Chinese Funeral Rites For Lee Yak How In Seattle
The body of Lee Yak How was viewed at the morgue near Fifth Avenue and Yesterday Way as mourners performed a Chinese style funeral. A paper passport with hieroglyphics was placed with the corpse and food offerings were buried with him while a guard will watch the grave to deter theft from his ghost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Yik How
Seattle
Bonney and Hearse
Weeden Goda
Joe
Fifth Avenue
Yester Way
Lee Yak
Roosevelt Reforms Civil Service Control Expands
The article notes Roosevelt moving toward tighter civil service oversight with rural free delivery to be brought under the commission. It hints that several positions removed by McKinley may revert to commission control, signaling a broader reform agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton, Dp
Roosevelt
Commission
McKinley
Witness recounts shooting sequence and store struggle
The witness testifies he stood near the police station when the shot rang out and saw people flee toward the store. He describes the scramble as Tom Considine fired, then a second shot, and identifies weapons and an ensuing struggle inside the store with multiple men involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
At & P
Hammond
Police Headquard
Dio
Tom Considine
Considine
Cudihes
New Fish Company to Establish Canery and Cannery Plant
A group of city residents plans a large new fish and cold storage firm named United States and Cold Storage Co with a $250000 capital. It will locate at Fairhaven on former Rice Fish Co site, spend about $125000 on build and machinery, and enter halibut and Easter fish processing with smoking. A cannery for salmon is planned next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U States and Cold Storage Co
F. A. Wing
A EB. Rice
Fairhaven
F. M. Galent
W. BE. Young
Rice Fish Co
Alnaka
Local Washington Att. Prepares for Tepar 10 Ball
Fragmentary notes indicate a local Washington group arranging a tepar 10 ball event with unspecified details. Names, dates, and exact venue are unreadable, but the fragment suggests community activity surrounding a formal gathering.
November payroll adjustment for city employees
City employees will receive pay next Monday due to the October tenth falling on a Sunday. The November payroll will exceed October by 1,496.65 with funds drawn from General, Water, and City Park accounts, totaling 87,241.45 against 26,704.80 in October.
Sad Case of Fanny Rogers
A 15 year old girl Fanny Rogers was arrested for disorderly conduct and will be sent to reform school. Her mother is in county jail and her father is dead. Police plan to send her to a house of correction.
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Fanny Rogers
Gir
Reform School
Corree
Emblems Presented to Confederate Veterans in Seattle
Captain B W Bell heads the U S secret service in the Northwest with Seattle headquarters and has the only bronze cross of the United Confederate Veterans in the city. The Daughters of the Confederacy present emblems to Confederate Veterans members. The bronze cross uses metal from cannons captured at Port Sumter with the Maltese cross design bearing a laurel wreath on one side and the motto Deo Vindice on the other.
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B. W. Bell
U. S
Secret Service
Northwest
Seattle
Haa
India
United Confederate Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Port Bumter
Alleged Forger Harry Sutton Arrested on Forgery Warrant
Patrolman W C Hubbard arrested Harry Sutton on a forgery warrant sworn by George Conklin. Only a small sum was secured from the complainant, but it is believed many Seattle firms have been victimized. The revenue cutter Thetia departed for San Francisco last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sutton
W. C. Hubbard
George Conklin
Seattle
Third and Last Shot in Stanley Divorce Saga
Ellen M. Stanley wins alimony and child custody in a divorce from John L. Stanley. The case traces back to 1807, when they wed, later reversed by the state supreme court, and finally Ellen wins $8000 damages from John’s parents for alienating his affections. She leaves the court a "new woman."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
State Supreme Court
Ellen
Ticket Books Arrive for The Beattle Electric Lines
Fred Withorn reports theft of his ticket book after arriving in Seattle on the steamer State of Washington yesterday morning. The Beattle Electric company now has ticket books for the lines and they were received yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattle Electric Company
Fred Withorn
Third Avenue
Seattle
State of Washington
Fire Damages Cottage on K Street Early Morning
A small fire broke out at 2 46 this morning in a cottage on K Street between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues. Fire apparatus responded and the blaze was extinguished before substantial damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Street
Eleventh
Twelfth Avenues
Leonard Diller Will Probate In Superior Court
Leonard Diller's will is probated in the superior court. Executors W G Potts and Winifred Diller are named to manage a large estate with trusts for minor children Lena Parkes and Fort Diller and specific bequests to L B Diller and Danny Shindler. Provisions direct trusts on property in Hanford and Jackson street additions and the Diller hotel property with life-income to Winifred Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Potts
Mrs. Diller
Leonard Diller
Winifred Diller
L. BE. Dilter
Danny Shindler
Testator
Hanford
Jackson Street
King County
Ughter
A. A. Denny
Diller Hotel
Winifred Diler
Lena Parkes
Fort Ditier
Winifred Ditier
Three Matters Up Before Council Tonight
The Seattle council committee of the whole will consider three issues this evening. A proposal to raise theater licenses from 100 to 100 per year, a move to license teams and wagons with monthly permits, and a plan to abolish lunch wagons in the southern city area. A large restaurant owner petition demands action to end lunch wagon licenses there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Thorne
Adams Innocent Cleared in Arson Case by Jury
A Superior Court jury acquitted Adama, the Green Lake parader, of arson after about an hour of deliberation this morning. The verdict reverses earlier accusations and clears Adama of all charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adama
Green Lake Parader
Superior Court
Cable firm seeks tenfold capital rise to Philippines link
Albany Nov 8 The Commercial Pacific Cable Co newly formed to build a cable from the United States to the Philippines filed a certificate to raise capital from 100000 to 1000000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Commercial Pacific Cable Co
United States
Philippines
Transfers of Property Across Seattle Markets
Seagrave apartment houses on Virginia street and Third avenue sold by Crawford & Conover for 11000 to Eastern buyers who plan improvements. B. O. Stenhoff bought a residence on Federal avenue near Republican street. Dr W Vostor, a recent Seattle arrival, purchased the residence at 22 Twentieth avenue for 2000 through Crawford & Conover. James Green Co sold a property at avenue and Pine street for 24000 with plans to improve soon. Dr J Lancaster bought a residence on Twentieth avenue and East University street for 7100, and K L Heber took property on Twenty third avenue and East Cherry.
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Seagrave
Virginia Street
Third Avenue
Crawford & Conover
BR. O. Stenhoff
Federal Avenue
Republican Street
Dr. W. Votser
Seattle
Dence
Twentieth Avenue
Thomas Green Co Ee
Pine Street
Pr. J. Lancaster
Raat University Street
K. L. Heber
Twentythird Avenue
East Cherry
Frederick of Yakutat Fisheries Studying Eastern Cannery Methods
F P Frederick of the Yakutat Fisheries Co visited Gloucester and Cape Ann canneries to study methods for expanding plant capacity northward. He plans a Nov 15 northern assignment to supervise upgrades, including pickle and salt fish operations, aiming to adopt eastern efficiency while noting eastern products’ advantages in pickling and salting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F P. A. Frederick
Yakutat Fisheries Co
Gloucester
Cape Anne
Gga
Redericksieves
Gorman May Return to Senate if Desired
The unofficial count indicates Democrats hold a 15 vote majority on joint ballot. In Seattle, Harbor Lines for Lake Union near the Burke building show a newly completed map by Major Millis, outlining proposed harbor lines around the lake shore for alignment with shore improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gorman
Senate
Major Millis
Burke
Lake Union
N A T T Appeals Customs Fine Over Roanoke Excess Passengers
The N A T T Company will appeal a $50 fine imposed by Collector Heustis for excess passengers on the steamship Roanoke. The company contends the fee was for a technical reason and that the Roanoke did not exceed passenger limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collector of Customs
Heustias
Roanoke
Nothing New in Quotations on Prices and Activity
Prices remain reasonably firm and a bit more activity is noticeable on the avenue. The note suggests market steadiness with modest uptick in trading on the street.
Alaska Marine Firms Plan New Passenger Vessel
Alaska Steamship Co plans a twin crew steamer to run alongside the Dolphin. The ship will carry passengers and perishable freight and is not expected to enter service before May. It will boost the four day service between this city and Skagway. Rival firms may or may not follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon Canal
Alaska Steamship Co
Dolphin
Dirigo
Farallon
Weasel
Skagway
Think They Own The City Street Debris Crackdown
Superintendent F N Little rails at careless street contractors who abandon rubbish on sidewalks gutters and streets after improvements He orders foremen and inspectors to enforce cleanup agreements after a near total sidewalk blockage along avenue south near Guy's drugstore with old barrels boxes and planks piled up Reports say similar conditions occur citywide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streeta
F. N. Little
Debria
Guy's Drugstore
Seizure of Schooner Thomas F Bayard Over Debt
The schooner Thomas F Bayard has been seized by order of the U S marshal to satisfy a debt totaling 820 dollars. Water Springs Medical Water advertised for cures rheumatism eczema and skin diseases, sold at druggists or 1210 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Bayard
U. S
Watter Springs
First Avenue
Eye comfort guaranteed at Hevery Bidg location
Advertises eye comfort guarantee at a specific address 9 10 Hevery Bidg 14 and Pike. The wording suggests a promotional note for an optical business offering guaranteed comfort. Recognizable entities include a street address and building name.
Jaco Barberis Bound Over in Assault Case
Jaco Barberis bound over to the superior court on charges of assault to do harm. He allegedly attacked Lala Marks with a lighted lamp in a low resort. Witnesses say $100 was offered to keep her from testifying and that defense counsel and Ciceria tried to prevent testimony.
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Jaco Barberis
Lala Marks
Ofense
J. Ciceria
Ciceria
Court House Notes On 1902 Assessment Volume Contract
County commissioners let the contract for furnishing 20 volumes for the 1902 assessment roll to Lowman and Hanford for 697.50 with bids from Metropolitan Printing Co. and Trade Register. Kent Lumber Co. seeks leave to sue ex-sheriff Van De Vanter on his official bond. A case against Fidelity Deposit Co of Maryland over an illegal sheriff sale seeks 2007 damages. Wallace Lumber Co. must yield books for inspection. Randle Heinrichs sues Beattie Lumber Co. for 5000 for injuries at Jard in March after an accident in a treacherous engine room. F. M. Sargent files claim for 1650 against the city over a fall on a defective temporary sidewalk at Washington and Second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowman & Hanford
Metropolitan Printing Co
Trade Register
Kent Lumber Co
van de Vanter
Fidelity Deposit Company of Maryland
Tallman
Victoria Anderson
Wallace Lumber Co
Randle Heinrichs
Beattie Lumber Co
Heinrich
Jard
F. M. Sargent
Washington Street
Second Avenue South
Hungry laborer steals blankets at city agency
Charles King, a hungry laborer, took a bundle of blankets from a Washington Street employment agency this afternoon. Pedestrians alerted police and Jalher Grant arrested the man, charging him with petty larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles King
Washington Street
Jalher Grant
Getting Ready for the Winter in Harbor
Capt Jensen the local harbor master renews buoy and float anchors for winter. A tle-driver toiled as nearly all buoys are in use. Rainier under Capt Hansen arrives from San Francisco tomorrow with 1200 tons for Puget Sound ports. Two new fire alarm boxes installed on Queen Anne hill at Highland Drive and Sixth Avenue and a second at Sees? avenue.
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Jensen
Rainier
Hansen
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Queen Anne Hill
Highland Drive
Hixth Avenue
Ae Sees
Avenue
Steamship Queen Sails to San Francisco with Full Load
The Queen departed last evening for San Francisco with all freight and passenger accommodations filled. She will stay in San Francisco until about December 1, then take the San Francisco run in place of the Walla Walla, which will likely make two more round trips before being converted into a collier at Moran's. Lady Sholto Douglas, currently in Tacoma, is visiting friends in Seattle, as Lord and Lady Douglas continue a quiet life in Tacoma since returning from England.
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Queen
San Francisco
Walla Walla
Moran's
Sholto Douglas
Tacoma
Seattle
Lord
Lady Douglas
England
Sailors Claim Wages On Nellie G Thurston Dispute
Two sailors aboard the schooner Nellie G Thurston claim $208 in wages, $104 each, plus continuing pay, while owners allege desertion up north bars pay. The case moves toward release of the vessel tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie G. Thurston
Thurston
Local horseshoers arrested for practicing without license
Philp Reed and John Fr. Harris, noted local horseshoers, were arrested by Constable Mike Kelly from Justice Cann's court for practicing their trade without a state license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philp Reed
John Fr. Harris
Mike Kelly
Justice Cann's Court
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Prince of Darkness
Cudihee
Mere- Tom Considine
Tom Beat Boy
Fulton
Tom
Cudi- Rot
John Considine
Cudinee
Cud
Tom Con
NEW Fish Company
F. Baker
Thetia
Ellen Stanley
Adams
Big Increase
Thre Ini
Saxony
Harbor Lines
Alaska
One Transportation Company
Little
Bayard
London
Be. Bordan
Pdams Grocery CO
Main
8. B. Co
Pike St
Second Ave
Court House
THE
Grace Marrons
Haynes
Vor
Columnus
Seattle Optical CO
Hinckley Block
S . Monneta Juet
FAIR
Second Avenue
Lee
Td Ave
Columbia, Tel
Hazleton Brothers
Ant
CROWN
Cline’s Piano
Corner
UNION
Goldmans
Cor. Marion
D. $. Johnston
Avene Burke
Seattle Gas & Electric Oo
Cherry St. Tel
Harvard Dental
Western Mutual Building
Gereman Bakery
Harvard
Bune
Washington Tent & Awning Company. (Inc
Tol. Main
Yesier Way
Fredrick & CQ
Jewelers and Opticians
Nugget Jewelry & Specialty
Ramaker Music
Aou
Remon
Fiat
Goode Osc
Ted
Rhodes Bros
Seattle Transfer Co
Fi —_ PAs reneen STORAGE
Tel. Main
Tet Ave
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