Seattle Business Leaders Rally For Christian Endeavor Convention
Business men from Seattle push to bring the Christian Endeavor convention to the city in 1907. Beattie Street Railway president Jacob Purth and Mayor Ballinger weigh city costs and credit while local firms pledge support to a convention guarantee fund. Nordhoff of Bon Marche and others vow backing. Shafer Brothers decline.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jacob Forth
Jacob Purth
Beattle Street Railway Company
Puget Sound National Bank
Ballinger
Shafer Brothers
Singermann & Bon
Nordhoff
Bon Marche
Beattie
MacDougall & Southwick
Century Furniture Company
Do We Want the Christian Endeavor Convention in Seattle
Seattle business leaders urge hosting the Christian Endeavor convention drawing thousands of delegates and worldwide publicity. Interviews show the chamber of commerce opposed the plan, yet prominent citizens favor landing the event and will contribute time and money.
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Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Chamfer of Commerce Convention Committee
Seattle rally backs 1907 Christian Endeavor convention
Chamber of commerce men back the 1907 convention with bankers, hotels, and breweries pledging support. Seattle leaders say the city can host 25 000 visitors, pledging funds and space at Rainier Grand and other hotels to ensure a strong mobilization.
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Seattle
Ali
Kartee Perry
Rainier Grand
W. G. King
Butler Hotel
J. Blackwell
Lincoln Hotel
W. EB. Stevens
Stevens Hotels
J. B. Wisner
Stander
George H. Stevenson
Diller Hotel
Ceci
EK. BE. Caine
Alaska-Pacific Navigation Company
Northwest
Ths
Joshua Green
LaConner Trading & Transportation Company
H. B. Kennedy
Port Orchard
North Yakima Ties Strengthen Tacoma Welcome Week
In North Yakima a gala crowd greeted Seattle business visitors during Tacoma Day. Tacoma Week drew heavy turnout as Yakima merchants pledged support for Tacoma’s celebration and mutual patronage, signaling strong regional ties.
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North Yakima
Preto
Seattle
Seattle cheers boost for 1907 Christian Endeavor convention
Plymouth Congregational parish votes unanimously to back the 1907 convention committee with a city wide canvass. Local business leaders like Standards Furniture Frederick & Nelson and Steinship men pledge funds and support to guarantee Seattle can host 25 000 to 26 000 attendees and benefit the city spiritually and commercially.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
C. H. Reeves
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
M. A. Matthews
Christian Endeavor
Furniture Company
Frederick & Nelson
Ben Moyses
Independent Brewing Company
Feared Disgrace Drives Man to Attempt Death by Gas
Fred Douglas, 26, an electrician, attempted to end his life by cutting a gas pipe in the basement of 712 Third, inhaling fumes. He was found by Officer Licey, revived at the police station, and charged with forgery. He had been living in the basement three nights, destitute, with Harper Washington as his home. Seattle officials discuss convention prospects and city capacity to welcome thousands.
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Fred Douglas
Ts Third
Licey
Third, & Plumber's
Harper, Waeh
City Leaders Back 1907 Christian Endeavor Convention
City figures including RR Thomson Counciman Mullen and B Bagley argue Beattie can host the Christian Endeavor convention in 1907 despite doubts. They cite hotel capacity growth to 200,000 by 1907, propose an expanded hall or armory, and urge public welcome for delegates and guests.
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H. Thomson
Christian Endeavor
Businews
Vort
Beattie
Nea
Alaska
Co. B. Bagley
Board of Works
Portland
George Boole
Schwabacher Hardware
Beattle
Seattle Eyes 1907 Convention Amid Local Support
J W Augustine of Louch Augustine & Co urges city action to lure the convention by 1907. Albert Hansen the jeweler endorses bringing the Endeavorers to Seattle and aiding the fund. William Moran of Moran Bros supports Beattie hosting and promises capacity to assist.
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J. W. Augustine
Louch, Augustine & Co
Seattle
Albert Hansen
Football Scores From Various Colleges On Oct 14
West Point led Virginia Tech 16 to 6 at halftime while Pennsylvania trailed North Carolina by six points. Princeton posted 27 points against Bucknell as Harvard beat Springfield Training 12 to 0. A hearing on a motion for a new trial in State of Washington v Marselie occurred in Judge Gritn’s criminal department on Saturday.
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West Point
Firet
Virginia Technical
Philadelphia
Piret
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Princeton
Bucknell
Boston
Pinal
Marvard
Springfield
State of Washington
Joe Marselie
Criminal Department
Grit N
Franchises for streetcar rights to be buried
The corporations committee will consider officially killing or unranting the embalm ed street car franchises on Bec ond and Westlake avenues next Wednesday. Councilman Mulien and Ken Saturday express indecision but favor action to block or approve the franchises, tying it to Broadway extension plans and upcoming elections.
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Becond
Westlake
Corporations Committee
Courtiman Mulien
France
Ken
Purth
Second Avenue
Broadway
Pretty Young Woman Seeks Tooth for Replacement Deal
Dr. J N Prather advertises offering cash for a sound front tooth to implant in a young woman’s jaw. He will pull the tooth free of charge and will not disclose the amount or the identity of the purchaser.
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J. N.prather
Dr. Prather
Fairbankses plan larger residence and winter entertainments
Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks will move from their current Du Pont Circle home to a larger house as they prepare to host elaborate entertainments next winter. Agents are seeking a suitable residence, with a decision not yet made. Mary A Lovejoy wins divorce with cruelty claims and $30 monthly alimony. Marie A Doring, formerly Marie A Sehulta, is granted divorce on abandonment grounds by Judge Morris, restoring her maiden name.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Dupont Cirele
Mary A. Lovejoy
Samuel A. Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Marie A. Doring
Just as Good Medicine Causes Suit
Jes sie Horsell files a lawsuit in county court seeking 1000 damages from Martin J. Lacey Harry C. Clarke Chas M Gray and Claude McFadden trading as Gray McFadden. She alleges they sold her medicine labeled just as good after not having the exact remedy she sought and that it caused a facial rash and temporary disfigurement keeping her from work.
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Jessie Horsell
Martin J. Lacey
Harry C. Clarke
Chas. M. Gray
Claude McFadden
Gray & McFadden
Budlong Sues Budlongs. Judge Rules Against Plaintiff
Judge Frater issued a decision Saturday in Niles C. Budlong versus George E. Budlong and Edith J. Budlong. The court found the plaintiff had no interest in the estate real estate or boathouse business.
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Niles C. Budlong
George E. Budlong
Edith J. Budlong
Frater
Nome Storm Threatens Northwest Steamship Fleet
A Pacific storm off Nome endangers cargoes and crews for several Seattle based lines including Victoria Olympia Leelanaw Tampico Oregon Ohio and Occidental and other ships. Storming since October 10 risks ships being forced to sea or return to Seattle leaving Nome short thousands of tons of supplies.
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Seattle
Nome
Northwestern Steamship Company
J. D. Trenholm
North Seas
Giants Win World Series With Fifth Game Shutout
New York Giants defeat Philadelphia Americans 2 to 0 in the fifth game to claim the world championship. Christy Mathewson pitched three of the five shutouts as New York dominated the series with 15 runs on 33 hits to Philadelphia’s 3 runs and 24 hits. The crowd swelled to record sizes amid perfect midsummer weather and high ticket speculation.
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New York
New York Giants
Philadelphias
Philadelphia
Christy” Mathewson
Matthewson
Philadelphians
Bender
Bresnahan
Powers
Mertes
Dahlen
Devlin
Croas
Gilbert
Hartsell
Donlin
Muggsy” McGraw
Giants
Three Jail Plans Spark Deadlocked City Board
The board of works is deadlocked over three city jail plans. Each member favors a different plan, forcing a detailed floor by floor review and delaying a decision until next week.
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Board of Works
New City
Celia Taggart Sues Seat Electric for 7500 Damages
Celia Taggart filed suit in county court against Seat Electric seeking 7500 dollars for injuries suffered aboard a Green Lake Cable car on a Saturday.
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Celia Taggart
Seat Electric Company
Green Lake
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Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska Steamship Com
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Seattle Hardware Company
Chamber of Commerce Committee
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NEW York Nationals
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