Gen Young Visits Seattle as Plan Grows for Fort Lawton
Brigadier General 8S. B. M. Young arrives in Seattle at the Rainier Grand after succeeding Gen. Shafter in command of California and the Columbia. He announces that Gen. Randall will move headquarters from St Michael to Vancouver barracks in September and then command the Columbia department. He visits Fort Lawton and Bremerton, urging funds to complete the fort as a regimental post and to improve Vancouver barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Young
California
the Columbia
Shafter
Seattle
Rainier Grand
W.R. Sundaberg
Gen. Young
Gen. Randall
Department of Alaska
St. Michael
Vancouver
San Francisco
Lawton
Wallaalla
Boise
Teenioen
Fort Lawton
Washington
Cona Las Wa
Young
Bremerton
Burweill
Flagter
Casey
Bailey Sells Property on Third Avenue in Windsor
Stephen Bailey of Windsor sells three lots on the west side of Third Avenue between Jefferson and James Streets to Joe Timothy. The deed records a $10 consideration but shows $68.75 in revenue stamps. Bailey, connected to the Hotel portion, filed the instrument shortly after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Timothy
Windsor
Ontario
Third Avenue
Jefferson and
James Streets
Saeesey
Third and
Cherry
Stephen 8. Bailey
Hern, Y
Akron Delegation Plans Seattle stop and Canadian tour
A party of Akron tourists checked in at the Rainier Grand in Seattle and will visit Victoria before traveling east through Canada. The travelers include Hon. Chas. E. B. Perkins and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raymond, Miss Mary Perkins, Miss Anna Perkins, with J. Myron Leavitt directing the tour for the Raymond-Whitcomb agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Seattle
Rainier Grand
Olympia
McKinley
Victoria
Canada
Chas. EB. Perking
Charlies Raymond
Mary
Anna Perkins
J. Myron Leavitt
Raymond-Whitcomb
Brays Seek Damages Over Lost Truck on Steamship Kimball
In federal court Judge Hanford heard the Bray case alleging their Nome to Seattle transport on the John 8 Kimball lost a trunk with clothing and gold dust valued at 200 dollars and 25 dollars given to the purser not returned. They seek 425 dollars. Commissioner Bowman ordered to record Ah Ng deportation evidence for the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
John L
Anna Bray
John 8. Kimball
Brays
Nome
Seattle
Kimball
Bowman
Ah Ng
Bids Advertised for City Street Improvements
The board of public works invites bids for water mains on Boylston avenue from Seneca street to Denny way and Sixth avenue north from Galer street. It also seeks bids for brick paving in block 7% of A A Denny's addition, sewers on Sixth avenue north from Galer to Republican, Taylor from Highland Drive to Aloha, and Aloha from Taylor to Sixth avenue north.
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Board of Public Works
Boylston Avenue
Seneca Street
Denny Way
A. A. Denny’s
Sixth Avenue
Galer
Republican
Taylor
Highland Drive
Aloha
Galer Street
Bishop of Alaska Visits Seattle on Missionary Resume
Right Rev. P. F. Rowe bishop of Alaska is in Seattle as a guest at the Butler. He plans to return to Nome soon and resume supervision of a new interior missionary work begun the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Rowe
Alaska
Seattle
Butler
Nome
Sailings Announced for Steamship Fleet
Steamship South Portland and Pacific Clipper line agents report departures to San Francisco tomorrow at unspecified hour. Progresso Steamship Co. will announce future movements while Pollard Steamship Co. handles general cargo loading at Whatcom. The Newburg joins the Be a Francises line with an arrival expected Saturday. Exbert awaits UAL tomorrow morning while portions of her barge commerce are receiving cargo.
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Exbert
Two Years for Handy in State Prison
Judge Griffin denied a new trial and sentenced F N Handy to two years in state prison after convicting him of obtaining money under false pretenses. He secured $5900 from Dr E F Jordan by presenting a false vessel inspection and mortgage on a two thirds interest, claiming the craft was seaworthy and government inspected. The vessel was found unsafe and dilapidated, worth little, and Handy gave notice of appeal after sentencing.
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Griffin
F. N. Handy
Handy
E. F. Jordan
Atveasol
Moree
Jordan
Poisoned New Orleans Alms House Poison Attempt
Seven officials at the Touro-Shakespeare almshouse in New Orleans fell seriously ill from arsenic after a Friday morning poisoning attempt. The matron Mrs Blanchard may die. physicians saved others with antidotes. A black inmate is suspected amid a racial transfer dispute. The poison was in coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Touro-Shakespeare Almshouse
Blanchard
Almahouse
Alma House
Thomy Lafon
Disorderly arrests stain previous night's police round up
Barker famous for trouble was arrested by Officer Mayou for disorderly conduct aiming a free for all in a saloon. Stewart the bartender, Moore the bookbinder, McManus and Joe, and Benson were all taken into custody for vagrancy or disorderly behavior.
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Oete Barker
Mayou
D. P. Stewart
Tom Moore
Brown
E. McManus
Joe
Sambed
Geo. Benson
Ruth Owens
McGarvin
Omcer Fletcher
Faith and hero worship cast doubt on American belief
In New Haven July 99 Professor W Tee acne university warned that the United States is losing faith in God. He said Sabbath desecration grows and warned of a rise in hero worship over righteousness to save the nation, state, church, and individual from failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
W. Tee
Spirit Lake Shooting Duo Ends in Self Inflicted Wounds
Charlies McClumay a livery stable employee shot Mamie Reed an Loomia restaurant employee then turned the revolver on himself firing three bullets into his head The woman escaped fatal injury and McClumay is expected to die The couple formerly engaged from Fairmont Minnesota had broken off their engagement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Charlies McClumay
Mamie Reed
Loomia Restaurant
McClumey
Irl
Navy Seaman Richard Lindgren Brought Home For Funeral
The United States transport War Ren returned the remains of Richard Lindgren a fireman first class U S Navy died July 14 off Port Davis Alaska during a landing attempt in rough surf. He will receive military honors from Mt Rainier Garrison No 1 and be escorted to Grand Army Cemetery with a final salute. Funeral set for 2 pm Thursday at Collins Sherman Funeral Home 1407 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Warren
Richard Lindgren
Port Davie
Alaska
Lindgren
Navy
Mt. Rainier Garrison
Ah V. A. N. Union
Grand Army Cemetery
Collins & Sherman
First Avenue
Postal Free Delivery Extends From Green Lake Station
On September 3 the Winslow sub-station will be abandoned and free delivery will begin from Green Lake station. The service will extend south from Green Lake and north from Fremont, bringing mail to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake
Winslow
Fremont
Frame building rising on Eighth Avenue for Jackson estate
A frame building is under construction between Pike and Pine Streets on Eighth Avenue for the Jackson estate. It will have four flats and cover about six feet square with an estimated cost of 5500 dollars. The brick foundation was laid last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Avenue
Pike and
Pine Streets
Jackson Estate
Heinze Predicted to Collapse as Copper Struggle Intensifies
Montana attorney G. G. Murray, a former congressional candidate, predicts Heinze will be driven to bankruptcy amid a clash with Amalgamated interests. He cites Clark’s withdrawal, job losses, and injunctions delaying mining closures as key pressures. Public sentiment favors court action to end Heilze’s attempts.
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G. G. Murray
Missoula
Mont
Congress
Hkeblican Tiese
Beattie Await
Nome
Montana
Kenale
Ifr
Murray
Heinie
Clark
Heinne
Cows on the Bicycle Paths Prompt Legal Action
Bicycle Patrolman Devel arrested Oncar Calburet and several Interbay residents for letting cattle wander on bicycle paths. They were arraigned before Judge George and trial opened this morning, with defendants citing they live outside pound limits and believed their cows had a right to roam. Officer noted Magnolia bluff path badly cut up and investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devel
Oncar Calburet
Interbay
George
Han
Magnolia Bluff
Thieves Take Champagne and Wines From Madison Street Foot
A group of hobos is said to have enjoyed champagne French claret and German white wine abandoned near Madison street in Seattle. Local liquor wholesalers Krebsheimer Fros report losses as the missing cases vanished and no trace remains. Police search ongoing for stolen loot amid wild speculation about the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Paradise
Krebsheimer Fros
Madison Street
Imitation Diamonds Made From Diamond Dust
The article explains a method to produce fake diamonds by using diamond dust purified with acid, pressed into thin sheets, then cemented with a layer of real dust and a clear veneer. Finished stones are set in gold, and even experts need strong magnification to detect the fraud.
Sells and Gray Circus Payday Dispute
Constable Mike Kelly seized 11.70 from the Sells and Gray circus ticket wagon after a complaint by 12 show workers about unpaid back wages. A writ of attachment was served. Kelly took charge of the money, with Dal Roberts as custodian. Trial set for August with Lee Hart representing the circus people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kelly
Sella & Gray Circus
Cann
Kelly
Teagueng Oe
Court Costa Dal Roberts
Lee Hart
City Hall notices permit requests and building approvals
City Hall reports G E Budiong seeking a permit to land excursion launches at the docks. The city engineer lists building permits for several properties: Mrs Florence A Blecum at 1708 Harvard avenue for a two story frame house costing 214. Mrs C E Bytweeter at 236 Seventeenth avenue for a one story frame dwelling costing 1600. Wm Piggot at 14 Firet avenue south for a one story frame house costing 1200. A L Vicory at 4342 Ninth avenue northeast for a one story frame house costing 4. King county for a one story brick addition to the courthouse costing 29200. W J Winters for a one story frame house on East Harrison Street costing Teen.
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Florence A. Blecum
Harvard Avenue
C. E. Bytweeter
Seventeenth Avenue Forth
Wm. Piggot
Firet Avenue South
A. L. Vicory
Ninth Avenue
King County
Court House
W. J. Winters
Fast Harrison Street
Unclear loaded revolver injures woman in Pierson incident
Chris Kreger a 17 year old from Pierson accidentally discharged a revolver hitting Mrs. Arnold Cox. She was moved by steamer Advance to Beattle General Hospital with a bullet wound, not yet fatal and expected to recover.
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Chris Kreger
Pierson
Kiteap County
Arnold Cox
Genersa
Kregor
Advance
Judge Griffin hears land suit over Duwamish river plot
Judge Griffin today heard the suit Inequity of Donald G. Fletcher and wife against Moore Investment Co. over acres of land along the Duwamish river. Fletcher claims the parcel was conveyed to him for sale and is worth about 825000.
Sudden Death After Kitchen Brawl In New York Lunchroom
Kate Weight and Mary Jennings, both kitchen workers at a quick lunch house, fought over tea strength and theft accusations. Weight was stabbed and died after the altercation. Jennings claimed self defense and that Weight threatened her. The coroner awaited action as police questioned both women.
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New York
Kate Weight
Mary Jennings
Eaid
Kate
Mary
Jennings
Testaurant
Kate Vetaht
Komar
Receiver Sought for Pacific Wrecking and Salvage Co
In superior court Mites Murray seeks appointment of a receiver for Pacific Wrecking and Salvage Co. They claim the firm owes $182 for legal services and advances while other creditors total about $700 and the company cannot meet obligations. Judge Griffin set Saturday Aug 4 for the defendant to show cause why a receiver should not be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
The
Pacific Wrecking and Salvage Co
Mites & Murray
Tacoma
Griffin
Machinists Strike Officials Clash Over Terms
Interviews with Paget Bound Machinery Northwestern Tron Seattle Machine Works Moran Bros Vulcan Iron Works Hutton Iron Works Pacific Iron Works reveal firm stances on nine hour days and wage scales. Managers insist on running shops independently while union demands meet resistance as business leaders denounce labor pressure.
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Northwestern Tron Works
A. L. Kelsall
Seattle Machine Works
F. W. Mitchell
Moran Bros. Co
Will Moran
Union
Charles Goddard
Seattle
Star to Campers Free Nationwide Mailing
U S Star offers free mailing of its publication to campers anywhere in the state. Fare schedules show first class and second class rates with a fare of 12.90 and 7.00 respectively. Ticket office listed as 682 First Avenue and West 291 telephone for charter launches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. South Portland
San Francisco
First Avenue
South Portland
Copardo Jailed on Contempt for Refusing Alimony
Deputy Sheriff William arrested Francia Copardo on a bench warrant from Judge Griffin for contempt of court after she refused to pay a monthly alimony to her former wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williame
Francia Copardo
Griffin
Copardo
Imitation Jewels and Their Glittering Deception
The article explains the century old Strasse method for making paste imitation diamonds using rock crystal borax arsenic and other chemicals. It describes melting for 20 to 30 hours maintaining precise heat then gradual cooling to form crystals ready for setting and notes emerald and opal imitations with specific colorants and hardness references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocerman
Strasse
Buttoning a Coat Turns Outward Fashion Tip
An old column notes most people button coats from the top rather than bottom, warns improper buttoning strains collar and lapels, and cautions that tugging distorts coat symmetry. Also mentions Limoges mayoral decree on church bell ringing and Hamburg ad showing pipe gear usage in earlier centuries. A travel notice lists South Portland to San Francisco sailings tomorrow at 4 p.m. fares and office location.
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Hoapital Corps
Seventh Infantry
Fort St. Michael
Lieut
Malley
Sixth Cavalry
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Jennie F. Beeker
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
al- Kis
Quartermaster Harbor
Lynn Canal
What. Com
Fairhaven
Denver
la Conner Transportation & Trading Co
Astoria
T. W. Lake
Port Townsend
MR. Bailey
Ohio
Federal Court
Clifford
Newburg
Dr. Jordan
STORY
Athlon
C. H. Lindgren
U. S. Navy
Heinze
Amalgamated
Dueui
Sells & Gray
City Hall
G. EB. Budiong
Connecl
James Street
W. P. Trimble
Pacific Wrecking and Salvage Company
Machinists
Tel. West
Harvard Dental Office
Second Avenue
Francis Copardo
Seattle Transfer Co
Stevens & Stevens
Pike ST
Raymond & Hoyt
Pike
Hirsch’s Pharmacy
Firet and Pike
Stolting
Marion
Asc
Woolernon
Becond Ave
J. Matzger’s
Eyee
A. Lindauer Scientific Optician
Pike Street
Mee
Chong & Co
Second Ave
Hycenic Sanitarium
H. T. Turner Sanitarium
Hinckley Block
Castoria Packer
Lyon
Sheffield
Dentifrice
Minaud
Wisdom
Shaw
Glu
E. Cor. St
Adams
Queen City
J. M. Lyon & CO
A. T. Lundberg Booksellers
Masonic Temple
Limoges
Germany
Bonney & Stewart
Columbia Telephone
Svattio, Wash
Opera House
John Cort. Mart
Main
Mr. Henry Miller
Darcy
Hird Avenue Theater
Mamage
Charles
Erin Verner
Shamus O’brien
East Lynne
Colleen Bawn
Enn
Searchlight Moving Pictures
Madison Park
New York Harbor
Cascade Laundry
Schuchard Optical Comp
Stone, Fisher & Lane’s
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