Independent Seattle group organizes for municipal ownership in election
A Seattle labor coalition forms the Municipal Club to study and push municipal ownership of street railways. A committee reports that labor leaders will back an independent party to advance the plan, aiming to unite workers and voters across party lines.
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Seattle
Buch
G. W. Harmon
James Murphy
Frank Cottterill
Thorugh
Municipal Club
Federation of Labor
Labor Federation
Battle Over 1907 Convention Hurts Seattle Chamber
Seattle chamber rift over hosting duties for the Christian Endeavor convention broadens as executives clash with local Endeavorers. Leaders warn housing capacity and funds threaten success while a decisive plan stalls amid public dispute.
Local men laugh at Tacoma's last dream
Tacoma residents mock a circulating tale that the Great Northern line ships Minse m and Dakota will load and unload in Tacoma making it a regular port of call. E C Gilman and the local manager deny the report calling it fabrication while noting stronger preparations for Seattle business and better facilities.
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Tacoma
Minsem
Dakota
Great Northline
E. C. Gilman
General Western
Great Northern
Great Northern Steamship Company
Seattle
Perry’s Answer Is a Hot One in Breach Suit
Perry manager of the Grand hotel denounces the plaintiff’s claims in a sensational breach of promise case. He denies promising marriage to Mrs Newhall and asserts he holds a single share of the hotel worth $190 while presenting his sweetheart in a frank, colorful defense. He accuses Mrs Newhall of fondness for another man and mocks home life and sewing circles.
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Perry
Lander
Ovine
Charley
Rane Conteh
Ives
Frank
Alleged burglar George Allison nabbed after pawn shop links
City Detectives Adams and Corbett filed charges against George Allison alias Frank Wilson alias Thomas Francis for burglary committed in August. He allegedly entered Howard Neff's apartments at 415 Main, pawned the loot at a local fence, fled the city, returned to retrieve items, and confessed.
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George Allison
Frank Wilson
Thomas Francis
Adams and Corbett
Allison
Howard Neff
Main
Philadelphia Rain Cancels Championship Ball Game
In Philadelphia on October 11 rain caused the postponement of the championship ball game, with no contest played today due to weather.
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Philadelphia
Santa Fe Declines Special Train for Death Valley Miner
Angeles October 11 The Santa Fe refuses to provide Walter Scott the Death Valley miner a special train to race with Harriman of Chicago.
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Ferree
Angeles
Cal
The
Santa Fe
Walter Scott
Death Valley
Harriman
Chicago
Japanese firm may buy two steamers for Seattle run
Rumors in Seattle shipping circles claim Osaki Shosen Kaisha plans to purchase two steamers for the trans Pacific route and to secure Seattle docks. Representative K Hart arrived aboard Kanaawa Maru to discuss the potential fleet expansion and facilities. The visit follows speculation that Nippon Yusen Kaisha would broaden its Pacific fleet, with Japanese lines seen as advantaged for American cargoes while U S shippers face return-cargo challenges.
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Oweaki Shonen Kaisha Company
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Company
Great Northern Steamship Company
Mr. K. Hart
Osaki Shosen Kaisha Steamship Company
Seattle
Osaki Shosen Kaisha Company
Hori
Hisamiden
Great Northern
Oeak! Shosen Kaisha Steamship Company
America
Queer Tales of Thefts Reveal Local Burglary Pattern
Police report twenty four hours of thefts totaling five shingles a sold watch two gold watches and 617 a bank roll and ten dollars in tools. An Independent Telephone lineman lost his kit of Fineman tools and $10 at a high pole near Fastlake and Mercer. Christina Anderson described a fake Swedish friend who borrowed five dollars three weeks ago and promised a dress pattern and repayment. Police note similar Swede con schemes targeting working girls.
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Querest
Independent Telephone Company
Fastlake and
Mercer
Christina Anderson
Kimer BE. Hegg
Harvard
Sweden
Tacoma
Seattle
Buneco
Wanted at Bellingham two girls missing under names
Mildred Crews age 24 and Lola Gordon age 16 are sought by Bellingham authorities. Lola Gordon, described as a handsome girl, was recently a charge at the Ryther home. her true name is Beasie Buckle, and she is with Mildred Crews.
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Bellingham
Mildred Crews
Simmons
Lola Gordon
Annie Morris
Ryther
Beasie Buckle
Girls Escape To Seek Relatives After Foster Home Change
Two girls who were placed with Mrs. FE C Keene in Bellingham escaped their bedroom by a rope ladder a few nights ago and headed away from the city. Mrs. Ryther seeks the whereabouts of Bessie Buckle as her brother plans to bring her home.
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FE. C. Keene
Bellingham
Thought She Was Single
A divorce petition was filed in Judge Gilliam's court by John Goas against Nellie Goes on Wednesday morning claiming she had not been divorced from her former husband when she married him. Nellie Goes contends she believed her prior marriage was invalid. The marriage took place on March 6, 1900.
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Gilliam
John Goas
Nellie Goes
Cort Will Be Present at Opening Cort Will Be Present at Opening
John Cort handles North-Western Theatrical Association duties and Emma Caive tour, plans eastbound trip to Toronto for opening on October 20. He will join Caive in Montreal and New York for her American debut November 2. Cort notes Florence Roberta’s standout week at Balt Lake with Ann Lamont premiere.
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John Cort
North- Western Theatrical Association
Emma Caive
East
Toronto
Caive
Cort
Montreal
New York
Florence Roberta
Balt Lake
Ann Lamont
Beattie Becomes City Battle In Endeavor Split
The Wednesday chamber session over the Christian Endeavor convention splits Seattle into pro and anti factions. Leaders like HL Reeves and Gov Ww defend the event while Austin Griffiths and James A. Moore clash with the committee. Secretary Meikle urges cool heads as a special committee reviews the matter and the issue is adjourned for one week.
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Beattie
Christian Endeavor
James B. Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Meikle Arote
J. Smith
Seattle
Austin Griffith
Griffithe
Beattle
HL Reeves
Relwer
Reeves
Ing
King
Butler
Hotel Managers Association
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Christian Endeavor Board
Boston
William H. Lewis
C. E
Christian Endeavor Convention
Great Northern Bandits Hidden Near Yesler and Occidental
A Star report cites an informant claiming two train robbers are within two blocks of Yesler Way and Occidental Street. He demands a $1000 reward to guarantee capture within an hour, accusing authorities of inaction and warning of a possible frame. The scene suggests little progress by police, Pinkertons, or secret service.
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Great Northern
Star
Eason
Aleve
Yester Way
Ocidental
Secret Service
Pinkerton
Ninth Ward Improvement Club backs 1907 Christian convention in Seattle
Resolution by T. W. Lough urged the convention committee to make Seattle feasible for the 1907 Christian convention. The Ninth Ward Improvement club paused unanim ously on Tuesday and pledged hearty support for the event.
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Ninth Ward Development Club
Seattle
T. W. Lough
Ninth Ward Improvement Club
Seattle’s Opportunity to Reach Wealth and Reputation
The discussion questions whether Seattle can leverage expertise and national reputations to secure resources and profitable ventures. It notes tempers flared in the affair and laments that two interests diverged and affected the outcome.
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Seattle
Washington Seer Sheds Doubt on Endeavor Conference Invites
Von Ogden Volt, general secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, criticized Seattle and Washington state invitations to host an Endeavor meeting. He boarded a Canadian Pacific train to Vancouver after saying the claims lacked substantiation and that Seattle people may not have meant their statements.
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von Ogden Volt
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Vancouver
B. C
Washington
Seattle Council
Seattle
Protest Against Mayor Appointments Riles Ninth Ward Group
Nine ward residents and the Ninth Ward Improvement Club object to the mayoral appointment process. They accuse the mayor of promising representation for the north end and fault a lack of representation for Lake and Fremont areas affecting Green Lake boulevard delays. Club officers include J A Becker president and J P Dixon vice president.
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J. Close
Ninth Ward Improvement Club
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Fremont
Ninth
Green Lake Boulevard
J. A. Becker
P. Dixon
J. H. Morsris
A. E. Ashcroft
Committee Had No Authority In City Jail Plans
The board of works reviews new city jail plans submitted for consideration at its meeting Saturday. Building Inspector Place has completed cost estimates. The commission appointed by the city includes the mayor, city engineer and three councilmen John Schram H C Pigott and C W Baker but lacked authority to award the contract or to recommend bond use despite citizen votes.
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Board of Works
Cit
John Schram
H. C. Pigott
C. W. Baker
Land fraud trial ends prosecution case in Portland
The prosecution closed its case in Portland Oregon on October 11. C B Moore former land office register testified he asked homestead applicants the standard questions. Cross examination revealed he had issued claims while aware of their fraudulent character.
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Portland
Ore
C. B. Moore
Register of the Land Office
Heney
Saloon limit extension near public kindergarten unlikely
The petition to expand the saloon boundaries along Fifth Street near Sixth and Main faces likely rejection. Mayor Ballinger opposes the move, saying there is no current danger of alcohol use, and officials have not officially considered the request, which would place the kindergarten closer to the saloon district.
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Sixth and Main
Fifth South
Yesterway
Ballinger
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Tary Meikle
Tween Chamber OF Commerce and Local
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Endeavorers
Yver
Meikie
T Ie
Smith's Cove
Osaka Shosen Kaiga Company
Tle
Stas
van Ogden Vogt
Yesler and
Occidental
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