Plucky Union Girl Writes Spirited Invasion Tale
Mamie Cook chronicles her daring entry into the Western Union Telegraph Office during the strike. She disguises as a worker and tours the main building and operating room to expose who handles messages and how nonunion staff struggle to send messages. She plans to testify in the Seattle Star.
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Telegraph Office
Star
York
Mamie Cook
Wmv
Pamie Cook
Grike Deana
Huvery
Athem
Cook
Seattle Star
Aly
Western Union
Wives Murder Mystery Lingers Over Seattle Bay Trunk Clue
The article details the disappearance and suspected murder of Mrs. Covington and Covington, with lodger Burnsen implicated by witnesses. Investigators trace movements from the Keswick to Alki Point, noting a trunk found on South Alki wharf and two men seen the night of the crime. Authorities doubt a quick disposal, considering currents and recent camp searches along two miles of beach.
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Fagte
Seattle
Florence K
Keswick
Sturt
Hall
Ballard to Welcome Lopes Island Produce for Ballard Market
At the Salmon Bay Improvement Club meeting A W Preston reported Lopes Island ranchers have organized to bring produce to Ballard once the market is established. J Cady said sufficient output from Lopesteland will be available. The Seattle council introduced an ordinance for a Ballard public market and will not fund shelter immediately though winter shelter is planned. Major Powell attended and discussed the Lake Washington canal construction.
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Ballard
Salmon Bay
Major Powell
Lake Washington Canal
Mallard area fund drive reports strong business support
Committees appointed to raise money for Mallard’s welfare work report substantial subscriptions from local business leaders who promise to cover their share. F Ernest Coney, a former Mallard teacher and Seattle music home manager, was located in Eastern Washington after months missing. He had vanished with creditors pursuing him and was traced to Portland before vanishing again. Peter De Coux, oilier at the Stimeon mill, was arrested on a night watchman’s complaint. discharged this morning, he accused Burke of his firing and faces assault charges. Charles Pregent, held for disorderly conduct, was released on cash bond to appear later. Catholic Foresters plan a dance at Recreation hall tomorrow. Crystal Dancing Club kicks off season at Junction hall.
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Mallard
Ballard
F. Ernest Coney
Hallard
Washington
Cone
Seattle
Portland
Peter de Coux
Stimeon
Burke
de Coux
Gordon
Charles Pregent
Sound Steamer La Conner Burns in Tacoma Harbor
Fire originated in the engine room of the steamer La Conner tied at the Albers Prow dock. The 199 ton vessel carrying hay and 60 barrels of fuel burned to a charred wreck. the cook Rich Henrikson was rescued after climbing to the stern as crews tried to scuttle the ship. The boat valued at $15,000 to $20,000 with cargo hay about $2,600.
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Tacoma
la Conner
M@ling company
Donny
Northern Pacific Bridge
Rich Henrickson
Winslow
J. ©. Tanner
Denny
Engineer Tanner
Star Steamship Company
Seatthe
Thetis Brings Shipwrecked Sailors To Port Townsend
The Thetis arrived from Alaska with the 240 crew and passengers of the John Currier after it wrecked near Nelsons Lagoon. The Currier crew camped on the beach until the Thetis rescued them and conveyed them to Port Townsend where they joined other survivors aboard the McCulloch.
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Port Wnsend
Thetis
Alaska
John Currier
Nelson's Lagoon
Currier
Wessel
McCulloch
Port Townsend
Henderson
Beattie
Oliver Theater Hosts Week of Cartoonist and Movie Previews
Jack Levine, a one year old lightning cartoonist, is featured on the weekly bill at the Oliver theater. Will Carson performs an illustrated song while the Oliver scope screens several new motion pictures.
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Leis Theater
Stewart & Demond
Wells & Sells
Plantation Pour
Wallace Sisters
Weaver
Delton & Fry
Mexico
Elwell
Jack Levine
Oliver Theater
Will Carson
Oliver Scope
William Paversham at the Grand in The Squaw Man and Isle of Space
Seattle sees William Paversham in The Squaw Man at the Grand, a season standout, with Isle of Space offering lively music and striking chorus girls. The two show offerings together promise record business for the week.
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Seattle
William Paversham
the Grand
Squaw Man
The
Isle of Space
Colleen Lawn at Third Avenue Theater Show Preview
The Colleen Lawn at the Third Avenue theater offers a romantic Irish scene and a strong display of acting talent. The performance promises charm and musical flair, highlighting Irish-themed romance on stage.
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Third Avenue Theater
Lyric Theater Shifts to Vaudeville After Week Run
Thorne and Blossome will play all week at Lyric Theater. Management announces that starting next week the Lyric will become a vaudeville venue.
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Thorne
Blossome
Lyric Theater
Arrest in Affinities Dealing Case Shocks Chicago
Miss Marion Grey a 20 year old nurse and Cupid agent in Eigin is arrested by a U S marshal for running a matrimonial agency and uniting affinities. She says customers were treated fairly and refunds issued when dissatisfied. Officials charge her with mail fraud in the affinities scheme.
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United States
Marion Grey
Nuise
Cupid
Eigin
Miss Grey
Odeon Theater Week Bill Features Diverse Performers
The Odeon Theater presents a long program this week featuring the Darbyelle sisters as mystica and Bob Zeno a singing and dancing comedian. Hi Greenway is a jaggier, Miss Nina Payne a soloist and dancer, Miss Winifred Greene an illustrated song vocalist, and Miss Lois Feart a contralto soloist. The dincdrome moving pictures promise fun for audiences.
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Odeon Theater
Darbyelle Sisters
Mystica
Bob Zeno
Hi Greenway
Nina Payne
Winifred Greene
Lois Feart
Dincdrome Moving Pictures
Licensed Weddings Span Numerous Couples Across Regions
A list of couples joining in marriage includes Axel Kage 24 and Anna Halvorsen 19 in Wash aan, Chas Jones 21 with Rose Larson, and many others across Seattle Beattie Georgetown Ravensdale and beyond. Details show ages from 18 to 46 with partners from multiple states and cities.
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Axel Kage
Anna Halvorsen
Wash
Aan
Kepy
Mra
Pearl ME Wendward
Beliing Hat
Chas. Jones
Rose Larson
Beattie Hrady CC
Revendcroft
Blanche KB
Graham
Seattle
Irving G. Carr
Daisy RK
Reeks
Beattie
Chester A. Hamilton
Andlizabeth A. Ward
Georgetown
John Delorenti
Black Diamond
Celine Boulanger
Mack Diamond
A. J. Netirdeon
Ravensdale
Minnie Hallen
Gilbert G. Knott
Erma Ih. Zeter
Mathew V. Hasbroeck
Georgia
J. Griffin
Battle Creek
Mich
Jacob H. Miller
Births Registered in Riverside and Nearby Areas
Births were registered today noting Watkins with a son at 2013 Dearborn on Sept 16. Harrison with a daughter at 366 Seventy Sixth Ave North on Sept 21. Hopper at Minor Hospital with a daughter on Sept 21. Markeson with a son at Riverside on Sept 23. Atwood with a son at 518 Melrose on Sept 23. Caskey with a daughter at 720 Twentieth Ave on Sept 22.
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Watkins
R. W. Watkins
Dearborn
Harrison
North
Hopper
F. Hopper
Minor Hospital
Markeson
A. Markeson
Riverside
Atwood
A. Atwood
Melrose
Deaths Registered Today Across Several Regions
Deaths registered include Rapsch R age 33 at Argo Station Sept 21. Silverwall F age 47 at Seattle General Sept 22. Buneim J age about 56 at Wayside Emergency hospital. Garrison G A age 79 at Madison Park Sept 22. Nelson O age 30 at North Bend Sept 20. Purdy F D age 20 at 1110 Columbia et Sept 22. Wengel R C age 17 near Hoffman Station Sept 22. Fraker T O age 16 at Seattle seminary Sept 22. McG twin infant at 6024 Hillman Sept 23.
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Rapsch
R. Rapsch
Argo Station
Silverwall
F. Silverwall
Seattle General Hospital
Buneim
J. Buneim
Wayside Emergency Hospital
Garrison
G. A. Garrison
Madison Park
Nelson
O. Nelson
North Bend
Wash
Purdy
F. D. Purdy
Columbia Et
Roosevelt Bear Hunt Prep Near Lake Providence
President Roosevelt will hunt bear in East Carroll parish near Alsaba Station on the Iron Mountain road. Hunters have prepared a camp 18 miles from Lake Providence for a month, with the sheriff ordered to keep reporters away during the president’s stay.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
East Carroll Parish
Alsaba Station
Iron Mountain Road
Lake Providence
Mayor Seeks Legal Opinion On Crawford Street Car Ordinance
Mayor Moore has sent the ordinance interpreted by counsel to the corporation counsel for legality opinion. The ordinance authorizes the mayor to draw warrants on condemnation funds to reimburse the general fund for condemnation payouts, and has been sent to the law department for interpretation.
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Moore
Crawford Street
Corporation Counsel
Law Department
Mayor approves $350 for additional otter boxes
The appropriation ordinance setting aside 350 dollars for the erection of additional otter boxes for the residence sections was approved today by Mayor Moore.
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Moore
Woman killed as street car hits wagon in San Francisco
A Vilencia street car struck a wagon near Grant and Market in San Francisco, killing Mrs. Kate Knowlton and seriously injuring two men and a boy. The motorman was blamed for the accident, which hospital doctors called more of a fright injury than fatal trauma.
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Ban Francisco
Vilencia
Grantav
Market #1
Kate Knowlton
Sigurden
Scharff
Emma Calve Makes Rag Dolls and Hats for Immigrant Children
Mme Emma Calve arrived in New York aboard the Panonia after Gibraltar voyage. She spent the voyage sewing rag dolls and trimming hats for steerage children, giving away 50 dolls and cutting up hats for girls. A large doll modeled after Carmen was raffled in the first cabin, raising $75 for the seamen's fund.
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New York
Mme
Emma Calve
Pannonia
Gibraltar
America
Baskerville
Mme. Calve
Carmen
Seamen's Benefit Fund
First Schmits MacMahon Campaign Rally Held in Madrona Hall
The initial council ward 14 rally drew about 150 attendees at Madrona hall. Speakers included L. C. Siven former West Seattle mayor and defeated Ne llcan nominee and John Shorett local attorney. MacMahon challenged Schmitz to a public debate.
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Schmits MacMahon
14Th Ward
Madrona Hall
Mr. MacMahon
L. C. Siven
West Seattle
Nellcan
John Shorett
MacMahon
Schmitz
Diphtheria Epidemic Widespread Near Fairmount
Epidemic of diphtheria sweeping Port Townsend with alarming cases concentrated around the Fairmount area prompting local health concern and calls for vigilance.
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Port Townsend
Fairmount
Jury Awards $6375 to J D Smith Against Hewitt Lea Co
In Judge Gilliam's department a jury awarded J D Smith six thousand three hundred seventy five dollars against Hewitt Lea Lumber Co for an on the job injury. Smith formerly owned the mill with Fred Kamm who also sustained injuries and previously won a verdict last spring against the same defendant.
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Gilliam
Department of the Superior Court
J. D. Smith
Hewitt Lea Lumber Co
Smith
Fred Kamm
Hewitt-Lea Co
Juror Excused Over Phrenology Comment in Murder Trial
The juror E Case of Methaw Kittinger Case was excused after declaring a belief that the defendant Joe Mrozek’s head shape indicated criminal tendency. The murder case involves Mrozek, a miner for Pacific Coast Co, charged with the killing of Italian miner Passinio Diago near Franklin last June.
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Mrozek
E. Case
Methaw, Kittinger & Case
John F. Miller
Joe Mronek
Bassimio Diago
Black Plamond
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed Against Bellingham Merchant
James G. Johnson, a general merchandise dealer in Bellinghaw, filed a petition in bankruptcy in the U S court. The total indebtedness is listed at 4200 dollars with nominal assets of 4000 dollars. New football guides arrived at Hall's 1171 First Ave. wee.
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James G. Johnson
Bellinghaw
United States
Hall's
Comfort stations approved for Pike Place and Yesler Way areas
Mayor Moore signed the comfort station ordinance and the board of public works must select locations and erect the facilities. Plans call for one at the end of Pike Place near Firatav and another near Yesler Way and Thirday.
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Moore
Board of Public Works
Pike Place
Firatav
Yesler Way
Thirday
Novelty Buys Out Big Cloak Factory in Seattle
The Novelty Cloak and Suit Manufacturing Co purchases the Imperial Cloaks and Suits plant in Seattle, taking all fall garments and imported materials at 48 cents on the dollar. Goods are shipped to The Novelty at 1816 Second Avenue for sale. high grade coats and suits made to order save $10 to $20, with a skilled designer in charge.
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Seattle
Novelty Cloak and Suit Manufacturing Co
L. L. Hoffman
Mayor Mueller Wins Damages in Condemnation Case
A jury in Judge Hanford's court awarded Mayor John Mueller of Georgetown $199,575 for land taken by the Oregon & Washington road in condemnation. Edward Coffee received $1,200 for hotel lease plus $250 depreciation and $50 moving costs. Henry Dever got $1,126 for lease and $1,000 depreciation. Standard Roiler works won $2,250 for land, $200 depreciation, and $2,500 for removing buildings.
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Hanford
Oregon & Washington
Ratlrona
John Mueller
Georgetown
Edward Coffee
Georgia
Henry Dever
Nebraska
Thomas B. Hardin Discharged as Farmers Insurance Receiver
Judge Albertson discharged Thomas B. Hardin from his duties as receiver of the Farmers Insurance company. The account was found correct and accepted, and the company’s business was satisfactorily wound up.
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Thomas B. Hardin
Farmers’ Insurance Company
Albertson
High School Enrollment Totals Released by Seattle Board
Secretary Reuben W. Jones presented the report on enrollment to the Seattle School board this morning. Washington High shows 1,790 students, Lincoln 952, Franklin 202, and Ballard 162.
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Reuben W. Jones
Seattle School Board
Washington
Lincoln
Franklin
Ballard
Isaac Tirado files libel against steamer Mary D. Humes
Isaac J. Tirado filed a libel in U S court claiming ownership of the steamer Mary D. Humes. The action was brought in federal court naming the vessel as subject to the suit and stakes remain over ownership.
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Isaac J. Tirado
United States
Mary D. Humes
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