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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

6

One Hundred Verdicts Returned in Gay's Court

Court sessions reported high activity with 100 verdicts delivered. The docket shows 60 verdicts secured in a single day, as proceedings proceed under Judge Wilken KR Gay. Contested cases remain to be resolved in ongoing hearings.

Ween Anne Boulevard Suurge Wilken KR

Veto by committee and the mock democracy critique

Gilson Gardner argues that committee vetoes distort representation. He decries how bills die in committees without full House review, shielding lawmakers from accountability. The piece condemns committee power as antidemocratic in the nation’s legislative process.

Gilson Gardner Washington Ple Tn Congress Congress the of Representatives House of Representatives Legis Ue

Cars Tied Up by a Wagon

A wagon became stuck in a street switch near noon, blocking about thirty cars for an hour. The wheel jammed the slot, and a crowbar was used to free the wagon as traffic stalled for five blocks.

Tacoma Trier Renton Interurtan

Taft and leaders set special session of Congress for March 15

At a Washington conference President-elect Taft Speaker Gannon and Senators Knox and Hale agreed on a special session to convene March 15. Ways and Means Chairman Payne announced the decision on the House floor.

Washington U. P Taft Gannon Knox Hale Congress Payne House

Local Briefs Include Market Ball and City News

Public Market hosts first annual ball despite leaks as three hundred attend and opens the new Woodwin building. Dr George A Borrows, retired physician, dies suddenly at 1008 East Jefferson. Wisconsin Club plans February 23 meeting at Chamber of Commerce. Fireboat Snoqualmie to get a new hull after council committee findings. Salmon Bay Improvement Club probes water rate hike in the Thirteenth ward. Supt Youngs may raise rates to former levels after Ballard annexation. Hibernians Division No 2 to hold three-degree exemplification on February 21 with attendees from Tacoma and Bellingham.

Wicodwin Geo. A. Borrows Con Seattle East Jefferson Borrow Wisconsin Club Chamber of ©Roome At & O'Clock Wisconsin Salmon Bay Hibernians A. OO. H A. O Tacoma Large Bellingham

Grand Opera Recital at D S Johnston Co Hall

Opera week features a Special Grand Opera Talking Machine Recital in the D S Johnston Co hall tomorrow evening. Caruso Sembrich Melba and others perform selections from Rigoletto Boheme Aida Faust plus Mischael violin records. Public invited no admission cards required. Recital begins at 4 15 p m.

D. S. Johnston Co Rigoletto Boheme Aida Faust Caruso Scott Sembrich Plancon Melba Veral Mischael

Classified Rates and Lodging Notices

Rates for classified advertisements listed with addresses and contact details. The page includes names such as Ballaa Agency P Mullen and Ragiey, with ages and snippets about rooms for rent, hospital references, and phone numbers.

Local business directory fragment with services listed

A fragmented page shows offerings from banks dentists clairvoyants and loan services. Named entities include BROWN DENTAL PARLORS at 119 Firet av and City and Country Loans, with notes on rates and short term loans. The item resembles an early 20th century classified listings page.

BROWN Firet Av Union Block Cherry Columbia Ets Apenas Seattle Merlon J Brown Bree

Farm Lands Near Lake Kit sap by Navy Yard

Partly improved acreage with fruit trees and waterfront on Lake Kitsap. Two to six miles from the U S Navy Yard with county road access. Ideal for fruit vegetables or chicken ranch. Prices range from 100 to 1000 dollars per acre with options for 6 10 or 20 acre tracts and one third cash. Best market in the world for products.

Lake Kitsap U.S. Navy Yard U. & Navy Yard

Morris Realty Co Seeks Farm Near Renton

Morris Realty Co offers a 207 208 American Bank Ride property a five land farm near Renton. The listing features 30 acres plowable bottom land a one story house range woodhouse two barns 196 fruit trees ready to bear running water nine ton hay and a separator valued at 4000 dollars with half cash as payment terms. Property target is the Joh Willard address for response.

Renton Joh Willard

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