Company Protests Power Site Delay
A company protests a delay in developing a power site as the city decides to defer the project. Officials discuss evaluation criteria and potential impacts on energy delivery timelines and local jobs.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1916
Page
2
A company protests a delay in developing a power site as the city decides to defer the project. Officials discuss evaluation criteria and potential impacts on energy delivery timelines and local jobs.
An advertisement from Dr Clark Dentistry promises low prices and high quality. It touts a state board certified dentist, written guarantees signed by Dr L R Clark, and insists on using NovoCain for painless dentistry. The notice emphasizes protection, responsible ownership, and urges patients to visit promptly to avoid extra costs.
Reg al dental offices at 405 Third Ave NW corner of Thiré and Usiea list De L KR Clark as manager.
A authorities says stomach trouble stems from excess acid, not lack of digestive juices. Overacid stomach causes fermentation, sour meals, and symptoms like belching, heartburn, and nausea. Suggests Jad Sake with water before breakfast for a week and a grape lemon salt remedy to neutralize acid and improve digestion.
American Nitrogen Products Co officials filed a request with the finance committee after delays by the city. FP Graff, president, said the firm awaits a decision for several months and favors development if the city stalls. The committee approved continuing the site investigation.
The U S S Pennsylvania began trials off the Maine coast. The battleship displaces 31 400 tons, measures 608 feet, and is designed for 21 knots. Armament includes twelve 14 inch guns in four turrets and four submerged torpedo tubes. Crew totals 65 officers, 63 men, and 74 marines. Fuel capacity 694 820 gallons of oil and 2 322 tons of coal. Total cost 13 million dollars.
Volney P. Hart replies to J. M. Finley after Seattle club demands removal of his campaign banner. Hart says mayor allowed it and accuses politicians of trying to make themselves city bosses. He urges fortifying against a group in power and cites a longtime banner custom.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem capsules as a cure for weak health caused by overwork and poor living. It claims three capsules daily restore strength for uric acid issues, kidney problems, bladder stones, stomach derangement, and general frailty. The ad promises refunds if unsatisfied and notes prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar per box.
The Moore theatre hosts six nights and two matinees of The Typhoon led by Walker Whiteside with Lilian Cavanagh Stephen Wright Leonard Mudie Maude Shaw Grant Sherman Arda La Croix and Gus Christie in a drama of fanatical patriotism and Japanese peril. Also on the bill are The Perro Man in lecture form Yates and Wheeler The Love Insurance Agent and others on a Class A program with two popular matinees.
The Empress opens Sunday with seven acts led by the Four La Della Comiques and includes Confience, a Ranous Nelson playlet, Gray and Graham in a new skit At the Fort, Daven port and Kerr singing and dancing, Hyman Meyer in a German planologue, Lily Lenora dancing duo, the Aerial Metis, and the Hearst Vitagraph News. Dorothy Jardin, Broadway star, headlines the Orpheum week with The Passion Play of Washington Square and other acts including Mirano Brothers, Jim Cullen, McCormick and Wallace, Sam Barton, Tiny Turek, and the Travel Weekly. The Hippo drome features the Robert Athon company led by Miss Effie Johnson with a Vitagraph feature starring Anita Stewart, and Pantages presents The Dairy Maid with Eddie Foley and Lea Leture starting Monday, plus Master Paul in The Canary Caruso novelty.
After delays near Hilensburg and arrival in Seattle on Great Northern No 1 passengers penned a letter of thanks to Superintendent J H ONeill. They singled out conductors J W Carman Geo Steadman and W K Meagher for ensuring passenger comfort during the hold up. Governor Johnson rejects Minnesota secretary of state roll as progressive presidential candidate.
Advice urges taking Seventy-seven at the first sign of a cold to shorten duration. Delays until coughing sneezing sore throat or influenza may extend illness. Available for $1.00 from druggists or by mail.
City residents critique officials for failing to shovel snow in front of homes schools and fire stations while boulevards receive priority. The park board operated a snow plow Friday and cleared the main arteries, drawing attention to unequal maintenance and traffic impact.
University of Washington students join Seattle Electric Co laborers in clearing snow and ice from car tracks. Mitchell, a journalism student, helps with a new pick while workers seek day labor jobs amid a severe blizzard.
A telephone exchange reveals plans to stay at the New Cecil with permanent rates cited at 1.50 to 2.00 per room. The couple mentions dining at the cafe offering fine ala carte meals and limited dancing with soft drinks. The wife confirms the address 1019 1st Ave. for the New Cecil.
Advertising copy touts Zemo as a universal remedy for eczema and similar skin ailments. It promises immediate healing upon application and removal of pimples, blackheads, rashes, and tetter with a non staining formula sold by druggists for 2b or 1.00 for a larger bottle. The ad asserts reliability even when other treatments fail, labeling Zemo as exceptional and dependable.
Brazilian officials and textile buyers discuss lowering export duties and tariffs to invite American cotton. The senate bill seeks to cut raw cotton duties, aiming to boost imports and competition, potentially easing prices for Brazilian mills and aiding U S exporters amid a northern crop shortage.
In Forks Washington a matrimony club forms as a census shows only two marriageable girls. The 51 member club includes doctors, musicians, woodsmen, lawyers, mechanics, farmers, and manufacturers. A woman may write to the secretary with her desired match for letter delivery to the chosen member.
President Wilson outlines a tentative two week second preparedness trip visiting Cincinnati Dallas Galveston Little Rock New Orleans Louisville Paducah Atlanta Richmond Raleigh and other cities. He may skip the Far West if a third trip is planned.
The Washington Supreme Court refused to restrain an assessment on the Y M C A six story building and annex in Seattle. It held the statutory exemption invalid by naming only Y M C A property instead of religious associations generally.
Assistant County Engineer Morrison says six team snow plow built by county stockade prisoners cleared the brick paved highway from Seattle to Bothell and crews work between Woodinville and Kirkland.
Columbus officials closed twelve bucket shops yesterday as the state banking department arrested managers of the Hacen firm for violating the blue sky law and operating fraudulent securities agencies.
Maj. Gen. Scott, chief of staff, warns that unaffordable regimental expansion will hinder the army's structure. He opposes Chairman Hay's bill as drafted, signaling a heated committee debate over military reorganization.
An old remedy claims headaches stem from self toxins in the body. A daily drink of hot water with limestone phosphate is said to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels, easing pain and preventing migraines.
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