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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1905

Page

5

Long Haul Letter Denounces Seattle Electric Practice

H. B. Sanders argues in a vivid open letter that Seattle Electric and its west side treatment are contemptible and must be corrected. He warns the public that delay will force action to secure rights, criticizing promises and urging decisive measures against the company.

Seattle Electric Company Seattle Bimonides Ita West Side Cape Horn Green Lake Boston Harbor Thay Premaians Wwe H. B. Sanders

Independent traders challenge oil rate practices in Minnesota hearing

In St Paul on May 2 the state railroad and warehouse commission opened hearings in the case of the Independent of Dealers of the state versus railways operating in Minnesota. The group contends oil product rates for small lots are too low compared with carload rates, a dispute centered on the Standard Oil company.

ST. Paul, Minn State Railroad and Warehouse Commission Independent of Standard Ol Company

Beatrice Hitchcock Hurt in Fall at Cascade School

Beatrice Hitchcock, a pupil at Cascade school, fell on the steps Monday noon, fracturing her nose. After treatment by Dr. Mitchell she was taken to her home at 112 Pallview avenue.

Beatrice Hitchcock Cascade School Attenton

Seabeteeeae Premium Placement Revealed

A cryptic line indicates the Seabeteeeae has been placed at a premium, suggesting elevated status or fee. No additional context provided to confirm event, date, or involved parties.

Roosevelt dam opens world’s largest irrigation project in Arizona

Secretary of interior awards contracts for the Roosevelt dam the centerpiece of a vast U. S. Reclamation effort in Arizona. The 270-foot high structure on the Salt River will form a lake up to two miles wide and supply water to over 200000 acres. Construction includes a cement mill quarrying on site and a new rail and wagon road network. Power from an adjacent plant drives the works and lighting for night labor.

H. Gilson Gardner Seattle Star Washington Secretary of Interior Roosevelt Dam Roosevelt Arizona Phoenia Sait River Tonto Creek Salt River Ewall Sait Globe Salt River Canyon Fish Creek Hill

COLUMBIAN MEDICAL INSTITUTE CLAIMS CURES FOR CHEST COLD TO THROAT DISEASE

A patient narrates chronic respiratory illness improved after treatment at the Columbia Medical Institute. The account describes cold related chest irritation wheezing and coughing, loss of appetite and headaches before being cured. It also cites relief from stomach pain vomiting and constipation after treatment. The testimonial urges others to seek this care.

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Salt River project eyed for Phoenix water and power

The plan calls for a dam on the Salt River and diversion of Galt and Tonto waters to generate power for irrigation. About 200,000 acres near Phoenix could be reclaimed, with 50,000 acres expected under gravity flow. Cost estimated at 3.2 million dollars, supplying electricity to pumps 60 miles away. Public land pumping claims under national act proceed despite water uncertain for years.

Galt Tonto Salt River Phoenix Water Users’ Association Reclamation Service

Woman Commits Suicide in Iowa Motel

Mrs. Edward Harden of Cambria Iowa left a note saying put me away just as cheap as you can before shooting herself. Homesickness was cited as the cause of the self inflicted death.

Des Moines Edward Harden Cambria

Judge Orange Jacobs to Celebrate 76th Birthday

The Seattle jurist Judge Orange Jacobs will celebrate his 76th birthday Tuesday night at his home on 1801 East Jefferson Street. A veteran member of the Seattle bar, he has practiced law since 1869 and received judicial appointments from President Grant on three occasions.

Orange Jacobs Seattle East Jefferson Street

Brown Not Guilty in Chehalis Slaying Case

Tom Brown, 16, was found not guilty by reason of insanity for shooting his father last December. The jury returned the verdict that insanity rendered him not responsible for the act, with the boy showing little concern at the announcement. Westbound Colonist rates apply to May 15. Prepay passage for relatives or friends by mail or wire with Great Northern Railway. Money back if tickets not used.

Great Northern Railway First Yesler

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