Debt collector shoots at debtor near Firet avenue shack
John Courtney was shot in the chest during a dispute over a debt owed by Butler. Butler fled by water but was pursued by police and detectives, later retreating to a shack a half mile below the Centennial mill. The chase ended when Cameron fired near Butler to halt the escape. Courtney’s condition and charges against Butler await his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Courtney
Charlie Muller
Firet Avenue
Connecticut Street
Butler
Courtney
Wavesite Mission Hospital
Cameron
Pell
Cutler
Aauin
Storm Warning Issued for Northwest coastal areas
Portland issued storm warnings for the straits of Juan de Fuca and Bellingham Bay and north of the Columbia River mouth. Expect brisk to high southwest winds and rain across warned zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Straits of Juan
de Fuca
Bellingham Bay
Columbia River
Blue Gras at Third Avenue Theater Receives Strong Reception
The Jessie Shirley production Blue Gras at the Third Avenue Theater drew a strong reception and will run the rest of the week. Performances featured Mise Shirley as Mary Brend and Geo as John Brand, with Loftes as Col. Decatur and Claire Greenville delivering a standout adventurous role. Local theaters also note Nance O Neil’s upcoming engagements and Seattle theater plans, while the U of W Glee Club opens its tour with a concert tonight under Prof. Murdock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Jessie Shirley
Third Avenue Theater
Mise Shirley
Mary Brendwell
Pions
Geo
John Brand
Col. Decatur
TY. Loftes
F. Halston
Mixe Meta Mareky
Mise Claire Greenville
Abbey
Morris
Bettle
Third Avenue
Stee Feddier
Nance O'Neil
Nance O' Neil
Miss O' Net
Eilzabeth
U. of W. Glee Club
University of Glee Clube
W. F. Murdock
Beattie Press Club Opens Its Rooms in Arcade Building
The Beattie Press Club held its regular meeting last evening marking the formal opening of its rooms in the Arcade building. The two finely furnished rooms will be an attractive resort for new newspaper men. After routine business, Bohemian supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Press Club
Mercantile Club
Accewier Weekly
Potatoes Grow Big on the Yukon Valley Farm
Advices from Rampart report a Yukon crop at Capt. May's that yielded 1800 potatoes last season. Five tubers weighed 4 pounds, indicating substantial yields for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Great
Rampart
Capt. May
Police Notes on Peddler Arrest and Robbery Report
Peter Berry an Austrian peddler was arrested this morning for peddling fish without a license and released. Ole Johnson of 2231 Western Avenue reported a $50 money order stolen from a saloon on Washington Street, with no stated separation method. 6t I.M.L. Bennett, Jefferson 4 Colonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Berry
Stepler
Ole Johnson
Western Avenue
Washington Street
Lose Friends and Money Reported in Seattle Incident
Charles Johnson reported a case of misplaced confidence after waking to find his clothes, watch, and money missing. He had recently met a young man with whom he shared his bed, and the incident echoes similar trust-busting episodes. Licenses to wed issued include Thomas J. Humes and Charlotte McDonald, plus Wm Muff and Alice Willia ms, and George D. Stone and Ada Ambrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Johnson
Thomas J. Humes
Charlotte McDonald
Seattle
Wm. Muff
Seattie
Alice Williama
Everett
George D. Stone
Beattie
Ada Ambrose
Cleveland
Will Build Hotel Near Courthouse
Herman Quandt, formerly of the Palmer house, will start a $36,000 hotel on James street between Sixth and Seventh avenues on a six by ten feet plot. The house will have four rooms and is designed for courthouse visitors and those with business at the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Quandt
Ipteter
The
Palmer House
James Street
Sixth
Seventh Avenues
Local Receiver Seven Stockholders Petition in Federal Court
Pacific Packing and Navigation Company stockholders filed a petition in federal court as part of ongoing corporate actions. Lloyd N. Martin aged 19 died at his home on Twenty third Avenue from typhoid pneumonia, authorities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pacific Packing and Navigation Company
Lloyd N. Martin
Twentythird Avenue
Celtic Gons Banquet Planned for St Patrick’s Day
The third annual Celtic Seas of Washington banquet will be at the Knickerbocker hotel on the evening of St Patrick’s day March 27. Invitations have been extended to Gen Moffitte and other prominent state figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knickerbocker Hotel
Moffitte
Richard E Phillips Dies In This City
Richard Phillips, formerly superintendent of the Newcastle and Franklin mines, died at his home in this city yesterday. He was well known in the area and at his former mining postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard E
Phillips
Richard
Phillipa
Newcastle
Franklin
Boulevard extension through Westlake to Pike and Fourth
The street committee voted to extend Westlake boulevard to Pike Street and Fourth Avenue, rejecting protests for a terminus at Fifth Avenue and Pine Street. Protests about sidewalk elevator removal or a $10,000 indemnity deposit were heard with no action. A recommendation to pave First Avenue south from King to Atlantic Street was endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connec Committee
Westlake
Pike Street
Fourth Avenue
Thme
Fitthay
Pine Street
Mie
Piret Avenue
King
Atlantic Street
A S Rhorer Dies Suddenly
A S Rhorer president of the Northwestern Vaudeville Circuit and a noted theatrical figure in the Northwest died at Seattle General Hospital after a short illness following theater work. He had arrived in Beattie about a year ago, opening the La Petit theater on Mike Street and expanding his holdings. He collapsed at the theater Wednesday night and died the next day after hospitalization. He had been living at the Angelus on Fourth Avenue in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & Wheever
Northwestern
Seattle
Jen
Periton
Rhorer
Beattie
la Petit
Mike Street
Hie Holdings
the Angelus
Fourth Avenue
Port Wardens February Trade Report Confusing Totals
Port Warden Jensen reports February imports totaling 2201.97 and exports at 61,104,550. Nine vessels arrived while departures marked MM. Passenger steamers carried 1,208 in and 23,036 out. Orient shipments valued at a TM and Philippines cargoes valued at 1,706,238. Oriental imports reach 1,605 ts. Dr Lyons moved to 11 tamber Rechange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Orient
Philippines
Dr. Lyons
Denny Hotel Deal Closed by Moore Investment
J A Moore closed the purchase of the Denny hotel with Moore Investment Co. Renovation and rodeo area reconfiguration will begin immediately. The plan aims to have the building furnished and ready as a family hotel within nine days at an estimated cost of $76,000. Surface electric cars will shuttle patrons from Third Avenue and Pine Street to the hotel entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Hotel
Moore Investment Company
J. A. Moore
Moore
Boeth
Alec
Third Avenue
Pine Street
Floating fish trap experiment by local boat group
A party from the local fish business tested a new floating fish trap aboard a Pacific Packing and Navigation Company launch. Edward Drupal and A M Planck were among those observing the trial on the water. Severn Melting led the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Packing and Navgation Company
Edward Drupal
A. M. Planck
Severn
Pacific Packing and Navigation Company
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Charles Butler
Lane, Adana
Tarbes
Per Lane
Justive
Fugitive
Harry Carson Clarke
Clarke
Smith
Madison Theater
Madison
Mackay & Cross
Hagan & Errol
Press Club
M L. Bennett
Jeveter
Colonia
Second Hill
18Th Ave
HL. S. Turner & Co
Globe Bik
A.s.rhorer
PT. Warden
Toklas, Singerman & CO. Lumber Exchange Budding Cor
Second and Seneca
van Asselt
van Aseelt
Crete
Bhrewsbury's
J. Aronson
First Avenue Booth
Cooper @ Levy
Rughion Finke
Connie
Palatine Hill
Fremont
Palatine
the Bon Marche
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Lot No
Eton
Atyles
Strictly Fresh
Adams
Second Ave
Madison Street
E. J. Brown
First Avenue
Spakseese Mess
Pacific Coast Clothing CO
R. R. Co
Consignee
Gac
California
Cuharen
Mother Hubbard
Hatsworth
Lee
Loys
Smaragh
Bbc
Fismelette Wain
Wagner
Bon Mar
Che BON MARCHE Nordhoff @ Co
Second Avenue
Eversole Optical Company
New York
Bieck
James
Alaska Petroleum and Coal
Thurston & Herrin
Cherry St .A
Dabney & Woodhouse Complete
John
Independent
Millman City
Kenton
Hillman City
Hillman
James Henry
Aie Wiesgern
Coon Bros
Bartell Drug Co
Epsom
Rochelle
Pierce
Abe Abe
EERE
Erat Ieee
Merce
Taxteleum
Barrett Druc Co
F. W. Merrick
American Clothier
Ist Ave
Shaw
Northwest
Cave
Schirwee
Eney
D.S. Johnston
Sennenam Umbia
Diack
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