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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1906

Page

5

Woman presides at first rally and city ownership talk

A rally led by Judge Moore discusses municipal ownership of utilities. Speakers including Mantel and Bedward Brady argue for city control of electric service, citing cost savings and the Cedar River water case. They compare private corporate rates to municipal rates and advocate public ownership for residents.

Labor Temple William Flickman Central Fare Mies Allee Waitress Union Act Tommy Navin An Wilkina Munichv Ownership Moore Nea A&a Cedar River Fhelt Beattle Electric HY Cty

Granddaughter of Uncle Joe Cannon Shines as Colonial Dame

Witle Misa Le Severe, 12, granddaughter of Uncle Joe Cannon, appears in colonial costume as a miniature dame. The Le Severe children, from Illinois, spent winters in Washington, pleasing observers despite limited details available.

D. C Witle Misa le Severe Joe Cannon le Severe Illnois Washington

Woman Attempts Suicide Over Unrequited Love

Marie Klink, servant at Leon Ghwabecher’s home, tried to kill herself with chloroform after her affection for a milkman was not returned. A heavy dose was taken but she was saved and is slowly recovering at Wayside Hospital. She has no relatives and few friends in the city.

Marie Klink Leon Ghwabecher Wayside

Officers Installed at George H Fortson Auxiliary No. 2

George H. Fortson Auxiliary No. 2 joins the Spanish War Veterans with officers led by President Ida Gor and Vice Presidents DeGork Mayme Reach Mise Anna, Treasurer Dell Jones, Secretary Hellen G, Chaplain Martha Hawkins, conductor Magda lma Huber, assistant conductors Alice French and Heleen Head, plus trustees. The San Juan Fish Co halibut Memer San Juan arrived three days overdue after a storm, reporting a rough overwintered voyage from Dickson's Entrance and concern from owners.

George H. Fortson Ing Ida Gor Mra DeGork Mayme Reach Mise Anna Dell Jones Hellen G Martha Hawkins Mies Magdalma Huber Alice French Heleen Head San Juan Fish Co San Juan Dickson

Captain recalls brutal season voyage and lost boats

The captain says the trip was among the worst of the season with many small boats lost and the catch very light. The San Juan took the inside passage and knew nothing of the Valencia disaster until reaching Seattle.

San Juan Valencia Seattle

Midshipman Decatur Dismissed Over Hazing Conviction

Secretary Bonaparte announced the dismissal from service of Midshipman Decatur at Annapolis who was convicted of hazing.

Washington Bonaparte Decatur Annapolis

Dangerous brushes for 22 cemta price spark pet care concerns

Readers are alerted to a dental care product claim about brushes priced per unit and discounts on related brushes and powders. The ad lists store locations at 1606 and 610 2nd Ave and promotes sanitary, clean brushes claiming they let every person have a meow.

2Nd Ave Hanlon Monarch

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