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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1906

Page

3

Municipal Ownership Advocate Denounces Campaign Tactics

Judge Dena of the Municipal Ownership league releases a letter to The Star denying any candidacy plans and urging unity for a city owned streetcar system. He condemns attacks and stresses labor support and citizen participation in pushing public ownership and better service.

the Times Amittee Phries Or Jr. Cotteritl Commer Beattie Seattle Comneil Citiznen Ie

Prompt to seize the opportunity and begin work now

A fragment urges immediate action reminding readers there is no time like the present to start work. It warns that if the chance is neglected it may not recur for years. The tone is exhortative and urging swift employment.

Treasury announces early payment of Interent bonds

Washington January 2 the treasury department announces the early payment of Interent government bonds due February 1. About 1 700 000 will be paid and payments begin at once.

Washington Treasury Department

Terror of Evil-Doers Captain Spillane Dies in San Francisco

Captain of Police John Spillane, a famed western lawman and Civil War veteran, died suddenly in San Francisco. Known for fearlessness, he fought gangs on Second Street, led the Southern station to high policing standards, and briefly served as acting chief before returning to his captaincy.

San Francisco John Spillane Perh Hontane Spillane Second St Market St Wittman Wome

Robbery Near Policeman’s Home Reported

John Symes living with Patrolman Prothero at 8th and Olive was held up by a masked man near his home last night. The thief escaped unseen after an alarm was raised. police have a good description but no suspect yet.

Prothero Olive Symes

New Year Court Begins With Array Of Petty Crimes

Judge Griffin opened the year with a lineup of defendants facing assault and battery larceny and weapons charges. John Jones Frank Garrison William Muckle Carl Peterson Swan Erickson John Mooney and Joe Lavelle await pleadings or further dates on their cases.

John Jones Frank Garrison

Storm Refuses Resignation in Indiana Clerical Row

Indiana state politics center on Secretary of State Daniel Storm who refuses to resign after Governor Hanley demanded his departure over alleged irregularities. Storm plans to confer with bondmen before acting, with two options looming: resign within days or present case to the legislature. The dispute centers on a $25,000 Vandalia railroad incorporation fee Storm allegedly held a long time.

Indianapolis Indi Daniel Storm Hanley Storms Vandalia Railroad

Webb Returns to City After Southern Lectures Series

J. T. Webb, a colored evangelist well known locally, returns after a year away touring the south. He plans a winter series of lectures describing his experiences and the conditions there, noting a four month stay in Florida.

J. T. Webb South Florida

Deuteh Biche Lodge Hosts New Year Social at Germania Hall

The Deuteh Biche lodge held its annual New Year social at Germania hall. The North American Times notes the event appeared on New Year's with forty two pages of reading matter and five illustrations.

Deuteh Biche Lodge Germania Hall North American Times Northwest

Thefts Reported Near 12th and Coltumbia Area

Residents report repeated thefts over two weeks mainly from back porches and cellars between afternoon and evening hours. No housebreaks noted as yet. Police have been alerted and are patrolling the district to deter further thefts.

12Th Coltumbia

Georgetown Eyes Council Vote on Name Change and Street Openings

Georgetown records a council meeting to elect officers and discuss opening several streets. Debate over renaming the town circulates in Georgetown and South Seattle. Herbert L. Kudo and wife travel to Japan to visit a sick mother. G. M. Jackson succeeds W. S. Coburn as city passenger agent. Sully stock at 719 Second Ave shows King Brow. Co. half price clearance.

Georgetown Seattle Herbert L. Kudo Japan Second Ave King Brow. Co Allen Ee Second

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