Reform factions vie for control of the state senate
The piece outlines a power struggle within the state senate with reformers led by Booth and Coitertit in King County and others opposing the so called gang led by Link Davineff and Williams. It notes the lieutenant governor’s role, committee control, and looming housecleaning as lawmakers shift allegiance.
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Senate
Aniont” Club
Skiup
Vara
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Phun
Ralph Nichols
Hag Bot
Okanogae
Reform Movement
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Coitertit
King County
Condon
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Quen
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Dlack Horse Cavalry
Wang
Baker Or Crocker
United States
Teg
Piles
Robert P. Booth
Boaster L . Knickerbocker
Williame
Wiehen
Ralph Nichole
van de Vanter
West and East on the Gridiron
A pregame clash set for 2:26 at Madison Park as West and East meet in a high profile gridiron duel. Coaches Steffen and Coyle lead Chicago and Seattle teams amid a muddy field and a sportscar of anticipation in a long delayed post season showdown.
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Madison Park
Dorabiaser
Doughty
Coyle
Miles
Melchior to Attend Brother’s Funeral in Seattle
T. T. Mélchior, brother of Melody Chott, who died at home yesterday of pneumonia, telegraphed Ronney Watson he would leave at once for Seattle to take charge of his brother’s remains. Mr. Mélchior lives in Joliet, Illinois.
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T. T. Mélchior
Melody Chott
Pneumeonia
Ronney Watson
Seattle
Mr. Melchior
Jollet, Nittnets
Health Officer Calhoun Likely To Travel For Health
Health Officer Grant Calhoun, ailing from myasthenia, faces an extended period of rest and may be compelled to travel to Southern California for treatment as exertion worsens his condition. The illness has made even minor activity painful.
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Grant Calhoun
California
Calhoun
Chief Bringhurst Takes Charge As Seattle Fire Chief
Chief Bringhurst assumes command of Seattle’s fire department at noon with Mayor Moore and Secretary Wilkins present. Retiring Chief Cook vented frustration, calling Bringhurst’s appointment a personal affront, and pledged to oppose the mayor in future offices. Assistant Chief Marlow remains in possession of the office as Bringhurst settles in.
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Seattle
Moore
Wilkins
George Marlow
Bringhurst
Bringhuret
Remedying Rebates and Car Shortages Legislation
The text argues for corrective legislation to address rebate evils and deliberate quota barriers. It stresses national significance beyond local concerns and warns railroads could devastate prosperity nationwide if unchecked, urging decisive federal action in 1967.
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United States
Northwest
Seattle Electric Company Wins City Franchises
The city council granted four major franchises to Seattle Electric Company. Lines slated include Thirty-first Avenue to the city limits, Nineteenth via Pike and Pine, Wallingford Avenue via Green Lake Fremont Ballard route, and Summit Avenue along Broadway Pike to Belmont and Bellevue areas. An additional franchise was filed for Third Avenue No. 8 between Main and Jackson.
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Seattle Electric Company
Thirty-first Av
Nineteenth
Wallingford
Fremont
Summit
Belmont
Bellevue
Rainier Heights
Av. S
City
Pike and Pine
Nineteenth Av
East Galer
Green Lake
Fremont-Ballard Nnee
Ewing St. Ale Rwing
Wallingford Av
Fiftyeixth
Latona Av
Bixtyfirth
Summit Av
Pike
E Pine
Belmont Av
Bellevue Place
Bellvue Av
Pine
Main
Jackson
Right Stants at the Y M C A Recreation Night
The Y M C A hosted a basketball game between St Martin's College and the Seniors, with the Seniors winning 43 to 9. An athletic exhibition of apparatus and mat work drew cheers, followed by music, refreshments, and a successful watch service.
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YM. C. A
St. Martin’ College
Death of William B Cray Head of Seattle Shirt Factory
William B Cray of 1716 Harvard Avenue died at Seattle General Hospital from complications after surgery. He had suffered illness for six years and entered the hospital on December 94. Cray, 43, leaves a widow and one child. he was operated on by Dr. Sharples.
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William B. Cray
Harvard Av
Seattle
Seattle General Hospital
C (Ray
Sharples
Police log notes arrests after afternoon disturbance
Police report shows limited arrests since 2 PM. Several minor fighting incidents occurred. Fred Overman, a printer, was taken by Officer Welch for smashing a mirror at the Federal saloon. Cle ge and Sam Larson, both Swedes, were arrested by Officer MacClarg for starting a row in the city’s lower section.
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Meek
Fred Overman
Welch
Clege
Sam Larson
MacClarg
Beattie Man Melody Choir to be Buried After Executor Arrives
Arrangements for the burial of Melody Choir, a wealthy Beattie resident and former park board member, will be withheld until his brother from Indiana arrives. His will leaves the fortune to fund a monument for himself and a dog in Lakeview cemetery.
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Melody Choir
Beattie
Terry Av
Indiana
Park Board
Lakeview Cemetery
Missing 14 Year Old Eva Clushman Reported by Mother
Eva Clushman aged 14 of 4716 Sixth Ave NW is reported missing to the police by her mother. She has not been seen since the night of December 39 when seen on the street with Lucy Church 17. Both girls are said to be constantly running away, this being the third time for the Clushman girl.
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Eva Clushman
Eva
Lucy Church
Clushinen Irl
Local U. & Engineering Corps Year in Review
The year highlights include Ballard harbor dredging in November and the Whatcom creek waterway opening at Bellingham. Fire control installations at Soand forts are progressing as a key initiative with several new projects planned for the coming year.
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U. & Engineering Corps
Ballard Harbor
Whatcom Creek
Bellingham
Soand Forts
Appointed new head to board of civil services
The passage notes the retirement of President Zim merman from the board of civil services and introduces Ro r Croft as the newly appointed head of the commission during a late night meeting.
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Zimmerman
Board of Civil Servies
Listman
Governor Mead Urges Expanding Transportation in 1904
Olympia dispatch reports Governor Almerte Mead of Washington warns that 1904 faces a crying need for better transportation facilities. He cites rail and waterways gaps, freight delays, and foreign-flag shipping as reducing national progress and argues for expanded railroads and a stronger merchant marine.
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Elsc
Chester Thompson Trial Hearings Highlight Insanity Claim
In Tacoma Jan 1 Chester Thompsons sudden illness prompts calling of Dr J B dle and Dr Loughrie as the trial resumes. Witness Rev Simonds describes a May visit during which the accused spoke of love and losing his mind, with doctors discussing possible insanity and postponement risks.
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Chester
J. B. Dle
Geattle
Loughrie le
Oscar Thompson
Seach
Chester Thomson
W. D. Simonds
Woman Burned Fighting Fire From Christmas Tree
Mrs. I. J. Christ of 710 Pine Street suffered severe burns while attempting to smother a Christmas tree blaze that started from a candle. The fire caused about 50 dollars in damage before the department extinguished it.
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I. J. Christ
Masters and pilots strike Alaska and Northwestern steamers
Mariners in Alaska Steamship and Northwestern Steamship lines walk out over a new wage scale. Masters and pilots refuse overtime pay clause as San Francisco head office weighs action. Other lines may grant demands to avoid shutdowns while negotiations continue.
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Northwestern Steamship Companies
Alaska Steamship Company
Northwestern Steamship Company
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
San Francisco
Pany
Masters & Pilots Association
Alaska \ogat company
Schubach
Harellton
Alaska-Pacific Steamship Company
L. H W. Gray & Co
Alaska-Pacific Steamship Pry
Masters & Association
Kinney
Rainier Club Ball Shimmered With Fashion and Lights
A Rainier club reception and ball dazzled attendees with transformed preevent spaces. Women wore handsome gowns as bay trees lined the enclosed street entrance and residents noted decorative lighting and latticework. Names mentioned include Seesiueen A and Kerry, George H. Walker, L. H. Gray, C. D Stimeon, C J Smith, E. Blaine, Maurice McMicken, O. D Colvin, J. C. Henry, and George B Kittenger.
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Seesiueen A. & Kerry
George H. Walker
L. H. Gray
C. D Stimeon
C J Smith E. Blaine
Maurice McMicken
O. D Colvin
J. C. Henry
George B Kittenger
No Coal Not Sold Today In Seattle
The Pacific Coast Company gates are closed for New Year as no coal is being sold or mined in Seattle. A placard reads No coal today at the Carbonadeo coal office while miners celebrate the holiday.
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Seattle
Pacific Coast Company
Carbonadeo Coal Office
TURN MALONEY DOWN
The city council rejected the mayor's nomination of M. T. Maloney as superintendent of streets. One member voted yes, 14 opposed, with Kelao the sole affirmative. The debate followed a suggestion to send the nomination to committee, but it was decided to act immediately.
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M. T. Maloney
W. L. Walters
Hi" Gill
Tom” Revelle
Tom
Kelao
U P Secures Right of Way Between Massachusetts and Depot Site
The Union Pacific right of way from Fourth to Fifth avenues southward to the proposed depot at Fourth Avenue and Jackson Street has been practically secured. N H Latimer of the Dexter Horton bank, on the signing committee, says nearly all property owners have signed releases under the company terms.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Fourth
Fifth Av
Massachusetts St
Fourth Av
Jacksonet
N. H. Latimer
Dexter Horton Bank
Lippy Defeats Fleming In Pinehurst Golf Final
Lippy of Seattle defeated Gavin Fleming of Philadelphia by 1 up on the 26th green in the 36 holes finals of the holiday golf tournament at Pinehurst New York. The rally on the thirtieth hole when Lippy was five down was the feature.
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T. S. Lippy
Seattle
Gavin Fleming
Philadelphia
Pinehurst
N. Y
Lippy
Rich Mexican Arrest Highlighted in Wexas Report
Yan Anton to reports from Wexas on January 1 describe the arrest of a wealthy and prominent Mexican social figure, identified as Coatal’s resident in the story, amid a widening inquiry. The terse notes frame the arrest as a significant development in local affairs.
New Year Celebrations Light Up City Streets in 1907 Arrival
Beattle welcomed 1907 with a grand citywide celebration. About 18,000 people paraded downtown while cafés, hotels, and dreamlike venues filled with crowds. Fireworks, horns, and toasts followed as clocks struck midnight and revelers shouted Hurrah for 1907.
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Beattle
Dreamland
Pere Miven
Rainier Club
City Council Awards Holiday Gifts And Approves Street Work
The council approved street improvements including plank roadways and cement sidewalks in multiple districts and authorized water mains and fire protection measures. It also authorized sale of tide lands on Railroad Ave for 150000 dollars and formed sewer plans north of Lake Union.
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Green Lake
Weller
Virginia Sta
Temple Place
Mein
Washington Sts
Holgate St
17Th
Sist Ave
Fremont
University District
Yosier
20Th Ay
Lake
Board of Public Works
Lake Union
New Train to Portland Likely in Spring
Increased travel demands push for added service on the Seattle to Portland route. Officials expect a new passenger train to begin operation early in spring as existing trains Nos. 7 and another service face severe crowding.
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Seattle
Coma
Portland
Chariton
Havana Signal Bombs Explode Wounding Officers at Reception
A New Year’s Eve reception at the Officers' Club in Havana ended with a premature explosion of signal bombs. Captain Fu of the general staff and Surgeon Gedding of the medical corps were severely injured, while other officers and their families narrowly escaped death as General Bell assumed rank at the event.
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Havana
General Staff
Gedding
Gen. Bell
Bell
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