Plans for public market underway in Seattle district
Beattie partners Col. May and R. M. Henningsen announce a $190000 public market plan to begin within two weeks once a lease is secured. The market would sit between Fourth and Fifth Avenues and Union and University streets, feature a glass steel roof, elevated booths, and strict freshness rules with a city inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BR. May
asao@Clates
R. M. Henningsen
W. B. Allison
Beattie
Star
Seattle Market Company
Col. May
Men of Energy and Enterprise
Henningeen
Fort Lawton
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Union and
University Streets
Seattle
Henningsen
Bootha
W. B P. Allison
Mr. Allison
Mr. Henningeen
Beattle
Eity
Goode
Marketea
Enat
Japanese War Cuts
Photographs from the Far East captured by a Newspaper Enterprise Association staff photographer depict wartime scenes and military activity. Images showcase ships, troops, and landscapes illuminated by conflict, reflecting wartime dynamics and public interest in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Far Est
Search Planned Along 80 Mile Shore for Baker Body
The mystery of Little Prewett Baker continues as a coastal sweep will cover 80 miles from Foulweather Bluff to Bainbridge Island and Port Orchard. Thirty six men in 18 coastal teams and launches will search bays and inlets, while no new developments emerged on the kidnapping theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Prewett Baker
Eagle Harbor
Foulweather Bluff
Bain Island
Port Orchard
Bainbridge
Port Washington
Dr Bailey Dead After Sudden Stroke in Tacoma Home
Mark Bailey Sr a Pacific Coast educator collapsed while with his wife in his son Mark Bailey Jr s house Tacoma after a brief health decline He appeared well earlier and died instantly likely from a heart stroke He leaves wife two sons Mark Bailey Jr and Edward Walley U S A The funeral will follow.
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Tacoma
Mark Bailey
Pacific Coast
Mark Bailey, Jr
Eadward Walley
St Manila
Mustn't Says Mr Elcook Closes Building Risk
An inspector named Elcook cautions against proceeding with a building project as new safety concerns surface. The situation centers on the ongoing work and warnings issued by authorities. Local officials reiterate that precautions must be followed to prevent hazards during construction.
Dirt spilled along First and Second avenues prompts cleanup pledge
Wagons hauled dirt to the southern city area dumped material along paved streets on First and Second avenues. Inspector Elcook orders contractors to hire a man to clean up the dirt or ensure it is not left behind.
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Elcook
Gas Franchise Under Council Review After Delay
The corporations committee meets this afternoon to consider the Ameri can Improvement Company gas franchise with changes proposed by the city. Officers oppose sharing earnings, universal gas service, board of works quality control, fines, and a $100,000 bond. The Santa Barbara sailed for San Francisco carrying 760000 feet of lumber and twenty five passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporations Committee
Council
American Improvement Company
Bowen
Board of Works
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
Receiver sought for Washington Cornice Company solvency
In Superior Court today Pacific States Refineries of California filed to place the Washington Cornice Company in receivership claiming to be a creditor for 739 dollars. The petition asserts assets are dissipating and the business is mismanaged, necessitating court control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cornice Company
Pacific States Refineries
California
Miner Robbed of 380 Dollars in Beattie Red Light District
W J Smith, a miner, claims Annie Russell a colored inmate of the New Paris house robbed him of 380 dollars in Beattie after a farewell tour of the red light district. Patrolman Burkman arrested Annie Kuarell at Halcyon house, with 26.46 still in her possession, as Smith testified. Moses Jefferson, a porter at the New Paris house, was later arrested as an accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Annie Russell
New Paris House
Smith
Beattie
Kliondike
Annie
Burkman
Mies Kuarell
Halcyon House
Moses Jefferson
New Paria House
Markman
Mayou
Killing Time in Los Angeles as Conference Sifts Questions
The Methodist conference delays decisions while standing committees consider key issues. Rev. William Quayle of Kansas arrives as a dark horse episcopacy candidate. Bishop D A Goodsell presides. The first carload of 10 000 insulators tested for municipal electric wires is shipped to Cedar Falls.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Methodist Conference
William Quayle
Kansas
D. A. Goodsell
Cedar Folly
Cedar Falle
Fire destroys mills in Portland blast at midnight
A blast in the Day Lumber sawdust furnace triggered a fire that destroyed the Day Mill Ira Power Manufacturing and Multnomah Trunk plant in Portland. The nightwatchman was badly burned and died from delays in reporting the blaze. Estimated losses run about $20,000 as firefighters saved little at the three mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Day Lumber Company
Ira Powere Manufacturing Company
Multnomah
Marchand Resigns Amid Fashoda Controversy
London May 18 The Central News of Paris reports the resignation of Colonel Marchand of Fashoda fame. He was disappointed not to accompany French officers with the Russian army and his newspaper complaints led to 80 days arrest as discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Central News of
Paria
Marchand
Fashoda
Roosevelt signs land opening for Rosebud agency
President Roosevelt signed the proclamation opening Rosebud agency lands in South Dakota for settlement. At 9 am on August 8 the 418 060 acres will be sold by lot to applicants registering with government officials. Government price is 3 dollars per acre and up to 560 000 people may register. similar lands in northwest Iowa are quoted at 80 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Rosebud
South Dakota
Iowa
Preacher Sues for Divorce Over Jealousy Allegations
Robert C. Michaela a Tacoma minister files for divorce from Lalu E B Michaels alleging cruel treatment and that she forced him from the ministry. He cites jealousy and accusations of unchastity and accuses her of an affair with Bert Gardner in Pendleton Oregon. He seeks custody of daughter Wove 12 and notes another daughter Baine 10 with the mother in Pendleton. Harvey Young a wealthy farmer in Hadson Bay dies of consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Robert C. Michaela
Lalu EB. Michaels
Michaela
Bert Gardner
Pendleton
Ore
Michaels
Wove
Baim
Palouse
Seattle Electric Railway Plans Reach Lake Washington Corridor
A local capital syndicate led by MH C Pettit & Son buys land east of Lake Washington to back a proposed electric railway from Snoqualmie Falls via Ken Gah to the lake. The Line would terminate near Leach Park opposite Lake Washington and shorten travel from Falls City and Seattle. R V Ankeny is named in connection with the venture, with speculation the Seattle Electric Company backs the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MH. C. Pettit & Son
Lake Negton
Snoqualmie Falls
Ken- Gah
Lake Washington
Spoint
Leachi Park
Falls City
Lesaquah
Newcaptie
Seattie
Beattie & International Railway
Broqualmie
Yesler
Seattle
Railway Company
Land Company
Leeds
Lake Westhington
R. V. Ankeny
Seattle Electric Company
Cougar chases woman through city park in Spokane incident
A six foot ten inch cougar chased Mrs R Glaser through Minnehaha Park on May 12 in Spokane. Her dog kept the animal occupied until help arrived and the cougar retreated to Martin Freeberg’s chicken house where locals trapped it. Dr C B North fired a rifle through a hole in the shed and wounded the animal. Local residents later gathered with guns and the cougar lay injured, with the oldest inhabitants recalling rare sightings in the Spokane valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokane
R. Glaser
Minnehaha Park
Amalier Doge
Martin Freebere
Mr. Freeberg
Dr. C. BE. North
Bpokane
Auction of police evidence set for tomorrow
The sale of police evidence from criminal cases including seized goods and items from suspects will be held at the police station tomorrow at 2 PM. Chief Delaney is expected to act as auctioneer and explain the hidden value of dusty bundles to hopeful bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaney
Jones
Made in Seattle Trade Mark Talk at Chamber Meeting
Committees from the Manufacturers' Association and the Chamber of Commerce met in the Chamber rooms to discuss promoting local manufactur ing and the feasibility of obtaining a trade mark to place on goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theanufacturers’ Association
Iober of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Rooms
Seattle Mark Up Holds Home Industry Promise
Committees promote local products by showcasing goods as made in Seattle and using a trade mark to signal home industry quality. Officials believe Seattle residents will favor domestic goods when comparable to other factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Nurse seeks trunk stolen by unknown expressman
Miss Sewell a nurse of 1105 Fifth Avenue mourns the loss of a trunk after entrusting it to a stranger at the corner of Second Avenue and Marion Street four days ago. She reported the matter to the police yesterday and seeks the trunk or its recovery.
Damages Filed After April 14 Fire Horses Incident
P A Morrin and wife and two more claimants filed demands with the council for 10000 dollars each for damages from the April 14 accident when two fire horses ran away. Alfred Johnson, treated at Seattle General Hospital, seeks 3000 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Morrin
Council
Alfred Johnson
Seattle General Hospital
Park Board Buys Four Bears For Woodland Park
The park board bought four more black bears from William Huber for Woodland Park management. An additional cage was built to house the single new bear in the outer area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huber
Woodland Park
Japanese torpedo boat No. 48 destroyed near Taken Wan
Reuters reports the Japanese torpedo boat No. 48 was destroyed Thursday while removing mines near Kerr Bay north of Taken Wan. Seven crew killed and seven injured. The event triggers comment in diplomatic circles and hints at negotiations between Berlin and St Peters. The Kaiser warns against the yellow peril.
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Scripps Newn Ase N
London
Reuter
Kerr Bay
Taken Wan
Japan
Berlin
St. Peters
Japanese Army Sails for Liaotung Peninsula in May
Advices state a 70 000 strong Japanese force departed from Chinnampo on May 4 aboard three transports toward the Liaotung peninsula and Tanku Shan. One transport carried 3 800 men. No entering or leaving the city was allowed before ships cleared.
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Shanghai
Chinnampo
Liaotung Peninsula
Tanku Shan
Kaiser Returns From Mediterranean Visit
Berlin dispatch says since the Kaiser's return from a Mediterranean trip he has received daily visits, signaling ongoing activity in court circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Mediterranean
Kaiser
Czar authorizes foreign loan and Port Arthur bombardment
May 13 dispatches report a royal ukase authorizing a 166 million dollar foreign loan redeemable in 1908 with tax exemptions, issued through Rinjan banks. Separately Chinese news says Japanese forces position across Port Arthur preparing heavy guns for a bombardment.
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ST. Petersburg
Royal Ukase
Rinjan
Port Arthur
London
Shan Hag Kwan
Entre Second Army
Gen
Nineula
Japs Occupy Hai Cheng Area After Soviet Advance
A dispatch from Newchwang reports that 15 000 Chinese have occupied Hai Cheng on the railway south of Liao Yang in a development during the ongoing Chinese theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Eee Newchwang
Hai Cheng
Liao Yang
Port Arthur Dispatch Updates From War Front May 13
An official Port Arthur dispatch received late in the afternoon states details on ongoing actions. The brief message confirms continued operations and notes no further developments at this hour.
Allied fleet moves into Kerr Bay assault amid mine sweep
Tokyo reports the third fleet reached Kerr Bay on May 12 as Itakus hima Nishio and Meyako vessels bombarded the area. A torpedo flotilla swept for mines while an officer and four men landed to cut Russian telegraph lines, destroying three cables. a fourth exploded, sinking boat No., killing seven and wounding seven crew.
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Tokio
Kateka
Kerr Bay
Dainy
Itakushima
Nishio
Meyako
Japanese Push Campaign Energetically Near Liao Yang
News from the front is meager as General Kuropathin guards plans and concentrates troops near Liao Yang. Japanese forces push their campaign with great energy, with one czar leaving Tsearskoyesclo for Moscow and Kharkoff, returning on the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perenenuna
Threczar
Tsearskoyesclo
Moscow
Kharkoff
Kuropathin
Liao Yang
Fatal logging train accident near Lester Washington
Coroner Hoye received a telegram from B. T. Morgan of Lester stating Charles Willard was killed this morning while attempting to board a logging train near the town. Willard was thrown under the wheels and died instantly. coroner wired for further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoye
T. Morgan
Lester
Wash
Charles Willard
Brooklyn Petition Seeks Avenue Extension to County Road
A petition was filed with the city council clerk this morning from Brooklyn demanding the extension of Brooklyn Avenue to the county road near its terminus at the city limit at Sixty-firth. The document requests official action to complete the link and improve local access.
Proposed street improvement benefits Brooklyn and nearby areas
The plan would provide low direct access to the city along the county road. It would greatly aid Brooklyn University Heights and the area between Green Lake and Maple Leaf, improving connectivity and access for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
University Heights
Green Lake
Maple Leaf
Watch the Russians watch the Russians
Seoul May 13 General Haraguchi commanding here has been given full control in Korea since the first army corps entered Manchurian territory. Scouting parties deploy through the country between Ping Yang and Wien fearing a Russian flank movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Haraguchi
Korea
Manachurian
Ping Yang
Wien
Postoffice Clerk J ME Arrested in Public Altercation
A Postoffice Clerk J ME was arrested this afternoon after a man W. EB. Carr faced charges on the sidewalk. Carr appeared on his own recognizance and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
J. ME
W. EB. Carr
Rioting at Chin Kiang Shanghai on May 13
The New Orleans Chefoo eight row for Chin Kiang reports rioting. The Pacific Coats whip core company’s steamer Dottene City sailed for Skagway Athol Lynn canal pointing moroink. The vessel carried eight Bosengers, some bound for the Interior, others for cliff coast cities, and cargo of general merchandise.
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Shanghai
New Orleans
Chin Kiang
Pacific Coats
Corepany
Skagway Athol Lynn Canal
Moroink
Eigh
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Second Avenue
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DR. Bailey
MR. Elcook
J. Smith
Beripps News Agen
Blaze
Berippe News Asan
Preacher
Harvey Young
Hadson Bay
Jim Sale
Expressman
Beripps News Arend
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Fernando Olivera
Olivera
The
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Ken Bay
Scripps News Ass'n
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