Freight and passenger steamers visit port with plans and personnel
The Robert Dollar arrived from San Francisco to discharge Great Northern freight at Smith Cove. The Jethn 8S Kimball with 22 passengers and freight arrived, sailing Saturday at 2 p m. The Falkirk off the ice may be towed to Cooma for wheat cargo to England. Steamer Excelsior will carry pilot McFarland out of the Al-Kl. Purser changes noted as BK Jones departs on City of Seattle and Morris becomes purser of Dirigo. Inspector changes announced with McDonald to Tacoma and Osborn replacing him. The steamer Jeanie, Captain Mason, expected to Nome for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dollar
San Francisco
Smith Cove
Great Northern
Jethn
Kimball
Falkirk
Cooma
England
Pacific Packing and Navigaton Compaq
Excelsior
McFarland
Jeanie
Nome
Mason
City clarifies about information bureau misnomer
Local paper claimed a new city bureau of information had been created. officials say no new bureau exists. A five member committee appointed by Mayor Humes is to assist with extra work, not act as an information bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Bureau of Information
Bureau of Information
Humes
Yor Humes
Death on Boundary Near Forty Mile River From Distant Mining
Jan M Ray Stewart, 19, died last Tuesday December 31 while descending Forty Mile river on a sleigh near the Alaska Yukon boundary. He mined on Jack Wade creek and was en route to Forty Mile for care. His brother Greg Stewart arrived from White Horse with a dog team to Dawson, where burial occurred. Stewart had recently staked a claim on Jack Wade creek and owned No 3 1 2 A above Lower Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Jan. M
Ray Stewart
Moe
Alaska
Yukon Territory
United States
Daweon
White Horse
Portland
Greg Stewart
Discovery
Onanza Creek
J. J. Healy
Geo. Carmack
Upo
Stewart
Jack Wade Creek
Grand Junction
Colo
Marietta Gunboat Ordered to Colon for Protection
Secretary Long ordered the gunboat Marietta to Colon to protect American lives and property. The vessel is currently at Culebra Island in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Long
Marietta
Colon
Culebra Island
Puerto Rico
Don Jaime, Son of Parish Pretender, Dead at Nice
Paris dispatch reports Don Jaime son of the parish pretender has died in Nice. A Washington postal order allows certain mail matter to Bolivian mail after February 1 following a recent convention between the United States and Bolivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Don Jaime
Nice
Postal Department
Washington
United States
Bolivia
Perkins Resigns From Puget Sound Machinery Depot
Perkins resigns as four year manager of Puget Sound Machinery Depot at Washington street and Railroad avenue after selling his stock. W. M. Green and T. M. Green assume roles as president and secretary. The Variety Works remains led by Loom and Green, with Perkins taking a three month California vacation before returning to pursue a new manufacturing venture planned to raise at least $100,000 and occupy a new modern building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. MH. Perkins
Puget Sound
Washington Street
Railroad Avenue
Hae
W. MH
HM. Green
T. M. Green
Mr. Perking
Iroworks
Chee Street
Green
Perkins
California
Two Fights Slated in Portland and Harrisburg Boxing Cards
In Portland, San Francisco fighter Al Neil faces Mysteri0us Billy Smith in a six round bout at the Pastime Athletic Club with both sides training hard. In Harrisburg, Joe Hanrahan of Lancaster meets Jack Herr in a six round bout at catchweights under a local club banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Pastime Athletic Club
Neil
San Francisco
Billy” Smith
Harrisburg
Joe Hanrahan
Lancaster
Jack Herr
Archduchess Elizabeth’s Wedding Ends With Grand Gifts
The final ceremony for Archduchess Elizabeth in Vienna today featured gifts from her grandfather valued at 2.596 million dollars. The presents include a palace a 250000 dollar annuity plate jewelry and a solid gold dinner service. An additional investment of 10000 dollars was also given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Jan. M
Elizabeth
City Civil Service Sees 29 Apply for Promotions
A group of 29 individuals seeks promotion exams across city departments for openings next month. Fire department crowd includes six for lieutenant, six for captain, and one for assistant chief. Police has nine patrolmen aiming for sergeant. Officials discuss promotion authority and plan to submit names to the Civil Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire
Sullivan
Randolph
Civil Service Commission
Will Study Wireless About Yukon Connection Project
Dawson January 14. W F Thompson, former Yukon Sun manager, plans to visit Ottawa to urge the Canadian cabinet to back a Marconi wireless link linking Dawson with the outside world at Ashcroft on the Canadian Pacific. He will then go to New York to study wireless telegra with Marconi and seek his involvement. The test will cover land and sea signals across mountains, with initial stations at White Horse and later Ashcroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
W. F. Thompson
Yukon Sun
Ottawa
Marconi
Ashcroft
Canadian Pacific
Thompson
New York
Marconi Laboratory
White Horse
Boer Victory at Lanriquespruit Sinks British Troops
A party of 26 Imperial Yeomanry was attacked by 150 Boers at Lanriquespruit today and forced to surrender. The Boers suffered six killed and four wounded, while British casualties were one killed and seven wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Imperial Yeomanry
Lanriquespruit
Steamer Carmano Steam Pipe Break Injures Fireman
Fire man Frank La Pont was seriously scalded about the head and hands when a steam pipe on the steamer Carmano ruptured last Monday in Wenatchee. Physicians fear his chances for recovery are slim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Frank la Pont
Chamber of Commerce Debates Milk Transport and Meeting Day Shift
The chamber weighs a dairy industry request for better rail service from points south to ensure milk delivery on time. Northern Pacific official refutes grievances, cites two daily trains and schedules. The chamber also considers moving meeting day to Saturday to boost attendance and asks a membership survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hostwick
Committee On Transportation
I. A. Nadeau
Northern Pacific
Committee On
Meikle
R A. Nadeau
Chamber of
Comarce
Derrymen’s Association
Soldiers called to fill vacancies in coast and field artillery
The coast and field artillery units suffer from shortages as many men have been discharged. Capt. Melver arrived from Portland and sworn in 18 recruits. All but one headed to the Presidio in San Francisco, bound for the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast and Field Artillery
Ttme
Capt
Melver
Portlant
Presidio
San Francisco
Philippines
City Council Deliberates Seattle Electric Schedule
The city council meets tonight in committee of the whole to discuss a proposed schedule aimed at securing better service on certain Seattle Electric Co. lines. The debate centers on improving reliability and coverage for residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asw
Seattle Electric Co
Chamber urges resurvey of Old Log Cabin Road
The chamber of commerce recommended to the county commissioners that the Old Log Cabin road be resurveyed and improved. The route runs from the county road to Richmond Beach Edmonds toward the King Snohomish boundary line. Farmers east and southeast of Edmonds favor sharing costs with Snohomish, but Snohomish resists. RK Ballinger leads the movement and awaits King County action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Richmond Beach
Edmonds
King
Snohomish
Edmond
Seattle
Ief
Snohomieh County
King County
RK. A. Ballinger
King County Commissioners
Prisoner Returned on Bond Jump Charge in North Yakima
Deputy Sheriff Sindall brought Frank Williams back from Spokane to face a bond jumping charge in North Yakima. Williams denies the accusation, claiming he went to Spokane on business. He had been charged months ago with cattle theft and bonded for his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Yakima
Sindall
Frank Williams
Spokane
Fljames
Mining Notes on White Channel Mining Co Incorporation
The White Channel Mining Co of Dawson is incorporated to mine quartz on Bonanza and Bonanza Fidorade divide. It reports $100000 subscribed capital and plans ore shipment from Veneta in Colville reservation near Roeburg. Development shows a good lead and formation with strong railroad transport to Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Channel Mining Co
Dawson
Compan
Bonanza
Veneta
Colville
Roesburg
Republic
Peoples Party Central Committee Meets at Foresters Hall
The city central committee of the Peoples Party will meet at the Foresters hall 69 Hinckley block at 8 p m Saturday Jan 2. All members and populists are urged to attend. A separate ad notes half price on goods from Seattle Tailoring Co and mentions Sterling Pianos at Fletcher 110 Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Party
City Central Committee
Foresters’ Hall
Hinckley Block
Seattle Tailoring Co
Fet Avenue
Buffaloes in Tacoma Sale Talks Reach Tentative Prices
Roberta of Point of Pines park Tacoma sent a letter requesting prices on five buffaloes shown here. The animals will remain alive at least until next week as negotiations proceed with Mr Roberta, the sole party reportedly considering the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caretens Brothers
Roberta
Point of Pines
Tacoma
Itie Aald
Re elected Marshal Henry Shields Heads Centralia Health Board
Henry Shields is re elected marshal of Centralia by the city council and serves as chairman of the board of health. His dual role reinforces local governance as the town confirms leadership positions. The appointment signals ongoing public health and safety oversight in Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Henry Shields
Board of Health
Markets Pass Mild Pulse as Freight Delays Persist
Frosty weather limits large shipments of green stuff to markets this morning. A steamer from California is due tomorrow with a cargo of greens, unchanged today, while market tone remains weak. Poultry arrives fast and sells well. grain and hay show steady prices with solid trade volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Juicy Market Rates for Fruits and Provisions
A corrected daily listing details wholesale prices for fruit and vegetables including lemons at 1.769 to 2.76 per box, apples, oranges, bananas, cranberries, and pears with varied per box or per case quotes. It also covers roots, greens, and dairy with added notes on live poultry, beef, and grains offered to producers in round lot dock prices in Beattie and regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Hutter
Washington
Mortality notes and clothing auction draw crowds
Obituaries note funerals for Jack Ross Geo M Johnson and others with services at Seattle undertakers Butterworths and Church of Our Lady of Good Help. A. Erlandson and Agnes M Duke die in city hospitals. Clothing auction at Mechanics' Clothing Co. draws large crowds as stock is sold to highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ross
Seattle
Calvary Cemetery
Geo. M. Johbnson
Butterworth's
Martha Christman
Christman
Vashon
Burton
Fo @wereentruder
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Andrew Erlandson
Providence Hospital
Bonney and Stewart's
Agnes M. Duke
Green Lake
Mechanics’ Clothing Co
Occidental Avenue
Yesterway
Washington Street
Northwest
City Council Confronts Contractor Grievances On Delays
The city council held a meeting to address contractor complaints about delays in payments on street contracts. Councilman Parry urged changes from contract lettings to bond resignations as defects in the system were discussed. A committee including Parry James Dyers and others was formed to draft a more suitable ordinance and will meet Judge Hallinger and Mr. Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Taylor, Mude
Vincent
A. Ballinger
Byers
James
Parry
Muldoon
Crichton
Parry, James
Dyers
Murey
Cou Lier Frank Paul
City Gincer
Hallinger
Humphrey
Iowa Veterinary Association Seeks Licensure to Curb Unlicensed Vets
At Des Moines meeting the Iowa State Veterinary Association plans a memorial to the legislature now in session. The aim is to establish licensing and standards to prevent unlicensed and incompetent veterinarians from practicing in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Veterinary Association
Havery
Iowa
Alaska Coast Fog and Lighthouse Bill Advances in Senate
Regular meeting yesterday approved the bill now before the senate authorizing an appropriation of 124013 dollars for fog and lighthouse stations on the Alaska coast. Juneau and Skagway chambers of commerce will be notified, and Secretary Meikie is to thank Senator Foater for support. A Seattle chamber of commerce letter aided the measure, and passage would bolster navigation. Fletcher Carpenter ads note realty bargains. Dr Wa or of Globe car area listed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alaska
Chambers of Commerce
Juneau
Skagway
Meikie
Foater
Senate
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Foster
Alaska Chamber Debates Cable from Juneau to Washington
The Chamber of Commerce considers a resolution to lay a cable from Juneau to Washington via Flattery and Cape Watson to connect the Nome Juneau line with the states. The proposal cites urgent need for direct communication with the seat of government in international matters and forecasts adoption at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luncheon and Dance by Time Exchange at 213 Main Street
A luncheon and dance will be given on Saturday evening by the Time Exchange at the hall 213 Main Street Neat Invitations issued by Mewsie Newman and Ity an who have the affair in charge. A large crowd and a pleasant evening is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewsie
Newman
Ityan
William Lefoid Convicted in Waterfront Japanese Restaurant Break-In
William Lefoid was convicted in Judge Pimory's court yesterday for breaking into a Japanese restaurant on the waterfront a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lefoid
New Zealand to Send Bridge Orders to American Firms
London reports agitation among structural steel manufacturers after Wellington decides New Zealand will send all future steel bridge orders to America. The move follows a Manawatu Railway Co request for a steel viaduct and the price gap showing American bids at a quarter of English quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wellington
New Zealand
America
Manawatu Railway Co
Prosecution Reveals Large Sum in Bar Case
London reports the recent prosecution and conviction of Dis De Bar and her alleged husband. Public records show a recovered amount of about $11,000, the largest sum involved in a trial since the Tichborne case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dis de Bar
Cent
Tires
20 Per Cent Discount on All Machinists' Drills
Catalog style fragment lists bargains on carpenter squares, locks, handles, carpet tacks, curry combs, expansive bits, and tack pullers. Highlights include 20 percent off drills and clearance prices on tools, with items like polished two foot carpenter squares and malleable iron handles.
Inventory Sale Slashes Prices on Women’s Wearables
Annual stock taking kicks off on February 1 with heavy markdowns across departments. The Pre-Inventory sale aims to clear stock, delivering record savings on women’s wearables as departments feature startling reductions and reduced prices.
Renton Ordinance Prohibits Building Railroads and Lines
An ordinance restricts construction of any railroad street railway telegraph telephone or electric line in Renton without a town council permit. It outlines permit conditions delays for town work public access priorities and penalties for violations including fines and imprisonment. The measure took effect after publication with approval January 71 1999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton
Maid Council
Aaid Council
Sach Council
A. T. Peach
Attest Co Gee
W. Custer
Clerix
Gustave Johnson
Law Office & Wiliams
Burke
Seattle
Washington
Annalisa Joh
Johnson
Sidney J. Williame
King Co Ae
Vic
Auditor
Geo. W. Custer
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Newsy
Hoquiam
Florence Ae
Hank
Bantiago DE Chile
Colom
Sud Americana de Vapores F
Lautaro
Panama Bay
Commandant Scheepers
Hoer
Jaime
Billy and
Hanrahan
Caton
New Ghurgh
Port Blakeley
Port
Panama
Colombia
la Boca
Mr. Nadeau
Peoples Party
Seattle Fuel Co
Wisconsin
Roquefort
Itc
Amathy
E. H. Hoover & CO
Third Ave
Fletcher & Carpenter
Dr. Wa
Tontint
Globe Car
Madison
Dr. Wagnoner
Globe Block
Johnston
Second Avenue
Burke Building
Drug Trust
Hinta
William's
Stuart
Pierce
Warner
Our
Becond Avenue
Kirk
Firet Ave
Alaykan Cable
Maritime Exchange
Wm. Lefoid
Wm. Clark
Z.C. Miles & Piper
First Avenue
Col. Spring
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
Ivina, Dietz and
Mezgar
Bundhar Wilton
Rand and Leopold
Luce Furniture Co
Grand Rapids
Gendron
Grand Rapids Chair Co
Majestic
Majestic Steel
Frederick & Nelson
Furnishers
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Sts
Russia
Sanst Bros
Pike Tel
H. T. Turner
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
E. H. Shamek
First Ave
Alfred S. Witter & CO
E. C. Niles
Cherry St
A. Lindauer
Pike Street
McGee
Derskirt
Ladier
County of King
Archibald Bell
Law Office
of & Williams
City of
County of State of Washington
N. H
State of Washington
County of
Becilharmec
2D Ave
Columbia, Tel, Main
So Drug Store
Rutlin’s
LO Ford Telephone
Pike St
Secon
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