Railway Franchise Revocation Recommended by Public Utilities
The Seattle Railway to Renton and South Seattle is urged to have its five branch lines in the Rainier Valley district revoked due to lack of fare controls or transfer requirements in the franchise. The company sought time extensions to complete the lines, and the matter was sent to Corporation Counsel for opinion on the legal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T of Public Utilities
The
Corporations Committee
Attle, Renta & Southere
South Rainier Valley
Basement Spray Law Amendment Nullifies Previous Provision
A citywide amendment neutrality voids the old basement spray provision, effectively making the 40 foot width limit inapplicable. The building department chief notes clerical error and clarifies the repeal impacts basements citywide. The water committee weekly report cites lack of understanding of the situation.
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Water Committee
Oregon BR ER Navigation announces August excursion
The Oregon, Burlington Route and Navigation announces a round trip excursion sale on August 21 and 22. Details are at the ticket office located at 608 First Ave. Bilis is named as the General Agent.
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Oregon BR. ER. & Navigation
Bilis
Eee
Amusements Notes: Opera and Stage Highlights
In Seattle and nearby venues performers shine. Mabel Days sings in Olivette at the Grand while Emma Bunting stars Marty in Honest Hearts at the Seattle. Next week The Girl From the West follows A Temperance Town at the Coliseum. Also featured are Finneys crystal tank swimmers Three Musical Shirleys McLinn Bros and more acts daily at A L Hall 1111 First Ave Pan Bill Leon Morris Coe and a pony act complete the bill.
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Honest Hearts
Emma Bunting
Marty
Seattle
West
Finneys
Shirleys
McLinn
Coliseum
One Act Farce and Big Show Dominate Antagen Week
Trained dogs headline Antagen Week with J J Chix ton Co offer a one act farce titled The Circwe Rider. George Street Co presents early scenic work at the star while Sisters O Meera wire artists and Tom Moore monologist round out a strong Garthig bill. White City spins 22 attractions including a free stadium show with special features at the Theatorium. Skiddoo House draws large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antagen
J. J. Chixton & Co
Star
George Street & Co
Evegte
Sisters O'Meera
Wire
Tom Moore
White City
Theatorium
Eagles Plan Pacific Excursion by Iroquois Steamer
The Eagles organize a special ocean excursion next Sunday aboard the Iroquois steamer run by Inland Navigation Co. The vessel leaves at 8 a.m. from the dock and travels near the American shore on the way out and near the Canadian shore on return.
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The
Inland Navigation Company
Fire damage around Seattle lower than in past seasons
Property around Seattle suffered less fire damage this year than in many seasons, according to Mr. Hewitt of Hewitt Lea Lumber. He said practically no valuable timber burned, fires confined to underbrush, with only a few hundred dollars paid in wages to workers for fighting fires near their camp by Lake Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Hewitt
Hewitt Lea Lumber Company
Lake Washington
Snake Devourer Tries Nerves of Citizens Near First Ave
A questionable exhibition near First Avenue and Columbia provokes health officials to intervene. A combination of an alleged Australian idiot and a dozen or more rationnaires unsettles many local businesspeople and residents, drawing concerns about public health and propriety. The health department seeks action while noting legal questions about detaining an outsider claimed to be an idiot and the foreign origin of the exhibit. Health commissioner Crichton urges residents to spend spare dimes on safer amusements.
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First Av
Columbia
Health Department
Texas Prairies
Steilacoom
Crichton
Hanson Endorsed for Nomination by Beacon Hill Republicans
Beacons Hill Republicans met at the Beacon Hill engine house and formed the Beacon Hill Republican club endorsing Ole Hanson for the Forty third district representative nomination. H H Thompson Eugene Way and others urged support. About 100 voters attended with Herman Behreng elected president G A Spencer secretary and J B Manefield treasurer. A follow up meeting is planned to strengthen the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Hanson
Beacond
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hil Republican Club
H. H. Thompson
Eugene Way
Mr. Hanson
Herman Behreng
G. A. Spencer
Regulars Win in California Primaries Across Parties
Returns show the regulars triumphing in both Democratic and Republican contests in San Francisco. The Lincoln Roosevelt league failed in 12 of 18 districts, with regular Democrats sweeping all but five districts. The outcome signals renomination for Juliue Kahn of San Francisco and FE A. Hayes of San Jose, while Republicans expect Senator Perkins to be renominated. Gavin McNab retakes control of the Democratic Party, defeating Theodore A. Hell, former Denver convention temporary chairman.
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Nx United Press
San Ncisco
Lincoln Roosevelt League
Juliue Kahn
San Francisco
FE. A. Hayes
San Jose
Congress
Perkins
Gavin McNab
Theodore A. Hell
Denver
Republicans Split in West Virginia
National campaign manager Frank H Hitchcock arrived at Hotings Va and met with Taft officials to straighten the West Virginia party split. Chas B Swisher, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, discussed his Swisher wing with Hitchcock and Senator Elkins and awaits Hitchcock's decision on national backing.
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United Press
Hotings
Frank H. Hitchcock
National
Taft
West Virginia
Chas. BE. Swisher
Hitchcock
Elkins
Swisher
Treasury receipts and expenditures report
Washington daily treasury statement records receipts of 1 946 606 dollars and expenditures of 630 000 dollars for today.
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Washington
Treasury
Rheumatium Relief Through Soap Lake Saltese
A short note states Rheumatium experiences great relief when treated with Soap Lake Saltese. The fragment suggests a beneficial effect but lacks detailed context or medical claims to verify.
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Vos
Married on the Cruiser's Deck Aboard South Dakota
Miss Christiana Rose Kaiston of San Francisco wed a sailor on the deck of the cruiser South Dakota marking the first marriage ceremony held on the ship. Mrs Bowen expressed a desire to visit the cruiser more often and to be treated well on future assignments.
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United Press
Wall Cal
Henry P. Bowen
South Dakota
Bowen
Christiana Rose Kaiston
San Francisco
Pacific Coast Lumber Association Moves to New Quarters
The Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers' association has moved into permanent quarters on the ninth floor of the new White building at Fourth Ave and Union St. The offices will be furnished entirely with Pacific coast lumber products.
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Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
White Building
Fourth Av
Union #1
Pacific Coast Lumber Products
Spectacles $1.00 and Up At Schuchard Optical Co
Eye care option offered by Schuchard Optical Co at 1207 Second Ave with spectacles priced from one dollar. Local ad urges readers to bring eye troubles for service.
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Schuchard Optical Co
Savings Talks No. 14 Bank Advertisement
A historical bank advertisement touts advertised savings with regular interest and flexible deposits. It emphasizes transparent statements, state supervision for customer protection, and attentive officers ensuring service and benefits to savers.
Auto Hits Stump at Fourtly and Jefferson
A stump in the street at the Fourtly avenue and Jefferson street intersection caused a crash last night. The car driven by John Davidson of Oakland California was badly wrecked and Davidson says he will sue for damages.
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Fourtly Av
Jefferson At
John
Davidson
Oakland
Cal
Liberal aid for Fernie sufferers
The Seattle Commercial Club members contributed 784 to Fernie British Columbia fire relief. Secretary George Boon reported the tender last evening. The club also sent groceries and supplies donated by local merchants.
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Seattle Commercial Club
Fernie
B. C
George Boon
Fireman assaults store keeper over insult claim
Frank Rogers of the city fire department beat Samuel Dyott at a secondary store after hearing his wife was insulted. Rogers was arrested on assault charges and released on bail. Dyott alleges brass knuckles. Rogers denies it. The Hague reports a battleship sailed for Caribbean waters and a cruiser returned from Norway with possible follow-up.
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Samuel Dyott
Frank Rogers
Dyott
Rogers
The
Hague
Jacob van Heemakerk
Caribbean
Friesland
Norway
Jacob van Heemskerk
Eagles Eagles Eagles Fastest steamer to the Navy Yard
A compact notice advertises a fast steamer service to the U S Navy Yard with hourly departures from Pier Gra of Yesler Way and a round trip option.
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Eagles Eagles Eagles
U. S. Navy Yard
Battle Ships
Pier Gra
Yesler Way
Mortgage Burned as Labor Day Feature at Seattle Temple
The $10,000 mortgage on the Seattle labor temple has been paid and will be burned on Labor Day. A parade is not planned. unions and families will spend the day at Madison Park with athletic events and outdoor vaudeville. Speakers include L. D. Jones F. A. Rust George Listman Robert Orchard and R. S. Jones.
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Seattle
Madison p@gk
L. D. Jones
F. A. Rust
George Listman
Robert Orchard
R. 8. Jones
Great Values Used Pianos Sale Offers Bargains and Discounts
A local piano dealer advertises about 60 of 75 used pianos left from an initial 75, many lightly used or samples from factories, with prices ranging from $146 to $600. Highlights include Stuyvesant $275, Kohler & Campbell $275, Iverson $146/$168, Weber $600, Starch styles $400, and six to eight slightly used Au pianos from $250 plus free library use.
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St. Dominic's Academy of
Everett
Wash
Stuyvesant
Kohler & Campbell
Rudolf
Kohler & Chases
Iverson
Hoffman
Winthrop
Weber
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Mabel Day
the Grand
Charles Hoyt
Pan Bill
Leon Morris Coe
Wrestling Ponies
A. L. Halla
Firat Ave. Oe
Eagles
Pacific
H. L. Klein
James ST
Meteor
H Herrin & Co
First Ave
G E Co
Second
Union ST
Steambots
Norers
Dr. C. J. Lathrop Benitte
Featin
NIA
Brice
Jardinieres
Ali the
Board of Health
Hanson
Republican Club
Ole Hangon
Forty-third District
California
J. B. Brisbois Globe Hotel Cor
Fivet Ay
Mate
Ind
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Dent Trust
Enamerga
Ike
F. M. Spinning
New
Stevens
Man
Minett
DE Luxe
de Luxe Optical Co., Inc
Luna Park
Natatorium
Seattle Ferries
Marion Street
Flyer
Seattle Tacoma
Tacoma
U. Seeley, Jr
Everett and Edmonds
Beattie
Hoohem
Cana City of Everett
Colman Dock
Hume
Th Vulcan Iron Works
Monticello
U. & Navy Yard
Tri
Union Savings & Trust Co
Kohler & Chase
Piano Dealers
Apne Bullying
Vice American
Denk
Scandinavian American Bank
Alaska Building
Seattle, U. S. A
Timpahute
Kavanagh Co., Inc
Johnston Bldg
Hall
S. S. Hall Co
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