Railroad bosses block seawall plan favored by city
City officials and taxpayers support building a seawall from Pike street to Denny Way using Western avenue fill. Railroads including Northern Pacific Great Northern Pacific Coast oppose the project citing cost and hardship. City costs could reach 281 668 if railroads balk.
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Pike Street
Denny Way
James F. McElroy
Northern Pacific
Western Avenue
Union Depot
Stander Hotel
Great Northern
L. C. Gilman
J. C. Ford
Pacific Coast Company
C. J. Erickson
James
Thomson
Win
Elliott Avenue
Second Avenue
Resourceful Officer Repairs Window After Break-In
Patrolman Hadeen while on the beat at 502 Piret avenue south observed a broken shoe store window. He suspected a burglary and used a nearby stone to nail up the window, though officers are not permitted to carry hammers.
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Hadeen
Piret Avenue South
Moyer Detained Over Mine Explosion Murder Charge
President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners was taken to Cripple Creek by a deputy sheriff and Mine Owners' association detective to answer charges of aiding and abetting the murder of Charlee McCormick and Melvin Hrook from the Vindicator mine explosion months earlier. He expressed indignation at the accusations, stating he was in the military bullpenn at the time.
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TELIA/RIDE
Colo
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Cripple Creek
Mine Owners’ Association
Charlee McCormick
Melvin Hrook
Lumbermen to Meet on Market Conditions in Pacific Northwest
Washington and Northern Oregon lumbermen plan a meeting within days, possibly in Tacoma, to discuss improving conditions in the lumber market. A prior manufacturers meeting was postponed awaiting Chicago railroad talks on a one-cent rate to Missouri river points, with no reply yet from rail officials. The group fears current output and prices make profit unlikely.
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Washington
Oregon
Tacoma
Chicago
Missouri River
Mastodon Tooth Found on Colfax Ranch
A three pound mastodon grinder tooth was found on Casey's ranch near Colfax Washington during barn excavation. The tooth is in fair preservation and was discovered by men digging the site.
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Colfax
Wash
Casey
Second issue exchequer bonds lists 320 million yen subscribed
In Tokio on January 1 a total of three hundred twenty million yen has already been subscribed for a second issue of exchequer bonds, indicating strong investor interest and a brisk subscription.
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Tokio
Jane
Warrant Issued in Assault Case Against Adolph Johnson
Mrs Stella Van Herman of Centrali swore out a warrant before Justice Gordon charging Adolph Johnson with criminal assault on her daughter Alice Brownfield 17. Johnson has not yet been arrested. Will visit the fair J J Haggerty and family depart for the East next Sunday to attend the world’s fair in St Louis and tour New York Boston and New England. Prince Victoria to sail Seattle to Vancouver via Victoria tonight on regular trip with schedule times.
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Stella van Herman
Centralia
Gordon
Adolph Johnson
Alice Brownfield
Arcade
Pike Street
Johnson
J. J. Haggerty
Florence
East
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Mr. Haggerty
New England
Kentucky
Congress
City board debates legality of Green Lake sidewalk plan
The board of works sent the $26,000 Green Lake sidewalk project back to the corporation counsel amid questions of damages and whether property owners can be forced to pay. City Engineer Thomson opposes a wooden hospital receiving building and a concrete Mercer street walk, while the Pacific Coast company promises stricter adherence to board orders. A new eight inch water main on Howard avenue north was ordered after a 12 year delay.
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Board of Works
Green Lake
Co. Nevillg’s
First Avenue
Cedar Street
Doyle
Dozier
Thomson
Pacific Coast Company
Mercer Street
Howard Avenue North
Policing Lincoln Park Reservoir Debate Faces Park Board
The park board and board of works debated policing Lincoln park reservoir. President Baunders of the park board proposed arrangements and the issue was referred to Mr Saunders and Water Superintendent Youngs for adjustment.
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Park Board
Board of Works
Baunders
Lincoln Park
Saunders
Youngs
Park police stationed to curb nuisance near reservoir
To the south of the reservoir a park policeman will be stationed permanently to restrain local boys who use the lot as a playground. The youths have thrown refuse into the reservoir and caused a disturbance with loud noise and indecent language. The area is also used by high school students as a play ground.
Populists Meet to Choose Delegates in Seattle Hall
The People’s party of Western Washington will convene in Ellis hall on Becondavine and Pike at 6 30 this evening to select delegates for the national convention at Springfield in the first week of July. Edward Clayson Sr leads arrangements by order of Jo Parker national chairman. About 600 delegates attend the national meeting with Washington allotted 1 6 delegates. Clayson will be one of them.
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People’s Party of
Washington
Ellis’ Hall
Becondavine
Pike Street
Springfield
Edward Clayson
Jo Parker
Clayson
McNichol Employment Charge Dismissed by City Judge
W C McNichol of the McNichol Employment company had a city ordinance violation charge dismissed by Police Judge George. The court found the contract terms clear and the laborers John and Jens Fovik were refunded their fees. McNichol said the money would have been returned if the men followed office rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McNichol
McNichol Employment Company
George
John
Jens Fovik
McNichol
Star
Mitchell fined after appeal in assault provocation case
Robert Mitchell convicted in superior court yesterday of using language tending to provoke an assault. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Superior Judge Tallman after appealing from a justice court decision that had fined him 10 dollars. Prosecuting witness was Attorney George Rust.
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Robert Mitchell
Costa
Tallman
Mitchell
Justice Court
George Rust
Bigler's Revenge Files Foreclosure Against Foundling Home
William Pigier files a foreclosure suit against Elizabeth Harp over a carpenter's lien on the Hillman City Foundling Home alleged asylm. The case follows Pigier's earlier arrest for insanity and the home’s exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pigier
Hillman City Foundling Home
Elizabeth Harp
Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Cities
Cree Nonmeyer 21 of Port Gos ey and Hewsle Prentice 16 of Human city receive licenses. John Anderson 41 and Mrs Sophie Anderson 40 of Seattle also licensed. Edward Gargan 40 and Anna Powers 19 of Seattle listed. Michael Powers and Charlotte McLeod both of Beattie are licensed. Aaron Bixby and Jane Ferguson both of Beattle obtain licenses.
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Cree Nonmeyer
Port Gosey
Hewsle Prentice
Human City
John Anderson
Sophie Anderson
Seattle
Edward Gargan
Anna Powers
Michael Powers
Charlotte McLeod
Legal Age
Beattie
Aaron Bixby
Jane Ferguson
Beattle
City health department faces budget cut and proposal for reorganization
The city auditing committee refused to approve $450 in May bills and delayed April payments, warning the health department to curb expenses. Proposals to place the department under a business head and to restructure staffing were discussed, citing political influence and inefficient organization. Dr. Loughary urged merging the assistant health officer role into the health officer’s salary to devote more time to city work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Loughary
Health Board
Democratic County Central Sets July 27 Convention
The county central committee met at Hinckley block and set the Democratic county convention for July 27 with 360 delegates. Caucuses for delegates will be July 19 and primaries July 22, with one delegate per 15 votes or fraction for Judge Reaves. The location for the convention to be decided later. state convention August 2 at Belling.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Hinckley
Judge Reaves
Belling
Cable ship completes coal delivery to Seattle line
A United States cableship arrived in Seattle and will coal today with plans to begin laying work soon. The signal corps reports work to take three to four weeks to complete the operation, including an extra trip for the effort. The vessel strains to connect the line from the city northward.
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United States
Seattle
Elala
Signal Corps
Ohio I s surveyed after steamer fire
A marine survey of the fire damaged steamer Ohio will take place next week. A preliminary check finds the main and upper decks aft must be rebuilt and all staterooms and accommodations swept by the fire replaced. No cause or exact start location determined yet. repairs to begin after the survey.
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Ohio
Woman Fends Off Attacker On Beacon Hill
Mrs. Hane O. Dinesen of Fourteenth avenue and Forrest street reported a man insulting women and children in the Beacon hill neighborhood. She fired a shot at the rough dressed assailant who fled into the brush, later reported dead. Her husband notified police. the man had been seen nearby days prior and had insulted several girls.
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Hane O. Dinesen
Fourteenth Avenue
Forrest Street
Beacon Hill
Work Started on City Substation at Seventh Avenue
Construction began yesterday on the city substation of the municipal electric plant at Seventh avenue and Yesterway. Fred B. Sander, neighbor, has enjoined building on the grounds claiming park-use as a restriction. city officials say no serious consequences are feared. Sander argues the substation will harm his property.
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Municipal Electric
Seventh Avenue
Yesterway
Fred BE. Sander
Thomson
Sander
Burglary at Gorman Max cigar stand and local notices
Burglars broke into the cigar stand of Gorman & Max at 1231 Third avenue and stole tobacco. A violin from Everett was reported missing after he left it at the New England saloon. Various local notes include a speech at W C A about dignity of service, a nuisance charge against Thomas Inser, and a church foundation now underway in Hillman city expected to cost 2500. Deportation orders issued for three Japanese nationals. a resident faces a $1.50 board bill fraud charge. a dentist malpractice suit proceeds in superior court.
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Gorman & Max
Third Avenue
F. B Small
Everett
Beattle
Hae
New England
Blaine
Veeper
W. C
Lee
Mies Lee
Thomas Inser
Detroit
Gordon
Winsor
New Methodist Church
Hillman City
Th. Takeshita
M. Tanisawa
Tzu Tenka
Board of
Immigration Department
Japan
Charles B. Jennings
Soges
Scott
Jennings
A. C. Froom
Lawsuit Alleging Dental Negligence and Portage Siphon Removal
Mrs. Marry Pratt sues Dr. Froom claiming careless dental work caused a serious jaw operation and $1,640 in damages. Major Millis orders removal of the siphon at the Lake Washington Lake Union portage due to low water. crossing to be restored once siphon is out and replaced next winter as levels rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Pratt
Habeas Granted for Seattle Dentist W C Littey
W C Littey a Seattle dentist repeatedly jailed for practicing without license was granted a writ of habeas corpus by Judge Hanford in federal court. He seeks bail a hearing and a dental board examination which was refused an order was issued for the sheriff to produce him on June 2 and show cause why liberty should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Littey
Seattle
Hanford
Littey
Dental Board
Littoy
Divorce Suit Filed Over Abandonment in Nova Scotia
Robert L. Fox, deserted by his wife in Truro 22 years ago, filed for divorce in the Nova Scotia superior court. He remains in the province and in the city, and says he will pay his wife ten dollars monthly for old times sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Fox
Truro
Nova Scotia
Sloan accused in divorce suit over cruelty and insults
Matthew Sloan, operator of a fruit stand near the depot, faces a divorce action filed in superior court this morning by attorney John E. Humphries for Mrs Anna Sloan. She accuses him of cruelty by constant ridicule and calling her a beggar on horseback, and alleges he allows her stepchildren to...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Sloan
John E. Humphries
Anna Sloan
Sloan
Sloan widow seeks half of husband’s $16000 fare tune
In a sharp remark Mrs. Sloan mocks the value of her late husband’s work saying the fare tune is $16000 and she demands half, implying a dispute over royalties.
Law Read ’Em The Law and Seattle Pole Fracas
Franchise Inspector Wheeler pushes Ottawa style plain language ruling on pole substitutions. Seattle Electric seeks to move a Second Avenue Pike Street pole for a new building but must use iron poles due to fire limits. Board follows precedent by withholding permit unless iron poles are used and shared with municipal electric lines.
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Wheeler
Seattle Electric Company
Octopus
Seattle Electric
Independent Telephone Company
Vine Street
First
Elliott Avenues
No Betting Allowed At Seventh American Derby
Chicago reporters describe a large crowd at the seventh American derby amid efforts to enforce a no betting rule. Mayor Harrison deployed nine police companies and 106 plainclothes officers, plus 75 Pinkertons, to patrol the paddock and grandstand and deter wagering. The crowd remained generally good natured with occasional bursts of resentment.
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Chicago
Harrison
Association
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Washington Creamery
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Victoria
St. Louisa Fair
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Opin
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H. O. Dinesen
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