Elton Quits Standpat Ticket in State Political Shift
Dr. Walter Kelton withdraws from the standpat coroner race and will enter the progressive party primaries on September 7. Other withdrawals include John Dorr and V. Garrison. Early progressive filings include Sen. James W. Bryan for congress at large, Henry A. McLean for Congress, William J. Biggar for Congress at large, A. Corey for state treasurer, and Mayor W. H. Ford for secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kelton
Progressive Party
Kelton Sesved
Coroner
John Dorr
V. Garrison
James W. Bryan
Bremerton
Henry A. McLean
Congress
Hrgan
Butler Hotel
William J. Biggar
Bellingham
A. & Corey
Chehalis
W. H. Ford
Artington
Dental office promises perfect restoration and low fees
An advertisement extols dental care focusing on natural function and patient comfort. It claims guaranteed perfect restoration or money back, touts extremely low prices and invites readers to visit Clark D D S at the Third Ave N W corner of Union Street with a coupon.
Council Again Debates Street Car Extension Franchises
The council faces two ordinances on street car extensions. One invites bids for ten franchise extensions to expand existing lines. The other urges the 8 E Co and the utilities head to extend the East Union line, arguing an implied promise of full-route service when the franchise was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cownell
City of Ten
Corporation Counsel
City
8. E. Co
East Union
Fight for two platoon system goes to voters
President Hesketh of the council prepared a resolution to put the two platoon fire department plan to a referendum on November 5 during the presidential and state election. The council has refused to fund the double platoon in the 1913 tax levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesketh
Council
Public Market Prices At Whstlake Corner
A chaotic list of grocery items with varied prices including salmon trout butter cheese eggs and canned goods. Items such as kippered salmon smoked herring oats tea coffee and vegetables appear with unit prices and bulk quantities reflecting a bustling market catalog. The entry resembles an OCR filled price sheet with multiple vendors and offerings.
City Files Test Suit Against Seattle Electric Co
The city sues Seattle Electric Co to recover 8,700 for relaying water mains and 26,000 for damages to the water system from electrolysis. Howard D. Hughes, resigning assistant corporation counsel, prepared the complaint asserting unsafe methods for returning electricity to the powerhouse and reliance on the earth as a return circuit through city pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Electric Co
Howard D. Hughes
Seattle Booster Wade Praises Puget Sound Region
Festus J. Wade president of Mercantile Trust and Mercantile National Bank of St. Louis tours the West with Johns Seulin. Wade stops at the Washington hotel and predicts Puget Sound will become the Pacific coast’s greatest spot, praising Seattle’s park and boulevard system as a leading civic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Festus J. Wade
Mercantile Trust Company
Mercantile National Bank of St. Louis
Seattle
Johns Seulin
St. Louis
Washington Hotel
Wade
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
United States
Man Sees With A New Eye From Rare Operation
John Schmidt, a wire driver at Trenton Iron Co., regained sight in his right eye after two years of total blindness following a rare pupil implant performed by Prof Ring at the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia. His left eye was removed in 1904 after a wire injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
John Schmidt
Schmidt
Episcopal Hospital
Philadelphia
Ring
Trenton Iron Co
Hhis
Darrow to Live in San Jose Area After Acquittal
Los Angeles Aug 19 Clarence S Darrow the labor attorney acquitted in Los Angeles of seeking to influence a juror in the Mc Namara case plans to desert Chicago and settle in San Jose. He will join a local law firm and buy a home at Los Gatos, the circulation reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence S$. Darrow
McNamara
Chicago
San Jose
Derrow
Los Gatos
Executions of Two Generals Spark Turbulent Chinese Politics
In Shanghai on August 19 two prominent generals were executed on orders of President Yuan Shikai amid rumors of a new revolution. The move, aimed at curbing opposition to Yuan’s broader power grab, inflames tensions as political crisis deepens. Also noted is a staggered university session at Cascade school with lectures. A wreath for Japan’s late emperor is prepared by florist L. W. McCoy for Secretary Knox’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Yuan Shi Kai
Yuan
Niwest Normal
Cascade School
United States
Japan
L. W. McCoy
Knox
Severn Ear Replaced After Auto Injury in Philadelphia
Nat D. Barr aged 11 had his right ear replaced at the West Philadelphia Homeopathic hospital after a car strike severed the ear and fractured his skull. The vehicle’s license plate caused the injury as it passed over the boy’s body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nat D. Barr
Weat
Philadelphia Homeopathic Hospital
Frightened Boy Dies After Prank in Painesville
In Painesville Ohio on August 16 Wilcott Perkins and Frank DeGraff chased seven year old Willie Carrig causing extreme fright. The boy, already ill with heart disease, collapsed and died from the episode. Authorities find no investigation necessary due to lack of knowledge of his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painesville
Ohio
Wilcott Perkins
Frank DeGraff
Willie Carrig
King county progressives endorse third party ticket
A Monday afternoon gathering at Eilershall saw the King county progressives unanimously back a third party ticket from top to bottom. A committee led by Thomas F. Murphine was chosen to run progressive party primaries for the city on September 7 with August 29 filing deadline and representation from wards and precincts. Headquarters are set at the Butler hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King County
Progressives
Eilershall
Thomas F. Murphine
T. P. Revolie
Arthur P. Moran
Beatstle
D. A. Morrison
Riverton
J. G. Gregory
Bothell
Progressive Party
Butler Hotel
Special Notices and Classified Fragments
Mixed notices including medical, shop ads, lost and found, and personal inquiries. Items mention Dr A Lee Lewis consulting chiropractor hours 2 to 6 pm at 346 7 Arch Annex Main 1942, Frogner Co., Beattie, and others with various services and rewards. Lost items include a gold bar pin and a small yellow dog with rewards offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee Lewis
Ara Annex
Main
Beattie
Frogners
Frogner
Genessee
Pine Street
Hinckley We Nichols
Mra. K. Os
Pine St
Gentlemans Mall
Yester Apts
Meridian
Beacon Hill
Fiie
Pike
Real Estate Listings Flourish Between Seattle and Tacoma
A long row of property ads outlines land for sale near Seattle and Tacoma including 4 acres with streams, 10 acres on Vashon Island, and 20 acres near Bisco. Prices range from 145 dollars per acre to 1,575 dollars total with homes, barns, and water access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tacoma
Robert Maltby
Alaska Building
Black Bottom
Kirkland
Mullin Bros. Land CO
Main
Vashon Island
Vashon
Chautauqua
King County
Arcade
W. H. Haven Inv, CO
J. A. Shade
Fairmount
Wash
Multiple Cottage and Land Bargains Across Kirkland and Seattle
Readable classified notice collection listing several real estate deals. Properties include three tracts near Kirkland with a cottage priced at 1600 dollars, corner lots near a railroad shop in Seattle priced around 460 to 2400 dollars, bungalow and houseboat offerings near Phinney Avenue and Lake Union, plus acreage and timber land opportunities with varied payment terms and no taxes during life of contract. Listings include contact details and locations such as Madison car lines, Burke & Farrar's office, 104 Cherry Street Auburn, and Ballard avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Herman Schroeder
Liberty
P.O
Bisco
Waah
Elwood Lumber & Timber CO
Henry
Kirkland
Juanita
Corinan
Jersey
Freer
Hrkland
Kirkaah
Port Grehard
Evel Land
R. F
Mullin Bros, Land CO
Ua & Acres
van Arsdale & CO
Auburs
OLE HANSON @& CO
New York Block
Seattle
Tacoma
Bert Mastby
Alaska
Getchell
Wash
N. Plr
ELWOOD LUMBER #& TIMBER CO
Henry Ride
City Park
Roy B
Powers
Ballard
Kitpup
Sidney
Poulsbo
Ferry Landing
Madison
Aranta
Burke & Farrar
Cherry St
Auburn
OLE Hanson & CO
New York
Phinney AV
Phinney Ar
Wood- Lawn Park Bungalow CO
59Th
ROY B&b
Ravenna and
Cowen Parks
Qeventra
Kenwood
Collyer
Faery Bee
Seattle Real Batatea
Lake Union
Hinckley
Lberty
Cox
Wearm Nen
Acros
F. M. Bird
North 207
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Elton
W. Robson
Bank
A. M. Frost
First Ave
Clark, D. D. S
Third Ave
N. W. Cor
Union St
MTE
L. A. Clark
D. D
Oregon
Cove Oysters
Gse
Minnesota
Sr Allen
Ryan Laden
Resaab College E
Huntied Andtack
Chustensens Mall
San Oe
Darrow May
David
Temple
Gerald B. Smith
University of Chicago
Minokiey Mikehois
Brigate
M. Dembasen
J. Tate
Mason
Spoils
Coroner's Office
DR. J. Tate Mason
Himeet
Pat Pe
Williams HM. Thompson
Hie Company
Ae Object Leeson
Prom
Merepe Della Comiql
Acta
Hefter-Landfield Millinery CO
C. G. Chilberg
Stevens’ Academy
Pine
Mafia
Frea
P. BM. Mullen
Ballard Av
Ada
New Today
Cifte Telephone HS
Marion Warde
Spaciatl
Reattle
Fick
Misa Smith
Electiical
Electric Co
Underwood Typewriter
Koung
Nainer
Enineering School
First Nv. W
Toy At
Onte
Seoare
National Barber College
Orade School
Ashington
One Novelty Co
Newton
Pu Et Bound
Cascade Way
Henry Bidg
Washington
Ees H. Smith Co
Detroit
Mich
Lundquist
Kacaaaarh
Empress Theatre Building
Great Northern Bridge
14Th
Commodore Way
Barber Molen Barber Collegs
Sou Oveidental Ave
Norma
Youler Way
Bath
Yates Hotel
Sixth Anne
I. Bay
Joe Jervi
King Leemy
Exin City
Service Commission
Metro Business College
Rite Seliger Farm
McMillin
Waterman, By
Ank Walling
Ask Walling
Guatoriuma Dye Works
Ee Kodak Corselve
Funk & CO
Lewiston
Mont
Laney Srs
Alinto
Paris
Burns Floral CO
Awe
Butterworth & Sons
Firat Ave
Main Or
Billott
Hiversity
Warlors
N. KB
North
W. &. Forkner
Bonney-Watnon Go
University
Ain
Billett
Rainier Beach
Sant
Inaie Stainier Beach
Beacon
Saeren
Wellington
Jackson
Queen Annecy
Mel- Ville
Colman
Copeland Court
Q. A
Inne Hotel & Virginia
Estiake
Jowes
Green Lake
Prentiss
Mhode Teland
Virginia
Trafton
Clarendon
Barrington
Free Baths Royal
Meadowdale
American Take
Granite Falls
G.P
Weller Heacon
Olympic Apts
Howell
Ceping Reese
Pike St
Miliott
Parle
Ho K
Marion
Robert Malthy
British Columbia
Blevant Valley
G. ER. R
Gsee
Granite Patte
School House
Silverdale
Spokane
W. H. Haven Inv. CO
Shehene
N.P
Henry Sug
Iran
al Tant
Lewis County
Charles Somers
Foseeay
Eludi
Capitol
Clea Mullin Bros. Land Co
Furniture Odern Furn, Co
E. Ib
Eattia
Robert Malt
Alaska Huilding
Hoods Canal Water Vront
New York Lock
Nichola
Tung
Hincksey
Broom House
Wainwright & McLeod
Sturtevant Co
Boston Sik
American Jewelry Co
Northern Bank Ride
4Th & Pike
Alberston Fisher
Pacific Poultry CO
Ing Corner
Elliott
Paulson's Poultry Yards
Ee Ballard
Hippodrome School OF Acting
Louis Heywood
Lee Prowus
Hinckley Elk
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Canada
G. VY. Nents
Eas
F.E . Sohl
Eshelman
Wilson, Weieinz
Wilson Main
Susie RB
Frasier
Burke
A_W. Kline
Den
Huson
Ilis St Collection Co
Ody Detective Agency
Lic
Ors Arcade
WAT Makers
Ravana
Legal Aid Bureau
Alaska Bulletting
CJ Beedie
Boston Elk
Raatsone Sommer
Ind
Corwin Townsen
Bailey Bidz
Wolfman
Lucia
Godard
Fry Music Co
Walker Ridge
Mat
London
Walling
Opticians
Edmonds
Reditid Y Graduate Optometrist
Leary Bulla
Ing. Main
de Tes
Ams Rooks
Central Bull
Ing Mason
Fenwick, Lawrence
Ann Woanere
Phetoan Aev
SARIS
Thurs
Ideal Studio
el ° Johnson
Liberty Eng
Trueblood
Pho
Ee Storagh
Mae Arabert Ranster Co
Glock
Ginasea
Seosbaca
First
Stewart
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