Cotton King Sully’s Firm Falls After Market Shock
The firm D. J. & Co led by D. J. Sully, known as the Cotton King, suspended operations on the Cotton exchange and then failed in the Stock and Sugar exchanges. The collapse follows a dramatic rise to 18 cents in cotton, with Sully blamed for multi million gains now wiped out as efforts to sustain prices fail.
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Wall Street
Sully Lo
Cotton Exchange
Sully
Stock Exchange
Sugar Exchange
Windfall Heir Found for Walla Walla Athletic Club Man
Willfred J. Burns of Walla Walla is named sole heir to a large Ottawa Canada farm estate after years as a circus performer and flyer. He left home at nine and later learned his father’s estate passed to two sons, the elder dying. Burns, long presumed dead, will return in July to claim the property. He is married with no other known holdings.
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Walla Walla
Willfred J. Burns
Freed sues over unpaid wages at lodging house
Frederick Freed files suit in federal court against A. Jaffe Herbert L. Jaffe and BR to recover $15 wages for duties as watchman at a lodging house on Twelfth Avenue South. He says he managed the establishment for January and February and has not been paid. His lawyer claims the house was used to house voters by H. L. Jaffe during the last city campaign for Second Ward council nomination.
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Frederick Freed
Encourt
A. Jaffe
Herbert L. Jaffe
Twelfth Avenue South
Freed
Looks Bad for Tacoma Lifesaving Headquarters Move
D C March 18. An effort is under way to shift the coast life saving service headquarters from Tacoma to Portland. Captain Roberts, the current chief, leads the movement and heads the push to relocate the office.
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Washington, D. C
Coast Lifesaving Service
Tacoma
Portland
Roberts
Senator Fos ter Pushes Change of Venue to Tacoma
The senator argues relocation from Portland to Tacoma due to family ties and aims to obtain a two week stay to present evidence that service would be better in Tacoma. He seeks to move proceedings and has started formal action.
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Portland
Foster
Tacoma
Oregon City
Work Enjoined On Centennial Mill Contract In Seattle
W D Hoflun the Centennial mill and the Seattle Dock company obtained an injunction against the city contract awarded to J A Bailey for planking Atlantic Massachusetts and Mill streets and Centennial place. The suit filed in the superior court this morning seeks to halt the contract scope citing potential property damage from opening Centennial place while forcing a halt to the entire contract to preserve property interests.
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W. D. Hoflun
Centennial Mill
Seattle
J. A. Bailey
Atlantic
Massachusetts
Mill Streets
Centennial Place
Superior Court
Mishap to Montara Mauls Pacific Coast Steamship Collier
The Montara, a Pacific Coast Steamship collier, sustained a piston snap on March 16 about miles south of Cape Blanco while battling high wind and heavy seas. It reached San Francisco last night at 9 after leaving port the previous Wednesday. Weather worsened as the storm grew and the vessel labored against the sea.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Montara
San Francisco
Cape Blanco
Cape Flattery
Prosecutor to File Manslaughter Charges in Seattle Explosion
Prosecuting Attorney Schott decided to file informations charging manslaughter against contractor C. J. Erickson and powder man C. Duncan for the death of Terence Scott, killed by a dynamite explosion in North Seattle last week. Papers prepared this afternoon will be filed in court today or tomorrow.
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Schott
C. J. Erickson
C. Duncan
Terence Scott
Seattle
Ibsen Birthday Concert At Christensen’s Hall
The Ibsen club hosts a Sunday evening concert at Christensen's Hall honoring the seventy sixth birthday of Henrik Ibsen. Mayor-elect Ballinger, Hon. Anderson and Hon. Shippen to speak. Norwegian Singing Society led by Stella Erland and others to perform. Mrs. Merrell withdraws from Boys and Girls Aid Society benefit plan. event remains as scheduled. John Franklin burglary trial postponed due to defective information.
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Ibsen Club
Christensen's
R. A. Ballinger
A. A. Anderson
Joseph Shippen
Norwegian Singing Society
Stella Erland
C. E B. Engelhart
Georgia Schrotz
Jennie Jensen
Mra
John Abelseth
James Eggan
M. K. Merrell
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society
Christensen’s Hall
John Franklin
Japan secret service called rival to army and navy
W B Colver reports that in the Far East a covert Japanese secret service operates behind the scenes. Agents travel as emigrants to gather naval and railroad intelligence from England to the United States. The system reportedly recruits 26 000 operatives across Siberia and Manchuria to sabotage infrastructure and aid Japan in the coming conflict.
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Yokohama
Marvelous
Secret Service
Japan
Tts
England
France
Germany
Russia
United States
Korea
China
Manchuria
Siberian
Far East
Streets of Tokio Teem with Soldiers
Will H Brill reports in Tokio on efforts to move troops amid war. Train service is restricted, shelters crowded, and soldiers billeted quietly in residents homes with strict discipline and orderly entraining. He notes limited information on troop destinations and widespread military control of railways.
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Tokio
Japan
Yokohama
Kido
Nagasaki
Chemulpo
Russia
Tokyo
Will . Brill
Thieves Break Into Tool Chest at 17 Ninth Avenue North
Co. and Plough reported to police this morning that thieves broke into their tool chest at 17 Ninth Avenue North and stole a large number of valuable tools.
Help ailing friend with a penny postcard plea
A postal plea urges pity for sick friends and offers Dr Bhoop’s restorative remedy. The author claims cures for many illnesses, promising payment if it fails and asking readers to request books on rheumatism and the heart. Located in Racine Wisconsin, the ad promotes druggists selling small bottle cures.
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Bettie Dr. Bhoop
Einai
Park Commissioner Chott Denies Reappointment Amid Plum Debate
Melody Chott, the park commissioner nearing the end of his term, failed to win a petition for reappointment signed by major city property owners. Mayor-elect Ballinger has not named a preferred successor, while the park board faces a budget around 61,000 for maintenance and development. Details show past and projected expenditures on land purchases, surveys, and park upkeep including Woodlands and Washington parks.
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Melody Chott
Ballinger
Choirs
Chor
Park Board
Mathe
Woodland Park
Washington Park
Lumber worker killed by gravel train near Peril
Joe Milkul oki 18 an employee of McCormick lumber company was killed Tuesday night when a Northern Pacific gravel train backed into him and a companion near the railroad river bridge. Coroner Meyer of Winlock said no inquest was held after investigation. Milkul eki and a Polish unmarried friend were crossing the bridge when the accident occurred.
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Cilsitalia
Joe Milkuloki
McCormick Lumber Company
Northern Pacific
Meyer
Winlock
Creek
Milkuleki
City Council Concludes Last Session Tonight
The present city council meets for its final session and will tackle routine business and a large number of resolutions authorizing street work. The finance committee recommends $14 per month to employ a chemist for a public laboratory, with a decision likely at the meeting. Dr G L Tanger may be appointed by the health board, though many applicants remain under consideration.
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Bcores
Board of Works
G. L. Tanger
Health Board
Dr. Tanzer
Loughary
The
Fouts Opposes Seattle Electric Track Route Change
R M Fouts confronted Seattle Electric Company and challenged a proposed route change that would cross his Ninth avenue Highland drive residence site. He seeks $250 already spent on a foundation if land is condemned for right of way and appeared before the city council street committee to protest.
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R. M. Fouts
Seattle Electric Company
Ninth Avenue
Highland Drive
Ihs Kinnear Park
Eighth Avenue
Crocket Street
Fouts
Demand for $82,000 damages filed against Beattie Miedric Co
Frank Connelly, a contractor, sues Beattie Miedric Co in superior court seeking $82,000 for alleged breach of contract. He says in fall 1902 they agreed to build a washing plant at the gravel pit near Renton and to supply gravel at $1 per cubic yard with a royalty of 50 cents, claiming the project would yield $3,600 for him plus larger profits if carried out, but the company allegedly breached the contract.
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Beattie Miedric Company
Frank Connelly
Connelly
Renton
Pady
Landmark Alaska building plan approved for 14 stories
St Louis contractors filed plans with the building inspector and secured a permit to tear down the one story frame structures on the southeast corner of Second Avenue and Cherry Street. The new brick and stone building will be fourteen stories high L shaped with 120 feet on Second Avenue and 68 feet on Cherry Street at a cost over 360000.
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St. Louis
Alaska
Second Avenue
Cherry Street
Mullen
Pasco May Lose County Seat Battle Rumors Grow
Petitions will be circulated within ten days in Franklin county to move the county seat from Pasco to Connell, launching an organized fight that has raged for three years since Connell reached Pasco's size. Pasco's resistance is not yet known as tensions rise between the rival towns, highlighted by Connell's creation of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
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Connell
Franklin County
Pasco
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Poor Marksman Tries Suicide After Alaska Arrival
Alfred Allen of Alaska, despondent over finances, bought a revolver for 71 cents and cartridges, then fired three shots at himself in a hotel room near the North Western hotel. One bullet grazed the head and two hit the chest. he was hospitalized at Wayside Mission. No known relatives.
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Alfred Allen
Allen
Beattie Hardware Company
North Western
Northern Pacific
Clark
Wayside Mission Hospital
Opposition to Capt Jensen as port warden prompts review
Opponents of Capt. M. C. Jensen seek a new appointee as port warden. Judge Ballinger has heard from prominent shipping interests and the mayor elect will reexamine the choice. Marine insurers and major shipping concerns push for change, contending endorsements prove little for city shipping interests.
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M. C. Jensen
Judge Ballinger
Marine Insurance
Emater
Jensen
Capt. Jensen
Critics seek energetic captain to boost city shipping
Opponents of Capt. Jen sen argue for a man who will vigorously develop the city’s commercial interests and attract all kinds of shipping. They cite Tacoma’s advantage over Seattle due to a well‑paid, efficient harbor master.
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Capt. Jensen
Eity
Tacoma
Seattle
City of Destiny
Reappointed City Attorney and Deputies Take Oath
Corporation Counsel Gillam reappoints Ellis De Bruler as city attorney and names Hugh A. Tait and William Parmeriee as deputies. Newly elected officials take oath and file official bonds.
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Gillam
Ellis de Bruler
Hugh A. Tait
William Parmeriee
Apex Gold Mining Wins Franchise for Berlin to Apex Mines Rail Line
County commissioners grant Abner Griffin president of Apex Gold Mining a franchise to build a six mile steam railroad along Money Creek County road from Berlin to the Apex mines. Purpose is to haul ore to the smelter.
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Abner Griffin
Apex Gold Mining Company
Money Creek County
Berlin
Apex
Smetter
Fire destroys Spreckels mansion in Vallejo
A morning explosion of acetylene gas in the Spreckels mansion formerly the Hooper place in Solbreta Bonoma county destroys the building and contents in a $400000 loss. In a separate note Joe Bernier, jailed in Chehalis for robbery, faces a Monday hearing on alleged theft from John Lundeen. Three more smallpox cases are found in the city. patients sent to the penitentiary house.
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Vallejo
Cal
J. D
Sobreta
Bonoma County
Hooper
Ru Adolph Spreckels
Joe Ternier
Forest
Jal
Chehalia
John Lundeen
Bernier
State Penitentiary
Walla Walla
Newaukum Prairie
Ludlow
Perthouse
Civic Union Meeting in Ellis Hall Colman Building
The Civile union plans a Monday evening gathering at Ellis' hall Colman building to consider endorsing a King county man for United States senator. A committee that watched for fraudulent registration and voting at the recent election will report its findings.
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the Civile Union
Ellis’ 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 with his wife and children at his Bayard Lane residence. The notice also advertises a grand spring millinery opening set for Saturday at 1816 Second Ave with new styles.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Bayard Lane
Mil Unery
Second Ave
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MR. Fouts
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