Army officer swindler preyed on landlady in Dabney estate scheme
A landlady recalls being duped by a handsome army officer who claimed stakes in a Dabney estate suit and offered a quick double on investments. The man, identified as Littell, vanished with about six hundred dollars, leaving others wary of similar claims in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penich
Hans Superior Court
Georse Qpo
Dabney
Cireles
Littell
Bradbury System
Seattle
Richard A. Alley Dies in New York at 82
Richard A. Alley aged 82 and president of the Alley Steamship Company died in New York City Tuesday night after an operation for Andrettis. He formerly operated a fleet between Vancouver and Australia and had lived in New York at 725 Fourteenth Ave N since returning from England two years ago. The funeral will likely be held here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Alley
Alley Breamship Company
Tno
Vancouver
Australia
New York City
Andrettis
England
Benefit Event At Y M C A For Children's Home
An entertainment at the Y M C A auditorium will benefit the Children's Industrial home at Ballard. All acts are performed by the children and the program is fully furnished by them. A brick fell into an excavation on Dearborn Street regrade yesterday injuring laborer Charles Lindbell in the chest and sending him to Seattle General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Dearborn St. Regrade
Charles Lindbell
Seattle General Hospital
Beath Trap In Track Of Auto In Town
Ashee Gifford, a well known paste dealer, narrowly escaped death when his auto struck a timber across the road near the Fourth avenue trestle. The car front was smashed and steering damaged. Earlier, Mr. Samson of Samson Investment Co. also toppled there. both incidents blamed on missing street lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashee Gifford
Patste Desler
Eens
Walt
Andre Pecks
Gifford
Samson
Samson Investment Co
Fred H. Peterson
Rule Aims to Speed Up Divorces Across Departments
The superior court adopted a rule to distribute divorce actions among five departments. Cases will be assigned to departments and heard on Saturdays, with applications for orders heard in the department handling each case. Judges agree the change should relieve overcrowding in department No. 1 presided by Judge Frater and reduce postponed cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace
Superior Court
Frater
Market prices today for assorted fruits vegetables and meats
A long list of market prices shows preserved berries, apples, raisins and nuts by weight and unit. Meat cuts such as porterhouse and shoulder steaks are priced per pound with other staples like cabbage lettuce and celery listed by bunches or heads. Flowers fruit and dairy items appear with per dozen or per box pricing along with fish and honey offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscatel
Milne
Hubbard Agoas
Coalifio
Yakima
Pale gray voile gown with rose brown ties and lace
A dainty gown described in pale gray voile features diagonal ties in rose brown. Velvet ribbons in brown and large palated lace motifs provide the only elaboration on the elegant dress.
Man sues to reclaim land after broken engagement
Joseph Del Notaro filed in superior court to regain full title to property he bought for his fiancée Flora Douglas. He claims she promised marriage and conveyed the deed, then called off the engagement and returned only half the land. He seeks a ruling that he owns the entire property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Douglas
Joseph del Notare
Misa Douglas
del Notaro
Steamer Yucatan Substitutes For Santa Clara
The steamer Yucatan will call at Valdes and Skagway in place of the Santa Clara. The sailing date is set for March 16. The Santa Clara remains tied at Quartermaster Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan
Valdes
Skagway
Santa Clara
Quartermaster Harbor
Rainier Heights Improvement Club Holds Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Rainier Heights Improvement Club is scheduled for tonight at Oltman’s Hall. Members will discuss neighborhood topics and plan upcoming events at the local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainier Heights Improvement Club
Oltman’s Hall
Railroads Win City Franchises After Prolonged Recall
The Great Northern and Union Pacific franchise ordinances were signed by Mayor Moore after over a year of council delays. Five Union Pacific grants and three Great Northern grants are now approved. Some street vacation ordinances still await action to complete the terminal system, likely before March 16 when the new administration takes over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Unston Pacific
Moore
Union Pacific
Tevie Fleeing Probe Cited by Defense at Crothera Trial
In San Francisco March 6 attorney Sullivan for the defense argued that if William Tevie were innocent he would not have fled the state while investigators examined the Ray Cithee Water Co case. The prosecution said efforts to locate Tevie had not succeeded as the Older Crothera trial resumed in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Ban Francisco
William Tevie
Ray Cithee Water Company
Sullivan
Crothera
Ihs
Tevie
Senator Depew Attacks Western Boom Town Speculation
United Press reports Senator Depew of New York addressed the senate on the currency question. He warned of reckless speculation in western boom towns versus Wall Street and endorsed the Aldrich bill as simple practical remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senator Depew
New York
Senate
Wall St
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers at Seattle Lodge
At the annual Seattle No 1 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias meeting Maj Otto A Case was reelected captain for the fourth consecutive year Other officers elected were A J Stratton first lieutenant A G Thetg second lieutenant T K Diken treasurer and A McKeon recorder Preparations are under way for the May Walla Walla K of P meeting where the local company expects top honors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Uniform Baeak
Sparkman to Attend Democratic Luncheon Tomorrow
J. M. Sparkman councilman elect for the Eighth ward will attend a Democratic club luncheon at the Olympus cafe tomorrow at 2 29 in the afternoon. He was the sole Democrat to win in the recent election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sparkman
Eighth Ward
Democratic Club
Olympus Cafe
Tomorrow Moon
Sparkman
Price and quality in piano making praised by Sherman, Clay
An advertising note extols paying a fair price for A. B. Chase pianos to obtain quality. It emphasizes materials, skilled labor, construction vigilance, and the piano’s tone, action, and durability, citing Sherman, Clay & Co as western representatives and praising the instrument nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
A. B. Chase
Traitor Is Arrested In War Secrets Case At Brooklyn
Federal authorities in Brooklyn arrest Imrieh Waser on attempting to sell American war secrets to Germany. A portion of a Hillise torpedo was found in Waser's possession. He is held on $1,000 bond with a hearing set for March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Brooklyn
Itemrieh Waser
Germany
Baser
Keser
Thetis Rescues Japanese Survivors After Wreck
Advices say revenue cutter Thetis sails to Seattle with 11 survivors from the Japanese sealing schooner Satouma Maru wrecked at Yakuzata bay last November. The captain and crew had previously moved south. The schooner Satouma Maru is reported total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thetis
Seattle
Yakuzata Bay
Jonas
Grocer Guarantees Refund If Customer Admits Error
Unclear typed note suggests a grocer offers to return money if a customer concedes a mistake in payment. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or locations to confirm the full story.
Decker Divorce Suit Seeks Restraining Order on Assets
Jennie F Decker sues for divorce from A O Decker claiming cruel and inhuman treatment for six years. Superior court issues restraining order preventing disposal of property and funds at National Bank of Commerce and Puget Sound National Bank. Also reports deaths of John Thompson Annabelle Brown and Pedro Bergo with burial at Bonney-Watson parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie F. Decker
Superior Court
A. O. Decker
National Bank of Commerce
Poaxet Sound National Bank
Local man John J. Sullivan dies at 60 in Georgetown
The body of John J. Sullivan age 60 is at the Bonney Watson company parlors after dying on March 5 in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonney Watson Company
John J. Sullivan
Georgetown
Bonney-Watsoun Company
Funeral services and burials reported for multiple individuals
The notice lists funeral services held today for Claude M. Farrell at 10 30 from the residence with burial at Calvary cemetery. Etta Marie Duff had services at Henney-Watson parlors at 2 with burial at Lake View cemetery. Irene Purington’s service was at York Station at noon and burial at Lake View. Ham Nom, shot by Chin Bak, was honored at Bonney-Watson parlors at 10 50 with burial at Lake View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude M. Farrell
Calvary Cemetery
Etta Marie Duff
Henney-Watson Company
Lake View Cemetery
Irene Purington
York Station
Lake View
Fneral
Ham Nom
Chin Bak
Bonney-Watson Company
Jefferson Sails for Skagway and Dawson Bound Ports
The Jefferson sailed last night with 180 passengers headed for Skagway and other ports. Many travelers are bound for Dawson over the trail, seeking route connections and frontier destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Skagway and
Way Ports
Dawson
Hearst Victory in New York City Election Challenge
Wm Randolph Hearst wins a court ruling in Albany holding the attorney general may open ballot boxes in any district to determine counts. Hearst had contested the 1905 fall election against George B McClellan alleging fraud and juggling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Albany
N. Y
Randolph Hearst
New York City
Hearst
George B. McClellan
Steamship men urge lighthouses for Alaska routes
Local steamship operators and Alaska bound interests call for more lighthouses and buoys. A strong recommendation will be drafted for state congressmen. Merchants’ Exchange members will discuss the movement and offer suggestions at the Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Merchants’ Exchange
Also Mentioned on This Page
George E. Littell
Josephine C. Dabney
Brick
Viate
Wisback
Porterhouse
Fubert Hubbard
Savir Accou
Aeune Hart
Knights OF Pythias
Horlick
Kehler & Chame
Iverson & Bon HR
Ueed
Elf
Kehler & Chase
Kohter @ Chace
Gilbert Piane
Ohter & Chase
Decker
Wandard
Kotler & Chagos
Emerson
Sherman, Clay & Co
Western Representatives
Denien
Sorees Knosher & Company
Gidiert Ane Hs Rd
Nottingham
Ballard and
Third Aves
M. Furuya Co
Pacific Outfitting Co
Credit Neuse
Pike Street
Beattle
Fifth Avenue
Bradbury
East
Oliveton
Northwest
Price
Second Avenue
Union Street
John Thompson
Cripple Creek Lodge
Rn. P.O
Annabelle Brown
Bonney- Watson Company
Pedro Bergo
Deicg
Ermers
Orien
Madison
Western Av
Worcester
Steadman
Piecher & Bott
Marshall & Wen
A Marshall & We
Alll A Gough
Sterling
Johnston
Smith & Nixon
Bo Bigiaz
Mallett & Davis
Steinbach & Dreher
Hobart M. Cable
Kimball
Pwane
Raws
Hobart M
Lakeside Pease
Kbersole
Labonda
Chickering
Angelos
Apollo
Angelus
Eno
Suw
Universi
SUMA
Ge 'Nte
Bnue
Preasion
Uae
Mbere
Milycobes
Rifemehias
Iedonian Society
Bengwe
Olympus
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