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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
8
The article argues that a coal monopoly controls Seattle’s coal supply and prices. It cites Pacific Coast company as the wholesale and retail controller, notes Lawson mine closure and 400 tons per day production, and claims output curtailment despite sufficient supply to maintain prices.
A vintage notice advertises gowns for sale at one dollar with seventy five cent V shape yokes. Made of soft fin ted cambric, trimmed with lace or embroidery. Neck and sleeves edged with a narrow hemmed stitched ruffle.
Republicans of William P. Trimble in the Twelfth ward hold a rally tonight at Pharen's ballroom Colamita. Trimble will speak with John W. Roberts N R Bibley Howard Sweeney and P Combe on the program.
John F. Miller will speak tonight at Sherrick's hall on campus with P D Hughes John R Slattery and Robert Grasse as speakers. At the A U W hall 1923 First Ave Edward Bakewell chairs with F H Holsheimer and Joe Lyons speaking until Miller arrives. Tomorrow two meetings are planned at Old Mission Queen Anne City and Columbia City town hall Miller will address both. He says campaign support has grown amid multiple candidates and enthusiasm remains high.
Washington D C Jan 23 Startling figures from the Interstate Commerce Commission show railroad casualties for July August and September 1907 totaling 23 063 with 1 339 killed and 21 124 injured An increase of 157 fatalities and 3 056 injuries over the same period in 1906.
An exhibit detailing global methods to combat consumption will be featured at the Washington Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis annual meeting in the auditorium on February 19. Mayer Mead and other prominent medical and sanitation figures are slated to address attendees to spur faster creation of a sanatorium.
Inland Navigation company purchases the Waltabeale from Cook & Co ending Seattle Vancouver rivalry on the route. Passenger fares set at 2.50 one way and 4.00 round trip. Ramona to be laid up while Eureka arrives from Frisco with powder. The iwo Maru from the Orient reaches Great Northern docks after storm loss of a Japanese sailor. Umatilla arrives from Seattle to Frisco with wrecked pilot house and damaged bridge. Cotman dock leased and extended 440 feet at 75000, shifting landings from Piers 1 2 and city dock. Changes in command of Sound steamers noted.
The notices list replacements aboard several steamers including the Indianapolis the Rosalie the Perdita and the Dode with Captains S S Davia A M McAlpin H C Stewart and August Johnson filling in for prior officers. The report highlights reassignment and temporary command shifts across multiple vessels.
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