Local merger eyed between Dodwell and La Conner trades
A conference this afternoon aims to detail a proposed merger between Dodwell Co and La Conner Trading & Transport to unify steamship operations. The parties argue combined control of freight traffic could cut costs and improve service, while two Dodwell ships and two La Conner boats would be integrated under a single plan.
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Dodwell & Co
la Conner Trading & Transporte
Theese Firma
Seattle
Trading & Trans
George Eme
Dodwell
Washington
Prohibition Era Scuffle Involving Carrie Nation Ally
A chaotic Civil Era style report describes Blanche, a protege of Carrie Nation, clashing with Mayor Parker. After a strike, Blanche seized a whip, forced him out, and threatened horse whipping while alleging the mayor’s complicity in a remurder by leaving Prematin open.
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Blanche
Carrie Nation
Parker
UTTNER ON TRIAL
Mr Buttner faces a police court case on a charge of assault and battery in the county court. The article notes his appearance and the ongoing proceedings.
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Uttner
Glass le
Buttner
Waton
Andrews Seeks Receiver Post Amid Political Push
L. B. Andrews aims for the land office receiver position as friends organize to secure his appointment. The mayor is pressed to use influence, while Senator A. G. Foster pledges support to advance Andrews and GOP cooperation in King County.
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L. B. Andrews
Mrn
Andrews
A. G. Foster
Antment
Fos
King Mure
Children in Concert Hall Incident Report
An officer was alerted around 11 oclock about a boy under 12 in a concert hall box. The mother warned him and attempted to remove the child as quickly as possible. The scene suggests an unintended admission of a minor to the venue with accompanying adult.
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Ridgeway
Wenen
M. D. Pease Johnson Offers Tailored Goods and Hats
Local retailer M. D. Pease Johnson advertises a broad selection of tailored garments and pattern hats. The notice highlights walking hats and fancy wear as notable items for customers visiting the shop near the battleship.
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M. D. Peas Jonnson
M. D. Pease-Jonnson
Stewardess Injured In Pacific Liner Gale
Miss McKenzie, stewardess aboard the Northern Pacific liner Victoria, was seriously injured when the vessel hit a violent gale crossing to the Orient. She was thrown across the saloon during pitching.
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Miss McKenzie
Northern Pacific
Victoria
Orient
Cannerymen sign on with Pacific Packing for Alaska season
Offices of the Pacific Packing and Navigation Co. in the Globe bulding are filled with cannerymen as they sign on to engage services for the coming Alaska season. They will sail north on the steamer Excelsior on the 28th inet.
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Pacific Packing & Navigation Co
Globe Bulld
Alaska
Excelsior
City Gift Aims to Aid Park South of Leschi Park
Former Councilman Vincent leads a project to establish a park of about 160 acres south of Leschi park. Dr J Holmes offers parcels 1 2 4 7 and 9 block 6 Holmes addition to save condemnation time and expense. The park would be usable mainly for this purpose.
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Vincent
Leschi Park
Dr. & J. Holmes
H. B. Holmes
Tug Washp Returns After Overdue Tow Incident
The tug Washp, long overdue, has been located in Seattle after electrical and navigation issues forced it to drop its logs tow. With fuel depleted, the vessel sought coal in port and regained power before resuming its voyage.
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Seattle
The Blind Goddess: Seattle Court Roundup
Robert Thompson was found guilty of larceny in Judge Griffin's court this afternoon for stealing copper wire from the Seattle and San Francisco Railway at West Seattle. Prosecutor Walter and Fulton filed information against M G Young for practicing medicine without a license and S Hendricks faced a theft charge involving a ring and $25 from a woman.
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Robert Thompson
Griffin
Cour
Thompson
Seattle & San Francisco Railway and Navigation Co
West Seattle
Walter & Fulton
M. G. Young
S. Hendricks
John and
Mary Sullivan
Terence O'Brien
Sullivan
Marie i
Hanford
Emory
Jennie J. Miller
Pacific Coast Co
Nome
Seattle
Ruby Irving
J. H. Irving, Jr
Supreme Court of Washington
Court orders return of boy to former guardian Jenni Jenking
The defendant allegedly borrowed 875 dollars from a saloon on Columbia Street owned by the plaintiffs and must return the boy to Jenni Jenking, the former guardian, as of today.
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Jenni Jenking
Henkel
Columbia Street
Health Salary Increase Hailed by Seattle Officials
Health officer Dr. Carroll reports confidence that the newly elected Seattle council will approve higher salaries for the health department after voters endorsed the amendment to the charter. He notes past efficiency under his direction and successful containment of a recent epidemic, urging prompt funding action.
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Carroll
Health Department
Seattle
Elry T
Thomas FH. Carter
Land Department
Preadent Harrison
United States
Montana
Carter
Capitol Hill
America
Europe
Capitol Mill
Atlantic
Pacific
American
Beattie
Many People Coming West for Arranged Marriages
The western overland train trade continues with homeseekers paying reduced fares. Eastern friends are invited to Seattle as couples marry upon arrival. A Kansas bride traveled 200 miles to meet her groom, and their wedding occurred the same day.
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West Be
Focal Railroad
Seattle
Benedicts
Kansas
Windsor house case over clothing theft at Flint avenue
Justice T H Cann heard a civil action by Marshall T Green against Mrs J Leith landlady of the Windsor house at 1518 Flint avenue. The suit claimed loss of clothing from Green’s apartment on February 16.56 dollars was involved. Judge Cann ruled in favor of the defendant finding the landlady not responsible for the alleged losses.
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T. H. Cann
Marshall T. Green
Mra. J Leith
Windsor House
Flint Avenue
Justice Cann
S Kimbal Arrives On Kansan Line From San Francisco
The stemer John 8 Kimball arrives here early this morning from San Francisco with passengers and general cargo. Weather was fine overall with heavy sea swell nearly the entire voyage.
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Stemer John 8
Kimball
San Francisco
Inland Flyer Adds Four Daily Trips From Colmar Dock
Extra service due to fine weather and many visitors to the battleship Oregon. The Inland Flyer will run four round trips daily from Colmar Dock at 6:30, 10:00 a.m., 1:15 and 4:20 p.m. Fare two round trips.
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Oregon
Inland Flyer
Colmar Dock
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Wihiew
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Sieg
Jeb
Children IN Concert Hall
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WASP
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Senator Carter
Capito Hill
Ye MacKenzie
Morrell Mackenzie
Pacific Coast
G.O. Guy
Ph. G. Yester Way and Second Ave
Frederick & Nelson Complete House Furnishers
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Streets
Blackenwhite
Dame Fashion
J. Friedman & Son
First Avenue
Rainier-Grand Hotel
The
Knisa
Second Avenue
Coon Bros
First Ave
Pike & Union
Goldman
2Nd Ave
Gare
Hon Marche
Cor, Maia
Rhodes Bros
Tea, Coffee and Crockery House
Heat Union
Herbert
Scheserman
Cherry St
Northwestern
Ommercial Company
Nome, Teller and
Kering Sea
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Pioneer Building
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