North End vows faster car service as new councilmen pledge action
Reynolds Kelso and Kel the Rieventwart from the North End promise rapid action to secure improved streetcar service. They will work with Corneilman of the Ninth ward and Councilman Murphy to push an ordinance within 100 days to raise service by about 30 percent during rush hours.
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Reynolds
Teath
James Kel
Rieventwart
Corneilman
North End
Ety
Murphy
Wat Reynolds
Kelsode
Kelso
Bequest Seeks Cash or City Property for Acreage Farm
An advert describes a parcel near Salanee with timber and farm assets including a house, outbuildings, waterfront, and dairy farm features. The owner asks for a cash offer or city property in exchange, listing markets and the Batfield Investment Co Globe Block as contact.
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Rienne
Spree
Beating Incident Incites Warrant Against Jane Morris
A dispute between the Martell family of 1214 First Ave and a woman named Jane Morris led to a warrant sworn out before Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh. The complaint alleges Morris assaulted and beat Myr the Martel with a broom handle last week, with John T. Martell and Martha Martell as witnesses for the prosecution.
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Martell
First
Jane Morris
Mackintosh
Morris
Myrthe Martel
Jane Morrie
John T. Martell
Martha Martell
Pacific American Fisheries receivers report dividend and claims paid
The twelfth report filed in federal court shows receivers received 7463.90 since the last filing, to pay a 7 percent dividend on company obligations and 8.94 remaining, totaling 37.2 percent of claims paid. Other items mention indictments and local real estate listings.
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Pacific American Fisheries Company
United States
Ratfield Investment Co. Globe Biee Butera New Room Modern Cash Room
Ratfield Investment Co listings show multiple lakefront and lake view rooms for rent or sale in Seattle area. Descriptions include modern cash rooms near Lake Union and Eastlake with baths, laundry, and quick completion notices. Property offerings mention Globe Block and Oriental Building locations with rental terms and weekly rates.
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Ratfield Investment Co
Globe Biee
Butera
New Room Modern
Polar voyage plans outlined by Captain Mikkelsen
Captain Mikkelsen and Captain Amundsen prepare a northern voyage with eight to ten seamen and a first mate. They will depart from Seattle or Vancouver, sail via Alaska to Siberia, then Arc tic waters to Banks Land, aiming to reach land 150 degrees west longitude.
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Alaska
St. Michael
Arcte
Herschel Bay
Mackensie River
Burnett Bay
Banks Land
Marine Notes Update From The Northwest Seaboard
Reports confirm the six masted bark Griggs owned by Seattle interests met Captain Rioual of the French bark Rene on March 2 in latitude 42 north longitude 120 west. The Griggs sailed from Townefield weeks ago bound for Melbourne with lumber from Port Madock. The Alki arrived from Skagway with fish and freight from the Meamer Manchurian wreck at Palsee Bay. The Humboldt is due from the North tomorrow night.
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Entine
Everett G. Griggs
Seattle
Capisin Rioual
Rene
Griggs
Towneeld
Port Madlock
Melbourne
Skagway
Way Ports
Palsee Bay
Holden
Cook Inlet Transport Prep For Alaska Season
The Cook Inlet Transportation company readies for the season with the steamer Toledo at Schwabscher wharf and the Eva carrying explosives from Beldevia. Tonquin and Tyonte join the fleet, freight bookings rise for April calls, and Bremerton builders to fit light draught steamers with 0 horsepower engines for the Bushima district operations.
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Cook Inlet Transportation Company
Perth
Toledo
Schwabscher Wharf
Beldovia
San Francisco
Eva
Ehe
Beldevia
Cook Inlet
Tonquin
Tyonte
Rodman Bay Marine Company
Bushima
Crcamere
Sushima
Bremerton
Canning Outfit Heads North to Refit Taku Cannery
The Pacific Cold Storage company will send cannery workers on the next Jefferson trip under R J Davia to overhaul the Taku harbor cannery. They expect to pack 100000 cases of salmon this year, up from 22000 last season, with extra provisions for halibut and salmon in cold storage this season.
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Pacific Cold Storage Company
Jefferson
R. J. Davia
Taku Harbor
Danish Sisterhood leader Mrs V Conradsen Dies in Seattle
Mrs V Conradsen a prominent club woman in Seattle died at her residence 1217 Thirday yesterday. Funeral will be Thursday at 2 PM from Butterworth chapel with Rev A Christensen officiating. She organized the Danish Sisterhood which now has about 300 members. She came to Seattle in 1885 and is survived by a husband and five children. Danish Brotherhood and Danish Sisterhood members will participate in the obsequies.
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Danish Sisterhood
Union 1510 Be Ot Honger Union 1510 Be Ot Honger visit
In Ballard J O Bolger warns of a possible general strike by shingle weavers as union efforts intensify. Open meeting planned with 260 to 600 mill workers expected. Beattie headquarters anticipated. Federation of Labor backing noted.
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Case
Washington State Federation of Labor
Wiliam Blackman
Beattie
Realty Briefs Spotlight Rising Near Smith Cove Area
Real estate prices steady as small blocks change hands. J P Cotten bought 11 lots yesterday and a Portland firm bought 12 more at 806 per lot. madrona park area and Martin Lots attract buyers with several parcels changing hands. A A Den expands in block 61 of University and Union at 7500. M Be Melle acquires 11 in Bellis Heirs addition.
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Smith Cove
J. P. Cotten
Portland
Madrona Park
Martin Lots
A. A. den
Sixth Aveon University and
Union
BE. Melle
Bellis Heirs Addijon
Ballard Teacher Undergoes Nervous Operation
Eatelian Garner a popular Ballard teacher was taken to Seattle General Hospital last evening for a nervous operation after a yearlong illness.
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Lard, Wash
Eatelian Garner
Seattle General Hospital
Local News Briefs From Ballard and Surrounding Areas
Notes report a Malmon Bay School teacher returning when possible after a leave. Excavations for a new two story brick building at 831 Mallarday for Charlie Trautman of Beatle began yesterday, cost about 4000 dollars. A Woman's Relief corps dance is set for Fraternal Hall Wednesday evening. Shingle Weavers union plans a St Patrick’s Day dance at Junction Hall with Irish decor and crystal trim. A petition to grade Diright from Main to Railroad is circulating by PY Baunderson. Ole Peterson was jailed after drinking to excess. Jank McGee received 60 days in county jail for drunkenness. A Norwegian Lutheran Free church ladies’ social is planned in Ballard on March 22.
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Mallarday
Chariie Trautman
Beatle
Suburban notes on cattle limits and new plat approved
Georgetown council warns cows off city streets after discussing loose cattle. The city engineer presents a plat for the Phipps addition western area. Columbia City notes council ordinance banning cows at large. Brighton records March death of Guy Phillips Emma Wallace and V Niverson. Booth Park reports nine building permits in a week totaling about $20,000.
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Georgetown
Phipps
Columbia City
Brighton
Guy Phillips
Emma Wallace
V. Niverson
Booth Park
Not Guilty In Liquor Trial At Kirkland
J A Perry a Kirkland druggist was found not guilty by the jury after a trial for selling intoxicating liquor on November 26 1906 The King County ferry from Madison Park to Kirkland was laid up for repairs but due back in a week The Gazelle steamer resumed regular runs after repairs J B Jones who bought the tug Hornet has her on the lake and is busy The Ladies Aid society of Kirkland meets tomorrow at Mrs Co L Andrews home
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Kirkland
J. A. Perry
Justice of Peace of
King County
Madison Park
Gazelle
J. B. Jones
Hornet
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Co. L. Andrewa
Oregon Returns to Bremerton Navy Yard Area
Bremerton reports cheer from Navy Yard workers and merchants as news arrives that the Oregon has left Japan and is expected to reach the area. Attorney J W Bryan organizes direct primary leagues across the county and M F McGowan advances plans for a large contract building butter and blacksmith plants. Dr and Mrs Carpenter announce the birth of a son at their home.
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Bremerton
Navy Yard
Oregon
Japan
J. W. Bryan
M. F. McGowan
Mrs. Carpenter
The
Bridge in Spokane area unsafe halting Tacoma Interurban traffic
Untreated river current has weakened a Spokane area bridge on the Tacoma Interurban line interrupting service all day. Passengers must cross on foot after crossing the bridge, while a pile driver works to stabilize the trestle later this afternoon.
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Spokaneay
Tacoma
Argo
Franchises Await Consideration By Incoming City Council
Several major franchise filings including Pacific Railway Milwaukee North Coast Railway and Washington Northern, plus three Seattle Electric routes, await review by the new council. Uncertainty over continuity of the council authority delayed final action, after a past attempt to alter a common-user clause in streetcar franchises.
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Harriman
American Improvement Company
Seattle Electric Company
Westlake Boulevard
16Th Av. N
Corporations Committee
Taft to accept associate justice seat on Supreme Court
Washington March 11 Taft will accept the associate justice position on the Supreme Court replacing Justice Brown who plans retirement due to failing eyes. After a cabinet conference with Secretary Root today it is believed he will decide but may travel to New York tonight to confer with his advisors regarding the acceptance. His move would take him from politics and public life.
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Washington
Taft
The
Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Root
New York
Taxpayers flood county for 3 percent rebate drive
Taxpayers crowd the county treasurer's office as the 3 percent rebate on 1905 taxes paid before March 1 draws heavy demand. Gormsey issues numbered entry system to manage the surge. The Riverton Laurel club plans a March 15 banquet at Riverton hall to honor new officers with the Riverton band. Peter Skachucken, a Kanagawa passenger ordered deported, appeals to the labor commission in Washington.
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Gormsey
Riverton Laurel Club
Riverton Hall
Riverton Band
Peter Skachucken
Kanagawa
Secretary of the
Commission of Labor
Washington, D. C
Rush to Yentna and Yentna district prospecting rush
Seward reports Excelsior notes many prospectors leaving for the Yentna district. By early April a big rush is anticipated to reach the interior before streams rise mid April. A party of 30 started February 21 with 12 large sleds of supplies.
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Seward
Excelsior
Yenta
Yentna
Sushima
Interior
Oregon Headed for Sushitna Voyage Under F T Stivers
Oregon captained by F T Stivers will depart with two small parties aboard the Excelator for the Sushitna expedition.
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Oregon
F. T. Stivers
Excelator
Hawkins in Seattle Seeks Aid After Valencia Disaster
A. H. Hawkins, Valencia survivor, is in dire distress in Seattle with a severe left forearm injury and blood poisoning. After hospital care and medical treatment provided, his friends raise funds to cover medical and living expenses while he remains unable to work. Contributions may be left at The Star office as W. T. Warner and others oversee the case.
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Seattle
Hawkins
San Francisco
Valencia
Tokeka
Seattle General Hospital
Steamship Company
Providenes Hospital
James W. Thomas
Mr. Hawkins
W. T. Warner
Mia Hawkins
Star
Johnsons billiard hall sets fast tourney at Hotel Seattle
Johnsons billiard hall in the Hotel Seattle hosts a 14 inch balk line contest for 200 points with H Ferguson facing R B Brunner tonight. Last night R G Camber defeated Weatherwax 200 to 127 as Weatherwax, out of practice, struggled. Tomorrow night J Dean faces J Ford in the third round for a medal prize.
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Johnson
Seattle
H. Ferguson
R. B. Brunner
R. G. Camber
Weatherwax
J. Dean
J. Ford
Reed Smoot Denies Multiple Wives Charge
Senator Reed Smoot denies the accusation that he has three wives calling the report absolutely false. The remark clarifies ongoing controversy amid questions about his marital status and public image.
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Washington
Reed Smoot
Excursion to California Leaves Seattle on March 16
A special train to California departs Seattle March 16 with round trip fare 85 dollars. The price covers Pullman accommodations meals and side trips. Limited seats available. reserve at Northern Pacific ticket office or with Secretary William a of the Seattle Commercial Club Eitel Building.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific Ticket Office
Williama
Seattle Commercial Club
Eitel
Eee
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