Plan to turn Point Defiance Park into picnic grounds
Tacoma April 20. A movement aims to convert part of Point Defiance Park into a picnic and grounds with a pavilion and houses at an estimated cost of not less than 40000 dollars. J C Donnelly, backed by several councilmen, seeks city approval to dispose of land held by the United States under uncertain title. The Railway and Power Co. is alleged to be a partner in the venture.
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Point Depark
Taf
Puget Sounds
J. C. Domnelly
Perto
Park Lim Dut
Defiance Park
United States
Donnelly
The
Railway & Power Co
Assembly Ball Denny Party Draws Nearly 600 Guests
The final assembly ball last night in Seattle drew nearly 600 guests. Vines palms and flags adorned the ballroom while incandescent lamps lit the scene. Dancers aged 14 and up filled the floor as fireside chatter and a midnight cuppa followed a grand cotillion chorus.
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Denny
Seattle
Indies
Love at locksmiths leads 14 year old to forgery
Bertha Meyer aged 14, driven by love, forged checks to fund elopement with a man older than her. Her mother and police believe the forgeries were used to secure passage or funds for the planned run away.
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York
Sayis
Bertha Meyer
Rich
Market inflow on Western avenue boosts local trade
Market report shows heavy morning activity on Western avenue with large California imports via the Wallula steamer. Cargo includes 245 crates, 320 boxes asparagus, 28 sacks carrots, new potatoes, 236 boxes lemons, 150 oranges, tomatoes, artichokes, lettuce and turnips. Prices eased slightly, with new potatoes at $2.00.
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Rn Avenue
California
Walla Walla
Corrected Daily Grocery Prices Include Lemons and Vegetables
A cluttered list shows prices for lemons 1.75 and 2.75 per box, apples 1.00 to 2.25, olives by gallon, grapefruit at 1.75, potatoes 15.00 18.00 per ton, beets 4, onions 3c, lettuce 1.60, garlic 64c, cabbage 1.76, tomatoes per case 1.75, dates 6c per lb, spinach listed among fresh meats and meats section notes various items with inconsistent OCR formatting.
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Lota
Beattie
Puget Sound
Washington
Girl Leaps From Window In Chicago Mystery
Miss May L. Gannon, 17, a Chicago high school pupil, escaped from her home at 1529 Carroll Avenue by jumping 20 feet from a second story window. She vaulted a fence and vanished. Police are asked to search. Father Edward Gannon, superintendent of Griffin Wheel Co., seeks news but no trace is found.
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Chicago
May L. Gannon
Carroll Avenue
City demands authority over telephone rates disputed
Hendren and Ferree secure an alternative writ against Sunset Telephone Co. The company demurs to the writ and asks for dismissal arguing the city lacks authority to fix rates. It claims the ordinance governing rates is void. Judge Tallman will hear the matter on April 2.
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Hendren & Ferree
Sunset Telephone Co
Yeaeterday
Tallman
Largest Pacific coast coal contract awarded to Kerry
The largest single sacked coal contract on the Pacific coast went to A. S. Kerry for Roslyn coal. Valued at 37000 dollars, for 7700 tons to supply Alaska posts including Coast and Yukon river outposts. The bid beat Comox Coal Co. and 126000 sacks will be shipped from Beatie.
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Pacific Coast
A. S. Kerry
Quartermaster Roblin
Alaska
Yukon
A. 8
Kerry
Comox Coal Co
Beatie
Good Templars to Hold Open Meeting in Loyal Hall
The Good Templars announce an open public meeting on Sunday afternoon April 21 at 3 o'clock in Loyal Hall New York block. A notable program is arranged and the gathering is expected to be one of the best in the series.
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Good Templars
Loyal ‘Es Hall
New York
Prosperous Week at Local Playhouses Delights Seattle
The past week brought strong profits to managers and actors at Seattle venues. Florence Roberts impressed as Sapho guiding love for her child, with Carmen upcoming. Frawley’s company showcased The Middleman and Secret Service amid lively performances with notable cast moves and extended run through Thursday.
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Seattle
Florence Roberts
Miss Roberts
Sapho
Jean Gaussin
Mise Roberts
Mia Fiske
Leslie Carter
Dilefords at Third Avenue Theater Next Week
The Dilefords and The Elleford Company debut at Beattie’s Third Avenue theater with The American Girl and Mia, Partington and Her Bon Ike, opening tomorrow afternoon. The troupe arrives with Coast city endorsements and claims superior appeal to The Searchlight. Also features New moving picture reels by Search Ma ht, No 1906 on Second Avenue with Mrs Nation in her ongoing smash act.
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Third Avenue Theater
Russell
Elleford
Beattie
Mia, Partington
Second Avenue
Nation
Isabella Pearsall Disinterred for Interment in Pontine Mich
The body of Isabella Pearsall was disinterred at Mount Pleasant cemetery yesterday by Butterworth and Sone and shipped today to Pontine Michigan for interment.
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Isabella Pearsall
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Butterworth & Sone
Pontine
Mich
Mrs Mee Dies of Pneumonia at Interbay Home
Mrs Pival L Mee wife of G H Mee an employee of the Seattle Electric Co died yesterday at the family residence Interbay of pneumonia The body is at Butterworths.
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Pival L. Mee
G. H. Mee
Seattlelectric Co
Interbay
Butterworths
Belo dies former Galveston News owner and AP director
Col Alfred H Belo, longtime owner of the Galveston News and Dallas News, dies at age 80. He served as a director and former vice president of the Associated Press. Star Paint Co announces new decorative hangings and materials at 10-303 Pike Street.
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Abhevillee, N. C
Alfred H. Belo
Galveston News
Dallas News
Associated Press
Star Paint Co
Pike Street
New York Shipment Boosts M D Pease Johnson Co Store
A shipment arrived yesterday from New York to M D Pease Johnson Co at 1107 Second Avenue. The store promotes up to date patterns and the latest styles at lowest prices as its motto.
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New York
M. D. Pease-Johnson Co
Second Avenue
Distressing accident at Central High School in Tacoma
Gordon Durke, 11, son of Herbert A. Durke, a Northern Pacific engineer, fainted while guarding the main entrance path. He toppled from a railing, striking his head on a tower tip. Doctors fear his skull is fractured and his life may not be saved.
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Tacoma
Central High School
Gordon Durke
Herbert A. Hurke
Northern Pacific
Meattle & King County Company
COMPTON @ CO
Downe Mook
Malaria Mosquito Hunt urged in Hong Kong
Dr Thomas urged government action to destroy larva across the colony. He noted that early seasons with slow new generations offer a window for effective control. Medical officer Hartigeh emphasized skilled supervision and continuous work on Anopheles pools.
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Hongkong
Thomas
Hartigeh
Sanitary Board
Mosquito Control Efforts Fall Short amid Incomplete Cleanups
Report cites failed attempts to purge the nullah of larvae during the rainy season and notes limited success of measures at Quarry Bay and the Metropole hotel. Doctors warn that neglect and minor oversights can derail a promising experiment in reducing anopheles larvae. Nearby advertisement promotes new goods at Bedrock Paint Co. with low prices on Pike Street.
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Thomson
Quarry Bay
Metropole
Bedrock
Four Prisoners Escape Carbon County Jail
In Rawlings Wyoming April 2 four prisoners broke jail by sawing the barn door and overpowering the Jailer. They escaped into the corridor and locked the jailer in a cell. A posse pursued the fugitives into the hills and is still searching. Test of refrigerators in Herrick at ZC Miles and Piper Co.
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Wye
Carbon County
Herrick
Miles & Piper Co
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