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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1906
Page
4
City improvement clubs unite to remove front street poles, calling for iron trolley poles in alleys or backyards to beautify residence areas. They argue poles wreck appearances, urge replacement with durable iron poles, and urge citywide action despite electric company objections.
In a senate discourse Senator Elkins denies wearing a railroad collar and fears the proposed rate regulation bill may violate the constitution. The piece attacks his ties to corporate interests, arguing the reform seeks justice for all and would curb special interests that hurt small shippers and communities.
In April reports the emergence of a new women’s employment in New York as “Professional Friend in Need” led by Mrs A J Dowling at 263 East 168th Street. The service aims to support women living in crowded hall bedrooms by offering companionship and practical assistance amid city living pressures.
A fragment describes a person offering to manage home, hospital, and convalescent care in emergencies, gathering information, and advising clients about employment and living costs, noting extensive experience helping out-of-town women in New York.
A collage of garbled quotes and stray notices mentions John Dowle and Foraker in political chatter, minced theater notes, spelling reform rants, minstrel parade timings in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and local business blurbs. It references Joe Cannon, Seattle travels souvenir, and a photographer moving costs, all in fragmented form.
Benjamin Bottles, freshly released on parole, crashes a wealthy party and encounters Capt. Kidd aka Redmarsh. Redmarsh hatched a plan to help Bottles escape, but Bottles is nabbed attempting to counterfeit. Redmarsh and his wife flee by motor car, leaving a hidden basement of forgeries behind.
The new tailor shop of Ed White at 20 percent Colline building becomes a busy spring spot as Mr. White personally handles cutting and fitting. The article notes his hands on approach and steady work ethic.
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