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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1914

Page

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Auburn Private Bank of Auburn Closes as Depositors Seek Receiver

The Auburn Private Bank in Auburn Washington with 1000 depositors and 25000 capital closed its doors. Depositors led by Milo A Root filed in federal court for a temporary receiver and Judge W Neterer appointed Dr B E Hoye as receiver. The bank reports 204000 in deposits, 8000 cash, 200000 in personal real estate, and 246000 in notes securing the accounts.

Auburn Wash Milo A. Root United States Court Wneterer B. E. Hoye Dee Bank 8 Auburn State Bank dieStat H. H. Howard Oscar Christopher J. B. Knickerbocker Howard Root

New Police Chief Griffiths Assigns Humane Agenda

After Mayor Gill’s noon oath, Anatla Griffiths becomes chief of police with his wife and two sons present. He pledges a humane administration, aims to improve the department, keep the city clean, and rid it of crime, stating he will strive to prove worthy.

Austin Griffiths Hi Gill Bannick Anatla Gill Ross D. Thomas Davies Timotheus Josenhans Judson Jennings J. D. Ross L. B. Youngs

Gill Leaves Office After Recall Takes Effect

Former Mayor Gill winds up duties as George W. Dilling, the recall winner, takes oath. Officials and friends gathered in a busy city hall scene with Gill remarking that many a good fish gets the hook.

Hi Gill Star Gill George W. Dilling Bobby Royce George Hiram Mr. Dilling J.T. Ronald Shorty Grant Boyle Terry Hobby Boyce Dilling

Hi Gill Returns as Mayor Amid Cheerful Ceremony

Hi Gill comes back to city hall after three years to assume office, cheered by crowds on the Colman building route. George Cotterill welcomes him as 19 cameras flash while Austin Griffiths is named police chief and James Crehan becomes private secretary.

Hi Gill Colman Gill George Cotterill Cotterill Austin E. Griffiths James Crehan Dr. J McBride Hoyt Chehalis Frye City Hall Hiram Gill Rotary Thirday City George

Advertisement for Myatt Fowells training services

A vintage ad touts Myatt Fowells Business Training at Hiyatt Fowells Rehool, located at 4th and Pine, promising effective methods to manage property and keep track of assets.

Hiyatt-Fowells Pine Myatt+Fowells

McBride Named Seattle Health Commissioner

Dr. J. S. McBride selected by Mayor Gill to become city health commissioner succeeding Dr. James E. Crichton with appointment awaiting council confirmation. McBride, 40, has lived in Seattle 11 years, offices in the Colman building, and earns a 6000 dollar salary. Crichton’s term ended April 1, 1912.

J. S. McBride Gill James E. Crichton McBride Colman Seattle Detroit Medical College Health Department Crichton Cotterill

Death of James M. Thompson at Swedish Hospital

James M. Thompson about 25 died at Swedish hospital Sunday noon after suffering a severe headache. He had stayed at the Corlew hotel 1726 Summit, was seized by a headache, fell unconscious Saturday night and remained in a coma until death, an investigation likely to follow.

James M. Thompson Swedish Hospital Priday Thompson Corlew Hotel Summit

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Auburn Bank Fred L. Boalt Gill, Hoyt & Frye Cokman Chehalis Tnt Coll Mayer CML Partner Hoyt Sabi Ize É Izzy Enovements The Crescent Manufacturing Co Crescent M'Bride Health Commissioner
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