Opium Cache Hunters Probe Northwest Smuggling
Widespread opium smuggling fears spur a coastwide hunt from Tacoma to Seattle. Authorities chase a buried cache along the Puyallup river after intercepting a Vancouver bound shipment. Regulators alert and offer a large reward for leads, amid a flurry of steamer movements on the Seattle-Vancouver-Nome routes.
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Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Nelson
Sommers
Browne Point
Puyallup
Frank Loftus
Tacoma Seatight
Steamer Umatilla Carries 37 Passengers to Seattle
The Umatilla arrived from San Francisco with 37 passengers, 29 heading to Seattle and the rest bound for Victoria, Vancouver, and Bellingham. The Jeunie sails south from Valdes after a tail shaft break. Nome voyage planned between May 28 and 30. The Olympia is en route. Pantorium offers cloth cleaning to refresh old garments.
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Wrangel Narrows
Umatilla
San Francisco
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Bellingham
Schnbach & Hamilton
Jeunie
Valdes
Nome
Charles Hamilton
Olympia
Milwaukee-Northern rail wars loom over Billings region
May 11 report says Milwaukee railroad plans through Montana to the coast may spark a right of way clash near Billings. Presidents J. J. M. and Howard Elliott of Great Northern and Northern Pacific travel with engineers to press claims while Burlington engineers survey the agricultural and mining Northwest.
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Milwaukee Railway
Montana
Billings
Howard Elliott
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
J. A. Marting
Milwaukee Aystem
Milwaukee
Northwest
Burlington Engineers
Charges Before Board Question A. Ernest Park Nominee
J Lester accused A B Ernest before the parks and boulevards committee to block Ernest from joining the park board. The panel invited Ernest to answer, while Murphy vouched for Ernest’s integrity and 8 Kidder denied Minet’s liability for Oceanic On debts. A further hearing was scheduled so Ernest could present his case.
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J. Lester
A. BA. Ernet
Ernest
Minat
Acewar
Oceanic On Company
Ernet
Ceouncilman Murphy
Government Fire Sale Of Damaged Goods At Abington Dock
The U S Mails Bureau will open bids for 806 tons of coal and 169 tons of hay damaged by fire at Abington dock. Purchasers must remove items promptly after payment. Also in another sale 69 000 five five boxes of goods six crates of mixed canned items offered by the Commissioner. The government does not guarantee the quality of goods.
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United States Quartermasters Office
Ablington Dock
Election Contests Heard in Superior Court
The cases challenge Frank P. Mullen councilman at large and BR Reynolds Tenth ward councilman. Dow seeks the at large seat claiming soldiers from Fort Anton voted and ballots miscounted. Wolfe contests the Tenth ward seat alleging University students voted illegally.
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Frank P. Mullen
BR. T. Reynolds
Tenth Ward
Matthew Dow
J. M. Wolfe
Fortanton
J. M. Wolfe Ia
Plan for new in house on Queen Anne hill
Printed specifications are ready as plans for the proposed in house on Queen Anne hill. The matter will be submitted to the board of public works tomorrow and the board is anticipated to order the bids advertised for.
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Queen Anne Hill
Board of Public Works
Charles Bertram Takes Over Arlington Hotel Bar
Charles Bertram formerly of the Washington Motel bar now holds the Arlington hotel bar. A banquet for press members was hosted by Mr Bertram at the Arlington drill room last night and the event was thoroughly enjoyed.
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Charles Bertram
Washington
Arlington Hotel
Bertram
Arlington Drill Room
City Engineer Highlights Annexation Benefits for West Seattle
R H Thomson addressed the West Seattle Municipal League at Inet night stressing annexation advantages from an engineering perspective and outlining how the suburb would gain from closer municipal integration.
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R. H. Thomson
West Seattle Municipal League
Bi tuminous miners and operators convene in Springfield
Springfield hosts a joint convention of bituminous miners and operators next Thursday. The event promotes livestock insured agreements and cites a contact: Main 607.
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Springfield
Bituminous Minera
Long drought broken at last in Seattle region
The United States Weather Bureau records show a shower this morning ending the longest drought in Washington in 21 years. Rainfall since March is about eight inches below average, with only one and a half inches in the period, but Olympia notes a May break is likely and more rain is expected this summer. observers warn the shower may be brief.
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United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Beattle
Olympia
Salisbury
Seattle
Jones Saves Bremerton Drydock Funding In House Action
In Washington on May 11 Representative Jones steered an amendment to dredging aside and preserved the drydock appropriation for Bremerton. The naval bill had irregular language allowing new legislation in an appropriation measure, but the drydock provision survived as the house overruled the dredging amendment.
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Washington, D.C
Jones
Bremerton
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Jonoa
Navy Yard
House
Rain Comes At Time To Save Many Lawns
After a severe drought the city water department eased lawn sprinkling rules as rain arrived reducing water waste. Inspectors had enforced strict restrictions and warned residents that continued abuse could cut off service. A morning sight showed one man still watering under an umbrella.
Sleuths Track Fake Collector in San Francisco Relief Case
A mysterious woman posing as a relief fund collector for the San Francisco committee continues to operate in residence districts. Detectives are pursuing her as reports flood police headquarters this morning. The suspect was last seen along Normanet and later vanished into Rainier valley district.
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San Francisco Relief Committee
Normanet
No Gamble About It Good Mata Styles and Prices
Brooks & Co advertise Good Mata latest styles at reasonable prices from 1821 and Avenue BN. The notice highlights fashionable apparel and value for shoppers in a compact retail card.
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BN. Brooks & Co
Eee
Cement Supplies Rise as Seattle Receives Record Shipments
The Galbraith Bacon company reports 1 860 barrels arriving on the steamer Watson with rail shipments adding about 800 barrels daily. Over the past seven working days 4 449 barrels have been sold. Five sailing ships and six steamers are en route with full cargoes, and a ship of 6 000 barrels is due soon. Cement is expected to last Seattle for a year within 20 days.
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Galbraith Bacon Company
Watson
California
Ral
Seattle
Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Amid Chinatown Dispute
A 3 second quake at 1 30 PM caused no major damage beyond a few weak walls. In the burned district 948 structures are in temporary frames. A $2,000,000 corporation with West Coast and East Coast capital forms to push large scale building. Six Companies and Chinese owners reject Hunter's Point as permanent Chinatown site, proposing a block bounded by Sansom Front Pacific and the bay.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
New York
Hunter's Point
Chinatown
Sansom
Front and Pacific Avs
Bay
Hughes of Fairbanks Arrives, Funds Tanana Warehouses
John H. Hughes of Fairbanks, a leading Tanana district figure, arrived at the Butler Hotel from New York City. He financed a deal to construct large warehouses at Chena on the Tanana River and holds a controlling interest in several Tanana river steamers.
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John H. Hughes
Tanana District
Butler Hotel
New York City
Enat
Hughes
Chena
Tanana River
Treatments and costs at Kirkeville Osteopathy Infirmary
Fragmentary OCR item notes monthly charge of 104 dollars at the Kirksville infirmary of osteopathy and mentions waste. Details are unclear but point to medical treatment pricing in a 19th or early 20th century context.
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Kirkeville Infirmary of
Swineford Returns to Seattle Aide Alaska Delegate Campaign
A. Gwineford former Alaska governor and delegate candidate returns from Washington with remarks on the delegate bill passed by Congress and signed by Roosevelt. Nome's BE Dunn announced as Swineford's campaign manager as the race begins for the August delegate selection.
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A. ¥. Gwineford
Alaska
Eeasion
Congress
Washington, D. C
Cecil Hotel
Roosevelt
United Stateau
Swineford
BE. R. Dunn
Nome
Alaska Troops to Move as Signal Corps Plans Change
A shift in troop positions announced by Lt. Col. Glaseford of the U S signal corps orders the Third infantry from Alaska to Texas. The Twenty-sixth infantry will move to Seattle before deployment to Alaska ports. Four Alaska locations receive new company assignments along Lynn Canal.
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Alaska
Glaseford
United States Signal Corps
Third Infantry
Texas
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Seattle
Mt. Michael
Fort Gibbon
Fort Robert
Fort Liscum
Port William H. Seward
Haines Mission
Lynn Canal
Hutchison Co Offers Bus Largess At Union Street
W. B. Hutchison Co. announces leaders in business ventures on Second and Union seeking patrons and offerings to satisfy discerning buyers.
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Buslee
W. B. Hutchison Co
Second and Union
Ohio steamer to sail from Pier 2 in Nome venture
Vrank Waterhouse and Co move to close arrangements for the Ohio passenger steamer and freight operations. Alnwworth Dunn’s wharf in North Hentile is secured for freight with Mac Kensie Krom Fleet control amid pending deal. June 1 is planned for the first voyage while Pier 2 handles freight with limited access until final approval.
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Ohio
N. P
Vrank Waterhouse & Co
Dunn
Pier 2
Waterhouse Ia
Victoria
Kensie Krom
Theaier
Thompson Appointed Park Superintendent Temporarily
W Thompson, two years as Seattle parks superintendent under a contract with Olmated Fires landscape artivia of Boston, is temporarily appointed by Board President B Shrewsbury. Permanent appointment requires a civil service examination.
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W. Thompson
Seattle Park Board
Landscape Artivia
Boston
B Shrewsbury
Thompson
Weber offers guilty plea to save partner in grand jury case
John O. Weber, tied to a two man indictment, offers to plead guilty if prosecutors drop charges against his partner Patrick Jennings. District Attorney Frye and Secret Service Agent Bell reject the proposal.
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John O. Weber
Coun Oor
Patrick Jennings
Frye
Secret Service
Bell
Free Car Tickets At Hand Box Market This Saturday
Hand Box Market at 1100 Firet Ave offers free car tickets with every meat purchase of Soc or more this Saturday only. Limited quantities available.
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Pri
Firet Av
Big Auction Sale At B16 Offers Watches And Jewelry
Local listing advertises a large auction at B16 featuring watches jewelry and clocks. Items include gold and silver pieces offered at buyers own price.
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Finck
What Boy Should Wear Acorn Shoes Endorsed by Experts
The Acorn shoes for boys are crafted by experts and fit well with a personal guarantee from the Men’s Shoe Store. Exclusive Beattle agents of the Acorn brand are listed at 048 Firat, offering trusted backing and maker reputation.
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Acorn
Acorn Shoen
Good Panamas at Low Prices at Seattle Hat Factory
Wide selection of Panama hats advertised with fine weaves and styles at Seattle Hat Factory, 1410 Beconday. Prices from 15 to 15 for Panamas and direct-from-New-York straw hats from $1 to ?0.
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Panama
Seattle
New York
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