Working man objects to police intrusion in Seattle
Harry P. Dreyer writes to the editor accusing Seattle police of harassment after a plainclothes officer detained him for questioning and searched his room at Jefferson Hall. He says his 17 years of respectable work and access to mansions on the Pacific slope prove his innocence and asks for public vindication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P
Dreyer
Pacific Slope
Seattle
Crimea
British Columbia
New Zealand
Bounding Main
Cherry Street
Second Avenue
O'Sullivan
Jefferson Hall
City Hall
Raitor
Pacific
Canada
Harry P. & Dwyer
Painter Ben Hendrix Reports Robbery Murder of Jacobse in Bay
Ben Hendrix, a Seattle painter, reports Harry Jacobse formerly of thle was found dead in San Francisco Bay with a bullet wound to the head. He had 360 to 79 in cash when he left Seattle and was last known at 182 East Madison Street in the W. H Leighty woodyard. Jacobse had lived in Seattle 18 years and was well known among German residents. Henry Meyers of the Bavarian cafe recalls Jacobse as from Luxembourg, Germany, and says he left Seattle a month ago to visit his homeland. The body's disposal in the bay suggests murder for money. A belt and other items were noted as he departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hendrix
San Francisco
Harry Jacobs
Thle
San Francisco Bay
Seattle
Jacobse
W. H Leighty
East Madison Street
Henry Meyers
Jacobs
Luxembourg
Germany
Jaccobs
San Francienco
W. H. Leighty
Star
Will Survey the Koukuk River Region in Alaska
Stee reporter notes expedition headed to the Koukuk headwaters with seven men bound for Skagway then Whitehorse and over the ice to Dawson. Provisions stored at Bergman, plan to explore Yukon to Fort Yukon and Dall River to reach the Arctic Ocean. If late, they will return via whaling ship from the Arctic and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Stee
Koyukuk
Skagway
White Horse
Dawson
Bergman
Yukon
Fagte City
Dall River
Kookuk
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Seattle
Mr. Peters
Weather Forecast Beattie and Vicinity Tonight
Beattie and vicinity forecast for tonight calls for fair skies. North winds are noted with light to moderate speeds. The outlook promises continued calm weather into the early hours. In New York City an unconfirmed report circulates that General Kitchener seeks to move 19 000 Boer prisoners to Milgira in Greek India, while Dr Carman has returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kitchener
Milgira
Greek India
Colonie
California Governor Seeks Plague Authority Law
Gov. Gage asks the California legislature to grant state authorities full power to investigate the bubonic plague. He says the federal government refused to cooperate and proposes making interference a felony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Gage
California
Waterfront Notes Ship Movements In San Francisco
The Two Brothers departed San Francisco for Seattle this morning. The British ship Falkland arrived at the Great Northern elevators taking on 1,590 tons of wheat for the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Two Brothers
San Francisco
Seattle
Falkland
Great Northern Elevators
Orient
Desperate Highwaymen Captured by County Sheriff and Tacoma Police
Three armed highwaymen, all colored, were captured near Lake View nine miles from Tacoma by Sheriff Cudihee, Chief Fackler, Detectives Rashby and Moran, and Officer Jake. They admitted robbing Robert Mary’s saloon in Seattle area, gaining 115 dollars and two gold watches. They surrendered after a wary confrontation at their camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudihee
Fackler
Rashby
Moran
Jake
Tacoma
Baker
Robert Mary
Leary
Seattle
Cuddhess
Lake View
Oe Bg
Where is Rose Westeres Vanishes in Vancouver
Police search the city for Rose Westeres a 15 year old girl who disappeared from her home in Vancouver Fla the night of January 15. Authorities say her stepmother believes she may be in a tenderloin theater in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Westeres
Vancouver
Fl. C
Rttoeff
Supe
Lodging House Proprietor Charges Fraud Against Forre sts
Mrs J H Plega, proprietress of a local lodging house, swore to a complaint before Judge George this afternoon charging Mr and Mrs T Forrest with obtaining money under false pretenses. The sum involved is 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Plega
George
T. Forrest
Wreck of the Kion near Dun dae Island reported
A dispatch from Victoria notes an officer aboard the steamer Willaon reports the schooner Kion of Port Roberts wrecked off the coast of Dun dae Island. Two bodies were found on the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Willaon
Kion
Port Roberts
Dundae Island
Manitoba Purchase Denied by Northern Pacific President
President Mellen of the Northern Pacific denies that the Manitoba government bought the railway lines in Manitoba. The denial clarifies the railway dispute amid Manitoba governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Yor
Mellen
Northern Pacific
Government of
Manitoba
N. P
King County observes John Marshall Day with court adjournment
The King County Bar Association plans a John Marshall Day observance with courts convening at the usual hour and adjournment in his memory. A jury was impaneled in the case of Wm. Fishbert versus Beattie Electric Co seeking $5,000 for injuries from a October collision near First avenue and Cedar street where Fishbert’s wagon was struck as he crossed the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Bar Association
John Marshal
Beattie Electric Co
Wm. Fishbert
First Avenue
Cedar Street
Suit, robbery case, and stockholders meeting heads list of local court items
In court today several actions appeared. A civil suit against a company seeks damages of 2000 with Judge Orange Jacobs presiding in the library room. James Lewis pleaded guilty to robbery charges and faces Saturday sentencing. A stockholders meeting for Seattle & San Francisco Railway was postponed to Feb 4 due to a separate accounting suit between Green River Construction Co and John Leary et al. County commissioners prepare juror panels for the year with 500 men selected. last year's venue ends Feb 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Col
P. Edson
Wmickman Moore
Frank Dowd
Boyd J. Tallman
Orange Jacobs
L. Englund
Clem Reed
Reed
James Lewis
L. BR. Freeman
Watch and Chain
Freeman
Thrat Avenue
Washington Street
Griffin
Estate of Vanderbilts Appraisement Reveals Vast Personal Wealth
New York January 11 official appraisement of the late Cornelia Vanderbilt's personal estate totals 42 million 9 thousand 867 96 dollars. Main share goes to Alfred G Vanderbilt in trust with staged payments at ages three and three and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corneliaa Vanderbilt
Chas. D. Connell
Mane
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Alfred Vanderbut
Club Women Plan Entertainment for State Federation Delegates
At a January Tacoma meeting of Tacoma clubwomen a committee of twelve club members was formed to arrange entertainment for the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs convention in June. The group aims to welcome delegates and prepare for their arrival in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Jan. N
Washington State Federation of Womens Clubs
Ubrartes
Deadlock in Oregon Senate Standoff
Salem Oregon reports a shift in the senatorial deadlock with Democrats holding the key to breaking the stalemate as of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
Seven Shots No Captures in Tacoma Hold Up
In Tacoma at 6 o clock the morning officer Schock chased two highwaymen who robbed Peter Becker near the Northern Pacific station. Seven shots were exchanged but the suspects escaped. two men were arrested in a saloon and await identification by Becker who lost seven dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Jan
Sans Sehock
Peter Becker
Becker
Northern Pacific
Schock
Northwest Fishermen and naval chapel topics at chamber
The Northwest Fishermen's Association petition on traps was referred to the chamber committee on legislation and recommended for broader discussion. Geo D D Schofield urged a memorial to congress for hearings on Alaska appeals. The chamber instructed its national rep to seek changes. Secretary Wilkins replied on Puget Sound naval station chapel funding. Members Wilkins Littell Rogers Sylvester Hecht and Mrace were elected to chamber membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Fishermen's Association
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Geo. DD. Schofield
Chehalis
Chamber
Congress
Circuit
Seattle
National Capital
Secretary of the Navy
Puget Sound Naval Station
House
Senate
W. A. Wilkins
FR Littell
Trogers
Sylvester
W. H. Hecht
L. H. Rogers
Mrace
Compulsory Arbitration Drive Gains Broad Support
Boullin returns from a three week tour through Spokane Tacoma Yakima Ellensburg to push compulsory arbitration. Building trades unions city council chamber of commerce and ministerial associations pledge written endorsements. Funds and moral backing secured for the bill as Benson and Attorney Austin Seattle revive efforts prior to legislative presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boullin
Spokane
Tacoma
Aoe
Chamber of Commerce
Yakima
Ellensbure
Scullin
Rien
Campeige
Jodge Benson
Austin Seattle
Victorian Steamer Sails to Alaska Ports With Merchandize
The steamer Victorian of Washington & Alaska Steamship Co. sailed last night for southern Alaska ports and Lynn Canal with a load of general merchandise and 66 passengers. Most travelers proceed to Dawson via the White Pass & Yukon railway now in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington & Alaska Steamship Co
Ace and Lynn Canal Porta
Daweon
White Phan & Yukon
Real Estate Transfer Near Firet and Union Streets
A realty deal closed on the southwest corner of Firet Avenue and Union Street. Rolland H. Denny sold to Henry M. Bradley, Henry B. Cabot of Brooklyn, Maes, and Arthur Lyman of Waltham, Muse for 40000 dollars. John M. Laon of Seattle notified John W. Goodwin regarding another property at Noren's addition, units 6 and 7 Clock 7, for 41000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firet Avenue
Union Street
Rolland H. Denny
Hicard M
Tragedy Report Of Beached Schooner Kiens
Two Indigenous men inform Port Simpson authorities that on Dundas Island they found the Kaison or Kiens schooner beached with no crew aboard. Children’s clothing lay ashore, but the dead men’s names were not learned.
Colfax Judge Reinstates Attorney After Disbarment
Judge Chadwick orders the reinstatement of M. D. Heed to the bar after a Seattle court disbarred him for one year for unprofessional conduct. The ruling overturns the prior decision, finding the former judge exceeded his authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Wash
Jan. C
Chadwick
Ptterser M. D. Heed
Orange Jacobs
Seattle
Barred by Many Wives Debate Shapes House Amendment
In Washington on January 31 the House adopted King of Utahs amendment to the agricultural bill after a heated clash with Landis of Indiana. The provision bars appropriations to any agricultural college that employs a faculty member practicing polygamy.
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Washington
King
Utah
Roberta
Landis
Indiana
House
Agricultural College
Lands
Utah Agricultural College
McKenzie Verdict Expected Monday by Court of Appeals
Ban Francisco Jan 31 The United States Court of Appeals en banc may announce Monday its decision in the McKenzie case where a receiver is charged with contempt of court. The article notes anticipation and directs readers to the agencies page 2 for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
United States
Elren T Court of Appeals
McKenzie
Priest Severely Injured in Street Quarrel Near Opera House
Fr Byram, a streetcar sergeant, was stabbed in the chest during a quarrel between two boys in front of the Grand opera house. The wound is not serious. Byram will not prosecute if the assailant is arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Byram
Dr Charcote Nerve Food Promises Immediate Nerve Cure
A reader notes claims that many so called cures only stimulate nerves not heal them. Dr Charcote Nerve Food is advertised as providing essential elements with immediate results. Inquiry suggested of Guy the Druggist on Second Avenue and Yee Ler Way.
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Charcote
Guy
Second Avenue
Yeeler Way
Beattie Residents Test Futures In Legal Proceeding
Beattie residents Tu 4 Vale aged 2 and Maudie Lewis aged 71 appear before W F Anderson and Eremna Smith of Beattie in a case. Thea Hoy, Ti, and Barbara K Alf both of Beattie are also named. Other readers include A N Baker merchant of Blag, Ep Seonee shipping master J Melintoeh, A W Wanamaker canneryman of Dungeners, and GC Tery fruit grower of Coupeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaile
Maudie Lewis
Beattie
W. F. Anderson
Eremna Smith Aon
Thea Hoy
Barbara K. Alf
The
Stevens
A. N. Baker
Bkagpe Ep Seonee
Mas
J. Melintoeh
Index
A. W Wanamaker
GC Tery
Fru
Arewer
Coupeville
Aloha Steamer Returns to Service After Repairs
The steamer Aloha of the Alaska Mall Steamship Co. finishes repairs at Hallard after storm injuries sustained in December. The vessel resumes service pending final clearance and alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloha
Alaska Mall Steamship Co
Hallard
Will
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P. S. Dwyer
Koukuk
Weather Forecast
Dr. 8
Carman
U.S
Waterfront Notes
Rose
Vanderbilt
Levis Kiodt
W. J. McConnell & CO
Pike
Corner
Becond Ave
Iowa
Flrst Avenue
20Th Avenue
Lote
Young
Queen Anne Hill
Fehren, Marvin & CO
Pioneer Building
Tate & CO
Burke
Bolier
HE Chamber OF Commerce
P. H. Scullin
Alaska Porta
Klondike
Nome
Judge Jacobs
Seattle Electric Co
Dr. Charcot
Frank E. Adams
Utes Poetics
Anderson Mineral Springs
Port Orchard Drydock
Charleston
Mteamers
Galwraith’s
Greyhound
Ap. m
Columba
Sherman, Clay & CO
Seattlee Gas
Osnena
Usewal
First Ave
Penn Mutual Life
Marine News
Mechanics’ Clothing Company
Occidental Ave
Yesterway
Slan
Ispalger & Hurlbut
Carpenters
Northwest
Chickering & Sona
Kimball, Doll
Milton and
Ginger
Johnston Burke
Second Ave
Mip Chandlery
Sky Hardware
Cor
Jackson
Junk Department
Yesler Dock
Cahn & Cohn
Seattle Transfer Co
Fesseneer Ead
Bains
Sherman the
Undertaters
Joon Tettle Print
Oorg
Issaquah Coal Co
Gilman
Madison St
Telephone
Howard
Mutual Life
Portland
Sender
Wie
Pike Street
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
Bonney & Stewah
Third Ave
Columbia
Beattis. Wash
San Diego Fruit Co
Keeley Institute
J. P. Ray
Mer Institute
Kilbourne Ave
Green Lake
Fremont
Bullilvan Building
Tel. Main
Cascade Laundry Co
Main 8&1
Uptown
Lloyd’s Transfer Co
Marton and
Weet Street
Red
Albert Hansen
North West
Batab
Fiotel Butler
Yesler Way
Broadway
J. B
Moran Bros
Engine and Ship Builders
Steel and Wood
Migliavacca Wine CO
Main Street
OR. C. A. Gay
Second Avenue Corner
Marion
Ashing
Wedell
Lanhol
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