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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1907
Page
5
A Tokyo municipal clash over tramways pits Mayor Ozaki against private rail interests. The city contemplates buying the tramways, arguing monopolies should not be privatized. If purchased, bonds could raise $18 million and yield over $2 million yearly, easing tax burdens.
An 1880s report outlines a plan to merge three street railway lines under one management. A blanket 30 year franchise was proposed with fare rise and city option to buy after 60 years tied to the company’s incomes. The plan included transfers, contingencies, and a potential city purchase based on average five year income.
Ed White, a experienced tailor at 208 Colline Bide, promises satisfaction with custom made clothing. He highlights a wide fine line of fashionable garments and assures proper fit and quality.
The Nalnter chapter of the Dan ters of the American Reveotut held their regular monthly meets yesterday afternoon at the home Mr. KR. & Ripley, 418 Bellevue After the business was disposed Mra Mary Temple of Tacoma paper on Virginia Dare, Mra. Alexander Smith, also from Tacoma, contributed a paper on Mary Hall. Red carnations were worn by all present, It being Carnation day on the calendar of the order.
The board approved a contract to Wm Stanley to provide a street for schoolchildren in the Madison park area. Currently children must crawl through brush between their homes and the new school site.
T P Murdock left Knik Alaska near Seward five weeks ago on a hunting trip and has not been seen since. Three weeks ago his blankets and other belongings were found on Eagle River near Knik Arm. A letter received in Seattle today says he likely drowned or froze to death given the extreme cold. He had previously survived a near-drowning on the Matanuska river in 1906 after raft mishap with a companion named Smith.
In order that he may better oversee the work of building good roads, Hamual C Lancaster, continuing engineer of the office of public roads, department of agriculture.
The North ern Pacific Railroad imposes an embargo on shipments except perishable goods drawing sharp criticism from lumber and shingle groups near Washington. R J Douglas of the Shingle Mill Bureau calls the situation dire while F A Brecht argues it is an outrage to be reviewed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Ayer H Beckman of the Lumbermen's Association plans further inquiry into any freight justification.
Marshal Kellogg found several cartloads of ashes stored in the cellar of a house on 14th ay north yea r. The household said workers could not be hired to move the refuse, with ashes stacked in boxes one above another awaiting removal.
An old notice lists showtimes and pricing for matinee and evening performances by John Cort and company. Prices range from 6 to 1.00 with Friday and Saturday dates noted and a plan for a yearly theater production.
A fragmentary theater page promotes The Scouts Revenge and an operas eteire with matinees and evening shows at New Lyric Theater corner Occidental Ave and Washington St. Listings mention prices 10c to 25c and a vaudeville lineup including M and Mart, Devesy and Loraine with Starscope.
A well attended meeting of local photographers established the Photographers Society of Seattle in the chamber of commerce committee rooms. Mr Hh Wille was named chairman and Fred Loaschenkohl secretary. A rules and by laws committee was elected including Ralston Mamitten Jefferson Romana Charleston and Mist Moon.
Matawaeka an elderly Indian long around Kalk was found frozen to death a few miles away after an apparent failed attempt to light a campfire. A heap of wood and a box of saturated matches lay nearby, suggesting wet matches prevented fire and led to exposure. The man sat under a tree with folded arms and died in unconsciousness.
A brief note praises Schilling's Best, mentioning tea and coffee as the consumer’s acceptance grows despite imperfect flavor.
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