Park Board Conflict Over Halley Peninsula Purchase
City board members threaten to resign as debate intensifies over buying Halley Peninsula land at $2,000 per acre. Mayor Miller opposes the price and a settlement hinges on Way’s stance to block park purchases until the price drops. The board has not finalized its position on the Halley Peninsula purchase.
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Shrewsbury
Miller Aga
Halley Peninsula
Way
Dalley Peninsula
Harley Peninsula
Lake Washington
Clothing Co. Listing Exposes Men’s Suit Value at 10.95
A fragment from a local ad notes menswear priced at ten dollars and ninety five cents. The snippet mentions the store name as Value Feat Clothing Co and lists a location at the old post office.
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Feat Clothing Co
Lat St
Tarded 1 Modern Tream Target 66 Graded Web Car
The fragment references Mees Nelson and a 66 graded web car project. Details are sparse, but it notes a target and names an individual, suggesting a design or product line discussion. Further readable context is needed for full accuracy.
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Nelson
Teera Bangelo Poem and Reflections Featured
A month in Saree town highlights poet Faye Pet and her tinted shades. Poems and notes explore themes of seasons, wear, and quiet moments. An interwoven set of images and observations appears in a compact literary feature.
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Faye
Waties
New Life Saver Snohomish Arrives in Seattle Harbor
The life saving tug Snohomish arrived safely from Wilmington Delaware after a long voyage. Captain Frank A. Levis and Snohomish officers were hosted by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. A tour followed by a banquet at the New Washington hotel and public inspection planned at pier B.
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Snohomish
Wilmington
Del
Frank A. Levis
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Snoqualmie
A-Y-P
New Washington Hotel
John McGraw
Miller
J. C. Ford
A. B. Calder
A. M. Nettleton
B. Yandell
Bringhurst
Pier B
Big Fight For A Small Job In Youngstown
A playful yet pointed skit in Youngstown centers on the postmaster appointment at $400 a year. P M Reed faces possible ouster as Washington sources name two rivals, moon and Hale, pursuing the elusive post. Seattle’s Postmaster Russell weighs moving Youngstown mail delivery to Seattle, calling local offices a nuisance.
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Youngstown
Reed
Washington
Moon
Hale
Russell
Seattle
Roosevelt sails for Morabasm on Admiral steamer
Message from Roosevelt reports his departure from Messina aboard the Admiral for Morabasm. He sent a teenage to the American people noting that the money raised is being spent.
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Rome
Talay
Roosevelt
Morabasm
Col. Roosevelt
Messina
Laborer Plunges 30 Feet From Jackson Bridge
John Olin a laborer fell 30 feet from the Jackson street bridge between Fourth and Fifth avenues. Patrolman Schelling rescued him and he was taken to the city hospital with a dislocated hip. In a separate action Seattle Transfer Co files suit to restrain city from collecting $687.59 in taxes on the Jackson street regrade.
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Jackson Et
Fourth and
Fifth Ave
John Olin
Schelling
Olin
City Hospital
Seattle Transfer Company
Jackson «St. Regrade
Raven Drug Co prescription service aids medicine prep
The Raven Drug Co provides a prescription service that combines the doctor’s skill in prescribing with the druggist’s ability in compounding. Located at 1416 Becond Ave, the firm emphasizes integrated pharmaceutical care.
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Raven
Raven Drug CO
Local Briefs Highlight Labor, Greece, and Court News
The Central Labor Council backs playground talks with the Seattle Playgrounds Association inviting A J Griffiths to speak. Greece independence anniversary celebrated with a program at Wagles hall led by the Hellenic Benevolent Society and Mayor Miller. "Big Steve" Stevenson released after three months in jail says goodbye to crime, praised as a model prisoner. Kapura nia pleads not guilty to a fatal shooting at Marco Carriage shop. Seattle Council No 116 to hold regular dance at 2796 Jackson St with a prize waltz for the host couple. A card party is set for April at the hall. The school board authorizes first aid medicine for domestic science rooms with blankets and hot water bottles. Trial of the Seattle Renton Southern railway against Beattie Tacoma Power postponed to May 11 by Judge Main.
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Seattle Playgrounds Association
A. J. Griffiths
Greece
Turkey
Wagles’ Hall
Hellenic Benevolent Society
Miller
Big Steve
Big Steve” Stevenson
Puget Sound
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Marco Carriage Company
Lenora
Wullty
Gilliam
Teattle Council! No 116
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Schoole
Epravia
Burte
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Jonn F. Main
Tribes Ready for Roosevelt in Africa Border Tensions
Reports from Mombasa say Somali and Mullah tribes gather near the boundary as Roosevelt's route progresses through the region. Authorities warn precautions to prevent trouble amid rising tribal activity near the path.
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Mombasa
Africa
Roosevelt
Czarina to Cruise This Summer from Petersburg
April news notes the czarina plans a summer voyage with her children to cruise the Mediterranean for health reasons, departing from Russia's St. Petersburg area.
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Czarina
Petersburg
Cralee
Mediterranean
Anti-Jap Chauffeurs Crimped by Court Ruling
In Gordon's court Al Clemer faced a $50 fine and fifteen days in jail for malicious destruction of property. On March 26 at Moore theatre location Clemer and Holman conspired to attack a Japanese chauffeur’s vehicle with a horn and a wall strike. Holman confessed and was arrested. his case awaits advisement.
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Gordon
al Clemer
Clemer
Charles Holman
Moore Theatre
Holman
Phinney Avenue Street Status Sparks City Query
Investigation shows Phinney Avenue from N 65th to N 67th remains city un dedication and belongs to the school board though used as a street. Seattle Electric runs the line. the link between blocks is key to the thoroughfare. The Bank dispute seeks 1194.51 in damages after checks to unauthorized parties. Court action before Judge Grimehaw. improvement resolutions set for April 23 with work to start by June 1 if no obstacle.
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Phinney Av
Department of Public
N. 65Th
N. 67Th Et
Seattle Electric Company
National Bank of Commerce
Calkers’ & Joiners’ Association
Grimehaw
Tallman
Want a house built Find the architect on page six
A brief reader prompt directs attention to page six to locate the architect involved in a house building project. The note implies a local interest story or advertisement guiding readers to further details within the newspaper.
The Star Announces 26 Winners for Right of Way Contest
The Star lists 26 lucky contestants for its Right of Way contest at Moore theatre on Monday April 12. Winners are instructed to contact the Contest Editor to receive tickets and witness the performance.
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Star
Ayl
Moore Theatre
Thomas Reed
Vashon, Wash, L
Yfeniamin” Wess
Fight in the Clouds over Peru Polls Battle high in Andes
Reports from travelers William Ricksham and Andrew Wilson describe a cloud battle near Cerro de Poaco in Peru during a national election. Revolutionary forces led by Gen Durand and Col Marcus Forrest reportedly attacked polling sites at 16 500 feet. About ten men died on each side, with several rebels captured and hanged.
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San Prancisco
Peruvian Andes
William Ricksham
Andrew Wilson
Indiana
California
Ricksham
Wilson
Durand
Marcus Forrest
Cerro de Poaco
Peru
Payne Tariff Bill Amended By House Committee
Ways and Means panel approves amendments to the Payne tariff bill. One measure allows a farmer to sell tobacco locally without the six cent per pound tax, while another raises duties on tobacco imports from countries that ban US tobacco. The panel also corrects typographic errors and shifts the iron bar duty from $6 to $10.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
United States
House
Johnny Reed Plays to Crowd on 40 Foot Window Ledge
A one year old, Johnny Reed, drew a tense crowd as he clambered along a 40 foot window ledge outside the county treasurer’s office during a divorce trial. He chased a sparrow from ledges, wobbled between windows, and only was drawn back by Miss Murphy who crept up and carried him in. The child was returned to his mother.
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Johnny Reed
Mary Reed
Johnny
Miss Murphy
Heartbroken wife begs husband to begin over and forgive
A St Paul woman pleads with police to publish her front page message to missing husband George Fowler, asking him to return. She believes he may be in Seattle and promises forgiveness if he comes home and starts anew, saying she cannot live without him.
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C. M. Powler
St. Paul
Minn
Irving Ward
Hesband
Mr. Fowler
Seattle
Policeman Falls As Two Suspects Escape In Early Morning Chase
Patrolman J B Jacobs fired at two highwaymen during a pursuit after Annie Sogratn reported two men in her room near Firstavy and Bell. Blinded by the gun flash he tripped on dirt, allowing the pair to vanish. He later learned the two men were with a woman at Dreamland and not burglars.
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Jacobs
Annie Sogratn
Bell
Fattery
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Jacoba
Unclear text fragment from 1990s eyewear ad
Fragmentary ad copy mentions demon sstrate remedy es eyeglasses and Apring Kye giaesen with spherical lenses. References prices 93.50 pen uv evenings and a Raven Drug location. No coherent event or entities beyond vague product lines.
New Found Friend Swindles Laborer in Lodging House
Mike Benson, a laborer, met a stranger who asked for a place to sleep. Benson gave him room at a lodging house on Sixth and King. The next morning the stranger had taken Benson's entire new clothing and a purse with $15.
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Mike Benson
Benson
Sixth Nv
King 'St
Attempted suicide by elderly woman aboard ferry Fernwood
An elderly woman, 69 year old Jennie Stranahan, leaped overboard from the Fernwood ferry shouting I want to get off the face of the earth but was rescued before drowning. The incident was reported by United Press with location given as San Francisco.
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United Press
SAN PF Prancibco
April
Mia
Jennie Stranahan
Fernwood
Notice Parents Save on Salt for Easter at Post Clothing Co
Local ad sells child salt in assorted sizes from 2% to 10 years for 2.79 dollars, claiming value range 6 to 107 dollars. Location cited as Lat and University in the old postoffice building. Targeted to parents shopping for Easter.
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Post Clothing Co. Lat and University
Old Postoffice
Spring apparel for children in stylish coats and hats
Childrens wear listing features Heoend Vicar hats in high crown mushroom styles with ribbons and flower wreaths priced 2.95 to 12.50. Stylish straw bonnets 1 to 5 years 1.25 to 15.00. Plain straw sun hats 0.99 to 1.95. Reefer coats in multiple fabrics priced 2.50 to 8.00. White and navy reefer options 2.50 to 8.50. Pongee silk reefers and princes chap coats priced 5.50 to 12.00.
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Heoend
Easter Neckwear Display Offers Wide Vintage Styles
A broad Easter neckwear display arrives with plain and fancy pieces. Prices range from 15 cents for plain linen collars to 4.95 for Venise yokes, with Jabots, St Gall embroidery, Irish crochet collars, and Guimpes in several sizes and finishes.
Women's White Hosiery Value Listing
A selection of white hosiery in lisle silk-lisle gauze-lisle and silk. Prices range from 35 to 50 cents per pair with plain and self embroidered options. Higher quality silk hosiery available at 75 cents to 3.50 per pair. First Floor.
Womens White Gloves for Easter Wear in Various Styles
Advertises gloves for Easter in multiple styles and fabrics with prices from 1.00 to 4.00 per pair. Includes over seam pique sewn glace finished kid chamois suede and long Paris point embroidered options. Featured lengths like 12, 16 and 20 button real kid gloves with top prices. Firet Floor.
Novelty Belts and Bags Show New Deep Shape Morocco Styles
Spring brings dainty belts and bags with gilt pierced frames and chain handles. Keiser removable pearl buckle belts from 50c. Steel-Studded Elastic Belts reach 95c to 1.95. Taffeta Elastic Belts 1.00. Patent Leather Bags deep shape folded bottom 4.50 to 6.00. Mat-Seal Bags 10.00. Wash Belts and Cressy Bags with gilt chain handles 5.00.
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Keiser
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