World Trolley Control Trust Aims to Rule Global Systems
A voice says a world trolley control trust is forming to govern all trolley networks. Prominent figures such as William C. Whitney John Jacob Astor P E B Widener W L Elkins and Martin Maloney are named as potential backers with London trips planned for late October. The plan targets the United States Britain France and other nations while Japan is said to remain excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
King Pin of
Themell
William C. Whitney
John Jacob Astor
P. E B. Widen
W. L. Elkins
Martin Maloney
Whitney
London
Maloney
Japan
China
Britain
France
Gen Cassius Clay Near Death In Guarded Castle Home
Gen. Cassius M. Clay, aging and increasingly blind, is under armed guard at his Louisville home. Physicians fear he may lose sight entirely as guardians protect him day and night with cannon and shotguns, deterring any approach with strict orders.
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Louisville
Cassius M. Clay
Whitehall
Gen. Clay
Black of White
Missouri Battleship Missouris Christening Delayed
Washington Sept 1 The christening of the battleship Missouri cannot take place this fall. Admiral Hichborn reports only 1 percent of construction completed with hull not yet laid. Two years minimum before launching due to iron and steel shortages and arming delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Missouri
Admiral Hichborn
Hichborn
Navy Department
United States
Boy Killed by Lightning in Wayne County
In Wooster Ohio on September 4, Clarence Rutt aged 22 was struck and killed by lightning while in his father's barn. The blaze that followed destroyed the barn and its contents and cremated five horses. A rider to Akron reports wind and thunder caused damage in the city and surrounding areas with downed trees unroofed outhouses and damaged chimneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Wayne County
Clarence Rutt
William Bah
Akron
Philippines as Sour Grapes
Birmingham dispatch notes interest in fall U S elections as the Philippines fate is tied to the result. Rumor again linked U S proposal for Britain to take the islands, but lately American sentiment shifted since hostilities began and Britain would not accept the Philippines under current circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
The
Daily Post
United States
Philippines
Great Britain
Eastern brick yard owners plan market control
Former Connecticut governor Thomas M. Waller and his law partner Harrison Wagner lead a plan to unite several Eastern brick yards to dominate brick markets. Waller said the project seems likely to succeed but is not yet definite or ready for announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ept
Thomas M. Waller
Connecticut
Harrison Wagner
Waller
Lipton bids for Killarney lakes estate
Lipton offers the Standard Insurance Co. 250000 for the Lakes of Killarney and Muckros estate. A meeting is called to consider the bid. Lipton says he hopes the offer is accepted to preserve the lakes for Ireland and for an Irish owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas Lipton
Standard Insurance Co
Killarney
New York
Thor Lipton
Muckroas
Eagan Seeks Reinstatement In Active Service
Washington dispatch reports Commissioner General Eagan seeks reinstatement to active service at head of his former bureau. He travels to New York and plans an application to the War Department arguing that his punishment was excessive and his prior record was strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Eagan
Army
New York
War Department
Ragan
McKinley
Owners of the Earth Form Association in Toronto
The Parker Heira Association met in Toronto and plans to hire an American lawyer to manage its affairs. It claims ownership of U S land valued at about 206000 dollars, including the Centennial Exposition site in Philadelphia in 1874, plus 92000 acres in North and South Carolina, coal mines in Pennsylvania, and other property allegedly belonging to Jacob Baker and leased for nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Paker Heira Association
United States
Philadelphia
North
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Jacob Baker
Lawyers Seek New Trial for William Young
The attorneys for William Young marked for a new trial after his conviction in Judge Jacobs court for assault with intent to kill. They argue the judge erred by not instructing the jury that the case could convict on the lesser offense of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do bodily harm. If denied the motion, an appeal will go to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Young
Young
Jacobs
Supreme Court
Heroes Return From Philippine Campaign Wounds
Two Washington heroes arrived in the city last evening with bullet wounds that surgeons could not remove. Corp. Hugh Waters and Priv. Henry C. Nees of company D were thin and pale, looking like shadows of their former selves.
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Washington
Corp
Hugh Waters
Priv
Henry C. Nees
Company
Lapiner Bankrupt Amid Kidnapping Case Background
Louis Lapiner filed a bankruptcy petition in Chicago with liabilities of 25000 and no assets. The debt originated in 1891 in Ogden Utah during his general merchandise business, connected to the kidnapping of his son Gerald Lapiner two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis Lapiner
Gerald Lapiner
Ogden
Utah
Lapiner
Improper Book Earns Fine for Danish Author
In Copenhagen on September 14 Edward Brandes author of the book Det Ungs Bod was fined 200 kroner for publishing an alleged improper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Edward Brandes
Calumet Mine Ready for Extensive Operations Near Index
In the Index district the Calumet mining project is prepared for large scale work. Cabins are finished and the trail to the site is in good condition. The mine lies four miles from Index, accessible by the Sunset train. Aerial tram construction is proposed to shorten access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Index District
Index
Copper Ore Prospects Across Mines and Developments
Reports describe surface indications at Calumet with copper ore carrying around 69 value units and a promising formation. Sunset shipments to the smelter are increasing, signaling it as a key seasonal shipper. A new large mill and tramway site is sought by Anaconda promoters in Republic, with sufficient ore pledged to run for two years. Seal Bay on Prince of Wales Island sees 10 feet of shaft progress and a new chalcopyrite strike in a 150 foot wide ledge awaiting full exploration.
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Republic
Lancing
Anaconda
Mont
Stecka
Seal Bay
Prince of Walea Island
Lawyer seeks action against Spool Cotton Company
Albany Sept 14 Attorney General Davies is asked to start anti trust proceedings against the Spool Cotton Company of New York City. The request comes from FP F Dowe president of the Commercial Travelers National League who provides names of several individuals with information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Davies
Spool Cotton Company
New York City
FP. F. Dowe
Commercial Travelers’ National League
National Nutriment Company Incorporated in Trenton
Rept. 1 announces the National Nutriment company was incorporated with authorized capital of 1 000 000 in Trenton New Jersey to manufacture food from dairy by products. Incorporators include Jas HM Campbell William H Wallace of New York. Charles H Campbell Philadelphia Peart Campbell Bayonne and Herman Haupt Washington DC.
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Trenton
N. J
National Nutriment Company
Jas, HM. Campbell
William H. W Wallace
New York
Charles H. Campbell
Philadelphia
Peart Campbell
Bayonne
Herman Haupt
Washington, D. C
Atbara Bridge Disaster Reported Near Berber
Daily Mail Cairo dispatch says a train from Wady Halfa returning with soldiers and workers to the Atbara district fell into a ravine after a Vieduet collapse. Twenty four people were killed and injured in the accident near the Atbara confluence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
Cairo
Nile
Atbara
Wady Halfa
Notable Social and Royal Obserations Across Nations
Various prominent figures and events are noted including Paul Mw earning 25 000 dollars yearly wages Queen Victoria's tea habits James J Hill s sons as rail executives Sir Thomas Lipton credits American training Ephraim Dougherty a five year old Rochester laborer J R Campbell a Thirtieth volunteers editor Lipton to become New South Wales agent general Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett plans October return poetically at Kent Edward Berge Baltimore sculptor Paris studio plan Rev Dr Meyers sermons under an apple tree Princess of Wales described as fastidious about trees with dresses made without visible fabric processing
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Qom Paul
Queen Victoria
James J. Hill
Railroada
Mre
James Waidere Kirk
Coar
Aureia
Thomas J. Lipton
America
Ephraim Dougherty
Rochester
Ind
Till
J. R. Campbell
Thirtieth Volunteers
Joseph Abbott
W Ho
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
London
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Kent
John J. Poe, Jr
Baltimore
Princeton
Edward Berge
Paria
Dr. Meyers
Evangeliet Moody
Northfield
Mase
Princess of Wales
Building Permits Issued For Homes And Alterations
Building permits issued include Mrs Josephine Fay for a two story frame residence at 1207 Seventh Avenue costing 2000 dollars. Y M C A for alterations at 3200 dollars. Charles Hyde for a two story frame residence at 128 Republican Street costing 1400 dollars. RP Craig for removal at 1312 Western Avenue costing 100 dollars. Arthur Gorsey for repairs at 712 Eleventh Avenue costing 96 dollars. Mrs N Ferro for a one story frame residence at 1107 Twenty fourth Avenue costing 200 dollars. L W Carpenter for alterations at 515 Fleet Avenue costing 400 dollars. D Henderson for alterations at 1912 Twenty fourth Avenue costing 100 dollars.
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Josephine Fay
Seventh Avenue
Charles Hyde
Republican Street
RP. Craig
Western Avenue
Arthur Gorsey
Eleventh Avenue
Mra. N. Ferro
Twenty-fourth Avenue
L. W. Carpenter
Fleet Avenue
D. ©. Henderson
Quarantine Lifted on Several Contagious Diseases
Quarantine inspector Emery reports the quarantine on several patients has been raised and areas fumigated since month start. Edna Clark with diphtheria at Queen Anne Avenue and Republican Street. Philipena Gate with diphtheria at 40 Atlanta Street. William Heath with smallpox at pesthouse. Julia Weckler with diphtheria at 824 Twenty‑first Avenue. Otto Flanders with diphtheria at 226% Yesler Way.
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Emery
Edna Clark
Alphtheria
Queen Anne Avenue
Republican Street
Philipena Gate
Atlanta Street
William Heath
Julia Weckler
Twenty-first Avenue
Otto Flanders
Yesler Way
Prisoner Burns Self To Death In Rutland Jail
Jamen McDonald, a prisoner at the Rutland jail, set fire to his bedding and tied himself to the bedstead using torn sheets. He could not escape and was found terribly burned, having died from the self inflicted blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Jamen McDonald
Himeelf
Real Estate Transfers In Seattle Area Deeds Filed
The auditor reports numerous property transfers including United States Mortgage & Trust to Robert A. Wilson in George Kinnear's addition Aug 28 for 2400 dollars. Other deeds involve Hamuel Laframboisea to Jacob Murkawski in Paumelaw Aug 19 for 60, West Coast Improvement to Jorgen Hansen in Ballard's add Sept 7 for 80, and numerous transfers to Hattie Bowman Louise Lombardo Moore Investment Co. Nagie's add and Beattle Tide lands among others, with prices ranging from 60 to 1600 dollars and dates from June to September.
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United States Mortgage & Trust Company
Robert A. Wilson
Viock
George Kinnear
Hamuel
Gilman Park
KB. Bwenteel
Hattie (. Bowman
North Seattle
George W. Young
Elisa A. Young
Louise Lombardo
William R. Brawley
Andrew Chitberg
FR. Wateon
Nagie's Add
Wateon
Nagie
Winehill
Moore Investment Company
M. MH. Young
Beattle Tide Lands
M. D
Hiram G. Bond
H. L. Hoechelle
Fred J. Sander
Edward M. Haldoreen
Gertrude Donaldeon
Brooklyn
FE. Steinbach
D. Keeler
Yesler
Nellie M
Samuel Wmith
Thorina Hrenson
A. Pontive
Sol
G. Bimpeon
Simpeon
Seattle & International Railway Company
Beattie Tide Lands
James Weir
James B. Lee
Sarah B. Yester
John EB. Risdolph
Same
E. Q
Martin G. Cushing
Henry W. Brandt
Giman Park
Hannah and
George Pidemiller
Mary Givena
Madison Street
Market Quotations Open High Amidst Mixed Western Trade
Market prices show active trading on Western avenue with varied bids from Beattie’s dock and car delivery. Grain, butter, poultry, vegetables and livestock listed with numerous figures reflecting buyer offers and regional differences across Washington and Oregon markets.
Diverse Poultry and Lumber Prices From Puget Sound Market
Market quotes show live turkeys, ducks, geese, and chickens priced by live weight, with regional staples like Puget Sound and Eastern Washington timothy hay. Lumber, feed, and dairy chopp values are listed with ranges for fir, cedar, and spruce, plus assorted jobbing costs for sugar flour coffee and other commodities.
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Beattie
Barney
Shorts
Puget Sound
Washington
Timothy
Tricity Fresh Ranch
Beat Creamery
Iowa
Elgin
Eastern
Tiurley
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Astor
Clay
Brick Trust
Drwe Ce
Pitth
Mien
Tel. Pike
Moore Inv. Co
Lipton
Mining News
California
IBM
Valencia
Ohio
Roslyn
Main
Olympia
Dungeness
Med
Farino
Graham
Java
Costa Rica
Aack
Guatemala
Lion
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
San Francisco
Queen
Walla Walla
Umatilla
Seattle
San Francsco
Alagka
Cottage City
City of Topeka
Snowpninam Puget
Geean Dock
Iet
Beattix
Goodall, Perkins & Co
Graeses Scents
Washington & Alaska Steamship Company
U.S
City of
Skagway
Vancouver
Ketchikan
Junea
Farall
Skagway and
Dyea
Mort Townend
Trier Street Wharf
Victoria
Ketchikean
Helmday
Wrangel
Jupeed
Earls
Yealer
Dodwell & Co., Ltd
Generstapents
James J
Nale
Wantel Milimen Waedmeen
Walters
Fremen
Wen
N.op
Catonde
Crawford’s
Tel
Hinck
Verve Amnemact OY
Uonmorne. Tremper & CO
Bie Abeteaet
Aetorseno AE Eaw
Carrol
Prooter
Adareity
Colleitor
Patente
Seattlen National Bank Funlding Chan
N. Unos
Haller
Secon
Tei
Pikell
Ghidge Builders and Contractors
Seattls Bridge
Taliders
Bridg
Hanks
Rae
Winst National Bank OF Reattle
Semen Li
Wueme
Fei
Sss
Maurice McMicken
Lester Turner
Opeeee Ees Comhier Y. Porkhurat
Lieht
Telegraphic
Wayabie
Europe
Socal
Rarske
K. C. Neufelder
Mies
LA Eer Eee
Scantanavian American Bank OF Seattle
Yeater
Piest Frees
Andrew Crime
Vresident VF. KL
Jacoteun Ice
J. Cromdehi
Toe Viteat Hi
Bortbera
Disiefeon & Gili
Contractors Builders
Weatern Ave
Nandall
Laes
ENG
Atlas Epes
I. HM. Depew
Burke Building
Paneing Academy
Rowinb
Chapin
Koebchester
Ike
York
Firet Avenues
Cart
Colny—Cor
Jetries
Glenwood House
South West
HOTEL
SAVOY
Firat Avenue
SRATT
Junk Co
Alaska Junk Co
James Bothwell
Mortenge Loans, Freine, & Surety Bonds
Boston Block
Ilanery
Jaschetz
Madison Streets
Swan
Turk
Metropolitan Friating & A Binding Co
Bradley
a _VATENT ATTORNEYS
Seri Ara Aeria Pina Nin
Starr Flava
Room Howe
Fioneon
Sewing Chine
Cotummie Street
Porte Nte Iy
T. Tf
Porto
WHITE
King of All
MH. DB
Beeendav
Pio Heer
Shif Chandlers
Bunde & Frland
Yeoler Wharf
Wiitha
Naser & Morgan
TF. Clark
Jot W. Madison
TAN Ors
HE Pacific Tailoring Co
St Jyeina
Ued Avenue
Roslyn Coal
Cape Nome
St. Michael
Seattle Steamship Co
White Star Dock
Spring Street
Alaska Flyer
Juneau
Humboldt Vim
City Ofc
First Avenue
Arlington Dock
Vernon
Whatcom
Lie
Seattle, Edmonds and
Everett
Greyhound
BP. m
Tacoma
Edmunds Goe
Colman Dock
Beattie Elephone
Hed
L. B. Scott
Phird Avenue Theater
Thone Mein
W. M. Russell
the Shaw Company
the Phoenix
Gulf of Georgia
North Pacific
Anacortes Fairhaven
Yesler Wharf
Mutual Lite
Seattle Theater
J. P. Howe
Otto Kawakami
Henry Irving
Madame Yacco
Bouton Lyric Opera Company
Yaes
Pigott & French CO
W. Washington St
Northwest
Faeelally
Mw ‘Sa Morky
Mipgliavacca
Napa
Migliavacca & Corgtat
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