Janitor Defies County Commissioners Over Room Use
In a tense scene the janitor refuses to vacate a room the county commissioners planned to convert for juvenile court use. Commissioner Abrama backs the plan, but Janitor John Chora resists, declaring the space his after converting it from a lumber pile. The commissioners retreat, and as The Star goes to press the janitor remains in possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Juverile
Finnsome
Snals
Wartte
John Chora
Hut
Abrama
Mr. Chorn
Baker
Train Firecracker Mixup Ends With Lost Toiletries
On a Northern Pacific train near Tacoma a grip full of explosives triggered blasts and smoke frightening passengers who mistook the scene for a robbery. The traveling man’s pyrotechnics exploded in the baggage, causing a stir before the conductor explained the mishap. A drummer reported missing a collar and toothbrush among the debris.
Bald-Headed Eagles Provokes Arrest at South First Saloon
Nick, proprietor of a South First saloon, was arrested by Game Warden Reif over keeping a bird in captivity. A scuffle ensued in front of the establishment as the wardens attempted to seize the bird, with the saloon crowd defending the owner. Hanna posted bail as the new wildlife captivity crackdown begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
South Pirst
Game Kim
Rief
J. F. Arnold
Ham
Hanna
Reif
Favorites Run Slow at Meadowlands Race Card
The Meadowlands crowd saw few favorites win on June 26 as several long shots triumphed. Velma Clark finished second while Huachuca beat Cora Goetz in race two. Kate Campbell won race three. Sterling Towers led race four. Epieure faded to fourth with H N Frank first. Golden Light edged to victory in the final race by a head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Meadows
Velma Clark
Huachuca
Cora Goetz
Kate Campbell
Sterling Towers
Epieure
H. N. Frank
Golden Light
Eagles and Bike to Clash Next Sunday in Ball Game
The Eagles and Bike of this city will meet on local grounds for a Sunday game described as entertaining with strong players on both sides. Seattle adds a new pitcher Firepatrick from the Tigers via Tacoma, boosting the Smashes on the Portland route. Firepatrick, a five-time Tiger pitcher, improves the box end as manager Halli eyed Em erson from California but Fisher refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Seattle
Tacoma
Tigers
Firepatrick
Smashes
Portland
Tiger
Halli
Young Emerson
Fisher
Divorce Granted to Sadie Brotchner in Non Support Case
Sadie Brotchner is granted a decree of divorce from Louis Hiretehner on grounds of non support. The ruling declares the marriage dissolved and assigns no further conditions beyond the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Brotchner
Louis Hiretehner
Bookies Attacked for Meadows Race Track Practices
The piece accuses Van de Vanter and associates of running a syndicate book at the Meadows in Seattle. It claims the setup diverts money to the operators and King County Fair, with bookies and track figures profiting at the expense of legitimate racing and local merchants. It warns of outlawing the track if practices continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
the Meadows
van de Vanter
Track Association
Meadows
United States
Western Rocky Club
King County Pair Association
van de Vanters
King County Fair Association
Clothing Clearance for Boys and Children at H. Lewis & Co
If your boys are in need of clothing, visit our Boys and Children's Department. We are closing out that part of our business and the prices have been dropped to about. Call around and see us. H. Lewis & Co., 700 First Ave., corner Cherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lewis & CO
First Ave
Cor, Cherry
Wife and husband clash over alimony in divorce trial
Charlies Smith, a cigar dealer, testifies that a meddling woman harmed his home life while Edith Smith accuses him of stinginess and drunken behavior. He contends she demands lavish clothes and spends freely, while he struggles with debt and a $75 monthly allowance. Friends attend court to seek reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Smith
Edith Smith
Smith
Asalifornia
San Francisco
Bad Checks Flood the Town
Police headquarters report a surge of bad checks and two new victims. A grocer accepted an $8.50 check drawn on Pit Sound National Bank and signed by D. H. Biddle, later proving bad. A second hand dealer, Morris Buttnick, recalls a man in old clothes fleeing after buying a set of clothes and pawning tools for $4.50. Two conspicuous checks signed P. and J. Smith for $20 each were found in the discarded clothing. bank verification confirmed at least one was fake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Andrews
J. Smith
Buttnick
Betting Bias Revealed at Meadows Racing Wagering
The piece argues that high bets favor the right end of the betting by bookmakers at the Meadows. It notes that Seatte spectators pour large sums daily, with a majority of the money flowing to bookies. It highlights a suspected 75 percent of bets benefiting the bookies and references the Van de Vantere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van de Vanter
Seatte
van de Vantere
Spokane man seeks missing wife who fled with funds
C F Pettingill of Spokane asks Beattie police to search for his 60 year old wife who ran away from his home with all his money, leaving four daughters. He reports she has ray hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Pettingill
Spokane
Pettingill
Beattie
Ray Balr
Marriage of Wil Hi Hanna and Edith Watts at City Attorney’s Home
Wil Hi Hanna long employed in the county auditor's office and now in charge of the marriage license and warrant window married Edith Watts at City Attorney Elite DeBruler's home. Rev J P Llwyd officiated. Honeymoon planned in the Olympics with an outing party. Bar association called to meet at 9 Saturday to elect four jury commissioners for the year. judges to appoint two of the four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Hi. Hanna
Edith Watts
Elite DeBruler
J. P. D Llwyd
Bar Association
Superior Court
Thebere
Riplinger Denies Fishing Tale After LA Return
City Comptroller Riplinger returned from Los Angeles and faced a rumor he caught a 254 pound black sea bass. He said the claim originated among friends and he did not eat the fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riplinger
Los Angeles
Mrs A J Joslyn Dies After Illness At 57 In Ballard
By long illness Mrs A J Joslyn wife of Rev A J Joslyn pastor of Ballard First Methodist church died before 11 o clock Monday. She was 57 and leaves her husband an aged mother and four daughters. Rev Joslyn has led Ballard church services for four years. Funeral arrangements not yet made. A bill seeks 6000 for costs to Megrath and Duhamel contractors on the federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Joslyn
First Methodial Church
Ballard
Third Avenue Regrade Plan Moves After Monday Council Session
The Third Avenue regrade was introduced in council Monday night. If the funds are appropriated, the delay to construction of the building may end.
Markets Pulse on Western Avenue as Heavy Trade Sparks Stampede
Retail dealers on commission row faced a frenzied Tuesday as the busiest market day of the season unfolded on Western avenue. Strawberries arrived from Green Lake and Lake Washington while California shipments brought cantaloupes and other fruits. Prices span from heavy cwt citrus to per sack vegetables, with Yakima and Greeley potatoes and numerous produce items listed in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission Row
Western Avenue
Green Lake
Lake Washington
California
Egypt
Yakima
Greeley
White River
Minnesota
Ascen
Ile
Prices for meats and staples in regional market listing
A dense ledger of itemized price quotes for beef, veal, poultry, fish, and produce. Includes per unit and per sack rates for bacon, lard, oysters, clams, oysters, dried goods, flours, cereals, honey, and animal feeds from multiple suppliers and regions with figures like 16 days for a note, 20 to 220 per pound, and bag/tank pricing.
Market Quotations and Prices From Chicago and New York
The report lists wheat and corn futures at Chicago Board of Trade with various month quotes and prices, followed by New York Stock Exchange quotations for multiple industrial and transportation stocks. An advertising note for Dr Miles Antipain Pills concludes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Park
New York
Am. Bugar
N. T
Peoples Gas
Metropolitan
U, #. Steel
Atohinon
Can. Pac
Prie
Mo. Pac
Reading
Rock Inland
Bo. Pacific
St. Paul
UN. Pac
OK Washing Machines Ad Offerings and Rentals
A local ad promotes OK washing machines with reference to 50 families praising them and a payment plan of $10 with $2 down and $1 weekly. It also lists rubber hoses, cotton hose in various values and lengths, camping cutlery, jack screws for rent, and a selection of butchers and farmers kettles at pleasing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ney Uld Ake
Kirk
LANG
Colman Building
Columbia and
Marion
Beninghausen Jeweler and Optician
First Avenue
Fort Steilacoom
State Seals
Tacoma Boys
Ogden
George Gardner
Lewell, Maas
William Stift
Grand Opera House
Chas, Smith
FISH
Megrath & Duhamel
Florida
Hood River
Kennewick
Washington
Oregon
Strictly Ag Ranch
Leos
Virginia
Eto
Helen
Olympia
Nisbury
Pillsbury’s
Standard Dakota
Olympic
Golden Northwest
Wilectric Light
B. C. Co
IBM
Farina
Puget Sound
Downing
Wassahele
Hoffman House
Ce Hotel
Japan
F. R. Yerxa & Sons Wholesale Grocers
Main and Occidental
Liverpool
Miles
Tm Ali
C. W. Boynton Saw & Hardware CO
Pike ST. Cor. Third
University
India
Belandkerrae
Royse
Cravenette
Pope
B. Kuppenheimer H. & R. Clothing
Buckham @ Hect
George EB. Keith
Lilly Brackett
Dent's
Arrow Brand
UNION
Cor. University St
A. Kline In
Charge
GEO H. Woodhouse CO
Second Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!