Denny Won’t Run the Occidental Rumors Stir Seattle Hotel Row
Rumors spread among Seattle hotel men that A A Seave may lease the Denny hotel to Mr Seagrave while Dexter Horton plans to convert the Occidental building into offices for a New York block expansion. Seagrave denies vacating soon and says he may move only if he can secure a hotel project of his own. He has occupied the site for about a year and notes higher returns from offices if arrangements are favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Occidental
A. A. Seave
Occcental
Denny
Seagrave
Dexter Horton
Denny Hotel
Co-Operative Home Building Co
First Ave
Wash
Senate hears General Miles oppose general staff bill
Gen Miles told a senate committee that if the general staff bill becomes law he could not retain his army commission. He warned the measure would destroy army unity and favor personal allies, naming men who would gain positions. Democratic caucus adopts pro Boers neutrality resolution. Burleson proposes to review Miles Philippines deployment. St Louis election contest Horton versus Butler ends with no seat for Butler due to fraud. seat declared vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Miles
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Stat DA
Burleson
Philippines
St. Louis
Horton Vs. Butler
Buller
Horton
Morgan Firm Testimony in Power Case Reveals Stock Purchases
During the Peter Power suit against Northern Securities the Morgan firm disclosed heavy purchases of Northern Pacific stock before and after the securities company formation. Chas. S. Steele testified next as Jacob H. Schiff's details on the merger’s inside formation are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Power
Northern Securities Co
Geo. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Northern Pacific
Securities Company
Union Pacific
Northern Pacii- Chas
S. Steele
Morgan
Jacob H. Schift
Harriman
Alaska Geographical Society Exhibit Sparks Authority Debate
Governor Brady questions whether Arthur C. Jackson of the Alaska Geographical Society has authority to exhibit Alaska goods in Charleston or is acting alone. Jackson operates an exhibit at the Charleston fair claiming Alaska origin and requests $250 from the Washington Pan American commission and seeks Seattle papers for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Brady
Alaska
Arthur C., Jackson
The
Alaska Geographical Society
Charleston
Mary Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Jackson
Brady
Moore
Puget Sound Bureau of Information
Washington Pan-American Commission
Exposition Grounds
Seattle
Missouri River Ice Gorge Threat Looms Over Little Bend
The Missouri river at Chamberlain has risen four inches with no sign of a break in the Great Ice game at Little Bend. The river here regained half a foot of the three foot tail, tributary creeks are active, and danger hinges on whether the gorge proceeds out suddenly or slowly, threatening levels along the path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Chamberlain
Little Bend
Robbery After Lodging Offer Hits Local Citizen
A man known as Joseph Merrigan was robbed of $16 after offering shelter to a stranger at his Villa on Jefferson Street near Third Lane. The attacker, a 26 year old dark complexioned hobo, produced a knife and fled with the money. Police report a missing thief case and seek the suspect. Alexander Hamley of Georgetown died yesterday from laudanum overdose while seeking health rest. he leaves four parents and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan
Joseph Merrigan
Billy
Merrigan
Jefferson Street
Third Lane
Alexander Hamley
Georgetown
Acquittal for Brokers in Minor Pawn Case
L Levy and FE Marcus of the American Loan Co were discharged after trial for accepting goods for pawn from a minor. A messenger boy pawned a fur coat for 15 dollars using a note he claimed was from the coat owner. The judge ruled the boy wrote orders to sell the coat and the brokers acted lawfully. Levy plans civil service charges against Detective Kennedy for an alleged malicious arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Levy
FE. Marcus
The
American Loan Co
Kennedy
Civil Service Commission
Levy
Hayden Dies at Home in Salem Oregon
Hon. S. L. Hayden former U S district attorney and Salem bar member died suddenly at his Salem home from heart failure. He was well known throughout the Northwest and passed away last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, Or
L. Hayden
U. S
Salem
Northwest
Bills for McKinley's physicians totaled 350000
Washington March 20 Senator Hanna turned over bills from physicians who attended William McKinley in his final illness to the chairs of the senate finance committee and the house appropriation committee. The total amount cited is 350000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
William McKinley
Hanna
Senate
House
Swindler Posing as Prospective Boarder Baffles Landlord
A young man visited a Yester day last evening to rent rooms and asked the landlady to loan a dollar for bank opening. He promised to have his trunk brought that night but vanished. Police report many similar incidents suggesting an organized gang targeting landladies in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tentiads
Sud
Dairy Commissioner Victory in Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court Ruling
Commissioner BE A McDonald wins a supreme court victory reversing the lower court in the Hathaway case. The case against B J Hathaway and others has been pending since October 15, 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McDonald
Supreme Court
B. J. Hathaway & ©O Va
Canal assets transfer approved by tribunal to U S
The civil tribunal approved transferring the Panama Canal Company's assets to the United States with conditions. Modifications by Colombia are needed on articles prohibiting sale to foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
United States
Panama Canal Company
Colombia
Trains From West Pass Snow Blockade Reach Seattle Area
The fleet through trains from St. Paul slowed by recent snow will arrive tonight. Sometime after midnight nine trains will reach via Northern Pacific tracks. The Great Northern plans four or five trains in Seattle by tomorrow noon. Mall traffic avoided major delays as storm spread from the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Middle West
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railroad
Seattle
Mall
Notable Railway and Labor Figures Tour the City
J. F. Cartier of the International Association of Machinists visits the city for a few days. A. B. C. Dennison, Beattie general agent of the Great Northern Railway, is in Spokane for railroad business. F. N. Kollock, Portland passenger of the Pennsylvania Lines, arrives in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Cartier
International Association of Machinists
A. B.C. Dennison
Beattie
Great Northern Railroy Ie
Spokane
F. N. Kollock
Portland
Pennsylvania Lines
Kondike Fugitive Rockwell Sought by Sheriff
Dawson County sheriff issues court copy for Rockwell, a former city bartender and Kondike fugitive. Believed to have crossed the American line, efforts to capture him are ongoing. Civil suit earlier filed by McLennan and McFeeley seeks $2,677.20 for goods furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
Kondike Justice
Dawson
Rockwell i
Rockwell Via
McLennan and
McFeeley
W. P. Trimble Dispute Blocks Wagon Co Rebuild
The board of public works and the Pacific Wagon Co have an order to show cause why they should not be enjoined from occupying part of a public street in Beattie. The move follows a fire damaging the plant and the company seeking to rebuild off site. W. P. Trimble and wife, neighbors, filed for an injunction alleging property damage. The case may spur permanent grading actions in the tide land district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
The
Pacific Wagon Co
Beattie
W. P. Trimble
Mr. Klip
C. B. Smith
Commercial Circle Club
Trimble
Ships at Port Blakeley and Seattle Ports Update
The Newaboy finished repairs at Port Blakeley and sailed to Everett to load lumber. Charlies E Moody arrived at Port Townsend from Chemantus to secure crew for Adelaide voyage. Ching Wo sails to the United Kingdom via the Orient. City of Puebla sails to San Francisco with 4 passengers. Two new bollers arrive for tug Wanderer at Moran's. Eleven Japanese arrivals from Vancouver BC admitted after English conversation. City of Denver undergoing water tank repairs amid reports on tank lifespan. Excelsior expected from the north with possible Nome cargo. Iron bark Senator from Glasgow due in Seattle in a day or two. Tenders soon sought for a wooden screw steamer to run Victoria Vancouver northern ports. Monterey reports six Victoria Bearing echooners seeking harbor due to heavy weather. four of fleet wrecked in six weeks. Bark J B Peters will call March 2 for Chigniey cannery flies. United States transport Algona arrived Manila February 17. French bark Lee Adeippes towed to Port Angeles. crew afflicted by scurvy noted during recovery.
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Barkentine Newaboy
Port Blakeley
Everett
Charlies E. Moody
Port Townsend
Chemantus
S. C
Adelaide
Chita Mutual
Wanderer
Moran's
Vancouver
B.C
City of Denver
A&a
Excelsior
Pacific Packing and Navigation Company
Glasgow
Bscotland
Seattle
J. Ppn, Company of
Victoria
Monterey
Cal
Victoria Bearing Company
California
J. BD
Peters
Pacific Packing and Navigation Camper
Chigniey
Broad Street
Marine Exchange
United States
Algona
Manila
Lee Adeippes
Cape Tetery
Tacoma
Port Angeles
Mc Stewart Explains Aata Custom in First Class Offices
Postmaster Stewart describes the regulated custom in certain times at Beattie first class offices. An article in a morning paper misleads the public according to Pastor Blewart Lar who comments on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Clase
Stewart
Civil Service
Beattie
Blewart Lar
Scrapyard Load From Wreck Brings Change At Arington Dock
The schooner Ralph J Long unloads scrap iron from the wrecked steamer Cleveland near Nome. Cargo purchased by local junk dealers. Sailors from the wreck have been paid after threats to sell the Long for wages. A Valder deal is pending within a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Long
Ariington
Cleveland
Nome
Longeoes
Valder
Licenses to wed in list of Washington couples
The marriage licenses issued include Herbert J. Dibbie of Spokane and Annie M. Smith of Seattle. Frank Stephens and Claire Feltstine of Oakland. Harney Hird and Florence M Harrison of Fremont. Hana Nelson and Inga Helde of Beattie. Robert Ward and Mary Thompson of Seattle. Samuel Gibson and Lou M. Slee of Beattie. Maward Milton Markhary and Millie Obenon of Port Orchard. P. A. Lindgren and Mattie A. Savage of Quilcene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert J. Dibbie
Spokane
Annie M. Smith
Heattle
Frank & Stephens
Charleston
Claire Feltstine
Oakland
Harney Hird
Beattie
Florence M Harrison
Fremont
Hana Nelson
Inga Helde
Robert Ward
Mary Thompson
Seattle
Samuel Gibson
Lou M. Slee
Horse-Drawn Wagon Capsizes After Runaway Incident
A horse hitched to a trolley wagon containing equipment bolted away as the driver prepared to mount. It dashed toward Rencon Street, struck water pipes, and overturned the wagon on the sidewalk. The horse was halted when the wagon was blocked against a tree, then capsized.
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Exchange
Rencon Street
Humboldt Seagoing Vessel Changes Hands in Alaska Service
The Humboldt, en route from San Francisco, transfers to general agency of Alaska Steamship Co. She will operate between this city and Skagway with the Dolphin Dirigo and Farallon. The ship remains property of Humboldt Steamship Co with Max Kalish as managing owner.
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Humboldt
San Francisco
General Agency
Alaska Steamship Co
Thi City
Skagway
Dolphin
Dirigo
Farallon
Humboldt Steamship Co
Max Kalish
Nickey to Fight Pr H Mickey in Vagrant Case
Justice George March presides as Nickey and Pr H Mickey confront a vagrant charge. The man accused of beating a woman nicknamed Doc Paine reportedly arrived with the woman and has threatened to plead guilty and flee town, but intends to contest the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. H. Mickey
George March
Mickey
Beattie
Doc” Paine
Cuble Premi
Tin Plate Canneries Boost Alaska Trade In Beattie
The article notes tin plate arriving each summer for Alaska canneries and Fairhaven production by American Tinplate Cannery Company. Beattie serves as a transfer point with carloads moving to ships bound north. Total yearly value likely reaches hundreds of thousands, possibly a million dollars, as output rises. L. H. M. Gray & Co. remodel their Beattie offices for spring business.
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Alaska
Vogel Sound
Fairhaven
American Tinplate Cannery Company
Beattie
Haat
Ttack
L. HM. Gray O Co
Epring Barrners
Britt challenges Terry McGovern for arena bout in San Francisco
Local lightweight champion Jimmy Britt, fresh from beating Hemwarty, sends a challenge to Terry McGovern. A telegram to Harry Corbett confirms. strong rumor McGovern has accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Hemwarty
Terry McGovern
Harry Corbett
McGovern
Dhef
P. J. Cowley Cleared of Obstruction Charge
P. J. Cowley, charged with obstructing Washington trees during a speech last Sunday, was discharged by Judge George for lack of evidence. The court found no proof that he touched on any dangerous subject or blocked the thoroughfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Cowley
Washington
George
Cowley
New Officers Named for Globe Navigation Steamer Meteor
The Meteor of the Globe Navigation Company arrived from San Francisco with a new command crew. John W. Roberta is captain, C. H. Wolford chief engineer, Captain Hughes former chief of the destroyer Goldsborough named first assistant, and Joseph Dodge appointed fleet officer. The Meteor’s next voyage is set for Honolulu. Portland mining men urge a secretary of mines and mining and back a House bill creating the cabinet post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eteor
Globe Navigation Company
San Francisco
John W. Roberta
C. H. Wolford
Hughes
United States
Goldsborough
Joseph Dodge
Honolulu
Friday Specials at Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
The store notes rising interest in Friday specials with well merited articles advertised at inviting prices. Telephone orders for Friday specials will be filled and mail orders postmarked by Saturday will be honored at these prices.
Arbitration stance by Local Union 217 IBEW meeting
At Local Union 217 IBEW last night members discussed the Chamber of Commerce arbitration proposal. They favor arbitration when needed but prefer Building Trades Council channels and note no current dispute. Social dance at Ranke hall on Saturday March 22 charges 66 cents, ladies free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Chamber of Commerce
Electrical Workers
Bulla Trades Council
Building Trades Council
I. B
BE. W
Ranke Hall
Bargain Clothing and Accessories Sale Preview
Wrights Tooth Powder and Kirk's Toilet Soap led the sale with limited quantities. Bargains include ladies umbrellas, lace curtains, cretones, pebble cheviot, English brilliantine, dimities, laces, and jackets with deep discounts on many textiles and ready-to-wear items from newborn to women’s sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Anen Saas
Oxford
Imperial Court
Ave Ae Bond Bynes
New York
Aize
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. A. Seagrave
Randall
Texas
Congress
Interior Portfolio
H. Clay Evans
Walcott
Secreae Hitchcock
Perkins
Hobo
Detective Kennedy
ON. S. L. Hayden
Kondike Fugitive
Wagon Company
Newsy
Mc. Stewart
Third Avenue
Nickey
Britt
Terry
Meteor
Ore
Resolutone
Csens Tpocemusiness College
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
I. B. OF
E. W
Pike Street
Honne Fema
Bonne Fema
Brussels
Rennassiance
Rennaisiance
AP Afatiar Siccoces
Konne Fema
Frederick & Nelson
Flanighers
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Streets
Wagner
J. J. Norton
Cora Colburn
Prise
Colegrove
Pacific Northwest
Second Avenue
John Cort
Mgr
Phon Hurrah
Uncle Sama
Uncle Tom
Eterson
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Impany
Leon W. Washburn
Barnum
Srmeta Ratre
Ralph Stuart
Captain Lettarblair
J. H. Sothern
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Barlow Minstrels
Jovery
Sunset Oil & Refining Company
Sunset Oil and Refining Company
Treasury
Ment
Mutual Life
Ellis Morrison
Secreiity
Mutual Life Building
Ashingt
Houssy
Thud Ave
Pike
AaManel
Mls Seid
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