Ward Politicians Against Spaulding Fight Over Harbormaster Seat
The city council faces a clash over replacing Harbormaster Jensen with Captain A P Spaulding. Spaulding’s appointment, not party tied, faces opposition from ward backers who accuse Jensen of incompetence and political loyalty. The harbor and wharves committee voted two to one against the Spaulding appointment, signaling a split council and a test of efficiency versus political reward.
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Harbormaster MC
Jen
Moore
A. P. Spaulding
Spaulding
Hat Jensen
Zbinden
Burnett
Crichton
Work Room for Force at City Hall Rail System Plans
A report notes an added work force for the city street railway project. City engineers file details show preparations, plans, and quarters at city hall as part of expanding staff to handle the railway system work. An extra crew is to be employed to complete the required tasks.
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Ctty Engineers
New City Railway
City Engineer Ordinance Likely Delayed to Monday Night
The proposed ordinance to hire an additional city engineer appears headed for introduction Monday night, with a likely companion measure for adding another room tied to the same agenda.
Washington Is Given A Trial On Owl's Head Course
The cruiser Washington reached 22.52 knots on its standardization trial over the Owl's Head course yesterday at Rockland Maine.
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Washington
Rockland
Gigantic Mining Deal Rumors Rage In Butte
Rumors sweep Butte of a giant mining combination involving PF Augustus Heinze and J A Coran Boston financier and organizer of American Consolidated Copper. Coran arrives in Butte as talks surface about a 160 million dollar capitalization and inclusion of Butte Utah and California mines.
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Mont
PF. Augustus Heinze
J. A. Coran
Boston
American Consolidated Copper Company
Utah
California
Coran
Wireless outfits to be shipped to Bremerton
Vallejo April 12 Preparatory to shipment to the navy yard at Bremerton outfits for three wireless telegraph stations are being assembled at Mare Island. The installation work will be directed by W. N. Concannon.
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Vallejo
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Mareleland
W. N. Concannon
Twain Attends Dinner Honoring Maxim Gorky in New York
In New York on April 12 Mark Twain and other literary notables joined a dinner in honor of Maxim Gorky hosted by Mr Narodnay. The event drew prominent writers and cultural figures at a private residence.
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New York
Mark Twain
Maxim Gorky
Mr. Narodnay
Numerous Washington Local News Briefs Reported
STATE NEWS BELLINGHAM Among Seattle men elected to offices at the grand lodge convention J H Hemer grand recorder district representative J H Hemmer district past chief C BR Manfield district keeper of outer gate A Metren district captain W A Burleigh ABERDEEN Several mills shut down due to scarcity YELM Corbett Moore to complete new mill OLYMPIA Supreme court grants non suit James Sheehan vs Bailey building Pu yallup land commissioners buy 32000 of change for gravity water system SPOKANE Burglars rob four leading stores VANCOUVER E Wislock suicid e attempt thwarted HOQUIAM J L Andrews found dead in bunk ELLENSBURG Manslaughter verdict in Roslyn case WALLA WALLA Council advertises for bids to dig water pipeline TACOMA Punet Sound Presbytery moves to unite Presbyterian branches PORTLAND Injunction sought to curb grading crews on P S railroad VANCOUVER BC John Reed and W Peterson drowned in English Bay
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Seattle
Grand Loden
J. H. Hemer
Grand Recorder
Grand Lodge
J. H. Hemmer
C. BR. Manfield
Outer Gate
A. Metren
W. A. Burleigh
Yelm—Corbett
Mamie
Jiling Hank
S J. Hoae
Academy
Spokane
Vancouver
E. Wislock
Hoquiam
J. L. Andrews
Stockwell
Tacoma
Punet Sound
United Presbyterian Church
Sound
John Taylor
Richmond
Portland
Ore
Portland and
B. C
John Reed
W. Peterson
English Bay
Bargain Frenzy At Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store
A woman pursues big Friday bargains at Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store located at 610 Avenue. The sale features Lauraine's Eau Quinine and Villard's Quinine hair tonics in 50c sizes for 29c, 2-quart fountain syringes at 65c, with items regularly priced higher and a one year guarantee.
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Bartell
Red Cross
Lauraine
Villard
Theaters Open With Multiple Shows This Week
The Heir to the Hoorah opens at the Grand tonight for four performances. Beata for the Manch Walsh engagement starts Sunday night with tickets on sale tomorrow at 10. New Century Girls take over Mutler’s Merry Mate next Sunday. Third Avenue theater dark Friday, A Thoroughbred Tramp ends its run Saturday. A Devil’s Lane comes to Third Avenue next week. Star theater shows start at 7:30 and 9:00 with matinees 2:40 to 4:39. general admission is 10 cents. Gilroy, Haynes, Montgomery and Robynes lead this week’s lineup.
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Beata
Manch Walsh
the Grand
Mutler
Merry Mate
Third Avenue Theater
Star Theater
Canta
Gilroy
Haynes
Montgomery
Mrs. Robynes
James St Cable Line Shutdown After Car Breaks
The James Street cable car line briefly halted last night when a gripman failed to throw off the clip at a steep grade near Qedar. The steel was severed cleanly. repair crews worked through the night and service was restored by early morning.
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James At
Qedar
Castro Retires From Venezuelan Presidency
New York report states Cipriano Castro has retired from the presidency of Venezuela after declaring he seeks a rent. General Gomes, vice president, is acting as executive in the interim.
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New York
Cipriano Castro
Vers Suela
Gomes
Easter Eggs at Best Town Butter Store
Easter eggs advertised as strictly fresh ranch eggs sold at two dozen for five cents per dozen during Friday and Saturday sales at the Butter Store in Best Town.
Gotterill Favored For Additional City Engineer Post
The finance committee backs appointing George F Cotterill as additional assistant city engineer, to be selected by the city engineer. Cotterill’s political activity and campaign skills are cited as reasons, including support from council members and aid for selling a new city railway system to voters.
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George F. Ocotterill
Himselif Hut Cotterill
Police Briefs Report Vanished Gear and Missing Girl
Police report a pair of handcuffs and a department revolver taken from the assembly room at the station. Officers suspect a fellow officer hid them. Jessie McDonald, 15, who left home days ago, says she only went to Tacoma. Thieves entered by prying a back window with a chisel. Patrolman Applequist found a bicycle on Pike Street. ownership to be verified.
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Regulation Department
Hibner
Toom
Lewson
Michner
Jessie McDonald
Tacoma
Bremerton Notices Highlight Local Events and Crime
Bremerton items report John Kinnear recovering from apoplexy and carpenter Hand advancing to chief, a student picnic at Long Lake, a William Simonds arrest linked to Tacoma police, burglary at Fieldman Yeast Co. estate, Bremerton baseball team forming, Randolph Olesen’s new baby, and social club dance. Walla Walla notes Simon Brooks scheduled for execution Friday.
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J. G B. DeWatde
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Third Avenue
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Castro
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Chris Iffert
Long Lake
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T. Ryan
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City of Destiny
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Up-Sound
Fieldman Yeast Company
Western Av
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Evergreen Park
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Nloe
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Orient
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First
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Standard Furniture Co
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Mme. Cline
Piano House
Chas. Cowen
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Dental Parlors
Recontd Avenue
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Raymond & Hoyt
Pike Street
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