Seattle Men Originate Trade Producing Plan
W Bridges and George, Seattle men, propose a trade based plan using coupons to simulate accident and sick benefit insurance. Grocers issue coupons with purchases. customers gain insurance value, while the grocer pays premiums to an insurance company via automatic agents. The pair seek company copyright and patent protection while courting insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
W. Bridges
George
Hand Ness
Aella
Whitch Ia
Bridget
Walah
Funds Sought for Girls Cottages Plan
A plan to establish home training cottages for eight girls seeks $10,000 to fund twelve girl dormitories at $2,500 each. A five acre site east of Lake Washington is favored, with seven sites offered. A temporary board of managers, including Mrs. Eilen S. Fish and others, will collect contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
Lake Washington
WAKES on mf WAKES on mf Re Win
A garbled local notice outlines postal issues at Brewster with postmaster actions affecting mail delivery. It mentions a time change, a legal requirement, and complaints about the schedule benefiting a transit company and delaying residents.
Mill safeguards big feed wires in dangerous work
A utility company seeks to safeguard houses from high tension wires during replacement work near Jackson Street. House movers object to a plan by the corporation to proceed without delaying, as officials promise precautions to prevent accidents while wires are moved. City agents acknowledge the risk and stress careful measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson T
of Public Works
City Caine
Dennis
Taft Street Rally Draws Thousands in Richmond
Thousands of voters in Richmond hear Theodore Roosevelt Taft style appeal as Republicans rally for the candidate. The event highlights support for the forthcoming election and the path to November.
Account totals and notes from United Presa weekly report
The weekly Associated banks report shows total deposits and changes with figures including deposits at 14,075.96 and 1.47 per thousand for other items, plus an increase of 1714 and a grand total around 13,594,400 to 14,900. The text also mentions a Sunday observance discussion and church events at Exposition with references to Pirut Christian and Rey Joseph hermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presa
Midey
Staton
Pirut Christian Shureh
Suspect Arrested After Attempted Theft and Fire At City Store
Thomas Craig, a shingle weaver, was arrested by Patrolman at dawn while trying to sell clothes on Washington Street second. A report then came from Summer State that the Bumuer Mercantile Co. store was burglarized and garments missing that night. He had bought the clothes in Portland, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Craig
Washington St
Bumuerecantile Co
Portland
Ore
High Finance Being Aired In Bank Scandal Trial
Adolph Rado, former assistant cashier of the National Bank of North America, testified about dummy transactions in the trial of Cha W. Moree and Alfred Curtis on bank law violations. He described notes signed by Leslie Whiting, a 19 year old office boy, some up to 100000 dollars, secured by stock and credited to Charles W. Morse's account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Rado
National Bank of North America
Cha W. Moree
Alfred Curtis
Leslie W. Whiting
Rado
Charles W. Morse
Whiting
Tee
Morse
Tee Trust
Rade
American Fleet Arrives Off Yokohama After Delay
A wireless from Admiral Sperry says the Atlantic fleet will reach Yokohama Sunday morning after storm losses. Ships faced rough seas off the south coast of La Mancha and one seaman was lost. Officials hope to postpone departure by a week to complete the planned entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio Booth
Admiral Sperry
Atlantic Feet
Yokohama
Storma
Laan
Murder at Crown Palace Hotel in San Francisco
Michael Morsoe, a night watchman, shot and killed Mrs Augusta Towle owner of the Crown Palace hotel in the hotel apartments. Morsoe then shot himself but survived his self inflicted wounds. He believed Towle caused his wife to leave him.
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Augusta Towle
Crown Palace
Michael Morsoe
Salvation Army Leaders Visit Beattie for Two Meetings
Commissioner and Mrs Thomas Hatılıl Colonel G Frenel and other prominent Salvation Army officers will visit Beattie on October 1 and 2 for two large meetings at Plymouth Church corner 3rd and University Arrangements are under way for the pair to lead the sessions Representatives from four states will attend the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hatiil
G. Frenel
Salvation Army
Beattie
Plymouth Church
University
Mra Kettll
Balkans Warn War Cloud Grows Amid Tensions
Oct reports from London Belgrade and Sofia describe rising unrest in the Balkans as smaller states face rioting and possible actions by Serbia Montenegro and Bulgaria. Austria Hungary’s stance on a powers program fuels fear of a broader conflict.
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London
Balkana
Balkan
Europe
Austria
Halgania
Atocke
W L Easson Called By Death
Walter L Easson formerly a Seattle police clerk died at 42 Kasson appeared at the police station yesterday sick and was taken to hospital Easson was a member of Sentile aerie No 1 F O B and his lodge may handle funeral arrangements The former police clerks relatives reside in New York The body will be held at Bouney Watson undertaking and word comes from relatives Kasson had wide Seattle acquaintances and was popular
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Emsnon
Kasson
Easson
Sentile Aerie No. 1
New York
Bouney Watson Company
Seattle
Martin's Fate Unresolved as Jury Deliberates
In Salem Oregon Edward Martin the college graduate stands trial for the murder of Nathan Wolff. After yesterday's session the jury had not reached a verdict by 2 pm and it appears likely the jurors may disagree due to doubts about convicting on circumstantial evidence.
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Portlaxh
Ore
Edward Martin
Raduate
Nathan Wolff
Martin
Warren Gould speaks to Seattle builders on city beautification
Warren Gould will address Seattle builders on beautifying the city at a free rally at 8 oclock Monday evening in the Builders Exchange rooms located in the 200 Arcade building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Warren Gould
Builders of
Seattle
Builders’ Exchange
Washington Logged-Off Land Association Meeting Planned
An event notice says the Washington Logged-Off Land Association will meet next Saturday at the Commercial Club to discuss incorporation for 500000 dollars and to secure funds for a practical demonstration of logged-off lands. Bellard hosts the November gathering with General Lawton Circle of the Ladies of the G A to entertain the district convention including circles from Snohomish and Kitsap counties.
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Washington
Bellard
Lawton
The
G. A
Chief Ward Speaks on Police Conduct in City Districts
The article accuses police of lax enforcement and favoritism in multiple districts, noting patrols avoiding arrests, officials failing to shut bawdy houses, and raids that miss key violators. It cites Mayor Miller deferring to Chief Ward, condemns drawn out responses, and highlights robberies and assaults in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Forest fires sweep Metz area and Wisconsin towns
Bishop Charles Williams of Michigan survived a forest fire near Metz after a harrowing escape and describes a blazing region as towns report fires across Wisconsin. In Pound and surrounding areas stores and a lumber yard burned with losses estimated at forty six thousand dollars. Firefighters rushed to Foater City as the state endures spread of flames and panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukere
Wis
Wisconsin
Pound
Wagner
Ringle
Milwaukie Fire Department
Foater City
What Has Become of Umpire Frary
Mrs Ralph Frary reports her husband, a former umpire and baseball figure, fled their home at 90844 Washington with $200 around 9 PM last night and she asks police to locate him.
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Ralph Frary
Washington
Outside interest pours bonds into Seattle fair drive
The article notes diverse donors from outside Washington, including youths, Alaskans, and companies such as the Snoqualmite hotel owners in Portland who bought $1,000 in bonds and heavily backed the stock. Carl Chilberg and his brother Hugh led small, rising purchases, with others like Adene and Anna Solberg, the Solberg cashier, and Dutch Norwegian Mortgage co. among contributors. Chairman Parry warns the aid is below expectations and the fund remains desperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Chilberg
Chilberg
Hugh
Carr
Chairman Party
Colling Matate
Henry Hroderick
Herman Chapin
Hert Farrar
K. Gottstein
Ella
Brawley, KB
Voris
Heatsen Optical Company
Parry
Sunday School Officers Chosen in King County
Rev. JL Garvin was elected for the ensuing year as head of the King County Sunday School association. Additional officers include Rev. J B Marriott and secretary Charles Kirkpatrick with C W Lee as treasurer. Henry Ewing was named state superintendent and the conference featured remarks on county and state inter-school work. The morning session closed with a departmental conference led by W D Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. Garvin
King County Sy School Association
J. B Marriatt
Charles Kirkpatrick
C. W. Lee
Henry Ewing
Milfer
W. D. Wood
Ging County
Political notes on Seee jape night rally speakers and events
The article cites a Republican rally in Covington with speakers Lind ter Green Merce George F. Van veer and others. A district meeting follows with Ralph Pierce J Lindtey Green and a dance scheduled after the rally. Pastors and local officials discuss pricon reform ideas and align with John balley and L. B. Kirkpatrick ahead of the Forty-six legislative race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Fagtes
Lindter Green
Merce
George F. Vanveer
Ciairtet
John
Balley Reputiican
L. B
Poor Street Lighting Complaints in Wail Battery and Vine
Residents report half the street lamps out and most lights burning hot in the Wail Battery and Vine area creating dangerous darkness at night. Police on beats are blamed for not reporting the problem and ensuring proper lighting. The note also mentions political news on a constitutional amendment and national party figures Mack and Bryan amid election coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wail
Battery
Vine Ete
Petition Filed in Horton Bankruptcy Case Involving Over Million
Creditors of a Horton firm petitioned for bankruptcy liquidation. The case centers on over a million dollars in claims. The firm lists Eben Gay and a partner as its principal members amid the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iem Ponpenes Horton
Aloe
Eben . Gay and Somphow
Jackson
Japanese Baker Tokiwa Charged With Bank Larceny
Tokiwa, a Japanese employee at a Pike at bakery, was arrested by Hertecant of Jollee Chrude Bannick and held at the city jail on larceny charges. It is alleged he took a bank from the bakery safe and left with a coin in his pocket, though he protests his innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokiwa
Bannick and
Okiwa
Secretary to speak at manufacturers dinner in Lincoln tonight
Meare of the Chamber of Commerce is set to address the manufacturers association dinner in Lincoln this evening, announcing aims of the new organization and inviting industry leaders to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WA. Meare
Ranation Bureau
Chan of Commerce
Theufacturers Association
Lincoln
Disappearance of Union City Concrete Worker
Fear grips Union City as Lareen, a concrete worker, vanishes from his home three weeks ago leaving a wife and six children in hardship. He reportedly took funds meant to buy a team of horses, and his wife fears foul play may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fear Lareen
Union City
Steamers Arrive From Seattle and Portland Ports
On the front Ta coma yent y from Seattle. A Japanese freighter arrived at Tacoma yesterday om Portland to tth nd Ori wa sae of he a The t Chi jo port from Poltean ak Minteste pelters ay. The Norn steamer Rygia ar rived yent at Comes. The British ie Se Cnighs-the Thiatle ones from Comea with argo of what water the United Kin The steamer Yucatan arrived in Seward from Seattle the morning after a quiet passage.
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Tacoma
Portland
Oriwa
Comea
United
Yucatan
Seward
Seattle
Board studies free telephone service for new municipal building
The Board of Public Works considered Lancet Telephone and Telegraph's plan to install a switchboard and free service in the new MUNICIPAL building. The communication was tabled without discussion as members had not decided on acceptance. The Independent Telephone company was already arranged to provide the free system for the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Lancet Telephone & Telegraph Company
Imetell Te Ewiteh Beard
Removal Threat Looms Over Chinese School Attendance
Oct 1 report from San Francisco notes a board of education order to remove ten Chinese students from a school attended by white children. A local Chinese merchant, through his attorney, threatens the board members if his children are moved, with other parents planning similar action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Board of Education
Denver crowd hears Willem goane ryan eehe and parade feature
Reports from Denver say Willem went to a late crowd after a cordial reception. He left promptly for a Hurtom train, before the parade, which featured an elephant effigy labeled with Democratic arguments and slogans like Avantage Club and intité vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Willem Goane Ryan Eehe
Wing Dea
Avantage Club
intité@vision
Metropolitan Concert Proves Grand Seattle Triumph
A crowded Moore Theatre audience enjoyed a long afternoon of fine singing by the Metropolitan Quartette of New York with the Sa at the Symphony Orchestra. Giuseppe Campanari Madame Rappold and others drew strong applause as selections from Rigoletto Il Trovatore and Carmen highlighted a praised program. The event drew at least 2400 sold seats as students and connoisseurs filled the gallery and the mood was highly enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Theatre
Metropolitan Quartette of
New York
Symphony Orchestra
Seattle
Mateners
Giuseppe Campanari
Madame Rappold
del Acqua
Josephine Jacoby
Burglary Attempt Reported at Faas Home
Neighbors heard intruders trying to break in at Charles Faas residence on 44rd Avenue and Interlake. The tenant’s warning shout sent the quartet fleeing toward nearby streets. pursuers were described as lost in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Faas
Interlake
Green
Stocks and Prices From New York Market Page
Irregular OCR shows listed stocks with bid and low high percentages for firms including Am Sugar Anacon Brooklyn Can Pacific Gen Electric and others. The report records totals of 197,709 shares traded with scattered figures across many names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Th & F. Co
A. 8
Rco
Am. Sugar
Mae
Anacon
Brooklyn
Can
Pacific
Aeme
Lseatelica
G. N
North
Pacific Jets
Penn. Ry
People's Gan
Om Se
P. Steel Car
Market Ticker Fragment from Chicago Oct 1908
Readable fragment shows incomplete stock quotes with numbers and percentage figures. Names, dates, and firms are unclear due to damaged OCR. The item appears to be a brief market update with option and price data though specifics are unreadable.
Prices Paid to Producers Wing Purchase Quoted Morning
Prices paid to producers quoted for poultry veal beef and other meats. Varied items include live weight prices for hens spring chickens and dressed veal with per pound or per dozen figures. Also listed are new potatoes spinach beets and cauliflower with unit prices.
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Wight
Brewster
Post
Tay Y
Mamahig Company
HVING
Taft Glad Hand
BK. C
Richmond
Roelock
ANK
Salvationists
Vlan Bally
Bulgaria
United Press
Belgrade
Servia
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Peter
Sofia
Dear Perdinand
Balkarian
Oriental
Pulgaria
Pungaria
W. L. Easson
FLAS
Chief Ward
Pertipe
Dorene
Salonea
Khusionss
Om Ape
Mor Thas
Millersturg
Bishop Williama Safe
Cheboygan
Mich
Chas. BR. Williams
Michigan
Metz
Hagenaville
Hageneville
Mme
Paul
Adene
Anna Laulae Solberg
A. Solberg
Godman
Ben
Fin An
Mil
Hodge
Ralph Pierce
J. Lindtey
Bey Smaokey
Wakehela
Mirten
J C. Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
J. BE. Frost
Mack
Chicago
Nat
Muffato
Bryan
Everett and Edmonds
Everett
Cat Deek
Flyer
Seattle Tacoma
U. Seeley, Jr
Helmand
Minsing
Mpleo
Poltean
Ak Minteste Pelters Ay
Norn
Rygia
Comes
Bryce
U. S. Navy Yard
Bremerton
Navy Yard City
Pier
Bremerton Development Co
American Bank
Ind
D. R. Himelhoch
Metropolitan
Madam Rappold Deuights
Monsieur M. Martin
G. C. Osborn & CO
Kohler & Chase
Prises
Kobler & Chane
Second Avenue
Seattle, Wash
Piano Dealers
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