Queen Anne hill shop permit fight ends in compromise
Residents oppose a tentatively planned carpenter shop and millwork for J F Marks on Queen Anne hill. After objections, a compromise granted the permit with conditions to remove machinery and limit use to shop work, while safeguarding three $3,000 residences and addressing fire and noise concerns. RC Culver argued for residents that the shop could threaten sick residents and raise fire risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne Hill
Board of Public
John PF Marks
Sim & Ryan
Marks
J. F. Marks
Queen Anne
Anne Hill
RC Culver
Municipal Ownership Meetings Planned Tonight in Redmond WA
Tonight residents in Redmond and Interbay WA are invited to municipal ownership gatherings at key corners and venues including Occidental Avenue and Washington Street. Speakers listed include George P. Cotterill Joseph M Brock Herbert E Brock and others with sessions continuing nightly at Labor Temple and Rainier Improvement Club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Tem
Cotterill
Rainier
Vienna Doctors Stay at Rainier Hotel During Pleasure Trip
Dr. Paul Medinger and Dr. Rich ard Thornet, both Vienna physicians, are registered at the Rainier during a pleasure trip. The two men are noted as guests at the hotel in the city records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Medinger
Richard Thornet
Vienna
Rainier
Potatoes for sale on White River bottom land
Property listing notes 100 to 300 sacks of potatoes per acre on White River bottom land. Nearby ecrop on adjoining land to acres. Sold cheaply by A. Paine. Contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Ecrop
A. Paine
Making a Start in Wealth Through Saving
The article argues wealth comes from saving habits rather than inheritance. It stresses accumulating capital early to enable profitable investments and urges starting now while young and reasonably prosperous. It emphasizes action and discipline as keys to financial success.
Frisco Steamer Arrivals and Sailings Announced
Frisco Steamer Ove, Robert Dollar expected to arrive at Pier tomorrow from San Francisco with a full cargo. Lt Gray Co reports Rainier to sail Friday from San Francisco to Seattle with passengers and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dollar
San Francisco
Lt. Gray & Co
Rainier
Seattle
Oratorical Contest at Fremont Honors Local Women
At the Fremont W C T U meeting last evening Alma Christensen won a gold medal for the best temperance oration. Florence McKinley earned a silver medal for the top vocal selection on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Alma Christensen
Temperance
Florence McKinley
Lumbermen Protest NP Eight Day Freight Freeze
Lumber and shingle manufacturers protest the Northern Pacific eight day loading suspension starting September 1. They claim discrimination as wheat and salmon are prioritized. Association head Victor Beckman warns producers face delays and possible lawsuits while Great Northern commits to handling orders. NP notes 36 locomotives in Tacoma shops need repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tacoma
Bad Men in the Toilo
J. P Page known as Boston was arrested on complaint by Jud McDaniela who says Page robbed him in Charles Shomo’s saloon. Page posted 256 bail furnished by Shomo. McDaniela freed on recognizance. Both rearrested, now in the black hole. Shome accused of paying McDaniela to skip trial, which he denies.
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J. P Page
Boston
Jud McDaniela
Charles Shomo
Shomo
McDaniela
McDaniels
Page
Shome
McDeniele
Soldiers seize watch in Tenderloin district incident
M Vadetaky told Patrolmen Donian and Damm that three soldiers approached him in the Tenderloin district that night, seized his watch, and escaped. The report names the witnesses and the location but provides few details about motive or recovery.
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M. Vadetaky
Donian and
Damm
Tarantula Prank Triggers Chase in Evansville
In Evansville on September 5 a drug clerk John Felin warned John Lucitelli about a tarantula on his neck. Lucitelli chased Felin thinking the warning a joke, pursued through several blocks before his wife freed him by knocking the spider away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
John Lucitelli
John Felin
Lucitelli
Felis
Ruth Osbourne Promised Departure From Seattle Saloons
Ruth Osbourne, claiming Tecoma as her home, was offered a $250 bond to stay away from saloons. Detained in an intoxicated state after multiple arrests, Judge Gordon gave one last chance to reform. She promised to leave on the next boat to Tacoma and avoid Seattle police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Osbourne
Tecoma
City of Destiny
Mea. Osbourne
Gordon
Estate Settlement Sought Over Beer Debt to Late Wadsworth
L H Miller and Fred Guion petitioned the court to order the executors of Frank Wadsworth’s estate to pay over 737 dollars claimed for 120 barrels of beer furnished. They say they advanced 400 dollars for a license and spent over 700 dollars in total. John Richardson was fined 15 dollars by Judge Gordon for intoxication and assault on Charles Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Miller
Fred Guion
Frank Wadsworth
Wadsworth
John Richardson
Gordon
Charles Carr
Richardson
Carr
Trials Set for Frey and Loftus on September Dates
Patterson Frey faces burglary charges with a trial set for September 10 while John Loftus faces larceny charges with a trial set for September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson Frey
John Loftus
Eye Specialist Offers Free Exam Period
Eye specialist Dr. Jane M. Johnson invites patients with headaches inflamed eyelids or need for glasses to visit room 25 P L building. Free examination and consultation available for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane M. Johnson
Mead A Candidate For Irrigation Head In Idaho Race
Delegates at the Idaho irrigation congress discuss where the next event will be held with Sacramento leading, Reno and Las Vegas opposing. A push to Washington seeks 140 million dollars for reclamation. Names including Hoseman and governors Mead Chamberlain Kiesler appear as candidates, with elections set for tomorrow. The session reviews policy and land reserve impacts on homesteaders and state prosperity.
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Robe
Idaho
Irrigation Congress
Sacramento
Reno
Las Vegas
Washington
Congress
Hoseman
Mont
Chamberlain
Oregon
Mead
Carter
Montana
Pred Kiesler
Utah
Urging Schmitz for California Governor
San Diego Cal September 6 delegates to the republican state convention await stance of the San Francisco delegation. Hayes strong support from Hoss Kucfatti, Frank Mace tretti, Frank Schmitz active to back Mayor Schmitz. Ruef claims balance of power, Pardee and Gillett seen as unlikely on early ballots, potential Pardee-Ruef compact suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
San Francheco
Hoss Kucfatti
Hayes
Frank Macetretti
Frank Schmitz
Schmitz
Ruef
Reuef
Pardee
Gillette
Mayes
Reef
Fire Rages On Tosa Maru During Pacific Voyage
The Nippon Tusen Kaisha steamer Tosa Maru, leaving Seattle August 18 with cargo and passengers, reported a fierce fire in its forward hold in the last six days at sea. Crew quenched flames with little hull damage. ship not sent to drydock, cargo damaged but hull intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon Tusen Kaisha
Seattle
Yokohama
Merchants’ Exchange
Lighthouse Tender Columbine Visits Seattle Amid Coast Run
A gale rips Port Townsend as the United States lighthouse tender Columbine arrives from Astoria after inspecting lighthouses and lightships along the Northwest coast. She will remain in Seattle for several days as the Tango Maru reaches port from the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
United States
Columbine
Astoria
Seattle
Orient
New Scheme to Boost a City Cleveland
Sept. 6. See the Cleveland visit is to be promoted by a city funded program. Chief Coldwell of the sparrow coop is to be provided with an automobile to guide visitors around town. Coldwell has been named municipal guide and will ensure visitors see all sights and leave impressed.
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Cleveland
Seeine Clevland
Chief Coldwell
Sparrow Cope
Goldwell
McCarthy
Tragic Northern Pacific Tree Fall Fatality
At 2 PM the coroner received word of a death at Kenmore on the Northern Pacific. The unidentified man died from four blows as a tree fell. The body was shipped to Beattie and will be moved to the Bonney Watson parlor upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenmore
Northern Pacific
Beattie
Bonney Wat Ron Pariors
Fta
Death reported of Kerry employee in Kerriston
Word arrived this morning that an employee of Kerry died in Kerriston. The name of the victim and the cause of death were not released. Deputy Coroner and Fire Chief Wiltole will depart Kerriston this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerriston
Kerry
FF. Wiltole
Chain letter scheme aims for Alaska Yukon-Pacific expo support
Major T Clarkson, exposition commissioner, travels to secure governors’ letters endorsing the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Edmond Meany reports receiving a letter from Governor Mead promising a large appropriation to the legislature.
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T. 3
Clarkson
Alaska
Major Clarkson
Edmond Meany
The
State University
Albert B. Mead
Ready to fire on the Mexicans
Douglas and surrounding country brace for Mexican advance as two companies reportedly march across the line to search the Copper Queen store for arms. Home guards led by John W. Mullime and William Woods, Roosevelt's Rough Riders, organized secretly last month. Light firing reported at the Half Way House as Copper Queen store supposedly lacks arms and hardware stores open to arm locals if needed.
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Douglas
Aris
Copper Queen
Home Guards
John W. Mullime
William Woods
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Half Way
New Schedule Promised for Hawaiian Steamship Service
W. Cook of Cook & Co, agents for the American-Hawaiian line, is in the port conferring with officials. The plan calls for more frequent sailings between Maui and the Hawaiian Islands and a new Tehaugtepee railway to connect with Mexico. Mail to the islands runs every 20 days, with Beattie to Honolulu and Kahului trains about every 14 days once the railway starts. The company expects to announce a revised schedule on his return.
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Mealile
Hawaiian Islands
American Hawaiian Steamship Company
Tehaugtepee
Serose Mexico
Wembelg
Beattie
Honolulu
Milo
Kahului
W. Cook
Cook & Co
American-Hawaiian Steamship Company
Pnnt
New York
Ita
Swedish Woman Vanishes in Green Lake Car
An unknown Swedish national woman was seized in a Green Lake car shortly after 2 oclock in the afternoon and taken to Providence hospital where Dr Willard is in attendance. The woman is said to be suffering from apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake
Providence Hospital
Wilh Lard
Canal Lock Location Favored by Seattle Chamber
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the resolution urged Congress to authorize James A. Moore to build the Lake Washington ship canal linking Lake Washington to Salmon Bay with a permanent lock at the head of Salmon Bay, a plan the chamber supports.
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Chamber of Commerce
Congress
James A. Moore
Lake Washington Ship Canal
Lake Washington
Salmon Bay
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Balmon Bay
Chamber accepts ground donation for Pontiac community dock
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting MS J. Carkeek donated land in Pontiac for a new community dock. The chamber approved the proposition and a right-of-way will be granted immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. Carkeek
Pontiac
Fire at Hotel Butler Kitchen Sparks Morning Alarm
A grease fire in the Hotel Butler kitchen started at 6:30 AM and was put out by firefighters with minimal damage. Employees experienced brief excitement as the blaze was controlled, no injuries reported.
Jerome Wants Noisier Issue in Democratic Conference
In Albany on September 6 District Attorney Jerome led a Democrats meeting urging louder public pressure. He dismissed fears of a grand political awakening saying exposure to muckraking alone is insufficient. Also, George Weiss reported his revolver theft from 811 Sprecrest Street on Sunday afternoon.
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Albany
N. Y
Jerome
George Weiss
Sprecest
First hoop pickers excursion set for tomorrow at 2
Labor Commissioner A H Grout will send out the first hoop pickers excursion tomorrow at 2 o clock to the local fields. Participants must pay transportation costs before 11 tomorrow at the free labor bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A H. Grout
Free Labor Bureau
Memorial service for Lady Bannerman in London and Perth
In London on September 5 Mre Reid wife of the American ambassador and a full diplomatic corps attended a memorial service for Lady Charlotte Campbell Bannerman. The service in Westminster occurred simultaneously with the funeral near Perth Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mre Reid
Diplomatic Corps
Charlotte Campbell
Bannerman
Weatminster
Perth
Scotland
Dogal Bound to Seattle From Portland at Dawn
The Italian cruiser Dogal departed Portland at o o'clock this morning heading for Puget Sound. The move indicates Italian naval dispatch in the Pacific with Dogal en route to Seattle area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DOGAL
Seattle
At & O
Dogall
Portland
Puget Sound
Local Youth Given 306 Day City Bastille Warning
Little Sharkey, arrested four times in one month for loitering about saloons and no visible means of support, was ordered by Judge Gordon to leave town within one hour or face 306 days in the city bastile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Sharkey
Marine Fleet Moves North Amid Rail Push for Nome
Steamer Northwestern sails Friday toward Nome preceded by Edith with rails for the Seward Peninsula railroad. Rails rushed to Nome as winter nears. Italia passes Port Townsend with cement and likely docks at Galbraith Bacon dock tomorrow. Montara to sail to San Francisco tonight or tomorrow, carrying race horses due to NP stock-car shortage. Saratoga arrives at St Michael. Pennsylvania sails to Seattle. Assiant due tomorrow. Hero arrives Port Angeles to load lumber. Nevadan loading merchandise for Hawaii and sail via Prisco tomorrow. Danfo sails to Liverpool. little shipping seen at Tatoosh due to wind and storm. Merchants Exchange notes a 32‑mile gale near Klein's shoemaker shop.
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Northwestern Aaila
Nome
Seward Peninsular
Italia
Port Townsend
Galbraith Bacon
Montara
San Francisco
Northern Pacific
Saratoga
Northwestern Company
St. Michael
Pennsylvania
Seattle
Assiants
Hero
Port Angeles
Nevadan
Oriental Dock
Prisco
Danfo
Tacoma
Liverpool
Eny
Tatoosh
Saa Oe Ta Klein
James Eee
Consolidation of Telephones in Southern California Approved
The Union Home Telephone Telegraph Corporation files a certificate to consolidate with Southern California home telephone companies. The action involves a mortgage bond issue of 10 million dollars to finance the consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Union Home Telephone Telegraph Corporation
Home Telephone
Southern California
Plummer Divorce Case Dives Into Earlier Meeting
Mrs. Beatrice Plummer denies knowing Charles H. Plummer hours before their wedding after a two year marriage. The Havana report notes that three liberal senators and congressmen resigned to push for a new election, with others showing willingness to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Plummer
Charles H. Plummer
Mr. Plum
Havana
I Congress
Man Heads to Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store
Frank Doe leaves home at his wife’s request and travels to Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store at 610 Secondary to buy a bottle of Listerine and two toothpastes, with a 26 cent paste priced at 1 cent. the notice invites readers to visit the store tomorrow.
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Frank Doe
Bartell
Red Cross
Lester
Port land Steamer Arrival Reports Largely Uneventful
The Port land steamer from Valdes arrived early morning carrying 10 000 cases of canned salmon 260 barrels of salmon and 17 percent of passengers aboard. The voyage was described as uneventful with no incidents reported.
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Portland
Valdes
Gilt edged Rouvenies issued on Great Northern steamers
Odd prepaid cards described as rouvenies shaped like gilt edged cards are issued by the Great Northern Steamship Line official. The cards, featuring names that resemble a mix of places and people, are said to be placed on steamers for use by passengers.
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iNiostra
Hilliners
Dakota
Innesota
Passanger
Floss
Great Northern Steamship Line
Congressmen Jones and Ramedell to Visit Seattle Navy Yard
Congressman Jones and Congressmen Ramedell of Louisiana will be guests of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce tomorrow. A visit to the navy yard is planned on Saturday, and the tug Pawtucket will take the pair to Bremerton as guests of Admiral Burwell.
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Jones
Ramedell
Louisiana
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Navy Yard
Pawtucket
Bremerton
Burwell
Senator Piles and Humphrey Speak on Ballard Canal Plan
Senator H. Piles and Congressman Humphrey will address Ballard residents tonight about the canal issue and its benefits to Ballard harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Piles
Humphrey
Ballard
University State Bank Opens Doors With New Officers
University Station residents discuss real estate prices the upcoming exposition and the canal as Watson Allen serves as president and J B Gibbons as cashier. The post office moves to the east side of Fourteenth Avenue in a newly built building improving convenience for staff and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Station
Rept
University State Bank
Watson Allen
J. B. Gibbons
Fourteenth Avenue
Real Estate Boom in Ravenna Sees 106 Lots Sold
O B E Kenyon sold 106 Cumberland addition lots for 10000 dollars last Saturday. Wood's Green Lake Park area blocks 18 and 19 sold for 9000 dollars. J L Coman sold 100 by 92 foot parcel east of the park for 750 dollars. Ravenna Camp MWA held Labor Day picnic and dance. W Eugene Knox gave a reading and impersonation event at Ravenna church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenna
O. BE. Kenyon
Cumberland
Joseph Lyon
Yesler
Rainy Season Brings Bargains at Bartell's
Seattle shoppers are urged to visit Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store at 616 Second Ave where Carter's Bromo Quinine Tablets drop from 25 cents to 6 cents and Carter's Dyspepsia Tablets are offered at 50 cents to entice customers before the flu season arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bartell
Red Cross Drug Store
Second Ave
Carter
Bartell’s
Mrs Odie Woods Dies in Bremerton Navy Yard Home
Mrs Odie Woods 30 wife of William Woods of Bremerton Navy Yard was found dead in bed at 7 am at the family home 121 Occidental Coroner Carroll investigates. Inquest delayed for Laurita Bakken case to tomorrow due to coroner's schedule, Megrath seeking to clear him of possible charge and Dr Carroll prepared to dismiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odie Woods
Wiliam Woods
Bremerton
Laurita Bakken
Bonney Watson Partors
Carroll
Megrath
Samuel Prather Charged in Barn Burglary Case
Information filed against Samuel Prather this morning charging him with burglarizing the barn of Oscar Hagquist. The offense involves breaking into the Hagquist property and stealing from the barn. No further details released pending arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Prather
Oscar Hagquist
Fairbanks Woman Released on Writ in Embezzlement Case
Loula Bono of Fairbanks Alaska faced a hearing this afternoon on alleged embezzlement charges. She was released on a writ of habeas corpus and posted bail of 1000 dollars for future appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loula Bono
Fairbanks
Alaska
Trustee Company property offers safe profits in Seattle
Investors are urged to buy units in The Trustees Company property Number 6 known as the Dexter Horton Bank Building in Seattle. With a minimum investment of 100 dollars, dividends are described as sure and sizable, claiming prior owners of other properties have earned large profits. The Trustees Company invites inquiries at its office in the Lowman Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees Company
Dexter Horton Bank
Seattle
Lowman
Ove
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Frisco Steamers
Lumbermer
Herburn
Northern Pacific Railway
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H. Quinton
G. T. Perkins
D. C. Henny
Chas. E. Wells, J. P. Lippincott
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Tion Commission
Boise, Idaho
California
Toga Maru
Butler Hotel
Lady Bannerman
Panama
Nobby
Marine News
Portland IN
Port
Louis Bono
Trustee Co
Renton
J. A. Paine
Alaska Building
Phode Ind
Main
Rich
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
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