Wooden-Block Paving Debate Delays Seattle Streets Plan
City council postponed wooden block paving on Yealerway Columba Marion and Madison streets from First Avenue to Railroad Avenue awaiting maintenance bonds from prospective contractors. Engineer Thomson favored planking as brick options were untimely while delays prompted street committee review. A separate bid for Latona bridge repair and various street improvements were noted.
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Thomson
Latona Bridge
Yealerway
Columba
Marion
Madison Streets
First Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Board of Pubic Works
Navin
Street Committee
City Engineer
Thomsen
Npmne
Mance
Muldoon
A New Hotel for Seattle
A new brick and stone hotel is planned for Gent Ple at Third Avenue and James Street by W F a prominent local hotelier formerly president of the Hotel Stevens company. The Baley Gatzert estate owns the site bought for Mrs Gat for 76000 after earlier purchase by Mr Gatzert for 1500. the current two story lodging house on the property will be removed for construction. The King County Medical Society met to discuss a new medical law and stricter enforcement. A committee was appointed to study laws and violations.
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Gent Ple
Third @venue
James Street
W. F
Thie City
Hotel Stevens Company
Stevens
Seattle
Baley Gatzert Estate
King County Medical Society
Chamber of Commerce
Washington's Buffalo Exhibit Impresses Visitors
John W. Godwin of Washington returns from the Buffalo exposition with his wife. He notes the Washington lumber display attracts strong attention and praises Seattle as an outstanding city with promising surroundings and resources. The trip coincided with news of President McKinley's assassination.
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John W. Godwin
Seattle
Maat
Anarchists Not Eligible For Citizenship In Tallman Court
Judge Tallman ruled that no foreigner can be admitted to citizenship if they show sympathy with anarchist teachings. The decision arose from the naturalization applications of three Swedish nationals who were intensely questioned about their views on anarchist doctrine.
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Tallman
Therm
Will Race on Thursday Between Olympic and Ponta Yachts
The yachts Olympic and Ponta owned by Chas 1D Attmaon and Fred 8 Stimaon will race next Thursday along a 48 mile Sound course from Point Wilson, around a buoy and back. Rivalry runs strong as past attempts failed due to conditions, with about 100 friends of the owners expected to attend the sail and a milk tag prize for the winner.
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Olympic
Ponta
Chas
Attmaon
Fred
Stimaon
Cours
Hecht Wince
Point Wilson
Wq Yachta
Marquis Ito To Arrive Aboard Kaga Maru For Pleasure Trip
A passenger list reports the Marquis Ito will arrive on the Kaga Maru next in port. A cablegram from Nippon Yusei Kaisha Co confirms the marquis travels with friends for a pleasure trip aboard the steamer.
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Marquis Ito
Nippon Yusei Kaisha Co
Anxious for Tide Grades Pulled by Manufacturers
The Manufacturers association met in the chamber of commerce and urged establishing street grades on the tide flats below King Street. City Engineer Thomson has prepared a provisional grade map and proposed engaging engineers from property owners and the railroad to pursue the work. A petition signed by local manufacturers asks the city council to appoint an engineer to set the tide flats grade.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
King Street
Thomson
Seattle
Wash
Licensed to Wed List Includes Couples Across Cities
A roster of marriage licenses lists couples from multiple cities including Seattle Boston Dawson City and Victoria. Names paired with ages and origins appear in a fragmented roster of partners such as Carlos Espirita Aeriola and Georgia Scott both of Beat tihe. Dawson City’s Alexander Robertson with Lila Thayer of Boston. Robt McNabb of Seattle with Fenny Harding of Victoria. Rufus Keyes with Alta Hall of Margeville. Isabe Hathaway with Alison of Seattle. Helen Minter Seattle with A J Tass Wenatchee. Hi M. Fife Seattle with Nellie Ferguson St Paul.
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Carlos Espirita Aeriola
Georgia Scott
Beattihe
Alexander C. Roberston
Dawson Y. T
Lila
Thayer
Boston
Masa
Robt McNabb
Seattle
Fenny Harding
Victoria
Wm. P. Holt
Alice G. Gilbert
la Alison
Isabe Hathaway
Rufus PB. Keyes
Alta A. Hall
Margeville
A. J. Tass
Wenatches
Helen Minter
Hi. M. Fife
Nellie A. Ferguron
St. Paul
Chinks Fined for Gambling
The proprietors of seven Chinese lotteries were arrested last evening and fined 20 each for conducting gambling games.
Basement Rental Offered in Seattle Union Building
Light dry basement with two elevators and entrance from front or rear available for rent. Terms 3, 9, or 12 months. Seattle Newspaper Union, 212 Second Avenue South.
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Seattle
Union
Second Avenue South
Trouble Settled At New High School Construction Site
Friction arose among workmen on the Pike and Broadway high school building as two state workers refused to join the local union, claiming California affiliation. They produced no credentials, prompting a work stoppage but the men filed union applications and the crew returned to work the next day.
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Pike and Broadway
California
Arlington dock captain defends sway brace claims
Capt. Trowbridge, manager of the Arlington dock, denies reports that the dock lacks sway braces. He states the Arlington structure is stronger than the White Star dock with sway braces, brace piles, and warehouse pillars supported by eight-ply clusters driven and bolted.
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Trowbridge
Arlington Dock
White Star Dock
Mourning Badge Ordered by Captain for McKinley Death
Captain A Case of Company D N G W directs all duty members to wear a mourning badge for three days to honor President McKinley after returning from an extended eastern trip. Soldiers observed the period of mourning upon arrival.
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A. Case
Company D
McKinley
Royal Italian band opens at Grand Opera House with five concerts
The Royal Italian band begins a debut engagement at the Grand Opera House tomorrow evening for five performances, a rare musical event. New arrival Creatore has earned wide acclaim in a year, while the Tivoli Opera Company also delivered a strong Seattle show last night. Tribes In the Wood pleases crowds, with an added performance due to demand and The Toymaker extended to three nights after a matinee tomorrow afternoon.
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Royal Italian Band
Grand Opera House
Tivoli Opera Company
Seattle
A Female Drummer Packs Third Avenue Theater
The farce comedy A Female Drummer draws full crowds at the Third Avenue theater. Johnstone Men nett praises the lively performances and clever dances, with matinee shows planned for Saturday and ongoing run through the week.
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Third Avenue
Doors
Johnstone Mennett
Ta Lever
Joe
Johnstone Bennett
Newspaper in Trouble After Anaconda Fire
Fire tore through the Anaconda Standard building when a gasoline patent heater exploded under a linotype machine’s metal pot. The damage forced the offices to relocate to Butte, with publication continuing there temporarily.
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Anaconda
Mont
Anaconda Standard
Linotype
Standard
Butte
Weather Forecast Brief for Tonight and Wednesday
Tonight and Wednesday look unsettled with showers and brisk southwesterly winds. Expect clouty skies and cooler temperatures as a front passes, bringing occasional gusts and damp, chilly conditions across the region.
Late Millinery Arrivals At Curtisa House
A large new line of New York pat terns just arrived. Prices very low at Curtisa Millinery House 1316 Becond.
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New York
Curtisa Millinery
Inter State Fisheries Co Ground Floor Stock Offer
Inter State Fisheries Co advertises a ground floor chance for small investors in a new salmon cannery project. The notice invites immediate action with offices at the Greyhound dock in Beattie.
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Inter-State Fisheries Co
Greyhound
Basement Rental Notice for Two Elevators Front or Rear
In Beattle Newspaper Union notice rent is offered for a light dry basement with two elevators and street entrance from front or rear. Terms show a 12 month period at an unspecified rate and location listed as 212 Second Avenue South.
Two Ships for Skagway Depart Tonight
The Pacifi Coast Company plans two Skagway calls tonight. The Cottage City sails at six with 460 tons of cargo including 160 tons for Dawson and 1 000 crates of eggs for interior towns. Vancouver Carsten Liros loads 76 heads and six sheep with 50 pasten wera en route to the gold fields. The Alki may not clear tonight due to freight, carrying five carloads of iron and machinery and 256 tons of general merchandise.
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Pacifi Coast Company
Skagway
Cottage City
Dawson
NM. A FT. 7
John D. Agenita
Vancouver
Carsten Liros
Shasvey
Allway
Odman Bey
Akagway
Shipping Delays Spur Heavy Livestock Gatherings at Vancouver
In Vancouver about 160 head of cattle and 100 hogs await shipment as navigation closes early, causing a backlog. Traders report heavy livestock shipments to move before canal or river restrictions halt further transfers.
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Vancouver
Towed Raft Ties Up After Long Voyage From Columbia
The tug Holyoke towed a 10 million foot raft from the Columbia River to San Francisco with Capt Talley aboard, returning to Beattie last night. The voyage netted Burgers in four days and one half. Holyoke expected to reach port today.
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Talley
Columbia River
San Francisco
Holyoke
Beattie
Rental terms listed for storefront and rear entrance
A brief note outlines rental terms stating 46 for nine or twelve months with address details and reference to the Seattle Newspaper Union at 312 Second Avenue. The fragmentary text lacks complete clarity on property type and exact dates.
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Frank Lemon
Wusual High
Lcense
Gnent
Police
Lcense and Revenue Committee
Letons Bridge
24Th Ave. S
Kaufman
Yester Wey
Board of Works
15Th Ave
E. Pir
F. S&s
Republican
Harrison
8Th Ave
James
71St Ave
Yeater Way
BE. Alder
B. Terrace
BE. Alter
Alter
Fist
MD Aves
Bell
Blanchard
Ist
Western
16Th Ave
11Th Ave
Crane
Law
17Th Ave
20Th Avenue
F. Jefferson
BE. Union
Whitman
Kilbourne Street
39Th Street
Pike Street
See
Fremont Ave
Ewing
Kilbourne
Blewett
Evanston Ave
Albion Place
Aurora Ave
Ewing Street
29Th Street
Dravus Street
Old Ave
Government Canal
29Th Ave
Joshing” Murphy
Murphy
Murphy Place
Ninth Ward
W. E. Stevens
Third
Washington
Buffalo
E. Fir
Judge Tallman
Kilbourne & Clark Co
Becond Ave
Harvard Dental Office
Second Avenue
Aescen
Gakine Pond
Grocers
Comte
Marquis Ito Coming
Farnsworth
Pharmacy
Avenus
Arlington
The
Royel Italien Band
Simison Bros
Venir
Beattle Newspaper Union
Alki
Treen Shoe CO
Frederick & Nelson—Fine Furniture
Mardhwood
High
Thor
Oughly
Frederick & Nelson
Rialto Bidg
Cor. 2d
Madison
Heattle Newspaper Union
Seattle Daily @tar
H. Woodhouse
Epboue
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Charles E. Blaney
SS Theater
Babes In the Wood
Opera House
John Cort
Channing Ellery
Holcom
Optician Sarthe
Serand
Sieglitas Hise Bai Se
Buf Alo
A. A. Schuchard
Schuchard Optical CO
Sulinics
Orimat Lay Steet
Bene
H. Clay Eversole
Ghirardell's and
Baker's
East India Tea CO
Pike St
Second Avenue Clothing House
Cond Avenue
Cahn & Cohn’s
Jackson Street
Brunner & CO
E Street
Axminster
Smyrna
Odden’s
W. S. Mayfield
Grocer
Vool
Yny
Bon Marche NORDHOFF @ Co
Seattle Tailoring CO
la Pompadour
A. Lindauer
H. T. Turner
Hinckley Block
Ernst Bros
Queen City Laundry
Fourth Ave
Pike
Moran Brosco
Keeley Institute
Was
British Columbia
Green Lake
Fremont Car
Sullivaning
G. T
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