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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1905

Page

8

Seattle Electric seeks revised secondary franchise

At Monday’s council meeting Seattle Electric asked the committee to reopen the Murphy length secondary franchise debate. The company desires a compromise to allow common use of tracks from Pike to Mercer, with potential extension beyond Mercer for a new entrant. Council members show willingness if the measure protects re election chances and city interests.

Seattle Electric Company Howen Ewaliow Murphy Queen Pike At Mercer Evening News Sclons Seattle Pioneer Square Santa

Alaska Exposition Postponed to 1900 Meeting Set

The Alaska exposition committee delays the event to 1900. Commissioner Chealander will convene the board Thursday to read committee findings. He notes a 1907 date could suffice but postponement two years may better align with the Jamestown centennial celebration.

Chealander

G A R Holds Ramage Sale At Thirday And Spring

Major Clark Circle and General Laughton Circle of the G A R conduct a ramage sale at the corner of Thirday and Spring streets. Donations of clothing will be received for the event.

Major Clark General Laughton G. A. R. Ape Holding

Christmas Gift Sets and Metal Goods Sale Notes

A list of various gift items including manicure sets, brush and comb sets, toilet sets, metal ware such as ink wells, powder boxes, hair receivers, shoe and desk accessories, and jewelry boxes. Items feature ebony or cocobolo backs, silver mountings, Apollo silver, leather boxes, and are pitched as suitable for Christmas presents. Prices noted in cents and dollars.

Apollo Max

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