Council quarrel over gas franchise and cheap rates in Seattle
City council debates a proposed American Improvement Company gas franchise. Officials claim previous objections are dropped, but tensions remain over safeguards against stock sales and ensuring $1 per 1,000 feet gas pricing. Rinehart and Tait press for a binding, court-defensible pact while Harper predicts broad council support.
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American Improvement Company
Corporation Committee
Rinehart
Tait
Gan
New Gas Company
Citizens Light and Power Company
Tult
Ciizens
Citizens Company
RK. H. Malone
Seattle
City of
Ume
Malone
Gas Trust
Seattle Geo and Electric Company
Mant
Maine
Greene
Arant
Mr. Tait
Nmma
Plant & F
F. C. Harper
Republican City Committee
Ieee
Reports from German South West Africa Loom Over Troop Fate
Depressing dispatches describe the deteriorating condition in German South West Africa as reinforcements to Governor General Ludweiin move slowly. Hereros press Christian converts to abandon faith and return to old ways amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty for troops in the territory. Meanwhile, in Seattle the Humane Society reports 112 investigated cases last month, mostly child neglect and abuse, 22 arrests, seven convictions, and several animal welfare findings. A burglar suspect, W. J. Benedict, was arrested by City Detective Adams and held without charge.
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Berlin
Africa
Ludwein
Railroads Form First Electric Line Alliance
In Cleveland on March 2, railroads for the first time recognized an electric line creating a traffic alliance. The Western New York excursion committee voted to admit the Chautauqua Traction Company at a Cambridge Springs meeting, opposing the standard traffic association practice.
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Western
Rival Steam and Electric Lines Strain In Rail Market
The piece notes growing hostility between steam railways and traction companies as electric lines expand, eroding the traditional business lines of the older railroads and fueling tension in the industry.
Body Of Jacobson Found Dead In Bay Near Clay Street
The murdered man found floating in the bay near Clay Street wore clothing matching records from the Louvre saloon. Coroner Moye states he was robbed and killed while alive, with throat cut from ear to ear. A deposit slip for 900 and a bracelet tattoo may identify the victim as Jacob Jacobson.
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Jacob Jacobson
Clay Street
Moye
Fuser
Louvre
F Iret Avenue
Madison Street
Jacobean
Mquor
Tie
Jacobson
Marks
Marke
Funeral set for Labor leader Wilhmm Armstrong in Aberdeen
William G. Armstrong once Seattle labor figure and typographical union official died after an operation in Aberdeen. A veteran printer, he later worked as a traveling salesman for a San Francisco liquor house and helped found Western Central Labor Union. Funeral arranged by Eagles and union, with services at Eagles hall Beattie Avenue and 915 Mast Alder Street. His widow and daughter survive.
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Armatrong
Armstrong
San Francisco
Western Central Labor Union
D W Clark Dies After Interurban Crash
D W Clark died at Battle General Hospital from injuries sustained when an express wagon he rode in was struck by an interurban train Monday night. He was thrown from the wagon and suffered a fractured thigh and head wounds. The body was moved to Bonney-Watson morgue. no relatives are known in the area.
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D. W. Clark
Beattle General Hospital
Bonney-Watson
Clark
St David Day Celebrated by Welsh Residents in City
Welsh residents and their descendants celebrated St David’s Day with visitors from neighboring towns. Two dances were held at Christensen's hall. An afternoon program in Welsh was followed by an English evening entertainment. Reuben Jones chaired the evening concert and BE C Hughes gave an address. Encores were omitted due to program length.
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Christensen
Reuben Jones
BE. C. Hughes
Death of veteran John Armtrong noted at Way Side Mission
John Armtrong died at midnight after weeks of illness at Way Side Mission hospital. A veteran of the Eleventh Cavalry, he served in the Philippine campaign and was injured at Ban Mateo when thrown from his saddle and never fully recovered.
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John Armatrong
Wayside Mission
Eleventh Cavalry
Philippine
Ban Mateo
New Matron Assumes Seattle Day Nursery Post
Mrs M A Tremain arrives from Huntington Ind to run the 1022 Jackson street child care center. She has thirteen years’ experience with children and came to Seattle for the matron role. Edward L Hearne of South Farmington Mass honored at a Hotel Washington banquet by Knights of Columbus. Local council plans speech tonight. H G Rupp reports wife lost diamond ring on the Whatcom steamer or city streets.
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M. A. Tremain
Hentington
Ind
Jackson Street
Mra Tremain
Seattle
Edward L. Hearne
South Farmington
Mass
Washington
Knights of Columbus
Council of the Order
Mr. Hearne
Will Seak
H. G. Rupp
United States Quartermaster’s Department
Whatcom
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Deutsch Gesprochen
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G. Armstrong
William G. Armatrong
Aberdeen
John Anderson
Duwamish Dairy Company
Northwestern Dairy Company
ST. David
H. Lewis & Co
First Ave
Cor. Cherry
New York
Percale
Congress
W. L. Douglas
Garden Station
Hillman City
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Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Boston Painless Dentists House
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Second Ave
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