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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
5
Four views depict Seattle streets with many poles and wires. An exception on Capitol Hill shows a poleless avenue, prompting calls for underground conduits or alternative wiring to beautify residential and business districts.
July 19 Bremerton residents protest city officials for permitting dice games tied to gambling laws. A fruit stand owner is accused of encouraging underage youths to gamble, while Republicans quarrel over precinct delegate losses and navy-adjacent land moves. Also noted is Rev A B Barrows receiving a Doctor of Divinity from Bethel College.
Everett July 19 Delegates from Commercial Clubs meet at 2 PM today with a smoker at 8 o'clock tonight. James J. reports the Commercial Club agenda and invites members to attend this state gathering. W R Williams secretary notices meeting details.
Hill approves plans for an 800 foot long wheat warehouse at Everett with capacity of 766000 bushels and an attached cleaning elevator. J T Mc Chesney directed to begin work and complete before the late crop, to handle Big Bend wheat currently shipped via Snohomish to Tacoma.
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