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Freeman the busiest city buyer in Seattle history
William D. Freeman, Seattle city purchasing agent since 1902, buys for over 20 departments and spends 6 to 7 million dollars yearly. He handles 2,500 orders monthly spanning items from nightdresses to donkey engines, and even inspected sub chasers to convert one into a fire boat. He clashes with department heads over cheaper brands and big quantity savings.
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William D. Freeman
Seattle
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Harbor Department
Freeman
City Hospital
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Ajax
Hercules
Bremerton
D. W. Henderson
Henderson