Gill Endorses City Gas Plant Over Franchises
J C Gill, president of the city council, backs steps to establish a municipal gas plant. He would vote against the American Improvement and Diamond & Storage franchises unless the city could buy the plants later. Gill favors building a city plant or warrants if bonds cannot be sold, arguing municipal control of gas prices and better profits. Others on the council also support similar plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gill
American Improvement Company
Diamond [Ce & Storage Company
Poissy
Wn Guc
Diamond Ice & Storage Company
Corporations Committee
Crane
Diamond Iee & Storage Company
Seattle
New York
Seattle Lighting Company
Council
Seatle Lighting Company
Gee
Tiamond Ice & Storage Company
Charity Orchestrations Undercut Ruthful Help for Ryther Home
The article profiles Mother Ryther and her charity work aiding 70 or more children, funded by personal labor and her daughter's earnings. It contrasts her efforts with H Wirt Steele of Chicago who campaigns to end informal charity and demands endorsements, refusing coal or funds and warning against unendorsed solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryther
H. Wirt Steele
Chicago
Ft Wirt Steele
Charity Antiation Society CA
Ths
PIHAC
Tharmore
Steele
Wee
Wayelde
H Wirt Steele
Mr. Steele
Solleitera
Fonda
Mother Ryther Speaks On Charity Case And Steele
Mrs Ryther recounts clashes with Mr Steele over fund distribution through the Charity Organization Society, claiming no support was provided to their services. She describes hardships, their incorporation, a move to Denny Way, and a wary hope for eventual endorsement while feeding 46 hungry mouths.
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Mr. Steele
Charity Organization Society
Breele
Denny Way
Pontius
Star Exposé Sparks Citywide Debate Over Zoe Gayton and Charity Scheme
The Star's reporting on Zoe Gayton and her manager J P Marshall and the Charity Organization Society fraud provoked intense public interest. Readers sent inquiries and congratulations, while Red Men and local pulpits were expected to reference the exposé in sermons next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Gayton
J. P. Marshall
Charity Organization Society
Stret
Star
the Star
Independent Order of Red Men
Insurance firms share 500000 risk on widow Mrs Nor
Four large New York insurers pool a 500000 life risk on Mrs Charles Nor a Chicago widow now widow runs a cloak company after marrying a store proprietor who later died. The policy faced placement difficulties due to the applicant preferring old fashioned Straight Insurance without the savings bank feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Nor
Chicago
Wee
Savings Bank
Netcher
Thistle Worries Farmers in Eastern Washington Fields
Special to The Star reports Russian and other thistle varieties spreading in Colfax Washington and neighboring areas. Farmers fear the weed will invade alfalfa fields and roadsides. urgent control measures are needed to combat this pest.
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Colfax
Wash
Laatern Washington
Local theater workers plan fund drive for two elderly actors
Seattle managers and actors led by Zoe Geryton and J Marshall stage a 4 subscription fund drive at Alcazar theater with support from Samuel Wheeler and others. They aim to raise money to send Miss Gayton and Mr Marshall back to California, with contributions already arriving and a plan to publish totals tomorrow. Transportation to New York is sought for further aid.
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Theatians
Zoe Geryton
J. Marshall
Howe
Seattle
Russell
Third Avenue
Tom Wiedemann
Wiedeman
Alcazaz
Acta
Samuel Wheeler
Aetorn Union
Masonic Temple
California
Alnoeen
Mims Gayton
Mr. Marshall
Cort
Homer
Actors’ Fund
New York
Thet Association
Miss Gaytoe
J. P. Marshall
Bear Attack Survivor Trek to Mining Camp Near Juneau
Frank Willard, a prospector living near Mendenhall Glacier, fought a brown bear on Oct 4. He was knocked down, dragged ten miles through rough terrain, and reached Mansfield Mining camp badly injured with three ribs broken and leg injuries. A physician was sent from Juneau after his exhausted journey and report reached the city aboard the City of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Willard
Mendenhall Glacier
Juneau
Alaska
Mansfield Mining Company
McGinnia Creek
Willard
Juheau
Willaevis
Seattle
Chinese Army Plan Prompts Guard Offer in Portland
An accredited agent of the Chinese government will address the Oregon National Guard at the Armory in Portland offering a 20 percent wage advance for volunteering to train Chinese troops and establish a Chinese national guard model. Sentiment among many officers leans toward acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
National Guard
China
America
Telegraph office directions for urgent message delivery
The notice instructs operatives to telephone a meeting at Main 1050 or Independent 1138 anytime between :00 and 7:00, and a copy will be sent immediately by special messenger. Herald Tailor, 1829 2nd.
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Apecial
Franchises debated as firms press for same terms
The council faces a decision on granting identical 30 year gas franchises to the American Improvement company and Diamond Ice & Storage. Diamond cites local ownership and steady service as basis for a fair deal, while the American venture argues for favorable terms to reflect speculation and possible sales.
Yesterday's Battle Continues in Outlying Fronts
The center army reports its right column collaborates with the left in an advance toward Ouebiaten after sieges on Wanoniutum and Samwaishisban. The left wing advances along Patchiapo to Luitunkow while pushing the line toward Lievanachiatenu and Chanotriten as night approaches.
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Yamenten
Ouebiaten
Wanoniutum
Samwaishisban
Fandhlatan
Sebilt
Reulaoken
Millons Visit World's Fair Highlights September Boom
Official counts show September as the peak month at the world’s fair with 7,651,879 attendees through October 1. St Louis Day on September 15 drew 404,460 visitors, contributing to a grand total of 12,616,644.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
St. Louia
Garonne Steamer Leaves Nome With Record Passengers
The Metropolitan Steamship steamship Garonne sailed from Nome early October 10 with 571 passengers, half of them first class. Captain Johannsen reports Beattie arrival around October 17 with 671 passengers, news relayed to Frank Waterhouse Co. agents.
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Nome
Comepany
Garonne
Waterhouse Company
Johannsen
Beattie
Christian Church Holds Convention in St Louis
The International convention of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ drew more than 20 000 visitors to St Louis on October 13. The gathering includes the Christian Foreign Missionary society the American Christian Missionary society and the Christian Women's Board of Missions with auxiliaries. A concert opens the convention tonight and eminent divines and other speakers are scheduled all week.
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ST. Louis
Christian Church Disciples of Christ
St. Loula
Christian Foreign Missionary Society
American Christian Missionary Society
Christian Women's Board of Missions
Congregational Council Opens Six Day Session at Plymouth Church
The triennial session of the national council of Congregational churches began in Plymouth Congregational church, Iowa, with six days ahead. In unrelated police action, Frank Balocchi and Frank Perry faced a changed charge from highway robbery to fighting, the complainant Davidson also found at fault and fined, while the robbery claim was dropped.
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DNS Movies
Iowa
National Council of the Congregational Churches of the United States
Plymouth Congregational Church
Frank Balocchi
Frank Perry
George
Perry
Balocchi
Davidson
Prosecuting Attorney Files Appeal Against Ex County Treasurer
The county asks to recover a $25 000 shortage in a case backed by 1 350 pages of typewritten evidence while appealing on behalf of the county against ex County Treasurer Whitlsey and his bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Whittlesey
Potlatch to Build Dam and Expand Mills
Potlatch Lumber to start a dam project costing 12000 dollars just above its Palouse mill. A second mill will be constructed nearby and the Colfax mill will be enlarged and improved.
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Palouse, Wash
Potlatch Lumber Company
Colfax
Steamer Dolphin Sails North With Passengers and Freight
The steamer Dolphin sets sail tonight for the north carrying 20 passengers and a full cargo of general goods. Among the travelers is Rose Paddy the Indian girl who ran away to marry the man she chose. Her father accompanies her. The vessel carries winter supplies for interior camps.
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Dolphin
North
Rose Paddy
Puget Sound
Tellus
Shanghai
China
Port Blakeley
Port Gamble
Child Dies After Lamp Fire Incident In Colfax
In Colfax Washington a nine year old child who tipped a lamp and suffered severe burns died at a local hospital last night. The mother remains in a distraught state and is reportedly under watch due to threats of self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax, Waash
Glenenie Suliweek
Portland Day at Walla Walla fair draws Oregon business delegation
A large Portland delegation arrived for Portland day at the Walla Walla fair. A special train carried the visitors, run by the O R N railway. The return trip to Portland begins at 10 p.m with a possible stop at River, Oregon en route.
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Walla Walla
Portland
Oregon
O. R. & N. Railway
Ore
Dropped Dead in Pendleton Barroom at Forty
Pendleton Oregon October 18 George Platt a 60 year old pioneer collapsed in a barroom after drinking a glass of whisky death due to heart failure reported by Scripps News Ave n.
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Pendleton
Ore
George Platt
Union League Rally Set Tonight in Support of Ticket
The Union League club plans a rally tonight led by Cornelius N. Bites to back the Republican ticket. Expected speakers include Secretary Taft Senator Depew and ex-Lieutenant Governor Woodruff, with the event organized by Scripps News Asem in New York.
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New York
Untos League Club
Pices
Cornelius N. Bites
Taft
Depew
Woodruff
Kansas Governor Orders Probe Into Treasury Shortage
Kansas Governor Bailey has directed the attorney general to initiate a suit to recover a treasury shortage totaling 7508 dollars. The treasurer’s books are not fully examined and more losses may be found, with 2500 dollars of the shortage already unaccounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topera
Kan
Bailey
Attorney General of
Kansas
Prosecution and defense agree on trial venue in Cummings Noone case
In Chicago the prosecution and defense for James E. Cummings stage carpenter and John K. Noone business manager of the Iroquois theater reached a joint decision on the trial location after a court ordered venue change. Wil J. Davis seeks dismissal of the indictment against him as part of a separate motion before the court. Providence and Boston reports note Navy Judge Advocate General Diehl recommends a $50,000 addition to the Mare Island prison and a one officer court to try minor offenses, while a Protestant Episcopal convention in Boston sees Dr. J Lewis Perks withdraw a minority report on marriage and divorce.
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Chicago
James E. Cummings
John K. Noone
Wil J. Davis
Washington
Diehl
the Navy
Marc I d
Morton
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Majestic
Puck
Dabney & Woodhouse
Completine Furniahe
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Bervia
Belgrade
THE
Miss Gayton
Actors Union
Wilder
Beripps News Ace'n
Diamond Ice Company
Millons
Christian Church
Berippe News
Church Council Meets
Beripps News Ass'n
Baiocchi
Scripps News Ave'n
Union League
Scripps News Asem
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Protesstant Episcopal Convention
J. Lewis Perks
Committee of Ecanone
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