Detroit Hotel bar license renewal rejected by council
The Detroit Hotel license renewal, owned by Thomas Winsor, was rejected after a four and a half hour hearing with nearly forty witnesses. The council backed the police chief’s charges that the hotel drew petty thieves and required strict management to curb immorality and disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licenge and Revenue Committee
Detroit
Thomas Winsor
Winsor
Council
Bowen
Richard Winsor
Conway
Winsér
Belle
Tenderioin
Funeral rites for Miss Lena Morton held in Paris Episcopal church
Telegraph briefs report funeral services for Miss Lena Morton in Paris with a wreath from President Loubet. Immigrant arrivals at Ellis Island surge due to a ten dollar London rate prompting talk of tents on the island. Princes George and Konrad of Bavaria depart for a U.S. tour. Jeffries Munroe fight delayed to June 30 with knee injury. Montana state building dedication in St Louis. Cyclists Goodrich McAnaway arrive in Chicago after a cross‑country ride. Ex Mayor Roland Snow of Oakland badly wounded with hearing postponed. Jeffries rests at Harbin Springs awaiting a two week postponement. Munroe sticks to training. no betting reported. Robbers in Butte sighted June 14.
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Paris
Lena Morton
Episcopal Church
Loubet
New York
Ellis Island
London
Munich
George and
Konarad
Bavaria
Leopold
America
San Francisco
Jeffries Knce
Jeffries
Phillip McAnaway
Los Angeles
Roland Snow
Oakland
Adolph Goldman
Goldman
Harbin Springs
Cal
Seawall Plan Costs $210000 for Pike Street to Shore
The board of public works filed a communication with the council stating the proposed brush and stone seawall from Pike Street north would cost $210,000. It recommends extending the wall to the shore near Republican Street in a straight line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Council
Pike Street North
Republican Street
Notice of counterfeit $100 gold certificates in circulation
Chief Wilkie of the United States Secret Service warns local operatives to watch for counterfeits of the July 12 1882 series $100 gold certificates check letter B plate No. & These fakes imitate the genuine with Bond paper and bear the signatures of J W Lyons and Ellie H Roberts The Benton portrait appears flat on the counterfeit notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Wilkie
United States Secret Service Department
J. W. Lyons
Register of the Treasury
Ellie H. Roberts
United States
Benton
Terrific Forest Fire Threatens Nehalem Woods
A powerful fire sweeps miles of Nehalem forests, fueled by high winds and spreading from a Hambling Sons shingle mill spark. The blaze destroys the mill and adjacent homes, threatening a vast lumber region unless winds shift or heavy rain arrives.
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Hambling Sons
Jail Strike Over Food Sparks City Board Debate
The chain gang refuses to eat meals as the city debates prison boarding. Chief Delaney says he will consult the Board of Public Works about city boarding houses while the Seattle Cafe owner claims discrimination. Delaney seeks a new boarding place for prisoners.
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Chain Gang
Dia
Delaney
Board of Public Works
Seattle
E. J. Bartella
Chief Delaney
Masonic Grand Lodge Convened For 47th Annual Session
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Washington met at Christensen's hall in the Arcade building with about 200 delegates. The three day session opens with credentials review and plans for day and evening meetings at Christensen's hall and the Masonic temple. Officers in attendance include M W Charles Duncan Atkine and R W Edwin Hugh Van Potter with several other grand officers.
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Grand Lodge
Free and Accepted Masons of
Washington
Christensen's Hall
Arcade
Masonic Temple
Temple
M. W. Charles Duncan Atkine
R. W. Edwin Hugh van Potter
Abraham Lincoln Miller
W. Edward Franklin Waggoner
Kh. W. Nathan Smith Porter
Thomas Milburne Reed
Rev
William Pelan
Corwin Reaches Dutch Harbor After Cargo Shift
The steamer Corwin arrived safely at Dutch Harbor on May 29 at 1 p.m. and departed at midnight. James N. Protopapas, who went north on the voyage, sent a letter noting cargo trouble that forced a stop at Ketchikan to adjust the load before expected arrival at Nome.
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Corwin
Dutch Harbor
James N. Protopapas
Thi City
John Pappas
Seattle
Ter
Nome
Ketchikan
Dullar Gas Franchise Faces Final City Council Vote
The American Improvement Company's $1 gas franchise again hangs in the balance as final passage nears a week from Monday. Councilman Murphy's absence shifts votes, with Gill and Burnett reportedly voting under compulsion. Supporters fear defeat. opponents seek a 16 percent voter petition to force a special election.
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American Improvement Company
Murphy
Gill
Burnett
Gas Trust
Fractured Fragments Hint at Health Woes and Remedies
A garbled account suggests heart related issues and uncertain remedies. The text hints at unresolved causes, ongoing strain on organs, and mentions potential refunds if expected benefits do not materialize.
Munyon's Paw-Paw Remedy Claims Wide Health Benefits
Advertisement touts Munyon's Paw-Paw as cures for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach trouble. It promises to purify blood relieve catarrh calm nerves and curb alcohol cravings. Pills variant called Stomach and Liver Pills are described as best on earth and to aid constipation liver torpor and general vitality.
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Munyon
City Franchise Debate Sparks Coalition Move
Discussion suggests the company may seek a different coalition franchise to gain more freedom, avoiding submission to voters. Voters likely prefer the alternative, risking a worsened local trust if the current franchise stays as is.
Fire Threatens Seattle Electric Coal Bunkers
Early today a fire endangering Seattle Electric Company coal bunkers near First Avenue South and Connecticut Street required 1,400 feet of hose before water could halt the blaze. Tar coating timbers caught fire. loss expected to be small due to quick response. Flames also erupted from a roof near Eighth Avenue and James Street, but were controlled with minimal damage to a building owned by Mrs R S Latty and occupied by N W Gay.
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Seattle Electric Company
First Avenue
Connecticut Street
Eighth Avenue
James Street
Mra. R. 8. Latty
N. W. Gay
Extermination of Unions Statement From Colorado Groups
In Cripple Creek Teller county the Citizens Alliance and Mine Owners Association issued a statement declaring all unions must be disbanded. It vows that walking delegates agitators or labor unions will not be allowed to decide labor or business here. The Western Federation is named as the source of strife. The Telluride union is mentioned as not interfering if the Trades Assembly is disbanded and no similar boycotting body is formed.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Citizens Alliance and Mine Owners’ Association
Teller County
Telluride Union
Washington Hotel deed and mortgage recorded in county
Transfer of the Washington hotel property from the Denny estate to J. A. Moore and an existing mortgage were filed with the county auditors today. The deed cites a $260,000 consideration while the Washington Hotel Company mortgage to the American Loan and Trust Company amounts to $800,009.
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Ington Hotel
Denny
J. A. Moore
County Auditors
Washington Hotel Company
American Loan and Trust Company
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Portor House
Beeve
Cribhouse
Ballinger
W. Kenny
Clerka
W. Bini
CC. A. Swanson
Pipestone Springs
St. Kurket
Columbus
Mow
Es Johnson
Richards
Johnson
Wan
Cleveland
L. D. Allen
Marion
Everett
Wash
Great Northern
Stanwood
Weyerhaeuser Company
McNeely
J. Trenton
N. J
Wakeley
Mra
Anta Valentine
Adams
Aian
Second Ave
Madison
J. Redelsheimer & Co
Strongest
First Ave
Cor
Columbia
Munroe
Butte
Mont
Masonic Grand Lodge
Dullar Gas
Barton Stock of
Boston
Dr. Miles
Corteuy
Willi
Teale
Hills
Furniture and Carpet Company
Second Avenue and
Union Street
the Liberal Credit Store
Grand Rapids
Mich
Monarch
Acorn
G. L. Holmes Furniture Co
Trades Assembly
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Madison St
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