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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1906

Page

3

City Council Codification Efforts Face Eight Year Review

An eight year inquiry into city codification reveals numerous errors under Gleason the codifier. Councilman Murphy cites an ordinance from May eight 1801, approving a map change affecting fifty streets north of the city and Ballard Park adjustments. Northwest maps show land near Ballard outside Seattle jurisdiction, with edges adjacent to streets misaligned.

Ecounell Gleason Ballard Seattle Mr. Gleason

Tailors for the Man Who Cares in Fair Style

An advertisement notes a tailor shop offering bespoke suits and stylish attire. It emphasizes careful selection of fabrics and fits for the discerning gentleman, aiming for a polished, well turned look. Local address listed as 211 Fete Street.

Irving & Cangan

City to Fix Street Names Errors by Blanket Finance

The city council plans a blanket finance proposal drafted by Mr Gleason to correct numerous erroneous street names in Seattle. Thirty instances emerged during the investigation where street names were changed incorrectly and must be rectified.

Sayie Uity Seattle Gleason Couretl

Saloon Owner Arrested for Violating Closing Ordinance

Patrick Marrin proprietor of a saloon at 2129 Piret av was arrested at 2:50 this morning by Patrolman Dolphin for failure to obey the 1 o clock closing ordinance.

Patrick Marrin Piret Av Dolphin

Nude man says he is Messiah in Spokane

John P. Mattley of Rathdrum Idaho walked naked toward the city claiming to be a Messiah. He was captured by farmers before reaching the outskirts and is in custody to have his sanity examined. Mattley has studied phrenology and deemed nudity part of his plan.

Spokane John P. Mattley Rathdrum Idaho Mattley

Bartender Fight Leads to Arrests in City Jail

W Glaster and M Fennan, a bartender, fought that night. Patrolman Philips arrested them. Fennan was released on personal recognizance while Glaster remained jailed awaiting trial.

W. Glaster M. M. Fennan Philips Fennan Glaster le

Oweeny Show True Colors in Ward Campaign

Republican candidate Howard Sweeney in the seventh ward refused a direct primary challenge from A. H. M. Heebe and rejected a ward wide GOP primary. Campaigns report corporate interests backing Sweeney amid hill district opposition. New material alleges Sweeney once led the Seattle Employers' Association, formed in 1902 to split the Building Trades Council and its labor union allies.

Howard Sweeney Seventh Ward A. H M. Heebe Agaan Teebe Sweeney Mr. Sweeney Doe Bweeney Campaiin Beebe Seattle Employers’ S Association Building Trades Council Labor Upion

County Eyes MacAdam Road Linking Meadows Road

County commissioners plan a new road to connect the government road near The Meadows. The project will cost about 10000 dollars and run nearly a mile along the Duwamileh river.

Duwamileh River

Irishman Acts as Chief Engineer on Isthmus Work

Acting Chief Engineer J. G. Sullivan sits at his desk in the Administration building overseeing isthmus projects during Chief Engineer Stevens’ absence. Sullivan is credited with driving the year’s notable progress through untiring energy and leadership.

J. G. Sullivan Chief Engineers Sullivan Ia Stevena

Clothier Wins National Lawn Tennis Title in Straight Sets

Willian J Clothier of Philadelphia defeated Beale C Wright of Benton in straight sets 9 0 60 64 to win the national lawn tennis championship on the Casino courts in Newport Rhode Island. Wright struggled with form while Clothier established a balanced, planned game and a formidable net defense.

Newport Oane Willian J. Clothier Philadelphia Beale C. Wright Benton Wright Clothier Holcombe Ward

The Real Charm of Madeline Ice Cream

A fragment promotes Madeline Ice Cream praised for sweetness and delicious flavor. It hints at a Shaw's pharmacy and the American Hank Building as a venue, but details are unclear.

Madeline Shaw's Pharmacy American Hank Building

Match Recap: Clothier Edges Wright in Five Sets

A terse recap notes Clothier carried the match to Wright, winning with a decisive backhand. The narrative hints last year's champion was unsettled by Clothier's pressure, suggesting the result might have differed in a longer rally.

Clothier Wright

Grand presents Dorothy and The Two Roses limited run

The Grand Theatre features Dorothy Bantam with Miss Madely in the prima donna role and The Two Roses for just three more nights starting Sunday. Seattle theater reopens next Sunday with On the Bridge at Midnight and The Female Detectives. The Third Avenue Theatre hosts sellout crowds for The Female Detectives by the Taylor company, closing after Saturday. Star vaudeville offers The Onion Trust, Kolline KiltTom, Jimmy Wall, and the Diamond Comedy Quartet with daily matinees.

Dorothy Stewart Opera Company Miss Madely Dorothy Bantam Seattle Russell & Drew Third Avenue Taylor Company Star The Star Theater the Onion Trust Kolline Kilt Tom Jimmy Wall Diamond Comedy Quartet

Little Fellow Receives Address Then Proceeds

After obtaining the address, the individual left a card and continued on his way. The phrase indicates a顺 series of steps taken after gathering location details.

Automobile Collision Injures Boy at City Street Corner

An automobile bearing No. 147 owned and driven by G. Friar struck Frieyd Learn, a boy age years, at the corner of Firetav and Mell streets yesterday around 4 PM. The boy was badly shaken but walked home with difficulty after Friar stopped the car.

G. Friar Frieyd Learn Recondav Firetav Mell St Friar

Dance at Leschi Park Tonight

Warner's Orchestra provides the Northwest's finest dancing floor in the big pavilion at Leschi Park. The Seattle event promises the largest and finest ball in the city with a lively evening of dancing.

Leschi Park Leech Park Warner Northwest Seattle

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