PMAN PROPOSES COUNCIL PLAN ON RAILWAY FRANCHISE
PMAN outlines a plan to grant a franchise for a four track railway system, aiming for municipal ownership of streets and avoiding current conflicts between Westlake boulevard operators. The proposal suggests the city could lay its own tracks and rent them to both companies, or invite bids to operate parallel lines.
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Quinks
Westlake Boule
yaRo
J. A. Core
Corporations Committee
Usman
The
Star
Westlake Bouse
Cartain
Selectric Company
Moore
Westlake Boulevard
Accordion
Spring Hats And Ribbons Feature Velvet Flowers And Moire
The piece describes spring hat fashion with satin ribbons in roseda green blue corn flower and amethyst. It notes onion and violet shades, bows of motre ribbon, cotton roses, veils matching hats, and styles like Dolly Varden with square brims and moire ribbon edging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Corday
Strange Dream of a Man From Missouri
A Missouri man sleeping in a hotel during tense talks over fire stairways dreamed that city hall and the courthouse burned while he watched council debate a new building ordinance. He staged the actions of a frightened spectator awaiting a safe exit as officials stood nearby in the lobby.
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Missouri
Gerald
Kellogg H
Council
Rae
Meattie Electric Company
Min
Tri
Howe
Counciman Zbinden
Fire and Wr
Zbinden
Headless body found in Latin Quarter linked to trial witness
In San Francisco on April 6 a headless, dismembered corpse was found on a street near the Latin Quarter. Police suspect the victim was a witness in the Ancio Brissili case as investigators search for two missing witnesses Rosario Dominia and Frank Cardelli. Hundreds viewed the remains as authorities describe brutal dismemberment and suspects consider the victim’s identity and fate.
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Latin Quarter
Sian Hill
Ancio Brissili
Rosario Dominia
Frank Cardelli
Nome
Medina Aroused By Revolting Crime
A 9 year old girl Valeria Pettibone was assaulted on the way home from school near Lake Wellington. A 22 year old Bohemian youth was seized by locals but kept for authorities as deputies prepared a warrant for salt and battery pending a broader inquiry. Sheriff Smith, Deputy Blaine, and a crowd managed the case to prevent lynching.
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Lake A Wellington
Valeria Pettibone
Schuol
United States
W. W. Blaine
Croft Mill
Blaine
Smith
John Doe
Appointment of U S district attorney and marshal for Washington
George Avery of Spokane is named United States district attorney and George H. Walter of Goldendale is named United States marshal for the district of Washington. A Japanese detachment reportedly advances on the Russian front, signaling possible large scale activity to resume, with no strength estimates given.
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Lindsley
Washington
George Avery
Spokane
United States
George H. Walter
Goldendale
District of Washington
ST. Petersburg
Linoviteh
Seattle Kennel Club Show to Benefit Florence Crittenden Home and Wayside Hospital
Next week the Seattle Kennel Club show will donate proceeds to Florence Crittenden Home and Wayside Emergency Hospital. Entries close next Saturday night. Local bidders include Davie and St Michaels and The Seattle Shipping Company. The district court hears several civil cases, including unlawful arrest and non support suits.
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Seattle Kennel Club
Florence Crittenden
Wayside Emergency
Davie
St. Michaels
Seattle Shipping Company
Oratora
Ceat
James Mack
William Sidebotham
Alton Altamore
John Hush
Walla Walla
Tom Casey
Olympia
Fire escape fantasy at city hall ends with bravado
In a wild scene at city hall a crowd fights the blaze and tries to reach a standpipe and a fire escape. The Missouri fire marshal and officials clash over exits as the building burns and the mayor jokes about delaying city hall plans.
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City Hall
Court House
Kellog
Missouri
Place
Cook
Mafety
Solone
Boys Released After Judicial Review in Local Case
John Whiting and L Parker, arrested last week for disorderly conduct, were released Wednesday after Judge Gordon heard the case. Relatives claim their sons were unjustly prosecuted and blameless. Whiting, a youthful man with prominent Clallam County business ties, returned home amid calls that the arrest and conviction were a mistake.
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John Whiting
L. Parker
Gordon
Whiting
Clallam County
Glasgow tramway head to advise Chicago mayor
Mayor elect Dunne received a message from the lord provost of Glasgow agreeing to send the head of Glasgow tramway to Chicago to outline preliminary plans for a municipal street car line. A council majority backs giving municipal ownership a fair trial.
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Glasgow Street Railways
Dunne
Chicago
Glasgow
Thermh-Selves
Alleged Murderer Strolls Free Between Guard Rides
Napoleon Campbell charged with murder of his son in law was shuffled between two deputies and allowed to walk the Ballard streets for hours without handcuffs or normal confinement. The sheriff’s office defends the outing as defense preparation, while critics say it violates the law and favors a wealthy prisoner.
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Napoleon Campbell
Campbell
Kime
Sheriff's Office
Stadying
Bourgette
Ballard
Sheriffs Office
Blunder Frees 15YearOld in King County Burglary Case
In a King County burglary trial of James Molleha, 15, a rapid sequence led to an acquittal after swift jury action. Prosecution errors in the information and missing owner details prompted defense to urge acquittal as the court instructed the jury. An earlier case was dropped for similar specification flaws. Salt Lake conference opens with 10000 visitors, Reed Smoot departs for San Francisco.
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Mallora
Walter Fulton
Tom Casey
Salt Lake
Utah
Reed Smoot
San Francisco
Smith
President Roosevelt Brief Stop Delights Temple Crowd
The president's special paused 10 minutes in Temple Texas after an ordinance required presidential trains to stop. A large crowd gathered and two thousand school children heard Roosevelt speak during the brief stop.
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Teddy
Temple
Tex
Sherman
Roosevelt
Empress of Japan Sails From Vancouver for the Orient
The Empress of Japan of the Canadian Pacific Steamship line is due to sail from Vancouver on April 10 for the Orient. It left Seattle the same day as the Minnesota of the Great Northern line. The Empress will reach Yokohama before the Minnesota, completing one and a half round trips for the season. Ports of call match the Pacific liner. The Empress beat the Minnesota across the Atlantic by nearly six days.
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Empress of Japan
Canadian Pacific Steamship Company
Vancouver
B. C
Orient
Seattle
Minnesota
Great Northern Steamship Company
Tokohama
Pacific
Empress
Veal Price Drop Leads Market Brief Update
The market shows veal underflow with a price dip to 7 1/2 cents after two months of stability. Spring lambs flood the market while asparagus remains firm. California shipments bring young onions and radishes to town as the strawberry market opens for the season with crates expected on the California train Thursday night.
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California
Grocery Price List From Portable Market Ledger
A catalog of produce and dairy prices including beans, cabbage, lettuce, potatoes, apples, oranges, strawberries, and cheese. Regional items note California Washington Idaho and Yakima values. several entries show per sack, per dozen, per box, and per pound pricing with assorted discounts for timely payment.
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Northern
California
Idaho
New California
Ben Daviene
Bpitzenberg
Washington
Evangelists Arrive in Portland for Series of Meetings
The Chapman band of evangelists will reach Portland next Tuesday and hold the first meeting that evening regardless of weather. The pastorate and clergy praise their westward success as thousands attend and hundreds convert. Local businesses closed during some hours to allow employees to hear the evangelists.
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Chapman Band of
Portland
West
Ghie Evangeliats
King Edward Heads to Marseilles with Queen Alexandra
Monarchs honor London as King Edward sails for Marseilles to join Queen Alexandra. In Paris President Lamber will meet the king this afternoon at Perrefitte, with a return planned to Lyons station. The Kaiser will entertain King Victor Manuel aboard his yacht.
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Hornor
London
King Edward
Marseilles
Queen Alexandra
Paris
Lambet
Perrefitte
Lyons Station
RCMP
Victor Manuvel
Wreckage reported along coast near Neoka and Ahousebt
A Clayoquot Indian reports finding eight canoes the top mast of a schooner spears and dried salmon between Neoka and Ahousebt. The discovery was made near the coast and suggests a recent wreck.
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Victoria
B. C
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Medina
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Perch
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Yakima
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King County
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