Educate a Mayor and the 20th Century City
Dr Richard T Ely of the University of Wisconsin addressed a crowded audience on the twentieth century city. He argued cities are a national factor, noted improvements, and urged mayoral education and professional leadership, stressing tax and monopoly controls and civic reform. He cited Europe, especially German cities, and emphasized expertise in city government and practical administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rchard T. Ely
University of Wisconsin
Bly
Rome
Greece
Petiti
Tilden
Parkhurst
Europe
eErlin
Ate Pian
Fants
New City
The Grand hosts William Collier in On the Quiet
Theater note reviews William Collier also known as The Man from Mexico and Mr Smooth in the comedy On the Quiet at the Grand. Richard Golden returns with the company as The Wrong Mr Wright opens at Third Avenue theater with mixed reception. Local ad notes furrier services and Witter Springs Medical Water for rheumatic and skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Collier
Mr. Collier Ie
Mexico
Mr. Smooth
Gua Thomas
Witter Springs
Drugor
Firat Avenue
Augustus Thomas
Madison Square Theater
New York City
Hird Avenue Theater
Tramps Seized in Oregon Wells Fargo Line Incident
Five suspects arrested in Dulles Oregon over the derailing plot of the Portland Chicago overland train at Cellic Friday. A negro witness overheard them threaten a wreck before night. Three men and two boys protest innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Unlicensed Physicians Arrested and Court Appearance
Dr. Lawson was arrested and arraigned before Judge GriMin this morning. He was given until Saturday to plead. Seattle and Vicinity area forecast calls for tonight and Tuesday rain with winds from the vicinity. Marriage licenses issued include William Wella and Gertrude Steel both Seattle aged 33 and 34, John Miles and Minnie Tousey both Seattle aged 25 and 20, Melvin Miller 30 and Maude Fetella Mahan 19, Henry Young 24 and Alice R Cheesitree 27, Alfred Sydney Hansard and Evelyn Graves both Seattle. Police notes report Paul Mitchell received 20 days in the chain gang after attempting to sell phony jewelry. Theft of an overcoat and opera glasses from Those Hadricks at 808 Pine Street reported to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
GriMin
Seattle
Vicinity
Wm. Wella
Gertrude Steel
John M. Miles
Minnie Tousey
Melvin Miller
Maude Fetella Mahan
Henry Young
Alice R. Cheesitree
Stanwood
Alfred Sydney Hansard
Evelyn ©. Graves
Paul Mitchell
Cargo shipment from Seattle worth millions proceeds despite delays
The text notes a large Seattle cargo sailing, including mail and coal, and mentions a value around 400 dollars in a late 19th century style. It also reports a Supreme Court ruling upholding a King County Superior Court decision over the Seattle councilman election, finding the city council lacked power to decide the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Yeater
Ee American
American
Inia
Olympia
Supreme Court
Superior Court of
King County
Thomas Navin
James Wett
Superior Court
Corner on music plan aims to corner entire industry
A proposed huge rustic trust in the United States and Canada promises to consolidate band and orchestral players vocalists and soloists under Rudolph Berliner and Mary J Bradbury. They claim approval from Sousa De Reshake and over 1000 music figures to run a central agency that distributes talent by demand, mirroring a theatrical trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Canada
Rudolph Berliner
Marid J. Bradbury
Sousa
Deftecake
Theatrical Trust
Railroad Switchman Killed Amid Car Connection Attempt
George W. Towe a Great Northern switchman at Interbay was killed instantly yesterday morning while attempting to couple two railroad cars. He was single and leaves a mother and three relatives in Jerseyville. The accident occurred as an approaching car and engine forced a gap between cars, trapping him while he opened the knuckle of a car coupler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Towe
Great Northern Railroad
Interbay
Jerseywille
Bowe
Ae Fay
Reduced Rosenthal China Prices For Holiday Gifts
Rosenthal china pieces offered at reduced prices this week. Pink Rosenthal oatmeal bowls $1.55, sugar and cream sets $1.33, green chop plates $1.67, fruit plates $2.95, deep red bread plates $2.00. Full assortment of holiday gift items in glass, china, art goods and novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink Rosenthal
Green Rosenthal
Red
Rosenthal
China
Unclear fragmentary item from Butterworth's
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a person with cone trouble and a parent, dated around age thirty years, with a reference to Butterworth's and an ear cent saved for his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterworth's
Clara Brown Steamer Founders Off Al-Ki-Will Rebuilt
The steamer Clara Brown foundered Tuesday night off Al-Ki-Will and was hauled off the beach Saturday morning. After repairs her house suffered injuries requiring rebuilding while the vessel sustained minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Brown
Al-Ki
Miss Dividends and Temporary Receiver Dispute at 18 Ply Avenue
James M. Grant has obtained a temporary receiver order for 18 Ply Avenue where he owned furniture and once employed Mabel Dividends to operate. He alleges no dividends have been declared for his benefit and accuses her of ousting him, while she now asserts ownership of the property. The report also notes Finck's Pioneer Jewelry Store at 816 Second Avenue displaying fiery opals set in rings and pina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Grant
Ply Avenue
Mabel
Mebe
Finck
Pioneer Jewelry
Second Avenue
Beattie to Host James J Jeffries Exhibition Boxing
World champion James J. Jeffries arrives in Beattie with his brother Jack and Billy Delaney to box four exhibition rounds at the Beattie theater. Larry Gleason and Pred Wyatt meet for ten rounds while Mickey Wetter faces another foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Jeffries
Beattie
Jack
Billy Delaney
Beattie Theater
Seattle
Mina
Kid
Pombe
Jimmy Anthony
the & A
Larry Gleason
Wyatt
Mickey Wetter
Dancing parties announced by Mystic and Gardeaman clubs
The Mystic club schedules a dancing party at the Queen Anne club house on Tuesday December 10. The Gardeaman club plans a dancing party on December 14 at the Queen Anne club house. LorralveeT and Miss Leora Cong mantent are noted with local addresses in the December notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Club
Queen Anne Club
Gardeaman Club
Pridey
Queen Anne Clay House
Lorralveet
Menor Weggemey
Charnes Les Robinson
Queen Anne Avenue
Haine
Frederick & Nelson Ready Made Carpets Offer Savings
Frederick and Nelson advertises fine ready made carpets cut from short lengths produced during gaps in carpet sewing. Popular poomer patterns dominate the surplus pieces, offered in sizes from small to very large. Shoppers can save a percentage off regular prices by bringing measurements.
Carpets Made Up Into Rugs List and Totals
A fragment lists various carpet items and prices including 840 00 48 00 22 50 24 00 17 00 12 50 30 00 22 00 and 71 20 16 22 22 10 18 36 with additional codes such as 1977 oe 15 1 WO vee 1190 tee 14 87 ree 15 65 13 ree 20 00 1190. The text appears as a ledger style tally of goods and prices with miscellaneous shorthand and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Brussels
Janite
Romo
Lowell
C. C
Union Ingram
Union Ingrain
Jewell Ingrain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Ely
William Collier
Old Jed Prouty
Richard Golden
Jed Prouty
Melville P. Collins
Co. C. Berg
The
American Salle
Great Northern
M. Seller & Co
Biff
Biffi
Big Jimmy
Leora Cong Mantent
Oierry Avenue
Frederick & Nelson -Fine Furniture
J. Aronson
Columbia St
Tel
Pink
Velvet
Axminster
Body Brussels
Sone
Frederick
Marion Street
Tadiew
DEICO
Puico Cecces Covsernce
Anniversar Hale Pico
Pmco Chcvvics Sciencescce Phcoo Ladien
Anniversar
Anniver
Holiday Entertainment
Kimball
Johnston Co
Burke
New York
First Avenue
Terk
First Ave
Beattle
Howard Building
Mutual Life
Portland
Eti
Nanton Breneisco
Grand Ridge
Kole
Issaquah Coal CO
Madison Street
Main
Wu Nae
Ieee Ae
Wwe Seve Coffee
Second Ave
Fon Marche
Westberg & Childs
Bonney & Stewart Funeral
Third Avenue
Columbia
Bontle Wash
Norman B. Abrama
Met
Western Avenue
Seattle Transfer Co
1St Ava
Speak of the Star
Albert Hansen
Northweat
Mra. Pyne
Mra
D. Fowler
Miereus Wastlel Corps
Seigei
Finch’s Jewelry
Richards
Kegley-McIntyre Co
van Camp
Gran Oper Hou
John Cort
Mer
Richard
Golden
Prouty
Scfaa
Mec
Mgr
Opera House
V. M. Russell
Jove
Mir
Wright Harry Beresford
Mae Elizabeth Stephens
Helen Sachs
H. T. Hanlin
H. O. Anderson
Alice Marion Greer
Unitarian Church
Seventh Avenue
Pike Street
Mi. C. A
Robert McIntyre
D. D
Chicago
State Electro-Medical Institute
State Eilectro Medical Institute
State Electro Medical Institute
Bseattle Times
Ed Safe Deposit and Trust Co
Wash
Jas. G. Givens & Co
Boyd Bldg
NORDHOFYF @ Co
Haviland China
Haviland
Steins Theta
Bon Marche ORDHOFF @ CO
Pian Av
Pike St
UG Sen Sendasshiten
Great Bargain House, Wineberg & Kessler, Tailors
24 Ave
Brunner & Co
H. Clay Eversole
Sentill
H. T. Turner
Hinckley Block
Washington Dental and Orographic Supply Co
Columbia Street
Ernst Bros
Remington
E. C. Niles
S. Witter
Second Ave. & CO
E. H. Shamek
A. Lindawet
Pike Steel
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