Real estate bargains and waterfront tracts offered in Georgetown and Columbia City
The notices advertise numerous properties for sale and swap near Interbay Green Lake and Queen Street. Listings name brokers Bend, LEHOLD & COX, CHAM, LAW & CO, INVESTMENT CO, and others with prices, terms, and terms including cash down payments and monthly installments. Several riverfront and lakefront parcels, cottages, and vacant lots are highlighted along with nearby amenities and transportation access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalnter Hoenlevand
Queen
Georgetown
Interbay
Ratirow
Green Lake
View City
Bouth Beattie
Tacoma Tin Seiter and Hydraulic fight interrupts stockholders meeting
A violent clash erupted at the Tacoma Tin Sieiter and Hydraulic Company meeting at 128 Commerce St. between Tacoma and Seattle factions led by Judge Garretson and Dr. J Eugene Jordan. Jordan fled with company books as MARROW and others assaulted officials. police secured arrests as the meeting continued and books remained with Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garretson
Marrow
A. J. Hayward
Henry Mewlet, Jr
Jordan
Fire at Tacoma destroys plant buildings at Puget Sound Dry Deck Co
Tacoma March 14 fire started from cromed wires in the boiler room and gutted the main buildings of the Puget Sound Dry Deck & Ma chine company. Manager EB C. Warner estimates total loss at 50000 with 30000 on machinery and the rest on buildings. Insurance partially covers the loss. company plans to rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Puget Sound Dry Deck & Machine Company
EB. C. Warner
Turkish Generals Killed in Ti(e)amen Province
March 14 report states General Soulimen and Rise were killed in another battle in Ti(e)amen province near Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Tieamen
Generale Soulimen
Rise
Black jack player given long vacation in court
C Davia, accused by police as a saloon loafer, asserts he works 80 minutes each morning. Officers Ryan and Brown describe him as part of a gang run blackjack games when not watched. The judge sentences Davis to 90 days to reform and make better choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Poace Court
Ryan
Brown
Davin
Feree
de Bruler
Davis
Blacksmith John F. Jesselins Dies Sudden
Tacoma report states John F. Jesselins a blacksmith dropped dead in the parlor of the Eagle lodging house at 6:30 pm. Despite Dr J L Brown being summoned, aid arrived too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Eagle Lodging House
John F. Jesselins
J. L. Brown
Jesselins
Coline Sinks Off Dutch Coast with 12 Drowned
London dispatch reports the British steamer Coline foundered off the Dutch coast. Twelve crew members perished and six were saved in the maritime disaster.
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London
Coline
Wreck Injures Two In Sultan Rail Collision
Two men were seriously injured yesterday when the Great Northern overland passenger train and a freight collided near Sultan. Engineer George Lawrence jumped clear and suffered head injuries, while watchman D. Ryan, on a derelict engine before the caboose, was badly cut above the upper body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Overland
Sultan
George Lawrence
D. Ryan
Actae
Maritime Update From Port Blakeley and Nearby Ports
Swedish bark Theesalus arrived at Port Blakeley to load lumber for Melbourne. The German bark Wensbek towed to Port Blakeley to complete a West Coast lumber cargo from Tacoma. Emily Reed arrived at Sydney after jettisoning cargo on a rough voyage from British Columbia that began December 22. Palmyra left Port Gamble with lumber for San Francisco. Steamer Hawaiian arrived at Oriental dock from New York via Honolulu and San Francisco with general cargo. Freighter Meureka arrived from San Francisco, discharged powder aboard the Alki, then proceeded to Tacoma. Norwood sails for San Francisco with a full lumber and general cargo load. Frank Waterhouse Co. note.
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Theesalus
Port Blakeley
Melbourne
Wensbek
Tacoma
West Coast
Emily Reed
Sydney
Australia
British Columbia
Sound
Nome
Oriental Dock
New York
Honolulu
San Francisco
Taco
Liner Yang Trace Heads to Seattle Ports
Word lists the Yang Trace sailing from Yokohama for Seattle as the Tre ament also ships out from Yokohama toward its destination, increasing Pacific maritime movement with two liners en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treament
Yokohama
Seattl
Yang Trace
Ferguson Wins in Iddach Block Billiards Tourney
Harry Ferguson defeated BR Brunner in last night's match at Johnson's Billiard Ball. Ferguson top run reached 18 with 254-73 total and Brunner 212-72. Both played solid billiards despite low averages. Tonight James Ford and J Dean duel. crowd shows growing interest in the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ferguson
BR. B. Brunner
Iddach Bolk
Johnson
Ferguson
Brunner
James Ford
J. Dean
Georgetown real estate boom and rail expansions
The North Coast Dry Kilo company bought land on the east side of the N P car tracks near East Howard Street and plans a building. Real estate in Georgetown has surged 60 to 109 percent in 60 days. The Olympic foundry will start a new shop June 1, with 1150 feet of railroad frontage. A Union Pacific land strip along Rainier boulevard may be bought, reshaping local routes. The brass band to hold a grand ball in Hamiltons hall. Mrs Clarence Blasell and Mrs LaCroue welcomed baby girls. a 65-year-old man living in Georgetown is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
North Coast Dry Kilo Company
N. P
East Howard St
Olympic Foundry
Alte
Union Pacific
Rainier Boulevard
Charleston Av
Betella St
Debate on Spiritualism at Germania Hall Opens
Public debate on whether modern spiritualism is justified by scripture opened at Germania hall with Rev. Moses Hull against Rev. BO Pool. Attorney A. Palitet presided. about 200 attended. heat was lacking in the hall and next nights will adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Hull
BO. Pool
Germania Hall
A. Palitet
Hull
Pool
Special Tacoma Train Meant to Rally Commercial Club
Seattle Commercial Club leaders push for Tacoma to host the state organization. Secretary Williams warns timely responses needed to keep Seattle as headquarters while a special interurban train departs Friday for Tacoma. Delegates including Williams Lemon and Revelle will handle publicity, banquets, and receptions during their Los Angeles trip planning. Mayor Ballinger cannot attend due to mayoral inauguration duties.
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Tooma
Los Angeles
Spokane
Beattie
Williams
Commercial Club
Tacoma
State Organization of Commercial Cluba
City of Destiny
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
Toa
Seattle
To State Commercial Club
Organisa- A
Sentile
Seery Williams
San Jose Chamber of Commerce
W. KR. Williams
Samuel P. Lemon
George H. Revelle
George H. Reveille
Samuel P Lemon
Hallinger
Moore
Judge Tallman Returns to Regular Sessions in County
Judge Tallman of the superior court department 2 plans to resume regular court sessions after eight to ten months of irregular work. He has been delegating most cases to outside judges while not in perfect health. Judge Yakey of Jefferson County will finish pending matters before departing the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No 2
Tallman
Yakey
Jefferson County
City Comptroller-elect to appoint two civil service clerks
The incoming City Comptroller Harry W plans to fill two civil service clerk vacancies: one to replace his retiring chief accountant and another to be filled by a September 15 position in the roll clerk unit. Only the chief deputy role lies outside civil service. Edward Melse will keep that post due to a deal from the late Republican convention. The rest of the office remains governed by civil service rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W
Edlward Melse
Comptroller
Clerk Appointments From Civil Service List
The official will appoint clerks from a four strong list certified by the civil service commission. The top three vie for the first post and the next three for the second, with four possible choices. Names listed include C. B. Gla sier, C. B. Kerelner, J. W. D. Beholte, and Thomas W. Bargow, all with addresses noted. Mr Case retires April 15 after seven years to enter real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Comminsion
C. B. Glasier
Heneca
Kerelner
North Stet
Swiped the Thief on British Steamer Comerle
Howard Stanton allegedly stole 25 and fled to Aberdeen. He signed articles on the Comerle after visiting Beattice and Mukiltee. Aberdeen’s sheriff and another officer seized him from a foreign ship, then brought him to Aberdeen. The Comerle’s captain and Stanton protested lack of authority.
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Howard Stanton
Aberdeen
Beattice
Mukiltee
Stanton
Delaney Removed From Home To Providence Hospital
Chief Delaney was taken from his Green Lake home in a special electric car to Sun and Pike and then to Providence hospital by carriage. His condition is not worse but requires special care.
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Delaney
Green Lake
Sun and Pike
Providence Hospital
In Distress Hiveredale Reaches Frisco Harbor
The British bark Hiveredale, en route from Hadieck to Buenos Ayres, put into Frisco in distress with a damaged helm. No injuries reported. The vessel reportedly rode out heavy seas and awaits repairs at the port.
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Hiveredale
Hadieck
Buenos Ayres
Frisco
Oregon Sails from Valdes to Port with Miller aboard
The Oregon sails from Valdes yesterday afternoon and will stop at Filamar to load ore for the Tacoma Smelter, arriving next Monday. C. M. Miller accompanies the voyage as company agent and will be named assistant to General Manager Trowbridge on arrival. W. H. Bush will replace Miller at Valdes as Northwestern agent.
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Northwestern Steamship Company
Oregon
Valdes
Filamar
Tacoma
Bond posted by city treasurer George F Russell
George F Russell city treasurer posted the $150000 bond required for the office through John A Kalley Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Russell
Leet
John A. Kalley
Gales Batter Coast as Ships Ametilla and Hawaiian Arrive
Ships Ametilla and Hawaiian from San Francisco reach port this noon amid heavy seas and strong head winds. A sweeping gale has haunted the entire coast since Saturday afternoon with reports of ferocious winds at Tatoosh today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tatoosh
Furth Offers City Stables Plot Amid Debated Bid
Jacob Furth offered the city finance committee two hundred ten thousand dollars for the property housing the city stables, while the committee estimates three hundred forty thousand based on Vulcan Iron and Gas Works data. Debates continue as other transit and dock news emerge.
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Jacob Furth
Vulcan Iron and Gas Works
Chamber of Commerce Protest and Tacoma Delegates
At a chamber meeting this afternoon five delegates were chosen to attend a Tacoma gathering on March 16 where a statewide boosters club will be organized to promote Washington and attract business. A committee led by President McGraw was named, and a resolution urged Congress to back funding for a road to Mount Rainier National Park. The W A T U protested any distillery at Green Lake and opposition to Hol Levison’s request to change ordinances for a blackberry brandy distillery there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Ecommerce
Tacoma
Washington State
Boosters’ Club
McGraw
W. H. Parry
Vowter
Collina
O. D. Colvin
J. Wh. Metkie
National Park
Mount Rainier
Chamber
Green Lake
Hol. Levison
Fearful reports on the burning fish steamer Zapora
Panic spread after word from Grahame island that hull fragments and oars matched the Zapora of the International Fish Co were found. Officials say no disaster occurred and wreckage likely came from two trips earlier during rough seas. The vessel carries 90 crew.
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Zapora
International Fish Company
Grahame Island
Stranger With Forged Check Runs Away With Board Money
F. Il McCamley owner of a boarding house at 2821 Western av reports a stranger rented a room two weeks ago and paid two weeks of meals with a forged check. Yesterday he gave the man $20 change on a $35 check that cleared. The man left with both the $20 and the forged instrument, leaving McCamley with the check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. IL. McCamley
Western Av
McCamley
McCamney
City Briefs Highlight Local Thefts and Dredge Bids
Prosecutor files larceny from the person charges against Charles D. Felley for stealing 1.40 from Bam McGovern in a downtown saloon. Youths known as Low n Jack and Klondyke Kid exit juvenile jail with orders to leave the city. Officer Will White booked on suspicion. Wharves patrols tight on speeding expressmen drivers. Tools stolen from 1100 Twenty-sixth Avenue shed. Panama commission seeks bids for two ocean going dredges 248 feet long and 47½ feet beam. 760000 feet of calling to be furnished in 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Felley
Bam McGovern
Panama Commission
Seattle
Isthmus
Excursion to California Special Train From Seattle
A special train to California departs Seattle on March 16 with a round trip fare of 85 dollars. The package includes Pullman accommodations meals and side trips for a limited number of passengers. Contact Northern Pacific ticket office or Secretary Williams at the Seattle Commercial Club Eitel building to secure seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Northern Pacific Ticket Office
Williams
Seattle Commercial Club
Eitel Building
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