West Seattle Gambler Plan Aims at New Town
A proposed West Seattle incorporation faces a special April 15 election. Backers hope to legalize gambling under a new town government with hopes of attracting casino activity and tourism. Observers note transit, beaches, and a waterfront view could fuel prosperity if approved.
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Seattle
Carlo
Eeret Ward
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Sherift
Weat
Eliiott Hay Yacht Club
Dogs of High Degree Kennel Club Show Arrives in Town
The annual kennel club dog show opens Saturday with a public display on Wednesday. Entries include Wood cote Wonder a premier bull terrier with top prizes in England and America Hampton Goldie a red cocker spaniel from San Francisco valued at 10000 dollars and champion Phenomen a dachshund noted for pedigree. The event runs to April 12 in the armory with many world class contenders.
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Te Kennel Club
Kennel Club
Cote Wonder
Wonder
England
America
Hampton Hampton Goldie
San Francisco
Ives Rustic
J. J. Greenberg
Tacoma
United States
Grain and Fruit Prices See Stable Week Amid Markets
Market notes show oranges apples and bananas firm with strong demand while dairy eggs and butter hold at steady Washington and San Francisco prices. Grain futures list oats barley wheat and feed at modest shifts. Seattle dock stock loaded for Port Orchard routes via Skagit Chief with a large auction sale of dry goods clothing and more at the Second Avenue Pike Street corner. Store closes Thursday and Friday before Saturday auction begins with no reserve.
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Seattle
Bom Simenor Washington
Washington Creamery
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Food item list from market ad with varied pricing
Market advertisement details assorted produce and poultry with prices. Fruits include apples bananas pineapples limes tangerines and more. Vegetables list garlic cabbage celery onions sprouting vegetables and staples with per unit or per box prices. Some entries appear garbled but indicate a general grocery catalog and sale items.
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Washington
Fresh Ranch
Oregon
Change of Sitka Land Office to Juneau Authorized
The United States land office location was moved from Sitka to Juneau by a presidential order signed yesterday by the General Land Office commissioner in Washington. The action establishes Juneau as the new headquarters for federal land administration in Alaska.
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Washington, D. C
United States Land Office
Sitka
Juneau
General Land Office
Married and Not Married in a Spare Alaska Romance
Mary Crowe known as Mrs. Fairbanks sues in superior court for annulment of a so called marriage to Jesse Fairbank after six months in Dawton and Seattle. She alleges a fast entanglement and separation and notes a prior claimant to the Fairbank name. The court awaits the real Mrs. Fairbanks divorce filing.
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Mary Crowe
Mrs. Fairbanks
Jesse Fairbank
Superior Court
Miss Crowe
Alaska
Jeane
Dawton
Mary
Seattle
Jesse Fairbanks
Jesse Fairbanke
Navy Yard Boat Tours Schedule at Colman Dock
Boats including Athlon Inland Flyer Skagit Chief depart Colman dock at 6 30 am and 10 11 am with afternoon runs at 1 15 3 and 4 20 pm. Tickets are valid on all boats.
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Inland Flyer
Skagit Chief
Navy Yard
Battleship Oregon
Colman Dock
Athion
Columbia Dock
Columbia Street
Seattle
Bremerton
Sidney
Charleston
Pleasant Beach
Bean
Fire Marshal Records March Fire Loss Totals
Fire Marshal Kel loge filed the March report with the city clerk. Seven incidents caused total losses of 23,186 dollars, with a 20,000 dollar blaze on the 7th at the Pacific Wagon Co works.
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Kelloge
Pacific Wagon Co
Broadway Improvement Club Plans Show at Club Meeting
The Broadway Improvement Club building committee will present its report this evening in Pilgrim church parlors near Broadway. Architects Billiott and Weet prepared plans and specifications to be reviewed by club members.
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Broadway Improvement Club
Pilgrim Church
Broadway
Billiott and Weet
Abandoned Frankington Crew Arrives in San Francisco
The schooner H. C. Wright arrived in port with the captain and crew of the British ship Frankington. The Frankington, coal laden from Newcastle for San Francisco, was abandoned at sea after a line explosion on April 8 following a deck fire first spotted April 1. Value listed at 200,009 dollars.
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San Francisco
H. C
Wright
Frankington
Newcastle
Peace Hopes After Cabinet Meeting in London
London reports a cabinet discussion on the South African situation with emphasis on peace before the coronation. Daily rumors suggest progress toward settlement while public announcements remain limited.
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London
Robbery Strikes Palouse Post Office
A report from Palouse states the post office was robbed at an early hour yesterday as thieves blew open the safe and about 600 dollars was taken.
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Spokane
Palouse
Earl of Kimberley Leader Dies in London Apri
The Earl of Kimberley a long time Liberal leader in the house of Lords and survivor of Gladstone cabinets died this morning in London. Born in 1926 he held many honors and posts. He was ill for several months with a condition described as critical in the final six weeks.
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London
Earl of Kimberley
House of Jorda
Gladstone
Ri of
Kimberley
James Whitfield Dies by Own Action in Kansas City
James Whitfield long time sports editor of the Star and president of the Western Baseball League died by his own hand in Kansas City Missouri yesterday. Overwork and low mood are given as the cause.
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Kanbas City
James Whitfield
the Star
Western Baseball League
Lighting Plant Committee Plans Cedar Falls Site Visit
The city lighting plant committee and the city engineer are holding daily conferences to gather information on the Cedar Falls site. They expect to tour the area near the site next week with City Engineer Thomaeon to review details and explain the project.
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Cty Councila
Cedar Falls
Thomaeon
Licenses To Wed Incomplete Pairings Reported
The record lists several marriage licenses turned in from various locations. Everett Adams, 4, Whatcom, and Fannie Giddings, 37, Seattle. George York, 24, Minnesota, and Bessie Winter, 17, Detroit. John Sinclair and Maebella Gore, 11, Beattie. F. Harge, 55, Rainier, and Jane Beery, 6, Avon. Axel Ferdolph Hug, 25, and Annie Mathix, 4, Tacoma.
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Whatcom
Fannie F. Giddings
Seattle
George H. York
Minnesota
Bessie Winter
Detroit
Mich
John Sinclair
Maebella Gore
Beattie
F. Harge
Rainier
Jane Beery
Avon
Axel Ferdolph Hug
Annie Mathix
Tacoma
Rare Alaska cargo sale at corner Washington and Occidental
The Manufacturers Outlet Company offers Beloved Alaska wear at half price from the wreck of the Bertha. Most goods are undamaged or saltwater lightly affected, including men’s and boys’ clothing, boots, hats and furnishings. Cash buyers only at the corner store, Washington and Occidental avenues, with substantial stock remaining.
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Alaska
Washington and
Occidental Avenue
Hertha
Qgutlet Company
Washington
Bertha
Beattle
Berthas
Manufacturers’ Outlet Company
Typo Graphical Union Set to Adopt New Constitution
An adjourned Sunday meeting of the committee approved a new constitution and bylaws for the Typo graphical union. Officers will be elected on the third Wednesday in May, which coincides with the International union election date.
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International Union
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