Northwest Baseball League Formed In Northwest Ball Meet
The Northwest Baseball League was established after a meeting in Tacoma with delegates from Seattle Tacoma Portland and Spokane. Each city agreed to post a 500 guarantee to fund the season and the permanent organization was to be formed within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Northwest Baseball League
D. ¥. Dugdale
Seattle
John McCleckeny
W. H. Lucas
Portland
Reddy
Spokane
Permat
Petition to city council on Decatur Street payment
W. W. Easter with city clerk presented a petition asking the return of 91.55 paid July 24 1893 under protest for Decatur street improvement arguing the street was never finished he was not benefited and the assessment should be voided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Easter
Decatur Street
Washington Volunteers Annual reunion and banquet notice
The Washington Volunteers Association invites members to the annual reunion and banquet at Stevene hotel Seattle on February 4 1901. Committee members include Ralph L Ross chairman John T Dawson secretary Carl Pennington Chas Wold and Hugo Dunning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Volunteers’ Association
Stevene Hotel
Seattle
Ralph L. Ross
John T. Dawson
Carl Pennington
Chas. Wold
Hugo Dunning
High Rent Mr. O'Brien in Sullivan case at court
Terence O'Brien, administrator for the Sullivan estate, argues before the superior court this afternoon why rents in the Sullivan building were raised. W. E. Humphrey for tenants contends no condition justifies exorb itant increases. Andrew Knox testifies that $200,000 would be a fair value for the building. The case may be decided by close of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terence O'Brien
Sullivan
Superior Court
Renta
W. E. Humphrey
Andrew Knox
Helle
New Streetcar Schedule Inaugurated for City Routes
Beginning tomorrow a new timetable launches on the North Beattie and Cedar street divisions with the Virginia street route and Queen Bill extension. Cars run along First Avenue to Second, Cedar street cars terminate at six a m then every ten minutes after midnight. North Beattie units start at 3 a m and run every ten minutes until 12 63 am. Queen Anne hill service departs 6 07 a m and then every ten minutes until 12 97 a m. The system promises three minute Virginia street and First avenue service, five minute Roy street to Queen Anne avenue, and ten minutes on each branch.
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North Beattie
Cedar Street
Virginia Street
Queen Bill
First Avenue
Second
North Beatth
Queen Anne Hill
Roy Street Stret
Queen Anne Avenue
Rathdown Sailed Long Voyage Looted Reinsurance Quoted
The British ship Rathdown, after a 110 day voyage from Yokohama to Portland, is declared loot. Reinsurance is now quoted at 9 percent.
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Rathdown
Yokohama
Portland
Pacific Coast Steamship News Amid Alaska Trade Movements
The Rainier arrived from San Francisco with 26 passengers and 875 tons of general merchandise. Ruth due in Seattle tomorrow, Victorian expected from Skagway on the 26th. Suede arrived from Seattle yesterday. Hyades sailed to Bas Francisco for Seattle. Cottage City bound for Alaskan ports with passengers and freight. Notables include Brady, Trowbrides, Carroll. Sewar undergoing bilge keel work for coast dispatch use.
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Rainier
Hangen
San Francisco
Ruth
The
Wash and
Alaska Steamship O., Pt. Higgins
Seattle
Victorian
Washington & Alaska Steamship Co
Hoberts
Skagway
Cottage City
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
David Wallace
Alaskan Way
V. Brady Ie
J. F. Trowbrides
Jas. Carroll
Alaskan Commercial Co
Waite of New York Play at Grand Opera House
The Waite of New York company continues a regular Saturday matinee and evening engagement at the Grand Opera House. The program includes the play Kidnaped and Mullen company performing at the ranch beginning January 2 and continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Waite of
New York
Week-Long Matinee Showcase Presents Kidnapped Melodrama
A week of matinees features the melodrama Kidnapped praised for its past success. The production claims a high plane with sparkling situations and witty dialogue, supported by elaborate scenic displays. A capable company heads the cast with several specialty artists.
Knobs of Tennessee Tops White Horse Tavern Run
Hal Reid's Knobs of Tennessee earns strong public approval and will headline Third Avenue all next week. A superb cast and beautiful scenic effects boost the show as audiences respond to the lively performances tonight and this weekend matinee.
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Hal Reid
Third Avenue
Police on Parade and Other Views
The Searchlight from 1205 Second Avenue highlights New York police on parade and related street views showing city scenes. The photos emphasize civic processions and public order celebrations captured in urban framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
New York
Death by Carbolic Acid Ends Despair at Welcome House
Edna Gray also known as Lena Fulham, described as a fallen woman, committed suicide by swallowing an ounce of carbolic acid in the Welcome house on Washington street last night. Despondency followed a recent separation from a longtime companion. Coroner Hoye was notified and the body was taken to the Seattle Undertaking Co. morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Gray
Lena Fulham
Washington Street
Hoye
Seattle Understaking Co
Reports From Black Diamond Mine Accident
J. Dawson, who lost his left arm in a mine accident at Black Diamond yesterday, was brought to this city and taken to Providence hospital. James Howard, described as suspicious, was arrested by Jaliot Corning on suspicion of acting suspiciously near the Columbia and Puget Sound depot. The county board accepted the resignation of D. Jones as superintendent of road district No. 52 and appointed Wm. Werner. The band of RE. Van de Vanter, justice of the peace of the White River precinct, was approved.
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J. Dawson
Black Diamond
Providence Hospital
James Howard
Jaliot Corning
Actin
Columbia An
Puget Sound
D. Jones
Wm. Werner
RE. van de Vanter
White River
Chinese Worker Arrested After Gambling Dispute
Detective Barbee arrest of Ching Wing a Chinese laborer follows accusations from Ah Sing a laundryman that Wing robbed him of 0. Other Chinese say the quarrel stemmed from a gambling table disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching Wing
Barbee
Ah Sing
Wing
Sing
Condolence Messages Read In Commons For Queen Victoria
In the commons this afternoon messages of condolence for Victoria's death were read. Balfour delivered the king's message expressing assurance that her 44 year reign would be held in affectionate memory. The king's speech conveys national mourning and confidence in the new monarch. In the Lords a similar ceremony followed with a comparable address.
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London
Commons
Balfour
Victoria
House of Lords
Steamer Newport Sets Sail With Passengers And Cargo
The steamer Newport of the Pacific Steam Whaling Company, Capt Moore, departed at 3 p m for Valdes Homer Katmai and Teller City with 42 passengers a large cargo of merchandise and 60 dogs. Twenty passengers travel overland to Nome and Teller City. W 8 Amy, discoverer of Copper River wealth, heads north with a large prospecting party.
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Newport
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Moore
Valdes
Homer
o@Jak
Katmai
Nome
Teller City
Amy
Copper River District
Portland Mines Pledge to Ship 100 Tons Daily
Pledges have been received by several large mines in the Baker City district to ship together 100 tons of ore daily for treatment at a large smelter proposed by the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Baker City
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Need Christ in Chicago
In a Palmer House address Attorney Dee neen urged the faithful in Chicago to seek stronger religious reform. He attributed many city ills to laxity in prosecution, saying Chicago stands out among world cities for this issue.
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Chicago
Palmer House
Deeneen
Death of Chicago Telephone Co. official in San Rafael
E M Jackson former general superintendent of the Chicago Telephone Co dies in San Rafael California after a complication of diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rabfel
Cal
E. M. Jackson
Chicago Telephone Co
Woodmen Camp 886 Hosts Entertaining Evening
Woodmen of the World Camp No 886 held a dance and entertainment at the hall. By eight o clock every seat was filled. A minstrel program opened the program and impressed locals with amateur talent. Dancing continued until midnight after the show.
Seattle carpenters aim for higher pay with Feb 1 start
Builders and Traders Exchange decides to meet carpenters halfway. Contractors agree to raise the wage to 3.00 per day on new work from Feb 1, while ongoing jobs stay at the old rate. Union officials threaten independent contracts if a fair deal isn’t reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’& Traders’ Exchange
Seattle
Carpenters’ Union
H. B
Wm. HH. White
J. Co. Redna
Siders & Traders’ Exchange
Beattie
Builders’ Exchange
Ocotchman in Trouble in Spokane
John Duncan a bootoom miner aged thirty? is under arrest here on the charge of forging the name of Jay B Graves to a check for 147 dollars and passing the worthless paper on Win Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
John Duncan
Jay BP. Graves
Win
Goddard
Castle Rock Signals From Cape Deale For Report on Voyage
The British ship Castle Rock, two days from Hong Kong to Victoria, signalled at Cape Deale seeking report. Reinsurance was quoted at 1b per cent.
Balm Deadlock Persists in Senate Vote
Balm Oregon January 25 There is no change in the senatorial vote and the situation appears to be settling into a prolonged deadlock.
Carrie Nation Arrives in Hope Recalled by Temperance Rally
Carrie Nation visited He Inet by night and left today without harming property. The event, organized by a Temperance League none affiliated, drew about 100 onlookers and two escorts. Nation refused breakfast alleging poison and feared a mob as she was escorted to the train.
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Hope
Kaa
Mra
Carrie Nation
Tnvst
A Temperance League
Oxiata
Nation
Jas Howard to Face Hearing on Burglary Charge
Jas Howard will be given a hearing before Judge George this afternoon on a burglary charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Howard
George
Markets Activity Steady Amid California Steamer Goods Arrivals
Busy morning on West Street as steamer goods from California enter markets. Fresh vegetables including cabbage cauliflower Brussels sprouts artichokes head lettuce radishes string beans cream squash and celery move well at prevailing prices. Orange cars arrived yesterday and last night while one car each of potatoes and sweet potatoes reach Seattle docks. Trade improves after a quiet day, with poultry and dairy items in limited supply and prices noted for grain hay and dressed poultry.
Agricultural market prices and poultry standings in Washington
The listing shows per unit prices for Sweet potatoes onions peppers and squash, dairy items like butter and cheese, eggs and poultry with weights and prices, beef, mutton and veal cuts, and various produced goods. It includes market notes on New York and Seattle wheat markets with fiber about No 1 club and milling grades.
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Washington
Lawa
California
Roquefort
New York
Waite
Limburger
Rick
Wallie
Mwian
Jealous Lover Kills Two Then Ends Own Life
In Denver at the Hotel Baxton Claude Heider shot Emma Douglas a divorced woman and Harry R Haley then killed himself. Emma Douglas will recover while Haley is fatally wounded. John Alford is reported missing from his California house room.
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Denver
Col
Emma Douglas
Harry R. Haley
Claude Heider
Heider
Baxton
Thin City
Douglas
John Alford
California
Oxen Advise For Alaska Prospects And Expeditions
A. J. Moala plans moving north from Alken with ten oxen and two men to work near Valdes. Locals praise oxen over horses for Alaska work and hardship. Prospectors aim to reach Valdes via a new government glacier trail road into the country.
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A. J. Moala
Alken
Fonteht
Moule
Valdes
Alaska
Going to the Show at the White Horse Tavern
The Star promotes Ita 49 carriers performing at the White Horse Tavern tonight. They will occupy seats in the parquet for an evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Ita
White Horse Tavern
Philippine commission report to Congress on Philippine governance
A lengthy Philippine commission report sent to Congress argues that despite witness bias the masses are ignorant and credulous, justifying a heavily limited electoral franchise. It notes a desire for peace under US supremacy and a drop in insurgent activity following the election result.
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Washington, D. C
Philippine Commission
Congress
United States
Congress faces army bill report and Philippines independence bid
Washington reports a conference report on the army reorganization bill submitted to both houses. The document notes 114 differences resolved. Senator Towne introduces a Philippines independence resolution to be used as a speech text before his Senate departure. Senator-elect Clapp heads to the capital to take his seat.
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Washington
D. C
House
Senate
Towne
Philippines
Clapp
Bizarre Fruit and Produce Quotations From Historical Notice
A scrambled listing of produce prices and items including lemons, limes, apples, oranges, cranberries, pineapples, melons, and greens. Miscoded figures show units per box, per canoe, per ton, or per sack with varied currency symbols. many entries are garbled or incomplete.
Lodging House Listings Offer Strong Returns for Investors
Too late to classify advertising notes lodging houses priced from $900 to $2000 with 6 to 19 rooms, listing clear profits and rent ranges. The broker T. P. McConnell & Co. offers loans and inventories properties including bays, stores, saloons, restaurants, houses, lots, farms, and acreage at 1391% Second Ave.
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T. P. McConnell & CO
Second Ave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northwest Ball League
Washington Volunteers
MR. O'Brien
TY Eipel
Marine News
Suede
Hyades
Bas Francisco
Joy
United 6
Sewar
Quartermaster Harbor
Gen. Randall
Grand Opera House
Newport Sails
Woodmen
Ranke Hall
Ocotchman
Castle Rock
Oregon
Jimmy
Ashington
Ise
Cuckena
Nye
Ucks
Lle
Dale
She
Baillargeon
Errno
Leven
Wee
Stolting
1St M
K. W
Seattle Electric Co
Seattle Gas
Atwood
Leif
24 Ave
Columbia
Savon
Matheson Bros. Grocers
Fike Street
Second Ava
Kona Coffee
Fastindia
Tel. Green
Pike Street
Ysja
Chandlery
VAL Slaves
COR
Jackson
Junk Department
Yesler Dock
PR. C. A. Gay
Second Avenue Corner
Marion
Seattle Transfer Co
Main
Merrick
Monarch
Ens
American Clothier VE
First Ave
Penn Mutual Life
Howard Building
Mutual Life Building
Portland, Or
Lades
Castle Oy
Cutts
Queen City Steam Laundry
Pike
Conners
Ar de
Sen
Miles & Piper
A. T. Lundberg
Pike St
Masonic Temple
Tell
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