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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1906

Page

3

Night meeting in Southeast Seattle favors annexation plan

Southeast Seattle residents at a mass meeting voiced strong support for joining Greater Seattle. Speakers highlighted anticipated improvements and police protection with little tax increase. Attendees from Southeast Seattle and Columbia endorsed the plan, with leaders predicting enhanced services.

Seattle Annesalion W. D. Wood Greater Reite York Southeast Eattie Columbia Hillman le Sald

Adjutant General Drain Delays Officer Examinations

A supplemental order from Adjutant General Drain postpones officer recommission examinations in the Washington National Guard until his return from the capital around April 22. The prior April 1 exam date is canceled. Four year terms for Major Otto A. Case Captain Matt H. Gormley and Captain Wringle have expired and will be examined upon his return.

Drain Washington, D.C Nationa Guard of Washington National Capital Otto A. Case Matt H. Gormley Wringle Dratn

Jail Will Be the City Hall

City plans show the new jail and hospital building to house police headquarters jail municipal court rooms and city hospitals. It will also accommodate the engineering department city treasurer comptroller and city council with temporary quarters arranged for remodeling later. Officials expect completion within ten months to a year and a three to four year service before a permanent city hall is considered.

Plana

Market Prices for Fresh Produce and Livestock

A historical market list details per ton and per unit prices for fruits vegetables and staples. Entries include potatoes carrots lettuce tomatoes bananas cranberries cabbages oranges apples and various cheeses and dairy products along with live stock rates for steers cows veal and hogs. Prices are given in units like per ton per hundredweight and per crate or per dozen with regional references to Washington Oregon and nearby markets.

Easter Eggs and Butter Sale At Jersey Store

Easter eggs sold at 26 cents per dozen with 2 dozen for 45 cents. Available Friday and Saturday only at Jersey Butter Store located 03 Pike St Beetlowa. Jersey creamery butter priced at 30 cents per unit.

Jersey Butter Pike St Jersey Creamery Bartell’s

Port Blakeley Fireboat Gets First Searchlight

On the waterfront the fireboat Snoqualmie is fitted with a new searchlight for the first time. The Wynere is loading lumber at Port Blakeley for Redondo. Ships and steamers update frequent Pacific Coast movement. several vessels depart for Alaska and San Francisco with cargo and passengers.

Wynere Ia Port Blakeley Reddonde Snoqualmie Klondike Mines Vancouver Pacific Coast Steamship Co Shasta Melville Dollar San Francisco Seattle Beattie Alaska John BR. Lock Mother Chicago J. J. van Zant Morty Mile Hhe

Republicans to Choose Officers

The annual election of officers of the Young Men's Republican club will be held at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday afternoon. The polls are open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Young Men's Republican Club Chamber of Commerce

Contest for Secretary Highlighted by Party Honor Question

The fragment discusses the race between Paul Joe and BK Terhune for Secretary and the issue of whether a candidate should seek Republican honors while opposing Republican opponents. The charge was raised against Agathet and admitted by Holbrook.

Ters Paul Joe Terhune Tasue Agathet Holbrook

Easter Egg Contests Draw City Youths

The article notes preparations for Easter Day with many eggs for the youths to enjoy, highlighting an annual egg eating contest held on Sunday. It mentions a long tradition among the younger generation and the excitement in Banter.

Distinctive Kingsbury Hat Tops Three Dollar Data

W B Hutchinson Co Corrnd and Union advertises a hat that surpasses rival three dollar data by a wide margin. The copy promises a free fitting service by cutting nitiats inserting eyelets and adjusting data to a happy fit free of charge.

Kingsbury W. B. Hutchinson Co Corrnd and Union

Easter Eggs Cheaper This Year Says Market Report

The report notes Easter eggs will be cheaper than in prior years. The commission houses will have enough eggs to meet the demand, ensuring ample supply at breakfast tables on Easter morning.

Commission Houses

Treasurers Prepare for State Meeting in Kiensbury

A convention of county treasurers from across the state will assemble in Kiensbury on April 20 and 21. Treasurer Gormley of King County has led the preliminary preparations, with officers from nearly all counties slated to attend.

Kiensbure Gormley King County

Convention Reviews Revenue Measures and Attendance Outlook

The convention suggests attendance will be large enough to assure success. It will consider several revenue-saving changes and a uniform system of office methods.

Boys Ask for Franchise to String Telegraph Wire

Several enterprising youths near the Old Rainier hotel seek permission from the streets department to string a telegraph wire over Columbia street between 6th and 7th avenues. The request cites local convenience and aims to improve communication in the area.

Rainier Hotel Streets Department Columbia Oat Gbth Ava

Boys study telegraphy lucks to build system

The boys aim to construct a practice telegraph system with permission to proceed if they satisfy wagers from wire line companies along the street that it will not interfere. Funeral services for John Edgar Hoott, son of Mr and Mrs M M Beott, were held at 1 20 PM from the family residence 1714 East Spruce with Rev Fletcher Wharton officiating. Interment followed at Lake View cemetery.

John Edgar Hoott Mra. M. M. Beott East Spruce Fletcher Wharton Lake View Cemetery

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