City Council Sets 1903 Tax Levy At 12 12 Mills
The city council last night fixed the 1903 tax levy at 12 12 mills in old limits and 1 1/2 mills in new limits, up from 11 mills in 1902. Parks and boulevards receive about 68,000 to 75,000, with 23,500 from fines and fees, plus 29,000 in city funds. Total maintenance is estimated at 1,557,251, with 630,263.89 to be raised by taxation. the rest from other sources. Proposals for a city hall, jail, sewer trunk line, and lighting plant are delayed or to be financed by bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Finance
Humber
Park Board
Parks and Boulevard Fund
Thance Y
Thig
Kieller
Committee On Police
License Paarenes
Cedar River
Water Department
Board of Health
Marine ships reach port after brief voyage and limited sailings
The American ship LF under Captain Kendell arrived from San Francisco after six days and tied at Broad Street dock to load salmon for New York under P P and N Co. The steamship Robert Dollar veered off course with a light and carried three passengers and a stowaway. Nome boats end season while Alaska Steamship Dolphin has three to four passengers left. Excelsior sails tonight to Valdez with four passengers and cargo including six steers, sheep, lumber and general merchandise.
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Chapman
Kendell
San Francisco
Broad Street Dock
P. P. and N. Co
New York
Robert Dollar
California
Seattle
Alaska
Alaska Steamship Company
Dolphin
Pxagway
Excelsior
Valder
Sailor Recounts Seattle's Transformations Since 1478
Andrew Paul of the Lord Elgin describes Seattle’s growth after arriving at the port last night. He recalls a single wharf and coal wagons in 1478, noting few saloons and scarce housing during his early years in the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Elgin
Seattle
Andrew Paul
Majoestic
San Francisco
Dee
Boy Koch Found Dead Near Electric Power House
Coroner says Fred Koch 17 died under investigation near the Electric Company power house at Maynard and Charles streets. Initial findings indicate possible electric shock with no clear signs of violence. stomach examination pending to confirm cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoye
Fred Koch
Thle Electric Co
Maynara
Charles Street
Portes
Jack Smith
Koch
Eraf
Maynard Greene
Smith
Eleetric Company
Tenth Avenue
Robbery Near Sixth Avenue Ends With $105 Stolen
Patsy Denofrio, owner of a Washington Street restaurant, was robbed by two men last night at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Martin Street. A gun was flashed, and $105 in bills plus a small personal pin were taken. The men escaped into darkness. no faces or clues were identified and police report no leads.
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Patsy Denofrio
Sixth Avenue
Matin Street
J. Denofrio
Washington Street
Sweet hug leads to arrest in Nome robbery tale
August Steinfald tells Prosecuting Attorney Fulton he was robbed after a Seattle hotel encounter with a woman who hugged him tight then vanished with 870 dollars. The suspect, taken in custody and identified as Eliza Ishinel, is charged with theft. Dancing lessons offered at Ranke Hall.
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August Steinfald
Nome
Justice Cann's
Sarah Kinnaman
Eliza Ishinel
Seattle
Steinfald
Fulton
First Avenue
Lodging House
Arance
Breinfald
Newman
Missing man reported from 602 Fourth Avenue
Police were notified that Joe Bt. John, aged 26, has been missing since Sunday from 602 Fourth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bt. John
Fourth Avenue
Hanson and Cockley Cases in Local Court
Peter Hanson and Julia Hanson dissolved their marriage in Judge Bell's court on grounds of desertion. Richard Cockley, arrested by Policeman Bunnell for boot theft, was sentenced to 20 days in jail by Judge George this morning.
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Peter Hanson
Julia Hanson
Bell
Richard Cockley
Bunnell
George
Public Works Board Asked to Fund Bridge on Bridie Avenue
County Commissioner VJ Smith asks cooperation of the city to build a bridge over Havenna Creek on Bridie Avenue. Mr Brevith says residents will pay one third, the county one third, and the city to cover the remaining third of the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In & Communication
Board of Public Works
Fied
VJ. Smith
Bridie Avenue
Havenna Creek
Brevith
Kidnapping Alert in Seattle Ines Perry Extradition Saga
Inez Perry, a Helena resident, was abducted from near the King County courthouse as Montana officials sought her extradition on a pocket-picking charge. Police and detectives seized her in a moving car, she was held aboard a bar and train to Helena, while habeas corpus proceedings were unresolved.
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Ines
Ines Perry
Helena
Mont
King County
Montana
Seattle
Inez
Superior Court
D Police
Lane
Adama
Hawkins
Auburn
Pla
Le Count to Be Heard on Rehearing Motion Tonight
The civil service commission will meet at the board of public works offices at 7:90 tonight to hear Priest Le Count’s rehearing request. He was dismissed from the police force over accusations of taking money from a lawbreaker and cites new evidence and questions about the prior hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Board of Public Works
le Count
Sullivan
Police
Alaska Turnips Highlight Northern Agricultural Prospects
Secretary Meikle of the chamber opens a box of vegetables grown near Valdes as Mayor J. L. Steele leads a garden truck event to illustrate the region's agricultural potential. The display includes two unusually large turnips, a red top radish over seven feet tall, and fully matured oats and barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Valdes
J. L. Steele
Chamber
Alaska
Steele
Licenses Issued to Web Operators by County Auditor
The county auditor granted licenses to a list of individuals including F. George aged 29 and Christie McDonald aged 24, both of Seattle, with other names tied to Everett Franklin Chicago and John, along with Maud Macklernan aged 71 of Chicago and Elmer McDonald aged 42.
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F. George
Christie McDonald
Seattle
Th P
Everett
A. Carter
John
Harold Johnston
Seater
Maud Macklernan
Chicago
Elmer McDonald
J. John
Franklin
Crooks fleece John Degneau in Seattle tenderloin
Wisconsin man John Degneau, recently arrived in Seattle, was robbed by two men on First Avenue and Pike Street. They restrained him and stole $15 in cash and a $200 deposit certificate, leaving him with little chance to identify his assailants.
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Aince
John Degneau
Wisconsin
Seattle
Lila
Carmen Young
Desnenu
John
First Avenue
Pike #treet
Thief Takes Gold Watch and Chain in One Night
Degneau told Detective Barck he started with 2200 dollars and ended penniless after a night of drinking with locals near Vealerway. He claimed the money funded wine for many people and that he was robbed by young women at a house of ill fame run by Lila Young.
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Mornt Degneau
Barck
Degnenu
Lila Young
Crusaders Seize Machines in Warrant Case at Bi marck Cafe
Deputy Sheriff Quilter seized three slot machines and one roulette nickel machine from the Bi marck cafe on a warrant in a Superior Court case led by Judge Nell and Joseph Anderson. Travel fare listed for Seattle to Tacoma and Reichert Bros. piano dealer mentioned with 110 Union address.
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Nell
Superior Court
Joseph Anderson
Bimarck
Quilter
Great Expansion Sale Defies Competition at D. & Johnston Co.
The D. & Johnston Co. advertises sweeping price cuts on pianos organs violins guitars mandolins banjos strings sheet music and books. It claims the expansion sale eclipses all previous deals and exceeds any dealer in the northwest with bargains on Chickering Kimball Cabie Pease and D. Johnston Co. hinges and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. &. Johnston Co
Northwest
Chickering Fons
Kimball, Cabie, Pease
Johnston Co. Hinge
Thoroughly reliable pianos offered at deep discounts
The ad promotes new pianos priced from 141 to 275 dollars with wholesale style markdowns to 195 and up to 220. It promises instruments guaranteed as represented by seller and manufacturers for years and invites immediate purchase with small cash deposits and monthly payments.
City Council Okays Library Site Purchase and $100,000 Warrant
The Council approves the Board of Public Works to finalize the purchase of the George F. Meacham block for a new library. A $100,000 warrant awaits deed delivery and a clean title certificate from corporation counsel. Meacham claims title issue on a rear alley is resolved. counsel is unavailable for confirmation.
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Council
Board of Public Works
George F. Meacham
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Madison and
Spring Streets
Perenne Eee
Eliie
Meacham
Kellogg
Gilliam
Chicago
Notorious forger Ellsworth Boyles charged in court
Information filed in the superior court alleges Ellsworth Boyles forged W Moore's signature on a 28 dollar check payable to M C Beally. Boyles has previous forgery convictions. His mother Mrs Matilda Boyles of Ballard is described as insane from grief over her son's crimes.
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Ellsworth Boyles
W. Moore
M. C. Beally
Young
Matilda Boyles
Ballard
Overstocks Sellout of Stringed Instruments and Accessories
Winter and Cherbro sale offers deep cuts on violins guitars and other orchestral gear. Violins from 7.50 to 13.50, guitars 3.65 to 9, banjos 9.50, accordions heavily discounted with strings and trimmings.
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Seenesensees Osc
Divorce Case Sparks Sensational Turmoil at Daw Eon
Edwin French stands as defendant in a sensational divorce suit filed today by his wife Mrs Constance French. The suit alleges excessive devotion to the proprietress of a Turkish bath establishment at Daw Eon and seeks support and other relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daweon
Edwin French
Mra
Constance French
French
Allo
First Time in Seattle Sheet Music Sale Offers Deep Discounts
A Seattle department store advertises a closing out sale of sheet music and music books at deep discounts to clear space for new piano and instrument business. Regular 35c pieces drop to 20c, 25c to 7c, with many items up to half price. New vocal and instrumental music 5c per copy, standard instruction books heavily reduced. Orders must include payment by draft, money order, or stamps. excess postage will be refunded.
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Emall
Winter & Harper Co
HM. & H. Cherbro
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Bartell’s
S.S. S
Seesenee
GC Kondon
Amusements
Grand Sweet Pen Cort
Met
William H. West
Newton C. Taylor
Fredte Thomas H. Cramer
London
Aic
D Avenue Theatre
W. M. Russell
Madison
San Theater
Telephone
Geo. H. Hamilton
Leasee
Bonney & Stewart
Hombernere
Venus
Seattle, W
E.W. Merrick
The
American Clothier
First Ave
John B.reson
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Mien
Metor
Highland Drive
Ratvard Avenue
Tine View
Haven House
Rooma
Twenty-third Ave
Jelervon Street
1T & Son
York Lock
Schuchard Ptical CO
Second A
Stone, Fisher & Lane
Patr
U.S. Cavalry
W. S. Kirk
1St Ave
M. SHAW @ CO
South Side
Colman Dock
Calumbia Street
Quaker Drug CO
Firet Avenue
Globe Building
A Lindauer
Pike Street
Third
Queen City Laundry
James Henry
Henry Hensel
Hinckley Block
Fleer
Goldman
Second Avenue
Cor
Publc
Western Avenue
Wash
MM J. Walker
I i
City Engineers
Georgie
Laboor
Herner
Nelson
Rele
Tannier Beach
Reformatory
Clanere
Wilson
Ranke Hall
Deliv
West
Minstrels
Billy van
Grandopera
Madiegn Theater
WED
Seneca and University
Degneau
Morcy
Degnesy
Garland
Crusaders
Tacoma
Reichert Bros
Pianos and Kimball Organs
Cte
Northwestern
GEO. H. Woodhouse CO
Bhcond Avenue
Houbigant
Pinaud
le Lane
Murray
Florida Bay
Yesler
Coon Bros
Union
D. S. Johnston CO
General Music Dealers
Burke Building
Ernst Bros
Pike St
Tel
Ridge
B. J. Brown
Kentucky
Brunner
Pacific Rate
Second Ave
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