Situation Changes on Seattle Streetcar Franchise Prospects
Report indicates Seattle capitalists resist renewing a consolidated street railway franchise. They favor improvement of lines but fear reduced receipts from 4 cent fares and transfers. Loss of current Ballard, Ross, and Fremont branches could delay any new unified system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Furthe
Hoston
City Council of
Seattle
Seattle Traction Company
Furth
Ballard
Ross
Fremont
Weert
Gabe
Elk's Lodge of Sorrow Memorial Service Held
The Seattle Elks lodge will hold its annual Memorial Day services on December 3 at 3 p.m. with eulogies and a musical program. Committee members are Dr. FM Conn, Dr. George M. Newlands, and W.B.E. Hemphrey. The event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Order of Fiks
Seattle
FM Conn
George M. Newlands
E. Hemphrey
Hoffman
Seattle Stock Exchange Reopens Under Corcoran Rule Reforms
The Seattle Stock Exchange reopens under Anthony Corcoran with strict new rules to curb fake sales and inflated quotes. All listed stocks must be genuine mining prospects, with Corcoran opposing boosting and ensuring only legitimate dealings. Al. 46. Ayerst named caller and recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Stock Exchange
Ele
Anthony Coreran
The
of Exchange
Corcoran
Corcoren
Ayerst
Mile. Fin farce delights Beattie theatre patrons
Amusing Mile. Fin at Beattie theater last evening impressed with high dramatic order and scarce horse-play. Griamer's French adaptation praised as artistic success with strong performances by Maude Granger Pearl Pivelynne Ward Abeles and Harry Allen. Mamie Giroy drew attention though limited opportunities. Mile. Fifi to be repeated Friday and Saturday. Poga's Ferry debut noted with improved company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Theater
Neridque
Mamie Giroy
Min
Opoy
Pogs's Ferry and A Stranger in New York at local theaters
The Third Avenue theater presented Pogs's Ferry noted for its Southern life settings with strong performances by Lydia Dickman and Madge Neville. Tonight and tomorrow also feature A Stranger in New York at Beattie theater with Paul F Nicholson Jr in the lead. Next week a 35 native Filipino troupe from Manila performs a Spanish Japanese musical program direct from the Royal theater Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisete Pvane
Lydia Dickman
WJ. Cogswell
Old Grissey
Joseph Gobay
Judge Norwood
Blanche Norwood
Madge Neville
Pogs
Third Avenue
New York
Hoyt
Beattie Theater
England
America
Australia
Paul F. Nicholson, Jr
Uncle Sam
Orient
Seattle
Third Avenue Theater
Royal Theater
Mania
United States
San Francisco
Football Tomorrow Forces WWU Second Eleven vs Seattle High
The U. of W. second eleven meets Seattle High School tomorrow afternoon at the U M C A park. The game starts at 2:30. Both teams are top junior squads with strong teamwork and weight strength, and they are in better condition than their previous meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of W
Seattle High School
Tramps Plan Paris Trip From Topeka Group Formed
An association of tramps to visit the Paris exposition has been formed by Premier Weary Wilkes George Purvin Jared Yeoman Sam Mitchell and M Delaney. They charter two sailing vessels for a February departure and have deposited 1500 with owners. total voyage cost is 75 with meals included. Several hundred tramps have paid and managers expect about 1200 on list when ready to move. Charles town G C will start from Leavenworth with headquarters there. Delaney returned from France after report on Rochelle Tours and other places along Havre to Paris route.
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Topeka
Kan
Weary Wilkes
George Purvin
Jared Yeoman
Sam Mitchell
M. Delaney
Paris
Charlestown
G. C
Leavenworth
Purvis
Yeoman
Mitchell
Delaney
France
Rochelle
Tours
Havre
Parise
Church Visit Leads to Boy's Privileges Cut Off
A boy named James attended church with his mother last Sunday. During a tremulous solo, he asked why the singer's voice shook. His mother replied she did not know, and he pressed further comparing it to his father's voice the other night. As a result, James's church privileges were curtailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Mamma
Papa
Colonie s Gov ernment Bills Headed for Congress
Senator Cullom plans to reintroduce the Hawaii government bill and extend curtai ry laws and the financial system to Porto Rico. He argues annexation left Hawaii in an awkward position and Congress must provide a lawful framework to govern the island promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cullom
Hawaiian Commission
United States
Seattle Theater Tonight Feature lineup and film show
The Seattle theater listings announce Mile Fi at the Third Avenue Theater tonight with Forg's Ferry on stage and a vaudeville and moving pictures program at Olympic Hall offering varied entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Mile
Third Avenue Theater
Olympic Hall
Evangelist M. Baker to Lead Meetings in City Churches
Delaware evangelist Rev. M. Baker has been engaged to hold a series of meetings at the Methodist Episcopal churches in the city. He will begin services at the Madison Street church on the last Sunday of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Baker
Delaware
Madison Street
Oregon Steamship Ready for Seattle Machinery Overhaul
The steamship Oregon, in drydock at Quarter Master harbor, passed inspection by Hry Ant and Cherry with a hull in excellent condition. Dock work to finish in a few days before the vessel goes to Seattle for machinery overhaul. The owners expect it to become a top Alaska voyage boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Quartermaster Harbor
Ant
Cherry
Tryant
Seattle
Totem Pole Damages Case Filed In Medhavert NM
Salmon Cheshteahua sues for $90,000 in a totem pole damage case in Medhavert New Mexico. The suit names Latimer J W Clise Geo H Highy and others for allegedly surreptitiously entering August 7 and chopping down and removing the relic valued at $696, claiming harm to property and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon Cheshteahua
Medhavert NM
Anti Imperialist Gloom After Recent Elections
New York reports Mr Carl Schurz critiquing the election outcome. He sees few results supporting administration policy and suggests William J Bryan could run on an anti imperialistic platform yet aid imperial policies if free silver ideas persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Schurz
Sourth Dakota
Schura
William J. Bryen
Who Swiped the Pole in Juneau Scandal on the City of Seattle
Officers of the steamer City of Seattle faced grand jury questions over the alleged theft of a totem pole during a Juneau voyage. Capt Connell Purser Pope Pirot Officer Ko Morgan and Quartermaster Peter Obert were cited, with most crew claiming innocence while indictments were expected amid local tensions.
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City of Seattle
Juneau
Connell
Pope
Pirot
Ko. Morgan
Peter Obert
Briagway
Mr. Morgan
Purser Pope
Quartermaster Obert
Seattle
Alaska
Captured the Enemy Alone in Philippine Action
Washington DC report honors Colonel Franklin J Bell of the Thirty sixth Volunteer Infantry and seventh Cavalry for a daring solo charge near Porac Luzon. Leading scouts ahead, he rode forward at dawn, charged seven insurgents, scattered the group, and forced surrender of a captain and two privates. The remaining four soldiers hid in a bamboo thicket.
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Washington
BD. C
Pranklin J. Bell
Thirtysixth Volunteer Infantry
Seventh Cavalry
Philippines
Bell
Porac
Luson
Leutenant
Col Hell
Labor Notes and News from North American unions
Labor notes report union activity across the United States and Canada. The Trades and Labor Council of Toronto discusses a daily paper. American Federation of Labor adds 24,000 members. Philiadelphia machinists push for nine hour day. International Bricklayers' Union meets January 6 in Rochester. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen moves from Peoria to Cleveland this month. Cigar makers in Spokane largely leave the trade. San Francisco carpenters seek $3 per day for ten hours from December 4. Arizona inventor patents two‑piece gun stock. Michigan licensing law targets larger towns. Ohio mine wage report cited. Dallas Carpenters Union announces eight hour day from May 1. Wyoming predicts Hartville mining boom. Chicago plumbers plan a cooperative plant with $106,000 stock. Elmira convict labor sparks controversy for photoengraving. Louisville rules set nine hour day through May 1. Cigar trust formation noted with nonunion firms. Milwaukee painters and decorators seek reunification. leaders push federation idea. Five railway brotherhoods consider Federation of Railway Employes to shape legislation and grievances. Strike action requires two‑thirds approval and federation consent.
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Fremen
Federation of Railway Employes
Ihs
Federated Board
Federation
License Gambling Proposals Stir Havana Police Drive
Havana reports police efforts to curb widespread gambling. The Heraldo argues licensing could curb it by pricing out all but the wealthy and using funds to support public institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
The
Heraldo
Seattle's Popular Miss at Garden Bazaar Final Night
The Garden Bazaar closed with last evening’s entertainment raising about $4,000 across four nights. Theresa Morgenstein was named Seattle’s most popular child and the Ladies’ Hebrew Benevolent Society the city’s most popular lodge. A dance concluded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Morgenstein
Seattle
Ladies’ Hebrew Benevolent Society
Unclaimed Packages Auction Sparks Street Farce
The Northern Pacific Paper company auctioned unclaimed packages with many empty or fake boxes drawing crowd interest. Chicago firm samples and pasteboard boxes fooled buyers as outfits like traveling agents pushed bogus claims. Some bidders walked away empty handed while others collected shabby “winnings.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Papress Company
Chicago
High Seas At Cape Flattery Drift Amid Wrecks
The ferris and American Girl remain at sea near Cape Flattery awaiting a tug after the Jane Falkenbere wreck, causing anxiety for their owners. Roanoke reported a vessel with disabled rudder drifting offshore as two tugs scoured the area without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris
Thompson
Cape
Jane Falkenbere
Hoescher Sues Mrs. Kautz Over Stanford Scholarship
In Reneson court Judge Reneson presided as J H Hoescher sued Mrs Fannie Kautz widow of Gen Kaute claiming a four year Stanford scholarship was promised in exchange for waiving an Annapolis appointment for Don Kaute. The jury awarded Hoescher 547 45 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reneson
J. H. Hoescher
Fannie Kautz
Gen Kaute
Ladies' Fashion Waist and Skirt Sale in Period Styles
A crowded sale ad touts Mercerized Lateen waists at $1.50 value for $2.75 each and wool waists at discounted prices. It features all wool Walfts and Walsts in army navy patterns, twisted plaid waists, black satin skirts, brocaded dresses, and broadcloth skirts with velvet binding, offering substantial markdowns from original values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladiew
Army
Miles
W. S. Kirk
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Elk’s Lodge OF Sorrow
COOD
Clasis
Col. Bell
Labor Notes and News
the Trades and Labor Council of Toronto, Ont
American Federation of Labor
Philadelphia
United
International Bricklayers’ Union
Rochester
Peoria
Cleveland
Spokane
Arizona
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio Inspector of Mines
Carpenters’ Union
Dallas
Tex
Wyoming Papers
Hartville
Plano
Elmira
Building Trades’ Council
Builders’ Exchange of
Louisville
Formed & Trust
Clearmakers’ Journal
Combine
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Milwaukee
Wis
Dee
National Organization
Robert H. Slekman
Lafayette
Frea J. Kneeland
Baltimore
Cape Flattery
New York Jewelry Co
Second Ave
Eas
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
NSURE
Columbian Accident Association
State of Washington
B. W. Andrews
F. L. Miller
Home Office
Collinge Mock
Avene
White
P. W. Lymamn
Seattle Heat and Plumbing Co
West Mattie Ferry
Marion
Slplepilssas Sss
Spot Cash
Joseph Mayer & Bros
itCherry & F1
Seattle Transfer CO
YRES
Jeckeon Street
Pacific Picture Frame Co
J. G& Stewart
Holden & Wilson Furniture Ca
Steinway
A. B. Chase
Emerson Pianos
Sherman, Clay & Co
C. & Edwerde 4&4 Co
Manon, Be, Western and
BR. Aves
the Martin
N. B. Curtis
Washburn
Second Ave. and
Marion St
Seattle Wash
Ramaker Music Co
C. C. Berg
Ave
Orville Espy
J. W. Loewe
Seattle Printing CO
Yesler Way
Butterworth & Sons
Tel
Pike
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