Sam Hill and the Seattle Gas Franchise Saga
An excerpt tracing Sam Hill's influence in securing a perpetual gas franchise for Seattle Gas & Electric and its successors. It details political favors, cigars, and city officials who supported a policy of private profit, elevating rates and shaping urban power. It notes the 1873 ordinance granting the exclusive right to lay mains and manufacture gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jee Seaith Tes
Seattle Gas and Electric Company
Seattle Gas & Electric Lighting Company
Seattle Electric Company
Sam Hill
Seattle
St. Paul
Mr. Smith
Hill
Humes
Elec- 6
Pany
Snoke Power Company
Seattle Gas & Electric Skiing Company
Seattle Lighting Company
Citizens’ Light & Power Company
Dexter Horton
A. A. Denny
John Collins
C. BE. Burrows
Explosion on Battleship Georgia Kills Six
Washington reports that Midshipman Cruse and five others died from an explosion aboard the battleship Georgia at Boston Navy Yard. Seventeen were injured including Lieutenant Goodrich as damage is investigated and the ship heads to Boston with wounded. Captain McRae arrives to assume command as the vessel has been in commission one year.
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Snow
Boston Navy Yard
Navy Department
Cruse
United Press
D. C
Goodrich
Georgia
Mase McRae
John T. Cruse
Faulkner Goldthwaite
Boston
McRae
Davenport
Burglary Suspect Escapes From John Corgiat Home
A masked burglar entered the home of real estate dealer John Corgiat at 214 Eighthay south Sunday and robbed the residence of valuable jewelry. Corgiat awoke to a revolver pointed at him, shouted for help, and hid behind a door. He later found the intruder had fled.
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John Corgiat
Eighthay
Corgiat
Bring Riplinger Back to Seattle City Funds Debate
City Treasurer George Russell may urge the council to appropriate 5000 dollars to pursue and bring back John Riplinger. The theft involved about 68000 dollars from Seattle, with others possibly aiding. Riplinger remains in Honduras or elsewhere, and supporters warn of public disgrace and possible imprisonment if he is not returned.
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George Russell
Seattle
John Riplinger
Russell
John Kiplinger
Honduras
Inger
Riplinger
Riplage
John
Mrs. Anna Bradley Granted Bail in Brown Slaying Case
Mrs Anna Bradley of Utah was admitted to $15000 bail today in the slaying of former Senator Arthur J Brown. Friends are attempting to raise the bail while she remains in a hospital after a delicate operation.
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Washington, D. C
Anna Bradley
Utah
Arthur J. Brown
NYNH&H President criticizes Harriman report in July remarks
President Melien of the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad voices approval of the commerce commission report on Harriman. He says portions about Harriman's manipulations clash with his views and would be clearer if Harriman had written them himself.
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United Press
Boston
Melien
New
York
New Haven
Hartford Railead
Commerce
Harriman
St Paul Delegates Triumph at 1909 Convention
The St Paul delegates to the O EB convention celebrate their victory in the 1909 contest and head home rejoicing. Weir’s team earns the win through hard work and energy. Minneapolis will handle an overflow of delegates up to about 20,000 in the Minnesota capital. Beattie will present the slogan St Paul 1909.
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St. Paul
O. EB. Cinvention
Tomo
Weir
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Militia to Arm Fort Worden If War Comes
Washington National Guard officers say a war would quickly mobilize garrisons to Fort Worden Fort Flagler and Fort Casey to man large guns guarding Puget Sound. They argue the artillery reserve plan relies on militia as heavy gunners and note shortages of regulars at the forts. Returning guardsmen report strong loading and firing speeds at the coast’s biggest guns and many head to American Lake for rifle team trials bound for Toledo.
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Japan
National Guard of
Washington
Forta Worden
Fiagier
Casey
Puget Sound
National Guard
Three Forta
Everett
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Fort Worden
American Lake
Toledo
Detective Brown Dies After Hospital Operation
Detective H Brown of the city police died at Providence hospital after an operation performed last Wednesday. Born in Mason County Tilmore on June 6 1868 he married Sarah Bankreas in 1889 and left three children. He was 39 years old and highly regarded by fellow officers.
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H. Brown
Providence Hospital
Oobock
Brown
Mason County
Tilmore
Sarah Bankreas
Refuses to Testify and Is Jailed in Franchise Case
In San Francisco on July 15, J Himmer vice president of Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph was jailed for five days after refusing to testify in the Louis Glass bribery trial over a Home Telephone franchise. He was ordered kept in custody until he answered questions from the prosecution.
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United Press
San Francisco
Louis Glass
Home Telephone Company
KB. J
Himmer
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ballard Voters to Decide Bond Issue
The Thirteenth ward will vote on issuing bonds to cover about 76000 for old Ballard town improvements. If Seattle assigns the bonds and levies a fall levy, Thirteenth ward residents face a new property tax. Popejoy, a Pueblo, Colorado visitor, was found dead in a Frisco hotel room from gas in an apparent accident.
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Ballard
Seattle
Gra Popejoy
Pueblo
Colo
C. BK
Beto
Last Session of C E Gathering Tonight
Tonight features two sessions at Presbyterian Church with Francis E B Clark presiding and Howard H Grose leading a purpose meeting. States banners and brief charges planned amid prayers and benedictions.
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C.E
Tfemt
Williston
Lincoln Park
Francis EB. Clark
D. D
LL. D
Alanka
Arkansas
Arizona
Canadian
California
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maritime Provinces
Maine
Maryland
Maseachweetts
Michkmas
Nebraska
New York
North Corona
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Piest Presbyterian Church
Fourth Avenue
Spring Street
Howard HB. Grose
D. C
N. Y
Alabama
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Mawati
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
West Seattle Annexation Heads to City Council Vote
The city council is set to formalize annexation of West Seattle and nearby areas including Youngstown and Alki Point this evening. If approved the west side will join as the fourteenth ward of Greater Seattle.
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West Seattle
Youngstown
Alki Point
City Council
Greater Seattle
West Side
Fourteenth Ward
Indianapolis Begins Seattle Tacoma Run With Steamer
The Indianapolis made its first week late voyage on the Seattle Tacoma route carrying a large number of passengers each trip. It will share traffic with the Flyer which has held the run for 16 years. There is ample business for both boats.
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Indianapolis
Seattle Tacoma
Admiral Evans Defies Critics in Atlantic Fleet Challenge
Washington July 15 Admiral Bob Evans declares readiness to face any foreign fleet in peace or war. He cites high fleet standards electric battle plans and disciplined ships, stating the United States is near ideal battleship construction and that captains are prepared to train against any foe.
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Bob" Isgues
United Press
Washington
Atlantic
Bob” Evans
Evans
United States
Drowning Rumor Tied to Leach Park Boathouse Case
A stranger is believed drowned after renting a boat at Leach Park on Lake Washington last Saturday night. The boat drifted ashore half full of water and the renter vanished, with police weighing whether foul play or eviction of rental occurred.
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Leach Park
Lake Washington
Rules Man Once Insane Is A Competent Witness
In Hoise Idaho July 15 the Haywood trial resumes as Judge Wood bars the defense from introducing a probate report on John D Millett’s insanity. Witnesses identify Big Bill Davin as part of the union attack on Bunker Hill mill while contested San Francisco deposition facts surface. Harry Orchard is recalled, denies knowing Shorty, and questions about his grandfather McKinney and alleged Canadian death are raised as court debates insanity evidence and motive.
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Cc. W. Bynum
Denver
Moran
Orchard
Pettibone
J. L. McGee
Idaho
MeGee
McGee
Clarence Darrow
Haywood
Boise
Spokane
Boisae
Hoise
Wood
Probate Court
John D. Millett
Elliott
Hillett
Willis Dewey
Big Bill" Davin
General Union
Bunker Hill Mill
Lawrence Guibinial
San Francisco
G. F. Wayne
Caldwell
Steunenberg
C. A. Lampson
Harry Orchard
KB. M. Sabine
Idaho Springs
Colo
Man Arrested for Forging Judge's Name on Check
Victor O Khoone was arrested on a charge of forging the name of Judge W R Bell to a $20 check cashed at a Washington Street saloon. He is wanted for Pasco Washington and also in Idaho, police say.
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Victor O. Khoone
W. R. Bell
Washington St
Noone Sa
Pasco, Wash
Idaho
Mooted questions overlooked by resolution committee
The resolution committee will file its report tonight and it will be ratified by the convention. The two mooted questions temperance pledge and woman suffrage will not be touched. The society opposes saloons but rejects compulsory pledge agitation and avoids politics on suffrage.
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Resolutiona
Woodmen Officials Visit Seattle for Pacific Jurisdiction Meeting
Woodmen head officers led by Boak arrive in Seattle for the Pacific jurisdiction convention. Uniformed degree teams will greet them and daily sessions are planned to discuss proposed new laws with the main convention opening on Tuesday July 23.
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Boak
Seattle
Endeavor Convention Nears Close in Seattle Raves Honoring City Hosts
The 1907 Christian Endeavor convention concludes with delegates praising Seattle for a superb gathering. William Shaw, general secretary, commends the reception and seeks to introduce Seattle’s local committee to the large audience at Tent Williston. He emphasizes the excellent work of the Seattle Endeavorers.
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Christian Endeavor
Seattle
Wiliam Shaw
Society
Williston
Endeav
Convention Comes to Seattle with High Praise
The report highlights the convention's success in Seattle with speakers including Mr Shaw President Francia E Clark and visiting ministers praising the event. Preparations for departure fill the day at depots and wharves as thousands of visitors plan their return after a busy closing day. Bishop Alexander among the speakers marked the final sessions and missionary planning ahead.
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Tig
Resolutions Committee
Williston
First Presbyterian
Alexander
World religious leaders listed in new church directory
The record lists religious figures by city and country including Walters of Jersey City N J Rev John Pollock Belfast Ireland pastor of the largest congregation Rev W T Johnson Richmond Va Rev Edward Lax man Alaska Tatsujiro Sawaya Okayama Japan Rev Andrew Beattie Canton China Rev Alex ander Francia St Petersburg Russia Bishop B H H Lee Wilherforce Ohio Rev J M Ibanez Mexico.
Roll Call of States Ends Convention With Song
Delegates gather at First Presbyterian Church and Tent Williston for a roll call of the states with each delegation rising to recite scripture or sing. The event, highly anticipated due to the large city delegation, marks the formal close of the convention.
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First Presbyterian Church
Williston
Jails Visited by Christian Endeavor Workers
A party from the Christian Endeavor convention visited Seattle jails, conducting morning services at the city jail and afternoon services at the county jail. Forty five inmates joined the League of Christian Endeavor, pledging to obey prison rules and pursue better conduct on release. Led by Rev. Edward A. Fredenhagen of Topeka, the 80 Endeavorers planned prison work in Seattle, noting the municipal jail as the worst they had seen.
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Christian Endeavor
Hastiles
Seattle
League of Christian Endeavor
Edward A. Fredenhagen
Topeka
Kas
Society of the Friendless
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Shaw
Mangfield
Conn
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Tacoma
G. W. Brokaw
Butte
John B. Elliott
Canada
Tile
Darrow
BR. W. McKinstry
Alameda, Pa
J. A. Francis
W. Ll. Chamberlain
Tent Willston
Edward Tarring
Hiram N. Lathrop
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Edwin Heyldeck
Philadelphia
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