New Rockefeller Row Figures in Tarbell Case
Attorney Virgil P. Kline defends John D. Rockefeller amid Ida Tarbell’s profile of Corrigan’s dealings. Corrigan, owner of 12500 Standard Oil shares, borrowed from Rockefeller, then sold stock. he claims misrepresentation and financial loss. Courts upheld Rockefeller in the dispute.
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Virgil P. Kline
John D. Rockefeller
Ida Tarbell
Corrigan
Onlo Bar
Corporation
Great Lakes
Owenr
Rockefeller
Finality
John D
Ida M. Tarbell
McClure
Virgil P. Cline
We ll Take Care of Beggars Salvation Army
A Salvation Army pamphlet titled Lights and Shadows of Seattle describes its efforts to aid outcasts and the fallen city. The booklet notes the army runs a hotel and a clothing house to help the truly needy, and appeals for funds to support ongoing work.
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Salvation Army
Seattle
Friends of the Army
Colored Wedding on Camel Back at Local Carnival
Pleasant weather brings crowds to a carnival week full of novelty acts and events. A colored wedding on Wednesday night will feature the couple mounted on a camel during the ceremony, followed by jiu jitsu displays by local Japanese athletes, a women’s tug of war, an orphan entertainment on Thursday, a prize baby show on Saturday, free admission for mothers with strollers, and a grand mardi gras finale Saturday night with masks and merriment to close the season.
Franchises Under Tax Scrutiny In Seattle
A city review questions public service franchise valuations as several utilities face low assessments. The Seattle Bicentric company slots a franchise value over 1 million but is taxed only 100 thousand, with broader franchise values and other franchises largely ignored in assessments. The Seattle Electric and Seattle Lighting cases illustrate uneven reporting and potential underassessment of franchise assets.
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Seattle Bicetric Company
Do Soto
Seattle Electric Company
Boston
Seattle Lighting Company
Taxable value disputes swamp city franchise debates
The report shows the main taxable value centered on real property while franchise values are inconsistently listed. Seattle area utilities and transit firms face taxes on assets, with franchises often underreported and public revenue debated as lawmakers and assessors clash over franchise valuations and double tracking impacts.
Curbstone Architects Busy Again In Seattle
Curbstone architects resume work on the Alaska building project in Seattle. The Low man building rises at First avenue and Cherry street where volunteers crowd daily to watch the steel framework take shape as a derrick hoist heavy beams into place.
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Curbstone
Alaska
Seattle
Lowman
First Avenue
Cherry Street
Gangs of S71 RiKe Breakers Coming
A sympathetic strike by Rainier trunk sewer men follows bricklayers walkout at the People's Saving Bank Second and Pike. Citizens Alliance plans an employment bureau at the Lamber Exchange to fill strikers’ vacancies. J L Brass says gangs are being sent to Beattie to cover work. The strike stems from a boycott against Puget Sounds Metal Works.
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Rainier
People’s Saving Bank
Second and Pike
Citizens Alliance
Lamber Pechange
J. L. Brass
Alliance
Beattie
Puget Sounds
Simple Life Club forms in Bremerton
The city starts a new group named Simple Life Club organized by local men to promote longer life. Charles Austin appointed as butler to enforce the rules. Milton Hanauer serves as president and receives applications rapidly. Outdoor exercise and sanitary rules are mandatory for all members.
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Simple Life Club
Bremerton
Charles Austin
Butler
Milton Hanauer
Hair Care Product Claims and Vague Endorsements
Fragmentary notes describe a hair product promising natural color and soft, smooth results with checks on split ends. Vague references mention vigor and splendid dressing but lack concrete details or identifiable brands or sources.
Korean Mission Established in Los Angeles
A Korean mission described as the only successful one in the states has been established in Los Angeles. Operated under the Methodist Episcopal church, it aims to teach English, Christianity, cooking, and western culture to Korean youths. Missionary Mia Florence Sherman spearheads the effort, guiding inmates from Orientalism toward Occidentalism with practical lessons in daily tasks and study.
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Los Angeles
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mia
Florence M. Sherman
Korea
Grain Inspector Arrasmith Sees Record Wheat Crop
Tacoma official Arrasmith predicts a record wheat harvest this year with threshing starting in some districts within two weeks. The forecast highlights strong yields across the state and indicates rising activity as harvest approaches.
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Tacoma
Arrasmith
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New Rockefeller Row
James Corrigan
Peter
King County Assessor
Comple’s Credit House
Furnishere—Frederick & Nelson (Inc
Hotel and Club
Furnishere
Otlcloth
Reguilar
Cess
Union Ingrain
Rca
Smyrna
Axminster
Fearless Lawn Howe
Niagara Falls
Aize
Frederick & Nelson
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Sts
Seri
Gurney
Independent Telephone Company
Seatle Tacoma Power Company
Puget Sound Electric Company
Seatle, Renton & Southern Hallway Company
Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway Company
Ayers
Washington
Trust
Iowa
Batter Store
Heady’s Barber Shop
Madras
Hc Brussels
Belding
Roye Hercules
Faust
Farence Z
Dheman
United States
California
Bagley’s
Eskay
Robinson's
USA
Max Ragley Iy
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