Poker rooms operate openly along First Avenue south
A Seattle Times report details persistent poker rooms near First Avenue south where money changes hands, chips are bought with cash, and games run under guard despite public code. Proprietors deny orders to close, while police give a shrug as venues overlook rules with little secrecy and occasional intoxicated players.
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Sullivan
Flrat Avenue
Seattle
Snohomish
First Avenue South
Matakra
Sullivan Cede
Corporation Counsel to Handle 108 Grave Tax Work
The council last night directed Corporation Counsel Gillam to appoint a special grade tax official. A bill by Councilman Gill proposed contracting with Booth but failed with a majority report. the matter was turned over to the corporation counsel. Minority reports favored passing the original bill with the attorney named, while the majority supported the transfer and appointed a new assistant to take the grade tax duties. Potential successors named include Attorneys D. Page RF Booth and J B Wragne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillam
Anal Fe Pens Loan
W. Tt
Gill
Sutherteing
Booth
Commantos
Corporation Counsel
Pratt
Kit
Gillram
D. Page
RF. Booth
J. B. Wragne
Second Avenue Regrade Plan Moves Forward
The city council passed an ordinance fixing grades on Second Avenue from Pike Street to Dennyway per engineer plans. The measure creates an assessment district to cover damages from the regrade while not obligating city funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Pike Street
Dennyway
NEW OFFICES AND DIVORCE CASE NOTES
The prosecuting attorney's office on the fifth floor. a divorce suit by Inez March against Benjamin Ensley was dropped from the superior court calendar on petition of the plaintiff. Max Sevi and John Garfield seek damages of 3000 and 1000 from Seattle Ice Company over property depreciation due to an embankment on Aurora Avenue. A computer in the engineer's office, R K E Byane, was held up Sunday night by five men who took his pocketbook. Police pursue suspects as the getaway trail cools and a missing pecUniary loss is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez March
Pauline Bailey Aginet
Benjamin Ensley
Superior Court
Max
Sevi
John Garfied
Yester
Seattie Iie Company
Green
Aurora Avenue
R. K E. Bvane
Ite
Evans Rengia
M. A. Gray & Co
Morris
J. A. Paine
Pioneer Building
Dancing Classes at Ranke Hall This Week
Professor Wilson offers Monday and Friday evening group lessons at Ranke Hall with private lessons available daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Ranke Hall
Ridgway Seeks $40 for February City Services
At last night’s council meeting, Charles Wright was appointed acting special policeman to patrol roads near Seattle area. J W Ridgway, previously ousted, filed a $40 claim for February services and challenged his removal as the city moved to abolish the position. Also, Joe Turk clashed with Charles Kushman over a moved team on Third Avenue, resulting in arrests for assault and battery. Kushman bailed to appear as a witness.
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Bullivan
Alvin Helmieh
Wulelde
Everett
Seattle
Charles Wright
Wright
Queen City
Good Woode Club
J. W. Ridgway
Humane Co- Chety
Humes
Hidgway
Pugiligtic
Joe Turk
Charles FR. Kushman
Ema
Third Avenue
Scotcat
Patrotani Mason
Rushman
Witnes Ageinet Hie
Meattle Anna Meid Engagement Sets Box Office Record
John Cort announces Anna Meid engagement at Grand Opera House with record box office. Total receipts for Sunday night were 2027.28, matinee 1617.75, last night 9619. Attendance for three performances reached 6811. Anna Meid’s manager claims higher nightly takings than any previous American tour engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cort
Grand Opera House
Anna Meid
Taat Algat
Anna Heid
Striking Union Machinist Sandbagged After Flight at Moran's
Charlee A. Shamburg, a Moran's striking union machinist, was ambushed Saturday night by an unknown man. He struggled free and landed 10 of 12 blows on his assailant before the attacker escaped. Shamburg, severely injured in the neck, reached his home on Denny Way where he remained bedridden Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RRIBE
Charlee A. Shamburg
Moran's
Shamburg Ie
Shambure
Culty
Ti4
Denny Way
Beattie Improvement Clubs Propose City Hall and Court House
At a Beattie Improvement Clubs joint meeting, resolutions favor a combined hall and courthouse on the Yesler estate corner of avenue and James street. They urge a new city hall and central courthouse, refer resolutions to clubs and taxpayers, and call Arbor Day observance with mayoral cooperation. A semi centennial celebration committee is formed and a children's flower growing contest is planned by the Women’s Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Improvement Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Afoon
Yesler
Avenue and
James Street
Beattie
Bhorreck
Women's Federation of Clubs
Protect
Sale Announcement With Various Groceries
An early 20th century style sale ad lists items such as ammonia, granular sugar, French prunes, patent flour, gelatin, and tea. Prices are given per pound or per package with special one hour offers tomorrow. The note mimics a local shop window promoting discounted staples and brand names.
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Shekels
First Ave. South
J. McParland
Skagit
P. J. Gensner
Sadownstaira
Gessner
Miles
Union Block
Eee
Dr. Kibbe
Pri
the Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Sound
Broadway
Republican
H. S.turner &Co
Mrs. Beers
Free Methodist Church
Pine Street
Terry Avenue
Ress
A. L. Beers
June Colson
W. W. Robinson
Philippines
Reston
Shawmut
Mare
Weedin
Landes Senewan
Robert Weedin
Ridgway
Wein
Goodell
H. Woodhouse
Second Ave
Anna
M. Bagnest
Man City
Washington Street
Hillman City
Hillman
Newcastie
Franklin, Fulton
Klack Diamond
Roslyn
Leary
Céale
Seattle Coal & Wood CO
Hall
Kingst
B. Alexander
Monarch Shoe & Clothing Company
First Ave
Big
Monarch Store
Ait
First Avenue
pTeen
Purchase County
Horace Laseles
Martha Wentworth
Franklin Wilson
Katherine Hourell
York Station
Charles Columbus
Hiack Diamond
Laurea Grows
Franklin
Willradford
Helen Sloan
Oregon
Alex Lemenauer
May Norton
Tacoma
John Buren
Bouth
Ella Behwank
Willitarna
New York Conservatory
School of Music
C. H. Lee
Kingsbury Piano
Cary
Kingsbury
Cqisading IE
Maer
Zelie Doe Lussan
Angelo Frenoni
Planiet
Third Ave
W. M. Russell
Old Kentucky
Madison Theater
Wiidy & Godstein
Flrst Ave
Madison St
Main
Mackey’s Modern Vaudeville Co
Harry Corson Clarke
Broadhurst
Smith
Lonsdale
Marseille
Cor
88&C
Sean
Hoye
Meham
Phe
Ommidren
Wale Price
Beyard
Dhe
Sae Ecole
Merino Sox
Schuchard Optical Co. Eye Specialists
Stone
Fisher
Citizens’ Light and Power Company
Citizens’ Light & Power CO. Ients
Boston
Albert Hansen
Snoqualmie
Company Avenue
New York Brook
James
Seventh Ave
J Beattle
Co. M. Shaw & GO
Colman Dock
Umbia Street
Bieck
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