Seattle Electric Personal Property Valuation Under Scrutiny
The Seattle Electric Company faces a disputed assessment shift where total value doubles, but personal property remains near last year’s level. State Tax Commission members connected to Senator Palmer influence the decision, lowering the franchise valuation and reducing per-mile taxation.
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Peter and
Hin
Seattle Electric
Electric Company
Seatiie Electric
Thearre
Coma
Tax Commission
Washington
Joe
Tacoma
J. B Frost
T. D. Roswell
Mead
Mead Natur
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Seattie
Palmer
A. Seottie
Seattle Kleethe Company
Beattie Electric Company
Peter
County Board of Equalisation
State Tax Commission
Port Lawton
Seattle Electric Company
Mullen
Board of Equalination
Public Notice at Hartell’s Bat Crop Store
Friday advertisement offers a $1.00 purchase to receive a $200 Torrey rator and a yator strop promotion at Hartell's Bat Crop Store 610 Second. Trade is framed as a scape goat and lather brush offer with 2percent bonus for buyers seeking Bartell quality and prices.
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Hartell
International Leather Workers union forms at Labor Temple
A new International Leather Workers union on harness work organized at a Labor Temple meeting last night with 60 members. Officers will be installed August 22.
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International Leather Workers’ Union
Labor Temple
W. A. Gordon Opens Real Estate Office
W. A. Gordon, formerly with A Robinson & Co, opens a real estate office at 488 Arcade Building. He has lived in Seattle 13 years and is well versed in property values. Since opening next week, he has already made a number of satisfactory deals.
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W. A. Gordon
A Robinson & Co
Arcade
Gordon
Seattle
Eee
Balboa Salvage Libel Filed Over Straits Steamer Dispute
The schooner Balboa is libeled for salvage by officers and crew of the steamer Alice Hertrude and by the Straits Steamship Company. The Altes Gertrude (likely a vessel) guided the Balboa into deep water after a sheetrock on the beach near Gettysburg last Monday afternoon.
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Alice Hertrude
Straits Steam Ship Company
Gettysburg
Tosa Maru Arrives From Orient Under Captain Kato
The Tosa Maru of Nippon Yusen Kalaha arrived last night from the Orient commanded by Captain Kato. It carried 148 passengers, mostly steerage, and a cargo of tea rice and general merchandise.
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Orient
Kato
Bowen Signs Ordinance for September 12 Special Election
Acting Mayor David W. Bowen approved a city ordinance calling a special election for September 12 to vote on the Cedar River main and municipal streetcar propositions. The measure completes official consideration and goes to the people as recommended by the city engineer and passed by the council.
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David W. Bowen
Cedar River
Handsome blouse with lace trim described in detail
A delicate blouse designed to pair with a pearl gray taffeta skirt features gray lace motifs edged with wal dyed trim. The front bodice and sleeves are richly shirred and trimmed with two lace styles, a round neck and a high empire girdle with tucks.
Is This the Real Charlie Ross Claims in Port Worth
William Von Hodge of Port Worth claims to be the original Charlie Rosa with proof to back his assertions. The Ross family counters that the claimant bears no resemblance to the original Charlie.
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Star
Port Worth
Texas
William von Hodge
Charlie Rosa
Ross
Charite
Meat scandal shocks Japan’s meat trade findings
Victoria B C reports Japan’s officials uncover packers selling boiled bars of flesh as real beef. The improvised meat was prepared to imitate genuine cuts and evade detection. The Tosa Maru arrived from the Orient yesterday carrying further information on the probe.
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Victoria
B.C
Japan
United States
Orient
Library Adds Ten Staff From East Coast Institutions
CC. W. Smith city librarian announces addition of two eastern specialists to the library staff. Miss Alice A. Blanchard becomes chief of the children’s department and Miss Jane Gardner takes over as chief of the circulation department. Blanchard has graduated from noted eastern library schools. Gardner previously led Newport city libraries.
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CC. W. Smith
Alice A. Bianchard
Jane &. Gardner
Blanchard
Convict Accused by Cellmate of Prison Fraud
Oakland August R Ashbury, released from San Quentin after swindling Mrs. Tynon of Niles, is accused by cellmate Jo Kinder of defrauding him of 240 dollars in prison by selling a lot in Oakland that Ashbury did not own.
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Oakland
Cal
Augus R Ashbury
San Quentin
Tynon
Niles
Jo Kinder
Smith completes purchase of New Western hotel property
Dr. Rufes H. Smith closed the deal yesterday afternoon to buy the New Western hotel property between Columbia and Marten streets for 170000 dollars. H. T. Bredes was the former owner. The Welty Treatment Company represented the purchaser.
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Rufes H. Smith
New Western Hotel
Thirday
Columbia and
Marten Sts
H. T. Bredes
Welty Taoreatment Company
Extra Chinese inspectors arrive in city shift
Six extra Chinese inspectors formerly stationed at San Pronetaco have been detailed on the sound and arrived last night. Two will be stationed in this city. Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company policy holders in New York will receive information if they call on Peter Haneen at 1611 Terry Eve Seattle.
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San Pronetaco
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company of New York
Peter Haneen
1611 Terry Eve
Seattic
Washington 18 Out Auguathan Magazine Highlighted
The Washington Magazine for August features Indian legends and a brief history of the Northwest, with additional stories by prominent figures from the North West. The issue showcases regional interest and notable authors in a varied collection.
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Washington
Indiana
Northwest
North
Labor Council Backs 26000 Stock Purchase for Alaska Exposition
The Central Labor Council voted last night to buy a 26000 block of stock in the Alaska Yukon Ma eific exposition to secure representation at the event. The purchase was approved at a meeting held yesterday.
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Central Labor Council
Alaska
Boy 9 Shot in Face in Accidental Discharge
A 19 year old Worthy Coleman accidentaly discharged a 38 caliber revolver at his home on Piret Avenue. The weapon slipped from his hand and exploded striking him in the face. He was taken to Providence Hospital with a fractured jaw and a bullet lodged at the back of the skull. He is in a weakened condition but expected to recover.
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Worthy Coleman
Coleman
Providence Hospital
Teach the Children to Save and Invest Early
Advice urges parents to teach children the value of money by opening an account with Security Buying and Safe Deposit Company at 115 Seneca. The piece argues savings accumulate through earning interest, helping build a stable financial future.
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Security Buying and Safe Deposit Company
Seneca
Park department budget hits 124446 for coming year
The annual estimate filed with City Comptroller Carroll outlines 124446 for park purposes. It includes 30009 for Green Lake driveway land and 254006 for new playgrounds and other driveways, showing an increase of 17415 over the current year.
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Park Department
Carroll
Green Lake
Case 18 Dismissed In Bankruptcy Action
United States District Judge C H Hanford yesterday dismissed an action brought by I H Jettings as trustee in bankruptcy for the KC Pamon estate against N T Jolliffe and wife and Ada A Agassiz and husband. The case involved a prior purchase from Damon of an interest in a double corner at Fifth and Marion for 4000 dollars.
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United States
C H. Hanford
Oy I. H. Jettatings
KC Pamon Estate
N. T. Jolliffe
Ada A. Agassiz
Damon
Fifth and
Marion
Petition Drives Bridge Plan Over Ravenna Park Canyon
Residents in the Ravenna park area north of the district circulate a petition urging the county commissioners to approve building a bridge across the Ravenna park canyon on Loth Avenue NF.
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Ravenna Park
Ravenna Park Canyon
Op Loth Av. NF
Morana to Remodel Steamer California for Southern California Run
The Pacific Coast Steamship company awards Morana a near rebuilding contract for the steamer California. Interior remodeling will start soon on the vessel for the Southern California route. Knapp & West architects will provide plans for Homes in Colman Building.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Morana Company
California
Knapp & West
Architecta
Colman
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