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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1906

Page

5

Washington Birthday Observance Across Seattle

Washington's birthday prompted bank and public office closings in Seattle. Schools marked the day with programs and an oratorical contest. The city saw little public ceremony, but lodge gatherings and a banquet by the Sons of the American Revolution were planned at the Washington tonight with limited invitations.

Seattle Fa Allon Simar Sons of the American Revolution The Washington

Slate Prohibitionists Hold Convention Leads ticket

Prohibitionist faction convenes with Prof Stillwell at the head of the ticket while several outside nominees are endorsed. The slate emphasizes temperance policy and reform in local affairs, signaling a unified campaign stance for upcoming elections.

Prohibition Party Nominates Stillwell for Seattle City Ticket

At a Seattle seminary gathering in Row, the Prohibition party nominated Prof. A. H. Stillwell for a seat on the city ticket. George W. Dunlap served as chairman, with Stillwell praised for lifelong opposition to liquor traffic and party support pledged. The proposal includes a strong municipal ownership clause. In Seventh ward, W. Wilkins is named the municipal ownership council candidate.

Seattle P Party George W. Dunlap Seme Giebet Canfor A. H. Stillwell Planas Mr. Stillwell Man Dunlap Prohibition Party W. Wilkins

Endorsements and a contested council seat mark city ticket plan

At the convention George W. Hill received the Republican endorsement for the Eleventh ward while William H. Murphy faced a narrow contest for Ninth ward councilman. Murphy promised to keep saloons out of the Ninth, pledging a liquor-free ward on the floor. A city committee was chosen and campaign funds were raised by a pledges and hat pass. A brief song program and prayer preceded the convention and the group resolved to actively campaign for the ticket.

Dorsed George W. Hill William H. Murphy Ninth Ward Murphy

City Briefs Covering Horse Incident and Local Appointments

A Singer Sewing machine boree ran away in the city, colliding with a Fuller Express team and injuring a horse. Officer Clark shot the runaway. Superintendent Walters orders two more Cushing machines for $2,460. A F Prescott becomes late clerk at Northern Pacific local traffic. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union to memorialize Frances Willard at First Presbyterian. A F P Bickford returns from Niagara Falls convention as Retail Grocers’ Association president. H O Blankenship and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Binkard bound for peace in Garden City. Trio convicted of horsewhipping Leroy Lemmon. Funeral of Arthur Perry, 22, of Renton, killed in a logging camp in Startup Snohomish county last Tuesday.

Singer Sewing Machine Company Fifth Av Yesterway Firetay Fuller Express Company Clark H. O Blankenship James R. Binkard Garden City Justice of the Peace Gorton Leroy Lemmon Arthur Perry John Perry Renton Startup Snohomish County

Local notices and upcoming elections in West Beattie area

The report covers a school board meeting in West Beattie to hear the clerk's annual report, a Saturday March election at the Matier school for a three year director term, and a probe into regrade materials. It also notes a request to bore test holes at Jackson at and a new trial bid for Lem Short, the Great Northern train robber. The Woodland Park fire and water committee approves a $140 000 reservoir project.

Maller Aeohool West Beattie Weat Meattioc Matier Pfel. Peart Jackson At Griffith Board of Public Works Crows Streets Regrade Lem Short Great Northern Bugsy Fire and Water Committee Woodland Park

Mayor Bans Campaign Banners Off City Streets

Mayor Ballinger ordered police to remove campaign banners from streets to enforce a year old ordinance. He said the move ends a nuisance and maintains consistent enforcement, denying special privileges to campaign managers and leaving rustlers to find new ways to rally voters.

Ballinger

Rainier Valley Improvement Association To Meet In Renton

The Rainier Valley Improvement Association will hold its next monthly meeting in Renton on Monday evening March 5. Dr M A Matthews is expected to attend as speaker of the evening and a large turnout from Renton and Valley is anticipated. The group has seen success in educating and engaging people in civic advancement efforts and related benefits.

Rainier

Wise Women Buy Fresh Ame at Jersey Shutter Store

A brief note from the Jersey Shutter Store at 103 Pike Bt urges Wise Women to buy strictly fresh ame and save money, highlighting a yearly savings angle.

Jersey Pike Bt

Benefit Concert for W V Gilday at Christensen's Arcade

An entertainment program will be staged next Tuesday evening February 27 at 4 16 for W V Gilday manager of the Great Western Lyceum Bureau Halt Lake Utah Eva Bartlett Macey will perform several numbers Eleanor Piper cornetist Robert De Armond DAsno cantante and Ora Averett de Armond accompanist will provide the musical portion The Ladhew Melief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints will host a home talent entertainment and dance at 2814 Western Ave this evening.

Christensen Arcade Hall W. V. Gilday Great Western Lyceum Bureau Halt Lake Utah Eva Bartlett Macey Eleanor Piper Cornetiat Robert de Armond Dasno Cantante Ora Averett de Armond Ladhew Melief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Sainte

Eggs! Eggs! Eggs! Jersey Butter Store Ad

Strictly fresh eggs offered at 26 cents a dozen by Jersey Butter Store located at 208 Pike Street.

Jersey Pike Street

The Greatest KLINE AND ROSENBERG Seattle Listing

The Greatest Kline and Rosenberg at 625 Fleet Avenue Seattle Washington appears in this notice. The brief item lists a business or property address with street number and city. No further context is provided in the readable text.

Kline & Rosenberg Fleet Avenue Seattle, Wash

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SLATE Vention Prof Stillwell A. H. Stillweil jer—George BK A. W. Foster B. A Daffy J. W. Tuttle Ward J. T. Davin Homer Bull H. Bennett Ward J. R. Simerson Harry Blake G. Graff S. W. Wilkins A. BE. Aren. i Wm. H. Murphy Ward L. Haggard Wart—George Hmfl Walters Department of Streets and Sewers A. F. Prescott Northwestern Company Northern Pacific Company Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Presbyterian Church Frances Willard A. F P. Bickford Seat the Retail Grocers’ Association Niagara Falls Acce Bonney Watson Farily Lakeview Bannerlego Striet Reat New Spring Street In the Nation Second Avenue Stone, Fisher CO University Street Standard Furniture Co SAE Tacoma Orig Chickering Hobart M. Cable Kimball Haddorff Pease D. 8 Johnston Co Lakeside Bell Weber Wheelock Aeolian Edison Victor DS. Johnston Ohio Dental Parlors Pike St Third Ave WM. McHarrie M. D Anonett Puan Aim ALLEN Slsest-Ramar ER CO Second Ave the Rubber Store First Ave Union Bakery GAFE Union Bakery and Cafe
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