British reports Boer disposals and planned invasion moves
Gen. Kitchener states Gen. Smith-Darien crushed the Boers near Carolina in Eastern Transvaal as British troops withdrew. Ambush fire wounded 70 and killed five soldiers. Col. Enos clashed with Gen. Dewet four miles north of Thabanchu with no further details. Dewet plans to invade Cape Colony. Commandant Marus captured at Modderston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kitchener
Smith-Darien
Carolina
Transvaal
Enos
Dewet
Thabanchu
Cape Colony
Marus
Modderston
Great Northern Officials Tour West Coast Freight Rise
Fr J Whitney general Western passenger and traffic manager of the Great Northern arrives in Seattle from Portland. F E B Ward, general superintendent, departs with his party for a coast trip. White Pass Yukon road reports freight boom toward White Horse mines and Dawson. A P Massey traveling passenger of the Boston and Maine rails in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. J. Whitney
Western
Great Northern
Seattle
Portland
F. E B. Ward
White Pars
Yukon Road
Byhite Horse
Dawson
A. P. Massey
Boston & Maine
Oyster Cultivation Venture Formed in Washington
The Washington Oyster company has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Directors include D. Black Ed B Palmer B F Houston M Roy Thompson H A Van Armriage Richd Becker and John F Loughran. Oysters will be planted in Madison lagoon Kitsap County near Keyport using Blue Point seed stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Oyster Vo
Ok D. Black
Ed B. Palmer
B. F Houston
M. Roy Thompson
H A van Armriage
Richd. Becker
John F. Loughran
Madison Lagoon
Kitsap County
Keyport
Blue Point
Littl
Ps Saree
PHONE COMPANY A SURE THING FOR SEATTLE
Jules Vantrot Jr a principal backer of Automatic Tele Co Seattle met with President Seeley and H Piles to discuss a Seattle system. He says a plant will start with 4000 to 5000 phones and double capacity and notes strong investor support aiming to complete reorganization and begin construction while board control remains in Seattle. He praises Seattle progress and solidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Vantrot, Jr
Seattle
Warren
Seeley
H. Piles
Vantrot
Birmingham
Als
Jottet
Elgin
Funeral Services for Herman Gram Held at Butterworth’s
The funeral for Herman Gram was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from Butterworth's chapel. Herman Heganas, 26, died yesterday afternoon at Monod hospital. The body is at Bonney &'s. The remains of "Whester" were shipped to Bonney & Stewart in Springfield, Vermont, for interment. Helen Mason, age unknown, died yesterday afternoon. The body is at Butterworth's.
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Herman Gram
Butterworth’s
Herman Heganas
Monod
Bonney & 'S
Whester
Bonney & Stewart
Springfield
Helen Mason
Gray & Co Ends Inventory of Cotton and Wool Dregs
Gray & Co of 1329 Second Avenue announces closing out of their entire stock of cotton and wool goods at reduced prices. Calicoes fast colors per yard, ginghams fast colors per yard, percale fast colors per yard, flannels per yard, wool dress goods per yard, and wool goods per yard are offered at marked discounts. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect the remaining goods before purchasing.
Library to Reopen Soon With Improved System
The institution plans to reopen in about two weeks using the old university building ground floor. Shelves are up and books are being arranged with new catalogue cases to improve access. The annex will remain active, magazines will move there after all books are moved, and purchasing of new books is in progress toward restoring the public library.
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Smith
Cclerke
Pombio
Passing of Apt Dabney
Capt Gerard Dabney a famed Pacific coast mariner died in San Francisco at age. He commanded Pacific Coast ships for over 25 years running north to south from San Francisco. At retirement he was commendore of the He never ship. Under his command the Puebla set a San Francisco to Victoria record of 47 hours ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Dabney
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Eouth
Puebla
Victoria
Work of a Scoundrel Arrests in Drunken Night
Frank Herbert aged 18 and Albert Kremky 14 were arrested by Police Clerk Fason for drunkenness. They told officers at headquarters that an unknown man supplied them with liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herbert
Albert Kremky
Polirce
Fason
Saloonkeeper John Clancy Fined for Blackjack Game
John Clancy a Washington street saloon owner was fined by Judge George for running a blackjack game. He was arrested by Detective Openstein. A test line asks if you want more details and directs readers to page 2 for agency lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clancy
Washington Street
George
Clancy
Openstein
Local Household Goods Ad Teems With Names and Prices
An old ad text promotes various soaps powders and toiletries with prices and brand names. It lists Packer's Tar Soap, Mennen's Talcum, Lyon's Tooth Powder, Antiseptic Teeth Paste, and Sonodont. The copy emphasizes value and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Ike Mennen
Lyon
Richards Named United States Marshal at Nome
F M Richards of Whatcom wins a hard fought contest for the Nome marshal post over Capt G J Maldwin of San Francisco. Confirmation is expected before week’s end. Nevada and California backed Richards claiming large Nome interests. Annual fees for the position are said to exceed 10 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Richards
Whatcom
United States
Nome
G. J. Maldwin
San Francisco
Need for a New Judge in King County Delayed
The bill to create a fourth judge in King County was introduced in the state legislature at the request of the County Bar Association and passed the lower house but was vetoed by two county commissioners L. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
L. C
County Officials Debate Fourth Judge to Handle Rising Caseload
Smith and J. Smith clash with county leaders over adding a fourth judge to curb growing backlogs. They cite annual costs near 16000 dollars and prefer pro tem relief, while retiring and current judges urge a full fourth seat to match population growth and increased caseloads. J. F. McElroy is named as Gov. Rogers' preferred nominee and has traveled to Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffen
Trell
Tallman
J. F. McElroy
Gov. Rogers
Oympia
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Ewebate
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Railroad Notes
NEW
C.gray & Coo
Second Ave
Apt. Dabney
Ward
Chie Yaa
M. Nelson
Louis Kiedt
Boston Grocery
Pike
Shannon
Viana
Deltentdiven
Beooed Avenue
Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Ed Leonard Combinolo Boards
Dr. Bulls Couch
Redderick & Nelson
INE Furniture
Brederick & Nelson
Rialto Bldg
2D Ave
Cor
Second and Pike
For & Great Children
Tme
Eidertown
Bonnma
Keeley Institute
Keele Institute
Washington
Haitiah Columbia
J. P
Mar
Cepes
City Steam Laundry
New York
Comsientada'scans
First Ave
the Peoples’ Home Store
Pike ST
J.E. McManus
SON
STAR
People’s Paper
John 4
McGraw
Bailey
Real Estat Fire and Marine Insurance
San Diego Fruit Co
Pike Street
Optician
Ava
Chandlery
Jackson
Junk Department
Yesler Dock
First and
Jackson Railroad
Yesler
Pioneer Building
Wash
Pike St. Tel
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