Primary Reform Seen As Tool Of City Bosses
A critical view of a direct primary system cites Seattle and Spokane examples where party leaders and big business patrons nominate candidates. The piece notes representatives from utilities, railroads, manufacturing, brewing, and banking backing a candidate, leading to an independent victory in Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Electric Company
BR. C. Hughes
George Danworth
G. . Palmer
C. Dalton
BE. C. Hughes
Milwaukee
James Geldsmith
Charles 8. Gleason
Seattle Tacoma Power Company
N. H. Latimer
J M. Frink
Chae
H. Lilly
Robert Moran
Charles HM. Frye
Ed. F. Sweeney
Spokane
Couse
H. Moore
Impeded Work Halts Dynamite Site
Vague report notes delays on a dynamite project as authorities investigate possible issues. Mentions figures like Jane and Richard Cro and references to Yankee and Teas amid ongoing scrutiny. Unclear specifics and several garbled names appear in the fragment.
Rivalry Sparks Historic Wagner House Comparison
In America the upcoming celebration evokes a status akin to Europe’s famous festive Wagner House, underscoring national prestige and cultural prominence. The remark links American events to a revered European cultural symbol, highlighting lasting influence and prestige.
Sullivan Promoter Arrested in Nevada Civil Suit
New York reports promoter L M Sullivan of the Sullivan Trust Company Goldfield Nevada has been arrested in a civil case brought by Frenk and Celten to recover 120000. The action seeks restitution and details of the trust dealings are under scrutiny by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
June
Ll. M. Sullivan
L. M. Sullivan Trust Company
Goldfield
Nev
Frenk & Celten
Rioters Try to Lynch Abbe in Giardini Sicily
Villagers in Giardini Sicily attempted to lynch an abbe after a sermon denouncing Geribaldae spurteus. He fled with police protection to escape the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romm
Giardini
Sicily
Advance in state to fund fines for company
Denver reports an advance to raise over a million dollars quickly to cover fines against a company. Washington notes a society wedding as Helen Dent Wrenehall, California native and granddaughter of General Grant, wed at the bride’s mother's home. The couple will reside in California after an eastern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Washington
Helen Dent Wrenehall
Cal
Gen A. & Grant
California
Royal visit set for Ireland in August
London reports an official announcement that King Edward and Queen Alexandra will view Ireland in early August. The news surprises many as Irish affairs are widely discussed in the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Alexandre
Ireland
New Garbage Collection Ordinance To Be Considered Friday
The health and sanitation committee will take up the new ordinance authorizing the board of public works to contract garbage collection on Friday evening. A report is not expected to be ready for the next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enone
Board of Public Works
Health and Sanitation Committee
Cardinal Gibbons Addresses Girl Graduates on Duty of Mothers
Cardinal Gibbons spoke to the girl graduates of the Catholic University in Washington on June 6 urging clear duties for future mothers of the nation. He warned against actions that could harm themselves and emphasized moral responsibility and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berippe Delemraph
Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic University
Children’s Wear Half Price Sale at Second Ave
Heavy stock reduction applies to a large line of children’s garments at 714 720 Second Ave. The sale aims for rapid disposal and offers high class items at unusually low prices.
Col. Edsen Is Elected at Muscovite Officers Meet
Spokane news reports the Imperial Order of Muscovites officers elected in Washington state. Names include Cyar J Carter Smith of War Wale regent Zell M Bee be Colfex high priest Jake Harding Howe inspector A F Hoskina Tacoma messenger EB FP n Beattie recorder L F Hart Tacoma treasurer S leance Walla Walla inner ter Tacoma outer 4 GE Lom North Yale rank A Dayton Taylor Orting Iston Port Town.
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Bpokane
Imperial Order of Muscovites
State of Washington
Cyar
J. Carter Smith
War Wale
Zell M. Beebe
Colfex
Jake Harding
Howe
A. F. Hoskina
Tacoma
EB. FP. N
Beattie
L. F. Hart
Leance
Inquiry Set on Balvor and Northwestern Wreck
In Victoria British Columbia June six observers report a formal inquiry will examine the disaster to the Balvor and the Northwestern which grounded south of the Fraser river. Captain Com of Lloyds says the Salvor did not beach on sand heads and offers no statements yet. The Northwestern is to be docked for a preliminary survey of damage this afternoon.
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Stee
Victoria
Fraser River
Capt. Com
Lloyds
Northwestern
Bequimant Dry Dock
Cherry Fruit and Other Goods Hit City Markets
Cherries grown near Sumner sold this morning on Weeters ay with fruit large and ruddy despite cloudy days delaying ripening. Wellington berries were on the street. prices drive cann ing. Potatoes reach 36 to 85 per ten. cantaloupes 2.23 per case. California produce arrives, daily supplies of green beans peas and lettuce, Salmon still 16 to 3 cents a pound. fish scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gome
Sumner
Weetersay
California
Lerae
Unclear OCR food market list with mixed items and prices
A garbled OCR fragment lists foods and commodities such as butter, cheese, cantaloupes, cranberries, and meat along with broken quantities, prices, and supplier notes. The text references a market context with various items and rough measurements but contains numerous errors and incomplete phrases.
Salt Water Mains Planned for City Business District
The fire and water committee instructed Fire Chief Bringhurst to have the engineer draw a resolution for a saltwater mains system in the business district. State law enabling city assessments takes effect next week, allowing the work. Benefitted property interests will pay the cost. a new fire boat costing 126,009 will be used with the saltwater system, Snoqualmie to serve Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire and Water Committee
Bringhurst
Snoqualmie
Ballard
Gas Stoves and Ranges Regular Prices Listed
Catalog excerpt lists No 22 Two hole Range with oven price 11.60 88.00 No 23 Three hole Range with oven price 19.60 9.00 No 4 Four hole Range with oven price 15.50 10.00 No 1641 New Process Range price 86968 unknown No 1841 New Process RORSO price 23.50 216.00 REAPS reserves 6.00 27.60 27.50
Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition trip unlikely for UC crew
John Barrett, Roosevelt’s representative, told UC students the Alaska-Yukon- Pacific exposition trip will not proceed this year. The opposition is strong and no further effort will be made. The main objection cited is lack of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrett
Roosevelt
University of California
Insurt
Young Hero Remembered in School Rin Gift
In Sedro-Woolley on a day in June a group of schoolmates presented a gold ring to Binehhara Nellan to honor his life-saving act rescuing Risie Richards from drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedro-Woolley
Binehhara Nellan
Risie Richards
Hourly Bargains on Corset Covers and Laces
Reading from a sale page, corset covers in four varieties at 1.00 each hour, high grade oatmeal bouquet Bay Rum soap sold 26c per box with eight cakes. Also women’s vests 6c, Valenciennes and Torchon lace near wholesale, white lawn 40 inch enow at 20c per yard.
Women's Stylish Fancy Goods at Special Hour Prices
Advertises women's skirts tooth brushes lace dolls and gloves with lavishly described materials. Lists items such as skirts, brushes, lace work, writing paper, coats for girls, stockings, and white cotton comforts with limited sale pricing during a special hour. Mentions values and per-item prices like 4.75, 1.95, 0.19, 2.48, 1.15.
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Second Ave
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