Cotton King Sully Firm Fails After Cotton Corner
D. J. Sully & Co, led by the famed Cotton King, suspended operations on the cotton exchange and announced failure in the stock and sugar exchanges. The firm’s collapse follows a dramatic spike to 18 cents and rumors of massive losses as attempts to sustain prices faltered.
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Yoh Noreen JR
Wall Street
D. J. Sully & Co
Sully
Cotton Exchange
Cottom Exchange
Stock Exchange
Sugar Exchange
Heir to Canadian Farm Estate Found in Walla Walla
Wilfred J. Burns of Walla Walla, once a circus performer and soldier of fortune, is revealed as sole heir to a large Ottawa area farm. Burned by earlier reports of death after a balloon accident, he plans to return to Ottawa in July to claim the estate with a Buffalo sister tracing him through a traveling man. He is married and has no other property.
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Walla Walla
Wilfred J. Burns
Wulfred
Buffalo
Barnes
Ottawa
Echo of Battle: Freed Sues for Wages in Lodging House Case
Frederick Freed filed suit in the superior court against A. Jaffe Herbert L. Jaffe and B to recover wages for 2% days work as watchman at a lodging house on Twelfth Avenue South between January and February 7. He says he earned $1 that remains unpaid. Freed’s lawyer L N Rosenbaum notes the lodging house was populated with voters by H L Jaffe during the last city campaign as he sought second ward councilman nomination.
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Frederick Freed
A. Jafte
Herbert L. Jaffe
Twelfth Avenue South
Freed
L. N. Rosenbaum
H. L. Jaffe
Jaffe
Movement to Move Coast Life-Saving HQ From Tacoma
Washington dispatch notes an effort led by Captain Roberts to relocate the coast life saving service headquarters from Tacoma to Portland. The report mentions the active campaign and the chief's leadership but truncates before listing further steps or outcomes.
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Washington, D. C
Coast Lifesaving Service
Tacoma
Portland
Roberts
Senator Fosters Seeks Tacoma Move for Petitions
Senator Foster has pursued relocation for hearings citing family in Portland and Tacoma residents. A two week stay is granted to gather evidence arguing Tacoma offers better service than the Oregon city for the proceedings.
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Portland
Foster
Tacoma
Oregon City
Work Enjoined on City Contract for Planking Streets
W D Hofton the Centennial mill and the Seattle Dock company obtained a court injunction against the city contract let to J A Bailey for planking Atlantic Massachusetts and Mill streets and Centennial place. The suit filed in superior court argues only Centennial place opening harms property, but injunctive relief blocks the entire contract to protect their interests.
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W. D. Hofton
Centennial Mill
Seattle
J. A. Bailey
Atlantic
Massachusetts
Mill Streets
Centennial Place
Superior Court
Mishap to Montara capsizes voyage tale from coast
The Pacific Coast Steamship collier Montara limped into San Francisco last night with a smashed piston rod in her high pressure cylinder. The accident occurred near Cape Blanco on March 15 as the Montara, sailing from San Francisco the previous Wednesday, battled gale and heavy seas after rounding Cape Flat.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Montara
San Francisco
Wessel
Cape Blanco
Cape Flattery
Prosecutor to Charge Two in Seattle Dynamite Explosion
Prosecuting Attorney Schott will file informations charging manslaughter against contractor C. J. Erickson and powder man C. & Duncan for the death of 9 year old Terence Scott in North Seattle last week. Papers prepared this afternoon with court filing expected today or tomorrow.
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Schott
C. J. Erickson
C. & Duncan
Terence Scott
Seattle
Ibsen Birthday Concert Planned in Christensen Hall
The Ibsen club hosts a Sunday evening concert in Christensen's hall to honor the seventy sixth birthday of Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen. Mayor-elect I A Bal linger and two officials will deliver addresses as part of a musical and literary program featuring the Norwegian Singing Society and several soloists.
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Ibsen Club
Christensen
I. A. Ballinger
A. A. Anderson
Joseph Shippen
Norwegian Singing Society
Stella Erland
EB. Engelhart
Georgia Schrotz
Jennie Jensen
John Abelseth
James Eggan
Mrs Morrell Ends Ties With Boys and Girls Aid Fundraiser
Mrs M K Morrell states she is no longer part of a contract to host an entertainment at Christensen's hall for the Boys and Girls Aid Society and is not soliciting for the society. The event proceeds as arranged. John Franklin burglary trial postponed after a defective information prompted a new filing in superior court.
Japan's secret service a potent weapon in war
W B Colver reports from Yokohama that Japan's secret service operates globally, training agents to blend as emigrants in England, France, Germany, Russia and the United States. These agents gather naval and railroad intelligence to sabotage rivals, with 25 000 agents rumored in Siberia, enabling swift, covert strikes without marching armies.
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Yokohama
Coar
Secret Service
Japan
England
France
Germany
Russa
United States
Streets of Tokio Teem with Soldiers
Will H Brill reports in Tokio that troop trains run with government control and orderly billeting. Soldiers are housed quietly with polite bows, trains run slowly, and travel is uncomfortable but disciplined as Japan mobilizes forces.
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Japan
Yokohama
Kioto
Nagasaki
Chemulpo
Russia
Will TL Brill
Thieves Break Into Tool Chest At 1417 Ninth Avenue North
Co. 8 Plough reported to police that thieves broke into his tool chest at 1417 Ninth Avenue North and stole a large number of valuable tools.
Pity a Sick Friend Sends Offer for Restorative Cure
A postal card appeal offers Dr Shoop's Restorative with a money‑back pledge. It promises to mail a penny post card and provide a book on heart and kidney health, claiming thousands cured and urging readers to name a sick friend in need. The ad targets both men and women with boxed remedies and local Wisconsin contact.
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Dr. Bhoop
Gia
Park commissioner reappointment sought amid park funds debate
Melody Choir and other property owners petition Mayor-elect Ballinger for reappointment to the park commission as term nears end May 11. Twelve others seek the plum. The park board will fund about 61000 for the department with 2400 dedicated to new work. Last year park expenses totaled 5515 for park upkeep and 31515 for park maintenance. The Olmeted brothers were paid 2302 for a park survey and 7107 was spent on surveys. Principal and interest on Woodland park amounted to 11000 with 1201 interest on Washington park. A 1 acre addition to Washington park was purchased.
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Ita
Corr
Mianne
Olmeted Brothers
Woodland Park
Washington Park
Lumberyard worker killed crossing tracks by gravel train
Joe Milkulok, an employee of the MetCormick Lumber company, was struck and killed by a Northern Pacific gravel train between 2 and 5 o clock Tuesday night while crossing the railroad river bridge at Pe Kil. Coroner Meyer stated no inquest was held after investigation. Milkulok’s companion escaped by leaving the bridge.
City Council Concludes Tie Session with Finance and Health Board Actions
Tonight marks the final city council session with routine business and final committee reports. Resolutions authorize street work by the board of works as part of the routine agenda. The finance committee recommends 11 percent monthly funding to employ a chemist for a public laboratory, a post with multiple applicants. Dr G L Tanger is expected to be appointed by the health board, though many applicants remain.
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Bcores
Board of Works
Finance Committee
G. L. Tanger
Health Board
Tanser
Loughary
Beattie Electric Route Threatens Fouts Home Plan
R M Fouts blocked Beattie Electric from laying tracks near his Ninth avenue Highland drive residence and protested to the city council street committee. Beattie seeks a franchise route change to cross two blocks of private property, risking Fouts’ newly started house. He seeks $20 already spent on a foundation if land is condemned.
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R. M. Fouts
Beattie Electric Company
Ninth Avenue
Highland Drive
Kinnear Park
Eighth Avenue
O Crocket Street
Fouts
Contractor Sues Seattle Electric for 82000 in Damages
Frank Connelly sues Seattle Electric in superior court seeking 820,000 for breach of contract over a 1902 agreement to build a washing plant at a Renton gravel pit and deliver gravel at 81 per cubic yard with a royalty of 5 cents, claiming the venture would have earned 3,600 and substantial profits if completed.
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Seattle Electric Company
Frank Connelly
Connelly
Renton
Landmark demolition plans for Alaska Building site
St Louis contractors filed plans with the building inspector and obtained a permit to tear down the ancient one story structures on the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Cherry Street. The new brick and stone fourteen story building will include 120 feet of Second Avenue frontage and 68 feet of Cherry Street frontage at a cost above 350000. The Mullen's saloon space is among the doomed structures, and the design can be reworked to allow future additions.
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St. Louis
Alaska
Second Avenue
Cherry Street
Mullen
Pasco May Lose County Seat Dispute Heats Up
petitions will be circulated within ten days in Franklin county to move the county seat from Pasco to Connell beginning an organized fight between the two towns that has loomed for three years since Connell surpassed Pasco in size. Resistance from Pasco is unclear but tensions already run high, aided by Connell's Franklin county chamber of commerce activities.
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Connell
Franklin County
Pasco
Parco
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Poor Marksman Alfred Allen Takes Fatal Action Attempt
Alfred Allen, a recent Alaska arrival in reduced finances, attempted death by own action in Seattle. He bought a revolver and cartridges, fired three shots in his hotel room, one grazing his head and two hitting his chest. He was hospitalized. no relatives are known locally.
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Allen
Seattle Hardware Company
North Western
Clark
Wayside Mission Hospital
Opposition to Capt Jensen for port warden reappointment
Opposition to the reappointment of Capt. M. C. Jensen as port warden grows in the city. Marine insurers and smaller shipping interests press Judge Mallinger and the mayor elect to consider another candidate, arguing Jensen’s backing from a few large transportation firms is of small value to the city’s broader shipping needs.
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M. C. Jensen
Mallinger
Base
Marine Insurance
Jensen
Capt. Jensen
Alaska
Critics call for more energetic captain to boost city shipping
Opponents of Capt. Jensens appointment urge a man who will push commercial interests and attract all kinds of shipping to the city. They cite Seattle as having an advantage due to its efficient harbor master paid well, contrasting with their own harbor facilities.
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Capt. Jensen
Ecity
Seattle
City of Destiny
Reappointed City Officials Take Oaths and Bonds
Corporation Counsel Gilliam today reappointed Ellis De Bruler as city attorney and named deputies Hugh A. Tait and William Parmeriece. All newly elected officials have taken their oaths and posted their official bonds.
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Gilliam
Ellis de Bruler
Hugh A. Tait
William Parmeriece
Apex Gold Mining Wins Franchise for Six Mile Rail Road
County commissioners granted Abner Kite fin president of the Apex Gold Mining Company a franchise to build a steam railroad along Money Creek County Road from Terlin to the Apex mines a distance of six miles to haul ore to the smetter.
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Abner Kitefin
Apex Gold Mining Company
Money Creek
Terlin
Apex
Smetter
Fire destroys Summer mansion in Bo Bre Stonema county
An acetylene gas explosion wiped out the J. D. Summer mansion formerly Hooper and owned by Rudolph Spreckele, with the watchman as the only survivor. Loss runs high as authorities assess the total, while other county cases include Joe Bernier facing robbery charges and several smallpox cases reported by Health Officer Ludlow.
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Joe Bernier
Forest
This County
Chehalla
John Lundeen
Bernier
Walla Walla
Newaukum Prairie
Ludlow
Perthoure
Civic Union Meeting Plans Endorsement and Fraud Report
The Civic union will meet at Bike Hall in the Colman building on Monday evening. A King County man may be endorsed for United States senator. The committee monitoring fraudulent registration and voting at the recent election will present its report.
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The
Civic Union
Bike’ Hall
Colman Building
Union
King County
United States
Grover Cleveland Celebrates 67th Birthday at Home
Former President Grover Cleveland marked his 67th birthday in Princeton at his Bayard lane residence with wife and children. The note mentions bright new millinery styles and a Grand Spring Opening event scheduled for Saturday the 19th at 1816 Second Ave.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Bayard Lane
Second Ave
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