Seattle Gas Franchises Split as Council Debates 1 Dollar Rate
The Seattle council edges toward delaying the American Improvements franchise after Crichton and allies shift support to the Seattle Lighting Company. Crichton cites cheaper gas via the old company and warns a new plant would require street disruption. Several council members cling to conditions, seeking binding terms to deliver gas at 1 dollar and 60 cents for fuel.
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American Improvement Company
Seatie Lighting Company
Seattle
American Improvements Company
Crichton
Righth
J. W. Cline
Wil
Murphy
Gil
Burnett
Gill
Conway
Bowen
Benjamin
Zbinden
Dr. Crichton
Fed
Eighth Ward
Beattle Lighting Company
Seattle Lighting Company
Couretman Daulten
Council
Rede
Mullen
Johnston
The
Star
Beattie Gas & Electric Company
Feld
Wellm
Citizens’ Light & Power Company
Stars
J. W. Clee
Swen
N.Y
Citizens’ Company
Interbay
Consolidated Company
Cithteens’ Company
Cline
Children Will Enjoy a Cherry Feast at Bothell
Bothell residents, led by George K. Wilson, will gather Saturday June 25 1904 at 2 p m at his orchard for a cherry feast. Rain date is Monday if needed. The event includes other refreshments and welcomes all children in or near Bothell.
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Bothell
Geo. R. Wilson
George KR. Wilson
Committees to Meet Over Municipal Building Plans
City Comptroller Riplinger’s return enables two council committee meetings. One will supervise the new municipal building’s construction and the other the board of control for the six story structure. They will decide on plans the date of a special election to authorize a $176000 bond issue. The information bureau board will determine whether to send one or two representatives.
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Riplinger
Board of Control of the Information Bureau
Board Deliberates At Exposition With Several Applicants
The exposition will name its representatives and a half dozen applicants seek selection. The board has not yet made a choice.
Property Mortgage Contention Involving Trustee Brother
Terry asserts the property was mortgaged by his brother B L Terry who held the property solely as trustee for the complainant.
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Terry
B. l L. Terry
Woman confined for mental illness after Seattle abuse case
In Tacoma yesterday the Pierce superior court ordered Sarah Lord committed to an asylum. Frank Cook, aged lecher, is jailed awaiting trial on criminal charges related to an assault on Mire Lord, a girl not yet fourteen. Lord collapsed under the stress of her daughter's ruin and was deemed permanently affected.
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Frank Cook
Sarah Lord
Pierce T Superior Court
Tacoma
Cook
Biale
Po- Nce
Lord
Seattle
Mire
Staliacoom
C T Terry sets up big claim over Beattle estate
C T Terry contends he has been legally dispossessed of Beattle real estate valued at 266000. He, a son of C T Terry, filed suit yesterday in superior court against Jacob Furth and others to set aside twelve different parcels of lands formerly owned by him. The land was taken by Puget Bound National Bank under foreclosure proceedings.
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Beattle Real Estate
C. T. Terry
Jacob Furth
Puget Bound National Bank
Sunday Excursion to Pleasant Beach by W. O. W.
A Sunday excursion to Pleasant Beach is offered by W. O. W. Members are encouraged to bring lunch and join the event.
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Pleasant Beach
Free excursion at Washington Beach Station on Sunday
Hundreds from Seattle urged to join a free Sunday event at Washington Beach and Trout Lake with field games, launch races, and large cash prizes. Trains from Pier A leave at 10 am 12 noon and 3 pm with free boat returns to Seattle. no tickets needed. Free maps available at Times Block office.
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Seattle
Columbia & Faget Sound Railroad
Pier A
Washington Street
C. D. Hillman
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Washington
Iowa
Second Avenue
Pacific Coast Clothing CO
Sweyster
Goo First Ave
Northwest
Asec
the Pacific Coast Clothing Co
First Avenuey Cor
Mrs. Lord
Washington, D.C
Tone Mra. Roosevelt
Mra Carew
Oyster Bay
Herald
U. S Navy
Bunday
BIG
Washington Beach Station
Trout Lake
Hillman’s Garden of Eden
Frederick & Nelson, (Inc
Complete Credit House Furnishers
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Sts
the Star Clothing CO
Roe
Star Clothing Co
the Royal
Guarantee Clothing Co
New York City
Max Seigel
Second Avenue and
University Street
the Guarantee Clothing CO
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