Sunset Telephone Rate Talks End Contentious Session
A special committee from the chamber of commerce met with Sunset Telephone officials and law counsel to discuss rates and slot machine concerns. After a day of negotiations, a recommendation was obtained to abandon the measure, with continued oversight by the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Seeman Coline
Chamber of Committee
Mornto
Sands
Pillabury
of Commerce Rooms
Chamber
Chamber of A
Pillebury
Law
Josiah Collins
The
of Commerce
F Ber of Commerce
Collins
Pacific States Tele- Co
Girls Robbed at 2632 Haste Street by Cal Thief
A thief entered the house at 2632 Haste Street and robbed college girls who work locally, taking about $20. The school has employed a private detective and police efforts to catch the thief have not yet succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Hearet
Haste Street
Gimost
Pioneers Discuss Plans In Port Town Meeting
Members of the Seat-Py Pioneer association met yesterday at the chamber rooms to discuss plans for a steamboat charter. The group proposed sending the president from Port Town to accompany his steamer up the Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneers’ Association of
Fatal Belt Accident at Walworth Run Foundry
May 2 Ged Ruthiesberger a laborer at the Walworth Run foundry was killed when his clothing was drawn into a belt of a nearby machine. Workers stopped the machine but his body was severely mangled and difficult to extricate.
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NO. O
Ged Ruthiesberger
Walworth Run
Eqa
Ruthiesberger
Portland hotel on the Pacific coast proposed by Reynolds
Cookingham of Portland leads negotiations to open the Denny hotel vacant for 12 years. George W. Reynolds proposes a $150,000 fit up to create the finest Pacific coast hotel in a 400 room building costing about 350,000. The parties seek a producing property and to reconcile differences.
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Cookingham
Portland
Denny
George W. Reynolds
Montana
Anaconda
Pacific Coast
Reynolds
Two Opinions From Assistant Attorney General
Chas. C. Dalton answers state inquiries with two opinions. He says Columbia river packers must pay the state license under the 1899 Gsh bill. He also holds the barber act does not apply to fourth class towns. If a barber moves from a fourth class city to a first class city he must obtain a certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Dalton
Dalton
Columbia River
Washington
Atchison Directors Declare 1.5 Percent Dividend
New York May 2 Atchison directors have declared a dividend of one and one half percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atchison Dirrectors
Burned Home After Smallpox Quarantine Dispute
Alvin Butler resisted county orders to burn his house amid a smallpox outbreak that sickened four inmates. He eventually acquiesced as officials decided to burn the place to halt the contagion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Butler
Knights of Grip hold regional gathering in Tacoma
Forty Knights of the Grip from Washington and Oregon meet Saturday for the gro co ncil of the United Commercial Travelers. A day of business ends with a banquet at Hotel Stevens. Officers include councillor W. F. Lewis of Tacoma and grand secretary F. H. Hammond of Portland. Committees on entertainment and reception named BH Peoples W H Pierce J H Irving and Geo H Leghorn A Parsons.
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Knights of the Grip
Washington
Oregon
Gro Co
United Commercial
Hotel Stevens
W. F. Lewis
Tacoma
F. H. Hammond
Portland
BH. Peoples
W. H. Pierce
J. H. Irving
Geo. H. Leghorn
A. ©. Parsons
Near-drowning scare for Wath crewman Weet at harbor
Charles Weet a crew member on the U S Coast Guard steamer Pathfinder nearly lost his job after slipping on a wet gangway on shore leave. He fell into the bay but was rescued by the launch crew and taken aboard for medical care before the Pathfinder sails to the Aleutian Islands this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U, & Coant and Geodetic Survey
Charles Weat
City Boat Landing
Weet
Aleutian Islands
Funeral services for two men held at Butterworth's chapel
Mortality record notes funeral services for Frank Gromko at 2 pm and for Harry Darnell in the morning, both at Butterworth's chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gromko
Butterworth
Harry Darnell
Social items from North Seattle and University pages
North Seattle W C T U met for a April parlor gathering with Mr G Love a talk on Christian Citizenship and performances by Miss Rochester and the Davidcot family. Seattle Tennis Club prepares for the season and courts soon open with Wednesday afternoon play. Officers elected Bernard Pelly president G A Hurd secretary and J B Gillison treasurer. Mrs J C Haines to host Friday card club. UW juniors plan a romenade and seek Seattle theatre for it. Mrs F K Struve hosted a tea for Miss Grace Buck sopranosololar at St Mark’s. Chen club dance planned at Queen Anne clubhouse. UW students to entertain the r un an track team at the boys dormitory Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Seattle
North Rapiist Church
G. Love
Seattle Tennis Club
Bernard Pelly
G. A. Hurd
Ard
Giilisoh
Hearing in Frank Edwards Swindle Case Proceeds Again
In raion court the hearing for Frank Edwards and J Wright continues after repeated sessions. Edwards seeks leniency or hope that the witness will depart the city, stalling the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Edwards
Frank
J. Wright
Raion
Edwards
Second annual MOCA gymnasts exhibition at Ranke Hall
The second annual MOCA gymnasts exhibition drew a native audience to Ranke hall. The program featured drills ring work and horsemanship with pleasing musical numbers interspersed, creating an entertaining display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranke Hall
W H Harris Passes Away in City
Wm H Harris of the Harris firm died this morning at his Miner Avenue home after months of illness. A pioneer of the city, he had 17 years in business and leaves a widow, four sons, and a daughter. Brothers live in Colorado and another in Portland. Funeral services will be held from the family residence Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Harris
Harris
Miner Avenue
Paisy
Deceas
Avenue
Colorado
Portland
Seattle
Small Belt Street Fire Sparks Investigation
A small belt street fire occurred yesterday at the real poeyed Office of Park on the corner of First Avenue Street. Fire officials report the cause involved a defective fire incident and the incident will be reviewed for safety improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park, Dean
First Avenue Street
Employment Office Reports April Placements
In April the free employment office secured jobs for 1065 women and 1914 men. The office also helped 190 women and 1914 men find placements.
Denny Hotel Negotiations Hint at Settlement Effort
The Denny hotel negotiations continue with Chicago interest, stockholders and representatives meeting at the Horton building to seek a satisfactory settlement. Attendees include H W Huttig and N H Lattimer among others as efforts toward property arrangements unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Hotel
George
Chicago
Horton Building
H.W. Huttig
Murcabee
N. H. Lattimer
Dexter Horton Bank
M. Ladd
Edward
Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Charms Ranke Hall Crowd
An immense audience filled Ranke hall for the May-day carnival juvenile operetta Snow White and Seven Dwarfs directed by Prof. James H. Willson and Prof. G. Pierce Andrews. Principal roles included Snow White Miss Jennie Houghton Fmunde Queen Miss Theresa Pryant Carl Jease V. Mitchell and Prince G. Pierce Andrews.
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Ranke Hall
Snow White
Wen
Ames H. W. Willson
G. Pierce Andrews
Jennie Houghton F Munde
Theresa Pryant
Carl
Jease V. Mitchell
Prince
Katie Hazelgrove
Howard Colluci
Juanita Wheeler
Blanche Emerson
Sidney Myester
Little Babes
Phylia Mann
Fleasle Kefle
Athletic Meet Saturday Promises Washington Idaho Championship
Track and field teams from the university and State Agricultural College compete Saturday afternoon at Athletic park Beattle to decide the Washington and Idaho title. Pullman boys boast Eastern Washington and Idaho supremacy after beating Whitman college, while the university believes it will win. A lively contest is anticipated. Keep in mind Cline's piano house.
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University
State Agricultural College
Athletic Park
Beattle
Washington
Idaho
Pullman
Whitman College
Walla Walla
King Edward Eyes Castle Craig-y-Noe Purchase
A May report from London says King Edward is negotiating to buy the famed Castle Craig-y-Noe, presently owned by and the home of the Baroness Cederatrom Adelina Patti.
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London
Edward
Craig-y-Noe
Cederatrom
Adelina Patti
Played Ball by Geometry
The Seattle High School senior team defeated the faculty 16 to 12 in a lively afternoon game. Crook hit a liner that geometry instructor Prof Keith judged would skim the ground but struck his instep, rebounding to J Gould for a double play before Keith rejoined the action.
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Seattle
Crook
Prof
Keith
J. Gould
Prof. Keith
Market Report Highlights Rising Prices on Weat Street
Trade was fair on Weat street with price gains across multiple lines. Strawberries jumped to 2.76 while potatoes rose to 30, apples higher, and new Australian stock listed at 4.60096.00. Creamery butter up a cent. California off market. garlic scarce. Australians at 4.50475.00. two cars of oranges unloaded. cherries at 1.50.
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Weat
California
Australia
Provisions and Poultry Prices in Local Market Listing
The notice lists fresh meats and provisions including cow beef at 7 to 8e per lb, mutton, pork, butter, cheese, eggs, and poultry with live chickens 12% to 14c per lb, ducks 12 to 14c, turkeys 12 to 14c, along with various dairy products from Eastern Washington and California creameries. Also included are grains and animal feeds with per 100 lb and per ton pricing, and corrections noting daily pricing for round lots to be shipped from Beattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutter
Washington
Iowa
Bigin
Creah Ranch
California
Eastern
New York
Wisconsin
Roquefort
Limburger
Greece
Lota
Beattie
Hiay
Puget Sound
Cowan
Lamba
Mayor Bans Public Whist Parties in Waltham
Mayor Leonard of Waltham issues orders to halt public whist parties across the city after objections by Mrs. Kate Leyson Brown, head of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. He calls the gatherings money making schemes run in gambling halls and promises action to stop them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
Leonard
Waltham
Etty
Kate Leyson Brown
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Freeman Leads G A R Visit to City Encampment Plans
Dr. B R Freeman of Spokane, commander of the Washington and Alaska department, gauges G A R growth during a city tour and outlines Tacoma encampment plans for June. He notes prosperity, debt clearance, and five new posts in the last year, with Judge Bassieur of St Louis set to attend the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB. Te. Freeman
Spokane
Washington and Alaska
Tacoma
Freeman
Poets
Judge Bassieur
St. Louis
Will of the Kaiser Appeals to German Singing Societies
Emperor William announces prizes totaling 39 000 marks to promote folk song performance. Last year Brooklyn’s Firroklyn society won the prize. this year Americans and others may compete for awards either in the United States or in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Germany
Brooklyn
Firroklyn
William
America
Disappearance of Alice de Longpre darkens Hollywood circle
May 2 reports Alice de Longpre daughter of painter Paul de Longpre has vanished after estrangement with her father. She had become close to architect Louis Bourgeois who built the Longpre Hollywood home and lived with the family. A ranch care period preceded her disappearance near Santa Ana. Search underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Alice de Longpre
Paul de Longpre
Louis J. Bourgeois
Longpre
Hollywood
Bourgeois
de Longpre
Where Away Is Joyville Where Away Is Joyville
A remarkable letter from Betty, age six, to Santa Claus, postmarked Newark shows it traveled a global path via Copenhagen, Leith, Reykjavik, Pingeyjareya, and Liverpool before reaching the Newark post office. Betty asked for a bed, a doll, a kitchen, and a stove for Christmas, sent to Joyville Iceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Betty
Santa Claus
Copenhagen
Denmark
Leith
Scotland
Heykjavik
Iceland
Liverpool
Washington
Inter-Class Meet at Hearthle High School Preview
The Hearthle High School prepares for the inter class meet at Athiletic park tomorrow. Freshmen and Juniors unite to face the Sophomores and Seniors in a competitive event. Boys train hard, tracks fast, and supporters from each class ready to cheer their teammates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearthle High School
Athiletic Park
Bophomore
Mance
Verdict in murder case near Marysville shocks Everett
The coroner's jury found that the man presumed to be Tom King died from head wounds inflicted by a pickax or similar instrument near the Great Northern tracks by an unknown assailant. Detectives work the case as King died yesterday afternoon at Everett Hospital.
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Everett
Tom King
Great Northern
Marysville
King
Everett Hospital
Dogs Sold to Medical Colleges Exposed by Police
Four men named Martin Looney Thomas Doherty Edward Fay and Patrick Shaughnessy were arrested as members of a land ring that stole dogs for sale to Post Graduate Medical College. Looney claims over 6000 dogs were furnished last year at 25 cents each and subjected to chloroform surgeries and vivisection by surgeons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Looney
Marriage laws vary across states says Wright
Special correspondence from Washington reports labor commissioner Carroll D Wright has compiled a survey of marriage regulations in all states and territories. It notes license requirements and fees, who issues them, and which states allow or forbid ceremonies without a judge or justice of the peace. It highlights Ohio as a cheap state and points out differing provisions on mock marriages and declaring a license valid even when authority is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Building Trades Council
Cincinnati
National
Bunlding Trades Council
Washington, D. C
Carrotl PD. Wright
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Virginia
Carroll D. Wright
West Virginia
New York
New Hampshire
Arizona
California
Boy Burglars in Camden Jail Record
Camden New Jersey April 27 Special Correspondence John Pettit eight years old is the longest burglar in the jail. He confessed to stealing 125 dollars from Edward Shusa and three other boys, the oldest 11, who helped spend the money. The loot funded a Philadelphia hotel dinner theater box parlor car rides and toys. Pettit placed silver coins on tracks to flatten them. In three days the boys spent all but 14 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
John Pettit
Edward Shusaters
Philadelphia
Pettit
Chamber of Commerce Meets Grows with Elections and Plans
The chamber elected F Orchard, W N O'Neill, Theodore aoe, N Hamilton, H C Hilla, and Josiah Collins to roles. A committee report urged Pacific States Co to abandon the measured service system in Seattle after talks with Sunget and Pillsbury. San Francisco action pending. Benator Foster announced winter mail service for Hope and Sumner Alaska with monthly trips Nov-Apr. Delegates to the interstate mining congress at Boise City, Idaho in July were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
F. Orchard
Wm. N. O'Neill
Theodore Aoe
N Hamilton
H. C. Hilla
C. Ge
Josiah Collins
Special Telephone Committee
Sunget
Pillsbury
Pacific States Co
Seattle
Chamber
San Francisco
Benator Foster
Cook Inlet
Hope
Sumner
Alaska
Juneau
President Life
Boise City
Idaho
Pacific Northwest league opens with women’s wins
Tacoma defeated Beattie 7 to 3 and Portland won 6 to 1 in the season opener. Seattle hosts Tacoma this afternoon while Portland battles Spokane at Spokane.
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Tacoma
Portland
Beattie
Seattle
Spokane
Death of millionaire patent medicine maker Mur ray at 41
TOLEDO May 2 D Mur ray a millionaire patent medicine maker died at age 41. Light running Columbia chainless $76. Christopher Broa 1112 24 av.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
D. Murray
Columbia
Christopher Broa
Marine steamers sail from San Francisco to Nome and Tacoma to Australia
The steamer Dora of the Northern Navigation Co departed San Francisco this morning bound for this port and will sail to Nome in May. The steamer Mackinaw also left San Francisco this morning for this port. The new barkentine Jas. A. Johnson carried lumber from Tacoma to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Northern Navigation Co
San Francisco
Nome
Mackinaw
Barkentine
Jas. A. Johnson
Epee Lumber
Tacoma
Australia
Vanderbilt hunts penny in Yonkers cafe tale
New York April 27 Alfred G Vanderbilt one of the world's wealthiest youth spent five minutes retracing steps in the Getty house Yonkers cafe hunting a dropped penny He searched under tables and chairs finally retrieving a one cent coin a bystander noted the family habit of picking up pennies and the scene closed as the coach Pioneer departed The Ohio Steel Ranges-Reat of all Z C Miles Piper Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yonkers
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Getty House
Vanderbilt
Art exhibitions shift westward to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
The author argues that Philadelphia and Pittsburgh run more efficient exhibitions due to fewer local biases and smaller pools of artists. He suggests New York could imitate their organizational advantages to broaden its art display, noting ease of mounting in non center cities and the benefits of eclectic high quality shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsbur
Pittsburg
Philadelphia Academy
Carnegie Institute
Pittsborg
Book of Views on Washington and Industries Nears Completion
The second book of views of Washington and industries, prepared by the secretary project of the chamber of commerce for the Pan American exposition, will be completed Monday or Tuesday. Final photographs arrived slowly, delaying sending the exhibition to Ruffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Industries
Chamber of Commerce
Ruffalo
Rheumatic Cure Adverts From Columbia Street Office
An old newspaper snippet promotes Cumyow Chinese Root Rheumatic Cure with a claimed self-speaking efficacy. The ad lists an office at 12 Lyon House on Columbia Street and includes a 218 percent figure as part of its appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon House
Columbia Street
Senator-elect Dietrich resigns Nebraska governor post
Omaha May 2. United States Senator elect Dietrich resigns from the Nebraska governorship. Lieutenant Governor Grev Gage will succeed him. The move contrasts with Dietrichs prior pledge not to relinquish the gubernatorial chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
United States
Dietrich
Nebraska
Grev. Gage
UN- Akhae Webbed
Expert Typewriter Repairing in Niles Ke 109 Cherry
Four factory repair men plan to rebuild old machines in Niles at 109 Cherry Rak Maden. The team offers expert typewriter repair services for vintage and used equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
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Tate
Cline
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Joyville
the Chamber OF Commerce
Ad. Star Paint Co
Pike St
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Marine News
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Crusher
Alpine
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D. Cor. Union and
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Boston Clothing House
Ohio Steel Ranges
Reat of All
Z C, Miles & Piper Co
Book OF Views
Reteon
Albert Hansen
Moran Brosco
Schuchard Optical Company
Stone, Fisher & Lane's
New York City
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Second Ave
Rockford Howe
Pht
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H. Monroe
B. Dewit
Harry Lewis
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Mann
Drices
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Yesler Way
Seattle Daily Star
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