Shack Dwellers Clash Over City Demolitions and Relocation
Tensions rise as West Seattle shack residents resist orders from health and building officials. Shacks were condemned and burned after relocation attempts to Pigeon Point. Slocum, dubbed king of shack dwellers, secures permit for ten structures amid legal disputes with multiple city departments.
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West Seattle
Health Department
Qouncilman
Max Wardall
Gitte Bighty
Sandspit
Pigeon Point
Slocum
Building Department
Street Department
Tech Department
Building Antment
Grant
Wardall
Canoe Trip Around Seattle Planned by Teens
Raymond Clark 16 Fred Oh 17 and Joseph Sloan 18 will launch from Sahs Boat House on Lake Washington at 10 30 tomorrow morning. The 16 foot craft will travel to Union Bay then follow the lake shore to Renton Cedar River the Duwamish and Sound. They hope to pass West Point Salmon Bay and return to Lake Union in a four day voyage.
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Sah
Lake
Raymond Clark
Fred Oh If
Joseph Sloan
Seattle
Union Bay
Lake Washington
Renton
Cedar River
Duwamish
Siato
Weet Point
Salmon Bay
Lake Union
Hindus Denied Admittance After Detention at Border
W R assistant secretary of commerce and immigration denied entry to two British subjects who tried to cross the line from Vancouver to the United States. They were detained by authorities while their cases were reviewed at the border as the department continued to scrutinize arrivals.
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Ngton
W. R
The
of Commerce and
Ika
Divorce Suit Questions Move From New York
The case of Thomas H. Gwillim versus Margaret L. Gwillim filed in the superior court this morning outlines a desire to separate after a marriage in New York in 1897. The husband seeks a divorce noting his wife’s refusal to leave New York for Seattle and her temperament as stated in the complaint.
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New York City
Margaret L. Gwillim
Thomas H. Gwillim
Superior Court
New York
Seattle
Steamer Thistle Sold and Bank and Fur Trade Noted
The Steamer Thistle, 54 tons, was sold by the Al Packers association of Sanneteco to Capt Sam Peterson of Tacoma for 12000. It docked after a halibut trade vote while 235 passes and 150000 in petition to the Montavien American bank and Bank of California were mentioned along with 10000 in furs. The steamship Northwestern arrived from Nome at noon as Marshal Roy Davenport of Nome detained an insane man for Mt Tabor asylum in Portland.
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Thistle
al Packers
Associaton
Sanneteco
Sam Peterson
Tacoma
Iontavien- American Bank
Bank of California
Northwestern
Nome
Marshal Roy Davenport
Mt. Tabor Asylum
Portland
Worth leaguers back 1909 convention in Seattle
At a reception in the Y M C A honoring General Secretary Dr K M Randall the Worth leaguers passed resolutions urging the 1909 convention be held in Seattle.
Protest on Regrading Twelfth Avenue Before City Street Committee
The Street Committee will hear a protest at ten o'clock tomorrow morning regarding the Twelfth Avenue regrading. Engi stated last Monday that the costs of the proposed fill should be charged against wealthy homes on the Second Hill and Hill, which would largely benefit from the project.
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Twelfth Avenue
Engi
Revival of Rate War on Sound Vessels Between Cities
After weeks of inactivity the rate war on Puget Sound routes between Seattle Victoria and Vancouver resumes. Canadian Pacific to run daylight service Seattle to Victoria with 8 am departure and 12 pm arrival, continuing to Vancouver then Seattle. Puget Sound Navigation Co raises Victoria rate and may match newly restored CP schedule.
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Canadian Pacific
Victoria
Canadian Pacific Railway
Puget Sound Navigation Company
Seattle
Vancouver
Toria
Co. PL RR
Princess Victoria
Princess Royal
Chamber Group to Visit Olympia for Tax Assessment Review
A Chamber of Commerce committee led by L. J. Colman and others will travel to Olympia to join Assessor Thomas A. Parish at the state board of equalization session. The chamber requested a 20 percent cut in King County assessments during the county board’s session and will present figures to clear any misunderstandings. Parish has been in Olympia since Monday and will stay until sessions end.
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Chamber of Commerce
L. J. Colman
J. 8. Goldsmith
C. J. Smith
M. J. Carkeek
Frank McDermott
Olympia
State Board of Equalization
Thomas A. Parish
King County
County Board
State Board
Olympia Aines
Exile Colonel Stewart to undergo strict medical exam
United Press reports the war department will order Col. W. Stewart of Fort Grant to appear before a retirement board at Huachuca Arizona for a thorough medical examination. If found unfit, retirement becomes compulsory and the assessment will determine continued eligibility for service.
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United Press
Washington
Col. W. . Stewart
Fort Grant
Huachues
Aria
Stewart
Oakland Teen Bride Takes Poison After Family Crisis
Meira F Jagen, 19, wife of a telegram operator in Oakland, drank carbolic acid at 1 AM after agreeing with her husband to go to her mother's home due to deteriorating health. She died 26 minutes after reaching receiving hospital.
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Ited Press
Oakland
Cal
Meira F
Buffalo Bill Horse Show Promises Football Demonstration
Buffalo Bill and his ponies head to town for Friday and Saturday performances. The 22 horses will compete with padded protection, playing a gridiron style game with a large ball. Casper Whitney officiates, and Buffalo Bill makes appearances at all shows.
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Buffalo Mill
Argebra
Casper Whitney
Coach Dobie
Buffalo Bill
Forgery Suspect Identified as Old Offender
A man calling himself HH Shoemaker, arrested Sept. 5 on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, was identified at police headquarters as the man who cashed a forged $18.50 check at Hub Clothing. He previously used the name F Bergman forged Frank Green’s signature and possessed several worthless checks at arrest.
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HH. Shoemaker
Hub Clothing Company
F. Bergman
Frank Green
Evelyn Thaw to Take Stage With Morning Noon and Night
Howard Newbit, Evelyn Thaw's brother, confirms she may perform on the road with the Morning Noon and Night company within two weeks. Reports say she is nearly penniless and must seek work, after a long talk with manager Joe Welch about prospects.
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Boston
Howard Newbit
Evelyn Thaw
Harry Thaw
Newbit
Evelyn
Joe Welch
Servant and Child Missing After Walk Between Homes
Mrs Ellen Smith, a Shirpser household servant, vanished with two year old Clifford Shirpser from Eastlake avenue and Harrison street yesterday morning. Arthur Shirpser and Patrolman Glen Humes located the pair later at a lodging house on Fourth avenue. Smith is detained at the city jail while authorities investigate.
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Clifford Shirpser
Eastlake Av
Harrison St
Fourth Av
Ellen Smith
Shirpeer
Or & Ggard
Arthur Shirpeer
Glen Humes
Mrae. Smith
Seattle Delegates to Paris Convention on Good Roads
Three Seattle delegates will attend the Paris convention starting October 10. City Engineer R. H. Thomson, Samuel Hill, and A. C. Lancaster represent the city. The gathering aims to formulate traffic measurement standards to assess road deterioration across major cities.
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Seattle
Paris
R. H. Thomson
Samuel Hill
C. Lancaster
Reckless Driver Elmer Crandall Found Guilty
Elmer Crandall the expressman accused of speeding through streets on the morning of Tuesday September eight was found guilty in police court of being drunk and disorderly He received a $100 fine and 30 days in jail Crandall claimed the horse was running away while denying intoxication Mrs Thompson wife of the county clerk’s office suffered a broken collar bone in the incident
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Elmer Crandall
Maurice W. Thompson
Crandall
Calls Committee Meeting in King County GOP
D C Conover chairs the King County Republican central committee as it sets a meeting for next Saturday at 1 PM. The session will be in the Republican rooms of the Oriental building.
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D. CC. Conover
Republican
King County Central Committee
Haven
King County Republican
Oriental
Excursion for Seattle Businessmen Sees Openings
At the Chamber of Commerce this morning several reservations remain for the business men excursion leaving Seattle on September 21 due to last minute cancellations. Secretary Yandell urges prompt contact to secure seats.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Seattle
Yandell
Ex Mayor Opens Law Office In Hatley Building
Former mayor William Fickman Moore opens a law office at 1116 Hatley building next to Bauaman and Kelleher, signaling a public service career shift. The move situates Moore amid established legal firms in the city.
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William Fickman Moore
Hatley Building
Bauaman & Kelleher
Independence Day in Mexico Marked by American Enthusiasm
The 98th anniversary of Mexico's independence was celebrated with enthusiasm by Americans today, echoing Fourth of July fervor. Festivities reflected shared national pride and cultural homage across communities.
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Cyvry
Mexico
Salmon Fishing Season Opens at Duwarmiah River Mouth
Lanterns float on the bay surface as crews work the salmon run at the river mouth. Nets swing nightly with hundreds of fishermen, including men boys and Indians, venturing to net sport salmon moving from salt water to rivers to spawn. Several large catches are reported.
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Duwarmiah River
Mlgt
Rough Rider Henry L Love Named U S Marshal in Alaska
Henry K. Love, former Rough Rider, was appointed United States marshal for the Third Division of Alaska, replacing George Perry who was removed by the president. Love previously served in Cuba under Roosevelt and in the Philippines, and most recently as land office agent in Juneau.
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Henry K. Love
United States
Alaska
George (. Perry
Mr. Love
Washington
Cuba
Umder Roosevelt
Philippines
Tecere Cotel
General Land Office
Juneau
Dog Catcher Fined Ten Dollars After Altercation
Justice Carroll fined dog catcher Hente ten dollars after he struck Frank W. McKinney of 4229 Interlake Avenue during a dispute over the arrest of a licensed puppy. The pup was to be sold for twenty five dollars on the day it was impounded.
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Hente
Author John Churton Collins Dies by Self Inflicted Poison
London coroner's jury returns verdict death by own action while temporarily insane in the case of author John Churton Collins found dead at his country home near Lowestoft. A pocketbook note from Collins explains he took his life due to unbearable anguish and a poison bottle was found near the body.
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United Press
London
John Churton Collins
Lowestoft
Collina
Aness
Boy shoots girl in Pagora Junction killing 4 year old
A 16 year old Indian boy named Frank Howe is sought by a posse after he shot and killed Amee Baker, age four, while riding through Pagora Junction. The youth allegedly rode into town on a spirited horse and fled.
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Denver
Colo
Frank Howe
Amee Baker
Pagora Junction
Snohomish farmland sale tops local real estate deals
Snohomish on September 16 reports L. V. Waugh purchased the Piddler Bluff farm near the city from Brehba and Henry for ten thousand dollars.
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Snohomish
L. V. Waugh
Brehba, & Henry
Piddler Bluff
Post Office Advances Set for October First
Washington dispatch lists fourth class offices rising to presidential grade on October 1 with salaries ranging from 1000 to 1200 dollars. Local offices named include Medical Lake Tenino Sumas Starbuck Edmonds and Black Diamond with respective pay levels.
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Washington
Medical Lake
Tenino
Sumas
Starbuck and Edmonds
Black Diamond
Obituary: Dr Joseph B Mott Dies After Illness
Dr Joseph Berney Mott a physician of Beattie died suddenly from pneumonia at his home 217 Cedar after falling ill Sunday He practiced 30 years in Kentucky 18 years in government service He belonged to King County Medical Society and a Mason He is survived by his widow son J F Mott and daughter Mrs James Maxwell He owned a drug store at First Avenue and Battery Street
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Joseph Berney Mott
Beattle
Mott
Kentucky
King County Medical Society
J. F. Mott
James Maxwell
Beattie
Local British Lord’s Nephew Dies by Electrocution in Alameda
Alma Ward, nephew of the late Sir Edward Packenham, British lord, was electrocuted in Alameda when a telephone wire struck a high power line from the Municipal Light Plant. He died within minutes.
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Alameda
Cal
Alma
Ward
Edward Packenham
Bremerton Development Promises Big Real Estate Boom
In Bremerton near the U S navy yard government improvements draw buyers. Large lots start at 15 dollars, tracts at 35 dollars, with street grading water mains and abstracts provided. Free transportation and maps offered by Bremerton Development Co Inc, offices at 1009-10 American Bank Building and Charleston Wharf.
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U. S. Navy Yard
Bremerton
Bremerton Development Co., Inc
American Bank Huild
Harriman Rumors on Control of the Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago and Northwestern railroad control rumors swirl after a Wall Street report claims Union Pacific secured complete control via an agreement. Despite intense discussion in financial and railroad circles, no definite information has emerged.
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United Press
Chicago
FR. H. Harriman
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Lasille
Wallat
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Canada to Back Alaska Yukon Pacific Exhibit in Seattle
Victoria will cooperate with the Dominion of Canada to send a large display for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle. The Canadian exhibit is described as among the largest ever made and reflects strong cross country collaboration.
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Victoria
Dominion of Canada
Seattle
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