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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1906

Page

4

Milwaukee Rail Route Halted Over Cedar River Watershed

City trustees should rescind approval for a rail right of way into the Cedar River valley as doctors testify the line would pollute the public water supply. The Star urges action to prevent contamination despite the Milwaukee's franchise claims and political shifts.

Milwaukee Railroad Cedar River Milwaukee King County Medical Society Noa Seattle Per Saad Velen Les Severitainne Risin James At Pirenal

Milwaukee Rail Route Debate Over Water Supply Preservation

The Star argues for a Milwaukee route into the city that preserves the Cedar River water supply and questions claims that no other feasible path exists. City Engineer Thomson is cited as able to survey an alternate route, with potential to guide the project without harming the water system.

The Star Milwaukee Cedar River Thomson Seattle

Three Town Now a City

Rainier valley improvement clubs sparked a change turning Southeast Seattle area including Hillman City York into a city of the third class. Voters approved the proposition Saturday by 244 to 86, formalizing the new city status and territory.

Rainier Valley Southeast Beattle Hillman City York

Seattle area to be incorporated and annexed

The text notes an incorporation covering all square miles with an estimated population of 9000. This preliminary area is to be annexed to Seattle and will follow as soon as possible.

Seattle

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