Municipal electric plant debate in Seattle electric era
The Seattle Star condemns monopolies and supports a Cedar Falls municipal electric plant. It cites voters, business leaders, and party conventions in favor, contrasts with Seattle Electric Company opposition, and cites Scientific American as a rebuttal to claims municipal plants fail. The piece portrays a battle between public interests and corporate influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattle
Seattle Electric Company
Enile
Republican City Convention
Cedar Falls
Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Paris
Massachusetts
Scientific American
Star
United States
Seattie
Monopolies
Opposition to Chinese servant admission from Seattle chamber
The Seattle chamber of commerce is urged to shelve resolutions backing Chinese admission for house servants. The piece warns of economic harm, urging unity in opposing the measure and arguing that greatest good requires denying entry to reduce wage competition and protect workers and merchants.
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Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Porte
Beattie
Portland
San Francisco
United States
Pacific
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
All Honor to This Man Jailer Grant
A city tribute honors Charlies I Grant Seattle jailer on his funeral cortege. The crowd gathered as thousands watched the solemn procession while praising his simple service and upright character. Grant, once an army sergeant, was beloved for his personality and good name among the people.
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Charlies J. Grant
Charlies I
Grant
Charley” Grant
Seattle
Auddenly
Jaler Grant
Russia's Treaties and Diplomatic Moves
Washington dispatch notes the state department confirming the text of Hay's protest note to China and Russia was correct. It remains uncertain if Russia and China have halted secret negotiations, with the Anglo Japanese alliance action seen as likely to dampen Russia's machinations in this line.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Hay
China
Russia
London
Commander Sargent to Represent Manila Hero at Court
Obeying Admiral Dewey, Commander Sargent will represent the Manila hero at the reception for Prince Henry in Washington. He conveys the admiral's regrets that he cannot attend in person.
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Washington, D. C
Dewey
Sargent
Manila
Prince Henry
Corbett Case Hearings Open After Police Inspector Suspended
The civil service commission investigated charges against former detective Corbett for entering a residence without a warrant. Camille the French woman of ill repute, and Mrs. Brownlee claimed goods were sought after a fire in Atlin, B C. The panel adjourned to Cornelia as witnesses testified. Next meeting set to decide the case.
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Civil Service Commission
H. Brownlee
G. Corbett
Corbett
Bullivan
Civil Service Office
Cornelia
Brownlee
Weldon
A. A 'Fetiviae
John F. Miller
Camille
Il Repute
Boren Avenue
Mra. Brownlee
Camille Hehe
Wan J Leatherdale
Leighton
Frank Kennedy
Attempted robbery ends with quick police intervention
Policeman Burkman halted a bold attempted robbery at the Oregon lodging house on Second Avenue South. William Stockham and John J Mead were found struggling. Mead, battered, reported Stockham struck him and rifled his pocket. Mead had 20 cents. both suspects held at headquarters.
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Beattie
Burkman
Oregon Lodging House
Second Avenue South
William Stockham
John J. Mead
Meads
Mead
Oregon House
Stockham
Incorporation of Geo. 8 Bush and Co inc
Geo. 8 Bush and Co of Seattle becomes Geo. 8 Bush and Co Inc with John P. Hananam as president Loue P B Bush as vice president BB BR Anderson as treasurer and Wm B Farr formerly with Nippon Yusen Kaisha as secretary.
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Geo. 8
Bush and Co
Seattle
Bush and Co., Inc
John P. Hananan
Loue PB. Bush
BB. BR. Anderson
Wm. B. Farr
Nippon Yusen Kaisha
Schooner Katie a Total Wreck on Trial Island
The Katie a junk wood carrier was wrecked on Trial Island after a dispute between the Jap captain and owner Ah Chum who acted as engineer. The vessel drifted to McNeill's Bay in a later gale and broke up after the crew saved what engines they could.
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Katie
Trial Island
Ah Chum
Enterprise Channel
McNeill'a Bay
Bank Wreck Spy Reveals $650,000 Hidden Securities
Detroit Feb 21 A sensational discovery ties City Bank wreck to Frank Andrews vice president and principal criminal who hypothecated at least $650,000 in securities authorities cannot locate. Andrews at home critically ill collapse. cashier Henry Andrews jailed. warrants new for both on charges of knowingly issuing false statements about bank condition.
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Detroit
Mich
City Bank
Frank Andrews
Andrews
Henry Andrews
Lesti
Frank
Horses Sent to Klondike On Dolphin Steamer
The Dolphin of the Alaska Steamship Co sails tomorrow night to the north with two horses aboard. The animals, owned by the Leake brothers of Dan-non, were shipped today. Some horses resisted crossing the gangplank, including a dapple gray that refused to move until backed aboard.
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Dolphin
Alaska Steamship Co
North
Leaae Brothers
Dannon
Dawson elects Henry C Macaulay mayor and six aldermen
Henry C Macaulay was elected mayor of Dawson and will take office March 3. Six aldermen were chosen: George Murphy, T G Wilson, Thomas Adair, Horatio C Norquay, James F Macdonald, and Peter Vachon. Total mayoral vote was 724. the election was the hottest ever, with only Britishers voting.
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Dawson
Feb
Henry C. Macaulay
George Murphy
T. G. Wilson
Thomas Adair
Horatio C. Norquay
James F. Macdonald
Peter Vachon
Dawaeon
Macaulay
Lindsay
Ontario
Seattle and Vicinity Weather Forecast Update
Tonight will be fair with occasional rain in Seattle and surrounding areas. A southeast wind will be fresh, bringing mild temperatures and brief showers possible across the region Tonight.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Indoor university meet promises close contests and feats
The Seattle Athletic Club and Everett YMCA prepare six events for tomorrow afternoon's indoor meet. Contenders include Joe Pearson, Fred Chestnut, Boencer of Everett, Gardner of U W, and a 60 foot rope climb record to beat. A basketball game and wrestling bouts highlight the program with officials and judges named.
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University
Seattle Athletic Club
Blue Diamond
Ererett Y. M. C. A
Joe Pearson
Fred Chestnut
Cratch
Boencer
Everett
Gardner
Everett ¥. M. C. A
Bank Robbery Attempt Ends in Suicide in Mexico City
An unknown American attempted to rob the London and Mexico Bank in Mexico City. The cashier was threatened and killed when he refused to hand over funds. Clerks rushed the robber who fired on them, then wounded himself with a shot to the head and died. Authorities have not identified him.
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Ban Antonio
Texas
Mexico City
Mays
London & Mexico Bank
Fride
Culciie
Bishop Says Hard Things About Pugilists in Interview
San Francisco February 1. Veteran boxing manager bidy Bishop criticizes modern pugilists and managers. He says many claim expertise without stable rosters or funds, calling them pretenders who seek easy profits and use flashy titles to gain favor with promoters. He likens them to overconfident horse trainers turning into full trainers.
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SAN Francierco
Biddy” Bishop
Australia
Todey
Pugilatica
Billy Brady
Tom O'Rourke
Residence Rule Clarified in Naturalization Case
The court holds that one federal statute bars an applicant from swearing to a nonresidential address, while another allows a government employee to move within the United States without losing his original state of naturalization. The Trahey case shows he retained Washington residence after working in other states.
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Lawe
United States
Trahey
Washington
Trahey to Be Prosecuted Over Naturalization Oath
George W. Trahey, appointed to a Bremer ton government post, faces prosecution by defeated rival A. J. Allen for allegedly swearing to residence when taking naturalization papers. Allen filed the complaint before U S Commissioner Bowman, alleging Tra claimed continuous residence in Washington for one year, dating from January.
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Geo. W. Trahey
Bremerton
A. J. Allen
Allen
U. S
Cottage Near Madison Street Car Line For Rent
Small 11000 cottage near Madison street car line with graded lot and water and sewer mains. House will rent for 12 dollars per month with easy terms and a large lot.
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Twenty-third Avenue
Madison
East Union
Twenty Second Avenue
Madison Street
Meteor Expected To Reach Northern Pacific Dock Tomorrow
The freight steamer Meteor of the Globe Navigation Co. is due at the Northern Pacific dock tomorrow from San Francisco. The Meteor, usually a Honolulu liner, has operated on California coast service for four to five weeks and is expected to resume Honolulu sailings carrying a cargo from here.
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Meteor
Globe Navigation Co
Northern Pacific
San Francisco
Honolulu
California
Bank cashier detained as bond set at 15000
In Helena Montana on February 21 the defaulting cashier of the First National Bank of Great Falls is jailed for failing to post the $15,000 bond. He expects his uncle A B Dickerman of St Paul to arrange his release.
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Helena
Mont
First National Bank of
Great Falls
A. Be, Dickerman
St. Paul
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