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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
4
The Ballard Star Agency runs notices for events and local listings including concert announcements. Delivered via the Seattle Star pages, the Bleacher district listings indicate community notices and local agency information for Beattie Washington postal delivery.
City improvement clubs unite to back a grand jury investigation of Seattle and county affairs amid high living costs. A Renton Hill resolution calls for canvassing other clubs to join, forming public support to curb alleged graft and illegal combines. Opposition warns of political meddling by favored interests.
County Assessor Parrish increases the Seattle Electric company franchise assessment from 1,471,330 to 8,490,000 as part of moving toward a true standard of valuations for public service franchises. His work aims for consistent, fair taxation.
The text questions other large tax dodgers besides Seattle Electric Co. and predicts turmoil in the Board of Equalization over Parrish's act. It notes Stone & Webster will push to cut the assessment near last year's high figure, while taxpayers and The Star monitor for publicity.
A fragmentary yarn features Josh Wise and a North Carolina town where a traveler recalls a dull stop. A noisy disturbance erupts when a man breaks a dollar, prompting arrests as the crowd gathers, with local figures named including Dr. Lee Maker and a dentist office contact.
A ceremonial program celebrates graduates with triumphs, banners, flowers, and trophies. Speakers and administrators outline next steps for graduates as the campus rolls out commemorative events and recognition.
The piece urges young women finishing school to balance ambition with home life, choose a vocation that fits their skills without crowding men out, and consider real livelihood over glamorous careers. It cautions against sacrificing love and stability for success and stresses practical growth alongside personal beliefs.
Visitors tour the U S Navy Yard at Bremerton and inspect the drydock as ships depart Pier 2 on a schedule with boats leaving at 6 30 and 10 am.
The feast halted when a GeegaWk named GeagaWk entered, not a Grand Gee. A common Geegawk brought two prisoners, Rowalie and Peter, friends of Petii Primrose from the Olmracks of the wooden village, uttering tribal phrases.
A new pool parlor opens at 1413 Third Ave opposite the Bon Marche Oriental in Hilliard and Pool Par, featuring eight tables and Beattie’s claim of the only 6x10 pool table in the area.
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