Three Men Attacked by Desperate Robbers Across City
A trio of robberies struck Seattle Sunday night with three men targeted. Old fisherman Nels Olesen was beaten and robbed of 4 dollars at Pike Street. Martin Mooney was left unconscious near Jackson Street but escaped as robbers fled after wounding him. Walter Graves escaped with a black eye after a confrontation near Interbay. None of the assailants used a gun in the incidents.
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Nels Olesen
Pike Street
Olesen
Martin Mooney
Seattle
Sixth Avenue
Jackson Street
W. Reese
Seventeenth Avenue
Reese
Ando
Mooney
Carroll
Walter Graves
Interbay
Graves
Hunters Return From Cook Inlet Expedition
One hundred seventeen prospectors and hunters returned yesterday aboard the steamer Excelsior and Valdes. A U S Geological Survey party under H P ter and members Fars A Baird F W Wilson Nelson Charles Fick Fred Gale John Sandgren J H Roth accompanied the group. Among the hunters were J H Kidder Boston millionaire C G Corwin and J C Lister London D BE Campbell and F Paget. They carried moose heads caribou mountain goats and other wild game. some had summered in the Cook Inlet country. Shares included $100 000 in dust aboard the Orca and Valdes with individuals like H M s and Robert Cole holding large sums. Passengers from Miller ulch and Slate Creek district joined the journey, recounting a perilous trip with many upsets. The body of Charles Brown a Gower river pioneer was brought by his son Arthur Brown to Beaver I ll after cerebral hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdes
Copper
Tryon
Aited States Geodetic Survey
Cook Inlet
H. P. Ter
A. Baird
F. W. Wilson
Nelson
Charles Fick
Fred Gale
John Sandgren
J. H. Roth
J. H. Kidder
Boston
C. G. Corwin
J. C. Lister
London
D BE. Campbell
F. Paget
Sporsmen
Chestochena
Orca
Robert Cole
John
Sam
Giscoverera
Miller @ulch
Slate Creek District
Charles Brown
Gower River
Arthur Brown
Beaver
I'l. Brown
St Valdes
Marquis Ito Washington Visit Briefly Marks US Tour
Marquis Ito arrived in Washington for a short visit, paying respects at the state department and to President Roosevelt. He will depart for New York and then New Haven, where Yale University will confer an honorary LL D. degree on him.
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Washington
Marquis
Det
Roosevelt
New York
Uptown
Second Avenue
British agents buy cayuses for South African army
Cayuses Spokane October 21 British agents purchasing cayuses as cavalry mounts for the South African army have found horses raised in the Hast superior for use in the field.
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Spokane
New Tariff News From San Francisco
Oct 21 report notes Com T. C. Sharretts en route to join the United States negotiating team on tariffs. He sails tomorrow and will work with Minister Conger to arrange a new commercial treaty after completing his current duties.
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N Francisco
Sharretts
United States
Ner
Conger
American expert named fish commissioner for British Columbia
An American, Jonhn P., has been appointed fish commissioner for British Columbia under a three year agreement. He previously served as chief deputy for the California Fish Commissioner. The notice mentions medical treatments and a local address at 1210 Firet Avenue. Kilrne & Clark Co., 16 Second Ave, is listed with electric fixtures.
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Oria
B. C
Kilrne & Clark Co
Second Ave
How the Mayor Came to Town
The Mayor recounts his long journey to Seattle arriving in 1841 after tracing a westward line from Kansas with a string and pencil. He describes early hardship, marriage, and settling in Seattle while seeking fishing and a place to practice law as his new life began.
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West
Kansas
United States
Kansans
Seattle
Wash
Queen City Roots: Return to Seattle Never Felt Right
The excerpt recalls settling in Seattle after leaving Kansas and choosing the city as home. The speaker notes pride in discovering a map and tools that proved useful, while reflecting on not returning to Kansas and staying in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen City
Kansas
Namesake F Griffin in Bremerton Linked to Navy Yard Shipwright
Not the Bremerton F Griffin, a Bremerton shipwright at the navy yard, wants to avoid a namesake in Seattle police court. He denies being the F Griffin acquitted Friday by Judge George of sexually assaulting 16 year old Ruth Armstrong. The other F Griffin is about 90 and known to a bar tender, creating confusion between the two.
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Frank Griffin
Bremerton
Navy Yard
F. Griffin
Seattle
George
Ruth Armatrong
Highwayman Robs Seven in Clarksburg Spree
A lone robber with a large revolver held up seven men in Clarksburg, collecting $10 from three later victims, a gold watch, and three rings after more force. Mark McDonnell confronted the suspect, was armed, and shot the fugitive in the side as the robber escaped.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Mark McDonnell
McDonnell
Lands in Seattle for Carnegiebrary site offered for sale
Parties owning land in Seattle suitable for a Carnegie library site are asked to contact the undersigned with an accurate land description and the lowest cash price. W. H. Lindsay, Chairman, Board of Library Commission, Washington. 22-3 4 New York La Roche, removed to 611 First. Umbrellas repairing and covering specialty Bhamek, 1221 Let.
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Seattle
Carnegiebrary
WH. Lindsay
Board of Library Commission
Wash
New York
Bhamek
Poultry and Produce Prices from the Market Note
The market lists a broad array of poultry and produce prices with hens, spring chickens, and eggs showing activity. Green fruit and vegetables feature varied quotes from lemons to potatoes, while meats and dairy prices cover butter cheese and ham. Corrected daily, the prices reflect regional supply and demand.
Cheese Native Washington and Farm Produce Prices Listed
Market notes list dairy and poultry items with various prices. Items include cheese, eggs, ducks, turkeys, cattle and hogs, with quantities and conditions noted for a regional Eastern market.
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Washington
Lost articles pile at police headquarters attract interest
A large collection of unclaimed items including a trunk bundles of blankets and packages of laundry sits at police headquarters. Officers say owners may claim their property by identifying it. Inter State Fisheries Co Greyhound Dock appears in connection with the matter.
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Fence Avenue
John Kelly
Dra. Carroll
Owens
Providence Hospital
Marquis Ito
Pres. Roosevelt
Cayuses
America
Drugor
Firet Avenue
Humes
Tippecanoe County
Indiana
William Henry Harrison
Atea
Tippecanoe
Timhe
Tyler
Starr-Boyd
F,t Elliott Nee
Shannon's
The
Bremerton F. Griffin
Library
LA Roche
Pike St
Ramaker
Cor. Marion
California
Hutter — Washington
Iowa
Digin
Eastern
Wisconsin
Moquefort
Limburger
Lane
Beattie
Puget
Hutter — Fresh Ranch
Native
Frederick & Nelson —Fine Furniture
Idgallon
Frederick & Nelson
Madison Street
Axminster
Smyrna
Ogden’s
Keeley Institute
British Columbia
Institute
Hecome
Inter-State Fisheries Co
Greyhound Dock
Bordes
ADA
Bnyder
Adams Grocery Co
Pike and Union
Pettit’s
Addi
Tion
Artiet
Westberg & Childs
Cy CO
Pike Tel
Tos. Tel. Green
New York Optical College
Adolph Lindauer
Seattle Tailoring Co
First Avenue
Starl
Hinekirh Seneroirth
H. T. Turner
W. S. Mayfield
Grocer
OPER
SAEED
Dave
Mae Soft
Rae
She Bon Marche Nordhoff ® Co
Seattle Electric Co
Farnsworths Pharmacy
Grace Marrons
Haynes, “Cor. Columota
Sherman, Clay & Co
Steinway Dealers
Grand Swouse
John Cort
Big Bill Devere
Mgr
Opera House
Theodora
Minnie Tittell Brune
Glarence M. Brune
Clarence M. Brune
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Hawkins
Gven
Bon Marche
Tel
Green
Queen City Laundry
Fourth Ave
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