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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
5
Protests by auto dealers and owners appear to drive the stalled licensing measure introduced by Councilman Murphy. The ordinance aims to curb reckless driving and safeguard operations, but committee reluctance and political contention have kept the proposal in limbo amid broader efforts to address automobile safety and revenue concerns.
The article notes opposition from automobile dealers and owners to a proposed licensing bill. Protests have reached the committee repeatedly and no action has been taken. Councilman Murphy, sponsor of the ordinance, plans to push the measure to the council despite the committee's apparent reluctance.
A fashion note describes a blue overdress in blue messaline paired with a fix mull underdress and lace. Buttons trimming one edge are blue sou.
United Press reports a third Nelson versus Gans bout likely at Tex Rickard's Goldfield arena on Labor Day or September 9. Richard will guarantee a $20,000 purse and Willis Britt remains confident the champion can be kept active despite Nelson's stated intent to retire. Benny Selig says Gans will not retire and plans future challenges after possible tuneups against McParland or Welsh.
The expert boxer plans to return home to Baltimore this week and resume training as soon as arrangements are made for his next scrap. No man who witnessed the battle doubts the contest was fair and square.
Property owners ordered to vacate 12th Ave grade will gather Tuesday evening at the First Chapter Church at 11th Ave and B Union. Speakers oppose the work and a petition to repeal the ordinance will be presented for signatures.
Fifty pupils under Prof. Baker staged a July celebration on Ravenna Heights financed by Prof. M. F. Jones. The program featured patriotic speeches songs and the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Jack Thompson a 36 year old logger shot himself in his room at 86 West Stewart Street Saturday morning. The body was found at 6 o'clock by N A Herbert the house owner.
Dr. McGregor, a dentist, has resumed practice in the 603 American Bank Building. The notice confirms his return to clinical work and office location.
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