Navy yard to build coal shed at Port Orchard
Commandant Burnell reports a $75,000 coal shed planned for Port Orchard Navy Yard with 25 000 ton capacity. Plans originate in Washington with bids to follow, plans and specs available via the chamber of commerce. Local firms likely to secure the contract. opposition centers on coal loading methods impacting Puget Sound policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnell
Navy Yard
Navy Det
Port Orchard
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Pacific
St Ile
Puget Sound
Paving of the First Hill Faces Possible Fall Delay
The First Hill asphalt contract may finish before November with good weather but rain could delay work when surface asphalt cannot be laid. Eleven blocks are complete while 28 await asphalt, with several streets largely unfinished and sewer work delaying Marion Street. Cement from the White Star dock risked late delivery but little cement appears to have been sent to paving firms though sidewalk projects may still be slowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt Sherman
Ninth Ave
Nue
Columbia
Madison Streets
Terry Avenue
James
Minor Avenue
Minor
Terry
Broadway
Jefferson Street
James Street
Horen
Marion Street
Madison
Breedway
White Star
Thut
White Star Dock
The Glide Yacht Replanked and Refitted After War Use
The Glide, a distinguished Pensacola built yacht with live oak framing and copper bolts, was relaunched after replanking and below waterline overhauls. Built for a Pensacola plantation aristocrat, it later served as a Confederate dispatch boat and, after Civil War events, returned to Gulf coast mail service and Pensacola pilots' ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Wah
Gulf
Florida
Chocktaw Hachee
Pensacola Pilots’ Association
Teett
Ahape
One Way To Drive Out the Hated Sons of Anarchy
Paterson New Jersey on September 17 reports a plan by mill owners to dismiss all anarchists employed in the city. The aim is to deprive them of work, prompting the so called reds to leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Anarchy
Paterson
N. J
Weather forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday
Forecast calls for light to fresh northeasterly winds and fair conditions across Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperature not specified.
Hawkins Shanghaied Twice In One Week In City Court
A tale recounted in Judge George’s private office details a sailor’s kidnapping by Mat Dea and companions in Astoria circa 1909. Ed Hawkins, an attorney, recalls the joke as Dea allegedly forced him onto ships, only to flee by swimming ashore after capers and near capture. The account ends with Hawkins noting the experience as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Freeman
Mat Dea
Hawkins
Mat
Astoria
Dea
Aqtoria
Four Fishing Sloops Seized for Unreported Fraser River Catch
Basalishing Sloops seized four small fishing sloops with nets valued at 125 dollars each. They were taken at Morans and Chippeck's and brought to the city slip by the revenue launch Scout under Capt. Reid. Owners face charges for fishing in American waters without proper licenses. one boat held a Victoria license. No known law permits redemption of seized vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinker
Delaney
Morans
Chippeck's
Reid
Fraser River
Victoria
Ex-cook denies anarchist label amid McKinley support
J. W. Morrison, former Rainier Grand cook, rejects being an anarchist. He admits making a careless remark comparing the number of anarchists, saying he favored McKinley and did not mean harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morrison
Rainier Grand
McKinley
Plans for Bremerton Navy Yard sick quarters received
Plans and specifications for the proposed sick quarters for the United States navy yard at Bremerton were received this afternoon by Secretary Merkle of the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy Yard
Bremerton
Merkle
Chamber of Commree
Three Arrestees Held Over Fight At Concert Hall
For fighting at a concert hall below Yee jer way W H Smith E Randall and May Randall were arrested by Officers Ryan and Hubbard. A general fight was in progress when police arrived and the three were taken into custody. Five fake watches were found on Smith at headquarters. They were released on $20 bail each and to be tried before Judge George this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
E. Randall
May Randall
Ryan and
Hubbard
Yee Jer Way
Smith
George
Onion Tomato Omelet Preparation Steps
The recipe describes chopping onion coarsely and frying in hot butter without browning. Add tomatoes with pepper and salt and cook while the omelet cooks. When the omelet is nearly done, add the onion and tomatoes and fold them inside.
Tomato and Corn Stew With Rice Layered Bake
A recipe describes combining tomatoes and canned corn in equal amounts with a small amount of minced onion salt pepper sugar and butter. Another option uses tomatoes with rice where the tomatoes form the bottom layer seasoned with cayenne salt and butter. A thin rice layer tops the tomato base, then the dish is covered and baked.
Trouble at Cascade Laundry Leads to Assault Arrest
H. B. Williams, a Cascade laundry marker, was arrested by Officer Freeman after assaulting F. J. Coyte, the laundry foreman, at the plant on Third Avenue South and Mais Street. Both men were jailed on $15 bonds and to face Judge George tomorrow morning. the clash stemmed from trouble over some work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Wiliams
Cascade Laundry
Freeman
F J. Coyte
Third Avenue South
Mais Street
George
Geome
Fleet Ready for Winter Cruise to Southeastern Alaska
The waterfront near Ainsworth & Dunn and San Juan docks buzzes with activity as the fishing fleet gathers for a winter voyage to Southeastern Alaska. Billowing number of schooners prepare at harbor and await calmer inland passages toward Lynn Canal as Cape Flattery weather grows wintry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth & Dunn
San Juan
Alaska
Cape Flattery
Myrtle
W. T. Tickle
Jennie KB. Decker
Shamrock
Vida
Vulcan
Carrier Cove
Yukon
Cora
Eila G
Edith
Lynn Canal
Crescent
Mery
Penguin
Doncaster
Admiral Dewey
Reef
Capella
Caroline
Lief FE
Pilot
Alceda
Alecto
Theokla
Alma
Hero
Soutee
Cape Io
Here
Homebound as Nabobs Leave Chicago for China
Thirty Chinese men in Chicago, each with substantial fortunes, depart for San Francisco to sail for China and spend life in luxury. They will be joined in San Francisco by companions from Indianapolis, Boston and New York who also board the same steamer. Most have long Chicago histories and run businesses, carrying from $1000 to $5000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Francisco
China
Indianapolis
Boston
New York
Settled Out of Court Over Business License Dispute
The dispute between A Bryants of North Yakima and M Briggs, a Western Avenue merchant, has been amicably settled. Briggs faced Yakima justice court charges of engaging in the common business without a State license, which have been dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bryant
North Yakima
V. M. Briggs
Western Avenue Sion
Yakima
Boat With A History In The Hands Of Weaver And Livingston
Orange Texas September 13 Special Correspondence reports a vessel with a storied past now under the care of the Weaver and Livingston firm. The story follows the boat’s provenance and indicates its continued use or significance in local maritime history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Tex
Weaver & Livingston
Steamer Added to Tacoma Run Increases Coastal Service
The Pauisbo and Tacoma run expands as another steamer will operate the route. The Advance will complete one round trip daily between Beattie and Tacoma ports, departing Lilly Pogardus Dock. Kilbourne Clark Co supplies gas and electric fixtures at 816 Second Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauisbo
Tacoma
Beattie
Lilly, Pogardus Dock
Kilbourne & Clark Co
Second Ave
Memorial Union Service in Seattle for McKinley at Armory
Citizens of Beattie and Seattle plan a mourning service at the Armory on Thursday at 8 pm honoring President McKinley. Judge Hanford will preside with speeches by Will H. Thompson F J Ware and J P D Llwyd, and music from city choirs. city offices will close for effective mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Armory
President McKinley
Jacobs
L. Kohn
J. T. Ronald
A. J. Blethen, Jr
J. P. Llwyd
H. A. Bigiow
Bane
W L
Will Ht. Thompson
F. J. Ware
J. P. D. Kwyd
Howald
Hiethen
McKinley
Hanford
Fleet Regiment
Orange Jacobs
W. HH. G. Temple
St. Mark's Choir
Wii MH. Thompson
Oncar Lee
Tivoll Co
Agetore
J. Ware
Plymouth Church
J. P. D. Liwya
Magnus Sehuts
F. Joseph
Piret M. EF
Csee
Fpath Hil
Chopin
Cveeeneeeee
Army
Navy
Picnic Shore Dinner Menu From Old Time Beach Guide
A historic shore dinner features steamed clams baked fish fried fish brown bread green corn and watermelon with occasional sweet potatoes. Beach hotel meals may add fish or clam chowder clam fritters fried potatoes and lobster. Bluefish requires lighter stuffing haddock suits richer seasoning. A small fish bakes with head on and a simple stuffing uses stale bread butter onion juice salt pork and lemon parsley garnish.
Scarcity of Sharp Knives Prompts City Observation
An observant citizen muses on the paradox of dull tools and a lack of sharp knives while noting widespread reluctance to lend or carry sharp blades. Detective H. C. Adams ends a weeklong vacation at Green River Hot Springs and returns to duty today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Adama
Green River Hot Springs
Suspension railway opens to traffic at Loschwitz Saxony
Consul General Chas L Cole reports the Loschwitz suspension railway in Saxony began operating on May 6. The line runs from Loschwitz on the Elbe to Rochwita heights, offering views of Dresden. It uses the Langen system with 33 iron piers and cars hung underneath, each car carrying passengers and weighing about 128 tons when occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Cole
Dresden
Loschwits
Saxony
Elbe
Rochwita Heights
Cable Railway Link Between Trains at Both Ends
A 1.7 inch diameter cable used by the Barmen Eiberfeld suspension line connects two trains and locks them together. It is operated by two 80 horsepower machines at the top terminus. The cable bears a strength of 209 407 pounds and features automatic brakes at both ends to regulate car movement and safety for passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barmen-Eiberfeld
Atee
Ftte
Passengre
Srentamt
Postponed Green Lake Camp Event Honors William McKinney
The entertainment and dance at Green Lake camp by M. W. A. in Woodland Station's new hall is postponed out of respect for the late president William McKinney. It will be held on Tuesday September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake Camp
Woodland Station
Green Lake
William McKinney
Work Begins on Tearing Down White Star Dock
The wrecked White Star dock is being torn away this morning. A pile driver removes remaining plies and crews collect floating pieces into rafts. KK L Mopkins holds a contract with Zerweich Kaufmann & Co to remove the portion of the hay still above water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Star
KK. L
Beattie Faces Spokane At Athletic Park This Afternoon
Beattie battles Spokane at Athletic Park this afternoon with additional games scheduled for Wednesday Thursday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Spokane
Athletic Park
Steamer Puebla Arrives With Large Salmon Freight
The City of Puebla, Captain Jensen, docked with 130 passengers aboard 74 destined for this port and 1773 tons of freight, including a large Dawcon consign ment for Beattie. The Dauntless and other steamers run to relieve the salmon pack, while Prosper undergoes repairs and the Mary F. Penney wreck is purchased for salvage at Al-Ki Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
Jensen
BeauFranciac
Beattie
Victoria
Puget Sound
Cahn & Cohn
Mary F. Penney
Al-Ki Point
Missing youth reported by mother at Griffith house
Mrs M W Carl of 121 Pine Street reports her son C A Carl aged 7 missing since Sept 7. He is ten feet and makes tall, standard complexion, regular habits, never drinks. Police urged attention as anxiety grows. Also notes millinery event at M D Pease and a sale at Johnson On 1109 Second Avenue next Friday and Saturday. all urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Pease
Johnneon
Second Avenue
Banks Honor Memorial Day Closure Notice
Banks will observe Memorial Day out of respect for our late President with closures across Beattie Cleartha Flouse Rastoctation on McKinley memorial day Thursday September 19. Frank Smfer Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smafer
Mournful City Council Delays Proceedings
Following adjournment last night, the council met at noon but lacked quorum and postponed until tomorrow. Absences tied to the Spokane fair caused delays in local improvement bills. Crepe decor decorates the chamber in memory of the late president and city offices will stay closed Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Ety
Large Moruce Creek Sale Shifts Mining Holdings
The transfer moves all Moruce creek holdings from Captain Martin to Consolidated Horace Creek Placers Ltd. The property includes claire and water rights valued at 25000 dollars. The new Beattle based company organized this summer with 2500000 capital, W M Hrook of Atlin named manager. The former owner was among early prospectors on Bpruce creek hoping for a fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Moruce Creek
Horace Creek Placers, Ltd
Claire
Beattle
W. M. Hrook
Atlin
Bpruce Creek
G.A.R. Meeting Postponed After President's Death
Stevens Post No. 1 4 A. it meeting postponed indefinitely due to President McKinney's death. The poet will assemble at the hall to receive the committee's report on resolutions. Miller and Bexton posts and all G.A.R. members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Ihs
McKinney
Miller
Bexton
Case of Cigars Stolen Reported by Railway Worker
J Gillie a Great Northern railway employee reported to police that a case of cigars was stolen from company freight sheds near the southern terminus of Occidental avenue last night. The cigars were billed to G O Moore at Puir haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gillie
Great Northern Railway
Occidental Avenue
G. O. Moore
Puirhaven
Stolen horse and wagon reported at First Avenue
Thomas Blase of getown told police a horse and wagon were taken while left unattended at the corner of First Avenue and James Street. He found the rig missing when he returned to the corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Blase
Getown
Heroe
First Avenue
James Street
Butterfly Farm at Eastbourne Showcases Rare Insects
English entomologist William Watkins pioneered large scale butterfly use. His London Zoological Garden station and Eastbourne butterfly farm display thousands of species, with eggs incubated then caterpillars nourished to maturity. Some rare insects are preserved as breeders while others are mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Watkins
Watkins
Zoological Gardens of London
Eastbourne
England
Dip Smelts In Lemon Juice To Preserve White Flesh
A kitchen tip advises soaking smelts or any fish in lemon juice to keep the flesh white and bright. This technique exploits the acidity to prevent discoloration during preparation and serving.
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Northern Pacific District
Sherman
Weather Forecast
Mr, Hawkins
Morrison
Nabobs
F. M. Heatwick
Puget Sound Navy Yard
The
Butler
Memorial Union Meeting
Seattle
the Armory
J. W. Clive
A. J. Riethen
J. P. Dbd. Llwyd
EB. HM. Wells
J. T. Renald
JL. Kotn
W. A. Major
A. Chilberg
John Arthur
BE. M. Randall
Father Mill
Crichton
Grand Opera House
Ronald
cbOrches
EE. M. Randall
Puget Found
Church
Merchantea
Buatene
Schocols
William McKinley
Supt. Cooper
Marine News
Seattle Water Front
Dauntless
Whatcom
State of Washington
Utopia
George & Starr
Fairhaven
Prange
Port Townsend
C. A. Carl
Holmes
Raymond & Hoyt
Jill
A. Lindauer Scortins Gpteee
Pike Street
ST Bros
Tel. Green
Seattle Tailoring CO
America
London
H. T. Turner
Pes
Sanitarium
Hinckley
Biock
H. Clay Eversole
Simison Bros
Kiak
First Ave
Dr. Cockramp
Cockram
DR. Cockram
J. E. Cockram
Farma
Herberts
Scheuerman Block
Cherry St
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