Graft Fee Earners Put Taxpayers on the Hook
The 1909 legislature created a state bureau of inspection for public offices but critics charge the bureau is packed with politically favored “expert accountants” paid eight dollars daily. In King County and Seattle the costs total about 84,864 dollars yearly, funding a political machine rather than meaningful audits. The article names several appointed workers from multiple counties and cities amid claims of favoritism and idle scrutiny.
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Publc
King County Auditor's Office
King County
Seattle
Gormley
P. H. Wilson
J. W. McConnaughey
Ben Levy
Fred Chestnutt
Thad L Hughes
Frank L. Mitten
Thad L. Hughes
Stewart EB. Smith
O. A. Tatro
Spokane
N. M. Hawkins
Port Angeles
L. D. Brown
Bellingham
C. W Karner
E. E. Tennant
Movie Lineup Across Theaters With Mixed Dramas And Comedies
A long list of film titles across venues outlines varied programs. Dream shows include The Tribe's Penalty and Heroes Three, while Enoc h Arden parts 1 and 2 appear in multiple venues along with comedies and dramas at Lyceum Odeon National Bijou and more.
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Enoch Arden
Blethens to Appear in Court After Arrest
Following five informations against Alden J. Blethen Clarence B. Blethen and Joseph Blethen last Monday Deputy Sheriff Roberts placed them under arrest and allowed them to go on their own recognizance They are to appear in court Saturday morning.
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Alden J. Blethen
Clarence B. Blethen
Joseph Blethen
Roberts
Fruits and Seafood Prices at Sea V Foods Market
The list shows prices for fruits and vegetables including oranges 15 cents, lemons 20 cents, strawberries 25 cents per box, and cantaloupes 5 to 30 cents each. Seafood items include German carp 7.5 cents per pound, kippered salmon 2.26, halibut 4 pounds 16 cents, shad 26 cents each, sardines 5 to 26 cents per can, and anchovies 15 to 25 cents per can.
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Lake Washington
Sea V
Grocery Prices From A Local Market Report
A list of assorted foods and prices includes New York brick cheese 26 cents per pound, Wisconsin cream brick 17 percent cents per pound, peanut butter 25 cents, salmon eggs two pounds 26 cents, coffee 28 cents per pound, Lipton tea 66 cents, New potatoes 25 cents per pound, Royal Anne cherries 76 cents per box, fresh dates 16 cents per pound, pork roast 16 cents per pound, lamb stew 8 cents per pound, fresh mackerel 29 cents per pound, veal 26 cents per pound, and other staples with varying rates.
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New York
Wisconsin
Washington
Eastern
Mary’s Genius in Household Virtue
Poem praising Mary’s tireless practice and constant chores. The verse contrasts genius with domestic duties and highlights her dedication to music lessons and daily tasks from morning to night.
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Mary
Berries Cheap As School Breaks For Summer
Our Office Boy Paul notes two joys strawberries and school out. Prices at four boxes for 25 cents. He jokes about an old engagement with a school teacher and excuses signed by his mother.
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Paul
Busy Atlantic City and New Jersey News Bits
Six men chased a mad dog away from bystanders in Atlantic City by throwing sand into its eyes and binding it briefly. In Patterson a minister sues for damages after being accused of seeking a memorial window project. In New York a man fined for disorderly conduct wore only tights at home to cure rheumatism. Justina Wayne, Seattle, named leading woman of Andrew Mack stock company in Vancouver on July 17. Four year old Scott Calhoun, son of the Corporation Counsel, died at his home. pallbearers to be staff from the corporation counsel's office.
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Atlantic City
N. J
New York
Lewis Gerken
Justina Wayne
Andrew Mack Stock Company
Vancouver
Miss Wayne
Seattle
Soderberg
Scott Calhoun
Corporation Counsel
Calhoun
Eighthavy. W
Highland Drive
Corporation Counsel's Office
Marshall Sco field Arrested in Burglary Charge
New York police accuse burglar alarm maker Marshall Sco field of breaking into a neighbor's apartment. The arrest follows an overnight incident as authorities investigate the alleged crime and gather details.
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New York
Marshall Scofield
Mayor Returns from Vancouver for Potlatch Sightings
Mayor Dilling arrived from Vancouver yesterday stating strong Vancouver interest will bring many residents to the Potlatch. A dinner for Robert E. Strahorn, Oregon Washington Railway vice president, drew about 150 at the Commercial Club. Governor Draper may visit next Wednesday en route to Alaska in the Independence car with his family. The Alaska Steamship line will run summer excursions aboard the Jefferson, with Dolphin and Jefferson carrying passengers.
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Mayor
Mayor Dilling
Vancouver
Dilling
Robert E. Strahorn
The
Oregon-Washington Railway
Commercial Club
Draper
Massachusetts
Alaska
Independence
Man Fined for Sobbing at Funeral in Pontiac
Chas Isaiah Bayard of Pontiac Michigan was fined 25 dollars after sobbing loudly during a funeral and interrupting the preacher, the incident reported in local police records.
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Pontiac
Mich
Chas
Isaiah Bayard
Multiple city briefs report drownings deaths and political cues
The report covers Lorraine Laid of Aylmer Ontario drowning in an Oregon slough possibly due to cramps. John A Mercier finds his wife dead at home in Reno Nevada. Mrs Mercier belongs to Women of Woodcraft in Georgetown Washington. Navy plans torpedo boats and cruisers for Seattle Potlatch. Frank P Fessle of Seattle elected president of Harvard Washington State club. Taft allies push Idaho Senator Borah as running mate.
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Reno
Nev
John A. Mercier
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Seattle
Cambridge
Mase
Frank P. Fessle
Washington State Club
Harvard University
Taft
Senator Borah
Idaho
Morgan Buys Lord Ronald Collection of Marie Antoinette Relics
London report states financier J P Morgan has purchased Lord Ronald heritage items including documenta portraits and relics related to Marie Antoinette.
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London
Lord Ronald
Marie Antoinette
J. P. Morgan
Rooster Attack Wounds Mary Chase Aged 2 In Chicago
In Chicago a two year old girl named Mary Chase sustained injuries after a rooster attack requiring medical attention. The incident details are limited but involve a domestic animal incident within the city.
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Chicago
Mary Chase
Atlantic City Trial News and Legal Bites
Governor Wilson denounces lawyers as ruled by commercial spirit. Harry Kale sues Northern Pacific for 25000 in U S circuit court after being struck near Georgetown on April 18 1910. A R Fenwick acquitted of criminal libel amid Blethen papers case. W S & S Redfields sails to Alaska with 800 tons of supplies. Watson resumes San Francisco to Seattle run July 1 after rudder repair. New improvement ordinance allows day labor public works when bids are too high.
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Atlantic City
Wilson
Harry Kale
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
United States
Kale
Seattle Brewing Company
Georgetown
A. R. Fenwick
L. H. Darwin
Blethen
Bellingham
Board of Public Works
Won't Rename Streets Yet In Seattle
Streets committee defers action on Post master Tussell's report for one week. A street naming scheme by William Pitt Trimble is submitted to council, proposing the first three letters of a street name indicate its location, while leaving streets between Denny Way and Yesler Way unchanged.
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Seattle
Tussell
William Pitt Trimble
Denny Way
Yesler Way
Cholly Relates European Trip Spoiled by Luggage Loss
Cholly explains his European trip was spoiled by a porter losing his suit case. The remark appears in a Pittsburg dispatch noting the mishap affected travel plans and mood.
Broad way Hair Curler and Wash Goods Prices
A list of low cost items including a Broadway Hair Curler priced at 10 cents, Fixe Couleur for setting cords in wash goods at 25 cents, and Twentieth Century Kid Glove at 25 cents. Firet Pies.
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Broadway
Dennison Stationery and Luncheon Sets Featured in Sale
A catalog lists Dennison items including luncheon sets in designs at 25 cents, paper napkins at 5 cents, paper table covers for picnics at 15 cents, and sample post card albums with leather or leatherette backs priced 50 cents to 2.50. Fire appears as a separate line item.
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Dennison
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Dave
Odeon
Tommy
Turin
Daughters of Nava- Washington
Little Old New York
Blethens
Old Pike Place
Westlake Market
Star
the Star
Corneilo
Jefferson
Alaska Steamship Company
Dolphin
Portland, Or
Lorraine Laid
Law of Aylmer
Ont
Oregon Slough
Big Whaler
W. S&s. Redfields
Watson
San Francisco
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific Steamship
Mrincome Victoria
Princess Charlotte
Victoria
Princess Victoria
Reeves
Pacserel
Troquois
Princesa Charlotte
Princessar
B. &. Penn
W. Edwards
Berond Avenue
Guy's Drug Store
Urniture Dry Goods
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Duchess
Brussels
Battenberg
Point
Kohler & Chase
NT Beds Eee
Dees
EL Tosto
EL Stovo
Barement Salexroom
Saiesroom
Oakleigh
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