Commissioners Bill Postponed In Senate For Counties
The legislature moved to postpone action on Piper-Stone and related bills. Piper’s measure for corporate minority stock protection was indefinitely postponed by the house. A Stone-Webster plan for reorganising and stock inflation faced defeat. The senate passed a tax control bill and a lottery ban, and read the armory bill for final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper—Stone
Senate
Piper
Ballister
Secretary of State
Board of Equatisation
Towenhaupt
Darker Side Of Life As Seen In Court
A court report portrays a young woman’s arrest in a failing life cycle. The judge handles cases from liquor sales without license to minor theft and truancy. Reform via employment aid at Eagle Harbor is noted amid a steady parade of social woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lald
Trv Boride
Yeater
Lees
Ace
Eagle Harbor
Standard Returns With Hole On Side
Ship Standard, which sailed Port Hadlock yesterday loaded with lumber, returned for repairs after leaking badly from a hole in her port side. The piece notes extensive repairs and lists multiple local bids and services including East Jefferson paving, grading by Otterson & Jensen, and concrete work on Third Avenue and nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Hadlock
Public Works Board Awards Several Contracts
The board of public works awards multiple contracts for road and utility work including a pav red for mast J fferron jet with total amounts around 297 dollars. Awards follow entities Watermaine T Ftyan East Pir grading and list Smith 6142 22nd Ave Water International Contract Co.
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Board of Public Works
Fferron
Smith
Water International
Reward Offered for Murder Suspect in Olympia Tumwater Death
Sheriff T. F. Conolly of Thurston County posts a reward for the arrest of Jeusie Winkle wanted in Gorman for the murder of his brother-in-law Frank W. Lamp who was stabbed on the Olympia Tumwater bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Conolly
Thurston County
Jeusie Winkle
Gorman
Tolan
Frank W. Lamp
Olympia Tumwater Bridge
Captain McVay Accused of Cowardice in Larchmont Wreck
The piece accuses Captain McVay of shirking duty aboard the Larchmont as the ship burned and sank. It contrasts his alleged cowardice with a rhetoric of masculine duty and leadership, claiming he abandoned the final moments and failed to command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weer
Pather
Thie McVay
Noth
Breakwater Bill Backed by Honolulu Commercial Club
The Honolulu Commercial Club votes thanks to supporters of the breakwater bill for Hite Hawaii. A Shingle Mill bureau trustees meeting is set for Thursday February 28 to elect officers and conduct essential business.
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Commercial Club
Honolulu Commercial Club
Hite
Depot law violation arrest involving Millington and Wiley
William Millington a hack dry er was arrested this morning by Patrolman Mitchell for a depot ordinance violation. It is alleged hotel porters cab men and expressmen urge travelers to patronize firms represented by them. William Wiley was also arrested for the same offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Millington
Mitchell
Millington
William Wiley
Auto Strikes Unknown Man Near Lake Union
At about 6 o clock a Lake Union car rounded a curve from Eighthay to Pike and struck a young man, sweeping him from the auto to the pavement with great force. The victim was taken to Metropolitan Pharmacy for treatment, then driven away in the same automobile. Police say no auto number 618 is on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Union
Eighthay
Pike
Metropolitan
Boy Sues for 20000 Against Railway
Francis M. Ryan a 17 year old boy sues the Northern Pacific Railway and Yardmaster Harry Launt for 600 claiming he was sent into the yard between two trains by Launt as a telephone call boy and claims injuries that will cripple him for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Ryan
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Harry Launt
Launt
Stevens Resigns Prompting Panama Canal Engineer Change
President Roosevelt appointed Major George W Geetha to replace Stevens as engineer for the Panama work. Stevens had resigned ten days earlier and told the commission he had advised the contract bids procedure. Majors Gaillard and Seibert of the engineer corps were named to accompany Geetha. Gaillard served as a militia officer in the Spanish War.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
George W. Geetha
Stevens
David Gaillard
William L. Seibert
Engineer Corps
Genethal
Panama
Gaillard
Milonel
Third Engineers
Lombard Repogie T Engin ing Co Bid For Cedar River Hydro Plant
The Lombard Repogie T Engineering Company, an eastern concern, has bid to the Board of Public Works to furnish and install the material needed to connect the new 1.906 kilowatt hydroelectric engine at Cedar River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombard-Repogie T Engineering Company
Board of Public Works
Cedar River
Patrolman Arrests Suspect in Recpt Burglaries
Patrolman Falkenburg arrested Robi Owen at noon this day. Police believe Owen is guilty of several receipt burglaries.
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Falkenburg
Robi
Owen
Goethals Replaces Stevens As Panama Canal Chief
President Roosevelt accepts the resignation of Chief Engineer Stevens on Feb 14 and names Maj. George W. Goethals of the U S Army Engineer Corps to lead the Panama Canal project.
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Seripes Telegraph Service
Washington
Roosevelt
S Tevers
Panama Canal
George W. Goethals
United States Army Engineer Corps
Brothers Reunite After Ten Years apart
Timothy O'Hare of Constableville New York asked police to locate his brother John after ten years apart. John O'Tlore a prosperous merchant in Aberdeen learned of his brother's call by long distance telephone and arrangements were made for an early reunion.
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Timothy O'Hare
Constableville
N. Y
John
Tofay
Aberdown
John O'Tlore
Matter City
Aberdeen
Bill to levy special assessment for salt water main in Washington cities
A bill framed by Eimer EF Todd assistant corporation counsel calls for a special assessment on property benefited by the main. The measure was forwarded this morning to Cloud CC Thomas in the house and P J Allen in the senate for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eimer EF. Todd
Maine
Washington
Cloud CC. Thomaey
House of Representatives
P. J. Allen
State Senate
Bonds and harbor law hinge on supreme court ruling
City comptroller Harry W. Carroll travels to Olympia to press for an early Supreme Court decision on park and lighting bond legality. The Meeting department is nearly broke while awaiting bond disposal. Mayor Moore may sign the harbor bill tonight amid concerns over enforceability. Mine Nellie Talbot and Marold Poéreyth are employed as assistants in a civil matter in Germer.
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Harry W. Carroll
Olympia
Supreme Court
Moore
Nellie Talbot
Marold Poéreyth
Germer
Wye Chamber to Hear Two Reports on City Affairs
The committee on city affairs will present two reports at tomorrow’s weekly meeting. One covers advisability of creating an information bureau at the US depot for newcomers. The other concerns inviting the Order of Magis to its 1908 convention. The chamber may adopt resolutions on the reciprocal demurrage bill before Congress.
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Wye
Carriage Gown and Swell Hat Describe New York Fashions
New York reports inform a charming white satin felt hat with a large crown for certs and recitals. The hat features oyster tone satin felt, Hine satin folds, frosted grape clusters and white aigrets. A green velvet garment with blue satin accents complements the carriage gown.
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New York
Local Flashes From Stateons Touring and City Notices
W Btetson and wife plus Miss T tet and Vera G. Bteteon plan tours in Southern California and Mexico for months. Mrs A M aa of Gardner writes Mayor Moore asking about Andrew J. Turna of Halifax last seen in a hospital here. Milwaukee asks for time extensions on permits to lay tracks on tide flats. Bon Marche banquet to honor Bon Marche girl employees hosted by Pirot Presbyterian Bible club. Council accepts $4,904 awards for recondemnation of property at BE Galery and Crescent drive. Piret av W improvement project approved with cost $19,000 and engineer’s cellmate listed.
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Bsteteons
Mexico
OG. W. Btetson
Thie City
California
Tie New Aura
Mias & T. Tet. Can
Mies Vera G. Bteteon
China
Japan
Mra A. M. ‘Aa
Gardner, Main
Moore
Andrew J. Tunra
Halifax
Council
BE Galery T
Crescent Drive
Firet Av
Piret Av
MetGraw
Roysts
City Counet
Miracle dog charged in Chapter 77 litigation
A cryptic legal note describes Chapter 77 proceedings in County Cheat Cage's office. The suit, filed by W Miracle against Dr Russell, centers on a diamond drive kit and a money or property dispute, with Miracle denying the allegations and seeking return of items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheat Cage
Fr Qrorder W. Miracle
Dr Russel
Kit
Bue
Inspectors Inquiry Into Portland Steamer Accident
An inquiry into the February 16 Portland wreck on Matranee island was conducted by Inspectors Whitney and Turner. Testimony came from James BE. Phare of Alaska Coast Steamship Company and the Portland’s mates. Captain Mason provided a written statement about the Entrance Inland fog horn keeper leaving the station to his son. No verdict yet. officials anticipate findings not attributing the crash to carelessness.
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Portland
Matranee Island
Whitney
Turner
James BE. Phare
Alaska Coast Steamship Company
Mason
Entrance
TATRO ACCUSED OF MISCONDUCT
Freeman Tatro vice president of Western Lumber was sued for divorce by wife Jennie A. Tatro on cruelty and inhuman treatment claims. She alleges he flirted with his stenographer and took her swimming despite his wife's objections. Alimony sought. couple resides at 1108 Sixteenth Ave North.
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Freeman Tatro
The
Western Lumber Company
Jennie A. Tatro
Mr. Tato
Mt the Tatros
Seattle Amateur Press Club marks fourth anniversary
Nearly two hundred people attended the celebration of the fourth anniversary of the Seattle Amateur Press club at Sherrick's hall Saturday evening.
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Seattle Amateur Press Club
Sherrick’s Hall
Deputy Assessors Meet Tomorrow In King County
A convention of King County deputy assessors will convene in a court room at the courthouse at 0 o clock tomorrow. Mr Pro or Mr Rockwell of the state tax commission will address the group and explain state laws and duties. County Assessor T A Parrish will also speak. Assessors begin work March 1 and must finish by June 1. The board of equalization will hear appeals on August 1.
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King County
Court House
Pro
Rockwell
State Tax Commission
Seattle
T. A. Parrish
Tham
Board of Equateation
Missing girl and mother sought in Columbia City
A three year old girl and her mother Mary B Beta are missing from Columbia City. The child is seven years old in age? no description of either missing party is provided. Police urge public help in locating the pair and identifying the relatives.
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Columbia City
Mary B Beta
Seattle Considered for 1908 Fraternal Convention
The Fraternal Order of Regies backs a Seattle bid for its 1908 national convention. The committee says a week long gathering could bring a million dollars to the city and about 10 000 attendees. The Commercial club referred the matter to its conventions committee. The note adds the ship subsidy bill advances to a Friday house vote.
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Order of Regies
Seattle
Commercial Club
Committee
Washington, Dbd. C
House
Klondike Miner Faces Loss Of Fortunate To Church
Peter Anderson, a Swede once a Klondike miner, returned a half million richer after 10 years away. Now the Swedish mission society seeks to reclaim part of his fortune arguing it was earned while he was a missionary. Courts may force sale of land and a large share of his wealth to satisfy claims.
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Beattie Gear
Abuaene
Kas
Nome
Peter Anderson
Klondike
Anderson
Chicago
Micrion Service
Alaska
Golls
Mission Service
Curae
South America
Missouri
Swedish Mission Society
Ilinois
United States Supreme Court
Anderson Ia Ehy
Kansas
Europe
Beckman Heads East for Lumber Conventions
Victor M. Beckman secretary of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association leaves for Washington to attend the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on March 5. He will also attend the wholesale lumber dealers convention in Washington March 5 to 7 as a delegate and the National Lumber Manufacturer’s Association reciprocal demurrage convention in Norfolk. Beckman will be joined by F. B. Hubbard of Centralia. An effort aims to bring the national convention to Seattle in 1909.
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Victor MH. Beckman
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Washington, D. C
Washington
National Lumber Man— Association
Norfolk
Beckman
F. B. Hubbard
Centralia
Southwest Lumber Association
Seattle
Twelfth Ward Seeks Special Election For Councilman
Citizens of the new Twelfth ward filed a petition asking the council to call a special election for a councilman. The issue was referred to the elections and boundaries committee to decide if a new member can be named before the next regular election.
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New Twelfth Ward
Rent Must Be Paid Despite Street Regrade
Judge Frater ruled that regrading a street in front of a store does not justify withholding rent if a sidewalk remains usable past the front door. Stirrat & Goots sued Howard D. Thomas Co. for 14 000 dollars rent on a Thursday store, claiming the regrade blocked access. The decision holds the lease valid despite improvements to street conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Frater
Stirrat & Goots
Howard D. Thomas Company
Thirday
Euch
Public playground talk by federation plans Lincoln Park work
The federation discussed public playgrounds yesterday. Hugh Barrett Dobbs urged park board to appoint him to start work at Lincoln Park soon. The State Federation empowered the local federation zone with the AFE for space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women's Clubs
Hugh Barrett Dobbsa
Park Board
Dobbs
Lincoln Park
Perkins Doubles Baffle Omaha and Chicago Friends
A Seattle Star exclusive recounts two men named R A Perkins of Omaha and Chicago nearly identical in appearance and name. Each visits the other city causing a humorous mix up with friends, hotels, and a theatre outing before realizing they are two distinct individuals.
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Seattle Star
Omaha
Perkins
R. A. Perkins
Chicago
Hale
Denver
Omaha Perkins
Perk
Telene
Silk bargain sale from Garvey Buchanan Co
Garvey Buchanan Co offers one third of a large silk stock from two major stores in St. Louis and Kansas City. They urge large purchases this Thursday as such silk bargains are scarce and may not recur this year. They imply selling to their best customers first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kansas City
Garvey-Buchanan CO
Independent Telephone Plans Large Pole Installations
The Independent Telephone Co. seeks approval for a substantial pole installation in the opener. The plan would raise tall poles and allocate a city used portion from each pole.
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Independent Telephone Co
Oregon Governor Trims Six Bills With Veto
Salem February 26 Governor vetoed six measures this morning affecting voting machines salary garnishment for state employees and the creation of a creamery board of inspectors Other items on the veto list included seeds fruit trees and cut flowers promotions by Sandahi Son listed in the citation
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Salem
Ore
Creamery Board of
Sandahi & Son
Pike
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Star Special Service
Everett True
Geneviene
George M. M’vay
Larchmont
Shingle Men's Meeting
Maj. Geo. Goethals
Beattle Gtar
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & 8
1 Paul Railway Company
Young Women's Bible Club
Pirot Presbyterian Church
Miracle Dog
Tatro
Bonanza
Peterson Anderson
Perkina
George Brown
Green Lake
Harvard Realty Co
Walker
Second and University
Tamm & Kunkel
Marion Ridge
Columbia Canal CO
K. Loose
Marion Buding
Seattle, Wash
Attalia
Walla Walla Co
Wash
Oregon
Amenees Ballard
Renton, Georgetown
James D. Hoge
N. B. Bolner
Union Savings & Trust Co
Second Ave
Cherry
Hoge Ridg
Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co
Madrona Park
Ino
Hayes & Co
People’s Bank
Ind
Gregor M'Gregor
Empire Building
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