 Spokane and Mabel Falconer 22 Seattle John M Roberts 47 Beattie and Josie C Kilbane 11 St Paul Peter Matthi
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Spokane
Mabel Falconer
Seattle
John M. Roberts
Beattie
Josie C. Kilbane
St. Paul
Peter Matthi
Anna Goodman Dies at 21 in City
Anna L. Goodman 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Goodman of Fifth Avenue and Columbia Street died at the family residence. Death due to heart failure from erysipelas after a brief illness. Funeral from First Baptist Church Thursday at 2 PM with interment at Lake View Cemetery.
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W. M Goodman
Fifth Avenue
Columbia Street
Bonney & Stewart
Misa Goodman
First Baptist Church
Lake View Cemetery
Cottage City Brings Bullion and Passengers to Seattle
The steamer Cottage City from Sitka and nearby ports arrived at Beatte this morning carrying 30 passengers and a large fish cargo. It brought gold bullion from the Treadwell mines on Douglas Island valued at 75000 dollars. The Seattle to Sitka route was completed in 10 days with fine weather.
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Pacific Coast Company
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Sitka
Way Points
Treadwell
Douglas Island
Seattle
Resolutions Passed by Friendship Lodge on Death of Charles Grant
The Seattle Street Railway Employees Benefit Association Friendship Lodge No 1 passes resolutions mourning the death of Charles I Grant a charter member and devoted worker. The committee H J McGee G B Fenwick and Samuel Kaufman extend heartfelt sympathies to his bereaved family.
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Friendship Lodge
Seattle
Charles I Grant
Charles I. Grant
Seattle Street Railway
Friendship Lodge No. 1
G. B. Fenwick
H. J. McGee
Samuel Kaufman
Detective Bam G Corbett Inquiry Result Released
The civil service commission this morning released the inquiry into ex City Detective Bam G Corbett who was suspended from Seattle police two weeks ago. The commission evidently believes the case warrants further action and will report its findings to the city authorities.
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Civil Service Commission
Ths
Bam G. Corbett
Seattle
Isis to Arrive First Puget Sound Trip
The 4500 ton steamer Isis of the Koa Mos line is due in Puget Sound tomorrow morning from Hamburg and South American points. She will load lumber and beer at Tacoma and Seattle for Central and South American ports marking her first Puget Sound visit.
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Koamos
Sound
Hamburg
Tacoma
Seattle
Isis
Puget Sound
Indian Joe Gregg to Meet Fred Wyatt in Georgetown Bout
Indian Joe Gregg faces Fred Wyatt in a roped arena showdown at Georgetown tonight in a bout not to exceed 20 rounds. Both fighters are in peak condition and spectators have car service and bicycle park accommodations to return home after the event.
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Joe’ Gregg
Fred Wyatt
Georgetown
Aporta
Spectatora
Tacoma defendants face trademark related suit over name
A court filing alleges son aged 31 and Mary C. Sheehey 18 of Tacoma helped Northwest Telephone and Telegraph Co adopt a similar name to Northwestern Telephone and Telegraph Co to seize franchises. A Chicago report notes a trained bear in Roger’s Park named Bess owned by Nicholas Klein, involved in a staged wrestling incident with officer M E Smith, ending in a fall.
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Northwest Telephone and Telegraph Co
Northwestern Telephone and Telegraph Co
Northwestern Telephone and Telegraph Co. Sues Over Disputed Position
The Star reports a clash between Northwestern Telephone and Telegraph Co and Northwest Telephone and Telegraph Co. The account reverses the parties posture, identifying Northwestern as the plaintiff alleging a complaint against the other company in a civil action.
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Northwestern Telephone and Telegraph Co
Northwest Telephone and Telegraph Co
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