Portland Exposition Tract Acquired for Manufacturing
Purchase by McMillan and associates secures the Lewia and Clark site in Portland for manufacturing use. The transfer gives Oregon a member on the Washington State Railroad Commission, stirring debate over rate regulation and the impact on Puget Sound shippers and Portland manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foun & McMillan
Portland Exposition
Oregon
Washington Railroad Commission
Joe & McMilan
Washington State Commission
Lewla and Clark
Portand
Portland
Mun
Seattle
Puget Sound
Commission
Washington Territory
McMillin
State Railroad Commission
Washington
McMillan
Mead
Oregon City
Reorganiza ber changes made
The brief notes a reorganizational effort with limited changes. It mentions only a few adjustments and indicates further details were not provided in the fragment. The tone suggests internal updates without major restructuring or public announcements.
Carpet and Rug Sale Notices at Witton Rugs
Wool throughout rugs and carpets offered in various sizes including 9x12 and 2 velvet carpets. Prices noted at 20.00 per yard with detailing on weave and finish. Local retailers advertise textured wool tufted and hand woven options for home decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witton
Stabbed Escort Attack Near Yesler Way
A. A. Higley, resident of 655 Yesler Way, was stabbed on the wrist by an unidentified woman’s escort after a passerby moment near Mrs J. H. Clifton. Higley, a laborer, escaped serious injury as the blade struck his wrist, is treated by Dr Buckley, police seek the assailant. Higley says he simply exchanged a greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra J. H. Clifton
Yesler Way
A. A. Higley
Higby
Higley
Three Killed in Oklahoma Feud at Marysville
In Pussell Oklahoma Marysville Sunday morning a battle left Jim Martin and his two sons dead and Meeks Mullen Bean killed while Henderson was badly wounded. Four witnesses heard the clash as four men driving across the country encountered the Martins and sons amid alleged fence-cutting or feud rumors.
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Meeks
Mullen
Bean
Henderson
Boy shoots to protect mother in Peoria
In Peoria Illinois on March 24 Mont Devries a coal miner was killed by Harold Haark ens a 22 year old youth in Haarken s apartments. Haarkens claims Devries threatened his mother and sister with a hatchet and gun, forcing the fatal shot as they slept.
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Peoria
Mont Devries
Harold Haarkens
Haarken
Haarkens
Devries
Devrien
Haarkena
Waterspout Near Walla Walla
A waterspout formed at the Summit fifteen miles from Walla Walla and three miles from Prescott yesterday at 6 PM. It flooded roads six feet deep, washed out several bridges, and ruined recent county road work forcing the road crew to flee for their lives.
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Walla Walla
Prescott
North End Fire Protection Crisis Highlights Old Engines
A damaged section of the harbor area faces fire risk as Snoqualmie and a Terry and Alder engine are under repair. The Gould engine at Fourth and Battery remains by far the main protection for the north end, with other stations limited or out of service. Civil Service objections moved engines back and forth, leaving several stations unmanned or inactive.
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Betowen Madison St
Lake Union
Snoqualmie
Terry and Alder
Gould
Fourth and Battery
Ahrens
Yesler
Civil Service
Randolph
Yosler Way
Battery 1
Pine St
Seventh and
Columbia
Battery St
Minor
Virginia
Third and Main
Massachusetts
Seattle Women Rally Behind Independent Telephone Crusade
Seattle women respond to the business and professional men's call for an independent telephone system. Secretary Leary reports hundreds of removal orders and many firms approving new service before August 1. MacDougall & Southwick plans April 15 installation. many institutions shift by April 1.
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Seattle
Leary
MacDougall & Southwick
Woman foils house robbery with phone call
Mrs H Krahn of 615 Twenty third ay kept two burglars from looting by phoning police after they twice tried to enter. Hearing noises she alerted headquarters and the men departed. Officer Wilkes reported no further attempts.
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Wilkes
Mexican Kills Two Daughters in Texas Wagon Tragedy
A Mexican ranch employee named Ramon killed two of Alexander McHaney's daughters with a knife while they rode in a wagon near Gouchee Texas. A posse searches for the assailant as authorities report the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Ramon
Alexander McHaney
Gouchee
Betrayed Lodger Reported Theft by Roommate
John Stuart of Beat tle lodging house reported to police that a room mate decamped during the night taking a watch a knife and about 10 to 12 dollars plus roller skates and cents.
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John Stuart
Beattle
Stuart
Bargain Day at Bartell's Drug Stores
Women Tuesday sale at Bartell's 506 and 610 Second Ave features discounts on Roger & Gallet perfumes including Violet de Varme and Bouquet des Amours, with most items offered at one third off and per ounce pricing noted. Other deals abound with offerings like Indian Hemp and assorted fragrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartell
Second Ave
Roger & Gallet’s
Violet de Varme
Peano g'Rapagne
Jockey Cheb
Tndian Hay
Irie Blanc
Bouquet Des Amours
Rockefeller Fears Federal Subpoena
In Philadelphia on March 26 reports say John D. Rockefeller fears a federal subpoena to testify in an oil rebate case brought by a French refining firm against the Pennsylvania Railroad. He has been in hiding since December, and an order to appear by April 2 has not led to his location.
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Philadelphia
Mare
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rockefeller
New York
Seawall Plan Sought by Railroad at Jackson Street
The Columbia and Puget Sound railroad requested a permit from the board of public works to build a 167 foot cement seawall across Jackson Street and to fill and pave that section. The project forms part of a broader improvement plan at the foot of Jackson Street, including a new wharf and warehouse. Loren T. Kidd was named portmaster of the Green Lake post office to replace Mrs. M Peterson who is to have surgery. Roller skates advertised at Bon Marche.
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Columbia & Puget Sound Railroad
Board of Public Works
Jackson Br
Railroad Ave
Jackson St
Loren T. Kidd
Green Lake
M. Peterson
Pianos for Drawing Rooms and Churches Big Sale
Pianos for drawing rooms boudoirs schools studios churches lodges and clubs in diverse styles. Stores list Chickering Hobart M Cable Pease Haddorff D Johnston Lakeside Clarendon Bell Kimball Reed Pipe Organ Clough Warren Church Organs and Pianola. Prices from 260 with low terms and used bargains available.
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Chickering
Hobart M. Cable
Pease
Haddorff, D. & Johnston Co
Lakeside
Clarendon and Bell
Kimball Reed
Clough & Warren
Convict Sunny Anderson Slays Guard Then Is Shot Dead
In Jefferson City Missouri on March 26 Sunny Anderson, serving a prison sentence for murder, stabbed Guard James Wood at the state penitentiary. Officers, led by Captain Zee, returned fire and killed Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffperson City
Sunny Anderson
Jas. Wood
State Penitentiary
Anderson
Zee
From &T
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Puget
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the Teale-Hills Furniture
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Vernis Martin
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Second Avenue and
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Pike Street
Oklahoma
Boy
Mother
North End
Terry
Alder
Ron Marche & Cents
Bon Marche
Centa
Johnston Co
Burke Bidg
Becond Avenue
Madison Jand Second Ave
Reese
Ohio
Pike St
Third Ave
Bagley
Pike
Srcono Avenue
Louis
First Ave
City
Marin
A. Bridge & CO
Popular Price Clothiers
Uncle Sam
Star
Second Avenue
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