Meredith Named Acting Chief of Police Tonight
Acting Chief W L Meredith will be appointed chief of police at 1 o'clock after the civil service commission reviewed examination scores. Meredith averaged 1.3 with Capt John Sullivan at 83.5 and Sgt Irving Ward at 79.3. Sergt Laubecher failed. Mayor Humes to appoint one of the top three. at 0 p m the mayor announced Meredith as chief of police.
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W. L. Meredith
Small Pene
Civil Service Commission
Meredith
John Sullivan
Irving Ward
Laubecher
Humes
Labor Market Tightens in Seattle as Demand Rises
Labor is plentiful in Seattle but the free employment bureau reports no true slack in job opportunities. Grout notes steady rising demand for men and predicts some jobs will become harder to fill in the coming season. Industries are again expanding workforces for the busy period.
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Seattle
Ft.r
New Rates Announced by Seattle Electric Co
The Seattle Electric Co introduces stepped price cuts on light and power, with savings rising with consumption. An additional 10 percent discount applies for prompt bill payment, and renewals for burned out or blackened lamps are given to all meter customers, effective February 1. Unexpired contracts may be renewed to gain the benefits.
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Seattle Electric Co
Gov Rogers Expected at Tacoma Chamber Dinner
In Tacoma this evening Governor Rogers is anticipated to attend the chamber of commerce dinner, signaling continued support and engagement with local business groups.
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Gov. Rogers
Tacoma
Jan. C
Rogers Wilh
Chamber of Commerce
Yakima County Split Proposed Into Riverside North Divide
A petition signed by hundreds of residents calls for dividing Yakima County into north and south sections with a Riverside county name for the northern region. The plan envisions a north Riverside county boundary separating communities within Yakima.
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North Yakima
Jas
Ture
Yakima County
Riverside County
Judge Hanford Rules Libel Suits Against Dark Northern Light
Judge Hanford filed an opinion in libel suits against the Northern Light. Liens remain unpaid with limited funds available for distribution. Costs totaling 236 dollars go to litigation costs and wages. Puget Sound Co. receives 150. the remainder goes to libelants J. D. Ludow and Harry M. Schoei. Operators' Masque plans bale on or about an unspecified date.
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Hanford
Puget Sound T Co
J. D. Ludiow
Harry M. Shoei
Public Schools to Stay Closed One More Week
Dayton public schools will remain closed for another week to protect students from smallpox exposure. The move follows health concerns and the ongoing outbreak in the area.
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Dayton
Markets on West Street Report Mixed Prices and Supplies
Markets report shows California vegetables in large supply with unchanged prices for prime oranges bananas and potatoes selling at 17 per ton. Cabbage and cauliflower prices amid corrections. eggs scarce. ranch animals and dairy prices listed including butter cheese and live poultry with assorted meat values.
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West Street
California
Egee
Niger
Memorial Services for Queen Victoria Scheduled
Memorial services for Queen Victoria will be held at Trinity Parish Church on February 4 at noon with a special musical program. An earlier telephony error announced the services for the Presbyterian church and last Sunday. the correct date remains February 4.
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Queen Victoria
Trinity Parish
Fhr
Presbyterian Church
Alexander Charged With Ring Money Fraud
A.B. Stewart, a Firat avenue druggist, accused Jas. Alexander of obtaining $27 under false pretenses this afternoon. The case details allege a ring money scheme.
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A.B. Stewart
Jas. Alexander
M Randa Robbed of 70 Dollars by a Title Wigh
A report notes M Randa was robbed of seventy dollars by an individual described as a title holder named Wigh. The incident appears in local crime notes with limited details and no injuries reported.
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M. Randa
C. E. Gathering Announced by Local Unions
The executive meeting of the local BK unions will be held Friday February 11 at Pirate Presbyterian church with lunch at 6 15 p m. The gathering honors the retiring and the new presidents.
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Co. BK
Pirate Presbyterian Church
Keith Is Arrested on Insurance Fraud Charge
Donald B. Keith of Interbay was arrested on a complaint by Wheeler for burning a boat to collect $4,000 in insurance. A preliminary examination is set before Judge George this afternoon.
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Donald B. Keith
Interbay
Wheeler
George
Capt Durfee Dead at 33 After Stroke in Ballard
Capt. 8. B. Durfee, long sea captain of the Rowatie and Farallon, died suddenly at his Ballard home from a paralysis stroke. He was 33. The body lies at Bonney & Stewart's.
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Ballard
Rowatie
Farallon
Bonney & Stewart's
Two Thieves Arrested with Stolen Steam Gauge
Fred Mille and BR H. Taylor were arrested in the morning by Patrolman McClurg after officers found a stolen steam gauge in their possession.
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Fred Mille
BR. H. Taylor
McClurg
Malanagos to Be Heard on Assault Charge in Aft. Hearing
Reporters notes state Geo Malanagos will be given a hearing before Judge Cann this afternoon on a charge of assaulting EB Harriman.
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Geo. Malanagos
Cann
EB. Harriman
Petition to Revoke Planking Battery Street Ordinance
Hattie Week Mrs Nichols and Christian Miller as agent petition the city council to revoke the Battery Street planking ordinance between Weeat ern and Fifth avenues. They own property on Battery Street between 3rd and 5th avenues and contend gravel roadbed suffices and planking would waste money.
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Hattie Week
Royal Naval Pageant Arrangements Ahead of Queen’s Body Transport
Royal guests prepare for Friday naval pageant at Cowes Isle of Wight. Eighteen battleships cruisers gunboats and foreign men o war will form a double line as the royal yacht carries the queen’s body to Portsmouth.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Portsmouth
Detectives swarm London for royal funeral
Plainclothes detectives from the English secret service descend on London at the urging of Sir Edward Bradford to guard the royal procession at the queen's funeral. Anarchist leaders threaten disruption but confidence in their restraint is limited.
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London
Boty
Sirward Hradford
Hee
Edward
Assassination Threats Target Treasury Official in Washington
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Vanderuip in Washington D C received anonymous letters from a supposed government clerk warning him to beware. The notes threaten murder like Auditor Morrin if he persists with treasury clerks. The case reflects a dangerous intimidation amid postwar treasury tensions.
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Washington, RD. C
The Only ana atic Cure Prompts Skepticism in 2nd Century Medicine
A murky 2nd century claim touts an “Only ana atic Cure” as a medical advancement. The passage asks why anyone should suffer if a SOC package could prove its efficiency, urging individuals to supply what they can show.
The Christian hall Caines dramatic at Seattle theater
Hall Caines presents the Christian in a dramatic form at the Seattle theater for February 4 and 5, and four more nights. The play is described as a phenomenal record appealing to all classes of theatergoers while remaining strictly moral.
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Hall Caines
Seattle Theater
Grand scenery elevates the attraction and play in many scenes
The review notes the Grand scenery enhances the show and, in several moments, the performance proves effective. Strong visuals support the production's impact and momentum.
Knobs of Tennessee Delights Crowds at Third Avenue
A thrilling play titled Knobs of Tennessee attracts large audiences during a regular Saturday matinee on Third Avenue. The lively production captivates theatergoers with its engaging scenes and dramatic pacing.
Moving Pictures at The Searchlight Exhibition
The display at The Searchlight, 1306 Second Avenue, features a fine show with moving pictures including portraits of Queen Victoria.
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Second Avenue
Queen Victoria
Manitoba Government Takes Over Northern Railway Lines
Ottawa reports Manitoba's government releases all Northern Railway Co tracks lines and business in the province. The action transfers control and assets to Manitoban authorities amid ongoing transportation restructuring.
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Ottawa
Can
Province of
Manitoba
The
Northern Railway Co
Seattle redis tricting moves forward by city council panel
The Seattle city council committee on election and boundaries began preliminary redistricting work yesterday. It split tasks for statistics collection and investigations, meeting at Councilman ere' 86 affick with members Essra Benjamin Byers Taylor and Vincent present while Mr Muldoon was absent. The panel reconvened today to continue discussions and plan steady progress with due caution.
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Seattle
Essra
Benjamin
Byers
Taylor
Vincent
Muldoon
Wall Street Bearish Outlook Fades as Trade Improves
Advices from New York indicate a generally bearish outlook for Wall Street today but the market steadied after news of Harriman interests acquiring the Chicago terminal. No large failures were reported and a modest uptick followed early losses.
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New York
Wall Street
Chicago
Harriman
Lumber contract awarded for Manila supplies to Portland firm
A telegram to Maj Ruhlin at the United States quartermaster announces the Pacific coast award of the entire 3,000,000 feet of Manila bound lumber to a Portland firm. The order, issued today, covers delivery for military needs.
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United States Quartermaster’s Department
Maj
Ruhlin
Manila
Pacific Coast
Portland
Wisconsin Woman Sues Whatcom Over Sidewalk Injury
Grace Reed of Wisconsin files in federal court against the city of Whatcom seeking 15063 in damages after a sidewalk board gave way, causing a wrist sprain and claiming she cannot perform labor in the future.
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Grace Reed
Wisconsin
Whatcom
Cammagen
Knights of Pythias to Meet in Everett May 21
The grand judge plans its annual meeting in Everett from May 21 to 22. The event gathers Knights of Pythias leaders and members for deliberations and ceremonies in the city.
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Everett
The
Knights of Pythias
Whitman County Populist Party Reorganization Call
Colfax January 26 A meeting is called to reorganize the Populist party in Whitman county Dr H Carman has returned to town after a period away revealing local political activity and return of a party figure.
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Colfax
Whitman County
Police Notes From City Streets Report Thefts And Arrests
George N. Gray 34 reported missing from the city house on Pike street. Frank Shea laborer arrested by Patrolmen Roberts and McClurg suspected of stealing lead pipe from a Great Northern freight car on Inter bay side track. car broken into and merchandise taken. Fire alarm reported from box 136 at Twenty-firet avenue and Jackson Street due to a manic panic in a residence. Loma $1 F Aumuat a teamster arrested by Patrolman Wilkes on Fleet avenue for leaving his team untied.
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Ciiochester
Pike Street
Frank Shea
Roberts
McClurg
Twenty-firet Avenue
Jackson Street
Aumuat
Teamater
Wilkes
Fieet Avenue
Thoth the Duke Declines Engagement Interview
New York report notes Thoth the Duke of Roxdure and Mrs Pauline Astor refuse interview about a rumored engagement. They state the truth is a matter of concern to no one but themselves.
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New York
Duke of
Contractors Stand Pat After Builders Exchange Meeting
Builders Exchange decides to pay the $5.00 daily scale for jobs signed after February 1. Contractors are employing non union labor at $3 per day, claiming abundant workers at that rate. A clash is expected when the Building Trades Council withdraws trades tomorrow.
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Builders’ Exchange
Builders Exchange
Huilding
Councl
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