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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
8
Fire Marshal Kellogg defends Seattle fire service amid criticism from the National Fire Underwriters committee. He notes prompt alarm response and 140 psi hydrant pressure in the lower business district, and explains ongoing litigation over fire escapes at the Seattle hotel.
Superintendent Younge of the water department cites alignment with underwriters committee recommendations to improve the citys water supply and distribution. He notes ongoing installation of larger mains in the business district and new reservoirs near Woodland Park and Gr Lake, with plans for a Cedar River conduit after increasing storage capacity.
A fragmented market page lists prices for oranges tangerines lemons and grapefruits including per bushel per box. It also shows feed items like cranberries peppers and figs with various unit prices. Domestic animals including chickens cows and calves are priced per unit with dressed and live weights noted.
Fragmentary OCR lists cement types and prices in various markets including land cement and Portland cement. Mentions California prices per barrel and per bag with incomplete notes on delivery times and returns.
A brief item reports Yeste Wen and Businos involved in a business merger or partnership, with scant readable details. The note mentions MP status and possible political or corporate connections but lacks clear dates or locations.
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