City and School District Face Tax Exemption Dispute
Prosecuting Attorney Fulton issues an opinion on whether the city can tax vacant school district lots for street improvements. He rules the district’s ownership alone exempts the property, even if not currently used for school purposes, potentially leading to a lawsuit over whether city assessments and future taxes can proceed.
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Fulton
United States
Municips
Denny
Beattie
Roosevelt appoints Oliver to Supreme Court seat
President Roosevelt announced yesterday afternoon the decision to appoint Oliver w Justice of the Supreme Court, with support from Massachusetts, to succeed Judge Gray in Oyster Bay.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Oliver W Justice
Sup Eport
Holmes appointed to Supreme Court in place of Horace
An associate justice vacancy arises as Horace re retires due to ill health. Judge Holmes, son of a famed poet and philosopher, will assume the seat. Judge Gray recently suffered two strokes and remains permanently impaired, born 188 and appointed to the bench in 1881.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Horace Oar
Holmes
Gray
Jalmes
Supreme Bench
Unetta
Fishermen Jubilant Over Small Sookeye Run This Year
Fishermen along Pt Roberta and nearby points report a modest run of sookeye salmon drawing many boats to harbor. They sold most catch at Anacortes and method prices around 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cents, higher than last year, aiding some and troubling cannery interests. The men expect to switch focus to silver salmon soon as conditions shift.
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Roberta
Ana
Khavened
Anacortes
Press Club Excursion Planned for August 24 Cruise
The Seattle Press Club met to organize an excursion for Sunday August 24. Plans call for a cruise among the San Juan islands with lunch and bathing at East Bound. Will A. Stee l serves as chairman and treasurer. subcommittees include Entertainment and Advertising with listed members.
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Seattle Press Club
San Juan Islands
Will A. Stee
Minde
J. F. Braid
Ane Wien
Blockade Considered Abandoned by Gunboat Commander
Commander Me of the gunboat Machias at Cape Kaytien cables that the blockade is spasmodic and ineffective and that consuls will be asked to protect innocent neutral commerce. He declares the blockade abandoned.
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Washington
Machias
Cape Kaytien
Comerce
Civil Service Exams Announced for City Posts
The local civil service board says examinations will be held for positions including Assistant Examiner at the Patent Office with a 1290 salary, Domestic Science Teacher, Junior Architectural Draughtsman at 440, Interpreter Immigration Service at 1200, Acting Allegiant Surgeon at 600, Japanese Interpreter, and Computer to be filled in October and September with listed salaries.
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United States Civil Service Department
Patent Office
Immigration Service
Ber
Hill and Mellen Travel Eastward
Presidents Hill and Mellen left yesterday for the East after five days of consultations with President Perret of the Pacific Coat Company. They discussed proposed new terminals in the southern city and the Grand tunnel, reaching an understanding that only city campus delays could obstruct the work.
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Hill
Mei
East
Perret
Pacific Coat Company
Orand Tunnel
Notice to Owner on License Risks for Infractions
Chief Mullivan warned the new owner that any future law infraction will jeopardize the license, reflecting concerns over past violations and enforcement standards.
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Mullivan
Drowned in Bath Halt Lake Incident Report
Augus. Br. White of Mike Nevada drowned in the eanitarium last night. He was rendered partially helpless by a fall and rolled into the pond of the bathing go. Several melon... went to his aid and pulled him out. He was under the water only two minutes.
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Halt Lake
Augus
BR. White
Mike
Nevada
King Takes Drive In Royal Carriage Through London
Aug 12 King takes a drive in a closed carriage this morning. Royal liveries were recognized and the crowd cheered as the monarch passed.
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King
Lndon
Bartholin Murder Mystery Looms Over Chicago
Chicago police press on with the Minnie Mitchell and Mrs. Bartholin deaths as a search for Wm. Bartholin widens. Residents report sightings while authorities question a man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, matching the suspect’s description. No clear motive or solid alibi has emerged.
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Chicago
Aug
Minnie Mitchell
Anda
Kenosha
Wis
Carnival Wants Cotton Blankets and Linens in Bulk
Classified shopping note lists cotton blankets in gray tan and white, wool blankets 10-4 size, all wool blankets, pillows with feathers, bedspreads, sheets in bleached cotton and damask, pillow cases and bath towels with assorted sizes and prices. Emphasizes bulk purchases and varying fabric weights and patterns.
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Ile
Bie
Three Suspects Detained After Matin Street Saloon Raid
Detectives Wappenstein and Pyinee arrested three men at a Matin street saloon that night. Lake an alleged pickpocket from Minneapolis was among the detainees. Tom Howley and Conway were also arrested. no charges have been filed yet.
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Wappenstein and
Pyinee
Matin Street
Lake
Minneapolis
Tsa
Tom Howley
En Conway
Asylum Scandal Alarms Kankakee Trust
In Kankakee Illinois trustee William Murphy of the asylum sought a warrant for H H Hall after Hall testified Murphy called a young woman attendant to his movement. Hall claimed Murphy made the call and Murphy alleges perjury. Hall was locked up overnight unable to post bail. The case involves an investigation by the state board of charities into alleged misconduct at the asylum.
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Kankakee
William Murphy
Theane Asylum
State Board of Charities
H. H. Hall
Murphy
Leon
Lall
Hain
Exhibit Showcases Beattie Mechanics and Local Families
The article notes a handmade craft display from Beattie mechanics and their families. It mentions miners and businessmen of Beattie and a hand-made work from the Monte Riète region, displayed near Exhibition Avenue at the University corner, in August.
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Beatties Mechanics
Beattie
Monteriete
Washington
Exhibition Avenue
Corner University
Fire at McKinney Grocery Co. minimal damage
Ballard fire department saved nearby buildings after a morning blaze at the McKinney Grocery Co store. The fire caused about 4000 dollars in damage with 2500 dollars insured. Cause of the fire is unknown and the store was in a densely populated block.
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Ballard Fire Department
McKinney Grocery Co
Savoy Replaces Goo Goo Eye Saloon in Fairhaven
Savoy J. M. Moore of Fairhaven bought the Goo Goo Eye saloon for 2700 dollars. The sale awaits city council license renewal and will operate with the consent of Police Chief Sullivan and City Comptroller Kiplinger. Moore plans to run the former saloon under a new name due to its notorious reputation.
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J. M. Moore
Fairhaven
Savoy
Sullivan
Kiplinger
Moore
Drapery Store Sale Promises Bargains on Curtains and Fabrics
Rummage announces a balcony store sale with thousands of yards of drapery in small lots and short lengths. Items include White are fine cloths, Cheese Cloth, lace curtains, tambour panels, and curtains at discounted prices. Dec orating estimates offered for carnival booths and buildings with window shade displays and curtain sets priced to attract customers.
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Ruffie
Mane
Bargain Bonanza at Eight to Eleven Storefront Sale
A flood of discounts announces a one day sale from eight to eleven o clock tomorrow. Remnant lots include Boys Striped Overalls and Men's Muslin Night Robes at cut rates plus white curtain Swiss and Velour fabrics for home use. Also offered are pillows, lamp chimneys, stockings, bibles, cook books, and various apparel with many items priced at deep cuts.
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Richelieu
Martha Washington Cook Books
Mother Hubbard
Wednesday Special Bargains from the Rummage Safe
Bargains offered all day include long pant suits for youths 14 to 18 at 60 off regular prices 16.50 to 10.50 and 6.38 and many fabric remnants in drapery satin and tapestry portieres. Also garments for children and women plus assorted housewares heavily discounted with details on sizes and materials.
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Chevrote
Vicunas
Cassimeres
Booth
Serges
Bbc
Soc
Gibson
Conley
Fall Dress Fabrics and Women's Fall Suits to Display Tomorrow
Crowds attend the Rummage and Remnant Sale as fall fabrics and women's suits are announced for display and sale tomorrow morning. The Suit Department offers three quarter coats blouse coats silk box coats and raglans with more arrivals expected as new garments come in.
Five new post office sub stations approved locations
Post master Stewart selected five sites for new sub stations with two to include registration and money order services. Locations are Station C at Madison street and Laurel Shade avenue, Station I at 2707 Madison street, Station K at 2116 Fourteenth avenue south, Station H at Rainier avenue and Hella Street, and Station F at Fifteenth avenue west and Grand boulevard Interbay.
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Stewart
Department
Madison Street
Laurel Shade Avenue
Fourteenth Avenue South
Rainier Avenue
Hella Street
Fifteenth Avenue West
Grand Boulevard
Interbay
Fort Worth report on capture of train robber Jim Pariah
In the mountains 100 miles from the robbery scene authorities capture Jim Pariah, said to be the third of the Mexican Central robbers. A large sum of money is recovered as sheriffs threaten Parsih with instant death unless he divulges more details.
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Fort Worth
Jim Pariah
Parish
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