Millions in Streetcar Franchises Spark Seattle Reform Fight
A historic clash over a blanket street railway franchise in 1900 exposed alleged corruption in Seattle's city council. Prominent figures Furth and Lowman backed consolidation with vote-buying amid pushback by the public and a safety committee. The council approved a fare and labor provision resisting graft, while reformers predicted dire consequences for municipal control.
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Jacob Furth
J. D. Lowman
Ing
James A. James
Capt
John
GF. M. Muldoon
Rinehart
James
H. Parry
Coun
Seattle
Amideewa Gang
Cedar River
Furth
Lowman
Post Intelligencer
Boston
Committee of Safety
Mr. James
Tor
President Hinehart
John Taylor
F. M. Muldoon
H. C. Bill L. Diller
Sena
Iman H. P. Rude
Gil
Presa
Muldoon
Maurice McMicken
Post-Intelligencer
Chicago Jewelry Special in City’s Finest Assortment
In the city’s premier shop the finest assortment is on display with a special price this week. Chicago Jewelry at 1207 Indiana Avenue invites shoppers to explore a wide range of pieces and take advantage of current offers.
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Chicago
Ind. Ave
Rent Your Safe Deposit Box From Wm. D. Perkins & Co.
Bankers invite inspection of vaults located in the fire proof Alaska building at the center of business. Safe deposit boxes available with the claim that vaults are fire and burglar proof. Contact Wm. D. Perkins & Co. for rental details.
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Wm. D. Perkins & Co
Bankers
Alaska
Battle over franchise exploitation continues next issue
The applicants withdrew on one account to bluff the council into a forma for their franchise and then pursued the grant. This marks the second great battle of the people of Beat tle against franchise exploitation, with more details to follow tomorrow.
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Beattle
Canucks Dominate Local Opponent in Holiday Victory
Vancouver shut out Tacoma 0 to 0 in a brisk morning tilt during the Dominion Day crowd scene. The article notes a strong defensive effort and a clean sheet, highlighting the Canucks’ control throughout the game.
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Vancouver
B.C
Tacoma
New Towns on the Milwaukee Line Attract Attention
The Milwaukee Road will open four new towns Beverly Othello Warden and Roxboro on its coast line in eastern Washington. The move aims to attract thousands of settlers, with Spokane hosting events July 16 17 and 18. The Western Townsite Company, an affiliate of the railroad, will own the towns and run offices at 464 Empire Building for details.
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Ownsite Dept
Milwaukee Road
Washington
Wale
Spokane
Beverly
Othello
Warden
Roxboro
Adame
Douglas
Ble Bend
Western Townasite Company of
Bt. P. Ry
Wills
Empire Bidg
Eee
Buffalo Gasoline Engines for boats and more
Buffalo Gasoline Engines offered by Wenthouse Co at 112 University St. advertise engines from two to one hundred horsepower. Stock on hand and ready for immediate delivery.
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Wenthouse @ Co
University Et
Cottages For Sale Near Pioneer Place On City Line
Desirable 4 and 5 room cottages on 40 by 160 foot lots with improvements including cement sidewalks city water and good car line 26 minutes from Pioneer Place Prices range 1800 to 3200 with terms offered.
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Lota
Pioneer Place
Yesler Way Rubbish Chirps Urgent Cleanup Plea
A Yesler Way letter urges residents and city officials to clean up Yesler Way from City Hall area to Leschi Park, citing rubbish near old health office and plant. The piece calls for removing debris, improving the parking strip, and better lighting, urging councilmen to act.
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Yealer Way
Yesler Way
Leschi Park
Lake Washington
Yester Way
Verler
Madison
Third Ward
Yesler Way Improvement Club
I. L. Sizer
Pres
Firecrackers Offered in Wide Variety at Pifer Taft Store
Firecrackers of every variety and size are advertised for sale at Pifer and Taft’s, located at 1224 2nd Avenue. The listing highlights a broad assortment and the store’s readiness to supply the explosives.
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Grote-Rankin
Emmerich Brand
Pifer & Taft's
2Nd. Ave
Special Thie 16 Worth Investigating In Seattle
One of the most desirable locations for a home in Seattle with a prime view over Lake Washington and distant mountains. A-1 line nearby and 16 minutes from Second and Madison. Bargain and big money maker offered, price and terms at Pettit Bon Inc 314 Colman Building.
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Seattle
Lake Washington
Mountains
Second
Madison
Pettit & Bon, Inc
Colman Bolidiog
Navy Yard Tour Ships Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin and More
All aboard for the navy yard to see Uncle Sam's battleships the Nebraska Oregon and Wisconsin the gunboats Chicago Boston and Albany the training ship Philadelphia the prison ship Nip sic and the immense drydock. Boats leave Pier 2 at 6 30 8 30 and 10 a m 1 16 2 20 and 4 30 p m. Round trip 60e.
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Navy Yard
Uncle Sam
Nebraska
Oregon
Wisconsin
Chicago
Boston
Albany
Philadelphia
Nipsic
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George A. Piper
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BW. Way
Richard Winsor
George F. Cotterill
J. Allen Smith
William Hickman Moore
Supreme Court
Milwaukee
Western Townsite Co
Buffalo
McLaughlin Realty Company
Bank
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the Grote-Rankin CO
Belfast
Second Avenue
Towae
O Buy
Second Ave
Yesler
U. S. Navy Yard
California
Sehilings & Company
Keystone Liquor Co
First Avenue
New York
J. Redersheimer & Co
First Ave
Columbia
Beautiful West
Columbia Ave
Northwest
Scandinavian American Bank Alaska
Benson Clothing
Pike ST
Klgualam
Everett
West & Wheeler
Cotman
Bow
Woodland Park
Fremont- Ballard
Post
Bow Addition
North End
Post Street
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