Regrading Ordered Despite Council Opposition
City council meeting reveals opposition to re grading Second Avenue from Pike Street to Dennyway over 3 percent abutter limit and a $41000 excess cost. Some support from Councilmen James and Rinehart, bills to advertise bids and to cover shortfall discussed. vote granted amid debate.
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Second Avenue
Gill
Pike Street
Dennyway
James
Rinehart
Board of Bile Works
Beon Sapte
Humane Officer Proposal Sparks City Council Opposition
The city council debated reviving a humane officer post after abolishment. A measure for appointing a humane officer at 75 dollars monthly faced strong opposition and was referred to the civil service and salaries committee for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilemanston
Committee On Civil Service and Salaries
Northwestern line seeks American registry for steamship Manavense
The Manavense is currently Danish flagged while Northwestern Commercial contemplates changing her registry to American. The move follows a history of flag changes amid potential annexation of the Danish West Indies and prior attempts to fly British colors for other vessels. The Wyefield and Arab are noted among ships that briefly pursued British flags.
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Northwestern Commercial
Manavense
Danish West Indies
United States
Wyefield
British Columbia
Icee
Ceilar Company
Tribute to the Late J. W. Pratt
A committee of Presi dent Party and Councilmen James Morrison Fitzpatrick and Taylor met to draft resolutions honoring the late W Pratt city grade tax attorney. President Parry praised his faithful service to city officials and extended sympathy to Pratt's family after his tragic death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Morrison
Fitzpatrick
Taylor
W. Pratt
Pratt
Parry
French Girls Face Deportation Over Immoral Purpose
Two French girls in January residency in the United States face deportation proceedings for immigration law violations. After arriving they traveled to Victoria and now seek to return, triggering enforcement action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Victoria
Scarce Markets for Sweet Potatoes and Vegetables
Wholesale pricing shows tight supplies with sweet potatoes nearly exhausted on Western avenue. Only a few commission men have them while oranges are low and likely to fall. Calfornia vegetables scarce with topa Towas at 2.75 and other stock around 2.50 to 1.90 per unit. California peas and cabbage also listed. lemons and duck prices noted. general market activity subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Avenue
Bayer
Beound Ward Seeks Fire Protection Upgrade Ordinance
City council last night introduced an ordinance proposed by Councilman Kistler to appropriate 1400 dollars and authorize purchase of property for a fire house in J C Kinnear's addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kistler
J. C. Kinnear
Injured by Fall at S24 Twenty Third Avenue Worksite
H. F. Ward fell from a scaffold at the Twenty Third Avenue site yesterday and sustained severe back injuries. He was brought to Wayelde Mission Hospital for treatment.
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Ork
Twenty Third Avenue
H. F. Ward
Wayelde Mission Hos
Rates Fixed For Hauling Baggage In City Limits
City council passed an ordinance fixing baggage hauling rates. Expressmen must post a bond with the city comptroller. Rates set: 26 cents per piece under one mile between hotels, depots, residences and boat landings. 30 cents for each piece within under one mile. $1.00 for trunks of one mile or more. 80 cents for each additional trunk.
Mayor veto blocks sidewalk elevator permit on Mercer Street
Mayor Humes vetoed the proposal to permit and maintain a sidewalk elevator on Mercer Street. He argued streets are for public use not private access and cited court opinions declaring sidewalk elevators public nuisances in New York.
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Humes
Mercer Street
Supreme Court of
New York
Robbery in Haller Building Nets $184 Stolen
A break in occurred Saturday night at the office of Dr. Peterkin in the Haller building. A suspect forced a window, entered the room, and stole $184 from a roller top desk. No arrests announced.
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Dr. Peterkin
Haller
Burglary Charge Follows City Chain Gang Release
Walter Cavanaugh, recently completing a term on the city chain gang, was rearrested on a burglary charge linked to the robbery of the Seattle Hardware Company store. President Parry introduced a bill allowing building owners to install a local fire life saving device on their properties. The steamer City of Seattle arrived from Skagway with 62 passengers and freight.
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Walter Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Seattleardware Company
Parry
City of
Seattle
Skagway
Launch Has Rough Trip as Gale Furthers Coast Run
The US revenue launch Guard led by Lieut Hrookway faced a fierce gale from Port Townsend toward Mount Eden and Beattie. Returning to Moran's dock, the 5 foot craft fought towering seas that drenched the cabin and threatened the engine room before docking at Moran's after 5 pm.
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Thich
Mount-No- Point
Beattie
Lieut. Hrockway
Al-Ki Point
Moran
Bay Ty to Run Limited Passengers Between Beattie and Jon
Marine news reports the Washington Navigation Company steamer Bayty to start three B Coly trips between Beattie and Jon with passenger service only, main deck converted to a men’s cabin. Port Orchard route ships Athion Inland Flyer and Port Orchard to the navy yard plan rate cuts when Toy City operates the run.
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Washington Navigation Company
Bayty
Beattie
Jon
Port Orchard
Special Police Must Pay Fare Ordinance Proposed
A city council bill from last night would require special police to wear shields instead of stars. The measure, debated a week earlier, aims to ensure officers are distinguishable when assisting Beattie Electric Co and streetcar service.
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How
Heceuse and Revenue Committee
Lee
Beattie Electric Co
Etty Ginet
Runaway Wagon Injures Teamster Near Weller and Piret
Frank Corn, a teamster, was seriously hurt in a runaway wagon near the corner of Binal avenue south and Weller street. The horse-drawn vehicle bolted when frightened by an engine, throwing Corn against a telephone pole. He suffered a severe ear injury and was taken to Providence hospital.
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Teameter
Frank Corn
Binal Avenue
Weller Street
Piret Avenue
Providence
Boulevard Plan Change Aimed To Ease Condemnation Costs
City council approves a bill to alter the Westhake boulevard route to avoid condemning a valuable block. The revised plan moves the boulevard to Fifth avenue and Pine street to share cost with property owners. John Turner, Pacific joint pioneer, dies at 43. funeral Thursday at Swedish Lutheran Church on Ninth Avenue and Stewart Street.
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Westhake Boulevard
Mullen
Hight
Lake Unban
Fifth
Fourth Avenue
Auite Valuahép
le Pre
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
John Turner
Beoand Avenue West
Turner
Bwedieh Lutheran Church
Ninth Avenue
Stewart Eee
West Seattle Car Line May Not Be Built
The Meattie city council committee will refuse John Noyes and other Mon tauk capitalists a street railway franchise along Railroad Avenue to connect with their West Meattie line. Beattie Electric Company threatens to block via its tracks and argues courts cannot force a concession. The council meeting yesterday forecast indefinite blocking of the West Beattie line. The suburb's council trimmed the electric company's bid for a West Meattle franchise.
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Meattie City
John Noyes
Montauk
Atreet
Hailroad Avenue
Beatie Kleetric Company
Beattie Breetric Company
Cial
West Beattie
Beattie Eiectrice Company
Electric Company
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J. W. Pratt
California
Wees Ieee
Californem
Hatter
Washington Creameries
Ade
North Beattie
Hi. S. Turner & CO
Globe Block
King County Bar Association
Superior Court
John W. Pratt
Jacobs
John Arthur
Mill Mil Mall Mi
Fou
Mmi
Dimities
Marine News
Uear
Buffalo
Monte Carlo
Coats
Arcade Building
West Seattle
R. T. Shannon
Fane Burbanke, Me
Vanima
Lowa Crater
Bad Laundry & Co
Emery
Sugeresh
Jersey Crean
Elnut
Smyrna
Fremont
Lake
Riday
Wagone
Barnes & Son
Sherman, Clay
Uight Piimerson
Weber-Wheelock
Schiller
Perrin
New England
Ebony
Media Wine
Cane Mediain Wine Oor
Remy A’ Paria
Amai Wine
Forelan
Whitney & Holmesr
Aeolian
Fey
Kimball
Wanaes
Story & Clark
Palace
Bridgeport
Smith American
Square Pianos Valley Gem
Square
Denham
Allen & Gilbert
Ramaker Company
Seattle, Wn
the Big
Monarch Shoe and Clothing Co
M. A. Gray & Co
Monarch
Morris
J. A. Paine
Pioneer Building
First Ave
Nordhoff 4& CO
Cooper
Goan & Levy's Co
C. AL
Price
Cooper & Levy
Price Roc
C&l
Cambria
Hamburg
Seape
Yare
First Avenue
Pioneer Square
Fourth and
Mortison Street
Portland
THE
Second Ave
Hincktey Bidg
Henry Hengel
Hinckley Block
James Henry Wholesale
Western Ave
Indeo
Seattle Electric Co
Bonney & Stewart
Third Ave
Columbia Street Telephone
Wash
Harvard Dental Parlors
2Nd Ave
Collins
Yonkar
Dabney & Woodho
Pike
Joiass
Secon
John
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