Chamber of Commerce Backs 1907 Christian Endeavor Plan Seattle
The Seattle Chamber endorsed hosting the Christian Endeavor convention in 1907. A 2000 strong First Presbyterian Church backing urged the city to secure the event, praising Seattle’s capacity to handle large crowds. President McGraw and Mr. Griffiths clashed briefly over a speaker before backing the plan. Secretary Meikle to wire Boston officials with the decision.
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Chamber of Commerce
First Presbyterian Church of
Seattle
Beattie
Christian Endeavor
Mariner
McGraw
Chamber
Griffiths
Meikle
Society
Boston
City Chamber Debates Convention Capability At Meeting
Members of the Chamber of Commerce debated the city’s ability to host a convention. Austin Griffith of the Teal Endeavorers urged affirming Seattle’s capacity, while Thomas V proposed a substitute asserting Seattle can host gatherings as well as any city. The substitute failed by 9 to 30. the pro convention stance carried despite some dissent.
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Chamber of Commerce
Austin FE
Griffith
Teal Endeavorers
Thomas V
Seattle Fe
Furth
Chamber of Commerce split over convention plan
The November meeting missed key rivals William H. Lewis John F. Hartman and Henry C. Ewing who had opposed the convention proposal. President McGraw and Secretary Merkle were absent, leaving tensions high and reactions mixed among members.
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Chamber of Commerce
William H. Lewis
John F. Hartman
Henry C. Ewing
McGraw
Merkle
Chamber
Thor Ontkea
Keck Falls From Sidewalk At New Lowman Hanford Building
Concrete contractor J. L. Keck fell from the sidewalk into the basement of the Lowman and Hanford building at First and Cherry on Thursday afternoon. He struck his head on iron and building debris and was severely injured. He was taken by city ambulance to Providence Hospital.
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J. l Keck
Lowman & Hanford
Cherry
Providence Hospital
New Club Plans Public Boosting Effort In Seattle
A band of young men organized a Commercial Club to act as Seattle’s agent for attracting foreign capital and promoting publicity. The plan includes forming an intelligent bureau and targeting conventions and events to draw interest, with many business leaders endorsing the move and criticizing the old chamber of commerce practices.
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Seattle
Replan
Chamber of Commerce
Secret Talks on Gas Franchise Held by Officials and Attorney
City engineers and attorney Rog Greene discussed amendments to the gas franchise in a private Tuesday session. Officials plan to present the issues to the corporate committee Wednesday after the return from beyond with no definitive provisions agreed.
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Thomson
Rog Greene
Amer Improvement Company
Corpor Committee
Chamber Endorses Half Million Parks Funds To Benefit Youth
The Chamber of Commerce backs a 500000 allocation to parks. M A Matthews calls for playgrounds in public spaces as Seattle faces limited play areas. Griffiths stresses city needs for boulevards and play spaces. Olmstead proposes beautifying Seattle with landscape ideas.
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Sumas
Mittee
National
Olmstead
Seattle
Bounding Gordons placed under guardianship in Pan tages suit
C H Winders appointed guardian ad litem for George Stephen and John Gordon in the Alex Pantages vs John Gordon case. Gustav Steen vs Halvor Clausen and Sigrid Clausen was dismissed after out of court agreement. Amanda Booth granted divorce from George A Booth with custody of Beatrice. Steamer Jefferson carried 258 passengers and 10000 dollars in gold from Skagway while storms were reported light. Third avenue regrade damages seen in court with 67 verdicts yielding no damages. further claims unlikely. Washington reports engineers favor lock canal as of October 18.
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C. H. Winders
Guardian Ad Litem
George Gordon
Stephen Gordon
John Gordon
Bounding Gordons
Alex Pantages
Fra
Gustav Steen
Halvor Clausen
Sigrid Clausen
Frater
Jefferson
Skagway and
Lynn Canal
Interior
Third Avenue
Three Men Plead Guilty in Fifth Avenue Robbery
Thomas Bailey atlas Chickering and John Nolan pleaded guilty in Judge Griffin's court to the attempted robbery of a Fifth Avenue grocery store. They were sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary for the shooting of the Gemmell boy.
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Thomas Bailey
Atlas Chickering
John Nolan
Little Gemmell Boy
Fifth Avenue
City chamber backs $500000 park bond issue
The committee on city affairs recommends incurring 500000 for park purposes with some funds for playgrounds, and the chamber of commerce adopts the proposal at a Wednesday meeting. A letter from Thomas Bannons in New Utrecht notes U S trade with Manchuria grows under the open door policy, signaling potential profits.
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Committee On City Affairs
Chamber of Commerce
Will H. Parry
Thomas Bannons
Nieuwhwang
United States
Manchuria
Railway Wins Fight for North Coast Franchise
North Coast railway secured a city franchise to lay lines through North Yakima after a council vote on Tuesday night. The company gains terminal grounds at the Belah street and Yakima avenue intersection where a terminal station and freight sheds will be built, marking a victory in its battle with North Yakima & Valley company.
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North Yakima
North Coast Railway
Tts
North Caaat Company
North Yakima & Valley Company
Belah Street
Yakima Avenue
Captain Loses His License Over Life Boat Concerns
United States inspectors Whitney and Turner revoked the license of Capt. C. E. Wyman of the steamer Vashon for improper life boat conditions. They also revoked ex-Mate Dixon of the steamer Tacoma under new rules on fraudulent naturalization papers, noting 17 Pacific coast licenses revoked for similar reasons.
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United States
Whitney and Turner
C. E. Wyman
Vashon
Whitney
Turner
Dixon
Tacoma
Pacific Coast
Society Elects Trustee Board At Annual Crittenton Meeting
At the First Presbyterian church on Tuesday night Rabbi Theodore F Joseph presided as the Crittenton Home society elected its trustee board including Judge Richard Winsor Rev Mark A Matthews Mrs Johns Judge George Simonds and W E B Burdick. Addresses on the society were given by several clergymen and reports were read by Dr Frerley Mrs Conners and Mr Murphy. Mrs Patterson and Mrs Shimp sang solos and supper followed at 620. A large crowd attended.
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Crittenton Home Society
First Presbyterian Church
Theodore F. Joseph
Richard Winsor
Mark A. Matthews
Mra. Johns
George Simonds
W. E B. Burdick
M. A. Matthews
Fletcher Wharton
W. A. Simons
Mason
Myron W. Haynes
Herbert H
Carnegie Now Lord Rector Carnegie Now Lord Rector
Andrew Carnegie was inaugurated for a second term as lord rector of the British university in St. Andrews Scotland on October 18. The ceremony drew more Americans than any comparable visit, with attendees including Whitelaw Reid Charlemagne Tower Bishop Henry Potter and Dr. William J. Holland among others.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Amon
Whitelaw Reid
London
Charlemagne Tower
Berlin
Henry Co. Potter
New York
William J. Holland
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburg
Interstate hearing opens on refrigerator car lines
Washington October 18 The Interstate Commerce Commission today began hearings on cases affecting the refrigerator car lines with officials and industry representatives present to argue regulatory and operational issues.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lost employer's money in little game of draw
Gregor a meat cutter at the Columbia Market in Columbia was charged with embezzlement after allegedly taking 29.36 from a saloon game of freeze out at Western and Spring. He claimed intoxication and enticement but a warrant followed, with police investigating gambling at cigar stand rooms above saloons.
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N. C
Gregor
Cameron
Mackintosh
Knights of the Green Cloth
Hubbard
Preeman
Ballinger
Vyeouler
Bevcond
Union
University
Cunliffe Sought After Adams Express Theft
Edward George Cunliffe, who vanished from the Adams Express offices as a $100,000 package disappeared, remains at large though police expect soon custody. Cunliffe acted as substitute money clerk at the time. The Cincinnati bank has been reimbursed. Seattle annexation moves South Seattle into the First ward by unanimous council vote.
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Pittsburg
Edward George Cunliffe
Adams Express Company
Cunliffe
Cincinnati Bank
South
Seattle
First Ward
City of
Star's Newsboys Invitees at Star Theater Saturday
The Star newsboys and carriers will be guests at the Star theater next Saturday afternoon. A program is planned to engage enterprising young news merchants. The boys are proud of the compliment and will appear in full force. further announcements will follow.
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Star
Star Theater
Meter Man Assault Case Inconsistent Reading Incident
Arthur Steen of Snoqualmie Falls Electric accuses Wight of threatening violence after a meter reading visit. Steen began formal complaint after the alleged Monday incident, asserting Wight hurled vile names and endangered the meter reader.
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Wight
Arthur Steam
Snoqualmle Falla Electric Company
Steen
Prepare to Make Arrest In Insurance Scandal
New York reports that an arrest is expected in an insurance scandal as the investigating committee requests the presence of Assistant District Attorney Rand. The hearing also includes testimony about legal expenses and the Grosvenor apartment owned by the Mutual.
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New York
Insurance Investigating Committee
Jerome
Rand
McCurdy
Hughes
Mutual
Beck
Grosvenor
The
Soldier Jumps From Transport En Route to Fort Mott
Patrick Egan ordnance sergeant of the Sixty Sixth artillery deranged in mind leaped from the Sherman at Lime Point on arrival in San Francisco. Despite rescue attempts he refused aid and disappeared before 5000 passengers as witnesses watched.
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San Francisco
Cal
Patrick Egan
Sixty Sixth Artillery
Fort Mott
N. J
Sherman
Philippines
Lime Point
Plasterer Falls Two Stories at Lowman Building
J. W. Keck, a plasterer, fell from the second story of the Lowman building at First and Cherry to the basement shortly before 1 PM on Wednesday. He suffered a sprained back, wrenching of neck and shoulder, a badly battered head, and possible internal injuries. He was unconscious on arrival at Providence hospital. fellow workers carried him to a drug store before the ambulance.
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J. W. Keck
Lowman
Providence Hospital
Bank cashier dies by own hand in Pittsburg crisis
SUICIDER ON EVE OF CRABH. OCT. 18. T. L. Clark, cashier of the Enterprise National Bank, committed death by own action this morning. The comptroller ordered the bank closed, declaring it insolvent. Examiner Cunningham was appointed receiver.
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Pittsburg
T. L. Clark
Enterprise National Bank
Curency
Examiner Cunningham
No Inquest After NP Train Kills J K Holcomb
Coroner Carroll will not hold an inquest into the death of J K Holcomb struck by a Northern Pacific train between Fremont and Interbay Tuesday morning. Brakeman T J Ryan stated Holcomb walked on the ties ahead of the backing train. Holcomb’s friends say he was deaf and may not have heard the approach.
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N. M. Clancey
T. J. Ryan
Northern Pacific
J. K. Holcomb
Fremont
Interbay
Carroll
Ryan
Holcomb
Water shut off on Thursday service area
City water will be shut off Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all streets between Dexter and Aloha Fifth Avenue north and Westlake Dennyway and Aloha.
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Dexter
Aloha
Fifth Avenue North
Westlake
Dennyway
N. P. 18 Still Making Money
The Northern Pacific railroad reports gross earnings of 60,722,855.72 for the year ending June 30, an increase of 4,198,311 over the prior year.
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N. P
ST. Paul
Northern Pacific Railroad
Local Vessels Reported In North Waters This Week
Wednesday morning reports list steamer Humboldt arriving and leaving Skagway, Bertha and Cottage City arriving and leaving Sitka on Tuesday, and steamer Portland arriving and leaving Juneau on Tuesday.
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North
Humboldt
Skagway
Bertha
Cottage City
Sitka
Portland
Juneau
Burton demurrer indictment sustained in St Louis
The Burton demurrer indictment is sustained. A special grand jury is ordered for November 9.
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ST. Louis
Burton Demurrer
Changes In Handling Baggage Will Aid Passengers
Customs authorities will overhaul baggage and passenger handling at the port to reduce wharf delays. At Smiths Cove, baggage will be alphabetized and placed in lettered stalls as ships arrive, with red capped inspectors guiding examinations and only authorized persons allowed on dock during inspections.
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Smith's Cove
Great Northern Steamship
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Frank Loftus
New York
Atlantic Coast
Ide
Gotham
Great Northern Steamship Company
Minnesota
Minnsota
Loftus
Secrets of Human Traffic Told by a Victim
A Chicago woman who escaped a slave trafficking ring will report the case to police. She was lured with promises of a governess post for a rich Chinese family, suspected the plot in San Francisco, and was guided by a former sweetheart before being rescued.
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Chicago
China
Collins
San Francisco
Franchises Considered In Seattle Tacoma Power Case
The pending steam heat franchise for Seattle Tacoma Power faces final action by the corporations committee likely Wednesday. Price is the sole disputed point while Councilman Rude frequently objects. The library contract gains urgency as cheaper heat may be secured through the city utility, with public buildings to receive half price heat. Consideration includes Westlake Second Avenue and Hubbell Union Street booster lines amid debate on usage clauses and noise.
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Seattle- Tacoma Power Company
Corporations Committee
Rude
Library Board
Carnegiebrary
Seattle-Tacoma Power Company
Westlake
Second Avenue
Murphy
F. B. Hubbell
Union Street
Sullivan Beats Burns For Decision In Twenty Round Fight
In Los Angeles on Tuesday night twin Sullivan won the decision over Tommy Burns after twenty rounds. The result favored Sullivan ten to nine in bets as he outpointed Burns, showing greater experience and composure. No major injuries were noted by bout’s end. Guardian ad litem John H. Perry appointed to represent minors in the case B J Anderson versus the Anderson minors. A restraining order was issued in Hawkinson versus Hawkinson preventing sale or disposal of assets.
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Los Angeles
Twin
Sullivan
Tommy Burns
Burns
John H. Perry
Superior Court Guardian Ad Litem
B. Roy Anderson
Dinah Anderson
Ruby Anderson
Ruth Anderson
Walter Anderson
B. J. Anderson
Frater
Hildas. Hawkinson
August W. Hawkinson
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Chris
Man Endeavor Convention
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George A. Booth
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Board of Consulting Engineers
Carnegie
Oliver B. Hart
Noe
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Mercer Island
Rief
Frank B. Jordan
Thomas JD. Jordan
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