Colkett refutes charge against Remsberg at ward meeting
At Kidd's hall in the Eleventh ward a meeting of the Improvement club repudiated charges of local influence in postal changes. Colkett denied any improper order from Washington and said local post office consults were not followed. The debate centered on moving north end carrier stations to Fremont and the role of Remsberg & Dixon in the building ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Colket
Kidd's Hall
Ake Improvement Club
Waa Aa
Est
S Howe
Seantaat
Co. BR
Oppe
Crees Lake
Colkett
Washington
Itelala
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
North End
Fremont
Mr. Dixon
Remeberg & Dixon
Remsberg & Dixon Bank
Remabers
Remeberg
Fight Over Instructed Delegates Rages in Republican Camp
In Washington DC the Republican scene swirls around delegates and instructing orders as Taft surges and Roosevelt supporters press for uninstructed delegates. Key figures include Nelson Aldrich, Hemenway, Cannon aides, and Indiana’s factions.
Comforts Reduced Tomorrow in Silkeline and Down Fill
Tomorrow prices drop on Cotton Filled and Down Filled Comforts. Silkeline covered items 72 by 84 inches, with center stitched design, originally 200, now special. Mite and Down Filled Comforts feature sateen or plain covers and varying sizes, with substantial reductions across stock.
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Surat
Ébu
Cortelyou Eyes Roosevelt Backing For Taft Opposition
The district report shows Uncle Charley wary of Taft and considering Geo. B. Cortelyou as a potential fusion candidate if Roosevelt approves. Aldrich signals opposition to Taft, increasing the likelihood the Standard Oil Co will back Taft without Rockefeller support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Cortelyou
Taft
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Ialand
Congress
Rockefeller
Russian Women Are Second Best
Mia Taft wife of the secretary of war says Russian women are nearly as good as Americans. She praises Russian women as loving home and family and contrasts them with what she calls Oriental types during a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mia Taft
United States
Russia
Delegates Named for National Retail Grocers’ Meet
James Brannigan president and J Higgins secretary of the Seattle Retail Grocers Association are named as delegates to attend the National Retail Grocers Association convention to be held in Boston in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brannigan
J. Higgins
Seattle Retail Grocers’ Association
National
Retail Grocers’ Association
Boston
Clarence Edwards Seized as Insane in Stockton Commitment
Clarence Edwards, a well known horseman in Seattle and the north coast, is reported to have been committed to the insane asylum at Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kdwards
Seattle
North Coast
Wa For
Stockton
Death Record Notice From January Ledger
A terse death notice lists Nemeyer W. FP Nemeryer aged 66 with dates around January 27 and 28. The fragment mentions locations 2609 45th and W. Ducios-forent and Bradford as context for the obituary entry.
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Nemeyer
W. FP. Nemeryer
W. Ducios—forent
KE. Tradford
Births Registered in Seattle Area Jan 4 to Jan 27
Birth notices list Mille-To and J Mills Seattle Jan 26 a son Spalding-To and H R Spalding 1730 18th Jan 27 a son Weetall-To and W P Weetall 720 26th Jan 25 a son Hollicter-To and R Hollicter 1308 6th Jan 26 a daughter Hughes-To and F Hughes 9 W Pine Jan 14 a son Lewie-To and A Lewis 211 Main 1 Jan 4 a daughter
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Mille
J. Mills
Seattle
Spalding
H. RB. Spalding
Weetall
W. PF. Weetall
Hollicter
R. Hollicter
Hughes
F. Hughes
W. Pine
Lewie
A. Lewis
Registration totals within days before primary election rise
Registration figures show rapid growth with 29 209 registered by last night and daily gains forecast through Saturday. Projections for the three days ahead vary from a conservative 3 000 to 4 400 additional registrations, bringing totals toward 32 659 to 34 000 and noting 4 000 to 6 000 more voters may register after the primary.
Immunity Promise In Ruef Case Recalls High Court Meeting
Dr. Jacob Nietro recounts how Abe Ruef agreed to testify in exchange for immunity from prosecution. He says Rabbi Nietro and Dr. Kaplan joined Heney to persuade the judge to honor the deal. The midnight April 29 meeting with Burne reportedly secured assurances from the judges.
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Dy United Press
San Francisco
Jacob Nietro
Abe Ruef
Ruef
Rabbi Nietro
Burne
Miller Promises City Ambulance Department
John F. Miller told voters at Redding's hall in the Eighth ward that he would push with the city council to establish an adequate ambulance department. He urged that humanity should not be weighed against dollars when emergencies strike and noted several campaign rallies and upcoming meetings with locations and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Miller
Redding’s Hall
Eighth Ward
Mid
Hustle and Opportunity Lift Cleveland Farmer’s Son
Twenty five years ago D C Moon of Cleveland was a farmer’s boy among the New York hills. He has climbed to success through perseverance and industry. The article touts belief in opportunity for capable individuals and notes Moon’s rise from humble roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
D.C
Moon Lof
Cleveland
New York Hills
Rise of a New York Cen WPA road executive
Z has been appointed general manager of a New York Central WPA road company. His rise began when he became a station agent during the branch line expansion through his father's farm. He learned telegraphy, became dispatcher, and climbed to the top through every executive department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sys
Evon
Vaudeville and Theatre Listings Sail Through Week
Local venues report a varied week with Moore Theatre featuring Happyland peeping tomorrow, Peck's Bad Boy nightly, As Told in the Hills next week, The Devil's Auction and The White Tiger of Arizona on separate bills. Lyric showcases A 10 000 beauty by Lewis Lake, Star hosts Albini and others, Coliseum bills include Tadate and her sons, and Eden Musee presents new vaudeville led by Al Mase. Additionally Seattle & Montana Railroad transfers to Great Northern finalize for 14 002 770 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle & Montana Railroad Company
Great Northern
Two Score Strike Bottom at Johnston Piano Clearance
In a sensational sale D. B Johnston Co. offers rare pianos at astonishingly low prices. Instruments in excellent condition with tags as low as 118 and up to 287 for grands, uprights and Pianola pianos. Purchasers can trade in any bought item within a year and money back not satisfied.
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D. S. Johnston Co
Céa
Talseth
House of Johnston
D. 8
Johnston Co
Third and
University
Murdered Man's Body to Be Shipped to Maine
Norman Smith, murdered by T. Reid at Tenakee a year and a half ago, has had his body taken up and will be shipped to Bangor, Maine, where Smith's relatives reside.
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Maine
Juneay
Alaska
Norman Smith
T. Reid
Tenakee
Bangor
Smith
Five Tenth Ward council candidates invited to speak
All five candidates for the Tenth ward council seat have been invited to address the University Improvement Club at Bher rick's hall in the evening. The invitation was extended by William Maloney, president of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Improvement Club
Bherrick’s Hall
William Maloney
Stanford Grad From San Jose Accused Of Forging Checks
Walter M of San Jose California and a Stanford graduate is in custody after spending an inheritance of 815,000. He is charged with passing bogus checks.
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United Press
ICAGO
Walter M
San Jose
Cal
Stanford University
Maud Gonne Abandons Politics for Art Career
Maud Gonne famed as the Irish Joan of Arc surrenderes her bid to lead politics. She adopts painting, establishes a studio at home, and studies at the Colosseum stadium in Paris Latin Quarter. Once toured the United States to rally Irish fate interest. her marriage to Maj. John Meliride after the Boer War ended her political work.
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Seattle
Paris
Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
Colossoust Stadion
Latin Quarter
Mise Gonne
United States
Ireland
Maj
John Meliride
Seattle sails north for Alaska ports with large passenger list
The City of Seattle departed for Southeastern Alaska ports this evening with a large passenger list. The Cottage City undergoes a thorough overhaul before resuming the Alaska route. C. B. Follett of Seattle was elected first vice president of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association. A new steamer is planned for the Seattle Ketchikan run. Lieut George Carmine is reassigned from command of the revenue cutter Perry to command the McCullough. Capt J L Fisher, who piloted the Rickmers to Tacoma, travels to Port Townsend to face accusers. The Jefferson arrived today from Skagway and nearby ports.
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C. 8. Follett
Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
Seattle
National Associa
George ¢. Carmine
Revenue Cutter
Perry
McCullough
J. L. Fisher
Rickmers
Tacoma
Port Townsend
Two Port Town Boys Rescued From Puget Sound Row Boat
Starving and frozen 12 year olds Clif ford Major and Frank Peterson fled Port Town send and sailed to Puget Sound in a row boat. Light keeper Dawson sheltered them before Sheriff Macomber returned them to Seattle. The boys had cooked meals on the beach and even threatened more looting before discovery.
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Clifford Major
Frank Peterson
Port Townsend
Puget Sound
Sheriff Macomber
Point No-Point
Lightkeeper
Dawson
Seattle
Macomber
Cheap Colonist Rates Westbound Offered by ORNC
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co announces spring colonist fares from Chicago to western points. Rates include $38 to Chicago to westbound, $20 to St Paul Omaha Kansas City and Missouri River points, and $25.60 to St Louis. Passenger deposits may be made at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. E. by General Agent B. Ellis.
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Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Chicago
St. Paul
Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri River
St. Louis
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
E. B. Ellis
Washington Attorney General Upholds Pound Net Rights
In an opinion to State Fish Commissioner John L Rineland the attorney general rules Washington may grant exclusive private rights to pound nets in the Columbia River. A holder can sue to enforce the right, it is a property right. Federal officers cannot destroy pound nets, except via courts, and drift nets are not interstate commerce. A licensed Washington pound net fisher retains exclusive access against Oregon licensees.
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United Press
Olympia
John L. Rineland
State of Washington
Columbia River
War Department
Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Free Lecture Series From Riddell Clubs in Seattle
Seattle church men's clubs hire Newton N. Riddell of Chicago to deliver ten lectures on Brain Building and Soul Growth. The talks cover science and religion, heredity, prenatal culture, and self improvement with free will offerings. Open doors with no fee. begins Sunday February 2 at 3 p.m. at Tabernacle Fifth and Union with services at First Presbyterian Church to be announced.
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Riddell
Seattle
Newton N. Riddell
Chicago
Thin City
Men of Science
Chautangquas
Assembly Movement
Tabernacle
Fifthay
Union St
New First Presbyterian Church
Messia
Q. N. Just
Joseph BE. Thomas
J. Playter
George R. Baker
Eugene Childs
S. D. Wingate
George A. Virtue
J. R. Justice
C. C. Pierce
H. N. Rice
F. J. Martin
Shank
E. L. Blaine
Harry Wilson
T. BE. Beabert
Public Market Prices Today Show Wide Bargains Across Goods
Trade was active with more than 60 items on sale including meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and imported specialties. Notable prices: Italian salami 25¢/lb, German salami 36¢/lb, ling cod 1t per lb, eggs 25¢ per dozen, butter 40¢ per lb, chickens 20¢/lb, porterhouse 15¢/lb, potatoes 25c per sack, oranges 10¢-25c per dozen, apples $1.00-$2.50 per box, cranberries 8-12¢/lb, pecans 20¢/lb, peanuts 18¢/lb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Oregon
Washington
Wisconsin
Porterhouse
Brasil
Chinese Citizen Saved From Deportation on Tremont
Quack Wo, a Chinese man claiming birthright American citizenship, dodged deportation when attorney James J. Godfrey filed habeas corpus on the Tremont. The ship halted on departure and Wo will stay in the United States pending a second citizenship inquiry.
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Quack Wo
Tremont
James J. Godfrey
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Moore Theatre
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The
Geattie
the Grand
White Tiger of Arizona
Third Avenue Theatre
Lewis & Lake Company
Albini
Magician
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Coliseum
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Nets
Eden Musee
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Jefferson
Skagway
Way Ports
D. & Johnston Co
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Raven Rug CO
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James ST
Brazil
Schuchard Optical Specialists
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