Madison to Electrify Cable Line Despite Protests Tonight
Madison cable line project moves toward electrification from the power house to Broadway with Seattle Electric Company permit approval. Officials expect a lake to Broadway leg and a new Spring and Tenth power house, at an estimated 200 000 to 600 000 dollars, with 18 new cars ordered. Tonight a council and patron group meeting will discuss tactics as opponents prepare possible delays.
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Broadway
James St
8. FE. Co
8. FE
8. E. Co
Ine
Public Utilities
Valentine
Madison
Joe Sehiurmpf
Third Ward
Schlumpf
Weaver
Sawyer
A. T. Mitten
KE. B. Heussy
James Kiefer
George FE. Wright
C. MecGlavra
Madison Cable Line
Light Penalty for Ignorance in Disorderly Conduct Case
Joss Marquette, a logger, was fined $10 in police court by Judge Gordon for being a dis orderly person. He was arrested after trying to pass a $10 check drawn on Title Trust Co for W Smith, signed by Fred Weller, claiming the name Weller. He told officers he was ignorant of the situation and claimed Smith had given the check.
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Joss Marquette
Gordon
Johnson
California
Title Trust Company
W. Smith
Fred Weller
Marquette
Auburn Man Wanted in East Oswego Indictment
William Blodgett, a former Auburn resident, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Zimmerman on a telegram from Oswego County Sheriff Taft. Blodgett is wanted in Oswego on an indictment for helping a prisoner escape from prison. He refused to discuss the arrest beyond noting he had been a police officer there and was released on bail pending New York officers’ arrival.
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William Blodgett
Auburn
Zimmerman
C. W. Taft
Oswego
N. Y
Blodgett
New York
Sheriff George Kemp Killed in California Pursuit
Armed posses hunt an Indian gunman who shot and killed Sheriff George Kemp during a theft arrest in Scott's Valley California. The suspect fled with about six companions. The saddie owner, the sole eyewitness, described the incident.
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Lakeport
Cal
Scott's Valley
George Kemp
Kemp
King Edward's Horse Witch of the Air Wins Spring Plate
King Edward Willay, ill health possibly fatal, watched Witch of the Air win the spring plate race at Kenton Park London. The crowd cheered loudly as God Save the King rang out and many heads were bared in tribute.
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United Prep
Kenton Park
London
Edward Willay
God Save the King
Salesman of Cars Faces Speeding Charge in Court
Fred Haines, an automobile dealer, was tried for speeding after being arrested April 24 by Patrolman Jackson who claimed to have run beside Haines as his speedometer showed 2 miles per hour. Haines testified eight years in the auto trade helped his judgment and he kept pace believing the officer would stay within law. Judge Gordon reserved decision.
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Justice of the Peace
Gordon's Court
Threeornies
Fred Haines
Haines
Jackson
Hoe
Gordon
Memorial to Jefferson and Louisiana Purchase Exposition Planned
A memorial to Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis is proposed at a cost between 350000 and 400000. Former Governor David R. Francis presented the offer on behalf of the fair directors with plans to locate near the main gate. A marble statue of Jefferson by Karl T. Bitter will be placed under the central dome, funded from the exposition treasury surplus.
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Louis
Thomas Jefferson
St. Louisa
David R. Francis
Karl T. F. Bitter
New York
Bellingham Robber Strikes Twice In Narrow Run
Report from Bellingham dated May 6 describes a thief forced from one house by a neighbor, then entering another home on High Street to steal trousers containing about four dollars. He fled when alerted, but grabbed a second pair of trousers on the way out for a total loss of four dollars. The Cleveland Leader notes the thief’s “hard luck” remark.
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Vested Proce
Bellingham
E. C. Schumacher
High St
Schumachers
Tacoma Census Carnival To Count City Residents
Mayor Fawcett issues a proclamation for a public census carnival in downtown Tacoma tomorrow night. Four brass bands a state militia troop and thousands of volunteers will round up overlooked residents as government enumerators extend time to complete the census.
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Tacoma
Fawcett
Kelly
Washington
Bank Clearings and Balances Reported
Bank clearings and balances listed show PLO 1408s with a balance of 263,266.98. The brief entry records today’s seat clearings and the related account totals.
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Tacomas
Portland
Graft Allegation Placed Against Former Streets Chief
The Seattle board of public works heard an open charge that former Superintendent Maloney refused to remove campers and deliberately encouraged them to stay on streets between Eastlake Avenue and Lake Union. Executors of Henry Fuhrman’s estate accuse Maloney of neglecting orders and imply graft. the matter was referred to Superintendent Walters for immediate relief.
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Maloney
Board of Public Works
A. T. McCargar
Henry Fuhrman
Eastlake Av
Lake Union
Atreeta
Walters
A. T. Denny
Bed With Good Points Bed With Good Points
A photograph from Manipur, India shows a man laid on seven bayonets, held steady to avoid injury. The image depicts fakira trained since childhood to endure harm rather than work.
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Manipur
India
Water Shut-Off On Summit Avenue North May 7 1910
Water will be shut off on Summit avenue North from E Denny way to Thomar street on Saturday May 7 1910 between 9 a m and 3 p m. The notice warns residents to plan for the outage and disruption of services in the area.
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Summit Av
E Dennyway
Thomar St
Denny Way
State Supreme Court Orders Mayor to Appear May 20
The state supreme court today served Mayor Gill with an order to appear on May 20 and show cause why a writ of review should not be issued. The action seeks to restrain the mayor from appointing members of the newly created Civic Plans Commission in the injunction suit filed by Hursell in the superior court.
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Gill
State Supreme Court
Hursell
Civic Plans Commission
Balld Ballard Line to Double Track Salmon Bay Trestle
The Seattle Electric Company plans to end delays on the Ballard Beach and Ballard Sloop car lines by removing crossing delays at Salmon Bay trestle Ballard. A permit from the board of public works this morning authorized double tracking of the trestle.
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Seattle Eiectric Company
Ballard Beach
R Ballard
Salmon Bay
Ballard
Board of Public Works
Whatcom Shingle Mills Closing
Whatcom shingle mills in Bellingham face widespread shutdowns this Saturday night as mill owners anticipate better prices for their products. Only a few plants have closed so far, with many workers planned to halt operations, though keeping mills closed may prove difficult.
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Bellingham
City to install new burglarsafe vaults in Central records room
Purcell Safe company manager says two modern burglarproof safes purchased by the city for 5200 will arrive soon and be placed in the Central building to protect valuable city records. Halley's comet was visible from Bellingham this morning with sky watchers reporting the body around 3 o'clock.
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P. F. Purcell
Purcell Safe Company
Herring-Hall- Marvin Safe Company
Bellingham
Halley
Sky Gazera
Death notices list numerous ages and dates across city
A jumbled death notice listing shows numerous individuals with ages and dates from late April to early May. Names include Evelyn Hollatrom, Margaret Brown, infant Stephans, J. Blueon, Dora Taylor, Margie Weatherby, and Julian Bishop among many others, with hospitals and addresses interspersed.
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Kheatherby
Margie Weatherby
Andover
Taylor
Dora Taylor
Old Rainier
Wy Hospital
Me—H. Jims
N Are Grell
Burke
Jessie Burke
Lakeview Av
Iyee
Guy
Saunders
Green Lake Station
Venetas
Wennie Osborne
Eddy Chapin
Talite Chapin
Cherry
Tilley
Walter Tilley
Lake Waphingtes
Ann
BE. Lynn
King County Hospital
Ees Carey
N. Oth
For Rent Historic City Cottages and Homes Listings
A fragment listing multiple rental properties across streets like Weller Lane Lane Alder Payton Marion and 2715 King with 3 to 8 rooms. Advertised amenities include modern cottages gas ranges baths and monthly rents from 8 to 16 dollars. Contact numbers or names appear as Ballar and Phané East 1856.
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Arra
Weller St
Modern Cotta
Payton
Phané East
Nice
King St
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Yeesler
National
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Stevens
C. A. Graf
Liberty Opposit Postoffice
Seattle Automobile School
Yester Main
Ralirosdav
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