Labor Unions Back Dow for Seattle Mayor
Union leaders from multiple Seattle unions met at the Labor Temple to discuss the upcoming convention. They favored Mathew Dow for mayor, citing his business leadership and commitment to municipal ownership of public utilities. The meeting was closed to the public and a follow-up session is planned for next Wednesday night.
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Labor Temple
Mathew Dew
W. D. Wood
H. H. Kulles
Wiliam Hickman Moore
William H. Murphy
Trouble Not Over Moveable Alaska Union Assets Sale
An official notice from Skagway describes a United States court sale of movable property tied to the defunct Alaska Fisheries Union. Creditors and investors discuss missing funds, mismanagement, and the hoped recovery from the sale of union assets after bank claims are settled. Letters recount investor disappointment and misled expectations. Citizens from Seattle Vancouver New Westminster Port Gamble and other towns are listed as contract purchasers.
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Skagway
United States Court of the of the Union
Haines
Atx
Seattle
Vancouver
B. C
New Westminster
Port Gamble
Bnohomish
Stanwood
Tacoma
Port Blakeley
Port Ladiow
Roslyn
Kent
Edensburg
Eiverett
Renton
Marine Exchange Opens in Marion Street German Building
The Marine Exchange was formally opened at noon in Marion street, with officers of the bureau and merchants in attendance. Ira Bronson presides, H. T. Hayden is vice president, and W. T. Isted serves as secretary treasurer and manager. The exchange will publish marine news, grain and mining quotes, weather bulletins, and plans a stock board once reliability is ensured.
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Ballinger
Coon
United States
Conaul Dudley
Vancouver
B.C
Metkie
Chamber of
Speke
Stock Exchange Board
Exchange
Ira Bronson
H. T. Hayden
W. T. Isted
Iated
Wen
Highwaymen Attack Man at Home With Jug
Two men stopped Anne at a car crossing near his Battery Street home last night and demanded money. When refused they struck him over the head with a jug, then fled on foot. Anne was frightened and unable to describe his attackers.
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Anne
Fund push to reach six thousand in Seattle drive
The Star reports continued push to raise a $6,000 guarantee for the 1907 International Endeavor convention in New York. Seattle leaders seek $6,000 with help from Beattie and local business gifts while Los Angeles shows strong progress. the Oregon steamship arrives tonight with oil and passengers.
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Beattie
The
Star
Timea
New York City
Seattle
Los Angeles
Omaha
Minneapolis
Low Angeles
O Far
More Japs Captured In Counterfeit Ring Near Tacoma
A suspect was arrested Saturday near South Prairie for attempting to pass counterfeit $5 pieces on merchants. An individual arrested December 10 and another on the 12th faced charges under police and local service office directions. Extradition papers have been forwarded. Fujimoto and others are believed involved in the operation.
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South Prairie
Tacoma
Fatema
Pitkin
Fujimoto Estamada
Death of William McKeever in Ballard funeral held
William McKeever who was injured recently died at General Hospital where he had been recovering. Bonney-Watson conducted the funeral at his home, with burial at Crown Hill. A separate case concerns a stolen watch tied to a writ of replevin. trial delayed. The U S transport Dix arrived from Manila for dry dock in Bremerton and is due to sail for the Philippines February first with lumber and mules and 1 feet of lumber and 500.
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General Hospital
Bonney-Watson
U. S
Dix
Manila
Honolulu
Bremerton
Philippines
Beattle Electric seeks Georgetown franchise for vast plant
Beattle Electric company applies to Georgetown city council for a franchise to extend its tracks and to develop a power house car barns repair shops and a car manufacturing plant on newly purchased property in Georgetown The project estimated at about 250000 will employ several hundred locals and a pledge to prefer Georgetown workers in hiring is sought at tonight's council meeting.
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Georgetown
Tts
Beattle Electric Company
Seattle Electric Company
Bids Opened for New Joint High and Grammar School
The board of education opened bids for a new 20 room joint high and grammar school on Main between 18th and 19th Aves. The project aims to mix grade and high school students. Bonds signed and deposited. up to 156000 dollars may be used this year. Secretary Jones cites record educational resources and a wealthy treasury backing big improvements next year.
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Board of Education
GE Te
rec@it Teachers Institute
M. V.*rhea
Wisconsin
Jones
Mukilteo to Rehabilitate Wharf and Build New Dock
Mukilteo on the Puget Sound plans a waterfront rehabilitation and a new passenger and freight dock to revive its role in regional trade. Marvin Smith, representing Mukilteo interests, secured assurances from the Seattle Tacoma and Everett Transportation Company and the Fairhaven line that steamers will stop there once the dock is ready. A catrefactory dock would be ready within nine days, and work is expected to begin with minimal delay as local plans proceed.
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Mukilteo, Wash
Mukilteo
Pioneer Sound
Marvin Smith
Seattle, Tacoma & Everett Transportation Company
City of
Everett
Fairhaven
Real Estate Upswing Amid High Prices In The Thde Lands
Prices in the thde lands district keep rising as investors cling to holdings. Brokers report steady demand from bona fide buyers while short term options sellers offer lower prices. C B Bussell negotiates with two railway reps, likely Canadian Pacific, though unconfirmed. Pettit & Son cap a busy day transferring two First av lots three times, with gains from $1,100 to $2,000 for nearby parcels.
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C. B. Bussell
Bussell
Russell
Frank Black
Colman
First Av
R. W. Hill
W. W
Pettit & Son
Ladd
A New Brewery Planned for Georgetown by Edward F. Sweeney
It is reported in Georgetown that Edward F. Sweeney formerly with Seattle Brewing Malting plans to erect another brewery in the suburb. He is said to have offered J. W. Maple 38,400 dollars for a 16 acre tract north of Maple school at 2400 dollars per acre, a favorable price, though confirmation could not be secured due to Sweeney being out of the city.
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Georgetown
Edward F. Sweeney
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Sweeney
J. W. Maple
Waterfront Advocates Rally For City Steamboat Gains
Citizens eager to secure local benefits from the water front see upcoming events in Wight that should draw steamboat men’s notice and support.
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Wight
American Envoys Arrive for Moroccan Conference at Algiers
Henry White, U.S. ambassador to Italy, and the senior American delegate to the Algiers Moroccan affairs conference arrived in Gibraltar. Admiral Bigebee attended and welcomed White aboard the Brooklyn flagship.
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Gibraltar
Henry White
Italy
Algieras
Admiral Bigebee
Ambassador White
Brooklyn
Plan Big Crusade Sessions Weigh Evangelical Reform
In First Presbyterian parlor this morning the bi monthy Bible study and prayer session met. Seattle Ministerial association debates excluding Hebrews and Unitarians from evangelical work, to be decided February 6. Dr Davenport spoke on Revivals Have Been, ministers shared testimonies on What the Lord Has Done for Me, Dr Matthews spoke on Pauls Farewell Address to the Riders of Ephesus.
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First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Matthews
Paul
Riders of
Canadian Subsidy Aids Alaska Rail Link Plan
The Canadian government offers a subsidy of 6400 dollars per mile for the Alaska Ines Railroad proposal from Dawson to Sulphur Springs. The 30 mile line would serve the Klondike mining district, with eight miles graded. Only four miles will be revenue producing initially due to mining litigation. Thomas W. O'Brien, general manager of the project, is cited.
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Alaska Ines Railroad
Dawson
Open Door Policy and policing stance at conference
The text states that White has been instructed to support Germany's contentions at the conference, including both the open door principle and policing the country.
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White
Germany
Senate Judiciary Committee Calls Judge Wickersham to DC
The senate judiciary committee votes to have Judge Wickersham travel to Washington to answer charges raised against him. The army general staff also recommends a substantial expansion of the American merchant marine.
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Judiciary Committee
The
Senate
Wickersham
Washington
General Staff
Army
Watch Lost on Queen Anne Hill Reported by Mrs McDonald
Port Blakeley resident Mrs Malcom McDonald reported at 10 45 this morning that her watch was lost or stolen on Queen Anne hill Friday afternoon The watch is a valuable timepiece valued at 50 dollars.
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Malcom McDonald
Port Blakeley
Queen Anne Hill
Railroad Plan Sees One Million Dollar Subsidy Gap
A railroad official who recently returned from London states the project will cost about $1,000,000 more than the subsidy. He notes the extra funds are needed to complete the road and finance extensions.
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London
Mystery man seeks old job after Seattle disappearance
George Dunnington, former South Seattle Scroll Works bookkeeper missing since December 19, 1906, walked into his former employer's office asking for his job back. A telegram dated December 21 reported he shot himself in Spokane but recovery was doubtful, with later notes claiming Mrs Dunnington arrived in Chicago with his body. Capitol Hill Improvement Club to hold a banquet at 8:30 p.m. at the Washington.
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George Dunnington
South Seattle
Sero's Works
Seattle
Nediaks
Ofice
Dunnington
Spokane
Seattle Scroll Works
Michael Breen
Chicago
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Marine Exchange
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Ye Old Curiosity Shop
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Bull Bros. Printers
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Albert B. Lord
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Beatle Times
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F. H
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