Seattle printing-house combine seeks control of paper prices
Local paper firms form a printing association to fix uniform prices and restrict purchases. Beattie rank leads the group with trustees guaranteeing compliance and a gradual price raise aimed at forcing independents out. Major Seattle paper houses deny outside access while trade and press firms face pressure to join or be forced from business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larlin Printing
Franklin
Ion
Beattie
Combine
Hoarer
H. M. Richmond Paper Company
American Paper Company
J. W. Fates Paper Company
Puget Sound Paper Company
Trade Register
The
Coast Advertiser
Globe Prena
Mason Printing Company
Challenge Press
Cottage
Ing Company
Seattle
Dawgon Wage Exhibit Delights Donelon Shoppers
A Dawgon wage exhibit draws curiosity at Nelsons store window near Second F and a Donelon area, displaying vegetables and cereals including celery beets carrots parsnips and cranberries. Local residents admire produce as a notable private exhibit promoted by F Elliott secretary of the trade and the event runs through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Klondike
of & Nelson
Don Eon
Fred i F. Elliott
Em Heard of Trade
Wiberg Elevated to Chief Clerk Post in Wisconsin Rail
B Wiberg, formerly assistant of the Northern Pacific, has become chief clerk in the pocket office of the Wisconsin railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Wiberg
Northern Pacific Rail
Pcket
Wisconsia Raiiroed
Local Notice on Discounted Goods at Pioneer Store
A distorted notice advertises a sale of various home and garden items at unusually low prices. It mentions a double blanket, garden improvements, meat, and a “Pioneer” location with a specified time frame and nearby points of reference. The text is garbled but signals a promotional sale with broad stock.
Runaway train injures many on Santa Fe line
A carload of ties rolled away down a steep Barnwell branch grade on the Santa Fe railroad at San Bernardino. Workers unloading ties escaped as the car left the track at a curve. Dozens were injured and some believed fatally crushed amid the wreck.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
San Bernardino
Cal
Barnwell
Santa Fe
Klein Resents Interference Under guise of Legislature
In Findlay Ohio on October 17 Virgil Klein and Attorney General Ellis clashed in court before the jury. Klein for the defense traced the growth of industry under Rockefeller leadership and argued the original trust agreement existed when no law barred it. He charged officials were meddling with private citizens rights under legislative forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Ohio
Virgil Klein
Ellis
Klein
Rockefeller
Seattle Tide Lands Sold to Local Buyers in Multiple Lot Sales
G F Meacham Co reports sale of Seattle Tide lands for 16000 on eight lots on Wisconsin between Frink Place and Railroad Ave. D C Hillman sells 52 lots in Garden of Eden Division 3 to Charles C Goodwin for 5208, 29 lots to F L Fehren for 2900, 26 lots to George Lewin for 3000. Lake Washington frontages include 200 acres in township 22, section 16 sold to Frank Whitney & Son at 125 per acre. Calhoun Denny & Ewing report numerous city residential sales totaling 22000. Lyons & Davidson sell northwest corner of Lee St and First Ave N to S F Wiltale for 6900. Also north west double corner of First Ave N and Blaine St sold from J A Bunce to W S Randall for 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Meacham & Co
Seattle Tide Lands
Wisconsin St
Frink Place
Railroad Av
D. Hillman
Garden of Eden
Charles C. Goodwin
F. L. Fehren
George Lewin
Lake Washington
Frank Whitney & Son
San Pranecisco
Calhoun, Denny & Ewing
Lyons & Davidson
S. F Wiltale
George F. Meacham & Co
Lee
Saratoga Departs Nome With Heavy Freight For Seward
On her first trip to Valdes and Seward since Nome season end the Saratoga sailed at 16.306 o clock with a full passenger list and a heavy cargo bound largely for the Alaska Central railway at Seward. A shipment of horses was also consigned to the same company.
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Valdes
Seward
Saratoga
Alaska Central Railway
Rosetta Carter Denies Theft Charge in Court
Rosetta Carter was brought before Judge Frater this morning accused of picking pockets. She pleaded not guilty and her trial was scheduled for next Monday.
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Rosetta Carter
Frater
Blanket Sale at London’s Tomorrow
London’s Tomorrow advertises a one day sale offering 60 pair extra heavy double blankets weighing nine pounds each for $2.50 per pair. The sale is scheduled for Thursday at London’s store located at 111 Second Avenue.
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London
Taken Money Missing From Barn Manger
George Tediga a teamster living at 18 8 rushed to police headquarters claiming a theft of about 1000 hidden in a barn manger. He had buried cash gold a King county draft and checks in the yard over time and $23 found hidden by his wife yesterday. Joe Corbett investigated locating the box but money is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tediga
Eighteenth No. 8
Forceater
Tedigo
King County
Beneshe
Joe Corbett
No Chinks at Panama Says Shonts in Chicago
Theodore Shonts stated in Chicago that no Chinese workers are employed on the isthmus and none will be. he criticized invitations for Chinese labor as unsatisfactory and said they would not be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seripes Telegraph Service
Chicago
Theodore Shonts
Mayor Moore investigates New England bar over illicit boxes
Mayor Moore is examining reports about the New England bar at First Ave South and Main. Accusations claim hidden boxing rooms and unescorted women, with drinks allegedly delivered to them from the main bar. If proven, the license could be revoked as the establishment is an old offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Moore
New England and Bar
First Av. South
Main #4
New England
Plumbers 10 Warns Of Possible Strike Rumor
A rumor that plumbers would strike tomorrow for a one dollar daily wage raise was denied by local union members. It was indicated that wage demands are being considered and may be presented to employers soon. The steamfitters union says it has resolved its strike issue and workers will return tomorrow, denying any holdout tied to plumbers’ actions.
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Steamfitters
Guilty Verdict In Sugar Trust Rebates Case
A federal jury found NY Central Railway General Traffic Manager Pomeroy guilty of charges alleging sugar trust rebate schemes. The verdict was returned at 4 o clock this afternoon after a lengthy trial.
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NEPOR
Eral
New York Central Railway
Pomeroy
Sugar Trust
Chinese ambassador resigns after mother's death amid orders to stay
The Chinese minister, informed of his mother's death, has resigned per custom, but the Chinese government has directed him to retain his post. Separately, the Seattle Renton & Southern railway has spent 15 days renewing a counterweight system on Fourth Avenue and Washington Street to match the grade near La Fontaine Place.
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BeBets
Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway
Washington St
Fourth Av
la Fontaine Place
Fragmented 19th Century Trade Notice at Spitning’s
A damaged OCR item lists several gunpowder and cartridge prices and brands such as Du Pont and Amokeless. Includes references to boxes and boxes priced from 4c to 76c and notes a location at Spitnning’s 1319 Bec onday.
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Soc
Spitnning’s
Bitter struggle ends as Piet elected to Illinois Central board
The Harriman faction failed to gain control of the Illinois Central Railway Company. James W. Cutten and Piet were elected to the board, with all other directors reelected, signaling strong support for Piet and the existing leadership.
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Boripps Telegraph Service
New York
Harriman Intereats
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinoia Central Hallway Company
Piet
James W. Cuttin
Piet’ Nomines
Seneca Town Burned in Racial Attack After College Dynamiting
In Greensboro British Columbia on October 1 the town of Seneca was partially destroyed by a fire set by Black residents in retaliation for the dynamiting of a Black college. Property damage is estimated at about 150000 dollars.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Greenshporo
B.C
Seneca
Negro College
Taft 18 at Home
Norfolk dispatches report the transfer to a dispatch boat for the journey to Washington occurred during a gale at 19 o clock in the morning. The Virginia and New Jersey accompanied the dispatch boat to Washington amid rain and high wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Norfolk
the Roads
Washington
Virginia
New Jersey
Clergy Urges Ban on Liquor Sales in City
Rev. Martin Wilson, secretary of the Episcopal congregation of the district, filed a communication with the mayor urging a halt to liquor sales until January 1 citing current terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Ban Francisco
Martin Wilson
Episcopal
Explosion Kills Two on El Paso Railroad Near Alamogordo
An early morning boiler explosion on the El Paso and Southwestern Mexican railroad near Alamogordo New Mexico killed engineer Fred Dobbina and fireman T E Brandon and seriously injured brakeman C Gallagher.
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Bert Telegraph Service
HL Paso
Texma
el Paso & Southwestern Mexican Railroad
Alamogordo
N. M
Fred Dobbina
T. E. Brandon
C. ©. Gallagher
Sewer Flood Floods Washington Street Basements
A stubborn sewer on Washington Street and Railroad Avenue overflows after heavy rain, flooding nearby basements. The street department works day and night to locate the blockage, suspected to be a rotten plank. In one flooded basement a Japanese family had to move on chairs as water rose to bed level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington St
Railroad Ay
First Ay
Rumor Denied on Manhattan Oil Purchase
The article reports AER iteratT denying rumors of a purchase of the Manhattan Oil Company. No formal offer or confirmation is provided and the statement emphasizes no deal has been made.
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Rn Tele
Iteratt” Ng Standard of Os
Manhattan Oil Company
Seat tle couple awarded $999 in city injury suit
Mr and Mrs T Brennan who sued the city of Seat tle for personal injuries were awarded $999 by Judge Tall man in the ruling announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Brennan
Seattle
Tallman
Meat Market Ad Offers Bulk Roasts and Steaks
City Hall Market at 509 Third Ave near Yester Way advertises pot roasts at 6¢ per lb loin steaks 12¢ per lb round 10¢ and rib steak 3 lbs for 260 lard home rendered and phone orders listed as M 2138 Ind 3622.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Third Ave
Yester Way
Ife Ib
Oct 17 1906 financial figures increase over prior year
On October 17 the report shows totals of 2 165 dollars and 702 64 and 1 338 621 08 with an increase over the same date last year of 847 181 66.
Local Flashes Auction and Court News Highlights
The Santa Ana cargo goes to auction at 10 tomorrow at the Merchants' Exchange with Joe Martin as auctioneer. In Judge Frater's court Matthews Jones and Pranks were found guilty after a noon verdict. sentence due Saturday. A G N track slide south of Canende tunnel was cleared. eastbound trains run 10 to 12 hours late. Perry Orr was arrested for fruit stand theft. Funeral services for Joseph B Sheppard set for Sacred Heart church at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Peter Cosman, 42, died at Providence hospital. member of Beje lodge NatL. F. A. BKB The Wae moved to Henney-Watson. L C Kenney, burglary defendant, jailed two years six months at Walla Walla. Swift water PUI bankruptcy case postponed to November 1. Insanity exam on Frank Berrill, 54, held. to be committed to state asylum.
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Matthews
Jones
Pranks
G. N
Canende Tunnel
Peter Cosman
Providence Hospital
Je Lodge Natl
F. A. Bkb
Henney- Watson
Explosion kills four in Fort Recovery Ohio disaster
An explosion of gasoline in a printing office and dynamite in a hardware store at noon today killed Miss Cleo Wise a cashier and Harry Lammers a hardware clerk, also Joseph Roesner and Charles Wagner. Two others are missing believed dead. Ten buildings destroyed and the fire remains unchecked in the 2000 resident town with all glass shattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Fort Recovery
Ohio
Cleo Wise
Harry Lammers
Joseph Roesner
Charles Wagner
Civil service exam set for 39 applicants in streets and sewers
The civil service commission will hold an exam for 39 applicants in the streets and sewers department starting Monday morning with an oral session for laborers and teamsters Monday evening. A hearing will review charges against Patrolmen Donlan and Brown as the case against Patrolman inte awaits a decision. A meeting may be held today to render that decision. Rev Michael Flohr of St Patricks parish dies after illness from Brights disease at age pioneer of 1885. A warrant issued for Charles McGill former Ontario bank manager on charges of false statements.
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Civil Service Commission
Streets and Sewers Department
I. Commission
W. J. Matthews
Donlan
Brown
Star
Walla Walla
Michael Flohr
St. Pat
Toronto
Ont
Charles McGill
Tthe
Ontario Bank
Have You Been to the Navy Yard Bremerton Visit
A vivid invitation to Seattle readers to tour the Bremerton Navy Yard highlighting battleships cruisers and torpedo boats the training ship Philadelphia and the dry docks foundries and shops. It promotes Port Orchard boat trips from Pier 2 with six daily departures a round trip cost of 50 cents.
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Fef
Seattle
Bremerton
Philadelphia
Port Orchard
Pier 2
Cutts to Aid Harvard Although Declines Full Season
Oliver P. Cutts, former Washington coach now practicing law in Seattle, leaves for the east and plans a Cambridge visit to assist Harvard’s football team for two to three weeks. Harvard management hopes for a full season service, but Cutts has declined long-term athletic work, agreeing only to help during this trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver PF Cutta
Washington
Seattle
East
Cutta
Cambridge
Harvard
Cutts
Visrt
Union Pacific buys 100 foot right of way at Pacific City
The Union Pacific Railway has purchased a 100 foot wide right of way from C D Hillman through his property at Pacific City on the Interurban below Auburn for 600 dollars per acre. The line runs west of the Interurban road and east of the proposed Milwaukee and St Paul rail line.
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Washington & Oregon Railroad
Union Pacific
C.D. Hillman
Pacific City
Auburn
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Ships Sail from Umatilla and Humboldt Bound South
The Umatilla departed this morning with a large passenger list and full cargo of general freight. The Humboldt and the Jefferson set sail tonight for Southeastern Alaska, carrying freight and passengers.
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Umatilla
San Franecisco
Humboldt
The
Alaska
Gambling racket operator Ray McDonald arrested in Lumber Exchange
Ray McDonald who runs a cigar stand in the Lumber Exchange building was today arrested by Patrolman Hadeen for running the dice gambling game known as 23. Jonaid was released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McDonald
Lumber Exchange
Hadeen
Jonaid
Alternating Current Class Offered by YMCA
J D Rows, engineer in charge of the city lighting system, has arranged a class on alternating currents for men with electricity experience. YMCA officials are organizing the course and interested individuals may obtain information from the association.
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J. D. Rows
Church builds one story frame church at Woodland Park Ave
The Church of the Living God through trustee James Hamford secured a building permit to construct a one story frame church at 31906 Woodland Park Ave. The project costs about 2000 dollars and will seat 350 people.
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Church OF
Tm Living God
Church of the Living God
James Hamford
Woodland Park Av
Canal Bonds Valid Confirmed by Prosecutor
County Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh informed the Chamber of Commerce that he considers the Lake Washington canal bonds valid, contrary to earlier statements by others.
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Mackintosh
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Washington
New Woolens, Correct Styles From Nott and McGregor
Store ad notes new woolens and correct styles from Nott and McGregor located at 1229 Inday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nott & McGregor
Inday
Pacific Fleet Arrivals Bring Cargo to West Coast Ports
The Pacific Coast steamer Aene OD from Puget Sound delivered a fair cargo to San Francisco this morning aboard a passenger jet era. The steamer Math from Northwestern Bremer Shipping arrived two days late from a stormy voyage, while the Edith is slated for lumber transport between Mauget Wound and California soon. The East African was towed to the Great Northern elevators to load wheat for the United Kingdom, and the German steamer Denderah from Hamburg docked at the Oriental with full merchandise amid crew desertions seeking sailors for the return voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Menteamer Iy
Puethe
Francisco
General Creieht
Math
Northwestern
Breamoship Company
Qeome
Rome
Mauget Wound
California
Great Northern
United Kingdom
Denderah
Hamburg
Oriental Dock
Bankruptcy petition filed by Edward Crady in federal court
Edward Crady of 419 Pike wt Axaseta filed a petition in federal court seeking bankruptcy relief with stated liabilities of 6966.98 dollars. The case lists Crady as debtor with no other liabilities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward EK. Crady
Pike Wt
Axaseta
Reynolds Club Meeting at Carpenters Hall
Reynolds club convenes at Carpenters hall 1620 Fourth av next Saturday. C A Reynolds candidate for prosecuting attorney will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Club
Carpenters Hall
Fourth Av
C. A. Reynolds
Real estate sales surge in East Green Lake area
East Green Lake reports higher monthly sales through Green & Hill than any prior period in the firm’s history. Other dealers note rising activity daily, suggesting continued winter demand in the Green Lake vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Green Lake
Green & Hill
Green Lake
Immense Bargain at 1311 Seconday For 60 Extra Heavy Pairs
A regional ad promotes 60 extra heavy items offered at a striking discount. The listing notes the location at 1311 Seconday and emphasizes exceptional value for buyers seeking heavy duty gear.
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Dawgon
Fered
Ereem Feadiers
Tiger
Ridole University Oar
T Hour
Olner
Renton
Ence
Leg
Islature
Saratoga Rails
Reer
Panama
Annam
Paris
Thaane
Neghueo Ole Vengeange
Col
Lege
Taft
HAVOS
Santa Ana
Merchants’ Exchange
Joe Martin
Perry Orr
Weetedt
Joseph B Sheppard
Providence
Sacred Heart Church
Ll. C. Kenney
Wea
Swiftwater Pui
Hoyt
Probate
Frank Berrtll
Vancouver
Navy Yard
U.P
Steam
Oriental Bathe
Y.M.C. A
Main
McCarthy
Moreen
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
Second Avenue
Pike and
Pine Streets
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