Port Commission’s Eight Months of Harbor Progress
Gen. H. M. Chittenden argues the port commission has laid groundwork for six harbor projects costing 6.1 million dollars, with bond election and planning completed. Site appraisals near Smith’s Cove East Waterway and Salmon Bay proceed, Harbor Island condemnation under way, and private bids anticipated for May 27. Completion aimed by end of next year to fit Panama Canal opening.
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Port Commission
Harbor Island
Gen. H. M. Chittenden
the Star
Commission
Panama Canal
Smith's Cove
East Waterway
Salmon Bay
Central Waterfront
Lake Washington
Pacific Terminal Company
Harbor Island Terminal
Prince Rupert
San Diego
West Coast Co operative Farmers' Association grows in Pacific Northwest
The West Coast Co operative Farmers Association under Mr Whittacker builds warehouses in Rochester and Wash and plans a Seattle market channel via the Westlake Public Market main office. A Foster meeting seeks funds for a new warehouse while consignment from other state farmers is welcomed to widen bargains for Seattle households.
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West Coast Co-Operative Farmers’ Association
Pacific Northwest
Mr. Whittacker
Rochester
Wash
Seattle
Foster
Washington
West Coast Tie Farmers’ Association
Westlake
Escape from the Pen A Convict's Candid Tale
Alias Frank Weger recounts a Portland capture of an escapee from Salem years earlier. He narrates a jailbreak from a brickyard, life on timber camps, and the cost of running from justice, warning that it rarely pays and urging readers to serve time and reform.
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Portland
Salem
Frank Weger
Oregon
Frank Weer
Reform School
Washington
Drug Clerks Form Baseball Team Joke
A light quip notes drug clerks have formed a baseball team and asks what to call them with a pun about a nine player lineup. The remark hints at light local humor and a community in-joke.
Hat Comes Off In Court At San Francisco
Miss Dorothy Ebvon Schunck woman lawyer caused a stir in San Francisco court by wearing a huge picture hat to the bar. After a heated argument the hat was removed and the session continued.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dorothy EB von 8. Schunck
Emily Tear Secures Lien on De Larm Properties
Mrs. Emily Tear obtained a prior lien on De Larm corporations property in Seattle Tacoma and Kitsap counties after a default judgment for 2925 on a promissory note of 5000 against the fren zied financier.
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Emily Tear
de Larm
Seattle
Tacoma
Kitsap
Emma Goldman Lectures Set at Eliere Hall Start June 9
Emma Goldman a self described talented anarchist who recently escaped harsh treatment in San Diego will speak at Eliere recital hall beginning June 9. Her manager Ken Reitman was tarred and feathered and run out of town. The event is part of a lecture series.
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Emma Goldman
San Diego
Ken Reitman
Eliere Recital Hall
Ward and Ward Case Breach of Promise Suit Filed
Dr Harry F Ward of Oak Park IL secretary of a secular Methodist group faced a breach of promise suit from Willan Gels ler of Mount Penn PA. The plaintiff seeks 5000 dollars claiming elopement ended after a confrontation with a young woman. The case highlights social tensions in religious movements.
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Harry F. Ward
Oak Park
Methdiet Federation of Seculary
Methodiat Church
Ihe
Willan Gelsler
Mount Penn
Hima Bert
Dr. Ward
Breakdown of the Merrimac and a stolen car case
On May 27 1898 the Merrimac a collier broke down delaying the flying squadron bound for Key West and possibly changing a congress seat outcome. A stolen automobile tied to Dr James Shannon is traced to San Francisco with the thief using Dr Snow's license number.
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Merrimac
Key West
Santiago
Hobson
Congress
James Shannon
San Francisco
Dr. Snow
City ordinance on parades and flag carried to council
The substitute ordinance regulating parades and enforcing the carrying of the American flag, drawn by Mayor Cotterill, was sent to the council this afternoon. His veto of the hastily drawn bill passed two weeks ago was also forwarded.
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Cotterill
Notice of Death for Dr Bernad Hahn Seattle Physician
Notice received yesterday reports the death of Dr Bernad Hahn a longtime Seattle physician. He left for Germany a year ago due to ill health and underwent stomach surgery in May but did not recover.
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Howard H. Lewis
Seattle
Phoenix
Mr. Lewis
Bernad Hahn
J. N. Nachant
Hahn
Germany
Sneak Thieves Loot P. J. McHugh and George Marcatos
Sneak thieves prowled Second avenue and Del Mars hotel last night. P. J. McHugh reported the loss of clothing items, a watch, a gold nugget and $7.00. George Marcatos said two suits and a suit case were taken. Charles Rickson listed losses at 616 James Street.
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P. J. McHugh
Second Av
Charles ‘Rickson
James Sr
George Marcatos
del Mars
Water Shut Off Notice for Georgetown East District
Water will be shut off in Georgetown east of Duwamishaw. Supplying city water from the old Georgetown reservoir Tuesday from 9 am until 3 pm.
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Georgetown
Duwamishaw
Sa. m
Pontifical High Mass at St James Cathedral
Bishop O'Dea led sol emn pontifical high mass at St James cathedral assisted by Fathers Noonan and McKay. A Swedish hospital benefit concert is planned Wednesday at the Swedish Tabernacle with soloists Marta Hesse-Sprotte Carl Nindgreen and Mme Roymane Hawkins. Catholic Betterment league cleared 250 at a Bon Marche party.
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Bishop O'Dea
Fathers Noonan
McKay
St. James Cathedral
Swedish Tabernacle
Mme. Hesse-Sprotte
Carl Nindgreen
Mme. Roymane Hawkins
Catholic Betterment League
Bon Marche
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Frederick & Nelson, Inc
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Beattie Star
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M. J. Rockwell
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Puget Sound
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Queen Anne Congregational Church
Lowell
Axminster
Vador
Alwo
Gabe
Steve
Kentucky
Arizona
Social Science Club
Know Your City Institute
Social and Moral Hygiene Society
Chicago
Stanley Ludeck
Milwaukee
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New York
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Edward B. Davis
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