Last Edition Sattle Gas Company Wins At The Capital
In Olympia Washington on May 2 the court dismissed a warrant case brought by the Beater Gas and Electric Co against Seattle alleging franchise expiration. Three justices dissented. The case aimed to oust the company from Seattle over expired franchise terms. The Farallon steamed in with 25 tons of concentrates and 11 passengers, delivering routine North Pacific service to Vancouver on its first trip under a new contract.
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Farallon
Treadwell
North Pacific
Vancouver
Sunset Oil and Refining Company
Treasury
Seattle
Real
Mutual Life Building
Coke
Man recounts hypnotic episode with imagined professor
George testifies before Judge Tallman about a past journey from New York to Tacoma and Seattle. He describes being hypnotized by a supposed professor who allegedly forced him to perform dangerous stunts and break delays, leading to arrest and hospital evaluation. The judge dismisses the case and allows further actions.
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George
New York
Tacoma
Seattle
Perse
Rand
Tathis City
Paco
Orman
Tallman
Gidiman
Charity Drive Aid Delivered Despite Donations
A charities organization in April distributed shoes, clothing, groceries, and more to women and men in need. The drive raised and spent $218.54 though many items were donated, with Dr Tawing listed as secretary.
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Dr. Tawing
Secre
Keene reports on James K illness and activity
The May 2 dispatch notes James K is alarmingly ill though able to attend some exercises. Private secretary reports indicate he remains engaged with public duties while the former Wall Street figure outfits, and Keene follows developments closely.
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York
James K
Keene
Rhea
Wallelebrity
South East Improvement Club Expands District to Broadway
The South East Improvement Club votes to enlarge its district from Latona to Broadway and from the south side to Ninth Avenue. The club will henceforth be known as the Lake Union Improvement Club. City Engineer Littie and Mr. Youngs to discuss street grades and sewer construction next week.
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South East Improvement Club
Latona East
Broadway
Ninth Aventh
Lake Union Im- Club
City
Littie
Youngs
Belden and Miss Wright Wed in Ellensburg Church
W Belden and Miss Char Wright were married at Elder T J Randall's home during a series of services this week. Aged residents of Ellensburg mourn a local death while plans aim to boost faith and work across the community as harvests and crop hopes grow amid uncertain fruit season conditions.
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Wash
W. Belden
Char- Wright
T. J. Randall
Andrew
City Ordinance on Taxes Passed Last Monday
An ordinance passed last Monday deals with city taxes. It specifies tax collection procedures and penalties for non payment and outlines how the treasurer will handle delinquent accounts. The document references historical context since 1492 and aims to streamline tax enforcement.
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Treas
Ordi
Public works bids eyed for sewer and street projects Downtown
Bids will be opened for sewer construction between Sixth and Seventh Avenues and Mattery and Wall streets, water main work on Yesler Way, and alley grading in Blocks 51 and 43 Sarah A Bells Second addition. May June department contracts and staff payments also awarded.
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Board of Public Works
Sixth
Seventh Avenue
Mattery
Wall Streets
Yesler
Sarah A. Bells
Judge George's Court
Coast Artilery
Fort Lawton
Secretary of War
Alaska
Cawsey and Carney
United States
Seward
Thomas Currens
Seattle and San Francisco Railway Company
Green River Construction Company
Ihe Ailver
Alma W. Pogabery
Y. M
Seattle tests new streetcar warning device
Chief Cook and City Electrician D L Hickey demonstrated a fire alarm warning device to city officials and Seattle Electric Company leaders at Sixth Avenue and Columbia Street. The iron box with lights and a bell drops an arm when an alarm is raised, then rings until firefighters arrive. If adopted the system would cover 17 intersections at about 50 dollars per box with sectional operation to avoid downtown bells during North Seattle alarms.
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Cook
Fire Department
City
D. L. Hickey
City Corner
Seattle Electric Company
Crichton
Rude
Gill
Mullen
Murphy
Redward
Furth
Dickinson
Statue Electric Company
Hickey
Sixth Avenue
Columbia Street
Seattle
Chief Cook
Seattle Fleetric Company
April Weather Report by G N Balla bury
The April report from weather bureau director G N Balla bury notes four clear days and the rest cloudy or partly cloudy. Total rainfall was 2.20 inches, far below April 1991. The warmest day was the 16th at 68 degrees and the coolest was the 14th at 40 degrees.
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G. N. Ballabury
Weather Bureau
Conn. boxing license refused for Corbett McGovern title bout
May 7 report from Hartford states William Crowley manager of Nutmeg Athletic Club had a license refused for a championship pugilistic contest between Joans Corbett and Terry McGovern. The Spinnters' Matrimonial convention at Eagles hall by the Royal Neighbors MWA drew a full crowd with readings by Arthur Strong and Phoebe Garden and a piano solo by Anna Bump followed by a dance.
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Hartford
Conn
Sullivan
William Crowley
Nutmeg Athletic Club
Eagles Hall
Royal Neighbors
Arthur Strong
Phoebe Gardden
Anna Bump
Burlesque and Variety at the Grand and Nearby Shows
The Grand featured Ridgely Re bekah Ladwe’s burlesque titled Camp Lawton with Evelyn Hurlingame and a strong chorus. strong audience turnout and encores noted. Norris & RoweTrained Animal Shows opened with a grand street parade. the display praised for originality. Faust at Third Avenue theater draws crowds. Jesale Shirley company to perform Under Two Flags next week. Peaceful Valley opens at Se tle theater with Hutterfles following. Bruce’s band from Puget Sound navy yard to perform at the Grand. Irisher Recital announced. Zeisler to give a Grand piano recital. Ladies' Musical Club in charge.
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Ridgely
Rebekah Ladwe
Camp Lawton
Evelyn Hurlingame
Jack
Norris & Rowe
Twelfth Avenue
Jefferson Street
Oelock
Puliie
Talla
D. C. Smith
Faust
Third Avenue Theatre
Theatre-Terre
Jesale Shirley
Mise Shirley
Seattle
William Bruce
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Grand
Mme
Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler
Ladies’ Musical Club
Gompers Planned Seattle Visit En Route to San Francisco
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor is expected to visit Seattle in July. The AFL executive council meets in San Francisco this summer and it is probable the visit will occur on his way to the meeting.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Beattle
The
Federation
San Francisco
Mr. Gompers
Maritime changes reshuffle Pacific coast steamers
The Steamer Garland will retire from the Victoria Port Angeles run this week and shift to Port Townsend Noah Hay service. New owners Alaska Steamship Co take over the Weasel, with Kowalle and Majestic handling connections to Port Angeles. Capt Roberta commands Majestic. Captain McAlpine noted. Debate over Puget Sound tug pilots and Cape tow practices grows as Victoria complains. Subsidy planned for CP North American line to support Skagway and West Coast routes, with Tees likely reassigned. Lillie L. sails to Siberian coast trading beads belts and goods, traders eye high profits from fur and scalps trades rumors.
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Victoria
Puget Sound
Cape
Canadian
Port Angeles
Sokoto
Hioge
Japan
Royal Roads
Dominion
Amur
Danube
Lkely
Tees
Lillie L
Siberian
J. J. Parrell
Pacific Coast Company
Tailor-Made Sufts Sale at M. P. Pease-Johnson Co
Tomorrow only at 1199 Second Avenue the shop offers ladies sufts at nearly half price along with greatly reduced children’s trimmed hats ready-to-wear skirts tailor-made valets and fancy neck wear. Call at M P Pease-Johnson & Co for the sale.
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M. D. Pease- Johnson Co
Second Avenue
Seattle
M. Pp. Pease-Johnson & Co
Steamers reach Seattle and Port Townsend arrivals noted
Extended stay in California ends as Dis covery under Captain White arrives from Dutch Harbor with five panten aboard. Humboldt brings twenty two passengers and light cargo from Br…………………… Beattie dock sees Yangete from the Orient due today. The scoop dredger works between Pacific Coast Co. docks, yielding mud for a year. Henry Hayes of Snoqualmie dies of consumption at Providence Hospital. burial arranged. Real estate ads and bicycle repairs listed.
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California
United States Mail
Discovery
Frank M. White
Seattle
Dutch Harbor
Unalaeka
Thuimboldt
Alaska Steatebip
Bohwahacher Dock
Briamway
Beattlesome Anne Chin
Pacific Coast Co
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Eneral News OF
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Elks and the Dears
Fikes
KE. A. Wolff
Grand Orchestra
Evelyn Ormaby
Georgia Hammer
Jess Hoath Lytie
Frank Coomba
Gene Huckina
Kate Dennis
Sadie Hite
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Warren Stetnon
Harry Robinson
Carl Hoffman
Claude Moore
Frank Atkins
Hebert Ingle
Charlie Lynch
Ruby Seater
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Marine News
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Navy
Eaked Beans
Prtee Ige
Mearly
Clark
Red Cross Pheectric
Henry Hayes
Snoqualmie
Providence Hospital
Henney & Stewart
Walker
Cover & A
First Ave
Bet
Teter
Weshington
Peterson’s
Bette
D. S. Johnston Co
24 Avenue
Burke
Chickering
Weber
Hobart M. Cable
Kimball
Pease
D. S&s. Johnston Co
Richmond
L. Adler & Bros. Clothing
J. Friedman & Son
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Nday
May Elen Lena Helen
Spentna Carne
Seattle Lodge
P. O. EK
L. L. Moore's
A. Hansen's
A. L. Cohen's
George Leghorn
Royal Cigar Stand
Bagley's Pharmacy
Joe Dizzard
H. M. Prince's
John Cort
Met
Opera House
Main 66
Third Avenue Theater
W. M. Russell
Mgr
John Griffith
Matinerp
Jessie Shirley
Oulda
Hiox
Puget Sound Navy Yard Band
Sun Naire Jrhmines
Frank Cooley
Gladys Kingsbury
Sol Smith Koseell
Peaceful Valley
Tol
Main
Offles
Ava
Be. Elliott
Pike Street
Houssy Bidg
Ramaker
Second Ave
Bon Marche
Feist
M. Rosenthal & CO
First Avenue
Madison Street
Quick Drug
Collins Sherman Foley
Pike and Union
Les Pharmeeg
Ana
Ae Abe
Coon Brothers
Coon Bros. Rin
Ernst Bros
Pike Street Tel
Pike
S. Johnston CO
Cor. Marion
Bctivchard Optical CO
Eve Speciatiata
Becond Ave
Kirn
First
Norris & Rowe’s New
Cote
Fargo, Jargo & Conn
Circus Grounds
Grand Street Parade
Athletic Park
Gentry Bros
United America
Hinckley Block
OIL & Refining CO
Ellis Morrison
Washington
Seater & CO
Junius Rochester
Davus
Third Ave
Corner Union Telephone Main
Claes
Suatiness College
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