Seattle Considers Auxiliary Lighting Plant and City Projects
Seattle council moves to authorize a 75000 dollar expenditure for a 2000 horsepower power plant using overflow from Volunteer Park reservoir. Ordinances include bond issues for Yealer Way site lodging bath house, a Westlake Avenue bridge, a 10000 dollar loan to the Municipal Plans Commission, and a 1500 dollar dog pound. A Laurelhurst trestle from the university campus is debated.
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Seattle
Oliver T. Erickson
Board of Public Works
Volunteer Park
City Utilities Committee
Bondisade
Yealer Way
Government Canal
Westlakeav
Municipal Plans Commission
Laurelhurst
University
Harpooned Hitchcock tale of Walter arrest for gag rule
Urban A. Walter once publisher of the Harpoon and former Denver mail clerk defied the gag rule by circulating notices and photos about the Postmaster General Hitchcock. Secret service arrested him for printing on envelopes derogatory statements as he fought postal economy and unsafe conditions.
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Washington
Urban A. Walter
Hitchcock
Walter
Denver
Chicago
Arizona
Itchepeck
Secret Service
Taft
Chauffeur Aspiration Spurs New Centralia Chehalis Club
Centralia and Chehalis residents show strong interest in forming an auto club. Miss May Rowell, a high school graduate, announces plans to become a professional chauffeur and will lead women’s parties to Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Chehalis
May Rowell
Seattle
Judge Puterbaugh's mercy tames San Diego drunken spree
San Diego March 28 Police Judge George W Puterbaugh says mercy saves hundreds by giving offenders a chance. He cites feeding clothing and releasing a man who later failed, noting punishment reforms few drunks and that mercy, not harsher fines, yields reform.
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San Diego
Cal
George W. Puterbaugh
Puterbaugh
Joyriders Arrested On Another Charge Near Dunlap
M. J. Gugin and E. F. Knowlton were rearrested in the city jail on a charge of driving an automobile at an unlawful rate of speed after a joy ride that damaged Frank Kelley’s car near Dunlap station. Gugin posted a $500 bond. Knowlton remains jailed as he cannot raise the amount. Kelley’s car damage is estimated at $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Gugin
E. F. Knowlton
Frank Kelley
Dunlap Station
Gugin
Knowlton
Kelley
Western Union Rights Upheld in Olympia Case
In Olympia on March 28 a supreme court decision confirms Western Union Telegraph Co. may control how its instruments and wires are used. J. W. O'Brien loses a $1,200 verdict awarded by a jury before Judge Gay after being barred from working for the United Press at a Bellingham paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Supreme Court
Western Union Telegraph Co
J. W. O'Brien
Gay
O'Brien
United Press
Bellingham
Birthday salute to Norman Hapgood on his 43rd year
The piece praises Norman Hapgood as a strong ally in defending American heritage. It notes his role as editor of Collier's and recalls his reputation for challenging vested interests, including calling Ballinger a shyster. The celebratory tone marks Hapgood's birthday with admiration.
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Norman Hapgood
Norman
Collier's
Ballinger
Arrest Three for Treating in Tacoma
March 28 report names Gus W. Kievel proprietor of State saloon John F. Bechmidt of Columbia beer hall and Jon Pischofberten of Milwaukee beer hall as arrested under the anti treating ordinance A warrant for George Bhreeder Tacoma baseball club president and saloon owner was refused because he is in California Evidence gathered by plain clothes officers under Mayor Fawcett
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Tacoma
Gus W. Kievel
State
John F. Bechmidt
Columbia Beer Hall
Jon, Pischofberten
Milwaukee Beer Hall
George Bhreeder
Bhreeder
California
Plain and Fancy Lying by Tony Degrado in Portland
Police say Tony Degrado gave odd explanations for two watches and a brass watch found on him. An officer claimed Degrado offered a cryptic account of a 26 cent purchase from a tall man with a black mustache. He was jailed after being found with a foreign coin and claimed to have found it on the Madison street bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurelhurst
Goddard and Haas
Civic Plans Commission
Murphy and Mullen
Wardall
Gm Streets and Sewers
Hit Hillside Co
Hillside Investment Co
Tenth Av
Goddard
Washington, D. C
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Tony
Portland, Or
Ananias
Tony Degrado
Gruber
Degrado
Cox
Madison At
St. Patrick's Day
Left Handers Said More Athletic by Seattle Superintendent
About 1,008 of Seattle gram mar school students, 31,426 in all, are left handers or 3.2 percent. Superintendent Cooper notes handwriting teachers bias right handed but says left-handers appear more athletic with many as baseball players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Cooper
Superintendent of Schools of
Seattle
Counterfeit Coin Ring Busted in Fauntleroy Shack
Detectives arrested Dave Martin and Russell on charges of selling counterfeit coinage to Indians and now face counts of passing counterfeit coins. Police found 27 counterfeit quarters and 105 nickels on the suspects, with moulds discovered in their Fauntleroy shack by Secret Service operatives.
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Dave Martin
Russell
Mayon
Brown
Secret Service
Tom Foster
W. A. Gloves
Fauntleroy
Bouillon Returns to Ongoing Battle in Edmonton
Bouillon, former Seattle public utilities chief, returns to Edmonton after defeat in Seattle mayoral race. He had left Seattle for Edmonton where he led the utilities department until his removal amid political strife. He plans to resume the fight there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Houillion
Seattle
Bouilion
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Bouillon
Gerard May Break Senatorial Tieup
Justice James W. Gerard of Albany appears set as the Murphy caucus candidate to replace William F. Sheehan. An understanding with anti-Sheehan insurgents reportedly promises a break in the Senate deadlock.
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Gerard
James W. Gerard
Albany, N. Y
New York
Graft in New York Mayor Gaynor Faces Charge
Mayor Gaynor prepares to answer Magistrate Corrigan that the town is more open than under former Police Chief Devery. Corrigan says gambling houses and graft are rampant and that strong arm men operate unchecked with crimes going unpunished. The Terra Nova returned from Christchurch carrying Captain Scott's expedition crew reporting the team in fine shape and confident of planting the Union Jack at the South Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaynor
Corrigan
Devery
South Pole
Christchurch
N. Z
Scott
Census figures for Klamath Falls and Lexington released
The United States census bureau reports Klamath Falls Oregon population 2758 and Lexington Montana population 2992. In New York Andrew Carnegie contributed 5000 dollars to a relief fund for relatives of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire victims.
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Klamath Falls
Washington
United States Census Bureau
Lewiston, Mont
Andy
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Triangle Shirtwaist Co
Peg Woffington Dies After Brilliant Stage Career
On March 28 1760 Peg Woffington a famed English speaking stage actress died after a brilliant career and a retirement following her final farewell tour. She collapsed on stage during As You Like It shortly before retiring for three years living in retirement.
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Peg Woffington
Whes
Margaret Woffington
Rosalind
Seattle Officials Plan Swift Fire Safety Review
Mayor Dilling, with Fire Chief Boyle and Fire Marshal Kellogg, announces a rapid inquiry into Seattle fire safety. They will compel detailed findings and fire escape equipment reports, aiming for prompt information on risks and protective measures.
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Seattle
New York
Dilling
Boyle
Kellogg
Puget Sound Electric Co profits rise despite fewer riders
Interurban trains between Seattle and Tacoma carried fewer passengers in 1910 than 1909, yet the Puget Sound Electric Co. earned more money due to rate raises from October 1909. The increases were declared illegal by railroad commissioners and the superior court and are now before the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Tacoma
Puget Sound Electric Co
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Bechett Wreck Debris Found Near Church Point
Constable Dunwoody reports drifted wreckage ashore at Church Point from the Bechett disaster but no victims. H D Heimcken notes two boat oars a peak cap two life buoys a life belt a double edged ax and two lifeboats bearing the Sechelt name washed up nearby.
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Victoria
B.C
Dunwoody
Church Point
Bechett
H. D. Heimcken
Sechelt
Fire-ravaged Carlson-Lusk warehouse threatens wholesale district
Boise Idaho March 28 Fire department cannot control blaze at the Carlson Lusk Hardware Co warehouse in the business district. By 2 o clock it was feared the entire wholesale district would burn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise, Ida
Carlson-Lusk Hardware Co
King George Begins Training Regimen Ahead of Coronation
London dispatch reports King George entering a structured training program under a skilled instructor. Doctors warn the June duties demand peak condition, prompting a strict diet and daily hours of physical culture to build stamina.
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London
George
Plague Said to Origin by Animal in China
The Marine Hospital Service reports the Chinese plague outbreak is started by a mammal resembling the American woodchuck. Chinese fear killing the animal due to superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
China
Marine Hospital Service
Wash Goods Clearance and Fabrics Ad
Wash Goods values in Havana brown old rose rose pink lavender lilac and wistaria on sale for 10 cents per yard. Hydegrade Galatea 28 inches wide offered at 16 2 3 cents per yard in light dark or solid colors for children and house dresses. 40 inch Empire Batiste is sheer with borders suitable for street or house dresses by the yard. Merla wn Lawn 27 inches wide mercerized printed material in light and medium colors at 25 cents per yard. First Floor.
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Merlawn
Firet
Favorite Toilet Accessories Price List
Colgate toilet water varieties in several scents and sizes with prices 60c to 75c. Cashmere Bouquet items include soap and powder priced around 25c to 65c. Other brands shown include Palmer Violet Talcum 25c and Roger & Gallet products 35c to 54c. Includes Plan Bouquet Soap and Florida Water among listings.
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Colgate
Hudnat
Ricksecker
Edgewood
Gouraud
Palmer
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Edward Houston
M. Y
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Lever Bros
Sean
Roger & Gallet
Absdon
Murry and Janman's
Florida
Pioor
Pirot Fleer
Majestic Range
Pirot
Haviland
Haviland & Co
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Ladies’ Home
Journal Patterns
Lt Poosevell
T Christensen
Blac
Lis
Jack
San Pranch
P Sinile
Ing
Pueblo
Mare ‘Alieri
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Jimmy Mit
Homer
Wanda
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