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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
3
Notice to stockholders announces directors at Beattie Washington meeting in March 15, 1900s style. It states dissolution and reorganization into Outlet Clothing Co. under Washington law and requires all indebted persons to pay within thirty days from the date of notice.
City councilman Mullen urges Seattle Electric to replace dangerous First and Second Avenue cable crossings with overhead crossings. He plans action during Third and Fourth Avenue regrade to cut delays and prevent accidents, citing near misses and calls for safety reforms.
Special to The Star reports President orders Joseph L Bristow to face inquiry over post office actions. Bristow, now a Panama railroad investigator, allegedly abused power, harassed staff, and caused a clerk to suffer a breakdown amid persistent questioning and lack of counsel.
Occidental avenue and Washington street retailer The Outlet Clothing Company announced it will retire from business after receiving board directives to sell. Manager Blu menfeld said lease fixtures and stock will be sold quickly if a buyer appears. otherwise pieces will be sold retail. A decision is expected within days. Also note ad for bicycle sale with $5 down and small weekly payments.
Property listing describes 12 acres ten miles from Pioneer Square with a living stream and high value, 20 acres with improvements and orchard, and 36 acres with teams, cattle, and furniture. Also offers 6 10 30 and 40 acre tracts through Reliance Trust Co at 458 New York Block.
A series of investigations led by Bristow caused suspicions to ruin reputations. An older clerk with no evidence was kept home for six weeks while inspectors reviewed records. Landveight, a division head, was removed but later cleared and seeks restoration. Dozens of similar cases cited as critics call for Bristow’s removal.
Bristow refuses to discuss the investigation mentioned in a Washington dispatch. He says he will stand on his record as fourth assistant postmaster general and face accusers in Washington. He will go to Washington from Los Angeles after visits to San Francisco Portland and Beattie. He plans to return to Washington by midweek.
Rhodes Bros. Co. promotes MoJava coffee highlighting its strength and flavor from a blend of Java and Central American beans. They claim 65 to 76 cups per pound at under half a cent per cup and offer a Saturday free sample event at 1225 Second Avenue Arcade Building to prove the quality.
The three popular employees contest at Heninghausen Heattle Hieetric firm shows Frank Presnell advancing to the lead by four votes over A Springer as voter turnout climbs. New entrants join the race while existing candidates like D kutt J Lindsay and Jack McLean gain, with counts posted noon today and further voter shifts anticipated.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous names and initials such as J. Gi Clark C. C. Hammond Wd Fosnus and J. Thatcher plus scattered numbers and abbreviations. The legible pieces resemble a payroll or committee roster with dates and roles but no coherent narrative.
Portland story notes Rev W E Gaywood, Free Methodist minister tarred and feathered at Goldendale returns home sermonizing on pardon and non prosecution. The tale includes his patched coat, refusal of congregation to fund prosecution, and a Texas letter praising electric bitters.
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