City Deliberates Franchise Change At Council Meeting
Citizens and business leaders gather to discuss a street car franchise with petitioners shifting stance toward dock line funding. Debate centers on route options, compulsory bonds, city compensation, construction timelines, and potential railroad crossings as executives push for limited access to the freight depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowell
Geo. F. Richardson
Bier
Richardson
C. A. Lundy
George
Horse Heaven
Kruse
Sheppard
Commercial Club
L. W. Soth
Northside
Twin City Ice & Cold Storage Co
W. G. King
Staser
F. A. Swingle
A. H. Richards
Jos
Gerards
Kinmons
Mr. Sheppard
Tom Mechain
Lundy
Sam Lockerby
Cyrus
Dr W F Lamson Weds Miss Jean Raymond Gee
Announcement cards confirm the marriage of Miss Jean Raymond Gee to Dr. W F Lamson on Sunday July 11 at the residence of Mrs A B Cleveland in Tacoma. Rev R Nevins officiated amid LaFrance roses. Gee is from Sprague Washington and Lamson has ties to Lincoln county and Pasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Lamson
Tacoma
Dr. Lamson
North 8Th Street
R. §. Nevins
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Miss Gee
Lincoln County
Pasco
Mottinger Displays First 1903 Apples at Expo
A Spokesman-Review dispatch reports Benton county, Washington, showing the first 1903 apples at the exposition. George Mottinger’s orchard produced four varieties including large Wolf Rivers. Benton county also displayed the first early raspberries strawberries and new ripe onions.
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Spokesman- Review
Washington County
Benton County
George Mottinger
Mottinger
Newlyweds Karl Klitten Return From Honeymoon Trip
Mr and Mrs Karl Klitten return to their Columbia avenue home after a honeymoon trip from Los Angeles June 30 to Salt Lake City Yellowstone National Park Missoula Spokane and back They will reside in Kennewick where Mr Klitten will continue employment and law studies in Judge Andersons office.
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Karl Klitten
Columbia Avenue
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Yellowstone National Park
Missoula
Mr. Klitten
Spokane
Roach Seeks Shelter In Kennewick Courier Office
A hungry roach wanders Kennewick seeking a home after being swept from the Courier office. He butts windows, streets, and a toast feast at the Twin City Reporter, only to discover the so called Hot Points are metal and borrowed.
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Kennewick Town
Lundy’s
Yakima Street
Twin City
H. W. Longfellow
Financial Report of Kennewick School District No 17
G M Annis, director and clerk, presents the yearly financial statement ending June 30, 1900. Funds on hand July 1 amount to 9 6655 69. Receipts include state 4232 97 county 130 44 and other sources 302 80. Balance on hand June 30 4184 55. Assessed valuation 1 301 012 mills levied 11.5 bonds outstanding 19000 00 and interest 527 38. Warrants details show beginning balance 12819 08 issued 14177 34 total 26996 42 paid 1810 39 outstanding 8892 03. Decrease in warrant debt during year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Annis
Kennewick
G.M. Annis
Spokane Portland & Seattle Freight Changes for Kennewick Delivery
The Spokane Portland and Seattle Railway will route Kennewick freight through the N P Freight Depot uptown at same rates as the Kennewick S P & S depot. Arrangements aim to give better service with prompt Pasco deliveries and special westward Portland freight via Kennewick. Change to take effect after the new tariff sheet is printed, likely early next month.
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Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Kennewick
The Commercial Club Considers Benton County Exhibit Changes
The Commercial Club met to discuss sending A Y P Commissioner C A Lundy to Prosser to request minor changes to the Benton County Exhibit. East county needs were debated alongside possible road work, but no firm steps were taken. Surveyor Bowers and Supervisor Godfrey provided input during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
C. A. Lundy
A-Y-P
Prosser
Benton County
Bowers
Godfrey
Road Work Expenditures Reported Across County
A meeting notes ten thousand dollars spent on road projects since January 1 in the eastern county. About seven thousand dollars went to Horse Heaven and significant funds funded the Tichland Road south of Clem ents Bridge. Projects also include Hover road and crews at Charlton and Fee Orchard and Nob Hill near Mrs Weger.
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Tichland
Clements Bridge
Hover
Charlton and Fee
Gray Matter in Car Load Lots
Opinion piece satirizes opponents of a streetcar franchise with references to local editors and a “Noise” editor. It mocks inconsistent stance on the franchise and highlights mayoral and council discourse amid public debate on transportation improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billiam
Kennewick
Pasco Echo
Inquirer
Mark Twain
Mark
Lundy
George
Cyrus
Sid
Father
Improvement Co
Mgr
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Seekers
Wood Bee
the Commercial Club
Val
Bkc
Childrens
and Childrens
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