Wireless stations on Sound opened in Puget region
The Pacific Wireless Telegraph company opens its first service in Puget Sound with receiving stations at Port Townsend Port Casey Friday Harbor Ban Juss Inland and on the United States steamship Grant. Albert L eric expects rapid expansion to Seattle Flattery Nome and California cities with Cape Flattery a key receiving post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Wireless Telegraph Company
Ite Wind
Townsend B
Albert Leric
Cherry Street
Op Puget
Port Townsend
Port Casey
Friday Harbor
Ban Juss
United Sates Steamship Grant
Victoria
Seattle
Flattery
Nome
Conat
California
Portland
Francisco
Santa Barbara
San Petro
Los Angeles
Catalina S
San Diego
Sean
Oregon
Washington
Bering Sea
Alaska
Cape Flattery
Albert L. New
New
Puget Sound
Congress Fights Statehood Bill In Territorial Split
Washington reports show the statehood bill blocked by opposition in the Senate over how to form states from Arizona and New Mexico. A likely future state formed from Oklahoma and Indian Territory is discussed as a compromise. The record also notes Hearst press calls and a Dubois amendment limiting suffrage for bigamists and celestial marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On
Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
Amala
Oklahoma
Washington, D. C
Dubois
Idaho
Hillman Sells Shore Site for Mire Factory Near Garden Eden
D Hillman sold a main lakeside site opposite his Garden Eden addition to a Chicago captain for a Mire factory costing 16000 dollars. For two weeks W S Tinesdale of Chicago has been in this city and Tacoma seeking an ideal location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hillman
Garden Eden
Chicago
W. S. Tinesdale
Tacoma
Local steel bar factory to rise in city limits
A new brick factory will be built on city land this morning after a property deal. The plant spans about a half acre and will employ between 50 and 200 workers manufacturing barb wire and related wire products.
Divorce Claim Alleges Employment Agent Overcharged
In Portland on January 14 Mrs. F. P. Duke accuses her husband an employment agent of charging her 2.50 to obtain a cook position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Bevan Files $5,000 Claim for Injuries at City Substation
Thomas Bevan former patrolman and First ward politician filed with the city council a $5,000 claim for injuries from a beam that fell at the municipal lighting plant substation on Seventh Avenue. He says his medical bills total $1,000 and he is permanently incapacitated for hard labor after being struck outside the building, knocked unconscious and bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bevan
First Ward
Seventh Avenue
Westerday
Bill
Kevan
Unveiling Rogers Monument Set for Next Thursday
Gov Mead has accepted invitation to deliver the address at the Rogers monument unveiling in Capitol park Olympia. Ex Gov McBride will speak. the 2 pm ceremony includes memorial services and representation from the house and senate. A teachers fund, grown to 2400, funded the monument through statewide subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Mead
McBride
House
Senate
John B. Rogera
Friends of
C. L. Stewart
Puyallup
Capitol Park
Convicted Burglary and Larceny Sentences Handed Down
Thomas Pay, convicted of burglary by a Superior court jury, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by Judge Griffin for breaking into a Green Lake butcher shop. Ed Maloney, convicted of larceny from the person, also drew three years. Both men must pay court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pay
Griffin
Fay
Green Lake
Ed Maloney
Star Course at the Y M C A features Ernest Ramble Concert
The fourth Star Course event of the season at Chelstenaen's hall showcases the Ernest Ramble Concert company for the first Seattle appearance. The trio includes Ernest Gamble Dasno, pianist Eewin Bhonwert, and violinist Verna Page, all noted as star performers in their fields.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Chelstenaen's Hall
Ernest Ramble
Cource
Artisle
Seattle
Witth
Ernest Gamble
Eewin Bhonwert
Mises Verna Page
Europe
Beat
America
Legislators Visit City During Meads Albany Trip
Gov Mead and Lieut Gen Coons lead state legislators by special train from Olympia arriving at 11 30. Mayors and city officials greet them at the depot before touring Smiths Cove and the Minnesota ship labyrinth. A luncheon follows and visits Moran shipyard to view the Nebraska. a Washington hotel dinner closes the day with an address of welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Mead
Coons
Olympia
Ballinger
J. D. Farrell
Great Northern
Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Thomson
Otto Cane
Matt Germiey
Smith's Cove
Minnesota
Moran's
Nebraska
Washington Hotel
Northern Pacific Orders 66 Locomotives and 3000 Freight Cars
Portland Ore Jan 14 News from here says the Northern Pacific has ordered 66 new heavy locomotives and 3000 freight cars for immediate delivery, adding to a prior order for 25 locomotives and 1000 cars. The gain will strengthen the system to handle rising traffic in the Northwest notably lumber and shingle shipments from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Aavices
Northern Pacific
Northwest
Washington
Northern Pacific adds Olympia daily train service
The Northern Pacific company plans a daily Olympia service starting January 22 to connect Seattle and Tacoma commuters with Olympia by a morning arrival around 10 and a 430 p.m. return. Six daily trains will run, with Portland trains rerouted via Tenino, boosting Olympia links. The Seattle and Alki Point Transport Co. adds a Tacoma Olympia timetable January 1, two Dix round trips, with special Sunday changes and direct connections to the Flyer. The Dix and Fortesene services meet at Tacoma and Olympia docks. The Earl of Cairnes dies of heart disease in Cairnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Company
Olympia
Seattle
Tacoma
Tenino
North Coast Limited
Portland
Seattle & Alki Point Transportation Company
Tacoma-Olympia
Dix
Olym
Tix
Flyer
Northern Pacific
Percival
City Dads Help Rob Ballard Taxpayers
Story reports Ballard granting a Seattle Electric franchise, known as the Brewer franchise, for a $1000 bonus with no guaranteed future city benefits. Citizens criticize the council as rushing approval amid offers from Ballard Electric and B. Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
Brewer
Ballard City
Ballard Electric Company
EB. B. Cox
The
Electric Company
City orders halt to slot machines at Bal lard after fears of an investigation
Local officials moved to stop gambling and slot machines by midnight amid public outcry over the open saloon scene. Citizens say the city has run poorly, and fear a deeper probe. An infant daughter, born to Mrs. K A, suffocated early today, with Coroner Carrol ruling no inquest needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Ciitizens
Nett
K. A
Carrol
Post Will Contest 10M Platts Seat in Senate
At Cooper Union, Postal Progress league leader Mr Post said he would ask the U S Supreme Court for a restraining order to block Senator Thos C Platt of New York from taking his seat. He argued Platt serves a private express company and betrays the people of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
T.C. Platt
New York
United States Express Company
Platt
Express Company
New York State
Wheels of
Ellis H. Rogers
United States
Supreme Court
Washington
Thos. C. Platt
United States Senate
Brewers Come to Rescue in State Campaign Fund Probe
Adolphus Busch testified in a Missouri house committee hearing that he guaranteed part of the state committee deficit of 25 000 dollars after hosting a dinner for Senator Fairbanks, but he did not seek political favors. Otto Stifer corroborated the claim, saying he alone guaranteed the deficit and contributed 2 000 dollars to the city campaign fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haus
Adolphus Busch
Senator Fairbanks
State Committee
Otto Sbtifer
Busch
Republican City
Judge Nullifies Marriage Over Fraudulent Pact
Superior Judge Griffin annuls the 1891 marriage of Mrs. Jake McManus to Michael McManus on grounds of fraud. Mrs McManus learned he had a former wife after their union and that he had obtained a divorce from that wife before marrying her. The decree was discovered accidentally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Jake McManus
Michael McManus
City Board Grants Permit for 1400-Gallon Oil Tank on Columbia
The board of works granted W. H. Weaver permission to place a 1400-gallon crude oil tank under the sidewalk on Columbia street between Seventh and Eighth avenues for a laundry. The permit requires compliance with Washington Insurance association and fire marshal specifications ahead of an ordinance to regulate the tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
W. H. Weaver
Columbia Street
Seventh and
Eighth Avenues
Weaver
Washington Insurance Association
Will Supply Uniforms for Minnesota Officers
The contract to furnish uniforms for Minnesota steamer officers was awarded to Mrost & Nell, local tailors. About 60 uniforms for engineers porters and stewards will be rushed to completion amid competition between western and eastern tailors.
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Minnesota
Mrost &Nell
Treasure Hunters in Fight off Costa Rica Island
A Costa Rica cable reports an encounter between Lord Fitz William’s treasure expedition and Harold W. Gray’s party on Cocos Island. Gray’s group claims a Costa Rican concession to search for treasure valued between 80 and 100 million dollars. several Fitz William men were injured and a Costa Rican gunboat was sent to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fitz-William
Infestation fears as hoboes surge in city districts
Police were briefed on two organized hoboe camps in neighborhood areas including Ravenna Park near Park School. A 6238 Sixth Avenue Northwest resident warned of a dangerous element, while runaways Arthur and Hazel Tolman, ages 18 and 14, are sought for a missing family member. An upcoming alumni ball, Ohio society banquet, revival meetings, and local divorces and street paving plans fill community notices as officials prepare for civic events.
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Ravenna Park
Park School
C. A. Boachart
Sixth Avenue
Saga
Arthur
Hazel Tolman
Bremerton
Portland
Associated Alumni Association
St. Valentine's Eve
Armory
J. W. Brown Ie
Ohio Society
State of
Ohio
Washington
Buckeye
J. W. Brown
Marion Building
Union Pentecostal
First Methodist Church
Evangelist Smith
A. M. F. Zion Church
Twenty Eighth
Madison Streets
A. J. Woodward
T. Henry
Griffin
John Mitchell
Jennie Mitchell
Mitchell
Board of Works
Fourth Avenue
Westlake Boulevard
Pine Street
Olympic Place
Queen Anne Driveway
First Avenue
Eighth Avenue
George Welsh
Nebraska
Moran Bros
Lillie Snavly
Marion Shavly
J. P. Legg
You Legg
Daisy de Telein
Joseph de Telein
Emma Kosekie
Jacob Koakie
Lulu McManus
Michael Ali Manua
Rev
Harland Gould
Green Lake
Hope Station
Mormons Face Inquiries In Smoot Hearing Inquiries
In Washington January 14 Jamen Lynch of Salt Lake a Democrat and brother in law of Angus Cannon testified about a claim that Cannon witnessed the marriage of Abram Cannon and Lillian Hamlin at sea in 1806 He said Cannon was not in California that year and that the statement came when Cannon was drunk Hugh M Dougall Springville Utah postmaster testified he left the Mormon church but remained in business saying he dealt largely with Mormons He took the 1862 endowment ceremony and testified the oath of vengeance aimed at prophets not the nation A A Moon Provo Utah testified Mormons acted freely in politics and polygamy was dying out
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Washington
Jamen Lynch
Salt Lake
Angus M. Cannon
Witens
Smoot
Cannon
Abram Cannon
Lillian Hamlin
California
Angus Cannon
Hugh M. Dougall
Springville
Utah
A. A. Moon
Provo
Prosecutor pledges bold drive to bring two old cases to trial
Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Mackintosh plans to spend two weeks examining unresolved matters from Beott’s era. He aims to bring Nellie Underwood for murder of her baby and Paul Underwood to trial, or dismiss if witnesses cannot be secured. He also may move on two charges against Lloyd A. Smith for obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Mackintosh
Beott
Nellie Underwood
Paul Underwood
Mackintosh
Lloyd A. Smith
Man Charged With Arson Appears in Superior Court
Thomas Knight, charged with attempting to set fire to his wife’s home after she refused to live with him, was arraigned in the superior court this morning. He was given until Tuesday to enter a plea at his attorney’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Knight
Market Prices For Vegetables And Fruits Listed
The market column lists varied prices for vegetables fruits and dairy items. Notable entries include Lima beans at 4.75 to 5.90, onions 2 to 3 cents per pound, lettuce 1.50 to 1.80, apples 1.00 to 1.50, and oranges 1.60 to 2.60. Also shown are potatoes from Yakima and California, and berries, squash, and citrus with assorted per unit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
White River
Valencia
Unidentified Market Prices Include Turkeys Honey and Dressed Meats
A dense OCR list shows varied item prices across animals produce and staples. Entries mention turkeys dressed honey California Oregon items with prices per weight and sack, plus extensive figures for cereals flour oats corn meal and grains, and dairy and livestock terms. Notable entities include California Oregon Olympia Yakima and White Star lard brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
Ney
Yakima
Clifornia
Olympia
Wheat and grain futures report from Seattle market
The Star correspondent lists cash and futures quotes from Seattle dated Saturday January 14. Wheat May and July values range around 1160 to 1170 for May and near 990 to 1000 for July. Corn May and July trade around 45 to 46 cents, oats May and July around 31 cents, park price shown at 12 3/4 to 12 3/4 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
W. & Ayer & Co
Columbia Street
Seattle
Wheat Market Rises Then Steady Amid Low Supplies
Early trading shows wheat at 1.17 1 1 for a gain of 1 8c, closing at 1.16 6 8. Bull selling steadies prices despite high levels, with supplies tight and futures not likely to ease until larger crops boost stock levels at supply points. Strong demand and dwindling farm offerings support a potential upward move when market conditions permit.
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New York
Atchison
Amalgamated Copper
Baltimore & Ohio
Brooklyn Transit
Canadian Pacific
Erlecom
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Missouri Pacific
Louisville & Nashville
Peoples Gap
Pennasylvania
Reading
Rock Island Common
Southern Pacific
St. Paul
Union Pacific
United States Steel Common
United States Steel
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James C. Keller
Second Avenue
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Cannel
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Earl of Cairnes
Fortesene
ORDES
NCU
Case
Meeting of the Postal Progress
Geortoms News Aswan
ST. Louis
Ses
Sion
Republi
Boripps News Dawn
Beripps News Raw
Geene
Brazil
Fiour
Crown
Pillsbury
Pillsbury’s
Standard Dakota
Olympic
Flectric
Holly
Golden Northwest
Flectric Light
Top Notch
Cereate
Graham
Les
C. Co
IBM
Farina
W. A. Ryer & CO
Columbia St
Haller
Bunset Main
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