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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

3

Parish Assessor Praised for Tax Uniformity

The Chamber of Commerce applauded Parish Assessor Parish and his staff for thorough work on county property assessments. A 20 percent tax cut was urged to align assessments with other counties and ensure fairness for rich and poor taxpayers. The group adopted a resolution praising the assessor and his team for their diligent efforts.

A. Parish We Chamber of Jon Chamber Re Board of Equalin Ae Parish Parish Tee An Wade

Gelder Gardens Park Aipce Service Change

Sunday service adjustments affect Gelder Gardens Park area with route substitution from MFallard to Royal Heights cars at Market Station. Transit crews issue temporary adjustments for afternoon and evening travel.

Ring From Throat Dislodged By Coughing

Miss Jennie Giansford daughter of a councilman suffered throat trouble for years, and yesterday while coughing violently dislodged a small gold ring from her throat at Wall Walla. The incident was reported by United Press.

United Press Wall Walla Jennie Giansford

Dean Charlies N Gregory Tendered Banquet at Olympus Cafe

Dean Charlies N Gregory of Iowa University was hosted at a university alumni banquet at the Olympus cafe. Roger J Meakin served as toastmaster as many speeches were delivered. Gregory is to attend the Bar Association convention.

Charlies N. Gregory Iowa University Olympus Cafe Roger J Meakin Dean Gregory Bar Association

Examine His Record Willam H White for King County Judge

Ex Judge William H White, candidate for King County Superior Court, denounces the Bar Primary system as undemocratic. He urges nonpartisan rule to keep court power with the people and warns against corporate influence. He speaks at the September primaries.

Willam H. White Supreme Court of State of Washington Superior Court of King County William H. White

Mrs Ballinger Hosts Winter Reception at 1793 Ninth Ave

Mrs Richard A Ballinger hosted a large reception for her mother Mrs Mary A Bradley of Middleton Connecticut at the Ballinger home 1793 Ninth Ave. The rooms were color themed yellow pink white green with over 400 guests. Attendants assisted in library living room hallways and verandas and at the punch bowl urns and dining room.

Richard A. Ballinger Mary A. Bradley Middleton Conn Ballinger Richard H. Baer Joseph Ballinger T. B. Corey C. B. Yandell R. H. Denny BT. Blaine Mra. Pratt John T

Johnson to wed Miss Hassett in Monterey next Tuesday

United Press reports former congressman Grove L. Johnson a leading California attorney and social figure will marry Miss Aliog Hassett daughter of former Major W. J. Hassett in Monterey on Tuesday September 1.

United Press Bacramento Cal Grove L. Johnson California Aliog Hassett W. J. Hassett Monterey

Honting Shoes and More Noted at Halls on First Ave

A brief notice lists items such as shoes coats bags belts and shell cases at Honting on 1111 First Ave. The short listing implies a shop or sale event with limited details.

First

Actor Bigelow reported half dead after alley blow

Frank Bigelow actor and manager of a theatrical company identified after a severe head injury in Seattle area. His home is said to be in New York, father W. S. Bigelow from Chelsea. Condition listed as serious. possible robbers attack. Mead spoke at Sedro Woolley then Baker Hamilton and Anacortes. Market note reports Rainier Clothing Co buying stock and pushing sale of John B. Stetson Knox hats at 1104 First Ave in Seattle with deep price reductions.

United Press Chicago Augus Frank Bigelow New York W. 8. Bigelow Chelsea Mane Bigelow Mead Sedro-Woolley Gov. Mead Baker and Hamilton Anacortes Rainier Clothing Co Hae H. F. Wennett John B. Stetson Knox Seattle

Society Girl Dies in Dentist's Chair

Bernice Shaw a 21 year old prominent society figure of Bellingham died last evening during a dental procedure under chloroform for tooth extraction. The anaesthetic led to paralysis of the heart and two additional physicians were summoned but could not revive her. the family absolved the administering physician of blame.

United Press Bellingham Bernice Shaw

Judge Missing as 100-Strong Search Mounted in Colorado

A posse of more than 100 persons combs the Estes Park mountains in Colorado for Judge R. B. Rombauer of St. Louis reported lost since Sunday. Authorities fear exposure to cold and hunger may have claimed him.

United Press Estes Park Colo R. B. Rombauer St. Louis

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