Boats will take gold under Alaska mail contract
Acting Second Assistant Postmaster General Holladay ordered the Alaska Steamship Company to receive all mail from Skagway to Seattle. The firm has already accepted $600,000 in gold and will continue to carry the gold despite claimed risks. A legal decision will settle whether government terms or company policy prevail.
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Holladay
Steamship Transportation Service
B. Peabody
The
Alaska Steamship Company
Skagway
Seattle
Peabody
City Questioned on Authority to Build Asphalt Plant
The city of Seattle faces doubts about its charter authority to construct an asphalt plant at a time when several officials question state docks. A proposed ordinance to authorize the 5,000 yard daily plant was introduced with a blank appropriation, expected near 25 600. If the legal opinion denies proceeding, the plan may be dropped.
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Seattle
Board of Public Works
Every Man His Own Hair Restorer Says Dr Parker
Detroit July report describes Dr Delos L Parker claiming expired breath injections can restore hair. He says pigeons dogs and hens showed hair regrowth after exposure and three bald men reportedly improved after breathing methods. The doctor cites six week noticeable gains and urges continued practice.
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Detroit
Delos L. Parker
United States Naval
Parker
Benefit for Press Club Revival of Seattle Press Club Mothered by Opera
A benefit performance of Dolly Varden by the San Francisco Opera Company is set for the afternoon of the 24. Proceeds will fit the quarters of the Seattle Press Club, revived after a temporary sleep, to reassert its role in the northwest metropolis. An election of officers will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, the club’s temporary quarters.
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Dolly Varden
San Francisco Opera Company
Seattle Press Club
Northwest
Champ of Commerce
Maynard Improvement Club Meeting Scheduled
The Maynard Improvement Club will meet Wednesday evening July 10 at the youth school Washington and Main. Property owners are especially invited.
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Maynard Improvement Club
Yooth School
Washington
Main St
Four Children Die in Fire Tragedy at Fon Du Lac
Four children of Jason Field died in a Fon Du Lac residence fire caused by a gas line explosion. The blaze occurred as the children slept, authorities report. Local ads for hats and hunting boats appear in the same dispatch.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Fon DU Lac
Wis
Jason Field
Health Board Staff Increase Backed in City Council
Strong opposition based on economy arose in the council to expanding the health department staff. A keynote speech by Dr Crichton, chair of the health and sanitation committee, with Councilmen Hurd and Gi, secured approval for nine additional assistants.
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Rct of Health
Dr. Crichton
Hurd
Cape Plattery Abandoned For Cape Scott Fishing
Cape Plattery is being abandoned by old time taking crafts due to small catches. Cape Scott is expected to be the new location where better fishing is believed to be found.
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Cape
Crafta
Cape Scott
Mayor to Veto Appropriation After Unclear Comptroller Funds
Mayor Moore transmitted to council a sealed veto of the appropriation of 4 dollars to Krat & Goets to cover a check drawn by John Riptinger as city comptroller. He argues the comptroller fund status is not yet determined and unsettled with the city or the surety company.
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Moore
Krat & Goets
John Riptinger
Garden hose sale at Geo H Wood Co
A local advertisement states Geo H Wood Co sells garden hose with a fine mine and guarantee of satisfaction. The offer is presented from 112 University Street, inviting customers to view the stock and assurances.
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Geo. H. Wood- Co
University St
Joslyn Confirmed as City Electrician
The city council unanimously confirmed Howard Joslyn for city electrician at its meeting last night, sealing the appointment.
Frederick & Nelsons Stock Arranging Sale Begins Tomorrow Morning
Frederic k and Nelson announces a stock arranging sale of furniture beginning tomorrow morning. The sale features pink tagged stock as well as numerous odd pieces across the furniture stocks. Delivery will be within 10 days or later depending on customer needs. no C.O.D. or phone orders.
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Frederick & Nelson
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