War and business clash over streetcar tickets in Seattle
A provocative editorial contrasts war’s depersonalized killing with the Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co fight over ticket sales. It critiques a court bid to stop the company from restoring streetcar fares and urges Seattle to push for municipal ownership and fair treatment. The piece mocks the utility for seeking legal shields while residents demand public rights and utility democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Furth
Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Co
Seattle
Traction Company
State Public Service Commission
Furth
Recall Urge for Hamilton in County Office
A meeting at the Good Eats cafeteria advanced a recall of County Commissioner M. L. Hamilton. Attorney Thomas R. Horner introduced a resolution calling for recall proceedings citing unfitness and wasteful expenditures. A committee will be appointed to investigate Hamilton’s actions and plan the recall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Hamilton
Good Eats
Robert T. Bridges
Thomas R. Horner
Hamilton
Horner
C. J. France
Herman A. Brauer
Mary O'Meara
James Johnson
Bridges
Port Commission
Frau Bertha Krupp von Bohlen-Halbach
Germany
Bomb Explodes At O K Bottling Company Kills Ida Anusowitz
A bomb delivered to the O K Bottling Company in New York exploded in the office today, instantly killing 20 year old Ida Anusowitz. The blast mangled her face and shattered windows. Nearby Thomas McCabe lost an ear and Thomas Ryan suffered facial cuts. The package bore the label 23 State Street New York.
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New York
O. K
Thomas Ryan
State Street
Auto hits girl near First and Pine
An unknown vehicle struck eight year old Mary Hudivich near First and Pine at night. She sustained head injuries and was taken home by the driver who fled the scene. Police have the license number and are pursuing the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mary Hudivich
Water Shut Off on Seventh Ave and Madison St
Water services will be cut off on Seventh avenue from Cherry to Madison street and along Madison between Sixth and Seventh avenues this Saturday from 9 a m to 4 p m.
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Cherry
Madison St
Madison At
Sixth
Seventh Aves
Dreamland hall Christmas tree contributions listed
The Star reports Christmas day donations for the Dreamland hall tree totaling 386.35 with contributors including Seattle Brewing & Malting Co 216.50 Henry Baum Jr 10.00 Manhattan Theatre 3365 A Laborer Bremerton 10.00 Elia M Iwem 5.00 Harry W Carroll 5.00 Larry Williston 1.00 Robi Case Wellington 1.00 Louie Hoffman 2.00 Co G Paimen 1.00 Judge F C Brown 1.00 The list is up to noon today.
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Dreamland Hall
Seattle Brewing & Malting Co
Devenees
Henry Baum, Jr
Manhattan Theatre
Bremerton
Elia M. Iwem
Harry W. Carroll
Larry Williston
Robi, Case
Wellington
Louie Hoffman
G. Paimen
F. C. Brown
Rotten deal on light violates law Bradford letter
The city solicitor states the city office is not involved in alleged wrong doing regarding the county light contract let to Puget Sound Trac tion Light Power Co. He notes the bid was declared lone and criticizes the public utilities act of 1911 as violated. The piece ends with an advertisement for Hyatt-Powell bookkeeping.
Dance Night at Dreamland rink draws Yakima crowd
An playful note describes an upcoming dance at Dreamland rink on Tuesday inviting all notable locals to attend. It mentions a Christmas tree fundraiser at 703 Union near Dreamland and lists generous donations from readers and sponsors including Seattle Brewing & Malting and local businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima
Dreamland Rink
Atomach
Androhen
Rks
Washington senators push drydock plan for Puget Sound
Senator Jones of Washington introduced a bill for a drydock 1 000 feet long on Puget Sound costing 3 000 000 dollars. Representative Humphrey of Washington submitted a similar measure in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Puget Sound
Jones
Humphrey
Ballard Beach Protesters Fight Plan to Abandon Line
A daily nickel payer protest gathers at the 32nd and Mth intersection as a council franchise committee weighs abandoning the Ballard Beach car line to Puget Sound Traction Co. The protest spokesman warns of hardship to workers if the 32nd avenue route is discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard Beach
32Nd
Mth
Puget Sound ‘Traction Co
Cornellman Wardall
Knudson backs farm colony to replace overcrowded poor farm
County commissioners hear support for a Georgetown site to ease overcrowding. McKenzie favors the idea and Hamilton declines comment amid recall tensions. Knudson argues land value and potential for self sufficiency make a farm colony viable with jail and hospital kept elsewhere.
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Fred L. Boalt
Georgetown
McKenzie
Knudson
Hamilton
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