Emil Held For Trial In Nickle-In-The Slot Case
Emil proprietor of a Columbia beer hall on First Avenue was held for trial in the superior court on a charge of maintaining a nickel in the slot machine. Testimony shows the device operated as a gambling machine. defense argued lease details but court ruled the machine a gambling device and Emil remained charged.
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Emil
Columbia Beer Hall
First Avenue
Columbia Street
Powee Qeorke
W. L. Cowen
J. M. Wilkine
Cowen
Wilkes
M Sren
Geoge George
Eric Allen
Zmit
Allen
Attorthen
Employes
George
Queen Anneites Form Local Improvement Committee
About 60 residents gathered to form a 12 member local improvement group to seek Queen Anne section improvements. Chas. F. E. Crane was chairman with John W. secretary. members include J. J. te Sherrocks, John W. Roberts, W. Young, F. E. R. Butterworth, Harper, J. G. McPhee. They hope to incorporate and forward plans to Seattle Electric Co for double tracking. An executive committee will confer with the city council and public works on Queen section improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Cuse
Geo. Danworth
C. G. Austin
Miller
F. E. Simpson
Construction Begins on Corner Lot at First Avenue and Street
Permit filed in city engineer's office by Matthew Dow for Her building project will rise on the corner of First Avenue and Street. The structure will span 1409 to 110 on Street with a footprint of 1 feet by 1 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
City Engineer's Office
Matthew Dow
Avenue
Hart and Mayer Involved In Knife Incident Near St. House
Hart was arrested by Detectives Powers and Cor on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. Mayer, a resident of 414 Fourth Avenue, identified Hart as the assailant after a fight yesterday morning. Mayer sustained a knife wound above the right eye and was treated at home by Bortes. The dispute reportedly began over Hart renting rooms at the St. House in the Tenderloin district.
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Hart
Powers
Cor
Mayer
Fourth Avenue
Mart
St. House
Tenderloin
Two Fine Residences Authorized for City Blocks
Two buildings were approved by the city engineer yesterday. A one story frame terrace flat at 106 Fifth Avenue will be erected by W H Shepard, with an estimated cost of 4000 dollars. A two story dwelling at 7101-2106 Sixth Avenue, to be built by Block, also valued at 4000 dollars.
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City Engines
W. H. Shepard
Fifth Avenue
Iea
Sixth Avenue
Alleged Check Swindler Stirring City Attention
Police were notified yesterday about an alleged check swindle attributed to Montgomery who is known in the city. The national bank reports a loss of sixty dollars due to the raised checks and familiar hotel rumors surround the case.
Civil Service Examinations Begin for Municipal Promotions
The municipal civil service exams opened in City Hall under supervision of the civil service and the committee. Ten applicants are listed for fire department and police positions, including Dr H McInnes and Gov W J Hodder among others seeking to qualify.
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Council Chamber
Ton
Civil Service
Grout
Commissughes
Fire Department
H. McInnes
W. J. Hodder
W. H. F. G. Githam
Charles A
C. Murphy
Meutenants
R. Morris
M. M. Freeman
J. L
Bird sues over lost property from Pacific block dispute
T G Bird files a suit in superior court against Cline Hunter and Smith alleging forcible ejection from his Pacific block offices on November 16 1898 for rent arrears. He says fixtures drafting tools and other items valued at 489 were taken and held for rent payment and that belongings were not cared for resulting in losses. He seeks 449 from each defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Bird
Superior Court
Smith
J. W. Cline
Frank Hunter
Pacific Block
8. C. Smith
Bird
Governor appoints Jere Neterer to Whatcom County bench
Olympia reports the governor appointed Jere Neterer to succeed Judge Hadley on the Whatcom County superior court bench. Judge Hadley resigned to become a state supreme court judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Jere Neterer
Dirigo to Arrive from Skagway This Afternoon
The Alaska Steamship Co steam er Dirigo is due to reach Skagway at 6 o'clock this afternoon confirming the schedule for coastal travelers and freight movements along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska Steamship Co
Dirigo
Skagway
Divorce Action Seeks Custody After Abandonment
Alva J. Williams sues Mary F. Williams in superior court for divorce on grounds of abandonment. He seeks custody of three minor children and division of community property valued at $100. The couple married in Butler Mississippi in 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva J. Willams
Superior Court
Mary F. Williams
Butler, Miss
Excelsior Arrives From Wakies With Nome Passenger John Graham
The Excelsior reached port from Wakies at 3 20 p m yesterday carrying one passenger John Graham who mushed out from Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Wakies
John Graham
Nome
Roslyn Man Loses Hidden Hoard of 1540 in Theft
John Berg of Roslyn hid 1540 in gold and silver under his stable floor. Yesterday he checked the stash and found thieves had stolen the treasure. He reported the loss to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roslyn
John Berg
Berg
City issues building permits for multiple local projects
The city engineer's office lists permits awarded yesterday totaling numerous structures. Projects include a three story dwelling on Eleventh avenue, brick foundations on Madison Street, and several frame houses across Ward Street Fifteenth Avenue and Queen Anne avenue with costs ranging from 150 to 1,909 dollars.
Seattle Theatre Contends With Grand Opera House Booking
Seattle theater managements clash over booking plans with Grand Opera House signing Kiaw and Erlanger for five years starting March 1. Manager Howe of the Seattle Theater asserts no change in operations and promises only first class attractions. He downplays Orpheum links and notes high wages and seasonal work for Beattie Theatre laborers.
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Star Yeaterday
Grand Opera House
Kiaw & Erlanger Syndicate
Seattle
Howe
Maurope
John Cort
Iiem
Kian & Erlanger
J. P. Howe
Seattle Theater
Star
Grand
Self
Orpheum
San Francisco
Beattie
Morrissey
Northwest
Beattie Theater
Delay of Mails Up in Canada Reported by Chamber
At a chamber of commerce meeting Postmaster Stewart reported an investigation into complaints that American mail was unnecessarily delayed for formation by Canadian officials at Huntington B C. The issue was substantiated but relief is unlikely due to Ottawa orders. The meeting also endorsed Seattle Tacoma ring plans to aid right of way options for Seattle Electric Co. and elected new members. The Seattle City Railway is in receivership under A Hana with a five year franchise. arbitration will set compensation for track use. Beattie Electric Co may purchase Seattle City Co as part of industry consolidation.
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Herolam
Labor Union
Beattie
Chamber of Commerce
Stewart
Chamber
Huntington
B. C
Ottawa
George Danworth
Beattie Hleatrie Co
Seattle City Co
Libel suit over ship John D Tallant begins in court
In a federal case yesterday A A Dunn second mate of the schooner John D Tallant filed libel proceedings after leaving the vessel at Whatcom following alleged harsh treatment by the first mate. Judge Tallman issued an order restraining Heinrichs Brewers from laying a track before Ferdinand Schwede premises, a plan tied to a Nepe Brewery link on Eighth Avenue South. Annie Oakes was discharged in a separate superior court case for obtaining money under false pretenses. The Washington supreme court upheld a superior court ruling in the case of William De Paoli, convicted last year of selling liquor to a minor and fined fifty dollars.
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A. Dunn
John D. Tallant
Dunn
South America
Whatcom
Tallman
Heinrich Bros
Ferdinand Schwede
Nepe Brewery
Eighth Avenue South
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Wm. de Paoli
New Building Permits Issued For Various Addresses
City engineer's office issues permits for alterations at 116 117 Main street to F A Bowen costing 300 dollars and for a 1 story corrugated iron building at 1 Washington street costing 820 dollars. Etta Schulte receives a 1 story frame building at 16 Rainier avenues costing 200 dollars. Geo Hughes alterations at 19 Fleet avenue costing 824 dollars. M Canfield a 2 story frame house in La Grand extension costing 1475 dollars plus repairs to same addition 443 dollars. J E Shrews bury improvements at 114 Yesler Way costing 25 dollars.
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F. A. Bowen
Main Street
Fred Ayers
Waashington Street
Etta Schulte
Rainier Avenas
Geo. Hughes
Fleet Avenue
M. Canfield
la Grand Extension
J. E. Shrewsbury
Yeslerway
Ballard council meets on new school building plan
A mass meeting in Ballard council chamber will discuss a proposed new school building. State Superintendent Hartrauft will speak. M F Jones of Ravenna plans a $3000 brick block in Ballard. Residents of Duwamish seek Seattle post office substation and letter carrier service. Boxing events between Seattle pugilists are planned at Duwamish. Joh Rines returns from the state legislature to Ballard after authoring the slot machine bill. J W Snook of Beattie visits Dr J T Dawson in Duwamish. J Roan of Duwamish receives a shipment of fine milch cows from Oregon.
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Ballard Council Chamber
Hartrauft
Duwamish
Seattle
Joh Rinee
Duwamiah
Segislature
Rines
Olympia
Aeolian Grand Orchestra at Rainier Grand Cafe
Evening music feature at the Rainier Grand Cafe with the Aeolian Grand Orchestra performing every evening from 5 30 to 6 30 and 10 to 12 p m.
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Rainier Grand Cafe
Algo
Northwest Trust & Safe Dell Co Investment Offer
An advertisement invites investments in x4 security with Northwest Trust and Safe Dell Co located at 94 West Columbia Street. Officers listed include Shor Rock as president John P Hartman as vice president Alexander Myers as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Trust & Safe Dell Co
West Columbia Street
Shorrock
John P. Hartman
Alexander Myers
Encretany
Police Notes Record Adair Fined for Assault
Dr J B Adair was fined $15 by Justice Cann yesterday afternoon on a charge of assaulting John R Balley.
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J. B. Adair
Justice Cann
John R Balley
Railways Rivalry Over Jackson Street Franchise
The Seattle City Railway asks public works for a permit to trench a second track on Jackson Street from Occidental Avenue to Yesterway, challenging the Seattle Central Railway plan. City firm denies Central’s right to lay tracks, seeks double track atop its older franchise amid council support and rival power plays led by J M Frink and Billy White with the Solid Seven.
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Seattle City Railway Co
Board of Public Works
Jackson Street
Occidental Avenue
Yesterway
Star Tuesday
Seattle Central Railway
Seattle City Co
Central Co
The
J. M. Frink
Billy” White
Solid Seven
Council
John McGroarty
No Danger Daunts Building Laborer
A damaged fragment reports on the hazards faced by building laborers as they raze and erect structures. The piece notes cave-ins, falling debris, collapsing scaffolds, and risky methods while workers, earning three dollars a day, push through dangerous conditions until the job is finished.
Rare Palace Encounters Highlight Dignitary Etiquette
Fragmented excerpts reveal social tensions around royal visitors and privacy at the Neues palace and a Hindu state dwarf queen, with remarks on alcohol cures and family remarks. Multiple names appear in disjointed dialogue, implying a gossip column tone from a historical page.
Prison for unpaid tax sparks town rally in Angonta
William Carter of Ansonia Connecticut remains in New Haven jail after refusing 8 percent military tax over more than year and a half. Citizens protest, some offering to pay the tax, while Carter insists he accepts punishment to honor the law. He says he prefers prison and claims he is paid by Angonta for board and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliam Carter
Ansonia
Conn
New Haven
Carter
Philanthropiets
Ansomia
Wm. Carter
New Haven Gall
Angonta
City Examinations Conducted for Municipal Service Promotions
Examinations for promotion in the municipal service were held yesterday after five o'clock. Papers from 12 applicants are with Secretary A H Grout of the civil service commission for grading and board approval. Results, including successful candidates, may take about a week to 19 days to determine. Lena Kozlowski, clerk in the women’s department at the public employment office, has returned to duties at City Hall.
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A. H. Grout
Civil Service Commission
Lena Kozlowski
Women's Department
The
Public Employment Office
Kaiser Warns Troops of Impending Revolution in Germany
Berlin dispatch reports the Kaiser addressing his soldiers, warning of a possible revolution and urging readiness to crush it. He linked current disloyalty claims to earlier 1848 unrest, speaking amid the consecration of Alexander regiment barracks and ongoing security rhetoric.
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Berlin
Germany
Jain
Alexander Regiment
William
Kadner
Weiland
Country Fair at Beatts Theater Promises Clever Comedy
Nell Burgess stars as Abigail Prue in a lively country fair themed play filled with humorous mishaps and a husking bee cow horses and a big race scene. Mise Jeonaie Birley and her acclaimed company return to Third Avenue for next week with The War of Wealth beginning Sunday matinee bill changes midweek with no show on Good Friday night.
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Beatts Theater
Nell Burgess
Abigail Prue
Mise Jeonaie Bhirley
Beat Dramatic
Third Avenue
His Last Trip
Leavenworth March 2 The body of W. W. Hradley a Great Northern engineer suffocated in the Cascade tunnel last Monday afternoon has been sent to New Richmond Minnesota for burial.
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Leavenworth
W. W. Hradley
Great Northern
Cascade Tunnel
Newitichmond
Minn
Fannie Bartholomew Reassumes Maiden Name Ta
Fannie Bartholomew is divorced from Frank Bartholomew and has resumed her maiden name Ta. The divorce ends their marriage and she returns to her former surname Ta.
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Fannie Bartholomew
Frank Bartholomew
Nae
Great Northern Oil Company claims Copalis Point assets
The document describes Copalis Point rights held by the Great Northern Oil Company and its lease interests near Copalis Point and in Tentno-Racoda district. It asserts ownership claims, stock structure, and a sale strategy with 4000 shares issued at six cents, urging rapid purchase to benefit all stockholders. It also lists the company’s extended holdings across Washington and California and names Dr. C. G. Chane as a local sanitarium owner and vice president of the company.
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Copa- Ne
Copasla Point
Great Northern Oil Company
Han
Comny
Copalistine
Keverybody
Copalia Point
C. G. Chane
Copalie Point
Hrad
Great Northern
RH. Hoyd
Tentno- Racoda
Tacoma
Des Moines
Tentno
Washington
Freeno County
California
G Reat Northern Oil Company
Great Northern Ofl Company
P. O. Rog
Offen
Cherry Street
Beattie
Flour Sacks and Wheat Mentioned in Grain Note
Fragmentary notice notes 10 lb sacks of flour and best buckwheat wheat mention. It appears as a brief grocery or trade line without clear local context or dates. Entities: Ne Cg So, 10 lb sacks, flour, buckwheat.
Canadian Pacific Buys Steamer Casa For Pacific Route
VANCOUVER BR C March 28 The Canadian Pacific has bought the steamer Casa and will operate the vessel between Victoria Vancouver and Skagway to run the Victoria to Skagway service with Vancouver as a hub.
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Vancouver
BR. C
Canadian Pacific
Casa
Victoria
Skagway
Burial of Lind stranger ends in suicide verdict
In Lind the body of J War drome found 27 miles from Lind was buried at Lind. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by own action. A revolver lay near the body on Providence Hill.
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Ritzville
J. Wardrome
Lind
Providence Hill
Dr Charcot Nerv Treatment Promises Strength and Vitality
An advertisement touts Dr Charcot’s French nervous treatment as a long studied remedy for nervous prostration indigestion anxiety and overtaxed nerves. It claims real vitality for young and old and stronger organs throughout the body with a Seattle based endorsement and a piano house contact at 1407 Becond Avenue.
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G. O
Guy
Seattle
Waeh
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Ehie Ang Ore
Mil
Civil Service Examinations
Mark Toguyoe
I. Hospital
Bonney & Stewart's
J. BE. Miller
Eleventh Avenue
RE. E. Simpson
Fleet Avenue North
Wm. White
Madison Street
S. de Duncan
Fifteenth Avenue South
C. Ella Shepard
Ward Street
W. H. Kheyecher
Twentieth Avenue
M. N. Coleman
Woodlawn
Wm. H. Rieft
Tenth Avenue West
E. H. Ball
Wallington Park
Chas. R. Reed
Cedar Street
G. H. Davidson
H. J. Idema
Queen Anne Avenue
Wm Block
C. F Fell
Denny & Hoyt
Add
J. D. Lowman
Fiverett Theater
Canada
Annie Oakes
M. F. Jones
Ravenna
Ballard
Tita
J. W. Snook
J. T. Dawson
J. Roan
Oregon
Seattle Central
City Lines
Seattle Public Library
Earrvins
Atrich
Neues Palace
Phopasi
Thie
Pithan-Hebum
City
Colville
March
O. M
Boston Grocery
Second Ave
Pike
Invincible
Woodhouse
Department of Bicycles
Ave
Columbia
Treen Shoe Co
Pennsylvania
Texas Field
Washington Company
Duce OS
Bragit Oil
Skagit Oil Company
Seattle, Wash
Brunner & Co
Pike Street
Herbert S. Upper S.tarcccreis
Aes
Ogden
Queen City
Fourth Ave
Pike St
Gas Cascade Laundry Co
Third Ave
Main &1
Uptown
Second Avenue
Keeley Institute
Wton
British Columbia
J. P. Ray
Mer
IL Kilbourne Ave
Green Lake
Fremont
Sullivan Building
Tel. Main
Severia
Seattle Transfer Co
Yesler Way
Broadway
J. B. Stevens
Cline
Clare
Becond Avenue
Schuchard Optical Co
Graduate Opticians
Stone, Fisher & Lane
Frank E. Adams
Colman Drick
Bente
Moran Bros
Engine and Ship Builders
Steel and Wood
Cherry
Ifetas
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