Labor Mass Meeting of Great Importance in City
The city’s labor unions plan a mass meeting at the Armory Thursday evening to decide desired legislation for the next legislature and how to present union sentiment to candidates. Discussion will also cover the Pike Street Fourth of July celebration and the Morana Co opposition to union plans including keel laying of the battleship Nebraska.
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Armory
Pike Street
Moranaros, Co
Nebraska
Moranas
Lab Organisatina
Convicts Tracy and Merrill Rout Farm in Oregon County
In Vancouver Washington June 16 a German farmer near Orchard was held up by Tracy and Merrill who tied him to a bedstead and looted food and ammunition. The farmer was found hours later by Washington National Guard nearby and authorities say the fugitives are surrounded in the woods with a fight expected. Governors and warden asked to deploy bloodhounds from Walla Walla penitentiary to aid pursuit.
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Tracy
Merrill
Orchard
Washington National Guard
Gov
McBride
Catron
Walla Walla Penitentiary
City Council Eyes Nuisance Ordinance Against Bay Dumping
Tonight Dr Crichton on the health and sanitation committee will propose a standing reward of 200 for info leading to arrests of violators of ordinance 644 targeting individuals firms or corporations that habitually dump garbage offal or refuse into the bay or keep such material nearby businesses
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Health Department
Crichton
Committee On Health and Sanitation
Pollard Juvenile Opera Company to perform at Grand Opera House
Manager John Cort announces a two week engagement of the Pollard Juvenile Opera Company at the Grand Opera house. The troupe is hailed as one of the best of its kind and expected to be a premier summer attraction this year.
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John Cort
Grand Opera House
Pollard Juvenile Opera Company
Bremerton Briefs and Local Sports Tidbits
Captain John Nibble, long associated with Bremerton ventures, died at his residence at noon Sunday. A visiting baseball team from Ren ton defeated the Bremertons 22 to unknown. A Seattle high school nine reportedly tried to play Wisconsin men with five men to six, according to local recollections.
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John Nibble
Be Sound
Bremerton
Sunda
L. Sale
Thle
Renton
Hremertons
Seattle
Wisconsin
Little Fellowes
Big Fish Hatchery Planned on Fraser River
Special to the Star in Whatcom June 16 reports Fish Commissioner T K R Kershaw announcing a 50,000,000 capacity sockeye salmon hatchery to be established on a Fraser tributary next year. Location not fixed yet but Canadian concessions ensure the project. John Crawford, a top state hatchery expert, will oversee Fraser work for two months during spawning season before site decisions are made.
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Star
Whatcom
T. KR. Kershaw
Eraser
Kershaw
Fraser River
John Crawford
Markets Update From The Week’s Start
The market report notes strawberries down due to two days’ supply with ordinary stock at 1.26 and top seedling at 1.75. Cherries range 96 cents to 1.10 per box, apricots poor, a car of bananas sold quickly, lettuce cabbage and greens in good demand, new potatoes falling from heavy receipts, butter and eggs steady, grain and meats unchanged.
Through Train Whatcom Inaugurated by Northern Pacific
The Northern Pacific starts a Seattle to Whatcom through service with baggage and express cars. Trains depart Seattle at 4 pm and reach Whatcom at 9 26 pm. Eugene Kerr of 2012 Fifth Avenue reported a midnight assault by a highwayman on Fifth near Lenora, who demanded his money and fled.
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Whatcom
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Eugene Kerr
Fifth Avenue
Lenora Street
Ker
Kerl
Many Bargains Triple Stock Sale Draws Big Crowds
The Pacific Coast Clothing Co. at 900 First Ave. near Marion reports crowded premises last Saturday night as men rush to discounted garments. Suits priced at 8.46, regular 12.50 to 14.00. hats 1.60 to 1.75 reduced to 1.10. boys wool suits 1.90 from 8.00. shirts 6c. underwear 40c. sale lasts until stock is gone.
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Pacific Coast Clothing Co
First Ave
Cor
Marion
Policeman Uses Novel Tactic With Hobos. Dan Oleson Gets Ten Days
Policeman John Kelly tried a new method against a hobo yesterday but failed. Dan Oleson promised to leave town for a drink of whisky, Kelly bought it, but Oleson did not stay true and began begging. Judge George sentenced him to ten days. A Republican Club meeting for the Second and Seventh wards will be held tonight on Gheann Street opposite Cascade School.
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John Kelly
Dan Oleson
Eaid
Kelly
Oleson
George
Republican Club
Second
Seventh Ward
Gheann Street
Cascade School
Chief of Police Reorganization Sparks Civil Service Debate
City council faces Chief Sullivan plan to reorganize Seattle police with civil service push. Draft ordinance prepared by City Attorney Debruler awaits introduction amid strong council opposition and talk the measure would curb the chief’s independence while tying him more to the mayor. Detectives and residents voice support for removing politics from policing. 19 of 26 respondents favor civil service for police.
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Sullivan
Debrulerhis
Police, License and Revenue Committee
Btar
Lef Sullivan
Bunko
Seattle
Council
Meredith
East
Middle West
Beattie
Crooka
Clancy
Police Department
City Health Record Shows Seattle May Death Toll
During May there were 99 deaths in Seattle with 17 in the First ward and 4 in the Sixth. Nine violent deaths include accidental, gunshot, and poisoning cases. There were 88 marriages and 9 births, with 44 males and 35 females. Infectious diseases tallied such as diphtheria 7 and scarlet fever 23. The Second Scandinavian bank case goes to Superior Court tomorrow as Frank n, cashier, faces trial. defended by William Morris of Beattie.
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Seattle
Peterson
Frank N
William Morris
Beattie
Waiter Arrested Over Gaudy Imitation Watch Sale
ER. B. Wright a waiter was arrested by Detective Mubberd for selling a gaudy imitation watch to an Indian. He will explain the transaction in court today.
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ER. B. Wright
Mubberd
Death of Mrs Welatling Sudden at Ninth Avenue Corner
Mrs Georgiana Welatling died at the family residence corner Ninth Avenue and Madison Street that night. She had been ill for some time but was believed to recover until yesterday.
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Memphis
Louise Wietrope
Brandywine
Mab
Georgiana Welatling
Ninth Avenue
Madison Street
Ra. Welatling
Bicycle Races at Cycle Park Include Close Finishes
Virgie Hall won the 10 mile motor paced race from Frank Cotter in 18 68 minutes after Cotter’s wheel accident. Wontrode took the open mile amateur with Larama second and Beaton third. Cotter won the open mile professional in 2 19 2 6 with Hall second and Millhouse third. HKucker fell near the finish and a serious remand was narrowly averted. F Larama won the two mile lap and Nanolds the one mile novice.
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Virgie Hall
Cycle Park
Frank Cotter
Cotter
Larama
Beaton
Hall
Millhouse
Allen
Hkucker
F. Larama
Nanolds
Burglary spree spurs police probe across city
A wave of petty thefts and burglaries is under police investigation. Notable crimes include a break in at Wilson & Foys on 929 Yevler Way with cigars and stock removed, a 3 AM Coney Island restaurant theft after the cook left, and jewelry missing from Eva Adame at 13 Main Street. Additional losses include $3 from Paolo Vazon, a $20 haul from W. H. Clements at Snoqualmie hotel, a sealskin coat from Pearl White at Pacific house, and a gold watch plus $4.45 from M. M. West while near Interbay. Seeks witnesses. Fletcher & Carpenter advertise bicycle repairs.
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Wilson & Foys
Yevler Way
Coney Island
Eva Adame
Main Street
Paolo Vazon
Derey House
W. H. Clements
Snoqualmie
Pearl White
Pacific House
Dan McGovens
Interbay
Beattie
M. M. West
Colby
Burglar Flees After Carmine Home Invasion
A burglar entered J. W. Carmine’s residence at 13 Boren Avenue last night. Mrs. Carmine’s screams frightened him away. Only a few silver coins were taken. No injuries reported. Fireworks ad for Rhodes Bros. and a bicycle promotion from Yale or Wolff-American follow.
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J. W. Carmine
Boren Avenue
Fairhaven Saloon Hold Up Trial Under Way
Special to the Star in Whatcom, June 14, the trial of John Harrigan proceeds on the charge of holding up the Fairhaven saloon. The case centers on the alleged armed robbery and ensuing investigation. Prosecutors outline the events and security measures at the establishment.
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Whatcom
John Harrigan
Fairhaven
Half a Million in Gold Dust Arrives on Alaska Dolphin
More than half a million dollars in gold dust arrived aboard the Alaska Steamship Company Dolphin, totaling 626000 chiefly for the Canadian Bank of Commerce and Melby Smelting. Harry Ash owned 200000 of the cargo and Casey the gambler brought a grizzly cub from Haines amid conflicting tales of the bear encounter.
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Alaska Steamship Company
Dolphin
O'Colock
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Melby Smelting Company
Harry Ash
Dawson
Casey
Haines
Monthaold
Robert Dollar
Nome
Coronado
Aberdeen
San Francisco
H. K. Hall
Piltz
Tacoma
Blakeley
Australia
Meteor
Kurtka
Eureka
Giana
Fremont Grays Forfeit Victory In 9–0 Game
Owing to the Virginia Juniors failure to appear the ball grounded at Pike street and Minor avenue yesterday, the Fremont Grays were awarded a 9 to 0 win. Seattle and Vicinity forecast showers this afternoon and tonight with Tuesday fair and fresh south winds.
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Virginia
Pike Street
Minor Avenue
Fremont Grays
Seattle
Kimball Piano Offered At Low Price For Quality
A critical examination of the Kimball piano proves its tone durability and superior casework. The instrument is praised for lasting quality and lower price than similar pianos, appealing to buyers seeking value and satisfaction. A Kimball baby grand is showcased in the window with the Elks Carnival Queen giveaway.
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Elks
Kimball
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Columbia
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Second Ave
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Cook Inlet
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