Swift & Co Seeks Packing Plant Site in Seattle
Swift and Co of Omaha forfeited a 10 day option on the Frye Brubn packing house in Seattle and entered negotiations with J A Moore for 4 acres along the Duwamish river south of the city. The Borst donation land has water frontage and lies about three quarters of a mile west of Georgetown promising a prime site for a Seattle packing plant likely worth at least 1 million dollars, signaling a major impact on the Pacific coast beef trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Co
Omaha
Frye Brubn
Thee City
J. A. Moore
Moore Investment Company
Duwamish River
Borst
Georgetown
Seattle
Swift & Go
Swift
Pacific Coast
Swifts
Death by Own Action Shocks London Army Circle
Sir Hector MacDonald, famed as a daring commander at Omdurman, reportedly died by his own action in a Paris hotel while en route to face charges. Reports say he expected the disgrace but chose death to preserve army honor. police recovered his body after a shot in the Regina Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hector MacDonald
Paris
Ceylon
MacDonald
Mac
Omdurman
Krupp
War Office
Orelock
Paria
Regina
Sensation Brewing About a Woman Hired to Lure Burdick
A plot to entrap EO L Burdick in Buffalo is alleged with a beautiful woman hired to lure him into a compromising situation to hinder his political votes. A man who brought her to Buffalo is under police surveillance as investigators prepare for an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EO. L. Burdick
Buffalo
Pennell
Burdick
Woeman
Poe San
Game
Indictments May Be Smothered In Courtroom Clash
Judge Bell orders H C Pigott to resume grand jury duties after a dispute over foreman leadership. Terence O'Brien reports indictments and true bills delayed as foreman objections stall returns involving Mayor Humes Chief Sullivan Walter Fulton and others. Court a heated exchange with news attorneys present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
H.C. Pigott
Grand Jury
Mr. Pigott
Judge Bell
Star
Pigott
Terence O'Brien
Foreman O'brien
H. C. Pigott
Humes
Sullivan
Walter Fulton
Cann
BR. H. Young
Jude Bel
J Hell
Vanderbilt Retirement From New York Central Control Reported
The Evening World reports positive confirmation of the Vanderbilt company stepping back from New York Central Railroad control. It frames the move as the Morgan Rockefeller plan to form a trunk line transportation trust covering about 76,000 miles of rail in the U S east of the Mississippi with roughly five billion dollars in capital.
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New York
Evening World
Vanderbilt Company
New York Central Railroad
Morgan-Rockefrler
America
United States
Mississippi
End of Love's Young Dream for Edith Burnett and Jung Toy
Edith Burnett, married to Jung Toy the Chinese hop grower of North Yakima, seeks divorce after a brief marriage. She accuses him of abuse and intolerable conduct, citing cultural differences and an attempt to force her to eat dried rat. The court heard evidence including a dried rat prop. divorce proceedings have cost Jung Toy about $1,500.
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Edith Burnett
Jung Toy
Yakima
Jung
Geattle
Neous
Uence
Burnett
Young man Charlier Reed Arrested for Highway Robbery
City Detective James Byrnes arrested Charlier Reed this afternoon on highway robbery charges. M Robinson, Civil War veteran, accuses Reed of robbing him near North Seattle several days ago. Robinson identified another suspect from the city employment bureau scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlier Reed
James Byrnes
Reed
M. Hobinson
Seattle
Robinson
Cedar Street
Tree Employment Bureau
Beattie Addition Prospect Attracts Buyers In Davis Street
Coast Co. buyer Mr. Greene purchases a choice double lot and later adds adjoining parcels for his son, Frederic W. Greene of Northern Pacific. He recalls Chicago Hyde Park sales, notes Beattie as the prettiest, and promises high prices. Prices range 150 to 350 with terms 60 cash and 6 months. The hillside view spans mountains, lakes, and Puget Sound.
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Davis Addition
Coast Co
Greene
Frederic W. Greene
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Hyde Park
Paul
Denver
Lake Washington
Lake Union
Puget Sound
Pike
Irish Land Bill Promises Tenants Wide Access to Land
London March 6 Enormous interest surrounds the proposed land bill as Wyndham chief secretary for Ireland addresses the House of Commons amid crowds. It outlines 60 million dollars for provisions and staged price concessions for tenants, with 15 to 1 percent payments on varied estates and government advances to landlords. The measure aims to create peasant proprietors with secure payments over years and sale of untenanted lands up to 26 million dollars. DUPLIN March 6 Ireland awaits the bill in Commons, expected to open land for thousands of families now destitute.
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London
House of Commons
Wyndham
Commons
John Hedmond
Duplin
Ireland
Japanese Traders Dominate Tanana River Freight
A Dawson telegraph reports J Wada a Japanese trader who supplied the Tapaha camp with flour salt meat and bacon during a strike period and plans to charge 100 a sack for flour. He journeyed from Circle to Dawson on a difficult unbroken trail taking back heavy freight and funds, becoming a wealthy river figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bragway
Dawson
J. Wada
Tapaha
Wada
Jowney
Shingle Mill Destroyed In Anacortes Fire
Special to The Star reports a shingle mill owned by Bengtt Manufacturing Company destroyed by fire at about 6 o clock yesterday morning in Anacortes. The blaze toppled onto the reef, total loss with an estimated insurance claim around 1200. Officials say the company will rebuild at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacortes
Bengtt Manufacturing Company
Insane Suspect Subdued After Station House Killings
Sayer reported the killing at the station house. The suspect was found violently insane and had to be restrained by officers before being taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayer
Policeman Fatally Shoots Prisoner in Washington Incident
A Washington police officer shot and killed a prisoner after the inmate made a movement toward attempting to escape. The incident occurred this morning following an alleged trivial offense and involves an officer named Sayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Sayer
Opera House Fire Destroys Toronto Venue
A fire this day gutted the Toronto Opera House destroying stage scenery and company props. Fire crews battled flames as the wooden structure suffered extensive damage and disrupted planned performances.
For Sale Items From Seattle Safe Investment Co
The notice lists various household goods and furniture for sale including a riding chair, bed, springs, mattresses, a pantry chest, and cabinets. It mentions vendors Mickerton and Beattie and references 2800 Western Ave and related trade names.
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Ff OG
Mickerton
Bargain Sale Listing of Household Goods and Fabrics
A long catalog of sale items with prices and quantities for kitchenware, linens, clothing, and fabrics. Items include decorated bowls, chocolate creams, pastry knives, baking sheets, bread knives, writing paper, handbags, Hosiery, slippers, table covers, handkerchiefs, chiffons, kimonos, dimity, and latticed fabrics offered at marked down prices with sale to 11.
Souvenir Pin Trays Free to Each Lady Visitor Tonight
Ladies visiting the opening promenade tonight will receive a neat pin tray featuring the store photograph as a token of the first Easter opening in the new store.
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Paris
New York
Millingery
Wagner
Various real estate and business offerings in Seattle area
Classified ads detail properties for sale or rent on Second and Pike Streets and nearby avenues, including motels, homes, acreages, and land parcels. Listings mention mortgage options, prices, payment terms, and nearby transit access, with numerous small advertisements for shops, furniture, and services.
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Swift & C0
Giant Trust
J. J. Fowler
Holland
Droximan
Castro
Venezuela
Congress
Hull Umbrella
Laroche
Second Ave
Toronto
March
Lowe Quest Theatrical Company
Malt Lake
T. K. Cutler
Utah Sugar Company
Utah
Tdate
Martell D Co
Henaine
Paine
Ren
Eure
Pink Pill
William's
Boalee
Fountain Seringe & Geedzear Nubber
Sheffield
Carter's
la France
SV Ane
Buremit
Renton
City
HS Arcade
Seattle Safe Investment Co
Thomim
Bence
Melntyre
Homer and Furnsture
Beith
Nordhoff & Go
Howe Water
Colgate
George Delius
Spirit of Liberty
Charact Darky
Wila Bones
First Ave
Beneca
Gna Pacific
First Avenue
Newt
Sele
Green
New Broom
Jeof Rigen
Bay
Adams & McHolr
Recond Avenue
Rave
Rainier Beach
Newton
Homer
Nainer Beach
Washington Street
Rollar Bee
Mr. Weed
Sturtevant
Berten
Ge. Taylor Cook CO
Broadway
North Beattie
Madison Street
Yeas
Terme
Thave
Fine Viet
L. J. Sprengle
Metcaly
Butte
Brno
Cohinbin
Mettenaren & Arneil
O& Noxwell
Chrap Tou
Ola Toaton
Bs Street
Sear
Yarloun
Parniore
Nant of
Wiaing
Oheroon Street
Phene Main
Mre
H. A. Welle
Moran
Reem
Ion
H. P. Marine
Gifford & Dow
Ui Seneca Street
T Fe
Twelfth Avenue
State of Washington
Canon Geo. A. Virtue
Boston Block
ENIX
Restadd & Tilton
Portland
Ore
Dexter Horten & Co
Boven
Tolman
Epler Bleck
Second Avenue
RAL Bank Baste
Danmue & Evier
Toome
Sarah Grant
18Th Avenue
Orrorn Tremper
Seean
BOOT
Whittlesey - Hanford
Mars
Fasebike
Lephone
Main
Attorne pn-at-Law Seas
Weenling Poerie Athorney” and Notary Public
Abs Arcade
Quinn
Arcade
EL Doo
Washington Ballaing
c_M'DONALD
Turks
Lyman S Enapp
Maller Heilding
Lamphuth
Pacific Rock
Cs Ward Kump
Burke
BOW Woogie Ton, Dda Gelling
TUB
Becon Arene
pata i _Neuteider
Commerce
Ruort Sound Eine
Bank OF
Fitcon Fame
Europe
EME Ganadian Bank
As Or
Ees
Ame
Ronnas Vitergat
Atatie Branck
Pate
Ineee
HrMicken
Eureps
Gecesi Cat
Teiny
Scinenert
Mate
Poort Sound Pripay Co
Ine
Gresging
Egan Dramatic
Cilasees
Warenes
Jor
Wentern
Hottraworth
Aes
Tel. Pike Wy
Ienereen
James Thwell
anOe
Reston Mosk
Swallasterb
Millinery
Hanson Spring
J. AL Mackinnon
Fonda Nadbau- Bye
Purke
Kinga Makey
Osteopathy
Wartington
James
Seattle Infirmary of Ee Trickart
J. W. Vanona
WASHINGTON _ Institute
Safetine
Warnes & CO
F. BR. Adams
Annie
Dingman
Black Gro
H. Woodhouse CO
Rautman Plumbing CO
Mme Hai
Claremont
Columbia
Street Railway Company
Bailey Building
P Deat
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