Deal to buy eight steamers for Vancouver fleet
A major deal offers eight steamers from Mae Bros of Vancouver for 200000 dollars. Seattle buyers plan to acquire Staffa Clansman Fingal Tugs Revert No 2 Mystery Henretta and two Georgian barges plus the Orient destined Min. The fleet will serve the Skagway route with all funds arranged by week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Bros
Vancouver
Benx Omen
Seattle
Staffa
Clansman
Fingal
Mystery
Henretta
Themin
Orient
Isa
Skagway
Ideal Woman Letters and Local News Snapshots
Tea contest notes seek an ideal woman with gentleness, cooking skill, and refined character from Seattle, Washington to Kelso. Entries promise prizes and publication of winning letters, with readers urged to submit candid expressions of virtue and homemaking talent. Separately, a man named Pearce Toqueux was arrested in Kelso and a stolen horse returned to owner William Corcoran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kad. le Toqueux
Atlan Pearc
Kelso
Colambria
William Corcoran
Acreage Offered in Alaska Building's 160 Acres for Sale
Charles Boomers Co advertises 160 acres in Alaska building near Jefferson County. The land is priced at $5.00 and described as accessible from Seattle and other markets with schools, stores, mills, and full civilization conveniences, appealing to tract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Seattle
Charles Boomers Co
Alaska
Eee
Sherman Sails for Islands in 48 Hours
The transport Sherman will sail for the Philippines within 48 hours, after its cargo at Arlington dock was destroyed. Freight is being replaced by Seattle firms, and the ship at Pier 4 is loading. Dockage arrangements are being arranged for other transports, with Alneworth Dunne wharf potentially used for the Logan and Dix freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Philippines
Arlington Dock
Seattle
Pier 4
Alneworth
Dunne Wharf
Col. Wood
Logan
Dix
Shacks Spring Up Like Magic in San Francisco
In San Francisco hundreds of temporary buildings rise in the wake of demolition and new foundations. Dust fills the air as crews clear debris from the St. Francia hotel top floors, with occupancy expected soon. Market Street is forecast to revert to its former commercial layout as the city rebuilds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
May
St. Francia
Market At
New Seattle Directory Estimates City Population
Secretary B. Yandell of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce writes for the 1906 Seattle directory estimating population around 176 640 based on 1 747 names. He notes the directory contains 4 552 names and offers varying population tallies from 169 104 to 196 242 with suburban areas adding about 10 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Yandell
Seattle
Beattle Names
Atien!sonce
Elty
Census report on Oregon manufacturing output 1905
The census bureau publishes Oregon manufacturing data starting 1905 showing 7,088 establishments employing 17,236 people producing goods valued at 46,000,547 dollars. Lumber mills produced 15,137,227 dollars, flour and meal mills 4,301,988 dollars, and fish canneries 2,577,746 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, May
Census Bureau
Ogon
Court Reopens Reunion Talks for Count and Countess Castellane
Final inquiries on reconciling Count and Countess Castellane were resumed in Paris. The countess plans a revised bill once current proceedings conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
May
Castellane
Cable receipts rise for April by 11 thousand dollars
Lieut. Col. Glassford, manager of the Government Alaska Cable Company, reports April 1996 receipts up by 11,480 compared with April 1906 figures, indicating growth in telegraph revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassford
Government
Alaska Cable Company
Auto numbers at variance in collision case
Broadway Automobile manager George W. Miller denied John Ballaine’s Automobile was involved in the last Friday collision near Weat Reattle that left Paul Gross injured. A Broadway garage report showed a car owned by Ballaine with license 141, tied to Hat 141 held by H. Milburn, while license 140 previously linked to Ballaine. Gross’s condition improves daily and he expects recovery soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miller
Broadway Automobile Company
John BE. Mallaine
Weat Reattle
Paul Gross
Gross
Lcense
John B. Ballaine
Frisco Physicians List 1000 Babies Born During Earthquake
A group of San Francisco doctors catalogues about fifty newborns born in improvised camps in Golden Gate Park and along the Mission hills during the earthquake and fire. They examine prenatal influences on development and note potential long term effects on individuality and behavior. One doctor recalls a child born after mothers endured repeated hotel fires, later displaying incendiary tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
May
Golden Gate Park
Mission
Smuggling Plot Seen Behind Seized Launch Amp
Authorities seized the gasoline launch Amp near the Duwamish river mouth in a bid to break up what is suspected as the city area’s largest opium smuggling gang. Officials search Seattle and Tacoma for owner believed to be Peter Donohue. a broad daylight seizure revealed a covert boat house design with hidden interior mechanisms. Startling disclosures expected from the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duwamish River
Frank Loftus
Peter Donohue
Matant
Seattle
Tacoma
Cavalry Break Up Meeting In St Petersburg
Soldiers at the czars urging broke up a meeting of the new council of the empire in St Petersburg. The building was surrounded by cavalry and police ordered dispersal. Twenty eight parliament members signed a protest as democrats demand the police chief's dismissal. Many workers and eaters ordered to leave the city with little time for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
May
Council of the Empire
Hearing Regulars Delay Demurrer Ruling in Dismissals
J. T. Reynolds appeared regularly for hearing as demurrers were argued. If sustained, the cases will be dismissed. otherwise they proceed to trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Reynolds
Triad
Misspelling of Bride's Name Sparks Annoyance in Beattie
The marriage tale of Hal Amith and Fable Stowers from Amaranccines prompts distress after a prior misspelling. Mr and Mrs Minith complain over an erroneous wedding notice, while Miss SteWbere and Mr Smith from San Francisco corrected the record. The couple, engaged months ago, wed on arrival in Beattie and reside at 4991 Mighthav, northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Amith
Steamer Jeanie Ta't Walden Seeks Repairs at Beattie
The steamer Jeanie ta'at Walden reports a broken shaft and is undergoing repairs to proceed under her own steam to Beattie. Steamer Banta Ana arrived from the west with cannery and passenger traffic. Seattle bound vessels expected tonight from Briagway and ports. Princess Victoria to Seattle before Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie Ta
Walden
Behubach & Hamilton
Beattie
Banta Ana
Seattle
Briagway
Portland
M. J. Heney
Cordova
Pharo
Alaska Coast Company
Kownos
Uaerda
Princess Victoria
Alleged Claim Jumper Shot in Land Dispute Incident
Bellangham May and Venus Boeckling were shot three times by A. W. Nimme at Bureas yesterday. Nimme says Boeckling led a plot to claim jump his land and kill him. Boeckling is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellangham
May
Venus Boeckling
A. W. Nimme
Bureas
Nimme
Boeckling
Missing horse reported by A Benediter in Kirkeville
A Benediter of 307 Dexter Avenue reports his bay horse with a white face and feet has strayed or been stolen since yesterday morning. Rev. M A Matthews calls a Red Cross meeting for Wednesday at 2 58 PM at the Lincoln. Kirkeville Infirmary advertises osteopathy services at 114 Washington Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Benediter
Dexter Av
M. A. Matthews
Red Cross Society
The
Lincoln
Thief Steals Road Roller From Seattle Tennis Club
A 600 pound road roller disappeared from the Broadway course at the Seattle Tennis Club after being moved by a thief. CCI Jacch, residing at 2413 BE Aloah "4, reported the theft to the local authorities, noting the machine’s heavy weight required transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Seattle Tennis Club
CCI Jacch
Aloah
Wollc
Plea Action Begins in Federal Court Case
Kedward Clayconer editor of the Patriarch was arraigned in federal court on a charge of sending improper literature through the mails. Mrs L Wood pleaded not guilty to using the mafia to defraud. Former mail carrier H H Randall will plead Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kedward Clayconer
Mra L Wood
H. H. Randall
McKenzie Named General Agent for Pacific Coast Steamship
Donald McKenzie is appointed general agent of the Pacific Coast Steamship company per a morning circular from Manager W E Pearce. The assistant general agent post is abolished and McKenzie will oversee all operating agencies in the north on routes via Puget Sound with headquarters at Seattle. He reports directly to Pearce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald MecKenaie
Preifie Coast Steamship Company
Marning
W. E. Pearce
Mr. McKensie
North Territory
Puget Sound
Mr. Pearce
Pler Bo
Woman Held by Patrolman After Street Encounter
A woman identified as Eva ered, age 26, was picked up by Patrolman O'Conner near Pike Street this morning. The unnamed young man accompanying her refused to speak and was placed in charge of the matron while an investigation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Ered
O'Conner
Pike At
Berond
Whan
Court takes up council seats contest in Griffin department
In Judge Griffin's superior court, a case brought by Matt Dow and J M Wolfe challenges councilman at large and Tenth ward seats. The defendant Frank P Mui filed a demurrer as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Ward
Matt Dow
J. M. Wolfe
Griffin
the Superior Court
Frank P. Mui
Gov Mead Opens Commercial Club Smoker After Meeting
Several hundred Commercial club members attended a smoker after a business meeting. Gov Mead delivered the opening address to the social session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Gov. Mead
Arrest of Joe Morrissey Over Unaccounted Shoes
Joe Morrissey was arrested this morning by Patrolman Lee for possessing new shoes he could not account for. The incident centers on an unexplainable item in his possession leading to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Morrissey
Lee
Morrikeey
Murphy Ordinance Passes for Property Condemnation Opening Fre Tav
Councilman Murphy's ordinance to condemn property for the opening of Fre tav was approved on its third reading during the evening session. Councilman Keene introduced a measure to condemn and open Fourteenth Avenue from East First to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Fretav
Keene
Fourteenth Ay
East First
Washington
Inferior Goods Find No Favor in Pantry Shelf Race
The ad argues inferior extracts fail to win shelf space. Mapleine from Cree Cent Mfg Co. is praised as finest and healthiest flavoring, backed by a grocer’s guarantee. It claims Mapleine with sugar and water makes a maple syrup surpassing Vermont product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creecent Mfg
Vermont
Western Washington Christian Missionary Society Convention
The annual convention will be held at the Pirot Christian church in Seattle from June 11 to 14. Thirty three churches from Bellingham to Vancouver Washington will be represented. Go to W. B. Hutchinson & Co. for 96.00 Panamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Washington Christian Missionary Society
Pirot Christian Church
Seattle
Hellingham
Vancouver
Whal
Conway Seeks Fire Engine House at Maynard and Nevada
Councilman Conway introduced an ordinance for building a fire engine house at Maynard avenue and Nevada street at a cost of 2600 dollars. The measure was referred to the fire and water committee. Constipation treatment offered for ten dollars monthly. Kirkaville Infirmary of Osteopathy listed at 114 Washington Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
The
T of
Maynardav
Nevada
Fire and Water Committee
Kirkaville Infirmary of Oxteopathy
Washington Bldg
Stampede at Atlin Creek Signals Gold Rush Spread
A stampede to Atlin Creek reports miners flooding the site after the Dolphin from the north returns with 43 passengers and a large haul. Two prospectors Andrew Grier and John Tintinger extract an ounce of gold from Wil Won Creek while Kenneth McLaren staked adjacent to the original claim. Fifty claims recorded on day one as pay dirt lies two to four feet deep and easily worked, with $7,000 in gold dust brought from Dawson. The Dolphin heads north again tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creeka
Atlin
Dolphin
Andrew Grier
John Tintinger
Wilwon Creek
O'Donnell
Kenneth McLaren
Dawson
Printing Pressmen Union Receives Honored Banner
Frank McDermott, manager of the ion Marche, presented a beautiful banner to Seattle Printing Pressmen’s Union No. 3% last night. McDermott, once a press man, recalled the craft fondly and the union placed the banner in a place of honor in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Frank McDermott
Ion Marche
McDermott
Steamship Charles Nelson Missing After Long Absence
Apprehension grows in steamship circles as the Charles Nelson from San Francisco has not appeared at Cape Beattie six days after leaving for Beattie. Meanwhile the Barra Barbara, arriving this morning, faced one of the fiercest gales in months with waves sweeping the steam schooner from the Golden Gate to Cape Plattery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nelson
San Francisco
Beattie
Cape
Barra Barbara
Golden Gate
Cape Plattery
Turbine Steamer Maheno Arrives in Vancouver After Record Pacific Crossing
The turbine steamer Maheno arrived in Vancouver this morning as the first turbine to cross the Pacific. It completed a 21 day voyage with 328 passengers aboard, including several notable Australians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Pacific
Australia
Water Main Bursts Flood Madison Street Early Today
An eight inch water main on Madison near Thirty eighth Avenue broke in the early hours, flooding the street for two to three hours. A shut off crew halted the flow around 9 oclock and repair crews were assembled to restore service this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
School Board Votes for Desks Books and Summer Programs
The school board met and approved purchases of desks for new buildings, books and supplies for the year, and monthly payroll auditing. Superintendent Cooper led the recommendation to use some city buildings as summer schools starting late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Bishop Moore Assigned to California Conferences
Chicago May 1 Bishop Moore of the Methodist church has been sent to visit conferences in California Bishop Warren will visit the Washington conference
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Moore
Methodist Church
California
Warren
Vaudeville and cinema delight Star theater patrons
The Star theater offered a balanced program with two sketches by James P. Lee and Danny Mann plus moving pictures, illustrated song, and new San Francisco views. Acts Brent Hayes Broadway Trio and Vane and Clairville entertained as shows repeat thrice daily all week. waterfront demand grows per Pacific Investment Co and sellers Colby and Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theater
James P. Lee and
Danny Mann
San Francisco
Brent Hayes
Vane
de Clairville
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T.rupp
Patydeat
M. Titus
Neo
Alderst
C. G. Smite
Woton At
City
the Hills Furniture & Carpet CO
Silas Fom
St.ona Muses
Elor
Second Avenue and
Union Street
Ernst Bros. Inc
Norka
Pike ST
Frisco
Oregon
Bere
Czar
Stirg
TION
Kirkeville Infirmary
Tower
Chase
Haines Bros
Hackley
Carlisle
Thief
Roller
Mrkenzie
Missionary Convention
W. B. Hutchinson & Co
Toner
Union St
Atlin Creeks
Bishop Moore
Pacific Investment Co
Walker Bldg
Colby
Harper
Jaga
Madiron ST
Nbc
Erode
Cceenteceseee
McCarthy Dry Goods Company
Mes
Srcono
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