Down Bible Agent Twan Reads Church Admittance List
Donald Rows an agent for the Biblical Secioty sought church admittance lists in Seattle area congregations to secure subscriptions. He faced rejections from several churches including Methodist and Lutheran groups while Presbyterians and Congregational churches showed mixed responses amid fundraising efforts. The main donor group appeared in Anacortes Preaby area with notable contributions and ongoing appeals continued.
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Donald Rows
Biblical Secioty
Churchea
Seattle
Mt Seattle
Mr. Ross
Rosa
M. A. Matthews
City Briefs Review of Temporary Injunctions and Local Matters
City notes: National Guard drill tonight at the armory under guard regulations. A temporary injunction affects Ster a company and William over piling rights on leased property. court action pending. Mt. Vernon man McKee seeks public works details on street cleaning sewer work and waste removal. Secretary Bagley clarifies city outsourcing. A theft report cites a break in on Marton Street with no items taken. furnishings disturbed. Malan charged by lighting company over meter money. Royal Coffee House incident noted.
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Stera Company
William
McKee
Mt. Vernon
Board of Public Works
Bagley
Provite Contreet
Malan
Not guilty and multiple court notes emerge in Tacoma report
In Judge Gordon s court Lesley Pomeroy once famed for Unwarranted onws performances faces questions amid a Tacoma crime wave. Police hear of two missing women Beeman and Beeman linked to Seattle vaude houses. A key hold up case and a Valencia survivor suit seek $6000 in damages. Fire losses total 4920 dollars for February.
New Christian Home for Young Women Opens
A Christian Home for Young Women was opened at 7 Eighth Ave with dedicatory services led by Dr. Matthews. The facility offers board and room for up to $4 weekly, plans an emergency ward to aid destitute workers and help them find employment.
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Christian Home
Matthewa
Eighth Av
Matthews
Caswell Bought for Susitna Route to Mt McKinley District
Captain F E Swift buys the stern wheel steamer Caswell from L H Gray & Co for 6000 dollars. He plans to run the ship on the Susitna and Yitua river route to deliver mining supplies to the Mt McKinley mining district from Cook's Inlet head. The Caswell reached the sound in 1903 but failed and has been idle at Ballard since.
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F E. A. Swift
Caswell
L. H. Gray & Co
Susitna
Yitua
Cook's Inlet
Mt. McKinley
The
Sound
Ballard
Neil Tenny Case Grows Grim In San Francisco
Frankie Neil, held on manslaughter charges after a bout at Mechanics' Pavilion killed Harry Tenny, admits no medical exam was given to fighters as required by law and exposes promoter and physician myths. District Attorney Langdon warns of full prosecutions for all involved if no examination occurred.
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San
Francisco
Frankie Neil
Harry Tenny
Mechanics’ Partilion
Dr. Day
Langdon
King County Medical Society Rejects Public Access
A society member stated the King County Medical Society will keep deliberations closed to the public to avoid sensational coverage. A prior push to open sessions was sidetracked, and the exclusion policy remains in force. The group meets tonight in the Chamber of Commerce room at 8 o'clock.
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King County Medical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Contractor Faces Fine Over Delayed Warren Ave Work
A municipal board case, referred to Superintendent A L Walters, asks whether a contractor must pay the daily $5 penalty for late completion on Warren Ave between Lee and Prospect. Work was due by December 11 but unfinished. extension request is under review as the contractor cites quarry rock delays.
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Board of Public Works
A. L. Walters
Department of Streets and Sewers
Warren Av
Lee
Prospect
Walters
Square deal pledge from police ahead of voting day
Acting Chief Willard said the department is fully prepared for tomorrow and will provide a square deal at all voting places. He noted no extra officers will be sworn in as current police are sufficient for all tasks.
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Willard
Worlds Highest Railroad Bridge Planned Over Royal Gorge
March start on the world’s highest railroad bridge spanning Royal Gorge near Canon City Colorado. The 2800 foot above Arkansas River structure will be built with a San Jose California syndicate’s Interurban railroad plan in Montrose county toward Placerville and Royal Gorge top by late summer.
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Canon City
Colo. Marehbee
Royal Gorge
Thin City
Denver & Rio Crande
Arkansas River
San Jose
Cal
Mremont County
Plovenes
Railroad deal leaves city blocks undervalued
Harriman interests paid Beattie Lighting $120000 for ten lots east of the Great Northern depot and more time for occupancy while taxes are paid. For eight adjacent city lots the railroad offers $250000 total, about $31260 per lot, causing real estate men to question fairness. City council has rejected the Davie & Co offer and hovers over a possible sale unless the price rises.
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Harriman
Beattie Lighting Company
Railroad Corporation
Great Northern Union Depot
Seattle Lighting Company
John Davie & Co
Berthe Claiche Murder Trial Moves to First Degree Stage
In New York on March 6 Berthe Claiche’s trial paused as prosecutors debated a plan for guilty on a minor degree of murder with a light sentence, but the effort failed and the first degree trial resumed.
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New York
Berthe Claiche
Man Falls 60 Feet After Fence Jump Incident
William Holden of St Sauta leaped over a fence rail at First Ave and Seneca in the late afternoon and fell about 60 feet onto a brick pile. He was hospitalized at Wayside with suspected internal injuries.
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William Holden
St. Sauta
Seneca
Hoapital
Court Pities Strap Hanger Case in Gordon Court
In Judge Gordon's court this morning L. Matthews, a Republican accused of leaving a strap untied, was granted a dismissal after his defense that he was new to the city and slow to learn the law. The judge cautioned him to "wise up" as he let the matter go with a warning.
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Gordon
L. Matthews
de Bruler
Matthews
Thea Meter
Maid in employe vanishes then returns from Tacoma
Minnie Rieman, a two year household worker for Mrs. Cameron, left to make purchases and did not return for dinner. She reappeared last night saying she visited a friend in Tacoma and forgot to notify. Local business notes report a hay price advance and fresh produce arrivals as brisk street trade continues.
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Minnie Rieman
Cameron
Miss Rieman
Tacoma
Galbraith-Bacon & Co
Washington
Wenatchee
Robbery in Great Northern Tunnel Incident
A man named De Wil ee of Bookane near the mouth of the Great Northern tunnels on Matin at about 1 30 this afternoon was struck on the head by an unknown assailant, knocked senseless, and robbed of 40 dollars and a gold watch.
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Great Northern Tunnel
de Wilee
Bookane
Matin At
Thomas Taylor Fleeing to Canada After Hotel stabbing
Thomas Taylor who stabbed J M Bailey in the Washington hotel last Friday night with fatal results is headed for Canada. A Belingham sighting on Saturday prompted a railroad-wide alert as detectives seek Taylor, a former Pullman employee, believed harboring associates may aid him.
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Thomas Taylor
J M. Bailey
Washington
Canada
Tennant
Hellingham
Taylor
Bellingham
Taylor Taylor
Vallejo Election IV Sparks Record Vote Hype
Vallejo California on March 6 reports great interest in the municipal election with the largest anticipated turnout. Mayor Noney leads the navy yard workers vote, claiming a Republican sweep by at least 200 points as 1800 navy yard employees plan to vote in squads. Madigan asserts victory by about 100 votes.
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Vall
Ejo
Cal
Noney
Navy Yard
Roney
Madigan
Aronson Files Complaint Over Telephone Number Change
J Aronson a liquor dealer at 104 First Ave South says Sunset Telephone Co altered his number without due notice causing losses in stationery and advertising. He states the change disrupted 16 years of service and only became aware after an unnecessary temporary move and a second adjustment.
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J. Aronson
Lquor
First Av. South
Sunset Telephone Company
Bis
Aronson
Mr. Aronson
Numr
Senator Clark Wins Land Case in Supreme Court
Senator Clark of Montana won a complete victory in the supreme court. The government sought cancellation of 80 patents for timber lands claiming fraud and lack of good faith use. The court affirmed the lower ruling that Clark did not have actual knowledge of the frauds.
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Washington, D. C
Clark
Montana
Supreme Court
Mayoralty candidates predict victory in local race
Republican mayoral candidate John Kiplinger told The Star he expects a 3000 to 4000 vote plurality and that the Republican ticket will win. Judge W H Moore also predicted a decisive victory for the entire municipal ownership ticket.
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John Kiplinger
the Star
W. H. Moore
Reception to Dr Thompson in Alaska club tonight
A reception for Dr Alfred Thompson member of parliament from Dawson to Ottawa will be held at the Alaska club rooms this evening at o o clock. He is here to learn what is needed for the Alaska Yukon exposition and will speak on Yukon participation. Secretary Sheffield and others hosted a luncheon for him at the Rainier club today.
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Alaska Club
Alfred Thompson
Dawson
Ottawa
Funda
Yukon
Thompson
Sheffield
Rainier Club
Preparing for Contingencies in the Orient
Washington March 6 The government moves to be ready for possible contingencies in the Orient. The war department has ordered transports Meade Melian and Patrick held at Manila upon arrival. The quartermaster's department preliminarily agreed with Great Northern Steamship to charter their steamers Minnesota and Damota if needed.
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Washington
D. C
Orient
War Department
Meade
Telian
Patrick
Manila
Quartermaster's
Great Northern Steamship Company
Minnesota
Yukon Doctor Arrives for Expo Talks in Ottawa
Dr Alfred Thompson, a Yukon member of the Canadian parliament, arrived from Daweon and will confer with the committee on the Alaskan Yukon expo to discuss the northern country’s exhibit before attending the Ottawa session.
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Alfred Thompson
Daweon
City
Yukon
Ottawa
An 9 fer t-Wiete ree rooms and closets with pantry and gas range
Listing notes two bedrooms one bath with hot water heat and water heater in pink bath. Located near 14 Main or 15 Blanchard Street. Includes pantry gas range and closets. Distinct address and rental vibe implied.
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Ann
Blanchard St
Mitchell denies coal strike plot with Pittsburg interests
President John Mitchell denied today that he agreed with F L Robbins of Pittsburg Coal to force a strike in the anthracite region. Friends attribute the report to enemies seeking to undermine Mitchell among miners. Robbins reportedly warned that without a strike, bituminous operators would end the check off system for union dues.
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New York
John Mitchell
F. L. Robbina
Pittsburg Coal Company
Mitchell
Robbins
Hyde Agreement Spares Return to Europe Yet
New York dispatch reports Hyde agreed with Jerome to return when needed before his Europe trip, mirroring the earlier McCurdy arrangement. It is denied that Stuyvesant Fish will become president of Life. an official says Fish believes an insurance man should lead the company and a suitable leader will be sought.
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New York
Hyde
Europe
Jerome
McCurdy
Stuyvesant Fish Wa
Fish
Train wreck in Albuquerque claims Mexican lives
Los Angeles limited train wreck near Albuquerque on March 5 results in multiple Mexican fatalities. Mrs. Paul Morton’s car is among the wreckage. F H Sumner, Puget Sound pioneer and Port Madison former resident, dies at 64. Funeral by Butterworth & Sona. Ninth Ward Improvement Club endorses joint user clause for future street railway franchises and sends resolutions to the city council via Secretary Ashcroft.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Los Angeles
Paul Morton
F. H. Sumner
Puget Sound
12Th No. 5
Port Madison
Lincoln Lodge No
Butterworth & Sona
Ninth Ward Improvement Club
Ashcroft
Bargain Shoes Take Big Step for Small Feet
In a local sale at the Men's Shoe Store on 808 Firat Ave small size shoes are offered at 2.86 dollars after earlier prices of four and five dollars. The event continues for a day or two longer, drawing attention to tiny footed shoppers.
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Firat Ave
Embezzler on Trial in Manapolis Case
David K. Sherrick former state auditor ousted last September faced trial today charged with embezzling 145000 dollars.
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Manapolis
David K. Sherrick
Lhst
Marine Notes from Aberdeen to San Francisco and Alaska
The Chehalis sails tomorrow for San Francisco and Los Angeles with other ships Lindam, Humboldtapila, Banta Barbara, Shawmatta, Oregon, Nome City, Carina, Farallon and Jefferson all listed with routes. Cargoes include 61 horses two or three dog teams and cement salmon halibut and freight. Passenger and freight space sold out. Nome City arrived from San Francisco and proceeds to Tacoma.
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Chehalis
Aberdeen
San Francisco
Sos Angeles
Oregon
Benard and
Valdes
Valdez Trail
Ning Chow Liner Sets Tacoma Arrival After Vancouver Call
The Ning Chow is currently in Vancouver and will arrive in Tacoma to discharge cargo. The Yangtze voyage is due to end around April.
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Ning Chow
Vancouver
Tacoma
Yangatze
Park Bond Endorsements Rise Ahead of Vote
Citywide support for the park bond issue grows as every major civic body endorses the proposal. Twenty improvement clubs and the conference committee back the plan, with 25 public bodies voting unanimously in favor and no known opposition recorded ahead of tomorrow’s election.
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District Improvement Clubs
Conference Committee of Improvement Clubs
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Marton St
Lesley Pomeroy
Star Theater
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Roblin
Glare
Dasale
Footune
Mra. Beeman
Petive
Ollele Beeman
Margaret Eon
Vaude Ville
Mra. I. WB
Tracey
Hanford
Allison
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Allion
John & Webber
Pat Jennings
Nell
Kiefer Thuredaynem
Council
Kellogg
United States
George Edward Adams
Adame
Adama
Drata
Olympia
Edmund Meany
Queen Anne Methodist Church
Mission
Sunda & Elland
Ellwood
Seattle Shipping Company
Peterburg
Alaska
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Crrrory Furniture Company
Srconp Avenue
Sprinc Steeer
Morris
Merrie
Sulon
Ane Aga
Vallejo
DR. Thompson
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Ketchikan
Prisco
Artington Mier
Nome City
Sanrancisco
Carina
Farallon
Valdez
Jefferson
Weehe
Spinning’s Cash Store
Second Ave
Beattie
V.W. Voorhees
Ltel Hidg
ALF Prick
Joseph Scheimer & Co
A. Bridge & CO
Popular Price Clothiers
Sachs Bros
Second Avenue
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