Comet Halley Visibility Hints From Lick Observatory
At Mount Hamilton California on April 9 Prof W W Campbell and observatory officials avoided firm dates for naked eye viewing of Halley's Comet. The body lies about 150 million miles away and will approach to 14 million miles by May 18 as Earth passes the tail. Visibility shifts from morning to evening in late May with uncertain brightness and city lights hindering sighting in San Francisco.
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Itty United Prowe
Lick Oservatory
Mount Hamilton
Cal
Prof
W. W. Campbell
Observatory
Campbell
Malley
San Francisco
Uncle Joe to Have an Auto in House Expenses
A United Frees report notes the $76,000 house committee expenses include 32,500 for Speaker Cannon's automobile. The House refused a separate maintenance appropriation yet effectively approved the auto cost within general expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Washington
House
Speaker Cannon
House Committee
New Wireless Record Spotted by Los Angeles Station
United Wireless Telegraph reports a long distance overland receiving record of 3,200 miles from its Los Angeles station. Operator Ryan traced signals “N A RL” from Key West and “N A XX” from Colon Panama to confirm the line. The company officials deem it a major overland communication milestone.
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Los Angeles
Upertor Ryan
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Ryan
N. A
MN. A
N. A. RL
Key West
Pla
United States
Colon
Panama
Colonie
Victory for Madison St Folk Sparks City Vote
Insurgent councilmen win support for Madison Street regrading and paving project. Finance committee plans to shift nearly 14000 from the deficiency fund, raising city share to 20 percent as the street benefits the entire city and alters crossings reducing assessable property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlumpt
Mullen
B. Madison St
Fred Sawyer
Gill
Council Committee On Finance
Madison
Seattle Socialists Celebrate Milwaukee Victory
The socialist party in Seattle plans a celebration in Arcade hall tomorrow night to mark a municipal victory in Milwaukee. Milwaukee activist W. H. Herrick, who participated in the campaign, will visit here next Sunday to speak about the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Socialiata
Seattle
Milwaukee
Arcade Hall
W. H. Herrick
Navy Poetess Mine Libby Captures Hearts Aboard
A San Francisco teen Mine Adeline Libby daughter of Captain D B Libby of Fruitvale California captivates Navy sailors with poems and lectures aboard ships and at the marine hospital She wrote The Navy's Friend the first poetry book about the navy and vows to devote her life to uplifting American sailors upholding their morale and welfare she says she does not know why she influences so many officers but believes in her mission.
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San Francisco
Cal
Scenerne
United States Navy
Jackie
Prise
Uncle Sam
Adeline BE. Libby
D. B. Libby
Fruitvale
Nome
San Francisco Bay
Libby
Navy
Police baffled by holdups on crowded city car
Robbers on a city streetcar commanded silence as three men robbed passengers. They collected small cash sums and jewelry while the tallest culprit searched pockets. Monogrammed watches were returned, and several named individuals in Alkiev, Alkiev Point, and nearby addresses were noted among the victims.
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Mise Edna Me~ Rae
Alki Point
Mra
J. D. Modi
Alkiev
J. M. Wold
Marcy
T. J. Spencer
Hatley Building
Homer Clark
Deaf youngsters debated in sign language in Seattle
Two deaf students argued the motion Resolved that the East furnishes more attractions as a place of residence than the West. The debate, held at the Tiger Sound Association of the Deaf, featured Miss Mabel Beanlan for the East and Miss Cleon Morris for the West, with A W Right presiding.
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Seattle
Tiger Sound Association of the Deaf
Mabel Beanlan
Brooklyn Av
Cleon Morris
N. 45Th
Three City Office Raises Brought by Finance Committee
Three men in the treasurer’s office will receive salary increases with the raises kept within the 1910 tax levy. J. L. McLean gains from $105 to $115 monthly, B. H. Hoane rises from $115 to $126, and Geo N. Smith increases from $100 to $110 as assistant cashier of the water department. The finance committee endorsed the changes, noting money talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atfil
Council
J. L., McLean
BH. C. Hoane
Water Office
Geo N. Smith
Water Department
Mass relocation ordered at Vulcan Iron Works
Sheriff orders removal of 25 000 tons of iron and machinery from Vulcan Iron Works. About 150 men and 20 wagons will move material to a new plant at Fourth no. 8 and Connecticut st. Operations began after Deputy Malone shut off power. Delicate equipment will go to the new site. other machinery moves proceed along Seattle boulevard.
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Vulcan Iron Works
Robert T
Oe Ge
Scott H. Malone
Eyres Transfer Company
Fourth No. 8
Connecticut St
City Engineering Department
Seattle Boulevard
Divorces by Wireless Next in Reno's Future
Dr Stephen Wise at Free Synagogue denounces rapid divorce as a problem and criticizes extravagant dinners celebrating quick terminations. He denounces Reno and Dakota “get divorced quick” colonies as civilizational blots and foresees telephonic or wireless divorce suites.
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New York
Reno
Stephen 8. Wise
Free Synagogue
Albany
Nevada
Dakota
Facta
Eight Hundred Dollars a Year to Live in Decency
New York figures show 450000 wage earners in Greater New York earn below a decency minimum of 800 dollars annually. The report by the committee on congestion notes the minimum rose by about 109 dollars from last year. averages: Manhattan and Bronx 444 dollars. Brooklyn 619 dollars.
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New York
Committee On
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Millionaire Tramp Brown Held by Spokane Police
Edwin A. Brown of Denver, noted philanthropist and lodging-house advocate, was detained at Spokane police station on suspicion of forgery. After verifying his identity he was released. Brown had been in disguise as a workingman in Spokane and briefly stayed at a local hotel. He is a cousin of W. C. Brown of the New York Central lines.
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United Press
Spokane
Edwin A. Brown
Denver
Cole
Municipal One Houses
Brown
Ely
W. OC. Brown
New York Central Lines
the Inc
Over
Walsh Man of Millions Dies in Washington
F Walsh a Colorado mining magnate dies in Washington DC from a lung growth tied to an early mining accident. Born 1851 in Ireland, he built a fortune, earned over a million a year, and will be buried at Rock Creek cemetery beside his son. He and his wife Carrie were noted as socialDemocrats and hosts of a grand mansion. He recently chartered a train to rush to the city before death.
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United Prep
Washington, D. C
F. Walsh
Colorado
Walsh
Rock Creek Cemetery
Thomas F Walsh
Ireland
America
Miex
Carrie B
Wales
Texas
Two New Battleships Approved By House Vote
The House passed a naval bill approving construction of two battleships at a cost of about six million dollars each, plus two fleet colliers and four submarine boats, in a 162 to 110 decision. Amendments to reduce to one ship or raise to three were rejected, and the naval appropriation totaled 128,097,602 dollars, about three million less than the Navy Department recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Tawney
Minnesota
Hichar’ I Hobson
Navy Department
Queen Anne Wins in School Debate Championship
John Bovingdon and Arthur Cé argued effectively for Queen Anne and won the Whahinaien championship with the affirmative side of the government plan. The victory earned a prize of 60 dollars for Queen Anne.
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Queen Anne
John Bovingdon
Arthur Cé
Queen Annne
Commission
Unique Store by W B Hutchinson Puts Style First
The new W B Hutchinson store is pitched as the most unique clothing shop in the United States. Interior designer N B Pearce crafted a memorable, sunlit, departmentized layout with abundant daylight and large display areas. The store covers nearly 20 000 square feet, over 6 000 square feet larger than its Northwest rivals and among the Pacific coast's largest.
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W. B Hutchinson
United States
California
N. B. Pearce
W. B. Hutchinson
Pacific Coast
The Seattle Star Subscription Notice
A scanned notice from The Seattle Star explains mail subscription rates and delivery reliability. It warns readers that unreceived copies will be replaced if reported, requests timely renewal, and outlines payment details for annual and other periods, urging subscribers to ensure correct address labels for uninterrupted service.
Birth Notices Compilation From A City Newspaper
Fragmentary birth notices list several newborns with mothers named and addresses. Entries include April dates and locations such as Ninth N and Manhattan, with garbled spellings suggesting a local society page listing recent births and parental names.
Death Notices for Warden-Oranville and Wenkler
Brief death notices list Warden-Oranville Warden aged 82 who died recently and Wenkler aged 61 with funeral directions to a licensed director at Third Avenue and University. The fragmentary text indicates a city obituary listing with dates April 6 and April 7 and mentions funeral details.
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Oranville
Bouth Park
Os Ae
City How
Wanted Helpers and Workers in Various Trades Advertised
Classifieds show a flood of recruitment notes for a dramatics company actors and ushers clerks carpenters masons nurses and sales roles. Listings request capable men and women with various experience levels and offer pay training and flexible hours across multiple employers and cities.
For Rent Houses Dense OCR Classified Ads
Furnished rooms and houses for rent listed across the city. Includes six room flats and a four room cottage near Mercer and Miner North with modern features and garden. Also offers one and two room rentals, board options, and proximity to business centers.
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Mercer and
Miner North
Lakeview
University District
Otlane
Bath
Crooklyn
Columbia City
Bellmunde
Reapherree Haiford
Busincss
Sachsea
Fercom
Washington
Elty
Fragmentary plea of Seattle readers on charitable aid
A damaged passage describes Seattle women and children seeking help from well-off households. It appeals to readers to share resources and support the sick and needy, hinting at a charitable drive or company aid. The text emphasizes domestic virtue and communal responsibility across hometown networks.
Fort George farm lands and town land advertised for sale
Advertisements urge sale of farms and acreages near Fort George with offers to finance, timber and meadow notes, and promises of quick profits from Columbia's frontier development. Listings include rooming houses, stores, cattle and horses, and land parcels near Grand Trunk Railroad, with calls to bring initial payments and move fast before prices rise.
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Fort George
Beattie
Columbia
Grand Trunk Railroad
Pree Mestears Shea Ai Ree Free
A fragmented OCR item presents scattered words and names including Savkat Teetee and others, lacking clear event, date, or location details. The readable pieces hint at a personal or public notice but do not form a coherent report or outcome.
Dairy farm feature with water power and acreage notes
Fragmentary text notes a dairy farm setup with acres and water for power. It mentions a corner and dated reference possibly the 20th, with unclear numbers and identifiers. The readable content is sparse and lacks complete facts.
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Earth
United Frees
Wireless
United Pree
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Adeline
Holoups
MON Works
Evigted
Star
Seattle Star
Matt
Reese
Eddrens
Pisace Telephone
Willlame
Willlama
Ee Hoteliing
Huntwide
Buiter
Apisseagh Or
Wis Pieres
Lyone
Wits
HM. Lyons
Bonney
Diructore
Ete Nd
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Maneger Hamlet Co
Duber
Lotte Priday Ar Rasurdeg
Etty Howard
19Th Ave
Lee Binek
Strom
Wallard
New Whit
Nick Deport
Juan Fish
Hamuel Watson
Uallem
Pike Ae Alseta Tide
Reconday
Ora
Mise Idawe
Uard Pranklin
A. J. Boeckert
Rveryone
Panay
Neasheeray
Ginner
Heliebie
Teres
Catanean
Ana Seward
Samus
Weteon Church of True
Ke Mall
A. J. Speckert
Friesa
Universit
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Enov
Argent
Teulere Bation
BOR
Aahington Ciel
Savine
Bervigg
Hank Ride
Selearman
Bennett
Bremton
Wainwright Aston
Partiquiare
Pat Dida
Chicago
C. Emery
Pet Areachines
Broadway
Peat
Ftp
Baom
Cremon
Antions
Tivd
B. Atoka
le Funk
Keren
Fiat
Erie
Virginie
Corean
Tenahie
Harrison
Ate
Denny Park
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Tih Tor
Madi
Ron
Pleasant
Jamon
James Iy Ie
Abe
Narn Pees
Yis Jefferson
Robert
Henry J
Life
Vevkien
James Ryan
Ash Reese
Mar
Mae’ Co
Bolag
Second Baba
Elle
Pera al
Addie Oy
Davies
Tacoma
Bernes Pacific City
Brooke
Prout
York
Chautauqua Bay
Manchester
Ay Martin
Estteeese
PREE
Mestears
Shea
Colman
Ms. Rea
Robert Maltem
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