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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1909

Page

2

Fight Over Barns Purchase Ordinance Sparks City Debate

City council last night advanced an ordinance to allocate 176000 to buy the Seattle Transfer company property for stables. Councilman Aloddard and officials vow to fight final passage arguing overprice and waste while offers of property for the purpose continue to arrive and a wire line already exists.

Conway Seattie Transfer Company Aloddard Ttie Ment Theater Company

New Detectives Sworn In By City Officials

G. C. Miles, William Loomis, DH Oldham, William Wwieh Mary and J. Bagnell were sworn in as city detectives. The men, from various cities, are employed by the city of Seattle to detect criminals from other parts of the United States.

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Militia leaves as strike trouble ends and Bacon named envoy

A chaotic scene ends as state militia withdraws after fears of halted lumber operations. In Seattle, King County Medical Society members deplore treatment and demand fair decisions. Robert Bacon, former secretary of state, will become ambassador to France replacing Henry White at year’s end.

King County Medical Society Vsing Sons of Weaens the Bacon Parib Washington Robert Bacon Anip France Henry White

City approves funds for industrial school and street work

The council passed an ordinance granting 1600 for an industrial home and school for girls, approved licenses for a Western Washington Fair wild west show at 180, funded 1200 for Mt Baker boulevard planks, 00 for Twenty third Ave West improvements, and 5400 for Twenty fifth Ave Worth improvements. A treasury checking clerk was created and an overhead bridge between Dakota 1 and Commercial was accepted.

Wasehington Fair Association Mt. Baker Boulevard Rainier Ave Weet Twenty-fifth Ave Treasury Dakota #1 Commercial Are Oregon & Washington Railroad Company

Beattie Electric property purchase talks by James Diack firm

The Beattie Electric company’s property at Fifth and Pine in Beattie and Mine near that district, abandoned for car barn purposes, is being considered for sale to the Jones Minch Marotry and Construction company of St Louis. James Diack leads negotiations as price may exceed 660000. The Diack company built the Alaska building and the Waellington hotel and holds extensive Beattie real estate.

Beatie Eiectric Company Mifthav Car Bain Jones Minch Marotry and Construction Company Rt. Loula James Diack

Fire Department Accordscredit in May Fire Calls

Fire Marshal Kel loge reports May city fire activity with 24 calls. Property damage totals 145.70 dollars while contents loss reached 90.55 dollars. Exposition notes mention Elinie steamer from Manzagillea and a Seattle bound party aboard Hula.

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