Seattle considers municipal street railway plan 1906
City Engineer H M Thomson submits a lengthy report on building a municipal street railway for Seattle. The proposal outlines routes, elevated sections, a third avenue subway, costs of about 87 million and financing via general bonds and revenue bonds, with projected per mile revenue and tax implications.
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Seattle Street Railway Plan Evaluated by Hanford & Blackwell
A detailed report by Hanford & Blackwell, backed by engineering estimates, analyzes Beattie municipal street railway projections. It estimates operating costs at about 67.94 to 77.78 percent of gross earnings, advocates expanding track to 343 miles by 1924, and proposes multiple elevated and subway lines to connect key corridors and the Union depot.
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Beautiful Agates Found at Alki Point
People combing the Sound shores may find agate pebbles suitable for polishing and mounting. D. C. Lloyd & Co at 210 Collins Building offers grinding and mounting services at low prices for those rough stones.
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Ansco Cameras and sporting goods handle various items
Ansco cameras are made to take perfect pictures and do it. Pipers Taft advertises at 1024 26 Second Ave. Beattle handles the line from A to Z. The store also carries dog collars razors jack knives and every item for the sportsman.
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City transit plan proposes tunnels and elevated lines to ease congestion
A historic transit proposal outlines routing changes to relieve congestion in the downtown area. It recommends tunneling east of Pike and Pine to Belmont and Pike, elevating Waterfront lines, and routing surface traffic from east of Broadway into a new tunnel connected to the waterfront line.
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Steerage Food Concerns Prompt Labor Action and Inquiry
Unwholesome steerage meals aboard Alaska routes draw union protest. Georgetown Carpenters' union resolutions urge inquiry into alleged food withheld from steerage passengers and poor accommodations on Nome and Western steamers. A Central Labor review and a Commercial club committee of physicians will investigate conditions.
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Banquet Protest Edges Dr Devine Farewell
In San Francisco on July 31 refugees led by Mrs Mary Kelly plan a protest outside the St Franc ia hotel before a farewell banquet for Dr Devine the late relief head. Supporters deny relief funds cover the event while critics accuse him of opprobrious campaigning against able bodied loafers. A loving cup will be presented to the late commissioner at the gathering.
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Work Tied Up in Frisco
Frisco construction work on the United Railroad is completely halted by a labor strike demanding eight hours and wage increases. The union reports about 100 men enrolled and an equal number on strike, with no cards issued yet. A labor delegation visited the lines but found no workers at work.
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Chapelle 10 Fight Gaoe Case Ends With Fines
Frank Buty Adam Orth Frank Kennedy and Willam Chappelle were arrested on charges of renting houses for immoral purposes. They appeared before Judge Gordon and were fined $100 each. Buty and Orth paid and were released while Kennedy and Chappelle refused and appealed. Chappelle said he would fight the case to the end after six arrests last week.
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Rival steamer captains suspended after inspectors' action
Captain J. S. Murray of the Burton and Captain W. M. Wyman of the Vashon are suspended for one month following proceedings by Inspectors Whitney and Turner. The Ta coma operators ran rival boats, with competition sometimes endangering passengers.
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Peerless bar owner fined for late liquor sale
George F. Smith proprietor of the Peerless bar and hotel was yesterday fined twenty dollars and costs by Judge Gordon for selling liquor after one A M.
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Queen Quality Bread Ad Claims Superior Nutrition
An advertisement proclaims Queen Quality Bread made from Minnesota hard wheat and pure malt yeast. It emphasizes machine mixing, cleanliness, and double the nourishment compared with other breads for every family member.
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Stark Gave So Dropped The Case Of Clarence Stark
The police and coroner have dropped the investigation into little Clarence Stark son of Mrs George Stark formerly of 615 Blancherd street Dr J W Crook who investigated the case says it was a ptomaine poisoning His opinion is final The police think circulating stories were mischief making for which the neighborhood is noted.
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Firemen Demoted for Theft Charges in Seattle
The civil service commission dismissed the appeals of Sec ond Assistant Chief Joseph Latham and Captain Graham to reinstate them in the Seattle fire department. It found both men had taken articles from the Arlington dock on May 7 and failed to report receipt of the unlawful property. The commission sustained Chief Cook’s dismissal actions based on the commission’s original recommendations.
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Northern Pacific foreman arrested for blocking switch
J. E. Hines, foreman of the Northern Pacific switch crew, was arrested noon by Patrolman Searing for allowing a switching train to blockade the foot of Madison Ave for over four minutes. Bail posted by Northern Pacific at headquarters for his appearance. first arrest under the ordinance.
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Steamer Fleet Movements Reported Along Pacific Route
The Dolphin sailed north last night with a full load of passengers and freight on a tour of points of interest. The Jefferson steamed to Juneau then southbound toward Seattle while the Oregon headed to Seward. Kosmos Betos arrived to load cargo and Rainier waited at Pier 6 for San Francisco freight. Excelsior departs tomorrow for the westward, and Buckman sailed from San Francisco to Seattle.
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