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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

Page

12

State Attorneys Question Phone Company Valuation

The engineers estimate $26,892,700 for the plant value. KE Plaeger testified there is a gap between estimated and actual costs. The public service commission seeks a fair rate schedule for phone service. Exhibits show plant costs: Seattle $5,857,899 Tacoma $2,181,529 Spokane $3,024,222.

Tacoma Seattle Spokane North Yakima Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co KE. Plaeger Public Service Commission

Ballard High School Opening Attracts 3000 Attendees

About 3,000 people attended the formal opening of Ballard High School on Thursday night. Local officials and school leaders hosted the ceremony at the new facility with community members present to tour the building and celebrate the milestone.

Ballard’ High School

Splendid Remedy for Constipation in Children

Parents should know Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offers mild, reliable relief for children’s constipation without opiates. A bottle costs fifty cents and is available at drug stores. free trial bottles are offered by writing Dr. W. B. Caldwell, 454 Washington St., Monticello, Illinois.

Eva F. Gaff 10Th St Washington, D. C Marie

Readers Voice for Gill and Erickson in Seattle Mayoral Race

A set of letters to The Star endorses Hiram C. Gill or Oliver T. Erickson, praising openness, health measures, and leadership. Citizens from the North End and beyond criticize Gill’s honesty, advocate Griffiths, and argue for sane, firm council leadership.

Gill Folster the Star Oliver T. Erickson Hiram Dc. Gil North End S. EB Griffiths W. Parker 74Th St

Gill for Common Folk

Letter from a local taxpayer endorsing Gill for re election. The writer argues against Griffitha and Erickson citing unproven effectiveness and tax impact. He praises Gill as aligned with common people and his willingness to resign a job for public service.

Gill

Erickson for Mayor backed by Seattle voter letter

A Seattle resident and voter endorses Oliver T. Erickson for mayor. The letter praises his business training and municipal experience and urges voters to elect him for the city's benefit. Signed by BB. G. Allen of 1647 16th Ave. N.

Raymer as Mayor Would Break Up Homes Says Writer

The Star's writer mocks Chas D. Raymer as a socialist with no horns and warns that electing him mayor would break up every home. He claims socialists would raise Cain and require the full product of each person’s toil if Raymer gains control.

The Star Chas D. Raymera Cain Raymer H. P. Williamson Olive Bt

Erickson praised for exposing deception in Seattle

James A West writes that Oliver T Erickson deserves a gold medal for thoroughly exposing Gill's hypocrisy. He declares his pleasure at Erickson's performance and urges Gill to quit campaigning, while noting his own voting stance remains unresolved.

the Star Seattle Oliver T. Erickson Hii Erickson Gill James A. West

Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair

Advice on hair care using cocoanut oil as a mild greaseless shampoo alternative to alkali laden soaps. Moisten, rub oil into hair, produce a rich lather, rinse clean, and enjoy silky results. Easy to obtain at drug stores and affordable for family use.

Jnst

Baker Proposes Aid for Laboring Class Conditions

H C Baker of Manhattan Apartments voices intent to improve the harsh conditions of laboring workers while denouncing stalemate tactics championed by Mr Gill who urges leaving things as they are.

Mr. Gill H. C. Baker Manhattan Apartments

Eden Surrenders in Alleged Equor Violation Case

John C. Eden, president of the Superior Portland Cement Co., and prominent clubman, turned himself in to Sheriff Hodge and was released on his own recognizance after noon Thursday. Judge Gilliam will set the trial date.

John C. Eden Superior Portland Cement Co Gilliam Hodge

Tiz Promises Foot Relief and All Day Comfort

An advertisement extols Tiz as a cure for tired swollen feet and foot pains. It claims the product relieves corns callouses bunions and odor and offers a full year of comfort with a 25 cent box from any drug store. It urges buyers to accept no substitute.

Willard denounces rail labor push amid strong earnings claim

Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio says earnings for the road will be high but warns that wage and hour pressure by labor groups will raise operating costs. He notes engineers and firemen often work longer hours than iron and steel workers, urging public weight on rate increases.

Washington Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Daniel Willard Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen

Hillman Faces Fraud Suit Over $69,345 Damages

C D Hillman once of Seattle now with Hillman Investment Co Los Angeles is named in a Friday lawsuit seeking 69 345 dollars in damages tied to alleged fraudulent activities.

C. D. Hillman Seattle The Hillman Investment Co Los Angeles

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