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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

3

Fleet Improvements At Once and Pavement Work On Ballard

City committee proposes $100000 for fleet and street upgrades. Major pavement work planned on 14th Ave N and near Kilbourne. Masonic Temple expansion discussed. Local obituaries note H McMillan and Gray family updates. Chevette Club hosts event with Frank Pella and Mrs Hartholomi among prize winners. Ballard Bottling Works adds cement floor at Russell Ave plant.

Chevette Club Ballard Guy Carleton Prises Frank Pella Hartholomi Ballard Bottling Works Russell Av

Filipino Objects to Payne's Bill

Pablo Ocampo the Philippine delegate told the House that the Payne tariff bill creates a novel free trade system by allowing free admission of American products into the islands while restricting imports from the Philippines in Washington on April 3.

United Prena Washington Pablo Ocampo Philippines Payne

Beattie Press Club Dinner At Butler Hotel

A complimentary banquet for incoming and outgoing Beattie Press club officers will be held in the Butler hotel banquet hall at 6 30 this evening. Covers are set for 90. No formal program is planned but questions about the club's work during the exposition year will be discussed.

Beattie Press Club Butler Hotel

Caywood Sues Beattie Electric for 20000 Damages

R W Caywood claims injuries from a car jolt and icy foot board fall causing a head dent and seeks $20,000 in damages from Beattie Electric Company. He alleges fault and asks for recovery in court.

R. W. Caywood Beattie Electric Company

City contest seeks to block rail route to Cedar River source

Corporation Counsel Calhoun will contend that the Seattle Southwestern railway seeks additional right of way to connect with Milwaukee system. The railroad, used for logging, would force the city to buy back land around the water source to secure access to its water supply.

Seattle Southwestern Railway Milwaukee Cedar River Calhoun

Seattle Post Office Installs New Statistician

The Seattle post office has added an official statistician to track mall service quality and clerk performance. Eleven more clerks were assigned to duties and put to work in the department.

Seattle

Seattle postal receipts show 16 percent rise

An indication of Seattle’s prosperity is seen in the last quarter postal receipts totaling 206,564 dollars, up 16 percent from the same quarter last year.

Seattle

Eterest Merathen’s Rogue Sermon Sparks Debate

A fragmented quote portrays a preacher calling man a worm and a man claiming a distant rearrangement of social ties. The garbled text hints at a heated discussion about moral culpability and human nature.

Gartley Linked to Doris Piper Case as New York Inquiry Proceeds

Doris Piper, 19, arrived in New York with a supposed theater contract. Fred L. Gartley promised a statement but did not appear, leaving Mrs. Piper anxious as New York papers recount Piper’s tale of a dubious deal and misdirected funds. Gartley allegedly advanced her money and arranged travel before vanishing.

Frederick L. Gartley Doris Piper The Star New York Gartley George Piper Doris Seattle Fred L. Garney Dan Frawley Company Lots Theatre Pantages Stock Company Garney Frawley Company Kian & Erlanger Piper Beattie Ahe Portland Eer Statuc Thirdavy Thirday Moally Mr. Gartey Mestra

Seeds distributed by Commercial Club with Humphrey consignment

The Commercial Club received a free seed consignment from Congressman Humphrey for distribution. Secretary Boone reported a thriving business to close of the day and noted rival secrecy affecting plans. The column reflects local concerns and vague commentary on opportunities and mistakes.

the Commercial Club Humphrey Boone Ieano News

Liberty and Ships Arrive as Columbia Letters Hope

A fragmentary exchange shows Mall Columbia and Vince Sem discussing spring liberty and new winnings as ships arrive. The brief dialogue hints at anticipation and commerce with references to ships and the phrase your new liberty.

Mall Columbia Halthmore

Women’s Tailored Waists Offered At 2.45 Each

Women’s tailored waists priced at 2.45 feature front pearl buttons and three inch plaits on each side. They show plain back, pongee collar and cuffs with colors in linen blue green lavender red mull embroidered dotted madras pink lavender stripes or checks. First Floor.

Eastern universities to play ball here

Readable text notes a forthcoming collegiate baseball event involving Eastern universities with Brown and others in Providence Rhode Island. It mentions managers and players planning a summer series with teams from Pennsylvania and other states and hints at a favorable reception and anticipated competition.

Lcsl Providence Brown Atlantic Ivania Prince

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