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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1907
Page
7
The article reports Coper addressing graft accusations against inspectors and workers. He rejects collusion claims, cites a discharged inspector for taking bribes in rubbish removal contracts, and praises the low rate of graft given many new staff. He defends the trap program as effective and widely copied.
Readable text notes a shampooing product available at druggists with emphasis on soap quality. Mentions brand style and distribution through pharmacy channels. The fragment suggests a general advertisement line for personal care goods.
Reduced prices on music boxes for quick disposal offer a rare chance for a fine Xmas gift. D Johnston Co located at Third and University promotes large savings on select stock.
Samuel Firows longtime Puget Sound resident died yesterday of pneumonia at his son Reuben G. Grows home 114 17th av He leaves ten sons and daughters as survivors
A. Burger of St Paul Minnesota was struck by a motor vehicle at the corner of Firat Avenue and Cherry at 6 45 o clock last night and sustained internal injuries He was taken to Providence Hospital.
Francia Vernon Howen Dobler, born in Maryville Missouri and last seen in Seattle on June 1 1904, is believed heir to estates totaling 150000 dollars. W Adama is tasked with locating him as estates of his father and uncle remain undivided.
City charter revision committee rejected proposed direct legislation amendments. The plan now shifts to petition drive for voter submission under state law, aiming for 15 percent signatures around 3,000. A nonpartisan direct legislation league will organize the signature campaign.
An Omaha Nebraska paper reports Harriman lines will invest about $1,000,000 in the next year for new steel cars to compete for the Northwest lumber market, taking business from Hill. The cars will double capacity and be used exclusively for lumber transport.
Comb brush and mirror set mani cure sets military and clothes brushes offered at one third to one half regular prices this week at Chicago Jewelry Co located at 1207 Second Av
County finances show mismanagement and political influence driving King County into debt for current expenses. Auditor James I. Agnew reports 699 173.26 warrants issued versus 478 241.71 funded in the year, with seven year excess totaling 1,220,903.88 and outstanding warrants as of July 1.
Chicago Jewelry Co at 1207 Second Ave advertises heavy cut prices on diamonds and watches for Christmas. Halia at 1111 First Ave offers boxing gloves footballs air rifles 22 rifles pocket knives roller skates and ice skates as sporting goods.
Appointed to Seattle Washington on December 14 upon recommendation of Senator Pilea and Representative Humphrey Dr B J Holmes was named pension examining surgeon for Seattle.
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