Ballard Agency Ad Promises Subscriptions
Fragmented notice from Seattle Star Ry. AK Publishing Co advertising Ballard agency at Ballard Ave. mentions subscription renewals and prices around twenty five cents per year with an expiration date note and a post office address in Beattie Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
AK Fublishing CO
Reventh Avenue
Yap
Ballard Wear
Agencuy-Am
Ballard
Pt Beach
Beattie Washington
The Order of the Garter And a Nation of Peacocks
The piece mocks the Order of the Garter given to the mikado by King Edward. It notes pomp and vanity, predicts speeches and receptions, and estimates the trip to Japan will cost about $20 000. It ridicules royal favoritism and proto fashion-bling among all levels.
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Edward
Order of the Garter
Prince Arthur
Connaught
Japan
Eftisen
Missouri governor backs initiative and recall for reform
Gov. Jos. W. Folk argues that Missouri enforces all laws but faces needless legislation. He cites the initiative and referendum and the recall as remedies to curb bad laws, noting the veto as a check and recalling a Los Angeles councilman as an example of civic accountability.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Jos. W. Folk
The
Star
Folk
Los Angeles
Alaska Mineral Output Surges in 1905 Report
A report from the secretary of Commerce and Labor shows Alaska's total mineral output in 1905 rose 43 percent above 1904, reaching 9,069,028 dollars. Merchandise shipped totaled 16,801,446 dollars, including 8,081,446 dollars in canned salmon and 494,764 dollars in furs. Gold valued at over 10,000,000 dollars arrived at Alaska points from British territory for shipment.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Alaska
The Wife Who Fails and the Sex Debate
A critique of modern women and gender roles arguing women seek equality yet trap men with social expectations. The piece condemns sex rights agitation, materialism, and perceived double standards, urging Christian virtue and true equality to restore social order.
Bloodhounds at Trial of Lem Short
The trial of Lem Short for grand larceny extends with many witnesses to be heard. Deputy Sheriff Hodge’s two bloodhounds traced a wagon north of Hallard toward Eminvenda to a cooking fire where meal remnants linked to Short were found, aiding the arrest. Authorities pursue links to a Northern train holdup near Pallard.
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Lem Short
Robert Hodge
Hallard
Eminvenda
Short
Pallard
Engineer Arrested in Tacoma for Destroying Life Preservers
Frank Jackson, engineer of the steamer Multnomah, was arrested in Tacoma this morning for cutting and destroying life preservers. He had already destroyed eight preservers and was in the act of cutting another when seized, and he offered no explanation for his actions.
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Tacoma
Jan. St
Frank Jackson
Multnomah
Oas
Wood in Command in the Philippines
Manila January 31 General Wood assumed command of the Philippines today, taking over military leadership as the new commander.
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Wood IN Command
Manila
Wood
Philippines
Election Tonight Labor Council of Seattle Nominates Officers
The nomination of officers for the Labor Council of Seattle will be held at the Labor Temple tonight. No major changes are expected in leadership, though withdrawals may occur due to the municipal ownership issue. Current officers are Robert Hecketh of the Cooks and [Ager] and George Listman treasurer.
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Labor Council of
Seattle
Labor Temple
Robert Hecketh
The
Cooks and Ager
George Listman
Listman
Work of rescuers at Bamfield ships tragedy
Three bodies including that of H Hoelchers were put aboard the tug Borne today. Men of the Grant will search for others buried, if they can be brought aboard the tugs.
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Bamfield
B.C. Jan
H. Hoelchers
Grant
Wagon overturns on Marion Street prompt crash
A heavy truck owned by Mc Govern driven by Parlette overturned on Marion Street between 1st and 2nd. The driver escaped unharmed. Parlette tried to move the vehicle into an alley when it slid tipping completely over on the steep street. Municipal ownership advocates in the Ninth ward plan a meeting at Odd Fellows hall Fremont tomorrow evening with Judge Moore and George Cotterill speaking.
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McGovern
Parlette
Globe Wall Paper Company
Marion
Ninth Ward
Odd Fellows Hall
Fremont
Judge Moore
George Cotterill
Fragmented Odds and Ends From a 1903 Box
A nameless mix of jokes notes and quips with history snippets and dialogues. References include Walter and air characters debating meals lamb beef andIrish stews while Tillman is mocked as unable to reach a presidential consensus. Historical dates hint at Sage and Seattle Union station with punchy one liners and casual banter.
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Russell Sage
Seattle
Henry H. Rogers
Missouri
Standard Gi Company
Man shoots partner in Los Angeles real estate row
J. Meenock entered the office of his former partner George B K Gwartney in Los Angeles and opened fire, wounding the partner. The incident occurred this morning as the men faced a disputed business relationship. Police investigated the shooting and searched for further details about motive.
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Los Angeles
Cal
J. 1. Meenock
George BK. Gwartney
Dispute Over Small Business Mat Sparks Gunfire
Gwartney was struck by three bullets but not seriously hurt as a dispute over a small business mat escalated into gunfire. Police investigate the incident and pursue leads surrounding the altercation and the mat issue.
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Gwartney
Midshipman Chapin Discharged Over Hazing Case
Washington January 1 announced that Midshipman L L Chapin of the first class from California was dismissed for involvement in hazing cases.
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Washington
Jan
L. L. Chapin
California
Eler Air Social Scheme Ends in Arranged Match
In a Virginia riverfront estate tale, Laura Beverly, an orphan heiress, schemes with Cousin Lettie Leigh to test love and money. Charles Wortham and Leftwell arrive as planned, but Laura asserts her control and a deception yields an unexpected union and cheerful resolutions.
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Old
Virginia
James River
Laura Beverly
Helle al
Col. Letah
Laura
Has Wortham
Lettie Leigh
Charles Wortham
Kenneet
Leftwell
Wortham
Lettie
Jelke
Colonel Leigh
Magnates to Meet Councilmen
Bunset Telephone officers arrived in the city for inspection of local property. The party led by President W. T. Scott and Louis Glass will meet the council committee now probing the company’s service. A five man Beattie team is expected for the W. E. C. tourney in Salt Lake.
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W. T. Scott
Louis Glass
A. J. Steins
FF. W. Alston
HM. D. Pilabury
Pow
Beattie
W. E.C
Salt Lake
New Plan Encourages Saving With Higher Interest
H O Shaey & Co bankers in the Arcade building promote a new plan to form the habit of saving. They offer 4 percent interest on savings accounts to entice customers, urging disciplined spending and gradual habit formation.
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H. O. Shaey & Co
City Considers Gas Franchise Endorsed by Thomson
At a corporations committee meeting Thomson recommended granting the American Improvement Company's gas franchise. Copies were shared with members and a passing vote is expected. The company deems the franchise satisfactory and plans a sinking fund to service bonds with city profit rules on earnings.
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Sireer Thomson
American Improvement Company
Thomson
Europe
Court notes on Eckert and Shaw practice case
Court notes describe Fred H Eckert seeking permanent status amid bank matters and a divorce with Minnie. The session also covered the Georgiana v Dr Harry A Shaw medical practice case before Judge Albertson this morning.
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Banks
Fred
Minnie
Georgiana
Harry A Shaw
Albertson
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Order of the Garter
Alaska Club
Frances Gilbreath Ingersoll
Circe
Amite
New York
Amalgamated Row
Walter
Air
Josh
Tillman
Benator Tillman
Boston
Bostonian
Les Lofoa
Atle Hip de Smeeg Mugen
School OF Quality
Henry Y. Satterlee
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Ashington
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
White House
Ernest
Redlands
Bun
Set Telephone Company
Eastern Outfitting Co
Pike St
Fifth Ave
Second Avenue
Union Street
Kohler & Chase
A. Meyer, Mer
Pany
Fred H. Eckert
Dimechinating Choppere
Aps
Wale
Bere
Glover
Bergeant
Quaker
Ind
Uae
Quaker Drug CO
First Avenue
Steinway
Sherman, Clay & Co
N. P
C. D. Hillman
Meadow Gardens
Duwamish Bridge
Pike Street
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