Progressive Measures Up In the Legislature
Olympia tale of reform bills with debates over initiative and referendum recall and compensation acts. Key players include Gov Hay supporters and Pierce county lawmakers. The measure on nonpartisan elections aims to end party designations in most races, with top two primaries advancing to general elections.
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Olympia
Bonate
Gov
Hay
Govwnor Teats
Pierce County
Hay Liability Commission
Falconer
Metcalfe
Metcalf
Plague Death Toll in Manchuria Raises Alarm
Peking reports 66,000 plague deaths in Manchuria as officials clash with Russia over Turkestan concerns. Despite official tallies, many believe actual fatalities are higher amid widespread alarm and unrest in the capital.
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United Press
Peking
Manchuria
Chinese Foreign Board
Russia
Ili
Chinese Turkestan
Birthday Party for Edward S Curtis and August Belmont
Edward S Curtis of Seattle devoted years to photographing and drawing Native Americans, spending about $1000 annually. J P and Theodore Roosevelt aided his project. Curtis aims to publish 20 volumes at $3000 per set. Belmont is also noted as aging that day.
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Edward S. Curtis
Seattle
Redskins
J. P
Theodore Roosevelt
Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Belmont
Prisoners Still At Large After Jail Escape
Jailer Roberts believes Kid McCullough and George L. Cole are at large in Seattle after escaping from the jail. Police tracked swift car activity around Seattle but found no definite leads. A new padlock was added to the kitchen door used in the escape, and night jailers Jack Spaight Fred Yank and day baker P K Mohr were suspended pending sheriff’s decision.
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Roberts
McCullough
George L. Cole
Seattle
Jack Spaight
Fred Yank
P. K. Mohr
Day Baker
Off for Treasure Expedition Heads to Cocoa Island
Twenty San Diego adventurers led by A. Henry prepare to sail for Cocoa island near Lower California to pursue reports of treasure. The group seeks a chartered steamer and aims to begin the voyage at the earliest opportunity despite uncertain conditions.
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United Press
Ban Diego
Cal
A. Henry
Cocoa Island
Lower Callia
Gould Ousted Sparks Plan for Transcon Rail Link
Behind the removal of George J. Gould as Missouri Pacific president lies a scheme for a new transcontinental railroad. The plan envisions a through New York to San Francisco train with Wall Street financing.
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New York
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific
Transcon
San Francisco
Wall St
Local notices and incidents across towns
In Walla Walla M. Broxson fixed his teeth for $48 to join the marine corps. Ebensburg Carl Enekel found a 23 ounce nugget worth $400. Walla Walla Detective Plover’s foot print cast led to John Burns’s arrest after a conductor was shot. Bellingham Dr. J W Morhiam jailed for selling liquor as medicine. Olympia Martin Oxford, deserted by his wife, died by his own hand seeking reconciliation.
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Walla Walla
M. Broxson
Marine Corps
Costa
Ebensburg
Swank
Carl Enekel
Olympia
Tacoma
Martin Oxford
Pierce council candidate torch parade slated tonight
Spanish American War veterans and supporters will march with torches along the atreeta prior to a campaign rally in his interest at Hive Ribbon pal in the Seattle theatre build no.
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John G. Pierce
Seattle
Bannick Shifts Cops After District Patrol Review
Police Chief Bannick ordered transfers of several patrolmen in the restricted district after a patrol review. Joe Revelle replaces H C Garland below Yester Way, while J D Peterson takes W H Steen’s place in lower Third. Other changes include Chad Bailard moving up, Gus Tischler yielding to Henry Leek, and A C Johnson succeeding Guy Carleton in the district. Frank Kennedy moves from detective to clerical duties at central headquarters.
Subscriptions and Rates Ad for The Seattle Star
Old typeset notice explains renewal by subscription, advance payment, and price tiers. It lists monthly and annual rates for in city and out of city mail, with additional charges for ads and a request for prompt payment.
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Mall
Seneeter
Honest Opportunities for Families of Small Means
Prospectus touts affordable farm tracts of 6 to 49 acres in a fertile valley near rail service, with well water and ready-to-plow land. Promises surveys, grade work, and conveyance with warranty abstracts, inviting buyers to tour by train from a nearby town and view homes already built.
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Ohaen
Introduction of Hot Springs Mineral Turns Free Sample Offer
Jackson Realty and Loan Co of Arkansas Hot Springs promotes Hot Springs Mineral with a free 60 drop to any bearer. The ad touts a new discovery, claims a teaspoonful in hot water yields mineral water, and offers enough for a cure at no cost. Also lists Dr Jacob Smith Seattle notices and various local business ads.
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Arkansas Hot Springs
Jacob Smith
Seattle
Hox
Harvard
von Rickert
Valley
Eastiakear
Eastiake
Rickard
Pacific
Heine
International Claim Agency
Pitteburg
Hygen
Hygea Thera
N. W
D. Mallory
Golam
Mt of
National Barber College
Washington
Scheffer
Chicago
Oriental Pool Rooms
Pike
Union
Oware
Franklin Institute
Rochester
Hemery
Oriental Pool
New York
Pike St Main
Pike At
Abbott Hotel
Crawford Floor
Stevens
Laneo Babh and Voor
Abedt Hall
C. B. Williame CO
Firet
Walker
Wash
Autora
Hhode Island
Columbia River
Ballard
Kodak
Conta Jacobs
Gall
Wanted readers contact for memories and music from the departed
A noisy mix of classified notes offers letters to spiritualists, calls by A J Boeckert, and contact options. It lists other ads from carpenters, plumbers, tailors, and job seekers including help wanted and business promotions.
Real estate and rental listings in Seattle area
Classified real estate and rental notices for Seattle with numerous 4 and 5 room cottages, flats, bungalows, and houses for rent or sale. Contains prices from 8 to 27 dollars monthly, multiple addresses in First Avenue to Madison area, plus stores, rooms, and chattel loan ads. Includes South Park and West Seattle listings and agent notes.
Farmland offers near Fauntleroy with multiple tracts
advertise quarter and full acre plots near Fauntleroy Park with options to pay $10 monthly or $26 down and $20 monthly, plus several bungalows for sale, various acreages from 10 to 40, and farm properties near Kirkland and Everett Interurban. Sellers include W. White Co and Merritt Realty, detailing terms, location, and features.
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15Th Ave
Fauntjerey Park
Mount Rainier
Fauntleroy
Burna
W. White CO
Main
Oriental Bik
Badale
Meeerscheidt & Trenckmann
Willwell
Everett Interurban
6Th Merritt Realty Co
Kirkland
Lake Washington
Burke & Farrar, Inc
New York
Lands for sale near Edmonds and Lake Washington
A garbled real estate listing includes 46 acres near Edmonds at $130 per acre valued today at $206, 40 acres near Hall's Lake priced at $64,200 with half cash, 10 acres with a house, barn and fruit trees at $7,100 with $600 down, and additional parcels near Juanita Lake Washington with various terms. Also mentions Seattle properties, homestead claims, and land agents.
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A. B. Newell
Spring &T
Edmonds
Hall's Lake
I Young
Ballard
Juanita
Lake Washington
Pepped
Mt . Banny
Oregon
Sunshine
Marian Didg
Brown-Gregg
Ontario
Fiere
Erbert
Eagle Harbor
Creosote
Baker & Co
Jow
Madison
Ssworth Realty
American Hank
16Th
17Th Ave
Gard Wt
Av. N. EB
L. N. Rosenbaum
Haight Building
Muel Collyer
City Hall
Genessee
Poulado
the Star
North End
Green Lake
American Bank
Spinning's Bargain Stores Relocates to Fourth Avenue
A garbled ad listing multiple businesses outlines Spinning's Bargain Stores moving to 1415-17 Fourth Ave, with scattered references to repairs and alterations, contract and mortgage buying services, and various individuals and firms, including American Bank and other local entries.
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Friends of the
House
China
Columbia
United Frep
Bellingham
J. W. Morhiam
Bannick
THE
Seattle Star
Cerades
Puneral
PPP
Putterworth & Fon
Preofessers
Ter Ope Moore Theatre
Tee
Fienney Watson Co Funeral
Thirday and
University
Aabling
Aabling Feed CO
W. Pike
Duvall
Snoqualmie River
Cherry Valley
Tolt
Monroe
Cherry
Great Northern
King County
A. L. Rutherford
Oregon & Washington Development Company
Henry
Everett
Hewitt Ay
Yong Paenenaer
Moore
Wip Tare
Eave Westtie
Dailey
Ind
J. Boeckert
Moor Mevene Academy
Seattle Main
Stadoing & Mylba
York
Q. A
Lendon Anada
Rainier
Hillman City
Emanuel Christeneou
Anacortes KR. F. D. No
Ing
Movusre
Pioneer Rent & Collection Company
N. E
Republican St
Lakeview
Denny Way
Belmont Av
PIONEER RENT @ COLLECTION COMPANY
Ashworth
South Park
Thompson
Renton
Daytonay North
Mt. Haker
Judkcine
Rale
Wallingford Hill
Lincoln
O. C. Watters
Eany
N. B
Soqme
Oscar
Jonsen & Co., Inc
Northern Bank
William Fough
New York Ride
West Seattle
Awarana Lefer
Seattie
Joral
Ck Ae
Realty & Loan
Matley
North
Weet Truot & Bair DE
First
Columtsa Colman Eee al
Beattie
Aletride
Mturtevant
Dior
Clare Park
Pete
Breck
Hummit School
Houtek
Batia
Howell
Hingle
Cuites
Bath
Nahi
Willem Pickerd
Prop
Hanno Hotel
Firet Av
Beattie Mingle Row
Housekeeping
Good View
First AV
Virginus
Virginia
Weetexe
Belle
Tree Bethe
Ing Gimance
Westiskeay
Olympic
San
Scellan
Besr
Merritt Realty CO
Lansdale
Jeffereen
Coeur de Alene
Lhoewe
New Providence Hospital
Blackemith
20Th
Clea Ae
W. E Ronger
Ellsworth Realty
Clare
Beattys
KieXland
Kirkie
Beattle
Madison Park
Hroeder
Arcede Annex
Sation
Hest
Beattia
Kirksend
Factoria
Mercer Island
Vashon
Navy Yard
J. W Hrewna
Alaska
Brock
Alva Blatt
Evanston
Nebraska
Perkins Land Company
Ed Young
Hone Ballard
Av. N. W
Canada
Hank
SPD Idi Lda
APM
Plevge Society
Beattie Fucl Co
Ge Millwood
Coal Weirwriahs
Met
Phenee
Great Western Co
Kenoydale
Holcomb CO
Tum
Sind
Aurora
Saie Watson Bros
Grantaum
Huck Picel
Eale
Wonder Steel
Universal Steel
Crescent Binel Kam
Woodemoubre & Platt Furniture Company
Pike Street
Bh. P. Ea
G. K. Tore
K. Snellenberg
Grand Kayes Auction
Vaides Farm
Acters, Booth - Whittlesey - Hanford Abstract Co
Haller
Tfc. V. W
Eorhees
Ranees
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Toronto
Ceenehete
Om Savings
Seattle Ranch
G. V. Helt. Maar
Renkliss Sel Co
Queen Annne
Vu McOrn
A. W. Kline
Dro Williams
Cilibiains
Alivants
MAS
PWC Y Uaw
Koga
Artcaue
Iret Av
Isettad
Old Waysite Hospital
Oregon Trunk Railway
Kay McKay
Liberty Bidg
Postoffice
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