Color line at 1907 Christian Endeavor convention
The 1907 convention divided delegates by race with Negro delegates staying at separate accommodations from white delegates. George A. Virtue opposed commercial bodies meddling, calling for housing colored guests with Seattle’s prominent Black residents instead of hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Men's Arters
Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Lincoln Hotel
George A. Virtue
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
May Dock Lease Hurdles In Everett Council Debate
Everett council considers a proposed five year lease at a monthly 100 dollars for a wharf site to serve a new fleet and ocean trades. Opposition arises over tying up city property and long duration. debate notes location at a deep water stretch near the Sunset company premises and pending drawings.
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Pear
Everett
Genitio
Tme
Ocean
Council
Church census in Everett to hire 200 assistants
Spokane authorities locate the man suspected of forging documents. Secretary Thatterton has been chosen to head the census in Everett, scheduled for June. The effort will deploy about 200 assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Thatterton
Everett
Exciting trip ends with aboard fracas and arrests
The steamer Pennsylvania arrived from southeast Alaska with unusual excitement. In Valdes a saloon passenger B L Edwards and two steerage passengers J R Fullerton and H T Waite drank and argued claiming they were robbed of 700. Edwards drew a gun but surrendered to the chief officer and was jailed, later released by the U S marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Alaska
Valdes
B. L. Edwards
J. R. Fullerton
H. T Waite
Edwards
Smith
Waite
U. & Marshal
Teland Cape
M. Grano
Pedro Garcia
O. Olggo
Penitentiary Steward Oliver Resigns Amid Kansas Ties
In Walla Walla on May 14 the resignation of Oliver the penitentiary steward was reported. He had been appointed recently and was an old friend of Governor Meadbeck in Kansas, where Governor Meadbeck, Oliver, and Metter-Wheetee company manager W P Moeper were close neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Oliver
Meadbeck
Kansas
Mr. Oliver
W. P Moeper
Metter-Wheetee Company
Runaway Horse Injures Woman and Two Children in Bellingham
A mare driven by Mrs J W Fry bolted on Orleans street after a broken shaft belt. The 1 year old and a baby were thrown, the child struck a rock, the baby lay in a ditch and was badly injured perhaps to die, the mother was hurled to the street and the horse ran for over a mile before being stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Bellingham
Mra. J. MW. Fry
Orleana Street
Local Flashes and Civic Notes From Geattie
County commissioners sustain Superintendent Storey in dividing Black School district. Pacific City district formed and Auburn district expanded. Exposition planning discussions unfold with John G. Howard and N Galloway. New Spanish War Veterans camp organized at A U W hall. officers named. Oregon & Washington Railroad acquires land in Block 22 for about 2500000. settlement reached out of court. Snoqualmie K P Catform Bank unit to host Pythias event. Mountaineers schedule walks for 30 days.
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Storey
Pacific City
Auburn
Oregon & Waabhington Railroad
Fuller
Halley
Kateer Wilhelm's Grandson Portrayed In Latest Portrait
The seven month old Prince Wilhelm, grandson of Kaiser Wilhelm and son of the Prussian crown prince and Duchess of Mecklenburg Schwerin, draws notice for a strong resemblance to his renowned grandfather in a new picture.
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Kateer Wilhelm
Prince Wilhelm
Ceoelie of
Mecklenberg-Behwerth
Wilhelm
Praeternal Order of Regree President Visits Tacoma
May 15. Grand President Edward Kraus of the Praternal Order of Regree guest of Tacoma lodge today. He tours the coast with wife and State Deputy Lee and Mrs. Lee, accompanying him on the visit.
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Tacoma
Edward Kraus
Praternal Order of Regree
Lee
Mra
Walden Gambler Arrested in California Held for Extradi tion
Percy Walden once forfeited a 6600 bond by fleeing Walla Walla has been arrested at Grass Valley California and is held at Nevada City awaiting extradition proceedings to return for charges.
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Walla Walla
Percy Walden
Grasse Valley
Cal
Nevada City
Palace nursery to christen future heir in grand style
In Madrid the latest fashion for the royal nursery is a living environment for the coming heir, funded by Queen Victoria. A Noah’s ark procession decorates the palace walls with elephants birds and nursery rhyme panels featuring Tom and Herk bark the dog.
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Madrid
Bpanteh
Victoria
Baaliah
America
Cooney
Tom
Herk
Safe Keeping Scam Ends In Arrest At Port Townsend
A Port Townsend sailor, Max Henderson, accused Dave Hareman of posing as a baggage agent at an Alaska hotel and taking $50 to keep safe. Henderson claims Hareman influenced him at the wharf to hand over the money, leaving him $6 short and holding a worthless promissory note. Hareman, a known con artist, was arrested and identified by Henderson as the man who met him. Marsman denied meeting Henderson.
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Alaska Hotel
Dave Hareman
Max Henderson
Port Townsend
Henderson
Hareman
Harriman
Marsman
Henderen
Ex convict Jennie Marshall Arrested in King County
Jennie Marshall an ex convict, described as possibly the fraternity woman involved, was arrested last night by Detective Byrne and jailed without charge. Police found morphine on her person and she was under the influence at the time, with suspicion she may be tied to recent burglaries.
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Jennie Marshall
King County
Byrne
Chauffeur Robert Lee Fined for Speeding Refusal to Work
Robert Lee, a chauffeur, was fined $15 by Judge Gordon for speeding. Lee argued the car’s failure to work contributed to the offense, while the judge noted the car’s speed and braking issues and warned speeding must stop. Los attorney gave notice of an appeal.
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Robert Lee
Gordon
Lee
Los
Woman Sells Millions of Brick and Composes Music
Nellie Snyder-Smith built a brick business in Dallas after her husband’s death. Eight years later she sold millions of bricks yearly, claiming to move more material than many crews combined. She also contributes to magazines and writes music. Her retreat is a large brick farm 40 miles from Dallas in North Texas.
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Dallas
Tewnas
Mra
Nellie Bnyder- Smith
Hee
Nellie Bnyder-fmith
Nellie Snyder
Fmith
Tessas
Churchmen in Session in Plymouth Congregational Meet
A laymen congress of Congregational churches in the Pacific coast opened at Plymouth church at 1 pm. It is the city’s first such gathering for laymen with speakers including President Penrose Whitman College Walla Walla and Rev W A Wark Hel lingham. An evening address by Rev George C Adams San Francisco W H Moffitt Tacoma and BE House Spokane is planned plus a Men’s Club dinner for visiting laymen.
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Congregational Churches of the
House of Johnston
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
Portland
Tacoma
Spokane
San Francisco
Oakland
Stockton
Albany
Roseburg
The
Dalles
Baker City
Astoria
Walla
Lewiston
Idaho Falls
Pendleton
Eugene
Boise
America
Johaston Way
Why the Concert’s Three Parts Become Two
A witty remark about misjudged concert structure where a speaker tells her husband there will be three parts but only two occur. The husband’s reaction hints at his misplaced expectation and humorous anticipation.
Doctor Birney Shot At On Kirk Street
On Kirk Street at noon a spent caliber bullet struck Dr. J. J. Birney in the head. The bullet pierced skull tissue but left him alive and not in danger. He was taken to a hospital after stopping his horse and riding a street car. no suspect was found.
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Bellingham
Kirk Street
J. J. Birney
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May 'Cetnew Dock
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Gitte
Sunset Company
Christine
Beat
Tele
Harry Ramwell
Oliver Qurrs
Jor
Star Special
Spelger & Hurlsut
Rte
Meyer
Clayton
Ite
Aelle
Universa
Thor
Union
Eéiter
Joseph William Chapple
National Magasine
RoVot
John G. Howard
N Galloway
Prantieco
A. U. W. Hall
B. Raween
Charles Wald
F. C C. Riehmend
Robert McCormick
K. P. Catform Bank
Snoqualmie
Reak
Fivielite
Pythias
Heoner
Beattie Company No. 1
Wiferm Rank K. of
Mewetaineers
Progream
Waelke
Tarerea
Mercer Island
Funder
James
Bellevue
Juanita
Am Rotting Bay
Bainbridge
Snohomish
Skagit
Mal HM. M. Chittenden
Kaiser
Gramwawn Purpoon
Howeszollern
Witheto
Gambler
Calght
Star Special Service
Marae O
Raeee
Een
Cain
Iroom
Passaol
Wwe
Seattle State
Machuetee
Mes, Nellis Snyor-Smeth
Allwin
Bohn
Leonard
Standard Furniture Co
Daniel Kelleher
R. Austas-Turenne
Bank For Savings
First Avenue
University Street
Associated Dentists
Garver-Buchan
Colman Door
Johnston Co
Second Avenue
Burke
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