Seattle Tacoma rate war expands to interurban line
The Willey Navigation Co cuts Seattle to Tacoma fare from 85 cents round trip to 76 cents as rivalry with the Flyer and Beattie Tacoma Interurban intensifies. The Capital City and Multnomah service falls 23 percent since interurban began, while the Flyer reports traffic changes but defers precise figures.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Puget Bound Navigation Co
Willey Navigation Co
Seattle-Tacoma
Capital City
Multnomah
Seattle
Tacoma
Olympia
Northern Pacific
Gasminey
Mt Ia
Beattie- Tecoma
Nia
Willey Navelion Co
Beeley
Miyer Wan
7 WILL HAVE GOOD JOBS As soon as Mayor Hume slims the new joe reorganization bill
Mayor Hume plans a reorganization bill and Chief Sullivan will be named inspector, the department's top non chief post. Wizard becomes acting police chief, with several officers eligible for the job. The present six detectives will stay, and appointments may come tomorrow.
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Hume
Sullivan
Tment
L. J. Stuart
Jack Barck
Charles Tennant
Sprangie
Bullivan
Kennedy
Ma Barek
Tennant
Corning
Philltpa
Pribrick
Wappenstein
Lane
City Council Considers Wood Lath and Adamant Plaster Trial
A proposed building ordinance revision would allow wooden lath and adamant plaster in hallways and stairs instead of metallic lath and common plaster. The bill was referred to the fire and water committee. A petition to permit wooden lath at Neill & Bernard apartments on Pine and Belmont was filed but not acted upon.
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Halle
J. A. Moore
William Noonan
Neill & Benard
Pine Street
Belmont Avenue
Post Office deficit hits 2.59 million for week in Washington
Washington dispatch reports the post office department running a deficit of 2 591 000 dollars for the week. Officials cite rising costs and demand as key factors while planning funding measures and efficiency reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Blind Siwash steers canoe into steamer at Keyport
A blind Siwash canoeist drove his dug-out into the bow of the steamer Advance near Keyport injuring himself and two companions. The incident occurred as the canoe attempted to board the vessel, despite Captain Russell's warnings. The canoe overturned and all three occupants were rescued with difficulty.
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Keyport
Paulsbo
Russell
Vessels Reach San Francisco From War News
Two ships bring tales of privation to San Francisco. The steamer Popular Hranch and the schooner Mort Buhne reported severe shortages. Mort Buhne was 22 days from Manila via Japan. Sailors died after a clash with attackers. corona met Mary Buhne at sea with limited provisions. crews faced danger.
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Popular Hranch
Mort Buhne
San Francisco
Manila
Japan
Berriberri
Golden Gate Wan
Mary Buhne
Topolobampo
Eureka
Corona
Plaster Depot to Aid Orient Trade and Mines
Beattie to host a plaster depot for rationed plaster to the Orient and for trade, under M. Boyce of City Stucce Co. of Dodge City. Thomas J. Page, back from Black Diamond after a mine disaster, may file damage suits after the coroner's inquest.
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Beattie
Orient
M. Boyce
Stucce Co
Dodge City
Aes
Stacey
Paris
Thomas JL. Page
Black Diamond
Page
Inquest Opens Into Death Of Harry Grant
An inquest at Butterworths morgue examined the death of Harry Grant who was killed near Sixth Avenue and Weller Street Saturday night. The verdict found he died from being run over by a Columbia and Puget Sound train while intoxicated.
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Harry Grant
Sixth Avenue
Weller Street
Butterworths Morgue
Columbia
Puget Sound
Rush to Register Clerks Hasten Voter Registration Push
D. G. Rudy has been appointed from the eligibles for service in the comptroller's office as a special registral clerk to serve until the infringements are closed. The four clerks stay busy all day and several hours each night.
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D. G. Rudy
Comptroller's Office
Roosevelt to appoint Henry White ambassador to France
President Roosevelt plans to name Henry White, currently secretary of the embassy in London, as ambassador to France. The move is expected after the holidays, with Ambassador Meyer resigning then.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Henry White
London
Meyer
Feeling Gay New York Coal Meeting Reports Hopeful Shifts
The coal prefeinta met at 1 o'clock for their regular weekly meeting. Attendees seemed jubilant and said they will find plenty of men to replace miners now that military protection has been gained.
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New York
Coal Preefienta
Grandmother Awarded $1500 In Court Judgment
In superior court Mrs Martha Crosby was awarded $1500 against W H Peters the girls father for providing for her granddaughters Dottie and Florence for 13 years without pay. Peters claimed a contract signed by the children's husband. the plaintiff's attorney argued forgery amid heated testimony.
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Dottie
Florence
Martha Crosby
W. H. Peters
Small Boy Drowns on Green Lake Raft Incident
A five year old, Albert Burnett, drowned yesterday afternoon while playing on a rickety raft on Green Lake. His younger brother Willie and a nine year old schoolmate were with him. the raft broke and Albert disappeared before help arrived. Rescue teams dragged the lake all day but the body had not been found by late afternoon. The boys are unsure where the accident happened.
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Green Lake
Albert Burnett
F. Burnett
Willie
Navy plans four battleships and six first-class cruisers
The ministry of the navy at Yokohama announces a plan to build four battleships and six first class cruisers. The project would cost about $10,000,000 annually for six years. Also listed are forthcoming nuptial banns for W. J. Upper and Vina Beafod, and J. B. Johnson and Barbara Eyre from Snohomish Everett Paulsbo.
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Yokohama
Ministry Marine
W. J. Upper
Snohomish
Vina Beafod
Everett
J. B. Johnson
Barbara Eyre
Paulsbo
Grand Army Encampment parade witnesses large city crowd
Washington witnesses one of the largest crowds as the Grand Army parade marks the 36th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The event features the naval veterans parade, reunions, and a reception at the Pension office with souvenir cards for veterans. business sessions start tomorrow and a heated race for commander in chief heats up with Gen. Stewart, Gen. Co. Wack, and John McKirey as contenders.
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Washington, Db
Aky
Grand Army of the Republic
Han
Women’s Relief Corps
Ware
Tho. J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Centor
John Co. Wack
Hiltndts
John McKirey
Ticklish business about forest fire relief fund
The article details a disputed $2,000 forest fire relief appropriation passed by the city council on September 2. Mayor Humes questions its legality, Comptroller Riptinger refuses to draw the warrant, and an itemized expenditure report is awaited from City Engineer Thomson. The legality doubt complicates the comptroller’s action amid concerns over liability for illegal spending.
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Humes
Riptinger
Comptroller
Ra of Public Works
Thomson
Supreme Court
Clancy Receives City License After Council Vote
Johnny Clancy was granted a license by the city council after the fee and revenue committee recommended it. A petition signed by about 15 citizens opposing the license was filed, but the council approved the transfer from Blake & Nelson to Clancy as bona fide. All but Murphy of the Ninth ward voted in favor.
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Fee
Liense and Revenue Committee
Johnny Clancy
Wikington
Kistler
Gill
Blake & Nelson
Clancy
Murphy
Ninth Ward
City Council Rejects Liquor License Transfer
The police and revenue committee chaired by Councilman Kistler moved to reject Rice and Lampman’s transfer of Hoenmee at 519 Sixth Avenue South to Lottie Raymond. Crichton mocked the panel’s claim of “trouble,” noting prior dives. Purcell would have controlled the saloon, with Raymond described as his former inmate and alleged wife, if approved.
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Police, License and Revenue Committee
Ihs
Kistler
Frank Purcell
City Council
Rice & Lampman
Sixth Avenue
Lottie Raymond
Kistjer
Crichton
Revenue Committee
Police
Sense and Revenue Committee
Purcell
Aatoon
Mrs Hugh Phipps Dies After Illness In Los Angeles
Mrs. Hugh Phipps daughter of Senator John B. Allen died in Los Angeles after a lingering illness following a surgical operation. She was born in Olympia in 1876 and lived in Walla Walla before moving to Los Angeles. She married Mr. Phipps in October 1900. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles.
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Hugh Phipps
John B. Allen
Senator Allen
Phipps
Los Angeles
Bertillon System Adopted by U S Secret Service
The Bertillon identification method is adopted by the U S Secret Service and will be employed at the Washington division headquarters. Capt. W. Hell leads the division and has received manuals and charts. measuring instruments are expected to arrive soon. The system allows identification even after severe physical damage and is not yet in use on the Pacific coast. A Salem, Oregon, youth Homer He left home with no explanation. his father reports him missing.
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Une
Bell
Migsing
Salem
Balem
Homer
Beattie
Roanoke and Southern Train Collides in Walnut Cove Yard
A passenger train crashed into a switch engine in the Walnut Cove yards killing Engineer Figart and severely injuring Roman Richardson. Twelve passengers suffered minor injuries as the high speed impact occurred due to a placed switch.
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Roanokes
Roanoke & Southern Railroad
Walnut Cove
Enineer Figart
Roman Richardson
Seattle Wins 3 4 Over Spokane in Rough Game
The report details a high hitting game as Seattle defeated Spokane 4 to 3 despite rough play and injuries. Dugdale's pets dominated the hitters, while Gue Klopf delivered an eye catching performance, signaling a strong pace for the team this season.
Weatminster Presbyterian Calls Rev J M Wilson
The congregation held a special meeting and unanimously called Rev. J M Wilson D D of Boulder Colorado to the Seattle pastorate. It is not certain he will accept but he is believed likely to consider the offer. He is a high standing Colorado minister, fluent speaker and popular pastor with aggressive organizing ability.
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Weatminster Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wilson
D. D
Boulder
Colorado
Wilson
Seattle
When Council Gets Generous Across City Officials
In a generous mood last night the city council approved salary increases for several officials including street department foremen and a water department foreman. An ordinance allocates 600 for sidewalk inspector maintenance and street sweeping machine purchase while the board of public works is directed to readjust the city hall heating system to use Seattle Electric Company steam heat currently in progress.
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City Spa
Water Department
Board of Public Works
City Hall
Seattle Electric Company
Dr Kane Addresses Students On Coming School Year
Dr Thomas F Kane acting president spoke to 700 students in assembly hall at the state university. He stressed athletics and said the faculty would support them as long as sports served the educational end and did not defeat it.
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The
State University
Assembly Hall
Thomas F. Kane
Ane
Investigation of First Avenue Pavement
Council discusses a resolution by Councilman Rinehart to investigate pavement on First Avenue from Pike to Dennyway amid temporary repairs. The streets committee will conduct a formal inquiry and present a definite report at the next city council meeting.
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First Avenue
Pike
Dennyway
Rinehart
Indian shoplifters in Seattle blamed by clothing store owner
D Buck, a clothing shopkeeper near the corner of Second Avenue and Union Street, claims aboriginals are the culprits. He notes several Indians were in his store yesterday and left as the thefts occurred in tandem.
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D. Buck
Second Avenue
Union Street
Seattle
Green eventer disappearance reported to police
Mr. Buck told police that a green eventer, whom he greatly admired, had disappeared after their departure and prompted police involvement last.
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Buck
Mortality notes and police reports from Beattie area
A Beattie area note details deaths including Rhoda Lusby of Centralia at Beattie General Hospital aged 34 and the funerals of Mary Mitchell and D. Mackler. It also reports 16 year old Clarence Tyler's death from tuberculosis and repeated police court appearances by the Green brothers for various charges. An alert is issued for a runaway boy from Brotherton.
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Rhoda Lusby
Centralia
Beattle General Hospital
Honney & Btewart
Mary K. Mitchell
Monney & Btewart
D. Mackler
Hutterworth
Clarence A. Tyler
John N. Tyler
Union Street
Boy Missing From Booth Park Termed Runaway
Reports indicate John Hobicker, a 14 year old boy described as small for his age, ran away from Booth Park. Brother Carritoa of the school stated Hobicker's present whereabouts are unknown and last seen in a blue serge suit at noon.
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Booth Park
Carritoa
John Hobicker
In Honor of Dr Simonds Fourth Year Banquet Set
To inaugurate W D Simonds fourth year as pastor of the Unitarian church a banquet will be held at 6 30 p m in the arch parlors Judge Boyd Tallman to act as toastmaster with speeches by Joseph Shippen Alpheus Byers G W Baunderson K W Schenie J Allen Binith Rev G W Stone W G Fllot Huntley Rabbi Joseph Mine Lowell Mrs Rose Simmone and Rev W D Bimonds.
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W. D. Simonds
Unitarian Church
Boyd Tallman
Joseph Shippen
Alpheus Byers
G. W. Baunderson
K. W. Sehoenie
J. Allen Binith
G. W. Stone
W. G. Fllot
Huntley
Rabbi Joseph
Mine Lowell
Rose Simmone
W. D. Bimonds
Giant unnamed seven‑foot fish sighted at Washington Street market
A mysterious seven‑foot fish hung at a Washington Street market drew curiosity. Indian fisherman Joe Bigo claims he killed it across Port Washington while gill netting for a summon, striking it with a paddle. Locals and even the stwashes reject the catch, and scientists may examine it at the State University.
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Washington Street
Port Washington
Joe Bigo
Summon
State University
New Schooner Binkeley Clears for Maiden Voyage
The 630 ton schooner Binkeley is due to clear Port Minkeley tonight with a lumber cargo bound for Valparaiso. Captain Mauman, ex master of the Hambridge, commands the vessel on its maiden voyage.
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Binkeley
Port Minkeley
Valparaiso
Mauman
Hambridge
Kumecrankle
Tacoma
One Hundred Mail Expansion Sale Opens Huge Music Stock
Seattle dealers announce a limited time sale of sheet music folios and instruction books at deep discounts to free space for a growing piano and small instrument business. Prices reduced from 35c to 20c for sheet music and 25c to 16c for other items, plus new music and instruction books at cut rates. Mail orders require payment by draft or money order with postage. excess mailed items will be refunded.
Bargain Piano and Organ Sale with Easy Payments
Advertisement touts heavily discounted upright pianos and organs with prices from 131 to 342 for new and second hand instruments. Offers include old instruments taken in exchange and easy payment plans. Store hours listed as Saturday evenings only.
Large stock instruments cut prices in city sale
We offer the largest stock in the city with many lines arriving from Eastern factories and Europe. Violins priced 7.50 to 13.50, guitars 3.65 to 9, mandolins 4.95 to 7.50, bands and accordions deeply discounted, plus strings and trimmings at reduced rates. Mail orders for books require cash and postage.
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Europe
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Seattle Labor Temple
The regular meeting of the stock holders of the Seattle Labor Temple Association will be held in hall No. 2 Carpenters' hall Fourth avenue between Pike and Pine Seattle on Monday October 16 1902 at 8 oclock p m F A Rust Secretary and Manager
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The
Seattle Labor Temple Association
Carpenters’ Hall
Fourth Avenue
Pike and Pine
Seattle
F. A. Rust
Sec
Mgr
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