Beattie Council Endorses Ballard Annexation Plan
Seattle readiness to absorb Ballard outlined with staffing plans for water light and police departments. Over 20 Ballard residents to be hired, $40 000 yearly for streets sewers and administration, and a $26 000 building project to equip departments. Council endorses annexation and development of Ballard per departmental recommendations.
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Beattie
Ballard
Hallard
de Ote
Council
City of Beattie
Seattle
City of Beattile
Japanese Bills Passed in Senate on Key Issues
Sacramento reports two bills advancing the Japanese question. One limits the age of all children to 10 in primary grades. The other seeks voter expression on Asiatic immigration at the next election. Portland notes Oregon Eastern route finalization for the Southern Pacific line across Central from Nation to Ontario. The 450 mile path crosses 250000 acres of prime land with construction to start soon.
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Sacramento
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Portland
Ore
Oregon Eastern
Southern Pacific
Central
Nation
Ontario
Oregon
Yvette Guilbert Quits Vaudeville for Drama
Paris March 9 A great sensation has erupted as Yvette Guilbert, famed in America, abandons the variety stage to pursue serious drama. She has appeared in Troubled Waters a play written for her by Admond Gutraud, drawing a strong ovation from the public.
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Paris
Yvette Guilbert
America
Admond Gutraud
State Clubs Appoint Representatives for Endeavor Convention
The Association of State Clubs in Seattle names Henry & Walker to join the entertainment committee of the Christian Endeavor convention. Walker becomes special assistant to committee chair T. W. Lough. City clubs form six member committees to aid the event amid a Seattle context.
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Association of State Clubs
Heattle
Henry & Walker
Christian Endeavor Convention
Walker
T. W. Lough
Edna May Engaged to Heir of Sugar Magnate Family
London report states actress Edna May and Oscar Lewisohn of New York announced engagement. Lewisohn, second son of sugar magnate, joins two brothers Jesse and an heir to multimillionaire fortune. The couple may live in London after a wedding this year and Miss May will keep her stage career.
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London
Mentia
Edna
Oscar Lewisohn
New York
Lewisohn
Jesse
Miss May
Eona May
Hebbard Charges Presented At San Francisco Meeting
A San Francisco meeting of about 100 Bar Association members discussed charges against Judge Hebbard over granting a writ of error to Abe Ruef. The session heard sensational claims that the judge was intoxicated and influenced by Ruef’s lawyers, with a grievance committee appointed for further inquiry.
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Bscrippe Telegraph Service
San Francisco
Bar Association
Judge Hebbard
Abe Ruef
Autor Heaey
Hebbard
Ruefs
New Incorporations Briefed in Olympia Report
In Olympia on March, officials outline new incorporations. The report mentions steam baths and the Oriental Baths as part of the docket.
Major Sugar Firms Face Multimillion Sherman Suit
In New York in the United States circuit court the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co seeks 10 million dollars actual and 30 million tentative damages from American Sugar and Co. The complaint alleges Sherman Act violation and conspiracy linked to the Belga crash.
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New York
United States
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining
American Sugar & 2 Co
Paris Struck by Widespread Power and Gas Outage
Paris faced near total darkness as a strike hit gas and steam plants. Downtown businesses and theaters paused activity as the main plant’s fires were extinguished and steam restoration would take about 48 hours. The Telegram notes disruption across services and inquiries about engine purchases for boats.
New Investigation of Wick ersham
Washington reports a fresh probe into Wick ersham of Alaska planned for next summer. President initially opposed the move until the Hoyt report was found to be sabotaged. Alfred W. Conley, assistant attorney general and Roosevelt ally, is likely to lead the inquiry. In Alaska news, Bell ingham bids to boost trade with southbound steamers to serve the Alaska market.
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Scrippe Telegraph Service
Washington
Wickersham
Alaska
Wade
Wee
Hoyt
Alfred W. Conley
Roosevelt
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Pinney
Star Special Service
Inter-State Live Stock Insurance Co Ind
Ligottins
Aes
Edna May
Ing
North Pacific Bugar Company
George C. Parkineon
Preston Idaho
C. W. Johnstone
Ellensburg
Edward & Brehm
Pierce County
C. W Adams
J. B. Chilberg
Will H. Parry
Maurice McMickes
Reliable
Ameka
George Spaon
N.ef
Maple Palle Telephone Company
Maple Fells
Whatcom County
John P. Ashland
HM. J. Strickfaden
D. M. Stewart
Lewis & Wiley, Tne
William MH. Lewis
Charles Ashworth Copper and Gold Mining Company
Cornelius Christopher
George Tie
Star
Olympia
March
Beripps Telegraph Service
Borippe Telegraph Service
Elao
Brooks
Second Avenue
Geo. H. Woodhouse Co
University St
General Agents
Fire Insurance
Estment Trustees
Lowman Building
Bellingham
Merch
Drememere
Belo Agency
Cline
Becond Avenue
Fusay Warey
Westlake Ay
Ange
Oes
F. L. Stiles
Cowen’s University Park
Cowen
University Park
58Th Street
Chas. Cowen
Pioneer Bldg
First Av
Seattle, Wash
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