Bryan accused of accepting from Southern Pacific in 1896
Political circles in San Francisco await morning papers reporting an accusation that William J Bryan took a payment from the Southern Pacific while campaigning in 1896. The claim surfaced via a letter from William F. Herrin, a party manipulator, to James W. Rea in San Jose. A copy of the letter was printed with the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Gan Francisco
William Jen Bryan
Southern Pacific
William F. Herrin
Thern Pacific Company
Politi
James W. Rea
San Jose
Rea
Transportation policy noted in San Jose letter
A San Jose letter quotes an official stating no free interstate transportation will be issued except to company employees. The writer notes past actions by Mr. Milla in Bryan case and offers help with alternatives. The piece also includes claims from Rea about Southern Pacific influence in California politics and party shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
San Jose
Milla
William Jennings Bryan
Rea
Southern Pacific
Santa Clara County
Herrin
Mpmiods
Southern Pacific Company
Rea Aaya
Ify Congregaman
California
Rellican
South & Pacific
Estee
Frances Hall Blethen Dies at Seattle Home
Mrs Frances Hall Blethen wife of C B Blethen managing editor of the Times died at the family home 500 West Comstock street yesterday morning pneumonia had kept her ill for over a month survived by husband two sons Francis Alden four and one half Clarence Bretton Jr one sister Mrs Kate Richville society editor of the Times private funeral service planned at the residence Tuesday noon two hundred twenty eight bodies removed from Rikosky mines near St Petersburg fire continued from explosion of black damp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hall Blethen
C. BK. Blethen
the Times
Weat
Comstock St
Blethen
Seattle
Cleveland
Rikosky
St. Petersburg
Tea for Guest Honors Mine Bullock of New Jersey
In a rear parlor a decorative display and a surprise element marked a social gathering for guests including Mrs. Fred Wilson Ida Wilson and other relatives. Elinor Ingersoll Thorne hosts a tea in honor of visitor Miss Bullock of New Jersey scheduled for Saturday afternoon with flowers and a festive setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy
Fred Wilson
Hie Aister
Ida
Cleveland
Mra. Smith
Smith
George W. Omey
Mra
Elinor Ingersoll Thorne
Mine Bullock
New Jersey
Mantell Stars in King Lear at Moore Theatre
Robert Mantell opened his engagement Sunday night in King Lear before a large audience. He interpreted Lear as a sovereign grounded in power and decrepitude, delivering a performance praised for its imagination and stature. Supporting roles by Gordon Hurley Kent, Guy Lindsley Foot, and Francia McGinn Edgar earned high marks as well. The show repeats tonight and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mantell
the Moore
Richard Manefield
Mr. Mantell
Lear
Gordon Hurley
Kent
Guy Lindsley
Foot
Francia McGinn
Edgar
The Mikado and Other Stage Offerings At Local Theaters
The San Francisco Opera opened the week with The Mikado featuring a brunette cast and notable performances by ea Kent Teddy Webb and Little Gene Ormond. At Beattie Burgess Hunting presents The Mystery of Temple Court with Emma Hunting and a plot of secret marriage and stolen documents. Pantages at the LoIs stages Why Smith Left Home with Mrs Julia Walcott delivering comic laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
San Francisco Opera Company
Ea Kent
Yum
the Geisha
Teddy Webb
Ko Ko
Wallace Brownlow
Eugene Weiner
Fred Snook
Chas Browning
Frank Bertrand
Gene Ormond
Mise Ruby Norton
Temple Court
Burgess Hunting Company
Beattie
Withal
Emma Hunting
Nettie Sinclair
Smith
Lols
Pantages
Financial ledger notes depositors and solid business aims
The fragment states sums like £2,000 and $1,150,028.50 and expresses the aim to pay depositors such interest and provide facilities in line with sound business principles. It suggests a banking or financial context focusing on depositor payments and prudent operations.
Cook Ladies Leader Named and Union Officials Aided
The cook lady serves as secretary of the Cook Ladies' union and queen of the Amalgamated Society of House Maids. Others who helped along were F.C. Huebner, Edge Jossey and Philip Shef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook Ladies’ Union
Amalgamated Society of House Maids
F.C. Huebner
Edge Jossey
Philip Shef
Shows Open at Pantages and Star Theatres with Notables
Marie Rolfean performs The Little Wonder Worker as a main feature at Pantages. The bill includes Frank Maltese Comedy Company in The Wrong Mrs Appleton, Four Comrades European comedy acrobats, and Rome Mayo and Juliet travesty minstrels. Star Theatre presents headliners Juno Salmo the Devil Dandy and Ott Nelson Stedeman in Nearly a Doctor with eight eastern turns on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Rolfean
Frank
Mrs. Appleton
Rome
Mayo and
Juliet
Star Theatre
Juno Salmo
the Devil Dandy
Ott
Nelson & Stedeman
Nome wildfires threaten tundra and forest near town
Briefs report fires rage near Nome Alaska as crews fight spreading blazes. Other items note Dawson seeking board approval for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition exhibit and an Oakland rail collision that left six dead and many injured with engineer Barry charged with manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Board of Trade
Barry
Santa Cruz
Oakland
Jules
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billy
Bryan K
Frisco Page
Nebraskan
Speedlund
Hornberg
Larson
Pike St
C. B. Blethen
J. D. Lowman
Charles On
Stead. Lancaster
Mixes Minna M. Stead
James M. Lancaster
Fifth
Av. W
Thomas B. Elliott
Wm. McKintey
G. A. A. William McKinley Circle
G. A. KR
Woodland Park
Montefiore Aid Society
Ladies’ Montefiore Aid Society
Morrishall
Ninthav
Yesler
Ernest C. Bhert of
Bremerton
Mackenzie Gastel
Mins Hallile Ines Mackenzie
Irwin Gastel
Willow At
Brighton Beach
Ev. B. F
Mise Comogya
Bnohomish
Mise Ferguson
RK. A. Alexander
J. H Fance
BH. O. Lum
St. George
A. HL Miller
May
Joseph Christy Glass
Mise Annie Swesey
Weston B. Lascar
Chicaago
Beer Man
John W. Considine
Mise Carmel Sullivan
Portland
Considine
G. O. Smith
Whitman Av
L. Kilsheimer & Co
White Mountain
White Mountains
Jong
Hoosier
Westberg & Childs Incorporated
Second Av
King
Northwest Trust 4 Safe Deposit Company
Colman Building
Resources
King County
Shorrock
Joan P. Hartman
Alex. Myers
J. V. A. Smith
Mherhodesco
Copenhagen
THE
Rhodes Co
Books
Daily Doings
Venience
Gus Brown
Sweave
John C. Walling Co., Inc
Kohler & Chase
Nome
Alaska
Frisco
Thomas
del Monte
Congressman
Nic Longworth
Deneek
Heat
New York
Rainier Clothing © CO
P. Gibbon
King and Occidental Av
Second Ave
Seattle, Wash
Weber Piano Dealers
Flyer
Seattle-Tacoma
Tacoma
U. Seeley, Jr
Everett and Edmonds
Mr. Hume
Vulcan Iron Works
Monticello
Feattle
U. & Navy Yard
Flyer Dock
Madison Street
Hym
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!