Ballard Notes on Mail, Politics, and church events
Ballard discusses Mallard postal aims for free delivery and high receipts, a revised Seattle-Everett road franchise ending at the waterfront, and city plans with police chief predictions. Also reports church watch meeting for Pastor Mitchcock, improved sanitation, and Epworth League prayer meetings beginning January 2, 1905.
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Presterian Church
Hey
W. A. Mitchcock
Ballard
Epworth League of
Giman Park
M. BE
School children ride half fare on new line plan
A report notes a meeting where Mr Bander attended and outlines half fare travel for all school children on the new line and any future routes the company implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Bander
Ballard Becomes Open Town as Gambling Proliferates
For three days Ballard has shown open gambling with saloon games nightly. Blackjack and poker lead, a roulette rumor persists, and private venues host rounds. Underage players frequent games while families push for restitution. officials deny the issue as mayoral pledge meets a stalled cleanup. Electric light recommendations arrive for Main Street and nearby avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Seattle
Promises Sensation Promises Sensation in Talbot Irvine Case
In South Bethlehem Pennsylvania on December 21 Mrs Talbot says Bishop Talbot will release letters from Dr Irvine to reveal the true version of the scandal. She says the bishop has remained silent awaiting the proper time to disclose the documents and contradict published reports.
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Bethlehem
Talbot-Irvine
Talbot
Mra. Talbot
Dr. Irvine
Drunken husband kills wife on railroad tracks
A. R. Hemphill in Carbondale in a drunken frenzy held his wife on Illinois Central tracks as an express approached. both were cut to pieces. Separate notices report Knickerbocker Steamship officers’ trial date set for March term and the death of Frank H Cooper formerly of Siegel Cooper & Co. in New Rochelle.
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Carbondale, III
A. R. Hemphill
Illinois Central Railway
New York
Knickerbocker Steamship Company
Slocum
State District Court
Chicago
Frank H Cooper
Great Mercantile House of Siegel, Cooper & Co
New Rochelle
N. Y
Hard Year for Fire Insurance Profits and Losses Cited
A Seattle insured perspective notes an unusual year for fires that could wipe out underwriting profits. Experts warn that fire losses may exceed 260 million dollars, with up to 100 million saved annually by better construction and fire-fighting tech. Washington state shows steady but modest premium increases.
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Seattle
United States
Washington
Union
Growth of Beattle’s Prosperity in Recent Years
The article notes a conspicuous rise in Beattle’s prosperity over time, highlighting substantial increases in key financial figures. It presents a marked growth trajectory with figures showing notable gains across several periods.
Charcoal Lozenges Offer Pure Breath and Health
A Buffalo physician touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as beneficial for gas in the stomach and bowels, improving complexion and breath, purifying the mouth and throat, and even aiding the liver. Priced at twenty five cents a box, the lozenges are described as a natural cleansing remedy with no harm from continued use.
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Stuart
Seattle Ends Year With Record Business Growth Prospects
A sweeping review shows Seattle issuing 7 469 building permits valued at 7 788 022, 16 730 students and 421 teachers in schools, bank clearings rising to 222 217 800 24, and street works surpassing 1 500 000 for the year. It notes low death rates, births outpacing deaths by 485, and fire losses of 228 418 insured.
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Seattle
United States
Grout
Ludlow
Matsral Kellogg
Puplla
Banjo Player Curtin Found Dead in City Jail Cell
John Curtin, 56, known in the district for busking in saloons, was found dead in a receiving cell of the city jail about last night. Deputy Coroner Arnold investigated and an autopsy was planned to confirm death due to alcoholism, with no reported injuries or foul play.
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Ballard
Ywllce
Albert Behram
Golive
J. Rh. Conley
Me Hight
John Biewert
Pimen Nurke
Duke Peeminn
W. Camer
John Curtie
John Corbett
Curtin
Helms
Curtis
Honney-Watson
Deafness Conquered by New Cure Promoted in Book Offer
A fundraising style notice promotes a cure for deafness. It claims a scientist named Sproule offers a free book detailing causes and a permanent remedy. Readers are urged to mail a coupon to Deafness Specialist Sproule at Trade Building, Hobton.
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Earepeelalet
Sproule
Trade Building
Hobton
Wallingford Avenue Project Estimated Costs Revealed
City engineer presented a cost estimate of 51500 for Wallingford avenue extending toward a large district between Fremont and Green Lake. The board of works evaluates permanent grade on Fifteenth Avenue West and reviews the route with Seattle Electric official Enel meer Loud.
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Wallingford Avenue
Fremont
Greenlake
Board of Works
Fifteenth Avenue
Enelmeer Loud
Seatle Electric Company
Robbery at Warren Hill store ends with arrest
Elkhart Indiana December 31 Miss Belle Reynolds a bookkeeper at the Warren Hill department store was bound gagged and robbed of 1500. An hour later night watchman Paul Krohn released her and was accused of the robbery. He confessed and was placed under arrest.
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Elkhart
Ind
Belle Reynolds
Warren Hill
Paul Krohn
Soldiers Sentenced for Rioting in Athens Encampment
In Athens on December 31 Judge Woods sentenced six regular soldiers found guilty of rioting in the city streets during last summer's encampment. Each fined $100 and 30 days in the workhouse. Sergeant Lott received one year for shooting with intent to kill.
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Athens
Woods
Sergt. Lott
Captain O'Brien Denies Storm Over liner Dakota
Capt J A O'Brien of the Meteor denies being chosen to command the Great Northern liner Dakota. Company officers say no decision has been made on the Dakota's master. O'Brien says it is flattering his name was mentioned, but nothing is determined yet, with a tie before the selection.
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J. A O'Brien
Meteor
Great Northern
Dakota
Comet Found by Borrelly Reported From Kiel
A Kiel cable reports Borrelly of Marseilles has discovered a new comet. The brief item notes the find as of December 31 and lists Borrelly as the discoverer.
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Washington
Kiel
Germany
Borrelly
Marseilles
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DDS. LD. S
Crown Genital Offices of
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Second Avenue
Slaught
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W. S.may Field
Av Aaa
Pike ST. Main
Butler Barber Shop
Zachery Young Little
City
Mallard
Mr. Little
Fred E. Sander
Seattle-Everett
First Avenue
Shilshole
D Street
Main
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Zook
Main Street
Firet
Ness
Marke
Beattle
John Curtis
Oriental Doctors
Washington Street
Wee
Curt Boxer
Bae
Pike Street
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Waes
Beripoe News Ren
Beripps News Ass'n
The
G. L. Holmes Furniture Co
Mt. Vernon
Hannisville
Bottie Hunter’s Rye Whiskey
NEW York Liquor Co
Firet Avenue
New York Block
C. W. Boynton Saw and HardwAre Co
O.K
O'Brien
Eafness
Scripps News Ass'n
Houghton & Hunter Watches, Diamonds
Second Ave
Pike G&t
People’s Bank
First
Woop Wood, Charcoal and Coke
Seattle Coal and Wood Co
Lane Street
Railroad Ave
Hay
Spain
Chefco
Port Arthur
Sevastopol
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