Aging resident Whitner Whitney dies in Houghton
Presbyterian records show P. Whitaker Whitney a longtime Houghton resident aged in his later years died at his home on the east side of Lake Washington. He joined Indian Valley No. 2 I O P in youth and remained a member in good standing. He was a widower with two grandchildren living in San Francisco. Funeral will be held at the Congregational church with Bonney and Stewart handling arrangements.
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Houghton
San Francisco
Congregational Church
Bonney & Stewart
Brooks Arrested on Embezzlement Allegation
Lincoln Brooks was arrested at noon on Second Ave by Deputy Sheriff Dolan on a warrant sworn by Sheriff Gillespy. He faces charges of embezzling funds from his employer, with a balance of about $500 alleged. The case cites a February incident in Centralia involving missing funds and a note, and names bondmen James Lee and others as likely parties.
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Lincoln Brooks
Eming Insurance
Second Ave
Dolan
Cade
Sherwood Gillespy
Brooks
K Waterhouse
Gillespy
Well Dressed Woman Detained After Shoplifting at Dry Goods
A neatly dressed woman attempted to steal from a dry goods store at the corner of Second Avenue and Pike Street. She was detained by a clerk until Officer Tennant arrived and placed her in the city jail. The woman appears to be about years old.
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Second Avenue
Pike Street
Establishment
Tennant
Mt. Hainier
Beattie
First Avenue
Santa Claus
Rainier
Dancer
Weill
Orday
Santa
Anne
Yesler
Geattie
Oer Rey
King Solomon
Third Avenue
Seneca Street
Barbarism aboard Siberian convicts reach Tacoma
The Orient liner Ympia arrived with Siberian convicts, many serving for position offenses. They are chained, held in dark cells with poor sanitation, and kept for weeks. Infectious diseases have spread, and the living inmates face filth and even corpses left to decompose nearby.
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Tacoma
Government Transports Warren to Puget Sound Yard
Speculation circles around Warren becoming the receiving vessel at Puget Sound Navy Yard while Nipste, an aging wooden ship at Bremerton, may be decommissioned. Nipste’s remaining duties likely end as Warren steps in, possibly becoming a coal hulk for the fleet.
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Warren
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Nipste
Bremerton
Navy
Thanksgiving Ball by Seattle Street Railway at Rankes Hall
A festive Thanksgiving Eve social hosted by the Seattle street railway drew a crowded hall. Street car workers and friends filled the floor for a grand march and dances, with couples moving among a sea of faces and open balconies.
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Seattle Street Railway
Ranke's Hall
Seany
Overcoat Stolen From Dummy Outside Ballard Store
Seattle police were told today a dummy outside a Ballard store had its overcoat stolen. Merchant 8 H Freid of a suburb reported the coat valued at $15.
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Ballard
Seattle
H. Freid
Suburb
Horse Stolen From Pine Street Reported by Local Owner
M. 8. Klemptner of 1420 Second Avenue reported to the police that his horse was stolen from Pine Street and ee avenue yesterday. Klemptner says he heard a small polo pony near a house and found the nag missing upon returning.
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Klemptner
Second Avenue
Pine Street
Ee Avenue
Obituary Notice for John M Webber Aged 19
John M Webber, age 19, died at 222 Weatinke Avenue. The firm Boncey & Stewart, Eile Reichert Brow, Pianos, 10 Union, are listed in connection with the notice.
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John M. Webber
Agen
Weatinke Avenue
Laster
Icharge
Boncey & Stewart
Eile Eet
Reichert Brow
Privileges and public gambling probe shadows city hall
A scathing note on open gambling above Mullien's saloon at Second Avenue and C Street, alleged police protection, and council apathy. The piece details Mullen's saloon as a center of illicit activity run with hidden interests, names officials and claim of double dealing, and recounts a diamond theft incident with no arrests.
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Mullien
Second Avenue
Jim
Yeeler
Cme
Mullen
Thanksgiving Day in Seattle
Seattle observes Thanksgiving with a traditional turkey dinner and cranberries as offices banks and most businesses close. Early activities include sunrise prayer meetings and religious services while many residents travel by car train and air to celebrate the holiday.
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Seattle
Christian Endeavorers
Everett Chamber Mulls Upgrading City Status
A special meeting of the chamber of commerce discussed moving Everett from a third class city to first class. With a population target of 99,000, officials believe Everett now meets the requirement and may seek to advance its classification.
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Everett
Chamber of Cammerce
Libeled but Sailed Home Eureka Freighter Returns
The Globe Navigation's Eureka arrived from San Francisco and was libeled by Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co for failing to deliver a coal consignment. The ship carried 350 tons of scrap iron oil and merchandise from Seattle to San Francisco and Oakland misdelivery noted. The vessel likely to be laid up for a period.
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Globe Navigation
Eureka
San Francisco
Johnson-Locke Mercantile Company
Seattle
Oakland
Robbery at Monterey Theater Sees Watch Stolen
In the Monterey theater Charles Kennett was robbed of his watch after being enticed toward the boxes by several girls. He reported the theft to police after leaving the venue. The incident occurred last night in the old tenderloin area of Monterey.
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Monterey
Tenderloin
Charles Kennets
Kennett
Santa Claus
Mt. Rainier
Notice from Eastern College of Painless Dentistry
An advertisement claiming cost of material only for dental work at Second and Pike St. asserts high daily crown averages, guarantees American credentials, and invites comparisons with other colleges. It promises fifteen and thirty day specialties but offers all work at material charge and stresses American citizenship and diplomas from multiple colleges.
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Eastern College of Painless Dentistry Cor
Regal Colleges
Ted
Congress
Fern College OF Painless Dentistry
Private dental services promise painless care and long guarantees
An advertises free extractions and porcelain crowns with private operating rooms and trained staff. It claims 12 to 20 years of dental experience, a 19 year guarantee, and a lady assistant on duty.
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Neo
Fastern College
Economy Day at Stone Fisher Lane Annex Offers Deep Discounts
The Stone, Fisher & Lane Annex presents Economy Day with four sale groups of women’s wear and accessories. Groups include suits coats and skirts at reduced prices, hats and ribbons at bargain rates, and heavily discounted bedding, linens, and undergarments. Selected items feature dramatic cuts from mid 19th century styles, with marked savings across coats, dresses, hosiery, and outerwear.
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Stone, Fisher & Lane Annex
Kersey
Monte Carlo
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Meentidren
Children’s Union
Jersey
Real Estate Classifieds with Various Lots and Farms
Classified ads list multiple parcels for sale near Jackson and 410 New York, including 60x120 lots with sewer, a large four or five room house, and several farms. Prices range from 600 to 4000 plus acreage notes, with terms like cash or small installments. Listings mention orchard, barns, wells, water, and proximity to interurban roads and town amenities.
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Jackson
A. Lawence Bon
Second Avenue
Howse
Ema
Beattie
Pees Safe Land
New York
Bon Marche Big Store Real Estate and Sale Ads
A mixed lot of property and sale notices listing lots for home ownership near Rainier Beach and Queen Anne hill, with terms like $5 down and $5 monthly. Also ads for Green Lake and Adams Nichols properties, building lots near State University, and various homemaking goods and services.
Grocery and Apparel Bargains from 19th Century Catalog
An itemized list showcases a mixed sale of textiles and goods. Drawers, hoods, scarves, and laces alongside mating china cups, spoons, and household wares. showcases prices and quantities, with notes on colors and materials. Includes men's shirts, undershirts, and liniments.
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Kirk
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