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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
16
City officials on Monday approved an appropriation of fifteen thousand dollars for street utilities, earmarked to replace or install utility poles and support infrastructure in several districts. The measure focuses on safety upgrades and improving electrical and communication lines citywide.
A brush fire in the Lake Burien district, which briefly prompted homeowners to fear for their properties, was declared absolutely under control on Tuesday morning with no wind-driven expansion risk.
Report notes fire crews battled a blaze on Monday night at the Ashes site, carrying out firefighting without the use of water to prevent flare ups and protect surrounding areas.
A fragment observes Agtri delaying thoughts of a young man as a potential husband until she begins dispensing counsel. The note hints at evolving feelings and the social dynamic of matchmaking.
M. G. Williams of 2708 First Ave Spokane says Tanlac improved his long stomach trouble and dizziness, noting an eleven pound gain and ability to eat normally. He credits relief from gas and bloating and improved energy. Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle sells Tanlac by a special representative.
The Pacific fleet led by 54 destroyers will sail from Hampton Roads July 19 for a six day canal transit. After stops in Gatun lake and San Diego, the fleet will proceed to San Francisco for a week long review by President Wilson before finishing to Puget Sound around September 1. The flagship New Mexico will visit Pearl Harbor for the drydock opening.
A detachment of Washington and Oregon engineers from the 21st and 28th units passes Seattle en route to Camp Lewis for discharge. Red Cross volunteers meet them at the Great Northern station with candies fruits and cigarettes. Names of returning soldiers include sergeants privates and wagoners from the 28th and 1st engineers and list multiple individuals.
Horacio Recart and his brother Eduardo reached the United States after a 36 day journey from Santiago Chile. Horacio will enroll at the university while Eduardo attends Washington State College at Pullman when the fall session begins.
At a conference opening in Plymouth Congregational church pastors from 10 Protestant denominations gathered. Rev. Roy B. Guild of the federal council of churches outlined ongoing work through church unity.
Capt. E C McKibben, son of Mr and Mrs William McKibben of Seattle and surgeon in the 361st Infantry, arrived in New York on Sunday and is expected to return home soon. His wife and family reside at Kirkland.
R Bruce Hesketh fell to Richard Vanderlas in the Playfield tournament feature. Monday results include Class A matches with Vanderlas defeating Hesketh 6-1 1-6 6-3 and other forfeits and set scores across classes, listing numerous planned evening matches and Tuesday card details.
A notice relays telegrams showing Seattle not planning to raise streetcar fares. Officials state five cent fares persist on municipal lines while a private Seattle and Rainier Valley line has moved to six cents with transfer charges. Public interest in municipal ownership parallels Atlanta inquiries.
C. Cohan editor of the Butte Miner and author of Born of the Crucible toured Seattle on the Northwest trip. He said a sharp clash between radicals and conservatives exists in Butte and noted the Seattle general strike was closely watched there and its failure dampened any similar action.
An advertisement claims Freezone removes hard or soft corns and toe calluses with just a few drops. The product costs a few cents, is applied to the affected area, and supposedly lifts the corn or callus off raot and all without pain.
Dr J Br Binyon advertises free eye examinations at 1116 First Ave Seattle. The Northwest optician promises glasses made on site from start to finish and notes lenses are prescribed only when necessary. Contact Main 1550 for details.
Mrs. M. P. Benton, 60, who was injured in an auto accident near Port Townsend on June 28, died Monday night at Minor hospital. Her home was at 1218 16th Ave N.
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