City Debates Condemnation Of Seattle Electric System
Officials consider condemning the Seattle Electric Company property for a municipal street railway. Estimating market value is difficult. plant values range from 12.9 million in securities to 6 million for replacement. Mayor Moore and the finance committee discuss hiring an expert, with mixed views on municipal ownership.
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RAN
Seattle Electric Company
Veity Council
Electric
OOO
WOO
Finance Committee
Moore
Dalrymple
Glasgow
Chicago
Police Briefs From Keewatin Ontario Incident Reports
Police seek relatives for Keewatin residents and investigate multiple thefts. Thiever Braden’s cottage at Madrona reportedly entered. gold watch and a car pair stolen. A typewriter taken from a shop and tools stolen from a concrete mixer owned by Fritch Co. A boisterous gang around a store frustrates 218 ith av resident Mrs Gable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiever A . Braden
Madrona
Fritch @ Co
Tad Av
Pine «T
Mra Gable
Ith Av
Residents fight plan for sanitarium near Kinnear Park
A council hearing addressed an ordinance to bar any hospital or sanitarium within two blocks of a public park or playground. The proposal was referred to the health and sanitation and park committees for joint action.
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Kinnear Park
Royal gown with soft messaline and lace in 19th century style
A period dress features soft messaline fabric with a lace gown and a short watertight jacket effect created by a little jacket. The gown is garnished with rows of old rose velvet and a high princess skirt with long pointed tabs edged by narrow insertion.
Spaulding Named Harbor Master by Mayor
No opposition in council as Mayor Moore appoints Captain A. P. Spaulding harbor master, succeeding Captain Jensen. Appointment referred to the harbors and wharves committee, whose members are Burnett Crichton and Zbdinden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
A. P. Spaulding
Jensen
Burnett, Crichton
Zbdinden
Fenatale
Witte Again Offers Resignation in Pressure on Emperor
St. Petersburg report says Premier Witte tendered his resignation to the emperor again, urging a choice between him and Interior Minister Durnova. Since returning from Taarskhoo Selo he pressed for a written constitution and sought alignment with the new political movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Witte
Durnova
Taarskhoo Selo
Nicholas
Young Philadelphia youth sails toward Alaska adventure
Frank Hunter Jr., a 15 year old from Philadelphia, arrived in San Francisco and headed to Victoria to catch a steamer for Alaska. He has spent two months traveling the West and appeared suave as he sought sailing times. His inside pocket held letters of credit totaling a small fortune.
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Frank Hunter, Jr
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Victoria
Alaska
Hunter
Seattle
Another Engine Needed in Seattle Fire Plan
Councilman Conway introduced ordinances directing the board of public works to buy an additional fire engine an aerial ladder truck and a combination engine and hose cart. He also proposed a $2100 appropriation for a fire station site in South Seattle. Mayor Moore reappointed Charles B Shepard to the library commission.
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Conway
Fire and Water Committee
Board of Public Works
Seattle
Lundie Delivers Stunning Jolt at Pleasant Beach Bout
On Sunday a crowd gathered at Pleasant Beach to watch Lundie in a friendly bout. Seatt le boxer Swarts stepped forward targeting hard blows but Lundie dodged and delivered a quick sequence that rocked Swarts and left the audience impressed by Lundie’s defense and quick counterattack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Lundie
Pleasant Beach
Seale
Swarts
Bligg
Obituary notices from Seattle residents and associates
Necrology for Henjamin Conrad a Seattle pioneer linked to schools for 18 years died at his daughter's home 321 25th Ave. 8. Funeral at 1:50 this afternoon. David Meyers son of Alexander Meyers Northwestern Trust Expert De posit died at Beattie General Hospital funeral at 1114 14th Ave. 3:30 this afternoon. Fred Hegans 48 died at his home in 4th Ave N. He belonged to Court of Enterprise No 4 FP of A. William Redley 46 member of Mount Vernon Aerie of Eagles and Co M Montana Infantry U B who served in the Philippines. Arrangements pending. Remains at Bonney-Watson's.
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Henjamin & Conrad
Seattle
Ardene Conrad
David Meyers
Alexander Meyers
Northwestern Trust & Safe Deposit Company
Beattie General Hospital
14Th Ave
Fred Hegans
4Th Ave. N
Court of Enterprise No
William Redley
Mount Vernon Aerie of Eagles
Providence Hoapital
Co M. Montana Infane Try
U. B
Philippines
Bonney- Watson's
Memorial Day Address From G A R Commander
Commander in chief Tanner of the G A R issued the annual address to all posts regarding Memorial Day exercises to be held in Washington and across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, RD. C
Tanner
G. A. R. Poste
Market Prices for Vegetables Fruits and Livestock in Yakima Area
The Yakima market reports list prices for potatoes, carrots, rhubarb, oranges, tangerines, coconuts, grapes, and other fruits with per crate or per dozen rates. Dairy and meat items appear including butter, cheese, beef, steers, hogs, and sheep with varying price points. Also listed are live stock metrics, seafood, grain, and feed commodities with unit prices and regional references such as East Washington and Puget Sound.
Incorporation Filings Include Seattle Firms and Beattie Mining
April 10 report shows W P McGaha company Seattle amends capital from 6000 to 4000 while A J Neerham company Seattle raises to 10000. Beattie Heathce Amery company appoints Edna Lyth Beattie Han Salvador Copper Mining Beattie 600000 with Cornelius van Voorhin Andrew Burleigh and William B Thompson among organizers.
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Olympia
W. P. McGaha Company
Seattle
A. J. Neerham Company, Inc
A. J. Hamiln
O. Neer. Heathce
Amery Company
the @own
Edna Lyth
Beattie
Han Salvador Copper Mining Comn
Find No Fault In Lake Washington Customs Check
Chief Customs Inspector Loftus and Inspector Dyke inspected a steamboat and launch on Lake Washington yesterday afternoon and found no deviations from regulations. A round up of craft violating laws is set for next Sunday.
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Loftus
Lake
Washington
City Briefs From North Yakima And Seattle
B J Tennant of North Yakima and brother of a sergeant of detectives left for the east with W C Seippe a Chicago ex brewer who has visited the city. M J O Connor the US mail carrier between Haines and Porcupine district stopped at the Butler hotel. Seattle Manufacturers Association asked buyers and transport officials to favor local manufacturers. A Mr Bineclair of 09 Gustav north complains of boys playing baseball on vacant lots near him. The American Improvement company franchise to lay gas mains in streets and alleys was re introduced by Councilman Murphy and sent to the corporations committee.
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W. C. Seippe
Chicago
East
Bineclair
Gistav
North
Patlee
American Improvement Company
Murphy
Beekeeping Expansion Moves North in Alaska
Morrell & Warren of Portland plan to ship bees to interior Alaska near Beward for honey production. They aim to establish a northern beekeeping operation with the potential for strong profits, noting flowers bloom longer in the Sushima valley than on the coast. Mr Warren foresees a leading northern honey business.
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Alaska
Morrell & Warren
Portland
Oregon
Beward
Sushima
Warren
City street railway plan to be reviewed at public meeting
A detailed plan for a city street railway system will be presented at a public meeting called by the Municipal Ownership city central committee. The event at Christensen's hall on the Avenue block features speeches by active municipal ownership leaders and discussion of guiding principles for council action before a voter referendum.
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Municipal Ownership City Central Committee
Christensen
Avenade
Municipal Ownership Movement
City Officials Likely Visit Cetar Lake with Milwaukee Road
Mayor Moore and a delegation from the city will travel to Cetar lake soon. Representatives from the Milwaukee road will accompany the group for the planned trip.
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Moore
The
Milwaukee Road
Cetar Lake
New Officers to Take Command at Local Post
Lieut Maj Markel Capt Rowe Lythe and Private A B Smith arrive April 21 to assume immediate command of the Volunteers of America post in Seattle. Col Duncan in San Francisco wires the trio will reach from that city in a week and a half, with Markel formerly commanding the post here about three years ago.
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KR. Markel
Rowe Lythe
Smith
Volunteers of America
BD. Watson
Col. Duncan
San Francisco
Seattle
Markel
Rainier Valley residents condemn road plan and rally
Rainier Beach reports little hope for extending the Rainier Boulevard to Renton this year citing a 14000 dollar experimental macadam road cost in the Duwamish valley. Valley clubs unite as a political force to press for improvements while Orillia joins the Rainier Valley Improvement Association.
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Rainier Beach
Rainier Valley
Abrams
Rainier
Renton
Duwamish Valley
Orillia
Wash
Bridges
The Gest Dressed Men Wear the Kingsbury Hat
W. B. Hutchingon Co. corner of Ind and Union advertises the Kingsbury hat priced at $3 as part of a dress appeal for men.
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Kingsbury
Swell Easter Millinery at Mrs Fraser's New Store
New York style hats arrive in town at Mrs Fraser's shop located at 130 Pike Street. The Easter millinery collection showcases latest trends and designs for the season.
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New York
Mrs
Pianos Organs and Musical Goods For Sale
A dealer lists piano brands including Chickering Kimball Hobart M Cable and D. Johnston Co with low prices and small payments. Stock also features Kimball organs with many made, second hand pianos and organs, and a range of related musical items plus moving tuning and repair services.
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Chickering
Kimball
Hobart M. Cable
Pease
Johnston Co
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Stam
Ake
Erty
Keewatin
Ontin
Joseph Nacon
Lincoln
Lassa Beandro
Ed Graham
C. B. Smith Com
Je A Johnson
Ballarc
Seeling
Lewins
Asc
Ase
Speeljer Sarl
Union Streek
Spaulding
Charles B. Shepard
Library Commission
Shepard
Rome
Seoen
Hokpee
Imeregies
Les
Strietty Freeh Ranch
Weehington Creamery
Wisconsin
America
Eee
Steers
Hogs. Iy
Ie Cement
California
Inater
Paris
Wen & Roche Harter
B. J. Tennant
North Yakima
Tennant
M. J. O'Connor
United States
Haines
Porcupine District
Butler Hotel
Manufacturers’ Association of Seattle
South Beattle
Waah
Macistosh
Nicodemus Schneider
Hillman City
W. B. Hutchingon CO. Cor
NER Ind and Union
Anam
Adams
Washington Creamery
Ghirardelia
Java
Emperor
lWuminima Shoes
Beattle
Standard Furniture Co
Tacorme
Oxfords
Raymond @ Hoyt
Pike Street
Suter
First Ave
Second Ave
Pine St
Chas. Cowpn
Moneer Bidg. Main
Ragley
Anirix
Burke Ridg
Beyond Avenue
Cline
Srattle
Gray Shoe Company
2Nd Ave
Jim Avenue
Russell & Drew
Elmer Walters
Matinees
Heady’s Barber Shop
Iowa
Washington Ranch
Arcade Building
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