County to order election for court house site purchase
The board of county commissioners will order an election on ratifying the purchase of the Vosler site for a new county courthouse. The election, with title approval and an abstract of title, is planned after a 15 day review period, likely in early June. Critics question price at 254000 though many see value and a single sale in a generation.
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Board of County Commissioners
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Vosler
Rome
Pike Street
Third Avenue
Mine Street
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Cline
Oxford
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K. Ata Petrie
Western Employment Office Said Likely To Close
The Western Employment office at 123 Second Avenue South run by the Swank family is expected to be shut in days. David Swank claims he sold the business to his son F K Swank and that the license was transferred though the ordinance forbids transfers. Council members condemn agency graft and pledge action, with Labor Commissioner Grout urging enforcement and city prosecutors to file complaints.
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Yeaterday
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Committee On Labor
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Ube
Piret
Rofie
Elon
Mamie
New Coal Mine Opens Near Issaquah By Consolidated Coal
The Consolidated Coal Company opens a new coal mine near Issaquah, planned to cover about 100 acres with 0 acres purchased by local capitalists. The project includes sinking, with an electric railway two miles to connect to the Northern Pacific Railroad at Issaquah. A related land sale of 24,000 dollars to Eastern owners is noted.
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Consolidated Coal Company
Issaquah
Hae
Sven
Vata H. & Upper
Northern Pacific Railroad
Beattle
Rowt
Mal Try
New York
City to own mill for Cedar River lighting plant
City purchases a saw mill for Cedar Lake timber to build the municipal lighting plant at the head of the Cedar River. Parts of the mill are assembled for shipment to North Bend by rail. total cost cited as 4290. The contractor L Porter will move the mill from the city and work on foundations. The plant aims to be operational within three weeks with capacity to cut 80 feet of lumber daily.
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Cedar Lake
Cedar River
Eena
North Bend
Northern Pacific
L. Porter
Thorson
Shorty Shaw and Two Japanese Arrested in Main Street Gamble
W Marvin known as Shorty Shaw and two Japanese men were arrested after a raid on a room above the Peer lens on Main street. Detectives seized a hazard game and $206 in cash plus gambling paraphernalia. All three men were released on $66 bail each.
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Shorty
Shaw
Peerlens
Main Street
Gam
Freeman
Decker
Kellogg Acts To Stop Alley Waste Dumping
Kellogg has begun action against dumping of rubbish in downtown alleys. He serves notices to building owners and tenants to stop throwing waste paper and trash into alleys and threatens municipal court prosecutions for violators to curb fire risk and health concerns.
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Sreerieh
Beco Oe
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Seattle Manager Announces Free Admission for Ladies
Manager Dugdale of the Seattle baseball club announces that ladies will be admitted free to the grounds and grand stand for Thursday’s game, encouraging attendance and support for the team.
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Dugdale
Seattle Baseball Club
Defends Unionism in Spirited Gompers Reply
President Gompers defends organized labor against attacks by President Parry. He argues unions seek peaceful relations between workers and employers, will endure attacks, and aim for social and industrial harmony rather than conflict. Parry is portrayed as representing a small faction of employers.
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American Federation
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Federation
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Clompers
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Parry
New Orleans Manufacturers Association Opened with Pledge
The National Manufacturers Association meet in New Orleans on April 14 15 with remarks from labor commissioner Canoi D Wright and President Parry facing repudiation by resolutions. The document outlines nine principles governing relations between employers and employees including opposition to illegal labor acts and guarantees of non discrimination and just wages.
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Seaeson
National Manufacturers’ Association
America
Ito
Bhoyecotts
Dracknett
An Odd Stranger’s Baseball Tale From a Grand Stand
A Seattle observer recalls a chaotic ball game experience with tin horns and shouting fans. The narrator describes players slipping, a confusing mix of action, and the crowd’s mixed enthusiasm as rain begins to fall and conversations buzz around the stands.
Rainier Avenue rental offers and varied ads mix
Classifieds advertise new houses on Rainier Avenue with low rents and two year owner options, plus listings for farms, land, water front, and room rentals. Mixed in are unrelated notes about events and personal notices, with scattered names and addresses from Seattle area postings.
Burglars Swipe Dugdale's Overcoat In Park Break In
Report says burglars forced a door at the park bus office and stole portable items. A valuable overcoat vanished in the theft and Dugdale vows to pursue the thieves.
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New Palace Motel Opens With Praise from Guests
A steady stream of business and professional people and many ladies visited the New Palace Motel yesterday for the formal opening. Readers praised the tasteful decorations and convenient arrangements, with rich carpets and draperies in the main lobby and the renovated upper floors. Five large sample rooms will attract commercial travelers, and the hotel features a modern passenger elevator.
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New Palace
Palace Hotel
New House
Bargain heading highlights wide fabric sale preview
The notice lists a large assortment of fabrics and textiles with reduced prices for Thursday. Oil Red Print, Fancy Oxfords, Tin Milk Pane, embossed tea and coffee can sets, and various cretonnes and drapery fabrics are offered at steep discounts and special yard rates.
Local Advertisements Offer Land, Rentals and Services
An assortment of land for sale and rental listings includes a Rainier area site for $3,600 with 12 acres, two cleared acres and an orchard, plus terms. a Marion address ad for farm implements and soil quality. a five room cottage rental with four acres near Canett. furnished rooms and electricity. a magnetic treatment notice. and a furniture store listing on First Avenue with Thompson Furniture Co.
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Rentee
Washington
Menes
Anga
Aeree
Kent
Cow Lake
A. Lawrence
Cor
Marion
M. Tatzloff
Fourth Avenue
Thompson Furniture Co., Inc
Ipt Ave
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