Mysterious survey near Georgetown sparks railroad rumor
An engineer named J. C. Barton arrives near Georgetown with a crew to survey sites for a potential railroad. Rumors place him with Chicago Northwestern or Canadian Pacific, though officials deny public details as the work proceeds quietly and Barton declines comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Barton
Railroad
Northwestern
Rumer
Mr. Barton
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Barton
Canadian Pacific Railway
Mr. Barton Atmply
City fights fake jewelry auctions and license revocation
Chief Wappenstein accuses City Comptroller Carroll and License Collector Marsh of inaction over fraudulent jewelry auctions. Investigations by Captain Willard found misrepresented auctions. The chief vows prosecution for fraud but cites small sums and costly suits, urging license revocation to curb the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wappenstein Ieon
Carroll
Marsh
Goldstein
Messrs
Carroli and Marsh
Buried Alive in Brooklyn Subway Construction
A report from New York states 48 men were buried alive today in a collapse within a Brooklyn subway construction site on the Kings County Elevated line section known as the cavern. Rescue efforts were underway as officials assessed the incident.
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York
Brooklyn
Struc Fe
Kings County
Robbery at Gilroy Jewelry Trunk Theft Reported
In Gan Jose California on July 14 two display trunks owned by A company of Gan Fran were opened by robbers at Harry F Priutia’s store in Gilroy. Jewelry valued at 910,000 was taken while a trunk was left under supervision of a firm employee. A well dressed man seen near the scene, Eisenberg as a suspect.
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Willard
Carrol
Marsh
Gan Jose
Cal
A Company
Gan Fran
Harry Fpruitia
Gilroy
Eisenberg
Sus
King to Enter Private Life After Tomorrow
King, a general passenger of the Great Northern Steam Company, announced he would leave public office and go into private life starting tomorrow. The report notes his extensive interests in Washington and in mining, with movement of related parties toward Washington. The text also mentions the troopship Ba and planned travel routes via St Michael to Valdez and Se.
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WW. King
Great Northern Steam Company
Mr. King
United States
St. Michael
Yukon
Valdez
Chief Wappenstein pursues pugilist leaders in city clash
The chief targets prize fighters and promoters in Kitsap County chaos. He insists they quit the city or face vagrancy charges under state law. Pleasant Beach authorities face jurisdiction issues as fighters base in the city. Recent fines for vagrancy show enforcement will tighten.
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Wappenstein
Ume Tn
Pleasant Beach
Kitsap County
Madison Park
Dave Holly
George Parieh
Salmon Cargo Sets Sail From Northwestern Canneries
The Excelsior is due Thursday with 10,000 cases of salmon the first pack sent south from Northwestern Commercial company cannerys. The Santa Cruz sails Thursday for Skagway and nearby ports. The Benator is billed to sail for Nome tomorrow noon with a fair passenger list and full freight. The San Juan arrived from the fish banks with 135 600 pounds of halibut. The Tampteo arrived from Kotzebue Sound early this morning.
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Excelsior
Northwestern Commercial Company
Santa Cruz
Skagway
Way
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Benator
Nome
San Juan
Fish Banka
Tampteo
Kotzebue Sound
Auto Rides Through Georgetown Saloon Controversy
Five occupants of an automobile from Union stables violated speed limits and intoxication concerns, crashing onto the sidewalk in Georgetown near Nate MecNate’s saloon. Marshal Jones arrested them. vehicle held at fire station pending release after bail. Two women and three men were involved. no homes listed.
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Getown
Georgetown
Union Stables
Nate MecNate
Georgetows
Marshal Jones
Three steamers sail from Seattle to Alaska with passengers
Three steamers loaded with freight and passengers departed Seattle for Alaska. The Jefferson and Oregon left in the forenoon, the Victoria followed in the afternoon. The Jefferson heads to southeastern Alaska with over 200 passengers including J W Troy editor of the Skagway Alaskan. W H Bush returns to Valder. Victoria list includes F O Meara of St Paul and W C Wilkins of Philadelphia with valuable properties on the Beward peninsula.
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Seattle
Alaska
Jefferson
Oregon
Victoria
J. W. Troy
Skagway Alaskan
Seward and
Valdes
W. H. Bush
Northwestern Steamship Company
Valder
F. O'Meara
St. Paul
W. C. Wilkins
Philadelphia
Beward Penin
Summer Hotel Planned at Quartermaster Harbor Site
A local syndicate organizes to build a summer hotel on Quartermaster harbor after purchasing waterfront land with a beach and five springs. Plans call for 56000 to 100900 in improvements to create a premier coastal resort between Beattie and Tacoma with strong steamboat service and a next summer opening.
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Beattie
Tacoma
Vashon Island
Everett Pastor Sued for $6000
Mrs. Anna Be. Abrahameon sues Rev. Emanuel Johnson pastor of the First Swedish Methodist church for six thousand dollars in damages alleging slander The plaintiff is a church clerk and claims the pastor has
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Anna BE. Abrahameon
Emanuel Johnson
First Swedish Methodist Church
Hoge on Stand Denies Charge in Land Fraud Trial
Martin Hoge testified he fully denied all charges in the land fraud case in Portland. His wife also denied the charges as the trial continued this morning. In Tacoma the State Editorial convention opened with 80 delegates, expected to double by evening.
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Portland
Martin Hoge
Tacoma
Seattle Ladies to Meet Wednesday at Bartell's
The Seattle Ladies group gathers Wednesday at Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store at 616 Second Ave for a large perfume sale. Colgate perfumes including La France Hose Heliotrope White Rose Italian Violet and Lotus Blossom will be sold at 27c per ounce.
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Bartell
Red Cross Drug Store
Second Ave
Colgate’s
la France Hose
Public reception and banquet planned for Arlington hotel
All arrangements are complete for a public reception to be tendered tomorrow evening at the Arlington hotel to Senator Plies and Congressman Humphrey. The informal reception aims to give residents a chance to meet their congressional representatives with brief addresses and a note of appreciation by George H. Walker. The event is open to all political persuasions and no formal invitations were issued beyond the reception committee.
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Arlington Hotel
Benator Plies
Humphrey
Ollisena
Beattle
George H. Walker
Trepoff Seen as Likeliest Dictator Prospect in Russia
Reported conference in St. Petersburg with General Trepoff Premier Stolypin and others weighing a plan to replace the czarist control. Circles suggest a strong general from achievement rather than birth may be chosen, with Trepoff viewed as likeliest option.
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ST. Pateraburg
Trepoff
Stolypin
Aligh
Necoahe
Grand du Nicholas
Esar
Rest in the Country Amid Wheat Rise and Fall
A brief rural vignette contrasts Dee and Mr Walletreet as they consider a respite from business while observing the farm. The scene hints at watching wheat rise and fall as summer signals pass.
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Mr. Walletreet
Races at the Meadows Offer Competitive Overnight Entries
The Meadows card lists six races with selling conditions and 4 year old plus fields. Notable entrants include Mindter, Wathrepout, Tevolee, Mipper, Van Hope, and Lady Went. the program also notes a plumbing ad and a Col. Richard Henry Ballinger funeral service setting.
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Imine Pettijohn
Ad Shana UK
MpondGolin Co
Cannes
Tarente
Mindter
PTAT
Cccnee
van Hope
Glenrice
Bensie Weilfly
Byron Pome
Lady
Fragmented proverb on wealth and travel ethics
An old style reflection warns that even the prudent in stocks and navigation may miss fortune. It contrasts dreamers of cars and legacies who lack funds and must walk, urging a return to savings.
Tacoma Council to Probe Bribe Charge Against Conrad
All but one Tacoma city council member will vote for an investigation of a bribe charge against Councilman Conrad who allegedly asked six thousand dollars from the Independent Asphalt company during a contract consideration. A judge orders dairy farmer P Cerint to sell all milk to Northwestern Dairy.
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Tacoma
Conrad
Independent Asphalt Company
Gilliam
P. Cerint
Georgetown
Northwestern Dairy Company
Doctor Accused After Nord Death At Beattie General
Peter Nord Jr died at Beattie General Hospital after an operation by Dr J J Gingles of Copeland Medical Institute. His father accuses improper treatment and plans to present the case to Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh.
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Peter Nord, Jr
Thirty-fifth
South
Beattie General Hospital
J. J. Gingies
Copeland Medical Institute
Gingles
bin Hee
Peter Nord
Nord
Hanley Wan
Beattle General Hospital
Mackintosh
Real estate sale in Maynard's addition nets $80,000
W E Best, via Joan Davis & Co, sold the north half of lot 6, block 3 in Maynard's addition to Adam W T Mueller of Chicago for 80 000. The four story brick property on Firetay between Jackson and Main has a current lease to the Independent Brewing Co for 500 annually per month.
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W. EB Best
Joan Davis & Co
Adam W. T. Mueller
Chicago
Maynard
Firetay
Jackson and
Mainst
Independent Brewing Company
Beattie Auto Billets Set for Vancouver Island Tour
Six well known Beattie automobile party members depart on the Princess Victoria tonight for a three day tour of Vancouver Island. They will travel from Victoria to Vancouver and return to Seattle by land. The party includes Judge Hattie and wife L. S. Romney and wife with friends Le Birch and Edgar Batke.
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Beattie Automobillets
Princess Victoria
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Vancouver
Seattle
Hattie
Romney
le Birch
Edgar Batfte
Northwestern Steamship moves ticket office location
The ticket office of the Northwestern Steamship company will be moved next Tuesday from 608 First Ave to the corner of First Ave and Cherry Street.
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Northwestern Steamship Company
First Av
Cherry St
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King
Buford
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Czar
Everett True
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Muller
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Ralph Young
Buchanan
Belle Kinney
Cascade of Diamonds
May Bowdish
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Rhertds
Gateway
Rodane
Florence Fonso Sane
Ballinger
Col
Richard Henry Ballinger
Lake McAleer
Lakeview Cemetery
Mra RA. Ballinger
Connecticut
Rok Eae
Woodland Hill
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Lota
Woodlawn Hill
Union Depot
Second Av
Pikest
Westlake Boulevard
Fremont Av
Woodland Park
Phinney
C. F. Boylan
Mgr
the Meadows
Pellgrose
Rowse
Bavlode
Union Savings & Trust Co
Hoge Ridg
Wash
Alaska Planking & Base Deposit Co
Mick
Ind
D. S. Johnston CO
Carrory Furniture Company
Stconp
Spring Street
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