County Officials Probe Treasurer Shortage and Record Irregularities
County commissioners investigate irregularities in the accounts of former Treasurer FL Whittlesey and Deputy Treasurer Padden covering the early term years 1897 and 1895. Source notes the books were exported by Thomas Burke H. Grant and that accounts had been fed by ongoing developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL Whittlesey
Depu
Padden
Whittlesey
Thos
Burke H. Grant
Simpson on Trial in murder case of Wm Ross
The trial of Alexander Simpson for the murder of Wm Ross began in the superior court. Difficulties in voir dire delayed selection until 2:50 AM. Attorney Fulton opened the case, and the proceedings were adjourned until tomorrow morning with both families present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Simpson
Wm Ross
Judge ‘S Department of the
Fulton
Simpson
Simpson Te Chars
Kent
Accident N at Epsom Track Claims Several Lives
A mid afternoon accident at the Epsom race track involved a coach overturning with six occupants. Major Humes Gardner Kellogg and others were killed. the rest suffered serious injuries as authorities investigated. Police discovered a cache near the scene and a theft of goods from a local cave is noted. A Kirkland Land and Coal executive bought Vendome property for 45000 dollars. General Randall and family attended events around Reinier Grand. Patrick Anderson and a Miss from Dunder Scotland traveled to Rainier Grand. Franklin faces trial for grand larceny this afternoon.
Court notes and verdicts from Seattle cases
Legal notices and assorted court actions show RK & Dimick v AT and T Co over nickel-in-slot value. Seater & Co. eviction move from Rainier building. Solis v Cort and Frank Cort joint business dispute. tuberculosis death notices and asylum appeals. deeds affecting block 4 8 east Seattle. various filings and judgments referenced with dates and parties.
Car Robbery Defendants Plead Guilty In Minnesota Mail Case
Frank Jones and Frank James, accused of the Ballard car robbery, appeared before Judge Grittin and pled guilty this morning. Victor Anderson sues Wallace Lumber Co in Snohomish county for 2075 dollars claiming an agreement to buy land, with 25 dollars paid, and seeks court action to enforce fulfilment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Frank James
Ballard
Grittin
Victor Anderson
Wallace Llumber Co
Snohomish County
King County Fair Association Elects Officers and Plans Track
At a recent meeting the King County Fair association elected President Geo W Dickinson Vice President Sol G Simpson and Secretary Manager A T Van De Vanter The group has purchased 80 acres five miles south of the city for 30000 aims to break sod within two weeks and complete the track by late August The opening races will feature top coast stock and seek to surpass any similar meet on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County Fair Association
Geo. W. Dickinson
Sol G. Simpson
A. T. van de Vanter
Waterway Demurrer Arguments In Seattle Case
The demurrer by Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Co. against an injunction sought by Great Northern Railroad to prevent filling lands south of Seattle was continued before Judge Hanford. General Solicitor Bunn of the Northern Pacific led the afternoon, followed by General Solicitor Glover of the Great Northern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Co
Great Northern Railroad Co
Hanford
Bunn
Northern Pacific
Glover
Great Northern
Washington Volunteers to Hold Reunion Planning Meeting
The Washington Volunteers association will meet Wednesday evening to arrange the annual reunion on the Fourth of July. Last year the reunion was held at Tacoma. A movement seeks to establish a branch of the Spanish War Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Volunteers Associaton
Tacoma
Idana Woodcock
New Dodge Uses Wardrobe Deception at Theaters
Police arrested a man last night for wearing women's clothes to fool patrons at a variety theater. He was released. The article notes current bars on women entering concert halls and describes an ongoing effort to curb such disguises used to mislead patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Examiner to be held for copper plate engraver
A Civil Service board bulletin from Seattle announces an examination in this city on July 2 for the copper plate engraver position. The notice mentions Victoria and Austin with Island county connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthenter Colbett
Victoria
B.C
Austin
Island County
Seattle
United States Civil Service Board
Fifty Seattle electricians refuse to return to work
About fifty electricians employed by a Seattle company have refused to return to work. They claim the company has failed to honor its agreement by not discharging non union men. The workers say that on returning to work the company would not restore certain men to their former positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Stage Line Established Between Kirkland and Tolt
W. H. Lord introduces a new stage service linking Kirkland and Tolt. Beginning Saturday the stage will operate from Kirkland on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lord
Kirkland
Tolt
Walla Walla Arrives From San Francisco With 400 Passengers
The Steamer Walla Walla of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co under Captain Hall docked from San Francisco this morning with 400 passengers and 1600 tons of general merchandise. Thirteen passengers are bound for Alaskan points and the vessel sails Saturday for Skagway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Hall
San Francisco
Skagway
Closing School Year Brings Exams and Graduation
As the present term draws to a close examinations are held in city public schools this week. Graduation exercises for the High will be held on Friday June 4.
Young Boy Hurt When Wagon Runs Over Hands
Earl Dennis of Fifth Avenue and Jackson Street was crushed after a fall while playing in the street. A wagon passed over both hands, with the right hand in critical condition. Dr. Bortes fears amputation may be needed. The boy is at Providence Hospital. The wagon owner is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Dennis
Fifth Avenue
Jackson Street
Bortes
Providence Hospital
New Foot Steamer Athion Serves Visitors Day at Battleship
Tomorrow visitors day features the Athion foot steamer as the sole regular boat to the battleship. It leaves Columbia Street Dock at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m with a 50 minute run time. Also listed is Dr Cumyow's Chinese Root cure for rheumatism with office tours at Lyon House 214 Columbia Street between Second and Third avenues from 9 am to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athion
Columbia Street
Cumyow
Lyon House
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
City Lighting and Water Report Details 1900 System
The superintendent reports 117 miles of water mains with three pumping stations valued at 1.1 million dollars. Cedar River supply to cost about 1.25 million will be added. Reserve tanks at four parks hold 62.3 million gallons. Water pumped in 1899 and 1900 totals 2.68 and 3.18 billion gallons. Costs rise from 126 thousand to 146 thousand dollars. receipts grow from 163 thousand to 202 thousand. Two thirds of mains are two inches or smaller, limiting fire protection. 150 hydrants needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Volunteer Park
Lincoln Park
Hewacon Hill
Queen Anne Hill
Humane Society Elects Seattle Officers At Rainier Grand
The Seattle Humane Society met in Rainier Grand parlors and elected M. C. Nason as president R G Greene as first vice president J B Crichton as second vice president Hubbard as treasurer Mrs Laurence Gronlund as secretary and a board including Mrs Virginia Lyndall Dunbar W F Conover J P Hartman Grace Marager Mrs B Augustine F D Mack and Mrs A M Boyd. The group proposed installing a gas tank at the city pound to kill stray dogs instead of shooting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainier Grand
Seattle Humane Society
M. C. Nason
R. 8. Greene
First View
J. B. Crichton
Dr. Hubbard
Laurence Gronlund
Virginia Lyndall Dunbar
W. Fb. Conover
J. P. Hartman
Mise Grace Marager
M. B. Augustine
F. D. Mack
Mra. A. M. Boyd
Passengers and Ships Move Through San Francisco Ports
A busy maritime update shows the brigantine Hinkeley under Capt Hanson sailing toward Nome with Capt Littlefield’s party onboard. The Dirigo carries 42 passengers and supplies for southeastern Alaska bound for Skagway, while the Dolphin sails for Skagway next week and the Nobert Dollar arrived in San Francisco yesterday. The South Portland and Catrina are also mentioned as reaching or approaching port, with Alaska Steamship Co planning new bookings.
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Dirigo
Alaska
Schwabacher Dock
Klondike
Peabody
Alaska Steamship Co
Dolphin
Skagway
Alliance
Funeral for James Dereg of Stanwood
James Dereg 64 of Stanwood Washington died last night. Funeral from Church of Our Lady of Good Help at 2 o clock this afternoon with relatives and friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dereg
Jan, Dereg
Stanwood
Wash
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
Building Permits Issued for Dwellings and Shops
The city engineer’s office lists several permits. L. Jones receives a five room cottage at 314 Mercer Street for 900 dollars. Washington Wire Works Co. plans a wire shop at 4 409 Yesterday costing 1200 dollars. Mrs W M Ellie adds a story to her dwelling at 15 Valley North East for 1600 dollars. Additional permits include a 1 story frame dwelling at 8 1 2 Tenth Avenue Northeast for 60 dollars and various cottages priced between 500 and 999 dollars at multiple addresses. Further permits cover a bicycle track at 1191 1125 Mowella Street for 800 dollars and a 1 1/2 story cottage at 3419 Wallingford Avenue for 999 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecity
T. W. H W. Frye
Tenth Avenue
L. Jones
Mercer Street
Buicyele Track Association
Mowella Street
Washington Wire Works Co
W. M. Ellie
Valley
Brown
Twelfth Avenue Northeaast
John A. Burkland
Eighth Acence
D. Keeler
Thirtieth Avenue
BE. BE
Wallingford Avenue
Louis Knutson
First Avenue North
Mayor's veto sustained in city council vote
City council upheld Mayor Humes veto on a building ordinance by eight to three. Objections centered on inspectors entering buildings without owner consent and due process, and arrest powers without warrants. Judiciary committee to draft a revised ordinance removing these provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
Judiciary Committee
Governor vetoes it delays Banda bill repeal ruling sought
Governor Hogers signals refusal to convene the legislature to repeal the Banda bill on capital punishment for condemned criminals. He plans to have Prosecuting Attorney Campbell adjudicate Eben Boyes case to determine if the Rand bill nullifies the old act. The move aims to uncover judicial ruling amid defects in the recent bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogers Han
Banda
Rand
Campbell
Seree County
Eben Boyes
Annie Rooney Arrests Recur in Town Disorder Case
Annie Rooney spent a second night at police headquarters after another arrest for disorderly conduct in mens attire. Officers Hubbard and Freeman also detained actor Joe Hanella for soliciting drinks, while 7 year old John Hicey faced a disorderly charge. The Washington case against JPD and W R McCreary for assault and battery was dismissed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Rooney
Hubbard
Freman
Joe Hanella
Hubard and Freeman
Geome
State of Washington
J. PD
W. RR. McCreary
G. Coomba
Local wages report prepared for naval stations
Secretary Grout of the civil service commission compiles a statement of wages paid in the locality for an eleven day period. The government requires a determination of local wages at naval stations every six months to align with neighborhood pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grout
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Naval Stations
Alumni Association Elects Officers At Law School Night
The Alumni Association of the state university held its annual officer election at the law school building last night. Officers elected include President Bart Jenner, Vice President Othilla Gertrude Carroll, Secretary David Kelly, Treasurer Aubrey Levy, Historian Adelia M. Parker, and an executive board with Jas. E. B. Gould, Marion Fidwards, Geo. A. Colman, John oe, and Halph P. D. Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alurmol Association of the State University
Law School
Bart Jenner
Othilla Gertrude Carroll
David Kelly
Aubrey Levy
Adelia M. Parker
Jas
E B. Gould
Marion Fidwards
Geo. A. Colman
John Oe
Halph PD
Murderer of Miss Stokes Captured After Killing In Chicago
Miss Fann Stokes an actress at the Victoria theater was shot and killed by her lover Foward Forshay an actor in the Vernon hotel parlors where she stayed Forshay fled but was soon captured by police. The couple had quarreled days earlier with Forshay beating and injuring Stokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City Charity Organization Meeting Discusses Annual Y M C A Plans
The Charity Organization society held its monthly meeting in the New ark bloc office. Treasurer H L Biser reported receipts of 229 95 and May expenses of 234 63. Relief work and bureau maintenance cost over 211, and the day nursery cost 23 for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity Organization Society
Newark Bloch
Y. M. C. A. Roorma
H. L. Biser
Bureau of Charitiea
Judge extends time for evidence in railroad libel suit
Judge Hanford extends the period for taking evidence to August 12 in the Northern Pacific Railroad versus Puget Sound Railroad and Pacific Comptny case. In the libel action King and Wing against the steamship Roanoke the libellants have excepted to all claimant answers and urge the court to grant the requested decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Puget Sound Railroad Company
Pacific Comat Company
King & Wing
Roanoke
Libellantsa
Information Bureauer recounts Eastern funeral customs
Reuben W. Jones of the bureau of information mails a letter to Eastern papers describing a Chinese funeral here with elaborate pomp and ceremony, then contrasts a Japanese funeral conducted in an American style. He notes Seattle banquet by the Japanese consul and visits of distinguished guests hosted in Seattle recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben W. Jones
Bureau of Information
Pete
Far East
Jones
Seattle
Minstrels at Seattle Theater Playroom This Week
The minstrel group completes rehearsals and presents shows tomorrow and Thursday at the Seattle theater along with professional entertainment already acclaimed this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Seattle Faces Spokane B team in key Sunday tilt
Seattle's ball club prepares for tomorrow's afternoon game at Athletic Park against Spokane. Dugdale reports Rockenfield likely back, Stovall progressing, and the husky Indian nearing full strength. He seeks eight East players to bolster the lineup and warns rival clubs may fade before season's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Athletic Park
Spokane
Dugdale
Portland
Rockenfield
Stovall
Husky Lnd
Cure
Market Prices and Freight Rates List
The page lists dairy and meat prices across regions including Washington and New York with items like butter cheese roquefort poultry and live stock. It notes corrected daily price updates and notes on shipments to Beattie and grain and hay rates for Puget Sound. It also mentions life insurance and a railway ticket offer to Buffalo with unrestricted routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utter
Washington
Lowa
California
New York
Greene
Beattie
Puget
Hutter Freeh Ranch
City contracts awarded for penthouse and stables move
The board of public works awarded L Weed the contract to build a new penthouse for 2001 dollars and granted W OH Jackson the job to move the city stables and blacksmith shop for 184 dollars. The Great Northern Stairway offers a 60 excursion rate with return allowed on any route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Weed
Wan
Board of Public Works
W. OH. Jackson
Great Northern Stairway
Ladies' Relief Society Monthly Meeting Planned
The Ladies' Relief Society to hold a regular monthly meeting this afternoon in the Elks' hall. Routine business will be attended to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Relief Society
Elks’ Hall
Steamers Add To Nome Run As Alaska Rush Persists
The California and Oregon Coast Steamship Co transfers Alliance to Seattle for Nome service, with first voyage set for Wednesday June 12 under Alnaka Steamship Co. The Alliance will carry 75 first class and 11 second class passengers and a 60 ton crew home. The State of California also joins Nome traffic fully booked for passengers, with heavy cargo. A large operator hints at another big ship joining soon. City of Puebla clears for San Francisco with 176 passengers and 1700 tons cargo. Mackinaw remains at bunkers awaiting assignment.
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Nome
Seattle Nome
California & Oregon Coast Steamship Co
Alliance
San Francisco
Seattle
Alnaka Steamship Co
Gold Fields
State of
California
Star
Steamsehin
Market Finds Clyman plums First of Season
Anticipating a San Francisco steamer tonight buyers stayed away and sales were slow. Real meat cleaned up imports, home grown commodities brisk. Oregon and Washington strawberries sold at 3.75 and 4 respectively. California berries off demand. Other markets unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oregon
Washington
Clark
California
Oriental immigration impacts in Seattle explored by BC commission
The British Columbian royal commission in Seattle studied Oriental immigration effects on labor and commerce. It notes Seattle grew from about 5 000 to nearly 90 000 as Chinese were expelled and outlines upcoming tours to Tacoma Blaine Fairhaven Portland and San Francisco before returning to Vancouver to hear Japanese and Chinese labor arguments. The inquiry continues aboard the Lake Washington flyer between Madison and Leary Park with service from 1 to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission
Seattle
Canada
Taeg
Tacoma
Blaine
Fairhaven
Portland
San Francisco
Vancouver
Firitieh Columbia
Twe General
Jobbing quotations for assorted fruits and meats
A list of bulk prices for lemons, apples, oranges, berries, pineapples, grapes, and other produce with per box, per case, per ton, or per pound rates. Includes cattle and pork products with varied unit prices and a miscellaneous provisions section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tee
Wm. Ross
Epsom Race Track
Kellogg
Humes Gardner
Powers
A. Noble
Kirkland Landent Co
First Avenue
Gen. Randall
R of
U. S
Patrick Anderson
Dunder
Scotland
Franklin
George
J. Hulme
RK. & Dimick
Con
Noyes
Rainier
Seater & Co
la Mf
John Cort
Solis
de Cort
Stellioom
Wm. W. Barker
Jas Otte Carlson Odena
Sol. Smith Russell
Sol Smith
Russell
Minnesota
County Fair Association
Waterway
Washington Volunteers
Post Office Notes
Humane Society
Littlefield
Hinkeley
Hanson
Porta
W. Woodin
Mra. Woodin
San Francisce
South Portland
Ban Franciaes
Marine Exchange
San
Catrina
John Hicey
City Hall
the Alumni Association
City Charity Organization
Federal Court
Minstrels
New York Life Insurance Co
Alaska Rinks
The
Great Northern Railway
Buffalo
Cahn & Cohn
Beattle EB. Co
Nish
Stolting
M. B. Church
Bonney & Stewart Funeral Directors
Embalmere Pariore
Third Avenue and
Columbia Telephone
Main 14
Reattlon, Waser
Joe Mariin
County of
King
James Spurr
Melvina J. Dickson
Auditor's
King County
Maynard
R.osborn
New York Block
City of
Puebla
Jensen
Mackinaw
Northrup Company
Firet Ave
Seattle Transfer Co
Ofice
First
ON Oriental Immigration
Lake Washington
Madison
Leach Parke
Sherman, Clay
Yesler Way
Broadway
J. Bb. Stevens
Pink
Seattle Gas & Electric Co
Aron Albert Hansen
Nar
Ree
Nberal
Rhodes Bros
Bet
Spring and
Seneca Streets
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