Rainier Boulevard Widening Debate Divides Rainier Valley
A Rainier Valley split over widening Rainier boulevard from six lanes to eleven seeks a right of way for Seattle Electric. Proponents argue improved streetcar service and property values with competition between Seattle Electric and Seattle, Renton & Southern. Opponents call the plan a robbery harming small homeowners and favor bonding to pay costs over five years. Council meeting packed but action postponed as Councillor Hart missed the session.
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Rainier Valley
Rainier Boulevard
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle Electroc Company
Seattle, Renton & Southern
Meadow Place
Karenna Boulevard
Rainter Key
Hart
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Help the Census Man Seeks Seattle Residents for Count
Seattle district supervisor R W Hill urges all residents to aid the federal census. A list is kept of those planning to be away during April 15 to May 11. Fill out the coupon with name address age occupation and marital status and mail to BR W Hill 200 Central building at once.
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R. W. Hill
Particu
BR. W. Hi
Central Building
Census Boss Conover Faces Woman Power Backlash
The Civic Census Bureau manager D C Conover battles female skepticism as Seattle business leaders file into the Chamber of Commerce to request census blanks. Women pledge support while some challenge the process, yet the drive to reach the 300000 goal gains momentum across city offices.
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Seattle
Hat Pin Length Debate Moves To Seattle Panel
Chicago has capped hat pin length at seven inches and Seattle’s health and sanitation committee now weighs a similar limit. Councilman Revelle recalled a painful poke and urged a precise ruling, with ordinance language proposing limited pin length and penalties for violations. J N Denney chairs the Seattle committee and seeks expert guidance.
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Chicago
Seattle Health and Sanitation Committee
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Wappenstein Names Three Policemen Sergeants
Chief Wappenstein announces three new sergeants Fred Smart M D Pence and Percy Looker plus five plain clothes men Thomas Wright Thomann Mayden Ralph Jones Jan Doon and Bam Bradford in the police department.
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M. D Pence
Percy Looker
Wappenstein
Thomas Wright
Thomann Mayden
Ralph Jones
Jan Doon
Bam Bradford
Bark Burns in Frisco Harbor
A fire broke out in the hold of the bark George Curtis loading at the Howard Street wharf for Alaska. The ship was towed to mud flats off Butcher town, where the hold was flooded and the flames extinguished. Cargo valued at $160,000. authorities say total loss unlikely. Firemen faced smoke as they fought the blaze overnight. Captain Nelson reported no sight of fire when he left the ship.
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George Curtis
Howard At
Alaaska
Butchertown
Nelson
Despairing Woman Granted Chance by Judge Gordon
A San Jose court tale follows Mrs Reed and her six year old son as Judge Gordon grants mercy after she faced drunkenness charges. The husband fled years earlier with her savings, leaving the family destitute and stranded. She seeks stability by moving in with Reed's father while she rebuilds.
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War era armaments sale advertised in Star preview
A large consignment from the Urn ment is to be sold over three days starting Thursday. Rifles from the Civil War and rifles used in the Philippines, bayonets, swords, and ammunition will be offered at fractions of their original cost. Government valued rifles at 230 will be sold at 198 with proportional pricing. Pull features will detail the sale in tomorrow's Star.
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Card of Thanks From Bereaved Family
Special notices express heartfelt thanks to many kind neighbors friends and Masonic Eastern Star members for tender love and sympathy during the bereavement of a dear husband and father. W M Bl William J Bclis Sherman Wilson carpenters and others send appreciation for support and services. Main 1170. Seattle.
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Acreene & Specially
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