Franchising Change Seeks City Action on Utility Rates
A garbled notice describes a dispute over a utility franchise with the city, referencing a plan to adjust charges for heating and distribution. It notes a resolution, the adoption of terms, and a filing to modify the original franchise terms, including a proposed rate and penalties for late payment.
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yBoviton
Tony
Euardian
the & Oy
Chang
Ing
Lighting Company
Captain Will Buried Tomorrow Funeral Details
Captain of Police McDonald will be buried tomorrow at 10 oclock in Our Lady of Good Cemetery. Pallbearers will be announced from the limit on Frank T. Webster, interment in Lake View Cemetery in the afternoon. The funeral will be in Hillman City tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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McDonald
Our Lady of Good
Frank T. Webster
Lake View Cemetery
Hillman City
Tomor
Columbia gains in carnival vote amid tense contest
In a local carnival vote on Day at the fair, Columbia of the Kekimo region led with a big gain, followed by Mise and Mini Fay Masquerita Mo 80. Results show rapid shifts with several candidates earning notable totals, overall tally reaching many thousands before final counts at 11 30 p m.
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Columbia
Mise
Printers and Tailors and Telegraphy Advertised
Fragmentary OCR shows an advertisement listing printers, coat storage, hand counters, and clothing firms. It mentions Georges Fires, Jemmas, Fivet, Riccage Main, and a company dealing in supplies and telegraphy. The legible items suggest a clustered trade notice for printers, tailors, and related services.
OH MERCY Who's Here In Chic Street Scene
In Seattle two businessmen quarreled over a disdainful comment about a woman described as tall and fashionable. The exchange occurred near Dugdale's billiard parlors as onlookers watched the dramatic moment unfold.
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Seattle
Dugdale
Toge
Tragedy on Northern Pacific Train Grounds Man by Tracks
A 52 year old man named Filit was killed after being struck by Northern Pacific Train No 2 near Duwamish. He apparently did not hear the warning whistle as the engine approached and his body lay along the track for several yards.
Probing Continues in Olympia Supreme Court Inquiry
In Olympia an ongoing probe into charges against the supreme court continues despite rumors of halting the inquiry. committee members stress the investigation must proceed, with potential questions about the Sullivan estate connected to court decisions. Senator Piles is expected. The Behively matter hearings resume in the senate with rapid progression toward possible expulsion. Governor May may convene a special session. Deposition evidence suggests extortion. A bill for NGW maintenance funding and additional measures are introduced.
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The
Star
Olympia
Supreme Court
Sullivan
Marge
Oscape
Piles
Senate
May
Potts
Military Mart Helsey Shines In Frederica Thompson Show
Frederica Thompson's Circus piece at the Moore theatre features Mart E. Heisey, known as Military Mart, praised for soldier roles including Shenandoah and The Girl Left Behind Me. A humorous anecdote recalls a telegram mix up with Jacob Litt's revival, ending with a quip about money and a dark lantern.
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Mart E. Helsey
Frederica Thompson
Moore Theatre
Mart
Mr. Heisey
Jacob Litt
New York
Litt
St. Louis
Helsey
First National Bank
St Louia
First
Indignant Uproar Over Auditor's Expense Affidavits
In Olympia the house roared for a half hour as the state auditor demanded affidavits verifying mileage and expenses under a law passed by the body. Dr Ghent of King county opposed the move and attempted to censure the auditor, while Palmer of King defended the policy and the motion was dropped.
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United Brews
Olympia
Ghent
King County
Palmer
King
House Fire Destroys J Geyer Cottage in Payallup
A defective fire early this morning destroyed a one story cottage owned and occupied by J Geyer at 2659 Wakutav. Building and contents valued at 41000 with 400 insurance carried. In Payallup a local option election is being held today.
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J. ©. Geyer
Wakutav
Payallup
Electrician Burned Pulling Live Wire at Pole
McDonald an electrician for Seattle Tacoma Power Co was burned on hands and feet while attempting to lift a live wire from a telegraph pole yesterday afternoon. The injuries are not serious.
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McDonald
Seattle-Tacoma Power Co
Georgia Moves to Curb Gossip Protecting Women’s Reputation
Georgia lawmakers pressed a bill to make defamatory statements about women a misdemeanor, backed by a Hart county case where slander nearly ruined a marriage. The measure, written by Senator McCurry, has passed both houses and awaits the governor’s signature with interest from neighboring states.
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Uy United Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Ihs
McCurry
Senate
House
Alga Ture
South Carolina
Alabama
Hart County
Mould bill aims to close Seattle public market
Representative Sweet of Pierce introduces a measure to bar saloons hawkers and peddlers within two miles of armory sites risking the Seattle public market which lies near the city armory. County delegation plans to oppose the bill to protect market business.
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United Press
Olympia
Seattle
Bing County
Silk-Lisle Hosiery in Fall Colors at 50c Pair
Women's fine gauge Silk-Lisle Hosiery with reinforced garter splicing and double heel sole and toe offered in bronze French gray gendarme gold violet reseda smoke tan navy golf green. Price 50c per pair. View Flower.
Notions and Apparel Accessories Sale Ad
A sale listing for assorted notions and dress accessories with prices on items such as hair rolls hair wavers coat hangers corset lace laces and sewing notions. Includes items like Victoria Marcel Hair Wavers Kleinert hooks and eyes and silk serge belting with prices ranging from 10 cents to 1 dollar seventy five cents.
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Craven
Women's Tan Hosiery Value Offer in Multiple Pairs
Listing advertises fine gauge lisle tan hosiery in several shades with 35c per pair or 3 pairs for $1.00. Also notes medium-weight lisle options and unusual values, with the offer appearing in the first floor display.
Curtains and fabrics offered in diverse patterns and widths
The listing advertises curtain materials including Barred Curtain Muslin and Scrim in white, ecru, or arabian shades. It notes 36 inch widths with prices around 40c to 65c per yard and mentions use for curtains, panels, dresser scarfs and chifonier scarfs. Second Floor.
Household Goods and Personal Accessories Ad
A catalog of toiletries and sundries includes Pinaud soaps, Violette and Santal perfumes, Roger & Gallet Almond Soap, Richard Hudnut Bay Rum, Henkel nail files, pocket combs, Trye toilet paper, toothbrushes, cocoa butter, chamois jewel pockets, cretonne travel cases, and cretonne wash-cloth cases. Prices range from 10c to $1.75, with many items sold in sets or bundles.
American Lady Cor Sets Shipment Arrives
A fresh shipment of American Lady Cor sets has been received, expanding inventory for customers and retailers.
Taffeta Petticoats $5.00 Range of Styles
A shipment of Women’s Taffeta Petticoats features Anna Held and string-top fastenings with full flaring skirts. Trimmed with pin-tucks and narrow tailor-stitched bras bands in shades including wistaria tan greens Copenhagen navy red brown mulberry artichoke gray blue pink pongee white plaids and changeables. Excellent values at $5.00.
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Copenhagen
Joor
Tucked Bobbinet Lace Fabrics Sale Notes
Auction style list of Bobbinet fabrics in white cream and ecru with various widths and tuck styles. Items include 30 inch and 27 inch widths priced from 1.25 to 2.75 dollars per yard. Also mentions Black Silk Brussels Net and pastel blue options, with descriptions of netting and uses for dresses waists and yokes.
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Ak Atom
Embroidered Handkerchiefs in 16th Century Styles
Fragmentary catalog note lists embroidered handkerchiefs and lawn handkerchiefs with hemstitching and crossbar patterns priced at 16 cents each. Mentions Firat Finer as a possible seller or brand in period advertisement.
Women's One-Clasp Gloves Special $1.15 Pair
Advertises women's one clasp gloves at 1.15 per pair. Cape gloves feature outseam sewing and horn wrist clasps with tan shades and Paris point or single-row embroidery. Also offers pique-sewn gloves in black white tan gray and brown for perfect fit.
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Pinaud
Roger & Gallet
Richard Hudnut
Henkel
Taffeta Petticoats
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Oper
Iret
Ladies’ Home Journal
Frederick & Nelson
Wonder Millinery Co
Hh. Tymms
Uncle Sam
Navy Yard
Puzina
Bremerton Navy Yard
Bremerton Heights
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Alwaya
Tremerton Heights
Lomeme
Seattle Lighting Co
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