City council approves amended Cataract franchise and near stalemate
The city council adopted the committee on car corporations report approving the Be at the Cataract Company franchise after debate. Gil pressed to delay via publication terms and to strike provisions for undergrounding and municipal use of poles, while supporters cited amendments and city needs.
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Committee On Carporations
Beat the
James
Walter
Ouma Company
Gill
Third Ward
Gil
corporation#1
Tte
Seattle Electric Company
Corporations Committee
Manufacturers’ Association
Sey
Anewer
Rinehart
Corporations Committees
Tira Ward
Beattie
Cfty
Shaffieton
Sata
East Valley
Enay
Moston
Adame & Nichola
Prairie
M.C
Defrauding Charge Involving Mittin Nicaragua Co
A federal grand jury indicted Dr Mittin and the Nicaragua company on counts of defrauding investors for about 490000 dollars. The firm is incorporated for 1000000 dollars and claims land valued near 500000 dollars along with steamers and treaties. Government experts estimate the total assets at around 9 090.
Wrights Prosecution Stems From Shareholder Appeal
A March 16 decision by Justice and Globe company follows a shareholder appeal. The corporation is remembered as a vast financial bubble that affected many English homes despite the public seat.
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Justice & Globe Company
Sharehold
Importing Japanese Girls and Indictment Report
A partial report notes a case involving importing Japanese girls and an arrest under a warrant issued after a federal grand jury indictment. The item also mentions March events in Chicago and New York with scattered references to wheat prices and a cholera-related death aboard a liner.
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J. P. Lavin
United States
Maynard Wee
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
Shipboard Trade Return Highlights China Japan Run
L L Gray teamship returned from a business trip to San Francisco aboard the City of Puebla. The vessel then sailed to China and Japan with four European and one Japanese cabin passenger crew. On board were 18 Japanese and 1 other nationalities. The cargo included flour cotton minion bullion bicycles automobiles type writers and other American goods.
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Ll. H. Gray
Ll. HM. Gray
San Francisco
Puebla
Mer K
China
Japan
Gordon Kid Custody Case Seeks Merger of Fates
London report on the sensational Eric Gordon custody suit where the judge orders the mother to surrender the child to her former husband. The case centers on a disputed guardianship and the welfare of the child amid courtroom drama.
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London
Eric Gordon
Judiwe
Receiver Authorized to Borrow for Pacific Packing
Judge Hanford signed an order allowing James Kerr, the resident receiver of Pacific Packing & Nation Co, to borrow 40 thousand dollars to operate the corporation. The loan will be secured by receiver certificates of indebtedness.
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James Kerr
Pacific Packing & Naton Company
Hanford
Tednena
Monarch Shoe & Clothing Co
Morris
Superior Court
J. A. Paine
Grand jury sessions with city council president Parry
The grand jury has been in session with Wil H. Parry, president of the city council, since 2 PM. The subject of examination remains undisclosed, but concerns council matters prompting questions about city governance.
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Wil H. Parry
First Ocean Newspaper on the Etruria Transmits Wireless News
A Cunard liner event reports the first ocean newspaper printed aboard the Etruria during its voyage. The ship’s editor and printer produced an edition of 800 copies using Marconi wireless, distributing to passengers and crew as New York greeted the line on arrival.
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Ptruria At
Biltle Journal
Cunard Line
British News Association
Marconi
Venir
Etruria
New York
Libel Law Vetoed by McHride in Olympia
Olympia dispatch reports Governor McHride vetoed the libel law after rapid passage by the legislature. Supporters claim there are enough votes to sustain the veto, while opponents warn of consequences for press freedom.
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Olympia
McHride
Tima
J. W. Rridgeway
Fremont
Ridgeway
Small Craft in Trouble on the Sound
Snowbound gales on the sound hindered level steamers and delayed freight. Passengers could continue services but heavily laden freighters had to seek dredger assistance and struggle to reach their destinations in the rough weather.
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Denver
la Connor
Owenter
Expressmen to Provide Bonds Under City Ordinance
Local expressmen protest the new ordinance requiring bonds with the city by March 1 for 500 dollars. Inspector Whaley and Colman Building firm John A. Whaley & Co. will supply the necessary bonds promptly.
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John A. Whaley & Co
Colman
Burned East Portland Fire Destroys Homes and Flares Up
A massive fire in Portland Oregon raged through the east side destroying homes and valuables. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night as a strong gale hampered efforts and the waterfront district faced widening ruin with damage totals topping hundreds of thousands of dollars. A firebug was reportedly seen fleeing the scene as investigators begin assessing the Victoria Dock destruction.
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Portland
Ore
Faber
Victoria Dock
Willamette River
Victoria Rock
Disappearance of 12 year old Annie Pelener
Officials struggle to locate Annie Pelener who vanished after testifying planned against her father Henry Petener. Evidence hints at possible foul play or family abuse, with investigations centering on her father and the last sighting at her school.
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Peianer
Barance
Green Lakeshrdinm Bem
Oren Lake
Peisner
Annie
Annie Pelener
Newelle
Tallman
Thure- Gay
Henry Petener
Classified ads sweep through a busy rental and loan market
The page lists job ads and services from 1908 era, including male help wanted, machine work, and clerical roles. It features loan offers, savings notes, auction notices, and property listings with addresses like 1401 Hah Avenue and 10th Becond Avenue, alongside business names such as Phoenix Savings and Giffard & Dow's machine shop.
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Myre
Moran
Institute of
Nee
Denny Bullting
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Pike Street
Merrick
American Clothier
Keystone
Beninghausen
JIS First Av. Union Btk
Pwnelecsic and Retail Meats
Mwaoe Ave
Beattle
A ‘S Union Bik. &m Ety m; Bun
Mittin
Wright
Health
Marne News
Gordon
Grand Jury
First Ocean Newspaper
Corest News Rex Acuncy
Snoqualmie Power
Seattle
Franklin
Fulton
Vlnck
Saary
Maine
Seattle Coal & Wood CO
GEQ
E. Hall
Firet Ave
South
King At
Geo, Hl. Woodhouse
Second Avenue
A. L. Lindauer
Pike
Wirth
Kittanning Copper
Cherry Street
Wash
Corcoran
Portland, OR
Mackintosh
Cts
Wys A & Suit
Monarch
Postoffice
J. 1
MacDougall
MacDougal-Southwick Company
Ideal
Arto
Otx-Atory
Ateel
Wick
Madison Street
Washington
Huston
Phoenix Savings
Ladd
Titten
Denter Horton & Co
Rentile
Joney Advanced
Alamed Piople
Beard
Recond
Dieonges
Marte
Giffard & Dow
Rome
Eivene
Ranges
Carveta
Lemiber Spaier
Bago4ge Trunk
Spattler Transfer Company
CHanors & GO HICKERTON &@ CO
Meer Battery Street
Mareh
Avenue
Mickertom
First Ave
Seneca
Rm Eal
Wer Ren
York Ath
Bale Timsbar Conde
Burneh c. Byers & Co
Arends
Bueiness
Wranerenh
Honeris
Viret
Verus
Maon Ilornay
Avonde
Kellogg, Anm
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Toe
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Sageitn Gga
Abe Fisher
Nest
Aypsae
Capane Ul Iden
Bres Ts Ag Orelal, Sikes
Ana Rise Seelwees
Argrae Bank OF A “Ee Py
Canadian Bank OF Gumme
Bank OF ‘Aid
National Cash Register Co
Xan San
Christensen
Foo Woolel
Ches
First Avenue
Sato
Sega
Heer
Madamp A
MYTH
Hinetley
Poser
Kuupag
Harhow
Suurhworth
Tel
Pine
Sakoatne Fm
Watenes Qamonds
Uncle Joe Loan Office
Eve
Lea Roviw
BF Rosten I Mechanical Engineers
SPR
FONDA
Deorke Bultéins
Ecient
Washington Infirmary
Galsopathe
Seine
Ma Raresa CO
Renee
Woodhouse CO
Renee Rautman
O. Main
Manufacteres
Robeson Bros
Orchard
Navy Yard
Poe
Bremerton
Ando
City Oftt
and &Aves
Everett
Colman Dock
SCOTT
Mer
Northwestern Commercial Company
Pioneer Buillding
Union 81
Nome and Teller
Alaska
Poliuta
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