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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
7
The street committee reviewed a new ordinance regulating algae signs. Sign painters oppose length limits and prefer four foot boards or half the allowed length. Electric company objects to lighting requirements and late operating hours. Committee may cap illumination by candle power per square foot.
A railroad from Valdes through the Copper River valley to a Yukon point is proposed in Alaska. Thomas Burke Jacob Furth W D Hofios R A Ballinger and Robert Moran are among the incorporators. The company plans $5 000 000 capitalization.
Property owners urged the opening of Westlake boulevard from Denny Way to Mercer Street. They offered to provide ground for a 60 foot wide road without condemnation. Councilman Burnett warned it could affect plans to extend Westlake to Fremont along Lake Union. action was deferred for a week to avoid conflicts with proposed routes.
Leale O Neill travels to Portland possibly to lead the transportation department during the Lewis and Clark fair. Moran and the streets committee reach agreement to vacate Connecticut street and dedicate the waterway area 300 by 120 feet. Harriet Howard of New York recounts cure of skin trouble with Bucklen's Arnica, while E N Brooks Co advertises 28 percent discounts on hats and furnishings.
City officials move to issue 176000 in bonds for a new jail and 750000 for expanding the municipal lighting plant and distributing system. They aim to compete with private firms in formal neighborhoods including Capitol Hill and Belltown, leveraging existing power poles and seeking favorable rental terms. The Diamond Ice Storage Co faces a separate franchise dispute over rates.
When purchasing instruments you must consider four factors: the firm you buy from the name on the instrument the guarantee and the price. The Chickering Kimball Mobart M Cable Pease and newscale D B Johnston Co Planes and Kimball Reed and Pipe Organs are offered alongside Clough and Warren church organs. The stock includes Washburn guitars mandolins banjos and violins and the Victor Columbia and Kolleen talking machines and the Simplex Piano Player. Back of every sale is a guarantee of satisfaction and we will fix defects we are responsible for. Mail orders are welcome across the Northwest and Seattle locals are invited to visit.
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