Waterhouse Confident in Transport Contracts for War Effort
Waterhouse, general manager of the Boston Breamship Co, asserts readiness to expand transport business for war needs. He aims to secure contracts with the War Department for movement of soldiers and horses to the Philippines and Mantia, forecasting strong freight volumes as ships prepare to handle government requirements and future trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterhouse General Man
Boston Breamship Co
Washington
Beatie and
Philippines
Mr. Waterhouse
Mantia
the & Pany Wu
Philigge
Puget Sound
Unclear court proceedings cited in damaged record
Fragmentary report references a Superior Court session with Judge Bell and Bates evidence. It mentions a defendant Dewey, a warrant, and a trial proceeding in rain, with garb and borrowed items described in incomplete terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superion
Wan Bane
Bell
Bates
Dewey
Odense
Sten
Chinese in Trouble Over Arrest Warrant in Port Townsend
A warrant to arrest Pong Chong, a Chinese merchant, is sought by City Detective Lane in Port Townsend after Chong, accused of securing 200 dollars, is alleged to be in Seattle with possible alias Wong Yun. The tale links Chong to a murder case in San Francisco and mentions Chong’s family and hotel appearances. A separate civil service exam for laborers and teamsters under municipal government is announced for tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fong Chong
Port Townsend
Lane
Key City
Justice Cann
Chinn Gee Hee
Chargin Pong Chong
Chong
Wheen
Nie
San Francisco
Cheng
Mees
LeedLaepeomean
Woran
Chila
Chin Tai
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Witl
Missing boys alarm neighbors as search expands
Two young boys, Ralph Pulver and Herbert Holaw, vanished without a trace near Sap Ponts. Mothers fear for their safety as deputies intensify the search led by Deputy Shortt, with a team assigned to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pulver
Herbert Holaw
Ee Sap
Thim
Te Cavann
Shesttre Omnes
Dert
Marriage Licenses and Bond Issuance Reported
The report notes two marriage licenses for John Sullivan, 24, of Incelbrock, and Mary Leane Skinner, 37, both of Seattle. It also mentions Seattle-Tacoma auditor offices approving bonds totaling $2,000,000 signed by the company president Jacot and a secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle-Tacoma
Soares A . A
Yriga Tm Sruat
Jacot
Tary
John Sullivan
Incelbrock
Sutton
Maryleane Skinner
Jewel Age
Seattle
Miners Evicted as Notices Missed in Markle Housing
Commission Philadelphia hears testimony that coal miners were evicted from Markle houses after notices were posted, with some tenants unable to read the postings and understand the warnings. The proceedings focus on the eviction actions within the anthracite region and involve counsel for miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Carthy
Markle
Pelee Volcano Expedition Rescue Report
A group of expeditionists went ashore from Pelee Island and were rescued with difficulty. Dense smoke hung over the crater area and extended for miles.
City Council Scraps Feasible Franchise Plan
Report notes the council aims to revoke a recently passed ordinance granting Artadecom a franchise to connect multiple buildings to the electric plant. Mr Moore says the plan is infeasible and the proposal is under reconsideration amid local objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clty Council
Artadecom
Whitcomb Bull
Trial Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Forrester Case
The jury in the state v. Forrester failed to reach a verdict after 12 hours deliberation. Superior Judge Fell discharged the jurors Saturday night. Forrester faced charges of obtaining money by false pretenses through selling spurious baking powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Forrester
Fell
Forrester
Johnson Beaten to Death in Seattle Home
Peter Johnson, 43, died Saturday night from head injuries believed caused by blows. Coroner Hoye and Dr. Outram's autopsy found fatal trauma on the left side of the head, suggesting unconsciousness soon after. Police seek a rooming man named ___ who might hold case clues while an inquest is planned. Johnson, a night bartender at Villard Saloon, lived at 614 Weller Street and had recent quarrels with his wife who says fights occurred three weeks prior.
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Greece
Cora
David LeVake
S Department
Wey
Piaintiff
Crwetty
Drom
Denice
LeVake
Eaye
Powell
Peter Johnson
Hoye
Outrom
FE. Whiteing
Johnson
Pollock
Villard
Yealer Wey
Peter BE. Paulson
Mra
Johneon
Pdama Madhnnet
Ble
Ette
Thia
Sonnao
Det. Johnson
Geer
Johnson Tome
Sweden
Seattle
Weller Atreet
Fpll
Wiley
J. Arnell
Auris
Baltimore
University
Pticoms
New & S
Rememier
Tone University
Letone Etatie
New House
Tone
Fof Oremory
Wheeler
Union
Mark Rainier
Gu Shor
Lake Washington
Rainier
Sim
Romerville
Mentee
Avraue
Ata
Pega Ae
Columbia
Enay
Yack Iinet
H Avenue
Ind
Teller Credentails Battle Affects Senate Vote
The Republicans accept the Teller credential dispute as resolved with Senator Teller receiving 61 votes in the Democratic legistature on Saturday. Governor Peay has not stated he will sign Teller's credentials. The article also notes mortality records with two funerals in Seattle and Mt Pleasant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devner
Senate
Wolcott
Teller Teller
Peay
Teller
William Max Jones
South Seattle
Butterworth
Columbia Lodge
A. OU. W
Mt Pleasant
Butterworth & Bona
Missouri Beef Trust Case Hewn In Supreme Court
Special Commissioner Kinsey’s report favors the attorney general as the state seeks ouster of top beef-packing firms from Missouri business. The findings accuse Armour Swifts Nelson Morrie and Senny We for selling dressed beef in violation of state law. Courts await action in Jefferson City as the probe into the beef industry continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
L .H. Kinsey
Kansas City
Crow
Missouri
Rew
Raain
Somer Kinley Lee
Armours
Bwitta
Nelson Morrie
Senny
Mnaintain Petore
Yoseph, Stry
Kanes City
Conference on Goal Conference on Goal Washington
Delegates and civic leaders from various states meet in Washington D C at the call of Detroit Mayor William C Maybury to discuss coal conditions. The adjourned Chicago conference form a committee to arrange a national gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
William C. Maybery
Detroit
Chicago
Maybury
James Burke Narrow Escape At Trestle Incident
Rancher James Burke of the east side of Lake Washing fell through a trestle north of the city Saturday. He was rescued and rushed to Wayside Mission hospital where nurses and Les G Johnson aided his recovery. Doctors expect improvement though he remains weak. A fast three day trip from Dawson to Skagway on Cottage City carried passengers led by William Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burke
Lake
Wayside Mission Hospital
Aew
Les G. Johnson
Manly Burke
Dawson
Skagway
Cottage City
Willian Robinson
Dredging Planned for Salmon Bay Waterway Improvement
The War Department will fund dredging an artificial channel from Mallard to Lake Union in Salmon Bay with 13 270 dollars allocated for King County. A contract for the work has been let to the Puget Sound Dredging Company, and a separate award was given to another firm for Olympia harbor improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Union
War Department
Federal
Ganment
Puget Bound
Olympia Harbor
Telegram
Grand Jury Probes Beating Case In City Jail
The grand jury met to hear the case of Charles Wilson accused of a brutal beating in the city jail last week. Fred Hotine, linked to Wilson, testified during the session, detailing events surrounding the incident. A Seattle Times editor was present in the grand jury room as proceedings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Charles Wilson
Fred Hotine
Wilton
Bodine
Iavet
Wim
Wilson
Tent Miethen
The
Seattle Times
Senators Hale and Quay Clash Over Iverprin Mill Policy
In Washington D C on January date, Senators Hale and Quay argued over the Iverprin Mill issue. Quay objected, claiming he represented the majority of the senators and grew tired of being hectored in newspapers and the senate. A heated scene followed in the house as Loud pressed the postmaster general to take action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Hale
Quay
Unis
Iverprin
Senate
Campacter
Kickers Summoned for Saturday Board of Works Hearing
Daily streetcar patrons object to service gaps at the James Street power house station and must file grievances with the Board of Public Works. The Beattle Electric Company may be ordered to add tracks and lay pavement after delay and new officials take action. The meeting is tied to the 144th anniversary events at Ranke's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Itwwet
Beattle Eiedtrie Company
Teaneter Station
Rd of Public Works
Robert Burns
Ian Bonetr
Pene
Ranke’s Hall
Lomtenion Boconta
Hecarved Poate
Local Advertisements Mix With Auctions and Rentals
A crowded, fragmentary page shows musical shop specials at Johnston Co. 903 Second Avenue, with discounted violins and strings, plus general ads for furniture, real estate near University, mining investments, and various services. Fragments mention a Cocker spaniel reward, shipping listings, and multiple card-rate notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everything Musical
Johnston Co
Second Avenue
Merion Wa Ee Ei Fire Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fire incident at 12 Fire Avenue with a Bickerton company reference. It mentions Tack 2098 and a double story structure. Details are unclear but indicate property fire activity and a general notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BICKERTON @ CO
Fire Avenue
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Jack
Pene Waterhouse
Paateniens
SwWitchef & & Corer
Gona
Rédie
Roy
Coma
Jan
Anderson
Schumaker
Lewis
Haute
Ken
Hillman
Washington Street
Fong Chong Baio
California
Commission
Pelee
Karl Dalton
J. Hugene Jordan
Beans
Vienna
Arbeiter Zeitung Today
Omak
Hiberia
Ceath
Howe
Supreme Court
Salmon Bay
Oregon
Salem
Ambas Sion
Tates
Washington, D. C
Jah
Dobiin
Devery
New York
Jun
Devery Wention
Neoemay
Mane
Tammany Hall
Garvey
la Devery
Boston
Congressional Committee
Howard D. Grant Takes Charge
Gene
Attic Electric Company
W. Peemneet
C. D
Lion Clothing
Firat Ave
Cor
Maio Ey
Phrstave
Clothing House
Board of Works
J. Aronson
Columbia Street
Meil Sedore
Guarway
A, Bt. Chane
Emerson, Richmond and
Starr
Sherman, Clay
Imperial Tailoring
Becond Avenue
Seattle Optical CO
Second Ave
Hinckley
Co. HN
Woodhouse Co
Becond
ee ae BONNEY @ STEWART Funeral
Hrectore and Frobalmers Parhore Pure Ors
Columbie Street
Main 18
Heattie, Waeh
Collins Bros
Henry Hensel
Hinckley Glock
Rama Music
D. Buck & CO
Goode
Second Avenus
New Times
2Nd Ave
Oparae
Dems Plano
Truction Books
Rousea
Tristeom J
Vroom Purniture Co
Sarenion
Anes
Abe Geen
Gordon Jurk
Untenge Junk Co
Weetern Avenue
Tha Ote
Amd
Acre
Furth
Pease Nh V. Ankeny
United
Europe
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Cepitel Peld
Keattle Bramet
James Street
Second
Holt
Thn
Viner Rational Hank OF
Sam Ic
Selteges
Greer ‘Pei Os
Tee Recond
Pike
Nea Coll
Denti PO
W. Phillips
Theusey Block
Raque Ee Eit Eeepe Aitiat
Madame A
Smith
Hinksey, NT
Milfner
John
Milner Avenue
Shamtoum. Sum
Gfpick
Ave
Oscar
Chicago Junmeca
Fina
Wwel Ani Ie Neue Surety
Rowton Mechanical
WALA
Es Pioneer
Los Voll Winogty
Mackinnon
Chapin Fide
Kid Malley
Breoomd Oveneer
Lady Pupelotane
Seattle Infirmery
Miekart
DO. 7. HE Yon Hook, CO
Beattie
Cherry Ee
Baer
F. B_ ADAMS Drafting
Colman
Wies Gad Sere
Er Black
Geo
Rautman Plumbing CO
Ormereal Fra
Bohener
Ieee Shere
Wire
Trom P
Lange Tutora
Stewart
Whitney
D. S. Johnston CO
Second Avenue, Bu
James Wenayy
Western Ave
Indep
Ism
Pike Street
Eves
Ernst Bros. Telephone
John 283
Aan Doyen Wa
Dabney & Woodhouse
Pike ST
Charter Oak
Eurgeone
NISC
Larte & Eed
Damue & Or
Terrace Street
Business Directory
CW Wowghton
Way Ween Ae
Collins
al art-Hoyd
Woone
Ewing Ing & Park
At Law New York
Straling
Pension
Marton Et ' An Quinn
Bultnog Ee
A. Kell
Washington Building
Nln
C. M'Donald
Burke
Lyman B Knapp
Haller
D. Lamaut
C. B. Kittredge University Station
Pioneer Building
Nome and Teller
Alaska
Port Orchard
Navy
Ips
THLON
Inland Flyer
Port Orchard Pier
Bremerton
Oaly
Charleston
Pleasant Beach
Everett
Lisa
James
Colman da
W. Scott
New
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