Seal butchers and a doomed fur seal economy
A 1900s investigation traces seal slaughter to legislative failures and vested interests. It documents bans proposed by Elliott and Prye, delays by lawmakers, and the Anglo American agreement. it argues that seal killing persisted and profits accrued while Arctic seal numbers plummeted from 5.6 million to fewer than 50 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Don Dingley
Senate Committee
Frye
Olney
Prye
Anglo American Joint Commission
Fairbanks
Arctic
Department of Commerce and Labor
Enery
Seal Butchera
Friday Bridge Luncheon and Club Activities
Social notices detail the Friday Bridge Luncheon at Adrian Court hosted by Mr O M Carrick and an evening reception and dance at the Hilton Clubhouse by the Pennsylvania club. Committee members are listed. Other items include Caledonian club party, Lady Stirling Chapter DAR meeting changes, and announcements of marriages, lectures, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Carrick
Adrian Court
Ives
Ton Hil
Pennsylvania Club
Charles Somers
Ellin Morrison
J. EB. McManus
G. H. Revolie
Caledonian Club
Renton Hill
Lady Stirling
DO. A. R
D. AR
St. Francis
Mra
Horton Phelps
Donald McLean
The
DAR
Washington, D.C
Miss Hessle
William Adama Dailam
Rheinbold Lowe
Edmund Burke
Grandma” Myere
Mrs. Appleton
Apri
Eczema Relief Highlighted by Soap Lake Salve
A health note cites Soap Lake Salve as effective in easing distressing eczema cases, offering a topical option for sufferers seeking relief.
Deserted by Lover Among Strangers
Norway born Belen Wilson travels to Seattle to marry John N. Aspestmind alias John H. Wedel but is deserted after a three week old child is left with strangers. Wedel is charged by the prosecuting attorney with a serious crime after stealing over $300 from her and fleeing to Chicago or Minneapolis. Wilson is cared for by a sympathetic family as authorities pursue Wedel. Also, Capt. Kimball reports a life saving station bill will be recommended for an island off San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belen Wilson
Norway
John N. Aspestmind
John H. Wedel
Gil
Seattle
Wedel
Chicago
Minneapolis
Washington
Kimball
Kaho
California
San Francisco
All Is Ready for French Masque Ball
The Moulin Rouge Club of Beat tle hosts a first public masque ball at Luna Park pavilion tonight. Elaborate preparations promise a large attendance with many attendees in novel and expensive gowns. Baron de Castelaine oversees the event with Wagener providing music and maids in attendance for ladies. Boats ferries run from 8:30, with streetcars every 20 minutes from First and Jackson and the road by automobile in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulin Rouge Club
Beattle
Arand Mack
Luna Park Pavilion
Baron de Castelaine
Wagener
First
Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seal Butchers
Uncle Sam
W. Elliott
Seal Islands
Furly
ST. Paul Island
Louis Cragin
Bridge Club
Mon
Summit Av
Musical Art Club
Mise Houlehan
Broad Way
Stevens Women's Relief Corpe
Mre Hill
St. Patrick's
Christien’s Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Elke
Adams Thompesen
Mies Clara K. Adame
A. L. Thompeen
North Yakima
East
Mercer
Ft Powers
TIT Groul-Rankin CO
Hoagie
Curnishers of
Hoo
Steanbeats and
Mhotels
Grote-Rankin
Hoosier
Tomorrorning
Second Avenue
Ian
Second Ave
Union ST
Tate
Exposition
State University
Ee Bond Realty CO
Hank
Condion
Hhe
Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit Co
B. Shorrock
P Hartman
Alexander Myers
A. Smith
Wilton and
Axminster
Fela
Bisggell
Hisselle
VAL
LACE
Dr. Reed
Raven Drug CO
Agte
Beyond
Coliseum
Vanderitte Howse
Great Hastera Nets
Trothey Car
Walter Perkins
Katherine Nugent
Peatties Popular
Hobson & Sheiden
May Kerdell
Jon Cort
Mer
WK Charisp
Hanpord Tontaht
Astens Endleepetra
Venice
Kirke le Bhetle Co
Virginian
Mets
Joe Weber
Dream City
Webers
Little Chip and
Mary Marble
Pitt Ma
Joan Cont
RF. Oeteenwit
Buster Bhown
Mester Reed
Ae “Beaster
Seattle Theatre & Trew
Lois Theatre
Prenes
David
Main
Daniel Frawley
iSouth
Carolina
Orpheum
Lottie Meaney and Co
Bowery Hud
Two Malvoms
Globe Rollers
George Keane
Motion Pictures
Lyric Theatre
Narry Montague
Joe
Star Theatre
Gans Nelson
John
Sullivan
Kid Mowelthampton
Klien Bradhein
Stillman
Marseilles
Stationery
Eaton Hurlbut
Brussels
Best & Co
Associated Dentists
Corner
H. L. Klein
Hest
James S&t
Fredland, Hornberg & Larson
Pike Street
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