Interurban Rail Rate Fight Heads to High Courts
Riverton and Seattle area riders faced rate rescission battles after the Puget Sound Electric Co and Stone Webster interurban line sued over fare hikes. Judge Mitchell ruled the Seattle Tukwila and Tacoma Algona routes could revert to previous rates as litigation continues toward state and possibly federal supreme courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Tukwila
Duwamieh
Poster
Seattle
Tacoma
Puget Sound Electric Co
Mitchell
Superior Court
Algona
Pr. S B. Co
Stone & Wet Trust
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
ABC
Missioners
A. Stone Webster Co
Gill
Arma
Murder at a Japanese wedding near Orting
A wedding at a Japanese farmer’s home northwest of Orting ended in murder when Toyokieh Morimoto killed Hidekichi Komura and shot Oto Morimoto during a reception. The shooter fled to T. Maruto’s house nearby, stealing $235 before disappearing. police searches yielded no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuji Tene
Tada Tana
Orting
Toyokieh! Morimoto
Hidekichiwa
Oto
Morimoto
Komura
T. Maruto
Maruto
Explosion Destroys Washington West Postoffice
United Press reports a blast leveled the Wash west postoffice located in a general store causing a fire. Estimated damage ranges from 5000 to 10000 dollars as investigators seek causes tied to possible saboteur activity. The village of Wa, about 209 residents, faced the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wash
JL. Kennedy
Missing Seattle auto man W Peoples disappears after California trip
W Peoples former Locomobile seat disappeared in San Friday night after a California tour with wife and R C Walker led by K Olah. He announced plans to reach San Francisco and deal. He registered somewhere and has not been seen since. Mrs Peoples hospitalized and no trace of the missing man found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Peoples
San
Peoples
R. C. Walker
California
K. Olah
San Francisco
Deal
Seattle
Market nuisance case opens over Pike street use
Charles Norman and wife seek relief against Pike 484 market alleging it destroys property by occupying an open street. The court orders maintenance of the order and returnable show cause. Revelle alleges city bulkheads and access remain, while a claim for $12 543 in gold shipments is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Norman
Pike Lince
Norman
Pacific battleship fleet delayed until canal opening
Secretary Meyer announced the Pacific coast must wait for an adequate battleship fleet until the Panama Canal opens in 1915. Navy yards at Bremerton and Mare Island will be enlarged and equipped to house the fleet, with Mare Island plans still undecided. An extra 1.5 million dollars may expand the channel to serve all Pacific ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Coast
Panama Canals
Meyer
Navy Department
Department
Bremerton
Mare Island
Pacific
Retirement wave hits New England senators in push for change
The public eye notes another New England senator will retire at term end. Senator Frye, Hale's associate and senior statesman, plans to walk away though his 1913 term still has years left. At 79 he is older than Hale and Aldrich, both balking at reelection amid progressive sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Frye
Hale
Aldrich
Council Admits Recall Funding With Swift Vote
The city council approved 1500 for Comptroller Bothwell to verify the recall petition for Mayor Gill. Sawyer opposed in committee but supported the measure on the floor. Mayor Gill now decides to sign or veto, with Bothwell aiming to begin once signed. Bothwell expects petition findings after December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bothwell
Gill
Sawyer
Local Man Henry Durden Dead by Own Hand
Henry Durden aged 45 of 324 29th Ave North shot himself in the head last night in his yard after telling someone to call the police and bury him after dark. He died within minutes. Durden had been out of work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Durden
29Th Av. N
Durden
Boy Stealing Aide Is Killed By Train
Olympia Nov 15 Mason Collard an 18 year old boy from Great Falls Mont fell from a Great Northern passenger train at Tenino last night and was ground to pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Mason Collard
Great Falla
Mont
Great Northern
Tenino
Monster Wheat Surplus To Feed All the World
London reports a global wheat surplus of about 140 million bushels above world demand for this year. Leading producers show large excesses over domestic needs, with the United States and Canada contributing major shares, while non wheat producing regions require 562 million bushels. The surplus likely will be stored for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monster Wheat
London
Bulgaria
Theatre Listings Include The Kissing Girl And Jack Sheppard
At the theatres Moore presents The Kissing Girl. Grand features Pavlova and Russian dancers. Lois shows The Power of Money. Alhambra screens Jack Sheppard the Bandit King. Orpheum Majestic and Pantages run vaudeville programs.
Benson Returns to Oregon Governorship After Illness
Salem Oregon noon today F W Benson governor and secretary of State elect of Oregon again assumed the reins of government after being compelled to resign July 1 due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
F. W. Benson
Oregon
Forest Fire Toll Rises From 1910 Destruction Across Northwest
A survey details the 1910 forest blazes across Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Minnesota and beyond. Losses include hundreds of lives and hundreds of millions in timber value with vast tracts razed in 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Panhandle
Idaho
Montana
Minnesota
Ireland
Lake of the Woods
Bitter Root Mountains
Fear Alaska Vessel Lost at Sea Near Nome
Anxiety surrounds the power schooner Bender Brothers which sailed for Seattle on October 29 with 13 passengers and is believed lost after a violent storm in the Bering Sea. The Duxbury departed Nome November 6 with mail and passengers and is the last vessel to leave the region this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Alaska
Bender Brothers
Seattle
Hering Sea
Duxbury
Bering Sea
Have You Ever Tried Our 25¢ Lunch and Dinner Offer
An advertisement invites patrons to a 25 cent lunch offering the best cooked meals in the city with superior service. It promotes a la carte dinner at popular prices and evening entertainment by top talent, plus a Thanksgiving Matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Miller
The Newport Cafe and Grill Opens on First Avenue
The Newport Cafe and Grill located at First Avenue and Madison Street launches with casual dining and new menu items. Patrons report a welcoming atmosphere as staff welcome locals and visitors to the neighborhood eatery.
Hillman in U. S. Court
Hillman facing seven indictments for conspiracy to defraud using U S materials pleads for quashment and abatement as four lawyers argue long motions United States District Judge Donworth rules books seized admissible while scheduling further hearings and memorandum on abatement and demurrers for the coming Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
D. Hillman
United States
United States Court
Elmer ©. Todd
Beattie
Hillman
Udge Donworth
Axenta
Donworth
Youth Defends Mother as Father Beaten in Court
In San Francisco on November 15 George Cameron attacked his father in the police court after the elder man made remarks about the boy’s mother during testimony on a battery charge. Court attaches separated them. the son was ordered out while the father was convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George Cameron
Cameron
Shortall
Postlam Skin Healing Agent Promises Rapid Relief
An advertisement claims Poslam cures acne, herpes, eczema and other skin troubles within 24 hours. It offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories and lists two jar sizes priced at 64 cents and 2 dollars, with distribution through druggists and pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Tith St
New York City
All Gruggiats
Jealarly Quaker Drug Co
Owl Coa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jostoff NY
Barket
Hy Vested Press
W. P. Frye
Council
Perl
Canada
Austria-Hungary
Chile
North Africa
Australia
India
Benson
Gince
State Ranger Service
Fear Alaska
The
Newport Cafe & Grill
Madison St
U. S. Court
Seren & Raldnridge Tailore and Men's Furniakers
Pike Street
Yoren
Minor
Spring St
Prof
Stevens
Stealing Jewelry CO
Westlake Ave
Ind
Stee
the State Bank of
Mutual Life
Yesler
Poona
eMarcPotsall & Vngeiiwick Co
Second Avenue
Westlake Market
Kennewick Highlands
Central
Main
Cherry St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!