Where Lies the Responsibility for Corrupt Municipal Affairs
A discussion argues municipal ownership reduces corruption by limiting monopolies and simplifying operations. It cites Berlin and Birmingham as less corrupt than U S cities, notes public utilities’ run for dividends, and warns private contracts foster graft. References Ely Bryce and Bryce’s American Commonwealth on city governance failures.
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The
Star
Francis Bellamy
Berlin
Hirmingham
Ginagow
Ig Itte
Asus
Onticians
Lste
West End
Boston
Broadway
New York
James Bryce
United States
America
Seattle Police Readying for Reform After Turbulent Years
The Seattle Police Department shows improved condition compared to three years ago when turmoil marked leadership. Three chiefs in as many years followed Meredith who was killed at Guy's drug store. John Sullivan now leads as chief amid ongoing staff changes and attrition.
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Seattle
Charles Reed
William L. Meredith
Guy's
Yesterway
Second Avenue
John Considine
John Sullivan
Meredith
Emma Taylor
Ilda Chapin
Charles J. Grant
Stars
Promotions at City Police Department Reach New Ranks
Frank Willard and Irving Ward are named captains with Wil Laubecher, promoted from sergeant along with Willard. Detective Mike Powers and Patrolman George Leighton advance to rank of sergeant with W. J. Peer. A. McDonald becomes clerk replacing Walter Basson. Charles Tennant becomes private secretary to the chief replacing Jack Barck who is now an active detective. H. C. Adama joins six regular detectives.
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Frank Willard
New Irving Ward
Wil Laubecher
Willard
Mike Powers
George Leighton
W. J. Peer
A. McDonald
Walter Basson
Charles Tennant
Jack Barck
H. C. Adama
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Sweeney to sue over weekly visits for pay
James Sweeney a grocer's clerk plans to sue Miss Mary Evans for alleged unpaid visits. Evans hired him to call on her each Wednesday evening for a dollar per visit to prove she was not alone. He stopped after three months when money did not come.
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Paterson
N. J
James Sweeney
Mary Evans
Ban on Beer Peddler Slows Chicago Building Work
In Chicago on Feb 25 a banishment of the beer peddler from Mvanaton halts construction as mechanics and laborers cannot be secured without beer at noon. Thawing mortar damages unfinished carpentry and foundations daily.
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Chicago
Mvanaton
Unte
Frederick & Nelson Sample Furniture Sale sets store record
The Frederick & Nelson furniture store in Seattle reports its first Sample Furniture Sale as a record breaker. Crowds packed the store all day with shoppers buying samples as new stock is rapidly moved to the floor.
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Seattle
Furniture Sale At Unusually Low Prices In Grand Rapids
Furniture at low prices offers unreasonably cheap values across all qualities and styles. Sample pieces from Grand Rapids and Chicago floors are available now for less than the same qualities cost in Seattle from dealers in the East.
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Grand Rapids
Chicago
Seattle
Conditions of the Sale
All goods must be paid for on the day of purchase. No goods will be held on part payment for future delivery. The sale is for CASH. No goods will be exchanged under any condition. Goods should be examined thoroughly before purchasing. No deviation to any one. Delivery must be made at our convenience as soon as possible.
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Kimball
Price highlights from sample furniture sale
A few price examples show Morris chair with a salid oak frame and regular 71.00 value, B12 55 solid oak dresser at 47.50, and a corner parlor chair in birch mahogany frame at 6.26 value.
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Morris
Immigrant Influx Sparks Capitol Hill Growth Plan
Twenty five thousand new residents expected this year in Beattle, with twenty thousand added last year. Capitol Hill aims to profit from immigration as nine of ten families seek the best housing. Fast city growth noted with twelve minutes from business center by three electric lines. One hundred new residences on Capitol Hill by July 1 1902 offering seven room modern homes at corner lots on University Heights priced at $2000 with terms.
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Capitol Hill
Seat Ue
University
Old platter and ship tale mark curious St Louis page
In St Louis on New Year’s Day Mrs Octavia Daney served her turkey on a 400 year old platter brought to America in 1100 by Jenny de la Pryine lineage. The German bark Theckla, Captain Olm, arrived from Yokohama with wheat bound for the United Kingdom, weather smooth but delayed by Cape Flattery winds.
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At. Louis
Octavia Daney
St. Louis
America
Jenny de la Pryine
Olm
Yokohama
United Kingdom
Cape Flattery
Cape
Thio
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Speak of the Star
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