City Franchises Electric Line Veto Sparks Debate
City council approved a streetcar franchise amid friction over common-user rights. Mayor Moore vetoed a clause seeking a wider privilege on Third Avenue to Pike Street, asserting the electric company be required to share. The council overruled, extending a limited track requirement and access conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passenge
Beatthe Electric Company
Moore
Electric Company
Third
Pike St
Water Club splits with Chamber over Seattle water measure
The Commercial Club voted last night to urge Governor Mead to veto the water measure, a stance opposite the Chamber of Commerce which argues Seattle has no water to sell. The Commercial Club invited California business groups to visit Seattle next summer.
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Commerce
Mead
Harber
RM Meeking
Commercial Club
Chamber of Commeres
Gov. Mead
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Diego
California
Burnett Chosen Chair with Quick, Fractured Meeting
Burnett, newly elected council president, presided with rapid, uneven rhetoric in a session noted for a rough tone. He announced new committees, retained key chairmanships for the whisky ring, and pledged swift handling of the agenda for the West Seattle delegation submission to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eh. Burnett
Fest Wight
Bamber Camp Victim From Harbor Island Buried in Ballard
The body of James A. Fits Bverett, killed at a bamber camp on Harbor Clacroft Island, B C, was brought to Ballard for burial. Mr Pitchenry, camp superintendent and northwest lumberman, leaves a widow and three children. The funeral is to be held under Everett Knights of Columbus.
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James A. Fits Bverett
Bamber Camp
Clacroft Island
B. C
Ballard
Pitchenry
Bumberman
Northwest
Everett Knights of Columbus
Complete Line of Summer Draperies Now on Show
Complete line of summer draperies now on display with special order options. New fabrics include MUSLIN, DRESDEN CLOTH, Swiss patterns, and GRENADINE in various widths and colors. Prices and estimates available from drapery specialists for home use and houseboat needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advan Reur
Dresden
Rome
Remarkable Twins Family in Ravenna Colorado
Ravenna column reports B R of Ravenna a father of eight sets of twins received news from his eldest son in St Louis that his wife has given birth to a sixth set of twins a boy and a girl in each case highlighting a remarkable family record.
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Ravenna
Colo
B. R
St. Louisa
Wife sues for divorce after seven years of silence
Mrs Frank Wheeler of Oberlin Ohio files for divorce alleging her husband a prominent farmer has not spoken to her in seven years despite living in the same house. The petition cites a complete lack of communication as the grounds for the action.
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Oberlin, O
Frank Wheeler
Congress Grants Railroads Bridge Rights Across Rivers
Congress passed at least 50 acts authorizing railroad companies to construct bridges over navigable streams. Among them the North Coast railroad receives permission to build two bridges across the Columbia River in Washington, reflecting extensive legislative actions during the session.
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Chicago
Congress
North Coast Railroad Company
Columbia River
Washington
Prince Augustus William Bride Plot Stirs Court Gossip
Beattie Graf reports Kaiser Wilhelm's fourth son Prince Augustus William, 26 and a Dean student, is targeted for marriage to a young bride to divert his radical leanings. The plan centers on her relation to the groom and royal marriage expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Graf
Prince Augustus William
Dean
William
Suffragettes Meet Here in 1908
Mrs. Emma Smith DeVoe, delegate of the Washington Suffrage association to the national convention of the American Women's suffrage association in Chicago February 14 to 19, returned to Seattle yesterday. She extended an invitation for the 1909 convention to be held in Seattle, and the invitation was accepted by unanimous vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Smith DeVoe
Washington Suffrage Association
American Women's Suffrage Association
Chicago
Seattle
Union Pacific Purchases Right of Way to Seattle
The Union Pacific under its Oregon and Washington Railroad name has completed the purchase of a right of way from Black River Junction to Seattle. The route lies east of the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad and crosses the C P S and Renton Interurban at Junction Street, paralleling the Northern Pacific toward its Seattle terminal. Ground for freight terminals on the west side of the Duwamish River covers a 1000 foot-wide strip from Ladd's Factory to Georgetown and past the schoolhouse, narrowing to 104 feet toward the Renton Interurban and Meadows.
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Union Pacific
Washington
Oregon & Washington Railroad
Black River Junction
Seattle
Columbia & Puget Sound Railroad
Junction St
Renton
Northern Pacific
Enst
Ita
Fifth Av
Duwamish River
Ladd
Georgetown
Renton Interurban
Featherstone Oster Mother Of Three Dies At 100
Mrs Featherstone Oster died yesterday in her 101st year. She was mother to RE B Oster Dr William Oster and Judge Oster. She celebrated her 100th birthday on December 14.
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Toronto
Arch
Featherstone Oster
RE. B. Oster
William Oster
Judge Oster
Burglar Robs Hastings Lumber Mill Stores in Vancouver
A burglary occurred last night at Hastings Baw Mill company in Vancouver British Columbia. The thieves ransacked the store taking groceries mill supplies and a small amount of money.
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Star
Vancouver
B. C
Furglare
Hastings Baw Mill Company
Acquitted of Murder Sues for 20000 Dollars
New York report states Josephine Terranova, acquitted after brutal treatment by her uncle and aunt, files suit seeking $26000 from their estate. Also noted is a nightclub theft report involving a carriage robe worth $35 at Rainier stables.
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New York
Josephine Terranova
Tilton
Western Av
Rainier
John Lindh Co Sells Stock Before Building Demolition
The clothing firm at 1432 Secondary Street announces a liquidation sale as they clear out stock before their building is torn down. Rare bargains remain available while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lindh Co
Seconday
Evelyn Nesbit Poses With Dog Before Tragic Roof Event
In Pittsburgh on March 19 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her husband stayed at Lindhurst the home of Mrs William Tay Sow. A studio visit yielded a never before published photograph showing Nesbit Thaw cuddling a small dog before the Madison Square Garden tragedy.
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Seattle Star
Pittsburg
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Madison Square Garden
Lindhurst
Pitsburg
Tay Sow
Newark
Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Floods Threaten Stockton Valley With Extreme Inundation
Floods rage in Stockton Valley with the San Joaquin River bursting levees near Tracy and the Mokelumne River at record highs. Steel bridges at Comanche and Clements washed away as six inches of rain fell in the eastern mountains, threatening New Hope reclamation area.
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Tracy
Mokelumme
Comanche
Clements
New Hope
Stockton
Oroville Floods Improve as Rain Ceases
Oroville California March 19 The flood situation shows material improvement this morning after almost continuous rain. The river began to fall as the downpour ceased. Some suffering has occurred but officials believe the worst is over. The residential district remains underwater with residents moving to safety yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oroville
Cal
National Figure Skating Championship Tonight in New York
The Amateur Athletic Union national figure skating championship will be held tonight at the St Nicholas rink. Irving Hrekaw, winner under the National Skating Association, is expected to perform well amid an unprecedented number of entrants.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
St. Nicholas Rink
Irving Hrekaw
National Skating Association
Seattle
Stevens Pistols in All Grades Lead Bala
In all grades A L Bala of 1111 Piret Ave led the field with strong scoring and consistent shooting. The brief item notes Bala’s standout performance across multiple grade levels and hints at a notable competition showing.
Moore Relieved From Duty For Seattle Fire Control Work
First Lieutenant Wm. K. Moore of the signal corps is relieved from duty in the office of the chief signal officer and will proceed to Seattle for fire control installation duties on Puget Sound.
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Washington, D. C
Wm. K. Moore
Signal Corps
Seattle
Puget Sound
Big C K Meeting Guides Christian Endeavor Prep
A large Christian Endeavor society gathering is set for Wednesday at 7 46 p m in the First Presbyterian church. The event aims to spark enthusiasm for the upcoming national convention with reports from committees and presentations by Rev M Haynes John F Hartman William H Lewis and Dr Frank J Horsfall. The program seeks to inform attendees about convention preparations and progress.
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Christian Endeavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
Pecoming Co. KB
M ' Haynes
John F. Hartman
William H. Lewis
Frank J. Horsfall
Western Union Operators Threaten Strikes in Denver
Denver March 19 Western Union operators threatened to strike today unless a discharged operator was reinstated. The operator was readmitted this afternoon but a conference continues on several grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe Telegraph Service
Denver
Colo
Western Union
Ball Hush Ends in Death of 68 Year Old Woman
Chicago report says Mary Bouer, age 68, collapsed on the dance floor at a ball on 2134 Carrollar and died without regaining consciousness. Authorities believe exhaustion from dancing contributed to the sudden death of Bouer and note her husband was present.
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Chicago
Mary Bouer
Carrollar
Mia
Bouer
Beckman Returns East on Interstate Commerce Mission
Victor H. Beckman secretary of the Pacific Coast Lumbermen s Association returned from the East after attending the Interstate Commerce Commission session in Chicago as a representative of the National Reciprocal Demurrage Association. He noted President Roosevelt is aware of western forest reserve policies and aims to conserve timber without hindering homesteaders. He said 96 percent of lumbermen support the president on forest reserves.
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Victor H. Beckman
Pacific Coast Lumberman
Beckman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
National
White House
Beckwan
Roosevelt
Nine Bills Signed by Gov Mead
Gov Mead approved nine measures including H. No. 464 authorizing county commissioners to grant water pipe franchises on public highways. Other titles cover school code amendments, teacher certification in large cities, city governance for second class cities, river harbor improvements, municipal corporation organization, land and highway appropriations, drainage system construction, and urban sanitary measures. The package highlights Lake Washington projects and emergency clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Special Service
Olympia
Gov. Mead
Lake
Washington
Ballinger
Inter-State Live Stock Insurance Offers 60 Day Claims Promise
The Inter State Live stock Insurance Co advertises a 7 percent annual rate for Seattle and surrounding towns covering fire disease and accident. The policy guarantees payment of claims within 60 days from the date of demand. Veterinary services can be included if desired. Ind. Phone 553.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
Toma Veterinary Services
Inter-State Livestock Insurance Co. P
Ind
West Seattle Fights Graft Bid on Water and Power Deal
City Attorney McMahon and West Seattle officials pressed Seattle City Council against Beattie Electric, arguing for Coles bill to let Seattle sell water and light to West Seattle at lower rates and free the suburb from Beattie control. If signed, West Seattle would gain favorable terms and Seattle would collect annual payments. bill awaits Governor Mead’s decision by Thursday.
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COLES
Seattle
McMahon
West Seattle
Beattie Eloctric Company
West Side
Gov. Mead
West
Beattle Electric Company
Seattle Electric Company
New Corporations Filed in Olympia March 159
State records list multiple incorporations and name changes including Gilman Park Lumber dissolving by King County court decree. Increases include The Trustee Company Seattle from 200000 to 1600000 while Grand Nest Brotherhood of Owls shifts office to Seattle with new executive committee. Others include churches, suppliers, and utility ventures across Ballard Vashon Beat tle and Snohomish with capitalizations from 5000 to 250000.
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Star Special Service
Olympia
Secretary of State
Gilman Park Lumber Company
Superior Court of
King County
Trustee Company
Seattle
Grand Nest Brotherhood of Owls
Walla Walla
John F. Smalle
C. B. Stewart
H. L. Levitt
Chas
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ballard
D. Christensen
J. C. Jensen
Vashon Evangelical Lutheran Church
Vashon
Gilbert Lisonsm
Th. Oliverson
D. H. Ramsted
Jennings & Elliott, Inc
Beattle
Peter Vachon
Joseph B. Sterting
James H. Kane
Bluestem Supply Company
Bluestem
J. A. Blackier
A. B. Jacoby
J. F. Sampson
F. J. Cummings
George Ryerson
United Cities Trustee Company
J. W. Wolford
G. 8. Moore
the Progress Investment Company
Annie B
Savings Plan Ad Promises Career Luck
An old advertisement argues that hundreds of dollars saved can unlock future career opportunities by purchasing valuable business property. It promotes starting a savings account with the company for wealth building, offering 4 percent interest compounded semi annually and accounts from $1.00 upward.
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Council
Prefontaine
Burnett
Mat
Herman
Brown & Co
Pines
Hala
Grote-Rankin Cos
Magtien Tappey
Ular
Imic
Delft Bine
Davenport
SRASS
Bigelow Axminster
Aater
Avenue Street
North Coast
Kaiser Wilhelm
Princess Alexandra
Osler
Evelyn
Stockton Valley
Berippe Telegraph Service
San Joaquin
BIG C. K. Meeting
Dean Cigar
Menle
Beattie Catering Co
Crown Fock
James
Dance
Gov
Second Avenue
Seattles Ie
Beattle Council
Northern Bank & Trust Company
Pike Street
McCarthy's
Point de Paris
CUT Glass Salej
America
L Andway, Lucy F. Lindsay, Robert Hayes
G. H. Brown & Co
Pine Street
Walker
H. &. Walker
Crroury Furniture Company
Szconp Avenue
Spring Street
Berlin
Kettles
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