Pacific Coast Steamship NY offices to move to Seattle
Within a few weeks all executive offices of the Pacific Coast Steamship ny in San Francisco will be moved to Seattle. Audit ing tment will be first northward, with others following soon, as San Francisco ceases to host local freight and passenger operations. The move aligns with competition concerns and Alaska trade strength. SAN ANTONIO Tex June 29 Yaqui Indians keep Sonora mineral development at a standstill and Great Northern officials return from the east after a trip with Campbell.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Ny
Seattle
Frisco
Francisco
Sary
Gand
Alaska
Harriman Competition
Northwest
Harriman and Lines
Hill
Pacific Coast Company
San Antonio
Tex
Sonora
H. M. Adama
Western
G. Yerkes
The
Great Northern
Bear Campbell
Death Comes to Fiskey Barnett in Seattle
Venerable vaudeville figure Fiskey Barnett dies at Providence Hospital after a brief illness of three days. Born in Seattle, he built stages in Nome and San Francisco before returning to Seattle where he lived since 1894. Remains are at Bonney Watson with no public funeral arrangements announced.
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Barnett
Detroit
Sacau
South
Seattle
Nome
Feneral
Nevers Fraternal
Potente Ee Foresters of
America
Spa
Bonney
Watson
Big Stick and Pitchfork Duel Over Oil Pipe Line
President Tillman refused to back the railroad rate bill citing oil pipe line provisions missing from divorce proceedings. He warned the conferees against sinister influences and said he would not vote for the report without a separate pipe line provision. The teased metaphor suggests political pressure and behind the scenes maneuvering in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Tillman
Pather Allison
Pacific squadron arrives for Fourth of July duties
The Pacific squadron entered the bay forenoon at 10 oclock and will anchor tonight near Seattle unless at Port Angeles or Port Townsend. The force includes the Chicago with Admiral aboard, cruisers Boston Princeton and torpedo boat Preble. Reston stays in Seattle harbor for the Fourth. the others go to Tacoma. after the Fourth the fleet proceeds to Bremerton for repairs of the Chicago.
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Pacific
Enitett Bay
Port Angeles
Port Townsend
Chicago
Admiral Q H
Boston
Princeton
Preble
Reston
Seattle
Tacoma
Bremerton
Troops at Fort Lawton Arrive with 95 Recruits
The Fort Lawton post reports the arrival of 95 new recruits strengthening garrison defenses. Details indicate this intake supports local training operations and future deployments.
Columbus Report on Fort Lawton Battalion Filling
In Columbus the First battalion of the Tenth Infantry stationed at Fort Lawton is completely filled up.
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Columbus
Tenth Infantry
Fort Lawton
Recall Sustained in San Diego Recall Case
Judge Trask of Los Angeles sustained the recall legality of the San Diego measure and ordered the city council to call an election for a new Seventh ward councilman, on the recall petition against Jay Reynolds. The ruling will be appealed as President Roosevelt signed the Panama Canal bill.
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San Diego
Cal
Trask
Sos Angeles
Superior Court
Jay Reynolds
Seventh Ward
Major Goodman Returns From Alaska Vacation aboard Jefferson
Major Goodman of the local quartermaster’s office and his wife arrived on the steamer Jefferson this morning after a short Alaska vacation. Senator C F Clapp and his family also completed the round trip aboard the same steamer with Major Goodman.
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Major FC. Goodman
Quartermaster’s Office
Jefferson
Alaska
C. F. Clapp
Major
Haron Komura to Arrive in Seattle En Route to London
Haron Komura, architect of the Japan Russia peace accord and newly named ambassador to the Court of St James, will transit Seattle late next month on the Kega Maru voyage from Yokohama to London.
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Haron Komura
Japan
Russia
Court of St James
Seattle
Yokohama
London
Orient
More Help for Tatoosh
Senator Pileshee scored another victory for the merchant marine service of the North Pacific coast and in a letter to W. T. Isted secretary of the Merchants' Exchange received today states that he has secured an additional clerk for the weather bureau for the station at Tatoosh.
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Pileshee
Merchant Marine Service
North Pacific Coast
W. T. Isted
Merchants’ Hachange
Weather Bureau
Tatooeh
Calhoun to give opinion on Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul franchise
A joint city council committee meeting will hear Corporation Counsel Beott Calhoun’s opinion on the validity of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul franchise along the river property. The assembly also considers a King County Medical Society report opposing the franchise citing potential water supply contamination.
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Corporation and Fire and Water Committee
Beott Calhoun
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
King County Medical Society
Mitchell Trial Names Jury Members
The article lists the jurors for the George Mitchell trial including S. Perkins of Brighton Start Rex of Seattie J. W. Bovee of Dunlap F. M. Townsend Beattie M H Ring Seattie Clyde Wetmore Seattie George W. Arnold Seattie J. F. Jones Emumecaw 4d R Hall Seattle Fred Clinton Vashon Island and W C Howard Seattle among others.
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A S. Perkins
Brighton
Start
Vashon Island
Emumecaw
R. Hall
Seattle
Fred Clinton
Cook
W. C. Howard
Mitchell Murder Trial Opens With Telegram Link Evidence
The trial opened with Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John Miller presenting a telegram from George Mitchell written after his arrest as crucial evidence. The telegram ties Mitchell to the crime and supports the defense that he was in a cool mind at the time. Witnesses detailed the shooting of Creffield and the immediate aftermath, confirming the state's account while emphasizing Mitchell’s lack of attempt to flee. The jury panel was accepted after the defense and state declined further challenges.
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Qearke Mitchell
O. V. Murt
Coevallie
Ore
Franc Elim
Creffield
Mitchell
Mittchell
Attecrney John Miller
Miller
Ang
O. W. Hart
Corvalile
George Mitchell
Hort
Menny
F. M. Carroll
Rories
Star
J Tichton
Mayer Bros
John A. Whalley
Dr. W. Co. Capps
Peter Wooley
PF. M. Carroll
Emil Bories
Tichton
Capps
Hia
Washington Block
Seconday
Cherry
Columbiasta
Ick
le Count
Bories
William H. Morris
Bank awards judgment against Doyle for promissory note
The People's Saving bank was today awarded judgment against W. A. Doyle for 647 dollars on a promissory note.
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The
People’s Saving Bank
W. A. Doyle
Chief Seattle Tribe Meeting Backs Mayor Moore on Sidewalk Ordinance
The Chief Seattle Tribe No. 25 endorses Mayor Moore for enforcing the sidewalk obstruction ordinance after a meeting last night.
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Seattle
Moore
Forbes Named Secretary of Lamber Club in Lamber Building
RK Forbes, chief clerk of the Lamber company, will accept the position of secretary of the Lamber club in the Lamber building. His connection with the firm is noted as his qualification for the role.
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RK Forbes
II Lamber Company
Lamber Cw Club
lLamber
Thaw Case Moves Forward as Comstock Receives Tip
In New York on June 20 Thaw pressed Society for the Prevention of Vice to the Tombs and urged Comstock to view a crucial communication. The Thaw defense centers on claims of emotional insanity and alleged misconduct by White and other prominent New Yorkers. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw intends to recount her life before marriage to aid her husband. Thaw pleads not guilty. judge considers motions as he remains at the Tombs under tight security.
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New York
Society For the Prevention of Vice
Thaw
McGuire
State of
Alcott
Wireless station contract let for Ta_twash island project
The contract for the erection of a wireless telegraph station on Ta twash island is awarded to W. N Concannon of Oakland California for 16789 dollars. Work will begin immediately and the station must be ready for government use by September 1 as part of a Pacific coast chain.
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Tatwash Island
W. N Concannon
Oakland
Cal
Pacific Coast
Turner Hall concert by Evangelical Lutheran church audience delight
An excellent entertainment program was presented last night at Turner Hall by the Evangelical Lutheran church. The event drew a standing audience response and showcased varied acts from the church group.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Turner Hall
Ohio Society of Washington Hosts Second Annual Basket Tea
The Ohio Society of Washington will hold its second annual basket tea on July 4 at Merdenbauer y. Boats will depart Leach Park every hour.
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Ohio Society of Washington
Merdenbauery
Leach Park
Northland Sinks in Columbia River Harbor
Northland steamer takes on four feet of water in the hold at Portland harbor at 2 am. Pumps steady as crew suspects a leak bored in the hold while the vessel rested in dry dock. Owners cannot locate the source of the hole.
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Anton
Ept
Freight train wreck blocks Chehalis traffic all day
A freight train in Chehalis struck a broken switch in the town center and wrecked after 22 cars collided. No injuries were reported, but road traffic was delayed the entire day as merchandise from the wrecked cars piled up at the scene.
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Chehalis
Stevens Wins Sheriff Seat After Recount
In Portland Oregon on June 29 the sheriff race recount concluded. Robert Stevens a Republican won by 25 plurality securing the office.
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Portland
Ore
Sheriffs Office
Robert Stevens
Bank sues over construction contract at Madison and Second
The American Savings Bank & Trust Company files suit against 8 C Briscoe and O C for breach of contract with the International Fire Protection company. The bank alleges the contractor failed to keep the building free from liens. Lien claims against E E Caine S W R Dalley William Popple John Sich and Martin Gravel Company appear as defendants.
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American Savings Bank & Trust Company
8. C. Briscoe
O. C. At
International Fire Prooruction Company
Madison and
Second
Contr
E. E. Caine
W. R. Dalley
William Popple
John Sich
The
Martin Gravel Company
Will Close Dance Halls Across City
Chief of Police Wappenstein announced that dance pavilion proprietors will close without contesting yesterday’s orders. Several owners sought the chief's guidance and he warned he will seize doortenders proprietors and musicians if halls do not obey.
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Wappenstein
West Seattle election voided by supreme court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled the West Seattle vote on extending city limits illegal as held after an injunction, with Amos Brown estate granted the petition. In a separate note, two tugs freed the Delhi steam schooner from the Ways and she will be towed to Moranspany for machinery installation.
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Olympia
Supreme Court
West Seattle
Amos Brown
Supreme Court of
King County
Delhi
Winslow
Moranspany
Government road construction party heads north from Cottage City
Lieut. Orchard leads 14 men and 18 horses from Cottage City for an Interior Alaska mission. The party will first reach Fairbanks, split to start road work between Fairbanks and Valdez, while others proceed to the Kugruk district. The engineering crew forms the core of the expedition, funded by a congressional appropriation.
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Lieut
Orchard
Alaska
Fairbanks
Valdes
Kugruk
Rate Bill Passed by Senate to Become Law
The senate this afternoon approved the railroad rate bill and sent it to the president. The joint resolution provides the law takes effect sixty days after signature.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Salvador Hopes 10 Conquer Neighbor War Declared
Salvador plans to declare war on Guatemala after passengers aboard the City of Panama report Salvadorean troops have joined Guatemalan insurgents. Ex-President Regelado’s orders moved troops as Barrillas neared Guatemala and insurgents led by General Toledo prepare to advance. Bank clearings show June 29, 1906 totals of 1,169,442.75 and 956,172.56 with a 213,270.19 year over year increase.
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San Francisco
Salvador
Guatemala
Panama
Regelado
Barrilas
Toledo
Carron Charged With Attempted Murder In Port Townsend
The preliminary trial of Pat Carron, accused of stabbing Captain Keegan of the schooner William Nottingham, was held this morning. Carron was held to answer in the superior court for assault with intent to kill. A deposition from Keegan and two sailors was read to permit the voyage of the vessel. Keegan attended the trial despite his injuries.
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Port Townsend
Pat Carron
Keegan
William Nottingham
Carron
Scott Will Stay Chief Assistant City Engineer
Scott will remain in his current post and will not travel to Wenatchee to survey the proposed water system. He announced today that recent statements suggesting he would go are refuted and have received publicity in the past week.
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Scott
Wenatchee
Stevens Hotel Buys Baker Hotel in Bellingham Deal
The Stevens Hotel company led by president F. D. Stevens completed a purchase of the Baker hotel in Bellingham. The price paid was between sixty five thousand and an undisclosed upper amount.
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Stevens Hotel Company
F. D. Stevens
Baker Hotel
Bellingham
Stevens Hotel Change of Management and Move
The Stevens Hotel company plans a $70,000 management shift with new leadership. Sun and Mr. Stevens will relocate from the Stevens hotel on First Ave to Bingham to assume management duties, while the company continues to operate the Hotel Seattle.
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Sun
Stevens
Bingham
The
Stevens Hotel Company
Stevens Hotel
First Av
Seattle
Lost children selling soap in Everett
Maud and Frank Nelson of Tacoma, ages 10 and 11, reported lost days ago, appear in Everett selling soap. Police say they have run similar schemes before. They have not been detained but authorities have informed their mother. Also noted, bar association endorses jury commissioners R Mel Murchie W M Lelise J W Shorerett and N Shakespeare.
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Everett
Maud
Frank Nelson
Tacoma
The
Bar Association
R. Mel Murchie
W. M. Lelise
J. W. Shorerett
N. Shakespeare
Jefferson Brings Fresh Alaska Fish to Tacoma
The steamer Jefferson arrived from southeastern Alaska with 135 tons of fresh fish from the Pacific Cold Storage plant at Taku harbor. The cargo was unloaded in Tacoma and 70 passengers were aboard. the ship carried $95,000 in gold dust and planned to sail north.
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Alaska
Jefferson
Alaskan
Pacific Cold Storage Company
Taku Harbor
Tacoma
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Davage Yaqui Cup Mining
Alaska Trade
G. N
Fiskey” Barnett
Ness
Odies
Providence
Harry & Barnett
Star Music Hall
Talay
Frank Munroe
Tom O'Reilly
Star Theater
Madison
San Pranciaco
Mose Goldsmith
Big Stick
Menator Tillman
Fork
Roosevelt
Major Goodman
Baron Komura
Calhoun
Milwaukee
Cedar River
Forbes
Comstock
Royal Choice
United States
TER Educational Institu
Pekin East Tucsdey
Beattie
Charles Db. Tenney
China
Minnesota
Mre
Nott
Manhattan Club
White
Bell
Ohio Society
Northland
Columbia River
Harbor
Bank Company
Latter Sur
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