Freeze Out Bill Before Legislature Faces Final Action
Olympia February 5 The Seattle company freeze out bill seeks to allow a majority stock sale of a corporation while minority holders receive a proportionate price The measure faces final action Monday in the Senate after a long lobby effort by Stone and Webster interests The bill was previously defeated in the house and a new bill mirroring its aims was introduced in the Senate with backers claiming mis understood terms prompted earlier votes The fight centers on granting power to buy assets and set prices to favor controlling interests with Stone Webster attorneys actively in Olympia
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Tolympia
Seattie‘ Company
of & Corporation
Senate
Webster
Olympia
Seasion
Williams
King County Mets
Committee On
Judiciary Committee
Bea
King County
Booth
Stone & Interests
Stone & Webster
Stone @ Webster
Boothne
Local Press Club Opens Well Furnished Quarters
The Beattie Press club met in its new Central building quarters adjoining the Chamber of Commerce. Furnishings are provided at no cost by Monsre H W Treat B F Hiatne and J D Lowman via C B Yandell secretary of the Chamber. Officers were nominated for the March 4 election with Francoisa P Goa president and Albert Johnson first vice president among others.
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Beattie Prees Club
Chamber of Commerce
Monsre
H. W. Treat
B. F. Hiatne
J. D. Lowman
C. B. Yandell
Dilis
Chariea
al Mitt
Arvot
Nelligousper Ateitor
Aring We Prankeae
the Star
Wertietng Sigters
T . Telligenner
Chu _ advertion
Oltmen
W Gillespie Must Not Move Houses Court Granted 18 Year Restrain
C B Dawson sought and obtained a restraining order from a Lore Superior Judge against William Gillespie not to engage in moving houses for 18 years. Dawson claims he bought the business and will of Gillespie in April and signed a not to engage in moving for 20 years. He alleges breaches over two years. The report also notes horse theft near 13th Street and Gy of 310 B Tid at Green.
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C. B. Dawson
House Morning
Be Lore
George
William Gil
Gillespie
Dawson
Green
13Th Sts
Claims Building Company Labeled Lottery Scheme
Captain John Truebridge of Seattle sues Cooperative Home Builders in Superior Court alleging a lottery style fraud as the company took monthly payments for homes. Testimony shows 156 contracts totaling 156000 dollars, with Truebridge holding three contracts valued at 1000 dollars each.
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John Truebridge
Seattle
Cooperative Home Builders
Albertson
Truebridge
B. Ames
The
Cal
Ifornia
Oregon
Washington
Home Builders’ Association
Cooperative Home Butlers
Captain Truebridge
Ames
Wounded Man Questioned Over Saloon Robbery
The article questions the motive and means of a robbery tied to a Greek immigrant worker at a saloon. It details the suspect Mehan, his limited English, seven months at Central Milton, and the absence of loot or keys, while raising doubts about whether the death was suicide or murder and noting officers on the bridge guarding for a suspicious figure.
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Mehan
Vangel
Milton
Vangel Cave
Mellossia
Beattie
Census Veto Sparks Debate on Civil Service Reform
Roosevelt critiques political manipulation of the census process. Carroll D. Wright cites potential savings of over 2.1 million dollars if census work were in classified service. He argues for competitive examinations through the civil service commission and strict eight hour enforcement to preserve public work from partisan influence.
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Carroll D. Wright
Bureau
Wright
Roosevelt
Civil Service Commission
House
Lighting department purchase order for incandescent lights
The heating department plans to buy 90 000 incandescent lights for week in lighting at cost and part of the money heated. Street and house tax of 14 000 dollars. This original order has already been approved.
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Ibiic
Et & Con
Bouillon Calls Council to Decide on Franchise Powers
Bouillon argues that final control rests with the city council if franchise agreements reserve authority. He notes Ren ton line counterweight service on Washington street claims full capacity, but believes service could improve if operators chose or could implement it.
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Renton
Washington St
Jewel Pockets in Several Styles Sell Cheap
A short catalog note lists Jewel Pockets offered in several styles priced at 25 cents and 50 cents.
Household haberdashery sale on first floor
Catalog listing for needle books 25c sets of Setwell skirt hangers 25c card of two dozen treasure hooks and eyes 5c Kleinert's Hooken supporters 50c bobbin tape two skeins 5c and whalebone collar stays 10c assorted lengths card on first floor
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Kirby, Beard & Co
Kleinert
Edwards
Olympia Letter From Josh Wise Describes State Politics
Olympia Washington February 6 1900 Josh Wise writes a lively satirical missive on state politics and public spending. He compliments Everett's caper at the Capitol while noting delays in decision making and a curiosity about women suffrage. He mentions Aunt Hanna Elizabeth Wise and Renfro's sketch, closing with regards to the boys.
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Tng
Hanna Elizabeth Wise
Kaukus
Everett
Alex
Capitol
Renfro
City considers new bond election and registration books
The finance committee authorized funds to buy new registration books as a preparatory step for a summer special election on bonds for fire houses and roadways. Councilman Jackson opposed the special bond election citing high costs and suggested waiting until next year to fund via regular tax levy. The last election failed as voters balked at financing regrade deficits from bonds.
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Jackson
City Ordered to Grant Permit for Gas Mains
Superior Judge George E. Morris ordered the board of public works to grant Seattle Lighting Company a permit to lay gas mains on Bradford Street from Eighth to Ninth Avenues and on Ninth Avenue from Bradford to Adams Streets. The company had sued after being refused permission, claiming a franchise right. The board contends the company has no valid franchise, referencing a former firm now consolidated.
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George E. Morris
Board of Public Works
Seattle Lighting Company
Bradford At
Lighting Company
Bradford St
Bradford
Adams Sts
Portland Embezzlement Suspect Arrested in Hotel Custody
George Livesley, sought in Portland for alleged embezzlement, was arrested today by Deputy Sheriff Mark Freeman. Livesley was located in the Butler Hotel Annex and detained. he denies the charge.
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George Livesley
Portland
Mark Freeman
Sven Portland
Ore
A Stevens
Livesley
Freeman
Butler Hotel
Wealthy New Yorker Indicted in Kidnapping Case
Baltimore February 5 Joseph Janer a wealthy New York man was indicted today by the local grand jury on six counts for the kidnapping of Catherine Loerch a 12 year old girl The most serious charge is criminal assault punishable by death in this state
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Baltimore
U. P
Joseph Janer
New New York
Catherine Loerch
Eye health warning urging free vision checkup now
The notice emphasizes the importance of eye care and urges readers to get a free eye examination today. It warns that neglect leads to worse outcomes and appeals to those who are confident in their sight to consider the consequences of delay. It stresses immediate action over postponement.
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F. P. Goss
Genttle Press Club
W. Gillespie
Val
Ao Bridge & Co. Pie Co
Yesler
Mote
St. Paul
Pike St. Imie Hote
Claims Building Company
Beattie Electric Co
Tallard Boac
Jefferson Street
Troadwa
Dinon Street
Keep Out
Politica
Bouillon
Une
Beatie
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Dresden
Stillman’s
Packer
Princess Combs
Roger & Gallet
Piest
Carlson
Boston
Josh Wise
Wash
Kant
Tawney
H. M. Herrin & Co
Scheverman
Huteson Optical Co
COR, Union
Paul
Third and Seneca
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