Meredith and P C Hughes In Interviews On Police Chief
Meredith asserts the city police chief must ignore criminal whispers and enforce laws as set by the force. P C Hughes, chair of the civil service commission, invites accusers to present evidence before the commission, warning graft accusations will be punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police
Meredith
John Considine
Ime
Considine
Civil Service Commission
PD. Hughes
Nome
Farea
Thieves Allegedly Operating from Sound Country
Sheriff suspects a band of Jere thieves using this city as a headquarters in the Sound country. Reports say horses have disappeared and a horse located at a city stable was later found in a corral. A youth testified to a scheme against his employer but authorities lack sufficient evidence to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
War at Stones Landing Over Postmaster Fight
A deputy sheriff was sent to Stones Landing to keep peace as Churchill contests Mrs. Sloan’s postmistress position. Churchill had earlier moved her office onto his property and the county allowed an extension on vacant land, sparking renewed feud when Al Clark traveled there to maintain order amid a postmastership rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone's Landing
Churchill
Sloan
Churchil
al Clark
Stolen boat recovered after Victoria incident
Report indicates the recovered launching vessel linked to Ballard and Victoria figures. Capt. Edwards and Jas Hill are named in connection with the boat’s recovery and the two men who purchased the boat are described as well to do, with little trouble reported in the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haptha
Igo
Beto F. P. Kellogg
Ke!Co
Ballard
Victoria
Capt. Edwards
Rich
Jas God
Jas
Hill
Columbia Faces White Sox In City Game Clash
Columbia baseball hosts White Sox at the old ads near Columbia Street Pa. The locals hold a five game credit and boast a fastball pitcher from the ex‑press era in this city clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Ads
Columbia Street
Columbia i
Ernest Seton Thompson Lectures On Wild Animals
Ernest Seton Thompson speaks at Seattle theater delivering a lecture titled Wild Animals Have Known. He describes intimate animal habits seen by an observer and shares direct, vivid observations aimed at both children and general audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ernest Seton
Coleman and Myrtle West Arrested for Robbery
Coleman and Myrtle West were arrested by Officers and Byrnes last night for robbing F. C. Darnell on Second Spring Street last Saturday. The fragment mentions a telephone and an advertisement for teeth at seven dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Myrtle West
F.C. Darnell
I'S
Salem
Second Spring Street
Byrnes
Tin Roof Rattled by Nutty Man Before Judge
Herman Schulz appeared before Judge George on a noisy episode on the avenue last night. City Attorney De Bru pressed for explanation as bystanders jostled for sense amid a string of slang and garbled phrases about a tin roof, garret rats, and a supposed bicycle factory. The exchange wandered through terms nutty, looney, bughouse, and parano ia before the judge intervened to seek clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schulz
George
de Bru
Jeeman
Paranovia
Saloon Robbery Reported In 1204 First Avenue Case
Carrie Hall, a cook, was arrested last night and charged with robbing Arthur Mander of 20 dollars from a box at the Stag saloon located at 1204 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Hall
Arthur Mander
Stag
First Avenue
John Elms Buried Amid City Jail Ties
John Elms was buried today as Charles Anderson remains in his city jail cell. The victim’s funeral drew Mrs. Fima, widow of the murdered man, for the first time since the death, with the procession proceeding to Lake View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
John Elma
Lake View
Gas Case Statement Signed by Judge Bell
Judge Bell signs the statement in the gas case aligning with his Seattle Gas and Electric Co decision to expedite appeal to the U S Supreme Court. A statement of facts has been agreed upon to speed the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Bell
Seattle Gas & H Electric Co
Adjustment Committee
Seattle and Tacoma Interurban Mortgage Bond Issue
The Seattle and Tacoma Inter-urban Railway Company mortgaged its entire property to the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston Massachusetts securing 2,000,000 of 6 percent gold bonds. The instrument includes revenue stamps totaling 475 and covers the whole franchise rights and privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle & Tacoma Inter-urban Railway Co
Old Colony Trust Co
Boston
Maas
Alaska Icicles
Dewswell and Co s steamer City of Beattle arrived from Skagway with many passengers. The Yukon River opens to Lake LeMarge head and to Little Salmon from its head, with ice turning soft. River likely to reach Dawson within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewswell & Co
City of Beattle
Skagway
Yukon River
Lake LeMarge
Dawersson
Daga
City Hall Protest Against Cement Sidewalk Plan
The Clise Investment Co owners of property along Second avenue and Wall streets filed a protest against improving the street by laying cement sidewalks parking and wood guttering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clise Investment Co
Second Avenue
Wall Streets
The City's Big Boost
Detective Phillipa completed his monthly round of nickel in the slot machine operators. More than 100 persons operating these automat devices were fined 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipa
Diverse Snippets On Authors Emperors and Artists
The column recalls Mrs. Gertrude Atherton and her novel under review in Danish West Indies. Henry James responds to praise with a wry remark about mutual error. The German emperor reportedly receives over 600 letters daily. Oklahoma teachers gift Governor James driving horses for public schools. Edwin Abey, painter of the coronation of King Edward, rose to fame after moving from Philadelphia to London two decades ago, with subjects drawn from Tennyson and Shakespeare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Abey
Edward
London
Philadelphia
Academy
Tennyson
Shakespeare
Odd Phrases From Aged Bank Notes In France
A fragment discusses a French pensioner in Nice receiving a tiny daily sum and a gambler who lost a million and a quarter at roulette. It muses on the bank's view of a pension funding a damaged vessel and wonders at the potential writeup if one could survey every detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Pawned English Crown Through History
The Crown of England passed through multiple pawns to raise money. Merchants in Flanders once held it, London lent 2000 pounds secured on the crown, another pledge secured 20000 pounds, Edward III sold it to the Bishop of Winchester for 14000 pounds, and Charles II hoped to monetize it with his personal estate if possible.
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Henry
Edward Til
Chard
Flanders
London
Edward III
Winchester
Charles
Gold rush party sails to Colombia from Chicago
About one hundred men led by attorney H. 8. Derby depart on the Pennsylvania Limited to New York and sail May 18 aboard the Atlas for Colombia to search the Nechi river area for gold. Mining engineer M. Feinberg joins the expedition carrying five carloads of prospecting machinery. The party plans prospecting near Ragora two miles downstream from Ragora. The Murdock duo played a recital at Little's hall on Wednesday evening.
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Chicago
Derby
Pennsylvania Limited
New York
Atlas
Atlan Line
Colombia
South America
Nechi
Ragora
M. &. Feinberg
Beattie Water Front Federation Formed In Labor Drive
A new Beattie Water Front federation is formed as unions in Seattle organize to back labor interests. Horace A. Duke aids the American Federation of Labor in Oregon. The Stationary Firemen's union gains momentum as Beattie brickmakers begin charter efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattle Water Front Federation
Lannessee
Horace A. Duke
Beattice
American Federation of Labor
Oregon
Duke
Son School
Cigarmaker’s Union
Stationary Firemen’s Union of
Seattle
Building Ordinance Veto Sparks City Debate
Mayor Humes vetoes a building ordinance. Council members question whether an existing ordinance governs the matter. The mayor says the proposed bill is flawed and could let an inspector arrest violators without due process, and he believes he has fulfilled his duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
Courthouse Summaries From Seattle Courts
A juried session in Judge Emory's department considers John W. Waldron v city of Seattle over a defective sidewalk injury. Judge Tallman settles Patterson versus Bauer dispute over country road right of way with Patterson prevailing. A new jury is impaneled for Judge Pimory's department. The Seattle and Montana Railway Co seeks tax relief in U S District Court, proposing a levy reduction to about 24 55940 with the county owing 13 954 T%. J B Eliott sues in superior court to recover 199 on a promissory note. A jury in Judge Griffin's department hears state v Frank Lewin on sodomy charges. The state ex rel Hendren and Ferrell versus Sunset Telephone Co over rates is settled by stipulation filed with the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
John W. Waldron
Seattle
Tallman
Jas. F. Patterson
Jas. Bauer
Cheen Lake
Patterson
Seattle & Montana Pailway Co
U. S. District Court
King County
Owen
Carroll Hendren
Roy F. Ferrell
Sunset Telephone Co
Mrs Seater Granted Divorce From Thomas Seater
Fiora Seater obtained a divorce from furniture dealer Thomas G. Seater on cruelty and inhuman treatment. They were married in Sidney Indiana and have three children. Mrs Seater testified before Judge Emory and the divorce was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiora Seater
Thomas G. Seater
Second Avenue
Sidney
Revenge for Davis identified suspect in saloon robbery
George Davis, angered by a loss to Mrs. Kimball, sees revenge as Myrtle Weat is arrested for robbing F. C. Darnell at the Simpson saloon. Chief Meredith later identifies Myrtle as Mrs. Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Mre. Kimball
Powers
Byrnes
Myrtle Weat
F. C. Darnell
Simpson Saloon
Meredith
Myrtle
Mra. Kimball
Gay man deceives Chicago women in wedding swindle
Scott Wellington, age 60, posed as a wealthy Tennessee planter promising marriage to four dozen Chicago widows. He collected jewelry valued at about $2,000, pawned some items, and was arrested in connection with the swindle. Police allege his scheme used a housekeeper pretense to obtain victims jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Scott R. Wellington
Gertrude Davies
Mra. H
Kurks
Wellington
Missing Boy Roy Connell Sought By Mother
Mrs Wood of 523 Yesterday asks help to locate Roy Connell a boy of about six who left home yesterday. He has dark brown hair a round face and wore a waist with red trimmings and a dark blue cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Roy Connell
Nome steamship activity and harbor notes from the period
Reports from the Nome waterfront describe coast survey plans near Croasa Sound and Makunak Inlands, vessel movements including the Behoner Balbao and Oregon, passenger bookings, and rumors of rate competition. The Goldsborough eyes another trip to shake off a persistent bad omen while the Ruth sails for Golomin Bay with cargo and passengers. Locals watch fare levels and freight demand as a wave of summer traffic looms, amid a quirky tale of a pulp mill treasure hunt where workers dive into a pulp tank for gems and watches.
Two men struck by Hook Island engine in Fairbury
In Fairbury Nebraska on May 17 a horse doctor Ziegler and Geo Hrowner were backing from Colby's billiard hall when a Hook Island engine ran over them. Ziegler died from the injuries and Browner lost his right hand.
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Fairbuay
Neb
Ziegler
Geo. Hrowner
Colby
Hrowner
Aquor Ziegler
Browner
Gem collecting at Mullen Bros Paper Co factory
Employees at Mullen Bros Paper Co in St. Joseph Michigan rapidly acquire valuable gems and expensive watches and chains and all sorts of jewelry as the paper arrives at the factory in immense quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen Bros. Paper Co
St. Joseph, Mich
Youngest Pratt Girl Dies at Home in Brooklyn
Flora Belle Pratt age 16 daughter of P R and L G Pratt died at her Brooklyn home. Funeral services will be held at the family residence corner of Brooklyn and Rimouth street tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Belle Pratt
P. R
L. G. Pratt
Brooklyn
Rtmouth Street
Duel Ends In Death Near Mayence
Tieuts Vogt and Richter fought a duel with pistols at Mayence today. Vogt was shot dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vogt
Richter
Pietola
Mayence
Quartermaster Office Seeks Chief Clerk Consultations
Press of business forces Maj Ruhlen to post a notice stating that when possible all matters should be discussed with the chief clerk at the quartermaster's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster’s Office
Maj. Ruhlen
Auction Draws Crowds at Mechanics' Clothing Co
Immense weekday crowds fill the Mechanics' Clothing Co at 109 Occidental avenue. Tomorrow the store warns the public to arrive early as three sales are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call on M. DD. Pease-Johnson Co for waists and shirts at 1107 Becond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Clothing Co
Occidental Avenue
M. DD. Pease-Johnson Co
Too Fat for Tights in New Orleans Opera Suit
Mile Stirval, a soprano, sues manager Henri Herthel for 2000 dollars claiming a provisional contract. The defense argues her weight makes tights impractical and would trigger a riot in productions like Faust Romeo and Juliet and Les Huguenots. Judge King sides with the manager asserting appearance bars performance.
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New Orleans
Mile
Stirval
Impressario
Gabriel Stirval
Henri Hertlel
French Opera Company
Stirvel
San Francisco
Dugason
M. Berriel
Pblic
Burval
Stebel
Urbain
Stefano
Judge King
Remarkable Cure Claims for Rheumatism by Cumyow
Beattie appeals from May 17 1901 reporting eight months of foot rheumatism. He cites relief after consulting KE Cumyow and praises improved sleep and absence of pain. Advertising notice lists Cumyow offices at Lyon House 218 Columbia Street and second avenue Banford Lane offices with hours 9 am to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattack
Vipar Mennager Stone
Banford & Lane
Second Avenue
KE. Cumyow
Office Lyon House
Columbia Street
Becond Avenue
Third
Calendar Call by Judge Hanford for June Term
Judge Hanford of the United States court will call the calendar on Monday May 20 at 2 p m and assign causes for trial for the upcoming June term of the United States circuit and district courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
United States Court
United States Circuit
District Courts
Fatal Walk From Window Prays For Mercy
Iver Sand, in a somnambulistic state, walked from a third story window and fell into a basement stairway. He was admitted to Deaconess hospital in precarious condition with likely fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iver Sand
Sand
Deaconess Hospital
Monte Carlo Pensioners List Reveals Lost Fortunes
A historic Monte Carlo pension list records gamblers who lost fortunes at the tables and now receive daily allowances of one dollar to several dollars. Initiated by Pete Blanc, the pension varies by amount lost and social standing, including well known Promenade figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Pete Blanc
Beotchman
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Evil Service Commission
Dhemissal
P. D. Hughes
Sheriff's Office
Mrs. Sloan
Tork
Sun
The
Daily
Vill
Hungary
Ernest Seton Thompson
Mg NeeThat
John Elms
U. S. Supreme Court
Alaska
City Hall
Gertrude Atherton
Henry James
Mr. James
Oklahoma
Gov. James
Territory
Mandolin and Guitar Club
W. F. Murdock
Misa Ina Murdock
Little's Hall
Corner Yard Avenue
Madison Street
Western Central Labor Union
Allied Printing Trades Council
Garment Makers’ Union
Los Angeles
Beattie
Anderson
Superior Court
Pimory
Eliott
Lewin
Fred
G. W. Hoste
Wm. Wilson
U. S
Lefer
Biebrich
Fulton
Washington, D. C
Nordstrom
Davis
Grand Rapids
Germany
the Sound
Patterson and McArthur
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Crosa Sound
Maunak
Port Blakeley
Hall Bros
Northwest Commercial Co
Charles D. Lane
Panama
Pacific Mail , Steamship Co
Arlington Dock
Goldsborough
Jonah
Migbert Lien
St. Michael
White Star Dock
Ruth
Pacific Clipper Line
Golomin Bay
Curry Allen
Piret Avenue
Merrick
American Clothier
Aizes
Iret
H. Munroe
Dewit Harry Lewis
W. S. Mayfield
Grocer
Pike St
Tel. Main
Monte Carlo's
Pensioners
Spelcer
Huribat
OR. C. A. Gay
Second Avenues
Marion
Kenting Clay Co
Otty Yard
Weller Street
Ogden's
Pike Street
Sorosis
Simison Bros
Lake Union
Herbert
Scheuerman
Cherry St
Main Springs
MA Goldhan
Jewelry
2D and
Burke Bldg
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