Plans to cripple municipal lines threaten Spokane Avenue franchise
A Spokane Avenue franchise sought by Seattle Electric would grant control of a key arterial route into a populous Seattle district edging toward annexation. The measure could cripple a city street system by enabling the private utility to command the best streets and block municipal expansion, with county franchises potentially locking out city plans for decades.
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Agreement Hinge on Provisions for Pateare
Sources suggest a recommendation will be made if parties reach consensus on provisions. Ongoing discussions focus on key terms and enforceable duties. No final pact announced yet as negotiators seek acceptable language.
Watches Stolen From Steamer Athlon Cabin
W J Morton of Granite Falls and James McLaren staying at the Interurban hotel report gold filled watches missing from their rooms aboard the steamer Athlon on Washington street. Police investigate theft from the vessel and hotel guests.
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Woman Drowns in Shallow Johnson Creek
In Portland Oregon on July 14 an elderly Gresham woman, Rephemia Butler, was found dead in Johnson Creek. Her head was just under water and investigators think heat may have driven her to suffocation by wearing a shawl wrapped around her head.
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Garden Hose Theft Report From Local Home N
Shortage reported in last night incident where 60 feet of new garden hose belonging to 8 N Bird at 909 Blowttt Avenue was stolen. Police note unknown suspect.
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Church of St Ignatius to Rise at Eighteenthavy and Royat
The Society of Jesus will build a small church at the corner of Eighteenthavy and Royat. The new institution will be called the Church of St. Ignatius in honor of the order's founder.
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Kelso push to boost city streetcar service
Councilman Kelso pressed the Beattie Electric company to increase service on key lines at a council committee meeting. He plans an investigation into traffic congestion and may seek defined car intervals as required by the company franchise. The move follows pledges by municipal ownership candidates to regulate car service if elected.
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Lawn Social Planned by Holy Trinity Lutheran League
The Lutheran league of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church sponsors a lawn social on the church grounds at Eleventhay and Olfvest on Thursday evening July 19. A short program and refreshments will be served.
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Suspect Jenae Greenbaum Arrested on Warrant
Jenae Greenbaum was arrested on a warrant charging living with and accepting earnings of a woman office. Held on $1,000 bond after failing to raise the bail, according to Justice Gordon.
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Justice Gordon
Sultan of Morocco in Tangier Suffering Typhoid
The Sultan of Morocco is reported to be ill in Tangier with typhoid as of July 14, with no further medical updates or official statements provided.
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Morocco
Take Your Lunch on the Fortuna Excursion Boat
The Fortuna offers a 26 mile trip around cer taland from Leach Park at 6:20 with tables and commoedations on deck. The moonlight trip runs nightly weather permitting from Leechi at 6:15 and Madievon Pa at 6:30. Fortuna makes regular Mercer Island trips leaving Leechi at 10:30 am 2:20 pm and 6:30 pm with fare 25 cents.
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Girl Wanders Streets Reported Missing Teen
Helen Smith aged 16 was found wandering at First and Pike at 4 this morning. She told police her mother is dead, father in Alaska, living with an uncle on Firetay. A young man blocked her name and took her to Kinoong park where she was assaulted. Police matron took custody.
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Lewies Atticfield reports recent sales in Brooklyn and Pontius additions
The Lewies Atticfield company reports sales including late 24, 25 and 27 in the Brooklyn addition to J. P. Pogsley for 6126 dollars, lot 12 block 46 Pontius addition to Mrs. L. W. Boydon for 5000 dollars.
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Pontius Addition
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Wanted to Rent a Launch by the Month at Port Orchard
A notice seeks a small gasoline launch for monthly rental at Port Orchard Route Pier 2. Call details provide contact through Port Orchard.
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Pier 2
Five Arrested After Lodging House Raid
Sergeant Leighton and patrolmen rounded up five occupants of a Pike lodging house at 2 AM. The group includes Leona Mull 19 Sylvia Paterson 19 Ernen Thurston 22 J Thurston 19 and Flowsie Thurston 12, a brother and sister pair. Officers say they have damaging evidence to press a serious charge.
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Sylvia Paterson
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