City reorganizes sanitation staff and rat control units
A city council approves a permanent reorganization of sanitation work and assigns a new Second Chief and key officers. The plan names administrators, ward chiefs, and a list of rat poisoners and rat catchers tasked with ongoing public health duties across Spokane County.
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Gowe
Ib Cambs
Prince Snes
H. A Theudee C. W
Foun R. Disoh
Ricks
Albert Pray
T. R. Wilber
B. M. Coates
City health district boundaries and staff changes described
The article outlines district boundaries by streets and bays, listing areas from Denny Way to Lake Washington and including Union Bay and Rainier valley. It names district chiefs C. R. Frasch and C. L. Murray, principal assistants H. T. Parker and L. M. Lane, and inspectors such as T. D. De Jorup and J. Denny Roge. It notes District C and DC designations and compares past staffing to current counts, showing a shift from eight to sixteen inspectors.
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Dennyway
Weatlakeay
Lake Union
Lake Washington
Union Bay
Spokaneay
Rainier and
Duwamish River
Youngstown
Seattle
Alki
Spring Hill
Wear Seatte
Pirat
C. R. Frasch
H. T. Parker
T. D. de Jorup
George Weed
J. Denny Rogce
BE. R. Downing
R. So
Merville
BW. Small
Q. J. Imbofe
B.C. Keesler
Denny Way
Bay
Ballard
Fremont
University
Interbay
Green Lake
C. L. Murray
L. M. Lane
C. Davis
T. J. McDonagh
W. P. Doney
C. Thoman
J. P. Filek
Louis Mawson
Health Department
Yesterway
Local Transit Note From Navy Yard Area
Fragmentary report notes a transit route at the Navy Yard area with six daily trips stopping near Pier 2 and foot of Yesler Way, charging six cents per ride. Further details are unclear.
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Washington
Colorado
Penn
Navy
Yesler Way
Hundreds Want to Join Roosevelt African Hunt Trip
United Press reports at Oyster Bay on July 17 that hundreds of letters from diverse citizens urge President Roosevelt to invite them on his African hunting expedition. The president plans to travel with only his son Kermit, despite public requests to broaden the entourage. Meanwhile, at Bellingham workers strike after a wage raise was denied at Puget Sound Mills & Timber Company plant.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Roosevelt
Africa
Kermit
Wakes
Puget Sound Mills & Timber Company
Bellingham
Seattle Optical Co Sets Temporary Offices on Second Avenue
The Seattle Optical Co has opened temporary quarters with the Wailing Must Mouse on Second Avenue to operate while relocating from the old Losmtten site. Workers report rapid progress and expect a return to the former location in a few weeks.
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Seattle Optical Co
Second Avenue
Asuad
Pioneering Piano Sale Draws Shrewd Buyers to Johnston’s
A bustling sale at the Pioneer Piano House draws many buyers to the Dr. Johnathan Johnston Co. showroom, with pianos priced far below standard. Instruments described as finest American makes, with savings claimed up to hundreds, and the event advertised as money back if not satisfied.
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Dr. Johnatan Co
Gebaadly
Railroad Co
America
Mars
Balloon race opens first Northwest international event
Eight of the world’s famed racing balloons gather as they prepare for the inaugural international balloon race in the Northwest. The event caps the week long activities hosted by the Nobles of the Mythe Shrine who have been in residence for the festival.
Italian Murderer Struts Into Merrimac After Slayings
In Marysville on July 17 the Italian killer Jules, armed and travel-sapped, murdered two men at Western Pacific Camp 3 in Hig Har hills. He then entered Merrimac seeking beer, but fled into the woods when refused.
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United Press
Marysville
Cal
Jules
Western Pacific
Hig Har Hills
Merrimac
Fire Department Relief Gifts From Hinckley Fire
The Hinckley relief fund received donations after a Monday block fire. Checks came from Lowman Hanford for 250 dollars Ira D. Hinckley for 250 dollars Cyrus Clapp for 100 dollars and King Bros for 100 dollars.
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Hinckley Block
Relief Association Fund
Lowman
Hanford
Ira D. Hinckley
Cyrus Clapp
King Bros
Driving Out Chinamen
Raids on fan-tan games opium dens and lotteries threaten Chinese merchants in Los Angeles. The Chinese population dropped from over 3,000 a year ago to fewer than 500 today as many depart for San Francisco and Oakland where restrictions are laxer.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Oakland
Seacoma BeachCompany offers campsites at 200 dollars
The Seacoma Beach Company presents camper lots at 200 dollars each with 40 dollars down and the balance in monthly installments. Water is piped to each lot and there is a splendid boat service. No Sunday picnics permitted.
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Seacoma Beach Company
Splendid
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Union Iings & Trust Co
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D. 8
Tim Tremwidous
House of Pertonebon
Johnston
Syechrodome Theatre
Ee Pike
Ehine
Wash
China
Breken Marr
He Jardiniere
Casale
Plumas
Hutte
Casteliane
Paris
Ditte
Count Bon de Casteliane
Princess de Sagan
Prince de Sagan
Schuchard Optical Co
National Land Inv. Co., Inc
First Ay
Tae
Nione
Felicia
Raven Drug Co
Sr Oan Rohe
the Rantoike
Ind
R. B. Calley
Mgr
eWorth
C. O. Deno
King Bros. Co
First Ave
First Avenue
Cotman
Reno
Shanghai
Carmen V. Boyd
Boyd
Albert Hansen
Reet Atehes
Oe Prinkert and Cherey
Wties Department
Money For Relief Fund
A. L. Hall
H. L. Klein
James SY
Seacoma Beach
Ee Clotheno CO
Firet Ave
Pacific Coast Clothing Co
Picayune
New York
Broadway
Marion Street
Clothiers
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