WEW Officers of Labor Council Election Report
The Seattle Labor Council elected officers for one year including president vice president treasurer and secretary. An executive board nine members a board of organization nine members and a legislative board nine members were chosen. A $2000 fourth dividend from the Labor Temple was declared and distributed to member unions.
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WEW
Labor Council
Ing
Seattle Labor Council
Treas
Charles Rohlenker
Foal Union
Pres Carlson
James R. Harris Cooke
Waiters’ Union
JR. & Orchard
Financial Secree M
Parrish urges repeal of 60 percent property assessment
Parrish, who completed a King county assessment audit, argues against the 60 percent assessment law. He says property should be valued at true value to lower taxes and present a accurate picture of wealth for investors, criticizing current high rates and low valuations. He calls on the next legislature to repeal the law.
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Vee Agkessor Parrish
King County
Parrish
The Theaters At the Grand Present Mikado and Upcoming Shows
The San Francisco company performs Mikado at the Grand theater as a standout evening with a complete stock company. Next week offers The Girl and The Barglar's Daughter with Pasting in the title role, plus Carmen at the Avenue theater. Cast includes Laurett Clarien Jending Jasper Cantwell Swan Alligas May Melvin and Melville among others.
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San Francisco
Vik
Barglar
Clarien
Jending
Jasper
Cantwell
Swan's Alligass
May Melvin Melville
Headliners at the Lols Draw Big Crowds
Headliners at the Lols event attract large audiences as crowds gather for performances. Event organizers report strong turnout and increasing interest in the comedy showcase.
Lewis and Lake Comedy Co presents double bill at Lyric
This week the Lewis and Lake Musical Comedy company presents a double bill with Baby? and California in 40 at the Lyric. Luma Park offers vaudeville attractions, while Moraay and Rich deliver eccentric comedy at Star theater. Other acts include Redwood and Hervey, Myles McCarthy and The Race Tour's Dream, Donovan and Arnold, William Macart the monologist, Mabel Cawidy the comedienne, moving pictures, and more at Oliver House. The Battleship Nebraska vaudeville show also sails into navy yard.
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Lewis & Lake Musical Comedy Company
California
the Lyric
Moraay
Rich
Star Theater
Redwood and Hervey
Myles McCarthy
Donovan
Arnold
William Macart
Monologist
Mabel Cae Widy
Comedienne
Moving Pictures
Theater on Spring Promotes Fe Atte Pictures This Week
The venue on Spring between Second and Third Avenues presents two sets of moving pictures made in fe atte. The program features an interesting mix of acts and varied material offering notable entertainment for the week.
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Ava
Fe Atte
Case's Salary Included in August Street Superintendent Pay
The council approved an ordinance by Acting Mayor Burnett authorizing August salary expenditures for the streets department, including $400 for Charles R. Case as superintendent. July expenditures include a similar item. the main appropriation ordinance is pending. Case has drawn pay for June and part of May, with $16 court costs allowed in a prior superior court judgment.
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Burnett
Charles R. Case
Case
Court Costa
Littleton Named Chief Counsel for Harry Thaw Trial
Martin W. Littleton, former Brooklyn president, chosen as chief counsel for Harry Thaw. He will receive a $25,000 retainer and conduct the trial with his own approach.
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New York
Aug. J
Martin W. Littleton
Brooklyn
Harry Thaw
Littleton
Hall
Earlington Lots Promised Near Future Growth
The Johnson Investment Co announces Earlington home sites on a plateau near upcoming factories and railroads. Purchasers are urged to act as large lots are offered near developing manufacturing and shipping interests in Kingston, with nearby Earlington growth expected.
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Earlington
Egins
Kington
Jonewson Investment Co
Beneca St
Seattle, Wash
Saloon Forger Jailed After Suspect Check Cashing
H. Be Doolittle entered Frank Patton's saloon in Georgetown and cashed a $76 check drawn on People's Savings meant for W. B. Welch. The check was questioned, Doolittle was arrested, and he admitted to Judge Griffin the suspicions were correct. He returned the funds and received a six month sentence in the county jail.
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H. BE. Doolittle
Frank Patton
Georgetown
People’s Bavings Bank
C. C. Mechivockie
W. EB. Welch
Doolittle
Griffin
Patten
Steamer Fleet Arrivals and Departures Announced
The City of Seattle arrived from Skagway with 2500 cases of salmon and 100 passengers. Steamer Joanie departs tonight for Valdez returning with copper. Freighter Mackinaw to Nome. Steamer Jefferson due from Skagway tomorrow. Steamer Alaskan heads for Ketchikan tonight. Saratoga left Hilo July 30 and arrives August 4. Weasel to bring copper ore and gold. Suverica sails today with full cargo. Weasel freighter linked to Frank Waterhouse Co bound for North China. Forette arrived in Vancouver from San Francisco and will ship lumber to Australia.
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City of
Seattle
Skagway
Saratoga
Hilamar
Frank Waterhouse & Co
North China
Forette
Vancouver
San Francisco
Australia
Banker Killed In Pool Accident At Columbia Club
Edmund R. Watson president of the Southern National Bank of Philadelphia died when he slipped on a diving board at the Columbia club pool. His head struck the concrete tank and he died instantly.
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Philadelphia
Edmund R. Watson
Southern National Bank
Columbia Club
Special 25 Percent Off at Cohen-Drew Sporting Goods
A clerical advertisement offers 25 percent discounts on Cohen-Drew Sporting Goods stock at Thos. Wella & Co. 1008 First Ave. Includes a note about viewing battleships at Navy Yard.
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Cohen-Drew
Saportemen
Thos
Wella & Co
Fire Sale at Main Floor Furniture Store
A Crockery Department fire salvage event offers damaged Morris chairs rockers and mahogany pieces from a $75,000 warehouse lost to fire on July 4. Goods are sold as shown for cash with no deliveries, exchanges, or repairs, and no credit or C O D orders accepted.
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Crockery Department
Death and birth notices from Providence and surrounding areas
Deaths registered include Mrs H Maloney 68 at Providence Hospital July 26 and infant Winters for Waldorf July 31. births record several July dates with mothers and addresses listed. deaths and births noted across multiple streets and apartments with names and dates. In Birmingham Junction Utah a jury verdict of not guilty for W D Haywood triggers a Labour support march and mayor meeting. mill and smelter workers union members celebrate Dorse trial outcome.
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Providence Hospital
H. Maloney
Annétte
Av. N. Winters
Waldorf
Anderson
W. Baker
Fravett
Katie Franett
Queen Anne Ay
United Press
Birmingham Junction
Utah
Ang
Idaho
W. D. Haywood
Mana
Labor
Mill & Smelter Men's Union
Western Federation of Minera
City Hopes Hospital Injury Reporting Ordinance
The health and sanitation committee approved a hospital injury reporting ordinance requiring hospitals to report violent injuries and deaths to the chief of police. It awaits passage next Monday night. The committee also approved banning garbage burning on steam plant furnaces.
War junk comes to town with Chinese exhibit and turmoil
A chaotic news collage notes a Chinese exhibit titled War Junk in Portland and Seattle, detailing a Whang Ho display of torture instruments, plus a July ledger from the local land office showing $19,694 in receipts and $9,964 in sales. Charges of burglary are filed against four men over a stable break in. A shingle mill fire at Lake Padden causes $7,000 in losses.
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Portland
Seattle
Lana
Port Angeles
No Glad Hand for Gov Hoggatt on Alaska Tour
Alaska Governor Hoggatt faces a cool reception in Fairbanks as he campaigns on territorial government amid local critics. He denies an interview claiming Alaskans reject home rule, stating support exists when finances improve.
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Gov. Hoggatt
Fairbanks
Alaska
le Gov
Hoggatt
Times
Washington
Dawson
Washington Inventors Patents List from Star Special Service
The Aug 1 notice lists issued patents for Washington inventors including an air compressor by John F. F. Davids on Granite Falls. detachable crockery handle by Henry P. Fowles of Republic. kitchen cabinet by Henry Herrild of Spokane. dishwasher by Charles O. Heacox of Tacoma. farmgate by Maynard Loomis of Mount Vernon. toy by Elijah J. Roberta of Seattle. letter and numerical rule by Augustus M. Wing of Seattle. design for handle of spoons by Joseph Mayer of Seattle.
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Star
Washington
John FF. Davidson
Granite Falla
Henry PF. Fowles
Republic
Henry Herrild
Spokane
Charles O
Heacox
Tacoma
Farmgate
Maynard Loomis
Mount Vernon
Toy
Elijah J
Roberta
Seattle
Augustus M. Wing
Joseph Mayer
Burned to death as kerosene stove explodes
Mrs. Thomas Ryan and her 1 year old son died in a fire that destroyed the family home near Portland Oregon. While lighting the kitchen stove with kerosene, live coals caused an explosion that ignited the blaze and burned the caregiver and child.
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Portland
Ore
Thomas Ryan
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