The New Man Refuses To Put Up In Seattle Gambling War
Ex-Arizona Sheriff Earp enters Seattle gambling scene with partner Tom Urquhar aiming to establish eight horse operation at the California club on Tom Street. He clashes with Considine interests and Seattle officials led by Chief Reed, promising a serious confrontation in the Tenderloin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epure
Earp
Alaska
Seattle
Estadtia
Clancy
Himseclf
Tom Urquhar
Hume
Tom
Fog Tooth
Tom Street
Rees
Rarp
P Gaming House
Considine Combine
Ompheriff
Reed
Arizona
Cald
Four Reciprocity Treaties Will Soon Take Effect
Four of six pending reciprocity treaties are nearing approval and entry into force. Portugal awaits text corrections after months of delay. Italy’s treaty is under daily talks led by Baron Fava and John A. Kasson with a firm result anticipated. Brazil discusses commodity schedules with Kasson and envisions fair terms for U.S. wheat and flour in exchange for concessions while Brazil’s milling industry expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Portugal
Baron Fava
John A. Kaeselm
France
Kasson
Prazil
Loesia
Brazil
Powder in His Tobacco Causes Pipe Blast
Pennegrove New Jersey resident Furman MecCarson Jr. enjoyed tobacco and pipe smoking. A pocketful of loose tobacco mixed with powder caused an explosion when he lit a match, blowing the pipe apart and injuring his face including his eye. He did not know the powders would mix so dangerously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennegrove
N. J
Furman MecCarson, Jr
Pennagrove
Cheaeer
McCarson
M. Carson
Steamer Schedule Notes Wharf Activity and Arrivals
Steamer Cottage City will call for Lynn canal ports tomorrow. Steamer Alice Gertrude will be tied up next Sunday for general overhauling. Captain W L Rogers, out for some time, will resume harbor master duties next week. Steamer City of Seattle sails at 10. Steamer Al-Ki due from Lynn canal ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage City
Lynn Canal
Alice Gertrude
W. L. Rogers
City of
Seattle
Al-Ki
Seattle Theater Tonight: Forg's Ferry at Mile Fy Fe Third Ave
The Seattle theater schedule lists Forg's Ferry at Mile Fy Fe Third Avenue Tonight. Olympic Hall showcases vaudeville and moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Mile
Third Avenue Theater
Olympic Hall
Neb Church Scene Sparks Roberts Debate
In Lincoln, two Mormon elders attending the First Presbyterian church rose when the pastor urged Roberts seat approval. One defended Roberts claiming persecution by political and sectarian foes, and asserting plural marriage no longer taught and no such marriages in Utah in nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
First Presbyterian Church
Brigham H. Roberts
Hindman
Roberts
Roberta
Utah
Seals Questioned in C P R Freight to Republic
Grand Forks N D Nov 25 There is continued trouble over cargo shipped by the C P R to Republic. Col Huestia U S customs at Port Townsend says Washington treasury officials ruled shipments cannot be allowed because the law requires breaking seals at the boundary. Seals are broken at Grand Forks depot and goods moved by wagon through Haitian territory to reach Nelson boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks, & C
Republic
United States
Col. Huestia
United States Customs
Port Townsend
C. P. BR
Treasury Department
Washington
Scala
Boundary Line
Pwh
Grand Forks
Nelson
General Bhaftersg to be retired as major general
Gen Bhaftersg, retired a few weeks ago as brigadier general of the regulars and now major general of volunteers, is likely to receive retirement as major general of the regulars. The president will recommend to congress that he be retired in that rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, RD. C
Bhaftersg
Regulars
Congress
Western Central Labor Union Aids Local Unions And Notice
At the WC Labor Union meeting progress on organizing teamsters and cigar makers was reported. An open men only meeting is set for December 6 with a subject selection committee named. Local coal miners in Arkansas and Indian Territory receive support as unions urge buying only from mines using union labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Central Labor Union
Organisation Committee
Debs
Cigarmakers’ Union
Horseshoers
Master
Morseshoers Union
of Horseshoers
Building Laborere and
Paintere
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Brewers’ Union
American Malting Company
Milwaukee
National Brewery Workmen's Union
Central West
Bandon
B.C
WC Il. U
Suspected Train Robber in City Identified by Engineer
A man named Ferguson alias Hall was arrested on a stolen goods charge and jailed. Engineer Jones, who helped identify him as a Wyoming train robbery suspect, judged Ferguson likely the robber but would not confirm. Ferguson may face time in jail or accountability beyond the current charge as authorities decide. John Behram to leave the civil service after four years on the commission due to business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Wilken
Wyoming
Jones
Hall
Engineer Jones
Fergnson
Walla Walla
John Behram
Civil Service Department
Commission
Abram
Social notes track Tacoma visits and dances in town
Ballard and Tacoma visitors fill columns with arrivals and departures. The street car workers plan a dance at the Armory and many locals attend social gatherings, weddings, and club events through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Bunco Men Plague Beattle Citizens With Deceptive Schemes
Local commentary laments con artists in Beattle preying on unsuspecting residents. The piece warns the public to beware of confidence tricks and warns that selling uncalled for goods erodes trust in the city’s dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattle
Bunco
Piano sellers offer high grade instruments at low prices
A dealer condemns overpriced pianos and promotes a sale offering brand names like Knabe Marden Ludwig Bleinway Chan Weber Bach at modest city prices. The message claims to deliver free of charge anywhere and questions why buyers should pay inflated sums for inferior articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atle
Beattie
Knabe
Mardman
Ludwig
Bleinway
Chane
Credit and Piano Tales From a Local Dealer
A dealer recounts customer experiences with a cheap piano purchased as a sample. The instrument was returned after the first and second purchases due to action problems, and a final shipment to Alaska yielded no further hopes. A well known lady reportedly had a similar purchase from another dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pischer, Packard
Roabe
Hardman
Ludwig
Alaska
Piano purchase dispute ends with return and new purchase
A customer recalls a faulty piano bought from a dealer. After repeated repairs and misrepresented branding the piano was rejected by the buyer and a replacement from another firm was purchased. The tale underscores caution in accepting goods from unreliable sellers.
Ramaker Music Co. Piano and Organ Selections
The Ramaker Music Co. invites inspection of its piano stock emphasizing careful investigation of 25 years of commercial standing. They offer fourteen makes with prices from 200 dollars, and also present an organ line including the old and new styles for potential buyers.
Thanksgiving Linen Sale Opens with Irish German English Linens
Thanksgiving sale features bleached Irish table linen from 1.45 a yard to 2.00 value, German damask at 1.40 and English napkins at 1.00 per dozen, plus Turkish red, cream and yellow table linen, linen doilies and napkins in multiple sizes and patterns.
Local firms vow enduring presence and fair pricing
The notice declares long term commitment from merchants in Ann Arbor area markets, touting honest business, own property, and steady shipping to Carlota with moderate rents. It emphasizes reliable service, competitive underselling claims, and readiness to face customers in ten years with conscientious conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Miller
Chicago
Carlota
Renta
It Floats Transient Dealer Cited in Cemetery Note
A brief item notes a transient dealer who travels between sites saying he moves on when another is found dead nearby. The remark references Mr. It Floats and the belief he offers illicit services in the vicinity.
Honest Deal Promise on Reliable Planes
A seller asserts trust and confidence in buyers, emphasizing a steady reputation and dependable standard aircraft. The pitch argues buyers should rely on the dealer's experience and longstanding goods as proof of value and integrity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Considine
Combine
Amusement Bulletin
Labor Notes
Frank Schwarta
Ballard
Tacoma
FP. W. Parker
Harvard Avenue
Tam Thureday
F. J. @tretan
Marion Street
L. F. Lamping
Second Avenue West
P. Christenson
Fiest Avenue
J. Percy Parkinson
Denny Way
R. C G. McCormick
Madison Street
Thomas Rf. Tinto
Howard Avenue
Thomas Williams
Twenty-first Avenue
Frederick Kroger
Fort Harrison Street
Oty
C. W. Richie
A. Craig
Oritth House
Friar Tuck
F. Bweeney
Seventeenth Avenue
San Francisco
Leverett
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Mrs
George J. Chandler
East Cherry Street
Mr. Predsmith
Mies Canning
Cleragyman
Kimer FF Thompson
Twenty-firet Avenue
W. KB. Gootwin
Frantisco
Stanford
Derkeley
Hremerten
Pilgrim
G. W. Hamilton
Sonoma County
Cal
Mee
M. F. Augustine
Beattie High School
Mies Amanda Fletccher
Fugene Fenton
Frank W. Hergert
First
Washington Volunteers
Frank W. Baker
Columbia Street
Thomas A. Garrigues
Everett
C. W. Eman
Portland
Elf
Carl Moench
The
State University
P. BK
Chad
J. PR. Powlen
Misa Powles
Eighteenth Avenue
H. &. Stebbins
H. ©. Reichert
Holyoke
Felle B. Haines
Miss Lee Hoffman
Pilsett Hay Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Stevens Hotel
Amos Craemer
Aberdeen
City
Craemer
Cra
J. B. Montgomery
Montgomery Russell
Hoven Avenue
Eimer
Thompson
Christian Endeavor Society
United Presbyterian Church
C. J. Street
New York
Post-Intelligencer
Chronicle
Emerald Club
Ranke Hall
Emerald Dramatic Club
Robert Emmett
John B. Allen
Red Cross Society
John B. Weatherby
Allen
Mark's
Maud Neville
Stanley Johns
Detroit
Tomance of
Cave of Delight
Queen Ann Club House
May Ber
Ramaker Music Co
O. W. Peterson & Bro
Pike St
Neare
Columbian Accident Association
State of Washington
E. W. Andrews
F. L. Miller
Home Office
Collins Block
Joseph Mayer & Bros
Seattle Transfer CO
Pusenger
Ant Busan
Torace
YRES
Jeckson
Castoria
Ramaker
Seattle, Wash
J. G Stewart
At Medical Institute
U.S
Army
Miles
W. S. Kirk
Firat Ave
Holden & Wilson Furniture Ca
Second Ave
Sherman, Clay & Go
Steinway
C & Edwerde & Co. ‘i Maron, Bel
Western
the Martin
N. B. Curtis
Washburn
Winter & Harper Burke Building
Marion St
Seattle Wash
C. Berg
J. W. Lowe
Seattle Printing CO
Yesler Way
Butterworth & Sons Gracetaterae
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