Freight bottleneck forces extra ship on San Francisco run
Unable to handle the heavy California freight the Pacific Coast Co adds the South Portland to the harbor service from San Francisco. The three boats Matilia Wadla Walla and City of Puebla failed to move all cargo for two months leaving hundreds of tons on the ocean pier. If overflow remains, another ship will join the frinco run and rumors say Queen may also return to the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Co
South Portland
T’matilia
Wadla Walla
City of Puebla
California
Ocean
Nome
Unclear Japanese Steamer Kaga Repair Plan
Fragmentary report notes AGA MARU and Kaga repair status with reference to a Japanese vessel heading to a dock. Mentions Riojun Maru and Great Northern dock but details are incomplete and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaga
Japan
Great Northern
Seattle boy of 13 found dead near water front
A 13 year old Seattle resident was found in the water near the water front at 6.18 this morning. He had been drinking and it is believed he fell from a trestle while trying to reach his home on Dell street. A watch and a dollar were found on him and his body was taken to Butterworth's morgue. He had no known relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Dell Street
Gaffner
Butterworth’s
Whitman College to Meet State University in Seattle Football Clash
Tomorrow afternoon at Athletic park a football game between the state university team and Whitman college will be played at 2 90 p m. The Whitman contingent, arriving today and staying at the Rainier Grand, fields a strong lineup under coach C W Allen. The Seattle audience will witness signal practice, player weights, ages, and the Varsity's three weeks of hard preparation as the teams vie for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
Seattle
The
State University
Whitman College
Rainier Grand
C. W. Allen
A. Chittenden
R. H. Zercher
A. F. Galloway
N. Tl. Ringer
J.D. Ankeny
P. J. Crocker
HH. BE. Brown
Capt
Haverbach
Pred Lasater
Lasater
EB. Chittenden
W. W. Johnston
Wright
Pge Feld
Yeng Tobe
Seaman Barea Meter
Huntoon
Well DRESSED AND REFINED Man in Seattle Identified as Pickpocket
A Seattle report describes an incident where an officer named Carr cites a suspect, identified as H. A., who claimed the name Smith. The man appeared refined and was believed to be dangerous while noting he was seen among patrons and geese near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr Carty
Seattle
H. A
Care
Smith
Weil God
Des Moines Woman Seeks Son Missing for Years
Mrs. Kettle Hall of 1041 Sixth Avenue requests information from Mayor Humes about her son Arthur D. Hall who has not heard from for years. She mentions a Seattle hospital death of a man named Hall matching her son’s description. The case is now with the health department for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettle Hall
Sixth Avenue
Des Moines
Iowa
Humes
Arthur D. Hal
Hall
Seattle
Health Department
Farrah Child Dies at Family Home
Weasley S Farrah aged 10 died at the family residence 1016 Fourteenth avenue north this morning. The body is now at Henney and Stewart's. Mr Farrah is survived by a widow and two sons Allan M and W A Farrah both of this city. Funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weasley S. Farrah
Fourteenth Avenue North
Henney and Stewart's
Mr. Farrah
Allan M
W. A. Farrah
Washington Volunteers Propose Joining Spanish-American War Veterans
The Washington Volunteers association met at the Armory. A committee recommended they join the Spanish-American War Veterans. Twenty seven members announced intent to join. A banquet committee was named for February 4. Captain M B Gormley asked to draft a resolution thanking Adj. Gen. Drain for funds owed for Camp Rogers service in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Volunteers Angociation
Armory
Frank FE. Adama
August Toeliner
Fred P. Wood
M. B. Gormley
Adj
Adams Not Dead Urges Rumor Wasn’t True
A Seattle police official named Adams was the subject of a late rumor that he had been shot and killed on avenue hours earlier. The rumor spread as he went home and was later denied when the detective on duty confirmed he was alive and available, ending the speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de- Adame
Seattle
Adams
Adama
Bet
Body of Seattle man to be brought down on Centennial
News from the steamer St. Paul reporting Tracy Robertson of Seattle who drowned near Nome last month will be transported to port on the Centennial. The St. Paul noted the Centennial on a sand bar near Port Clarence as it departed Nome, remaining out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Nome
Tracy Robertson
Seattle
Port Clarence
Lame Louis Arrested in Waterfront Fraud Case
Everett police, led by Chief Sullivan, say Louis Howard known as Lame Louis is in jail. He is suspected of bilking J. Allen of 100 dollars via a freight bill scam on the waterfront and may be tried for the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Howard
Everett
Jall
Sullivan
J. Allen
Howard
Louis
Allen
Raid Shuts Down Small Blackjack Game
Officers Ryan and Hubbard raided a rear Snow Shoe saloon blackjack game at dawn on Fifth Avenue and Main Street. Robert Welander and a woman calling herself Mrs Oster played. Welander was arrested for running a gaming game and the woman is held as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
W. C. Hubbard
Fifth Avenue
Main Street
Robert Welander
Owceter
Oster
Welander
One Year in the Pen for Sumas Burglar Jim Hill
Jim Hill, a convicted burglar from Sumas, was jailed by Whatcom County Sheriff Briabie for ante keeping Tilie en route to the penitentiary where he will serve one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hill
Sumas
Briabie
Whatcom County
Tilie
Man Arrested on Bail For Alleged Town Paramour Case
A man named Levi Victor was arrested this morning by Officers Un land and Cameron amid a vagrant scene and released on zero cash bail. The incident involved a woman described as the town's paramour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Victor
Unland and Cameron
Sailor Witnesses Unexplained White Plume Near Sandy Hook
The report describes a foggy scene as a vessel sails from Heatland Lightship toward Long Branch. A white smoke plume rises from Sandy Hook area followed by a brief detonation by a coast Gefrine gun. All eyes search the sky for an object and a white geyser erupts from the ocean nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Heatland
Long Branch
Sandy Hook
Walt
Unclear OCR text hints at mine blast near Hell Gate
Fragmentary report describes a mine explosion near Hell Gate and its uncertain impact on ships and coastal vessels. The text is garbled and lacks complete details about location date or casualties.
Crown Inn at Wilham Green Closed for Nonopening License
The Crown Inn near Bury St Edmunds has had its license withdrawn after years of never opening. Justices ruled the publican’s inn was unnecessary as it remained shut and unused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Inn
Wilaham Rook
Bury St, Edmunds
Seye
London
Hrewster
Aiga of the Crown
A Splendid Life of Mia Philanthropist in Dublin
At 87 Mia, a dedicated philanthropist, has died in Dublin. She founded a hay loft school for poor children and, from her efforts, over 1000 children are housed in homes. She raised substantial funds yearly and helped establish seven homes and four free day schools in Dublin in cooperation with Kingstown’s fund to aid slum children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Dublin
Fird
Nemt
Kingstown
Expedition by Austrian explorers in North Arabian desert
Vienna reports Manali and elich led a scientific expedition into the North Arabian desert collecting artifacts. They faced six Arab attacks. after five skirmishes they were robbed on the sixth but later explained their scientific aim. Plunder was restored and friendly ties formed. a note mentions cham pagne among stores and Arab delight at the beverage. A separate notice announces Beattle Fuel Co. and a basketball game by Home Camp Team W O W on Thursday October 1 at Wilson’s Modern Business Hall with elevator service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Manali
Elich
North Arabian Desert
Robberies Reported by Three Room Workers
Three persons reported room burglaries at the Glenwood hotel and two other locations. A new suit of clothes and money were stolen, with one room entered at First avenue and 15 in money taken. James Grivel of the Oakland house spotted clothing missing from a room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Adams
Glenwood
James Grivel
Oakland House
Dickinson Appeal Filed
The appeal of the Van Buren bore and young Dickenson from the fine aseereed against them by Justice George, was filed in the superior court the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Dickenson
George
Superior Court
Switzerland a Playground for All Visitors and Cultivated Guests
The nation presents itself as a universal resort where civilised countries seek rest and health. Switzerland, like Banff and Yellowstone, restricts access to preserve its pristine landscape. Its people embrace tourism with seriousness, teaching children to respect foreigners as essential to the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Canada
National Park
Banff
United States
Yellowstone
Elks Host Social With Henry and His Minstrels
The local Elks lodge at Colman building hall hosts a social evening for members. Henry and his Minstrels will entertain after the theater performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Elks
Colman
Henry
Dollar Makes Port Freighter Arrival at Arlington Wharf
The freighter Robert Dollar, commanded by Captain , arrived in port from San thia morning at 1 o'clock. It anchored in the stream briefly before tying up at the Arlington Wharf this morning. The steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dollar
Santhia
Arlington Wharf
Death of Wm Gaffner On 73rd Birthday
The schooner watchman Wm Gaffner was found dead in the bay at 7 o clock near the shore. Coroner’s Officer reported the old man’s demise appears sudden and under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gaffner
The
Gaffner
Bodies to be buried in potter's field by coroner
The coroner orders the burial this afternoon of two unidentified men. One may be named Kelly and was found in a fogging house in the Tenderloin, the other was found in the bay last Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter’s Field
Kelly
Tenderloin
Bay
Czarina Arrives In Port With General Merchandise
The steamer Czarina, Capt. Sea men, arrived at 1 p m from San Francisco with a cargo of 400 tons of general merchandise.
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San Francisco
Cottage City Arrives at Port Townsend In Tow By Dirigo
The steamer Cottage City arrived at Port Townsend this afternoon in tow of the Dirigo. The vessel's arrival marks a notable movement in local maritime activity with the two ships linked in transit.
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Cottage City
Port Townsend
Planking Main Street Contract Set by Public Works
The board of public works will set a contract Saturday for planking Main street from Fourth avenue south to Ninth avenue south.
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Board of Public Works
Main Street
Fourth Avenue
Ninth Avenue South
One of Nome's luckiest men Jafet Lindberg returns to the Grand
Jafet Lindberg, a discoverer of Nome's gold fields and major Anvil Creek property owner, has returned from the north and will winter in California. He is heavily invested in off lands in California and Beattie Fuel Co. for coal and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jafet Lindberg
Nome
Anvil Creek
Tannier Grand
Mr. Lindberg
California
New five room cottage near Union School on Eighteenth
Modern five room cot tage with large basement for laundry and fir finish. Located on Eighteenth avenue near Union school. Asking price five hundred dollars with twenty five dollars monthly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union School
Eighteenth Avenue
Pianos for Everybody sale touts deep discounts on instruments
An advertisement promotes a piano and organ sale with evening hours until 9:30. New pianos priced from 127 to 200 plus, uprights discounted from 300 to 299, organs from 22 and up, with secondhand models listed. Multiple brands included and sales pitched as value-filled and time-limited.
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Chickering
Kimball
Weber
Pease
Johnston Co
Whitney, Hinze
Singer
Atyle
Planceou
Mason and Hamlin
Western Cottage
Peloubet
Palace
Murdett
Steamer Majestic Collides With German Vessel in Fog
In fog near Great Northern docks in Smith Cove the steamers Majestic and Kiba collided as Majestic struck amidships while Kiba lay underway. Minor damage to Majestic and to a Victoria boat stem. both ships proceeded after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Great Northern
Bmith Cove
Riba
Song Party Ideas Prompt Afternoon Entertainment
A humorous note describes a song party where guests dress as songs or characters from songs. The piece cites an instance where two young women wore identical outfits representing Two Little Girls In Blue and Goethe's Marguerite, illustrating how guessing the song grants seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Marguerite
City of Puebla Arrives With Passengers and Freight
Steamship City of Puebla under Captain Jensen docks after arriving from San Francisco with 111 passengers and 1899 tons of general freight bound for Puget Sound ports.
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Puebla
Jensen
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Bank Clearances and Balances Reported Today
Bank clearances totaled 366 108.21 with balances at 167 721.91. The note mentions Umbrellae repairing and covering a specialty, Bhamek, 1221 let.
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Bhamek
Court summonses against multiple defendants in King County
A batch of court summonses issued in King County Washington name plaintiffs and defendants including Annie Innes David Innes A Zipmer Nels N Anderson and A S Peterson among others. Documents require defendants to answer within sixty days of first publication or face judgment. Foreclosure action seeks to bar claims on lands in Dwight's Addition Seattle and to recover a debt for goods sold. Names listed include J M Wibatling Leopold M Stern Peters Powell Gilford and Scandinavian American Bank of Seattle with addresses in Beattie Seattle and Dexter Horton Bank Building. Publication dates begin September 1901 with various first publication notes.
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State of Washington
County of
King
Annie Innes
David Innes
A. D
J. M. Wibatling
Washington Building
P. C
Beattie
King County
King Kwabacheree Co
Va. A
A. A. Zipmer
Leopold M. Stern
P. O
Batley Bidg
County of King
Washington
Superior Court
Jane C. Agard
Nele N. Anderson
Peterson
D. J. Strait
August Lovegren
Preston Mill Company
Scandinavian - American Bank of Seattle
Nels N. Anderson
Towit
Dwight
Seattle
Special sale items in a list of paper promotions
Prominent daily sale notices offer women gloves at 69 cents, Martha Washington Cook Book at 19 cents, Matted Pictures for 5 cents, and bound Sabbath Library titles priced around 6 cents. The promotions emphasize tomorrow as the sale day with limited quantities and regular values noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
Black Rock
Trimmed Hats and Tams at Deep Sale Prices
Stitched camel hair hats in tan brown blue and black with ostrich feather trims offer steep savings. Misses tams and tailor-made tangs priced from 1.95 to 3.00 with regular values around four to five dollars.
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Neeau Tvo
Seay
Nordhoff
Wagner
Frisco
Whitman
Varsity
LA Smith
Wesley Farrah
Washington Volunteers
Span
WR. Adams
Sgares
Hell Gate
Phone Beattle Fuel Co
Wison
ROM
Dickinson
Elks Entertain
William Gaffner
Rest
Sauer Kraut
Onme
Patia
Palle
Ite
Challenge Prand Cove Creran
Snyder
Baileys
Ritters
Potters Field
Czarina
Fourth Ave
Beattie Fuel Co
D. S. Johnston Company
Johnston
Second Avenue Burke Building
Lake Union
Herbert S. Upper
Scheuerman
Fleet Avenue
Cherry Street
Elba
Manufacturer’s Sale
Culldren's
la Parisienne
Bbc
Malta
Boc Glover
L. March
Elks Semtres
Waits
David Harum
Harper
Gipsy Baron
Straure
Bach
Mascheront
New York
Kerker
Hallet
Faust
de Witt
Boenes
eTxc
de Wagner
Spirit
Teerte
Dowstaire Specia
Che Bon Marche Nordhoff
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Savings Bank Department of the
Northwest Trust & Safe Defanees Co
Colpenbie Sr
Ranke’s
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