New Monster Department Store Heads to Second Avenue
Persistent talk says Frederick Nelson’s immense store on Second Avenue will become the west’s largest department store and that McCarthy & Co will be absorbed. Nelson offered no definite comment until Mrs Frederick returns from the east next week for a formal announcement. McCarthy Dry Goods president W D McCarthy said moving is contemplated but the new tenant is unknown. suitable quarters are sought for a near future relocation.
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Frederick & Nelson
McCarthy & Co
McCarthy Company
Nelson
Frederick
W. D. McCarthy
McCarthy Dry Goods Company
Meriweather Court Martial Day Two Details
Annapolis reports the second day of the Meriweather court martial with Lt Cmdr Zigmeier testifying that Hartford's crew read naval regulations during last summer's cruise. Dr Stone testified Branch's death stemmed from disease tissues and noted the father forbade an autopsy.
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Annapolis
Meriweather
Zigmeier
Hartford
Navy
Stone
Academy
Branch
Marie Carran Sues Over Property Claim in Sullivan Miliston Case
Marie Carran sues the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co over an alleged default involving Hannah Am and Edward Corcoran. The suit seeks a claim tied to an oral will and asserts six Irish heirs, with a $400 cost bond posted in 1901 against Terence, administrator.
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Marie Carran
John Sullivan Miliston
United States
Elity & Guaranty Company
Hannaham
Edward Corcoran
Herewelf
Terence
Oil firms accused in ouster case testimony in St Louis
A. Morgan, a former employee, testified in the ouster proceeding against the Standard Republic and Pierce oil firms that he saw false gauges and two kinds of oil sold from the tank at different prices. He claimed he now works honestly for the firm.
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Louis
Standard, Republic
Pierce Oil Companies
A. Morgan
Mor
Murderer Still Unknown Inquest Near Redmond
An inquest held in Redmond seeks to identify the killer of George Butchard a teamster found dead after a drunken revel near a saloon Three men sit in county jail on robbery charges related to the incident Witnesses under oath will be examined to uncover the assailant and authorities plan to issue warrants for an unnamed man seen with a bottle of whisky after the murder The prosecutor coroner and defense are preparing for a superior court fight as details emerge
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Redmond
George Butchard
Wiltsie
Vander Veer
Butchard
Garoon
William Me
T. O . Swede
Johnson
Arneson
Batchard
Woris
Mou
McKay
Toris
Firemen's Ball Committees Named for Relief Benefit
The fire department relief event in Eagles' hall hires committees for the November 29 ball. Honorary chiefs include Ralph Cook and W H Clark. arrangements cover McDonald Cubitt Hubbard Carr Hale Clark. floor manager M Peyser. a long list of aldermen and associates. Escapes payment: Samuel Coles of West Seattle freed from a $784 judgment after repaying notes tied to the Waldrip Oyster business.
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Relief Association
Eagles’ Hall
Ralph Cook
W. H. Clark
J. Latham
Howard Jostyn
Gardner Kellogs
J. B. Crichton
H. C. McDonald
William Cubitt
W. S. Hubbard
M. J. McNamee
H. Horne
J. E. Kinney
George Monroe
D. H. Melania
Samuel Coles
West Seattle
First National Bank of Seattle
J. B. Morford
J. Y. Waldrip
Superior Court of
King County
Norford
Waldrip
Coles
Waldrip Oyster Company
Oyster Company
Five Trainmen Killed in Albion Collision
A B. and O. fast freight train and a gravel train collided near Albion Indiana this morning killing five trainmen. Emergency crews and investigators responded to the scene as families awaited word on missing workers. Local officials declared the crash a tragic accident and began a full inquiry into the cause at the rural rail yard.
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Albion
Ind
Pickpocket Incident Reported on Sound Trains
Tacoma resident 0. T. Brackett told police that a dip on trains between Seattle and other sound cities caused him to lose 66 in currency and a 74.15 check on Wednesday evening. The claim centers on a suspected pickpocket.
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Seattle
Sound
T. Brackett
Tacoma
Brackett
No Objection to Mrs F B Hubbell in Probate Action
Mrs Helen Moore Hubbell widow of Frank B Hubbell appeared in probate court to qualify an administratrix of the will. She reported an estate valued around 100000 with stock and income details and bond set at 40000. Brothers of the deceased and creditors attended the proceeding. In a separate item a railway accident left three workers dead and two injured while in St Louis the Burton trial ended its case with a defense motion to dismiss.
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Helen Moore Hubbell
Frank B. Hubbell
Washington
Frater
Seattle Brewing & Malling Company
Brooklyn Building & Loan
Union Street
Aatorney FB. C. Hughes
Hughes, McMicken, Dovell & Rameey
Barber Fred Brown Becomes Attorney After First Case Win
Fred B Brown, formerly a popular barber, is admitted to the bar and opens a law practice on the fourth floor of the New York block. His first case, defending Ben Harrison accused of grand larceny, ends in acquittal with praise from Judge Griffin for his courtroom handling.
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Fred
Brown
Lrown
Mackstone
Young Brown
Fred B. Brown
Nes
New York
Griffin
Ben Harrison
Martin Gilliam
young Brown #e
King County
Witte Collapses Reported in St Petersburg
St Petersburg dispatch reports Count Witte in very poor health with a stroke of paralysis affecting his left arm and shoulder. He has fainted at times while working at his desk and is described as on the verge of collapse.
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ST. Petersburg
Still a Chance for Cheap Gas in City Fracas
City Engineer and Judge Roger Greene and attorney for American Improvement Gas anticipate framing a gas franchise acceptable to both sides. The council largely left the matter to Mr. Thomson, and the corporations committee is expected to adopt the engineer's recommendations with limited further debate. The delay stems from the engineer not having sufficient time to work on the details.
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Roger &. Greene
American Improvement Gas Company
Thomson
Counterfeiters Reported Near Port Townsend
Secret service men tracking a gang of counterfeiters say the operation centers near the Bingha river just north of Port Angeles. The group is producing silver dollars and five dollar gold pieces of high quality. Agents note activity in Seattle and other coastal cities as well. A deputy U S marshal spoke through town en route to Port Townsend.
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Port Townsend
Secret Service
Binha River
Port Angeles
Seattle
Sound
United States
Port
Exodus of Jews Begins Amid Anti Jewish Disorders
News from southwestern Russia reports a Zionist movement of great scale started after anti Jewish unrest. Hundreds of families prepare to leave for Palestine with several leaving for Odessa on Wednesday. In a separate case Mike Arnold faces cruelty to animals charges before Judge Griffin.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Palestine
Odessa
Mike Arnold
Griffin
Unclear Local Arrest Warrants Mentioned
Readable text notes arrest warrants issued in a case involving unidentified men. details and context are missing, including names, dates, and locations. The fragment provides no concrete actions beyond warrant authorization.
Mayor Zook Appeals Breach of Promise Judgment
Ballard mayor James E. Zook files an appeal to the state supreme court over a breach of promise judgment. The jury awarded Rosena Grover $16,000, reduced to $6,000 by Judge Albertson, with an appeal bond accompanying the filing Thursday morning.
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James E. Zook
Ballard
Rosena Grover
Albertson
Zook
State Supreme Court
Alaska convention adjourns without decision on next meeting
The Alaska convention adjourned on Wednesday afternoon without deciding where the next meeting will be held. Resolutions urged congressional amendments to allow voting on extending municipal limits, seek more land offices at Nome and Fairbanks, and push changes to include banking in private corporation law. In Washington, government plans to appeal a Frisco appraisal ruling on Japanese sake as a manufactured article, risking a potential refund of about half a million dollars if reversed.
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Alaska
Congress
Nome
Fairbanks
Washington, D. C
Tacoma Leads Seattle on Municipal Tracks Policy
Tacoma council votes 9 to 2 to bar railroad franchises on tideflat streets and to build municipal tracks for lease to operators. The move aims to curb rival routes and steer future steam railways toward common use, aligning with Seattle’s transit choices on waterfront franchises.
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Tacoma Cogaril
Solona
Tideflats
Tacoma
The
Star
Second
Westlake
Chicago & Miwaukee
North Coast
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Tts
Public meeting on municipal streetcar ownership planned
Advocates urge formation of a civic majority to push city ownership of the street car lines. A meeting is proposed for next Saturday night at the Labor Temple or the Y M C A auditorium with supporters including George F. Cotterill and Judge W. D. Wood backing the movement.
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Labor Temple
George F. Cotterill
W. D. Wood
Seattle Electric Company
Chinese Victim Faces Loss of Sight After Explosion
A fireworks factory blast at Grant and Connecticut injures seven young Chinese workers, with Hoy the proprietor possibly losing both eyes. Mabel Clarke, 15, escapes with minor injuries. others suffer scratches as debris collapsed roofs. Mayor Ballinger and the fire department will investigate powder storage and arrests are expected.
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Grant
Connecticut
Hoy
Mabel Clarke
South Ninth
Ballinger
Portland Strike Telegrams Prompt Labor Meeting
Telegrams from Portland employers urged immediate dispatch of pile drivers and bridgemen, claiming no trouble with local unions. Seattle locals will meet at the Labor Temple Thursday to discuss the strike and warn workers.
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Portland
Labor Temple
Seattle
Insurance Official Admits Wrongdoing in Mutual Life Probe
In New York on November 23 Gerald Brown head of the Equitable bond mortgage department testified about building upkeep. George Beldridge of Mutual Life described the company formed in 1881 for post mortem assessments and explained policy forms and assessment raises. Eldredge said they pursued the wrong course and are now paying. Richard A McCurdy agreed to cut his salary from 150000 to 76000 with further reductions. general agents will be salaried instead of on commission.
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New York
Gerald Brown
The
Equitable
George Beldridge
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Beldridge
Hughes
House of Lords
Eldredge
Richard A. McCurdy
Railway Franchises Clash Over Whatcom Avenue Entry
City hall discussion centers on Great Northern bid to block Chicago and Milwaukee by occupying Whatcom avenue. North Coast seeks a franchise to build from the city toward Walla Walla, with lawyers from both sides present but not openly hostile. Officials note possible integration with broader GN or Northern Pacific systems.
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Great Northern
North Coast Railway
City
Chicago & Milwaukee
Whatcomav
Whatcom
L. C. Gilman
Mr. McCord
Kerr & McCord
Great Northern Distance Fray Over North Coast Franchise
Gilman says Great Northern not involved with North Coast franchise and cannot identify backers. He notes J. J. Hill opposed to exclusion of Chicago Milwaukee St Paul, while potential concessions may create conflicts but no barrier to agreement between firms. Pacific railway attorney Hughes hints franchise serves a transcontinental line entering the city via Ellensburg and Pasco.
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North Coast Railway
L. C. Gilman
Great Northern
J. J. Hill
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pacific Railway
North Coast
Mr. Gilman
Gould
Miracle Money Paid by Alaska Man in Court
Attorney A. W. Hastie flashed a big roll of cash in the lobby of the courthouse claiming the funds came from a slick Alaska man in a tall silk hat. The man known as Kampe allegedly owed a judgment for years and, facing a bench warrant, sent the money after being pressed in Judge Frater's court. Kampe heads toward San Francisco as the tale of poverty proves a ruse.
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A. W. Hastie
Court House
Alaska
Suns
San Francisco
Kampe
Harvard Captain Hurley Suffering Brain Blood Clot
Boston reporters say Harvard captain Daniel J. Hurley is diagnosed with a brain blood clot. Dr. Nichols states brain surgery will be required to treat the condition.
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Boston
Daniel J. Hurley
Harvard
Nichols
Seattle Symphony Opens Season With Strong Start
The first concert by Professor Harry West and his 26‑member orchestra drew a large Seattle audience. Soprano Mia Lemmel and pianist Erstafieff Rose impressed, signaling a promising series of symphony performances ahead for Seattle music lovers.
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Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Harry West
Seattle
Mia Lemmel
Erstafieff Rose
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