Civil War Commands and Seattle Garbages Contract
On this date in 1861 Beauregard ordered Ewell to Union Mills Ford and Rodes to McLean's Ford as McDowell advanced toward Virginia. In Seattle garbage collection begins after August with contracts to J L Repetto and Interbay Fuel Co at an estimated annual cost of 404,760 dollars and 739.60 dollars per day.
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Manassas Junction
Ewell
Union Mills Ford
Gen
Rodes
McLean's Ford
Virginia
McDowell
Alexandria
J. L. Repetto
Interbay Fuel Co
Seattle
Seattle Post Office to Start Banking Next Saturday
The Seattle post office will begin banking operations next Saturday, bringing the state total of postal banks to 24. Postmaster Russell has completed plans for the launch and awaits notice from Washington, D. C. to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Russell
Washington, D. C
Hotelman's association invites mayor for opening address
At a Seattle meeting a four member committee was formed to invite Mayor Pilling to deliver the opening address for the Washington State Hotelman's association four day session starting July 24. Life Portrayals by Dickens captivated a Northwest Chautauqua audience. liquor interests mobilize while prohibitionists advance. George Wilkinson, 68, a British Army veteran, collapsed and died from heart disease outside 79 Washington St yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Hotelman's Association
Pilling
Washington State Hotelman's Association
Dickens
W. &. Battis
Northwest Chautauqua
George Wilkinson
King's Infantry
Washington St
Blazing tar caldron at Second and Pike quelled by chem
A tar cauldron in the rear of buildings at Second and Pike drew a crowd of curious onlookers last night. Fire crews battled the blaze briefly before a chemical agent quickly subdued the flames and smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second and
Pike
Canadian laborer hurt in fall on Occidental and Main
Arthur Henderson, 31, a Canadian laborer, broke a teg in a fall on the sidewalk at Occidental avenue and Main street yesterday. Diaz's mother urged him toward the ministry. he later became a lawyer. The betting fraternity notes the double cross. Funeral services for Taco Mes Gag, 74, Seattle pioneer, were held at Butterworth's chapel with Rev. Sydney Morgan officiating. Mesdag was related to Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Wilhelm Mesdag and was a noted musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Henderson
Occidental Av
Main
Diaz
Taco Mes Gag
Seattle
Butterworth’s Chapel
Sydney Morgan
Mesdag
Lawrence Alma Temeda
Wilhelm Mesdag
Reward Offered for Arrest in Patrolman Cunliffe Shooting
A reward of 1650 dollars is posted for the capture of the man who shot and killed Patrolman Cunliffe. Chief Bannick issues 10000 circulars advertising the rewards. Reverend Matthews borrowed funds on life insurance to prosecute Seattle's police chief. Guess that's practical moral work indeed.
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Cunliffe
Bannick
Matthews
Seattle
Cleveland Press
Local Musician Recounts Santa Rosa Wreck Escape
Carlos EB Arriola, a local musician, writes from California after the steamer Santa Rosa ran aground off the coast. He says he narrowly saved his hide and expresses gratitude for the small favor of survival in his Seattle friendship letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
California
Carlos Eb, Arriola
Seattle
Tacoma Ta board selects officers for state accountancy
Two Seattle men Andrew Quigley and James P Robertson were elected vice chairman and secretary and treasurer respectively of the state board of accountancy at the annual meeting held in Tacoma. Alfred Lister of Tacoma was chosen chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Andrew Quigley
James P. Robertson
State Board of Accountancy
Tacoma
Alfred Lister
Osler Honored on 62nd Birthday in Tecumseh Roots
The article notes Dr. William Osler turns 62 in Tecumseh Ontario, mentioning his Canadian roots and family, with his eventual move to the United States and Baltimore. It references a local fire department pay bill, Tony Sharbaugh in Cleveland, and the reinterment of Mrs. James Harrington from Santa Monica to Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Osler
Dr. Osler
Tecumseh Ont
United States
Baltimore
Council
Fire Department
George Mapel
Building Department
James Harrington
Santa Monica
Cal
Harrington
Auburn
Census Enumerator Arrested In Seattle Indictment
Portland census enumerator Dr James James was arrested here in connection with a federal grand jury indictment charging the making of false census returns. Delegates from the Gaelic League of Ireland Rev Michael O Flanagan and Fionan MacColum will arrive in Seattle late this month to promote Irish language culture and industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
America
Gaelic League of Ireland
Michael O'Flanagan
Fionan MacColum
Seattle
Secretary MacVeagh Receives Proposals After Marriage Hint
Chicago report notes Secretary of the Treasury Eames MacVeagh casually saying he wished he were married and now receives numerous marriage proposals from women in response.
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Chicago
Eames MacVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Fay Patriarch Henry G Fay Dies at 80
Henry G Fay aged 80 a retired Boston business man father of George F Fay of Drummond Lighterage Seattle has died. He was son of Francis B Fay the first mayor of Chelsea Massachusetts Petitions circulate in banks offices and stores to seek 4000 signatures for a Port of Seattle election on September 5.
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Henry G. Fay
George F. Fay
Drummond Lighterage Company
Seattle
Fay
Boston
Francis B. Fay
Chelsea
Mass
Port of Seattle
Refugee survivor recounts Oscoda fire horror in Bay City
Refugees arriving from Au Sable and Oscoda include Mrs. Drie Diamond, a survivor of the Iroquois Theatre blaze in Chicago. She describes rapid flames pushing hundreds to lakes and swamps, women and children exhausted, and a sister missing amid the crush. Reports say Traverse City outskirts burn, and towns such as Trowbridge, Millersburg, Laroque, One Way, La Grange, Lewistown, and Day Shore face destruction or severe danger.
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Ay Dalted Bres
Won Bay City
Midh
Au Sable
Oscoda
Drie Diamond
Chicago
Traverse City
Trowbridge
Millersburg
Laroque
la Grange
Lewistown
Day Shore
Army board to appraise army horse costs three officers
Official orders set a board of two captains and a lieutenant colonel to meet in Washington and appraise a horse for government purchase. Salaries total 8 300 a year, and for one day of work the government spends more than 27 dollars to decide the price, with potential saving of ten to fifteen dollars on the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Season
Washington
Army
Uncle Sam
Leutenant
United States
Sam
Lyceum Plans Three Vaudeville Acts With Motion Pictures
Beginning Sunday the Lyceum theatre will mirror other top playhouses by presenting three or more vaudeville acts per show alongside three reels of motion pictures. The lineup includes acts at Coliseum, Adelphia, Troxel and Winchell, and Dream, with Serials and educational films such as Marvela of Horseman ship and Reckless Reddy Reforma. Additional programs feature Circuits, City venues, Grand, Exhibit, Odeon, and National with varied dramas comedies and travel segments.
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Lyceum Theatre
Bernard Ouens
del. Adelphia
Troxel
Winchell
Reddy Reforma
Popular Corset Models At $1.00 and $1.50
Corsets Styles 697 and 746 offered at Casement Salesroom describe a $1.00 corset for slender figures with medium-high bust and two hose supporters and a $1.50 corset for average figures with a longer skirt and three hose supporters in unboned coutil material.
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Batiste
Basement Saleeroom Wash Goods and Toweling Specials
Accumulated short lengths of wash fabrics from the season offered for clearance in a basement saleeroom. Fast color apron ginghams in digo blue check 5¢ per yard and half bleached kitchen toweling 5¢ per yard. Numerous staple weaves in useful lengths for various purposes.
Silk Crepe Dresses Offer at 50c Yard in Basemnt Sale
The Susquehanna Silk Company presents 22 inch Orkeda Silk Crepe for afternoon and party dresses. It is soft finished, 22 inches wide, with color assortment, priced attractively at 50 cents per yard. Also 46 inch Pure Worsted Panama at 83 cents yard in black brown cardinal and blues, featured in basement salesroom.
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Susquehanna Silk Company
Panama
Lingerie Waists Offered at Basement Sale
A large assortment of waists slightly soiled from handling and display is offered at a special 75 cent price to close out. Included are lawn batiste and cotton voile styles with embroidery lace and insertion trims, square and Dutch necks, kimono sleeves, and high neck long sleeve designs.
Basemen t Salesroom Notions and Stationery Prices
Notions stationer y items listed including Carmen Hair Nets at 20c per dozen finishing braids 5c and 10c bolts absorbent cotton 25c per 1 lb moth balls 10c per 1 lb toilet soap 10c a cake three for 25c assorted soaps 35c per box correspondence paper 50 sheets 50 envelopes 50c per box boxed stationery 12c linen paper 25c per lb envelopes 10c per package three for 25c basement salesroom.
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G. T. Beauregard
Alabama
University Community Club
University
Dr. Records
Arctic
Cook
Cleveland
Tony Sharbaugh
Fee Capital
Mock
Dexter Horton National Bank of
State Banking Department
Washington Trust and Savings Bank
Cherry New York Bldg
WM. H. Johnston
Machinists’ Union
James O'Connell
International Union of Machinists
Lyceum
Stonewall Jackson
Danube
Simbo
Odeon
Water Heetle
Ste Young
Stubb
New Servants
Kohler & Chase
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Btore
Universal
Frederick & Nelson
HESE
Casement Salesroom
Vici Kid
Vici
Ven
Carmen
Ladies’ Home
Journal Patterns
Pers
Judge al, An
Well Golf
Acci
Beattie Hight
Machin
City
Inster
Andre
Th P Repairs
Tured
Duke
M Andre
Willia Tary
Lingham
Walle
New
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