Corporations Challenge State Tax Levy in King and Pierce
The 1907 exemption law sparked lawsuits by major corporations against county officials in King and Pierce counties seeking to block tax collection. The dispute centers on whether franchise valuations are valid and if a 2 percent gross earnings payment to cities constitutes a franchise tax exemption. Courts weigh mandamus vs restraining orders as the fight shifts to constitutional grounds and possible bond effects for local and state governments.
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Washingtor
Pleadings & Webster Corpors
Seattle
King and Pierce
Sound Trip Details Include Navy Yard Visit
Boats leave the foot of Yesterday Way for a round trip to the U S Navy Yard and back. The route mentions Hiles Oregon Wisconsin cruisers Buffalo Philadelphia and Nipste torpedo boats plus dry docks. Fares listed as 50 cents.
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U. S. Navy Yard
Hiles
Oregon
Wisconsin
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Yesterway
Imperial Building to rise as world’s largest Tacoma complex
Tacoma announces a 24 story, 50 acre Imperial Building planned to span two streets and face a third. A 609 foot viaduct to Puget Sound will feed ocean steamers, with 14 lower floors for manufacturing and freight handling and 10 upper floors for offices and a waterfront hotel.
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Tacoma
Wash
Puget Sound
Union Railway
Pacific Subway & Terminal Co
Organ recital by Dr. Frank W. Chace at First Presbyterian
The musical treat of the year is Tuesday December 17 when Dr Frank Wilbur Chace opens the great organ at First Presbyterian Church. Reserve seats at Walling's Music Store 71 Seconday. The church will be crowded to capacity with no extra charge for reserved seating.
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Frank Wilbur Chace
First Presbyterian Church
Walling’s
Beautiful figure in sensational murder tale shocks Philadelphia
A Philadelphia woman linked to a wealthy Detach family is central to a sensational murder case. Detach shot Harry Ferree who lay dead in the hallway after a late night incident. Police suspect forged photographs were used for blackmail and motive. Detach remains imprisoned as prosecutors weigh vengeance versus burglary defense.
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Philadelphia
Dec
Andrew J. K
Andrew Jackson
Detach
Princeton
Detsch
Harry Ferree
Ferree
Mra. Detsch
Would you help give the tired store girl a merry Christmas
Jane Addams appeals for shoppers to aid tired store workers during the holiday rush. She urges early shopping to spare shop girls and wagon boys from long hours and fatigue, urging clubs to press for humane hours and better conditions.
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Jane Addams
Consumers’ League
Women's Clubs of America
Kerchief with history mascot in three plays
Henry Miller in The Great Divide uses a bandanna like a mascots’ kerchief through the first two acts. The prop appears to carry superstition and history as part of the performance.
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Henry Miller
Fine milk affair with a 60 year old legacy tale
The piece recalls a venerable milk based heirloom once given by a Hindu nabob to Miller’s grandfather in the mid nineteenth century. It later came to Miller, who wore it during stages like Sowing the Wind and The Only Way, both successes, while Grierson’s Way failed.
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Miller
Carving Sets and Turkish Cimeter Prices Listed
An eclectic sale list shows multiple carving sets and Turkish cimeter patterns with prices from $1.40 to $6.80. Items include No 6623 with stage handle, nickel tip and French slicer No 177, No 1703 Turkish cimeter blades, and Putnam French Silver models. Numerous pattern numbers and sizes are offered with discounts and varied finishes.
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Belewath
Vietor
Dimtet
Sywehioh Cimeter Putnam Tring Bet
Goodell Turkish Conetes Ag
Monarch
Gui
Putnam
Ppaniah Fet
American Cut, Co
Span- Ad
Public Market Certificates For Christmas
Beattie introduces market certificates to buy farm produce and goods at Seattle Public Market. Denominations include 1 2.50 5 and 10 with 30 day spend window, redeemable for foods and necessities at market booths and partner stores. Certificates sold starting Monday December 16 and also by mail order via Independent 6492.
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Beatte
Seattle
Cornellman Revelle
Elas
Revelle
Kennedy
Briaw's
Swift Pharmacy
Pike Et
Independent
Public Market
Pike Place
Beer price rise hits New York and New Jersey brewers
New York announces a January 1 price rise of one dollar per barrel for beer, mirrored by New Jersey brewers. The move follows higher raw material costs cited by the Lager Beer Brewers' Board of Trade.
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New York
Yates and Hall Appointed Washington Fire Agents
Yates and Hall have been appointed as fire agents in Washington and will operate in Los Angeles under the new assignment.
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Yates & Hall
Washington
Los Angeles
Music Lovers Have in Store a Great Treat
An organ recital by Dr. Frank Wilbur Chace is set for Tuesday December 17. Walling's Music Store at 711 Second Avenue offers free seating to attend this concert.
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Ould
Ard Hansen
Theetty
James Howe
Ttugh A. Tait
Seattle Lighting Company
Harry R. Chee
Stone & Webster Companion
Ealtern Pierce
King Counties
Union Savings & Trust Co
Seattle Star
Uneeda Biscuit
Onal Biscuit Company
Andrew J. Detsch
Little Bon
Andrew J. Detsch, JR
The
Star
Chicago
Gepare Cement
KELSO
Metcalf
Milla
Ballard
Everett
Nave
Miss Jane Adams
Mous Settlement
Tograph
Horlick
Ain
W Kernss
Adnan Aond Ave
Aes Ss
America
Northern Bank and Trust CO
Pike St
Tre AE
EB. J. Brown
Brown “Dental Larsons
First Avenue
MacDougall & Bsouthwick
F. M
Second Avenue
Steinway
Fischer
Kohler & Chase
Weber
Johnston
Komlock & Chase
Second Ave
International Bond & Realty CO
American Bank Building
London Tailors
Albert Hansen
Optical Department
Savings Bank
Bottling Co
P. & P. & Bottling CO
J. O. McMullen
Seattle, Wash
A. Tinling
G. A
A. D. Charlton
Portland
Alaska
Yukon-Pacific Exposition
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