Plan Consolidation of Two Telephone Plants
Local council directs Public Utilities to study consolidating Sunset Independent Telephone and the independent company into one locally controlled system. Beattie predicts a single service run by residents to ensure fair rates and responsive service, with emphasis on keeping profits in Seattle and avoiding monopoly influence.
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Sunset Independent Telephone Com
Public Utilities Bouillon
F Beattie
Independent Co
Web
the & Company
Rt of
Seattle
Poe
Beattie
Pacific Coast
Pfey
Do It Unto the Least of These Be Attentive Amid Snow
A column by Eddie Boyden urges readers to feed starving winter birds and recycle crumbs to ease suffering in Beattie, linking charity to personal solace. The piece reflects on a man hardened by prison life softened by a Messenger’s arrival and a poet’s spirit, ending with a call to humane action during the snowy season.
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Eddie Boyden
Seattie
Beattie
Five Men Missing After Trail Trip From Tok Alaska
Five men from nearby communities went toward the interior from Tok en route to Montana. They were last seen four days ago near a roadhouse and have not been heard from since. Names listed include Theodore Root Ma Treviere B L Jordan T M ann F b Ford and others. Local authorities search the Tanana District as families fear for their safety.
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Trbanks
Alaska
Jan
Briez
Sueen
Ince
Nere
Sean
Theodore Root
Ma Treviere
B L. Jordan
T. Mann F. B. Ford
Montana
Fraudster’s arrest linked to forged checks worth over
A half million dollars in forged checks tied to a California real estate and mining financier led to the arrest of a man in Abland. Investigators traced the fraud two weeks, identifying the culprit as forging the financier James A. Om. The case involved forged signatures used to finance a project in southern California.
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Abland
Cal
Jan
U 8
Oigner
James Aom
Record of Cold Wave and Snow in City and Nearby Regions
Weather observer G N Sallebary predicts prolonged cold and more snow with temperatures dropping to 14 above in the city. Snow accumulation ranges from 6 to inches, with districts coated thicker. Green Lake begins to freeze and skating continues. Streetcar service remains functional though icy sidewalks caused several falls. two men, John J. Hishop and H C Davia, suffer injuries from falls and are treated at police headquarters.
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G. N. Sallebary
United States
John J. Hishop
H. C. Davia
Davie
Water Shut Off Likely Tonight Citywide
A citywide water shut-off is probable tonight due to heavy usage and low reservoir levels. Superintendent Youngs warned that if waste continues, a general shutdown after 8 PM will be ordered to refill reservoirs and avert a possible water famine tomorrow.
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Youngs
Graft Probe Targeted By Heney In San Francisco Water Front Bid
Francis J. Heney, graft prosecutor, branded Harriman as responsible for graft in San Francisco through Southern Pacific influence. He said Harriman aims to control the water front and more, and cites his Philadelphia assertion. Heney will depart at six for the Pacific coast aboard the Overland.
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Chicago
U. P
Harriman
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Santa
Francis J. Heney
Philadelphia
Heney
Pacific Coast
Work Stops on Jackson Street Grade Work
Public works meeting transfers contract duties to corporation counsel for Jackson Street grade work. Contractors Lewis and Wiley ordered to halt operations until funding is secured, causing indefinite suspension likely lasting years.
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Jackson Street
Jackson
Lewis & Wiley
Board of Public Works
Broadway High School Closes Amid Fuel Shortage
Broadway High School closed at 10 this morning due to fuel lack. Pupils sent home as furnaces shut down and fuel could not be hauled up the hill.
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Broadway
SLAIN WHEN HOUR OF PEACE IS AT HAND
In Oakland California on January 8 Kong Song Chow, a member of the On Yiek faction, was shot and killed on Ninth Street, while peace talks between warring Chinese tong factions neared a treaty. The killer, allegedly from the Suey Don faction, fled into a dark alley. The feud has been bloody for weeks and stringent measures will be used to end it immediately.
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Oakland
Cal
U. P
Tongs
Kong Song Chow
Webster
Frankfiiste
Suey Dons
Foresters of America to Hold Annual Banquet
Court Excelsior Foresters of America announce their annual banquet at the Hotel Georgian Fourth tier Plus next evening at near all o'clock.
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Foresters
Court Excelsior
Foresters of America
Night Riders Guilty in Union City Murder Trial
A jury in Union City Tenn found Garrett Jonson Tid Berton Bob Ransom Fred Pinieh Arthur Gloar Sam Applewhite guilty of murder in the fiet with mitigating factors. Bud Mortis and Bob Huffman were found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to 25 years. The six named defendants face potential death or life imprisonment for first degree murder. court plans to pronounce death penalty. A motion for a new trial was denied and sentencing will follow Saturday.
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Union City
Tenn, Jan
Garrett Jonson
Tid Berton
Bob Ransom
Fred Pinieh
Arthur Gloar
Sam Applewhite
Fiet
Bud” Mortis
Bob” Huffman
Policeman Slain After Fight With Soldiers in San Francisco
Police report three soldiers in custody after Police Sergeant Anton J. Nolting was shot dead in the red Heht district during a 2 am clash while attempting to arrest a wrecking soldier on Commercial street near the Barbary Coast. Nolting was knocked to the sidewalk and fatally shot when a gun was wrested from him.
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San Francisco
Jan
Dy U. P
Anton J. Nolting
Nolting
Commercial St
Barbary Coast
Horse Shot After Plunging Into Hole on Street
A horse owned by Andrew Peterson fell into an uncovered excavation at 45th and Wallingford streets early morning. The animal blocked street car traffic for nearly two hours until a city wrecking crew arrived with a derrick and euthanized the badly injured horse.
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45Th
Wallingford
Andrew Peterson
Engine Jumped Trestle Bay Wreck Kills Fireman
Edward Stuart of Ballard died and Jack Bailey and George Le Rides of Buattle were injured when Great Northern passenger train No. 272 derailed crossing a trestle into a bay. The engine tender mail car and baggage car plunged off the track. The wreck appears intentional and detectives investigate possible involvement by the road’s employer with an investigation planned. Edwin R. Stuart, the victim, was a well known fireman and stepson of Dr P W Stuart of Ballard. He served in the navy for three years before returning to rail work.
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Edward Stuart
Balan
Jack Bailey
George le Rides
Buattle
Meliingham
Great Northern
Fallon the wife killer dies at San Quentin scaffold
The execution of Fallon, condemned for murdering his wife, took place at San Quentin after years of legal delays. He faced the scaffold with calm resolve, aided by Father Walsh, and expressed thanks to the judge and wardens before his death. The case traced a troubled tale of love, jealousy, and crime spanning from 1904 to the final act in 1906.
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San Quentin
Cal
Jan i
Dan Uvart
Jesta
P. Paiton
Fallon
Father Walsh
Fleming
Fellon
Pato
Lawlor
Gillett
Greek man Bretich struck by unknown assailant near home
Mike Bretich a Greek resident walking toward his home at 2622 11th Ave last night was struck on the head several times by an unknown man. He lay in the snow for minutes before returning home and was later treated at Seattle General Hospital. Police suspect a fight, which Bretich denies.
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Mike Bretich
Bretich
Seattle General Hospital
Fights Newsies Lands in Jail
William Gillespie attacked several youngsters with snowballs and then beat two men during a drunken rage. Patrolman Landon arrived and jailed Gillespie who paid a $15 fine this morning.
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William Gillespie
Gillespie
Landon
Gilleaple
Wightman Sues Seattle Tacoma Short Line Over Receiver
Merle J. Wightman former trustee and chief engineer leads a complaint in intervention in the suit of I. Bradbury against the Seattle Tacoma Short Line. He seeks a judgment against the corporation for 7000 dollars and requests that temporary receivers James T. Blackistone and Robert L. Blewitt be made permanent.
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Merle J. Wightman
Seattle-Tacoma
8. I. Bradbury
James T. Blackistone
Robert L. Blewitt
Relief funds for Italian sufferers updated totals
The Beattie relief fund nears ten thousand dollars this morning. The Red Cross fund totals one thousand thirty seven dollars and Italian colony fund five thousand nine hundred forty eight dollars and forty five cents. Other contributions bring the overall total to a sizable sum.
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Beattie
Red Crosse
National Bank of Commerce
Ues Anenen
Rebuilding Messina and Georgia After Earthquakes
The chamber of deputies votes to rebuild destroyed towns in Messina and Georgia. Commissions will tour San Francisco and Japanese cities to study earthquake rebuilding. Thousands of bodies burn daily in Messina and Regalo as relief efforts proceed. A British inquiry finds no changes in the Strait of Messina or nearby channels.
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Mensine
Georgia
San Franciaod
Messina
Regalo
Heavy Snow Delays Trains Across Pacific Northwest
Heavy snowfall in the Cascades and Rockies halts trains as six foot drifts blanketed stretches. Rotary snow plows work from both ends to keep routes open. Great Northern freight moves, Northern Pacific suspends freight for passenger priority. Canadian Pacific runs under snow sheds barring extraordinary accidents.
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Cascades
Rockies
Great Northern Ia
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Br W Price Causes disturbance at Hotel Snoqualmie
Br W Price, a former Boulevard restaurant cook, ran amuck in the Hotel Snoqualmie office at Third av and Pike after 10 am, pursued tenants by Patrolman Kirk, with needles and drugs found on him. he stood near the jail as police investigated. A separate item notes a snowball dance planned for Little's Hill at Legond and James tomorrow evening.
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Br. W. Price
Boulevard Restaurant
Fourth Av
Pike
Snoquelnnie
Third Av
Kirk
Price
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F “Pearched
Ofty
Palm Pirele
Seattle Circle
Little's Hill
Legond
James
Aged Man Robbed by Thugs Near Jewish Church
Abraham Hralsher an 85 year old man was held up in the snow near the Michor Cholom Con tion at 1300 acbington and robbed of $30 shortly before 2 AM. He was assaulted and left in the snow, then found by a friend who notified police. detectives could not locate the assailants.
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Abraham Hralsher
Michor Cholom Contion
Acbington
Kaisher
Roosevelt Secret Service Message Ignored By House Panel
Representative Perkins of New York heads a house committee that recommends laying on the table the secret service portion of President Roosevelt’s annual message and also the president’s reply as not responsive. The report calls the president’s language unjustified and says his suggestion about congressmen avoiding investigation is unwarranted.
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Washington
U. P
Roosevelt
Congress
Secret Service
Perkine
New York
House
Rally Against Race-Track Gambling Draws Seattle Officials
A large Seattle audience gathers at the Grand Opera House as Ole Hanson and city leaders urge outlawing race-track gambling. Hanson denounces lawmakers who favor gambling, Mayor Miller supports action, and Judge Burke warns of fiduciary risks. The meeting features multiple speakers and strong public sentiment.
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Grand Opera House
Seattle
Ole Hanson
Hanson
Miller
Thos. Burke
Goo
B. Walker
Counota T
P. Revelie
W. P. ‘Trimble Hau Ie
Ayee Gould
Frank Keece Ward
Russian Company Loses and Other Early 1900s Notices
Wina Koval won a 1421.20 judgment against N B Siberian Co in Judge Taliman’s court after being hired in 1904 to go to Siberia as a blacksmith on a 100 dollar month contract. He was paid 15 dollars monthly and paid his own passage home. A coaster collision on Evans ton hill injures several youths with bones broken and missing teeth. Letters show President Roosevelt had Senator Tillman shadowed by secret service over Oregon land frauds. Dr Trevor Kincaid leaves for Russia May 1 to study a foe of the ee moth. Dr D Howard succeeds him at the university.
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Wina Koval
N. B. Siberian Company
Taliman
Cownt Budkoski
Siberia
Steathes
Tillman
Washington
Jan
Senate
Roosevelt
Tilman
Oregon
Russia
Trevor
Kincaid
Russian
Moth
Howard
The
University
Rifle club idea dropped at university
The university abandoned plans for a rifle club after failing to secure rifles for the 200 students who wished to join.
Weather Defying Lawyer Braves Ice in Sound Stunt
Thomas B MacMahon a Seattle lawyer braved 14 degree cold and snowfall to swim in Paget Sound off West Seaside. He posed on the bridge then gave an interview and a verse about nature. The stunt drew photographers and a reporter as MacMahon described nature as a free gift.
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Thomas B. MacMahon
Nature
Paget Sound
West Seaside
Beattle
Mr. MacMahon
McMahon
MacMahon
West
Seattle
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific excursion heads to California fair
C B Yandell secretary of the Chamber of Commerce announces an Alaska-Yukon-Pacific excursion departing for California to promote the upcoming fair on February 20. The train operates under the Seattle and Tacoma Chambers of Commerce with Yandell and fair officials personally conducting the trip. BK J Brown, a Seattle newspaper figure, travels to Chicago due to his mother's illness, while supporters extend sympathy.
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C. TB. Yandell
Chamber of Commerce
California
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Yandell
Fair Offtelala
J. Brown
Seattle
Chicago
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