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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
5
A morning blaze in Washington DC’s wholesale district destroyed four stores, causing about 100000 dollars in losses. In New York on Blackwell’s Island a fire in the women’s workhouse forced the roof to collapse as 6000 prisoners were evacuated. 584 women were saved by fire brigades.
William G. Crawford a former post office auditor is found of fraud. Sound breadstuff shipments double those of 1904. Reports on Japanese trade appear encouraging. Land commissioner disapproves of free range system and favors land system. Trade with the Philippines favored. Fairy committee on ways extends to Ketchikan and favors a percent reduction in Alaska tolls. Nomination for Northland office confirmed. P McGunnn recommended for LaConner.
Property owners in Kittitas County will receive reduced water rates. The report also notes various local items including the Prosser farmers institute meeting set for the 22nd and 23rd, and unrelated notices about fires, deaths, and civic actions.
The largest and best showing of Pisin and Fancy Suspenders in Seattle. Prices range from 50 cents to 2 dollars per pair at N Brooks & Co. 1331 tad ave.
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