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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1905

Page

2

Barberis license approved after committee dickered

The license and revenue committee ended its dicker with the Maison Barberis license. It sent the deal to the council, which approved it after Barberis said changes were made with consent from Mayor Balmager Chief Delaney and two council members. Zdinden and Benjamin later consented noting no defects. Also, Levit Gaston, 90, died at 1212 Highland Place, with remains to Bonney-Watson parlors.

Maison Barberis Daulton Bartderis Barberis Ba!Mager Delaney Zdinden Benjamin Barberia Levit Gaston Highland Place Bonney-Watson Company

Board of Works Faces Eight Hour Law Backlash

Local contractors tied to a union press the Board of Works to repeal or delay the eight hour provision after a Supreme Court ruling. Some contractors claim no objection while others warn higher costs from shorter days, especially for grading and horse-powered work, risking delayed or halted improvements.

Supreme Court Board of Works Corporation Gilllam McAllister Hagley Corporation Counsel Frank McClellan John Kalbere George W. Walker Herman Goets

Read My Love in Every Line I Haltingly Compose

A poetic plea for romance framed as a Valentine note. The writer asks a beloved to share love, presenting tender lines and a hopeful invitation.

Valentine

Elks Meeting Planned With Parade For Washington's Birthday

The Elks hold a two day meeting in Seattle with a business session at the Seattle theater. Mayor Ballinger Governor Coon and other officials will speak. Washington's Birthday will be marked by a plug hat parade. Elks and Masons will participate in laying the cornerstone for the federal building.

the Elks Seattle Ballinger Kent Coon W. D. Simonds J. Alexander Washington Elka Masona Federal

Payroll figures and new job ordinance in council

The text notes payroll totals and three principal salaries totaling 942 dollars, excluding day workers. An ordinance creating positions in the lighting plant department and salaries was introduced. J D Ross is named foreman at 150 dollars monthly. William Purcell, an Indian, faced murder charges, Kennedy was counted by a superior court jury by night.

J.D. Ross William Purcell L. P. Kennedy

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