Sunset Telephone Company Protest Over Tax Assessments
Protests overvaluation and tax assessment methods are heard as Sunset Telephone Company contests that its property is overassessed beyond 60 percent of value. Attorney McMicken argues for reductions while officials note franchise-type privileges and costs of maintaining service. Other parties seek reductions from 10,000 to 5,000 and 36,000 to 6,000. hearings conclude with all petitions taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Property Telephone Co
Matt H. Gormley Cies A
McMicken
Sunn Terephone Ca ‘Te Amet
Telephone Co
Eric
Ee Eachtiren
MagMicken
Gormley
Seattle Athletic Club
Booth, Whittlesey & Co
Borh Tremper & Co
Pariah
Fireman Reports Assault by Ship’s Engineer Aboard Santa Ana
Youngs, a fireman aboard the steam schooner Santa Ana, says he was assaulted by Chief Engineer H. Moon while at sea. Moon denies the assault. Youngs shows a badly bruised face as evidence but will not file charges.
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Youngs
Achooner
Santa Ana
Xineer
H. Moon
High Seas
Moon
Young
Made in Seattle Day urged to spur local industry
The mercantile affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce reported at its semi monthly meeting that Judge Thomas Burke proposed a resolution against high taxes on factories in Seattle. He argued low taxation would attract manufacturers and boost growth. A resolution endorsing Made in Seattle day was approved, urging merchants manufacturers and citizens to participate next Saturday.
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Mercantile Affairs Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Western
Thomas Burke
Seattle
Debate over naval armor and powder safety sparks controversy
A Washington debate cites naval armor flaws and powder handling risks on battleships. Experts warn the elevating rooms and magazines could trigger catastrophic explosions, urging safer construction and procedures amid wartime fears.
Front Page Shipping Movements Highlight Regional Trade
The Santa Ana sails for California with 750000 feet of lumber while Bertha returns with 100 amet 13 tons of copper. A large cargo aboard the Ricjun heads to the Orient. Loggers report a recent purchase of Sorbia for 559 dollars as debt taxes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Iask
Train wreck leaves several injured in Oregon yard incident
An air brake failure caused a Be C P railroad wreck yesterday afternoon. The 18 loaded cars toppled. several workers suffered severe injuries and were treated at the scene. Superintendent Renton Clay of the Coal Company reported crews remained at the site as responders worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton Clay & Coal Co
Damages Awarded In Abutting Property Case
A court awarded damages related to the use of abutting property by Fourth Avenue row OS. The summary notes $2,000 for Sid and $5,000 for another party.
Powder handling in navies described with smoke risk
The passage explains powder transfer from the lower to upper deck near hatch positions. It notes a woolen cloth screen separating decks to catch falling powder and compares differing naval practices. The passage implies the United States Navy differs from others by avoiding powder forefting and shelfren practices.
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Etepo
United
Ministers Protest At Spokane Pool Selling Change
A Star Special Service report from Spokane states ministers protest city council action amending the pool selling law to allow pool selling during the Interstate fair this year.
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Spokane
University of Chicago Professor Attacks Rockefeller Era
Chicago Aug. 2 Professor Charles Zeoblin of the University of Chicago lectures denouncing John D. Rockefeller era methods. He argues Rockefeller Morgan and Harriman consolidated industries, accused Standard Oil of excuses, and attacked social conventions including attire and religion as restraints. He critiques Judge Landis and prevailing social norms.
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Chicago
Chas. Zeoblin
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Trust
J. P. Morean
EB. H W. Harriman
Landis
Zenkiin
Gover Has Chance To Recover
Michael Gover the ex policeman shot himself over unrequited love and was moved to Seattle General hospital from Ravenna park. He is reported improving with good prospects for recovery. Iowa newspapers provoke Senator Tillman by roasting him for sensational speeches on the negro question.
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Michael Gover
Seattle General Hospital
Ravenna Park
Iowa
Tillman
Turret Room Safeguard Controversy Spurs Navy Effort
In a heated debate the Navy urged a safer shutter design after near misses and the Georgia disaster highlighted the risk of sparks in turbine rooms. The bureau finally devised a shutter two months ago following significant protest and possible loss of up to 60 lives.
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Hae
Bureau
Georgia
Chinaman Adopts White Boy and Names Him Heir
In Pottsville Pennsylvania a Chinese laundryman Charlie Sing becomes foster father to Charles Hunt a white boy from Philadelphia. The agreement filed in Schuylkill county recorder’s office provides that the boy’s name will be Roy Soo Sing and Charlie Sing will be his legal father and heir.
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Pottsville
Recorder of Deeds
Schuylkill County
Charlie Sing
Charles Hunt
Philadelphia
Roy Soo Sing
Governor appoints commission for state persons over sixty five
Boston August 20 Governor Guild named a commission to investigate the plan for state persons for persons over 65 years of age. The panel will study policies and determine care provisions and funding needs for the elderly population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Trust Probing Has Not Been Stopped Says President
A presidential address defends rigorous enforcement against corporate wrongdoing and explores options to place guilty trusts under receivership. He emphasizes protecting wage workers, strengthening hours laws, and resisting both unchecked individualism and socialist remedies.
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Metanes
Tims
Department of Justice
Railroads to Coordinate Under New Accident Rules
Olympia August 20 Railroads notified that the railroad commission demands immediate wire notification of wrecks or accidents with location and suspected fatalities or injuries. The rule complies with section 28 of the railway commission law requiring investigation of all fatal wrecks involving passengers or employees.
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Star
Olympia
Ling
Railroad Commission
Propone
Comminston
Railway Commission
Commission
President Roosevelt denounces Wall Street trust probes claim
The President’s address challenges claims from New York that Roosevelt would declare trust investigations over. It warns that such rumors aim to boost stock prices and ignores the needs of the poor versus the affluent.
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Roosevelt
New York City
Wallat
Roose- Yerk
Ordinance Introduces Indian Fountain Statue Project
Councilman Crichton introduced an ordinance in the city corner last night for a foundation at Fifth Ave North and Denny Way for the Indian fountain and statue. The plan includes a 19 foot diameter basin and a 12 foot granite pedestal for an electro copper plated plaster cast statue.
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Crichton
Fifth Av. North
Dennyway
Drunken Engineer Loses License on Lydia Thompson
Marine inspectors Turner and Whitney revoked the license of Chief Engineer KL Varney of the steamboat Lydia Thompson and suspended assistant engineer A L Sherts for 60 days. Varney disappeared after Captain Nordyke filed charges accusing both men of on duty drunkenness. Nordyke knocked Shorts down during the dispute and a sledge hammer damaged boiler feed pumps, putting the vessel out of service off Port Townsend.
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Turner and Whitney
KL. Varney
Lydia Thompson
A. L. Sherts
Rouse
Varney
L. D. Nordyke
Port Townsend
Exchange Rents Rooms and Plans Working Basis
The Seattle Builders' Exchange has rented rooms on the second floor of the new Arcade building to be occupied Sept 1. Articles of incorporation filed at Olympia and the Exchange will soon be on a working basis. A meeting will be held tonight at the chambers of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Seattle Builders’ Pechange
Roomea
Olympia
Exchange
Ber of Commerce
Special Delivery Rush Swells After Telegraphers Strike
The local post office reports a 26 percent rise in special delivery business and a doubling of special delivery boys. Nearly 100 letters with special delivery stamps arrived yesterday.
Warship San Salvador's Mosquito Fleet On Lumbering Gunboat
A San Salvador gunboat named the President, formerly a salmoner, is described as the core of the nation's navy. The craft carries gasoline on deck for its Sentry launch and has reinforced forward decking to mount two generators. The piece warns of potential danger if Guatemala mobilizes and shells the oil caches during any conflict.
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San Salvador
Genetle Star
San Francisco
Republic of San Salvador
Central America
Salvador
Guatemala
Licensed to Wed Pairs in Seattle and Nearby Areas
A list of marriages shows As of date couples from Seattle and surrounding regions: Chas Ward Palmer 27 wed Gertrude M Gleason 20. Geo A Grant legal age wed Laura B Dunn legal age. Robert Lyle Thomas 61 wed Imogen Hoyer 34. Otto Rudene 22 wed Ethel Anna Smith 21. Hane P Jensen legal age wed Edna Putman legal age. Oscar Weir 21 wed Lena Dietrich 19. Alfred Prunaila 25 wed Mary Watters 21. John Pietia 28 Ballard wed Mary Forsback 26.William Kerry 21 wed Emelia Golm 18. William August Dahlberg legal age wed Olivia Josephine Lindberg legal age.
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Robert Lyle Thomas
Pokane
Imogen Hoyer
Seattle
Otto Rudene
Ethel Anna Smith
Hane P. Jensen
Legal Age
Edna Putman
Oscar Weir
Spokane
Lena Dietrich
Alfred Prunaila
Mary Watters
John Pietia
Ballard
Mary Forsback
Kerry
Emelia
Council Delays Charter Pension Action
The J B Manning resolution to appoint a commission to revise the city charter was presented to the council last night and referred to the committees of the whole. Additional representations from other sources are expected before the committee begins evaluating whether to order a commission.
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J. BR. Manning
Commercial Club
Committee of the Whole
Kumeric Reports Eventful Trip at Sea
The British steamer Kumeric loaded 6 000 tons of coal at Bremerton navy yard and made a notable voyage from Cardiff. On board from the Orient there were 14 deaths and six suicides, while 2 255 passengers have traveled since departure. The trip has yielded profit for the owners.
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Navy Yard
Bremerton
Washington gains million-dollar coal increase in 1906 report
The geological survey notes Washington state produced coal worth $1,000,000 more in 1906 than in 1905. Residents of Tenth and Eleventh Avenues between Madison and Yester protest inferior street pavement. They formed a committee to press the Board of Public Works and demand better stone from the contractor.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Tenth
Hleventhava
Madison
Yester
Board of Public Works
Three Septic Tanks Planned Above Ross Under Ordinance
The council last night passed an ordinance authorizing the construction of three septic tanks on the hillside above Ross near the Free Methodist seminary. An appropriation of 64 500 was provided for the project.
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Ross
Free Methodist Seminary
Bekins Manager Guilty Of $40 Overcharge
Daniel Pekine of Bekins Moving & Storage Co was found guilty in Justice John F. Carrolls court Monday afternoon with David Swank as plaintiff. The ruling cites an overcharge totaling 40 dollars in the case.
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Daniel Pekine
Bekins Moving & Storage Co
John F
Speeding Fine Set In Justice Court
D. Van Winkle was fined five dollars and costs in Justice Carrolls court Monday afternoon for speeding an automobile.
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D. van Winkle
Justice Carroll
Plague discussed with health board in San Francisco
The board of health met to discuss bubonic plague in San Francisco. The health officer was told to contact U S Marine surgeons at Port Townsend and stay in touch on the issue. J L Gavigan was appointed assistant health officer to inspect schools.
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Board of Health
San Francisco
U. S. Marine
Port Townsend
J. L. Gavigan
Milk Bill Passed By City Council
The council approved a condensed milk and evaporated cream ordinance last night. The measure prohibits mixing condensed or evaporated milk or cream with water or any other substance.
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Council
Local writer Becky Sharp joins Georgetown Gazette News staff
Mrs BE Morrison Grout known as Becky Sharp longtime Georgetown writer becomes assistant editor of the Georgetown Gazette News. Her move marks a notable local journalism shift as she advances roles in the paper.
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Georgetown
BE. Morrison Grout
Becky Sharp
Georgetown Gazette News
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