City council rejects annexation to gain city light
The Seattle council's joint committees refuse to ask Gov Mead to sign Coles water and light bill. They explain West Seattle seeks annexation to obtain early connection to the city lighting system and avoid Seattle Electric tariffs. The city lacks current supply but 2000 applications exist. if annexed, West Seattle would receive light at Seattle rates.
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Seattle
West Seattle
Dfclines
COLES
Coles’ Water and Light
Gov. Mead
City of
Wear Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Joint Committee
Csty
Militia to Do Coast Defense Duty Next July
Washington militia will man Fort Worden Fort Casey and Fort Flagler in Puget Sound for a week to ten days as coast artillery, replacing field encampment at American Lake. Four infantrymen will be stationed at Fort Worden near Port Townsend, three at Fort Casey, and four at Fort Flagler. All expenses are covered by the federal government and the plan creates coast artillery supports for defense.
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Olympia
State of Washington
Worden
Casey
Flagler
Puget Sound
American Lake
Mead
Robert Shaw
Masiatant
Washington
Fort Near
Port Townsend
Fort Casey
Fort Flagler
State Guard
Immigrants Stream to New York Port Grows
New York March 21 Immigrant arrivals at the port are expected to set a record this year says Immigration Commissioner Watchorn The influx will not abate until May Ellis Island is filled to overflowing about 11000 immigrants are in the release Reports on U S prosperity wages and labor demand draw these newcomers to the United States
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New York
Europe
Watchorn
Ellis Island
United States
Strange Grave Found Near Selah In North Yakima
Two bodies, a man and a woman, were found near Selah in North Yakima on March 21. Investigators described the man’s remains with running shoes and others by a mall area, while details about the woman remain unclear.
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Selah
North Yakima
Mall
Piret Av
Mystery Buried Skeletons Unearthed by Blast Near Selah
In a rock hewn grave near Selah two skeletons were revealed when a blast disturbed the site. The grave was unmarked and drew initial attention after the explosion. An investigation into the mystery will be made.
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Selah
Bills Signed In Olympia Governor Approves Several Acts
The governor signed multiple measures including H No 900 ending timber removal time, H No 495 revising land department rules, BR No 248 establishing harbor line commission, B No 127 imposing a two percent premium tax on fire insurance companies, and HB No 341 Halteman's insurance law amendments.
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Olympia
Harbor Line Commission
Halteman
Commutations Cut Short for Burglary and Larceny
Governor Mead commuted William Puts and Emilia Alite ana sentences in Washington state cases. Puts, jailed for burglary in Pierce County since July 12, 1906, saw his term reduced to four years and months actual, to end March 22, 1907. Alite ana, sentenced in King County for grand larceny on April 24, 1906, had time reduced to one year and one month, finishing March 24, 1907. Marquis' Gon a Thief noted in London court records with a $25,000 bond.
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Olympia
Mead
Wiliam Puts
Emilia Aliteana
Fults
Pierce County
Allisona
King County
Seattle Man Not So Sore Over Railway Inspector Post
James T. Gander of Attle writes Governor Mead from Seattle on March 18 1907 stating he bears no hard feelings over the railway safety appliance inspector appointment. He says he contested the post, but believes Mr Perley will fit the job credibly and offers respect to the governor.
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Olympia
Couv Mead
James T. Gander
Attle
Seattle
Albert B. Mead
Bir
Mr. Perley
Judge Hebbard Faces Fallout From Courtroom Intoxication
San Francisco reports that Judge J C Hebbard admitted drinking in court after Abe Ruef sought a writ of habeas corpus. Prosecutor Francis J Heney alleged incompetence and drunkenness, while Hebbard vowed to confront the prosecutor as Webberd also faces repeated drunkenness accusations.
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San Francisco
J. C. Hebbard
Abe Ruef
Hebbard
Francis J. Heney
Ruefs
Abstracts and Ownership Under Court Review
An expensive law colt is being tried in the courts to ascertain the ownership of a property recently purchased without first having the abstract examined. Peters and Carr, the abstract experts, guarantee your next abstract and avoid trouble at 204 People's Savings Bank Building.
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Peters & Carr
People's Savings Bank Bldg
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Tradi Yer Belief Ment Manages Mixed Finish
A fragment hints at a person named Tradi Yer managing a belief or mental function project. The readable text shows an unclear affiliation or event without dates or places. Further details remain unreadable.
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John W. Eddy
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Gabriel Faure
Joshua Green
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Andrew Heinrich
Seattle Brewing and Maiting Co
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Harry Krutz
Washington Loan and Trust Cep
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McGraw
Walter Oakes
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