City Council Grants Street Railway Franchise Despite Agreement
The Spokane City Council approved a franchise for the Seattle Electric company to build a street railway on Spokane Ave from Pieret Ave to the western city limits, despite prior agreement and Mayor Moore’s recommendation to pause new franchises while municipal ownership is considered. Acting Mayor Bowen awaits signature. The move could give the company control over West Seattle and Alki Point with access to districts west and south.
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Piret Av
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Moore
Los Angeles
Seattle Electric Company
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Alki Point
Spokane
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Tragic Hanging Reported in Vernon After Bullet Incident
The report states R J Holmes hanged himself in Vernon after shooting himself with a bullet. He had recently arrived from Ontario and died last night.
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Vancouver
B.C
Bulett
R J Holmes
Vernon
Ontario
Beattie Real Estate Association Hosts Beattle Chamber Event
A smoker at the Chamber of Commerce room is planned for next week Thursday evening August 8 hosted by the Beattie Real Estate Association. A general invitation has been sent to real estate men of Beattle.
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Chamber of Commerce
Beattie Real Eatate Association
Beattle
Beacon Hill Improvement Club to Meet Tonight
The Beacon Hill Improvement Club will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at the fire house on Pour teenth ay Massachusetts et. Public notice calls members to attend as scheduled.
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Beacon Hill
Republicans Set Dates for County Convention and Caucuses
King County Republican Central Committee designates September 4 as county convention date with caucuses on August 2 and primary August 31. Delegates allocated by precinct and ward votes, with Roosevelt 1904 as basis and an estimated 500 delegates.
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King County Republican Central Committee
Cocoa and canned goods ad listing assorted items
A compact shop advertisement lists Cocoa Baker’s Famous Cocoa in pound cans, Pork and Beans one pound can with tomato sauce, Queen Olives extra fine, and Johnson’s Pineapple sliced or grated. Prices include 20¢ for 106 and related items.
St Paul Jobbing House offers wholesale price fabrics
An old St Paul advertisement touts wholesale prices on sheer fabrics in multiple colors Royal Blue Purple Orange Ivory and other shades. Dealers are urged to take notice and purchase large quantities for a few days at yard and store levels.
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St. Paul
Been Waiting for These
A brief note notes anticipation for items or events awaited by readers, signaling a forthcoming update or release. The fragment hints at excitement and completion but provides no specifics on subjects, dates, or participants.
Assault on James A. Warren by gang near Third and Vine
James A. Warren and Capt. W O'Thrien were assaulted by a gang of youths near Third and Vine. Warren suffered a deep cut above the eye and a hip bruise, treated by Dr. Neville. O'Thrien escaped injury as the assailants fled when residents approached.
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Plans to Meet Delegates for 1907 Christian Endeavor Meet
Dr F L Herefall to head a 326 member reception committee for the Christian Endeavor national convention in the city on July 0 1907. The panel will include 20 sub committees to handle an expected 16000 delegates with cooperation from First Presbyterian church and First Methodist church groups. Delegates arriving by train or boat will be signaled to headquarters and trained volunteers will meet trains within 0 to 106 miles of the city.
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F. L. Herefall
Christian Endeavor
Lecturers to Speak on Sanitation and Milk at First Presbyterian
Professor W T Sedgewick, sanitary expert and Masnac eette board of health member, and Professor Charles Ma secretary of the state health board, will lecture tonight at the First Presbyterian church. Sedgwick will discuss sanitary science and Harrington will address milk. The event, under King County Medical Society, offers free admission.
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Board of Health
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Charles Ma
Philadelphia
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Harrington
Elider
Hedgwick
Horton
King County Medical Society
Foreman Seeks Arrest in Camp Theft at Interbay
It Komaten, section foreman for the Northern Pacific at Interbay, asks police to arrest a workman accused of stealing 1750 dollars in gold water and cloth and a quantity of clothing from the camp last night.
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It Komaten
Northern Pacific
Interbay
Massachusetts club elects officers at recent meeting
The Massachusetts club held a meeting in the room of the Alaska cud mst night and elected the following officers: A. Warren Gould president, MH Carpenter vice president, Moncrieffe Cameron secretary, A. W. Richardson treasurer.
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A. Warren Gould
MH. Carpenter
Moncrieffe Cameron
A. W. Richardson
Farrington Sues Seattle Electric for 50000 Damages
Victor Farrington sues Seattle Electric Company claiming $50,000 in damages after suffering serious injuries from an explosion tied to a gas pipe of the firm. The case seeks compensation for medical bills pain and suffering and related losses.
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Victor Farrington
Seattle Electric Company
Farrington
Lawrence Dye Given Month Jail Term For Attempted Prisoner Rescue
Lawrence Dye of Beattle was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined 100 dollars plus costs for attempting to rescue a prisoner from a policeman yesterday.
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Lawrence Dye
Beattle
Speculation on Grand Trunk Pacific Port at Kaien Island
City dispatches report uncertain claims about a Grand Trunk Pacific terminus on Kaien Island. Contractors with the railroad have built a saw mill on the island and assert port status, while officials deny authority and feasibility for a transcontinental port at that location.
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