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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1906

Page

8

City council delays second Cedar River water main and rail plan

The council airily delays the second Cedar River water main as engineers Thomson and Youngs urged action. Thomson, ill in bed, had completed water main plans and promised rail plans for July. Council members accuse Thomson of holding up the effort while seeking to rush both projects to a single special election.

Cedar River Bnetneer Thomson Bnatneer Thomson Youngs Thomson Thomeon Mordey Eight Crichton Finance Committee

Thousand Meat Inspectors Sought Under Beveridge Law

About 1 000 inspector positions paying 1000 dollars a year will be open to men with practical meat experience. Examinations by the U S Civil Service Commission will be held nationwide next Saturday July 21. Merit and practical knowhow count more than formal veterinary education.

Washington Beveridge United States Civil Service Commission United States

Jewelry and accessories sale item rundown

The ad shows a selection of shell and amber buttons in multiple sizes with ornate metal caps and colored stones priced at five cents each. It also mentions a separate Hicks lingerie detachable shield garment to wear with a shirt, described as a simple addition with no fuss.

Invided or Equesternnne Skirts Arrive in Gray Mixtures

Fashionable gray mixture skirts have arrived after a period of scarcity. The note invites those who inquired in recent weeks and promises no deviation from our usual modest profit in markings.

Saratoga Arrives from New York to Nome Route

The Saratoga, latest acquisition of Northwestern Bteamathp Co., reached port from New York and will be commissioned for a Nome voyage. The voyage was largely uneventful, with pleasant weather except for a three-day storm in southern seas. The Saratoga is praised as a top passenger steamer on the northern route with strong freight capacity and regular operates between Oriyaba and Victoria.

Saratoga Northwestern Bteamathp Co New York Nome Horn Oriyaba Victoria Berwden

Victoria Arrives After Storm Rubble Delays Shipping

The Victoria with 144 passengers reached Victoria from Nome after a rough southbound trip of 26 hours and eight and a half hours from Cape Plattery to Beattle. A severe storm off Nome and Bt. Michael caused sailors to be blown ashore and delayed freight for 44 hours. Captain Harriman and crew sustained injuries during the gale.

Seueon Victoria Neme McDoneid Head Cape Plattery Beattle Wee Grnde Nome End Michael Severs Mt. Paul Harriman

Franchise under consideration by Wet Beattle and Seattle Electric

A special meeting is held tonight to review a franchise request from Seattle Electric for a line over the hill to Alki Point. Officials expect the franchise to pass at Monday's regular Cornell meeting, with a special election to follow for public vote. The offered price is 86 000 dollars, 4 000 less than originally asked.

Beattle Electric Company Alki Point Wee Beattlee Electric Company Nest Cornell Seattle Electric Company West Seattie

Land purchase for Chautauqua near Beattie Tacoma

The churches of Heattie and Tacoma bought 234 acres around the waterfront known as Three Point for 46006 with first payment made yesterday. A committee of Seattle and Tacoma ministerial associations plans to organize and incorporate a Chautauqua.

Heattie and Tacoma Three Three Point Beattie Seattle and

Kangans Elect Officers at Sunflower Club Meeting

The first regular Sunflower club meeting for former Kansas residents was held last evening at the Commercial club. About 300 Kansans attended. xR Banta was elected president, F. M. Feffrey secretary and treasurer.

Sunflower Club State of Kansas Commercial Club xR @ Banta F. M. Feffrey

Robbery Strikes Local Store For Second Time This Week

The report notes another theft at the same shop within seven days as a thief stole gum and tobacco items. Police are investigating the repeated robbery and asking for any tips from the public.

Trustees Open Ride for Temple de Hirech Contract

Trustees of the congregation opened a ride for the construction of the new Temple de Hirech with an estimated cost of 22 000 dollars and plan to let the contract within a few days.

Temple de Hirech

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