Inadequate Fire Protection Hits Queen Anne Hill Homes
Fire destroyed Nels Bergman residence at 14% Orange Place and damaged Harry Moore’s home near Queen Anne Hill. Losses total about 2890. Only one hydrant and no nearby engine hampered efforts. residents barely escaped as crews faced brush and trees to reach the scene. The blaze exposed long standing protection gaps and spurred talk of new fire boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne Hill
Fire Box
Nels Nergman
Harry By Moore
Bergman
Moore
Ina
Inat
Caught in Act Witness Fixer Identified as F Williams
Detective Kennedy nabbed a suspect posing as a professional witness fixer outside the Ma bel Wilson case. The man, naming himself F Williams, offered Parker 25 to drop the prosecution and flee the city. Parker identified Williams, who was arrested and charged with tampering with witnesses. Williams faces heavy penalties and arraignment before Judge George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Williams
Frank Kennedy
Geo. Parker
Mabel Wilson
May Keating
Parker
Magnolia
Kennedy
Wilson
Edy
Williams
Lake Union
Wiliams
Sullivan
Sato
Mk Kennedy
Sam
George
Seattle Wins After Fifth Inning Rally
Seattle defeated Spokane 5 to 4 after a sixth inning surge aided by Spokane errors. Hurlburt was ejected before the game and Reed started in his place. Adams pitched well for Spokane while Miller was slated to start today for Spokane and Hargnon for Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Seattle
Dugdale
Hurlburt
Hickey
Adams
Miller
Hargnon
Transalaskan Railway Company Incorporation Listed
The IrANS Alaskan Railway Company filed articles of incorporation with the county auditor and recapitalized at 0,000,000 to build a line from Cook Inlet to Alaska’s far west with steamships and stage lines. Incorporators include Warrimer K. E. Smith Seattle Henry C. Charplett Denver. trustees J. J. Frey F. C. Sheldon A. L. New Denver and W. E. Smith Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irans-Alaskan Railway Company
Cook Inlet
Alaska
Warrimer KE. Smith
Seattle
Henry C. Charplett
Denver
J. J. Frey
F. C. Sheldon
A. L. New
Grand Army Will March in Memorial Parade
The G A R members plan a Memorial Day parade in honor of President McKinley. Miller Post named R Osborn A Foote and D H Legate to arrange. Washington Volunteers meet at Armory 1 30. Maj C H Crane to command. Stevens Post calls veterans to Collins Hall 2 sharp to march to the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Miller Post
R. Osborn
A. J. Foote
D. H. Legate
Washington Volunteers Association
Maj
C. H. Crane
Stevens Post
Collins Hall
Green Lake Camp M W A Condemns McKinley Death
The Modern Woodmen of America unit at Green Lake Camp and its special committee led by Fred N. Nugant Jay D. Beach and James W. Coombs pass resolutions deploring President McKinley s death and calling the crime an attack on organized government Social functions are halted until after the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lake Camp
Modern
Woodmen of America
Fred N. Nugant
Jay D. Beach
James W. Coombs
McKinley
Local notices on church schedule toll and bridge closure
Rev Roland Mughes will attend a conference at Olympia next Sunday. The Latona Lake bridge over Lake Union has been closed to the public and access is now via Fremont or a university portage. County road changes near the fair grounds shift traffic toward the Duwamish river, with the old bridge removed. Booth Beattie area gains twenty new telephones, up from two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Mughes
Olympia
Lake Union
Latona
Fremont
University
Fair Grounds
Duwamish
Quiet Waterfront Closures Reflect President’s Funeral Observance
City docks and offices will close or limit operations tomorrow for the martyred president’s funeral. Major docks such as Schwabacher Arlington and Ocean will shut or restrict to essential business. mosquito fleet and mall routes adjust to attend services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwabacher
Excelsior
Arlington
Galbraith
Lilly Hogardus
Ocean
Yesler
Columbia
Colman
Ferry
Flyer
Capital City
Multnomah
Olympia
Aberdeen
Hood's Canal
North Pacific
Victoria
Greyhound
Everett
John F Miller Post Adopts Resolution After President’s Death
The John F. Miller Post No 31 G A R at a regular meeting passes resolutions mourning the president and urging national unity. A march to the Armory is planned with old soldiers and Spanish American War veterans invited. A committee will seek Grand Army recognition for the memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Miller
G. A. BR
Naten
TR. Osborne
J. W. Langly
F. M
Gambling houses closed for funeral holiday observance
In line with Mayor Humes proclamation Thursday is a city holiday for the late president funeral. Chief of Police Sullivan orders all gambling houses closed for tomorrow to observe the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
Sullivan
Sunbursts Inspire Embroidered Fashion Verses
The article extols sunbursts as dazzling accents for dresses and veils, urging careful sewing into raiment. It credits Mr Wu with banner-worthy beauty and notes sunbursts suit home and evening wear, appearing in light tones or metallics with French knots along each ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Han
Ulik
Memorial Service Notice in Swedish Lutheran Church
Memorial services are scheduled at the Swedish Lutheran church on Ninth Avenue and Stewart tomorrow at 10:09 A M. All who understand Swedish law are invited. The notice lists Martin L Larsen as pastor and includes a Kil and Clark Co address at 816 Second Ave for gas and electric fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Lutheran Church
Acroft Ninth Avenue
Stewart
Martin L. Larsen
Kil& Clark Co
Second Ave
Fire at 973 John Street Causes Alarm in Morning Blaze
A defective flue in the home of Mrs. J. F. Curtie at 973 John Street caused a small blaze at about 8 o'clock this morning. Part of the woodwork burned and the fire department was summoned. Loss was nominal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Curtie
John Street
McKinley Memorial Services Planned at Market Street Church
On Thursday evening special memorial services will be held at Market Street Capital Church located at Twenty Fourth Avenue South and Main Street. Short addresses will be delivered by several prominent speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Market Street Capital Church
Twenty-fourth Avenue South
Main Street
Daughter saves father from bull with pitchfork in West Virginia
Jap Smith's daughter Maryn of Jackson county earned hero status by rescuing her father after a vicious bull gored him. She fought the animal with a pitchfork, the bull turned on her, but she drove it away by thrusting the fork into its head and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
W. Va
Jap Smith
Maryn
Jackson County
Smith
Alexander Myers Bound Over on Burglary Charge
Alexander Myers was bound over to the imperial court yesterday afternoon on burglary charges. He is accused of robbing a room at the Cosmopolitan house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Myers
Imperior Court
Cosmopolitan House
Suburban plans altered memorial rites and water conflict
No memorial services will be held at South Park tomorrow. Residents will gather in exercises at the armory in Seattle. Water supply for the suburb remains uncertain as the adjacent farm owner blocks concessions unless incorporation is approved. a mass meeting will be called shortly to discuss the matter. No services will be held at the M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Armory
Seattle
Pastor D L Fordney Dies Suddenly of Heart Disease
Rev D L Fordney former Presbyterain pastor at Ballard died after a visit to the Seminary at six last evening. Coroner notified and body moved to Butterworths morgue. He was 58, resided at 1125 Twenty fifth Ave, not actively in ministry, survived by widow and three children. Autopsy confirms organic heart disease as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Fordney
Presbyterian Church
Ballard
Hoye
Butterworths
Mr. Fordney
Twenty-fifth Avenue
G. A. FR
Odd Fellows
Moretta Church
First Avenue
Butterworth
S. Adam &Streib
Sidney
Ostrom
Banks Observe Memorial Day Closure in Seattle Area
Banks of the Seattle Clearing House Association will close on McKinley memorial day to honor the lamented president. Frank Shaver notes the observance on Thursday September 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Clearing House Association
Frank Shaver
Mer
Multiple lawsuits and notices span city injuries and estate matters
Plaintiffs sue the city for 6000 damages after a fall on a defective sidewalk between Pike and Pine on Second Avenue. Others sue Pacific Coast Co for 25000 and 60,000 damages over baggage loss and assault. An insane asylum commitment and probate of Daniel Behneider’s will are noted, plus various railway and maritime accident verdicts and price listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J
Martha Smith
Pike and
Pine Streets
Second Avenue
Robert KE. Mordan
State of California
Jennie Mordan
Geneva Mordan
Pacific Coast Co
negis@ence
Injured in Runaway Involving Dave Blake in Tacoma
Dave Blake and companion James Paulson were injured when a frightened horse named Tom Patchen bolted near Puyallup yesterday afternoon. Blake, formerly of Seattle and now a Tacoma businessman, was badly hurt and had to be transported by train to Tacoma. the horse was later stopped after several miles and likely to be killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Blake
Seattle
Tacoma
Puyallup
Jamed Paulson
Make
Tom Patchen
Hiake
Piake
Green fruits market steadies as prices remain firm
A heavy business activity in green fruits shows balanced demand and supply with prices steady. Other farm produce remains unchanged while eee values edge slightly higher.
Jobbing Quotations for Produce and Fresh Meats
A corrected daily listing of green fruit and fresh meat prices. Lemons and oranges cited at various box and per unit costs, including apples bananas peaches grapes pears and watermelons with per box and per dozen rates. vegetables such as potatoes beets carrots lettuce cabbage peppers and onions show per unit or per weight pricing. Fresh meat items include cow beef steer beef mutton and wether with quoted per pound rates.
Tired of Life Aiding Rescue on Great Northern Train
A 18? year old boy named Goble attempted suicide aboard the Great Northern en route to Beattie. James Gregg helped resuscitate him and secured care at Ewall after telegraphic aid. Goble claimed to be tired of life and showed anarchistic papers in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Goble
Great Northern
Beattie
James Gregg
Goble
Spokane
Ewall
Grand millinery and suit opening at M. D. Peane Johnson Co
Re called to the grand millinery and suit opening at M. D. Peane Johnson Co located at 1169 Second Avenue next Friday and Saturday of this week. Attendance urged for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Peane- Johnson Co
Second Avenue
Five Men With Teams and Scrapers Fred Rosenstock
Five men with teams and scrapers, Fred. Rosenstock, 2th and EB. Fir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Rosenstock
Fir
Climate And Crop Report Highlights Week Of Weather Shifts
William Bell reports a warmer yet near normal week with scattered rain aiding late crops and gardens. Fruit in Chelan remained good with apples and peaches, prune crops in Pierce and Kane counties show signs, hop picking starts, and river salmon runs prompt packing. several steamers are under repair and minor flood impacts noted in Pierce and Kittitas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
Olymp
Cascade Mountains
Plowna
Pierce
Kittitas
Pierce County
Kane County
Everett dock proposal from Greyhound Co aligns with city
Manager F J Beett of Greyhound Navigation Co visited Everett to arrange docking terms for the old Merchants' wharf. He proposes the city repair or sell the dock, with his firm ready to rebuild if sold. The Alneweorth and Dunn cannery, P P and N, is also mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Beett
Greyhound Navigation Co
Everett
Merchants
Beett
Noted Minnesota official visits Seattle with wife
Ex secretary of state of Minnesota and later collector of internal revenue, F. Von Baumbach, stops at the Butler in Seattle with his wife and family. He has recent ties to Bound, Capt Flattery, and Port Angeles, expressing surprise at Seattle's growth since his last visit two years ago. He will stay one or two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. von Baumbach
Minnesota
Internal Revenue
Capt Flattery
Port Angeles
Beattle
Feature
Washington State Loyal Legion meet to honor McKinley
The Washington State Loyal Legion plans an evening meeting at the Rainier Club to appoint a committee and pass resolutions upon President McKinley's death. The Sons of the American Revolution also convene at Dr. E. Weldon Young's Pioneer Building office for similar actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State
Loysl Legion
Rainier Club
McKinley
Sons of the American Revolution
BE. Weldon Young
Pioneer Building
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Daisies
Spokane Aggregation
Leet
P.C
Portland
Ati Beattie
Transalaskan
Grand Army
Booth Beattie
Tomorrrow
Sulivan
Cailed Fire Department
Myers
King County
Mae Dorothy
Judge Tallman
Cralgons
Daniel Behneider
Booth Park
Fred Schneider
Henry Pfeiffer
The
Merton L. Groat
Beattie & Renton
Harvey Tench
Mert Rngas Cane
Edward Parsons
Sait
E. Monroe
Frank Monroe
John Cort
Silas M. Shipley
Charles Smith
Piskey Parnett
George Kinnear
Btar Muate
Washington
Nequefort
New York
Limburger
Pwice
Puget Sound
Ife
W. S. Mayfield
Grocer
Washington Dental and Photographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
Rim
Climate and Crop Report
George M. Starr
Willam-~ette
Dutch
Monquito
Bretson-Pont Mill
Athlon
Wanderer
Morans
Marine News
P. P. & N. Cannery
Alneweorth & Dunn Cannery
Denta
First Ave
Deuta
Sratiy LE
Moward
Mutual Safe
Vortiend
San Francisca
Cai Hours
Ledlice Alware Tm
Beatties
Bill Oom
Conn
Wm. McKinley
Z.C. Miles & Piper Co. Cor
Spring St
Northwes
Loyal Legion
Kilbourne & Clark Co
Seattle Newspaper Union
Wiedom
Robertine
Hind
Pinaud
Allcock
Wright
Warner
GU Gat
B. Cor
Pike St
Pike Street
ST Bros
Tel. Green
Cc. F. Stolting
Third Ave
Raymond & Hoyt
Seattle Tailoring CO
MEE Chong & CO
A. Lindauer Scientific Optician
London
H. T. Turner
Hinckley Block
Norduhoff % CO
Universal
Bon Marche NORDHOFF @ Co
Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture
Northwest
Frederick & Nelson
Keeley Institute
British Columbia
Kilbourne Green Lake
Fremont Car
Ing
Wash
G. E. Snyder
H. Clay
Seattle Theater
Howe, Masaget
Dees the Tivoli Opera CO
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Buffalo
N. Y
Ghirardelli
Baker's
East India Tea CO
Cahn & Cohn’s
Jackson Street
Oslyn Coal
Queen Coal
Rim Drean Albert Hansen
Seattle Gas & Electric
Cherry ST
Ceme
Inet
Houe
Hund
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