City Votes On Traction Deal In Rainier Valley
City officials move toward proclaiming a Seattle and Southern Railway franchise transfer with a board of appraisers to value the line. If voters approve on March 4, construction of extensions would begin within 30 days and finish in six months. The Star announces a new printing press and touts its circulars and staff.
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Woman awarded 2500 for injuries from streetcar collision
Mrs. Pearl Gannaway received $2,500 damages from Puget Sound Traction Light and Power after a Fauntleroy streetcar struck her in April as she and her husband exited at West Andover Street and 28th Avenue. The impact caused injuries requiring nine stitches.
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Public Hopes for East Heaters Delayed Yet
Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power says heaters ordered over a month ago have not arrived. Superintendent Kempster cannot confirm shipment or arrival, offering only that heaters were ordered and no further details exist. Police report a warrant and arrest process linked to a sergeant King.
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Rinehart Gets a Lecture Room In City Hall
The Seattle city council will approve next Monday the grant of an extra room in city hall basement for the weights and measures department. Chief A W Rinehart plans an educational campaign for Seattle housewives using a stereopticon and a lecture course with women’s clubs invited to hear the first talk.
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Sheriff Imprisoned After Christmas Contempt ruling
Milwaukee Wisconsin federal court sentenced Sheriff Van Wedgie to three months in jail for contempt. He reportedly allowed prisoners to roam freely on Christmas Day, prompting the ruling.
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Firemen Save Wax Models After Store Fire
In New Brunswick New Jersey on January 16 firemen attempted to rescue terrified clothing workers from a blaze and emerged with wax models as part of the chaotic scene.
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Judge Howard presides in suit defended by relative's partner
Federal Judge Howard hears a case with James A. Kerr of Kerr & McCord as counsel for the defendant. Kerr is brother-in-law to the judge's law partner, a factor in two related suits by inventor Henry W. Bassett against Erickson Construction and Colson Construction. Judge Rudkin may relieve docket congestion. The Bassett case features a witness qualification moment sparked by Kerr’s reaction.
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Congress Construction Company
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Northern Pacific halts six trains over snowbound Cascades
Officials of the Northern Pacific ordered cutting off six daily passenger trains between Spokane and Seattle due to heavy snow in the Cascades. The suspension aims to free tracks for coal and perishable freight handling.
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Police bungling in Bradford bird fight caught on wager
United Press lede reports a bradford Pa fight over prize birds ended with fifty thousand dollars involved. One arrest was made while the stake holders escaped.
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Poor Mabelle Health Woes Spark Sherry's Sendoff
Mrs Wm FE Cory wife of a steel magnate and formerly Maybelle Gilman actress left Sherry's ball for a steamer La Provence after dancing to breakfast with New York's smart set. The party featured the turkey trot and tango as she prepared to travel abroad for health reasons.
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Maybelle Gilman
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Alki Point to Get New Lighthouse and Keepers
A new lighthouse with two keepers will replace the old stake light at Alki Point. The upgrade costs $800 annually and will be operated instead of the stake light cared for by Mrs. Martha Webb at $15 a month. The stake light is one of Puget Sound’s oldest marine marks. A bakery in Pasco suffered a fire this morning, destroying the building and causing a total loss of 3350 dollars.
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Martha Webb
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First Joker Port Bill Drives Senate Debate in Olympia
Olympia January 16 The first legislative joker emerges as Josiah Collins proposes increasing port commissioners from three to five with two to be appointed by the oldest superior court judge. The senate also considers sterilization of criminals and a split King County, among other measures in a packed session.
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Light and eye strain prompt optical ad in The Star
Defective vision linked to various ailments is cited by experts who note widespread eye strain. A page 5 eye glasses offer from U S Optical Company appears in The Star. The paper advertises Want Ads for rooming and boarding to find tenants. contact numbers and Downtown office details are provided.
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