Clean-Up Order Targets Upscale Saloon District
A city plan aims to close illicit rooms and mixed-use saloons in the Paxton Mix & Russell’s area and nearby establishments known as St Elmo cafe and Shomo’s saloon. The report describes continuous crowds of mixed patrons, in-house access corridors, and repeated drunken disturbances linked to these venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf Moore
Duchess
Paxton
Staturday
Cherry St
Grand Opera
Mix & Russell's
Islay
Reneca
University Ste.land’s
Mix
St. Elmo Cafe
5 Path Establishment
Army veteran G. A. R. officer visits city on department business
G. A. R. commander Gowa of the Washington and Alaska department arrives in the city for army affairs. He is collaborating with Adjutant Snodgrass on publishing a complete roster of all department members, a project drawing him to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Gowa
Washington
Alaska
G A. R
Mr. Goss
J. A. Snodgrass
Negro Defiant in Trafficking Case as Police Falter
New York March 22 Robert Spriggs the Negro accused in white slave traffic denies guilt though rumors say he will plead to three indictments. Detectives testified to bralden raids at Soriges place locating white women and that he defied police saying they could do nothing to him. He remained a fugitive until the Clatehe trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Spriggs
Soriges
Clatehe
Three Hats They Are From Popular Models Imported
A brief fashion note highlights three hats from well known fashion houses imported for the current season. The items emphasize stylish headwear with contemporary appeal and are shown as part of a broader accessory trend.
Hats Described With Mauve and Blue Straw Fashions
A description of three hats in varying straw colors and shapes. The first hat features mauve straw with mauve to pale rose rosework and a satin ribbon. The second showcases pastel blue Neapolitan straw with a Tam o Shanter crown and blue trim, pink moss roses, and blue violets. The third presents a two piece violet hat with a darker outer straw and violet quills, satin ribbon, and a forward tilt.
Suburban notes on local clubs and improvements
In Columbia Prof D G Fenton was elected president and BK Peck secretary of the Improvement club at a meeting last night. The group has secured many substantial improvements since its founding four years ago. In Rainier Beach Will Beattie is pressed by residents over annexation via Cedar River water shutoff. A mass meeting is planned tonight with valley delegates. In Hillman City C T Powell graded the adjacent main street and alley at his own expense.
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Columbia
D. G. Fenton
BK. & Peck
Improvement Club
Rainier Beach
Beattie
Cedar River
Rainier Valley
Valley Improvement Clubs
Hillman City
C. T. Powell
Elmer to Lead Large Crew for Dawson Mining Season
J M Elmer president of Lewis River Mining and Hydraulic company of Dawson arrives from San Francisco with a large crew. He plans the most extensive season since incorporation with dredgers on site and hundreds of thousands of dollars in yellow metal to be mined this year. The Quartermasters office invites bids for painting supplies for Fort Seward quarters in Alaska with bids due March 29.
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J. M. Elmer
Lewis River Mining and Hydraulic Company
Dawson
San Francisco
Mr. Elmer
Quartermasters Office
Fort Wm. H. Seward
Haines
Alaska
Marine Notes Reflect Mixed Pacific Harbors and Ship Activity
Fishing steamer Quinault limped into port after bad weather along the Vancouver coast. The Mary Moohenan, Winslow, Columbia, Alice McDonald and Lamar arrivals, plus Behnabacher dock extension at Seattle, signal busy hopes for spring trade as repairs and new routes unfold at Moran’s, Beatrice on Heattie Victoria route, and Tampico loading at Tacoma for San Francisco.
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Quinault
Vancouver
GM. de Chanauld
Pred Wyatt
Cape Flattery
Merchants Exchange
Andy Moohenan
Winslow
Columbia
Alice McDonald
Lamar
Fresno
Traitn
Supreme Court Rules Prosecutors Must Prosecute
The Washington Supreme Court rules that prosecuting attorneys cannot block enforcement of state penal statutes. If prosecutors refuse to act, the complainant may seek an order from the superior court directing prosecution, and an appeal to the Supreme Court may follow if the court refuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wash
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Esse
Mire Antique's Desperate Attempt Revealed
A fragment hints at Mire Antique planning a drastic move amid a tense scene. A clerk notes her hair signals a willingness to take extreme action, suggesting a turning point in the plot.
City hotel and restaurant keeper union meeting called
The city will organize this afternoon at the Bull hotel where hotel keepers and managers have been notified. The aim is to form a permanent body to protect members and curb hotel dead beats, with the new organization to reduce hotel beating and improve standing among establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrow
Bull Hotel
Millionaire Plans Meadow Point Beach Development
Millionaire Harry Treat and associates Moritz Thomsen and J D Trenholm propose an electric line from Ballard to Meadow Point to connect with Fred Sanders interurban. Treat has secured 600 acres and plans to plat the land for residential use on a premier Puget Sound beach favored for summer bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Treat
Meadow Point
Puget Sound
Star
Mr. Treat
Moritz Thomsen
J. D. Trenholm
Fred Sander
Ballard
Treat
Sound
New Summer Resort Planned on San Juan Island
The site on S San Juan Island near West Hound is proposed for a large summer resort by a capitalized company of 260000. Los Angeles businessman T T Davis and Duluth square Tt Bellwood oversee grounds selection. Capt Hastings of Port Townsend plans a fast steamer for the Beau tle Wet Hound route and currently builds ships for the Juan pointe to Dellington run.
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Went Sound
San Juan Island
San Francisco
T. T. Davis
Los Angeles
T. Tt. Bellwood
Duluth
Minn
West Hound
Capt. Hastings
Port Townsend
Hastings
Man Juan Pointe
Dellingham
Consolidation Forms National Bank of Commerce
Announcement confirms the National Bank of Commerce to absorb Washington National Bank and operate under that name. Stockholders must approve at a meeting this week. Temporary offices will be at Cherry and Beacon streets with later permanent quarters. Leadership includes M C C Henry as chairman and M F Backne as president. W Maxwell and S B Stack to join the bank, capital $1,000,000 and surplus $400,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Commerce
Washington National Bank
Cherry and
Beconday
National Bank
M. CC. Henry
M. F. Backne
K. K R. Spencer
W. Maxwell
Wnto
8. B. Stack
Physicians Say Light Rain Benefits Beattie Health
Doctors report the slight rain in the past 48 hours helps Beattie residents by moistening the air. They warn that dry climate fuel diphtheria but damp air may curb an epidemic.
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Beattie
Car of flour crowdshelf in Palouse drives for famine fund
Citizens of Palouse contribute a car of flour for the Japanese famine fund. The car is on local tracks today with Japanese and American flags decorating its sides and a large banner announcing its contents and destination.
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Palouse
Demand continues for acreage and farm land
The Pacific Investment Co. in the Walker building reports brisk demand for acreage and farm land with multiple sales cloned this week and many clients awaiting deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Investment Co
Walker Building
Candy Kid Nabbed on Burglary Warrant in Granite Parish
NAB Candy Kid or Harry Little arrested last evening by Officers Harriman and C G Carr on a warrant for burglary at Granite Parish. He is held awaiting arrival of an officer from Granite Parish to take him into custody.
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Harry Little
Candy Kid
Harriman
C. G. Carr
Granite Paris
Cumtory
Fatherly Advice to Dick on Early Marriage Plans
A father scolds his son Dick for not earning a penny in six years and recalls his own success of marrying a woman with $10,000 by that age. The exchange emphasizes expectation and material accomplishments.
Beatie Retail Grocers Benefit a Successful Evening
The Beatie Retail Grocers' Association hosted a benefit at Christensen's hall. A good crowd attended and the event was pronounced a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatie Retail Grocers’ Association
Christensen’s Hall
Waterfront Thief Jailed After Serial Robberies
Isaac Wilflama was captured by Detectives Adame and Corbett after a boat he possessed matched a recently stolen vessel from the Johnaton-Fork mill. Police link him to four or five robberies on the south waterfront in the past two weeks, with loot including tools machinery parts and salvageable items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Wilflama
Adame
Corbett
Johnaton-Fork Mille
William Care
Johnaton-York Mille
Pattison's Case Serious in Columbus March 22
Despite denials, Governor Pattison's condition grows serious and exhaustion signs appear. Reports mention Listt with List and Mutus' Life Bigg as the context of the medical updates and speculation on the next 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbub
Pattison
Stole the Goods but Left Bill
Mrs O Halloran of 2449 Boy ay North received a bill for an order of goods from Crescent Manufacturing yesterday, and asked police to locate the stolen goods. The thief reportedly took the goods from their unloading at Baker Station and left the bill at the woman's door as a grim joke.
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Mre. O'Halloran
Boyay, N
Crescent Manufacturing Company
Gold microbe in their veins as two timers head north
William M. Liggett and Williand McPhee travel to Seattle en route to Alaska. They are noted as seasoned timers who recently reached forty in Alaska but now resume gold seeking to stay busy. Transport Dix reaches Mantila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Liggett
Williand McPhee
Seattle
Alaska
Jersey Butter Store Offers Fresh Ranch Eggs Special
A shipment of 3,000 strictly fresh ranch eggs has been received by Jersey Butter Store at 503 Pike. A special price of 45 cents per two dozen will be offered Friday and Saturday.
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Jersey
Pike
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Ballinger
Ma & Ruseel’s
Yates Hotel
Shomo
G. A.R. Man Here
Galestilli
Nion Street
Eee Elas Ig
Maryst Bros
Pike Street
Maration
Chas
Nelson
Ban Prancisco
Tacoma
Moran
Meatrice
Skagway
Merchante Exchange
Beatrice Ja
Heattie
Victoria
Mary
Chiepeck’s Dock
Merchants’ Exchange
Nome
Exchange Room
Munbottt
Juneau
Meaitle
Bessie Dollar
China
Mukilteo
Behnabacher
Seattle Bridge & Dredging Company
Ohio Dental Parlors
SOT
Pike Gt
Third Ave
Mvariysy
Dix
Mantila
Icc
Arseley
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Ave
Madison St
Century Furnirurs Company
Brussels
Uame
Monarch
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