Street Car Safety Ordinance Proposed by City Utilities Chief
An ordinance to curb street car dangers was introduced by A. Bouillon, superintendent of public utilities. It mandates 100 foot stop intervals on grades, no front platform boarding, daily cleaning, monthly disinfection, gate installation, running-rail guards, left-side openings netting, platform and entrance gates, monthly car inspections, and open window pockets to reduce hazards. Dr James returns.
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A. ¥. Bouillon
Public Utilities
Tle City
Tel Pie Harey
Board of Public Works
Irrigation ban amid heavy rains and alleged brutality claim
City looms irrigation cut to Friday as reservoir levels threaten, despite soaking rains. Officials deploy inspectors while a civil service complaint accuses Officers De Smith and Mike McNamee of brutal arrest of Carl Nelson after a saloon incident on Washington Street.
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L. B Youngs
Grout
Civil Service Board
de Smith
Mike McNamee
Carl Nelson
Washington
Second
Occidental Aves
G. Wagner
A. F. Webster
F. Kollmar
Smith
Fores
Nelson
Mike McNanne
French Ambassador Jussérant to Visit Seattle for AVP Expo
The French ambassador to the United States M. de Jusse rand will come to Seattle as guest of the AVP exposition. Chairman Colling of the AVP committee announced the June 1 arrival and northern route return east. The Los Angeles consulate and local officials will cooperate on entertainment and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Juseerand
United States
Be & Vielter
Seattle
AVP
Colling
Agvp
Rommittee
O& E
Remanton
Los Angeles
Tie Entertains
Ont
Hill Will Work for North in Oregon Transportation Solve
James J. Hill told guests at the Arlington Club in Portland on June 3 that he would not seek relief for Eastern Oregon from him. He emphasized his duty to develop the existing Northern Territory and not to expand into new fields, signaling a redirected focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prep
Portland
James J. Hill
Oregon
Arington Club
Accident on Minnesota steamer delays arrival near Cape Mullbary
A wireless message reports the Minnesota steamer has broken its left tail shaft, slowing progress. Expected late arrival is extended by 24 to 36 hours, with many prominent passengers including South African and Chinese travelers en route to the exposition aboard.
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Minnesota
Cape Mlattery
Snkking
Chiepert
Post Office Thief William Wilson Lodged in Prison
William Wilson known as Haseball, claimed Philadelphia residence, is jailed on a Chicago post office robbery charge from 1907. He faces a $5,000 bond as deputies report his long criminal history and capture after over a year’s chase. Minnesota Social Club plans a Green Lake dancing party next Saturday evening, inviting all Minnesotans. Treasury report for today shows receipts and disbursements at $2,330,000.
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William Wilsen
Haseball
Philadelphia
Wilson
Chicago
Mober
Minnesota Social Club
Thorne Hall
Green Lake
Seattle Delegation Seeks Steamship Subsidy
A Seattle delegation led by Mr Jayne of the Pacific Pilot Review and Waterhouse & Co pressed Ottawa officials for a government subsidy to establish a steamship service between Vancouver and New Zealand with a stop at San Francisco. They were told subsidies for foreign trade lines are government policy.
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Ihe Ie
Ottawa
Seattle
Jayne
Pacific Pinan Lelal Review
Waterhouse & Co
Man Hanged in Ontario Jail Yard After Murder Conviction
Maurice Ryan, convicted of killing his brother in Nowventber 1907, was hanged this morning by Hangman Radcliffe in the jail yard. Ryan sobbed and cried, protesting his innocence as the trap was prepared and the black cap readied.
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Maurice Ryan
Radcliffe
Ryan
Spiritualists Plan July 25 Exposition
On July 25 spiritualists will hold an exposition arranged at the request of Laura Smith secretary of the Medium Protective association. The event was discussed today by officials who cited the need for protective measures and community support.
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Laura Smith
The
Mediume’ Protective Assoc
Nanalonti de
Senate Duel Over German Influence in Tariff Fight
In Washington June 1 a Senate dispute erupted between Aldrich and Stone over alleged German influence on tariff policy. Aldrich implied Stone acted as a German representative, Stone called him grossly impertinent, and both avoided direct references to Germany while criticizing foreign efforts to sway tariff rulings.
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Washington
Germany
Department
Senate
Benators
Aldrich
Mtone
Stone
Klerman
Warden Halligan to Take Full Charge After July 1
A new law moves Warden Halligan to assume full charge of the United States penitentiary after July 1. He has served years as warden under United States Marshal Hopkinson. Congress appropriated forty thousand dollars for prison wall construction and wing additions to the main building.
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United States Penitenttary
United States
Com. Hopkine
Thin
United States Marshal
King Will
Department
Congress
Man Sues Lloyd Transfer Over 1906 Plate Accident
The case brought by WG Mercer against Lloyd Transfer Co seeks $10,586 in damages. Trial opened before Special Judge George A Joiner. Mercer, riding in a truck bed, steadied heavy iron plates when they slid and crushed him against the truck bottom near Union and Railroad in Mercer in April 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Joiner
Tallman
WG Mercer
Lloyd Transfer Company
Union
Mercer
Landslide Traps Carlson At Seattle General Hospital
A 23 year old man, Heynold Carlson, was crushed by earth when a street embankment collapsed during a landslide morning. He remains in critical condition at Seattle General Hospital with internal injuries from the collapsing earth.
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Cought
Heynold Carlson
Seattle General Hospital
Carlson
Potter Promises Better Car Service At Exposition
Crowds faced severe delays at the city fairgrounds as rain swelled lines and gatekeepers denied access to change windows. Frustrated attendees described a gated bottleneck frustrating women and children, with many forced to pay high fares to reach the turn to town.
Tell It To The Star Hastings Letter To Potter
A fragment from The Star reproduces a letter to General Potter of Beattie Electric Co. Hastings recalls a gate access question near the AoY P Grounds where an employee answers with a call to “Tell it to the BTA” as a plea for safety in passing with a baby and wife.
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B.C. Hastings
Lincoln Hun
the Star
Ty Potter
Beattie Electric Co
Hastings
Aoy P
BTA
Ana Heelie
Toby
City Fares and Transfers Spark Transit Debate
A crowded public space discussion questions the cost of transfers and the rules governing Seattle streetcars. The letter to the general manager urges gated entrances for men women families and children near the A Y grounds to ease crowd flow and prevent exploitation during peak harvest time. The piece laments rider frustration and urges careful handling of transportation policy amid upcoming busy days.
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J. C. Hastings
E. Potter
Beattle Electriceermany
A. YP
Fragmented OCR note on school events and safety concerns
The readable lines describe a general concern about a senior high school or main campus safety and incident risks. References to ages, helpers, and arrangements hint at a troubling situation affecting students and staff. No clear names, dates, or locations emergent.
Central Labor Council Pushes Reforms At Meeting
At a late meeting the Central Labor Council voted in favor of a reform plan replacing the current system with a stockade approach. City officials pledged to remove the leaders implicated, though opposition questioned the move and details remain unsettled.
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Central Labor Council
Icior
Otten
Eltoe
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Council
Bouillon
Dr. James
A. Bridge
Chas. Kauffman & Bros
Strauss Bros
L. Abt & Son
Peck & Co
Garson, Meyer & Co
City Water Officers
Jusserand
Hill
NORTH
Treasury
Uy Colted
Treasury Report
Halligan
Potter
Eaty
Mort Manguine
Ely
Beattle
Neolt
J. N. Saxe Deng
Northwesten
Wity Dwatal School
Gscago
America
Yesler Way
Salsettos
Chambray
Packard-Bates
Gotzian Company
A. Bridge & CO
Yesler
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