Goulds Progress To Pacific Coast Opposed By Harriman And Co
John Adam York notes that Jay Gould confronts opposition from Harriman and others as he pushes the Gould system toward the Pacific. The piece details Goulds aggressive, wealth fueled push to unite lines from Rio Grande to Pacific, suggests pyramiding bonds, and cites rivals aiming to block a Pittsburgh terminal and Wabash influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Pacific Coast
Harriman & CO
John Adam York
Sliwa
Gould G Securities
Ua Santa Fe
California
Bali’ Pacific
Bali Lake & Yailway
Harriman
Tate
Heion Pacific
Oregon
Clark's
Harriman Sys
Jay Gould
George
New York
As & Reserve
Atlantic
Pactic
Kensasity
Pittsburg
Western Maryland
Baltimore
St. Louis City
Denver
Y Pacific
Rio Grande
Eto Salt Lake
Pacific
Califo
Missouri Pacific Bee
George Gould
Various Community Clubs and Church Events Schedule
Numerous Seattle clubs and church groups announce fridays and evenings with meetings, entertainments, and socials. Highlights include Queen Anne Bridge Club events, Our Lady of Good Help services for St Patrick and St Joseph, Lenten teas, Alpha Club luncheon, and a concert by D. S. Johnston Co. Also noted are Women’s Century and Educational clubs elections, a wedding, and a Relief Corps whist party with a Shamrock Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Good Help
Church of Our Lady of Good Help
St. Patrick
St. Joseph
Firth
Jefferson
Musical and church events mix in Seattle notices
Community notices highlight a Woman's Century Club singing class at Columbia College of Music led by Prof. Bush to fund student scholarships. First Presbyterian church hosts a Stabat Mater concert directed by Dr. Frank Wilbur Chace with a six-voice choir and soloists. Separate telegrams seek Dr. Sydney Strong for pastoral calls at three Seattle Congregational churches. Dr. Leo Cooper lectures on Shakespeare and Jewish portrayal of the Merchant of Venice, urging careful study in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Century Club
Wight
Inlumbia College of Music
Veoa
First Presbyterian Church
Frank Wilbur Chace
Chace
Lohenarin
Saloa
Hra
Heith
Strong
Beattle
Union
Prospect
West Beattle
Sydney Strong
Second O Congregational Church
Oak Park
Chicago
Union Church
Queen Anne
Sunda
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Edward Lincoln Smith
Europe
Beattie
Leo Cooper
San Francison
Council of Jewish Women
Temple de Hirech
Bhutage
Cooper
Israel
City funds used in bid to recapture ex-Controller
About $1,000 of a $5,000 appropriation placed with City Treasurer George Russell to aid in bringing ex-Controller John Riplieger back to Seattle has been expended. Russell reported to the finance committee in executive session, but leaks indicate little optimism for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Russell
John Riplieger
Seattle
Russell
Finance Committee
Riptinger
Ence
Successor to Evans Named for Atlantic Fleet Command
The Navy Department plans to recommend Capt Richard Wainwright to succeed Admiral Byran e as commander of the United States Atlantic fleet now at Magdalena Bay. The change would occur just before the fleet sails from San Francisco on its world cruise. Congress may raise Evans to vice admiral once the change is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Navy Department
Richard Wainwright
Admiral Byranean
Magdalena Bay
San Francisco
Congress
Evans
Aged 63 Flees Poor Farm With Adored Partner
Aged 63, rheumatic and penniless Bkip Keiser elopes from Spokane poor farm with his 62 year old partner Mary Hamlin. In Tacoma, Italian roams jailed as murder suspect to face insanity commission. Walla Walla YMCA recruits grow as educators plan in Walla Walla on March 30. Gov Mead receives eagle from Bellingham residents. Southwest region flooded by rain. Snohomish’s Wilfred sworn as city clerk. Bertha Johnson of Beattle to build six story hotel in North Yakima. G N declines Wenatchee depot project for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bkip" Keiser
Spokane
Mary Hamlin
Joseph Simy
Tacoma
Walla Walla
Gov. Mead
Bellingham Peo
Military Code Revision Commission
Olympia
Wilfred
Snohomish
Bertha B. Johnson
Beattle
North Yakima
G. N
Wenatchee
Big Timber Fire Wipes City. 300 Families Homeless
A major blaze in Big Timber Montana left the city wiped out with about 300 families left homeless. The estimated loss runs near 400 000 dollars as emergency efforts begin and residents assess the devastation. Emma Goldman plans Northwest tour while laborers face local hostility and a bakery oven incident in Rev Jere Cooke’s circle draws attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Emma Goldman
Jere Cooke
Floretta Whaley
Frisco
Big Timber
Mont
Two Years More of Plague Work
Dr. F. 8. Bourns told the finance committee that plague control must continue for at least two more years even without new cases. He estimates a monthly cost of about 3100 dollars and said funds should be provided as needed.
Councilman-elect W. Way Entertains Friends After Victory
Councilman-elect W. Way, surprised at his home by many personal friends, received congratulatory calls and hosted a card party and luncheon to celebrate his recent election win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Way
Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford and other bold stories
A humorous miscellany tease promises dispatches from Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford and adventures across politics banking and travel. The teaser hints at youthful statecraft, a Congressman's regrets, and canal life with weekly breakfast oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serene Payne
Panama Canal
Sotel
Pool hall robbery ends with desert march and banquet toast
John Larkins, who runs a pool hall in Centro California, was robbed of 400 dollars after being forced to open his safe. He and the porter were driven into the desert near Heber, left there, and later guests at a Rainier club banquet. The event included toasts by the new mayor and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey United Press
Centro
Cal
John Larkins
Larkins
Heber
Rainier Club
Moore
Miller
George Danworth
Mayor-elect John F. Miller Hosts Indiana Club Event
John F. Miller addressed the Indiana club at the Alaska club rooms in Seattle pledging an administration to satisfy all citizens. He later received a past commander's jewel from his Knight Templar commandery. Tonight he will be the guest again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Miller
Indiana Club
Alaska Club
Alaska
Seattle
Miller
Knight Templar
Water rates due in Third Collection District
Notice to water consumers fixed water rates in the Third Collection District are payable at No 115 Prefontaine Place during March for March April and May. If unpaid by April 1 1908 a 50 cent penalty applies. The Third District covers city areas north of West Galer Caley and East Galer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prefontaine Place
West Galer
Caley
East Galer Ata. S
Schilling's Best Brand Prompted Grocery Refund Promise
A grocer refunds customers if Schilling's Best not seen on the product. The ad notes the brand name is used for the sale and asks shoppers to identify the label to ensure refunds. The message implies the supplier pays the grocer for unsatisfactory goods labeled Schilling's Best.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nne
Lincoln
Queen Anne Bridge Club
Mes Bory Fyler
Queen Anne Rainier
Montana
Harry D. Moor
Montana Whist Club
Ai Velie
1915
Ave
The
Ee Otte C Club
Bridge Club
Will
Lomis Crac
Te . Club
Department of Woman's Century Club
Carr J
Seek Wee
Eeee
Alpha Club
Igeard
Mr. L. Smith
Monodeg
Ballard
Bt. Stephen's
Women’s Guild, Kallerd
Preston
4Th and Pike
Mr. St. Clair
Cer Ee Peres
Johnston Ce
Johnston Co
Hereeital Hall
Onorchestra
Plymouth Congregational Church
J. A. Paleoner
George N. Edwards
Mise Miller
Toston
J. W. van Horn
Firet Plymouth Congregational Church
J. D. Hill
Madrona Park
A. 8. Barwell
14Th Ave
Jennie Hope
Broadway
Herbert H. Gowen
Holy Land
MCA
Mra. Hi. P. Fish
Mere G. M. Savage
Mre. H.C
Mre . K. Bimisen
Mee HL. Denton
Mra
J. A. Keer
Women's Educational Club
F. M. Jeffery
16Th Ave
Dean
Rose Marotta
Con = de Hert
Juliet Walters
Thomas Short
John Marotta
de Hert
1517
Musical
Dinget
UNITY
Sea
Isteer
A. L. Hawley and
W. D. Wood
the Trustee Company OF
Lowman Building
Ie Freitayan
4Th and
Pike St
the Oldest Bank
Dexter Horton & Co
Commercial and Savings Departments
New York Building
Savings Department
State News
Councilman
Wallingford
Oklahoma
Saturday Evening Post
News Standard
Tux Coatis
Puansnina Company
Puiladelipihta
Victor Pelz
New York Block
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
First Av
Geo. M. Crawford
Home Security Savings
Bellingham
Schilling
Navy Yard
Bremerton— Yard
Navy Yard City
Bremerton Navyard
Pier 2
Yester Way
American Bank Building
Bremerton
Ind
Victor Talking
Costa
Melba
Caruso
Schumann-Heink
Sherman, Clay & Co
Second Ave
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