King county assesses values double over prior year
The article reports large increases in assessed property values in King County, noting that many firms underreported in prior years. It details the Moran Bros Co and others, the role of County Assessor Parish, and the Board of Equalization alongside county leaders in August.
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King County
Moran Broa. Co
Board of Equalization
Tts
City Council
Seattle
Gormley
Parieh
Everett City Court Hears Billings Suit Over Sidewalk Dispute
June 17 motion on the case of Ovid Bills Lydia Billings versus the Mechomish delays as Judge Black denies claims for ten thousand sixty dollars. Hardison claims property near Market Canyon Lumber works involved, dispute over rent and disorderly resort surroundings. Meanwhile Casey loses 10 to 1 at local grounds. Olifield performs an exhibitive race in 1:17 and 1:xx. A cemetery incident involves a detective and a boy sheltered from rain.
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Lydia Billings
Black
Billings
Bibert Hardison
Hardison
Market Canyon Lumber
Casey
Olifield
Czar and His Heir Prince Alexis Shown in Group Portrait
The emperor Nicholas II cradles his youngest child Prince Alexis in a royal family group photo. All other children are girls and Alexis appears a sturdy healthy heir to the throne.
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Nicholas
Alexis
Memphis Soldier of Fortune Prisoner Released After Battle
A previously reported claim that Gen Christmas was killed is incorrect. Christmas, once of Memphis, was wounded and captured, then released after the war and is now en route back to the United States.
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Memphis, Tenn
Jane
Christmas
Memphis
The Dockstader Minstrels Thrill Seattle at Grand Opera
The Dockstader Minstrels with Nell O'Brien drew a capacity crowd at the Grand Opera last night. Dockstader’s wit and musical lines kept audiences in shouts of laughter, with Neil O’Brien as a standout street car conductor. The Taylor Company showcased Faust with strong acting and staging at the Third Avenue. Faust will have special matinees midweek. The Pantages stock company presented The Charity Ball at the Lois with detailed production values. Chinatown Charlie at the Seattle Theatre delighted a full house with wit and pathos.
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Lew Dockstader
Grand Opera House
Nell O'Brien
Dockstader
O'Brien
Deockstader
Neil O'Brien
Taylor
Third Avenue Theater
Faust
Percy Hunting
Louis Morrison
Mephisto
Acton
Seattle
Mr. Hunting
Frank Fanning
Valentine
Mr. Panning
Lauretta Taylor
Marguerite Mot
Villian
Frederic Clarke
Martha
Eva Earle French
Taylor Company
Pantages
Belasco and
Lawful Prowess and Burgess Play in New York Scene
A tale contends with life in New York during a shifting era, highlighting legal perplexities and the Burgess company's performances as fitting interpretive vehicles for the era. The piece notes stage craft, social currents, and the actors shaping public perception.
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Lawlesf
New York
Burgess Company
Vaudeville Program At Star Theater This Afternoon
The Star theater presents a vaudeville program this afternoon headlined by Charles Carter and Mmagielan with mind readers comedy sketches singers and dancers a ballad and moving pictures featured.
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Star Theater
Charles Carter
Mmagielan
Horrible Death on Scenic Railroad Car
Edward Nelson met a horrible death in Brokane when he jumped or fell from a car, his body dragged into the wheels as the car snapped. Hundreds witnessed the tragedy and opinions split on whether it was suicide or accident. the coroner leans toward self-inflicted action.
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Brokane
Edward Nelson
Sunday closing wave reaches Port Townsend
The movement to close saloons and theaters on Sundays is growing in Port Townsend as the latest step involves personal letters from the Women's Christian Temperance Union to city and county officials. The letters urge officers to enforce existing laws.
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Star
Port Townsend
Women's
Christan Temperance Union
Cleveland Dentists Fifth KisE Edict Sparks Hygiene Talk
In Cleveland on June 15, Dr. T Franklin Gifford of New Jersey urges dental students to count fifth kis es in kissing to reduce disease transfer. He cites germs and microbes as responsible and notes his stance before the Northern Ohio Dental Association.
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Seattle Star
Cleveland
T. Franklin Gifford
New Jersey
Gitfard
Northern Ohio Dental Association
Civil Engineer Henry L. Rowlby Joins Washington Dept
Henry Lee Rowlby, instructor in civil engineering at the State University, is appointed civil engineer for the agricultural department at Washington. He will keep his connection with the university while working in this new role in this region.
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Henry Lee Rowlby
the State University
Agricultural Department
Washington
Rowlby
U." Aa
Tis
Book to lift veil of secret love tragedy in Austrian royal family
Vienna reports court circles fear a forthcoming memoir by Princess Lonyay about Archduke Rudolph of Austria and Baroness Marie von Vesera. The January 1800 hunting lodge deaths, fate of possible murder or self harm, and royal family pressure surround the publication.
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Seattle
Vienna
Edies
Archduke Rudolph of
Austria
Marie von Vesera
Baronets
Lonyay
Leopold
Count Lonyay
Unusual Piano Sale Offers World Class Instruments at Low Prices
The Pioneer Piano House reports a cash sale to clear overburdened stock due to slow business and new Temple of Music nearing completion. Players may secure Chickerings and Story & Clarks at prices well below typical levels, with a few hundred dollars cash needed to reserve in-store at 903 Second Avenue tomorrow morning.
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Temple of Music
Third Avenue
University Street
Story & Clark
New Tacoma Organization Aims to Ease Labor Conflicts
Star Special Service reports H. Boullin of the National Industrial Peace association arrives in Tacoma to organize a local branch. He recently set up branches in Seattle and Portland, noting Portland’s arbitration helped avert a coal strike lockout at a tense period.
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Tacoma
H. Boullin
National Industrial Pease Association
Seattle
Portland
Portland Society
Grotto Opens at Fi and Cherry Corner
The Grotto Mr Schelle opens the Innovation Grotto a premier equipped grill at the corner of Fi and Cherry. Mr Bebelie engages top concert and singing talent for afternoon patrons entertainment.
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Schelle
Fi and
Cherry
Bebelie
Actress Mrs. Fiske to tour Western Canada after Albany run
The Canadian Weet notes that Mrs. Fiske plans a tour through Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. She will perform at Edmonton Calgary Regina Brandon and Winnipeg after finishing at the Third Avenue theater in New York.
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Fiske
Third Avenue Theater
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Edmonton
Calgary
Regina
Brandon
Winnipes
Build a Small Savings Income Plan
A promotional note urges starting with one dollar at the State Bank savings department on Yesler and First for 4 percent interest. It suggests adding another dollar weekly to grow a modest income, promising ongoing earnings as savings accumulate.
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Tims
Savings Department
State Bank
Yesler
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Russia
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the Grote-Rankin CO
Beeve
Bearpoons
China
Grote Rankin
H. C. Fry & Co
Fry
Aix
Imblers
Alu
Second Ave. Union ST
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Rudolph
Baroness Marie von Vesera
Crown Prince
D. S.,johnston Co
Northwest
John Cort
Viola Allen
Seattle Theater
Russell & Drew
Mara
Karl Burgess
New York City
Chas Carter
Gilmore and Castle
Abigail Prince
Four Schaden
Barnes, Morris & Co
Eddie Roesch
Animated
Lois Theater
Sun
Belasco
Texas
Third Ave
Taylor New York Company
NEW York Idea
Associated Dentists
Opp
Garvey-Buchanan's
NEW Tacoma Organization
Star Special Service
Canada
M'Carthy
Anastal Nelle
Speersteers
Valenciennes
ATHYS
Second Avenue
Seneca
First Avenue
Spring Street
Saml
Flohr
Queen City Laundry
First and
BELL
Sunset
Main
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