John M Perry Gains Fame From Letter Mail Mix
A stray letter and a pasted photo sparked a Seattle intrigue. John M. Perry’s image circulated from Wisconsin to the Seattle post office, triggering unusual attention and a wait to see how the mail service handles the unusual item.
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John Buret
Wearth
Alec Aeture
Mad Won
Wis
Tonce
John
Seattle
Wash
Uncle Sar
Waah
John HM. Perry
Fire engine specs questioned by city officials
Fire Chief Bringhurst says suspicions about a new chemical fire engine spec are unfounded. He notes that prior engines used similar specifications and past purchasing followed comparable standards, while a letter from a public utilities official prompted police inquiry into the matter.
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R. Fowler
Pike
Powler
Hie Lowe
A.V. Bouillon
Harry
Bringhurst
Housston
Dringhurst
Sneak Thief Ransacks Flat on Tenth Avenue North
A sneak thief gained entry by a pass key into a flat at Tenth Avenue North and Maet Thomas et and thoroughly ransacked it early this morning. Jewelry and several articles were stolen according to police.
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Av. N
Maet Thomas Et
Ag. Wien
Apartment bansacked while James Wright absent from Baird
A report notes an alleged intrusion at James Wright's apartments at the Baird complex during his absence. Neighbors reported disturbances and investigators began preliminary inquiries into possible break in and trespass. No injuries reported and no arrests made at this time.
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T. H. Dancan
East
Mercer
James Wright
The
Baird
Leather Collars and Trims for Dogs and Terriers
An advertisement lists leather collars with fur trim and felt lining in multiple styles for small and large dogs including terriers and bulldogs. It mentions prices, sizes, and optional nickel chains, with emphasis on quality and styling such as russet leather and chamois lining. The sale runs through June 15.
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Newfoundland
Real estate sales flood Pleasant Valley on Magnolia Bluff
The past week saw multiple property transfers in Pleasant Valley near Magnolia Bluff. Buyers include Mr. Clark at Math Av W for 1260, Mr. Mire Thomas 760, G J Hines and Winnefred Hines 1500, KE Kimball 1100, L T Church 850, and L Lewin 760 for 70 by 120-foot lots. Many travelers visited the addition this week, led by Mr. Kimball from the Atlantic states, drawn by soil quality, location, and large lots.
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Pleasant Valley
Magnolia Bluff
Mr. Kimball
Atlantic States
Burglary Strips Home of Clothes in Moon Area
A burglar broke into a residence in the Moon area, stealing a mult of clothes. The home was ransacked but no other items reported missing. Local authorities investigate, requesting any tips from residents.
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Moon
Weider
Board to vote on playgrounds for congested district
Gilon president of the board of school directors will introduce a measure at the board meeting this week. The plan aims to create new school yards in the congested district to improve recreation and safety for students.
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FM. Gilon
Open public event requires order and inspectors
The text notes the need for someone to oversee the school grounds during a public age round event and suggests the park board approve inspectors, while stating school funds are too low to meet obligations.
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Galon
Park Board
Democrats Win Two Legislators in Special Election
In Grant and Douglas counties, Democrats B. Hoffman and John W. Hannah won by about 800 votes each. Both districts previously leaned Republican, but the Democrats secured the seats in the Saturday special election in Spokane.
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Dy United Free
Headache powders kill one woman in San Francisco
Mrs Annie Baker died after taking headache powders on a friend’s advice. She took a fourth dose before losing consciousness and dying two hours later. Eugene Lorton resigns as state controller in Olympia effective July 1 to work at his Walla Walla newspaper.
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Fy United Brees
Ban
Francisco
Mra
Annie Waker
Baker
Eugene Lorton
Olympia
State of
Bake Oven Cure Claims From Loughney and Lowshney
Loughney and Lowshney promote Bake Ovens as a heat based cure for many diseases. They claim notable results in Nyla Epinal Diseases nervous issues obesity and liver and back troubles with testimony from Seattle notables. They partner with Dr J McClellan tle a licensed druggist and emphasize drugless healing with two graduate nurses for ladies. Offices at 220 226 People's Savings Bank Building corner Second and Pike, hours 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 12 pm.
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Loughney & Lowshney
Beattle
Seattle
Loughneys
J. McClellantle
Washington
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