Towne to Enter Wall Street as Banker and Broker
Former Senator Charlies A. Towne plans to occupy offices at 63 and 65 Wall Street next week with C. A. Towne and Co. It is reported the firm will seek a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a bold return to the money center after railing against Wall Street. Towne, once praised for defying large companies, has since become a millionaire through law and finance.
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New York
Wall Street
Charlies A. Towne
C. A. Towne and Co
Bankera and Brokers
New York Stock Exchange
Heaumont Oul Fields
Texas
Towne
Duluth
Millonaire
Ida Dennis Finds Comfortable Home With Uncle
14 year old Ida Dennis daughter of Mrs Mary Dennis once said to be in straitened circumstances at 17 Twenty second avenue south now makes home with her uncle I W Davis at 1000 Western avenue. Davis couple have cared for her since last June and she has helped support their household.
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Ida Dennis
Mary Dennis
Twenty-second Avenue South
I. W. Davis
Western Avenue
Mrs. Davis
Mra
Davis
Dennis
Death of Helen F Newcomb At 1 Month and 15 Days
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy Newcomb of 1069 East Mercer street died last evening. The funeral was held from the Newcomb residence at 2 30 this afternoon.
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Helen F
Leroy Newcomb
East
Mercer Street
Kid Goucher Seen Leaving City on Blockton Train
Kid Goucher son of cox Senator Goucher of Tulare, wanted for the murder of Policeman Robinson, fled the city on a Blockton train yesterday morning. Officers were not alerted in time to intercept. en route stations were warned by wire.
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Ban Francisco
Kid Goucher
Goucher
Tulare
Robinson
Pearl Buttons Bring Trouble at Masquerade Ball
Nelson Linnwood of Philadelphia faced trouble after a white vest with large pearl buttons snagged a watch from his vest during a Masquerade ball two-step. The watch owner sought it through ads and police notices. Linnwood, later discharged, explained the button caused the accidental loss.
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Philadelphia
Nelson Linnwood
Shunk Street
Linnwood
Celumne
Bo Linnweed
Real estate man foils two highwaymen on Renton hill
A. J. Campbell, a city real estate man, wrestled a revolver from one attacker after being shot in the leg. He fired five shots at the fleeing bandits, who escaped unharmed. Police Detective Byrnes continues the case as the weapon is identified as a cheap 24 caliber revolver.
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A. J. Campbell
Renton Hill
Mr. Campbell
Seventeenth Avenue
Union
East Seneca
Campbell
Byrnes Ia
Cornell Banquet Set For Seattle March Twenty Second
The Seattle Cornell Club will host its annual dinner at the University Club house on Saturday evening March 22. All Cornell men are urged to attend and new arrivals in the city should send their names to E B Kittinger Bailey building M M ODell Dexter Horton bank building or H C Copeland 1107 Third Avenue.
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Seattle
Cornell Club
University Club
Cornell
E B. Kittinger
Bailey
M. M. O'Dell
Dexter Horton Bank
H. C. Copeland
Third Avenue
Weasley Methodist Episcopal Church Welcomes New Pastor
The congregation in Seattle will greet Rev. F. B. Thomas and family tonight at Weasley Methodist Episcopal Church with a rousing reception. An entertainment program of music and readings is planned, followed by coffee and cake served by church women. The public is invited to attend and meet the new church leader.
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Weasley Methodist Episcopal Church
Bouth Seattle
F. 8. Thomas and Family
Bridge Plan Proposed Over Snoqualmie River Near Tolt
County Surveyor White draws plans for a Snoqualmie river bridge about 200 feet above its junction with the Tolt. County commissioners refer the plans to the secretary of war for approval, and if the report is favorable, steps will be taken to erect the bridge.
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White
Plana
Snoqualmie River
Secretary of War
Harvard President Wiiet to Visit Seattle, Chamber Noted
Chamber Secretary Meikle reports a letter from Harvard University President Wiiet thanking the Seattle Chamber for a proposed welcome and noting an expected visit later in the season. Patent medicines sale is prohibited in Turkey.
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Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Wiiet
Harvard University
Chamber
Seattle
Turkey
Astronomical Lecture For Masters And Pilots Series
Prof J M Taylor formerly of the University of Washington spoke on the Past Present and Future of Astronomy to local members of the American Association of Masters and Pilots. The lecture, titled as noted, was given yesterday in the Globe block rooms 218-219. It formed the sixth in a series on navigation topics.
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J. M. Taylor
University of Washington
American Aerociation of Masters and Pilots
Globe Block
Revenue cutters brace Sound against opium smuggling
Authorities report heightened vigilance after a tip warned of a large consignment of opium smuggled from British Columbia being moved toward Portland, echoing a recent seizure there. Local revenue cutters prepare to intercept along the Sound.
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Revenue Cutter Service
Portland
Columbia
Resolutions Adopted By Seattle Relief Association
At a meeting held yesterday afternoon the Seattle Relief Association passed resolutions on the death of Charles I Grant. They commend his honesty, capability, and worth, describe him as a kind husband and dutiful son, and extend sympathy to his wife and mother. Copies will be recorded and sent to the wife and to the mother via the secretary and president.
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Seattle Relief Association
Charles I
Grant
Office Force Unchanged in Treasury Department
HM Smith, a deputy in the treasurer's office under Bam Tathbun, is to be reappointed by Matt Gormley. Cashier Amon Sirown will remain in place. No changes expected in the comptroller's office. Civil service rules apply to most posts except deputy comptroller and some top positions. Dr. Waggoner, dentist, is based at Globe block, La Roche, now moved to 811 First.
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Smith
Bam Tathbun
Matt Gormley
Amon Sirown
Civil Service
Riplinger
Local Retailers Rally for Low Prices Amid Cartel Pressure
A readable fragment shows merchants denouncing a trust and vowing to maintain low prices despite pressure from Bartell Drug Co and allied buyers. It cites products like Hinta laxative and various patent medicines with small price figures, illustrating the era’s competitive stance and advertising tone.
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Bartell Drug Co
Combine
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la Roche
Beattie Crugegtata
Newbro
Fletcher
Pinkham
Daulton’s
Daulton Carpet Co
First Ave
Cor
Spring St
Malaga
J. Aronson
Columbia St
Seattle, Wasi
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McDonald Building
St. Louis
Charter Oak
L. M. Wood
Chicago Furniture & Stove CO
Second
First Avenue
Union Block
McDougall and Southwick Co
J. Brown
Oregon Mutual Home Society
Pacific Coast
New York Block
MA Uci Haines Colleg
Wwe
Brunner & Co
Main
Washington
D. Buck & CO
Second Ave
Harvard Dental Parlos
Second Avenue
Gorman Caley
Tel
Mae A Collins Sherman Foley
Bet. Pike
Seattle, Wash
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SEA
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Puget Sound
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Kole
Issaquah
Bonney & Stewart Funeral Directors
Periers
Telephone Main
Saturn
Specialiata
Howard Building
Mutual Life
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Bailey & Williams Tel
Pike St
Cat Schuchard
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