School board approves Central school addition plan
The board of education at a special meeting approves an 18 story brick and stone addition to Central School at Seventh Avenue and Madison Street for high school use. The project, estimated at $100,000, moves the superintendent’s office and alters the site while matching the existing architecture.
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Board of Education
Seventh Avenue
Madison Street
James Stephen
Tendent
Madison
Residents urged to decide on warehouse project in Ritzville
In Ritzville Washington on June 11 reports say the Northern Pacific railway abandoned proposed warehouse cuts after county assessor’s assessment. A letter from the railroad superintendent to local agent L. Hl states the matter is entirely up to the people and urges citizens to act to create a grain that will justify the new facility.
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Ritzville
Wash
Phe
Northern Pacific Railway
L. E Hl
Merger Alarms Northport Mines Move Jobs
Special to The Star reports a mine merger involving Le Roi Star and War Eagle near Northport. Le Roi ore may move to a Canadian Pacific smelter, while Northport awaits shipments as the smelter operates four of six furnaces with ore on hand for about thirty days. The Le Roi sends about 150 tons to the Peyton tunnel smelter.
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Northport
le Roi
Star
War Eagle Mines
Rossiand
Canadian Pacific Company
le Rol
Peyton
Woman Flings Baby From Window in New York Tenement
A distressed Mrs Appel, living in a six story New York tenement, hurled her infant from the third floor window to the pavement below, killing the child. Firemen stopped her from leaping from the window as flames were put out, limiting property damage.
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New York
Public stenography service at reasonable price
Public stenographer offers fast mimeograph and manuscript typing services. McCormick advertises circular letters produced quickly at 87 and 88 Sullivan Building, 710 First Avenue. Phone John 1981.
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M. M. McCormick
Sullivan Building
First Avenue
John
Payne the Postmaster General a prominent Republican figure
Postmaster General Henry C Payne of Milwaukee a veteran political manager with long service in Milwaukee and Wisconsin Republican leadership faces a tarnished health outlook. Once seen as field marshal of McKinley era campaigns he may retire from cabinet duties if illness worsens. Payne’s career spans Young Men's Republican club to state central committee chair while aligning with stalwart Republicans amid Wisconsin factional strife.
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Henry
Payne
Washington
Henry C. Payne
Milwaukee
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Hanna
McKinley
Hanne
Wisconsin
National Committee
la Follette
Wiso
Massachusette
Young Men's Republican Club
Republican Central Committee
Milwaukee County
State Central Committee
Foresters Picnic Scheduled for Sunday June 12
A local forest association advertises a Sunday picnic with planned outdoor activities and community fellowship. The notice highlights the event date June 12 and seeks attendance from members and neighbors.
Local notices and incidents from Seattle area and beyond
A mix of community items and incidents: Miss Julia Anthony hosted a tune gathering for friends. George town volunteers plan a picnic in city gardens. a Danes jury raised $106. Mrs. Gauthier injured in a South Seattle car collision months ago. Frank Cooper, rumored cripple, allegedly brandished a revolver on Washington Street and was detained by Patrolman Damon for orderly conduct. a warrant charged Carl Comstock with removing mortgaged property. National Savings & Loan filed against him by Peter C. Holland. The steamer Santa Ana arrived with ore from Miramar. schooner John C. Meyer towed to Port Erick for lumber headed to Nome. the vessel and cargo are set for repairs and future loading. Walter S. Pim killed by contact with a live wire atop a 46 foot pole. Steamer Humboldt sailed to Lynn Canal with 140 passengers bound for Tanana and the Klondike. Dr G S Peterkin attends the National Medical Congress in Atlantic City. Breamer Perth sailed north with light passengers and freight. A $30,000 damage suit by Minnie Stevick and children against Northern Pacific is decided by a jury. In Paris four thousand bakers vote general strike for June 18.
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Julia Anthony
Georgetown
Seattle Electric
Gauthier
Seattle
Frank Cooper
Washington Street
Damon
At &T
Loute
Humboldt
Lynn Cane
Tanana
Klondike
Dr. G
Peterkin Ie
National Medical Congress
Atlantic City
N. J
Breamer Pertha
North Tast
Mra
Minnie Stevick
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Stevick
Residents challenge billboard bill in Renton Hill area
Will Flor bill guards Renton Hill residents led by W Mahoney who signed a remonstrance against billboards have engaged the law firm Roberts Leahy to fight the matter in court if needed. City officials delay leaves the issue unclear while the billboard firm’s removal deadline has passed.
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Col . W. Mahoney
Renton Hill
Roberts Leahy
The
of Works
Billboard
Moonshiner Foxy Fay Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court
Indicted moonshiner Foxy Fay appears before Judge Meanford in federal court and pleads not guilty. US Attorney reasserts case for making whisky without a license, Fay claims ignorance of charges and says he drinks beer, not whisky. Fay, once active in Alaska, was driven to Mexico before returning to face federal proceedings.
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Fred Fay
Evie Dence
Meanford
Hanford
United Lates
Rye
Mie Waa
Nie Wae
Uncle Bam
Payne
Alaska
Mexico
July 4 in Alaska festivities and championships noted
Steamer Dolphin arrived from Skagway with 31 passengers and cargo as Alaska prepares for Fourth of July. Cities along the coast plan athletic events parades and mining contests. Ketchikan hosts a four-city baseball championship among Juneau Ketchikan Douglas and Treadwell with winners crowned champion for the year. Large fireworks shipments signal celebrations. Cottage sails north with fireworks and passengers. Cottage City to carry many passengers and freight.
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Dolphin
Skagway
Hunter
Alaska
Ketchikan
Juneau
Douglas
Treadwell
Manufactory Venture Sparks Federal Crackdown
An unnamed individual joined Israel Cohen in a manufacturing venture at Five Park without a license. The project led to federal apprehension with help from Marshal Hofman of South Park and Deputy Sheriff Kelly of Seattle.
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Israel Cohen
Fiver Park
Marshal Hofman
South Park
Kelly
Seattle
Warehouse Destroyed at Diamond. Grain Warehouse Burned
Colfax reports the Interior Warehouse Company's large grain warehouse at Diamond nine miles west of Colfax was destroyed by fire Thursday along with a small residence used by the company agent during grain business.
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Colfax
Diamond
Here
Fire destroys dwelling and two freight cars
A burned dwelling stood unoccupied with only a few hundred bushels of wheat in the warehouse. Two freight cars of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company were also burned, causing a loss described as six thousand dollars with two thousand dollars insured.
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Oregon Hallroad & Navigation Company
Lightning damages house and cuts lines in Walla Walla
During a hailstorm at 7 o'clock Thursday night lightning struck the residence of Samuel Druthheller in Walla Walla causing heavy roof damage and paralysis of all telephone lines. The studio remains closed Sundays with contact at Kegan and Ericson 1616 First Avenue.
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Ind
Kegan & Ericson
First Avenue
Comfortable Beamon t chair and matching rocker for sale
A 44 inch high beaumont chair with 8 inch armrests and 19 inch seat in hickory finished with a solid oak top priced at 7.00. A matching rocker is offered as well. North Jersey dealer F Koening reports the chair as a cure for a weak back and describes it as deliciously comfortable. An extra heavy 04 Hickory piece with a 6 inch diameter round oak top is priced at 7.60.
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F. Koening
Beaumont
West Grange
N. J
Old Hickory Miniature Chairs and Rockers Sold Here
Makers overlook the little folks offering miniature An drew Jackson chairs and rockers. Seats measure 12 inches wide and 1? inches deep while chairs rise to 24 inches high. Prices are $2.50 and $3.00.
Splendid spindle back settee and chairs for sale
A compact listing describes a 36 inch long spindle back seating piece with a matching rocker set and single chairs. The ad notes a price of six dollars for the set and asks readers to see the armchair and matching chairs.
Rocker reproduces Andrew Jackson era chair at $4.00
Be called from the simple sturdiness of Ita construction a reproduction of the rocker in which Andrew Jackson passed many of his dear old days gaining comfort and ease. Price $4.00. See chair to match.
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Andrew Jackson
Ita
Rocker and Bee chair offered for sale
An ad notes a lounging chair priced at 7.50 with a head cushion for added comfort and markets a Bee chair to match at 7.60, promising solid comfort and relaxation.
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First Ave
Panama Canal
Colon
United States
Hobo
Butte
Mont
Jennie Morrison
Baker City
Ore
Ed Grant
Oregon Penitentiary
Grant
Billinge
Hebo
Trunkey
Foresters
Eastern Outfitting Co
Paris
Will Flor
Foxy Fay
Delta Gredit
Tacoma
Bellingham
Rocker
Andyesters Amuse Association
Kelley
Tisch Chair
Standard Furniture Co
L. Schoenfeld & Sons
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