Elks Parade and Convention Reach Seattle for State Assembly
The big herd of Elks from Washington converges on Seattle for the state organization convention. Delegations arrive by Elk Special from Spokane and eastern Washington as Mayor Ballinger welcomes visitors. A parade planned for tomorrow, with Grand Marshal Will Morrin leading, ends with an opera house reading and a Hotel Washington banquet in the evening.
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Spokane
Washington
Butler Hotel
Vancouver
Portland
Semeion
Alexander
Elke
Will H. Morrin
Pike Stret
Firet Avenue
Jackson Street
Becond Avenue
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Elk Lodge
Charlies DB. Hanford
Grand Opera House
Hotel Washington
Charles B. Hanford
Mariennab
Hanford
Maritana
Milk inspection reform urged by Seattle Board of Health
The Seattle Board of Health criticized current milk inspection as ineffective and called for a major overhaul. They discussed hiring an assistant for Milk Inspector Woodcock, reassigning butter fat tests to City Chemist Smith, increasing bacterial exams, and possibly adding tuberculin testing by a veterinary surgeon. A centrifuge purchase and streetcar passes for inspectors were proposed to speed sampling, with actions contingent on state dairy inspection legislation.
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Board of Health
Woodcock
Seattle
Smith
Lowis
Finance Committee
Docks Destroyed in Fire at Poston Hoosac Docks Inferno
Piers 3 and 4 of the Hoosac tunnel docks burned this morning in Poston as steamers Dalton Mall and Philadelphian suffered heavy damage and cargoes were lost. Fire, spreading to the grain elevator, prompted a full city response. two firemen and two crew members were injured. Damages estimated at 1.5 million dollars.
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Poston
Hoosac Tunnel
Dalton Mall
Philadelphian
Daulton Hall
New York Editor Arrested on Criminal Fraud Charge
Dennis Donohue financial editor of the New York Commercial was arrested yesterday on a criminal fraud charge filed by Herbert Gray of Haverhill Massachusetts. The arrest stems from an article in Public.
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New York
Dennis Donohue
New York Commercial
Herbert Gray
Haverhill
Mass
Pyramid Pile Cure Credited by Satisfied Patient
A Philadelphia woman testifies that Pyramid Pile Cure cured her eight year bleeding piles after a severe protruding case post childbirth. She praises the remedy and urges others to buy a package while noting available sizes and a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co.
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Nhrse
F. Ancott
Unity Street
Philadelphia
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promises Free Sample by Mail
An old public notice advertises Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It asserts kidney trouble causes most illness and offers free sample bottles and a booklet by mail from Binghamton New York. The piece includes patient testimonials and details on symptoms and usage.
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Clark
Red Cross
Colgate
Ransom
Shaw
J. C. Richardson
Bright
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Shaun Rhue to Close Murphy Engagement at Theaters
Joseph Murphy and company performed The Kerry Gow to a good house last night. Tonight he returns in Shaun Rhue with claims he is a finer Irishman than in The Kerry Gow. The Murphy engagement ends tonight at the theater.
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Joseph Murphy
Kerry Gow
Shaun Rhue
Murphy
Hoch and Hoch Case Postponed In Exhumed Remains Inquest
In ICABO on Feb 21 the inquest into the exhumed remains of a woman was postponed to Thursday because the stomach analysis of Mr Hoch was not completed. Johann Hoch, accused wife murderer and bigamist, remains jailed and in apparent good spirits.
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ICABO
Hoch
Johann Hoch
Barber Asphalt Trust Wins Largest City Contract Bid
It is announced the Barber asphalt trust will receive bids to undertake seven major pavement improvements. The project appears uncontested and the city engineer has filed the estimate outlining the expected costs.
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Barber Asphalt Trust
Board of Works
Barber Asphalt to Bid on City Pavement Jobs
The board of works reports Barber Asphalt as the only eligible bidder for the asphalt paving contracts. Planned projects include Sixteenth to Eighteenth avenues at 416,000 dollars, Prospect street 21,800, Pike street from Seventh to Boyleston 60,860, Sixth avenue west 15,800, Seneca avenue 103,600, Cedar street Dennyway Fifth avenue north and Taylor avenue 20,880, Thirty-fifth avenue 27,750, Olympic place 13,800.
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Board of Works
Barber Asphalt Company
Sixteenth
Seventeenth
Eighteenth Avenues
Prospect Street
Pike Street
Seventh
Boyleston Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Seneca Avenue
Cedar Street
Dennyway
Fifth Avenue
Taylor Avenue
Thirty-fifth Avenue
Olympic Place
Plumbers Bill Passes House Amid Opposition
Olympia February 21 report says the plum bers bill, a graft measure, passed the house after strong opposition. Supporters claim it limits corruption but critics call it pernicious class legislation as it would grant plumbers an iron clad monopoly. Representative Gleason of King is noted in the debate.
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Lawson
Gray
Donohue
Wall Street
Olympia
House
Gleason
King
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promises Cold Relief
An old cold returns quickly, described as a weak threat and weak lungs. The ad claims Ayer's Cherry Pectoral strengthens and heals the body and advises consulting a doctor before use.
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Ayer
J.cerco
Lowell
County Fights Nobly for Bill Amid Lobby Pressure
The county urged support for the bill while noting the strong lobby's tireless efforts over the past week to push the measure through.
Senate ends railroad rate legislation push in this session
Washington Feb 21 Senate committee chairman Elkins signaled the death of railroad rate legislation this session as he announced efforts to secure such laws would be abandoned. He stated the interstate commerce committee would not pursue further action this year.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Elkins
Committee On Interstate Commerce
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