Moran Bros Plant Sale Rumors Again Denied
The Star recounts a timeline of rumors about the Moran Bros shipbuilding plant sale to eastern parties from January to March. Robert Moran repeatedly denied the talks, then on March 17 publicly announced the sale to eastern buyers and the negotiations ending.
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Moran Bros. Company
Post-Intelligencer and Times
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Moran Bros
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Post-Intelligencer
Wt Moran
Robert
Moran Brothers Confirm Sale of Shipplant to Griscom Interests
Robert Moran announces sale of Moran Bros shipbuilding plant in Philadelphia to Griscoms of Philadelphia. J. Y. Patterson and George H. Higbee named as managers. Moran retains minority stake and continues work on the battleship Nebraska under Moran Bros. Purchase price pegged at about 3.5 million dollars with terms undisclosed. Moran offers no further comment.
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Moran Broa Company
Hak Big Shipbuilding Plant
Griscoms
Philadelphia
J. Y. Patterson
International Navigation Company
George H. Higbee
International Navition Company
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Moran
Griscom Intereata
Moren
Moran Brothers Sell Morans Shipbuilding Plant Amid Health Decline
The Moran brothers announce the sale of their shipbuilding plant due to Robert Moran’s failing health. The transfer ends their active management since 1882 with the Moran brothers seeking retirement and plans to build homes on Orcas Island. William Moran to run a small pleasure boat plant for private use.
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Moran Yy
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Orcas
Robert
William Moran
Orcas Island
Moran the Seattle shipbuilder founder of Moran plant
Robert Moran, born January 5 1857 in New York, began as a 19 cent pocketed worker in a Seattle restaurant. He became Seattle mayor during a fire crisis, rebuilt after losing his plant, then led Moran shipyards to build the first steamer in 1890 and navy yard engines in Bremerton in 1892, securing the Nebraska battleship contract in 1900. His Moran plant now spans 26 acres and yields a vast fortune as it nears retirement in his 49th year.
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Billi Gross
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SeRington
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Alaska
Pioneer Place
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Nebraska
Worth
Will
New York
Robb Prepares Saloon Despite Mayor Ballinger Hold
Despite Mayor Ballinger refusing to approve a bond for a saloon license, W. F. Robbie proceeds with interior fittings at a saloon near the new Union depot. Workmen are on site today as the mayor vows to block bonds for Robb and any others under blanket licenses.
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Corporation Counsel
Maryer
W. F. Robbie
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W. F. Robb
Kidnapper Suspect Sought After Colma Boy Seized
The steamer Samoa reached Port Harford with Filipe Sandh and a boy. they are held for officers as the boy matches the description of Johnnie Toso, abducted at Colma a week earlier.
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Port Harford
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Soprano Mias Emma Moffat to Star Knights of Pythias Show
The Knights of Pythias engage soprano Emma Moffat for a minstrel show next Wednesday at the Grand Opera House. The program includes a strong first part and eight acts. The uniform rank will stage in full dress with swords and helmets, and amateur comedians join as end men. Superintendent Walter A. Wood of the Chicago Y M C A will be a guest of the local organization next week.
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Shipbuilding Plant Sold in Negotiated Sale
A shipbuilding plant changed hands through negotiations aimed at a peaceful end to talks within a few days. The deal centers on a successful termination of the project and a transfer of ownership to new management.
Moran Wyothere Company president comments on Doran building sale
Robert Moran president of Moran Wyothere Company told the Pert-Intelligencer last night about the reported sale of the Doran brothership building works. He stated that his firm had no intention to bid or discuss the property in public and warned against premature conclusions while noting the need for orderly procedure and potential private talks.
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Moran Wyothere Company
Pert-intelligencer
Doran Brothershlp Building Works
Tar
Moran Firm to Continue Operations Under Moran Brothers
J W Patterson says the Moran company will continue business under Moran brothers guidance with Patterson and Higbee in direct control. Patterson plans to stay in charge of the Seattle plant and notes expansion is possible if rates are satisfactory, amid ties to Griecom and the Moran purchase.
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International Navigation Com
Spokane Church Leader Must Stand Trial
Special to The Star Olympia March 17. Spokane Superior Court had favored Dowle Meinturff a church founder who claimed healing powers and gathered property then used it to form a communist colony in Idaho. W Hendryx and others seek to set aside deeds as fraudulent and compel accounting for funds. Supreme Court orders dismissal reversed and trial ordered on fraud in church property handling.
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Heaven
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Spokane
Idaho
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Mcinturff
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Pera
Hendryx
Supreme
Strike at the Trust in Southeast Alaska Merchants Propose Action
Douglas City merchants press a campaign against two southeast Alaska steamship lines over proposed free freight rates. At a Chamber of Commerce meeting H. W. Elliott urged making Douglas a regular port of call. Ketchikan offers free dockage and Juneau merchants signal readiness to align with measures, while Northwestern Steamship denies plans to add ships.
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Douglas
Panama Journal Suppressed Over Canal Money Allegations
The Panama Journal, a liberal paper that recently accused the Amador administration of canal money irregularities worth millions, has been suppressed.
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Panama Journal
Amadore
Logger William Carsten Found Dead at Empire House
A logger listed as William Carsten was found dead in bed at the Empire House on Main Street. The coroner suspects natural death with no foul play. medicine was scattered about, suggesting self treatment for pneumonia. He worked for Port Blakeley Mill and had stayed at the hotel for two weeks. The body lies at the Bonney-Watson morgue.
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Empire House
Main At
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Bonney-Watson Morgue
Alcohol Fatal Claims Death of Herman Geerds
Herman Geerds, an elderly man, died at Wayside hospital from liver disease linked to heavy drinking. He arrived in a grave condition yesterday afternoon and deteriorated through the night before passing away. No relatives are known. the body remains at Ronney-Watson morgue.
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Wayside Hospital
Ronney-Watson
Tanana camp cleanup to yield ten million dollars
A Dawson hardware firm reports in a letter that Cleary creek will produce about four million this year and that every new Tanana valley claim is being worked for profit. The note describes thick dumps, strong business sentiment, and widespread mining activity across the district.
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J. H. Holme
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Fairbanks
Cleary Creek
Tanana Valley
Liquor Saloons Run Without City Licenses in Seattle
A Seattle Star report notes about a half dozen saloons operating without valid city licenses as mayor Ballinger vetoes blanket license ordinances. Inspectors found expired permits at Sam Jacobs 461 Main St P J Moran 201 Second Ave John Pa 114 First Ave and Luann Bros 23 First Ave with owners unaware of vetoed applications. Officers offered no enforcement action in one case.
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The
Star
City UK
Star Reporter
Sam Jacobs
Main St
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Independent Brewing Company
P. J. Moran
John Pa
Luann Bros
LeCount
Cordova Bay Railroad Aims for Summer Start
Ex Governor McGraw reports Cordova Bay railroad construction will begin this summer from tide water toward Eagle City. He seeks a federal charter to acquire coal lands and establish townsites with a 4 percent bond guaranty at 90 000 dollars per mile. Rosene is blamed for blocking the project though private capital is cited.
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Alamka
Cardova Bay
Senate
M. J. Heney
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Whitehorse
J. P. Rogers
White Pass
Seattle
Lighting fund finances show bond interest paid from proceeds
Superintendent Youngs reports the lighting fund lent 40,687.50 to the general fund to cover bond interest and 44,402.74 for materials and electric current, totaling 85,090.24 with a 36,324.25 credit. Taxes provided 30,324.26 to cover interest and running expenses, suggesting bond interest paid largely from bond sale proceeds.
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Water and Lighting Department
General Fund
Bank officials deny impending shakeup at Washington National
President M. F. Backus stated there are no changes planned among bank officers and dismissed circulating rumors. He asserted he would know of any revisions and called the rumors groundless.
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Washington National Bank
M. F. Backus
Mr. Backus
R. G. Remer Dies at 65 in Seattle Home
R. G. Remer a New York native aged 65 died this morning of heart failure at the home of his sister Mrs. Hubbard 1814 Eighth Avenue Seattle The body lies at Butterworth Sons morgue funeral services are set for tomorrow at 1 PM at Butterworths chapel with interment in Mt Pleasant cemetery He leaves a wife and other relatives in Seattle
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New York State
Kerr Explains Long Delay In Eastern Washington Rail Project
Attorney James A Kerr of the North Coast railway says no immediate franchise push before Seattle but construction will start in Eastern Washington soon. President Robert E. Strahorn is arranging contracts in New York. right of way secured in Eastern Washington and minor track adjustments planned. negotiations continue with two parties for further right-of-way.
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James A. Kerr
Attorn
North Coast Railway
T Morning
Robert EB
Strahorn
New York
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