Sanitary Experts Propose Cedar River Safeguards for Milwaukee
A report by sanitation authorities recommends amendments to allow a road over the Cedar River with safeguards. The plan includes water stations, filtration, drainage, and supervision to protect Milwaukee's water supply during construction and operation. The commission backs the proposal as a compromise between city and railroad interests, outlining costs and protective measures.
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King of Medical Society
Seattle Flood Preview at Bartels Big Red Store
Local advisory hints at heavy rain in Seattle with a market notice urging shoppers to visit 610 Second Ave. for low prices on assorted goods including compression bands soap and cakes. The message emphasizes urgency and nationwide store traits.
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Bartels
Second Ave
Posd
Rex Beach Returns to Civilization from Alaska
Rex Beach of Chicago author of The Spoilers and many Alaska hunting and mining stories arrived in Seattle yesterday after several months in Alaska gathering material for magazine articles. He shared tales of the land of the great white mystery and expressed relief at being back among civilization. Beach previously went to Alaska as a prospector where mining ventures failed, unintentionally collecting material for The Spotters which gained him much fame. He is also a successful Chicago businessman.
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Rex F Beach
Chicago
Alaska
Seattle
Mr. Beach
Rex Teach
the Spotters
Mr Beach
Harlan Named to Interstate Commerce Commission
Oyster Bay reports the president will appoint James S. Harlan of Chicago as the seventh member of the Interstate Commerce Commission He is the son of Supreme Court Justice Harlan and former attorney general of Puerto Rico.
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Oyster Bay
Jas. S. Harlan
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Jack London to Speak in Seattle for Socialist Cause
Jack London, famed socialist writer, will address a Seattle theater next month to aid the socialist movement. No banquets or receptions will be given. It isn’t yet known when he arrives in Beattie, but his two year voyage begins October 1.
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Jack London
Seattle
London
Beattie
Republican Party
Europe
Sherman
New York
Tuesday Saving Sale of Odds and Ends
A Tuesday sale advertises 75 cent Standard Mason Fruit Jars with porcelain tops. The notice emphasizes discounted prices on assorted odds and ends including commonly used canning jars.
Republicans Fractured as GOP Faces Midterm Split
A Star Special Service dispatch from Washington reports deep rifts in the Republican ranks across New York Pennsylvania and Iowa with Labor leader Gomperts and Uncle Joe Cannon cited amid party worries. Analysts warn of a national setback as local faction fights threaten House seats and Senate margins.
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Hearst
New York
Republican
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Joe” Cannon
Popaeee
Hes
Shermen
Republican Congressional Committees
Griggs
Georgia
Democratic Congressional Committee
Grigge
Sherman
Moore Urged to Move Red Light District After Union Pacific Deal
A meeting of 24 prominent citizens pressed Mayor Moore to act on removing Seattle’s Red Light district. With the Union Pacific franchise settled, the group argues relocation is needed to improve police protection and jurisdiction, proposing a south Beattie boulevard site five to six blocks away. Petitions will be circulated for immediate relocation upon the mayor’s return.
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Moore
Red Light District
Lfe
Union Pacific
Beattie Boulevard
Seattle
Beattie
Don’t throw your old clothes away at Pantorium
Don’t discard worn garments. Have them cleaned to look new at Pantorium located on Main Street at 1048. The ad promises restoration and fresh presentation, urging customers to bring their clothes for professional cleaning.
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Pantorium Main
Crichton Proposes Temporary UP Franchise Plan
Councilman Crichton outlines a strategy to grant a temporary Union Pacific franchise on Fourth Avenue south of the river while Fifth Avenue condemnation issues are resolved in court. He expects the plan to reach the corporation committee at the next meeting. Property owners on Fifth Avenue seek injunctions to bar tracks on Fourth Avenue if the council grants the franchise.
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Crichton
Union Pacific Railroad
Fourth Av
South
Union Pacific
Corporation Committee
Te West
Fifth Ay
Fourth Ay
Carmencita to be fitted for new flag at Port Townsend
The schooner Carmencita, seized last winter for lack of tag or register, will be towed to Port Townsend from Victoria within days. Sold months ago to a Mexican buyer, she will be fitted here and enter the guano carrying trade between Hawaiian ports and others.
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Port Townsend
Carmencita
Victoria
Hawaiian Islands
Bark Cissie's Record Run Becomes Puget Sound Talk
Port Townsend reports the bark Cissie, newly rerigged, beating rivals in a fast voyage to Melbourne, while rival Clasie claims a 65 day passage. The town also notes socialist meetings at the Socialists temple and a murder collection for Heywood and Moyer in Colorado.
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Australia
Sofala
Everett G Origgs
Melbourne
Puget Sound
Clasie
Bevan
Cissies
Socialiata’ Temple
A. Hutchinson
A. G. Dehly
Heywood
Moyer
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