Inquest Demanded Over Death Of George Duckett
A Seattle inquest is sought into the death of George Duckett after delays in ambulance and hospital response. Investigators C. Smith and Alber Morris press for examination, citing ambulance lateness and absence of a doctor at arrival. The nurse cited police failure to notify hospital. Duckett, who had wealthy English relatives, died after arrival. the case ties into past municipal graft and political shifts in Seattle during the 1890s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duckett
Warren
Duckett
RK. C. Smith
Alber L. Morris
Wayside Hospital
Miss Major
Police Commission
Holton
Seattle
Baldy
Rogers
Charter Changes and City Leadership Under Moran Era
The piece reviews the 1896 charter shift merging city clerk and comptroller roles, keeps the mayor in power, and details Moran's push for a public water system after the 1889 fire. It notes Spring Hill property sale, a voters’ bond for a gravity system, and political battles led by Burleigh-Helbron-Forth, culminating in White’s controversial mayoralty and police influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stew
Parry
Bimeet
Bistory
Robert Moran
Spring Hill
Rensenette Williams
Harry White
White
Age Tem
Gasoline Engines for Tents and Sheds
Two horse power engines stocked by Geo H Woodhouse & Co with models for portable uses. Local supply includes engines described for tents and temporary structures, advertised by the dealer in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Woodhouse & Co
Seduchare Optical Company Ad Insolently Shows Frames
Fragments indicate Seduchare Optical Co advertises eyewear and eye exams at 1207 and Avenue with emphasis on fitting purses and ages. Details are limited but suggest promotional copy for optical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seduchare Optical Co
Ave
Iroquoia joins Seattle to Vancouver steamship service
The Inland Navigation Company adds the Iroquoia to its Seattle Vancouver route with calls at Bellingham and daylight passages through the Straits of Fuca and the San Juan Islands. Capt. Chasfieldon commands the ship, praised for speed safety and extensive annual mileage on the triangular service.
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Seattle
Inland Navigation Company
Vancouver
Bellingham
Great Lakes
Inland Navigation Co
Puget Sound
Straita of
Fuca
San Juan Islands
Gulf of Georgia
Chas Firgdeon
America
City police reform and hatchery project amid state fair talks
Investigation in city departments leads to reform in handling fines and bail collections at police headquarters. A petition seeks a fish and game hatchery on Cedar River with $2000 start and $1500 annual maintenance funded by the game protection fund. The Washington state fair commission adjourned to meet again June 21 to finalize exhibits and building plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bish Metehery
Pongty Commission
Cedar River
Heckingham
Neo Deetston
Washington Estate Fair Commission
Alaska, Yukon, Pacific
Beattle
Police raid ends disorderly house activity at Vicetay and MarionT
Police swooped on the Kik apartments at the southwest corner of Vicetay and Marion. Sergeant Power and City Detective Clark with Patrolmen Humphrey and Rister arrested landlady Jensie Carter and four others, later released. Authorities say action targets disorderly houses and proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaerta
Powere
Clark
Humphrey
Rister
Kik
Vicetay
Marion *T
Jensie Carter
Suits for Large Men at Hutchinson Co Corner
Advertisement notes a department for extra big men at W. P. Hutchinson Co located at the corner of 2nd and Union offering suits for large men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. PB Hutchinson Co
Corner 2Nd and Union
Surur
Rer
Indian Agent Charged With Cruelty In Tulalip Case
Eugene Sheldon an Indian files a federal petition accusing Charles Tachanan Tulalip Indian agent of binding him in a small frame house near the Tulalip reservation in Snohomish County. Judge Hanford issues a writ of habeas corpus ordering Tachanan to appear June 24 with counsel to explain the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulalip
Bnohomish County
Eugene Sheldon
Sheldon
Umder
Hanford
Buchanan
Don
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T. H. Cann
Machine
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Fred Grant
Menard
Republican Organisation
Acta of
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J. T. Ronald
Howald
Baldy” Rogers
Andrew Jackson
Adolph Krug
Byron Phelps
Pioneer
Riplinger
Demaed Water System
the Grote-Rankin Co
Tai Second Avenue
Tut
Second Ave
Union ST
Cannon Ball Service
Stanley
The
Maydale Hammer
of Sporting
Cohen-Drew Co
Madison
Fen
Ming
Cfine
Amon Pianos
Victor and Edison Talking Machines
Stritos
Kohler & Chase
Waldert Rathding
Columbia View
Lake Washington
Columbia City School
Seattle Electric Co
Ife
Seattle Renton & Southern
Pioneer Place
Renton
Columbia City
Exchange
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Ewing
DIAN
Charles Tachanan
First Avenue
Jackson St
Hive
Rhodes Company
First
Second Avenue
the Rhodes Company
Hermsdorf
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