Address Presented to King at Buckingham Palace Peace
London June 13. The lord mayor and city corporation presented to King Edward an address of congratulations on peace in South Africa. Bells tolled across the city as the King expressed gratitude for the termination of the struggle and the unity it brought to the empire despite sacrifices at home and abroad.
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London
Eity Corporation
Buckingham Palace
South Africa
All Church Bella
Kaward
Large Fire Ravages Philadelphia Textile District
A major blaze in Philadelphia began in the Rosenblatt & Co celluloid room and spread through the building. The flames forced workers to jump from windows and injured more than a dozen people. Several neighboring structures are also ablaze.
Irrigation Bill Passes in House to Fund Projects
The House approved an irrigation bill allowing western states including Washington to use proceeds from public land sales for irrigation projects. The measure aims to fund water and farm efficiency programs with those funds.
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Washington, D. C
House
Washington
Petronelli Threat Tangles Family in Court Drama
In a dramatic morning session the Petronelli family testified through an interpreter about Bernard Petronelli’s alleged threats to kill them all. Judges weighed insanity claims as Petronelli faced possible commitment and a later exam was set for 4 pm as his wife and children feared for their safety.
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House of
Griffin
Wing
Petronelli
Labor unions rally for Pike Street Fourth of July
Seattle celebrates Independence Day with a Pike street fortification plan led by labor unions and a citywide effort. Newsboys join in, and officials from city to county endorse the program. Jeff Graves says failure is not anticipated as crowds gather for athletic contests and notable musical features on Pike street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Street
Seattle
Jeff Graves
Wight
Navy officer Stoney to be promoted and reassigned
Special to the Star reports Lieut. Commander Stoney the current executive officer on the battleship Oregon will soon be made a commander and transferred to the Dolphin in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington, D. C
Stoney
Oregon
Dolphin
Washington
Bicycle Accident Injures Sagrillett Near Stewart and Western
A 60 year old man named Sagrillett fell from a bicycle at Stewart Street and Western Avenue when the front wheel detached. He was rushed by ambulance to Providence Hospital. Reichert Bros., planga, 110 Union, supplied details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagrillett
Stewart Street
Western Avenue
Providence Hospital
Hawkers Must Go Beattie Licenses Sought by Grocers
A Retail Grocers Association committee met with Chief Sullivan to curb street fruit and vegetable hawking. They claim hawking profits grocers while violating the law. Sullivan will issue licenses to hawkers, potentially ending the practice if enforced.
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Retail Grocers’ Association
Sullivan
Ciet
Beattie
Grant Street Line Improvement After Jury Ruling
Judge Griffin's department declares the Grant Street line will be improved with a new viaduct to serve patrons between Kip Street and Weller Street. C B Smith of Beatthe Electric contested a fronting project. supreme court declined to halt work, authorizing track connection for one block unless appealed.
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Griffin
B. Smith
Beatthe Electric Company
Smith
Fourth Avenue
Kip
Weller Street
Supreme Court
Courthouse Notes Highlight Prostitution Case and Civil Claims
Federal court hears case against Maraian Yatmataya for allegedly bringing Keron Yamatega to the U.S. for prostitution. Suit over Waldorf hotel rent against Donovan and Rooney. claims restaurant implied unrespectable image caused business ruin. Pacific Line case favored plaintiff. Nome voyage complaint cites lack of coal and crowded bunks. Attorney Lindeau seeks $600 for divorce proceedings. Summers divorce suit on non-support. jail awaiting trial for opening a registered letter.
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Maraian Yatmataya
Keron Yamatega
EB. J. Mickey
John J. Donovan
James Rooney
Hickey
Hotel Des Sonata Pasene
Pacific Line
Nome
Robert Lindeau Hae
Hulda and
Jensen
Catherine Summers
Charles Edwin Summers
Cozy Corner Behind the Third Avenue Stage
Stage Manager Totemy Thomas creates a private, artful retreat behind the theater scenes. His small office is lined with autograph photos of famed actors and Seattle personalities, with a cave of statuary lit by electric lights, turning the room into a fairy land when illuminated.
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Totemy Thomas
Third Avenue Theater
Protest Filed Over Proposed Grades Near Great Northern Depot
W. T. Whitney and Joshua Green filed a communication with the city clerk protesting the establishment of grades near the Great Northern depot site. They claim the proceeding would injure their property.
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W. T. Whitney
Joshua Green
Great Northern
Reduced Rail Coach Line to Dawson and Intermediates
Service announced offering through travel at reduced rates to Dawson and intermediate points via the W. P. Z. line. The notice specifies connections from 8 and Santa of Pacific Clift.
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Dawson
Santa
Pacific Clift
Washington Bookkeepers Association Meeting Adjourned For Summer
A Washington Bookkeepers and Tookkeeper society met Wednesday evening June 11 at 27 Hinckley Block. Two lectures were given by 2.8 Johnson of Globe Navigation Co and Charles W Loomis of Pacific Coast Co. The experienced group adjourned for the summer and moved headquarters to Williamia & Willoughby at 408 New York Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bockyt of
Hinckley
Saloon Incident Nets Fraudulent Bank Check
In a Tenderloin saloon Chas Dennett and laborer Geo Colling were out 27 dollars after a time check vanished during a scuffle. A third man obtained the check, forged Colling’s signature, and cashed it at a bank for Dennett. Detective Tennant is on the case.
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Chas, Dennett
Geo. Colling
Colling
Collings
Mr. Dennett
Tennant
Utah Editors Dinner Plans for Press Association Visit
The Press Club committee arranged activities for the Utah Press Association visit. Itinerary includes a morning navy yard trip, Moran's afternoon, Seattle theater evening with Mann Howe, Lake Washington ride, streetcar tour, and Hamlet-Grand cafe dinner before departure to Victoria.
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Press Club
Utah Press Association
Navy Yard
Moran's
Man R Howe
Seattle
Lake Washington
Hamlet-Grand
Victoria
Arrest of George James on beating charge in city
George James a colored performer was arrested by Patrolmen Ryan and Wilson on a warrant in the afternoon for beating Cassie Smith a colored woman. He remains in the city jail awaiting further action.
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George James
Ryan and
Wilson
Saench
Cassie Smith
Jonen
Bremerton Briefs and Local Events
Bremer ton Bodlal club hosted a well attended party on Tuesday evening. A moonlight dance occurred on the Tyconda at Pleasant Beach Wednesday night. The Wisconsin will dock at the highest tide this month. A yard road extension to Charleston will ease passage between cities. At St Pauls yesterday Mrs Hanson was elected president Mrs Geo F Ward treasurer and Mrs Turner secretary.
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Bremerton
St. Paul's
Mra. Hanson
Elec
Mra. Geo. FP. Ward
Mra Turner
Market report notes steady strawberry pricing and mixed fruit
Strawberries held firm with buyers heavier for the day as commission men priced most at 1.25 dollars. Cherries vary by quality with top offers around 1.40 dollars. First blackberries arrive at 1.66 dollars, asparagus and new potatoes ease while lettuce remains plentiful and in demand. tomatoes linger near 2.25 dollars and eggs show firmness with potential rise tomorrow.
Local Market Prices Spill Over In Fragmented List
A garbled OCR tally lists produce and provisions with prices for fruits vegetables meats and grains. Items include oranges at 2.00, peaches 2.00, potatoes 0.62 per ton and hay at 13.00, 18.00, or 10.00 depending on grade or location.
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Puget Sound
Washington
Washington Creamery Prices and New York Poultry Market
The item lists dairy product and poultry prices from several regions including Washington creamery items and New York staples. It references seller terms, daily price corrections, and a clearance sale at Outlet Clothing Co with discounts up to 75 percent.
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Outlet Clothing Co
Washington and Occidental
Kimball Pianos Promised at Lower Prices for Quality
The ad touts the Kimball piano line claiming superior tone and casework, argues it lasts and costs less than similar grade pianos, and invites buyers to see a Kimball Baby Grand in the show window. It notes a large stock of Kimball and other leading makers and mentions bargain slightly damaged pianos available.
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J. Hentz & Co
Whatcom
Imperial Tailoring Co
Second Ave
Holmes Furniture Co
Elks
Kimball
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First Ave
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Western Ave
Phene
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Pike
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Union ST
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Prug CO
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S St
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AVE
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OF the
D. S. Johnston CO
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Second Ave. Burke Building
Rhodes Bros
Second Avenue
Malaga
J. Aronson
Columbia Street
Fremont
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F.W. Merrick
American Clothier
Monarch
Madras
Percales
John B. Stetson
Hawes
Goodyear
Albany
Monarch Shoe Co
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Jace Second
Bet
Marion
Seattle Electric Co
Collins, Sherman, Foley Co
Pike and Union
Tel Main
2Nd Ave
W. M. Russell
Mgr
the New East Lynne
Harrington Reynolds and Company
Ouida
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Opera House
Kathryn Kidder
Geo. H. Brennan
David Garrick
Alexander Dumas
Francision
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Issaquah Coal CO
Madison St
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