Judge Burke and City Clash Over Gas Case Injunction
The Gas Company seeks to block city actions in a federal move while Judge Hanford hears demurrer. Burke’s ordinance is challenged as void for overstepping council authority, with hearings setting the stage for further rulings on removal and demurrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
City and Board of Public Works
Superior Court
Jacobs
the Hedon
SF Weeee
Oay
Humphreys
Burke
P.L
Humphrey
Gue
Krey
Seattle Battleship Contract Nears Seattle Subscriptions Solidify
Ground for doubt about Seattle securing the battleship contract vanished as Secretary Long offered Moran Bros. a deal to a total of 2 651 544 with 4 percent coastal bonus. Seattle Chamber of Commerce pledges pushed the fund toward the 100 000 goal to win the award. Moran Bros. plans to accept in Washington and begin preliminary construction once papers are signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Moran Bros. Co
Bros
Washington
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Long
Pacific Coast
Moran Bros
Congress
W. R. Forest
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Robert Moran
Chamber of Commerce
J . Rh. Rrest
Griffith Davies
James Goldsmith
Man Rescued After Bay Attempt by Unknown Drifter
An unknown man believed insane attempted death by self harm by jumping into the bay that night. Officer John Kelly rescued him and he was taken to the county jail for sanity examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelly
Death of Northern Pacific foreman from Palmer rock fall injuries
Harry Cowan a Northern Pacific foreman died at Beattle General hospital from injuries after a rock fall at Palmer Sunday. He was treated by Dr. J B Eagleson and left a widow and other relatives.
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Harry Cowan
Northern Pacific
Palmer
Beattle General Hospital
Cowan
J. B. Eagleson
Police Notes and court actions from recent arrests
Police notes report John Williams arrested on robbery charges and bound over to the superior court with a $1,000 bail. W. Sweagen, nicknamed X-Rays Sweases, fined $5 and costs for carrying a concealed weapon in Austin. Mrs. Laura J. Moore reported missing from her residence at Bev enth avenue and Jackson street. authorities fear she is mildly demented.
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John Williams
Crane
Superior Court
Hieball
W. Sweagen
Austin
Laura J. Moore
Beventh Avenue
Jackson Street
Marine Shipping Notes From San Pedro to Seattle
The schooner Stimson left San Pedro bound for Seattle yesterday. The Senator is due on the 12th, sailing from Alaskan ports. The steamer Cug of Seattle departed for Alaska with close passengers. The steamer Catarina arrived from San Francisco with a large cargo of general merchandise and will load coal in Tacoma for the return trip to San Francisco.
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Stimson
San Pedro
Seattle
Topeka
Cug
Alaska
Catarina
San Francisco
Tacoma
City council debates anti vice petitions and street works
At the Seattle city council meeting two anti vice petitions were presented naming 674 citizens and 40 saloon keepers. They seek legislation against side door saloons and closed back rooms, and call for street and sewer improvements costing over 250000. A resolution thanking Andrew Carnegie for a 296 gift was unanimously passed.
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Seattle
Arsa
Chamber of Commree
Committee On
Police
Kinnear
Brown
R. Sartori
Wee Fant
Neaves
Occidental
Second Avenues
Yealerway
Jackson Streets
Madison Street
Rem
Sixth Avenues
Benk Street
Ninth
Terry Avenue
East Madison
Broadway
East Thomas
Floyiston Avenue
Nagle Addition
Fattery Street
Fifth
Western Avenue
Fifteenth Avenue
Twentieth Avenue
Twelfth Avenue
Witt H. Parry
Andrew Carnegie
Robberies Reported on Washington Street and Dockside Saloon
Report states William Mitchell was garrotted and robbed of 2 dollars by two men on Washington Street in the early morning. John Wells and another suspect were arrested on suspicion. D McCurdy the sailor was robbed of 8 dollars and a gold watch at a nearby tenderloin saloon that night.
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Wm. Mitchell
Washington
D. McCurdy
Highway Robbery Arrest After Hold Up on Main Street
John J. K. was arrested by Patrolmen Hubbard and Freeman after Sullivan was accosted on First Ave South near Main. Sullivan resisted and held Keough until police arrived.
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John J. K
Hubbard
Keough
RK. P. Sullivan
First Avenue South
Main Street
Sullivan
Therm
South Sea Superstitions in Samoa and Jungle Faiths
The piece contrasts village churchgoing in the islands with enduring ancestral gods in the jungle and on the sea. It notes villagers’ neat white dress and Bibles while hunters and fishers cling to traditional powers, suggesting some practices may be practical beliefs rather than mere superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goda
Moraliste
Beattie Gambling Probe Triggers Police Officials Action
A sensational Beattie case widens as warrants reportedly target Chief Meredith Captain Willard and Detective Wappenstein for allowing gambling. J J Saunders vows continued fight, detailing local corruption and plans to name business men at gambling venues. He recalls past raids against the Brown, Green, and Moore group and hints at further prosecutions.
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Poritias
Beattie
W. L. Meredith
D. FP. Willard
C. W
Canno Chere
Costa
Agate
Moore
Frank
Green
J. J. Saunders
Hart
Bailey Building
Wm. Moore
Frank Green
Mr. Saunders
Kelly
First Avenue South
Wilard
Cann
John Clancy
Ben Pincus
John Considine
Geo
L/ Abbe
Beattle
Saunders
Meredith
Humes
Feiss Department
Capt
Willard
Wappenstein
Hugries
Moves To West Street By Local Merchant
George S Kienhetra relocates his butter cheese and provisions shop from 62 Columbia Street to 908 Western Avenue. B C Van Brent plans to run a general commission house at 6 Western Avenue.
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George S
Kienhetra
Columbia Street
Western Avenue
B.C. van Brent
Maunakea eruption feared as smoke fills crater
Honolulu dispatch reports growing signs of Maunakea's eruption with dense smoke and rumblings. The steamer Maua Lea arrived with news of rough seas and damaged vessels including the American schooner Twilight Leaking 19 inches per hour and beached to stay afloat.
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Honolausly
Hawaii
Maua
Maunakea
Twilight
Booth Beas
Library resumes in temporary quarters at old university building
Judge Winsor announced that the Beattie Art League will vacate its rooms immediately to make space for the public library. Regents have offered the space, and the library can move into the university building as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Winsor
Carson
Beattie Art League
Novel Murder Theory Links Cruelty to Murders Worldwide
An ingenious statistician, active since the assassination of King Humbert, argues that the country with the most cruel animal treatment has the highest murder rate. He cites per million figures for England 6, Germany 11, Belgium 14, France 16, Austria 23, Hungary 67, America 18, Spain 83, Italy, with climate noted as a factor. He is a German member of the Berlin Society for the Protection of Animals.
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Humbert
Italy
Societicas
England
Ireland
Germany
Belgium
France
Austria
Hungary
America
Spain
Grey
Great Britain
Berlin Society For the Protection of Animals
City Franchises Battle Ends With Veto and Deadlock
The city council held a heated debate over granting a 25 year telephone franchise to J. G. Hunt and others. The mayor vetoed the ordinance citing lack of service improvements, and a subsequent attempt to override failed 7 to 6. McGroarity supporters faced a setback as votes shifted and the fight concluded without action.
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Geo. G. Hunt
J. G. Mcroarity
Hunt
McGroarity A
Franchia
Coun
McGroarity Mesau
Miesen
Extrances
Drake
Seventh Ward
Corporation Committee
Biak and
Vincent
Councilmar James
Fourth Ward
Berger
Friends of the Hun
James Enid
MacGroartty
James
Blake
Chan
Crichton
Star
McGrearity
Sten
Humes
United States
Sparrow Deaths At Cherry Valley Spark Bird Behavior Claim
Two English sparrows were found dead beside each other near Smith Pond in Cherry Valley Massachusetts. Hunters witnessed one bird repeatedly ducking underwater until it died beside its mate, and they described the death as by its own action noting unusual attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Pond
Cherry Valley
Mass
Rds
British submarine cables plan spans Pacific and Canada
The new British cable project outlines over 8090 miles of cable to link Canada Australia and New Zealand with an uninterrupted section from Vancouver to Fanning Island about 200 miles plus 14 percent extra. It uses a copper core with a spiral of smaller wires and aims to keep continuity if the center breaks. The total global submarine cable length would reach about 183000 miles.
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Pacific
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Equator
Vancouver
Fanning Island
Inquest Planned Over Death At Georgetown
An inquest will be held tomorrow into the death of Thomas Nancey who was killed in Georgetown yesterday by a Northern Pacific passenger train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nancey
Georgetown
Northern Pacific
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Olympic Cafe Co
Foewersedboors Hicks & Morton
H. F. Bennett
Os Ng van de Vanter
Walker
Port Gasbie
H. Drew
de Cece Scee
Geo. B. Blanchard
Faroe
W . Dd. Blowers & Co
Marine News
John Wells
Rial
Gamblers
Green and
Wroth
Thos. J. Saunders
West Street
Honolulu
Baird
Griggs
Oif
Manland
Islands
Wheelessiers
Wholesalin’ Associath
Sierra
Bpreckels Line
Warrimoo
Rio de Janeiro
Kintuck
Old University
City Coun
Sparrow
British-Pacific Cable
Inquest
Brunner & CO
Pike Street
Moderath
Stewart & Holmes Drug CO
First Avenue
Cherry Bt
Northwest
Z.C. Miles & Piper CO
Yester Way
Ogden
Cascade Laundry Co
Third Ave
Main St
Uptown
Second Avenue
Pease Sud
Chaina Reding
Optician
Tor
J.E. McManus
SON
New York
San Diego Fruit Co
Engine and Ship Builders
Steel and Wood
Migliavacca Wine CO
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