Frenzied Finance as It Applies to the S E Co
A detailed account of Seattle Electric Company incorporation and alleged promoter schemes. It describes dummy directors, asset transfers from Madison Street Cable Railway and others, misrepresented purchase prices, and capitalization aiming to benefit promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.E. CO
Seattle Electric Company
Omas Burke
Stone & Webster
Jacob Furth
Judge Burke
C. J. Smith
Maurice Mc.Micken
R. V. Ankeny
F. J. Wood
George BE. Haya
Carl G. M. Miller
Webster
Boston
Mr. Furth
George Danworth
Madison Street Cable Railway Company
Miller
BE. C. Neufelter
Cng
Madison Street Cable Railway
Madison St
Madison St. Company
Seattle Electric Com
Seattle Electric Cmpany
Union Electric Company
Consumer Electric Company
Seattle Dean Heat & Power Co
Union Trunk Line
James Street Construction Company
First Avenue Railway Company
No Building Electric
Seattle Traction Company
Third Street & Suburban Elecric Co
West Street and North End Electric Company
Green Lake Elec‘tric Railway Company
Seattle
Yesterway System
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Planta
Seattle Electric Companies
Seattle Steam Heat & Power Plant
Seattle Railway Company
Council For the
Consolidated Street Railway
Beekeeper Attack Ends in Fatal Bee Stinging
In Kalamazoo Michigan on July 72-year-old Daniel Herding was attacked by a swarm while cutting a bee. He was overcome by the insects and died despite efforts to flee. authorities report the attack as fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kapamazoo, Mich
Daniel Herding
Crowds Plan for Christian Endeavor Convention
Beate Union Department Station superintendent Robert Dudgeon notified GB Yandell secretary of the Chamber of Commerce that final crowd plans are in place. Parking for 110 cars includes first 40 on Occidental and the rest on the waterfront between Pine and Madison with extra watchful staff. Information bureau staffed by Dr. Horsfall will handle baggage and phone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dudgeon
Beate Union Department
GB. Yandell
Ch&mber of Commerce
Christian Endeavor
Occidental
Pine
Madison
Information Bureau
Horsfall
Mexican leaders jail cultured women amid revolution bid
Telegraph briefs report jailed cultured women in Mexico under President Dias accused of inciting revolution. The item notes public calls for help and mentions travel and diplomatic actions including Julius Kruttechnidt of Harriman line leaving San Francisco, Secretary Metcalf arriving in Oakland, and a 2000 name general arbitration treaty petition presented to The Hague by Miss Anna Eckstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Dias
Julius Kruttechnidt
Harriman Line
San Francisco
North West
Metcalf
Navy
Oakland
Anna Eckstein
Woodmen Campaign Shows Strong Recruitment in Seattle Area
Woodmen of the World reports a solid member drive with over 100 applicants in the past week. A large initiation for 1,000 candidates is set for the evening of August 1, with ritual teams selecting and training new members before visiting delegates and head officers. Candidates hail from Seattle and nearby areas including Tacoma and Bellingham, promising a major event in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization
Force
Organisation Department
Seattle
Tacoton
Bellingham
Judge rules publication act unconstitutional
The judge held the act prohibiting publication of session laws by anyone but the secretary of state to be unconstitutional. The case arose from an information filed by Prosecuting Attorney Mackinigh against Frank Pierce, author of Pierce's Code, who demurred asserting the act is invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Harry Orchard and Labor Rally Defense Fund
A confrontation over Harry Orchard’s guilt is tied to a defense fund for Moyer and Haywood. The notice claims a large Olympia crowd will attend a rally with a $1 round trip fare, drawing organized labor supporters as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinenberg
Yosemite
Moyer
Haywood
Olympia
Moyer-Haywood Defense Fund
Paving Contracts Bid Motions Ahead as City Eyes Projects
Tomorrow's bids before the board of public works will determine the Queen Anne paving and grading contracts totaling about 2.0 million. Prospects point to bids from the Pacific Ridge Company of Portland and a Chicago contractor, with Seattle firms watching closely for possible competition. Also reported are several local deaths including Kally Kelly and Helen Barnum, with death notices from Providence Hospital and Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Arks
Queen Anne
Fom
Cove
Denny
Ble Dework
Puget 4Te & Dredging Company
Chicago
Seattle
Queen Anne Hill
Pacific Ridge Company
Portland
Kally
Joseph A. Kelly
Helen Barnum
Brary Av. N
Thoman“l. Serf
Providence Hospital
Bridges
Robert Bridges
Harbor
Mattie Barber
Kent
Wilson
Ravenna
Extra large suit fittings and boys desired for papers
We carry suite in extra sizes large men can be fitted easily at W. B. Hutchinson Co. Cor 2nd and Union. Boys wanted to sell Seattle papers. For information apply to Geo. Engler Star office old library between 9 and 11 morning and 2 to 3 afternoon. Initiation fee paid by Engler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hutchinson Co
Cor
Union
Seattle
Geo. Engler
Star
Engler Oo
2Nd
Birthe Digby Catherwood Matinat and McDonald Falquist births
Birth notices list several new additions: Digby To wife of J M Digby born July 3 a daughter Catherwood To wife of Artha Catherwood born June 27 a daughter Sandi To wife of Dominick Bandi born July 3 a son McDonald To wife of Stewart McDonald born June 30 a daughter F Falquist To wife of August Falquist born June 27 a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digby
J. M. Digby
Koren
Daugher
Catherwood
Artha Catherwood
BB. Jefferson
Sandi
Dominick Bandi
McDonald
Stewart McDonald
Ballard
F. Falquist
August Falquist
Theaters lineup and notices for upcoming show week
The Burgess company presents A Man's Broken Promise next week while Ah Warken Woman closes tomorrow. Tonight and tomorrow feature The Two Orphans and Winchester. Charlie's Aunt runs all next week. Moreland Johns and Al Jobson are featured stars at Star theater with eight acts. Big sale on baseball goods at Hall's 1111 Firet Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Closs
Burgess Company
Taylor Company
Winchester
the Times
Charlie
Hall's
Firet Ave
Ose
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S. E. Co
Georgetown
James D. Hoge
NM. B. Bonner
Ferdinand Sehmita
J. D. Lowman
Emanuel Rosenberg
A. B *Tewart
Rett. McCormick
Edward R Dune
Chan M
Bebe
MN. B. Soluer
Union Savings & Trust Co
Cera Avenue
Cherry St
Hoge Bidg
Wask
Alaska Banking
Na Safe Deposit Co
Nome
Alasks
Oxfords
Hoyt
405
Pike Street
Seattle-Tacoma
Tacoma
U. Geeley, Jr
Savings Department
KB. Shorrock
J. P. Hartman, V. Pres
Alexander Myers
Sec
J. V. A. Smith
Harry Orchard
Second Ave
Alaska
Adon Pianos
Victor and Edison Talking Machines
Green Lake Reservoir
Green Lake
Green Lake Station
Redondo Beach
Puget Sound
the Sound Trustee Co
Coiman
Albert Hansen
Mamonds
FIRST
Cherry
Optical Department
Pacific Coast
Norfolk
the Crown Clothing Co., Inc
First Avenue
Postoffice
Asphalt Trust
Northwest
Atreet Eee Firma
Siebert Monson
Seattle Everett
Pantana
San Francisco Opera Comepany
Third Avenue
The
Lois
M’carthy
Our Lady Sales of
Valenciennes
Mennen
Colgate
Kirk
Swift
Armour
Colgate’s
Rickseekers
Willow's
Pinaud
Nation Sale
Lst
Nets
Breuadle Avenue
New Books
Stewart Edward White
Chatham
Frederick Harrison
Ebin
Theodore Roosevelt
Jacob Riis
Ade
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