Woman in Pineland Misses Initiative and Escape
Mra Morris of Washington ailed claimed to have been forcibly ejected from the White House years ago and denounced Roosevelt in papers. She was kept for observation at a city hospital, then moved to a private Jacksonville sanitarium where she remained until yesterday as the president passed through en route to the Memphis waterways convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Morris
Washington
Hinepee
Saylam
Farmington
Roosevelt
White House
City Hospital
Jacksonville
Hio
Helpless Steamer Mariposa Reported Overdue
Anxiety spread among relatives of passengers as the steamer Mariposa from Tahiti failed to arrive on schedule for the first time in 24 years. After Thursday and Friday passed with no word, fears grew that the liner had run aground on a reef in the South Seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahiti
South Seas
Train collision in Pratt City claims Pullman conductor
In Pratt City Alabama a collision between a Ulaville and Nashville freight train and a St Louis and San Francisco passenger train killed Pullman car conductor J. C. Smith of Birmingham and injured several others. The accident occurred in the last Pullman car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmrmingham
Ala
Ulaville & Nashville
St Louie
San Francisco
Pratt City
J. C. Smith
Birmingham
Woman Wandering in Woods Near Georgetown
Rena Wheatley wearing only nightdress and bedclothes from her room is roaming the woods near Georgetown. She had been brought before an insanity commission but was sent home due to judge Abigailten’s absence. sheriffs deputies continue search of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Wheatley
Georgetown
Abbertwen
Albertaen
Sheriffs Office
Series of Lectures by Prof Watson at First Baptist Church
Prof George W Watson, a noted Oriental life expert, will give nightly lectures for two weeks at First Baptist Church corner Fourth Ave and James St beginning Sunday. Topic is The Bible Among Orientals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Watson
First Baptist Church
Fourth Av
James
BC Shingle Mills To Close Indefinitely
British Columbia shingle manufacturers will shut down their mills for an unspecified period following a price drop and lack of orders from the east, mirroring the action of their counterparts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Runaway Chinese Cabin Boy Returns with Revenue Cutter
Port Townsend reports the revenue cutter Perry arrived from Alaska and will winter on the coast. Jim Chinese Thornton, a runaway Oriental youth from Port Townsend not heard from all summer, reappeared aboard as a cabin boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Perry
Alaska
Jim Chinese Thornton
Men in Angry Mood in Valdez Amid Bank Closure
About six hundred former Alaska railway employees, angered by Reynolds bank closure, gathered in Valdez on October 19. Fifty deputy marshals were sworn in to keep order as winter snowstorm bears down. Authorities work to quell unrest while workers demand back pay and shelter from crumbling provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez
Alaska
Alaska Railway
Reynolds Bank
Munger
Grey
Hoggatt
Telegraphers Strike Near End Says Dispatches
United Press reports dispatches from New York telegraph headquarters indicate the telegraphers strike may end within two weeks. Indications point to a sweeping victory for the operators though the source is not directly from President Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
New York
Small
Evangelist John Evangelista’s Estate Claim Investigated
Preliminary records show John Evangelista once claimed a million dollar estate and now resides in an asylum. He was described as extremely violent in Ames, chasing children with clubs and talking to himself, with the detention at Stellacoom deemed legal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evangelista
Stellacoom
Evangelista
Ames
Butler to Sing at Plymouth Congregational Church
J Fred Butler the noted singer once with Wilbur Chapman will perform at both services tomorrow at Plymouth Congregational Church. His appearances promise a stirring musical program for worship and community attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Butler
Wilbur Chapman
Plymouth
Pleaded Not Guilty In Morning Court Docket
In criminal court this morning Harry Gordon pleaded not guilty to stealing a jacket from Mac Dougall and Southwick's. W H Hardy pleaded not guilty to criminal assault. Fred Obert pleaded not guilty to wife desertion. W Stevens pleaded not guilty to theft. J J Bricken pleaded not guilty to larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gordon
MacDougall & Southwick
W. H. Hardy
Fred Obert
W. Stevens
J. J. Bricken
James Black Masonry bid too high for north trunk sewer
The James Black Masonry and Construction Co was the sole bidder today for the north trunk sewer project. Its offer was around $200,000 above the officials’ limit, and the board decided not to award the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black Masonry & Construction Co
North Trunk
Rev Dr R C Wiley to speak at Presbyterian meeting
Rev Dr R C Wiley of Pittsburg managing editor of the Christian Statesman will address the Presbyterian Ministerial association Monday at 10 30 AM at the First Presbyterian church. His subject will be The Neglected Half of the Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Wiley
Pittsburg
The
Christian Statesman of
Presbyterian Ministerial Association
First Presbyterian Church
Malloy Wins Damages Over Lost Baggage at Tourist Hotel
M. J. Malloy was awarded $160 by Judge Albertaon for unlawful detention of his baggage at the Tourist hotel. If the bag is not found, the defendants must pay Malloy $205.83, valued as the lost baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Malloy
Alberteon
Albertaon
Malloy
Mare Island Navy Yard Welcomes New Commander
Vallejo California October 18 Captain Thomas Phelps United States Navy assumed the office of commander at Mare Island navy yard this morning relieving Rear Admiral Henry W Lyon who is to retire soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Vallejo
Cal
Thomas Phelps
Mare Island Navy Yard
Henry W. Lyon
Dr Frank Horsfall Heads To St Paul For Endeavor Meeting
Dr Frank Horsfall, chairman of the reception committee for the Christian Endeavor convention, departed yesterday for St Paul to address Endeavorers ahead of the large 1909 conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Horsfall
Christian Endeavor Convention
St. Paul
Fremont men discharged for illegal fishing near dam
Clifford Sours and Hildred Proper of Fremont were discharged by Judge Prater with a warning not to repeat the offense. The note follows instructions to take a swim tomorrow in the Lana Park natatorium with clean salt water at a suitable temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Sours
Hildred Proper
Fremont
Fremont Dam
Prater
Lana Park
Vikings Clubhouse Project Planned in Tacoma
The Ancient Order of Vikings of Tacoma plans a $60 000 clubhouse. Edward Spencer must return to Walla Walla to serve the balance of an 11 year sentence for murder. Eva Mundt, Spokane Spencer, is missing. Yakima County faces a 15 mill state tax levy. Rumors of irregularities in Alcortes contract lettings arise. Luna Park natatorium to stay open all winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vikings
Tacoma
Edward Spencer
Walla Walla
Eva Mundt
Spokane Spencer
Yakima County
Anacortes
Decrees of Divorce Issued by Judge Morris
This morning Judge Morris granted divorces to Laura M. Smith from F. Smith for desertion and support, Louis Fred from Lena Predress for crudify, and Katie Marshall from C. H. Marshall for abandonment.
Durapide Arrives Seward as Sitka Valdes Under Repair
The U S cableship Durapide reached Seward yesterday. The Sitka Valdes cable broke last week and will be repaired. Durapide will proceed to Seattle in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Durapide
Seward
Sitka Valdes
Heattle
City canvass to tally unlicensed boiler attendants
Secretary Grout of the civil service commission will begin a city canvass to count flat and other buildings with boiler attendants lacking city licenses. The effort aims to enforce licensing requirements and ensure safety compliance across properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grout
Civil Service Commission
Ice Cream Dealer Shot by Boy in Black Diamond
Davi a Black Diamond ice cream dealer was shot yesterday by 4 year old Bilas Johnson who was snapping a revolver despite warnings. The incident is described as accidental with no motive by the boy, and Davia will likely die from his wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Davia
Jack Diamond
Bilas Johnson
Davin
Roosevelt visit to Stamboul highlights labor immigration need
Report from Stamboul Louisiana on October 12 notes Roosevelt campers may hear hosts urge diverting foreign immigration to the area. Local labor shortages hinder crops and residents blame lack of labor on lazy Negroes while calling for foreign workers or mechanical cotton pickers as solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamboul
Roosevelt
Democrats Dine at Olympus Cafe to Plan Campaign
About 60 leading Democrats gathered at the Olympus Cafe this afternoon to dine, hear speeches, and start a city campaign reorganization led by chairman Wm. Piggott. After a luncheon, party principles and politics were discussed with no sensational developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympus Cafe
Wm. Piggott
Grand jury probes kidnap case amid Ford trial fallout
In San Francisco on October 12 the grand jury broadened a probe linked to Fremont Older kidnapping. The investigation accompanies sensational incidents tied to Tirey L. Ford and the Ford Railway trial as new evidence is gathered for his forthcoming proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fremont Older
Tirey L. Ford
Ited Railways
Ford
Unions Meet Tonight at Labor Temple
Labor groups including sanitary wagon drivers letter carriers news boys and stationary engineers convene at the Labor Temple tonight. Francois Coppee the French poet and playwright is reported very weak and near death. Councilman F H Herd returns from the national G A R convention in Saratoga after an extended absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Antonsa
Labor Temple
tonta@ht
Paris
Francois Coppee
Dew Moines Man Dies From Runaway Injury
N. Smith of Dew Moines Washington died from injuries linked to a runaway incident in Beattie last night. Sheriff Smith and Cordner Carroll Smith were informed by long distance call. Smith had been in Seattle and returned home reporting a severe hurt. He died this morning with details of the accident unrevealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Smith
Dew Moines
Wash
Beattie
Sheriff Smith
Cordner Carroll Smith
Seattle
Licensed to Wed across multiple states and countries
A list of individuals from Seattle, Vashon, Burnett, Ladysmith, Mt Vernon, Sacramento, Vancouver, and international origins including Japan and Canada is recorded as licensed to wed. Names include Henry Struxner, Marie Hoff Mayer, J. P. Perin, Alile KR Brown, Mary McKinnon, L. Anderson, Anna Gustafson, D. M. Gumpsey, Elisabeth Kleltman, W. W. Whitney, Ethel Watts, Clara Wisner, Tabata, Bakal, Fukuda, Kawamura, Marion Archibald Walton McGregor, Mary J. Read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Struxner
Marie Hoffmayer
Vashon
J. P. Perin
Alile KR. Brown
Seattle
J. Harber
Black Diamond
Mary McKinnon
Burnett, Wash
L. Anderson
Anna Gustafson
D. M. Gumpsey
Ladysmith
B.C
Elisabeth Kleltman
Enume Law
W. W. Whitney
Ethel Watts
L. P. Leslie
Mt. Vernon
Clara Wisner
N. Tabata
Sacramento
T. Bakal
Japan
K. Fukuda
K. Kawamura
Marion Archibald Walton McGregor
Vancouver
Mary J. Read
Deaths and births listed in Seattle area
Deaths registered include Shi Geru Mori Infant born October 8 with date unclear and Maynarday Henderson aged 24 at Seattle General Hospital. Births recorded Lobey to wife of J Lobey in Beattle October 6 a daughter Brant to wife of BE Brant 506 West 44th St October 10 a daughter Johnson to wife of LR Johnson 038 24th Ave October 6 a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shi Geru Mori
Maynarday
Henderson—C. Henderson
Seattle General Hospital
Lobey
J. Lobey
Beattle
Brant
BE. L. Brant
West 44Th St
Johnson
L. R. Johnson
New Photo Copy of Columbus Book in Seattle Library
A photographic copy of an old Christopher Columbus book arrives at the Seattle public library. The original was published about 405 years ago, and the new edition preserves its historic presentation for readers today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Judgment Stand Refuses to Vacate for Crane Realty
Judge Tallman in the superior court denied Crane Realty Co a motion to set aside a 2500 dollar judgment. Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition officials claimed absence of some officers left them unable to defend the suit.
Fire Chief Announces Immediate Transfers of Station Officers
Chief Harry Pringhurst of the Fire Department announces immediate transfers of commanding officers to familiarize leaders with city sections. The aim is to reassign with minimal inconvenience. Check page for details and talk with Fay about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pringhurst
Fay
Surf bathing urged for health in cold days
The passage recommends continued use of salt water for health benefits during cold afternoons and nights, describing surf bathing as a great opportunity for those not in prime health to improve well being.
Navy recruits secured at Seattle station by Ensign Rodgers
Ensign John Rodgers of the U S navy has opened a temporary recruiting station in Seattle. Nine recruits were secured after examinations out of fourteen men tested. the others were unsatisfactory. Your money back if not satisfied. See Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
John Rodgers
Seattle
Pacific Coast Steamship Names New Port Captain
Capt. F. G. Ferris is appointed port captain of the Pacific Coast Steamship company at San Francisco. Capt. Patterson remains port captain and assistant superintendent in Seattle. The State of California sails from Frisco to Seattle with cargo and no passengers for repairs and boiler upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Ferris
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Franesseo
Patterson
Seattle
Northwestern
Nome
Jeanie
Seward
Valdes
Puebla
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Company
State of California
Friseolé
F. Hall
Mob Attacks Game Warden at Fremont Dam Over Fish Law
A mob confrontation erupted when Game Warden Rief and five deputies arrested A Klein for violating the state fish law. Klein resisted, taking nearly 30 minutes to subdue, with about 100 supporters threatening violence. Rief and hismen drew guns to prevent an assault and escort the arrest to jail. Immigration offices are permanently located at Smiths Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rief
Fremont
A. Klein
Klein
Luna Park Natatorium Steam Heated for Year Round Swim
The Luna Park natatorium uses steam heating to maintain a constant comfortable temperature for swimming regardless of outdoor cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna Park
Flash Light Prices and Cloth Covered Cases Listed
Listing details various Ever Ready flash lights with prices from 75 cents to 2.26 dollars. Items include 10x and 14x cloth covered cases with glove fasteners, water resistance, corrugated reflectors, and West Pocket style lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peepakee
West Pocket
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Oman
Blue
Mariposa
Corinne Simpson
American Bank
United Preas
Mills
Star Special Service
Butler
Mare Island
RT. Paul
State News
Burnside
Democrats
Gcouncilman F. H. Herd
Saratoga
N. Y
WED
Walt Ter Tank St
Nat
Nortum
Natatorium
NAVY
United States Immigration Service
Smith's Cove
Fastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Second and Union
Reliable Credit House
F. M
Seattle-Tacoma
U. Seeley, Jr
H. L. Klein
Yakima
Calhoun
DENNY @ EWING, Inc
Pike
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