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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1907

Page

5

Louisville upheaval brings new mayor and reforms

A sweeping political upheaval in Louisville replaces the mayor, county judge, and many city and county officials. The crisis follows the fall of the Democratic machine, with arrests and mass changes to police, fire, and administrative leadership. Governor Beckham appoints new leadership as the city reorganizes its government.

Louisville Bergkham Peard of Works Board of Safety Mose Crees Club W. J. Semontn Seouisville Leuteville Robert Worth Hingham Loulaville North Carolina Seusaweiee Eseeliine Beckham Lowleville Hingham Loeal

Valuation Increase Expected for King County Timber

Everett officials say the county assessed value will rise from about 24.5 million to 50 million after the board of equalization concludes. Timber revaluations drive the jump as field cruisers find high growths and misvalued tracts, including Puget Bound Mill Co increasing from 12 thousand to 108 thousand dollars and protests anticipated.

Everett Board of Equilization Puget Bound Mill Company

Prominent Italian trainer mauled by leopard in Rome attack

Julvis Vannes, famed Italian animal trainer, attempted suicide by provoking his leopard into attacking him after a scandal involving a married woman. He lies in a Rome sanitarium in grave condition with severe jaw wounds after the beast tore at him in the cage before a horrified audience.

Rome Ene Julvis Vannes Italy Porthos Vannesas

County Assessor plan sparks large property tax increase

A countywide assessment hike pushes total value up about 92 million, raising the tax base mainly from railroads, timber and coal lands, and corporate franchises. The rate shift from 30 mills to 88 mills per dollar cuts tax for some while lifting charges for large holders. small homeowners see little change. The Board of Equalization met to review proposed changes and reduced several items in a morning session.

County Board of Equalision Naeenamentsa Seattle Brewing Ma Co Moran Co Simiar

Eastern Washington Farm Hands Shortage Rumor Debunked

Reports from KR Jones a noted local newspaper man currently in Eastern Washington confirm widespread gullible influx of men seeking farm work. He notes agencies advertise a harvest boom, charge fees, but actual employment is scarce across towns and districts.

Washington Jst Jones Mastern Washon

New Dress Goods Arrive In Fall Wool Fabrics Display

A fine sprinkling of new wool dress fabrics for fall has arrived in the past few days. The store showcases New Plain Suitings, New Plaids and Fancies, plus dark color effects with invisible stripes and checks. Prices range from 65 cents to 2.50 a yard. The shop promises the usual good quality.

Exposition Officials Warn Seattle About Fake Representatives

Officials of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition warn Seattle businessmen about individuals posing as authorized representatives seeking to lure advertising for the fair. They state the exposition will not endorse any business schemes.

Alaska Seattle

Railroad workers vow independent fight for legislation

Railroad employees have practically served notice that they will not seek help from other labor groups and will wage their own battles for desired legislation. The decision follows a failure to fuse with the Federation of Labor.

Federation of Labow

Woodland Park Group Condemns Park Board Car Route Plan

The Woodland Park District Improvement Club adopted a resolution at A. J. Goddard’s office Tuesday night condemning the park board’s plan to move the car line through Woodland Park via Stone Avenue, instead of staying on the current right of way.

Woodland Park District Improvement Club A. J. Goddard Park Board Woodland Park Stoneav

Coffee firm pledges credit and repayment plan

A local business offers to assume responsibility for a credit arrangement. The firm promises to reimburse customers if a hired agent fails to deliver, stating they will pay Schillings as part of the deal.

Harriman to Rest on Coast For Recovery Outing Planned

Dispatch from Klamath Falls Oregon reports E H Harriman the railroad magnate will recover on the Pacific coast. Preparations are made for a two weeks outing for a party of 12 to accompany him west.

Warriman Pacific Coast Klamath Falls Ore

Building permit surge continues with five issued in a day

The building inspector's office reports a continued midsummer rush as five permits were issued in a single day, breaking the prior record. This marks another peak in daily permit activity during the busy period.

Washington Eyes Tighter Insurance Laws Amid Rising Care Concerns

The state faces a surge of various care incidents prompting calls for stronger regulations. Officials warn current laws may be insufficient to curb risky practices and protect consumers.

Washington Eee

State News and Local Notices Click Through Oregon and Washington

Police Officer W P Lamb of Hellingham inherits four hundred thousand dollars in Michigan. Spokane Interlake fair permits approved. Stevens County timber land filing draws long night line at Spokane land office. Port Townsend efforts to end Sunday idleness amid discontent. Olympia to get a daily pager by M Hartwell on September 1. Port Townsend efforts to pry off the Sunday id. County printing bids debated by Pacific county officials with attorney general opinion on bidding process. Lewis County engineer entitled to county reimbursement for travel expenses.

W. P. Lamb Hellingham Michigan Spokane Stevens County Port Townsend M. Hartwell Olympia Eifforta Lewis County

Tr Cae Baler Denticot 206 Bitet Building

The fragment lists a business entry with a name Tr Cae Baler Denticot and an address 206 Bitet Building with a phone number Main 6256.

Tr Cae Baler Dentiot Bitet Phose Main

Oriental Thizard and Pool Par

Oriental Thizard and Pool Par on 1414 Third Ave offers eight new tables including the only 6x10 pool table in Beatle. The venue markets itself as a place for gentlemen.

Grotto Innovation opens at corner ane and cherry

Mr Schele opens the Innovation Grotto the finest egg ped grill in town. He has secured concert and blessing talent for the entertainment of patrons at the new venue.

Schele Ane Cherry Schelle

U S Navy Expansion In Pacific Waters Praised

Navy officials boast of record fleet growth in Pacific theater with numerous battleships and auxiliaries listed including Nebraska Oregon and Rhode Island. Training ships prison ships and torpedo craft are mentioned as part of a vast flotilla with reduced round trip fares from Pier 2.

Pacific Drermerton Navy Puget Eveh Nebraska Oregos Risen Win Chicago Fioston Albany Cherlestom Puffalo Philadelphia Nipsic Paul Jones Ooldsborough Hoats Oes

Palace Meat Market Yor Choicest Freshest Meats

Palace Meat Market advertises choicest and freshest meat poultry and fish with location at 604 Beconday.

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